Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XIII, No. 44. The Men's League will discuss the subject "Am I my Brother's keeper, If so how can I help him?" Opened by Gus Watkins, then an open discussion by the members and friends. All men are invited 3:30 p. m. at the Union Congregational church Sunday. Mr. J. A. Spencer of Grinnell, Iowa spent Sunday in our city on business. Mr. Spencer is one of our successful business men of Iowa, he is a cement contractor, has been in the business for more than 18 years and has the city contract sewral and to put in all the cement walks for Grinnell and other Iowa towns. He runs a large number of hands and teams. Mr David S. Harris and Miss Estella Redman of St Joseph, Mo., were married Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the residence of Mr. and Mrs Fred Jackson on Eight street. Dr. W. S. Brooks officiated. Mr Harris is an employee at the Savery Hotel. They will make their future home here. The six o'clock dinner given by the members of the Union Congregational church, under the management of Mrs. J. T Blagburn and Mr. Wm, Coalson in the dining room of Plymouth Congregational church, was last Tuesday although there were not as many out as the ladies had prepared for. They realized a neat sum for the benefit of their church. The Intellectual Improvement club met last Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs J W. Fields with Mrs Jennetta Leffler as hostess. After regular business and the program, the club was favored by a very complimentary address from Mrs Fields, after which a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. The club then adjourned to meet next Friday afternoon with Miss Tabitha Mash, with the following program, "How to make a club interesting and keep it so," by Miss Martha Leffler. Professor Lefwick of Browley Indian Territory left Monday for Rock Island, ill., where he will speak and solicit funds for his school. He is an able and good representative and made many friends while here. He will come again next year to lecture at the Drake University. He says his town is a city of 4,000 people and not a single white man in it, or in a radius of 25 miles. All are Negros and Indians; there are 125 business colored men, the town officers, rail-road agents, section hands, telegraph operators bankers ect., are all colored. Great bargain in House and Lot at 1615 E. Vine street. Large lot with lots of bearing fruit trees, five room house, nice neighborhood. Will sell cheap on monthly payments of $10.00 to anybody, regardless of color or nationality. Mr. Lee Greenway, an instructor on the mandolin, guitar, trombone, mandola and cello, of Muscatine, Iowa, and Miss Marguerite Fields, a vocalist and pianist of Des Moines, will appear in a violin cello and vocal recital on Friday evening, April 12, at the A. M. E. church. Mr. Greenway has been studying all winter with Mr. Wendell Heighton, the finest cellist west of Chicago. Mr. Greenway has had much experience in musical entertainments. The Muscatine Mandolin club of twenty-fivebers, which was considered the state of Iowa, was manage n for four years. He also mas the Muscatine High School Orche two years, playing slide trc with it for four years. Mr Greenway appeared in many concerts, m clubs and glee clubs. He now ran the best soloists of his race in Nagel of t Miss Fie Mr. Clare colored v Des Moïl was appr. audience. The ch chose two looked f rarest s Des Moïl This begins promptly at 8:30 p Agents Artic 1812 to handle my Toilet te Hattie J. Toliver nue, Rock Island, Ill. CITY NEWS. If you have relatives or friends visit the city or going to make a visit, please us; we soldier all your local news—Ed. H. W. Hughes our mail carrier is going this week to meet Thursday. H. B. S. will meet next Thursday he home of Mrs. Joseph Hamilton, Walker street. Edith Comley, of Webster City, is in our city at Saturday, to be guest of Miss Ada Hyde while here. He Violin-cello and musical recital Friday evening at the A. M. E. will be well worth attending. He Rumor has it that one of our damsels will soon be led to the by an out of town gentleman. R SALE—Four room house; gas, sewer, and small barn, 4th and Sts. Two blocks from street car Highland Park. Will sell cheap on monthly payments. Dr. Lew Arntz, Opposite Street Car room. R. I. L. Brown of Marshalltown and through our city Thursday en- home, and while waiting for his made a pleasant call at our office. New James M. Harris of Kansas City at the Burns' M E church's new ester, arrived to take up his new k. He comes well recommended The Misses Edyth Comley, Pearl ammit, Ethyl Stewart and Ada Hyde ed a matinee party at Hoity-Toity nesday afternoon. The M C. T. club met last Wednes- afternoon with Mrs. J. L. Thompson 18th street. A pleasant meet- held. The club will meet next nuesday with Mrs. M. E. Mackay west Seventh at eet. R. S. Joe Brown was invited last day to address the Young People's Asian Club of the Highland Park bystarian church. He accepted made a good address the Cosmopolitan Art club met at Loose of Miss Tabitha Mash. The ongoing program was rendered: Patron Household Economics, Mrs. Prudue Cannaday; discussion by the barbers; recitation, Mrs Lazzie Walt and Miss Comely of Webster City. Ed. Miss Mash was elected delegate to the convention. Next meeting in Mamie Midgett. the Cosmopolitan Art club met at home of Miss Mable Douglas lastnesday evening, March 29. Miss Glass read a paper on "Womansfulness in Clubs", which was disused by the members. Several visitors present. Refreshments were used. The club will meet next Wednesday with Mrs. Mamie Midgett. lawyer Geo. H. Woodson of Oskawa was in the city Saturday on bush; he also spent Sunday. George ising well. see Greenway who has been attendethe Musical College here, taking trial instruction on the Cello will complete the course and will return to his home in Muscatine; but begging he has consented to give musical entertainment in conjunction with Miss Margurite Field next day at the A. M. E. church, see er al elsewhere. the sisters of the S. M. T. agreeably brised Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Davis at r home, 1017 West Third street. tuesday evening March 27. The day was headed by Mr. and Mrs. J. Black, in honor of their sixth wed- day anniversary. All came with well baskets and at a late hour re- memburs were served by sister Black Brewton. The friends departed during Mr. and Mrs. Black excellent and hostess, the debate held under the auspices the Des Moines Negro Lyceum at Paul's A. M. E church last Tuesday was ably handled by the con- tents. The negative side lead by Earl Lewis won by a unanimous sion. The club will meet next tuesday evening at the home of Miss Hyde. The topic for the evening is the intellectual life of the Ne- All members requested to be ant. Club reporter, J. C. Williams. Now is the time to WARN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Better join Miss Bertha Allen's Class of 1907. Items Reasonable. For full particulars call or write at 1215 Park street. Des Moines, Iowa. Miss Margarite Field is in Galesburg, Ill. this week where she gave a musical recital. We desire to thank our friends for their kind act shown us during the illness and death of our dear mother, and also the beautiful floral offering. Mrs. W. B. Watson, Miss Mary Pillow and grand children. MUSICAL RECITAL. I known to the Des vocalists and a very the piano, having me with Mr. Frank The Easter services at all the churches was well attended, and much enjoyed by the people. The ministers were all prepared, and at their best. One of the finest Easter Sunday School services ever witnessed in this city was at the Union Congregational church at 12:00 o'clock. The programme was fine, every number was well rendered which showed much training. It was systematically arranged, and the crowded house enjoyed the services of the children. The clima was the play by ten girls "Her Easter Choice" which was well rendered. The Men's League was fairly well attended, the speakers were Senator McManus of Lee County Senator Warren of Marion County and Professor Lewick of the Indian Territory. The evening services at the A. M. E. church was crowded to see King Solomon Commandry out in full regalia and Rev. Brooks preached a very able Masonic sermon Burn's M. E. church, the new pastor Rev. Harris preached his initiatory sermon Sunday morning, he was greeted with a good size crowd. Corinthian Baptist church was beautifully decorated and they had a large crowd, and an excellent programme at each services. LOOKING WELL Thus writes Rev. O. W. Catlin, Pella Iowa. Pella, la. August 10, 1905. To Whom it May Concern: This is to certify that I am "looking" better than I did three months ago, and that it is all because I am "looking" through glasses fitted to my eyes by Dr. Lew Arntz of Des Moines, opposite the street car station. Now this is no joke: I have tried several years to get the help I needed for my eyes, once in Fairflied, one in Burlington, twice in Chicago. It would take $75 to foot the bills all told. Each time I was told that all had been done that could be, but it I have met them and seen their need of help. I take this way to tell many more whom I may not see until it be too late to help them, or perhaps, not at all. I would rather have Dr Lew Arntz's ability to help the human vision than to be a millionaire. It is a fortune in itself besides in its use it scatters blessings on every side. If you have any trouble with your eyes no matter what it is, remember it will cost you nothing to have him examine them and that he will tell you just what can be done and will do it if you give him a chance. I find him very reasonable in his charges. Remember he does more then merely fit a pair of glasses; it may mean a number of them as he develops your vision. You may be sure I am glad that my experience will let me say these things and I ask my friends to take this as a personal letter. Hopefully yours REV. O. W. CATLIN. EDITORALS. It was a little amusing especially to we newspaper men to see at last the Chicago Broad Ax and Chicago Conservator both agreeing to the same thing at the same time namely; that Mayor Dunne a democrat should be re-elected in preference of Postmaster Busse, but unfortunate for those brilliant quill drivers and their good Mayor the Postmaster was elected, A CHRISTIAN LADY In another column is the announcement of the death of Miss Lydia Bartlett of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. We were surprised and sorry to hear of this young christia woman's death. She was the Bystander's regular Agent and Correspondent and was one of the best we had; the Editor new her well, and consider her an ideal christian worker, and much like the late Miss Sadie Benthan of Keokuk, it is indeed a pity that that we must loose such valuable people in youth. ROSEVELT TROUBLE Our strenuous President seems to be having all the trouble that he needs or his friends desire, the Brownsville episode is not yet settled; then comes Wall street financial flurry, in which he is having his hands full and the latest is the sensational charge that President J. B. Herriman the railroad magnate made and Teddy's denial, but the good master only knows what next, it may be a presidential boom for 1908. Tetter, Salt Rheum and Eczema Are cured by Chamberlain's Salve. One application relieves the itching and burning sensation. 1000 Stules to Select From SUITS All Garments Union Made Just $15 That's All You Pick Them Out TOP COATS We Make Them Fit and Satisfu "I am now 20 years old, and not until about eight months, when I was 5 years old I had the messies, which left my eyes almost blind. My parents tried in vain for fifteen years to get help for me, but never succeeded until I heard of Dr. Lew Arnts, of Des Moines, Iowa, whom I consulted, and I was told that the messies, which had a perfect sight, could not read the print easily, and can also see at a distance the people. My parents tried all kinds of remedies for me when I was a child, but at last gave up in despair, as a specialist informed them when I was about 8 years old that nothing could be done, as my eyes contained practically no sight. What I most regret is that I was not able to read the print easily, which has been a problem for my people." "If Dr. Lew Arnts had been consulted ten years ago I might have attended school like other children." BERTHA LARSON." OBITUARY. MT. PLEASANT NOTES. On Wednesday March 37 1907 the Death Angel entered the home of Mr. and Mrs K. Bartlett about the noon hour and took from their midst their second daughter, Miss Lydia, although it was well known that she could not recover and her death was to be expected almost anytime, yet it was a severe shock to her home and the community. She was born near Salem Iowa Nov. 14, 1878 and moved with her parents to Mt. Pleasant when about one year old. She entered the public schools in childhood and graduated from the Mt. Pleasant High School at the age of 17. For four years afterwards she was a clerk for Drs. Slim and Linn leading physicians of the city. From childhood to the grave Lyd'a was an obedient patient and loving daughter, sister and friend. She became a member of the A. M. E. Sunday School when a little girl, and a member of the A. M. E. church when 19 years of age to which organizations, she was a faithful member until death holding various offices in each having been Superintendent of the Sunday School since 1899. In 1904 when the Iowa District Conference and Sunday School Convention met here Miss Bartlett was elected the District Superintendant and having filled the position with such entire satisfaction was re-elected at the convention at Des Moines 1905 and in Clarinda in 1906, the District never had a Superintendant more loyal. In the summer of 1903 Miss Bartlett had a severe attack of catarraph of the stomach, and since that time her health has been failing, and she was unable to visit many schools in her district, a fact she often regretted. In August of 1906 she visited the convention of Sub-District No. 2 of the Iowa District Sunday School Convention which met at Kokuk, while there she became ill and was compelled to return home and cancel her visit with the Sub-District No. 1 convention when met at De Moines the following week, from that time on her health rapidly failed; although Miss Hartlett was unable for seven months to attend her Sunday School duties here at home, not only was Lydia a faithful member of the church, but was one of the charter members of the I. R. S. club, a literary and social club organized in 1900, at time of her death was the Vice-president. The funeral services were conducted Saturday at 2:00 p. m. from the A. M. E. church. Rev. S. McDowell preaching a very fitting sermon. The choir of which the deceased was also a member sang two of her favorite selections, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" and Cello and Vocal Recorder SUL'S CHURCH, APRIL 12, 1910 LEE E. GREENWAY, 'Cellist. MARGUERITE FIELDS, Vocalist. LILLIAN FIELDS, Accompanist. "Caprice Espagnol"... MoszK Miss Fields. To The Evening Star", from "Tannha Mr. Greenway. "Oh for a Day of Spring", A. F. An (with cello obligato.) Miss Fields "Nocturne" No. 2, J. Stransky, "Nocturne" No. 1, J. Stransky, First One Word of Consolation"... T. Leh (with cello obligato) "Catilena"... G. Golte Intermission. "Berceuse"... from "Jocelyn' B. G. Hunting... Mende Folk Song... Mende "Nina"... Si Serenade"... W. T. "Cross Your Heart"... J. E. H. (with cello obligato) "Tarantello"... H. G. Tre ADMISSION 25 CENTS. All Garments Union Made That's A We Make Them Fit and Salii Mills 4 LOCUST Violon-Cello and Vocal Recital MR. LEE E. GREENWAY, 'Cellist. MISS MARGUERITE FIELDS, Vocalist. MISS LILLIAN FIELDS, Accompanist. 1. Piano Solo.....“Caprice Espagnol”...MoszKowski Miss Fields. 2. Cello Solo..“To The Evening Star”. from “Tannhauser” Mr. Greenway. 3. Vocal Solo.....“Oh for a Day of Spring’,...A. F. Andrews (with cello obligato.) Miss Fields. 4. Cello (a).....“Nocturne” No. 2,...J. Stransky, op 29 (b).....“Nocturne” No. 1,...J. Stransky, op 29 5. Vocal.....“Just One Word of Consolation”...T. Lemonier (with cello obligato) 6. Cello.....“Catilena”...G. Goltermann Intermission. 7. Cello Solo.....“Berceuse”...from “Jocelyn’ B. Godardd 8. Piano Solo (a).....Hunting...Mendelsohn (b).....Folk Song...Mendelsohn 9. Cello Solo (a).....“Nina”...Siciliana (b).....“Serenade”...W. Taubert 10. Vocal Solo.....“Cross Your Heart”...J. E. Howard (with cello obligato.) 11. Cello Solo.....“Tarantello”...H. G. Trembath ADMISSION 25 CENTS. MISS BERTHA LARSON probably be interested in Who Was a total blindness can be a skill. The following is her letter-to the Busars old, and not until about eight months ago got 8 years old. I had tried in vain for fifteen years to get help of dr. Dr. Lew Arntz, of Des Moines, Iowa, with glasses, which have brought out porphyria, and can also see at a distance the meaning of remedies for me when I was a child, a specialist informed them when I was about 8 my eyes contained a virtually no sight. When I got an education because I could notice that had been consulted ten years ago I migrated. Who Was Almost Blind Fifteen Years. Letter-to the publie: Buxton, Ia., Nov. 2, 1906. night months ago was I able to read pieces, even if my eyes almost was to get help for me, but never suc- Moles, town, whom I consulted, and bought out perfect sight. I can now see the same as any people. My was a child, but at last gave up in was about 8 years old that nothing sight. What I most regret is that ld not see, to read, if my eyes ago I might have attended school BERTHA LARSON." "The Hope of the Soul." She layed in a beautiful casket of white broached plush and held a bible and a illy, emblems of purity and holiness of which her life was an example. Mrs. J. Slaughter is quite sick with solatic rheumatism. Eureka C mammery was invited to Peoria to attend the Easter services, of our commandery attended in a body. The Ladies Art Club will meet next Thursday afternoon with Miss C Morrison. Mrs. Wm. Moore night baggeman at the Rock Island depot was seriously injured several days ago by a trunk fall and Vocal Recital MARCH, APRIL 12, 1907 ENWAY, 'Cellist. FIELDS, Vocalist. FIELDS, Accompanist. Espagnol'... MoszKowski Fields. Sing Star'. from 'Tannhauser' Greenway. Day of Spring', A. F. Andrews obligato.) Fields. No. 2, J. Stransky, op 29 No. 1, J. Stransky, op 29 of Consolation'... T. Lemonier obligato) na'... G. Goltermann mission. from 'Jocelyn' B. Godardd Hunting... Mendelssohn olk Song... Mendelssohn "Nina"... Siciliana Serenade'... W. Taubert Your Heart... J. E. Howard obligato.) tello'... H. G. Trembath 25 CENTS. All Garments Union Made hat's All Make Them Fit and Satisfu ills 421 LOCUST STSEET most Blind Fifteen Years. public: ton, fa., Nov. 2, 1905. he was I able to read the my eyes almost for me, but never muc- whom I consulted, and fect sight. I can now at other people. My but at last gave up in years old that nothing I most regret is that it have attended school BERTHA LARSON." Price, Five Cents. Anthony Cycle Co. BICYCLES. Expert Repairing of All Kinds. NEW GO-CART TIRES. Vulcanizing and Enameling. MUTUAL PHONE L. 7221. 421 Eighth St. --- --- ing against him. Mrs. H. E Burris attended the services in Peoria Sunday of the Knight Templars. Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Smith of Monmouth were visitors in Rock Island Sunday. Mrs. Mason is our pastor, Rev. Mason mother. The many friends of Mrs Wm Moore sympathize with her in the loss of her brother Mr. J. Jones who died last Tuesday evening in Davenport at Mercy Hospital. Wm Fulton has been quite sick for several days and unable to run on the road on account of a sprained side. The dance given by the Berlin Club was quite largely attended at the Industrial Hall last Tuesday evening. The Easter programme given by the pupils of McKinley Sunday School was well rendered and the services were largely attended. BUXTON NEWS. Church Social and Business Easter Sunday was an ideal day in Buxton. It seemed that all nature was visiting with itself to make the celebration of the Resurrection a glorious one. At the Mt Zion Baptist church an elaborate programme was rendered by the children at 2:00 p. m. with a splendid song service at night by the choir. The St. John's A. M. E. church held their Sunday Srool exercises at night assisted by their excellent choir. The First Congregational Sunday School exercises were held at 11:00 A. m. with an Easter. Address by R. E. Patton, at 7:30 p. m. the Y. M. C. A. auditorium was crowded to greet the vested choir of the First Congregational church. A fine programme was rendered. The pastor Rev. Abraham Lincoln DeMond made a short address on the work of the Congregational Church. The Y. M. C. A. meeting Sunday afternoon was well attended, an enthusiastic address was delivered by Mr. L E. Johnson. The F. B. W. Club and the Ladies Industrial Club passed resolutions approving the work of the Ministerial Alliance in their campaign against the saloons on the outskirts of Buxton. KIRKSVILLE, MO., ITEMS. The Knights of Pythias gave a banquet last Saturday night, quite a large crowd was present and an enjoyable time spent by all. The K P.'s had their annual sermon preached Sunday the 24th by Rev. C. Doby, a very good programme was rendered. Miss Ethel Eubanks gave the welcome address. The Ladies Industrial Club was entertained by Mrs. Laura Eubanks and daughter Miss Ethel, after business was transacted, a dainty two course luncheon was served. Mrs. Nannie Smith as president presided in her same dignified manner. Mrs. Nannie Smith is entertaining her sister of College Mound. Miss Ethel Eubanks spent Easter with her sister and mother at Buxton. Easter proprogramme at the A. M. E. church was largely attended and an excellent programme was rendered. Mr. Earl Richard has returned from Creston, Iowa. EUREKA! Yes, IHave Found it at Last. Found what? Why that Chamber lain's Salve cures eczem and all manner of itching on the skin. I have been afflicted for many years with skin disease. I had to get up three or four times every night and wash with cold water to allay the terrible itching, but since using this salve in December, 1905 the itching has stopped and has not troubled me. - Elder John T Ongley, Rootville, Pa. For sale by all druggist First Class Wheels $25.00 and Up Also second hand wheels all prices 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 is that he is a good waltzer and wears proper collars, that his hair curls at the edges, and that he doesn't tread on her frocks. - Helen Rowland's "Digressions, of Polly." By order of a New York court, a mother gave her seventeen-year-old girl who had attempted suicide a spanking with a hair brush. The fall from the sublime to the ridiculous might be more spectacular, but never more complete. a coin Door At all time we hath this kind ing time try in are nom The parte Fade ward ward will this aiff to M street Reel To low T Station vim not fail stat cong for tim det the me mo to out fee am ch will gret of am the ben is pan ch the go the thi ch the am to mi to the mi se fe ed wid ed de de in in At the present time the most popular and fashionable variety is the Angora or Persian, a long-haired cat—and blues and silvers claim the distinction of having the largest number of breeders and admirers. The notority of this particular breed of cat, commonly, is chiefly due to the difficulty that has been experienced in the production of a perfect specimen, says Home Magazine. These cats should be without any bars or stripes, which constitute the chief beauty of the tabby breeds. The Angoras of Persians are large and finely furred, having splendid long coats, with head almost buried in fluff and ruff, and fine spreading tails. The blue Persian has orange eyes—the blue, white eyes. Black, white, cream, orange and tortoise shell Angoras all have their special admirers, and classes are provided for each of these less popular breeds nowadays. Smoke Persians claim more than a passing mention, for they are extremely quaint; and beautiful, with their dark outer fur and white under coats, pale gray frills and black faces. South Dakota is going to divorce its self from the divorce evil, at least to a considerable extent. The people of that state have become disgusted at the ease and frequency with which divorces are obtained there, and particularly displeased because of the scandal involved in the manner in which outsiders use the easy laws of that locality in severing matrimonial ties, and a change has been insisted upon. As it stands now a six months' residence gives a person the right to sue for divorce. The legislature has passed a bill fixing the period of residence at one year in the state and three months in the county in which proceedings are instituted, and providing that all hearings shall be in open court. It is alleged, says Troy Times, that this will put an end to the "divorce industry" in which so many outsiders have engaged, and that South Dakota will cease to be the Mecca of unapplied mated individuals anxious for quick release. Mrs. M. J. Ross, mother of Postmaster Ross of Fort Gibson, I. T., has just passed her seventy-ninth year, and she is perhaps the most distinguished Cherokee woman now living. She was born in Georgia. Her father was Louis Ross, brother of John Ross, unquestionably the most noted chief of the Cherokees, having ruled over 40 years. The late Queen Victoria was a most diligent and voluminous letter writer. Proof of this fact will come out in the fall in three thick volumes containing her letters written between 1837 and 1861. To the extent that these letters bear upon public matters they will be a valuable contribution to the history of the long reign of the queen Russia is evacuating Manchuria. By the terms of the treaty of Portsmouth the evacuation was to be affected by April 15, but Russia has decided not to wait for the appointed time. The purpose of the early withdrawal is said to be to hasten the reestablishment of peaceful relations with China and Japan. Mme. Calve thinks that there are many good voices that are never developed. How Gray's elegy does repeat itself: "Full many a singer's born to die unheard. And waste her sweetness on the desert air." There are not many men that sign their names oftener than King Edward. It is said that he has to has his autograph to at least 50,000 official documents every year—an average of about 160 for each working day—and this, of course, in addition to all his private signatures. A courtship which lasted over 30 years was lately consummated in marriage at Aujed, Moravia. The blooming "young couple" are a well-seasoned pair. The groom, Joseph Koppver, is 101 years old, and the bride, Ross Woldner, is over 100. Air and water are all the food we need, according to a Toledo physician. He doubtless meant the kind of water they serve in Toledo, St. Louis and New Orleans, remarks the Chicago Journal. A suite of ten rooms that has been reserved in a New York hotel for the duchess of Marlborough is being decorated in rose and blue. The duchess is apparently determined to let the duke understand that things can be rosy even without him. The most beautiful woman in California attributes her good looks to the fact that she plows for an hour every morning. Will not the snow shovel or the lawn mower do as well as the plow? King Edward's cigar bill is large. He is an inverteate smoker, and the "weed" is valued at anything from "a dollar to two and a half" apiece. It is said that the king's cigars are the product of a particular plantation in Havana which supplies no one but his majesty and Lord Rothschild. The duchess of Roxburghe, who was Miss May Goelet of New York, has taken up the prevalent craze to collect animals, and she is building a mini-scene oo at Floors castle. IOWA STATE NEWS Events of Recent Occurrence Throughout the Commonwealth. Society—The Ministerial association has taken up the cudgel in support of Police Matron Thurston, who in her recent crusade against cheap dances and saloon wine rooms, met with indifference and even open opposition on the part of the police. The ministers unanimously adopted a statement approving of the work of Mrs. Thurston, who lightly roasted the minister for his administration. Among other things the statement says: "We depreciate the apparent disposition on the part our city government to exempt from exemption the ceding of blindly to the sinks of injustice and enforcement of law upon men and women who revel in vice." Rev. Dr. Waterman, pastor of the First Congregational church, is the initial pastor of the resolutions and they were signed by Rev. S. R. Beatty, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal; Rev. Dr. S. Willis Madden, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, and the other mem Meantime the saloonkeepers do not propose to stand idle by while the anti-saloon league secures injunctions against their establishment, the liquor men have offered little resistance to actions that have been brought against them under the Martin law, but the filing of suits against new members of the anti-saloon city of Row H. H. Sawyer, superintendent of the anti-saloon league, with Col. A. D. Collier as attorney, has aroused the saloon men and they have employed T. S. Beyington to make the support of the business element of Sloux City in the stand they have taken against the anti-saloon league. SAFE BLOWERS PLEAD GUILTY. Martin Moore Sent to Anamosa For Fight Years Manchester—Martin Moore and Barney Hansen, the two men indicted by the grand jury last week for the Masonville bank robbery, were arraigned before Judge F. C. Piatto and both pleaded guilty to the charge. Moore received eight years and six months, sentence being deferred on October 15. Sheriff Hennessy at once took Moore to the Anamosa penitentiary. Moore will be a familiar figure in the institution, for, like Hansen, he has done time there. When he arrived in circles close upon the heels of the offence, for it was only a few weeks ago when Moore, Hansen, and Gabibos exploded three charges of nitro-gycerin at the Masonville bank, sequestered the building, and escaped after a running revolver fight in the dark with the night operator of the railroad. Both men were captured in less than thirty-six hours, near Manchester, where they were found hiding in a hay stack on the property. The body was practically all recovered, but Gabibos is still at large. HUB OF A NETWORK. Polk Plans Will Make Des Moines a Bin Center. Des Moines.—The plan as is now being carried out by the Polks will make Des Moines the hub of a network of interburbs. The Perry and Jackson lines from the northwest, the proposed Adel-Greenfield-Villisca line the entrance from the west, Park's Creston-Winterst line the entrance from the northwest, the Colfax line from the east and a proposed marshalttown line the entrance from the northeast. Greenfield-Villisca project will in its infancy. Citizens of Adel are anxious to secure a Des Moines connection by extending the Urbaneale line. Prominent Greenfield citizens several months ago started a line from there to Adel. The promoters of this do not believe that the franchise recently voted at Greenfield to another company will interfere with their plans. They also have divisions in their plan which will part of an electric line between Des Moines and Kansas City. TRYS TO END LIFE Prominent Lady of Ackley Cuts Her Own Threat. Ackley--Cutting her throat and wrist with razor in the kitchen of her home, Mrs. George Dental is lying at the point of death. No cause is known for the attempted suicide, as she was in the kitchen when the case is shrouded in the deepest mystery, the family and doctors refusing to discuss the affair in any manner. Mrs. Dental is one of the most prominent women of the town and the family, the son is a leading merchant, here. She went to the kitchen and a moment later members of the family heard a fall. They rushed to the scene to find her covered with blood. The only motive known is that she was the condition of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Max Dental, whom she was nursing, and who is dying of consumption. TEACHER SCARCITY SHOWN. Colar Falls.—That teachers in Iowa are a very scarce article is fully realized by the executive office of the State Normal school. Recently the county called for eight teachers for rural schools, and other county superintendents in the state are making like demands. Half a dozen leading Iowa superintendents were hired to fill vacancies to fill vacancies in their cabinet for next year. The city superintendents are experiencing difficulty in obtaining good pedagogical material while county superintendents are having students at the normal to take rural schools at $40 and over per month. Roads Give Des Moines Agents Important Notification. Des Moines—Des Moines railway passenger agents have been unofficially notified that the roads will revise their tariffs so that the new Iowa 2-cent rate law will apply to interstate as well as state business. There has been much interest as to the probable attitude of the roads on this question, and the information received by the state, while not considered definite. When Ohio enacted the 2-cent fare law a few years ago, the railways first attempted to fight it by refusing to make it apply to other states, and its tariffs being figured on the old schedule of 3 cents per mile. The rule caused the railways endless trouble, and finally they decided to revert and revise their interstate tariffs in form with the 2-cent rate in Ohio. Local passenger agents declare that the 2-cent rate will undoubtedly result in diminishing the number of local excursions. Special trains will run to interstate and the 2-cent rate will be adhered to. There is now serious doubt as to whether the roads will make rates for the annual Iowa state fair. Last week, the Iowa state fair had the round trip, or 2 cents a mile. This year, if they insist on the straight 2 cent rate, it will be 4 cents per mile. By making it a fare and a half the round trip rate could be 4 cents per mile, the same as last year, but some of the roads are opposed to doing this. FOR PADDING PAY ROLL Great Western Superintendent Acc cured of Fraud. Des Moines.-Jerry O'Leary of 512 Fifthteen street, superintendent of the south division of the Great Western, has been indicted by the grand jury of Warren county for fraud similar to the offenses committed by officials of the road earlier in the year. When Mr. O'Leary learned of the indictment, he lost no time in going to Indiana, to appear in court there. He went fortified with $10,000 to secure his release, but he was required to return to Indiana, which he given until the September term of court of Warren county to enter a plea. The indicted official when seen by a reporter was apparently cheerful, and insisted that everything would turn out all right and that he would not disposed to go into details of the case, in fact he said there were no merits to the indictments whatever. Woman Infidel Fasts 31 Days. Webster City.—Not a single morsel or food has passed the lips of Mrs. Harriet M. Closz, a prominent infiel and free thinker, for over thirty-one days. She stopped eating in an attempt to stave an attack of rheumatism. She uses only water as her diet and continues to do her house work, but no sign of failure. She has lost little strength and says she will continue the fast a couple of weeks longer. She has been active in her chosen work for several years and is well known in this part of the state. Left Sweethart to Meet Death Sibley—Kissing his sweetheart good-night, John Wilson, a young and prosperous farmer of this vicinity, went to his death. He was struck by a fast train on the Milwaukee road and hurled over one hundred feet. The body was terribly crushed and cruised. Both horses were killed. The young man had been visiting his father, who returned to his home near Biglow when the fatal accident happened. He was to have been married in June. Board Attacks Treasurer Sloux City.—The board of supervisors have ordered County Treasurer Talley to make an accounting of the money has received from public monies in his hands. He has been the custom of the county treasurer to get such interest. The board threatens to go into the courts to force Talley to give up the money. The board recently had trouble over the matter of county depositories. Finds Infant in Shop Box Osage--While on a duck hunt west of McIntyre, John Nelson found a shoe box containing the dead body a male infant that apparently has been placed there within twenty-four hours after its birth. Coroner Whitley summoned a jury, which rendered the case unresolved above facts. The county attorney is investigating and will endeavor to bring the guilty parties to justice. Girl Cremated in a Bonfire Marshalltown~While playing with fames around a bonfire, Nollie Brown, the 14-year-old daughter of a farmer and a firefighter, clothed caught fire from a diamond brand and the agonized father rushed across the field to her and threw the fireblower. She was carried into the house and died several hours later of the burns. Ida Farmer Fatally Injured Ida Grove—Tow Brown, aged 73, and one of the oldest and best known pioneer citizens of this county, was severely injured in a runaway. He was taken to the hospital with bushels of oats when the team became frightened and threw him under the wheels as they ran away. He was taken to the hospital and the chances are that he will die. Contract to Waterline Man New Hampton—The board of supervisors of Chickasaw county has let the contract for the erection of a new poor house, to be built this summer. G. F. Scales of Waterloo is to put up the building for $21,340. George E. plumbing will be done by George E. Shearer, also of Waterloo, for $3,571. AFTER AID FOR ODELL PRESIDENT'S VERSION OF HAR RIMAN'S CALL. REPLY TO JUDGE PARKER Mr. Roosevelt Repeats His Statement of 1904—Says He Knows Some Contributions Were Returned. Washington. — President Roosevelt discussed with a number of his callers Wednesday various features of the controversy between Mr. Harriman and himself, growing out of the publication of the letters between them. He desired not to be quoted in the matter, however. To his friends the president made it plain that his version of Mr. Harriman's visit preceded the election of 1904 was that Mr. Harriman wanted assistance from the national Republican committee to help Chairman Odell in the New York state campaign, towards whose expenses he (Harriman) had raised 100,000. The president promised to communicate with Messrs. Corteloy and Bliss to see what could be done. He did in this case, he declared, just what he had done in other instances where he had been appealed to to help in state campaigns. To some of his visitors the president referred to the statement made public Tuesday night by Judge Alton B. Parker in Albany, in which he said that it has never been denied that $150,000 was turned over by the Eutable, Mutual and New York Life insurance companies to Mr. Cornell's committee, and the attorney has refused to make investigation into the contributions of 1904 to pass a law prohibiting such contributions in the future. Refers to Reply of 1904. On this subject the president referred to a statement which he made on November 4, 1904, in which he said in part: "That contributions have been made to the Republican committee, as concurred, and have been made to the Democratic committee, is not the question at issue. Mr. Parker's assertion is in effect that such contributions have been made for improper motives, either in consequence of threats or in consequence of improper promises, direct or indirect on the part of the recipients. But there is not one particle of either Mr. Parker nor his supporters, the president declared, have been able to traverse or question the statements made in that answer. Refused Several Contributions. The president said that to his own knowledge about a dozen contributions offered by Chairman Corteloy and that others had been accepted. A contribution by the American Tobacco company, he said, had been returned. A prominent man made a contribution of $20,000 to the Republican campaign fund. Subsequently this man had made known his desire for an appointment in the diplomatic service in the United States. As soon as his motives were understood the national committee returned his contribution. The president asserted to his callers that none of the corporations that contributed to the campaign fund in 1504 had come to him for favors, either directly or indirectly. In this connection the president defended the corporations to reorganize corporations during the last two years as disproving any imputations that immunity would be shown them for their contributions. TO PROBE GRAFT CHARGES. Washington Officials Confident Congressman Rainey Is Mistaken. Washington. — Charges of grafting made against the Panama canal commissariat by Representative Rainey of Illinois were ordered fully investigated by the officials here Wednesday. Representative Rainey's charges, which refer particularly to overcharges for meats and other supra commissariat services, allowed and to the serving of bad meat on the isthmus will go to Panama by steamer, with orders to investigate. Officials here are confident that Representative Rainey is mistaken. The commissariat on the isthmus is handled entirely by the Panama railway. Morris & Co., of Chicago, furnish the meats. The charge of bad meat relates entirely to the method of commissariat, nothing to do with the contractors. Representative Rainey exonerates Jackson Smith, head of the commissariat. Pani* in New York Fire. New York.-A fire following an explosion of a tube of benzine on the third floor of a seven story building occupied by fur manufacturers, did damage among them to thousands of women caused by panic among 200 women and 75 men. Strike for Half-Holiday Newport, R. I.-The building and mechanical trades of this city were almost completely tied up Wednesday as the result of a strike of about 100 workers other mechanics. The men struck because their employers refused to grant them a Saturday half-holiday. Alfred D cordova is Dead. New York. Alfred D cordova, the banker, who had been ill for some days, died at his home late Wednesday night. Judge J. W. Wilkin Jr. Dead Wilkin is Dead. Danville, Ill.—Judge Jacob W. Wilkin, 18 years, a member of the suprime court of Illinois, is dead age 70 years. Judge Wilkin, who next Juno was to have been made chief justice, was ill two weeks. Brewery Strike Is Over. St. Louis.—Contracts for three years were signed by the representatives of the various breweries and the strikemakers employees Wednesday and the strike was officially declared terminated. GALUSHA A. GROW IS DEAD PENNSYLVANIA STATESMAN SUC CUMBES TO OLD AGE. Has Record-Breaking Service In Congress—Was the Father of the Homestead Act. Binghamton, N. Y.-Former Congressman Galusha A. Grow died at his home in Glenwood, Pa., Sunday afternoon as a result of a general breakdown attributed to old age. Mr. Grow was elected to congress from the Wilmot district of Pennsylvania as the youngest member of that body, in 1851, and after retiring from public life, over 40 years he reentered the house of representa- tion of Congressman at large from Pennsylvania 14 years ago. When he retired four years ago, his public service in the house extended over the Galusha A. Grow. longest period, although not continuous service, of any man who ever sat in that body. During the antebellum days he was one of the best known men in the United States and in 1864 he came within one vote of being nominated for vice president. In place of Andrew Johnson, who became president on the death of Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Crew was elected speaker of the house of representatives in 1861 and occupied that position during the first two years of the war, until his retirement from congress in 1853. Mr. Crew's service was as the father of the homestead act, through which measure many million acres of western farm lands were opened up to settlement by homesteaders, an act which has been credited with doing more than any other one thing for the development of the country, surviving member of a family of six children. He was never married. TENEMENT BURNS; FIVE DEAD. Mother and Four Children Perish at Passaic, N. J. Passaic, N. J. — A mother and four of her children persisted in a tenement house fire here. The victims were Mrs. Philomena Sotupo, 26 years old; Mary, aged seven; Libriabo, aged five; Antonio, three, and Joseph, aged seven months. The tenement house where the lives were occupied by 11 Italian and Hungarian families. The flames were first seen issuing from the cellar under Max Wise's printing office, on the ground floor, and before the firemen arrived the flames had spread through the double tenement. Many women and children were taken down ladders from the upper stories by the firemen, but the members of the Sotupo family, which occupied rooms on the ground floor, had been suffocated by smoke before they could escape from their rooms. The bodies of the mother and four children were found in the ruins. DOUBLE SHOOTING IN BOSTON. Man Fatally Wounds Young Woman and Shoots Himself. Boston.—The second double shooting in this city within 24 hours occurred at the street railway waiting room at Roxbury crossing Wednesday night when Walter Scott, 26 years old, of Roxbury, shot and fatally wounded Agnes Bates, 20 years old, of the same district. Scott fired two shots at the young woman and sent a third bullet through his mouth. Miss Bates died upon reaching the hospital and Scott's condition is critical. A badly injured man was killed in the South End early Wednesday, in which two colored persons were involved, the shooting was the outcome of a lovers' quarrel. MADE INSANE BY AFFECTION. Canadian Farmer Kills His Two Chil dren and Shoots Self. Montreal. — William Simpson, a prosperous young farmer of St. Charles, Tuesday afternoon during his wife's absence shot and killed his two infant daughters and then tried to kill himself by putting two revolver bullets in his body. He is very low on alcohol and has no capital here. Physicians say that excessive affection for his children caused insanity. Airship Sells for $80. New York.—The airship which was brought to this country by Santos Dumont for exhibition at the St. Louis exposition and which was seized by the customs officials for non-payment of duty, was sold Wednesday for $60. Gift to Carthage College, Illinois. Pittsburgh, Pa.-William Pore, a retired steel manufacturer of this city, Wednesday gave $25,000 to Carthage college, of Carthage, Ill. The money is to be part of a fund of $200,000 to secure the Carthage science hall. Woman Blind From Speezing. New York—Mrs. Joseph Jack, wife of a resident of Trenton, N. J., is blind, with little prospect of ever regaining her sight, the result of a violent attack of sneezing which she suffered a few editions ago. New York Grooms on Strike New York—About 1,000 grooms employed in the riding academies and livery stables in this city went out on strike Monday in order to force their employers to recognize their new union and sign a contract. HELPING ALONG HIS MEMORY. Husband Willing to Do His Best to Follow Instructions. Mr. Morse is an undemonstrative man and an absent-minded one as well. In these two respects he is a trial to his wife, who is exactly his opposite. "James," she said as she bade him good-by when he was about to start pr Chicago, and remember to hunt up Coinin William and find out Sarah? It is so many years since I've heard from any of Just family." "Yes, my dear." "And do you suppose you will remember to put on your overcoat? if the wind changes, so as not to catch one of your dreaded colds?" "Yore my dear." see, oh! I will try to remember that you have plenty of clean collars, so you needn't go about looking as if you jed no wife to see to you? "Yes, my dear," said Mr. Morse, as he turned to take up his bag. "And, James," said Mrs. Morse, tearfully, "do you suppose you will think of me every day while you are gone and I am here at home?" "My dear," responded Mr. Morse, with his mind on catching the train, "I will certainly make a memorandum do so." BLOOD GETS SOUR. Every Family Should Make Up This Home Mixture and Take Now. At this time of year, says a well-known authority, the Kidneys become weak, clogged and inactive, failing to filter out the poisons and acids, which sour the blood, causing not only facial and bodily eruptions, but the worst forms of Rheumatism, Nervous and Stomach troubles, Backache and painful, annoying Urinary afflictions. It is worth anyone's time now to get from some good prescription pharmacy the following ingredients: Fluid Extract Dandelion, one half ounce; Compound Kargon, one ounce; Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three ounces. Mix by shaking in the oil and take in teapooose doses after your meals. Mix with the same home-made mixture will force the Kidneys to normal, healthy action, so they will filter and strain all uric acid and poisonous waste matter from the blood, and expel this in the urine, at the same time restoring the "full blood count"—that is, 95 percent red blood corpuscles—which is absolutely indispensable to perfect health. Best Violin Strings. The best strings for violins are of Italian make and are from the intestines of spring lams, killed in September. The process of drying and bleaching of the woods and strings by the hot Italian sun, rather than by the artificial method used in the museum, is a great measure for the superior quality of both materials. This intense heat was also the reason for the slow distillation of the oils used by the Italian makers, which always remained at a high temperature, and the varnish, slowly soaking into the woods of the violins beneath the heat of the instrument in part, the mellowness of tone that gives to a Cremona instrument its value, after a lapse of 200° or more years.—March Circle. FURIOUS HUMOR ON CHILD. *clching, Bleeding Sore Covered Body *Nothing Helped Her—Cuticura Cures Her in Five Days. "After my granddaughter of about seven years had been cured of the measles, she was attacked about a fortnight later by a furious itching and painful eruption all over her body, especially the upper part of it, forming watery and bleeding sores, especially the upper part of her body. She suffered a great deal and for three weeks we nursed her every night, using all the remedies we could think of. Nothing would help. We tried the Cuticura Remedies and after twenty-four hours we noted considerable improvement, and after using only one complete set of the Cuticura Remedies, in five consecutive days the little one, to our joy, had been entirely cured, and after using only one time, Mrs. F. Ruefuenacht, R. F.D. No. 3, Bakersfield, Cal., June 25 and July 20, 1906." Indians In United States In round figures, there are 284,000 Indians in the United States at the present time, 91,000 of whom are in Indian territory and 15,000 in Oklahoma, or 106,000 in the coming state. Those of Indian territory, the five civil tribes Chukokes, Creeks, Chocotones, and Cherokee, have been managing their own affairs for two-thirds of a century, and are in all respects fitted for the citizenship which they are soon to exercise. All of these, and nearly all of those in the Oklahoma end of the coming year, wear civil dress, and have schools, churches and the other accompaniments of civilization—Leslie's. Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine wash goods when new, owe much of their attractiveness to the way they are laundered, this being done in a manner to enhance their textile beauty. Home laundering would be equally satisfactory if proper attention was given to starching, the first essential being to stiffen, which has sufficient strength to stiffen and thicken the goods. Try Defining starch and you will be pleasantly surprised the improved appearance of your work. Oldest Man on Army Rolls. The oldest enlisted man on the rolls of the United States army is Sargent, David Robertson, of the hospital corps station on Governor's island. He is a native Scotchman. He first enlisted May 27, 1854, and he has been in continuous service, having the extraordinary record of never having lost a day. He is 74 years old. We need to learn, not only how to make our living, but how to make our contribution to the living world.—Rev. T. Ferrer Hulme, M. A. It is not so much the being exempt from faults as the having overcome them, that is an advantage to us.—Swift. Not a Single Stone Has Formed Using Doan's Kidney Phila J. D. Daughtry, music publ Sufok, S. A., Sayy, "Doan During that three years that kidney trouble bled 34% of pounds and sandy skin in the urine. He passed stone using Dosing Kills. Pills, however, that was three ago. I used the most sedate during a surgery. three years that kidney trouble I 2½ pounds of oil and sandy mud in the urine. I passed a stone using Donan's K Pills, however, that was three ago. I used to the most acute a during a gravel and had the other usual symptom kidney trouble—lassitude, pain in the back, urinary disease inomatic pain. I have a baiting 14 gravel stones that I but that is not one quarter of whole number. I consist of Donan's ney Pills a fine kidney tounge. For sale by all dealers. 58 cm box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. GHOSTS PLAY MANY PRAN Grab Rope from Bellringer and Down Trees. Ghostly happenings have done the town of Kirkwall, the county of Orkney. On Weed day night, says the London Daily Mail, the wife of the bellringer went to Magnus cathedral to sound the cateat eight o'clock. This is an art custom still observed in the beel. The bell had been toiled for less a minute, when it is alleged, a suddenly appeared at the wedge side, snatched her hands from rope and as mysteriously disappeared. Another morning 20 trees were a few years ago were photo front of the cathedral were four have been cut down. The night was with willful mourn and the trees were standing at o'clock in the morning. Hundreds of windows have seen on the spot, and many people were still atir at three o'clock the morning did not hear the sound outside. Yet an hour every tree had been destroyed police are baffled. Low One-Way Rates Low One-Way Rates. Every day, April 30, 1907, the Pacific will sell one-way Orc tickets from Missouri River River Council Bluffs to Kansas City, clusive, at the following rates: $20.00 to Ogden and Salt Lake $20.00 to Butte, Ananaconda Helena. $22.50 to Spokane and Wesley Wash. $25.00 to Everett, Fairhaven, com Vancouver and Victoria Huntington and Spokane. $25.00 to Tacoma and Seattle, Huntington and Portland or Spokane. $25.00 to Portland and Astoria Ashland, Roseburg, Eugene bany and Salem, via Spokane $25.00 to San Francisco, Les An and San Diego. Corresponding, low rates—or other California, Oregon, Wash. montana, Utah and Idaho so Through Tourist cars run every on Union Pacific between Miss River and Pacific Coast; double $7.75. For full information call address J. W. Turtle, T. P. A., $1 Fifth St. Des Moines, Iowa. English Women Good Shots English Women Good Sheet Women who have recently in the Wandsworth (England) Rifle have proved so expert in the rifle. the rifle that scores of 35 out "highest possible" of 40 have freely been recorded. The club会员 is desirous of securing other sharpshooters in order to arrange match between the women and me A Word for Himself. The young widow of an old man inscribed the following words in her dear departed tomb: "To memory of Mathurin Besquest, left this vale of tears at the age of years 11 months and 20 days, grieved at having to leave behind the most charming and faithful wives." Plan for Good Health! Take Care of your body. Meet the divine neys, overcome constipation, purify blood and eradicate disease. It is wholly of Herbs. Persistent people begin their cess where others end in failure-ward Eggleston. TONIC FOR MOTHERS Dr. Williams' Pink Pills Are Scalable - Reliable - A Favorite Household Remedy. Motherhood may be the crowning blessing of a woman's life or it brings grief and sorrow. Mrs. M. Wight, of 170 Seventa Street, Attleman, relates her experience after birth of her daughter in 1901, as follows: "I was all run down time the baby came and did not prove in health rapidly after. I pale, thin and bloodless. My mother distressed me being full of gas all time and my heart fluttered so could scarcely breathe. "I was remembered that a friend had recommended Dr. Williams' Pills to me so I commended them. I gained in strength rapidly while the baby throve also. I expected the next child I should bring the pills again as a touch of strengthener and had no need to stay as before. I got better much quicker." "A year ago last winter I had a tack of rheumatism in the hands, went from one hand to the other joints swelled up and were puffy. I would not move them. My arm shoulders. I felt sick enough to bed but did not do so. This lasted for several months. I tried the remedies but finally came to using the pills which he had much good before he found that he almost at once have not been troubled shoe. All druggists sell Dr. William Pills, or they will be sent to post-paid, on receipt of price per box, six boxes for $2.54. Dr. William Williams Medicin Co. Scheenacty, N. Y. Bend for more. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XIII, No. 44. Mr David S. Harris and Miss Estella Redman of St Joseph, Mo, were married Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the residence of Mr. and Mrs Fred Jackson on Eight street Dr. W. S. Brooks officiated Mr Harris is an employee at the Savery Hotel. They will make their future home here. # CREDIT REFERENCE Sha smstrs (1518 Grand av) ... P 1518 Grand av ... S H 2732 Osage ... 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M. E. church. Mr. Greenway has been studying all winter with Mr. Wesedall Heighton, the finest cellist west of Chicago. Mr. Greenway has had much experience in musical entertainments. The Muscatine Mandolin club of twenty-five members, which was considered the finest in the state of Iowa, was managed by him for four years. He also managed the Muscatine High School Orchestra for two years, playing slide trombone with it for four years. Mr. Greenway has appeared in many concerts, mandolin clubs and club clubs. He now ranks with the best soloists of his race in America. Miss Fields is well known to the Des Moines people as a vocalist and a very clever performer on the piano, having studied for some time with Mr. Frank Nagel of this city. Miss Fields appeared in recital with Mr. Clarence C. White, the leading colored violinist of America and the Des Moines people well know how it was appreciated and enjoyed by the audience. Now is the time to LEARN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Better join Miss Bertha Allen's Class of 1907. Terms Reasonable. Mr. Clare colored vi Des Moine was appre audience. The char thought two looked for rarest and Des Moine. This pre The chamber musical recital given by those two talented young musicians is looked forward to as being one of the rarest and best recitals ever given in Des Moines. This program begins promptly at 8:30 p.m. Agents Wassand to handle my Toilet trucks. Write Hattie J. Tollwar, 32nd avenue, Rook Island, Ill. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` CITY NEWS. B. If you have relatives or friends visit the city or going to make a visit, please means: we solicit all your local news-Ed. C. H. W. Hughes our mail carrier is going this week to West 26th street. D. H. B. S. will meet next Thursday the home of Mrs. Joseph Hamilton, Walker street. the Violin-cello and musical recital Friday evening at the A. M. E. which will be well worth attending. Name Rumor has it that one of our damsels will soon be led to the by an out of town gentleman. DR SALE—Four room house; gas, er, sewer, and small barn, 4th and Sts. Two blocks from street car Highland Park. Will sell cheap on monthly payments. I. L. Brown of Marshalltown led through our city Thursday en- eled home, and while waiting for his h made a pleasant call at our office. e s s v d a s s s, d i i ee t h e i e a, n t o e g c n w i d a y s The sisters of the S. M. T. agreeably prised Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Davis at air home, 1017 West Third street,uesday evening March 27. The city was headed by Mr. and Mrs. J. Black, in honor of their sixth wedding anniversary. All came with well fed baskets and at a late hour reshments were served by sister Black d Brewton. The friends departed claring Mr. and Mrs. Black excellent set and hostess, The debate held under the auspices of the Des Moines Negro Lyceum at J. Paul's A. M. E church last Tuesday evening was ably handled by the constants. The negative side lead by r. Earl Lewis won by a unanimous decision. The club will meet next mesay evening at the home of Miss DaHyde. The topic for the evening will be the intellectual life of the Neo. All members requested to be present. Club reporter, J. C. Williams. For full particulars call or write me at 1215 Park street. Des Moines, Iowa. Miss Margurite Field is in Galesburg, Ill. this week where she gave a musical recital. We desire to thank our friends for their kind act shown us during the illness and death of our dear mother, and also the beautiful floral offering. Mrs. W. B. Watson, Miss Mary Pillow and grand children. The Men's League will discuss the subject "Am I my Brother's keeper, If so how can I help him?" Opened by Bys Watkins, then an open discussion by the members and friends. All men are invited 3:30 p. m. at the Union Congregational church Sunday. Mr. J. A. Spencer of Grinnell, Iowa spent Sunday in our city on business. Mr. Spencer is one of our successful business men of Iowa, he is a cement contractor, has been in the business for more than 10 years and has the city contract sewer and to put in all the cement walks for Grinnell and other Iowa towns. He runs a large number of hands and teams. The Easter services at all the churches was well attended, and much enjoyed by the people. The ministers were all prepared, and at their best. One of the finest Easter Sunday School services ever witnessed in this city was at the Union Congregational church at 12:00 o'clock. The programme was fine, every number was well rendered which showed much training. It was systematically arranged, and the crowded house enjoyed the services of the children. The clima was the play by ten girls "Her Easter Choice" which was well rendered. The Men's League was fairly well attended, the speakers were Senator McManus of Lee County Senator Warren of Marion County and Professor Leftwick of the Indian Territory. The evening services at the A. M. E. church was crowded to see King Solomon Commandy out in full regalia and Rev. Brooks preached a very able Masonic sermon Burn's M. E. church, the new pastor Rev. Harris preached his initiation sermon Sunday morning, he was greeted with a good size crowd. Corinthian Baptist church was beautifully decorated and they had a large crowd, and an excellent programme at each services. LOOKING WELL. Thus writes Rev. O. W. Catlin, Pella Iowa, Pella, Ia. August 10, 1905. To Whom it May Concern: to certify that I am "looking" an I did three months ago, it is all because I am "looking glasses fitted to my eyes ow Arntz of Des Moines, op street car station. is is no joke: I have tried ars to get the help I needed, once in Fairflied, one in a, twice in Chicago. It we $75 to foot the bills all b time I was told that all one that could be, but it them and seen their need take this way to tell many I may not see until it be help them, or perhaps, not other have Dr Lew Arntz's help the human vision than maire. It is a fortune in in its use it scatters blesside. any trouble with your what it is, remember it nothing to have him ex- and that he will tell you be done and will do it if chance. I find him he in his charges. Res- eres more then merely fit; it may mean a num- he develops your vision. sure I am glad that my let me say these things to take this as a pefully yours LEV. O. W. GATLIN, ORALS. e amusing espec- spaper men to see Chicago Broad Ax Conservator both e same thing at lamely; that Maymocrat should be reference of Post- but unfortunate cant quill drivers Mayor the Post- was elected, A CHRISTIAN LADY In another column is the announcement of the death of Miss Lydia Bartlett of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. We were surprised and sorry to hear of this young christia woman's death. She was the Bystander's regular Agent and Correspondent and was one of the best we had; the Editor new her well, and consider her an ideal christian worker, and much like the late Miss Sadie Benthan of Keokuk, it is indeed a pity that we must loose such valuable people in youth. ROSEVELT TROUBLE Our strenuous President seems to be having all the trouble that he needs or his friends desire, the Brownsville episode is not yet settled; then comes Wall street financial flurry, in which he is having his hands full and the latest is the sensational charge that President J. B. Herriman the railroad magnate made and Teddy's denial, but the good master only knows what next, it may be a presidential boom for 1908. Tetter, Salt Rheum and Eczema Are curled by Chamberlain's Salve. One application relieves the itching and burning sensation. OBITUARY. MT. PLEASANT NOTES. (SPECIAL TO BOSTANDAY) On Wednesday March 27 1907 the Death Angel entered the home of Mr. and Mra K. Bartlett about the noon hour and took from their midst their second daughter, Miss Lydia, although it was well known that she could not recover and her death was to be expected almost anytime, yet it was a severe shock to her home and the community. She was born near Salem Iowa Nov. 14, 1878 and moved with her parents to Mt. Pleasant when about one year old. She entered the public schools in childhood and graduated from the Mt. Pleasant High School at the age of 17. For four years afterwards she was a clerk for Drs. Smith and Linn leading physicians of the city. From childhood to the grave Lyd's was an obedient patient and loving daughter, sister and friend. She became a member of the A. M. E. Sunday School when a little girl, and a mem ber of the A. M. E. church when 19 years of age to which organizations, she was a faithful member until death holding various offices in each having been Superintendent of the Sunday School since 1899. In 1904 when the Iowa District Conference and Sunday School Convention met here Miss Bartlett was elected the District Superintendant and having filled the position with such entire satisfaction was re-elected at the convention at Des Moines 1905 and in Clarinda in 1906, the District never had a Superintendant more loyal. In the summer of 1903 Miss Bartlett had a severe attack of catarraph of the stomach, and since that time her health has been failing, and she was unable to visit many schools in her district, a fact she often regretted. In August of 1906 she visited the convention of Sub-District No. 2 of the Iowa District Sunday School Convention which met at Kokuk, while there she became ill and was compelled to return home and cancel her visit with the Sub-District No. 1 convention when 1000 Stiles to Select From Just You Pick Them Out United W EYES TEST By the Des Moines Leading Doctor of Optics Upairs Opposite Street Car Walking Room Mutual Phone 718. Dr. Leu SUITES ust $15 You Pick Them TOP COATS ed Woolen YES TESTED FREE The Des Des Les Leading or of mairs totes st Car ing n until be 788. Office hours 9 to 12 a.m. 1:30 to 5:00 p. m., and until 9 p. m. Saturday evenings Special appointment between office.hours Dr Levi Arnolt 1000 Stiles to Select From SUITS All Garments Union Made Just $15 That's All You Pick Them Out TOP COATS We Make Them Fit and Satisfu United Woolen Mills 421 LOCUST STSEET Almost Blind for 15 Years Can Now Bertha Larson, a lady of Buxton, Iowa for ten years. The public will prt learning how almos overcome by human "I am now 20 year ordinary print. When blinked until I hear had to fit my eyes read fine print caillie printed all his deepal, as a spec could be done, as me I had no chance to VII Dr. Law, until like other children Can Now See Perfectly Bertha Larson, a much esteemed young lady of Buxton, Iowa, who was almost blind after a stroke, said she would be interested in learning how almost total blindness can be overcome by human skill. The following I "I am now 20 years old, and not until ab ordinary print. When I was 5 years old I was blind, and now I am well for life. The public will probably be interested in learning how almost total blindness can be overcome by human skill. The following I "I am now 20 years old, and not until ab ordinary print. When I was 5 years old I was blind, and now I am well for life. The public will probably be interested in learning how almost total blindness can be overcome by human skill. The following I "I am now 20 years old, and not until about eight months, I was able to ordinary print. When I was 5 years old I had the messies, which left my eyes almost blind. My parents tried in vain for fifteen years to get help for me, but never succeeded until I heard of Dr. Low Arntz, of Des Moines, Iowa, whom I consulted, and had to (on my own) study the remedies. I also see at a distance the same as other people. My parents tried all kinds of remedies for me when I was a child, but at last gave up in despair, as a specialist informed them when I was about 8 years old that nothing could be done, as my eyes contained practically no sight. What I most regret is that I did not learn to read. I also see at a distance the same as other people. If I now Arntz had been consulted ten years ago I might have attended school like other children." BERTHA LARSON." met at Das Moines the following week from that time on her health rapidly failed; although Miss Bartlett was unable for seven months to attend her Sunday School duties here at home, not only was Lydia, a faithful member of the church, but was one of the charter members of the I. R. S. club, a literary and social club organized in 1003, at time of her death was its Vicepresident. The funeral services were conducted Saturday at 2:00 p. m. from the A. M. E. church. Rev. S. McDowell preaching a very fitting sermon. The choir of which the deceased was also a member sang two of her favorite selections, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" and Violon-Cello a AT ST. PAUL'S CHU Violon-Cello and Vocal Recital 1. Piano Solo.....“Caprice” Miss 2. Cello Solo.....“To The Event” Mr. G 3. Vocal Solo.....“Oh for a D” (with cello) Miss 4. Cello (a).....“Nocturne” (b).....“Nocturne” 5. Vocal.....“Just One Word” (with cello) 6. Cello.....“Catille” Interr 7. Cello Solo.....“Berceuse” 8. Piano Solo (a).....(b).....K 9. Cello Solo (a).....(b).....$ 10. Vocal Solo.....“Cross” (with cello) 11. Cello Solo.....“Tarant SUITS $15 TOP COATS in today see perfectly. MISS obviously be interested in Who Was All total blindness can be skill. The following is her letter to the pu- ncessor, old, and not until about eight months ago when I was 5 years old I had the messages, which led me to the degree years to get better of the doctor. I am 19, Arnold, of Des Moines, Iowa, with glasses, which have brought out perfe- rence and can also see at a distance the same of someone for me when I was a child alist informed them when I was about 8 y eyes contained practically no sight. What at an education because I could not see to we had been consulted ten years ago I might n-Cello and Vocal Re PAUL'S CHURCH, APRIL 12, MR. LEE E. GREENWAY, 'Cellist. MISS MARGUERITE FIELDS, Vocalist. MISS LILLIAN FIELDS, Accompanist. Olo.....“Caprice Espagnol”... Moss Miss Fields. Olo.....“To The Evening Star” from “Tann Mr. Greenway. Olo.....“Oh for a Day of Spring’, ...A. F. (with cello obligato.) Miss Fields ).....“Nocturne” No. 2,...J. Stransk ).....“Nocturne” No. 1,...J. Stransk ).....“Just One Word of Consolation”... T. I. (with cello obligato) ).....“Catilena”... G. Gold Intermission. Olo.....“Berceuse”... from “Jocelyn’ B. Olo (a).....Hunting... Men (b).....Folk Song... Men Olo (a).....“Nina”... W. (b).....“Serenade”... W. Olo.....“Cross Your Heart”... J. E. (with cello obligato.) Olo.....“Tarantello”... H. G. T. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. All Garments Union Made That's A We Make Them Fit and Sell In Mills LOGUST A MISS BERTHA LARSON, Who Was Almost Blind Fifteen Years. her letter to the public: but eight months ago was I able to read and the measles, which left my eyes almost would to give up to ten. We have seen Des Moines, Iowa, whom I consulted, and brought out perfect sight. I can now distance the same other people. My can I was a child, but at last gave up in on I was about 8 years old that nothing ly no sight. What I most regret is I could not need to read. BERTHA LARSON. "She Hope of the Soul." She layed in a beautiful casket of white brocaded plush and held a bible and a illy, embicms of purity and holiness of which her life was an example. ECHOES FROM ROCK ISLAND. Mrs. J. Slaughter is quite sick with sciatic rheumatism. Eureka C mmandery was invited to Peoria to attend the Easter services, of our commandery attended in a body. The Ladies Art Club will meet next Thursday afternoon with Miss C Morrison. Mrs. Wm. Moore night baggeman at the Rock Island depot was seriously injured several days ago by a trunk fall. RCH, APRIL 12, 1907 Espagnol'... MoszKowski Fields. Sing Star' from "Tannhauser" penway. Day of Spring', A. F. Andrews obligato.) Fields. No. 2, J. Stransky, op 29 No. 1, J. Stransky, op 29 Consolation'... T. Lemonier obligato) na'... G. Goltermann Mission. from "Jocelyn' B. Godardd Hunting... Mendelssohn olk Song... Mendelssohn "Nina"... Siciliana erenade'... W. Taubert Your Heart... J. E. Howard obligato.) Bello'... H. G. Trembath 25 CENTS. All Garments Union Made at's All Take Them Fit and Satisfu Hills 421 LOGUST STSEET BERTHA LARSON, most Blind Fifteen Years. Mlle: Mr. Ha. Nov. 2, 1906. I was I able to read left my eyes almost me but never suc- cident consulted, and tight. I can now a other people. My at last gave up in years old that nothing most regret is that have attended school BERTHA LARSON." Price. Five Cents. ```markdown ``` ing against him. Mrs. H. E. Burris attended the services in Peoria Sunday of the Knight Templars. Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Smith of Monmouth were visitors in Rock Island Sunday. Mrs. Mason is our pastor, Rev. Mason mother. The many friends of Mrs Wm Moore sympathize with her in the loss of her brother Mr. J. Jones who died last Tuesday evening in Davenport at Mercy Hospital. Wm. Fulton has been quite sick for several days and unable to run on the road on account of a sprained side. The dance given by the Berlin Club was quite largely attended at the Industrial Hall last Tuesday evening. The Easter programme given by the pupils of McKinley Sunday School was well rendered and the services were largely attended. BUXTON NEWS Church Social and Business Easter Sunday was an ideal day in Buxton. It seemed that all nature was visiting with itself to make the celebration of the Resurrection a glorious one. At the Mt Zion Baptist church an elaborate programme was rendered by the children at 2:00 p.m. with a splendid song service at night by the choir. The St. John's A. M. E. church held their Sunday Srool exercises at night assisted by their excellent choir. The First Congregational Sunday School exercises were held at 11:00 A. m. with an Easter. Address by R. E. E. Patton, at 7:30 p.m. the Y. M. C. A. auditorium was crowded to greet the vested choir of the First Congregational church. A fine programme was rendered. The pastor Rev. Abraham Lincoln De Mond made a short address on the works of the Congregational Church. The Y. M C. A. meeting Sunday afternoon was well attended, an enthusiastic address was delivered by Mr. L E. Johnson. The F. B. W. Club and the Ladies Industrial Club passed resolutions approving the work of the Ministerial Alliance in their campaign against the saloons on the outskirts of Ruxton. KIRKSVILLE. MO. ITEMS. The Knights of Pythias gave a banquet last Saturday night, quite a large crowd was present and an enjoyable time spent by all. The K P.'s had their annual sermon preached Sunday the 24th by Rev. S. C. Doby, a very good programme was rendered, Miss Ethel Eubanks gave the welcome address. The Ladies Industrial Club was entertained by Mrs. Laura Eubanks and daughter Miss Ethel, after business was transacted, a dainty two course luncheon was served. Mrs. Nannie Smith as president presided in her same dignified manner. Mrs. Nannie Smith is entertaining her sister of College Mound. Miss Ethel Eubanks spent Easter with her sister and mother at Buxton. Easter proprogramme at the A. M. E. church was largely attended and an excellent programme was rendered. Mr. Earl Richard has returned from Creston, Iowa. EUREKA! Yes, IHave Found it at Last. Found what? Why that Chamberlain's Salve cures eczem and all manner of itching of the skin. I have been afflicted for many years with skin disease. I had to get up three or four times every night and wash with cold water to allay the terrible itching, but since using this salve in December, 1905 the itching has stopped and has not troubled me. - Elder John T Ongley, Rootville, Pa. For sale by all druggist Anthony Cycle Co. BICYCLES. First Class Wheels $25.00 and Up Also second hand wheels all prices. Expert Repairing of All Kinds. NEW GO-CART TIRES. Vulcanizing and Enameling. 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 is that he is a good waltzer and wears proper collars, that his hair curls at the edges, and that he doesn't tread on her frocks—Helen Rowland's "Digressions of Polly." By order of a New York court a mother gave her seventeen-year-old girl who had attempted suicide a spanking with a hair brush. The fall from the sublime to the ridiculous might be more spectacular, but never more complete. At the present time the most popular and fashionable variety is the Angora or Persian, a long-haired cat—and blues and silvers claim the distinction of having the largest number of breeders and admirers. The notoriety of this particular breed of cat, commonly, is chiefly due to the difficulty that has been experienced in the production of a perfect specimen, says Home Magazine. These cats should be without any bars or stripes, which constitute the chief beauty of the tabby breeds. The Angoras of Persians are large and finely furred, having splendid long coats, with head almost buried in fluff and ruff, and fine spreading tails. The blue Persian has orange eyes—the blue, white eyes. Black, white, cream, orange and tortoise-shell Angoras all have their special admirers, and classes are provided for each of these less popular breeds nowadays. Smoke Persians claim more than a passing mention, for they are extremely quiet and beautiful, with their dark outer fur and white under coats, pale gray frills and black faces. South Dakota is going to divorce it self from the divorce evil, at least to a considerable extent. The people of that state have become disgusted at the ease and frequency with which divorces are obtained there, and particularly displeased because of the scandal involved in the manner in which outsiders use the easy laws of that locality in severing matrimonial ties, and a change has been insisted upon. As it stands now a six months residence gives a person the right to sue for divorce. The legislature has passed a bill fixing the period of residence at one year in the state and three months in the county in which proceedings are instituted, and providing that all hearings shall be in open court. It is alleged, says Troy Times, that this will put an end to the "divorce industry" in which so many outsiders have engaged, and that South Dakota will cease to be the Mecca of unhappily mated individuals anxious for quick release. Mrs. M. J. Ross, of Postmaster Ross, of Mother Gibson, I. T., has just passed her seventy-ninth year, and she is perhaps the most distinguished Cherokee woman now living. She was born in Georgia. Her father was Louis Ross, brother of John Ross, unquestionably the most noted chief of the Cherokees, having ruled over 40 years. The late Queen Victoria was a most diligent and voluminous letter writer. Proof of this fact will come out in the fall in three thick volumes containing her letters written between 1837 and 1861. To the extent that these letters bear upon public matters they will be a valuable contribution to the history of the long reign of the queen Russia is evacuating Manchuria. By the terms of the treaty of Portsmouth the evacuation was to be affected by April 15, but Russia has decided not to wait for the appointed time. The purpose of the early withdrawal is said to be to hasten the reestablishment of peaceful relations with China and Japan. Mme. Calve thinks that there are many good voices that are never developed. How Gray's elegy does repeat itself: "Full many a singer's born to die unheard. And waste her sweetness on the desert alr." There are not many men that sign their names oftener than King Edward. It is said that he has to affix his autograph at least 50,000 official documents every year—an average of about 160 for each working day—and this, of course, in addition to all his private signatures. A courtship which lasted over 30 years was lately consummated in marriage at Aujed, Moravia. The blooming "young couple" are a well-seasoned pair. The groom, Joseph Koppver, is 101 years old, and the bride, Rosa Woldner, is over 100. Air and water are all the food we need, according to a Toledo physician. He doubtless meant the kind of water they serve in Toledo, St. Louis and New Orleans, remarks the Chicago Journal. A suite of ten rooms that has been reserved in a New York hotel for the duchess of Mariborough is being decorated in rose and blue. The duchess is apparently determined to let the duke understand that things can be rosy even without him. The most beautiful woman in California attributes her good looks to the fact that she plows for an hour every morning. Will not the snow shovel or the lawn mower do as well as the plow? King Edward's cigar bill is large. He is an inverteate smoker, and the "weed" is valued at anything from "a dollar to two and a half" apiece. It is said that the king's cigars are the product of a particular plantation in Havana which supplies no one but his majesty and Lord Rothschild. The duchess of Roxburgh, who was Miss May Goelet of New York, has taken up the prevalent craze to collect animals, and she is building a miniature zoo at Floors castle. IOWA STATE NEWS Events of Recent Occurrence Throughout the Commonwealth. SIOUX CITY SALOON WAR. Attitude of Temperance Forces Put Saloon Men on Defensive. Sioux City.—The Ministerial association has taken up the budget in support of Police Matron Thurston, who, in her recent crusade against cheap dances and saloon who rooms, met with indifference and even open opposition on the part of the police. The ministers unanimously adopted a statement approving of the work of Mrs. Thurston and roundly roasted the clive and ministerial. TWO-CENT FARE FOR ALL. Roads Give Des Moines Agents Important Notification. Des Moines.—Des Moines railway passenger agents have been unofficially notified that the roads will revise their tariffs so that the new Iowa 2-cent rate law will apply to interstate as well as state business. There has been much interest a to the probable attitude of the road on this question, and the information received by local agents, while no final, is considered definite. Among other things the statement says: "We depreciate the apprehension disposition on the part our city government to exempt from tax the slinks blindly to pass the slinks of iniquity and enforcement of law upon men and women who revel in vice." Rev. Dr. Waterman, pastor of the First Congregational church, is the Intendent of resolutions and they were signed by Rev. S. R. Beatty, pastor of the First Mystolist Episcopal; Rev. Dr. S. Willis Madden, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, and the other memorials. Meantime the saloonkeepers do not propose to stand idly by while the anti-saloon league secures injunctions against their establishment. For now the liquor men have offered little resistance to actions that have been brought against them under the Martin law, but the filing of suits against nearly one-half of the saloon men of the city is the indispensable of the anti-saloon league, with Col. A. D. Collier as attorney, has aroused the saloon men and they have employed T. S. Bevington to make a statement to the support of the business element of Sloux City in the stand they have taken against the anti-saloon league. SAFE BLOWERS PLEAD GUILTY. Martin Moore Sent to Anamosa For Fight Years Manchester.—Martin Moore and Barney Hansen, the two men indicted by the grand jury last week for the Masonville bank robbery, were arraigned before Judge F. C. Platt and both pleaded guilty to the charge. Moore received eight years and six months, sentence being deferred on the grounds of insufficiency. Sheriff Henessy at once took Moore to the Anamosa penitentiary. Moore will be a familiar figure in the institution, for, like Hansen, he has "done them there." The crime follows close upon the helms of the offence, for it was only a few weeks ago when Moore, Hansen, and Gadbols exploded three charges of ultra-glycerin at the Masonville bank, secured at 4000 from the police after being revolver fight in the dark with the night operator of the railroad. Both men were captured in less than thirty-six hours, near Manchester, where they were found hiding in a hay stack on the bank. The body was practically all recovered, but Gadbols is still at large. HUB OF A NETWORK. Polk Plans Will Make Des Moines a Big Center. Des Moines.—The plan as is now being carried out by the Polks will make Des Moines the hub of a network of interburbs. The Perry and Jackson lines from the northwest, the proposed AdelGreenfield-Villisca line the entrance from the west, Park's Creston-Winterstreet line the entrance from the northwest, the proposed Marshallpoint line the entrance from the northeast. The AdelGreenfield-Villisca project a glimpse of its infancy. Citizens of adel are anxious to secure a Des Moines connection by extending the Urbanead line. Prominent Greenfield citizens several months ago started a project in the building of a new office from there. The noters of this do not believe that the franchise recently voted at Greenfield to another company will interfere with their plans. They also have the possibility that this will be part of an electric line between Des Moines and Kansas City. TRYS TO END LIFE Prominent Lady of Ackley Cuts Her Own Threat. Ackley—Cutting her throat and wrist with razor in the kitchen of her home, Mrs. George Dental is lying at the point of death. No cause is known for the attempted suicide, as she was a patient at the case is shrouded in the deepest mystery, the family and doctors refusing to discuss the affair in any manner. Mrs. Dental is one of the most prominent women of the town and city, a woman of the family son is a leading merchant; here She went to the kitchen and a moment later members of the family heard a fall. They rushed to the scene to find her covered with blood. The only motive known is that she was a patient at the condition of her daughter-in-law Max Dental, whom she was nursing, who is dying of consumption. TEACHER SCARCITY SHOWN Cedar Falls.—That teachers in Iowa are a very scarce article is fully realized by the executive office of the State Normal school. Recently County Superintendent Adams of Grundy county called for eight teachers for rural schools, and other county superintendents in the state are making like demands. Half a dozen leading Iowa superintendents were here in one day looking for teachers to fill vacancies in their cabinet for next year. The city superintendents are experiencing difficulty in obtaining good pedagogical material while county superintendents are having hard work to induce any of the 1,200 students at the normal to take rural schools at $40 and over per month. TWO-CENT FARE FOR ALL. Roads Give Des Moines Agents Important Notification. Des Moines—Des Moines railway passenger agents have been unofficially notified that the roads will revise their tariffs so that the new 2-cent rate law will apply to interstate as well as state business. There has been much interest as to the probable attitude of the roads on this question, and the information received by local agents, while not fully understood, has been when Ohio enacted the 2-cent fare law a few years ago, the railways first attempted to fight it by refusing to make it apply to other than state business. The railway on the old schedule of 3 cents per mile. The rule caused the railways endless trouble, and finally they decided to revert and revisit their interstate passenger schedule of tariffs on the old schedule of 3 cents per mile. Local passenger agents declare that the 2-cent rate will undoubtedly result in diminishing the number of local excursions. Special trains will be allowed to operate on the 2-cent rate will be adhered to. There is now serious doubt as to whether the roads will make rates for the annual Iowa state fair. Last year they made a one rate for the straight 2-cent rate, this year. If they insist on the straight 2-cent rate, it will be 4 cents per mile. By making it a fare and a half the round trip rate could be made a cents rate, the same as the round trip rate some of the roads are opposed to doing this. FOR PADDING PAY ROLL Great Western Superintendent Acc cause of Fraud. Des Molles.-Jerry O'Leary of 512 Fifthteenth street, superintendent of the south division of the Great Western, has been indicted by the grand jury of Warren county for fraud similar to the offenses committed by officials of the road earlier in the year. When Mr. O'Leary learned of the indictment, he lost no time in going to Indiana, to appear in court there. He went fortified with $10,000 to secure his release, but he was required to pay $10,000. He was given until the September term of court of Warren county to enter a plea. The indicted official when seen by a reporter was apparently cheerful, and insisted that everything would be done to be whilked in June time. He was not disposed to go into details of the case, in fact he said there were no merits to the indictments whatever. Woman Infidel Fasta 31 Days Webster City.—Not a single more or less food has passed the lips of Mrs. Harriet M. Closz, a prominent infidel and free thinker, for over thirty-one days. She stopped eating in an attempt to starve an attack of rheumatism. She uses only water as her diet and continues to do her house work. She has lost little strength and says she will continue the fast a couple of weeks longer. She has been active in her chosen work for several years and is well known in this part of the state. Left Sweetheart to Meet Death Sibley—Kissing his sweetheart good-night, John Wilson, a young and prosperous farmer of this vienna, went to his death. He was struck by a fast train on the Milwaukee road and hurled over one hundred feet. The body was terribly crushed and bruised. Both horses were killed. The young man had been visiting his father, and he was killed in his home near Biglow when the fatal accident happened. He was to have been married in June. Board Attacks Treasurer Sloux City.—The board of supervisors have ordered County Treasurer Talley to make an accounting of the interest he has received from public funds. The county treasurer has been the custom of the county treasurer to get such interest. The board threatens to go into the courts to force Talley to give up the money, and the board recently had trouble over the matter of county positories. Finds Infant in Shoe Box Osage--While on a duck hunt west of McIntyre, John Nelson found a shoe box containing the dead body a male infant that apparently has been placed there within twenty-four hours after its birth. Coroner Whit-ler found that the infant was a verdict in accordance with the above facts. The county attorney is investigating and will endeavor to bring the guilty parties to justice. Girl Cremated in a Bonfire Marshalltown - While playing with flames around a bonfire, Nellie Brown, the 14-year-old daughter of a farmer near Elma, was burned to death. Her clothes caught fire from a flaming brand and the agonized father rushed to her and threw the child into a creeper. She was carried into the house and died several hours later of the burns. Ida Farmer Fatally Injured. Ida Grove - Tow Brown, aged 73, and one of the oldest and best known pioneer citizens of this county, was severely injured in a runaway. He had a triple wagon box filled with 95 bushels of oats when the team became frightened and threw him under the wheels as they ran away. He was injured internally and the chances are that he will die. Contract to Waterloo Man New Hampton--The board of supervisors of Chickasaw county has let the contract for the erection of a new poor house, to be built this summer. G. F. Scales of Waterloo is to put up the building for $21,340. N. E. plumbing will be done by George E. Shearer, also of Waterloo, for $4,572. AFTER AID FOR ODELL PRESIDENT'S VERSION OF HAR RIMAN'S CALL. REPLY TO JUDGE PARKER Mr. Roosevelt Repeats His Statement of 1904—Says He Knows Some Contributions Were Returned. Washington. — President Roosevelt discussed with a number of his callers Wednesday various features of the controversy between Mr. Harriman and himself, growing out of the publication of the letters between them. He desired not to be quoted in the matter, however. To his friends the president made it plain that his version of Mr. Harriman's visit preceded the election of 1904 was that Mr. Harriman wanted assistance from the national Republican committee to help Chairman Odell in the New York state campaign towards whose expenses he (Harriman) had raised $100,000. The president promised to communicate with Messrs. Cortez and Bliss to see what could be done. He did in this he declared, just what he had done in other instances where he had been appealed to to help in state campaigns. To some of his visitors the president referred to the statement made public Tuesday night by Judge Alton B. Parker in Albany, in which he said that it has never been denied that $150,000 was turned over by the Eutable, Mutual and New York Life Insurance companies to Mr. Cortheyla's committee, and that companies fused to make an origination into contributions of 1904 or to pass a law prohibiting such contributions in the future. Refers to Reply of 1904. On this subject the president referred to a statement which he made on November 4, 1904, in which he said in part: "That contributions have been made to the Republican committee, as contributions have been made to the Democratic committee, in the question at issue, Mr. Parker's assertion is in effect that such contributions have been made for improper motives, either in consequence of threats or in consequence of improper promises, direct or indirect on the part of the recipients. But there is not one particle of truth in the statement." The president, as supporters, the president declared, have been able to traverse or question the statements made in that answer. Refused Several Contributions. The president said that to his own knowledge about a dozen contributions offered by Chairman Corteloy and that others had been accepted. A contribution by the American Tobacco company, he said, had been returned. A prominent man made a contribution of $20,000 to the Republican campaign fund. Subsequently this man had made known his desire for an appointment in the diplomatic service in the United States. As soon as his motives were understood the national committee returned his contribution. The president asserted to his callers that none of the corporations that contributed to the campaign fund in 1904 had come to him for favors, either directly or indirectly. In this connection the president referred to the legislation envisioned by Chairman Corteloy the last two years as disproving any imputations that immunity would be shown them for their contributions. TO PROBE GRAFT CHARGES. Washington Officials Confident Congressman Rainey Is Mistaken. Washington. — Charges of grafting made against the Panama canal commissariat by Representative Rainey of Illinois were ordered fully investigated by the officials here Wednesday. Representative Rainey's charges, which refer particularly to overcharges for meats and other supplies to canal employees and to the contractors' meats on the etchmus will go to Panama by steamer, with orders to investigate. Officials here are confident that Representative Rainey is mistaken. The commissariat on the etchmus is handled entirely by the Panama railway. Morris & Co., of Chicago, furnish the meats. The charge of bad meats relates entirely to the method of the handling at Colon, and has been used by the contractor Representative Rainey exonerates Jackson Smith, head of the commisariat. New York.—A fire following an explosion of a tube of benzine on the third floor of a seven story building occupied by fur manufacturers, did occupy to thousands of dollars and caused a panic among 200 women and 75 men. Strike for Half-Holiday Newport, R. I.—the building and mechanical trades of this city were almost completely tied up Wednesday as the result of a strike of about 300 carpenters and other mechanics. The men struck because their employers refused to grant them a Saturday half holiday. Alfred D Cordova Is Dead. New York—Alfred D Cordova, the banker, who had been ill for some days, died at his home late Wednesday night. Judge J. W. Wilkin is Dead. Daville, ill—Judge Jacob W. Wilkin, 18 years —member of the suprasequem court of Illinois, is dead aged 70 years. Judge Wilkin, who next Juno was to have been made chief justice, was ill two weeks. Brewery Strike Is Over. St Louis.—Contracts for three years were signed by the representatives of the various breweries and the striking employees Wednesday and the strike was officially declared terminated. GALUSHA A. GROW IS DEAD PENNSYLVANIA STATESMAN SUC CUMBES TO BOLD AGE. Has Record-Breaking Service In Congress—Was the Father of the Homestead Act. Binghamton, N. Y.-Former Congressman Galusha A. Grow died at his home in Glenwood, Pa., Sunday afternoon as a result of a general break-down attributed to old age. Mr. Grow was elected to congress from the Wilmot district of Pennsylvania as the youngest member of that body, in 1851, and after years from public life for nearly 40 years he reentered congress at large from Pennsylvania 14 years ago. When he retired four years ago, his public service in the house extended over the Galusha A. Grow. longest period, although not continuous service, of any man who ever sat in that body. During the antebellum days he was one of the best known men in the United States and in 1864 he came within one vote of being nominated for vice president. In place of Andrew Johnson, who became president on the death of Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Crew was elected speaker of the house of representatives in 1861 and occupied that position during the first two years of the war, until his retirement from congress in 1863. His service was as the father of the homestead act, through which measure many million acres of western farm lands were opened up to settlement by homesteaders, an act which has been credited with doing more than any other one thing for the development of the great American nation, the bar of a family of six children. He was never married. TENEMENT BURNS; FIVE DEAD. Mother and Four Children Perish at Passaic, N. J. Passaic, N. J. — A mother and four of her children perished in a tenement house fire here. The victims were Mrs. Philomena Sotupo, 26 years old; Mary, aged seven; Libriabo, aged five; Antonio, three, and Joseph, aged seven months. The tenement house where the lives were lost was occupied by 11 Italian and Hungarian families. The flames were first seen issuing from the cellar under Max Wise's printing office, on the ground floor, and before the firemen arrived the flames had spread to the tenement. Many women and children were taken down ladderers from the upper stories by the firemen, but the members of the Sotupo family, which occupied rooms on the third floor, are supposed to have been suffocated by smoke before they could escape from their rooms. The bodies of the mother and four children were found in the ruins. DOUBLE SHOOTING IN BOSTON. Man Fataly Wounds Young Woman and Shoots Himself. Boston.—The second double shooting in this city within 24 hours occurred at the street railway waiting room at Roxbury crossing Wednesday night when Walter Scott, 26 years old, of Roxbury, shot and fatally wounded Agnes Bates, 20 years old, of the same district. Scott fired two shots at the young woman and sent a third bullet through his mouth. Miss Bates died upon reaching the hospital and was in critical condition. Like a tragedy which occurred in the South End early Wednesday, in which two colored persons were involved, the shooting was the outcome of a lovers' quarrel. MADE INSANE BY AFFECTION. Canadian Farmer Kills His Two Children and Shoots Self. Montreal. — William Simpson, a prosperous young farmer of St. Charles, Tuesday afternoon during his wife's absence shot and killed his two infant daughters and then tried to kill himself by putting two revolver bullets in his body. He is very low and was brought to Notre Dame hospital here. Physicians say that excessive affection for his children caused insanity. Airship Sells for $80 New York.—The airship which was brought to this country by Santos Dumont for exhibition at the St. Louis exposition and which was seized by the customs officials for non-payment of duty, was sold Wednesday for $80. Gift to Carthage College, Illinois. Gift to Carthage College, Illinois. Pittsburgh, Pa.—William Pore, a retired steel manufacturer of this city, Wiltshire, England, college of, Carthage, Ill. The money is to be part of a fund of $200,000 to secure the Carnegie science hall. Woman Blind From Speezing New York—Mrs. Joseph Jack, wife of a resident of Trenton, N. J., is blind, with little prospect of ever regaining her sight, the result of a violent attack of sneezing which she suffered a few editions ago. New York Grooms on Strike New York Grooms on Strike. New York—About 1,000 grooms employed in the riding academies and livery stables in this city went out on strike to force their employers to recognize their new union and sign a contract. MELPING ALONG HIS MEMORY. Husband Willing to Do His Best to Follow Instructions. Mr. Morse is an undemonstrative man and an absent-minded one as well. In these two respects he is a trial to his wife, who is exactly his opposite, "James," she said as she bade him good-by when he was about to start pr Chicago, "will you remember to hunt up Cousin Sarah? and find out all about Aunt Sarah? It is so many years since I’ve heard from any of hat family." "You’re dear." "And do you suppose you will remember to put on your overcoat if the wind changes, so as not to catch one if your dreaded colds?" "Yore my dear." "see, my, you will try to remember that you have plenty of clean collars, so you needn't go about looking as if you needn't to see to you?" "Yes, my dear," said Mr. Morse, as he turned to take up his bag. "And, James," said Mrs. Morse, tearfully, "do you suppose you will think of me every day while you are gone and I am here at home?" "My dear," responded Mr. Morse, with his mind on catching the train, "I will certainly make a memorandum d do so." BLOOD GETS SOUR. Every Family Should Make Up This Home Mixture and Take Now. At this time of year, says a well-known authority, the Kidneys become weak, clogged and inactive, failing to filter out the poisons and acids, whichour the blood, causing not only facial and bodily eruptions, but the worst forms of Rheumatism, Nervous and Stomach troubles, Backache and painful, annoying Urinary allictions. It is worth anyone's time now to get from some good prescription pharmacy the following ingredients: Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half ounce; Compound Kargon, one ounce; pound$^1$ Syrup $^2$ and powder$^3$ syrup, making well in a bottle at a table in teacupful doses after you meals and at bedtime. This simple home-made mixture will force the Kidneys to normal, healthy action, so they will filter and strain all uric acid and poisonous waste matter from the blood, and expel this in the urine, at the same time restoring the "full blood count"—that is, 95 per cent. red blood corpuscles—which is absolutely indispensable to perfect health. Best Violin Strings The best strings for violins are of Italian make and are from the intestines of spring lams, killed in September. The process of drying and bleaching of the woods and strings by the hot Italian sun, rather than by the artificial method used in other countries, accounts in a great measure for the superior quality of both materials. This intense heat was also the reason for the slow distillation of the oils used by the Italian makers, which always remained at a high temperature, and the varnish, slowly soaking into the woods of the violins beneath the heat of those Italian summers, produced, in part, the mellowness of tone that gives to a Cremona instrument its value, after a lapse of 200° or more years.—March Circle. FURIOUS HUMOR ON CHILD. *tchling, Bleeding Sores Covered Body *Nothing Helped Her—Cuticura Cures Her in Five Days. "After my granddaughter of about seven years had been cured of the measles, she was attacked about a fortnight later by a furious itching and painful eruption all over her body, especially the upper part of it, forming watery and bleeding sores, especially under the arms, of considerable size. She suffered a great deal and for three weeks we nursed her every night, using all the remedies we could think of. Nothing would help. We tried the Cuticura Remedies and after twenty-four hours we noted considerable improvement, and after using only one complete set of the Cuticura Remedies, in five consecutive days the little one, much to our joy, had been entirely cured, and has been well for a long time. Mrs. F. Ruefenacht, R. F.D. No. 3, Bakersfield, Cal., June 25 and July 20, 1906." Indians In United States In round figures, there are 284,000 Indians in the United States at the present time, 91,000 of whom are in Indian territory and 10,000 in Oklahoma, or 106,000 in the coming state. Those of Indian territory, the five civilized tribes—Chocokees, Creeks, Chocotas, Chickasaws and Seminoles—have been managing their own affairs for two-thirds of a century, and are in all respects fitted for the citizenship which they are soon to exercise. All of these, and nearly all of those in the Oklahoma end of the coming state, wear civilized dress, and have schools, churches and the other accompaniments of civilization—Leslie's. Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine wash goods when new, owe much of their attractiveness to the way they are laundered, this being done in a manner to enhance their textile beauty. Home laundering would be equal to a diffactory if proper attention was given. Diffactory, the first essential being good Starches, has sufficient strength to stiffen, with sufficient thickening the goods. Defiance Starches, and you will be pleasantly surprised at the improved appearance of your work Oldest Man on Army Rolls. The oldest enlisted man on the rolls of the United States army is Sargent, David Robertson, of the hospital station on Governor's island. He is a native Scotchman. He first enlisted May 27, 1854, and he has been in continuous service, having the extraordinary record of never having lost a day. He is 74 years old. We need to learn, not only how to make our living, but how to make our contribution to the living world.—Rev. T. Ferrer Hulme, M. A. It is not so much the being exempt from faults as the having overcome them, that is an advantage to us.—Swift. CURED OF GRAVEL Not a Single Stone Has Formed Using Donn's Kidney Pile J. D. Daughtrey, music public Suffolk, Va., says: "During three years that kidney trouble I 2½ pounds of and sandy in the urine. I passed a stone using Doan's Pills, however, that was three ago. I used to the most acute three years that kidney trouble 2½ pounds of and sandy mud in the urine. He passed stones using Doona R Pills, however that was a ago. I used to the most acute during a gravel and had the other usual symptom kidney trouble—lassitude, heat pain in the urinary duct, rheumatic pain, etc. I was a training 14 gravel stones that but that is not one-quarter whole number. I consider Dearn Ney Pills a fine kidney tonic* For sale by all dealers. 50 box. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo Grab Rope from Bellringer and Down Trees. Ghostly happenings have done the town of Kirkwall, the county of Orkney. On Wednesday night, says the London Daily Mail, the wife of the bellringer went to Magnus cathedral to sound the oat at eight o'clock. This is an oat custom still observed in the town. The bell had been tolled for less a minute, when it is alleged, a suddenly appeared at the side, snatched her hands from rope and as mysteriously disappeared. Another moment, trees a few years ago were seen front of the cathedral were been have been cut down. The night a calm one, with brilliant mounds and the trees were standing at o'clock in the morning. Hundreds of windows have as look on the spot, and many people were still astir at three o'clock the morning, and near the ear of the inside. Yet every tree had been destroyed, police are baffled. Low One-Way Rates Low One-Way Rates. Every day, April 19, 1907, the Pacific will sell one-way O tickets from Missouri River Truck Council Bluffs to Kansas City, inclusive, at the following rates: $20.00 to Ogden and Salt Lake $20.00 to Butte, Anaconda Helena. $22.50 to Spokane and Wash. $25.00 to Everett, Falkenhaus in Vancouver and Victor Huntington and Spokane. $25.00 to Tacoma and Seattle. Ashland, Roseburg, Eugene bany and Salem, vla Porta $25.00 to San Francisco, Les A Corresponding with lower rates to other California, Oregon, Wor montana, Utah and Idaho Through Tourist cars run every on Union Pacific between Mine River and Pacific Coast; double $7.5. For full information call address J. W. Turtle, T. P. A. Fifth St. Des Moines, Ia. English Women Good Shots English Women Good Sheep Women who have recently in the Wandsworth (England) Rifle have proved so expert in the rifle that scores of 35 out of "highest possible" of 40 have freely been recorded. The club consists of securing other sharpshooters in order to arrange match between the women and men. A Word for Himself. The young widow of an old man inscribed the following words in her dear departed's tomb: "To memory of Mathurin Besquet, left this vale of tears at the age of years 11 months and 20 days, grieved at having to leave behind the most charming and naughty wives." Plan for Good Health! Take the law of neys, overcomes constipation, purifies blood and eradicates disease. It is a wholly of Herbs. Persistent people begin their access where others end in fallaway Eggleston. TONIC FOR MOTHERS Dr. Williams' Pink Pills Are Good Reliable - A Favorite Household Remedy. Motherhood may be the overriding blessing of a woman's life or in bring grief and sorrow. Mrs. K. Wight, of 170 Seventh Street, Alicante, relates her experience after birth of her daughter in 1901, as follows: "I was all run down after time the baby came and did not prove in health rapidly after. I pale, thin and bloodless. I distressed me being full of gas all time and my heart fluttered so the scarcely breathe. I was told that a Dr. Williams had recommended Dr. Williams' Pills to me so I commenced to use them. I gained in strength while the baby throve also. Then expected my next child I started giving the pills again as again, although the same one took on culture. I got up better my strength came back much more. "A year ago last winter I asked a tack of rheumatism in the hands went from one hand to the other that joints swelled up and we so could not move them. The man could not move my arms and shoulders. I felt sick enough to bed but did not do so. This lasted for several months. I had remedies but finally began to using the pills which caused so much good before and found they benefited me almost at the same time since I did so. All drugs sell Mr. William Pills, or they will be sent to me post-paid, on receipt of price, for per box, six boxes for $24. Dr. William Medicine Schenectady, N. Y. Send me our IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XIII, No. 44. Mr. J. A. Spencer of Grinnell, Iowa spent Sunday in our city on business. Mr. Spencer is one of our successful business men of Iowa, he is a cement contractor, has been in the business for more than 18 years and has the city contract seweral and to put in all the cement walks for Grinnell and other Iowa towns. He runs a large number of hands and teams. Mr David S. Harris and Miss Estella Redman of St Joseph, Mo, were married Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the residence of Mr. and Mrs Fred Jackson on Eight street. Dr. W. S. Brooks officiated. Mr Harris is an employee at the Savery Hotel. They will make their future home here. The six o'clock dinner given by the members of the Union Congregational church, under the management of Mrs. J. T Blagburn and Mr. Wm, Coalson in the dining room of Plymouth Con- AND TRUST GAFFNEY E L Craig Mo GAFFRON Arthur C slsmn S GAGE Amasa carp 1611 Fen Barney pntr 203 Michigan Lillian P milliner 1611 P GAGEN Henry C life ins b L GAHAGAN John H fireman C GAIBEL Chas F bakery 527 s S GAINES J H Cameron Mo R F Mrs b 2522 Francis GALBRAITH John Wallace M Wm Wallace Mo GALE Curtis saoon rms 401% GALLAGHER Anna S bkpr b Chas lab Swifts b 5501 Sw Chas Mrs b 5501 Swift av Edith bkpr 106 w Valley Ida (wld Michael) 922 Felix Margaret c MrsBattle rms Martin J foreman Swift, 550 Neal N gen mdee 106 Vs GALAHER E C 636 Pew Vivla tchr Humboldt School Wallace W agt 2205 Voris GALLAMORE Wm m eng 317 n GALLANT Geo F foreman 1631 GALLEMORE see Gallamore GALLER Lewis wriess WesternMath s 10th See also Geller Giller GALLEW Geo W Jr lab 2809 s 18 Walter W clk 507 Blake GALLOWE Louis smstrs 414 n GALLOWE Rob B (810% n 33 GALUP Hattie (wld Edgar H) dr Richard M clk 269 Patee Richard M Mrs 2639 Patee GALLUS Jos J clk 705 s 21st Maggie H dom 201 s 17th GALT Emma L (wld W) 910 Pacifi Zora E forelady TWM 910 Pa GALVIN Fred lak 215 Francis Roy E Mrs 2402 Jule GAMBLE Daniel (c) w Missouri Howard (c) bartndr 846 s 22d Joseph H prop b 516 Mitchell a Joseph Mrs 516 Mitchell av R H Mrs Savannah Mo Mr. Greenway has been studying all winter with Mr Wendell Heighton, the finest cellist west of Chicago. Mr Greenway has had much experience in musical entertainments. The Muscatine Mandolin club of twenty-five members, which was considered the finest in the state of Iowa, was managed by him for four years. He also managed the Muscatine High School Orchestra for two years, playing slide trombone with it for four years. Mr Greenway has appeared in many concerts, mandolin clubs and glee clubs. He now ranks with the best soloists of his race in America. Miss Fields is well known to the Des Moines people as a vocalists and a very clever performer on the piano, having studied for some time with Mr. Frank Nasel of this city. Miss Fields appeared in recital with Mr. Clarence C. White, the leading colorist violinist of America and the Des Moines people well know how it was appreciated and enjoyed by the audience. The chamber musical recital given by those two talented young musicians is looked forward to as being one of the rarest and best recitals ever given in Des Moines. This program begins promptly at 8:30 p.m. ```markdown ``` CITY NEWS. B. If you have relatives or friends visit the city or go to make a visit, please us; we solicit all your local news.-Ed. A. H. W. Hughes our mail carrier is going this week to West 26th street. B. H. B. S. will meet next Thursday at the home of Mrs. Joseph Hamilton, Walker street. C. Edith Comle, of Webster City lived in our city its Saturday, to be guest of Miss Ada Hyde while here. D. Violin-cello and musical recital evening at the M. E. Ech will be well worth attending. E. Rumor has it that one of our damsels will soon be led to the by an out of town gentleman. SALE—Four room house; gas, r sewer, and small barn, 4th and Sts. Two blocks from street car Highland Park Will sell cheap on monthly payments Dr. Low Arntz R. I. L. Brown of Marshalltown dled through our city Thursday en- e home, and while waiting for his made a pleasant call at our office. v James M. Harris of Kansas City the Burns' M E church's new ester, arrived to take up his new t. He comes well recommended the Misses Edyth Comley, P. mitt, Ethyl Stewart and Ada I ed a matinee party at Hoity-T nnesday afternoon. the M. C. T. club met last Wed afternoon with Mrs. J. L. The on 18th street. A pleasant a was held. The club will meet nnesday with Mrs. M. E. M west Seventh at eet. R. S. Joe Brown was invited Day to address the Young Persian Club of the Highland Baptarian church. He ac- made a good address the Cosmopolitan·Art club of Miss Tabitha Mashowing program was rendered on Household Economics trude Cannaday; discussion members; recitation, Mrs Lazzer and Miss Comely of Webstered. Miss Mash was elected to the convention. Next in Mamie Midgett. the Cosmopolitan Art club home of Miss Mable Doug tuesday evening. March 2 glass read a paper on fulness in Clubs," which by the members. Seve were present. Refreshm ed. The club will meet day with Mrs. Mamie Mids lawyer Geo. H. Woodson was in the city Saturds, be also spent Sunday. ing well. see Greenway who has been at the Musical College he special instruction on the in complete the course in to his home in Muscat going he has consent musical entertainment in with Miss Margurite day at the A. M. E. or arrd elsewhere. the sisters of the S. M. T. prised Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Davis at our home, 1017 West Third street. afternoon evening March 27. The city was headed by Mr. and Mrs. J. Black, in honor of their sixth wedding anniversary. All came with well and baskets and at a late hour re响ments were served by sister Black Brewton. The friends departed daring Mr. and Mrs. Black excellent it and hostess. The debate held under the auspices the Des Moines Negro Lyceum at Paul's A. M. E church last Tuesday ended was ably handled by the contants. The negative side lead by Earl Lewis won by a unanimous decision. The club will meet next day evening at the home of Miss Hyde. The topic for the evening will be the intellectual request to be sent. Club reporter, J. C. Williams. Now is the time to LEARN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Better join Miss Bertha Allen's Class of 1907. Terms Reasonable. For full particulars call or write me at 1215 Park street. Des Moines, Iowa. MID TRUST BOOK 209 GAFFNEY E L Craig P GAFFRON Arthur C slsmn Swifts 2208 s 12th ★PM3S GAGE Amasa carp 1611 Jenn P Barney pntr 203 Michigan S Lillian P milliner 1611 Penn P GAGEN Henry C life ins b Laclede hotel S GALAGAN John H fireman CGW 812 Woodson 4S-4R GAIBEL Chas F bakery 527 s 8th MS-2R GAINES J H Cameron Mo P R F Mrs 2522 Francis S-R GALBRAITH John Wallace Mo 2P Wm Wallace Mo P GALE Curtis saloon rms 401½ Felix 2P GALLAGHER Anna S bkpr b 5501 Swift av M Chas lab Swifts b 5501 Swift av MS-R Machs Mrs b 5501 Swift av M Edith bkpr 106 w Valley S-R Ida (wid Michael) 922 Felix S-R Margaret ctr MrsBartle rms 1216½ Fred av 2P Martin J foreman Swift 5304 Halse 3P Neat N gen mde 106 w Valley 2P GALLAHER E C 636 Powell Vivia tchr Humboldt School 636 Powell 2PWM Wallace w agt 2205 Vories 2PM GALLAMORE Wm M eng 317 n 9th 2PM GALLANT Geo F foreman 1631 Bartlett 2PMS GALLMORE see Gallamore GALLER Lewis mgr WesternMattressCo 1123% s 10th PM See also Geller Giller GALLEY Geo W Jr lab 2809 s 19th 2MS Walter W clk 507 Blake 2P GALLMEIER Louis smstrs 414 n 13th P GALLOWAY Robt B (810% n 3) P GALUP Hattie (wid Edgar H) drmskr 609 s 10th P Richard M clk rms 2639 Patee 2PM3S Richard M Mrs 2639 Patee S-L GALLUS Jos lab 705 s 21st P Maggie H dom 201 s 17th P GALT Emma L (wld W) 910 Pacific PMS Zora E forelady TWM 910 Pacific PMS GALVIN F pred lab b 215 Francis P Roy E steward Elks Club 2402 Jule 2PMS Roy E Mrs 2402 Jule S GAMBLE Daniel (c) w Missouri ★S-R Howard (c) bartard 846 s 22d M Joseph H prop b 516 Mitchell av 8P Joseph Mrs 516 Mitchell av PM R H Mrs Savannah Mo 2P Miss Margurite Field is in Galesburg, Ill. this week where she gave a musical recital. We deserve to thank our friends for their kind act shown us during the illness and death of our dear mother, and also the beautiful floral offering. Mrs. W. B. Watson, Miss Mary Pillow and grand children. The Men's League will discuss the subject "Am I my Brother's keeper, If so how can I help him?" Opened by Gus Watkins, then an open discussion by the members and friends. All men are invited 3:30 p. m. at the Union Congregational church Sunday. Agents Warned to handle my Toilet trifles. Write Battle II, Toliver. 2nd avenue, Rock Island, Ill. The Easter services at all the churches was well attended, and much enjoyed by the people. The ministers were all prepared, and at their best. One of the finest Easter Sunday School services ever witnessed in this city was at the Union Congregational church at 12:00 o'clock. Toe programme was fine, every number was well rendered which showed much training. It was systematically arranged, and the crowded house enjoyed the services of the children. The climax was the play by ten girls "Her Easter Choice" which was well rendered. The Men's League was fairly well attended, the speakers were Senator McManus of Lee County Senator Warren of Marion County and Professor Leickwick of the Indian Territory. The evening services at the A. M. E. church was crowded to see King Solomon Commandy out in full regalia and Rev. Brooks preached a very able Masonic sermon Burn's M. E. church, the new pastor Rev. Harris preached his iniatory sermon Sunday morning, he was greeted with a good size crowd. Corinthian Baptist church was beautifully decorated and they had a large crowd, and an excellent programme at each services. LOOKING WELL. Thus writes Rev. O. W. Catlin, Pella Iowa, Pella, it. August 10, 1905. To Whom it Mar. Congress: To Whom it may Concern: This is to certify that I am "looking" better than I did three months ago, and that it is all because I am "looking" through glasses fitted to my eyes by Dr. Lew Arntz of Des Molnes, opposite the street car station. BOOK 209 P Swifts 2208 s 12th P M3S un P M n S enn P M nclede riotel S GW 812 Woodson 4S-4R 5S-2R P S-R 2P P Felix 2P 5501 Swift av M Swift av MS-R M P S-R 1216½ Fred av 2P 4 Halsey 3P Valley 2P P 6:6 Powell 2P3M PM 9th 2PM Bartlett 2PMS MattressCo 1123½ PM 9th 2MS 2P 13th P P msmrk 609 s 10th P e 2P2M3S S-L P P P PMS PMS P 2PMS S ★S-R M 8P PM 2P Iowa. We were surprised and sorry to hear of this young christia woman's death. She was the Bystander's regular Agent and Correspondent and was one of the best we had; the Editor new her well, and consider her an ideal christian worker, and much like the late Miss Sadie Benthan of Keokuk, it is indeed a pity that that we must loose such valuable people in youth. ROSEVELT TROUBLE Our strenuous President seems to be having all the trouble that he needs or his friends desire, the Brownsville episode is not yet settled; then comes Wall street financial flurry, in which he is having his hands full and the latest is the sensational charge that President J. B. Herriman the railroad magnate made and Teddy's denial, but the good master only knows what next, it may be a presidential boom for 1908. Tetter, Salt Rheum and Eczema Are cured by Chamberlain's Salve. One application relieves the itching and burning sensation. ```markdown ``` OBITUARY. MT. PLEASANT NOTES. On. Wednesday March 27 1907 the Death Angel entered the home of Mr. and Mrs K. Bartlett about the noon hour and took from their midst their second daughter, Miss Lydia, although it was well known that she could not recover and her death was to be expected almost anytime, yet it was a severe shock to her home and the community. She was born near Salem Iowa Nov. 14, 1878 and moved with her parents to Mt. Pleasant when about one year old. She entered the public schools in childhood and graduated from the Mt. Pleasant High School at the age of 17. For four years afterwards she was a clerk for Drs. Smith and Linn leading physicians of the city. From childhood to the grave Lydia was an obedient patient and loving daughter, sister and friend. She became a member of the A. M. E. Sunday School when a little girl, and a mem ber of the A. M. E. church when 19 years of age to which organizations, she was a faithful member until death holding various offices in each having been Superintendent of the Sunday School since 1899. In 1904 when the Iowa District Conference and Sunday School Convention met here Miss Bartlett was elected the District Superintendent and having filled the position with such entire satisfaction was re-elected at the convention at Des Moines 1905 and in Clarinda in 1906, the District never had a Superintendent more loyal. In the summer of 1903 Miss Bartlett had a severe attack of catarrh of the stomach, since that time her health en failing, and she was unable to many schools in her district, a she often regretted. august of 1906 she visited the com of Sub-District No. 2 of the District Sunday School Convenieth mst at Kokuk, while there scame ill and was compelled to in home and cancel her visit with ib District No. 1 convention when 1000 Styles to Select From Just You Pick Them Out United W EYES TEST By the Des Moines Leading Doctor of Optics Upairs Opposite Street Car Waiting Room Mutual Phone 788. Dr. Levi SUITS ust $15 You Pick Them TOP COATS ed Woolen YES TESTED FREE The Des ses Leading or of mairs tote st Car ing m. serial no 728. Office hours 9 to 14 a.m. 1:30 to 6:00 p. m. and until 9 p. m. Saturday evening Special appointment between office. hours Dr. Levi Arntz 1000 Stiles to Select From SUITS All Garments Union Made Just $15 That's All You Pick Them Out TOP COATS We Make Them Fit and Satisfu Almost Blind for 15 Years Can Now Bertha Larson, lady of Buckton, lovest for fifteen years. The public will learn how almo overcome by human "I am now 20 ye ordinary print. We billed a payee, ceeded until I hear had to fit my eye read fine print easil parented all his despair, as a ape could be done, as a I had no chance to "If Dry Leaf am like other children Can Now See Perfectly Bertha Larson, a much esteemed young lady of Buxton, Iowa, who was almost blind for fifteen years, and today is perfect for African-American children, can probably be interested in learning how almost total blindness can be overcome by human skill. The following I 'am now 20 years old, and not until ab ordinary print. When I was 5 years old I was blind, and when I was 15 years old I ceeded until I heard of Dr. Lew Arnts, of had to fit my eyes with glasses, which he read fine print easily, and can see at a parents select all kinds of needles for a despair, as a specialist informed them we could be done, as my eyes contained practice I had no chance to get an education because I 'll Dr. Lew Arnts had been consulted to like other children. "I am now 20 years old, and not until about eight months ago was I able to read ordinary print. When I was 5 years old I had the meiasis, which left my eyes almost blind. My parents tried in vain for fifteen years to get help for me, but never succeeded until I heard of Dr. Lew Arnts, of Des Moines, Iowa, whom I consulted, and I was able to read with glasses, which had brought me to read fine print easily, and can also see at a distance the same as other people. My parents tried all kinds of remedies for me when I was a child, but at last gave up in despair, as a specialist informed them when I was about 3 years old that nothing could be done to cure me, and most regret is that I had no chance to get an education because I could not see to read. "If Dr. Lew Arnts had been consulted 20 years ago I might have attended school like other children. "BERTHA LARSON" met at Das Moines the following week, from that time on her health rapidly failed; although Miss Bartlett was unable for seven months to attend her Sunday School duties here at home, not only was Lydia a faithful member of the church, but was one of the charter members of the I. R. S. club, a literary and social club organized in 1000, at time of her death was its Vice-president. The funeral services were conducted Saturday at 2:00 p. m. from the A. M. E. church. Rev. S. McDowell preaching a very fitting sermon. The choir of which the deceased was also a member sang two of her favorite selections, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" and VIOLON-Cello and AT ST. PAUL'S CHURCH MR. LEE E. GREEN MISS MARGUERITT MISS LILLIAN FIELD 1. Piano Solo.....“Capricorn” Miss 2. Cello Solo..“To The Event” Mr. G. 3. Vocal Solo.....“Oh for a D” (with cello) Miss 4. Cello (a).....“Nocturne” (b).....“Nocturne” 5. Vocal.....“Just One Word” (with cello) 6. Cello.....“Catile” Interior 7. Cello Solo.....“Berceuse” 8. Piano Solo (a).....(b).....L 9. Cello Solo (a).....(b).....“C” 10. Vocal Solo.....“Cross” (with cello) 11. Cello Solo.....“Taranton SUITS $15 TOP COATS Violon-Cello and Vocal Recital AT ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, APRIL 12, 1907 MR. LEE E. GREENWAY, 'Cellist. MISS MARGUERITE FIELDS, Vocalist. MISS LILLIAN FIELDS, Accompanist. 1. Piano Solo....."Caprice Espagnol".....MoszKowski Miss Fields. 2. Cello Solo....."To The Evening Star" from "Tannhauser" Mr. Greenway. 3. Vocal Solo....."Oh for a Day of Spring",...A. F. Andrews (with cello obligato.) Miss Fields 4. Cello (a)....."Nocturne" No. 2,...J. Stransky, op 29 (b)....."Nocturne" No. 1,...J. Stransky, op 29 5. Vocal....."Just One Word of Consolation"...T. Lemonier (with cello obligato) 6. Cello....."Catilena".....G. Goltermann Intermission. 7. Cello Solo....."Berceuse"...from "Jocelyn' B. Godardd 8. Piano Solo (a).....Hunting.....Mendelsohn (b).....Folk Song.....Mendelsohn 9. Cello Solo (a)....."Nina".....Siciliana (b)....."Serenade".....W. Taubert 10. Vocal Solo....."Cross Your Heart"...J. E. Howard (with cello obligato.) 11. Cello Solo....."Tarantello".....H. G. Trembath ADMISSION 25 CENTS. an hour today see perfectly. MISS obviously be interested in Who Was A total blindness can be skill. The following is her letter to the p Eu ers old, and not until about eight months ago when I was 5 years old I had the menies, who I had left with to送我 years to get up and of Dr. Lew Arnitz, of Des Moines, Iowa with glasses, which have brought out perfec- tion, and can also at a distance, the same of remedies for me when I was a child. A specialist informed them when I was about 8 years eyes contained practically no sight. What get an education because I could not see to me I had been consulted on years ago I might Cello and Vocal Recital SUL'S CHURCH, APRIL 12. LEE E. GREENWAY, 'Cellist. MARGUERITE FIELDS, Vocalist. LILLIAN FIELDS, Accompanist. "Caprice Espagnol"... Mosz. Miss Fields. To the Star"... from "Tannh Mr. Greenway. "Oh for a Day of Spring'... A. F. A. (with cello obligato.) Miss Fields "Nocturne" No. 2... J. Stransky "Nocturne" No. 1... J. Stransky First One Word of Consolation"... T. L. (with cello obligato) "Catilena"... G. Goltz Intermission. "Berceuse"... from "Jocelyn' B. C. ) ... Hunting... Mench ) ... Folk Song... Mench ) ... "Nina"... S. ) ... "Serenade"... W. T. ) ... "Cross Your Heart"... J. E. (with cello obligato.) ) ... "Tarantello"... H. G. Tr. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. All Garments Union Made That's A We Make Them Fit and Sal 6 MISS BERTHA LARSON, Who Was Almost Blind Fifteen Years. letter to the public: Burtson, Inc., Nov. 2, 1906. sight months ago was I able to read me messages, which left my eyes almost to get help for me, but never suc- cled, how I consulted, and ought out perfect sight. I can now see the same other people. My was in children, but I last gave up in was about 8 years old that nothing sight. What I most regret is that did not see me. I might have attended school BERTHA LARSON." "She Hope of the Soul." She layed in a beautiful casket of white brocaded plush and held a bible and a illy, embims of purity and holiness of which her life was an example. ECHOES FROM ROCK ISLAND. Mrs. J. Slaughter is quite sick with solitic rheumatism. Eureka C mmandery was invited to Peoria to attend the emergency services, of our commandery attended in a body. The Ladies Art Club will meet next Thursday afternoon with Miss C Morrison. Mrs. Wm. Moore night baggeman at the Rock Island depot was seriously injured several days ago by a trunk fall and Vocal Recital MARCH, APRIL 12, 1907 GENWAY, 'Cellist. FIELDS, Vocalist. FIELDS, Accompanist. Espagnol'... MoszKowski Fields. Ging Star' from 'Tannhauser' Greenway. Day of Spring' A. F. Andrews (obligato.) Fields No. 2, J. Stransky, op 29 No. 1, J. Stransky, op 29 Of Consolation' T. Lemonier (obligato) na' G. Goltermann mission. from 'Jocelyn' B. Godardd Hunting Mendelssohn folk Song Mendelssohn 'Nina' Sicilliana erenade' W. Taubert Your Heart J. E. Howard (obligato.) tello' H. G. Trembath 25 CENTS. All Garments Union Made What's All Make Them Fit and Satisfu Hills 421 LOCUST STSEET BERTHA LARSON, most Blind Fifteen Years. Public: In., Nov. 2, 1906. He was I able to read left my eyes almost now me, but never suc- cension I consulted, and not sight. I can now use other people but as last gave up in years old that nothing most regret is that and I have attended school BERTHA LARSON." Price. Five Cents. Anthony Cycle Co. BICYCLES. First Class Wheels $25.00 and Up Also second hand wheels all prices. --- --- ing against him. Mrs. H. E Burris attended the services in Peoria Sunday of the Knight Templars. Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Smith of Monmouth were visitors in Rock Island Sunday. Mrs. Mason is our pastor, Rev. Mason mother. The many friends of Mrs Wm Moore sympathize with her in the loss of her brother Mr. J. Jones who died last Tuesday evening in Davenport at Mercy hospital. Wm. Fulton has been quite sick for several days and unable to run on the road on account of a sprained side. The dance given by the Berlin Club was quite largely attended at the Industrial Hall last Tuesday evening. The Easter programme given by the pupils of McKinley Sunday School was well rendered and the services were largely attended. BUXTON NEWS. Church Social and Business Easter Sunday was an ideal day in Buxton. It seemed that all nature was visiting with itself to make the celebration of the Resurrection a glorious one. At the Mt Zion Baptist church an elaborate programme was rendered by the children at 2:00 p.m. with a splendid song service at night by the choir. The St. John's A. M. E. church held their Sunday Shrool exercises at night assisted by their excellent choir. The First Congregational Sunday School exercises were held at 11:00 A. M. with an Easter. Address by R. E. Patton, at 7:30 p.m. the Y. M. C. A. auditorium was crowded to greet the vested choir of the First Congregational church. A fine programme was rendered. the pastor Rev. Abraham Lincoln De Mond made a short address on the works of the Congregational Church. The Y. M. C. A. meeting Sunday afternoon was well attended, an enthusiastic address was delivered by Mr. L. E. Johnson. The F. B. W. Club and the Ladies Industrial Club passed resolutions approving the work of the Ministerial Alliance in their campaign against the saloons on the outskirts of Ruxton. KIRKSVILLE, MO., ITEMS. The Knights of Pythias gave a banquet last Saturday night, quite a large crowd was present and an enjoyable time spent by all. The K P.'s had their annual sermon preached Sunday the 24th by Rev. S. C. Doby, a very good programme was rendered. Miss Ethel Eubanks gave the welcome address. The Ladies Industrial Club was entertained by Mrs. Laura Eubanks and daughter Miss Ethel, after business was transacted, a dainty two course luncheon was served. Mrs. Nannie Smith as president presided in her same dignified manner. Mrs. Nannie Smith is entertaining her sister of College Mound. Miss Ethel Eubanks spent Easter with her sister and mother at Buxton. Easter proprogramme at the A. M. E. church was largely attended and an excellent programme was rendered. Mr. Earl Richard has returned from Creston, Iowa. EUREKAI Yes, IHave Found it at Last. Found what? Why that Chamberlain's Salve cures eczem and all manner of itching of the skin. I have been afflicted for many years with skin disease. I had to get up three or four times every night and wash with cold water to allay the terrible itching, but since using this salve in December, 1905 the itching has stopped and has not troubled me. - Elder John T Ongley, Rootville, Pa. For sale by all druggist Expert Repairing of All Kinds. NEW GO-CART TIRES. Vulcanizing and Enameling. 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 is that he is a good waltzer and wears proper collars, that his hair curls at the edges, and that he doesn't tread on her frocks.-Helen Rowland's "Digressions of Polly." By order of a New York court a mother gave her seventeen-year-old girl who had attempted suicide a spanking with a hair brush. The fall from the sublime to the ridiculous might be more spectacular, but never more complete. At the present time the most popular and fashionable variety is the Angora or Persian, a long-haired cat—and blues and silvers claim the distinction of having the largest number of breeders and admirers. The notoriety of this particular breed of cat, commonly, is chiefly due to the difficulty that has been experienced in the production of a perfect specimen, says Home Magazine. These cats should be without any burs or stripes, which constitute the chief beauty of the tabby breeds. The Angoras of Persians are large and finely furred, having splendid long coats, with head almost buried in fuff and ruff, and fine spreading tails. The blue Persian has orange eyes—the blue, white eyes. Black, white, cream, orange and tortoise-shell Angoras all have their special admirers, and classes are provided for each of these less popular breeds nowadays. Smoke Persians claim more than a passing mention, for they are extremely qualit; and beautiful, with their dark outer fur and white under coats, pale gray frills and black faces. South Dakota is going to divorce itself from the divorce evil, at least to a considerable extent. The people of that state have become disgusted at the ease and frequency with which divorces are obtained there, and particularly displeased because of the scandal involved in the manner in which outsiders use the easy laws of that locality in severing matrimonial ties, and a change has been insisted upon. As it stands now a six months' residence gives a person the right to sue for divorce. The legislature has passed a bill fixing the period of residence at one year in the state and three months in the county in which proceedings are instituted, and providing that all hearings shall be in open court. It is alleged, says Troy Times, that this will put an end to the "divorce industry" in which so many outsiders have engaged, and that South Dakota will cease to be the Mecca of unapply mated individuals anxious for quick release. Mrs. M. J. Ross, mother of Postmaster Ross of Fort Gibson, I. T., has just passed her seventy-ninth year, and she is perhaps the most distinguished Cherokee woman now living. She was born in Georgia. Her father was Louis Ross, brother of John Ross, unquestionably the most noted chief of the Cherokees, having ruled over 40 years. The late Queen Victoria was a most diligent and voluminous letter writer. Proof of this fact will come out in the fall in three thick volumes containing her letters written between 1837 and 1861. To the extent that these letters bear upon public matters they will be a valuable contribution to the history of the long reign of the queen Russia is evacuating Manchuria. By the terms of the treaty of Portsmouth the evacuation was to be affected by April 15, but Russia has decided not to wait for the appointed time. The purpose of the early withdrawal is said to be to hasten the reestablishment of peaceful relations with China and Japan. Mme. Calve thinks that there are many good voices that are never developed. How Gray's elegy does repeat itself: "Full many a singer's born to die unheard, And waste her sweetness on the desert air." There are not many men that sign their names oftener than King Edward. It is said that he has to affix his autograph to at least 50,000 documents every year—an average of about 160 for each working day—and this, of course, in addition to all his private signatures. A courtship which lasted over 30 years was lately consummated in marriage at Aujed, Moravia. The blooming "young couple" are a well-seasoned pair. The groom, Joseph Koppver, is 101 years old, and the bride, Rosa Woldner, is over 100. Air and water are all the food we need, according to a Toledo physician. He doubtless meant the kind of water they serve in Toledo, St. Louis and New Orleans, remarks the Chicago Journal. A suite of ten rooms that has been reserved in a New York hotel for the duchess of Marlborough is being decorated in rose and blue. The duchess is apparently determined to let the duke understand that things can be rosey even without him. The most beautiful woman in California attributes her good looks to the fact that she plows for an hour every morning. Will not the snow shovel or the lawn mower do as well as the plow? King Edward's cigar bill is large. He is an inverteate smoker, and the "weed" is valued at anything from a dollar to two and a half" apiece. It is said that the king's cigars are the product of a particular plantation in Havana which supplies no one but his majesty and Lord Rothschild. The duchess of Roxburgh, who was Miss May Goete of New York, has taken up the prevalent craze to collect animals, and she is building a miniature zoo at Floors castle. / IOWA STATE NEWS Events of Recent Occurrence Through- out the Commonwealth. SIOUX CITY SALOON WAR. Attitude of Temperance Forces Put operative. TWO-CENT FARE FOR ALL. Roads Give Des Moines Agents Im- portant Notification. Saloon Men on Defensive Sloux City.—The Ministerial association has taken up the udgel in support of Police Matron Thurston, who, in her recent crusade against cheap dances and saloon wine rooms, met with indifference and even open opposition on the part of the police. The ministers unanimously adopted a statement approving of the work of Mrs. Thurston and roundly roasted the city administration for its actions in the statement says: "We depreciate the apparent disposition on the part our city government to exempt from law keeping certain classes and blindly to pass the sinks of iniquity and enforcement of law upon men and women." Rev. Dr. Waterman, pastor of the First Congregational church, is the instigator of the resolutions and they were signed by Rev. S. R. Beatty, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal; Dr. Rev. S. W. Faddien, pastor of the First Presbyterian; and the other members of the committee. Meantime the saloonkeepers do not propose to stand idle by while the anti-saloon league secures injunctions against the escuader in law. For example, the liquor men have offered little resistance to actions that have been brought against them under the Martin law, but the filing of suits against nearly one-half of the saloon men has been independent of the anti-saloon league, with Col. A. D. Collier as attorney, has aroused the saloon men and they have employed T. S. Bevlington to make a complaint against the support of the business element of Sloux City in the stand they have taken against the anti-saloon league. SAFE BLOWERS PLEAD GUILTY. Martin Moore Sent to Anamasa For Flight Years. Manchester—Martin Moore and Barney Hansen, the two men indicted by the grand jury last week for the Masonville bank robbery, were arraigned before Judge F. C. Platt and both pleaded guilty to the charge. Moore received eight years and six months, sentence being deferred on the grounds of insubordination. Sheriff Hennessy at once took Moore to the Anamusia penitentiary. Moore will be a familiar figure in the institution, for, like Hansen, he has "done time" there. Punishment for the time follows the institution, for, like Hansen, he has "done time" there. Punishment for the time follows the institution, for it was only a few weeks ago when Moore, Hansen, and Gabolbs exploded three charges of nitro-glycerin at the Masonville bank, secured about $4,000 from the vault and escaped after a running vault and a police officer of the railroad. Both men were captured in less than thirty-six hours, near Manchester, where they were found hiding in a hay stack on a farm on the outskirts of the city. The booty was practically all recruited. HUB OF A NETWORK. Polk Plans Will Make Des Moines a Big Center. Des Molines.—The plan as is now being carried out by the Polls will make Des Molines the hub of a network of interurbans. The Perry and the Molines are from the northwest, the proposed Adel-Greenfield-Villisca line the entrance from the west, Park's Creston-Winterstreet line the entrance from the northwest, the proposed Greenfield-Villisca line the entrance from the east and a proposed marshalltown line the entrance from the northeast. The Adel-Greenfield-Villisca project is its Infancy. Citizens of Adel are anxious to secure a Des Molines connection by extending the Urbaneale line. Prominent Greenfield citizens several months ago started a project in building a facility from there to Adel. The protesters of this do not believe that the franchise recently voted at Greenfield to another company will interfere with their plans. They also have to work with the protesters will be part of an electric line between Des Molines and Kansas City. TRYS TO END LIFE. Prominent Lady of Ackley Cuts Her Own Throat. Ackley--Cutting her throat and wrist with razor in the kitchen of her home, Mrs. George Dental is lying at the point of death. No cause is known for the attempted suicide, as the case is shrouded in the death mystery, the family and doctors refusing to discuss the affair in any manner. Mrs. Dental is one of the most prominent women of the town and family of the city, her son is a leading merchant, she went to the kitchen and a moment later members of the family heard a fall. They rushed to the scene to find her covered with blood. The only motive known is that she was a dentist, the condition of her daughter-in-law Max Dental, whom she was nursing, and who is dying of consumption. TEACHER SCARCITY SHOWN. Colar Falls.—That teachers in Iowa are a very scarce article is fully realized by the executive office of the State Normal school. Recently the school moved to Grundy county called for eight teachers for rural schools, and other county superintendents in the state are making like demands. Half a dozen leading Iowa superintendents were hired to teach in Grundy and fill vacancies in their cabinet for next year. The city superintendents are experiencing difficulty in obtaining good pedagogical material while important programs are having to include many 32 students at the normal to take rural schools at $40 and over per month. Roads Give Des Moines Agents Important Notification. Des Moines—Des Moines railway passenger agents have been unofficially notified that the roads will revise their tariffs so that the new Iowa 2-cent rate law will apply to interstate as well as state business. There has been much interest as to the probable attitude of the roads on this question, and the information received by local agents, while not considered definite. When Ohio enacted the 2-cent fare law a few years ago, the railways first attempted to fight it by refusing to make it apply to other than state business, the interstate tariffs being figured on the old schedule, per the rules used by the railways endless trouble, and finally they decided to relict and revised their interstate passenger schedules to conform with the 2-cent rate in Ohio. Local passenger agents declare that the 2-cent rate will undoubtedly result in diminishing special trains will be run if the crowds warrant it, but the 2-cent rate will be adhered to. There is now serious doubt as to whether the roads will make rates for the annual Iowa state fair. Lawmakers have proposed fare increases for the round trip, or 3 cents a mile. This year, if they insist on the straight 2-cent rate, it will be 4 cents per mile. By making it a fare and a half the round trip rate could be made to be 3 cents per mile a year, but some of the roads are opposed to doing this. FOR PADDING PAY ROLL Great Western Superintendent Acc cured of Fraud. Des Molles.-Jerry O'Leary of 512 Fifthth street, superintendent of the south division of the Great Western, has been indicted by the grand jury of Warren county for fraud similar to the offenses committed by other officials of the road earlier in the year. When Mr. O'Leary learned of the indictment, he lost no time in going to Indiana, to appear in court there. He went fortified with $10,000 to secure his release, but he was required to return. He was given until the September term of court of Warren county to enter a plea. The indicted official when seen by a reporter was apparently cheerful, and insisted that everything would turn out well. He was indicted in due time. He was not disposed to go into details of the case, in fact he said there were no merits to the indictments whatever. Woman Infidel Fasts 31 Days Webster City.—Not a single morel ori. food has passed the lips of Mrs. Harriet M. Closz, a prominent infidel and free thinker, for over thirty-one days. She stopped eating in an attempt to starve an attack of rheumatism. She uses only water as her diet and continues to do her house work with no sign of fatigue. She will continue the fast a couple of weeks longer. She has been active in her chosen work for several years and is well known in this part of the state. Left Sweetheart to Meet Death Silley—Kissing his sweetheart good-night, John Wilson, a young and prosperous farmer of this vicinity, went to his death. He was struck by a fast train on the Milwaukee road and hurled over one hundred feet. The body was terribly crushed and bruised. Both horses were killed. The driver and his future bride and started to return his home near Bigelow when the fatal accident happened. He was to have been married in June. Board Attacks Treasurer Sloux City.—The board of supervisors have ordered County Treasurer Talley to make an accounting of the interest he has received from public funds. The board has been the custom of the county treasurer to get such interest. The board threatens to go into the courts to force Talley to give up the money. The board recently had trouble over the matter of county do positioners. Finds Infant in Shoe Box Osage—While on a duck hunt west of Meintyre, John Nelson found a shoe box containing the dead body a male infant that apparently has been placed there within twenty-four hours after its birth. Coroner Whitley summoned a jury which rendered the case unresolved above facts. The county attorney is investigating and will endeavor to bring the guilty parties to justice. Girl Cremated in a Bonfire. Marshaltown—While playing with flames around a bonfire, Nellie Brown, the 14-year-old daughter of a farmer, the 14-year-old daughter of a farmer, the clothes caught fire from a flaming brand and the agonized father rushed across the field to her and threw the child into the crack. She was carried to the house and died several hours later of the burns. Ida Farmer Fatally Injured Ida Grove—Tow Brown, aged 73, and one of the oldest and best known pioneer citizens of this county, was severely injured in a runaway. He was taken to the hospital with bushels of oats when the team became frightened and threw him under the belts as they run away. He was wounded and the chances are that he will die. Contract to Waterloo Man New Hampton--The board of supervisors of Chickasaw county has let the contract for the erection of a new poor house, to be built this summer. G. F. Scales of Waterloo is to put up the building for $21,340.50, and the plumbing will be done by George Shearer, also of Waterloo. AFTER AID FOR ODELL PRESIDENT'S VERSION OF HAR RIMAN'S CALL. REPLY TO JUDGE PARKER Mr. Roosevelt Repeats His Statement of 1904—Says He Knows Some Contributions Were Returned. Washington. — President Roosevelt discussed with a number of his callers Wednesday various foxtures of the controversies Mr. Harriman and himself of growing out between the publication of the letters bequeathed them. He desired not to be quoted in the matter, however. To his friends the president made it plain that his version of Mr. Harriman's visit preceding the election of 1904 was that Mr. Harriman wanted assistance from the national Republican committee to help Chairman Odell in the New York state campaign, towards whose expenses he (Harriman) had raised $100,000. The president promised to communicate with Messrs. Corteloy and Bliss to see what could be done. He did in this case, he declared, just what he had done in other instances where we had been appealed to to help in state campaigns. To some of his visitors the president referred to the statement made public Tuesday night by Judge Alton B. Parker in Albany, which he said that it has never been denied that $150,000 was overed by the Eutable Mutual and New York Life Insurance companies to Mr. Corteloy's committee, and that congress has refused to make an investigation into the corporate contributions of 1904 or to pass a law prohibiting such contributions in the future. Refers to Reply of 1904. On this subject the president referred to a statement which he made on November 4, 1904, in which he said in part: "That contributions have been made to the Republican committee, as contributions have been made to the Democratic committee, is not the question at issue. Mr. Parker's assertion is in effect that such contributions have been made for improper motives, either in consequence of threat, or consequence of improper disrespect, direct or indirect, that part of the recipient is not one part of truth in the statement," etc. Neither Mr. Parker nor his support Neither Mr. Parker nor his supers, the president declared, have able to traverse or question ments made in that answer. Refused Several Contribits The president said that to knowledge about a dozens offered by corporations, declining their authors had been accepted tribution by the American company, he said, had been a Prominent man made a cost of $20,000 to the Republican fund. Subsequently this made known his desire for an inment in the diplomatic service even that the president had accepted his motives we were stood the national committee his contribution. The presse serted to his callers that non corporations that contributed campaign fund in 1904 had him for favors, either directly him for favors, either directly in connection these determinations regarding corporations the last two years as dispro印putations that immunity was shown them for their contribu TO PROBE GRAFT CHAR Washington Officials Confide gressman Rainey Is Mista Washington. — Charges oing made against the Panam commissariat by Representatiy of Illinois were oerde investigated by the official Wednesday. Representatiy I charges, which refer particl overcharges for meats and oft heir employees and serviing of bad meats on the j will go to Panama by steam orders to investigate. Offices are confident that Repres Rainey is mistaken. The commissariat on the l handed entirely by the Panai way. Morris & Co., of Chica nish the meats. The charge meats relates entirely to the j nothing to do with the cont Representatiy Rainey exe Jackson Smith, head of the o sariat. Panic in New York Fire New York,—A fire following .... plosion of a tube of benzine on the third floor of a seven story building, occupied by fur manufacturers, did occupy the building thousands of dollars and caused a panic among 200 women and 75 men. Strike for Half-Holiday Newport, R. I.-The building and mechanical trades of this city were almost completely tied up Wednesday as the result of a strike of about 300 carpenters and other mechanics. The men struck because their employers refused to grant them a Saturday half-holiday. Alfred De Cordova Is Dead. New York.-Alfred De Cordova, the banker, who had been ill for some days, died at his home late Wednesday night. Judge J. Ms. Willis Judge J. W. Wilkin is Dead. Danville, Ill.—Judge Jacob W. Wilkin, 18 years a member of the suprime court of Illinois, is dead, aged 70 years. Judge Wilkin, who next Juno was to have been made chief justice, was ill two weeks. Brewery Strike Is Over. St Louis.—Contracts for three years were signed by the representatives of the various breweries and the striking employees. Wednesday and the day was officially declared terminated. chla, he hot 210 THE CREDIT REFERENCE GAMBLER Bertha sunstrs (1518 Grand av).....P W brkjr 1618 Grand av S GANW Garn 71728 Osage S12R GANDW Chas cook (Metropole Hotel) PM GANKEL W f fireman 1605 Sycamore 2P GANN Chas F RFDN02 Center tp S Geo J rl est 1919 Edmond 4PM Howard H fireman 2836 Seneca 5P3M Jas W gann& 2002 Jose P K wf Wraco C 62 9 nth P2M J K Agency Mo S-R Martha A (wid S A) Agency Mo 3M2S-L Ransome W lab CB&Q RFDN0s ★M$-M Samuel D farmer RFDN0s P Samuel D Mrs RDN0s M Samuel W M MoCo 812 s 26th 3P3M Samuel W Mrs 812 s 26th P Walter lab Saxon Mo 2P & Son fuel 3021 s 19th P GANT Dani C or Bertha Mrs cook 322 s 5th MS-R Fred wks FoxLndry 516 s 10th S-R Nora 202 Yale GANT Z Capsa A King City Mo P GANZ Phi electr 914 Patee P GARAHAN Alex P clk PO 210S s 12th S-4R GARANA sni mstrs 814 n 23d P Wm 814 n 23d GARBER Charles Rev 5217 Swift av 4P GANZ Phi electr 914 Patee P GARD Ernest E prin SldoeBusl 1729 s 20th 10PTM5s Ernest M E 1729 s 20th MSS-L Herman Y draftsman 1729 s 20th PM2S GARDER Albert fireman 830 s 20th David R fireman 1504 5th 2P2M5 Delhi E sunstrs 2PM Edd W eld 1410 Sacramento P Fred wks HpGkCo 5330 Barbara MS-R Georgia clk 1423 n 10th P Harry R b 12 m e Missouri av P John foreman Swift 408 e Blake' PM2S John S foreman 5196 Virginia Wallace E grocer 301 e Missouri av PM2S Wallace E Mrs 301 e Missouri av P Warren DeKalm Mo P Wm F foreman 5327 William P Wm F Mrs 5327 William P Wm I lab 1410 Sacramento S-R Wilson A lab 1228 s 17th S-R Winburn R lab b 1410 Sacramento ★S-R GARELLICK Michael shemko 1526 s 6th GALUSHA A. GROW IS DEAD PENNSYLVANIA STATESMAN SUCUMBs TO OLD AGE. Has Record-Breaking Service in Congress—Was the Father of the Homestead Act. Binghamton, N. N.-Former Congressman Galusha A. Grow died at his home in Glenwood, Pa. Sunday afternoon as a result of a general breakdown attributed to old age. Mr. Grow was elected to congress from the Wilmot district of Pennsylvania as the youngest member of that body, in 1851, and after retirement from public life for nearly 40 years he reentered the house of representatives as congressman at large from Pennsylvania 14 years ago. When he retired four years ago, his public service in the house extended over the Galusha A. Grow. longest period, although not continuous service, of any man who ever sat in that body. During the antebellum days he was one of the best known men in the United States and in 1864 he came within one vote of being nominated for vice president in place of Andrew Johnson, who became president on the death of Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Grew was elected speaker of the house of representatives in 1861 and occupied that position during the first two years of the war, until his retirement from congress in 1863. His service was as the father of the homestead act, through which measure many million acres of western farm lands were opened up to settlement by homesteaders, an act which has been credited with doing more than any other one thing for the development of the great west, as the survival medicine he of the family of six children. He was never married. GAMBLER Bertha susn Wm brklyr 1518 G GANAGAN Geo H 2722 GANDY Chas cook M GANKEL Wm F fireman GANN Chas F RPDN2 Joe J P last 1016 F Howard H fireman Jas W Gann&S Joseph F WHDwC J K Agency Mo ... Martha A (wid S A Ransome W Lao C Samuel D farmer P Samuel D Mrs RPI Samuel W MXMcO Samuel W Mrs 812 Walter lab Saxton & Son fuel 2021 s GANT Dani C or Bertha Fred wls Snaxton Nora 202 Yale ---- GANTZ Cas A King GANZ Phil elect 914 GARAHAN Alex P clk GARBE Anna smatsr S Wm clk pra GARBER BCHAR S R John F saloon 710 GARD Enerist E prin St Ernest E Mrs 1729 Herman Y drafts GARDER Albert fireman David R fireman Della 16 Summitn Earl G switch 1410 Fred wks HPkgC George 2011 Beatti Georgia clk 1423 Harry R b 201 e M John F fireman John S foreman 51 Wallace E grocer Wallace E Mrs 309 Warren DeKalb M Wm F foreman 5 Wm F Mrs 5327 Wm H drugs 2000 Wm L lab 1410 S Wilson A lab 1222 Winburn R lab b GARELLICK Michael to kill himself by putting two revolver bullets in his body. He is very low and was brought to Notre Dame hospital here. Physicians say that excessive affection for his children caused insanity. Airship Sells for $80. New York.—The airship which was brought to this country by Santos Dumont for exhibition at the St. Louis exposition and which was seized by the customs officials for non-payment of duty, was sold Wednesday for $80. Gift to Carthage College, Illinois Pittsburgh, Pa.-William Pore, a retired steel manufacturer of this city, Wednesday gave $25,000 to Carthage college, of Carthage, Ill. The money is to be part of a fund of $200,000 to secure the Carnegie science hall. Woman Blind From Speezing Woman Blind From Sneezing. New York—Mrs. Joseph Jack, wife of a resident of Trenton, N. J., is blind, with little prospect of ever regaining her sight, the result of a violent attack of sneezing which she suffered a few evenings ago. New York Grooms on Strike. New York—About 1,000 grooms employed in the riding academies and livery stables in this city went out on strike Monday in order to force their employers to recognize their new union and sign a contract. MELPING ALONG HIS MEMORY. Husband Willing to Do His Best to Follow Instructions. Mr. Morse is an undemonstrative man and an absent-minded one as well. In these two respects he is a trial, his wife, who is exactly his opposite, "James," she said as this made him good-by when he came about to start pr Chicago, "will you remember to bring my cousin William and find out all about Aunt Sarah? It is so many years since I've heard from any of hat family." "Yes, my dear." "And do you suppose you will remember to put on your overcoat if the wind changes, so as not to catch one your dreaded colds?" "Yese, my dear." "And you will try to remember that you need plenty of clean collars, so you needn't go about looking as if you and no wife to see to you?" "Yes, my dear," said Mr. Morse, as he turned to take up his bag. "And, James," said Mrs. Morse, tearfully, "do you suppose you will think of me every day while you are gone and I am here at home?" "My dear," responded Mr. Morse, with his mind on catching the train, "I will certainly make a memorandum d do so." BLOOD GETS SOUR. Every Family Should Make Up This Home Mixture and Take Now. At this time of year, says a well-known authority, the Kidneys become clogged, and inactive, falling to filter out the poisons and acids, which sour the blood, causing not only facial and bodily eruptions, but the worst forms of Rheumatism, Nervous and Stomach troubles, Backache and painful, annoying Urinary afflictions. It is worth anyone's time now to get from some good prescription pharmacy the following ingredients: Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half ounce; Compound Kargonium; Compound $ ^{a} $ Caraparilla; three ounces. Mix by shaking well in a batot, take in teapoonful doses after your meals and at bedtime. This simple home-made mixture will force the Kidneys to normal, healthy action, so they will filter and strain all uric acid and poisonous waste matter from the blood, and expel this in the urine, at the same time restoring the "full blood count"—that is, 95 per cent. red blood corpuscles—which is absolutely indispensable to perfect health. Best Violin Strings. 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Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine wash goods when new, owe much of their attractiveness to the way they are laundered, this being done in manner to enhance their textile beauty. Home laundering would be equally satisfactory if proper attention was given to starching, the first essential being good Starch, which has sufficient strength to stiffen, without thickening the goods. Try Defiance Starch and you will be pleasantly surprised at the improved appearance of your work. Oldest Man on Army Rolls The oldest enlisted man on the rolls of the United States army is Sargt. David Robertson, of the hospital corps, station on Governor's island. He is a native Scotchman. He first enlisted May 27, 1854, and he has been in continuous service, having the extraordinary record of never having lost a day. He is 74 years old. We need to learn, not only how to make our living but how to make our contribution to the living world.—Rev. T. Ferrer Hulme, M. A. It is not so much the being exempt from faults as the having overcome them, that is an advantage to us.—Swift. Not a Single Stone Has Formed Ulizing Doan's Kidney Pila. J. D. Daughtry, music publisher, Sufolk, V. a., says: "During a tour." three years that kidney trouble. 3½ pounds of g and sandy. In the urine. He passed a stone using Donn's Pills, however, that was three ago. I used to the most acute during a grapefruit three years that the kidney trouble I 2½ pounds of g and sandy soil in the urine. He passed down using Doan K. Pills, however that was three ago. I used to the most acute during a gravesal and had the other usual symptom kidney trouble—lassitude, head pain the back, urinary disease, rheumatic pain, trailing 14 gravel stones that I but that is not one-quarter of whole number. I consider Doan K. nery Pills a nne kidney-tooth. For sale by all dealers. 50 cow box. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo. GHOST8 PLAY MANY PRAM Grab Rope from Belringer and Down Trees. Ghostly happenings have drawn the town of Kirkwall, the county of Orkney. On Wednesday day, says the London Belfire the wife of the belringer went to Magistrate cathedral to sound the cut at night clock. This is an custom still observed in the town. The bell had been toiled for less a minute, when it is alleged, a suddenly appeared at the wort side, snatched her hands from rope and as mysteriously disappeared. Another morning 20 trees have a few years ago were planted front of the cathedral were found have been cut down. The night a calm one, with brilliant moon and the trees were standing at o'clock in the morning. Houses of windows have an look the spot, at many people were still at rest at three o'clock the morning did not hear the sound outside. Yet an hour every tree had been destroyed, police are baffled. Low One-Way Rates Low One-Way Rates. Every day, April 30, 1907, the Pacific will sell one-way tickets from Missouri River Council Bluffs to Kansas City, clusive, at the following rates: $20.00 to Ogden and Salt Lake C $20.00 to Butte, Ananaconda 550 to Spokane and Wenatchee Wash. 000 to Everett, Fairhaven, Wm to Vancouver and Victoria Huntington and Spokane. 000 to Tacoma and Seattle, Huntington and Portland or Hunting and Spokane. 000 to Portland and Astoria, Ashland, Roseburg, Engle, bany and Salem, via Portland. 000 to San Francisco, Les Ang and San Diego. responding-low rates-to us mer California, Oregon, Wash Mountana, Utah and Idaho poin through Tourist cars run every Union Pacific between Misser er and Pacific Coast; double be for. For full information call press J. W. Turtle, T. P. A., 312 St. St. Mines, Iowa. English Women Good Shoes. women who have recently john Wandsworth (England) Rifle co proved so expert in the use surely that scores of 35 out most possible” of 40 have fre- quently recorded. The club commit- tious of securing other women pshooters in order to arrange ch between the women and men. A Word for Himself. the young man of an old husba- ribed the following words upo- dear departed’s tomb: “To the thory of Mathurin Bezquet, this vale of tears at the age of 11 months and 20 days, deep- ed at having to leave behind his most charming and faithful sa.” In for Good Health! Take Garre- now; it regulates the liver and k overcomes constipation, parishes t and eradicates disease. It is many of Herbs. persistent people begin their su- where others end in failure—B Eggleston. Williams' Pink Pills Are Safe and Reliable—A Favorite Household Remedy. Motherhood may be the crowning issue of a woman's life or it may grief and sorrow. Mrs. M. Wight, of 170 Seventh Street, Abu Maline, relates her experience after the birth of her daughter in 1901, as follows: "I was all run down at the time the baby came and did not prove in health rapidly after. I was pale, thin and bloodless. My stomach distressed me being full of gas all time and my heart fluttered so that scarcely breathed. "Finally I had recommended Dr. Williams' Pills to me so I commanded us them. I gained in strength rapidly while the baby throve also. When expected my next child I started to lick the pills again as a ton of strength and again, such culty as better. I got up better as my strength came back much sooner. "A year ago last winter I and an attack of rheumatism in the hands who went from one hand to the other, joints swelled up and were so stiff that I had to move them. I stended them tended shoulders. I felt sick enough to go bed but did not do so. This last lasted for several months. I tried several remedies but finally came back to using the pills which had done so much good before and since that I have met me again. She have not been since." All druggists sell Dr. Williams' Pills, or they will be sent by my post-paid, on receipt of price, $20 per box, six boxes for $25.00, by Dr. Williams Medicine Company, Brantley, N. Y. Send book order ```markdown ``` At the present time the most popular and fashionable variety is the Angors or Persian, a long-haired cat—and blues and silvers claim the distinction of having the largest number of breeders and admirers. The notoriety of this particular breed of cat, commonly, is chiefly due to the difficulty that has been experienced in the production of a perfect specimen, says Home Magazine. These cats should be without any bars or stripes, which constitute the chief beauty of the tabby breeds. The Angoras of Persians are large and finely furred, having splendid long coats, with head almost buried in fuff and ruff, and fine spreading tails. The blue Persian has orange eyes—the blue, blue eyes. Black, white, cream, orange and tortoise-shell Angors all have their special admirers, and classes are provided for each of these less popular breeds nowadays. Smoke Persians claim more than a passing mention, for they are extremely quiet and beautiful, with their dark outer fur and white under coats, pale gray frills and black faces. South Dakota is going to divorce its self from the divorce evil, at least to a considerable extent. The people of that state have become disgusted at the ease and frequency with which divorces are obtained there, and particularly displeased because of the scandal involved in the manner in which outsiders use the easy laws of that locality in severing matrimonial ties, and a change has been insisted upon. As it stands now a six months' residence gives a person the right to sue for divorce. The legislature has passed a bill fixing the period of residence at one year in the state and three months in the county in which proceedings are instituted, and providing that all hearings shall be in open court. It is alleged, says Troy Times, that this will put an end to the "divorce industry" in which so many outsiders have engaged, and that South Dakota will cease to be the Mecca of unhappy mated individuals anxious for quick release. Mrs. M. J. Ross, master of Postmaster Ross of Fort Gibson, I. T., has just passed her seventy-ninth year, and she is perhaps the most distinguished Cherokee woman now living. She was born in Georgia. Her father was Louis Ross, brother of John Ross, unquestionably the most noted chief of the Cherokees, having ruled over 40 years. The late Queen Victoria was a most diligent and voluminous letter writer. Proof of this fact will come out in the fall in three thick volumes containing her letters written between 1837 and 1861. To the extent that these letters bear upon public matters they will be a valuable contribution to the history of the long reign of the queen Russia is evacuating Manchuria. By the terms of the treaty of Portsmouth the evacuation was to be affected by April 15, but Russia has decided not to wait for the appointed time. The purpose of the early withdrawal is said to be to hasten the reestablishment of peaceful relations with China and Japan. Mme. Calve thinks that there are many good voices that are never developed. How Gray's elegy does repeat itself: "Full many a singer's born to die unheard, and waste her sweetness on the desert air." There are not many men that sign their names oftener than King Edward. It is said that he has to affix his autograph to at least 50,000 official documents every year—an average of about 160 for each working day—and this, of course, in addition to all his private signatures. A courtship which lasted over 20 years was lately consummated in marriage at Audeq, Moravia. The blooming "young couple" are a well-seasoned pair. The groom, Joseph Koppver, is 101 years old, and the bride, Rosa Woldner, is over 100. Air and water are all the food we need, according to a Toledo physician. He doubtless meant the kind of water they serve in Toledo, St. Louis and New Orleans, remarks the Chicago Journal. A suite of ten rooms that has been reserved in a New York hotel for the duchess of Mariburough is being decorated in rose and blue. The duchess is apparently determined to let the duke understand that things can be rosey even without him. The most beautiful woman in California attributes her good looks to the fact that she plows for an hour every morning. Will not the snow shovel or the lawn mower do as well as the plow? King Edward's cigar bill is large. He is an inveterate smoker, and the "weed" is valued at anything from a dollar to two and a half" aplece. It is said that the king's cigars are the product of a particular plantation in Havana which supplies no one but his majesty and Lord Rothschild. The duchess of Roxburgh, who was Miss May Goetel of New York, has taken up the prevalent craze to collect animals, and like is building a mini-ship on at Fuers castle. IOWA STATE NEWS Events of Recent Occurrence Through- out the Commonwealth. SIOUX CITY SALOON WAR. Attitude of Temperance Forces Put Defensive. TWO-CENT FARE FOR ALL. Roads Give Des Moines Agents Imp important Notification. Sacoh met them in Shion. The Ministerial association has taken up the cudgel in support of Police Matron Thurston, who in her recent crusade against cheap dances and saloon wine rooms, met with indifference and even open opposition on the part of the police. The ministers unanimously adopted a statement approving of the work of Mrs. Thurston and roundly roasted the minister. Among other things the statement says: "We depreciate the apparent disposition on the part our city government to exempt from tax the sinks of iniquity and enforcement of law upon men and women who revel in vice." Rev. Dr. Waterman, pastor of the First Congregational church, is the intendant of the resolutions and they were signed by Rev. S. R. Beatty, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal; Rev. Dr. S. Willis McFadden, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, and other memb Meantime the saloonkeepers do not propose to stand idly by while the anti-saloon league secures injunctions against their establishments. To some the liquor hoarders offer little resistance to actions that have been brought against them under the Martin law, but the filing of suits against nearly one-half of the saloon men of the city is an important part of the anti-saloon league, with Col. A. D. Collier as attorney, has aroused the saloon men and they have employed T. S. Beverington to make a fight for them. He has also been the business element of Sloux City in the stand they have taken against the anti-saloon league. SAFE BLOWERS PLEAD GUILTY. Martin Moore Sent to Anamora For Fight Years. Manchester.—Martin Moore and Barney Hansen, the two men indicted by the grand jury last week for the Masonville bank robbery, were arranged before Judge F. C. Platt and both pleaded guilty to the charge. Moore received eight years and six months, sentence being deferred on Hansen until April 15. The judge once took Moore to the Anamosa penitentiary. Moore will be a familiar figure in the institution, for; like Hansen, he has "done time" there. Punishment for the crime follows close upon the heels of the offences, and the judge sentenced when Moore, Hansen, and Gabolbs exploded three charges of nitro-glycerin at the Masonville bank, secured about $4,000 from the vault and escaped after a running revolver fight in the dark with a rifle. Both were captured in less than thirty six hours, near Manchester, where they were found hiding in a hay stack on a farm on the outskirts of the city. The booty was practically all re The body was practically all recovered, but gaolbis is still at large. HUB OF A NETWORK. Polk Plans Will Make Des Moines a Big Center. TRYS TO END LIFE. Prominent Lady of Ackley Cuts Hen Own Throat. Ackley—Cutting her throat and wrist with razor in the kitchen of her home, Mrs. George Dental is lying at the point of death. No cause is known, but the injured sulcate, as in the best hospital case, the case is shrouded in the deepest mystery, the family and doctors refusing to discuss the affair in any manner. Mrs. Dental is one of the most prominent women of the town and county, the country son is a leading merchant here. She went to the kitchen and a moment later members of the family heard a fall. They rushed to the scene to find her covered with blood. The only motive known is that she was the condition of her daughter-in-law Max Dental, whom she was nursing, and who is dying of consumption. TEACHER SCARCITY SHOWN. Cedar Falls.—That teachers in Iowa are a very scarce article is fully realized by the executive office of the State Normal school. Recently the county school district, Grunty county called for eight teachers for rural schools, and other county superintendents in the state are making like demands. Half a dozen leading Iowa superintendents were required to fill vacancies in their cabinet for next year. The city superintendents are experiencing difficulty in obtaining good pedagogical material while county superintendents are having students at the normal to take rural schools at $40 and over per month. Roads Give Des Moines Agents Important Notification. Des Moines—Des Moines railway passenger agents have been unofficially notified that the roads will revise their tariffs so that the new Iowa 2-cent rate law will apply to interstate as well as state business. There has been much interest as to the probable attitude of the roads on this question, and the information received by local agents, will not finalize the new rate law. When Ohio enacted the 2-cent fare law a few years ago, the railways first attempted to fight it by refusing to make it apply to other than state business, the interstate agency scheduled for the schedule of 3 cents per mile. The rule caused the railways endless trouble, and finally they decided to revert and revised their interstate passenger schedules to conform with the new rate law. Local passenger agents declare that the 2-cent rate will undoubtedly result in diminishing the number of local excursions. Special trains will be allowed to move over the 2-cent rate to be adhered to. There is now serious doubt as to whether the roads will make rates for the annual low state fair. Last year they held the road trip, or 3 cents a mile. This year, if they insist on the straight 2-cent rate, it will be 4 cents per mile. By making it a fare and a half the round trip rate could be 4 cents per mile. In the last year, but some of the roads are opposed to doing this. FOR PADDING PAY ROLL Great Western Superintendent Accused of Fraud. Des Molles.-Jerry O'Leary of 512 Fifthteenth street, superintendent of the south division of the Great Western, has been indicted by the grand jury of Warren county for fraud shaken to the offenses committed by other officials of the road earlier in the year. When Mr. O'Leary learned of the indictment, he lost no time in going to Indiana, to appear in court there. He went fortified with $10,000 to secure his release. He was required to pay $2,000. He was given until the September term of court of Warren county to enter a plea. The indicted official when seen by a reporter was apparently cheerful, and insisted that everything would be done. He was be vindicated in due time. He was not disposed to go into details of the case, in fact he said there were no merits to the indictments whatever. Woman Infidel Faste 31 Days. Webster City.—Not a single moreover or food has passed the lips of Mrs. Harriet M. Closs, a prominent infielder in the league for several days. She stopped eating in an attempt to starve an attack of rheumatism. She uses only water as her diet and continues to do her house work. She has lost little strength and says she will continue the fast a couple of weeks longer. She has been active in her chosen work for several years and has well known in this part of the state. Left Sweetheart to Meet Do Sibley—Kissing his sweetheart good-night, John Wilson, a young and prosperous farmer of this vicinity, went to his death. He was struck by a fast train on the Milwaukee road and hurled over one hundred feet. The body was terribly crushed and bruised. Both horses were killed. The young man had been visiting his father, who was his home near Bigelow when the fatal accident happened. He was to have been married in June. Board Attacks Treasurer Sloux City.—The board of supervisors have ordered County Treasurer Talley to make an accounting of the interest he has received from public monies in his charge. For years it has been the custom of the county treasurer to get such interest. The board threatens to go into the courts to force Talley to give up the money, Talley and the board recently had trouble over the matter of county depositories. Finds infant in shoe Box. Orage—While on stock hunt west of Melatry, John Nelson and a shoe box containing the dead body a male infant apparently has been placed there within twenty-four hours after its birth. Coroner Whitey summoned a jury, which rendered him guilty of above facts. The county attorney is investigating and will endeavor to bring the guilty parties to justice. Girl Cremated in a Bonfire Marshaltown-While playing with fames around a bonfire, Nellie Brown, the 14-year-old daughter of a farmer and a clothes caught fire from a flaming brand and the agonized father rushed across the field to her and threw the fire. She was carried into the house and died several hours later of the burns. Ida Farmer Fatally Injured the farmer Pattally injured. I. Al Gore, Brown, aged 73, and one of the oldest and m pioneer citizens of this county, was severely injured in a runaway. He had a triple wagon box filled with 95 bushels of oats when the team became under the wheels as they threw him under the wheels as they threw him. He was injured internally and the chances are that he will die. Contract to Waterloo Man. New Hampton—The board of sup- porters Chicwaukee county has let the contractor be the owner of a new poor house, to be built the summer. G. F. Scales of Waterloo is to put up the building for $21,300- 50, and the plumbing will be done by the Shearer, also of Waterloo, for $,577. AFTER AID FOR ODELL PRESIDENT'S VERSION OF HAR- RIMAN'S CALL. REPLY TO JUDGE PARKER Washington. — President Roosevelt discussed with a number of his callers Wednesday various features of the controversy between Mr. Harriman and himself, growing out of the publication of the letters between them. He desired not to be quoted in the matter, however. To his friends the president made it plain that his version of Mr. Harriman's vist preceding the election of 1904 was that Mr. Harriman wanted assistance from the national government, Chairman John L. the New York state campaign, towards whose expenses he (Harriman) had raised $100,000. The president promised to communicate with Messra. Corteloy and Hliss to see what could be done. He did in this case, he declared, Jesus was in other inexact instances where he was appealed to to help in state campaigns. To some of his visitors the president referred to the statement made public Tuesday night by Judge Alton B. Parker in Albany, in which he said that it has never been denied that $150,000 was turned over by the Entable, Mutual and New York Life Insurance companies to Mr. Cortellyu's committee, and that congress has fused to make an act into the congress's contributions of 1904 which is a law prohibiting such contributions in the future. Refers to Reply of 1904. On this subject the president referred to a statement which he made on November 4, 1904, in which he said in part: "That contributions have been made to the Republican committee, as contributions have been made to the Democratic committee in the question Mr. Parker's assertion is in effect that such contributions have been made for improper motives, either in consequence of threats or in consequence of improper promises, direct or indirect on the part of the recipients. But there is not one particle of truth in the statement." Neither the president or impartor's president declared, have been able to traverse or question the statements made in that answer. Refused Several Contributions. The president said that to his own knowledge about a dozen contributions offered by corporations had been declined by Chairman Curtiejon and the president, who contributed by the American Tobacco company, he said, had been returned. A prominent man made a contribution of $20,000 to the Republican campaign fund. Subsequently this man had made his desire for an appointment in the diplomatic service in the event that the president was selected. He also stood the national committee returned his contribution. The president asserted to his callers that none of the corporations that contributed to the campaign fund in 1904 had come to him for favors, either directly or indirectly. In this connection the president referred to the legislation intended to allow the last two years as disproving any imputations that immunity would be shown them for their contributions. TO PROBE GRAFT CHARGES. Washington Officials Confident Congressman Rainey Is Mistaken. Washington. — Charges of grafting made against the Panama cane commissariat by Representative Rainey of Illinois were ordered fully investigated by the officials here Wednesday. Representative Rainey's charges, which refer particularly to overcharges for meats and other supps of family members, and to the serving of bad meat on the isthmus will go to Panama by steamer, with orders to investigate. Officials here are confident that Representative Rainey is mistaken. The commissariat on the isthmus is handled entirely by the Panama railway. Morris & Co., of Chicago, furnish the meats. The charge of bad meats relates entirely to the method of processing, nothing to do with the conductors Representative Rainey exonerates Jackson Smith, head of the commisariat. Pani in New York Fire New York.—A fire following an explosion of a tube of benzine on the third floor of a seven story building, occupied by fur manufacturers, did occupy the building to thousands of dollars and caused a panic among 300 women and 75 men. Strike for Half-Holiday Newport, R. I.-The building and mechanical trades of this city were almost completely tied up Wednesday as the result of a strike of about 100 workers in the mechanics. The men struck because their employers refused to grant them a Saturday half-holiday. Alfred De Dcovoda is Dead. New York-Alfred De Dcovoda, the banker, had been ill for some days, died at his home late Wednesday night. Judge J. W. Wilkin Jr. Dead Judge J. W. Wilkin is Dead. Danville, IL—Judge Jacob W. Wilkin, 18 years a member of the supreme court of Illinois, is dead, aged 70 years. Judge Wilkin, who next June was to have been made chief justice, will ill two weeks. Brewery Strike is Over. St Louis—Contracts for three years were signed by the representatives of the various breweries and the striking employees Wednesday and the strike was officially declared (terminated). GALUSHA A. GROW IS DEAD PENBYNLVANIA STATESMAN SUCK CUMBES TO OLD AGE Has Record-Breaking Service In Congress—Was the Father of the Homestead Act. Binghamton, N. Y.-Former Congressman Galusha A. Grow died at his home in Glenwood, Pa., Sunday afternoon as a result of a general breakdown attributed to old age. Mr. Grow was elected to congress from the Wilmot district of Pennsylvania as the youngest member of that body, in 1851, and after retiring from public life for nearly 40 years he reentered the 1940s to represent a congressman at large from Pennsylvania 14 years ago. When he retired four years ago, his public service in the house extended over the Galusha A. Grow. longest period, although not continuous service, of any man who ever sat in that body. During the antebellum days he was one of the best known men in the United States and in 1864 he came within one vote of being nominated for vice president in place of Andrew Johnson, who became president on the death of Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Grew was elected speaker of the house of representatives in 1861 and occupied that position during the first two years of the war, until his retirement from congress in 1863. Mr. Grew's service was as the father of the homestead act, through which measure many million acres of western farm lands were opened up to settlement by homesteaders, an act which has been credited with doing more than any other one thing for the development of the country. Mr. Grew was a well-known member of a family of six children. He was never married. TENEMENT BURNS; FIVE DEAD. Mother and Four Children Perish at Passaic, N. J. Passale, N. J. — A mother and four of her children perished in a tenement house fire here. The victims were Mrs. Philomena Sotupo, 28 years old; Mary, aged seven; Libriba, aged five; Antonio, three, and Joseph, aged seven months. The tenement house where the lives were occupied by 11 Italian and Hungarian families. The flames were first seen issuing from the cellar under Max Wise's printing office, on the ground floor, and before the firemen arrived the flames had spread through the double tenement. Many women and children were taken down ladders from the upper stories by the firemen, but the members of the Sotupo family, which occupied rooms on the ground floor, were suffocated by smoke before they could escape from their rooms. The bodies of the mother and four children were found in the ruins. DOUBLE SHOOTING IN BOSTON. Man Fatally Wounds Young Woman and Shoots Himself. Boston.—The second double shooting in this city within 24 hours occurred at the street railway waiting room at Roxbury crossing Wednesday night when Walter Scott, 26 years old, of Roxbury, shot and fatally wounded Agnes Bates, 20 years old, of the same district. Scott fired two shots at the young woman and sent a third bullet through his mouth. Miss Bates died upon reaching the hospital and was critically injured. Like a tragedy which occurred in the South End early Wednesday, in which two colored persons were involved, the shooting was the outcome of a lovers' quarrel. MADE INSANE BY AFFECTION. Canadian Farmer Kills His Two Child dren and Shoots Self. Montreal. — William Simpson, a prosperous young farmer of St. Charles, Tuesday afternoon during his wife's absence shot and killed his two infant daughters and then tried to kill himself by putting two revolvers into his mouth. He was brought to Notre Dame hospital here. Physicians say that excessive affection for his children caused insanity. Airship Sells for $80. New York—The alrship which was brought to this country by Santos Dumont for exhibition at the St Louis exposition and which was seized by the customs officials for non-payment of duty, was sold Wednesday for $50. Gift to Carthage College, Illinois. Gift to Carthage College, Illinois. Pittsburgh, Pa.—Washington Pore, a retired steel manufacturer of this city, Wednesday gave $2,500 to Carthage college, of Carthage, Ill. The money is to be part of a fund of $200,000 to secure the Carnegie science hall. Woman Blind From Sneezing. New York—Min. Joseph Jack, wife of president of Trenton, N. J., is blind, with little respect of ever regaining her sight, the result of a violent attack of sneezing which she suffered a few evenings ago. New York Grooms on Strike. New York—About 1,000 grooms employed in the riding academies and livery stables in this city went out on strike Monday in order to force their employers to recognize their new union and sign a contract. HELPING ALONG HIS MEMORY. Husband Willing to Do His Best to Follow Instructions. Mr. Morse is an undemonstrative man and an absent-minded one as well. In these two respects he is a trial to his wife, who is exactly his opposite. "James," she said as she bade him good-by when he was about to start *pr* Chicago, "will you remember to hunt up Cousin William and find out all about Aunt Sarah? It is so many years since I’ve heard from any of hat family." "Yeah, my dear." "And do you suppose you will remember to put on your overcoat if the wind changes, so as not to catch one of your dreaded colds?" "Yese, my dear." "And you will try to remember that you have plenty of clean collars, so you needn’t go about looking as if you ‘and no wife’ sees to you!” "Yeah, dear," said Mr. Morse, as he turned to take up his bag. "And, James," said Mrs. Morse, tearfully, "do you suppose you will think of me every day while you are gone and I am here at home?" "My dear," responded Mr. Mores, with his mind on catching the train, "I will certainly make a memorandum o do so." BLOOD GETS SOUR. Every Family Should Make Up This Home Mixture and Take Now. 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Another morning of women a few minutes before were planted front of the cathedral were found of have been cut down. The night we calm a one, with brilliant moonlight and the trees were standing at an o'clock in the morning. Hundreds of windows have an oak look on the spot, and many people who were still astir at three o'clock the morning, and were bigglirgly inside. Yet in hour like every tree had been destroyed. The police are baffled. Low One-Way Rates Low One-Way Rates. 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LIVE STOCK AND MISCELLANEOUS ELECTROTYPES In great variety for sale at the lowest prices by A. KELLETON PATENTS CO., 10 Alamein, Chicago. PATENTS Warner, D. Clement, Patient Aloe Boy, Washington, D. G. Advice Tree, Terns, Hawaii. Mistress DEFIANCE STARCH easily to work with and smoothen clothes in SAY THAW IS SANE JEROME DENIED RIGHT TO REVIEW PROCEDINGS. DISTRICT ATTORNEY FIGHTS Will Carry Case to Applegate Divisor of the Sunrama New York, April 5—Harry Thaw has escaped the cells of a mad house, and again face life imprisonment, the death chair of freedom, the insanity late yesterday reported to the court their findings relative to Thaw's mental condition, which is in effect that he is now sane and capable of directing his life. The decision was reached after continued conferences and after the medical member of the board protested against signing the verdict. Dr. Putz, the medical member, insists that the court should name. He signed the report, however. Jerome, after the report was made to the court, asked for time to look in to the minutes of the commission. This was denied by Judge Fitzgerald. Jerome then requested time to file a writ of prohibition preventing the court from confirming the report. The court refused to grant the district attorney this request and adjourned court until Monday morning. The Thaw family and the defend ant himself are bublent over the out come of the lunacy hearing. Mrs Evelyn Nestk Thaw expressed the greatest pleasure of the verdict. The finding is humiliating in the language of the order by Justice Fitzgerald order declared it to be their unanimous be declared to be their unanimous be lie that. "The defendant, Harry K Thaw, is capable of rightly under standing his case, of comprehending the nature of the charges against him nationally confess with his counsel at the time of his examination." The entire report of the commis sion covers three typewritten pages and will not be made public. New York, April 5—The latest issue raised in connection with the case will be carried before the appellate division of the supreme court. After an examination of authorities and a study of the facts involved that continued from the hour that court adjourned yesterday, the court determined to ask the higher court to review the action of Judge Fitzgerald who refused to give the prosecutor access to the minutes of the lunacy commission that earlier in the day member of the appellate bench today boundaries prescribed by the court for his examination. Mr. Jerome will, it is claimed make his formal motion before a member of the appellate bench today on behalf of the court. Should he fall, the trial probably will be continued Monday. If on the other hand the higher court enters his appeal, a stay of the trial until the court reaches a decision on the original issue. If the indefinite delay in the trial of the original issue. Should the higher court find the trial judge in error, the district attorney would require considerable time to examine the mine of the lunacy commission before he would be prepared to resume the trial. BIG STRIKE AVERTED. Trailmen and Conductors Adjust Differences. Chicago, Ill., April 5—The differences between the western railroads and the members of the Order of Conquerors and the Brotherhood Railway Tranformers were finally adjusted yesterday. The men abandoned their demand for a nine hour work day, and the railroads hade an advance over their previous proposition to allow the use of flagplan and brakeplan of $1.50 per month. The original demands of the men were for an increase of 12 per cent and for a working day of nine hours. The managers offered an in-depth proposal to the board, defined to grant the nine hour day. The agreement was reached mainly through the efforts of Crainman Knapp of the interstate commerce commission and Commissioner of Railway Ill. The final proposition on which both sides were brought together. TO INSTRUCT DELEGATES. Plan of Alleged Combine is Revealed at White House. Washington, D. C., April 5—It was stated authoritatively at the White house yesterday that part of the plan to compass the defeat of the president at the election of state delegations from those states known to favor the president, these delegates to be instructed for President Roosevelt notwithstanding knowledge in addition to the fact that he will be candidate for renomination. Then, according to the statement, these delegates, upon the president declining to be a candidate for renomination, as he has said he would decline, the delegates are to continue to be swapped over to some opponents of the president and the policies for which he is standing. HARRIMAN'S CLERK IS HELD. Accused of Selling Personal Letter to Newspaper. New York, April 5.—Frank W. Hill, a stenographer, was arrested last night charged with having sold to a newspaper a personal letter of E. H. Harriman. The warrant was sworn to by Alexander Miller, secretary of the Union Pacific Railway company of which Mr. Harriman is the president, and was served by a detective from the district attorney's office. Hill was locked up at police headquarters. The letter in question was addressed by Mr. Harriman to Sydney Webb, secretary of the World last Tuesday. The statements therein contained called forth a reply from President Roosevelt Tuesday afternoon. Hill is 27 years old and lives in Brooklyn. No Indictments For Juries. Marshallthuston—Judge Bradshaw sustained the charge of grand juries for the present year on the ground that the names were not certified when returned for jury duty. FIGURES OF A CROP IN WESTERN CANADA. How a Swan River Settler Has Succeeded. Benito, Manitoba, Nov. 26, 1908. At Swan River Valley, in May, 1900, a settler took up a homestead on Section 30, in Township 34, Range 29 West of the First Meridian, at that time, 100 yards away, telephone, school or church. There is a now railway within two miles of my farm, and all these other advantages close at hand. His story is: "After making my homestead entry fee of $10 I had $45.00 total (forty-five dollars) capital. Through doing homestead duties in slack times of the year, I managed to get a start. I am a married man of 28 years of age. "I built my first house or shack, a barn, and raised five acres in crop the first year. "This year, 1906, I had 80 acres in crop—65 acres in wheat, 20 acres of which yielded 850 bushes, or 42½ bushels per acre; 15 acres of oats, which yielded 555 bushes, and one stack of oats in sheaf for feed. Receipts to Sold 1,758 lb of wheat for . . . $1,037.10 In granary, 110 bushels . . . 71.50 In granary, 355 bus. oats . . . 88.75 Garden roots and vegetables . . . 25.00 One stack of oats in sheaf . . . 50.00 Total . . . $1,272.35 Expenses of year— Blue stone for seed . . . $ 1.00 Paid for blender twine . . . 30.00 Paid for hired help . . . 120.00 Paid for threshing . . . 107.00 Total . . . $ 258.60 Receipts . . . $1,272.35 Expenditures . . . 258.60 Balance . . . $1,013.75 Assets. 160 acres of land valued at . . . $2,500.00 Frame house 20x26, valued at . . . 600.00 Farm implements . . . 425.00 1 team horses and harness . . . 400.00 5 head young cattle . . . 75.00 2 hogs . . . 15.00 Receipts of this year's crop . . . 1,015.75 Total . . . $5,030.75 Liabilities. Loan on farm..... 500.00 Balance to my good..... $4,530.75 Particulars as to how to secure low railway rates to the free homestead lands of Western Canada may be secured from any Canadian Government Agent. We must not care for the length of life, but for a life sufficient for our duties. Life is loog if it is full; but it is full when the soul hath completed its development and hath shown all its latent powers.—Seneca. New York's Rapid Growth. New York's Rapid Growth. The rapid growth of New York's great urban resource of national importance and pride, Statisticians figure that the population of the city will exceed that of London by the year 1915, and will double in 25 years. The present generation will undoubtedly see in New York the world's greatest metropolis. Few persons realize that the population of New York city is already one in 100 of the population of the entire United States of New York city in the century past has been five times more rapid than the growth of the whole country—Moody's Magazine. OLD CANNON CAN'T BE BROKEN. Armament of Old Craft Was Made to Last. A good story is being told at the Mare Island navy yard concerning a San Francisco contractor who bought all the old obsolete cannon which were sold at the local yard some time ago. The cannon were all of the smooth oar blind, and in order that they might be easily handled for shipment to the city all sorts of schemes were tried to endeavor to break them with dynamite and blast powder, but they were unsuccessful. An electric drill machine was even set up at the yards and the cannon were drilled full of holes in order to weaken them for breaking open with wedges, but this was also unsuccessful. The cannon were then taken away and the last heard of them they were corralled in the hills near Point Richmond, where an effort was being made to break them open with dynamite. The cannon which proved to be so strong were among the armament of the war craft which sailed the seas in 1812. A FRIENDLY GROCER. Dropped a Valuable Hint About Coffee. "For about eight years," writes a Mich. woman, "I suffered from nervousness—part of the time down in bed with nervous prostration. "Sometimes I would get numb and it would be almost impossible for me to speak for a spell. At others, I would have seven hours and my fuddler painfully when I would walk fast or sweep. "I have taken enough medicine to start a small drug store, without any benefit. One evening our grocery was asking husband how I was and he urged that I quit coffee and use Postum, so he brought home a pkg. and I made it according to directions and we were both delighted with it. "So we quit coffee altogether and used only Postum. I began to get better in a month's time looking like a child, the color came back to my cheeks. I began to sleep well, my appetite was good and I commenced to take on flesh and become interested in everything about the house. "Finally I was able to sign all my own work without the least sign of my old trouble. I am so thankful for the little book, 'The Road to Wellville.' It has done me so much good. I haven't had so much kind for six months and don't need any." "A friend of ours who did not like Postum as she made it, like mine, and when she learned to boil it long enough, her's was as good as mine. It's easy if you follow directions." Name given by Postum Company, Battle Creek, led the little boat to Wellville. "in pigs." "There's a reason." One of the Important Duties of Physicians and the Well-Informed of the World is to learn as to the relative standing and reliability of the leading manufacturers of medicinal agents, as the most eminent physicians are the most careful as to the uniform quality and perfect purity of remedies prescribed by them, and it is well known to physicians and the Well-Informed generally that the California Fig Syrup Co., by reason of its correct methods and perfect equipment and the ethical character of its product has attained to the high standing in scientific and commercial circles which is accorded to successful and reliable houses only, and, therefore, that the name of the Company has become a guarantee of the excellence of its remedy. appeal to the Well-Informed in every walk of life and are essential to permanent success and creditable standing, therefore we wish to call the attention of all who would enjoy good health, with its blessings, to the fact that it involves the question of right living with all the term implies. With proper knowledge of what is best each hour of recreation, of enjoyment, of contemplation and of effort may be made to contribute to that end and the use of medicines dispensed with generally to great advantage, but as in many instances a simple, wholesome remedy may be invaluable if taken at the proper time, the California Fig Syrup Co. feels that it is alike important to present truthfully the subject and to supply the one perfect laxative remedy which has won the approval of physicians and the world-wide acceptance of the Well-Informed because of the excellence of the combination, known to all, and the original method of manufacture, which is known to the California Fig Syrup Co. only. This valuable remedy has been long and favorably known under the name of—Syrup of Figs—and has attained to world-wide acceptance as the most excellent of family laxatives, and as its pure laxative principles, obtained from Senna, are well known to physicians and the Well-Informed of the world to be the best of natural laxatives, we have adopted the more elaborate name of—Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna—as more fully descriptive of the remedy, but doubtless it will always be called for by the shorter name of Syrup of Figs—and to get its beneficial effects always note, when purchasing, the full name of the Company—California Fig Syrup Co.—plainly printed on the front of every package, whether you simply call for—Syrup of Figs—or by the full name—Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna—as—Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna—is the one laxative remedy manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and the same heretofore known by the name—Syrup of Figs—which has given satisfaction to millions. The genuine is for sale by all leading druggists throughout the United States in original packages of one size only, the regular price of which is fifty cents per bottle. Every bottle is sold under the general guarantee of the Company, filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, D. C., that the remedy is not adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of the Food and Drugs Act, June 30th, 1906. Carnet rags dyed with PETTAM FADLEESS DYES will remain bright and beautiful. No trouble to use. Conceautance is the highest of all courts.—Victor Hugo. Mr. Winston's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces hammastion, pain, pain colic. Use a booster. Humility ever dwells with men of noble minds.—Feltham. Defiance Starch—Sixten ounces for ten cents, all other brands contain only 12 ounces for same money. It sometimes happens that when an actor finds things coming his way he tries to dodge them. Garfield Tea is for those who desire an laxative; it is simple, pure, mild and potent; it regulates the liver and kidneys, overcomes constipation, and brings Good Food and Drugs granted under the Pure Food and Drugs Law. Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater. Possession pampers the mind; privation trains and strengthens it.—Hazlitt. In a Pinch, USE ALLEN FOOT-AGE. A powder. It cures painful, smart- ing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Makes new shoes easy. A powder. It makes new shoes easy. And all by Drugstuff. 25c. Accept no substitute. Trial package. FREE. ADD A. S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. Photographs of Brave Men. The Mikado and the crown prince of Japan are each having an album made of photographs of all the military and naval officers killed in the war with Russia. Important to Mothers. Examina carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Bears the signature of Mikado. In Use For Over 30 Years. Man Expert Milliner. Charles Manners, the famous opera singer, is credited by a London export with being one of the finest amateur milliners living, his work equaling some of the best French models. By following the directions, which are plainly printed on each package of Defiance Starch, Men's Collars and Cuffs can be made just as stiff as desired, with either gloss or domestic finish. Try it. 16 oz. for 10c, sold by all good grocers. Hissed Japanese Flag. At the Star Theater, Seattle, the other evening the flags of several nations were exhibited in succession during an act on the stage. All except the flags of Russia and Japan were applauded. The former was received in silence, the latter was loudly hissed. STATE OF OGI, CITY OF TOLOSEN, | ss. LOSA GUITT, LOGA GUITT, the senior partner of the firm of F. J. CAMRY & Co. doing business in the City of TOLOSEN, County and State of OGI. ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every one OF GUARANTEE cannot be cured by the use of OGI. Swn to before me and submitted in my presses the thesis of December, A. J. W. GLEASON, B. J. W. GLEASON. Tantalizing Man "I see by the paper," said Mrs. Blinks at the breakfast table, "that a delegation of women suffragettes is coming to this country." Mr. Blinks said nothing. "And they're going to invade Washington and make a speech to the president, and all." Blinks still silent. "I declare," snapped the lady, "You're the most tastifying man in existence. There you sit like a statue, never saying a word to show that you don't know what you're talking about." One of the In- the W is to learn as to the re- ers of medicinal agents the uniform quality and known to physicians and Co., by reason of its cor- its product has attained is accorded to successful Company has become a g appeal to the Well-Info- cess and creditable stan- enjoy good health, with living with all the termi- of recreation, of enjoyment to that end and the use c as in many instances a proper time, the California truthfully the subject and the appoval of physicians of the excellence of the c ture, which is known to t This valuable rem Syrup of Figs—and ha family laxatives, and as known to physicians and laxatives, we have adop Senna—as more fully a called for by the shorter note, when purchasing, plainly printed on the fri Figs—or by the full nama Elixir of Senna—is the Co. and the same hereto satisfaction to millions. the United States in or is fifty cents per bottle. Every bottle is so Secretary of Agriculture misbranded within the n CALIF Louisville, Ky. MEN ADMIRE a pretty face, a good figure, but sooner or later learn that the healthy, happy, contented woman is most of all to be admired. Women troubled with fainting spells, irregularities, nervous irritability, backache, the "blues," and those dreadful dragging sensations, cannot hope to be happy or popular, and advancement in either home, business or social life is impossible. The cause of these troubles, however, yields quickly to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made from native roots and herbs. It acts at once upon the organ afflicted and the nerve centers, dispelling effectually all those distressing symptoms. toma. No other medicine in the country has received such unqualified indorsement or has such a record of cures of female illis as has toma. No other medicine in the coun- indorsation or has such a record of ecu- Lydia E. Pinkham's Ve- Miss Emma Runtaler, of 631 State I "For vexing under the same carried wi- drain all my strength away. I had irritable, and all worn out. Changing of a case similar to mine cured by Compound, I decided to try it and I can bendable veinously. Liam will be with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable remedy for all forms of Female Com- Displacements. Infarmation and Ule- paring for childbirth and the Change of Mrs. Pinkham's Standing Women suffering from any form of promptly communicate with Mrs. Pink is free and always helpful. For Emergency For the Stock of Sloan's L Is a whole med- Price. 25c. 50c Sand For Free Booklet on Hoe Address Dr Earl S. Sloo NO MORE MUSTARD PLAN THE SCIENTIFIC AND MODERN E CAPISI VASE I EXTRACT OF THE CAVES A QUICK, SURE, SAFE, AND ALWAYS 165 IN COLLAPSIBLE TUBES-AT ALL BONDS. DR. EARL S. SLOO TILL THE PAIN COMES A substitute for and superior to mustar- blaster the most delicate skin. The pain the article are wonderful. It will stop Headache and Sciatica. We recommend countermittion, also as an extra and stomach and all Rheumatic. Neura- will prove what we claim for it, and it household and for children. Once use people say "it is the best of all your pro- vocation in the world. Send YOUR ADDRESS AND W LINE PAMPHLE WHICH WILL Pinkham's Vegetable Company Buntal, of 631 State St., Schenectady, N.Y. has such a record of cures of female illis strength away. I had dull headaches, we all worn out. Chancing to read one of your ad- vantages to mine cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's coded to try it and I cannot express my gratitude to him for all the ally like a mourn communicate with Mrs. Pinkham's Compound is the most forms of Female Complaints, Weak Back, I Inflammation and Ulceration, and is invaluable didbirth and the Change of Life. Pinkham's Standing Invitation to offering from any form of female weakness are communicate with Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass. ways helpful. for Emergencies at Home for the Stock on the Farm San's Linimes a whole medicine chest Price. 25c $0.50 & $1.00 Free Booklet on Horses, Cattle, Hogs & Dr. Earl S. Sloan, Boston, M IRE MUSTARD PLASTERS TO BLE GENETIC AND MODERN EXTERNAL COUNTER-IRRE CAPISICUM VASELINE TRACT OF THE CAYENNE PEPPER PLAN SAFE, SURE AND ALWAYS READY CHEESE FOR PLA LAPSIBLE TUBES-AT ALL DRUGGISTS AND DUE TO THE SAME MUSTARD PLASTERS TO BE USED PAIN COMES-KEEP A TUBE for and superior to mustard or any other plaster, and is wonderful. It will stop the toothache at once, and is Scientica. We recommend it as the best and safest to use and all Rheumatica, Neuralgia and Gcuy complains what we claim for it, and it will be found to be invaluable and for children. Once no family will be without it is the best of all your preparations. Accept no your ADDRESS AND WE WILL MAIL OUR AMPHLET WHICH WILL INTEREST YOU. Miss Emma Runtalier, of 631 State St., Schenectady, N.Y., writes: "For a long time I was troubled with a weakness which seemed to drain all my strength away. I had dull headaches, was nervous, irritable, and all worn out. Changing to read one of your advertisements would have been a great relief. I went to the Compound, I decided to try it and I cannot express my gratitude for the benefit received. I am entirely well and feel like a new person." Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is the most successful remedy for all forms of Female Complaints, Weak Back, Falling and Displacements, Infammation and Ulceration, and is invaluable in preparing for childbirth and the Change of Life. Mrs. Pinkham's Standing Invitation to Women Women suffering from any form of female weakness are invited to promptly communicate with Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free and always helpful. For Emergencies at Home For the Stock on the Farm Sloan's Liniment Is a whole medicine chest Price. 25c 50c & $1.00 Sand For Free Booklet on Horses, Cattle, Hogs & Poultry. Address Dr. Earl S. Sloan, Boston, Mass. EXTRACT OF THE CAYENNE PEPPER PLANT A QUICK, SURE, SAFE, AND ALWAYS READY CURE FOR PAIN-PRICE BY MAIL ON RECEIPT OF 15c. IN POSTAGE STAMPS. DON'T WAY TILL THE PAIN COMES-KEEP A TUBE HANBY. A substitute for and superior to mustard or any other plaster, and will not blister the most delicate skin. The pain-skin and curtain are durable, and tool-free, toothless, and rollle Heschede and Sciatica. We recommend it as the best and safest external counter-irritant known, also as an external remedy for pains in the chest and stomach and all Rheumatic, Neurologic and Gcuty complaints. A trial will prove what we claim for it, and it will be found to be invaluable to the booleous and docile people say "it is the best of all your preparations." Accept no preparation of vaseline unless the same carries our label, as otherwise it is not genuine. SEND YOUR ADDRESS AND WE WILL MAIL OUR VASE-LINE PAMPHLET WHICH WILL INTEREST YOU. CHESEBROUGH MFG. CO. 12 STATE STREET, NEW YORK CITY 34 YEARS SELLING DIRECT Our vehicles and handens have been sold direct from our factory in New York, New York. We have approved and guaranteed delivery. You are our nothing to lose, and nothing to lose. We Are The Largest Manufacturer In The World selling to the consumer eventually. We make thousands of vehicles, cars, yachts of Illinois, Berkshire, larges, trevlogation, Elkhard Cord Page & Harper Mfg. Co. Elkhard, Indiana Duties of Physicians are needed of the World and reliability of the leading manufac- ment physicians are the most careful aft of remedies prescribed by them, and it is generally that the California Fig S perfect equipment and the ethical charact- ing in scientific and commercial circles wes only, and, therefore, that the name of excellence of its remedy. Important Duties of Physi Well-Informed of the W relative standing and reliability of its, as the most eminent physicians are and perfect purity of remedies prescribed and the Well-Informed generally that the correct methods and perfect equipment and to the high standing in scientific and and reliable houses only, and, thereof, guarantee of the excellence of its remedy TRUTH AND QUALITY formed in every walk of life and are essential, therefore we wish to call the attentions of its blessings, to the fact that it involves implies. With proper knowledge of the moment, of contemplation and of effort mankind of medicines dispensed with generally is simple, wholesome remedy may be in Figria Fig Syrup Co. feels that it is allied and to supply the one perfect laxative as and the world-wide acceptance of the combination, known to all, and the origin of the California Fig Syrup Co. only. Comedy has been long and favorably known as has attained to world-wide acceptance as its pure laxative principles, obtained and the Well-Informed of the world to epitheta the more elaborate name of—Syruc descriptive of the remedy, but doubled name of Syrup of Figs—and to get its full name of the Company—Cali front of every package, whether you situate—Syruc of Figs and. Elixir of Senna—one laxative remedy manufactured by a toteofre known by the name—Syrup of Figs. The genuine is for sale by all leading original packages of one size only, the. Sold under the guarantee of the theatre, at Washington, D. C., that the remeaning of the Food and Drugs Act, FORNIA FIG SYRU alk of life and are essential to permanent we wish to call the attention of all who w the fact that it involves the question of proper knowledge of what is best each citation and of effort may be made to contri censed with generally to great advantage the remedy may be invaluable if taken afoe. feels that it is alike important to pro one perfect laxative remedy which has wide acceptance of the Well-Informed be to all, and the original method of man Syrup Co. only. ing and favorably known under the name world-wide acceptance as the most excellent principles, obtained from Senna, are named of the world to be the best of nationate name of -Syrup of Figs and Elixir remedy, but doubtless it will always if Figs—and to get its beneficial effects all the Company -California Fig Syrup C package, whether you simply call for -Syrup and Elixir of Senna—as -Syrup of Figsedy manufactured by the California Fig S the name -Syrup of Figs—which has for sale by all leading druggists through of one size only, the regular price of w general guarantee of the Company, filed with D. C., that the remedy is not adulterat good and Drugs Act, June 30th, 1906. FIG SYRUP CO. San Francisco, Cal. U S. A. London, England. --- New York Customs Depot with Automobile Style beats. Price, $73.00. MISS EMMA RUNTZLER 国家 has received such unqualified vegetable Compound for female illis as has St. Schenectady, N. Y., writes— weakness, which seemed to dull and indolence, was nervous, to read one of your advertisements. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable female weakness is invited to women, to express my gratitude for the and feel like a new person. Appreciated is the most successful plants, Weak Back, Falling and direction, and is invaluable in pre- Invitation to Women of female weakness are invited to Wikham, at Lynn, Mass. Her advice cities at Home on the Farm miniment medicine chest $ & $ 1.00 Horses, Cattle, Hogs & Poultry- ban, Boston, Mass. LASTERS TO BLISTER EXTERNAL COUNTER-IRRITANT. MICUM LINE GENNE PEPPER PLANT IS READY CURE FOR PAIN—PRIOR DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS, OR SERVICES WILL BE KEEP A TUBE HANDY. Or any other plaster, and will not in-alaying and curative qualities of the toothache at once, and relieve it as the best and safest external remedy for pain in the chest algia and Gcuty complaints. A trial will be found to be invaluable in the and no family will be without it. Many preparations. Acceptable it qualities of the vegetable. We will mail our VASE- LTER interest YOU. Physicians and World of the leading manufacturer, the most careful as to by them, and it is well the California Fig Syrup and the ethical character of commercial circles which are, that the name of the city. essential to permanent succession of all who would solve the question of right what is best each hour may be made to contribute to great advantage, but invaluable if taken at the like important to present the remedy which has won the Well-Informed because original method of manufac- down under the name of—as the most excellent of from Senna, are well to be the best of natural cup of Figs and Elixir of obtless it will always be its beneficial effects always California Fig Syrup Co.—simply call for—Syrup of—as—Syrup of Figs and the California Fig Syrup Figs—which has given druggists throughout the regular price of which the Company, filed with the remedy is not adulterated or June 30th, 1906. UP CO. New York, N. Y. unqualified compound has written— has seemed to as nervosa, advertisements, a Vegetable utitude for the person." It successful falling and unable in pre- Women are invited to Her advice & Poultry. Mass. REGISTER. ORITANT. NT MAIN—PRICE BALLERS OR WAR HANBY. and will not qualifier of and suffer external in the chest parts. A trial unable in the critic. Henry preparation not genuine. JR VASE- and actur- as to well Syrup ter of which --- To lo St vi de cr fa co fi ti d n n v c v t t h p d d u h k e o y M L e p PHOENIX ARZ. ITEMS Bishop A. Grant of the African M. M. church arrived in Phoenix, March 11 and was the guest of Rev. James Washington and Mrs. P. Payne; being the Bishop's first visit to Phoenix he was favorably impressed both with the people and their surroundings. Mrs. James Browne one of the Stewardess gave an elaborate dinner in honor of the Bishop Saturday at 4:00. Rev. Washington put every effort forward and there was nothing with held to prevent a decided success for the reception and entertainment if so honored at a guest. The only thing that was hard to decide, how can we chair our hospitality in three small days when we had planned to entertain the Bishop three weeks. The eleven o'clock service Sunday morning conducted by Bishop Grant at Tanner's Chapel was a very impressive and soul stirring service. As 1:30 Sunday at the Home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo P. White, covers were laid for six in honor of the Bishop The public reception in the Hardwick theatre at three o'clock was well attended. Welcome addresses were made by Rev. McKinney and Wm. Group of Phoenix. Bishop Grant was then introduced, the remarks were mainly upon the progress made by the Negro since the civil war. The Bishop preached an able sermon Sunday night, the sermon was delivered to an appreciative audience of both white and colored. Monday at 12:00 Mrs. Payne had a dinner. Bishop Grant, Rev. Washington and wife being the guests of honor. Monday from 3:00 to 5:00 a reception was given in honor of Bishop grant, by the auxiliaries of the church and social Club, it was well attended, and every one left feeling well repaid for a few hours spent in a social manner. The Bishop formed many new acquaintances as well as many new ideas on the social and intellectual standard of the Negro in Phoenix. Monday night at the Hardwick Theatre Bishop Grant lectured on "The Three Things that Make up a Man's life." The lecture was a treat, both with and eloquence were so combined to make the thoughts so clear, a child might grasp his meaning; each one who was present, can not fail to remember what he said in regard to the progress of the Negro since the war. Bishop grant left Tuesday morning Bishop Grant left Tuesday morning for Colorado. A Woman Tells How to Relieve Rheumatic Pains. I have been a very great suffer from the dreaful disease, rheumatism, for a number of years. I have tried many medicines but never got much relief from any of them until two years ago, when I bought a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. I found relief before I was all of one bottle, but kept on flying it and soon felt like a differ-ent woman. Through my advice many of my friends have tried it and can tell you how wonderfully it has worked. Mrs. Sarah A. Cole, 140 S. New 8t, Dover, Del. Chamberlain's Pain Palm is a liniment. The relief from pain which it affords is alone worth many times its cost. It makes rest and sleep possible. For sale by all druggists. GALESSBURG. ILL. NEWS. Miss Margurite Fields of Des Moines is in the city. Miss Fields gives a musical recital at the A. M. E. church Wednesday April 3rd. Miss Mamie Allison has gone to Chicago to spend the summer. Miss Hallie Q. Brown gave a dramatic recital at the A. M. E. church last week. Miss Brynw was assisted by the choir and the programme was very interesting. Will Terrel of Rock Island is visiting at the home of Mr. Jerry Mason. Miss Stella Carter has arrived home from Kentucky for a visit with her parents. Mrs. Leanna Jones has returned to Rock Island after a pleasant visit with Miss Matlie Mason. Rev. J. H. Ferribe of Ottumwa is in the city visiting friends. Easter Sunday was celebrated greatly at the St. Paul's A. M. E. church. The Sunday School rendered a very nice programme in the afternoon, in the evening another programme was rendered by the members of the church. Rev. and Mrs. Searcy welcomed their second son Thursday. A number of Moline young people attended the programme at the Third Baptist church Davenport, Sunday afternoon. Messra Earnest Bates and Guy Crab are visiting in the city. Eugene Garnett has returned home from a very extensive trip through Colorado, New Mexico and California. Louis B. Tarner has been on the sick list for several days. Miss Bessie White of St. Louis was a Moline caller Sunday. Cured of Rheumatism Mr. Wm. Henry of Chattanooga, Tenn. and rheumatism in his left arm. "The strength seemed to have gone out of the muscles so that it was useless for work," he says. "I applied Chamburlain's Pain Balm and wrapped the arm in Sanel at night, and to my relief I found that the pain gradually left me and the strength returned. In three weeks the rheumatism had disappeared and has not since returned." If troubled with rheumatism try a few applications of Pain Balm. You are certain to be pleased with the relief which it affords. For saleby all drugs. 1 Gustle and Effective. A well-known Mantella editor writes "As an inside worker I find Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets invaluable for the touches of billiousness natural to sedentary life, their action being gentle and effective, clearing the digestive tract and the head." Price, 26 cents, samples free. For sale by all draggers. ALBIA NEWS Rev. Robinson and assistants are still holding revival services at the A. M. E. church. Mr. U. sell Lewis of Oukalrona visited at the parental b one Sunday. Ten of Burton school teachers attended the Monroe County Normal this week. Miss Susie London of Burton spent Sunday in Alba visiting Mrs. H. Snoddy before her departure for Seattle, Wash. Misses Bessie Davis, Susie London, Mr. and Mrs. Hollingworth, Mr. and Mrs. Snoddy took dinner at the home of Mrs. S. Grayson Sunday. MARSHALLTOWN ITEMS. W. B. Martin of Kirksville, Mo. has been employed by the A. K. Shorthill Company. R. J. Wright is improving, he can move his arm a little. Mrs. Lulu Franklin of Saylor Iowa was in the city a few days visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore. A surprise party was given last Tuesday evening on Mrs C. P. Gilmore in honor of her birthday. A list of the presents will appear in next issue. Plenty work here for the right one, Britt Jacking Company wants twenty men. D. F. Brown has bought a nice home and will more in soon. Correspondents take Notice. Notice.--To our correspondents and subscribers in general, for the last 8 or 10 months we have been crowded for space for our news, owing to numerous correspondents from the different towns of the middle west and the many new towns that are clamoring to have space in our paper, also the many worthy papers, essays and poems often sent for publication and with our limited space each week, that we cannot accommodate them all, in fact we have often left out the editors and race echoes to accommodate our outside news gathers; but many of our readers like to have editors to read each week, therefore we have decided that we will discontinue our regular correspondents where we have less than ten actual subscribers; news can be sent from those points occasionally. We also ask our correspondents to condense each article and be brief with your letter. 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S. Grand Master's Council of G. U. O. of O. F. No. 231, meets Fourth Tuesday night in each month. Dennis Burris, W.M.; J. W. Heath G. S. H. H. of R., No. 339 of G. U. O. of O. F.—Convenes the second Thursday at 2:3 and fourth Thursday at 8 o'clock each month. Mrs. Mary Blakey, M.N. G. Mrs. Kittle arley, W.R. Artie Tabernacle No. 472—Meets first and third Thursday in each month, at the Odd Fellows Hall Sixth and Walnut streets. Mrs. Nettie Davis, C.P.; Mrs. Lizzie Bush, C.R.; Miss Mettie Weldon, Assistant C.R. Iowa Capital Fountain No. 233 of the United Order of True reformers meets at Odd Fellows hall, cor of Sixth and Walnut streets, on the second and fourth Fridays of each month at 8 p.m. N. Joe Brown. Wor. by Master; Francis Walker Worthy sec North Star Lodge No 6, K. Knights of Pytha- me—every Monday night corner of Nix K. second and fourth Mondays. J. A. Johnson C. C.J. J. W. Robinson, K. of R, and S. Proving His Proverb "He makes me so angry," remarked Dissate "he's forever remarking to me that 'beauty is only skin deep.'" "And when you get angry," remarked Miss Chellus, "it just shows him now skinned you are!"—Stray Stories. Hurts Flour Trade The Chinese boycott is being felt by the Four men of California. Two years ago the Stockton mills were shipping 10,000 barrels a year to Chi'an. Now they are shipping only 4,000 Complete Line of Colored Peoples Hair. Full and Half Wigs Pompadours. F. W. FRANZ Second door west of Chamberlain Hotel, next to Garver's Hardware store. AUDITOR OF STATE ANNUAL CERTIFICATE. FOR PUBLICATION. Des Moines, Iowa. March 20, 1907. WHEREAS, The Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, located at San Francisco in the State of California has filed in this office a sworn statement of its condition on the thirty-first day of December, 1906, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, of the Code of Iowa, relating to Insurance Companies; and whereas, said statement shows that said Insurance Company has complied with the laws of this State relating to insurance. THEREFORE, In pursuance of law I. B. F. CARROLL, Auditor of State, do hereby certify that said Insurance Company is authorized to transact the business of Fire Insurance in the State, by agents properly appointed, as required by law, until the first day of March, A. D. 1908 I further certify that the statement shows— 1st. The actual amount of to be.....$1,000,000 00 2d. The aggregate amount of the assets of said Company, Dec. 31, 1906, to be $3,270,574.28 31. 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Drills faster and doesn't wear out rope nor make that banging noise more old style machines. NEW WELL DRILL CIRCULAR FREE. O. B. TANEYHILL, 801 Commercial Street WATERLOO, - IOWA. Diller faster and doesn't wear out rope nor make mannequins. It also old style machines. CIRCULAR FREE. DON'T WAIT! Do you feel that you would like to come to Washington, the printer! Do you want to know how much money will it cost you to buy a good 1907 American climate! Write us. We'll give reliable information. REAL & HAMMOND, OG VILLE, WAKE. M activated with: Thompson's Eyes Water w. w. y. u. u. u. W. N. U., DES MOINES, NO. 14, 1907. S S ar ch seir shape, sit better. THE PACKAGE THE TRADE MARK Alabastine The business will costing $100.00 Alabastine is the only leading company in the United States Alabastine Company Alabastine Company It would be too bad to decorate your home in the ordinary way, simply because of not knowing you could do it better for less money with Alabastine. Better find out all about Alabastine first, anyway. We'll cheerfully send you full information if you will send us your address on a post card. The Alabastine Co., 510 Grand Vista Ave., Grand Rapids Michigan 49604, New York City SICK HEADAGHT CARTERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS. Positively owned by these Little Pills. They also relieve Digestion from Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Too Heavy Eating. A perfect remedy for Dizziness, Nausea, Headache, Pain in the Head, Cooted Tongue, Pain in the Side, TOPPID LIVER. They regulate the Bowels. Purely Vegetable. SMALL PILL. SMALL BOSE. SMALL PRICE. CARTERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS. Genuine Must Bear Fa-Simile Signature REFUSE SUBSTITUTES. DO YOU KNOW THAT A BUSINESS EDUCATION MEANS A GREATER DEGREE OF SUCCESS IN BUSINESS. THE DRAKE UNIVERSITY COMMERCIAL and SHOHRAND SCHOOL can help you secure a thorough knowledge of shorthand, book-keeping, commercial forms, usages and customs. It is a well equipped school doing excellent work. Send for catalog and full information. Address DRAKE UNIVERSITY, - Des Moines, Iowa. YOUR OLD CARPETS Save them. We make them into beautiful and durable RUGS for you. Send for price list. IOWA RUG CO. 19th and Cottage Grove, Des Moines, Iowa. TREES at Half Price Evergreens. Good stocky, well-rooted READERS of this paper desiring to buy an appliance should insist upon having what they ask for, refusing all substitutes or imitations. LIVE STOCK AND LABELLED ELECTROTYPES In great variety for sale at the lowest price by A. H. KELLERON NEWPAFFER CO., 18 W. Adams B. College. PATENTS Wainen H. Culman, Peden & A. H. KELLERON NEWPAFFER CO., 18 W. Adams B. College. Free, Termous, Lawn. Almost not. DEFIANCE STARCH custom to work with and maintain starch. SAY THAW IS SANE SAY THAW IS SANE JEROME DENIED RIGHT TO RE- VIEW PROCEEDINGS. DISTRICT ATTORNEY FIGHTS Will Carry Case to Appalate Divilor of the Supreme New York, April 5.—Harry Thaw has escaped the cells of a mad house and again face life imprisonment, the death chair of freedom. The commissioners of insanity last yesterday reported to the court their findings relative to Thaw's menta condition, which is in effect that he is now sane and capable of directing his own defense. The decision was reached after continued conferences and after the medical member of the board protested against signing the verdict. Dr. Putzel, the medical member, insists that Thaw is now insane. He signed the report, however. Jerome, after the report was made to the court, asked for time to look in to the minutes of the commission. This was denied by Judge Fitzgerald. Jerome then requested time to file a written report of prohibition preventing the court from confirming the report and causing a trial to discontinue. The court refused to grant the district attorney this request and adjourned court until Monday morning. The Thaw family and the defend ant himself are jubilant over the outcome of the lunacy hearing. Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw expressed the greatest pleasure of the verdict. The finding of the lunacy commission was couched in the language of the order by Justice Fitzgerald order declared it to be their unanimous belief that "The defendant, Harry K Thaw, is capable of rightly understanding his case, of comprehending the nature of the charges against him and of rationally conferring with his counsel at the time of his examination." The entire report of the commission covers three typewritten pages and will not be made public. New York, April 5—The latest issue raised in connection with the case of the defendant before the appellate division of the supreme court. After an examination of authori ties and a study of the facts involved that continued from the hour that court adjourned yesterday, District Judge Robert A. Turner terminated to ask the higher court to review the action of Judge Fitzgerald who refused to give the prosecutor access to the minutes of the lunacy commission that earlier in the day had declared Thaw sane within the court. He was adjudicated by the court for his examination. Mr. Jerome will, it is claimed make his formal motion before a member of the appellate bench today or Saturday. Should he fail, the trial probably will be delayed Monday. It is the other hand the higher court enters his appeal, a stay of the trial until the court reaches a decision will be secured. This will mean an indefinite delay in the trial of the original issue. Should the higher court and the trial judge in error, the district attorney would require compliance with the requirements of the lunacy commission before he would be prepared to resume the trial. BIG STRIKE AVERTED Trailmen and Conductors Adjust Differences. Chicago, Ill., April 5—The differences between the western railroads and the members of the Order of Connectors and of the Brotherhood Railroad were adjusted yesterday. The men abandoned their demand for a nine hour work day, and the railroads made an advance over their previous propositions in the pay of bargage, the managers offered a month. The original demands of the men were, for an increase of 12 per cent and for a working day of nine hours. The managers offered an increase in pay of 10 per cent and defined the hours of work. The agreement was reached mainly through the efforts of Crainman Knapp of the interstate commerce commission and Commissioner of Railroad alliances formulated the final proposition on which both sides were brought together. TO INSTRUCT DELEGATES. Plan of Alleged Combine is Revealed at White House. Washington, D. C., April 5.—It was stated authoritatively at the White house yesterday that part of the plan to compass the defeat of the president at the election of state delegations from those states known to favor the president, these delegates to be instructed for President Roosevelt nowstanding knowledge in advance of the election would be candidate for renomination. Then, according to the statement, these delegates, upon the president declining to be a candidate for renomination, as he has said he would decline, the delegates are to continue to be switched over to some opponents of the president and the policies for which he is standing. HARRIMAN'S CLERK IS HELD. Accused of Selling Personal Letter to Newspaper. New York, April 5 — Frank W. Hill, a stenographer, was arrested last night charged with having sold to a newspaper a personal letter of E. H. Harriman. The warrant was sworn by a lexicon Miller, secretary of the Union Pacific Railway company of which Mr. Harriman is the presi- dent, and was served by a detective from the district attorney's office. Hill was locked up at police head- quarters. The letter in question was addressed by Mr. Harriman to Sydney Webster, who was first published the World's Times. The statements therein contained called for a reply from President Roosevelt Tuesday afternoon. Hill is 32 years old and lives in Brooklyn. No indictments For Jurles. Marshallhall — Judge Bradshaw, sustained the charge of grand juries for the present year on the ground that the names were not certified when return- ed for jury duty. FIGURES OF A CROP IN WESTERN CANADA. How a Swan River Settler Has Succeeded. Benito, Manitoba, Nov. 26, 1906. At Swan River Valley, in May, 1900, a settler took up a homestead on Section 30, in Township 34, Range 29 West of the First Moridan, at that time, a 90 mile railway telegraph, school or church. There is now a railway within two miles of my farm, and all these other advantages close at hand. His story is: "After making my homestead entry fee of $10 I had $45.00 total (forty-five dollars) capital. Through doing homestead duties in slack times of the year, I managed to get a start. I am a married man of 28 years of age. "I built my first house, or shack, in 1880, and taking five acres in crop the first year. "This year, 1906, I had 80 acres in crop—65 acres in wheat, 20 acres of which yielded 850 bushels, or 42½ bushels per acre; 15 acres of oats, which yielded 855 bushels, and one stack of oats in sheep for feed. *Receipts for the year—* Sold 1,765 bus. of wheat for... $1,037.10 In granary, 110 bushels... 71.50 In granary, 355 bus. cats... 88.75 Garden roots and vegetables... 25.00 One stack of oats in sheaf... 50.00 Total... $1,272.35 *Expenses of year—* Blue stone for seed... $ 1.60 Paid for binder twine... 30.00 Paid for hired help... 120.00 Paid for threshing... 107.00 Total... $258.60 *Receipts...* $1,272.35 *Expenditures...* 258.60 160 acres of land valued at. $2,500.00 Frame house 20x26, valued at 600.00 Farm implements. 425.00 1 team horses and harness. 400.00 5 head young cattle. 75.00 2 hogs. 15.00 Receipts of this year's crop. 1,015.75 Total. $5,030.75 Liabilities. Loan on farm..... 500.00 Balance to my good..... $4,530.75 Particulars as to how to secure low railway rates to the free homestead lands of Western Canada may be secured from any Canadian Government Agent. We must not care for the length of Life, but for a life sufficient for our duties. Life is long if it is full; but it is full when the soul hath completed its development and hath shown all its latent powers—Seneca. New York's Rapid Growth The rapid growth of the nation's great metropolis is a source of national interest, and pride. Statisticians figure that the population of the city will exceed that of London by the year 1915, and will double in 25 years. The present generation will undoubtedly see in New York the world's greatest metropolis. Few persons realize that the population of New York is already one in 20 of the population of the entire United States, or that the growth of New York city in the century past has been five times more rapid than the growth of the whole country—Moody's Magazine. OLD CANNON CAN'T BE BROKEN. Armament of Old Craft Was Made to Last. A good story is being told at the Mare Island navy yard concerning a San Francisco contractor who bought all the old obsolete cannon which were sold at the local yard some time ago. The cannon were all of the smooth bore kind, and in order that they might be easily handled for shipment to the city all sorts of schemes were ried to endeavor to break them with dynamite and blasting powder, but they were unsuccessful. An electric drill machine was even set up at the yards and the cannon were drilled full of holes in order to weaken them for breaking open with wedge, but this was also unsuccessful. The cannon came to tear away and the last heard of them they were corralled in the hills near Point Richmond, where an effort was being made to break them open with dynamite again. The cannon which proved to be so strong were among the armament of the war craft which sailed the seas in 1812. A FRIENDLY GROCER. Dropped a Valuable Hint About Coffee. "For about eight years," writes a Mich. woman, "I suffered from nervousness—part of the time down in bed with nervous prostration. "Sometimes I would get numb and it would be almost impossible for me to speak for a spell. At others, I would have severe billions attacks, and my neck would be cramped, almost when I would walk fast or sweep. "I have taken enough medicine to start a small drug store, without any benefit. One evening our grocery was asking husband how I was and he urged that I quit coffee and use Postum, so he brought home a pkg. and I made it according to directions and we were both delighted with it. "So we quit coffee altogether and used only Postum. I began to get better in a month's time and look like an angel. The day we met my cheeks, I began to sleep well, my appetite was good and I commenced to take on flesh and become interested in everything about the house. "Finally I was able to do all my own work without the least sign of my old trouble. I am so thankful for the little book, 'The Road to Wellville.' It has done me so much good. I haven't done it so much good. I need for six months and don't need any. "A friend of ours who did not like Postum as she made it, like mine, and when she learned to boil it long enough, her's was as good as mine. It's easy if you follow directions." Name given by Postum Company, Battle Creek, Mich. Read the little book "The Road to Wellville." in pkgs. "There a reason." One of the Important Duties of Physicians and the Well-Informed of the World is to learn as to the relative standing and reliability of the leading manufacturers of medicinal agents, as the most eminent physicians are the most careful as to the uniform quality and perfect purity of remedies prescribed by them, and it is well known to physicians and the Well-Informed generally that the California Fig Syrup Co., by reason of its correct methods and perfect equipment and the ethical character of its product has attained to the high standing in scientific and commercial circles which is accorded to successful and reliable houses only, and, therefore, that the name of the Company has become a guarantee of the excellence of its remedy. appeal to the Well-Informed in every walk of life and are essential to permanent success and creditable standing, therefore we wish to call the attention of all who would enjoy good health, with its blessings, to the fact that it involves the question of right living with all the term implies. With proper knowledge of what is best each hour of recreation, of enjoyment, of contemplation and of effort may be made to contribute to that end and the use of medicines dispensed with generally to great advantage, but as in many instances a simple, wholesome remedy may be invaluable if taken at the proper time, the California Fig Syrup Co. feels that it is alike important to present truthfully the subject and to supply the one perfect laxative remedy which has won the approval of physicians and the world-wide acceptance of the Well-Informed because of the excellence of the combination, known to all, and the original method of manufacture, which is known to the California Fig Syrup Co. only. This valuable remedy has been long and favorably known under the name of—Syrup of Figs—and has attained to world-wide acceptance as the most excellent of family laxatives, and as its pure laxative principles, obtained from Senna, are well known to physicians and the Well-Informed of the world to be the best of natural laxatives, we have adopted the more elaborate name of—Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna—as more fully descriptive of the remedy, but doubtless it will always be called for by the shorter name of Syrup of Figs—and to get its beneficial effects always note, when purchasing, the full name of the Company—California Fig Syrup Co. plainly printed on the front of every package, whether you simply call for—Syrup of Figs—or by the full name—Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna—as—Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna—is the one laxative remedy manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and the same heretofore known by the name—Syrup of Figs—which has given satisfaction to millions. The genuine is for sale by all leading druggists throughout the United States in original packages of one size only, the regular price of which is fifty cents per bottle. Every bottle is sold under the general guarantee of the Company, filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, D. C., that the remedy is not adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of the Food and Drugs Act, June 30th, 1906. Carpet rugs dyed with PETRAM FADLESS DYES will remain bright and beautiful. No trouble to use. Conscience is the highest of all courts—Victor Hugo. Mrs. Whittle's Soothing Syrup. For children pain, pain, pain. For laxation, allay pain, curve wounds. Humility dwells with men of noble minds—Feltham. Defiance Starch—Sixteen ounces for ten cents, all other brands contain only 12 ounces for same money. It sometimes happens that when an actor finds things coming his way he tries to dodge them. Garfield Tea is for those who desire an ideal diet, who are mild and potent; it regulates the liver and kidneys, overcomes constipation, and brings Good Health. It is guaranteed under the Pure Food and Drugs Law. Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater. Possession pampers the mind; privation trains and strengthens it—Hazlitt. In a Pinch, Use ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE. A powder. It cures painful, smart- ing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Makes new shoes easy. A powder. Accept no sub- situte. Trial package. FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. Photographs of Brave Men. The Mikado and the crown prince of Japan are each having an album made of photographs of all the military and naval officers killed in the war with Important to Mothers important to mention. Kenobi is carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and pure remedy for infants and children, and see that it. Bear the signature of In Use For Over 30 Years. 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County and State foresale, and the said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of CATAKE that cannot be cured by the use of HALL'S CATARIE CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A. D. 188. A. W. GLEASON, BEAL NOTARY PUBLIC. Hall's Catarh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by all Druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pile for constipation. Tantalizing Man "I see by the paper," said Mrs. Blinks at the breakfast table, "that a delegation of women suffragettes is coming to this country." Mr. Blinks said nothing. "And they're going to invade Washington and make a speech to the president, and all." Blinks still silent. "I declare," snapped the lady, "You're the most tantalizing man in existence. 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Mrs. Pinkham's Standing Invitation to Women Women suffering from any form of female weakness are invited to promptly communicate with Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free and always helpful. For Emergencies at Home For the Stock on the Farm Sloan's Liniment Is a whole medicine chest Price. 25c 50c & $1.00 Sand For Free Booklet on Horses, Cattle, Hogs & Poultry. Address Dr. Earl S. Sloan, Boston, Mass. EXTRACT OF THE CAYENNE PEPPER PLANT A QUICK, SURE, SAFE AND ALWAYS READY CURE FOR PAIN-FREE HAND WASH. NO HAZARDS. BY MAIL ON RECEIPT OF 15E. IN POSTAGE STAMPS. DON'T WAIT TILL THE PAIN COMES--KEEP A TUBE HANDY. A substitute for and superior to mustard or any other plaster, and will blister the surface it will make. Your plaster will be the article it will make. It will stop the toothache at once, and rollle Headache and Sciatica. We recommend it as the best and safest external counter-irritant known, also as an external remedy for pain in the chest and stomach and all Rheumatic, Neuralgic and Gcnty complaints. A trial will prove what we claim for it, and it will be found to be invaluable in the household and for children. Once used no family will be affected. Accept no preparation of vaseline unless the same carries our label, as otherwise it is not genuine. SEND YOUR ADDRESS AND WE WILL MAIL OUR VASE-LINE PAMPHLET WHICH WILL INTEREST YOU. CHESEBROUGH MFG. CO. 17 STATE STREET, NEW YORK CITY $4 YEARS SELLING DIRECT Our website and harness have been sold directly from our factory to you. We are the largest manufacturer of approval and guarantee safe delivery. You are outstanding. We Are The Largest Manufacturer In The World selling the consumer exclusively. We make lots of sales of our products free catalog. Elkhard Carriage & Harness Mfg. Co. Elkhard, Indiana Duties of Physicians are needed of the World and reliability of the leading manufacturer of physicians are the most careful and remedies prescribed by them, and it is generally that the California Fig S perfect equipment and the ethical character in scientific and commercial circles works only, and, therefore, that the name of excellence of its remedy. Important Duties of P Well-Informed of the W relative standing and reliability of patients, as the most eminent physicians are perfect purity of remedies prescribed and the Well-Informed generally that the correct methods and perfect equipment are to the high standing in scientific and reliable houses only, and, therefore guarantee of the excellence of its remedy TRUTH AND QUALITY formed in every walk of life and are essential, therefore we wish to call the attestation its blessings, to the fact that it invokes implies. With proper knowledge of the moment, of contemplation and of effort man of medicines dispensed with generally simple, wholesome remedy may be in Cornia Fig Syrup Co. feels that it is allied and to supply the one perfect laxative and the world-wide acceptance of the combination, known to all, and the origin of the California Fig Syrup Co. only. Syrup has been long and favorably known as attained to world-wide acceptance as its pure laxative principles, obtained and the Well-Informed of the world tooted the more elaborate name of—Syrup descriptive of the remedy, but doubly name of Syrup of Figs—and to get its full name of the Company—Cali front of every package, whether you sit—Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna—one laxative remedy manufactured by a former known by the name—Syrup of F. The genuine is for sale by all leading original packages of one size only, the sold under the general guarantee of the, at Washington, D. C., that the meaning of the Food and Drugs Act, CORNIA FIG SYRU walk of life and are essential to permanent care. We wish to call the attention of all who wish the fact that it involves the question of proper knowledge of what is best each occasion and of effort may be made to contend with generally to great advantage. The remedy may be invaluable if taken on a feel that it is alike important to pre-one perfect laxative remedy which has a wide acceptance of the Well-Informed been to all, and the original method of mann Syrup Co. only. Bag and favorably known under the name, world-wide acceptance as the most excellent principles, obtained from Senna, are named of the world to be the best of nominate name of -Syrup of Figs and Elixir the remedy, but doubtless it will always Figs—and to get its beneficial effects all the Company -California Fig Syrup Co. package, whether you simply call for -Syrup and Elixir of Senna—as Syrup of Figs and manufactured by the California Fig S the name -Syrup of Figs—which has got for sale by all leading druggists through of one size only, the regular price of wneral guarantee of the Company, filed with D. C., that the remedy is not adulterate good and Drugs Act, June 30th, 1906. FIG SYRUP CO. San Francisco, Cal. U S. A. London, England. England. --- No. 813. Canopy Top Sur- fair with Automated Seat. Price. $73. 80 MISS FLOOR BIRTZLER MISS EMMA RUNTZLER Country has received such unqualified sures of female ill as has Vegetable Compound St. Schenectady, N. 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Physicians and World the leading manufacturer of the most careful as to by them, and it is well the California Fig Syrup at the ethical character of commercial circles which, that the name of the essential to permanent succession of all who would love the question of right what is best each hour be made to contribute to great advantage, but valuable if taken at the time important to present remedy which has won Well-Informed because national method of manufac- own under the name of—as the most excellent of from Senna, are well be the best of natural no of Figs and Elixir of less it will always be beneficial effects always California Fig Syrup Co.—apply call for—Syrup of as—Syrup of Figs and the California Fig Syrup Figs—which has given drug drummers throughout regular price of which Company, filed with the body is not adulterated or June 30th, 1906. IP CO. New York, N. Y. No. 680. Combination Bungalow Plates, at the rear. $68. 40. Bishop A. Grant of the African M. M. church arrived in Phoenix, March 16 and was the guest of Rev. James Washington and Mrs. P Payne; being the Bishop's first visit to Phoenix he was favorably impressed both with the people and their surroundings. Mrs. James Ewin one of the Stewardess gave an elaborate dinner in honor of the Bishop Saturday at 4:00. Rev. Washington put every effort forward and there was nothing with held to prevent a decided success for the receptian and entertainment if so honored a guest. The only thing that was hard to decide, how can we chair our hospitality in three small days when we had planned to entertain the Bishop three weeks. The eleven o'clock service Sunday morning conducted by Bishop Grant at Tanner's Chapel was a very impressive and soul stirring service. As 1:30 Sunday at the Home of Mr. and Mrs. GEO. P. White, covers were laid for six in honor of the Bishop The public reception in the Hardwick theatre at three o'clock was well attended. Welcome addresses were made by Rev. McKinney and Wm. Grump of Phoenix. Bishop Grant was then introduced, the remarks were mainly upon the progress made by the Negro since the civil war. The Bishop preached an able sermon Sunday night, the sermon was delivered to an appreciate audience of both white and colored. Monday at 12:00 Mrs. Payne had a dinner. Bishop Grant, Rev. Washington and wife being the guests of honor, Monday from 3:00 to 5:00 a reception was given in honor of Bishop Grant, by the auxiliaries of the church and Social Club, it was well attended, and every one left feeling well repaid for a few hours spent in a social manner. The Bishop formed many new acquaintances as well as many new ideas on the social and intellectual standard of the Negro in Phoenix. Monday night at the Hardwick Theatre Bishop Grant lectured on "The Three Things that Make up a Man's life." The lecture was a treat, both wit and eloquence were so combined to make the thoughts so clear, a child might grasp his meaning; each one who was present, can not fail to remember what he said in regard to the progress of the Negro since the war. Bishop Grant left Tuesday morning Bishop Grant left Tuesday morning for Colorado. A Woman Tells How to Relieve Rheumatic Pains. I have been a very great suffer from the dreadful disease, rheumatism, for a number of years. I have tried many medicines but never got much relief from any of them until two years ago, when I bought a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Palm. I found relief before I used all of one bottle, but kept or lying it and soon felt like a differ-ent woman. Through my advice many of my friends have tried it and can tell you how wonderfully it has worked.—Mrs. Sarah A. Cole, 140 S. New St., Dover, Del. Chamberlain's Pain Palm is a liniment. The relief from pain which it affords is alone worth many times its cost. It makes rest and sleep possible. For sale by all druggists. GALESBURG, ILL., NEWS Miss Margurite Fields of Des Moines is in the city. Miss Fields gives a musical recital at the A. M. E. church Wednesday April 3rd. Miss Mamie Alleon has gone to Chicago to spend the summer. Miss Hallie Q. Brown gave a dramatic recital at the A. M. E. church last week. Miss Brywn was assisted by the choir and the programme was very interesting. Will Terrel of Rock Island is visiting at the home of Mr. Jerry Mason. Miss Stella Carter has arrived home from Kentucky for a visit with her parents. Mrs. Leanna Jones has returned to Rock Island after a pleasant visit with Miss Matlie Mason. Rev J. H. Ferribe of Ottumwa is in the city visiting friends. "MOLINE GLEANINGS." Easter Sunday was celebrated greatly at the St. Paul's A. M. E. church. The Sunday School rendered a very nice programme in the afternoon, in the evening another programme was rendered by the members of the church. Rev. and Mrs Searcy welcomed their second son Thursday. A number of Moline young people attended the programme at the Third Baptist church Davenport, Sunday afternoon. Measures Earnest Bates and Guy Crab are visiting in the city. Eugene Garnett has returned home from a very extensive trip through Colorado, New Mexico and California. Louis B. Tarner has been on the sick list for several days. Miss Beesie White of St. Louis was a Moline caller Sunday. Mr. Wm. Henry of Chattanooga, Tenn. and rheumatism in his left arm. "The strength seemed to have gone out of the muscles so that it was useless for work," he says. "I applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm and wrapped the arm in flannel at night, and to my relief I found that the pain gradually left me and the strength returned. In three weeks the rheumatism had disappeared and has not since returned." If troubled with rheumatism try a few applications of Pain Balm. You are certain to be pleased with the relief which it affords. For saleby all drugs. --- Gentle and Effective, A well-known Manitoa editor writes "As an inside worker I find Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets invaluable for the touches of billioness natural to sedentary life, their action being gentle and effective, clearing the digestive tract and the head." Price, 20 cents. samples free. For sale by all druggists. ALBIA NEWS. Rev. Robinson and assistances are still holding revival services at the A. M. E. church. Mr. U. sell Lewis of Oskalcoa visited at the parental home Sunday. Ten of Buxton school teachers attended the Monroe County Normal this week. Miss Siace London of Buxton spent Sunday in Alba visiting Mrs. H. Snoddy before her departure for Seattle, Wash. Misses Bessie Davis, Susie London, Mr. and Mrs. Hollingworth, Mr. and Mrs. Snoddy took dinner at the home of Mrs S. Grayson Sunday. MARSHALLTOWN ITEMS. W. B. Martin of Kirksville, Mo has been employed by the A. K. Shorthill Company. R. J. Wright is improving, he can move his arm a little. Mrs. Lulu Frankii of Saylor Iowa was in the city a few days visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore. A surprise party was given last Tuesday evening on Mrs C. P. Gilmore in honor of her birthday. A list of the presents will appear in next issue. Plenty work here for the right one, Britt Jacking Company wants twenty men. D. F. Brown has bought a nice home and will move in soon. Correspondents take Notice. Notice. -- To our correspondents and subscribers in general, for the last 8 or 10 months we have been crowded for space for our news, owing to numerous correspondents from the different towns of the middle west and the many new towns that are clamoring to have space in our paper, also the many worthy papers, essays and poems often sent for publication and with our limited space each week, that we cannot accommodate them all, in fact we have often left out the editorials and race echoes to accommodate our outside news gathers; but many of our readers like to have editorials to read each week, therefore we have decided that we will discontinue our regular correspondents where we have less then ten actual subscribers; news can be sent from those points occasionally. We also ask our correspondents to condense each article and be brief with your letter. Whooping Cough I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedie in my family in cases of whooping cough, and want to tell you that it is the best medicine I have ever used — W. F. Gaston, Posco, Ga. This remedy is safe and sure. For sale by all drugstores. THE CHURCHES Corinthian Baptist Church - corr. er of Fifteenth Lincoln School, t 12 o'clock at 1 a.m. m. Sunday School at 12 o'clock at 1 p.m. p. m. Rev. T. L. Griffin, Pastor. St. Paul A. M. E.-Corner of Second and Center School at 3 o'clock, S. Joe Brown, Sunday School at 3 o'clock, E. W. Griffin, Tempere; Epworth League at 4 p.m.; m. prescanning at 8 p.m. W. S. Brob's pastor. W. S. Brob's pastor. S. Brob's and Fourth streets. Rev. F. R. Church and Fourth streets. Rev. F. R. Church Preaching 10.30 a.m.; Sunday school 2.30 p. Preaching 10.30 a.m.; Sunday school 2.30 p. Preaching 10.30 a.m.; Sunday school 2.30 p. Young People's meeting 7 p.m., prescanning 8.00 p.m. Burn's Chapel M. E. Church-Corner of 119th Church, m. Church services, prescanning at 11 a.m and 12 a.m. m. meeting 13 m Sunday; Sunday school 9.30 a. m; Epworth League 7 p.m; m Sunday; Prayer and Class meeting 9 p.m. A. O. Joo', pastor, 8.10 th St. Maple Street Baptist Church - Situated on E. Ninth and Tenth streets. Preschaping 10.30 a.m.; Sunday school 9.30 a. m; Epworth League, Mrs. C. Cox, pastor Bible teacher; preschaping at 8 p.m. Union Congregational Church - Church, pastor, Park streets. Preschaping 10.45 a.m. m. Sunday School, 12 m.; evening service 7.30 m. Sunday School, Wednesday evenings. H. W. Porter, pastor. SECRET ORDERS. North Star Lodge, No. 2, A. F. & A. M.-Meets Hall-Star north-west at Masonic Hall-North-west corner at Masonic streets, John L Thompson, W. M.; B. E. Jacobs, secretary. Commander, No. 6.-Meets Second and Fourth Thursday in each month at Masonic hall, E. T. Banks, C.; J. H. Mixon, Recorder. Meets Second and Fourth Monday in each month at Masonic hall, M. L. Y. Dunny, Matron; Mrs. J. H. Shepard, secretary. Mt. Olive Court, No. 4.-Meets the First Friday of each month at Masonic hall, Mrs. R. A. Matron; Mrs. Georgia Migdale secretary. Charity Lodge, No. 219, G. U. of O. F. of Mee First Second and Third Tuesday each month at Masonic hall on West Stir and Walnut streets, J. W. Heath, N. G.; I. M. Jones, P. B. Grand Master's Council of G. U. of O. F. of Mee First Fourth night in each month, Dennis Burra, W. M.; J. W. Heath, G. R. H. H. of N. 389 of G. U. of O. F. of C-Con Fourth Thursday at 8 o'clock each month, Mary S. Blakey, M. N. G. Kittle, Mary R. Blakey, M. N. G. Kittle Artie Tarnacelle No. 472.-Meets first and third Thursday in each month, at the Odd Fellows Hall, Stirth and Walnut streets. Nee M. Nettle, C. R.; Mie Kettle Wadden, Assistant C. R. Iowa Capital Fountain No. 298 of the United States meets at Odd Fellows hall, call on of Scribner 101, on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. 2 p. m. 1. J. Joe Wornhay. Wornhay North Star Lodge No. 4, Knights of Pythias- Meet every Monday night corner of Sixth second and fourth Monkey regular work niggle C. C.J. W. Robinson, K. of R, and S. Proving His Proverb "He makes me so angry," remarkes diss Bute; "he's forever remarking to me that 'beauty is only skin deep.'" "And when you get angry," remark- sed Miss Chellus, "it just shows him now thin-skinned you are!""—Stray Stories. Hurts Flour Trade The Chinese boycott is being felt by the four men of California. Two years ago the Stockton mills were shipping 10,000 barrels a year to China. Now they are shipping only 4,000. Complete Line of Colored Peoples Hair. Pompadours, Waves and Bangs See the new Puffs, they are dandy F. W. FRANZ Second door west of Chamberlain Hotel, next to Garver's Hardware store. STATE OF IOWA. OFFICE OF AUDITOR OF STATE ANNUAL CERTIFICATE. FOR PUBLICATION. Des Moines, Iowa, March 20, 1907. WHEREAS, The Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, located at San Francisco in the State of California has filed in this office a sworn statement of its condition on the thirty-first day of December, 1906, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, of the Code of Iowa, relating to Insurance Companies; and whereas, said statement shows that said Insurance Company has complied with the laws of this State relating to insurance. THEREFORE, In pursuance of law I, B. F. CARROLL, Auditor of State, do hereby certify that said Insurance Company is authorized to transact the business of Fire Insurance in the State, by agents properly appointed, as required by law, until the first day of March, A. D. 1908 I further certify that the statement shows— to be.....$1,000,009 00 2d. The aggregate amount of the assets of said Company, Dec. 31, 1906, to be $3,270,574.28 31. The aggregate amount of Lia油ities of said Company, including the a- mount required to safely reinsure all outstanding risks, Dec. 31, 1906, to be $2,757,843 52 4th. The aggregate income of said Company for the year 1906, to be.....$6,635,822 60 5th. The aggregate expen- ditures of said Company for the year 1906, to be...10,084,845 33 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereonto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of my office the day and date above written. B. F. CARROLL, Auditor of State. OFFICERS OF THE IOWA STATE FEDERATION. President-Gertrude D. Culberson University, Iowa, Visa, Press Release Vice President—Belle Bannister. 2019 Morgan street, Keokuk, Iowa. Second Vice President—Mattle Warrick, 915 Center street, Des Moines, Iowa. Recording Secretary—Cyrene Trent, Burlington, Iowa. Secretary—Lelle Shiftey, Lock Box 77, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Treasurer—Phebe Cook, Lock Box 296, Buxton, Iowa. State Organizer—Mrs. I. L. Brown Marshalltown, Iowa. Chairman of State Committees. Gregue — Cora Jones, Osakalao Iowa Saventor, Iowa. Educational - Emma Gardener, Rutowa. Forestry - Georgia Gray, 728 E. 9th street, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Household Economic - Helena Downey, 711 Bashaw street, Ottumwa, Ia. Mother Child Study - Mrs. J. R. Erickson, Des Moines, Iowa. Hollins street, Davenport, Iowa. Hollins street, Nebraska Wells Shopped. Davenport, Iowa. When a Dealer Says $375 PIANO FOR $249 Don't Believe Him I can sell you a new piano for $130. but it will be a $130 piano and not a $250 one. Remember, you can't get some already a $130 piano, and the wise man has long ago quit the job to buy gold dollar for 99c. Better buy a "Lehman Guar- anteed Piano." Tax on snapchat Photographers. 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