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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. OL. XII, No. 46 TY NEWS. If you have relatives or friends visit a city or going to make a visit, please we solicit all your local news—Ed. I Master W. H. Milligan of Cedars will spend Sunday here. H. Wilson has been very sick a week unable to attend his at the Kirkwood. J. W. Waler left Saturday forton to visit her niece Mrs. Martin. D. S Ruff entertained a few ends Thursday afternoon in honors. W. T. Jones. Ada Clegggett entertained her girl friends last Friday, and a jolly time was had Bathian Baptist church 15th and streets. Evening topic, A Dance. T. L. Griffith, pastor. and Mrs. Gus Watkins entertain-Sunday at dinner, Miss Marian and E. W. Thompson of Iowa in Buxton, Iowa stop at a Bros. for meals, lunches lodging. Short order a spec-East First street. J. H. Brown of 1010 Mulberry have a surprise party on her later Mary celebrating her 7th day a jolly time for the little one. W. T. Jones entertained at the her mother a number of lady last Friday afternoon, those report Mrs. Jones an up to dateiner. Daughters of Tabernacle will public installation at Old Fell Hall. Sixth and Walnut streets, day evening May 2nd. Every item to come. Headle of Buxton was in the new days and called at the Byrne office. He is in business there yes they have not felt the effect strike yet. J. F Stanton and little daughnits of St. Louis, Mo. will arrive our city to day to visit her paried many friends, as she was only a Des Moines girl, The Marian Porter of Knoxville, man, who has been in our city more than a year at the home of her brother, Porter will leave next week for her home in the Sunny South; she has many friends here and her long associates will greatly miss her. This week many of our correspondent items are omitted, also some special articles that are good, will appear next week, Please send us for the announcement of dates use up the space. Elmer N. Sellars the bright young man of Buxton will deliver an address the Men's League next Saturday at 3:00 o'clock prompt man is invited to come out and call young man of our race. HIGHLAND PARK. Lulu Yates of Highland Park died to her home in Louisiana, on account of the death of her who died suddenly. Her sister Henderson accompanied her who may be visiting her sister a week and Mrs. H. McCraven of Highark are the proud parents of a boy by. Minnie L. Brown entertained artist Sewing Club last Friday as repast was served. Geo. Laws was' visiting in Colday and Monday and returned evening, Mrs. Banks of Colfax naming her for a week visit. and Mrs. L. M. Brown entertain friends at six o'clock dinner today evening. Gertie Jones Reeves of Buxton, ing her parents Mr. and Mrs. Carey also Mrs. Huges is visiti- Kittle Earley who has been on klist is better. Sallie Cowan of O'kaloosa is got the home of Mr. and Mrs. by. and Mrs. S. E. Early entertained relatives and friends at dinner. She Carey returned Sunday morning spending two weeks in O'visiting her mother. LES SHORT ORDER nd LUNCH ROOM ing to order in home style rooms furnished. -class service guaranteed. V. Third St. IOWA PHONE 1816-X SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES At Union Congregational the morning services was largely attended, the church was beautifully decorated with flowers, palms and lilies, large gold letters arched the pulpit, "Christ Is Risen" under this arch was a picture representing Jesus. The sermon by Rev H. W. Porter was very eloquent, the new choir was out in full number and did well. The Sunday School exercises at 12:00 o'clock was the largest attendance and best services of the day the special programme arranged by Miss Marie Bell was well received all the little ones did well, the Cornet solo entitled "The Palm" by E. W. Thompson was much complimented, in fact all the services was well attended. The services at the Corinthian Baptist church was carried out as the last week's programme. Burn's M. E. was nicely decorated, and the full programme was rendered The Chapter and Commandry of the Masonic Lodge was out in full regalia in the evening. At the A. M. E, church the new pastor delivered his initial sermon to a large crowd, the regular programme was well rendered, also the Sunday School's special programme. PETER H. BURGESS Corresponding Secretary of the National Baptist Foreign Mission Board, together with Prof. Britt, the most noted of Negro gospel singers, will conduct revival meetings at Corinthian Baptist church, Fifteenth and Linden streets, beginning Wednesday, April 25. You are cordially invited. REV. T. L. GRIFFITH, pastor. Springfield's Disgrace ful Mob. On last Sunday morning on Saturday night occurred one of the henious, the most inhuman and disgraceful lynching of three colored men, by a mob of drunken murders in Springfield, Mo. It is the old, old story of the crime of an assault upon a white girl, and it was supposed those two men were the guilty parties, yet there was no evidence at all against them. The other man who was hung to that liberty pole and whose body whileswinging in mid air was riddled with bullets, and his lifeless body was burned at this same liberty pole to ashes, was accused of killing a man a year ago; although he had no trial and proclaimed his innocence. We always dislike to write on this subject, lynching. Some tell us, "do not say anything about it," but my dear readers can we as race men see the thing and say nothing, should we be quiet when people (yea not people but brutes) are burning the very life of our race up. No, no, never! It is our duty and the duty of every law abiding citizen to denounce this astounding and hellish burning of human beings. Think of what that liberty pole means to us. What really does the American so-call liberty stand for anyhow? This horrible and inhuman barbarity of those murderers has disgraced not only their city, their country and this nation, but a blot on humanity. God is not asleep, neither will he hold his wrath forever. We know that the better class and good citizens do not approve of the actions of those hoodlums. We will wait, and only hope that Governor Joseph Folk, that noble young governor, will see that those murders are justly punished. Settlers' One-way Second Class Rates To Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota (east of the Missouri River), Manitoba, Western Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. katechwan abu Alaoui, [Via the North-Western Line, on tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, and April 10, 17 and 24] For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago & north-Western Ky. DES MOINES, IOWA. FRIDAY. APRIL 20. 1906. Mr. J. G. Hamilton, one of our highly esteemed and well known citizens, is a candidate for supervisor of West Des Moines or Des Moines township. He is a carpenter by trade and has made a success He is one of the old reliable true blue republicans—always working for the g. o. p. He has never before asked or held an elective office. A true and tried friend of the colored race and is glad to see the progress that they are making. He is honest, careful and painstaking. He will make an excellent Supervisor and his many friends are working hard for his election. You will make no mistake in supporting Mr. Hamilton. BACKMAN FOR SUPERVISOR. Mr. J.E. Backman, is a product of East Des Moines, having been born in Lee Township, forty-four years ago. He is a life-long republican and a thorough business man. He is not a politician, has never sought office before, and seeks the office now only after the request of many of his friends. If nominated and elected to this office he will use his efforts in hastening the completion of the New Court House, and as an earnest advocate of business methods in the conduct of public affairs. Mr. Backman is a representative of the younger and active republicans of Leetownship, an active member of East Des Moines Commercial League. He will treat all classes and races with equal justice and believes in a square deal. He solicit your vote and influence. His many friends are working hard for his nomination. KOOKER for REPRESENTATIVE Mr. D. H. Kooker, one of our old and highly East Side citizens, has announced his name for representative. He is one of the pioneer settlers. He came to this county thirty-seven years ago and has labored hard to do his part in up-building our city and state. He is a member of the Commercial Club; was its dirctor for several years; and president of the Commercial League whose object is to make Des Moines still greater. At one time he was editor and publisher of the Des Moines Daily Capital, and organized the Grand Avenue Savings Bank, and was its president until a few years ago when Wm. B. Martin became his successor. He has never in his life asked or held an elective office, and with a host of friends that he has and by his experience and interest in Des Moines the people can well afford to support this highly esteemed neighbor. He is a good friend of the colored race and is one of the true blue republicans. He will appreciate any support that may be rendered him. MURROW FOR TREASURER. It is wily pleasurer that we announce the candidacy of Charles H. Murrow for County Treasurer to succeed himself for his second term. Mr. Murrow is one of the most influential and active workers among the younger republicans who are entering upon the stare of political activity. He is honest, judicious, courteous to the many who call at his office. He has the largest force of employees and the very excellent and systematic system in which he accommodates the public. He stands on his record and by his thorough acquaintance with every duty of the office makes him the most efficient County Treasurer Polk county ever enjoyed. He is a friend of our race. Impressive Ceremonies Council Bluffs is at last blessed with a Christian worker full to the brim with energy and vlm, in the person of Rev. M. G. Newman, pastor of a charge here under the lown A. A. E. conference. Heretofore no master has ever made farther progress than to gather a few worshippers to gether in some room of building that happened to be available. But Rev. Newman is of a different caliber. He has purchased a lot at 10th street and A avenue, erected a temporary parsonage in which he now resides thereby dispersing with the expense of house rent, and with his own hands have reared the foundation walls of his new chapel to the place ready to receive the corner stone. The spirit of the determination Rev. Newman demonstrates insures the completion of the edifice in the reasonable near future. CORNER STONE LAID EASTER SUNDAY. Rev. Newman requested Rescue Lodge No. 25. A. F. and A. M. at Omaha, Neb., to lay the corner stone of Bethel A. M. E. church Easter Sunday. The Lodge accepted the invitation and Grand W. W. H. Milligan issued his Dispensation to his Grand Secretary H. K. Hillon, to resolve Rescue Lodge into a Grand Lodge and lay said corner stone. Rescue Lodge extended an invitation (as did also Rev. Newman) to Reshaskler No. 74 and Excelsior r No. 110 of Missouri Jurisdiction to assist, which was eagerly accepted. A MOST CREDITABLE AND BRILLIANT AFFAIR. LIANT AFFAIR. The sun never shone brighter nor the temperature more delightful than was it at Council Bluffs on Easter Sunday when forty-seven Masons crossed the Eligible land with appropriate ceremonies layed the corner stone of Bethel A. M. E. church with Masonic usages, without a single mistake or blunder being made to the appreciation of the spectators, and credit to the craft. The time has long since past, if ever a Negro Masonic demonstration in these parts has been attended with so much to call out expressions of praise and congratulations from those witnessing the affair, and creating an exalted opinion of the Order in the minds and expressions of many. MILLER FOR JUDGE. Among the many worthy aspiring candidates for one of the district judge at the coming primaries is Jessie Miller, the present county attorney. He is an active good hard working republican. He comes from the old abolitionist stock and has treated all races fair so far as he has been able to see. In the conduct of his criminal cases, where many of our race are often up before the court, he has been fair and consistent. In fact to our knowledge he has given the colored man the best of it. He has been assistant state's attorney. His friends think that as he is well qualified, he should be elevated to the judgeship. DeGraff for County Attorney. This week we take the pleasure of of presenting to our readers a true likeness of Mr. Lawrence DeGraff of Highland Park, who is a strong candidate for County Attorney Mr. DeGraff is without doubt one of the leading young lawyers and best qualified man in thrace. Clean, abie, young, active and honest and a fine specimen of a well trained man. He is assistant attorney general of the state of Iowa; an active party worker. He has never before asked or held any political office at all. He has been in active practice for the past 13 years; a graduate of the University of Chicago and the Northern Illinois Law College. He is a member of the Masone, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and many other secret societies. He solicits your support in his behalf. The above cut represents one of our most highly respected and best known citizens and townsman, Mr L. J. Kasson, who has announced himself as a republican candidate for senator from Polk county; sands for municipal ownership, rate regulation, lower taxes, rights of labor and primary elections. Rates for water in dwelling houses under his plan will be reduced to one-third the present rate. The big concerns are getting water at one third now. Kasson advocates treating rich and poor alike, and will fight against charging the common people three prices for water. The above platform is no doubt what the people of cur city are greatly in need of. We know Mr. Kasson and can say that he will do all in his power to bring it about. He is a good honest man, an active republican, a church worker and no doubt if nominated and elected would make an excellent representative. His friends are working for him. He merits your support. COFFIN FOR DISTRICT CLERK. This week we present the cut of our friend and well known townman, B F. Coffin, who is a candidate for re-nomination for Clerk of Court. He is one of the young acive working republicans of East Des Moines. He has served the county well and submits his past record in said office to the careful consideration of the public. Mr. Coffin has by his business methods injected into said office and the efficient clerks made it easy to accommodate the public. He is deserving and will appreciate any support that his friends may render him. He merits your earnest support. He comes from an abolitionist stock, his father conducted the underground road for the colored people during servitude. NEWLEN FOR CORONER. Among the various candidate there is none who is making more rapids progress in their campaign than Mr. Iver G. Newlen as a candidate for Coroner, is one of Des Moines best Undertakers and embalmers. He is an aggressive and popular young man who has had fourteen years successful experience in the undertaking business Upon his graduation from the Chicago College of Embalming he received the highest per cent ever received at the College. He was born in Polk County, is a member of the I. O. O. F, Redmen Woodman, Polk County Republican Club and several other fraternal orders and Secretary of two political organization, also a member of the East Des Moines Commercial League. His office is opened day and night so that calls are answered at any time over either phone. This gives Mr. Newlen a great advantage over former coroner, whom it is found at various times extremely difficult to locate and get their services on a sudden call. Mr. Newlen's qualifications, his character, principles and position make him a man worthy the consideration of all the voters. He has the support of practically all the undertakers and physicians of the county. He is a son of Gus Newlen one of Des Moines pioneer citizens. BURNETT FOR AUDITOR. We have announced the name of Mr. Lew Burnett, the present County Auditor, who is a candidate for re-nomination for his second term. Lew has made a good, honest conservative officer and well may he merit the unanimous support of the people of the county. He is a pleasant man to meet and treats all with that business courtey that makes one welcome in his office. He merits your hearty endorsement. FAUCH FOR SUPERVISOR. Mr.J. C. Fauch of Lincoln township is a candidate for Supervisor of 3rd district. He is a selfmade man came from Ohio in 1864 a carpenter laid of 21 years and settled in Polk City he is a good straight republican always helping the grand old party. He soon moved to Lincoln Township where he now lives. He has held several township offices but never before ask or held any county elective office. He has lived in one township for 38 years, which shows his interest to that district. He is a good careful judicious man has managed his business to a success. He is now a breather in fine horses and short-horn cattle. He has seen Polk County grow up from a prairie to rich county; Lincoln Township is the only township that has never had a Supervisor in that district, and his many friends ask for it for Mr. Fauch. He is a good friend of the colored race and believe in giving every man a chance. JOHN B. SULLIVAN FOR REPRES ENTATIVE. It is indeed a pleasure for us to announce the name of our friend John B. Sullivan one of the leading young lawyers of this state who is a candidate for Representative of Polk County. He is one of the self-made men born and raised in Union County practiced there awhile and come to Des Moines 10 years ago, he has taken an active part in all the republican party and has also helped the other fellow but never until now ask for any elective office. He is popular all over the State and quite well acquainted with the members of the legislature, which no doubt will give him added influence, should he be elected as one of Polk County Representatives. We know him to be a clean, upright, able active republican, and will say that he is a friend of our race and believe in the advancement of our race, he has ever shown that disposition even before he came to this state. He is social and congenial and his friends are wong hard for his success. He merits your support. MAJOR McKINZIE ATTORNEY GENERAL. This week we present the cut of our fellow townman and lawyer, Major Chas, McKinzie, who is a candidate for Attorney General of the State and would like the support and indorsement of Polk County at the coming primaries, he has been in our city for the past 15 years and has practiced law for forty years, born in Dubuque in 1843 and has always been a republican; and when the Civil War he, like many other loyal men offered his services as a sacrifice to maintain this union and to preserve our flag. He spent four years in that bloody conflict in the 9th Iowa infantry and no man has done more than this who have been brave enough to perform the duties in behalf of their country when called. He has never held an office or asked for one before, and he thinks that he ought to receive some consideration for the long years of service he has endured to the republican party. He is a true and tried friend of the colored race and believes in equality and justice to mankind. He solicits your support and your influence. HARRIS FOR RECORDER Mr. R. P. Harris who is a strong candidate for County Recorder was born in Iowa in 1844, came to Polk county 1866, and when our country was in need of brave men to come fourth and do battle he obeyed duty's call and spent three years as a private and eight months as Lieutenant. Thus he helped preserve the old flag. Mr. Harris comes from that true and tried rock- Price, Five Cents. r bled abolitionist. His father's house was one of the underground railroads when John Brown's life was that of Mr. Harris. He now has some relics of those dark days. He was postal clerk on the C. N. W. Ry. Co where he lost his arm. He now carries a wound received while in the civil war. He was chief door keeper in the Senate and assistant door keeper in the House for one term. Mr. Harris asks your support as he is a good friend of the race Hitas for Secretary of State. D. A. Hites, deputy secretary of state, announces his candidacy for the office of secretary of state, subject to the decision of the republican state convention. Mr. Hites was born in Holmes county Ohio, in 1850, and came to Marion county, Iowa, in 1855 with his father's family, where he worked on a farm and attended school for a number of years. Finishing his school days with a three years' course in college at Oskaloosa, Iowa, he then followed the occupation of teaching, and for a number of years was engaged in that occupation, during which time he resided in the counties of Mahaska, Marion, Adams, Adair and Polk. He was elected clerk of the courts in Adair county in which capacity he served creditably for three terms, from which county he removed to Polk county, where he has since resided. Mr. Hites has always been a loyal republican, never having lost an opportunity to vote and work for the good of the republican party. Mr. Hites' name will appear on the republican ballot at the Polk county primaries. He should have the loyal support of the republicans of the county. His experience as deputy in the office, added to his fine abilities naturally, makes him an ideal candidate. Mr. Hites owes property in this county and is a tax payer. Hence he is entitled to the delegation from this county rather than the other candidates who do not live here. CONRAD HUG For Supervisor. We announce the name of one of Polk City's worthy townman, who is a candidate for Supervisor of the Toird Supervisor district. He is a good hard working man and from 1886 to 1896 was connected with the Polk County mine farm. He has dug coal side by side with the miners and done all other general mine work, such as pushing, timbering, laying track, coaling, draining entries, black smithing, etc. He is a true friend of the laboring man and will give all classes a square deal. By his age and experience he will make a good supervisor. His many friend are working hard for his nomination. French for Justice of Peace. This week we announce the name of B. H. French, who is a candidate for justice of peace from Des Moines township before the republican primaries. Mr. French was born in Illinois in 1855, came to Des Moines in 1892 and has been a practicing attorney for the past 23 years which no doubt makes him a well qualified man for the office. He is an active republican, has never asked or held and office before, and by his age and experience will no doubt if nominated make an excellent justice. He will treat all classes fair and deal with each man square. His friends predict that he will be the one to receive the nomination. Any support that may be given him will be appreciated 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 to 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 it. There is no Rochelle dee Alum, Lime or Ammonia in food marble with Calumet Baking Powder A wonderful powder of rare merit and unrivaled strength. Kleen Gawn="Yes, dear, or anything he may do." I have taken out a five thousand-dollar accident insurance policy."—Chicago Tribune. SKIN ERUPTIONS 35 YEARS. Buffered Severely With Eczema. All Over Body—A Thousand Thanks to Cuticle Remedies. "For over thirty-five years I was a severe sufferer from eczema. The eruption was not confined to any place. It was all over my body, limbs, and even on my head. I am sixty years old and an old soldier, and have been examined by the Government Board over fifteen times, and they said there was no cure for me. I have taken all kinds of medicine and have spent large sums of money for doctors, without avail. A short time ago I decided to try the Cucurica Remedies, and after using two cakes of Cucurica Soap, two boxes of Cucurica Ointment, and two bottles of Cucurica Resolvent, two treatments in all, I am now well and completely cured. A thousand thanks to Cucurica. I can speak soo tough of the Cucurica Remedies, John T. Troach, Richmondale, Ross Co., Ohio, July 17, 1905." The oldest plant used for food is asparagus. DON'T FORGET A large 20-pound Red Cross Ball blue, only 6 inches, The Russ Company, South Bend, Ind. Suicide is civilization's minority report. What We Need. Something that will insure a natural action of the liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels, constipation and sick bowels, something that will purify the blood, clean the system and bring good health. Garfield Tea, the mild herb laxative, does all this. Public opinion knows no technicalties. To Lauren White Handkerchiefs. Do not put white silk handkerchiefs in the ordinary wash as they are easily laundered at home. Make a strong lather lye and water, but do not rub the soap on the handkerchief or use soda. Rinse and iron while damp with a moderately 'too' iron. Eleanor R. Parker. The poet Teenyns died with a volume of Shakespeare in his hand. Mrs. Wainston's Smoothed Syrup. For children testing, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allows skin, curve cool water. To bottle. They who work under little men are slaves. How's This $ \epsilon $ We offer Ode Hundred Dollars Reward for any customer that cannot be bailed by Hall Curtains Curtains. CORK, though the most buoyant buil- ance, will not rise to the surface again if sunk two hundred feet below the ocean's surface. owing to the pressure of water. At any less depth work its way back to the surface. A Jewish merchant in Spandau Germany, advertised the sale of a stock of goods at less than half the cost. A buyer proved that more than the cost of the stock the cost price had been charged for an article he had bought, and the merchant was fined forty-five dollars. Christa C. Fowler, of St. Ignace, Mich. belongs to a tall family, and is a member of the St. Ignace family. He is captain of a lake steamer which piles between St. Ignace and Chen eaux. His father and brother are also captains. He is the six sis- sle Flor. I six feet in height. FOR NERVOUS PEOPLE M Michigan Mother Preserved to Her Family by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. When the blood is impoverished the nerves starve and numbia or something more serious swiftly follows. Nervous people are generally pale, but people are generally good those with elephantiasis that the nerves need, Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People have performed those remarkable cures that make it impossible for any nervous sufferer to neglect them. Of the Mrs. Peter Morrissette, of No. 815 Elsventh street, Alpena, Mich., who writes as follows: "My trouble started with childbirth. After one of my children was born I and a kind of paralysis came up, and a little crooked. I was always tired and was so nervous that I could not bear to hear a dog bark or a bell ring—even the little bird in its cage would amuse me. I could furtive furture and dizzy spells. I was not able to be left alone. "My doctor gave me different kinds of medicine, changing it several times. When it was evident that he could not help me he said he did not understand my case. This was how I discovered, when my brother, who had taken Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, recommended them to me. I tried them and noticed a change for the better when I was taking the second box. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills cured me and I was happy. I used my own housework, sewing and washing for seven of us." Dr. Williams' Pink Pills have also cured diseases caused by impure or impaired blood such as rheumatism, anemia and after-effects of the grip. All druggists sell Dr. Williams' Pink Pills or the remedies for $25.00 per post, per box for $2.50, by the Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Schenectadet, N.Y. It's not always the man who gets the latest cut on his coat who gets the first cut at the financial melanoma. Iowa State Bystander IOWA The Number of "None." It is not from disregard of derivation that the speech is in any serious danger. Much more harmful is the deference mistakenly paid to it. From this results, says a writer in Harper's Magazine, not unfrequently a pedantic and even painful mode of expression in opposition to the best usage, and that, too, without the slightest counterbalancing advantage. A remarkable illustration of this can be seen in the case of none as the subject of a plural verb. When and where the outbreak of hostility to this usage first manifested itself it may not be easy to determine. Apparently it was not until of late that anyone ever thought seriously of questioning the propriety of the construction. But the fact seems suddenly to have dawned upon the mind of some student of speech that none was a contraction of no one. The processes of logic were at once set in motion. No one is exclusively confined in its construction to the singular; it cannot be used with a verb in the plural. In that all would agree. The conclusion was at once drawn that the word derived from it must be exactly in the same situation. It was therefore highly improper to use it. It is needless to say to any person who has made himself familiar with the best usage, either written or spoken, that none has been and is employed differently as a singular and a plural; if anything, more frequently in the latter number than in the former. The study of our best writers settles that anyone decides. It is in the power of自己 to decide the question for himself, and it will make little difference what is the work he takes up. At Miletus, Paul tells his followers of the bonds and afflictions which awaits him at Jerusalem. "But none of these things move me," he continues, according to the authorized version which adopts here the translation of the passage as found in some of the earlier sixteenth-century versions. "None deny there is a God," said Bacon in his essay On Athelia, "but those for whom it makeeth that there were no God." "None are for me," Shakespeare puts in the mouth of Richard III., that look into me with considerate eyes. "None are seen to do it but the people," wrote Milton in his "Tenure of Kings and Magistrates." A magazine cannot be turned into a dictionary of quotations, otherwise it would be easy to fill page after page with examples of the use of none as the subject of a plural verb, taken from the best writers of the language of every period, and indeed from writers of every grade of distinction from the highest to the lowest. International Limitations International Limitations. President Buchanan, when asked to protest against certain alleged acts of cruelty charged against the papal government in 1858, announced through Lewis Casc, secretary of state, that this government would not intervene in the affairs of another where the intervention involved an impeachment of the government addressed. The rule then formulated, states Youth's Companion, with, has few exceptions, since controlled the dealings of this government with other countries in such matters. Secretary Root has applied it to the situation in the Congo region. A congressman having urged him to institute an inquiry into the situation, with a view to correcting admitted abuses, he replied that the United States has no power under any treaty or agreement to propose an inquiry, and no treaty right to participate in any international conference on the subject. There will be tens of thousands of persons in the country who will regret most deeply that this government is powerless to act in the matter. A great many of them, doubtless, will urge that humanity requires that a strong remonstrance be made, even if there is no right to intervene. In former times there would have been little hesitation on the part of congress to pass resolutions, and not very much on the part of the state department to express sympathy with oppressed peoples in any part of the world. Since the United States become a "world power," and to a certain extent entangled in world politics, greater circumspection has been required. American diplomatists cannot express their minds regarding the conduct of other governments quite so freely as they used to do. On the whole, the fact that we are obliged to conform to the rules of diplomatic and international etiquette is not to be deplored, although in this case a vast majority of Americans will regret that Secretary Root is officially tongue-tied. After vaccinated lap dogs, silver bath tubs for toy spandles, gum shoes, perfumed cushions, wichazhel nose and eye washes, made-to-measure mackintoshes and pyjamas for the dyspeptic pets of the rich women of New York, as brought into public notice by the recent show at the Waldorf-Astoria, there seemed little left in the way of idiotic extravagance. The limit then set has been surpassed by one woman, who sent to Paris for seven pairs—one for each day in the week—of handmade bath clippers for her King Charles spaniel. Mayor Thomas L. Reilly, of Meriden, Conn., after being three months in office, has given up his job. Mr. Reilly was chosen in a close contest. Before election he was a newspaper man. He ran several professional baseball teams. He says "the occupation of mayoring has them all beaten to a frangle." Since coming into office he has been harassed to distraction by office seekers. This will doubtless serve as a warning to newspaper men to refrain from seeking or accepting the offer. FRIGHTFUL EARTHQUAKE RUINS SAN FRANCISCO Hundreds of People Probably Dead as Result of Seismic Shock. MANY FIRES BREAK OUT IN CITY Full Extent of Terrible Disaster Unknown as Wire Communication with Town Is Severed—Water Mains Broken—Other Coast Cities Smitten. Sacramento, Cal., April 18.—Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of persons, are believed to be dead as a result of an earthquake which devastated San Francisco early Wednesday morning. It is reported that hundreds of buildings in the city have fallen and that fires are destroying the city, which is without protection, owing to the destruction of the water mains by the earthquake. The earthquake is believed to equal or approach in destruction that which destroyed Charleston years ago. Many coast cities also suffered, but it will be hours before the full extent of the disaster can be realized. commemorating the battle of Manila. The limits of Chinatown are but half a mile away. Big Frisco buildings and streets are practically deserted of people as early as six o'clock in the morning. Buildings does not begin till about nine o'clock, and it is after eight o'clock the streets become at all busy looking. The mint and new post office and the magnificent city hall are nearly a dozen blocks distant from the Postal building. Shipping on the bay front was washed up into streets and the receding waves, which followed in quick All communication with the stricken city is absolutely cut off, the only news of the disaster coming just after the final crash, before the full extent of the disaster was known. Another and minor shock a minute later severed the wires. Almost the last word from the stricken city is in a message from the Post Friscoce manager of the Post Telegraph company, who wired to the manager here: "Our building has been destroyed by earthquake. Loss of life is heavy. It began at 5:13 a. m. and shocks continued every few minutes for half an hour. Many fires started in wreckage. No water. They are carrying out the dead now." The damage in Sacramento also was great, many buildings being wrecked and a large number of persons injured. The damage is not known, it is not believed many persons were killed in this city. First Shock Just at Dawn. The first shock was felt, it was reported, at 5:13 o'clock, just as it was growing light, and the disturbances continued for several minutes. The earlier demonstrations were mild, but as they continued the trembling of the earth became so violent that the whole population of the city was disturbed and a large proportion turned into the streets. The communication with the outside world quickly was cut off. Before the wires across the bay had been severed it was reported that the Postal Telegraph building had fallen with a crash and that a score of other large buildings appeared to be wrecked. The bay front was inundated at an early hour, it was said, and the falling stones and bricks from buildings had caused the serious injury, if not the fire. Five starts in Wreckage. Fires started in the wreckage and many buildings, but it was impossible for the fire department to act in saving the standing buildings, because the water supply had been entirely cut off at the first disturbance. One of the largest buildings to fall in the earlier disturbance was the Postal Telegraph block, one of the pretentious structures in the city. The telegraph operators at work in the building at the early hour in the morning were few, but it is believed that they down to their death in the wreckage. The wires from the building were "lost" to outside receiving operators at 5:13 o'clock, San Francisco time. 'aie last communication at Chicago from the western metropolis was at 8:12 o'clock. That portion of San Francisco in which the Postal Telegraph building is located is the principal business area (newspaper) building, a skyscraper, is a stone's throw away, and so is the high Chronicle building. Big Buildings Thrown Down. The district is the line between the wholesale business section and includes practically all the largest blocks of the city. The huge Ferry-Railroad building is less than a mile away. The beautiful public fountain on Market street, given to the city by the Actress Lotte, is a close neighbor of the Postal building. But two or three blocks away is the Union square, in which is located the great Dewey monument, Two Killed in Collision. Charlestown, W. Va.—Two men were killed and 11 were probably fatally injured in a collision of two coal cars at the Terry mine of the Stonewall Coal company, in the New River field. The men who were killed were riding on the cars when the collision occurred, both cars going over the embankment. No Peace Conference. The Hague.—It is stated here on good authority that it is now certain that the peace conference will not meet here this summer. Insurance Man Dead. Milwaukee—Charles H. Watson, aged 62, secretary of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance company, is dead. Mr. Watson suffered a stroke of paralysis several days ago and later suffered from an attack of pneumonia. Ranchman Assassinated. Cheyenne, Wyo—John Boyle, well-known rancher at the Kettering, 25 miles southwest of Cheyenne, while at supper, by a shot fired through the window. The assassin escaped. commemorating the battle of Manila. The limits of Chinatown are but half a mile away. Big *Frisco* buildings and streets are practically deserted of people as early as six o'clock in the morning. Business does not begin till about nine o'clock, and it is after eight o'clock before the streets become at all busy looking. The mint and new post office and the magnificent city hall are nearly a dozen blocks distant from the Postal building. Shipping on the bay front was washed up into streets and the recording waves, which followed in quick succession the seismic disturbances, to have carried many out to sea. Raindrops May Be Dead. By the time the earthquake preceded its descent, the city was crowded with thousands of terror-striken persons, who rushed to and fro and endeavored to keep out of the way of falling buildings. Hundreds were supposed to have been caught in the falling debris and crushed to death or killed later by the fire which sprung up all through the business portion of the city. From Berkeley at nine o'clock, center time, it was reported that the Oakland building was affected with the earthquake, and, while loss of life was not reported heavy, it was believed that several large buildings which were wrecked cover the bodies of persons who had come into the streets at dawn to observe the disturbance. City Hall Practically Wrecked. It was reported that the city half was almost completely wrecked, and between Third and Tenth streets, on either side of Manhattan, the triennial building was levelled by the final shock, which caused the inundation of the bay side of the city for a distance of several hundred yards. Momentary communication with the outside world was had at 8:30 o'clock, central time. The "flash" said that shocks were still being felt, and the disturbances had not subsided. Telephonic communication from San Francisco to Oakland shortly after the heavy shocks began was continued for some time, the operators finally fleeing from the buildings in which instruments were being used because of the momentary danger of wrecking. The street car service and ferry service were paralyzed and the thousands who thronged the streets of the city were unable to make a hasty exit. The heavy shock was felt hundreds were hurrying to get railway transportation out. In the earlier hours after the disturbance it was impossible to get relief into the city, or to get the injured and panic-striken population out, all transportation service having been effectually cut off. Through a break in the coast range the Sacramento river flows through to the great bay inside the Golden gate. San Francisco lies at the rivers' mouth. The city was reclaimed from a desert of hills and wet sand. Big holes stand to-day where fishing was good in the 50's. Most of the houses in the residence district are wood and insurance men looked askance when asked to guarantee the residents against fire loss. But business men relied on a splendid fire department and built some of the finest office buildings in the world. San Francisco has a $6,000,000 city hall, one hotel with 1,400 rooms, the public open throughout the year, a public library of 120,000 volumes, a public bath room of 2,000, and a population of 300,000. Many Buildings Collapsing. Kansas City. April 18. At 8:35 the Postal Telegraph company here states that the only information obtainable from the west was that their operators at San Francisco had left their building in that city and reported that many buildings were collapsing. Negro Method's Change Plans. Nashville, Tenn.-Bishop Phillips, of the colored Methodist church, announced the general conference would meet May 2 at Memphis, Tenn. Inability to secure accommodations at Topeka is the reason for the change. Many Horses Creamed. Baltimore, Md.-About 300 horses and mules were burned to death in a fire an unknown origin which completely destroyed the auction stables of Moses Mason's damage is estimated at about $65,000. Earthquake in Formosa. Tokio.-A violent earthquake occurred Saturday in the southern part of the Island of Formosa. The casualties and damage done are reported to have been heavier than those of the last earthquake. and Publisher Dead. New York, New York, Turner, editor and publisher of Turner, died from pneumonia at his home. He was 50 years old and had been in the publishing business in this city for nearly 30 years. And Salute Your Queen Ho All Ye Faithful Followers of Anan A Young Girl said to a Cooking School Teacher in New York: "If You One Statement as False as That, All You have said about Foods is Absolutely Unreliable." A Western lad got a place on a railway, became a brakeman, then a fireman, and one day in an 'emergency, undertook to run a locomotive. He ran the locomotive well enough, but he could not stop with the necessary precision for lack of practice. With one station in particular he had trouble. He ran some thirty yards beyond this station, and then he ran another, and so on. He was preparing for a third attempt when the station agent put his head out of the window and shouted: "Stay where you are, Jim. We'll shift the station for you." A school teacher, one day during the hour for drawing, suggested to her pupils that each draw what he or she would like to be when grown up. At the end of the lesson one girl said, "Why?" said the teacher, "n'tsnnt anything you would like to be when you grow up?" "Yes," said the little girl, I would like to be married, but I don't know how to draw it."-Life. Mrs. Thinemanney "Your animal has been here! live in your house." Partington-"Yes, it is so spirituous it always starts off in a docenter."-Ex. Rise Liars And Ho All Ye K A Young Girl said to a C One Statement as This burst of true American girl indignation was caused by the teacher saying that Grape-Nuts, the popular pre-digested food, was made of stale bread shipped in and sweetened. The teacher colored up and changed the subject. There is quite an assortment of traveling and stay-at-home members of the tribe of Ananias who tell their falsehoods for a variety of reasons. In the spring it is the custom on a catteranch to have "round up," and brand the cattle, so we are going to have a "round up," and brand these cattle and place them in their proper pastures. FIRST PASTURE. Cooking school teachers—this includes "teachers" who have applied to us for a weekly pay if they would say "something nice" about Grape-Nuts and Postum, and when we have declined to hire them to do this they get waspy and show their true colors. This also includes "demonstrators" and "tlecturers" sent out by a certain Santarilum to sell foods made there, and these people instructed by the small-be-whiskered doctor—the head of the institution—to tell these prevarications (you can speak the stronger word if you like). This same little doctor conducts a small magazine in which there is a department of "answers to correspondents," many of the questions as well as the answers being written by the aforesaid doctor. In this column some time ago appeared the statement: "No, we cannot recommend the use of Grape-Nuts for it is nothing but bread with glucose poured over it." Right then he showed his badge as a member of the tribe of Ananias. He may have been a member for some time before, and so he has caused these "lecturers" to descend into the ways of the tribe wherever they go. When the young lady in New York put the "iron on" to this "teacher" and branded her right we sent $1.00 to the girl for her pluck and bravery. SECOND PASTURE. Editors of "Trade" papers known as grocers' papers. Remember, we don't put the brand on all, by any means. Only those that require it. These members of the tribe have demanded that we carry advertising in their papers and when we do not consider it admissible they institute a campaign of vitaperson and slander, printing from time to time manufactured sion on Postum or GrapeNuts. When they go far enough we set our legal force at work and hale them to the judge to answer. If the pace has been not enough to throw some of the "cattle" over on their backs, feet tied and "belowing," do you think we should be blamed? They gambled around with tails held high and jump stiff legged with a very "cocky" air while they have full range, but when the rope is the down over them "it's different." Should we untie them because they bleat soft and low? Or should we put the iron on, so that people will know the brand? Let's keep them in this pasture, anyhow. Grape- Letter writing was once an art. In those days there were few breach of promise suits. Fright caused entire baldness in the case of Paul Bowles, of Bolivia, N. Y. He was striving to control a runaway horse, and his alarm threw him into convulsions. A long illness followed, during which he lost all of his hair. Sixty per cent of the deaths among the Sloux and Yankton Indians are now from tuberculosis. Fifty years ago tuberculosis was unknown among the Indians, and has fastened upon them only since the coming of the white man to Dakota. It has often been remarked that Vasuvius and Eliza are now both accused of being the same thing when one is most violent the other is most quiescent. Persons employed in champagne vaults have scarred faces. This is due to the bursting of the champagne bottles, splinters of the glass striking and wounding them. Each bottle must be turned once a day, for it to settle in sediment to settle near the cork. Then the cork is defyly removed, the sediment is blown out, and the bottle is quickly recooled. "All Salute You Faithful Follower Cooking School Teacher in N. False as That, All You have is Absolutely Unreliable." THIRD PASTURE. Now we come to a frisky lot, the "Labor Union" editors. You know down in Texas a weed called "Loco" is sometimes eaten by a steer and produces a derangement of the brain that makes the steer "batty" or crazy. Many of these editors are "Locoo" from hate of anyone who will not instantly obey the "demands" of a labor union, and it is the universal habit of such writers to go straight into a system of personal vilification, manufacturing any sort of falsehood through which to vent their spleen. We assert that the common citizen has a right to live and breathe air without asking permission of the labor trust and this has brought down on us the hate of these editors. When they go far enough with their libels, it is harsh for us to get judgment against them and have our lawyers watch for a chance to attach money due them from others? (For they are usually irresponsible.) Keep your eye out for the "Lo-ceed" editor. Now let all these choice specimens take notice: We will deposit one thousand or fifty thousand dollars to be covered by a like amount from them, or any one of them, and one or any other ingredient different than our selected wheat and barley with a little salt and yeast used in the making of Grape-Nuts, we will lose the money. Our pure food factories are open at all times, and thousands pass through each month, inspecting every department and every process. Our factories are so clean that one could, with good relish, eat a meal from the floors. The work people, both men and women, are of the highest grade in the state labor reports, are the highest paid in the state for similar work. Let us tell you exactly what you will see when you inspect the manufacture of Grape-Nuts. You will find tremendous elevators containing the choicest wheat grains and the most delicious grains are carried through long conveyors to grinding mills, and there converted into flour. Then the machines make selection of the proper quantities of this wheat, and the parts are blended into a general flour which passes over to the big dough mixing machines, there water, salt and a little yeast are added and the dough kneaded the proper length of time. When the barley having been ground it was passed through about one hundred hours of soaking in water, then placed on warm floors and slightly sprouted, developing the diastease in the barley, which changes in search in the grain into a form of sugar. Now after we have passed it into dough and it has been kneaded long enough, it is moulded by machinery into leaves about 18 inches long and one inch thick. It is then shaped for convenience in second cooking. These great loaves are sliced by machinery and the slices placed on wire trays, these trays, in turn, placed on great loaves, and the slices placed on ovaryes, each perhaps 78 or 80 feet long. There the food is subjected to a long low heat and the starch which has not been heretofore transformed is turned into a form of sugar generally known as Post Grape Nuts, and the granules of Grape-Nuts if held toward the light, and this sugar is not poured over or put on the food as these prevariators ignorantly assert. On the contrary the sugar exudes from the interior of manufacture, and reminds one of the little white particles of sugar that come out on the end of a hickory log after it has been sawn off and allowed to stand for a length of time. This Post Sugar is the most digestible food known for human use. It is so perfect in its adaptability that mothers with very young infants will pour a little of Grape-Nuts into the mouth of Grape-Nuts, thus washing the sugar off from the granules and carrying it with There's a Reason" Nuts and It is said that Professor H. the famous astronomer, has composed a delicate instrument in extremely faint heat waves that automatically register the warmth of a man's feet, a thousand feet away, or more third of a mile. The owner of a fifth house has hit upon an idea which he wishes his tenants. On the every apartment is a number of rooms, each month the draws a lottery, and the accrues the flat the number of which to be the winning one pays. Married people make up a because they have to. The average bathroom in the of good dimensions, the door of smooth wood, or stone in cases where the bather was fore entering the austenite measuring some six feet by and filled with water to four or five feet. The cost of nimales, the equivalent of cent being charged for the cent that sums up the privilege to the hot bath, a daily plunge as a man course by the poor. GIVE EA the milk to the bottom of the dish this milk charged with Post Susan to the infants producing the most factory results, for the baby that it can digest quickly and will to eat food and contented. Then baby is given or three old it is the custom Grape-Nuts to allow the Grape-Nuts to snack a milk a little longer and become whereupon a little of the food can in addition to the milk contain washed off sugar in the milk, manufacture baby food, but these facts are an illustration of a perfectly good. It furnishes the energy and aid for the great athletes. It is in use by physicians in their own and among their patients, and for every college in the land. We quote from the London analysis as follows: "The basis of nomenclature of preparation is evident an A pleasanty, since Grapes-Nuts are solely from cereals. The preparation constituents into a much more condition than in the raw cereal, is evident from the remarkable city of the preparation, no less than half of it being soluble in cold. The soluble part contains cherry and no starch. In appearance Nuts' resembles fried bread-crust grains are brown and crisp, whant taste no unlike slightly moist grains. In the composition of Grape Moisture, 6.02 per cent; mineral 2.01 per cent; fat, 1.60 per cent; 15.00 per cent; soluble carboils etc., 49.40 per cent; and unilineal isole, 49.40 per cent; of which protein is the excellent proportion teid, mineral matters, and soluble bohydys per cent. The mineral was rich in phosphoric and Nuts' is described as a brain food, whatever that it is. It is constituted of a high order, since it contains of a complete food satisfactory and rich proportion an easily assimilable state." An analysis made by the Government some time ago about crape-Nuts contains nearly all the digestible elements contained in dietary cereals, and foods, and twice the amount contained in food analyzed. The analysis is familiar to print every successful physician in the United States. We print this statement in the public may know the answer on which we stake our honor back it with any amount of money any person or corporation will pay. We propose to follow choice specimens of the tribe of *H*. When you hear a cooking recipe or any other person assert that Postum or Grape leaves may other ingestion than those images and as we say made, send us the name and also name of two or three witnesses if the evidence is clear enough to judgment we will right that quickly. Our business has always been on as high a grade of humane gence as we are and of human pose to cover the deck of these cabinets and lilies whenever and we can be found. Attention is again called to oral and broad invitation to goth through our works, when he shown the most beautiful price in the book. If they may meet and clean and grape-Nuts and Postum are. There is an old sayin' man that there is so chance a fool, but there is no room for a fool, but can tell you where he wehere serve notice on our bers of this ancient truth A man they may ask, "What calls us when they put forth in the about Grape-Nuts and Postmen pose to give them an opportunity to the proper authorities. If person would girl wisely if person would lie about brand the whole discourse as unreliable. Keep yours from ready and brass "wonder" whenever you run loose. AND CONSIDER THE ALL- IMPORTANT FACT that in address- Mrs Pinkh you are wan- wing your private to a woman— woman whose experi- ence with women's dis- ses covers a great any year. Mrs Pinkh is the gather-in-law of Mrs E. Pinkham, and for many years derhardirection, and since her de- sire she has been ridden free of charge. Many women her in silence and drift along from to worse, knowing full well that any ought to have immediate assistance to shrink the modesty impulse to shrink from eating their lives to the questions and probableominations of even their family physician. It is unnecessary. Without money or price you can consult a woman whose knowledge from actual experience is great. P.inkham's Standing Invitation. Women suffering from any form of male weakness are invited to promptly attend the Standing Invitation at Amma, Mass. All letters are read, read and answered by women. A woman can freely talk of her wate illness to a woman; thus has an established the eternal confidence between Mrs. Pinkham and the women A woman has never been seen. Out of the fact of her experience which she has to draw from, its more than possible that she has hinted the very knowledge that will lift your case. She asks nothing in turn except your good-will, and her women rich or poor, is very foolish she does not take advantage of this serious offer of assistance. If you are ill, don't hesitate to get a little of Lydia B. Einkin's vegetable soup, Lymn. Mass, for special advice. When a medicine has been successful in healing to health, you can assume it is likely, but try it, if it do not believe it will help me." Kemp's Balsam WILL stop any cough that can be stopped by any medicine and cure coughs that cannot be cured by any other medicine. It is always the best cough cure. You cannot afford to take chances on any other kind. KEMPS'S BALSAM cures coughs, colds, bronchitis, grip, asthma and consumption in first stages. Afflicted with { core eyes, use } Thompson's Eye Water DEAFNESS CURED I Have Made the Most Marvelous Discovery for the Positive Cure of Deafness and Head Nosees. With This Wonderful Scientific Discovery I Have in a few Minutes, Made People Who Have Seen and Heard the Tick of a Watch. Backache gives woman some of her most miserable and wretched hours. Along with the backache, generally come headache, waist pain, falling feelings, irritability, nervousness and the blues. Have you these periodical troubles? If so, you may know that they are due to disease of some of the most important organs of your body, organs that should get help or, in time, through weakness, will wreck your health and life. Help them to health with ONE OF CARDUI WOMAN'S RELIEF Says Mrs. Blanche E. Stephanou, of 1228 S. 42nd Ave., Chicago, "I suffered miserably for five (5) years with a constant pain in my back and right side and although my husband employed several of the best doctors in this great city, not one could give me relief. At last I took Wine of Cardui, which relieved my pain, prevented an operation and restored me to health. It is a wonderful curative medicine for all women' sills. Try it. At all Druggists $1.00 C 3 HOMES OF THE RICH ARE FUEL FOR FLAMES Fire at San Francisco Enters Residence District of the Wealthy .OS ANGELES FEELS A SHOCK It Was a Slight One, But Clerks and Customers, Already at High Nervous Tension, Rush From Stores -Loss Grows Every Hour. San Francisco, Cal., April 20—San Francisco is the city calicoet. It emitted that the acme of its misery was reached at dusk last evening when flames burst from all sides of the building. The fire, in view, ceased that above every other structure apparently most strongly enforced against the attack of the almondsming fire. And surrounding that area, the fire could see to the south, to the east and far out to the west, lay in ruelantfulastic haps, charred and all, the remained of a prowessful fire that posed the prospect of the western slope was in nausea. At 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon dayor Schmitz and Chief of Police Jianan saw that the only hope of saving the western addition, with its thick Richmond district with its thousands of homes, was to check the cruc march of the wall or fire at Van Ness avenue which crosses the city from north to south, where the retail stores and fine apartments houses end, and the avenue is ninety feet wide and the possibilities of checking the march of flames here looked hopeful to those who were figuring ways and means in the hour of awful horror. The orders given to concentrate every fire brigade into the naval marsal troops of soldiers there, the police and all the army workers, and make one last stand to save the remainder of the city. The co-operation of the artillery was used to draw the troops were drawn to the avenue by the military horses o aid the dynamiters in blowing on the mansions of the millionaires on the west side of Van Ness avenue in order to prevent the names from leaping across the highway and starting a sweep across the western addition. Every available pound of dynamite was hauled to this point and the sight was one of stupendous and appalling invoce, as the cannon were trained on it. The cannon was loaded into the walls and topped the buildings in crushing ruins. At other points the lynchmite was used, and, house after house, the dwellings of the millionaires were filled with dynamite, so if the bellow blast and dropped to the earth a mass of dust and debris. In Golden Gate Park the people are in a golden light with grooming hun- ter companion. The greatest suffering among the thousands of homeless people today was from thirst. Although the earthquake shocks had broken water mains in probably a hundred, the few little at least, appeared on the surface of the ground. Public fountains located on Market street gave out no relief to the thirsty thousands. At the corner of Powell and Market streets a small stream of water spurred up through the cobblestones. From this pool hundreds of people snelt and drank, women as well as men. The district on California street from Powell to Jones street, known as Nob hill, which is being swept by the most palatial homes of San Francisco. San Francisco, Cal., April 20—All efforts to check the spread of the flames at Nass Avenue by blowing up a mile of fence have proved fruitless. The fire has spread across the broad thoroughfare and from present indications the entire western addition, which contains the homes of San Francisco, has been the least prestigious of the wealthiest class, is now doomed. The destruction of the western addition practically completes the work of the pavaging flames and marks the devastation of the city. 20—The Postal Telegraph last evening received the following message from its Oakland, Cal., office: "The fire chief marshal of San Francisco writes that more than two-thirds of the area of city of San Francisco has been destroyed and there is no possibility of saving the balance of the city. The following is the district north of Market street "Sansome to Market street, to Sacramento, to Buccanan, then to Cali, to Gough and to Market. On the south side of Market street the fire extends along Market street to Fourteenth and Southern Pacific tracks to boundary. SLIGHT SHOCK FELT Los Angeles, Cal., April 20—At 12:30 afternoon Los Angeles experienced a distinct earthquake shock of short duration. Absolutely no damage was done, but thousands of people were badly frightened. Mea and women and children of state tall structures, ran out into the streets, zone of them hatless. Many stores were deserted in like manner by customers and clerks. The shock, however, passed off in a few minutes and most of those who had fired streets were scared so horror has strung the populace to a high tension. Sultry weather serves to increase the general nervousness. MANY ARE VICTIMS. Oakland, Cal., April 20.—Dr. Clark superintendent of the county hospital telegraphed The Associated Press quarters in Oakland last night concerning the situation at the Agnesia insane asylum near San Jose. Dr. Clark said that eleven employees and officers of the institution, including Dr. Kelly and Gell, were killed and twenty injured. The patients' fifty-five were killed and 120 injured. All the buildings were completely demolished. A PRECARIOUS CONDITION. Many Women Suffer Daily Miseries and Don't Know the Reason. Women who are languid, suffer backache and dizzy spells, should read carefully the exorcise of Mark I. Bluff and Third St. Bluff and Third St. Marquette, Mich., who says: "I had backache and bearing-down pain, and at dishevelment I swell to twice natural size. I could hardly get up or down stairs, Mrs. Laura Sullivan, Bluff and Third Sta. Marquette, Mich., who says: "I had backache and bearing-down pain, and at times my limbs would swell to twice natural size. I could hardly get up or down stairs, often could not get my shoes on, beginning to use. Did Katherine Pilll I got relief before I had used half a box, but continued taking them until curled. The bloating insisted and I was well gain." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. The mistakes folks make often prove a blessing to some one else. USE THE FAMOUS Red Cross Ball Blu. Large 8-pound package B cents. The Russ Company, South Bend, Ind. The "hands up" sermon lifts no hearts. There are no newsboys in Spain. Women sell newspapers on the street. They Stand Alone. Standing out in bold relief, *all stones*, and as a conspicuous example of open, and as a conspicuous example of open, and afflicted, are Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for weak, over-worked, do-ble, and rudely ruined knees, and Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, the famous remedy for weak stomach, indigestion, or dyspepsia. For severe, severe, or marital affections, whether of the stomach, bowels, kidneys, bladder, nasal passages, or sacro-occipital passages, also as an effective remedy for all diseases arising from thin, watery, or pure blood, as scrofulous and skin Each bottle of the above medicines tears upon its wrapper a badge of honesty in the full list of ingredients composing it — printed in plain English. This frank and open publicity places these medicines in a class all by themselves, and is the best guaranty of their merits. They cannot be classed as patent or secret medicines for they are neither just as the most essential services. Dr. Pierce feels that he can afford to take the afflicted into his full confidence and lay all the ingredients of his medicines freely before them because these ingredients are such as are endorsed and most strongly praised by scores of the most eminent medical writers as cures for the diseases for which these medicines are recommended. Therefore, the afflicted do not have to rely alone upon Dr. Pierce's recommendations as to the negative value of his medicines for certain casily recognized diseases. A glance at the printed formula on such bottle will show that no alcohol and so harmful or habit-forming drugs enter into Dr. Pierce's medicines, they being wholly compounded of glyceric extracts of the roots of native, American forest plants. These are best and safest for the cure of most lingering, chronic diseases. Dr. P. Plater has been consulted by addressing him at Buffalo, N.Y., and all communications are regarded as sacredly confidential. It is as easy to be well as ill—and much more comforting than we all knew. Dr. Pierre's Pleasant Pellets cure constipation. They are thy, sugar-correlated granules. "It's a gente hardy, two a mild cathartic. All dealers in medicines sell them. Senator Long, of Kansas, didn't single much in society when he was in the House of Representatives. A few days ago he went with his wife to a reception at the house of Senator Long. He was in the Senate Longs went in. The senator shook hands with Mrs. Elkins, who received them most graciously. Then he went on down the line shaking hands with everybody else he saw. The person at the end of the line was a very distinguished-looking man, and the senator greeted him warmly, and the man who was at the end of the line whom I shook hands" asked the senator of Mrs. Long, when they had greeted everybody. "That?" asked Mrs. Long; "oh, that was the butter." Ople读 recently made a trip through Arkansas on horseback. He lost his way, and rode up to where a squatter was sitting, his hiddle by his side. "Jes' ridin' or a-goin' somewhere?" asked the squatter with little show of interest. "I was going somewhere," answered Read, "but I've lost my way and now I'm just riding, how do you do it?" "Where are you hit the road?" "Hit it on the side or in the middle, or if you all git close 'nuff you-all can hit it with a stick." "Are there any forks to the road?" "No forks 't all, mister, les' straight as a string." "You're a j-n fool. Read and read," he answered, "Yes, 'yes' so answer" the squatter taking up the diddle and drawing the horse carelessly over the strings, "but I aint silt." A WOMAN DOCTOR Was Quick to See That Coffee Poison Was Doing the Mischief. A lady tells of a bad case of coffee poisoning and tells it in a way so simple and straightforward that literary skill could not improve it. "I had neuralgic headaches for 12 years," she says, "and have suffered to have them. I began to have to take them I weighed 140 pounds, but they brought me down to 110. I went to many doctors and they gave me only temporary relief. So I suffered on, till one day in 1904, a woman doctor told me to drink Postum Food Coffee. She said I looked like I was coffee poisoned. "So I should to drink Postum and I gained 15 pounds in the first few weeks and am still gaining, but not so fast as at first. My headache began to appear, and last Postum about two weeks-long enough I expect to get the coffee poison out of my system. "Now that a few months have passed since I began to use Postum Food Coffee, I can glady say that I never know what a neuralgic headache is like any more, and it was nothing but Postum that cured me. Before I used Postum I never went out alone; I would get bewildered and would not know which way to turn. Now I go alone and head in a roll. By brain and nerves stronger than they have been for years." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. There's a reason. Read the little book, "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. SAFE BLOWERS ARE CAPTURED Surprised at Work by Police man Who Shoots One and Captures Three WOUNDED MAN CANNOT LIVE The Gang Had Blown Open the Safe with Nitroglycerine and Had Secured Fifteen Dollars in Cash— Gang a Bad One. Marshalltown, April 19.—A gang of professional joggers blew up the safe of the Marshall Vinegar works yesterday morning. They were surprised at their work by the police and in the fight with the officers one man was shot. The man is not expected to live at the bullet passed through the body just below, the heart. The safe was blown open with nitroglucerin. Fifteen dollars was secured. Six of the men were captured and are now in the city jail. The men put up a desperate resistance but became separated in their efforts to escape. The man who was shot ran several blocks, jumped on a switch engine and was carried a mile away by the police. Chief of detectives McNutt and detective Johnson of Des Moines were called to Marshalltown yesterday to identify the men who are believed to be well known in Des Moines. The credit of the capture is given Frank Hanse, a patrolman who heard the gunfire at once summoned help and surrounded the burglar while at work. WAS KILLED IN CHICAGO Former Chief of Police Struck By An Electric Car. Chicago, April 19—Frank Eckers, former chief of police at Otumwa, Missouri, was shot and killed by a army throughout the campaign in the Philippines, died at the Cook County hospital from injuries suffered a week ago when he was struck by a westbound street electric car at Wnd street. Eckers, who was in Chicago on a visit was found near the street car tracks shortly after midnight, April 13. He was unconscious and was seated on a bench with street electric car and body. He died without regaining consciousness. Eckers was 35 years old and unmarried. At the time of his death he was employed as traveling salesman for an Otumwa firm. He was shot and killed by a police officer. He was a well known member of the Elks of Otumwa. Des Mohnes, April 20—Governor Cummins yesterday issued a proclamation urging prompt assistance to the suffering in San Francisco. "The appearing disaster which has fallen upon San Francisco and other cities upon the Pacific coast, excrete our profound sympathy. There will follow, necessarily, in the wake of so many victims, in the suffering. Let us give from our plenty to supply their wants. The people of Iowa are prosperous, and I appeal to their generosity to assist in reliance on the unfortunate victims of this curability to be helpful, we must be quick to request. I ask the mayor of each town and city in the state to act for his community, as an agent to collect and forward such contributions as may be made, and I trust that they will accept communication, as an urgent invitation to carry on the humanitarian work. "In order to facilitate the movement, I have taken the liberty of appointing Geo. W. Matern, mayor of the city of Des Moines; Barber of the city of Des Moines; A. I. Frisbie, pastor emeritus of Plymouth Congregational church; Isaac Fredlich, a well known merchant, and Isaac Brand, former postmaster of the city of Des Moines, as a central committee with which correspondence can be had, and to all county officials and awarded. I have requested this committee to at once ascertain the best way of meeting the demands of the stricken cities and all the people may be assured that the help which they now render will reach those for whom we are to serve, and whereof, I have here set my hand and caused to be affixed the great seal of the state of Iowa. "Docs at Des Moines, this 19th day of April, 1906. Rock Rapids, April 20.-Charles Rocker, who was once convicted of murdering August Schroeder, a wealthy farmer near here, but was later freed by the Iowa supreme court, has been indicted for the crime again. The alleged crime was committed in July, 1900. Schroeder was a wealthy German famer Lyon Schroeder and was found hanging in his barn. For a time it was thought that he had committed suicide but later evidence was found that indicated Schroeder had been murdered. He was employed as a farm hand by Schroeder at the time. Later he married Mrs. Schroeder. After the lapse of many months he was indicted for having murdered Schroeder in order that he might marry the widow and secure the Schroeder for him. Part of the evidence against Rocker was given by a man who claimed to have heard Rocker relate ghastly details while talking in his sleep. The Iowa supreme court held that this evidence should not have been The state claims to have secured new and important evidence against Rocker. Woman Burned to Death. Centerville, April 18—Mrs. Williams Patrick burned to death at Unionville. Her clothing caught fire and she fell within a few hours. is the triumphant result of forty years of earnest effort devoted entirely to the science of pure foods. The superiority of Dr. Price's Food over other cereal foods cannot be questioned. It's the kind of food that strengthens the nerves, restores tone to inactive muscles and assists in establishing healthy action to the bowels. Palatable-Nutritious-Easy of Digestion and Ready to Eat Can be served hot. 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A medical practitioner in the west of Ireland had for a patient a stalwart peasant whose particular aliment he was at a loss to diagnose. At last the physician brought him a dozen small but powerful pills; telling him he would call again in a day or two, by which time he would have finished the box. In due course the doctor looked in and found the sufferer in bed, and complaining that the pills had made him no better. "Are you quite sure you took the whole box, Pat?" inquired the man of medicine. "Begorah, docter, I did that same, and shure and I had it," he said, but shure, docter, we'll give it a chance; perhaps the lid saint come off yet." Charles Dickens used to describe the way in which Samuel Rogers, the poet, told table-table stories when grown old and feeble. A man-servant stood behind Roger's shak, and at appropriate intervals, would thus admonish his master: "Tell Mr. Dickens, sir, the story of the Hon. Charles Townshend and the beautiful Miss Curzon." 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Through the earnest sirius of Mrs. Anna Greene, the Household of Ruth of the G. U. O. of t. was duly organized on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Etta Jackson the District Most Noble Governor of Buckton was present. At 11:00 o'clock sharp business was suspended for an hour at which time the ladies and gentlemen married in a body to the case of Mr. Marshall Parkins where sewer was served in a very elaborate style. The officers for the sewing six months are Mascaras Chara Price, Most Noble Governor; May Terry, Right Noble Governor; A. M. Boyd, Worthy Recorder; M. G. Tyler, Worthy Treasurer; Myrtle Martin, Noble Governor; Hattie Raspberry, Worthy Prelate; Queen Boon, Past Most Noble Governor. The Honest hope to do a grand and noble work for the order and for the ree. The ladies of the Eastern Star gave an entertainment last Tuesday night. The hall was beautifully decorated in evergreen and ed white and blue complimentary to Uncle Sam. The attendance was large and every one reported a splendid time. Sunday was Easter and the day was bright one. In the afternoon the Sunday School gave an interesting programme under the supervision of Miss Maudie Lewis who has worked tireless with the little folks for several weeks. The church was prettely decorated with flowers and pains and a large audience gathered in the evening to witness the annual Easter chorus given by the choir who seemed to be at there best. William Levitt who has been ill for a few weeks is now known to be a victim of small-pox. He is known to be a victim of small-pox. He is at the hospital and the family will be guaranteed for a few days. Clara Wood is home again after an extended visit through the state. Grip 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 la gripe with all its miserable symptoms," says Mr. J. S. Egerton of Maple Landing, Iowa. "Knees and joints aching, muscles sore, head stopped up, eyes and nose running, with alternate spills 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." Spld by all drummers. MINNEAPOLIS BUDGETARIAN. The Easter services at the St. Thomas Mission were well rendered and largely attended. The large Easter chorus at St. James church Easter morning and evening was a decided success. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Mrs Fannie Porter rendered a beautiful solo The M. T. C. Art Club met Wednesday with Mrs. Ione E. Gubba of 24th street South. The City Federation met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Brigham of Elliott Ave. The Twin City Parliamentary club met Wednesday night with Mrs. Wm. K Morris, quite a number came over from St. Paul. Don't fail to attend the Old Folks' Concert and Mrs. mattle boarding House at St James church Thursday the 29. A May Festival and Cantata will be given at the Zion Mission May 1st by Mrs. M. W. Withers. The following programme will be given by the City Federation at the Zion Baptist church Sunday evening the 22. Soil, Mrs. Fannie Pierce; Pader, Sample; Soila, Mrs Ada Murphy; Remarks, Mrs. Ione Gibbs. The next meeting of the executive board of the State Federation will be May 23rd at the home of Mrs. Carrie Dunn in St. Paul. Mrs Geo II. Wade was visiting friends in St. Paul Monday. DUBUQUE DOTS. The death of Moss Lester at Galena, I on Monday Mar 25. rem was from our mid-tone of the oldest and most respected of the colored citizens of this section. Mr Lester was born in Tennessee and came North with Dr. E. D. Kidleo in November of 1864 and settled in Galena in 1866, his family moved from Peru to Galena where they have lived ever since, reared his children and accumulated money. He was 84 years of age and a very religious man. He leaves three daughters and one son, Medianes Thomas Johnson of Galena, Ill., John Logan of Dubuque and Miss Lizie of Galena. Mr. Logan remaining a several days. The sewing circle met at Mrs. Jones' home on Thursday and had an enjoyable time. The sewing circle will hold a fair on Wednesday evening at the church. The meetings at the church are not near so well attended in the past. It is time that the people wake up and make Sunday evenings at the church an enjoyable evening. Blind Bone concert company give an exhibition at the Co. Gorges church on last evening. Standing room was at a premium and every one was pleased. Henry A. and Ed Martin who have been sick with long nose are better. The McCormack, Bille and Sacie comedy sketch artists of Chicago are playing an engagement this week at the Bjou the popular vaudeville house and are scoring a success. Harry Cole is much improved and will soon be able to be again. ALBIA NEWS M. Brown of Hookstown is spending the week with Mrs. W. Hillamings. Dr. Lewis and Mrs. J. H. Bail were not admitted to the Moore County Sunday School Convention two days of this week. Cahar, Hanna has returned to Albia. CD. M. Burke of Levenworth, Kauss, spent a few hours in the city Sunday. The A. M. E. Sunday School held very nice exercises at the church Sunday evening, it being Easter Sunday. Next Sunday the 23rd is quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church Presiding Elder Gates presided at the A. M. e church Wednes evening. Endell Lewis and Hart of Oakcloake spout Sunday in Albia visiting at the home of Mr. Lewle, parents. The Dumas Club met at the home of Mrs. Will Bennings, a few topics were read and discussed at the usual hour, lunch was served consisting of Boston baked beans, ham, pickles, olive, fruit, oak and coffee. Mr. Thompson of Kalar Ia., was the guest of Elisse Martin one evening this week. ENTERPRISE NEWS. The Easter Services was well attended at the Mt. Olive Baptist church at 9:00 a.m. Sabbath School was will attended, music was rendered by the choir, Miss Sophia Hunter organist at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Green prescribed a sermon on Baptism at 12:30 Rev. Green conferred the Rites of Baptism on seven converts at 7:30 p.m Rev. Green prescribed an sible sermon on the Resurrection of Christ, threwas a large attendance and every one seen to enjoy the sermon. This has been the year of harvest in the church Rev. Green baptised five young converts God has shown his work, thre has been eighteen added to the church. WASHINGTON, IOWA NOTES Rev Pylon conducted services at the A. M. e. church Sunday. Mrs. N. L. Black left Wednesday night for Chicago for a jurn of a few weeks Mrs. Samuel Hall is growing worse instead of better and it is teared that the worst is not far off. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rhodes and son Robert visited at the Samuel Hall last week Mrs. Frank Walker is in Chicago. The Easter exercises last Sunday afternoon at the A. M. E. church were fine and two dollars were taken up for missions. About fifty were present. The s-rivices were住 at 3:00 o'clock so that quite a number of the parents were present. Mrs. Emma Elm. Black is to be congratulated for her uniting a flots in teaching the children to make the exercises the success they were. Miss Helen Mots presided at the organ. Recitations were given Chloe Rushing, Nettie Campbell, Samuel Hill, Philip Rushing, James Rushing, Marie Whiney, Ruth Black, Helen Mots, Kathy Turner, Bea Jones, Eddie Gwinn, Luba Gwinn. Papers were read by Mary Redd, Henry Rickman, Mrs. Francis Walnes and N. L. Block; remarks by Geo. W. Black, Samuel Hall and Mrs Emma Black, music and songs were had. Everybody said it was the best Easter programme that had been given here in a 10 grits. Frank Hall is still confined to his room with a touch of pneumonia. The Chautauqua Club net in a called meeting Tuesday evening and adjourned for this summer. The president would be away till the heated term set in and it was deemed advisable to adjourn now. Egar Milligan visited in Burlington last week. A. M. E. CHURCH 1906. Presiding Elder's Appointments April. 8. Ottumwa, Albia, Charlton Washington. 22. Mount, Pleasant, Burlington, Ft. Madison. 29. Keokuk, Keosanqua, Iowa City. May. 6. Muscatine, Centerville. 7. Davport, Clinton, Harkes. 23. Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Yonkotown. 27. Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Red Oak, Boone, Garden Grove. 3. Charlina, Sioux Falls, Osceola, Newton, Saylor. 10. Des Moines, Colfax, Indianola, Bedford. 17. Oakland, Buxton Mission. 24. Buxton. July. 1. Otumwa, Albia, Charlton, Washington. 8. Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Ft. Madison. 15. Keokuk, Keo-anqua, Iowa City. 25. Davport, Clinton, Harkes. 29. Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Yonkotown. August 5. Sloux' City, Garden Grove, Red Oak. 10. Clarinda, Council Bluffs, Sloux Falls, Saylor, Newton. 26. Des Moines, Coffax, Boone, Indiana. September. 2. Oskaloosa, Huxton, Buxton Mission October. 7. Ottumwa, Alba, Charlion, Washington. 14. Burlington, Mount Pleasant, Ft. Madison. 21. Keokuk, Keosouqua, Iowa City. 4. Davenport, Clinton, Harkes. 5. Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Yankton 11. Sioux City, Red Oak, Garden Grove 25. Clarinda, Council Bluffs, Osecola, Boone, Newton. December. 2. Des Moines, Colfax, Indianola, Bedford. 9. 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. GRO W. GAINES, P. E. Subscribe and pay for the Iowa State Bystander. Announcement Cards Announcement Cards to be held May 1. I am a candidate for renomination for County Superintendent of Schools, subject to the decision of the Polk County Republican primaries. Z. C. Thornburg. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for position 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, 1906. Charles W. Lyon. Please announce my name as a candidate for county recorder, subject to the decision of the republican primaries. F. C. Copeiland. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for representative of Polk county from the country, subject to the republican county primaries. Debert B. Lang. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for county attorney, subject to the decision of the republican county primaries. Lawrence DeGraft Please announce my name as a candidate for Attorney General of Iowa Chas. Mackenzie. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for representative of Polk County subject to the republican voters of Polk County. D. H. Kooker. Please announce my name as a candidate for member of the district of New Jersey from the 4th district, subject to the republican primary. J. G. Hamilton. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for County Attorney subject to the republican primaries. JONES FOR CONSTABLE The Negro voting population as well as many other well wishers wish to express their appreciation of the fact that their race of people has a candidate for constable. Of all the people of I. M. Jones, he is eminently fitted for the office he aspirates having had several years experience as a peace officer, both municipal and county. He is a business man of strict integrity, has the confidence and esteem of all who work in the county he wishes to represent as constable. It is but fair that the negro voters and tax payers should receive some elective recognition. We, as voters, as our white brothers and as the considerer this matter and at the primaries to be held in Polk county, May 1, that we as a race receive your suffrage in return for receiving that of the negro voters. Turn not a deaf ear to our only reasonable demand. We should have a negro constituent. NEGRO VOTERS 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 "Coppera." "What do you mean by talking about 'copper's' before me?" said a London magistrate to a man in the dock. "It is a gross impertinence to refer to the police as 'copper's' 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 somnet for a fat turkey and is now the most famous of manages."—Aligata, Constitution. 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. C. Deputy Grand Master, Burlington, Iowa. D. Thomas, R. W. S. Grand Warden, Buxton, Iowa. T. H. Sturgis, R. W. J. Grand Ward en, Sloux City, Iowa. A. A. Bland, R. W. Grand Treasuron Koekuk, Iowa. H. K. Hillon, R. W. Grand Secretary Omaha, Nebr. E. T. Banks, R. W. Grand Custodian Des Moines, Iowa. E. T. Banks, Chief 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 in third time on each month at Masonic Hall—Northwest corner of Tenth and Center streets E. Tracy Blagburn, M.; W. H. Jacobs, secretary. Mt. Olive Lodge, No. 17, A. F. & A. M. Over 120 First Avenue, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Nectars in W. H. Saraye, 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, 8:30 p. m., 1423½ N. 24th street, Omaha, Neb. W P. Wade, W M., address 1612 N. 26th street, H. K. Hillon, Sec. address 911 N. 21th street. OSKALOOSA TIDINGS. (Last Week.) Rv. Porter who has been engaged in meetings in Buxton passed through the city Monday enroute to his home in Des Moines. Victors from Buxton this week are: Art Turner, Sport Carr, S Steene, Mr. and Mrs. Reines and grand-daughter. Percy Jackson who has been visiting with friends returned home at Enterprise this week. Mrs. E. L. Howard of Des Moines, after having spent two weeks in the city, with her great work returned home Tuesday morning. Lottie Cary of Des Moines is visiting at her parental home on 8 street. Misses Strother, Baskey and Franklin, after spending their spring vacation in Buxton returned home Monday. The young is less seemed very much interested in Buxton. Eanks Banks of Colafax passed through the city enroute to Buxton where he will spend Easter. (Special to Bystander.) The revival meetings which have been in progress for two weeks closed tonight, great good has been accomplished through the preaching of the Evangilist Mr. Elizabeth Howard. Many souls being reclamed and brought to the fold of Christ-Her sermon, "After the Ball" is indeed the greatest sermon ever preached in this city. Oksushka is of a different place, A. T. Clark, pastor of A. M. E. church. Chamberlain's Salve. This salve is intended especially for sore nipples, bursa, frost bites, chapped hands, itching pills, chronic sore eyes, granulated eye lids, old chro io sores and for diseases of the skin, such as tetter, salt rhum, 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. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" BO There are always two parties to a contract, and yet in a majority of cases but one is expected to carry it out BIOUX CITY ITEMS. The mild weather of the past week has led to all that spring has arrived and every one can throw off their winter's clothing. Easter was observed in all the churches Sunday the Easter colors are carried in decorating green and white. A nite programme was rendered at the M. Zion Baptist church and A. M. E. church in the evening by the Sunday schools. Misses Birdie and Arcelie Dowdy of Yankton, S. D. came down Wednesday to attend the wedding of their niece Mr. Mansfield Askew. Juty Ann Askew came home from Yankton S. D. to attend the wedding of her son Mansfield Askew. There will be a debate at the A. M. E. church Thursday evening for the benefit of the chair, subject, that the pen is mightier than the sword. Little Elise Campbell the daughter of Mrs. Batty Campbell who had her leg broken is getting along nicely. Mrs E. V. Morgan has moved on I. W. 18th street and has opened up an ice cream parlor and confectionary store; now is the time to show your race colors by patronizing her. The Canadian Jubilee singers appeared at the Y. M. C. A. Monday evening to a large and appreciative audience. Rev M. J. Burton return-d home last Monday from a visit with his family at Kookuk. The Silver Leaf Club met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wun. Gordon Tues. day evening. The marriage of Miss Maa Lee of Atlanta, Ga. to Mr. Mansfield Askew was celebrated Wednesday evening at 6:00 a.m. at the residence of the groom's parents Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Askew. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Jerry Lee. The bride is the daughter of the young people, she has been in our city two years. The groom is one of our promising young men, he stands bia in the Masque of d and also the Old Fallow and is spoken well of by everybody, he M. J. Burton affiliated. The room in which the ceremony was performed was tastefully decorated with flowers, the foliage dorsed with lace cuttings. Miss Bride Dowley played the wedding march from Lohengrin. The bride c down the stairs leaning on the arm of her father followed by the groom and his best man and bride's maid, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Askew. The bride wore a handsome princess gown of soft white silk trimmed with duchess lace, the a shower b qued of bride roses. A two course wedding lunchon was served. The wedding presents were many and some very useful one. They have gone to house-keeping in a nice cottage purchased by the groom. May their life be long and happy. Caught Cold While Hunting a Burgla Mr. Wm. Thes. Lanorgan, provincial Constable at Chapteau, 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 drugists. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPRIGHTS & C. Atrone seeking a sales associate to quickly acquire our online platform whether an artistically inclined individual, NARBOKDOWN on Patrons.com, is keen through Munn & Co. receive稚利 State of Iowa, Polk County, ss: District Court of Polk County, Iowa The Muscatine French Cheese Co. Verson. W. Margulis, By virtue of a special execution to adjudicate by the Clerk of the District Court of Polk County, favor of the Muscatine French Cheese Co., and against W. Margulis, on a judgment rendered by said Court on whom it was ordered, adjudged and deemed that the following described property be sold to satisfy said judgment, to-wait: One delivery wagon and one single hardness (now in your possession). Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that unless the said d-fendants appear at my office in Des Moines on or before the sth day of May A.D. 14, I will be liable at all at which time said above described property is hereby advertised to be sold, and pay off the amount of said execution, with interest and cost, I will therefore to satisfy said execution, with interest and costs, at public outcry, to the highest bidder, at the front door of the Court House, in Des Moines, Iowa, for cash in hand to pay off said execution. JOE C. LOPER. Her First Falling in Love. It takes several rehearsals to make a girl letter perfect in the little game of matrimony. The first time a girl falls in love all she knows about a man that is he a good waltzer and wears proper collars, that his hair curls at the edges, and that he doesn't treat on her frocks - Helen Rowland. "D'Questions, of Polly." NELSON'S Hair Dressing Nelson's Hair Dressing is an ideal Hair Pomade. It contains no stains, dangerous chemicals in any way, it jibes the hair. You can use it. It is also the color of the hair. Nelson's Hair Dressing is a fless hair, stubborn, refractory with its length, at the same time giving it that rich, glossy look so much desired. Asa Hair Grower we consider Nelson's Hair Dressing is equal to ours and invigorates the scalp, there by removing dandruff and promoting the growth of the hair. Stop the hair from falling, cut, break it off and splitting at the ends, which is nearly impossible. Nelson's Hair Dressing is an excellent remedy for all kinds of Scalp Disease—such as Tetter, Itch, or a scalp of the Scalp, Dandruff, & Scab. We use 4 ounces of ours in boxes (like one show in, cut, and sold everywhere by drugs and agents at 25 cents a bx. If you cannot find it in your town, send us 30 cents in stamps and we will mail you a full size box, postage paid. Nelson Manufacturing Co., Richmond, Va. WE WANT GOOD AGENTS. WRITE FOR PRICES, TERMS, ETC. Iowa State Bystander Published every Friday by the BRYAN- DER Publishing Co., Des Moines, IA. lake 'phone 899. Official paper of the M. W. U. Graed Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A M., Iowa State Federation of Colored Women and International Grand Congress of Heroes of Jericho of America. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year $1.50 Six months .75 Three months .50 All subscription payable in advance. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to the iowa State Byander Publishing Company. Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and on interest to the public. "Brevity is the soul of wit," remember. Entered at the Post Office as second class matter. We will not return selected manu- script unless accompanied by post- same stamps. Advertising rates for display Ads 20 cents per mcc., for each insertion. Three to six months contract 15 cents per inch. Local advertising 60 cents per insertion, according seven words to a line. For churches and secret societies where admission is charged, one-half of the above mentioned rates. For professional, governmental, contract, etc. terms are given on application. All advertising is to be paid in advance. We are prepared to do first class job work at reasonable prices. All of our contracts, etc. terms are given on application. The Iowa State Bystander is the oldest Afro-American journal published in Iowa. It was established in 1889 and is read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. We have correspondence to follow. Clinton.....A. A. Bush Keokuk.....A. J. Fields Pleasant.....Miss Lydia F. Bartlett Muscatine.....Miss Fannie Groomes Marshalltown.....H. C. Walker Ottumwa.....A. M. R. Walker Edna A. Martin Rock Island.....James Towle Cincinnati.....Miss Myrna Dawn Volunteer.....Miss R. H. Pollard Boone.....Miss Mary Coleman Washington.....N. L. Black Galesburg, III.....T. S. Patton Burlington.....Miss Elise Wilson Dubuque.....Henry A. Mar in Minneapolis, Minn.....Mrs. G. H. Wade Abbla.....Mrs. D. Wade Rapida, Mrs. Adelaide Peterson P. Madison.....Anna Harper Oskaloosa.....Luella E. Franklin Davenport.....Mrs. C. B. Lewis Buxton.....Miss Beatrice Terrell Omaha, Neb.....Miss Wade Huntsville, Miss Delia E. Henderson Monmouth, II., J. T. Wattice N. Corenpendet, Please nail your letters there for publication not later than Wednesday morning to insure publication for the current week STATE OFFICERS OF THE IOWA FEDERAL NATIONAL AFRICAN MAN WOMEN Mrs. Helena Downey, State Organizer, 711 B.Shaw Street, Otumwa. Mrs. Belle Graves, president, 110 Center St., Des Moines, Ia.; Mrs. O. Gray, first vice-president, 716 17th St. Cedar Rapids, Ia.; Mrs. Zack Taylor second vice-president, 125 Davis St. Otumwa, Ia.; Miss Lella Sheffy, recording secretary, Lock Box 77, Osaka loosa, Ia.; Mrs. Fannie Grooms, corresponding secretary, 1126 East Eight St., Muscatine; Mrs. E. B. Lewis, treasurer, 613 Harrison St., Davenport, Ia.; chairmans of state committees, Mrs. Anna Betus, chairman of Household Economic, 1517 Concert St., Keokuk, Ia.; Mrs. Holly, chairman of Mothers Child Study, Cedar Rapids, Ia.; Miss Maud Ousley, chairman of Arts and Craft's, Muscatine, Iowa; Mrs. Emma Gardner, chairman of Reciprocity Bureau, Rural Route No. 5, Otumwa, Ia.; Miss Gertrude Evans, chairman of Social Purity, 695 Main St., Dubuque, Ia.; Ms. L. R. Palmer, chairman of Educational Committee, 28 Rollins R.J.C. des Moines. By order of a New York court a mother gave her seventeen-year-old girl who had attempted suicide a spanking with a hair brush. The fall from the sulkline to the ridiculous spectacle, the spectacle, but never完好 complete. Rheumatism Makes Life Mia A happy home is the most v in blu possession that is within the reach of mankind, but you cannot *b joy* its c mforts 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 Palm. One application will give you relief and its condition used for a short time will bring about a permanent cure. For sale by all druggists. 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 15, inclusive, with favorable return limits, on account of Imperial Council, Noble 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 Ry Via Minneapolis & St. Louis R.B. Settlers one-way tickets to North Dakota, Minnesota and Canadian points each Tuesday during April. Homeseekers 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. Colston 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. . Homeseekers' Rates Every Tuesday via the C. & N-W. By until December 1906, to authorized homeseekers' points in Wisconsin Northern Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota East of Missouri River, North Dakota, Alberta, Manitoba, Western Ontario and Saskatchewan. Full in formation at C & N-W passenger station, or 401 Walnut street. EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT MUNGERS LAUN DRY is best in the city. Try them and be decided. 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