Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XII, No. 44. ITY NEWS. If you have relatives or friends visit us: we will help you with your needs; we will assist your local news—n.d. Chas. Comley who has been in several days, craft for St. Louis arts of Illinois to visit friends. A. L. R. Palmer has returned from extended trip south and report a pleasant visit. She was much ted by her needed rest. L. Browning who formally run col hall on 3rd street was elected ice jacutor by the new council. and Mrs Warrick entertained a friends at Sunday dinner in honor Brynburgh of Mt. Pleasant Robert Walker of Marshalltown. Singing and Pressing, Dyeing and ing. Special attention given garments. Is. Phone 1846-M B. RIVERS, 589 Seventh street. Mriage license reveal the fact that it was issued to J. E Smith and Samantha McKee yesterday both all known here. Son's Millinery, 208-210 7th. and Mrs C. A. Garth will move days to their home recently used on Fourteenth Place and streets. Mr. the sunday mature is the c most he is in re ire rep. He isington tute at long experienced served re yee Molesta admini Harten. Mrs. Hogeset at at Hamilt playing. Marris six o'clock Bernice Baptist ly for M from th ro will be a special meeting to Beers and directors of the Negro American Club of Polk county, at ice of the secretary 507 Mulberry Tuesday by order of J. C. Wil. Chairman and S. Joe Brown- ary. O. A. Johnson preached the giving sermon at Boone, Iowa, 25, for the Knights of Pythias. large crowd turned out to hear at Union Congregational Church. number of Tenth and Park Streets. May 4, 8th, Morning service. Sunday School 12:00 m.; Men's gym at 3:00 p. m.; Y. P. S. Christian gym at 7:00 p. m.; Evening service Rev H. S. Graves pastor of St. Paul, B. E. church has been transferred to St. Paul. Minn. to take charge of M E. church there, the Rev. who was there and had so trouble with the St. Paul congrega- tion the last few months has been there. Rev. Graves will not at- take his family until the an- nouncement. Rev. Seymouris ex- tracts in time to preside Easter Hats at Mason's. Sunday April 15, 1006 at H. E. Chapel, corner Twelfth keller, at 8 o'clock p. m. Mie is Risen".....Choir .....Harrison Gould We Praise Thee O God".....Choir are Reading... W. H. Humburd .....Geo. I. Holt unity of Masonry.... .....Sir G. H. Clegggett Alice Where Art Thou"... Issues Marguriet & Lillian Fields .....Rev, O. A. Johnson Offering.....Sir Knights Offering.....Congregation What Shall I Render.....Choir Committee: Charles R. Bradford Harrison Gould W. H. Humburd E. T. Banks, E C. J. H. Mixon, Recorder Mason's for Easter Hats en in Buxton, Iowa stop at Bros. for meals, lunches aging. Short order a spec-East First street. Pleasant Surprise members and friends of Burn's church on last Monday, night, or to show their appreciation and use for the return of key. O. A. an, who has been returned to our esteve as pastor for the fifth year sons' M. E. church, marched to淤gege and unload their burrows of many good things to eat. he reverend and wife had re- from their surprise they beheld of flour, meat, 20 pounds of coffee, tea beans, preserves, dips, jelly, catch-up, etc. This members and friends were led ladies Bettie Horn, Sadie P. Woodson, Gardner, E. J. Misses G. Green, F. F. Estellars An acknowledgement of was made by Rev and Mrs. Lo Via the cursive fare from a clusive on acc of Mys through Angle through Route, sleepie electric three a train in press" sleepie inform North I. M. JONES Endorsed by the Negro Republican Club of Polk County CONSTABLE Des Moines Township. Mr. Jones is the only Negro asking the suffrage of the voters at the primaries May 1, and feels that since he is the only candidate of his race, which numbers about 800 Negro voters in the city, and since he is asking for the most insignificant office on the ticket, he is entitled to the support of the entire republican party. He is a product of Booker T. Washington's normal and industrial institute at Tuskegee, Ala., has been a life long republican and has had extended experience as a peace officer, having served with much credit for about t two years as a member of the D. Moines police department during the administration of Mayor McVicar and Hartenbower. Mrs. K. J. Hamilton and Miss Dora Hogsette entertained Thursday evening at a plate shower for Miss Nina Hamilton. The evening was spent in playing pitt, whist and other games. Married on last Sunday evening at six o'clock, Miss Anna Graves to Mr. Bernice Simmons at the Corinthian Baptist church. They left immediately for Monton to visit the bride's home from there they will go to Aurora, Ill., where they will reside, success and happiness is our wish. The mass meeting of colored people that met at the Court House last week endorsed Ira M. Jones. In the balloting, there were three other candidates viz; W. H. humburd, W. L. Tomlin and H. H. Davis, Mr. Jones receiving the most votes, it is now hoped that the colored people will work and vote for Mr. Jones as he would make a good officer. See write up elsewhere. Reduction in Train Service on The Minnesota & St. Louis Railroad Company has issued the following notice to all its agents: "From present indications, our coal supply will likely be exhausted before the miners resume work, and our company recognizing its obligation to afford passenger train service so long as possible, deems it necessary to make such reductions in its service as can be effected with least inconvenience to the public, consequently we will on and after Sunday April 8th suspend the operation of trains Nos. 15 and 16 between St. Paul and Madison and trains Nos. 29 and 30 between Winthrop and Esterville. PEOPLES SHORT ORDER and LUNCH ROOM Cooking to order in home style Good rooms furnished. First-class service guaranteed. 318 W. Third St. IOWA PHONE 1818-X Special Railroad Rates, Via Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R. Settlers one-way tickets to North Dakota, Minnesota and Canadian points each Tuesday during April. Home-seekers round trip tickets to the territory mentioned above on sale every Tuesday during the Spring and Summer. California round trip tickets on sale April 25th to May 5th. Colonist one-way tickets to the West daily to April 7th. For further information call on W. K. Adams, D. P. A. 512 Walnut street, Des Moines, Ia. Settlers' One-way Second Class Rates To Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota (east of the Missouri River), Manitoba, Western Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Via the North-Western Line, on Tuesday, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, and April 3, 10, 17 and 24. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Ky. Low Rates to Los Angeles. Via the North-western Line. An excursion rate of one first class limited fare for round trip, will be in effect from all stations April 25 to may 5, inclusive, with favorable return limits, on account of Imperial Council, Nobles of Mystic Shrine. Three fast trains through to California daily. "The Los Angeles Limited." electric lighted throughout. via the new Salt Lake Route, with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. "The Overland Limited electric lighted throughout, less than three days enroute. Another fast daily train is "The China and Japan Express" with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. For itineraries and full information apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Fly. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1906. Republican Party do not want Colored Office Holders. tute Jefferson City, Mo., also send application and constitution of your Antonio, Texas, April 20, a joint invitation has been issued and wide distributed. The invitation carr It has often been said lately that the Republican party, at least the men who now control the party, colored men do not want honorable lucrative positions. They are like the unions, only wish to use him as a tool or instrument to vote for them or accomplish something for their success, until that is done they appear to be very kind to you and shake your hand, but as soon as you have helped them into office they soon forget the promises they have made to you, in fact they say let the Negro go. He is a republican anyhow and we will get him next time. These sugar coated falsefiers with untruthful promises and hypocrisy certainly ought to be turned out of office, and the colored voters rise to the real manhood to tell them you are going to defeat them, and do it. The party will respect you. In our recent city election two colored men were out for Market Master. The city council had the appointment of this office. The republicans said you ought to have some recognition, but there are two of your people out, (yet there were 16 white people out) so the two colored candidates got together and one dropped out which left only one candidate (colored) and 16 white. Then they could no longer find an excuse so they just selected a white man anyhow. Now colored voters do they want you in good places? Do the g. o. p. want to see you progress. If you would accept a menial place as janitor they may give you that by a hard struggle. Colored people, we could The Iowa Home Missionary Society of Congregational Churches Will begin Missionary Work in Buxton, Iowa, under the supervision of Rev. H. W. Porter of Des Moines, Iowa. The object of the Society will be to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all mankind, for their mental, moral and spiritual growth. The Congregational church was the first church to come to the rescue of the colored people of the South when in bondage and aided greatly in their freedom from slavery and are doing a great work today in all parts of this country to release all mankind from the bondage of sin. The Congregational church recognizes God as our Father, and all men our brethren and Jesus Christ as the only head of the church. Having secured the auditorium of the Y. M. C. A. for holding services, the work will begin at once. Gospel meetings, Thursday and Friday nights, April 5th and 6th. Preaching service, Sunday, April 8th at 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school at 3:00 p. m. All are invited to attend all services. Services will be held 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. IOWA CLUB WOMEN. To the women of the state both delegates and visitors to the Iowa State Federation of colored Women's clubs that will be present in Des Moines at the 5th Annual Convention May 28, 29, 30. The members of the City Federation wishes to have all names of delegates and all names of intended visitors without stopping places to notify Mrs. W. H. Warrick, 915 Center street not later than May 1, 1006. To the State Chairmans on Economics, Forestry, Church Clubs, Rescue Work, Reciprocity, Mother's Clubs, Social Purity, Education. Please be ready to report the work of each club in the state for your department to do so you must write each preident. To find the address subscribe for last weeks Bystander. All clubs wishing to join the National, must correspond at once with Mrs. L. G. Anthony Lincoln Insti- tute Jefferson City, Mp. also send application and constitution of your club with the per capita. If you wish Iowa Represented at Detroit, Mich., as other state are, you must have ten clubs in the state in the National. Thus far we have only four to my knowledge, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Busy Bee Sewing Circle, Des Moines; Good Intent, Ottumwa; Violet Circle, Davenport. Mrs. Belle Graves spoke at the Susan B. Anthony Memorial meeting Sunday at 3:00 p. m. in behalf of the women of our state. Mrs. Jerome Jefferiss of New York exnational organizer spoke at the funeral of this sainted friend. McVEY A CANDIDATE FOR JUDGE. To the republican voters and people of Polk county: I take this opportunity to formally announce my candidacy for re nomination to the office of District Judge; at the County primaries to be held May 1st. It has been, however, generally understood, as I had supposed, that I am a candidate for re-nominatioc, yet it has been persistantly reported that I would not be a candidate. I trust that this announcement will set this story at rest. Certain persons, now candidates for the same office, have made it known through letters, by verbal statements and through the public press almost daily, that they are "after McVey's place." Four years ago when I was a candidate for the first term for the office of District Judge certain of the than ten candidates for the same office made exactly the same claim for the same reason. The result at the primaries was that I carried every precinct in this city, and every precinct in the county but two. As to my party record I may say that when a mere boy I was a volunteer soldier in the Civil War. I have always voted the Republican ticket. As to my administration of the office of District Judge I am not aware that there has been any just criticism of the manner in which I have performed the duties of the office, at any rate such service as I have rendered has performed to the best of my ability. As to my qualifications for the office I feel that with the experience of twenty years of active practice of law in all the courts, prior to my elevation to the bench, and four years on the bench, that I am as well fitted, to say the least, to administer the duties of a judge in a manner satisfactory to the parties in interest and the public, as any other candidate having less opportunity and experience. The business of the courts is now in better condition than for more than twenty years, a case may now be tried at the term at which it is brought, and while I only claim a fair share of the credit for this condition the results attained I submit does not furnish a reason why I should not be re-nominated. It has been customary to accord to all officers a second term, and especially to the judges, in fact, no competent, self respecting lawyer would abandon his practice, and accept a judgeship for a single term. It is to be regretted that the office of District Judge should be forced into a political contest, and that the Judges should be made to feel that however well they perform the duties of the office they must fight for their place at the end of each term, such a condition of affairs is not conducive to the highest and best administration of Justice. I shall certainly greatly appreciate an endorsement by the people of Polk County of my candidacy for a second term. A. H. McVey. All Texas Lines Interested. As evidence of the interest taken by all Texas lines in the second annual meeting of the Northern Settlers' Association, which will convene at San Antonio, Texas, April 20, a joint invitation has been issued and widely distributed. The invitation carries the trade mark of eleven Texas trunk lines and indicates an united effort to have homeseekers made acquainted with Texas condition. Visitors to San Antonio should purchase their tickets on the regular excursion date of Tuesday, April 17, which will place them in the Convention City in time for the opening exercises. An information bureau will be established looking to the prompt accommodations of all visitors. This bureau will be in charge of the San Antonio Business Men's Club. Write for a copy of "Beautiful Sam Antonio" as a guide on your proposed visit. Address: OSKALGOSA TIDINGS. Last Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church, the Presiding Elder not being able to be present, Rev. Young of Wesley Chapel assisted Rev. Clark. Visitors from Buxton this week were Mesdames Reeves, Finely and Messrs John Carter, Adolph Wilson and John McDonald. Dr. C. H. Taylor spent Sunday with Attorney Woodson. Herman Dyer of Cofferville, Kans., is visiting relatives. Mrs. Frank Moore who has been sick is convalescent. Anna Smith who has been in Buxton for several weeks returned Saturday. Misses Lucinda Blaky and Luella Franklin are spending their spring vacation in Buxton. WASHINGTON, IOWA NOTES Samuel Hall attended Sunday School last Sudday, the first time for over a month and everybody was glad to see him at his old place. He is much improved in health. Last Thursday being Jas Redd's birthday his wife thought she would surprise him and accordingly invited a few of his gentlemen friends to their home that evening to have a stag party. It was a success in every way as in everything socially, Mrs. Redd attempts. After the surprise a dainty three course luncheon was served. All left wishing Mr. Redd many happy returns. A few tokens as remembrances were left. Mr. Samuel Hall has been confined to her bed for the past week with a slight touch of pneumonia. Jim Hudgins visited in Muscatine last week. Little Marie Whaley was again victorious in the last spelling match of the 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, grades of the city schools. she is in the 5th., grade and was the only one of her grade from the South School that was successful in the spelling matches that were held. The pupils here are well thought of as the following notice appeared in a recent issue of the Evening Journal inregards to a High School student and this years graduate. "James Crump gave an excellent original story this morning at the High School as the last of the Senior rhetoricals. Mr. Crump's story was considered very fine by all the students and was much enjoyed." Frances Jones is visiting her father Geo. Jones in Des Moines. The Sunday School expects to have an especially fine Easter programme. Mrs. M. L. Black expects to visit in Chicago next month. Mrs. Winnie Johnson does not seem to like living in Davdnport and may return home. Frank Hall and Chloe Rushing who have been on the sick list are better. Ralph Motts and Theodore Turner were in Muscatine last Sunday and report a jolly time. Last Tuesday evening the Chautauqua Club met with Mrs. Jas. Redd on the second anniversary of its birth. The solution of the puzzles was won by Mrs. N. L. Black. A dainty three course luncheon was served which was much enjoyed by the guests. Leon Motts presided over the Senate at the High School at the last session and it is said that he looked very imposing. He was equal to the emergency. Urip Quickly Knocked Out. "Some weeks ago during the severe winter weather both my wife and myself contracted severe colds which speedily developed into the worst kind of gripe with all its miserable symptoms," says Mr. J. S. Egleston of Maple Landing, Iowa. "Knocs and johns aching, muscles sore, head stopped up, eyes and nose running, with alternate spells of chills and fever. We began using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, aiding the same with a double dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, and by its liberal use soon completely knocked out the grip." Sold by all druggists. BURLINGTON NEWS Francis Weeden 'one of our old highly respected citizens passed away Sunday afternoon after a long illness at his home. He was born in Marion County, Mo. October 16 1827 and had long been employed on the David Leonard Farm after the war. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Jersey of Hannibal, Mo. and Willis of this city. The funeral was held at Frugh's Chapel and Rev. W. W. Williams officiated. He was laid to rest in Aspen Grove. John Jones who has been quite ill is not expected to recover. Coming April 13, P. E. C. street Fair. Do not miss the only chance of your life to see a new and ideal St. Fair. All new and up to date attraction, special attraction at all hours, admission five cents at St. John's A. M. E. church. April 26, Tribe No. 6, will give a burlesque entitled "Sister Mason" also a chicken-pie supper at this church, admission ten cents. On the evening of May 1, Tribe No. 2 will give a maquerade festival, a prize will be given to the most disguised person. A second prise will be given to the next disguised. Refreshments and supper will be served. Admission 10 cents. Tribe No. 7 will give a bazaar and rumage sale May 10th. Everybody cordially invited. GALESBURG, ILL., NEWS (Special to Bystander.) Mrs Eva Allen Solomon was the hostess to the ladies of the Autumn Leaf Club Thursday a ternoon from two to six o'clock at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs John B. Allen 1412 E. Multhorne street, after the usual business was transacted the afternoon was given over to a spilling bee. Mrs Louise Ward and Mrs Thos. Wetlers were chosen captains and after a very merry contest the words being green from a Shadow word study by Miss Ethel Allen, Mrs. Walters' side carried off honors. Mrs Solomon served potato salad and angle-food and chocolate cake. Mrs. Sheard Barber entertained the ladies of the Allen Guard society and a number of invited friends at her beautiful home on E. Multhorne street Friday afternoon the 50th The Allen Guards is an auxiliary to the A. M. E parsonage, about one hour was given over to sewing carpet rags and during that time the ladies served about seventeen pounds. Mrs. Kerriess acted as chairman of the sewing committee the largest basis were made by Mrs. Cook and Mrs. E. Johnson. Mrs. Barber served two course lunch assisted by the Misses Addie Johnson and Loena M. Green. We are expecting to entertain Mrs. L. M. Keenureu of Jackoville, Ill., about the last of the month. Mrs. Keenureu is the state president of colored women's clubs. Mrs. Jerry Mason of S. Holton street is recovering from a severe illness of about six weeks. Mrs. Will Jackson is sick at her home on S. Broad street. Ira Bannum of Monmouth spint the first part of the week in the city. We are glad to say that Bujim in Hall is improving slowly, his son Albert from Rock Island is caring for him at present. Do not think that Galetburg is a back number by its absence of news in the Bystand, our correspondent has been drowsy, we truly hope that the spring winds will awaken him and set him to work soon. Mrs. Will McBride gave a dinner Sunday last to Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Lyons and son, Mr. and Mrs. Eiam and Miss Ehel Allen. Mrs. McBride is one of the joys best cooks, and the guilds did simple justice to her menu, which consisted of things rarely eaten this time a year. ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. London, Misses Brown and Beesle Owens of Buxton was among the Normal students in Albia this week. The A. M. E. churon people gave a social at the Masonic Hall. The Dumas Club met at the home of Miss Tena Tolson on last Wednesday afternoon a few current events were given. Misses Brown and Owens and Mrs. London of Buxton visited the club. The repass was bum sandwiches, salmon salad and ice cream and cake. D. R. Keys who claimed to be a one colleal of the Colored American Emeryd Company has been placed in jail in Albia for detrauding the people. The A. M. E Sunday School are paring parting their Easte. exercises for Easter. The stewards desk board met at the home of Mrs. Henry Jones on Monday afternoon. She served chicken, ham and sweet potatoes coffee and fruit. MINNEAPOLIS BUDGETARIAN. Spring has commenced and we are very glad to see it. Death has again visited our city causing universal sorrow to the husband and many friends of Mrs. Cora Sterling Jackson who passed away at her home on 22 street. Sunday Sunday afternoon, after a prolonged illness from a complication of disease, she was buried Wednesday afternoon from St. Peter's cemetery, the funeral was largely attended. She leaves to mourn her and demise a faithful hu-band tour children, a father and a host of friends. Prot. William Principle of Buxton public schools was in our city last week on business. The Emmanuelpation Musical at St. James church Tuesday evening. March 5th was a pronounced occasion and each member was received heartily. It was one of the wealtest afra ever given in Minneapolis, the best talent of the city taking part. The following programme was rendered; Music, Professor Mason and Aubright; Invasion, Rev. Wade; Address, Hon. Wm. R. Morris; Duets, Gates of Gold Measures Geo. Wade and Dora Brown; Solo, Angela Mrs. Kate Smith; Duet Merry bird of Spring, Mrs. M. W. Withers and G. Lillard; Solo, Tell me with your Eyes Miss Kimm Harper; Instrumental Duet, Professor Mason and Aubright; Solo, Shade of Evening Mrs. Geo. Wade; Instrumental Duett, D. E. Buckner and Master Calebrold DeLoe; Solo, Mrs. Dora Brown; Duets, Just to be with you, Miss Carrie Combs, Mr. M. C. McCullough; Tenor Wole, W. T. Jones; Solo, Love in Springtime, Mrs. J. R. Hudson; Tenor Solo Dr. Fred Nelson; Solo, Mrs. Ada Murphy; Accompanists, Memphis Hole Hale, Ada Murphy and Professor Mason. A house social will be given on the 10th at the home of Mrs. J. C. Tyler, Washington North for the benefit of the North Side Mission. The quarterly meeting at St. James church sunday the 1st was a success, the attendance throughout the day was very large. Rev. Seajourn of St. Paul breathed the sacramental sermon. E-sie Mason is able to be out and resume her work as organist at St. James church. Meerss Frank Johnson and J. Miller are very sick at the City Hospital. Mrs Kate Smith entertained the Tuesday Industrial Club Tuesday evening at her home on daffield Ave. Mrs Ione dibbs has returned from a very pleasant visit in Daluth and Superior where she went in the interest of the Federation. Quarterly meeting at St. Peters on the 8th was well attended. Rev. Wade preached the sacramental sermon at 8:00 p.m. Presiding Elder Thompson in the evening. Mrs. Samuel Hatcher and Thos. Morgan of St. Paul were visitors in our city last Friday. Be sure and hear the large Easter chorus at St. James church morning and evening. YANKTON ITEMS Rev. Jas. Washington arrived Tuesday of last week from Sioux Falls, where he assisted by Rev. D. R. Brown of Sioux City conducted quarterly conference. Rev. Brown accompanied Rev. Washington here and preached a very interesting sermon at the quarterly meeting. Mrs. Judy Askew returned Wednesday after a few days visit with relatives in Sioux City. Little Helen Dowdy returned home Monay having been confined in the Sacred Heart Ho-pital four weeks with a severe case of pneumonia. Aben Marion attended the quarterly conference at Soo Falls and reported a splendid time. Mrs John Jones returned from St. Joe, Mo. last week to which place she was called by the death of her father. w. Dowdy left Wednesday for Soo City. H. W Robinson has resigned his position as class-leader and Leray Kinney kindly filled that office Sunday. Rheumatism Makes Life Miserable. A happy home is the most valuable possession that is within the reach of mankind, but you cannot enjoy its comforts if you are suffering from rheumatism. You throw aside business cares when you enter your home and you can be relieved from those rheumatic pains also by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. One application will give you relief and its continued use for a short time will bring about a permanent cure. For sale by all druggists. Tax on Snapshot Photographer. At Pompeii, Naples, San Martine and other Italian cities tourists could obtain formerly with ease, permits to snapshot historic places for a nominal fee, but now the objects intended to be photographed have to be specified in writing, and a tax, varying from ten cents to $1, is imposed for every negative. DES MOINES. IOWA "Can it be possible?" asks the Chicago Inter Ocean. If it is possible, it can. Having lost a suit for $17,000 Russell Sage may begin to economise somewhere. According to John Farson, a man owned by his millions is worse than a slave. We are no slave. The New York Sun says in a headline: "Close Shave for Nordica." How'd you like to be the barber? Fashion indications now are that the men next summer will be seen in shirt sleeves and the girls in short sleeves. Duquesne, Pa., has a boy who can walk one way and face the other. Slate that boy for the diplomatic service at once. Bibles are to be put in all the rooms of the Savannah, Ga., hotels. Of course, they will be attached to good, strong chains. "The Dope Fiend" is the title of a play that recently made a hit in New York. Yes, the stage is slowly but surely being elevated. Worry blots out all the sweetness of yesterday, darkens your hopes of tomorrow and makes to-day a beautiful fizzle. Don't you do it. Count Boni should not be so despondent. Even if the worst comes to worst there are other ways of making a living than by working. "I If were a girl," said Rev. Canon Hawkins, "I would not walk out with any man who was audacious." Perhaps he wouldn't be invited. A good many of the girls who are planning to wear elbow sleeves next summer ought to begin daily practice with the dumbbells right away. The Japanese drank 3,800,000 gallons of beer last year. Yet Germany is supposed to have sympathized with Russia nearly all through the war. The announcement in in a Chicago paper that "Packers Pound Hogs" looked like a S. P. C. A. proposition, but turned out to be a market report. A man in Madrid had his teeth knocked out for criticising the Spanish army. This infliction that Spain has an army comes as a pleasant surprise. A New York millionaire has an employee whose duty it is to cut the leaves of the books in his new library. Lucky employer! Poor millionaire! Reading that light gray is to be the fashionable color for men's wear this spring, aren't you glad that you go that gray suit, instead of a navy blue last summer? Every silver lining has its cloud. A man says he would be glad to see summer, but for two things—the fat woman in white and the thin woman in elbow sleeves. A Youngstown, Ohio, woman left her husband because he talked in his sleep. He must have been a man of treachable conduct, or else his wife has no curiosity. Two men are going to hunt for the north pole in an automobile. Just turn an automobile loose in the arctic regions and if there is any pole to run against it surely will hit it. Countess Anna wants to be known after her divorce as "Mme. Gould." American heiresses who think possession of a title means lasting happiness should make a note of this. A Kansas City cat "came back" after being thrown from a car window 20 miles from home. No special importance attaches to the fact that it was a Kansas City cat, however. William Waldorf Astor in his news paper calls the duke of Marborough "the Blenheim pum." And yet Astor left this country because there was too much license in American journalism. Gina Nethersole, referring to the stage, says, "It does not save lives at all but directly." Miss Nethersole's statement can hardly be regarded as hysterical or lacking in conservatism. A New York man is building a spit wall thirty-six feet high because an apartment house was erected on a lot adjoining his residence. He must be one of those perverse people who hate to move. It is said that Mary, queen of Scots, in the most written about person in the last 600 years. Let this be a lesson to young ladies to be good. Good young ladies are not talked about while they are living nor writer about after they are dead. She who was the heroine of the ro ronance that ended so happily last fail is now confronted by another prob lem that was not mentioned in the book. She cannot make up her mind whether to have her hat trimmed with roses or ribbon in bowknots. Ten cities claim great Homer, dead through which he, living, begged his bread. So it may be a spirit of retaliation that Induces Gen. Kuroki to refuse to be a Frenchman, an Irishman a Cilian, and we forget how many other kinds of a man, and continue to be a Jap. Says the Washington Post, apropos of the late Susan B. "Mans' hand is fitted to grasp the scepter; woman's is fashioned for the distaff." We ascribe talks with all the theoretical ubiquitousness of a hemped man. ROCK ISLAND TO SPEND $1,250,000 MOSTLY MAINTENANCE WORK New Ballast, Bridges and Steel Comprise Large Part—Cuts and Fills Will Be Widened, Fences Built and Track Generally Improved. Des Molnes, April 5.—Superintendent Jones of the Rock Island's Iowa division yesterday morning announced that his compay has approved plans for improvements on the main line between Davenport and Council Bluffs that will necessitate the expenditure of $1,250,000 during the next six months, and work upon which is now being started. Fifty miles of road will be treated to new ballast which will necessitate the employment of several trains during the greater portion of the summer season. This work will be done between Newton and Colafax, Booneville and Earham, and Menlo and Atlantic. About twenty bridges on the main line are to be replaced with heavier steel and iron structures, and the old ones are to be removed to replace pile and wooden bridges on branch lines. The new bridges will be a steel girder bridge on the east bound track across Four Mile creek. Over 75,000 feet of draining tile will be laid in wet cuts to afford better drainage and prevent softening of the trackbed. The main line 225,000 new oak tiles will be put in position and several miles of track will be laid with new steel. Two steam shovels will also be emplied during the season on widening of cuts and fills. Dirt removed from cuts and fills will be used to widen to eden widen so that the track may carry heavier and wider ballast. Another important item will be the building at different points of about 50,000 rods of new fencing. About 2,500 yards of crushed stone is to be used for ripraping embankment in danger of overflow from streams. It has also been decided that all bridges and buildings between Davenport and Atlantic will be painted this season. Des Moines, April 4—After having been at loggershead over the child labor bill for several weeks, the house and senate have adjusted their differences through a conference committee. The vote in the house was 61 years to 17 nays on the revised bill, the nays being Bealer, Cobb, Dow, Green, Gregory, Hanna, Head, Jacobson, Laird, Lundt, McCreary, Mattes, Olson Powers, Springer, Temple and Wilson. The senate also adopted the amended bill with but two opposing votes. A change in the child labor bill as approved by the conference committee is the cutting out on its application to children under 16 years of age who are less than 90 pounds in weight and 60 inches in height. The law will apply only to children under 14 years of age, the first section being rewritten as follows: "No person under 14 years of age shall be employed with or without wages or compensation in any mine, manufacturing establishment, factory, warehouse, or packing house or in any store or mercantile establishment where more than eight persons are employed or in the operation of any freight or passenger elevator. The bill is also amended to prohibit the employment of children "at any work in which the handling or use of gun powder, dynamite or other like explosives is required. It was stated that this amendment would prevent the movement of children as water carriers or errand boys in quarries where they are not endangered by the use or explosives. Representative Bealer of Linn, who is a large quarry owner, determined fight for this amendment." The bill as finally agreed upon also makes this exception to the enforcement of Section 2: "The provisions of this section shall not apply to persons employed in husking sheds or other places connected with canning factories where vegetable or grain are prepared, stored and in which no machinery is operated." The conference committee which revised the child labor bill consisted of Senators Dowell, Courtright, Whipple and Jackson on the part of the senate, and Representatives Hart, Clary, Carstensen and Cummings on the part of the house. WHISLER HELD BLAMELESS Jury in Murder Case Returned Verdict of not Gulley, Ottumwa, April 6. - Claud Whilst, charged with the murder of Frank Ogden April 1, 1905, was yesterday morning found not guilty by the jury which heard the evidence. Whisler claimed he shot in self-defense and after Ogden had mounted Mrs. Whisler. The two men were friends and on the fatal day Whisler was returning home on a load of hay. He met Ogden, who was intoxicated. He climbed upon the load with Whisler and went home with him. Whisler was sitting on the two had done the chores they went to the house where Ogden used loud and profane language at the supper table. When retiring time came Ogden jumped into bed with Mrs. Whisler and went home with him. Whisler dragged him out, whereupon a struggle ensued. Whisler claims he was knocked down twice when to protect himself he fired, only at random and not intending to injure. Ogden dropped dead, and was assisted to practically the same story. THE ANTI-PASS BILL GOES TO GOVERNOR THE ANTI-PASS BILL GOES TO GOVERNOR Des Moines, April 3.—By a vote of 68 to 16 the house of representatives yesterday receded from its action in amending the Hughes anti-pass bill by adding a publication clause. The senate refused to accept this amendment that would cause the bill to become a law at once and the bill was sent back to the house. Mr. Cummings moved that the house recede from the amendment and the motion carried 68 to 16. The bill was then placed upon its passage. Colonel Temple was of the opinion that this action was not necessary, that the house could recede from its former action without effecting the remainder of the bill, but the speaker ruled that, to be on the safe side, it would be wiser to take another roll call. The roll call was ordered and the bill passed by a vote of 73 to 7, the members voting as follows: Yees—Blxy, Buckingham, Calder wood, Carden, Carstensen, Cassel Chassell, Cheny, Christianson, Clark Clark, Cobb, Coburn, Colloe, Conn Dow, Doyle, Donnell, Donnell Dow, English, Epperson, Flannan Geneva, Gregory, Hakes, Hambleton Head, Heles, Hollembek, Hume Jacobson, Jepson, Jones, Kendall Kennedy, Kling, Laird, Langan, Leech Leech, McAllister, McElrath, McErlath McNey, McNey, Morris, Morris Morris, Mott, Nichols, Obl, Olson Powers, Fritchard, Ritter, Robinson, Sankey, Shaffer, Skinner, Spaulding Stoltenberg, Teachout, Teter, Van Eaton, Washburn, Weeks, Welden Whiling, Wright, Mr. Speak- er-73. Nays—Bealer, Free.an, Frudden Greene, Hanna, Temple, Wise-7. Des Molines, April 4—The house of representatives made another attempt to lower passenger rates of Iowa railway cars. The governor succeeded in passing the Classell IOWA'S TRIBUTE IOWA THE ANDERSONVILLE MONUMENT family mileage book bill, which provides a two-cent rate for those who can afford to invest $20 in a 1,000 mile book and which must be used within a year from time of purchase. The Chassell bill requires that these mileage books shall be good for use by a family of five or less persons traveling either individually or collectively. The Chassell bill passed the house by a vote of 68 years to 14 nays. This vote was cast as follows: ment and maintenance collected shall by trol be covered intrel Expenses of it be paid by the sta indigent. GRINNELL BANK A QUA Yeas—Bailey, Bixby, Buckingham, Calderwood, Carden, Carlstenson, Cassel, Chassil, Cheney, Christianson, Clary, Cobb, Coburn, Colco, Conn, Cross, Cummings, Davie, English, Cummings, Emanuel, Hakes, Hakenbeil, Hanna, Head, Heles, Hollenbak, Hucson, Jepson, Jones, Kendall, Kling, Langan, Lister, Lowrey, Lundt, McClurkin, McCullock, McNile, Maben, Martin, Mattes, Meredith, Morris, Mott, Nichols, Olson, Opson, Powers, Pritz, Schoenfeld, Shafer, Skinner, Spaulding, Springer, Stoltenberg, Teter, Washburn, Weeks, Welden, Whiting, Wright, Mr. Speaker—68. Des Moines, April 5—Smith and Busse, the two Iowaans-conceded to death for murder, whose execution are set for April 20, will hang unless Governor Cummins commutes their sentence. The pardons committees of the legislature have decided that the legislature has no jurisdiction in their cases. The legislature can recommend that the governor pardon or parole prisoners, but the committee believe it has no power to recommend commutation of sentence. Officials of the counties wherein the men were convicted are preparing for the executions. It is doubtful if Governor Cummins commutes their sentences, although friends of both men are still working hard to save the prisoners' lives. WILL BUILD SANITARIUM FOR IOWA CONSUMPTIVES Des Moines, April 4—Iowa will have a sanitarium for the treatment of consumptives. The senate yesterday passed the house bill appropriating $50,000 for that purpose. Only four senators voted against it—Lyons, Wilson of Clinton, Young of Lee and Maytag. The institution will be in charge of the board of control must have an institution to will select the officers, including a physician of not less than five years' experience to be superintendent at $2,500 a year. The board of control will locate the institution. Fort Dodge is understood to be a candidate for the location. Other cities, doubtless, will be in the field. Dr. J. W. Kime of Fort Dodge, Dr. E. L. Stevens of Des Moines and other physicians have been in the office of the superintendency, because of their prominence in pushing the movement for the new hospital. In locating the sanitarium the board of control must take into consideration climate, healthfulness, water supply, drainage, quality of soil, facility of access, timber protection to the site, and the site's location on the site. The site must contain not less than 160 acres or whatever may be deemed necessary by the board of control. The buildings must be planned to accommodate at least 100 patients and necessary officers and employee. The building must have a capacity of $50,000, only one wing of such a structure can be built to begin with. Only patients afflicted with pulmonary tuberculosis in the incipient stage, and who show a reasonable probability of improvement by treatment may be admitted to the sons who wish treatment must file an application, must submit to examination and must be resident of the state. When applicants are accepted, after examination, and there is no room at the sanitarium, they must be admitted and admitted in successive order. The santiamartian is to be open for all patients, but all patients who are able to pay, shall be charged such rate monthly as the board of control may fix, not exceeding the average actual per capita cost of care treat. O UNKNOWN DEAD ment and maintenance. All sums so collected shall by the board of control be covered into the state treasury. Expense of transportation shall be paid by the state if patients are indigent. GRINNELL BANK LOSS A QUARTER MILL'ON Grinnell, April 5—H. W. Sprauld, administrator of the estate of Henry C. Spencer, who wrecked the First National Bank of Grinnell, filed his final report at Monteuma yesterday. The tragic death of Spencer and his son Clarke H. Spencer, who were drowned in Arbor Lake in the summer of 1904, followed by the discovery that Mr. Spencer, who had been for years the trusted cashier of the First National bank of Grinnell, was deeply indebted to the bank and the immediate closing of the bank and appointment of a receiver will be well remembered throughout the state. The claim of the receiver will be approximately $23,000 the estate was approximately $24,000 the final report of the administrator shows that the estate paid $23,000 this claim, leaving an unsatisfied shortage of about $245,000. The dividend of 8.63 per cent reported by the administrator as paid all of Spencer's creditors, exhausted the funds available. Cecil Swords, receiver of the estate, paid the cent of the claims against the bank probably when the affairs of the bank are wound up 75 per cent of its creditors' claims will be satisfied. Duck Hunter is Wounded. Storm Lake, April 6—J. W. Gilbert was accidentally shot in the eye while hunting and may lose the sight of it. His companion across the pond wounded a duck, which fell in the pond, and he shot at it again in the water, a shot glancing from the water striking the eyeball of the unfortunate man. Mr. Gilbert left yesterday to consult a specialist in the hope of saving the sight if possible. A COLD BROUGHT IT ON. Severe Congestion of the Kidnaps Soon Cured by the Pleasure, a prominent business man of 331 St. Orange St. Newark, N. J., says "Working nights during bad weather brought on a heavy cold, aching of the arms and pain in the back. Severe congestion of the kdneys followed. Besides the terrific aching there were whirling headaches, exceedingly weak heart. brought on a heavy cold, aching of the limbs and pain in the back and kidneys. Severe congestion of the kidneys followed. Besides the terrific aching there were whirling headaches, and I became exceedingly weak. My doctor could not help and turned to Doan's Kidney Pills, with the result that the kidney congestion disappeared, and with it, all the other symptoms. What is more, the cure has lasted for eight years." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster Myllen Co. Buffalo, N. Y. It'll be the lucky man who tells you here is no such thing as luck. USE THE FAMOUS Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 8-inch racked seats. The Russ Company, South Bend, Ind. Spoony actors are not always best in the stirring roles. FRANKE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, 18. FRANK J. 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For weak and sickly women who are "worn-out," "run-down" or debilitated, especially for women who work in store, office or schoolroom, who sit at the typewriter or sewing machine, or bear heavy household burdens, and for the health of others. It forces a prior Prescription has proven a priceless benefit because of its health-restoring and strength-giving powers. As a soothing and strengthening nerine, "Fu-write Prescription" is unsequelled and is invaluable in allaying and�ubilating the serious intractability of the nervous exhaustion, nervous prostration, neuralgia, hysteria, spasms, chorea, or St. Vitus's dance, and other distressing nervous symptoms commonly attendant upon functional and organic disease of the womanly organs. It induces refreshing slums and relieves mental anxiety and�indibutine. Cures obstinate cases. "Favorite Prescription" is a positive cure for the most complicated and obstinate cases of "female weakness," painful periods, irregularities, prolapus or falling of the pelvic organs, a break back, bearing-down sensations, a chonger congestion, inflammation Dr. Pierre's medicines are made from harmless but efficient medical roots from the American West. The Indians knew of the marvelous culinary value of some of these roots and imbued them with their own virtues. Friendlier whites, and gradually some of the more progressive physicians came to know of the more advanced medicines they have grown in favor by reason of their superior curative virtues and their safeYour druggists call the "Favorites Perscription" and also that the famous alternation of "Golden Medical Discovery." Write to Dr. Pierre about your case. He is an experienced physician and will treat your condition with care, which he is chief consulting physician. Fish make excellent brain food; even fishing stimulates the imagination. Dr. Torrey, the English evangelist who was recently conducting meetings in the West, is a man of ready wit, which he uses with effect when interrupted while speaking. On one occasion in London a bibulous fellow arose and announced, waveringly, that he did not believe everything in the Bible. "I don't see how anybody can walk on water," he declared; "can you do it, Dr. Torrey?" The preacher looked grimly at the man and said, "Well, I can walk on water better than I can on rum." A CURE FOR DEBILITY Dr. Williams' Pink Pills A Reliable Remedy for the Weak, Ailing and Bloodless. When the body is weak and the blood tain it is sometimes difficult to find the cause unless a wasting illness has preceded, or the sufferer happens to be a girl on the verge of womanhood. Obscure influences, something unhealthful in one's surroundings or work, may lead to a slow impoverishment of the blood and an enfeeblement of the whole body. When a serious stage has been reached there seems to be nothing that account for it. Mr. O. E. Legg, of Dipon, W. Va., has found a successful method of treating weakness and bloodlessness. He says: "I used Dr. Williama Pink Pills for weakness caused by a lingering malaria fever that began in the spring of 1896. The worst effects of this were indigestion, nausea, and diarrhea, nummic, as the doctors say. People generally would say that I didn't have blood enoughe, or that I didn't have the right kind of blood; mine was too thin. My kidneys and liver were out of order. I was badly amputated by sore rursings. My skin was red, deprived of pain, too, in my back and under my right shoulder blade." "How long did these troubles last?" "For over two years. For four months of that time I was under the care of a physician, but his medicine did not work. I was wounded by the cures that had been wrought by Dr. Williams' Pink Fills." "You owe your care to these pills?" "I certainly do, and I also know that they are helping others to whom I have merit and I will help you. I learned and I know of nothing that would take their place." "For further information and valuable booklet address the Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Schuacstudy, N. Y." "Dar's er whole lot u r rich folks did look awful chew." THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Des Moines. April 2. Senate—Among bills passed were the following: To require publication of statements of insurance concerns, one at Des Moines and the other in the county of the home office of the company; relating to the extension of the primary law in Polk county; reauthorizing the extension of channels; Pardons were refused G. W. Weeons, Thomas W. Watson. Alonzo Robbins, B. J. Steele, William Toole and B. J. Taylor. A resolution was adopted inviting President Rosevelt to address the National Philippine Veterans' association convention in Des Moines this summer. Two bills were passed to prohibit the use of poison in embalming fluids were made, but failed. House—The house concurred in the senate resolution inviting President Roosevelt to Iowa at the time of the reunion of the Army of the Republic from its action in placing a publication clause in the anti-pass bill. The bill was then passed by a vote of 73 to 7. Among bills passed were the following: Making an appropriation to be used for the relief of diseased cattle killed by blim; committee substitute for the child labor bill; appropriation bills for the state institutions; calling for the appointment of a commission to investigate the feasibility of establishment plant in the state pentagentes. Des Moines, April 3—Senate—The bill to appropriate $40,000 for a steel grand stand at the state fair was indefinitely postponed, 29 to 15. Among bills passed were the following: prevent registration of stationers; prevent bank commissioners selling land to the public; to apportate $50,000 to complete the historical building; to increase the salary of John Simpson, secretary of the department of agriculture, from $1,500 to $1,800; the state institute appropriation bill, carrying $10,000; appropriating $5,500 to four rescue homes. House-Among the bills passed were the following: Providing for experimental work at Ames College; to pay Former Assistant Governor George Stanton of state against United States; providing for a non-partisan ticket for municipal elections in cities and towns of less than 6,000 population; to require opaque plastic milk skimmed milk. State marshal bill was indefinitely postponed. The Teter bill giving women the right to vote for presidential electors was defeated, as was also the Teter bill providing for improper use of campaign funds. Des Moines, April 4 — Senate—Among bills passed were the following Fixing the term of railroad commissioners at six years; to permit boards of supervisors to grant right-of-way to street railways along highways two miles into the country from cities; encouraging forestry; to authorize municipal corporation; to establish baggage and maintain hospitals; to make the number of bank examiners five instead of four; to make malicious injury to buildings and fixtures, etc., punishable by penitentiary sentence; to authorize ceramics and clay manufacture to be taught at Ames; to make township trusses hold office two years; to authorize executive council to grant a right of way over the Fort Dodge, Des Moines and Minnesota railroad; to make the reserve of fraternal insurance concerns exempt from taxation. House—Among bills passed were the following; providing for three official newspapers in counties with a population of 15,000 instead of 17,000; providing for the care and removal to their place of legal settlement of nonresident insane; providing for the payment of the railroad and state pension persons discharged from the state hospitals for inebriates; insurance giving life insurance companies a right to transact health, accident and employer's liability insurance; the Brooks agricultural bill; repealing the law regarding additional collateral inheritance tax to be collected from allens; giving boards of supervisors the right to grant street railway companies exceeding two miles from the corporate limits of a town. Des Moines, April 5—Senate-Bills were passed as follows: To increase the support funds of industrial schools; to apportion state into legislative districts; to repeal the law as substitute; to relating to notice of special school meetings; relating to election of superior court judges; to reimburse Youde and Whitmer for contest expenses; to increase the salary of the commandant of the soldiers' home to $2,000; fixing weights and dimensions of charter school for the inspection of imported cattle which are registered or eligible to registry; assenting to the congressional act making further appropriations to the experiment station at Ames. Senate-Bills were passed as follows: Providing for regulation of stallions; making an apportionment of $10,000 for the participation of Iowa in the Jamestown exposition; the long and short haul railroad till; prohibiting Sunday amusements where a private inspection of county and private insane hospitals; fixing the number and commensation of employees in the state house. There were no silver dollars coined in 1905. Faith builds no naces between us and our fellows. The fragrance of a life depends on the fulness of its love. The Japanese population of Formosa numbers only 50,000 out of the total of 3,000,000. Glass bath-tubs are now coming into general use. They are both cheaper and more sanitary than enamel. They are cast solid, the operation requiring but five minutes. "May I read you my last poem?" "You may, if it really is." - Cleveland Leader. Even on the most up-to-date automobiles the license tag is a back number. 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A difference of seventy almost caused a separation couple just married, in Seven Mo. Justice Pickering, who insisted on getting his two dollars; but the group pay only a dollar and a Then the bride struck in with the knife we'll call the wedding off, to come to my ma." The group other seventy-five cents. Among the creditors of an air firm was a New Yorker in a balance of $25 coming to This man wanted his money was a good talker, and persevered firm to pay him off in case he get the other creditors to grant extension of time. So he came to meeting of the creditors, and to them eloquently about his money, and asked again if it only had time. He to have won out, when a man in the back of the room and in a squeaky voice declared, he for, wanted his money did not want to wait, for our selft to interfere with this plan, all of the other creditors agreed? asked the first man, willing to wait for the amount claims. Every one of us, himself, believes that this have plenty of money away? 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NOTES FROM WASHINGTON THE WEEK IN CONGRESS Complete reorganization of the coast artillery and the separate coast artillery is contemplated in a bill which Representative Hull of Iowa, chairman of the house committee on military affairs, has introduced at the request of Secretary Taft and the chief of staff, Lieutenant General Hull. A marked increase in the size of coast artillery is provided for in the bill. The number of artillery men is about 14,000, and the bill provides that it may be increased to 19,147. Provision is also made for additional special grades among the enlisted men, and for increased pay for eleven years. The connection with coast defense work. Much troubles is experienced in securing mechanics and other skilled privates required by the coast artillery and consequently the portion of the men of this class regimented to men of this class regimented to war department as one of its most important features. Negotiations are now going on among house and senate republican leaders looking toward compromise on the four great questions of legislation before congress, railroad rates, statehood, Philippine tariff and ship subsidy. Pending propositions are: To pass the rate bill with a rather broad court review amendment. To pass the amendment with the Foraker amendment affecting Arizona and New Mexico, requiring an election on statehood at the time of the general election in each territory. To permit the Philippine tariff bill to come out of the committee and take its chances on the senate floor. To pass the ship subsidy bill as it passed the senate and is pending in the house. Three of these propositions have come from the house side. The ship subsidy proposition emanates from the senate. Much doubt is felt that the proposed compromise can be reached, chiefly because of the strong opposition to the ship subsidy measure in the senate and because the compromise programme as outlined is decidedly in favor of the senate, which would give little in return for insuring the passage of the subsidy measure. Representative Conner has been appointed head of the subcommittee of the house public buildings committees to investigate the proposition that the government shall accept the gift of the House in Philadelphia while Betsy Ross made the first American flag in revolutionary days, the government to agree to maintain the property. Representatives hepburn gave out an interview at the White house to the effect that he believed that the senate would ultimately pass the rate bill as passed by the house, without a review amendment. He considered that the senate would be institutional, and thinner that nothing is to be gained by a court review amendment. He thinks that after threshing over the situation for some time the senate will finally pass an unanimous vote on the amendments that are now being offered in the senate are not being put forward in good faith, their chief aim being to make the bill unconstitutional. He has not this criticism for the court review amendment for recently introduced by Senator Long. Eastern newspapers are making much of the fact that the rate contest in the senate has become a stringgle between one force led by Ailson, and another led by Aldrich. The Washington Times says: "We want to let him put his forty years of experience, his prestige and dean of the senate, his power as head of its most potent committee, his skill as a manager of legislation, his tact in handling men and situations and the genuine affection of his associates for him against the skill and accomplishments of the senator from Rhode Island, and the administration leader. It is going to be from this time forth a test of Allison mettle against that of Aldrich." Ex-Mayor John MacVicar of £89 Moines, secretary of the league of America, Municipalities, was the most conspicuous figure, next to Mayor of Dunne of Chicago, among the members of the delegation representing this league that visited the White House on the 5th. The purpose of the visit was to invite the president to the annual convention of his league in Chicago in September. To Mr. MacVicar fell the honor of representing the delegation's invitation to the president, and urging upon Mr. Roosevelt reasons why he should attend the meeting in Chicago. The invitation Mr. MacVicar presented was signed by the mayors of about sixty cities. The delegation of which Mr. MacVicar was spokesman comprised the number of Chicago business men in addition to the mayors of various cities, among them Mayor Bookwater of Indianapolis. The president will probably unite to attend the convention but he expressed his conviction that municipal problems of the country are of the greatest importance. In pointed out that about a third of the convention of the United States was in the cities and that this proportion was constantly growing, tendency which he deplored. Two Irish farmers who had not seen each other for a long time met at a fair. They had a lot of things to tell each other. "Shure, it's marched I am," said Murphy. "You don't tell me so," said Moran. "Falx, yes," said Murphy, "an' I've got a fine health bhyon which the neighbors say is the very idea of a moment at Murphy, who was not, to say the least, remarkable for his good looks, and then said: 'Och, well, what's the harum, so long as the child's healthy?' "Are they college men?" "No; merely college boys. Just freshmen." "Ah! they're not the finished product —" "No; merely 'Rah material' — Philadelphia Press. Automobilists in England are about as regardless of the safety of pedestrians as the drivers of these vehicles are in the United States. Justice Darling, a London judge, recently suggested, in the course of an automobile case, that the author of a might well be marke "Pine," "Imprisonment," "Mnaugher," "Murder." Washington, March 30—House The house today passed the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill carrying $30,000,000, after considering the measure two weeks. The team of today's presidents, the elimination of the age limit of clerks, provision which created much discussion and which incited the fight against the bill. The bill as passed carries nearly $700,000 less than the last appropriation bill for similar purposes. House—This being war claim day in the house, only those directly interested in legislation on the private calendar were in attendance. The house during the four hours it was in session considered and passed 79 bills, many, however, scading the particular role to the court of claims for adjudication. Washington, April 2—Senate The amendment to the house railroad rate bill, agreed upon at the White house on Saturday by friends of the bill, providing for a limited court review of orders of the interstate commerce commission by Mr. Long of Kansas, but he was not able to get the floor to make his speech on the bill. House—Chief among the measures passed by the house today was the so-called "personal liability bill," which has been favored by the army of railway employees throughout the country, and which had practically a unanimous report of the bill showed great interest in the measure and had a division been called for, the bill would have had an almost unanimous vote. Another measure changing ex- isting laws which excited a filibuster- ing opposition was the bill permitting the fortification of sweet wines and levying a tax of cents cents on wines. A number of bills bills were passed under suspension of the bill. Washington, April 2 — Senate- Mr. Long of Kansas today spoke at length in the senate in support of the house railroad rate bill, and his speech was taken advantage of by a number of senators to make a statement of their agreement in reference at the White house, in which the Long amendment was considered, if not originated. The controversy was participated in by Messrs. Foraker, Allison, Aldrich, Bailey and Bacon. Mr. Long assumed complete responsibility for the proceedings and Mr. Allison declined to divulge the proceedings of the conference. House-By a vote of 202 to 26 the house today passed the national quarantine bill. The bill places the control of all quarantine stations, grounds and anchors under the secretary of the treasury and the governor, and after the approval of the act he shall select and designate such suitable places for them and establish the same at such points on or near the sea coast of the United States and the Mexican border, as in his judgment are best suited to the order to pre-vent the introduction of yellow fever into the United States. Washington, April 4. 4—Senate—in the senate today Mr. Newlands discussed the railroad rate bill and Mr. Daniel the question of the lack of representation for public service. Mr. Newlands advocated amendments to the rate bill providing for the national incorporation of railroads and announced himself as favorable to the governmental ownership of those railroads based on provision in the urgent deficiency appropriation bill for the representation of the United States at the next pan-American congress to be held in Rio Janeiro next July. Mr. Newlands did not contemplate representation of the south or the far west, and then entered upon a general consideration of southern participation in public affairs, contending that political differences should not be permitted such participation on a broader scale. House-The house during its session today listened to a criticism of the president on the part of Mr. Fitzgerald of New York, for the failure of the chief executive to address the objections he had to the bill spending 505,000 acres of land for grazing purposes in Oklahoma territory, instead of advising the members of the Indian affairs committee as to the weakness of the measure so that might be amended to meet the requirements of the commissioner of Indian affairs. Washington, April 5—Senate-Several on the rate bill were made. Replying to comments on the White house conference, Senator Dollyiver assented to the commissioner's request with presidents of rail roads. Senators Foraker and Bailey demanded the names, but the Iowa senator declined to give them. Considerable feeing was shown, but the Iowa senator declined over and over good feeling established. House—The postoffice appropriation bill following an immemorial custom was made the vehicle for a number of speeches today having no discussion, but of general interest to the country. The rights of labor were discussed by Mr. Towne of New York; good roads by Mr. Lee of Georgia; railway mail pay by Mr. Steinerer of Minnesota; and protective tariff by Mr. Rainey of Illinois. Men a man has a promising future before him all his life. Luck is simply getting what some other fellow wants. First Artist—"But you love art for its own sake?" Soad artist—"Why, yes. I'm coming to the conclusion that that's all there in it."—Brooklyn Life. His wife—"Have you had a bad day, dear?" The financier—"Yes, I lost over $250,000. And the worst of it is that nearly $100 of that was my own money." The sutor—"What are all those men's photos for?" The belle—"Oh, that's my collection of souvenir spoons."—Baltimore American. "He seems to be very fond of music," said an auditor. "He isn't," answered Miss Cayenne, "or he wouldn't." Wigs="Do you believe that every man has his price?" Wags="Lots of men give themselves away." Philadelphia Record. "You two are thrown together a prize," she said. "You bet. We ride home on the same car at six 11 o'clock." Cleveland Leader. The Coffee Debate. TERRIBLE SCALP HUMOR. Badly Affected With Borea and Crude — Extended Down Behind the Ears — Another Cure by Cutiura. "About ten years ago my scalp became badly affected with sore and fitching humors, crusts, etc., and extended down behind the ears. My hair came out in places, also. I was greatly troubled; understood; understood bodies so called, without effect. Saw your Cutiura advertisement, and got the Cutiura Remedies at once. Applied them to directions, etc, and after two weeks I think, of use, was clear as a whistle. I have to state also that late last fall October and November, 1904, I was suddenly afflicted with a bad eruption, painful and fitching pustules over the lower part of the body. I suffered a painful and difficult treatment of my doctor, conjoined with Cutiura Scap and Cutiura Ointment, I found myself cured M. H. F. Weiss, Rosemond, Christian Co. IL, Aug 31, 1905." Small talk oftimes makes big trouble. Peruna Is Exempt. The internal revenue commissioner has decided that Pe-ru-na as now manufactured is exempt from internal revenue license. The highest medical and pharmaceutical authorities in the United States have passed upon the product it must be highly gratifying to the many friends of Pe-ru-na and the local commercial worker to the patient which has carried Columbus name into all continents, again enjoys the same fixed status as any other recognized medicine.—Columbus Dispatch. Opportunities neglected are worse than none. Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and presumably for infants and children, and see that it In Switzerland males between twenty and sixty-five are obliged to vote. "Say, I came to this dance without an invitation." "So did I. How did you work it?" "Robot," stopped me when I saw you "Same way. My wife's did the dance." "Cleveland Leader. The hostess—"I suppose your new apartment has all the very latest improvements?" The visitor—"Yes, I am. I have had her running wash-tubs, and stationary elevator."—Brooklyn Life. Welsh farmer—"Gootpye, Mr Shones, gootpye, I will see you on Monday, whatever."—Hawton Yorkshire. "I fret—"Hawton foony t' fowks do dark in this paart t' country."—Punch. Mr. Dangle." I heard that our friend and neighbor had a very impressive funeral." Mrs. Mangle." It was so fine it was really an imposition of the respect people had for him. And the minister preached such a beautiful paregale over the diseased."—Baltimore American. Mrs. Firstfloor." I called to speak about your daughter's playing. I—"Mrs. Secondfloor." Now, look here; she'll play just as loud as she likes. See?" Mrs. Firstfloor." That's what you want to do." I cried to bring to you Willie a whippin' and I don't want folks to hear him holler."—Chicago News. The published statements of a number of coffee importers and roasters indicate a "waspy" feeling towards us for daring to say that coffee is harmful to a percentage of the people. A frank public discussion of the subject is quite agreeable to us and can certainly do no harm; on the contrary when all the facts on both sides of any question are spread before the people they can thereupon decide and act intelligently. Give the people plain facts and they will take care of themselves. We demand facts in this coffee discussion and propose to see that the facts are brought clearly before the people. A number of coffee importers and roasters have joined a movement to boom coffee and stop the use of Postum Food Coffee and in their newspaper statements undertake to deceive by false assertions. Their first is that coffee is not harmful. We assert that one in every three coffee users has some form of incipient or chronic disease; realize for one moment what a terrible menace to a nation of civilized people, when one kind of beverage cripples the energies and health of one-third the people who use it. We make the assertion advisedly and suggest that the reader secure his own proof by personal inquiry among coffee users. Ask your coffee drinking friends if they keep free from any sort of aches and ails. You will be startled at the percentage and will very naturally seek to place the cause of disorder on another side from food, whether food, inherited tendencies or something else. Go deceive in your search for facts. If your friend admits occasional neuralgia, rheumatism, heart, weakness, stomach or bowel trouble, kidney complaint, weak eyes or approaching nervous prostration induce him or her to make the experiment of leaving off coffee for 10 days and using Postum Food Coffee, and observe the result. It will startle you and give your friend something to think of. Of course, if the person is one of the weak ones THE WHOLE LOT If we don't head prevention, we will need a cure. The Old-Monk-Cure St. Jacobs Oil is ready always for all forms of muscular aches or pains, from LUMBAGO to RHEUMATISM STIFF NECK to SPRAIN IT CURS ALike THE WHOLE LOT. Mayer Working Shoes For Farmers, Miners, Lumbermen, Mechanics and Working Men are expressly adapted to the needs of working people of all classes. The leather for these shoes is carefully selected and the on-same made through, palatable sole leather that wears like frost. Honest stock and high grade workmanship have placed Mayer working shoes above all others in strength and wearing quality. Insist on getting Mayer Shoes, and make a trade mark on the sole. Your dealer will supply you. For a Sunday or dress shoe wear the "Honorbilt" for men. F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Co., Milwaukee, Wis. The Caspian Sea is the lowest body of water on the Globe. Its level has been growing gradually lower for centuries, and now it is eighty-five feet below the level of the neighboring Black Sea. Little boy—"My mamma has so much money that she can buy everything she wants to." Little girl—"That's nothing. My mamma is so rich she can buy all the things she doesn't want."—Puck. "Yes," she sneered, during one of their frequent quarrels, "I married you for pity, and now—" "You don't get any," she interrupted, "for all our friends laish it on me." Philadelphia Press. Teacher—"Johnny, for what is Switzerland famous?" Scholar—"Why—m'm—Swiss cheese." Teacher—"Oh, something grander, more impressive, more tremendous." Scholar—"Limburgers?"—Cleveland Leader. "What was the most important bill you ever had anything to do with?" asked the interviewer. "The bill that did most for me," answered Senator Sorghum, "was a bill for services rendered."—Washington Star. That grand old bird. the stork, has been unusually generous to Mrs. Charles Joy, of Canton, Illinois. She has fifteen children, and yet the stork has visited her home once, given that each of six visits there were twins, and on the other occasion there were triplets. The overjoyed father purchases nursing-bottles by the dozen. and says "I can't quit" you will have discovered one of the slaves of the coffee importer. Treat such kindly, for they seem absolutely powerless to stop the gradual but sure destruction of body and health. Nature has a way of destroying a part of people to make room for the stronger. It is the old law of "the survival of the fittest" at work, and the victims are many. We repeat the assertion that coffee does harm many people, not all, but an army large enough to appeal the investigator and searcher for facts. The next prevarication of the coffee importers and roasters is the 'r' statement that Postum Food Coffee is made of roasted peas, beans or corn, and mixed with a low grade of coffee and the equivalent of a requirement. We have previously offered to wager $100,000.00 with them that their statements are absolutely false. They have not accepted our wager and they will not. We will gladly make a present of $25,000.00 to any roaster or importer of old-fashioned coffee who will accept that waser. Free inspection of our factories and methods is made by thousands of people each month and the coffee importers themselves are cordially invited. Both Postum and Grape-Nuts are absolutely pure and made exactly as stated. The formula of Postum and the analysis made by one of the foremost chemists of Boston has been printed on every package for many years and is absolutely accurate. Now as to the food value of Postum. It contains the parts of the wheat berry which carry the elemental salts, such as lime, iron, potash, silica, etc., used by the life forces to rebuild the cellular tissue, and this is particularly true of the phosphate of potash, also found in Graps-Nuts, which combines in cream body with all the this combination, together with water, rebuilds the worn-out-grain matter in the delicate nerve centers all over the body and throughout the brain and solar nexus. Ordinary coffee stimulates in an unnatural way, but with many people it slowly and surely destroys and does not rebuild this gray substance so vitally important to the well being of every human being. These are eternal facts, proven, well authenticated and known to every properly educated physician, chemist and food expert. Unless a man has faith in his work he will not work faithfully. Curate (who is going to describe his little holiday in love) Lucerne) — he will call you 'huddes and gentlemen,' since I know you too well."—Punch. The camel is the only animal that cannot swim. It is an extraordinary fact, that the moment it loses its footing in a stream, it turns on its side, and makes no effort to save itself from drowning. A monkey in the zoological gardens of Breslau was operated on for cataract. In about a month, the operation having proved a success, the animal was fitted with a pair of spectacles, and regularly wears them. A teamster in Oakland, Cal. was arrested for driving a lame horse. He said his employer was trying to cure the animal by Christian Science, and had ordered him to remove a poultice from the horse's legs. A plous little boy in Corocordia, Kan, recently closed his evening prayer with these words: "God bless papa and mama, also the animals. They are more important than us, 'cause their skins are worth two dollars apiece." Doctor Fastenrach, a Zurich professor, has succeeded in quencing over the laws of the Lake Leucerne. When they see him wading in the lake, they hasten to him, and cut out of his hand, and permit him to lift them out of the water. Please remember we never say ordinary coffee hurts everyone. Some people use it regularly and seem strong enough to withstand its attacks, but there is misery and disease in store for the man or woman who persists in its use when nature protests, by heart weakness, stomach and bowel troubles, kidney disease, weak eyes or general nervous prostration. The remedy is obvious. The drug caffeine, contained in all ordinary coffee, must be discontinued absolutely or the disease will continue in spite of any medicine and will grow worse. It is easy to leave off the old-fashioned coffee by adopting Postum Food Coffee. In it one finds a pleasing but breakfastable orange that has the deep seal brown color and has the rich golden brown when good cream is added. When boiled long enough (15 minutes) the flavor is not that of rank Rio coffee but very like the milder, smooth and high-grade Java, but entirely lacking the drug effect of ordinary coffee. Anyone suffering from disorders set up by coffee drinking (and there is an extensive variety) can absolutely depend upon some measure of relief by quitting coffee and using Postum Food Coffee. If the disease has not become too strongly rooted, one can with good reason expect it to disappear entirely in a reasonable time after the acute cause of the trouble is removed and the cellular tissue has time to naturally rebuild with the elements furnished by Postum and good food. It's only just plain old common sense. Now, with the exact facts before the reader, he or she can decide the wise course, looking to health and the power to do things. If you have any doubt as to the cause of any ache or all you may have, remember that a hurt nervous system travel from heel to head, and it may be well worth your while to make the experiment of leaving off coffee entirely for ten days and using Postum in its place. You will probably gather some good solid facts, worth more than a gold mine, for health can make gold and sickness lose it. Besides there's all the fun, for like a continuous inerture to be placed well. There's a reason for it. RACE ECHOES. RACE ECHOES. The House Committee on claims at Washington, D. C., decided to report favorably on a claim of the family of Samuel Lee for $10,000. Lee was a Negro elected to the Forty-sixth Congress from North Carolina, but was prevented from being sworn in by filibustering. He is now dead, and his heirs will be paid the two years salary in case the bill passes. A correspondent of The London Spectator, under date of February 24, argues with reason that white domination of South Africa can be inexpugnably secured only by populating that country with a large number of whites. Members of the "Abyssinia" company, headed by Williams and Walker, have sent to Mrs. Alice Roosevelt—Longworth, a handsome silver punch bowl, lined with gold. Its cost was estimated at about $800 paid for by contributions of the company. There is an allegorical sketch engraved on the bowl picturing the progress of the Afro-American people; while a faithful likeness of President Roosevelt smiles benign approval. The card accompanying the bowl bore this legend: "From some colored New York admirers, with their respectful wishes for your future happiness."—Colorado Statesman. Caught Cold While Hunting a Burglar Mr. Wm. Thoe, Lanorgan, provincial Constable at Chaplean, Ontario, says "I caught a severe cold while hunting a burglar in the forest swamp last fall Hearing of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, I tried it, and after using two small bottles, I was completely cured." This remedy is intended especially for coughs and colds. It will loosen and relieve a severe cold in less time than by any other treatment and is a favorite whenever it superior excellence has become known. For sale by all druggists. COUNCIL BLUFFS ITEMS John Johnson has been removed home from the hospital. Rev. W. L. Glendorf filled the pulpit at the A. M. E. church Sunday at 3 p.m. and delivered an aides sermon. A little dry for the boys. Sunday closing law is being enforced. The rally at the A. M. E. church Sun day was a success; from all sources $153 33 was the results. Little Earnest Berk, the baby of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Berk, has been ill for some time. The social hop at Charles Davis cafe Monday evening was well attended. A surprise party given on Mrs. Margaret Chatman Monday evening. Quite a number of bundles was presented. Mr. Charles Burk was elected as bond master of Council Bluffs. We congratulate him upon his success. KEOKUK NOTES Mrs. A. C. Bettis at her home 1517 Convent street entertained the Sunshine Waverly Club of the A. M. E. church Wednesday afternoon. Kittie Owens and those who assisted her in the arrangement of the programme which was given Sunday at the regular meeting of the young men's class of the A. M. E. church are being congratulated upon the pleasing features they introduced the programme was headed by an interesting review of the general condition of the colored race, a fine paper on the subject of Christianity by Mrs. H. Ashby addresses by. Rev. Henderson, Rev. Burton and Mrs. McDonald; Solo by M. Woodard. Rev. Smothers has resigned as pastor of the Seventh street Baptist church. Mrs. Ellen Globe died sometime between 6:00 and 11:00 o'clock Saturday night of heart failure. The deceased was 33 years of age and has one son Geo. Boyd who resides here, she also has two sisters who resides in E. St. Louis, Ill. Rev. Henderson of Canton. Mo. is assisting with the revival meetings at the A. M. e. church they having had a wonderful success, about fifty names being added to the church. The meetings will close Wednesday evening. Rev. Burton of Sloux City is visiting in the city, and also, assisting in revival meetings. Mrs. McDonald the great Evangelist left yesterday for her home in Chicago. Mrs. G. M. Asby and little daughter Pearl is visiting with friends in Canon, this week. Mrs. Wm: Gross is visiting her sister Mrs. T. Buckner at New Boston during vacation. Oleave Circle met with Mrs. E Goeens Wednesday afternoon, after the business was transacted an elegant lunchroom was served by the hostess. Next Sunday is Palm Sunday and the indies of Margaret Ann Court No. 1 and Brent Court No. 2 have arranged quite an extensive programme for the occasion. The service will be held at Union Lodge hall No. 19. Ninth, 5th, street at 4:00 o'clock p. m. The public is invited to attend. The lown Commandrey will meet at 7th street Baptist church on Easter Sunday, it is being the day set aside for their annual sermon everybody is cordially invited to be present. Every one is looking forward to the grand entertainment given by the Iowa Commandery K of P at albums on Easter Monday evening, one of the features of the entertainment will be a grand drill given by the commandery. BUXTON NEWS. Church Social and Business One of the most important features of the day is mud. Rev. E. G. Jackson officiated at the marriage ceremony of Rutus Neumose and Misa-Anna White Wednesday evening at the A. M. E. church. Linford Willis left for Macon College to resume his studies. We are glad to learn that he gets his diploma in May. The Teacher's Normal is now in session in Aubie; the teachers of Buxton attending are C. E. Covington M. B. L. London, mays Gertrude Lewis and Bessie Owens. Superintendent M. J. Gilliam is in Minnesota in the interest of _Buxton school. Miss Ella Mays one of the Buxton school's teachers who has been very ill was taken to her home in Newton. We are sorry to learn that she is not able to continue her work next week. Dr. C. Taylor of Buxton is an over Sunday visitor in Osloaes which city he thinks is very attractive. Misses Anna and Lena Brown who are traveling in the interest of the Emanuel Agd People's Home left Buxton Tuesday morning enroute for M. Pleasant. Those on the sick list are: Meadness Parkins, A. R. Jackson, Geo. Terrell, E. Miller, C. Watson and baby H. Lee and Miss Viscella Sears. Lawyer Woodson, Dr. C. Taylor and and Miss Lisa Shelf, were visitors of the school last week. The Rose Buris gave an entertainment Wednesday at the True Reformer's Hall. They report good success. Those who left town for various places are: Mr. and Mrs. Harris Tanner for Meridie, Mrs. S. W. Williams for Des Moines and J. G. Fritch for Ugcsgo. Anna Smith returned to Oskaloosa after a pleasant week's visit here. Abre Hawkins of Levington, Mo., is the guest of Mr. and Miss J. Brook's family. The Literary Society was well attended last meeting night. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Willis was buried last week. The wedding bells are loudly ringing. Fred Faggle left or Illinois. Mrs. Baker of Burlington is visiting at Hotel De Perkins. A. M. E. CHURCH 1906. Presiding Elder's Appointments: April, 8. Ottumwa, Albia, Chariton Washington. 22. Mount. Pleasant, Burlington, Ft. Madison. 29. Keokuk, Keosauqua, Iowa City. May. 6. Muscatine, Centerville. 7. Davenport, Clinton, Harkes. 20. Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Yonkon. 27. Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Red Oak, Boone, Garden Grove. 3. Clarinda, Sioux Falls, Osceola, Newton, Saylor. 10. Des Moines, Colfax, Indianola, Redford. 19. Oskaloosa, Buxton Mission. 24. Buxton. July, 1. Ot umwa, Albia, Chariton, Washington. 8. Mount Pleasant. Burlington, Ft. Madison. 15. Keokuk, Keo-auqua, Iowa City. 29. Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Yankton. August. 5. Sioux City, Garden Grove, Red Oak. 10. Clarinda, Council Bluffs, Sioux Falls, Saylor, Newton. 26. Des Moines, Colfax, Boone, Indianola. September. September. 2. Oskaloosa, Buxton, Buxton Mission October. 7. Ottumwa, Albia, Charlton, Washington. 14. Burlington, Mount Pleasant, Ft. Madison. 4. Davenport, Clinton, Harkes. 2. Des Moines, Colfax, Indianola, Bedford. 3. Oskaloosa, Saylor, Buxton Mission 16 Moone. Address mail to the first place named after date, always to the general delivery in time 10 be in the postoffice Saturday before the date. Gao W. GAINES, P. E. Chamberlain's Salve. This salve is intended especially for sore nipples, burns, frost bites, chapped hands, itching piles, chronic sore eyes, granulated eye lids, old chronic sores and for diseases of the skin, such as tetter, salt rheum, ring worms, scald head, herpes, barbers' itch, scabies or itch and eczema. It has met with un- paralleled success in the treatment of these diseases. Price 25 cents per box. Try it. For sale by all druggists. Subscribe for the Iowa State Bystander. Announcement Cards For Republican County Primaries to be held May 1. I am a candidate for renomination for the Polk County Republican subject to the decision of the Polk County Republican primaries. Z. C. Thornburg. Please announce my name as a candidate or County Recorder, subject to the decision of the County primaries. B. J. Copeland. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for Justice in the Mounties Township, West Des Moines, subject to the County primaries. Fred A. Cope. Editor of Bystander.—Please announce that I am a candidate for Representative, subject to decision of Polk County Republican primaries May 1st, 1906. Charles W. Lyon. Pleas announce my name as a candidate for county recorder, subject to the decision of the republican primaries. F. C. Copeland. 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"What do you mean by talking about 'copppers' before me?" said a London magistrate to a man in the dock. "It is a gross impertinence to refer to the police as 'copppers' in a court of justice." Many Species of Animals Four hundred thousand species of animals are now known to exist, no coording to the latest report of the French natural history museum. Of spiders alone there are 20,000 different bind The Business Poet. "John's the poet with the true business instinct," said the wife. "He has just swapped a sonnet of a fat turkey into a poem of messages of messages of messages."—Allegory Constitution. Be Appreciative. Some people never dream of pruning anything or anybody. They take everything as a matter of course, and imagine that they show their superiority by so doing. They little dream that they never get the best service owing to their niggardiness in showing their appreciation. It is surprising how a little word of praise stimulates to new effort, and puts life and interest into the work of those about us. ____ A. F. & A. M, of Iowa and Its Masonic Jurisdiction GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. W. H. Milligan, M. G. Grand Master, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Rural Route No. 2. S. L. Tiggs, R. G. Deputy G. and Master, Burlington, Iowa. D. Thomas, R. W. S. Grand Warden, Buxton, Iowa. T. H. Sturgis, R. W. J. Grand Warden, Sloux City, Iowa. A. A. Bland, R. W. Grand Treasurer Keokuk, Iowa. H. K. Hillon, R. W. Grand Secretary Omaha, Nebr. E. T. Banks, R. W. Grand Custodian Dres Moines, 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. Mt. Olive Lodge, No. 17, A. F. & A. M. Over 120 First Avenue, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Meetings first Tuesdays of each month. C. H. Searcey, W. M. 1004 9th avenue; L. D. Lowe, secretary, 903 S. 8th street. Rescue Lodge, No. 25, A. F. and A. M. Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. S:30 p. m. 1423$^2$ N. 24th street, msha#1. N. 26th street, msha#1. N. 30th street, H. K. Hillon, Sec. address N11. N. 24th street. SPECTACLES MAKE TO FIT ANY EYES BREADED OF THE EYE-AR MASK AND THROAT CURED EYES TESTED FREE DR. DUNCAN.OCULIST DES.MOINE.IOWA 016 West Warrens街 IOWA THE CHURCHES Corinthian Baptist Church, cor er of Fifteenth and Lincean, treets. Preaching: at 11 a. m.; Sunday School: at 12 o'clock. Preaching. at 7 p. m. Rev. T. L. Griffith. Pastor T. Paul A. M. E.—Corner of Second and Center Streets. Preaching at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School at 3 o'clock; Epworth League at m.; preaching at 8 p.m. Horace S. Graves pastor. First African Baptist Church—Corne; School and Fourth streets Rev. F. Lomack pastor Preaching 10:30 a.m.; Sunday school 9:30 p.m., Mrs J. T. Griffin Superintendent Young People's meeting 7 p.m., preaching 8:00 p.m. Hurn's Chapel M. E. Church—Corner of 11th and Crocker St.—Church services, preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Class of prayer meeting 12:40 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 p.m. Epworth League 7 p.m. Sunday: Prayer and Class meeting every Wednesday 8 p.m. O. A. Johnson, pastor, 866 11th St. Maple Street Baptist Church—Situated on F. Maple between Ninh and Tenth streets. Preaching at 11 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. F. Cox Superintendent Mrs. C Cox 1st Hole teacher, back at 8 p.m. Rev. J. O. R. Wimrush pastor Union Congregational Church—Corner Tenth and Park streets. Preaching 10:44 a.m. Sunday School 12 p.m.; evening service 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. H. W. Porter, pastor SECRET ORDERS North Star Lodge, N.C. 2A. F. & A. M.—Meet First Thursday in each month at Masonic Hall—North-west corner of Tenth and Centres at the City's Toney Blagburn, W. M. H. E. Jacobs, secretary. King Solomon Commandary, No. 6.—Meet Second and Fourth Thursday in each month at Mason's Hall E. T. Banks, E. C.; J. H. Mix, Recorder. Nom'd Court. No. 3 meets Second Monday in the 1st Month of the 2023 May. Mr. J. W. Danny, Matron; Mrs. J. H. Shepard, secretary. W. Olive Court. No. 4—Meets the First Friday of each month at Masonic hall. Mrs. R. A. Wilburn, matron; Mrs. Georgia Midget, secretary. Chase Bridge, No. 1192, G. U. O. of O. F. Meets First, Second and Third Tuesday each month at Odd Fellows hall on West Sixt and Walnut streets. Harry McCraven N. G.; I. M. Jones, P. S. H. H. of R. No. 339 of O. U. O. of O. F.—Con vencedʿs Second and fourth Thursday at each month promptly at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Mildred Raleigh, M. N. G. Mrs. Nettle Davis W. R. 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ROCK ISLAND TO SPEND $1,250,000 MOSTLY MAINTENANCE WORK New Ballast, Bridges and Steel Com- prise Large Part—Cuts and Fills Will Be Widened, Fences Built and Track Generally Improved. Des Moines, April 5.—Superinten- tional Jones of the Rock Island's Iowa division yesterday morning announced that his company has approved plans for improvements on the main line between Davenport and Council Bluffs that will necessitate the expenditure of $1,250,000 during the next six months, and work upon which is now being started. Fifty miles of road will be treated to new ballast which will necessitate the employment of several trains during the greater portion of the summer season. This work will be done between Newton and Collax, Boone- ville and Earlham, and Menlo and Atlantic. About twenty bridges on the main line are to be replaced with heavier steel and iron structures, and the old ones are to be removed to replace pile and wooden bridges on branch drainage and prevent softening of the bridges will be a steel glider bridge on the east bound track across Four Mile creek. Over 75,000 feet of draining tile will be laid in wet cuts to afford better drainage and prevent softening of the bridges. On the main line will be 225,000 new oak ties will be put in position and several miles of track will be laid with new steel. Two steam shovels will also be emplied; during the season on widening of cuts and fills. Dirt removed from the sides of the tracks may be widened to widen them so that the track may carry heavier and wider ballast. Another important item will be the building at different points of about 50,000 rods of new fencing. About 2,500 yards of crushed stone is to be used for riprapping embankment at danger of overflow from streams. It has also been decided that all bridges and buildings between Davenport and Atlantic will be painted this season. Des Moines, April 4—After having been at loggershead over the child labor bill for several weeks, the house and senate have adjusted their differences through a conference committee. The vote in the house was 61 years to 17 nays on the revised bill, the nays being Bealer, Cobb, Dow, Green, Gregory, Hanna, Head, Jacobson, Laird, Lundt, McCreary, Mattes, Olson Powers, Springer, Temple and Wilson. The senate also adopted the amended bill with but two opposing votes. The change in the child labor bill as approved by the conference committee is the cutting out on its application to children under 16 years of age who are less than 90 pounds in weight and 60 inches in height. The law will apply only to children under 14 years of age, the first section being rewritten as follows: "No person under 14 years of age shall be employed with or without wages or compensation in any mine, manufacturing establishment, factory, warehouse, or packing house or in any store or mercantile establishment where more than eight persons are employed or in the operation of any freight or passenger elevator. The bill is also amended to prohibit the employment of children "at any work in which the handling or use of gun powder, dynamite or other like explosives is required. It was stated that this amendment would prevent the movement of children as water carriers or errand boys in quarries where they are not endangered by the use or explosives. Representative Bealer of Linn, who is a large quarry owner, determined fight for this amendment." The bill as finally agreed upon also makes this exception to the entitlement of Section 2: "The provisions of this section shall not apply to personnel employed in hustsing sheds or other factories where vegetables or grain are prepared for canning and in which no machinery is operated." The conference committee which revised the child labor bill consisted of Senators Dowell, Courtright, Bishop Jawahir Lawal, the senate, and Representatives Hart, Clary, Carstensen and Cummings on the part of the house. WHISLER HELD BLAMELESS Jury in Murder Case Returned Verdict of not Gulity. Ottuwma, April 6.—Claud Whisler, charged with the murder of Frank Ogden April 1, 1905, was yesterday morning found not guilty by the jury which heard the evidence. Whisler claimed he shot in self-defense and after Ogden had insulted Mrs. Whisler. The two men were friends and on the fatal day Whisler was returning home on a load of hay. He met Ogden, who was intoxicated. He climbed upon the load with Whisler and went home with him. The testimony was that after the two had done the chores they went to the house where Ogden used to eat. He was taken into a table. When retiring time came Ogden jumped into bed with Mrs. Whisler saying he would sleep there. Whisler dragged him out whereupon a struggle ensued. Whisler claims he was knocked down twice when to protect himself he neld, only at ransom. Ogden dropped dead. Mrs. Whisler and the children testified to practically the same story. THE ANTI-PASS BILL GOES TO GOVERNOR Des Moines, April 3.—By a vote of 68 to 16 the house of representatives yesterday receded from its action in amending the Hughes anti-pass bill by adding a publication clause. The senate refused to accept this amendment that would cause the bill to become a law at once and the bill was sent back to the house. Mr. Cummings moved that the house recede from the amendment and the motion carried 68 to 16. The bill was then placed upon its passage. Colonel Temple was of the opinion that this action was not necessary, that the house could recode from its former action without effecting the remainder of the bill, but the speaker ruled that, to be on the safe side, it would be wiser to take another roll call. The roll call was ordered and the bill passed by a vote of 73 to 7, the members voting as follows: Yees—Blixy, Buckingham, Calderwood, Carden, Caratensen, Cassel, Chassell, Cheny, Christianson, Clark, Clark, Cobb, Coburn, Colcott, Conn, Croum, Cummings, De Mar, Doran, Dow, English, Empson, Funken, Genawa, Gregory, Hakes, Hambleton, Head, Hetes, Hollembek, Hume, Jacobson, Jepson, Jones, Kendall, Kennedy, Kling, Laird, Langan, Leech, Lowrey, Lundt, McAllester, Elmbrath, McNile, Maben, Mattes, Meredith, Powers, Prithard, Ritter, Mr. Robinson, Sankey, Shafer, Skinner, Spaulding, Stoltenberg, Teachout, Teter, Van Eaton, Washburn, Weeks, Welden, Welden, Whelting, Wright, Mr. Speaker-73. Nays—Bealer, Free.jan, Frudden, Greene, Hanna, Temple, Wise-7. FAMILY MILEAGE BOOK BILL PASSED Des Molles, April 4—The house of representatives made another attempt to lower passenger rates of Iowa railway. The governor succeeded in passing the Chassell IOWA'S TRIBUTE T IOWA FOR WORLD WAR II AND WORLD WAR III MILITARY CEMETERY THE ANDERSONVILLE MONUMENT family mileage book bill, which pro- ment and maintain- vides a two-cent rate for those who can afford to invest $20 in a 1,000 mile book and which must be used urly. Expenses of the within a year from time of purchase. be paid by the sta- indigent. The Chassell bill requires that these mileage books shall be good for use by a family of five or less persons traveling either individually or collectively. The Chassell bill passed the house by a vote of 68 years to 14 nays. This vote was cast as follows: Yeas—Bailey, Bixby, Buckingham, Calderwood, Carden, Carstensen, Casel, Chassell, Cheney, Christianson Clary, Cobb, Coburn, Colco, Conn, Cross, Cummings, Davie, Christianson Hakes, Hambleton, Hanna, Head Heles, Holmbelthe, Hume, Jacobson Jepson, Jones, Kendall, Kling, Langan, Lister, Lowrey, Lundt, McClurkin, McCullock, McNile, Maben, Martin, Mattes, Meredith, Morris, Mott, Nichols, Offill, Olson, Powers, Pritchard, Ritter, Robinson, Sankey Stoltenberg, Stoltenberg, Stoltenberg, Teter, Washburn, Weeks Welden, Whiting, Wright, Mr. Speaker—68. SMITH AND BUSSE DIE ON GALLOWS Des Moines, April 5—Smith and Busse, the two Iowaans condemned to death for murder, whose execution are set for April 20, will hang unless Governor Cummins commutes their sentence. The pardons committees of the legislature have decided that the legislature has no jurisdiction in their cases. The legislature can recommend that the governor pardon or parole prisoners, but the committees believe it has no power to recommend commutation of sentences. Officials of the counties wherein the men were convicted are preparing for the executions. It is doubtful if Governor Cummins commutes their sentences, although friends of both men are still working hard to save the prisoners' lives. WILL BUILD SANITARIUM FOR IOWA CONSUMPTIVES Des Molines, April 4—Iowa will have a sanitarium for the treatment of consumptives. The senate yesterday passed the house bill appropriating $50,000 for that purpose. Only four senators voted against it—Lyons, Wilson of Clinton, Young of Lee and Maytag, institution of the hospital in charge of other institutions. It will select the officers, including a physician of not less than five years' experience to be superintendent at $2,500 a year. The board of control will locate the institution. Fort Dodge is understood to be a candidate for the location. Other cities, doubtless, will be in the field. Dr. J. W. Kime of Fort Dodge, Dr. E. L. Stevens of Des Molines and other physician have met on occasion in connection with the superintendence, because of their prominence in pushing the movement for the new hospital. In locating the sanitarium the board of control must take into consideration climate, healthfulness, water supply, drainage, quality of soil, facility of access, timber protection to build the sanitarium, and the site must contain not less than 160 acres or whatever may be deemed necessary by the board of control. The buildings must be planned to accommodate at least 100 patients and necessary officers and employee. The sanitarium must employ $50,000, only one wing of such a structure can be built to begin with. Only patients afflicted with pulmonary tuberculosis in the incipient stage, and who show a reasonable probability of improvement by treatment may be admitted to the sons who wish treatment must file an application, must submit to examination and must be resident of the state. When applicants are accepted, after examination, and there is no room at the sanitarium, they may be admitted in successive order. The saintlarium is to be open for all patients, but all patients who are able to pay, shall be charged such rate monthly as the board of control may fix, not exceeding the average actual per capita cost of care treat- O UNKNOWN DEAD ment and maintenance. All sums so collected shall by the board of control be covered into the state treasury. Expenses of transportation shall be paid by the state if patients are indigent. GRINNELL BANK LOSS A QUARTER MILL'ON Grinnell, April 5—H. W. Sprauld, administrator of the state of Henry C. Spencer, who wrecked the First National Bank of Grinnell, filed his final report at Montezuma yesterday. The tragic death of Spencer and his son Clark H. Spencer, who were drowned in Arbor Lake in the summer of 1904, followed by the discovery that Mr. Spencer, who been for years the trusted cashier of the First National bank of Grinnell, was deeply indebted to the bank and the immediate closing of the bank and appointment of a receiver will be well remembered throughout the state. The claim of the receiver the bank against the Spencer estate was $298,000 and the final report of the court shows that the estate paid $23,000 this claim, leaving an unsatisfied shortage of about $245,000. The dividend of $6.3 per cent reported by the administrator as paid all of Spencer's creditors, exhausted the funds available. Geo. Swords, receiver of the bank has already paid 65 per cent of the debt, the bank and probably when the affair bank are wound up 75 per cent of its creditors' claims will be satisfied. Duck Hunter is Wounded Storm Lake, April 2.—J. W. Gilbert was accidentally shot in the eye while hunting and may lose the sight of it. His companion across the pond wounded a duck, which fell in the pond, and he shot at it again in the water, a shot glancing from the water striking the eyeball of the fortunate man. Mr. Gilbert left yesterday to consult a specialist in the hope of saving the sight if possible. Severe Congestion of the Kidnys Soon Cured by Doan's Kidney Pills. Richard M. Pearce, a prominent business man of 231 So. Orange St. Newark, N. J., says "Working nights during bad weather brought on a heavy cold, aching of the limbs and pain in the back and Kidneys. Severe congestion of the Kidnys followed. Besides the terribly aching there were whirling headaches, and I became exceed- ingly weak. My.doe brought on a heavy cold, aching of the limbs and pain in the back and kidneys. Severe congestion of the kidneys followed. Besides the terrific aching there were whirling headaches, and I became exceed- ingly weak. My doo- tor could not hold me, and I turned to Donn's Kidney Pills with the suit that the kidney congestion appeared and, with it, all the other symptoms. What is more, the cure has lasted for eight years." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Fester Milburn Co. Buffalo, N. Y. It's the lucky man who tells you here is no such thing as luck. USE THE FAMOUS 3ed Cross Ball Blue. Large box, rackage sents. The Russ Company, South Bend, Ind. Spoony actors are not always best n the stirring roles. FATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, ... LUCAS COUNTY. FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. 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Fish make excellent brain food; even fishing stimulates the imagination. Dr. Torrey, the English evangelist who was recently conducting meetings in the West, is a man of ready wit, which he uses witt; effect when interrupted while speaking. On one occasion in London a bibulous fellow arose and announced, waveringly, that he did not believe everything in the Bible. "I don't see how anybody can walk on water," he declared; "can you do it, Dr. Torrey?" The preacher looked grimly at the man and then answered, "Well, I can walk on water better than I can on rum." A CURE FOR DEBILITY Dr. Williams' Pink Pills A Reliable Remedy for the Weak, Ailing and Bloodless. When the body is weak and the blood tain it is sometimes difficult to find the cause unless a wasting illness has preceded, or the sufferer happens to be a girl on the verge of womanhood. Obscure influences, something unhealthful in one's surroundings or work, may lead to a slow impoverishment of the blood and an ineffablement of the whole body. When a serious stage has been reached there seems to be nothing that will account for it. Mr. C. E. Legg, of Tipton, W. Va., found a successful method of treating weakness and bloodlessness. He says: "I used Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for weakness caused by a lingering malarial fever that began in the spring of 1896. The worst effects of this were indigestion, nausea, as the doctors say. People generally would say that I didn't have blood enough, or that I didn't have the right kind of blood; mine was too thin. My kidneys and liver were out of order. I was badly annoyed by my rinsings from the blood, and I had a deed of pain, too, in my back and under my right shoulder blade." "How long did these troubles last?" "For over two years. For four months of that time I was under the care of a good doctor. They no good. Meanwhile I learned of the cures that had been wrought by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills." "You owe your cure to these pills?" "I certainly do, and I also know that there are helping others to whom I have merit and I know of nothing that would take their place." For further information and valuable booklet address the Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady, N.Y. Dar's or whole lot uv rich folks dot looka looka cheap. THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Des Moines, April 2- Senate—Among bills passed were the following: To require publication of statements of insurance concerns, one at Des Moines and the other in the county of the home office of the company; relating to the extension of the primary law in Polk county; reauthorizing the extension of channels; Pardons were refused G. W. Weeens, Thomas W. Watson. Alonzo Robbins, John B. Steele, William Toole and J. B. Taylor. A resolution was adopted inviting President Roosevelt to address the National Philippine Veterans' association convention in Des Moines this summer to prohibit the use of poison in embalming fluids were made, but failed. House—the house concurred in the senate resolution inviting President Roosevelt to town at the time of the reunion of the Army of the Pacific from its action in placing a publication clause in the anti-pass bill. The bill was then passed by a vote of 73 to 7. Among bills passed were the following: Making an appropriation to be used for the relief of diseased cattle killed by him; committee substitute for the child labor bill; appropriation bills for the state institutions; calling for the appointment of a commission to investigate the feasibility of establishing a living plant in the state pentagitaries. Des Moines, April 3—Senate—The bill to appropriate $40,000 for a steel grand stand at the state fair was indefinitely postponed, 29 to 15. Among bills passed were the following: For registrants to commissioners selling land to the public; to appropriate $50,000 to complete the historical building; to increase the salary of John Simpson, secretary of the department of agriculture, from $1,500 to $1,800; the state institute proportionation carrying $43,050; appropriating $5,500 to four rescue homes. House-Among the bills passed were the following: Providing for experimental work at Ames College; to pay Former. Senator Robert Dole for providing claim of state against United States; providing for a non-partisan ticket for municipal elections in cities and towns of less than 6,000 population; to require opaque milk; to skimmed milk. State marshal bill was indefinitely postponed. The Teter bill giving women the right to vote for presidential electors was defeated, as was also the Teter bill providing for improper use of campaign funds. Des Moines, April 4—Senate—Among bills passed were the following Fixing the term of railroad commissioners at six years; to permit boards to sell railroad land; to street railways along highways two miles into the country from cities; encouraging forestry; to authorize municipal corporations of more than 12,500 people to establish and maintain a bank of bank examiners five instead of four; to make malicious injury to buildings and fixtures, etc., punishable by penitentiary sentence; to authorize cosmetics and clay manufacture ship trustees hold office two years; to authorize executive council to grant a right of way over the Ames college grounds to the Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern railroad; to make railroad concerns exempt from taxation. House--Among bills passed were the following: providing for three official newspapers in counties with a population of 15,000 instead of 17,000; providing for the care and removal to their place of legal settlement of nonresident insane; providing for the payment to the insane; providing for the commitment of persons discharged from the state hospitals for inebriates; insurance giving life insurance companies a right to transact health, accident and employer's liability insurance; the Brooks agricultural bill; repealing the law regarding additional collateral inheritance tax to be collected from aliens; giving boards of supervisors the right to inspect a right of way to a distance not exceeding two miles from the corporate limits of a town. Des Molles, April 5—Senate—Bills were passed as follows: To increase the support funds of industrial schools; to apportion state into legislative districts; to repeal the law as substitute; to relating to notice of special school meetings; relating to election of superior court judges; to reimburse Youde and Whitmer for contest expenses; to increase the salary of the commandant of the soldiers home to $2,000; fixing weights for the soldiers providing for the inspection of imported cattle which are registered or eligible to registry; assenting to the congressional act making further appropriations to the experiment station at Ames. Senate—Bills were passed as follows: Providing for regulation of stallions; making an appropriation of $10,000 for the participation of Iowa in the Jamestown exposition; the long and short haul railroad bill; prohibiting Sunday amusements where a price is charged; providing for the insurance hospitals; fixing the number and compensation of employees in the state house. There were no silver dollars coloned in 1905. Faith builds no naces between us and our fellows. The fragrance of a life depends on the fulness of its love. The Japanese population of Formosa numbers only 50,000 out of the total of 3,000,000. Glass bath-tubs are now coming into general use. They are both cheaper and more sanitary than enamel. They are cast solid, the operation requiring but five minutes. "May I read you my last poem?" "You may, if it really is."—Cleveland Leader. Even on the most up-to-date automobiles the license tag is a back number. 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He told the workers with this plan, all of the other creditors agreed? asked the first man; willing to wait for the amount claims. Every one of us, himself, believes that this firm have plenty of time to work. In the police the little old man were: "They one me $150,000, much is your claim?" The Doctor Named them Came Some one said "Coffee never any one." Enquire of your life and note their experiences. A Phila, woman rays "During the last 2 or 3 years came subject to what the doctor 'coffee jags' and felt like heard man say they feel wea drank too much rum. It me, and I felt as though the nothing but coffee flowing thru my veins. "Coffee agreed well enough time, but for a number of years known that it was doing me harm, but, like the thought I could not get about wi it. It made me nervous my digestion, destroyed my elo brought on frequent and very diving headaches. 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Douglas $4.00 Clit Edge Linn cannot be equalled at any price. Cannot be equated at any price. W. L. DOUGLAS SHOES & PRICES BEST IN THE WORLD THE WORLD'S CREATEER PRODUCER SOLE AGENTS FOR W. L. DOUGLAS SHOES ESTABLISHED JULY 6, 1876. CAPITAL: $2,500,000 W. L. DOUGLAS MAKES & SELLS MORE MEN'S $3. 50 SHOES THAT ANY OTHER MANUFACTURER OF THE WORLD MUST OWN. REWARD to anyone who can disprove this statement. If I could take you into my three large rectangles at Quietman, Wade and Shaw, you would see the infinite care with which every pair of shoes is made, you would realize why they are so hard to make, why they hold their shape, fit better, wear longer, and are of greater intrinsic value than any other shoe. W. L. DOUGLAS SHOES FOR Steven Mado Shoes for W. L. Douglas $2.50. Boye School & Dress Shoes, $2.50. $2.50. $7.50 CAUTION - include this. Non-essential substitute. None grooming without his name and price stamped on bottom. Fast Color Suits used; they will not wear braces. Write for me. W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, NOTES FROM WASHINGTON THE WEEK IN CONGRESS Washington, April 6, 1906. Complete reorganization of the coast artillery and the separation of the field and coast artillery is contemplated in a bill which Representative Hull of Iowa, chairman of the house committee on military affairs, has introduced at the request of Secretary Taft and the chief of staff, Lieutenant General Bates. A marked increase in the size of coast artillery is provided for in the bill. Use number of men in that branch is about the same as the bill implies that it may be increased to 19,147. Provision is also made for additional special grades among the enlisted men, and for increased pay for elec tricians and other skilled men connected with coast defense work. Much trouble is experienced in securing mechanics and other skilled prf. personnel and the com- ponent and consequently the ordnance of the bill offering special inducements to men of this class is regarded by the war department as one of its most important features. Negotiations are now going on among house and senate republican leaders looking toward compromise on the four great questions of legislation before congress, railroad rates, statehood, Philippine tariff and ship subsidy. Pending propositions are: To pass the rate bill with a rather high new amendment. To pass the statehood with the Foraker amendment affecting Arizona and New Mexico, requiring an election on statehood at the time of the general election in each territory. To permit the Philippine tariff bill to come out of the committee and its chances on the senate floor. To permit the ship subsidy bill as it passed the senate and is pending in the house. Three of these propositions have come from the house side. The ship subsidy proposition emanates from the senate. Much doubt is felt that the proposed compromise can be reached, chiefly because of the strong opposition to the ship subsidy whose in the house and because the compromise programme as outlined is decidedly in favor of the senate, which would give little in return for insuring the passage of the subsidy measure. Representative Conner has been appointed head of the subcommittee of the house public buildings committee to investigate the proposition that the government shall accept the gift of the subsidy to Betsy Ross made the first American flag in revolutionary days, the government to agree to maintain the property. Representatives neiburn gave out an interview at the White house to the effect that he believed that the senate would ultimately pass the rate bill as passed by the house, without a review amendment. He considered the bill to be an institutional, and thinner that nothing is to be gained by a court review amendment. He thinks that after threshing over the situation for some time the senate will finally pass an unanimous vote. He thinks that the amendments that are now being offered in the senate are not being put forward in good faith their chief aim being to make the bill unconstitutional. He has not this criticism for the court review amendment recently introduced by Senator Long. Eastern newspapers are making much of the fact that the rate contest in the senate has become a stringle between one force led by Allison, and another led by Aldrich. The Washington Times says Aldrich is to appoint his forty years of experience, his prestige and dean of the senate, his power as head of its most potent committee, his skill as a manager of legislation, his tact in handling men and situations and the genuine affection of his associates for him against the skill and accomplishments of the senator to be to be the anti-administration leader. It is going to be from this time forth a test of Allison mettle against that of Aldrich. Ex-Mayor John MacVicar of Des Moines, secretary of the league of American Municipalities, was the most conspicuous figure, next to Mayor Dunne of Chicago, among the members of the league that visited the White house on the 5th. The purpose of the visit was to invite the president to the annual convention of the league in Chicago in September. To Mr. MacVicar, the president in the delegation's invitation to the president, and urging upon Mr. Roosevelt reasons why he should attend the meeting in Chicago. The invitation Mr. MacVicar presented was signed by the mayors of the league of which Mr. MacVicar is stokesman comprised a number of Chicago business men in addition to the mayors of various cities, among them Mayor Bookwalter of Indianapolis. He was able to attend the convention, but he expressed his convention that municipal problems of the country are of the greatest importance. He pointed out that about a third of the complaints he heard and that this proportion was constantly growing, a tendency which he deplored. Two Irish farmers who had not seen each other for a long time met at a fair. They had a lot of things to tell each other. "Shure, it's marshal I am," said Murphy. "You don't tell me so," said Moran. "Falx, yes," said Murphy, "an' I've got a fine healthy bhoy which the neighbors are of the very plece of bhoy looked for a moment at Murphy, who was not, to say the least, remarkable for his good looks, and then said: 'Och, well, what's the harum, so long as the child's healthy?' "Are they college men?" "No; merely college boys. Just freshmen." "Ah! they've not the finished product —" "No; merely 'Rah material' — Philadelphia Press. Automobiles of England are about as regardless of the safety of pedestrians as the drivers of these vehicles are in the United States. Just Darling, a London judge, recently suggested, in the course of an automobile case, the speed of an automobile might be equal: "Fine," Imprisonment, "Mansaughter," "Murder." Washington, March 30—House- The house today passed the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill carrying $30,000,000, after considering the measure two weeks. The feature of this pro-legislative bill is the elimination of clerks, a provision which created much discussion and which incited the fight against the bill. The bill as passed carries nearly $700,000 less than the last appropriation bill for similar purposes. Washington, March 30—House—The house only claim day in the house, only those directly interested in legislation on the private calendar were in attendance. The house during the four hours it was in session considered and passed 179 bills, many, however, sending the particular claim to the court of claims for adoption. Washington, April 2 —Senate—The amendment to the house railroad rate bill, agreed upon at the White house on Saturday by friends of the bill, providing for a limited court review of orders of the interstate commerce commission by Mr. Long of Kansas, but he was not able to get the floor to make his speech on the bill. House—Chief among the measures passed by the house today was the so-called "personal liability bill," which has been favored by the army of railway employees throughout the country, and which had practically, an unanimous region, with ample great interest in the measure and had a division been called for, the bill would have had an almost unanimous vote. Another measure changing existing laws which excited a filibustering opposition was the bill permitting the fortification of sweet wines and levying a tax of $0 cents gents. A number of bills were passed under suspension of the rules. Washington, April 3 —Senate—Mr. Long of Kansas today spoke at length in the senate in support of the house railroad rate bill, and his speech was taken advantage of by the House in inquiry concerning the recent conference at the White house, in which the Long amendment was considered, if not originated. The controversy was participated in by Messrs. Foraker, Allison, Aldrich, Bailey and Bacon. Mr. Long assumed responsibility for the amendment, but both he and Mr. Allison declined to divulge the proceedings of the conference. House—By a vote of 202 to 26 the house today passed the national quarantine bill. The bill places the control of all quarantine stations, grounds and anchors under the secretary of the treasury and under the secretary of the justice after the approval of the act he shall select and designate such suitable places for them and establish the same at such points on or near the sea coast of the United States and the Mexican border, as in his judgment are best suited in order to pre-vent the introduction of yellow fever into the United States. Washington, April 4—Senate—In the senate today, Mr. Newlands discussed the railroad rate bill and Mr. Daniel the question of the lack of representation for the railroad service. Mr. Newlands advocated amendments to the rate bill providing for the national incorporation of railroads and announced himself as favorable to the governmental ownership of the railroad based on provision in the urgent deficiency appropriation bill for the representation of the United States at the next pan-American congress to be held in Rio Janiro next July. He said that the federal government not contemplate representation of the south or the far west, and then entered upon a general consideration of southern participation in public affairs, contending that political differences should not be permitted to much participation on a broader scale. House—The house during its session today listened to a criticism of the president on the part of Mr. Fitzgerald of New York, for the failure of the house as to the objections he had to the bill opening 505,000 acres of land for grazing purposes in Oklahoma territory, instead of advising the members of the Indian affairs committee as to the weakness of the measure so the light be amended to meet the wishes of the commissioner of Indian affairs. Washington, April 5—Senate—Several addresses on the rate bill were made. Replying to comments on the White house conference, Senator Dolphin conferred with presidents of railroads. Senators Foraker and Bailey demanded the names, but the Iowa senator declined to give them. Considerable feeing was shown, but the Iowa senator declined over and over feeling established. House—The postoffice appropriation bill following an immemorial custom was made the vehicle for a number of speeches today, having been made by a subject matter discussion, but of general interest to the country. The rights of labor were discussed by Mr. Towne of New York; good roads by Mr. Lee of Georgia; railway and mail by Stearns; immigration and protective tariff by Mr. Rainey of Illinois. Men a man has a promising future before him all his life. Luck is simply getting what some other fellow wants. First Artist—"But you love art for its own sake?" Sead artist—"Why, you. I'm coming to the conclusion that that's all there is in it."—Brooklyn Life. His wife—"Have you had a bad day, dear?" The financier—"Yes, I lost over $250,000." And the worst of it has been $100 of that was my own life." The sailor—"What are all those men's photos for?" The belle—"Oh, that's my collection of souvenir spoons."—Baltimore American. "He seems to be very fond of music," said an auditor. "He 'isn't," answered Miss Cayenne, "or he wouldn't." Wigg="Do you believe that every man has his price?" Wigg="No. Lots of men give themselves away." -Philadelphia Record. "You two are thrown together a game." You bet. We ride home on the same car at six yelows." -Cleveland Leader. The Coffee Debate. TERRIBLE SCALP HUMOR. Badly Affected With Borea and Cruets —Extended Down Behind the Ears "About ten years ago my scalp became badly affected with sore and itching humors, crusts, etc., and extended down behind the ears. My hair came out in places, also. I was greatly troubled; understood it was eczema. Tried various remedies so called, without effect. Saw your Cuticula advertisement, and got the Cuticula Remedies at once. Applied them to directions, etc, and after two weeks I think, of use, was done as a whole. State also that later I used tectoro and November, 1904. I was suddenly afflicted with a bad eruption, painful and itching pustules over the lower part of the body. I suffered carefully, in two months, under the skillful treatment of my doctor, conjoined with Cuticula Scap and Cuticula Ointment, I found myself cured. M. H. F. Weiss, Rosmont, Christian Co. II, H. Aug. 31, 1905." Small talk oftimes makes big trouble. Peruna Is Exempt. The internal revenue commissioner has decided that Peru-na as now manufactured is exempt from internal revenue license. The highest medical and pharmaceutical authorities in the United States have passed upon the product. It must be highly gratifying to the many friends of Peru-na and the local commercial world. The product which has carried Columbus name into all continents, again enjoys the same fixed status as any other recognized medicine.—Columbus Dispatch. Opportunities neglected are worse than none. Important to Mothers. Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and humble for infants and children, and see that it In Switzerland males between twenty and sixty-five are obliged to vote. "Say, I came to this dance without an invitation." "So did I. How did you work it?" "Nobody stopped me, my wife." "Say, way. My wife's giving the dance." "Cleveland Leader. The hostess—"I suppose your new apartment has all the very latest improvement!" "The visitor, Yes, in kitchen and add heat heir running wash-tubs, and stationary clover."—"Brooklyn Life. Welsh farmer—"Gootpye, Atr. Shones, gootpye, I will see you on Monday, whatafter. Exposition York and London freel."—"Hawo foonny f' towks do tark in this paart t' country."—"Punch. Mr. Dangle." "I heard that our friend and neighbor had a very impressive funeral." Mrs. Mangle." "It was so fine it was really an imposition of the respect people had for him. And the minister preached such a beautiful paragree over the diseased."—Battilmore American. Mrs. Firstfoot."—I called to speak about your daughter's playing. I—"Mrs. Secondfoot."—Now, look here; she'll play just as loud as she likes. See?" Mrs. Firstfoot."—That's what I was going to do. I'm going to write Willie a whipup!" and I don't want folks to hear him hol尔."—Chicago News. The published statements of a number of coffee importers and roasters indicate a "waspy" feeling towards us for daring to say that coffee is harmful to a percentage of the people. A frank public discussion of the subject is quite agreeable to us and can certainly do no harm; on the contrary when all the facts on both sides of any question are spread before the people they can throupon decide and act intelligently. Give the people plain facts and they will take care of themselves. We demand facts in this coffee discussion and propose to see that the facts are brought clearly before the people. A number of coffee importers and roasters have joined a movement to boom coffee and stop the use of Postum Food Coffee and in their newspaper statements undertake to deceive by false assertions. Their first is that coffee is not harmful. We assert that one in every three coffee users has some form of incipient or chronic disease; realize for one moment what a terrible menace to a nation of civilized people, when one kind of beverage cripples the energies and health of one-third the people who use it. We make the assertion advisedly and suggest that the reader secure his own proof by personal inquiry among coffee users. Ask your coffee drinking friends if they keep free from any sort of aches and ails. You will be startled at the percentage and will very naturally seek to place the cause of disorder on something aside from coffee, whether inherited tendencies or something else. Go dever in your search for facts. If your friend admits occasional neuralgia, rheumatism, heart weakness, stomach or bowel trouble, kidney complaint, weak eyes or approaching nervous prostration induce him or her to make the experiment of leaving off coffee for 10 days and using Postum Food Coffee, and observe the result. It will startle you and give your friend something to think of. Of course, if the person is one of the weak ones THE WHOLE LOT If we don't need prevention, we will need a cure. The Old-Monk-Cure St. Jacobs Oil is ready always for all forms of muscular aches or pains. from LUMBAGO RHEUMATISM to STIFF NECK SPRAIN IT CURES ALike THE WHOLE LOT. SHIP YOUR CREAM DIRECT We are the largest receivers of cream directs from the farmer in the state of Iowa. You will find our paying price in the market report of any of the three Des Moines daily papers. Wrinkle for laws and prices. DES MOINES CREAMERY CO., 3d & VINE, DES MOINES, IOWA Mayer Working Shoes For Farmers, Minors, Lum- bormon, Mechanics and Working Men are expressly adapted to the needs of working people of all classes. The leather for these shoes is care- fully selected and the soles made tough, pliable sole leather like iron. Knox stock and high grade workman- ship have placed Mayer working shoes above all others in strength and wearing quality. Insist on getting Mayer Shoes, and look for the trade-mark on the sole. Your dealer will supply you. For a Sunday or dress shoe wear the "Honorbilt" for men. F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Co., Milwaukee, Wis. The Caspian Sea is the lowest body of water on the Globe. Its level has been growing gradually lower for centuries, and now it is eighty-five feet below the level of the neighboring Black Sea. Little boy—"My mamma has so much money that she can buy everything she wants to." Little girl—"That's nothing. My mamma is so rich she can buy all the things she doesn't want."—Puck. "Yes," she sneered, during one of their frequent quarrels, "I married you for pity, and now." "You don't get any," he interrupted, "for all our friends lavish it on me."—Philadelphia Press. Teacher—"Johnny, for what is Switzerland famous?" Scholar—"Why—m'm—switzerland cheese." Teacher—"Oh, some grander, more impressive, more tremendous." Scholar—"Limbursr?"—Cleveland Leader. "What was the most important bill you ever had anything to do with?" asked the interviever. "The bill that did most for me," answered Senator Sorghum, "was a bill for services rendered."—Washington Star. That grand old bird, the stork, has been unusually generous to Mrs. Charles Joy, of Canton, ill. She has fifteen children, and yet the stork has visited her home only seven times, of which six of her were twins, and on the other occasion there were triplets. The overjoyed father purchases nursing-bottles by the dozen. and says "I can't quit" you will have discovered one of the slaves of the coffee importer. Treat such kind, for they seem absolutely powerless to stop the gradual but sure destruction of body and health. It is a way of destroying a part of the people to make room for the stronger. It is the old law of "the survival of the fittest" at work, and the victims are many. We repeat the assertion that coffee does harm many people, not all, but an army large enough to appeal the investigator and searcher for facts. The next prevarication of the coffee importers and roasters is their statement that Postum Food Coffee is made of roasted peas, beans or corn, and mixed with a low grade of coffee and a municipal water. We have previously offered to wager $100,000,000 with them that their statements are absolutely false. They have not accepted our wager and they will not. We will gladly make a present of $25,000.00 to any roaster or importer of old-fashioned coffee who will accept that wager. Free inspection of our factories and methods is made by thousands of people each month and the coffee importers themselves are cordially invited. Both Postum and Grape-Nuts are absolutely pure and made exactly as stated. The formula of Postum and the analysis made by one of the foremost chemists of Boston has been printed on every package for many years and is absolutely accurate. Now as to the food value of Postum. It contains the parts of the wheat berry which carry the elemental salts, such as lime, iron, potash, silica, etc., used by the life forces to rebuild the cellular tissue, and this is particularly true of the phosphate of potash, which combines in the human body with albumin and this combination, together with water, rebuilds the worn-out-grain matter in the delicate nerve centers all over the body and throughout the brain and solar plexus. Ordinary coffee stimulates in an unnatural way, but with many people it slowly and surely destroys and does not rebuild this gray substance so vitally important to the well being of every human being. These are eternal facts, proven, well authenticated and known to every properly educated physician, chemist and food expert. Unless a man has faith in his work he will not work faithfully. Curate (who is going to describe his little holiday in love Lucerne) will call you 'huddes and gentlemen,' since I know you too well."—Punch. The camel is the only animal that cannot swim. It is an extraordinary fact, that the moment it loses its footing in a stream, it turns on its side, and makes no effort to save itself from drowning. A monkey in the zoological gardens of Breslau was operated on for cannact. In about a month, the operation having proved a success, the animal was fitted with a pair of specials, and regularly wears them. A teamster in Oakland, Cal. was arrested for driving a lame horse. He said his employer was trying to cure the animal by Christian Science, and had ordered him to remove a poulice from the horse's legs. A plious little boy in Concordia, Kan., recently closed his evening prayer with these words: "God bless papa and mama, also the animals. They are more important than us, 'cause their skins are worth two dollars apiece." Doctor Fastenrach, a Zurich professor, has succeeded in taming over two hundred fish in the La o'Lee of Lake Superior in the lake, they hasten to him, and cut out of his hand, and permit him to lift them out of the water. Please remember we never say ordinary coffee hurts everyone. Some people use it regularly and seem strong enough to withstand its attacks, but there is misery and disease in store for the man or woman who persists in its use when nature protests, by heart weakness, stomach and bowel troubles, kidney disease, weak or general nervous prostration. The reason is that drug caffeine, contained in all ordinary coffee, must be discontinued absolutely or the disease will continue in spite of any medicine and will grow worse. It is easy to leave off the old-fashioned coffee by adopting *Postum Food Coffee*, for in it one finds a pleasing hot breakfast or dinner beverage that has the deep seal brown color, changing to a rich golden brown when good cream is added. When boiled long enough (15 minutes) the flavor is not that of rank Rie coffee but very like a high-grade Java, but entirely lacking the drug effect of ordinary coffee. Anyone suffering from disorders set up by coffee drinking (and there is an extensive variety) can absolutely depend upon some measure of relief by quitting coffee and using *Postum Food Coffee*. If the disease has not become too strongly rooted, one can with good reason expect it to disappear entirely in a reasonable time after the active cause of the trouble is removed and the disease is finally rebuilt with the element furnished by *Postum* and good food. It's only just plain old common sense. Now, with the exact facts before the reader, he or she can decide the wise course, looking to health and the power to do things. If you have any doubt as to the cause of any ache or all you may have, remember the far-reaching telegraphs of a hurt nervous system travel from head to head, and it may be well worth your while to make the experiment of leaving off coffee entirely for ten days and using Postum in its place. You will probably gather some good solid facts, worth more than a gold mine, for health can make gold and sickness lose it. Besides there's all the fun, for it's like a continuous internal forcible to be perfectly well. RACE ECHOES. RACE ECHOES. The House Committee on claims at Washington, D. C., decided to report favorably on a claim of the family of Samuel Lee for $10,000. Lee was a Negro elected to the Forty-sixth Congress from North Carolina, but was prevented from being sworn in by filibustering. He is now dead, and his heirs will be paid the two years salary in case the bill passes. A correspondent of The London Spectator, under date of February 24, argues with reason that white domination of South Africa can be inexpugnably secured only by populating that country with a large number of whites. Members of the "Abyssinia" company, headed by Williams and Walker, have sent to Mrs. Alice Roosevelt—Longworth, a handsome silver punch bowl, lined with gold. Its cost was estimated at about $800 paid for by contributions of the company. There is an allegorical sketch engraved on the bowl picturing the progress of the Afro-American people; while a faithful likeness of President Roosevelt smiles benign approval. The card accompanying the bowl bore this legend: "From some colored New York admirers, with their respectful wishes for your future happiness."—Colorado Statesman. Caught Cold While Hunting a Burglar Mr. Wm. Thoe, Lanorgan, provincial Constable at Chapleau, Ontario, says "I caught a severe cold while hunting a burglar in the forest awaits last fall. Hearing of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, I tried it, and after using two small bottles, I was completely cured." This remedy is intended especially for coughs and colds. It will loosen and relieve a severe cold in less time than by any other treatment and is a favorite whenever it superior excellence has become known. For sale by all drugists. COUNCIL BLUFFS ITEMS John Johnson has been removed home from the hospital. Rev. W. L. Glensdorf filled the pulpit at the A. M. E. church Sunday at 3 p.m. and delivered an able sermon. A little dry for the boys. Sunday closing law is being enforced. The rally at the A. M. E. church Sunday was a success; from all sources $152 35 was the results. Little Earnest Berk, the baby of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Berk, has been ill for some time. The social hop at Charles Davis cafe Monday evening was well attended. A surprise party given on Mrs. Marguet Chatman Monday evening. Quite a number of bundles was presented. Mr. Charles Burk was elected as bond master of Council Bluffs. We congratulate him upon his success. KEOKUK NOTES Mrs. A. C. Bettis at her home 1517 Concert street entertained the Sunshine Waverly Club of the A.M. E. church Wednesday afternoon. Kittie Owens and those who assisted her in the arrangement of the programme which was given Sunday at the regular meeting of the young men's class of the A.M. E. church are being congratulated upon the pleasing features they introduced the programme was headed by an interesting review of the general condition of the colored race, a fine paper on the subject of christianity by Mrs. H. Ashby addresses by Rev. Henderson, Rev. Burton and Mrs. McDonald; Solo by M. Woodard. Rev. Smothers has resigned as pastor of the Seventh street Baptist church. Mrs. Ellen Globis died sometime between 6:00 and 11:00 o'clock Saturday night of heart failure. The deceased was 39 years of age and has one son Geo. Boyd who resides here, she also has two sisters who resides in E. St. Louis, Ill. Rev. Henderson of Canton. Mo. is assisting with the revival meetings at the A. M. E. church they having had a wonderful success, about fifty names being added to the church. The meetings will close Wednesday evening. Rev. Burton of Sloux City is visiting in the city and also assisting in revival meetings. Mrs. McDonald the great Evangelist left yesterday for her home in Chicago. Mrs. G. M. Ashby and little daughter Pearlie is visiting with friends in Canton this week. Mrs. Wm. Gross is visiting her sister Mrs. T. Buckner at New Boston during vacation. Oceane Circle met with Mrs. E. Goeens Wednesday afternoon, after the business was transacted an elegant lunchcon was served by the hostess. Next Sunday is Palm Sunday and the ladies of Margaret Ann Court No. 1 and Brent Court No. 2 have arranged quite an extensive programme for the occas on. The service will be held at Union Lodge hall No. 19 North 5th. street at 4:00 o'clock p. m. The public is invited to attend. The Iowa Commandrey will meet at 7th street Baptist church on Easter Sunday, it being the day set aside for their annual sermon everybody is cordially invited to be present. Every one is looking forward to the grand entertainment given by the Iowa Commandery K of P at albums on Easter Monday evening, one of the features of the entertainment will be a grand drill given by the commandery. BUXTON NEWS. Church Social and Business Rev. E. G. Jackson officiated at the marriage ceremony of Rutus Neumose and Mia Anna White. Wednesday evening at the A. M. E. church. Linford William m. L. Macon College to resume his studies. We are glad to learn that he gets his diploma in May. The Teacher's Normal is now in session in Anbale; the teachers of Buxton attending are C. E. Covington m. B. Lonston, m. Sace Gertrude Lewis and Bessie Owens. Superintendent M. J. Gilliam is in Minneapolis in the interest of Buxton school. Miss Ella Mays one of the Buxton school teachers who has been very ill was taken to her home in Newton. We are sorry to learn that she is not able to continue her work next week. Dr. C. Taylor of Buxton is an over Sunday visitor in Oisaloosa which city Le thinks is very attractive. Misses Anna and Leona Brown who are traveling in the interest of the Emanuel Ag d Peoples' Home left Buxton Tuesday morning enroute for M. Pleasant. Born to Mr. and Mrs. R. Johnson a fine baby girl. Those on the sick list are; Mesdames Perkins, A. R. Jackson, Goo. Terrrell, E. Miller, C. Watson and baby H. Lee and Miss Viscella Sears. The Rose Buds gave an entertainment Wednesday at the True Reformer's Hall. They report good success. Those who left town for various places are: Mr. and Mrs. Harris Tanner for Merriedia, Va. Mrs. S. W. Williams for Des Moines and J. G. Frith for Chicago. Anna Smith returned to Oskaloosa after a pleasant week's visit here. Abre Hawk of Levington, Mo., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Brook's family. The Literary Society was well attended last meeting night. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Willis was buried last week. The wedding bells are loudly ringing. Fred Faggle left or Illinois. Mrs. Baker of Burlington is visiting at Hotel De Perkins. A. M. E. CHURCH 1906. April. 8. Ottumwa, Albia, Chariton Washington. 22. Mount. Pleasant, Burlington, Ft. Madison. 29. Keokuk, Keosauqua, Iowa City. May. 6. Muscatine, Centerville. 13. Davenport, Clint on, Harkes. 16. Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Yonkton. 27. Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Red Oak, Boone, Garden Grove. 3. Clarinda, Sioux Falls, Osceola, Newton, Saylor. 10. Des Moines, Colfax, Indianola, Bedford. 17. Oskaloosa, Buxton Mission. 24. Buxton. July. 1. Ot umwa, Albia, Chariton, Washington. 8. Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Ft. Madison. 15. Keokuk, Keo-auqua, Iowa City. 22. Davenport, Clinton, Harkes. 23. Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Yankton. **August.** 5. Sioux City, Garden Grove, Red Oak. 6. Clarinda, Council Bluffs, Sioux Falls, Saylor, Newton. 26. Des Moines, Colfax, Boone, Indianola. **September.** 2. Oskaloosa, Buxton, Buxton Mission **October.** 7. Ottumwa, Albia, Charlton, Washington. 14. Burlington, Mount Pleasant, Ft. Madison. 21. Keokuk, Keosouqua, Iowa City. 23. Muscatine, Centerville. **November.** 4. Davenport, Clinton, Harkes. 11. Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Yankton 12. Sioux City, Red Oak, Garden Grove 13. Clarinda, Council Bluffs, Osceola, Boone, Newton. **December.** 1. Des Moines, Colaf, Indianola, Bedford. 2. Oskaloosa, Saylor, Buxton Mission 16. Boone. Address mail to the first place named after date, always to the general delivery in time to be in the postoffice Saturday before the date. GEO W. GAINES, P. E. Chamberlain's Salve. This salve is intended especially for sore nipples, burns, frost bites, chapped hands, itching piles, chronic sore eyes, granulated eye lids, old chronic sores and for diseases of the skin, such as tetter, salt rheum, ring worms, scald head, herpes, barbers' itch, scabies or itch and eczema. It has met with unparalleled success in the treatment of these diseases. Price 25 cents per box. Try it. For sale by all druggists. Subscribe for the Iowa State Bystander. Announcement Cards For Republican County Primaries to be held May 1. I am a candidate for renomination for County Superintendent of Schools, suit- at to the decision of the Polk County Republican primaries. Z. C. Thornburg. Please announce my name as a candidate for County Recorder, subject to the decision of the County primaries. B. J. Copeland. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for Justice of Peace of Des Moines Township, West Des Moines, subject to the County primaries. Fred A. Cope. Editor of Bystander:—Please announce that I am a candidate for Representative, subject to decision of Polk County Republican primaries May 1st, 1006. Charles W. Lyon. Pleas announce my name as a candidate for county recorder, subject to the decision of the republican primaries. F. C. Copeland. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for representative of Polk county from the country, subject to the republican county primaries. Delbert R. Lang. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for county attorney, subject to the decision of republican primaries. Lawrence DeGraff. COLFAX NEWS. Lewis Modest and family left Colfax last week for the sunny south. The whites are too severe in Iowa for Mr. Modest. Percy Carlton and family left for Alabama last week. Earl Johnson is very sick at this writing. Quite a number of the young people's went to Des Moines Sunday to hear Sonsa's band. D. J. Johnson attended the opera last week and was also a visitor in Des Moines over Sunday. The Concert given by the C. M. club was largely attended Saturday evening. Rev. R. B Manny preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday morning and evening. Estella Virden attended the lecture at the Corinthian Baptist church Monday evening. A sacred concert will be given Sunday evening at the A. M. E church under r the auspices of Miss Isola Douglass. All are invited to attend. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" SO STRAIGHTENS KINKY or CURLY HAIR that it can be put up in any style desired consistent with its The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (Now genuine without my signature) Pride and Vanity. The foundation of pride is the wish to respect one's self, whatever others may think; the mainspring of vanity is the craving for the admiration of others, no matter at what cost to one's self-respect—F. Marion Crawford. Resents Reference to "Copperers." "What do you mean by talking about 'coppers' before me?" said a London magistrate to a man in the dock. "It is a gross impertinence to refer to the police as 'coppers' in a court of justice." Many Species of Animals Four hundred thousand species of animals are now known to exist, according to the latest report of the French natural history museum. Of spiders alone there are 20,000 different kind. The Business Poet. "John's the poet with the true business instinct," said the wife. "He has just swapped a sonnet for a fat turkey and a love song for two gallons of moons."—Atlanta Constitution. Be Appreciative. Some people never dream of praising anything or anybody. They take everything as a matter of course, and imagine that they show their superiority by so doing. They little dream that they never get the best service owing to their niggardiness in showing their appreciation. It is surprising how a little word of praise stimulates to new effort, and puts life and interest into the work of those about us. United Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M, of Iowa and Its Masonic Jurisdiction W. H. Milligan, M. G. Grand Master, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Rural Route No. 2. S. L. Tiggs, R. G. Deputy Grand Mater, Burbank, Iowa. D. Thomas, R. W. S. Grand Warden, Buxton, Iowa. T. H. Sturgis, R. W. J. Grand Warden, Sioux City, Iowa. A. A. Bland, R. W. Grand Treasurer Keokuk, Iowa. H. K. Hillon, R. W. Grand Secretary Omaha, Nebr. E. T. Banks, R. W. Grand Custodian, Des Moines, Iowa. J. H. Shepard, Chairman of Committee on Foreign C. 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. Mt. Olive Lodge, No. 17, A. F. & A. M. Over 120 First Avenue, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Meetings first Tuesdays of each month. C. H. Searcy, W. M. 1004 9th avenue; L. D. Lowery, secretary, 903 S. 8th Street. Rescue Lodge, No. 25, A. F. and A. M. Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, 8:30 p. m. 1423% N. 24th month, Omaha, Neb. W P. Wade, W. M., address 1612 N. 36th street, H. K. Hillon, Sec. address 911 N. 24th street. SPECTACLES MADE TO FIT ANY EYES BREADED OF THE EYE-EAR MODEL & THROAT CURED EYES TESTED FREE DR. DUNCAN.OCULISI DEB. MOINE.IOWA THE CHURCHES Cornishian Baptist Church cor er of Fifteenth and Linneen. Breaching. Presaching at 11 a. m. Sunday School; at 12 v. 10课 Presaching. at p. m. Rev. T. L. Grillin. Pastor First African Baptist Church—Corner, School and Fourth streets. Rev. F. W. Lasker pastor, m. Mrs. J. T. Griffin superintendent, Young People's meeting 7 p. m., preaching Burn's Chapel M. E. Church—Corner of 111 and Crooker St.-Church service, pres. ing at 11 a.m and 8 p.m; and pravee at 11 a.m and 8 p.m; Epworth League 7 p.m; Sunday; Prayer and Class meeting every Wednesday 8 p. m. O. A. Johnson, pastor, 86th 11th St. Maple Street Baptist Church—Situation on F. W. Lasker pastor, pres.ing 11 a.m; Sunday School, 9:00 a.m. O. C Ox Superintendent, Ws. C Ox Cox is Bible teacher, pres.ing 11 a.m; Sunday School, 9:00 a.m. O. C Ox Superintendent, Ws. C Ox Cox is Bible teacher, pres.ing 11 a.m; Sunday School, 9:00 a.m. Union Congregational Church—Corner Tenth and Park streets. Pres.ing 10:45 a.m. and nursing service, 7:35 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evenings H. W. Porter, pastor SECRET ORDERS. North Star Lodge, No. 9, A. F. & A. M.-Meets First Thursday in each month at Masonic streets, E. Tracy Blagburn, W. M.; H. E. Jacobs, secretary King Solomon Commandery, No. 6 & M.-Meets First Thursday in each month at Masonic hall, E. T. Banks, C.; J. H. Mixn, Recorder Namoi Court, No. 2 - meets Second Monday in each month at Masonic hall, E. T. Banks, C.; J. H. Mixn, Recorder Moe Court, No. 4 - meets First Friday in each month at Masonic hall, Mrs. R. A. Wilburn, matron; Mrs. Graceyidge Matron secretary Moe Court, No. 102, G. U. O. of F. 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