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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XIV, No. 32. CITY NEWS. (N.B. If you have relatives or friends visit the city or going to make a visit, please inform us, we solicit all your local news-Ed. Miss Delva Goggins spent last week in Buxton visiting Mrs. Blakey. Branham Hyde, a student at the State Agricultural College, who has been spending his holiday vacation at home, returned to college this week at Ames. Mrs Gor. Reeves has been quite sick for the past week but is improving at present. Mr. R Robinson of Great Bend, Ark. is taking an engineering course at Highland Park College. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Banks gave a very fine 39th wedding anniversary last night. It was a very elaborate affair. A full write up will be printed next week. Sir Roberts of Keokuk was in our city this week sitting up a ledge of Knights of Tabernacle, to be known as No. 556, with a membership of 35. This is the last week that you can send $1 00 and get the Bystander for one year, as our holiday rates are up January 15th. Mr. and Mrs James Smith of Buxton visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs Adam Dixon last Friday and Saturday and also attended the Smart Set. Mrs. M. E. Jefferson of Ottumwa and her sister, Mrs Alice Brown of Springfield, Ill., was in our city Wednesday on business. The latter went to Colfax before returning to Illinois. Mrs E A. Tiggs and little daughter, Preda, of Parson, Kans., who came here to attend the Durden-Rush wedding December 23, returned home last week. In the wedding ceremony little Preda Tiggs carried cupids letter pillow. Mr. B F Williams of Chicago who spent the holidays here, visiting relatives and friends, returned home last Saturday. A number of parties were given in honor of Mr. Williams while here and he enjoyed a delightful time. His many friends wished him well as sped eastward. Has your clothing been cleaned for the winter? If not call up the Continental Cleaners, W. C. Franklin manager. All kinds of dry cleaning. Nest repairing. Work called for and delivered. Both phones: Mutual 924, Iowa 672-M. 579 Seventh street. The Calanan Industrial club meet with Mrs Addie Brown on East Small street. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. E. B. Elliston and after the business the members proceeded with their program, Bible lesson and spelling bee. Out of twelve Mrs Dixon and Williams and the Misses Blanche and Buelah Allen were the prize winners of the spelling contest. The club adopted the fourth Tuesday in each month as Mother's meeting. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. T. M. Brown Tuesday Jan. 14th. The regular annual meeting of the congregation of the St. Paul's A. M. E. church was held last Monday evening and the following trustees elected: Three year term, John Walker, W. H. Humbard, S. Joe Brown; two year term, S. C. Carey, A. C. Payton, A. C. Fisher; one year term, E. T. Banks, Ed Weeks, Adam Dixon. Following the election a church reunion was held and refreshments served by the women of the stewardess board. The Men's League was fairly well attended last Sunday afternoon at the Union Congregational church. The paper by John L. Thompson was well received. Next Sunday Thadus Ruff will read a paper, subject "Afo-Ameri can as a Factor," and the followup Sunday S Joe Brown will present a paper, subject "The Strength of True Manhood." All men are urged to come out at each meeting at 2:30 o'clock. Card of Thanks. We desire to thank the many friends and sympathizers for their kindness and consolation during our late bea- veavement. Mrs. Julia Hudlin Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Blagburn. Mrs. Rose La Cour. Dr. E. A. LEE DENTIST. Ninth and Park Sts. Seamless Gold Crowns. Bridges and Plate work a Specialty. EXAMINATIONS FREE. Mr. and Mrs. N. Kitchens gave a six o'clock dinner Friday evening December 27 to a few of their friends. The dinner was an elaborate affair of six courses, to which the guests did ample justice. One and all voted Mrs. Kitchen an A1 cook. The out of town guests were Mr. Bryant of Osecola, Miss Lu-della E. McCotteray, Miss Carrie B. Christopher and Mr. Ernest Erickson of Chicago. After dinner the guests repaired to the parlor where pleasant conversation was indulged in until a late hour. A very pleasant evening was spent by everyone present. The D. M. N. L. met at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander in a business session. Deep interest was manifested in the report of Mr. Graves and Miss Walker who represented the Lyceum at Lawrence. The following persons were received as members: Mr. Bailey of Western College, Macon, Mo. Mr. Robinson, Miss Leffridge and Miss Zella Davis. The following peasons will represent the Lyceum in the inter-society meet between the Lyceum and St. Joseph. Debate, Att'y Brown, M. L. Mackay; Oratory, E. K Hall; Piano, Marguerite Fields; Declaration, Grace Taylor; Poem, J. C. Williams. At the regular annual meeting of the Sunday School board of St. Paul's A. M. E. church Wednesday evening the following officers and teachers were elected for the ensuing year: Superintendents Atty. S. Joe Brown; Ass't Superintendent, H. Gould, Jr; Secretary, Miss Letta Carey; Ass't Secretary Ida Crews; Choister, Mrs. E. B. Ellistor Accompanist, Mrs. W. S. Brooks; Ass't Accompanist, Master Clyde Glass Treasurer, Rev. Isaac Davis; Librarian Howard Griffin; Ass't Librarian, Jid Crews and Elwood Griffin; Superintendent Infant and Home Department Mrs. Mattie Warriicks, Teachers, M.s. M. E. Haworth, Mrs Lizzie Glass, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Mrs. Anna Allen, Rev. H. Mcraven, Mr. Wm, Shackford, Piof. W. H. Warricks and Misses Francis Walker and Tabitha Mash. You Have Been Waiting for This. Try Burton's Creole Face Cream and Bleach. 50 cents postpaid. Lady agents wanted. Liberal terms. Free premiums. The Burton Toilet Goods Co., St Joseph, Michigan. Corinthian Church Announcement The services beginning January 12, will open at 10:30 a. m. and close at 12 m., at 7:30 p. m. and close at 9 p. m. The congregation is urged to be present at the opening of each service. Morning subject: Series or Raeson for Personal Faith in Jesus Christ—First, "God has come in the Flesh." Evening subject: "The Day when the Sun Stood Still" announced for last Sunday. Sunday School at 12:05 p. m. The King's Men will meet at 6 p. m. All men are invited. Rev. T. L. Griffith, pastor. Beginning December the 15th, 1907 and lasting until January 15th 1908, the Bystander will be sent to any address in the United States for $1.00, for one year, if the money accompanies order. You must send direct to the office. EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION Owing to the absence of Rev. Dr. A. H. Higgs of Kansas City, who was to have been the principal speaker at the Emancipation meeting of the Afro-American Council at the Corinthian Baptist church Jan. 1st, a miscellaneous program was instituted instead of the formal address as had been announced. Short addresses were made by Att'y. S. Joe Brown and Rev. Dr J. M. Harris. Mr. Branham Hyde read the Emancipation Proclamation; Mrs. Della Bryant rendered a pipe organ solo and Mr. J. C. Williams read an original poem entitled "Emancipation Day." Recitations were delivered by Misses Francis Walker and Ethel Stewart and vocal solos were rendered by Ms E B Elliston and Marguerite Fields, also by Miss Electia Perry and Mr. Wm. Daniels of the Sterling Jubilee Concert Co. of Chicago, who happened to be spending the day in the city as the guests of Mrs. L. C Courtney, and all present expressed themselves as being highly entertained, notwithstanding the fact that they regretted the absence of the principal speaker. 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COMING CITY ELECTION Within a few weeks the qualified voters will be called upon, under the new Des Moines' Plan of City Government, to express their choice for Mayor and four other officials called commissioners, from out of the many applicants, and later we will be called upon to elect those who have received the nomination of the Republican party. To the 1,000 Negro voters in our city, let us warn you as individuals to be slow to promise your support unless you know the candidate, be careful and considerate, study each man, read his history, know what he has done for your race and what he now promises to do—for we have present city officials who are not friendly to the race, even the present Mayor is no friend to the race. Therefore let us first seek those facts. Is the candidate who seeks your suffrage qualified for the office? 2nd, is he friendly to the race and will he give every nationality an equal chance before the law and 11 the distribution of the offices? 3rd, is he a good honest, moral, christian man? 4th, will he seek to enforce all laws and ordiances on all alike, and practice economy in the office? These are some of the important questions each voter should know before lending his support. Look well to your interest and the welfare of the city. The Bystander will inform its readers from time to time the history of those candidates so you will know for yourself. GROCERY ORGANIZED. The leading colored citizens of Sioux City have organized a cooperative company to open a grocery store. The company is composed of all colored men, and we hope that they may succeed, for we see no reason why they should not if they will all work in unity and all pull together. The organizers are: J, W. Morris, who was elected president of the company, J. W. Coates, John Morgan. C. E. Stubblefield, Harry Jewell, John Shores, C. F. Williams, A. Caison, G. A. Washington, Ed. Askew, F. W. Roberts, Rev. J. C. Reid, Rev. R. Knight, Rev. Newman, Joseph Norris, Chas. Watkins Manes Askew, and J. W. Norris. We hope that those men may be successful for we will never be a race respected and influential until we own something and do something for ourselves. THE WESTERN PRESS ASSOCIATION WILL MEET HERE. For the first time in the history of the Western Press Association of Colored Newspaper Editors they will hold their annual meeting some time this summer in our city; the guest of the Iowa State Bystander. While it is a little early to say much about this meeting yet this gathering will bring together the largest and most representative body of colored men in the west. The class of race men and women who are moulding public sentiment. Fully 1,000,000 colored readers will be represented, hence Des Moines should feel proud of this meeting. Even the state should be honored and sentitative not only for each person should be to look into the faces and hear the many brilliant speeches that will be delivered during the two days' session. All public questions affecting the Negro history and progress will be discussed. Then again this being held prior to the great presidential conflict will make this convention a national figure and much watched by the white press. The editor is now working with the executive committee and the time and program will soon be announced. MINNEAPOLIS BUDGETARIAN. We are not dead up here, but have only been visiting. Hence our silence. Beautiful weather indeed. Just like spring. Since you last heard from us we had the sad misfortune to lose by death our very popular young undertaker, Mr. I. O. Modlin, who passed away on the 18th ult. Mr. Modlin came here from Indiana about three years ago and at which business his chien profession, which business he successfully carried on until his death. His funeral was preached from St. Peter's church by Rev. Wade, assisted by Rev. Lackey, after which his remains were shipped to his home in Indiana for burial. "Peace be to his ashes." Mrs. Mattle R. Wade has returned to her home, after spending the holidays with her mother in St. Paul. M. H. ALLEN. One of the Active Candidates for Mayor. The above cut is a true likeness of our friend, Mr. Silas B. Allen, a well known lawyer who has consented to allow his name to be submitted to the voters for Mayor, under the new Des Moines Plan. He, with two other able lawyers, might be termed the father of the new city plan we now have. He has given much study to municipal government; having traveled to many other cities investigating their city, fully equips him with information and knowledge to make an ideal Mayor. Mr. Allen is a self made man; was born in Michigan in 1892, never went to school until he was 20 years old, and struggled ha d for his education. He came to our city 18 years ago and attended Drake Law School, from which he graduated in the class of 1892, and has practiced in our city every since. He is an honest, frank, high-minded Christian gentleman, seeking to make life better and to build up our city. He has always been friendly to our race and no doubt would give them a square deal if nominated and elected. M. HON. ISAAC BRANDT FOR COMMISSIONER. The above cut is the picture of perhaps one of the best and truest friends that our race has anywhere. He was one of the few rank abolitionists who conducted the underground road, as it is called, for the escape of slaves to the north in Ohio and kept John Brown over night three times when he passed through Des Moines. Mr. Isaac Brandt was born in Lancaster county, Ohio, in 1827, came to Polk county, this city, in 1856, was at first a merchant for eight years. He then was assistant state treasurer for six years; then he was elected to the Fifteenth general assembly in 1874; he postmaster of Des Moines from 1890 to 1894; was appointed by President Garfield as in- The Emersonian Quartette gives a grand musical entertainment at St. James church January 10. A splendid program will be rendered. The Pillsbury's Best orchestra will render a most excellent program at the Zion Baptist church Tuesday evening, January 7th. Quarterly meeting at St. James church next Sunday, January 12. Presiding Elder Gaines will be present. Old Dame Rumor is a busy soul. We wonder sometimes why she does not get weary at misrepresenting other people's affairs, and just take a peep into her own. The Twin City Missionary society meets on the 8th with Mrs. Belle Graves and society of St. Paul. A most interesting meeting is anticipated. In New Year's resolutions "we wonder, oh! We wonder," if you resolved to pay up your subscription to the Bystander. We need the money. The debate at St. James' Literary Fed. Lodge, Should Not, Not Work, result- tively. spector of the Great Northern Railway company. He is now president of the Tippicane club, also the inheritance tax association, and a member of our city park commissioners board. He is a well preserved and fine specimen of man, honest, frank and true, and by his long years of experience and more than fifty years' residence in our city, which he has helped build, would be a just honor to confer the new commissionership upon. When he was postmaster he appointed more colored men in the postal service than any other one man. He has always defended our race when we could not defend ourselves, and we consider it an honor to be permitted to vote for Mr. Brandt for one of the four commissioners next March, and we hope for his nomination and election. ed in a decision for the negative. So ladies now go to work. The following persons discussed the subject: Affirmative, Rev. Wade and Mrs. Hester Keyes; negative, Mr. D. W. Patterson and Mrs. Frankie Foree. Mrs. Mattie Wade expects to visit soon in Chatham, Canada. Mrs. Lizzie Withers is up again, after being indisposed. The installation of officers of the Court of Calanthe occurred Monday evening, January 6th. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Fite, the newlyweds, left last week for their new home in Los Angeles, Cal. We visit successes. Pite was formerly Miss. Vice Holder. ALBIA NEWS Mrs. Wm. Bennings is visiting Friends in Kesauqaina for the past few weeks. January 1. New Year's day, was observed in Albia with a watch meeting with the students. The training given on New Year's night by Mrs. Bell and a number, of the young people. A good program was glxen. Mrs. Maggie Gordon of Bussey was visiting this week in Albia with her sister, Mrs. Allie Bowman. Messrs. A. Grayson and Finka of Hitepei were also visiting this week. Mrs. Cartha and two children of Hitepei spent Sunday in Albia. MONMOUTH. ILL The financial panic has struck Monmouth. The few manufacturers have shut down and the streets are crowded with unemployed men. Yet the good Lord seems to remember us with good weather. There will be a baptizing Sunday at the Second Baptist church. The stewardesses gave an entertainment January 2 at the A. M. E. church. A very nice program was rendered and a handsome sum realized. Watch meeting was all that could be expected in the new feature was the sacrament of the Lord's Supper, which was greatly enjoyed. There will be a week of prayer this week. The pastor says he is a Methodist, but has almost lost faith in revivals, so there will be none this winter at his church. Mrs. Moses Brown served dinner on New Year's day. Among some of her distinguished guests were the Rev. S. McDowell, Mrs. Moses Skinner, Miss Pavnes and others. Mr. McWilliams, who has been confined to his beed for the past six months, is slowly improving. The interurban line furnished a free excursion to Galesburg for the members of our Sunday school on New Year's day. Our four streets were crowded with the Galesburg Sunday school members on New Year's day. Mrs. Mary Brown and daughter, Miss Mary, spent the holidays in Kewance visiting her sister, Mrs. Cora Veasy. Mr. Luther Williams of Milwaukee is visiting his parents in this city. KEOSAUQUA ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. B. Hubbard spent Christmas with Mrs. Hubbard's parents at Farmington. Mr. John Johnson entertained at a three-course dinner Saturday, December 28, Mrs. Anna Dickerson, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Johnson, Mrs. Laura Benning of Albia, Iowa, Mrs. Lara Morris of Cedar Rapids and Mr. J. W. Hicks of Madison, Wis. Mrs. Everett Reed of this city spent Xmas with relatives and friends at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Mrs. Mary Crawford entertained a number of friends Sunday afternoon. A delightful time was spent and dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. Miss Willa Perkins visited with her parents at Farmington during the holidays. Mrs. Howard entertained a number of friends in honor of Mrs. Laura Benning of Albia, Iowa. Mrs. Lula Morris of Cedar Rapids and Mr. J. W. Hicks of Madison, Wis. A soiral meeting was held at the Baptist church New Year's eve to watch the closing of the old year and the coming of the new. Mrs. Joshua Johnson entertained a number of her friends in honor of Mrs. Laura Benning of Albia, Iowa. OFFICIAL DATES OF VISITATION OF GRAND MASTER W. H. MILLIGAN. Jan. 6 and 7, Sioux City, Ia. No. 14 Ladies 2:30, the 7th. * 0 Enterprise No. 39. * 13 Des Moines No. 2. * Ladies 2:30 p. m. * 14 Newton, No. 8. * 15 and 16, Ostaloosa No. 16. * 20 Otumwa No. 4. * O. E. S. 2:30 p. m., 17 or 20th * 21 Keokuk, O. E. S. * 22 Burlington No. 3. * O. E. S. 2:30. * 23 Clinton No. 21. * 24 Dubuque No. 29. * 20 Buxton No. 18 * 30 Cedar Rapids No. 17. * O E. S. 2:30 p.m. Feb. 4. Marshalltown 20. Yours fraternally, W. H. MILLIGAN, G M. SIOUX CITY ITEMS The birthday party held at the A. M. E. parsonage New Year's night was a grand success, socially and financially. The Watkins cornet band furnished the music during the evening. Mr. Ambrose Austin, a former resident of Sioux City, died in Council Bluffs December 27 and his remains were shipped here to his wife. The funeral was held at the Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday at 2 o'clock, Rev. J. C. Reid officiating, assisted by Revs. G. M. Newman and R. Knight. Interment in Logan Park cemetery. He leaves a wife and child to mourn his departure. They have our sympathy. The improvement society Mrs. John M. Morgan afternoon. Mesdames Ella Morgan and Myrtle Morgan returned home Saturday from Omaha, where they spent the holidays with friends. A surprise party and taffy pull was given in honor of Mrs. Leona Smith at her parents' home in South Sioux City Thursday evening. About eighteen people enjoyed the trip, returning home at a late hour in the morning. Mrs. Leona Smith and son of Yankton, S. D., came down to spend the holidays with her relatives. Mr. Louis Smith of Yankton, S. D., is in the city visiting friends. Those on the sick list are, namely: Mesdames Charlotte Lee, P. Ramsey and Mrs. Mattie Ramsey. Mrs. Alberta Murray returned home Monday, after several months' visit with relatives. Caleshaw, the Willing Workshop met with Mrs. Maege Thomson Friday evening. Mr. Milligan, grand master of the A. P. & A. M., is in our city inspecting the Decatur lodge, A. F. & A. M. No. 14. He is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan here. The Masons will give a benefit so cial at Simeon's hall Tuesday evening, January 7. Mr. Milligan will be the honored guest. For the purpose of increasing the Negro's influence in a commercial way in our city some Negro citizens have organized a club and one of its purposes is to establish a co-operative store for Negroes. Joseph W. Norris is temporary chairman. MT. PLEASANT NOTES. Mr. Eugene Patterson returned home from Clarinda, where he spent the holidays with his sister, Mrs. R. P. Palmer. Miss Ida Godfrey of Kansas City returned home last Thursday, the 2nd, after spending a few days visit with her aunt, Mrs. R. H. Hackley. Mrs. Edwin Gates of Ames, Iowa, left for her home last Saturday afternoon, after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. McCracken. The presiding elder, L. J. Phillips, was in our city and spent New Year's. In the evening the elders committee gave an entertainment for the benefit of the elder to help raise his assessment. Miss Nora M. Harris left last Saturday morning for Buxton, Iowa, after spending the holidays at home. Miss Beatrice Hedge Hedge. Monday night for M. Wise, Wis, where she worked her work as typewriter and bookkeeper, after spending a six weeks' visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hedge. She also will spend a day in Chicago to visit Mrs. J. W. Fidler. Mr. G. W. Logan came in last Friday night, January 3d, from Kenosha, Wis, for a few weeks' visit with his wife and family. GALESBURG, ILL. Mrs. Neal Carr is on the sick list. Mr. Ralph Burnaee of Kewanee spent Sunday in Galesburg. Mr. Alexander Davis was taken to the Cottage hospital Monday evening, suffering from a severe attack of pneumonia. Mrs. George Solomon is confined to her home by illness. Mrs. Lucy Slaughter died Wednesday morning, after a short illness of pneumonia. Mrs. Slaughter was the mother of John Slaughter of this city and Mrs. Kate Burton of Kewanee. Mrs. Charles Williams is able to be up and around, after a short spell of sickness. The funeral services of Mrs. Josephine Williams, who died in Omaha, Neb., were held in the A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon. The services were in charge of Rev. R. E. Moore, pastor, assisted by Rev. M. Alexander of the Second Baptist church. Present in attendance from out of the city were her husband, her son, Commodore Shoots of Peoria, and a stepson, Ulysses Shoots of Peoria. Mr. Luther Williams, who has just returned from an intensive trip to points in Wisconsin, stopped in Galesburg for a few days on his way to Mennonah. The funeral services of Mr. Ed Davis, who died from a stroke of apoplexy, were held Friday afternoon from the Second Baptist church. The services were in charge of Rev. N. Alexander pastor of the church. The members of the A. M. E. Sunday school held their annual election Sunday, which resulted in the following officers being elected: Superintendent, Mr. George Kidd; assistant superintendent, Mrs. Sadie Harris; secretary, Miss Ada Richardson; assistant secretary, Miss Illa Allen; treasurer, Jasco. Fletcher, Sr.; Organizer, Jasco. Bell; Librarian, Earl McGill; assistant librarian, Earl McGill; treasurer P. H. and E. Million, Mayne Richardson. Mr. Harry N. Beckley leaves soon for a trip to Terre Haute, Ind. MOLINE GLEANINGS Mr. R. H. Pollard was reported on the sick list last week. A new staff of Sunday school officers have been elected for the ensuing year as follows: Superintendent, R. R. H. Pollard; assistant superintendent, Mrs. Henry Wood; secretary, Miss Mayme Ritchie; treasurer, Mrs. Thomas Bradley; organist, Miss May Wood; assistant organist, Miss Alice Gorman; librarian, Clara Curd; assistant librarian, Mary Howell. On New Year's night the Sunday lecture club rendered a short program and a dainty luncheon was served in the parlors of the church by the Stewardess Board. Miss Mabel Hall spent Sunday with friends in Davenport. Annual election of the Christian Endeavors was held last week. The officers are: President, Mrs. Louis Tarver; vice president, Mr. C. B. Walkup; secretary, Mrs. Mary Holmes; treasurer, Miss Mabel Tarver. Misses Daisy Settles and Clara Tarver made New Year's calls in Davenport. The Sunday Lecture club is advancing very rapidly and the membership is increasing each week. When in the city be sure and visit the club and acquaint yourself with its technicalities. The Misses Tarver entertained five couples after lecture club Sunday. The stewardesses are preparing for an opposum supper in the near future. Mrs. S. Tarver entertained Mrs. Jackson of St. Louis at dinner Sunday. Mrs. W. P. Bishop entertained the Church Aid society Friday afternoon. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a Safe Medicine for Children. In buying a cough medicine for children, never be afraid to buy Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. There is no danger from it, and relief is always sure to follow. It is intended especially for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough, and there is no better medicine in the world for these diseases. I is not only a certain cure for croup, but when given as soon as the croup cough appears, will prevent the attack. Whooping cough is not dangerous when this remedy is given as directed. It contain no opium or other harmful drugs, and may be given as confidently to a baby as to an adult. For sale There is no victory without venture. The best answer to an insult is a sudden hit. Pumping from a dry well is a waste of work and time. Fresh air is cheaper than pneumonia and much safer. The fastest runner at the start is often the slowest runner at the finish. He who pockets an insult for the sake of policy is a politroon and a coward. The people of India perhaps are merely weary of a diet of benevolent assimilation. How long will it take the news of the drop in the price of meats to reach the restaurants? Since gold has been discovered in Greenland the ice mountains should begin to fix up for company next summer. The pay-as-you-enter street car may be all right, but we should say that a pay-as-you-take-a-seat car would be better. An Italian marquis was held by bandits for a ransom of $500. At that the outaws' price is possibly rated excessive in Italy. Three hundred weddings took place in Pittsburgh on Thanksgiving day. Here's hoping that the whole 600 will be thankful next November! An experienced hunter is one who can tell whether shot suitable for rabbit shooting hurts quite as much as that employed in killing quail. American agricultural products this year are valued at more than $7,000,000—including the achievements of the suburban backyard farmer. Europe is behind us in anesthetics, remarks a Philadelphia doctor just home from abroad. Coming from a Philadelphia this is authoritative. If George Washington had dreamed that there would ever be 306,000 federal employees, as there are now, he might have worried some about the pay roll. A Gotham man was held up and robbed of his gold false teeth. A much safer scheme is to wear the common or natural teeth when walking at night. The Kremlinling (Col.) man named Bassett is a tadistantist, a horse doctor, a lawyer and an undertaker, is a living proof that the kaiser doesn't possess all the versatility there is. In Albuquerque, N. M. people are not permitted to use that telephone out, they must be a dull day for the woman who is in the habit of listening on a party line out there. Evidently the poor, downtrodden, though much-travelled immigrant, not consult the woman in regard to his needs, for no one appears pleased when he is coming or going in large numbers. A teacher of the blind says that stenography is good employment for the sightless, and that the number of blind stenographers is increasing. Perhaps this accounts for some of the spelling in the letters that you get. Florence Nightingale earned distinction in the Crimean war more than half a century ago. Her Order of Merit comes late, but perhaps it is better so than never. It will not outshine the luster of her simple name. Gen. Booth says that when he gets to heaven, his first experience will probably be to answer the questions of a host of reporters. Gen. Booth is familiar with the reporters, and knows that they will not go where they are so often told to. "Reginald was bewitched. Never had the barroness seemed to him so beautiful as at this moment when, in her durness, she was an Indiana author. Here is a tip to the homely girl. Hide your face and keep mum. The Boston Globe says: "Go west, young immigrant," and this is good advice, exclaims the Annsia Sentinel. There is room enough in this country for millions more, if they can be properly distributed instead of huddled in cities that are already overcrowded. In a London pantomime, as the Babes in the Wood fall asleep, the trees are seen shedding their leaves until presently the trees, which at the beginning were thick with autumnal foliage, seem standing bleak and, with their long branches swaying and shivering in the wind. Modern stage realism is yearly growing more realistic. Dinicuus, the Zulu king, has surRENDED. We do not know what evil things he is accused of, but maybe he was threatening to sell his name to civilization as the title of a popular song. Modern ingenuity has invented an artificial Christmas tree which can be folded up and put away after use, to gladden the festivities another year, but, thank heaven, as yet no artificial turkey has yet been devised to disgrace the Thanksgiving dinner table. Secretary Wilson, who has a picturesque way of putting plain truths, reminds us that the American working man has better food than Queen Elizabeth had. The question of taste makes the comparison somewhat un certain. Elizabeth poets mention costly delicacies, such as roasted song birds and peacocks' tongues; and epil cures figure in the satires of those "appeals" written by William Wordsworth that for wholesome, muscle making diet the working man's bread better, etc. compose a diet, which Bees Bee must have served b¹⁴ IOWA STATE NEWS Events of Recent Occurrence Throughout the Commonwealth. OTTUMWA IS NOW DRY. Mayor Pledges Himself To See Mulct Law Is Obeyed. Des Moines—Ottumwa liquor men have accepted an injunction issued by Judge Roberts. They will hereafter obey the mulct law to the letter. No sooner had this been accomplished by the anti-saloon league than it applied to Judge Roberts for a temporary injunction closing the saloons of Eddy-ville under the prohibitory law. FAMILY IN RAZOR FIGHT. Three Sons, Father and Mother and Injured. Adel—Three sons and the father and mother in the Adam Schafte family, farmers living near this city engaged in a promiscuous razor fight at the country home and as a result all five are more or less cut and bruised and one son is lying at the point of death with a gash in his neck desperately near the jugular vein. Captain Jaques, attorney for the brewers Attorney Eps, for the saloon men of Ottumwa; President Ewald of the Iowa Liquor Dealers' association, and representatives of the Anheuser-Busch, Schiltz and Liepp breweries met W. C. Barber, superintendent of the Iowa Anti-Saloon league, at the league's offices in the Iowa city, agreed to the provisions of the injunction, but presented a statement from Mayor Phillips of Ottumwa pledging himself to see that the mulet law is obeyed. The representatives of the brewers all call in their power to see that the provisions of the injunction are carried out in full. The injunction issued and accepted by the liquor interests of Ottumwa applies to not only the present owners of saloons and resorts, but to their successors in case the present owners should sell out. The liquor will be willled up at once, screens and tables will disappear and Ottumwa will be added to the list of Iowa cities in which the mulet law is strictly enforced. In the case of Eddyville, there will be no saloons of any description if the anti-saloon league his office has authorized to enter, the provisions of the mulet law and the league asks for an injunction closing all places where liquor is sold. GIRL SHOOTS YOUNG MAN. Sad Accident Threatens To Break Down Her Mind. Oscelao—Will Green, the 18-year-old boy who was accidentally shot with a rifle at the home of William Loomis, north of Oscelao, has died of his wounds. His home is in Nebraska, but he was visiting at the Loomis home. While Green was engaged in practice with a 22-caliber rifle, one of Mr. Loomis's daughters, about 13 years of age, came up. Green handed her the rifle, which she had shell ejected, and not knowing that a new one had taken its place, she put her hand on the trigger. The gun was discharged, shooting at the abdomen, but no shocked her to recover. to take her away to recover. MACKOWN STAYS IN JAIL Judge Wright Refuses to Convene Ex- atta Session. Webster City—George Mackow must remain in jail here for another two months at least. Attorneys for the state in the second trial of MacKow for the alleged burning of the building received notice from Judge Wright that it will be impossible for him to convene an extra session of the Wright county court. It will therefore be necessary for the county major in incarcerated in the Hamilton county court convenes in Clarion on March 1. The case may be tried there on March 1, the prosecutor, who secured a change of venue. GIRL IS SHOT BY BROTHER. Accidental Discharge of Gun Attended by Fatality. Mason City.—Word reached the city of the death by accidental discharge of a gun in the hands of her brother, of Eva Thompson, 15-year-old daughter of Paul Thompson, living near Lyle, but who up to a few months ago were residents of this city. He was watching her brother, who was handling the gun, which he thought was not leaded, when it was discharged. The load of shot struck her in the breast. Relatives of the dead girl and bereaved family reside here and have been residents here for years. Hollen Must Take Medicine Atlantic--The appeal case of Henry Hollen, who was convicted of misappropriation of funds and gross carelessness while in office as supervisor of the family farm, seems to have been waylaid and the last of the now famous case seems to have been written. The attorneys for the ex-supervisor were too slow in perfecting their appeal and County Judge Robert F. forilling had passed before the brief dismissed, because the legal limit was ready. Big Drainage Enterprises Mason City—That Cerro Gordo county is protecting herself against future floods, which retard crops and prevent the full returns from high-priced lands, is evidenced by the amount of money spent his past season. He is one of the members of the county. Eleven drainage districts have been laid out, seven of them completed, with four remaining uncompleted, and probably a half dozen other districts in the county asking for the same protection. **Sponge left in the Wound.** Davenport—Gustav Schuel and wife have fled suit against Dr. Mathey, brothers, leading German physicians of this city, claiming $15,000 damages for an operation undergone, the surgeons calling for an emergency in the body of the woman and a second operation was necessary seven weeks later to remove the foreign article. Des Moines—The indictments which accuse Mrs. Fred West and her nurse, Annie Seattle, of murder in the first degree in that they deliberately murdered Baby Jim by giving him poison, have been dismissed by County Judge. The count of lack of evidence. The bondmen have been released. Three Sons, Father and Mother and Injured. Adet—Three sons and the father and mother in the Adam Schater family, farmers living near this city, engaged in a promiscuous razor fight at the country home and as a result all five are more or less cut and bruised and one son is lying at the point of death with a gash in his neck desperately near the jugular vein. The fight is reported to have occurred as a result of a dispute over financial matters. The father suffered a cut to his arm and numerous cuts and bruises. The mother was knocked down and received a painful cut on the back of one hand. One son received a deep knife wound in the hip and other cuts and another was shown broken off. The fight started in the large cow barn on the farm, while the sons were milking. Alec drove a cow behind one that Levi was milking. Levi's son was milking the cow, a milk of milk and words and blows followed. In a minute the two principals were at each other furiously and three other brothers were also enduring the same battle in clubs and stones being used as well as fists. The aged father and mother tried to stop the riot, but the boys heeded neither their commands nor their tearful pleas. Finally neighbors called the phone and they stopped the fight. Dr. B. H. H. Criley of Dallas Center was called and it took him several hours to dress their wounds. The following day he fitted and coated him and distilled the farm to investigate. They found that two of the boys had been drinking and that they had been picking on Alec, the elder. No arrests were made. It is generally regretted the common old people should be made to suffer so much trouble by drunken boys. Adam and Rachel Shafer came to Dallas county about fifty-two years ago to visit a farm and honorable old people have amassed a fortune amounting to about 1,000 acres of choice lowland, all in a body. Besides they have had twenty-three children, all of whom are living except one. All are married and away from home except men, ranging in age from 20 to 45. CLINTON BAND OF THIEVES. C. & N. W. Men Charged With Thefts Clinton.—Warrants have been issued for the arrest of twelve of the local employees of the Chicago & Northwestern railroad company, who are accused of the crime of larceny. No arrests have yet been made, but it is believed there will be a sensational developments, as the men accused by the local officials of the com-mittee of the railroad company in Clinton. The men are accused of stealing grain from cars in the local yards, and it is said they adopted very ingenious methods to extract the oats from the grain, and to carry the cars. One of these, the story goes was to drill a small hole in the bottom or side of the car, with an angur. Beneath the hole they held a sack, and as the grain poured out through the hole, the angur came out. Another way was to pry loose a board and let the grain run through into sacks. The angur hole was filled, and the loose board replaced, so it was some time before the company bought the grain, and being used to take grain from her cherished cars at this point. SAVES TWO LIVES; RISKS OWN. Jack Colwell of Atlantic Injure While Making Rescue Atlantic — A runaway broncho, cheerless and crazy wild, almost cut the life out of Mrs. Geo, Bindell and her small child at a street crossing. Only the heroism of Jack Coyell, an engineer on the Rock island, preventing a tragedy. Colwell, who saw the horse plunging toward the woman ran forward showing the woman and child in fear, and the energy to save himself and was struck by the brute. The man and horse crashed into an iron rolling closing the stairway leading into the basement, and it was miraculous that Colwen, was not killed outright. The iron rolling was bent almost double by the force of the resuer. The resuer was helped out of the stairway and was taken to a physician's office where an examination did not disclose any broken bones but his left arm was lacerated and his front teeth were loose. His left side was badly bruised from contact with the A REAL LID FOR SIOUX CITY. Anti-Saloon Man Extends His Cam partment for Law Enforcement Sloux City—After possessing nearly every saloon in Sloux City, the Rev. H.-H. Sawyer, superintendent of the Woolbury County Anti-Saloon league, has been consulting with the attorney of the league as to the advisability of bringing actions against disorderly resorts which sell liquor. He has also consulted with the attorney of these houses and simply a government license for selling liquor. It has been practically decided to start proceedings against these places. During the most two years the antisaloon league has waged a relentless warfare against the Martin law, and since the Martin law is being pretty well observed. In the district court, Frank Donohue, landlord of the Hotel West, was fired $200 for violating an injunction by keeping his bar open. William Mason, proprietors of the Chicago house, were each fined $200 on the same grounds. Loses Arm in Corn Shredder. Creston—A most distressing accident happened to James Klever, a well known citizen of Prescott. While employed with a corn shredder, his hand was caught in such a manner as to cause a crushing, crushing and tearing it in the shocking manner. PUZZLE PICTURE. INDIANAPOLIS NEWS Find the Woman Who Spent All Her Money Before Christmas. GOAL OPERATORS GATHER MEET TO DISCUSS METHODS TO PREVENT MINE DISASTERS. Washington. — Prominent coal operators from the principal coal producing states of the east gathered in Washington Wednesday to discuss the recent mining disasters and the best methods possible for the preservation of the lives of the miners in the future. The meeting was at the invitation of the West Virginia operators, who at an earlier-meeting in the day decided upon the formation of a state association. It is expected that the other states represented will form like associations, the purpose of all being to prevent, if possible, accidents in the coal mines. These associations will appoint permanent committees for research, investment and dissemination of information with the United States geological survey and other technical departments of the government, and will furnish reliable information in connection with mining and mining conditions when called for by congress or the state legislatures. The chief object of these associations, according to the operators, will be not to oppose proper legislation, but to promote any and all acts with effective bearing on the preservation of life and the prevention of mining disasters, regardless of expense or regulations. At the meeting a temporary organization was effected with William N. Page of Washington as chairman and Nell Robinson of Charleston, W. Va., as secretary. The committee reported that a permanent organization was effected and that these men serve as officers. Another meeting will be held Thursday, at which the permanent organization will be completed. PETTIBONE IS ACQUITTED Charles H. Moyer Also is Formally Set Free-at Boise. Bose, Idaho—The end of the prosecution of the men charged with the murder of ex Gov. Steenberg, with the exception of the cases of Ilarry Orchard and Jack Simpkins, came Saturday with the acquittal of George A Pattibone Charles H Moyer, president of the Western Federation of Miners, was formally released Saturday and will return with Pattibone to Denver. The case of Orchard, the self-confessed assassin of Steenberg, is in the hans of Prosecutive Attorney Vandanyud of Canyon county. Three Killed in Wreck Atlanta, Ga.—Running at a speed of 30 miles an hour the second section of an excursion train on the Southern railway from Cloverland, O., known as the Colver special, and bound for Florida points, plunged through a trestle over Copper Mine Tuesday, and as a result three persons are dead, two others are fatally injured and 80 passengers were hurt. Takahira Coming to Washington. Tokyo. — While the selection of Boren Takahira, Japanese ambassador to Italy, to succeed Viscount Acid at Washington, has not been of formal announcement, is admitted at formal meetings, the appointment has been decided upon. Not Guilty of Land Fraud Omaha, Neb.-Judge T. J. Munger of the federal court Wednesday morning ordered the jury to acquit Henry Sutton, who has been on trial on charge of conspiracy to defraud the government out of large tracts of land in Deuil and Grant counties. Nebraska, by means of "dummy" entries. Liquor. Poured Into the Sewers Topeka, Kan—Liquor valued at $7,000, seized in raids, was poured into the sewer Wednesday by county, officers under orders of the court. Hotel in Berkshires Burned. Lee, Mass—The Grenock inn, one of the best-known hotels in the Berkshire region, was burned to the ground Tuesday. There were 35 guests in the house when the fire broke out, but all made their escape. Killed in Collapse of Floors Killed in Collapse of Floors. New York—Thomas Fleming, a steel worker, was killed two men are injured in a collision two women injured Tuesday in the collapse of two floors of a three-story brew house in Tenth avenue. RECEIVERS FOR A RAILWAY. Stickley and C. H. F. Smith Named for Chicago Great Western. St. Paul, Minn.-Judge Walter H. Sanborn, of the United States circuit court, Wednesday afternoon appointed A. B. Stickney and Charles H. F. Smith, both residents of St. Paul, receivers for the Chicago Great Western railroad. A. B. Stickney is now president of the road. The firm of Kellogg & Severance of St. Paul was appointed attorneys for the receiver. The appointment of receivers followed the inability of the company to meet obligations falling due in 1908, and the failure to secure an extension of the obligations. Loss as a result of the bottlermakers' strike of last fall is given as a partial cause for the financial straits of the road. He also pointed out in the proceedings that during the last ten years the road has spent $19,000,000 in reconstruction. The petition for a receivership was filed on behalf of the stockholders and the finance committee by John A. Humberg of Minnesota, George P. Meyer of New York, and Ward Cummins and Alex. Wallace of Great Britain. Stiles W. Burr of St. Paul, appeared as attorney of record for the complainants, and Frank B. Kellogg of St. Paul, made a statement to the court of the condition of the road and the grounds on which a receivership was asked. "BLACK HAND" IN CLEVELAND. Ohio City Said to Be Center of Organizational Operations. Cleveland, O. — That Cleveland is the center of so-called "Black Hand" operations is the declaration made Wednesday night by 18 detectives from several important cities in the United States, now here searching the city for members of that organization. Chief A. J. Phumphrey of Baltimore, who is trying to extradite John Scallata, wanted in Baltimore on a charge of dynamiting, has seven men with him, and officers from Buffalo, Syracuse, Harrisburg, Pittsburg, New York and Wheeling are assisting the Baltimore official. "The wholesale manufacture of explosives it is elicited, has been conducted in Cleveland by Black Hand. The police claim to have obtained information showing that several hundred "dangerous" Indiansately have found asylum here. Letters demanding large sums of money have been received by local wealthy traitors. --- Graft Scandal in St. Joseph, Mo. St. Joseph, Mo.-Walter G. Stewart, superintendent of the municipal lighting plant, with which he has been connected 21 years, has been indicted by the grand jury, charged with obtaining money by false pretenses and on false certificates. Charles Valler, Walter Valler and an employee, was under arrest. There are two charges against Stewart, seven against Valler, and seven against Ferdinand Mays, a saloonkeeper, who is charged with forgery in connection with cashing time slips. Government Succ Railroads Danville, Ill. — The United States government Monday filed suits in the federal court here against 'the Iroa Mountain, the Illinois Central and the Mobile & Ohio railroads, charging violation of the cattle quarantine laws, the Missouri State Highway roads transported cattle suffering from fever from points in Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas to the National stockyards at St. Louis. Priest Inherits Fortune St. Joseph, Mo.-Father Charles F. Kearful, for nearly 40 years a Catholic priest in Missouri and Kansas, has been notified by the state department at Washington that he is heir to a fortune of $500,000, left by his uncle, Karl Kirkfogel, a prominent wool merchant, who died in Sydney, Australia. Father F. Kearful will start at once for Sydney to claim the estate, going by way of Rome. As he has a fortune of his own he intends to devote all of his inheritance to charity work in St. Joseph. Meyer Alds Prohibition Washington. — Postmaster General Meyer has issued an order which has a direct bearing upon the prohibition "The order is as follows: 'It is hereby required that any contract hereafter entered into for carrying the malls upon star, screen wagon, messenger or special service route, that the contractor shall not transport intoxicating from one point to another upon such route, in the performance of mall service.' It is behold the order will be generally approved. SCHMITZGOES FREE NOTORIOUS 'FRISCO MAYOR RELEASED ON TECHNICALITY. INDICTMENT IS HE_D VOID Appellate Court of California a sustains Claim of Lawyers—Ruef May Also Get Out. San Francisco, Cal., Jan. 10.—The appellate court of California yesterday gave a decision which released ex-Mayor Eugene E. Schmitz from custody and declaring the indictment on the charge of extortion void. This decision probably also affects This decision probably also affects the case of Abe Ruef. SAYS CASES NOT DROPPED. Attorney Henry of "Frisco Declares He Will Prosecute San Francisco, Cal. Jan. 10.—Francis J. Heney, who as assistant district attorney, has charge of the San Francisco bribery graft cases, arrived here on Monday, and he wants to confer with President Roosevelt. He made arrangements for the continuance of the trial of Patrick Calhoun, president of the unit railroads, on the charge of bribery he returned from the United States, Mr. Heney with him for Portland tonight to continue the trial of former United States District Attorney Hall of that city, who is accused of being involved in the land frauds, have never dropped the prosecution team, and who are under indictment in the bribery graft cases will learn when I return," said Mr. Heney when told of the reports that Tirey L. Ford, general counsel for the United States rail commission, on the other indictments against him and that the prosecution of Patrick Calhoun would be dropped. Speaking of the open letter of Senator Fulton of Oregon, calling upon Heney to file a complaint, made against him, Mr. Heney said: "Many of the facts against Fulton will come out in the trial of Hall and the senator will learn more than hemen. Abraham Ruef appeared before Judge H. Dunne yesterday for sentence in the case of extorting money from a French restaurant proprietor. However, he was postponed for two weeks. NAVAL WRANGLE COMES UP. Senator Hale Offers Bill to Settle Vade Controversy. Washington, D. C., Jan. 10.—The introduction by Senator Hale yesterday of his naval personnel bill provided the occasion for a general discussion of the navy and recent ogcurrences in connection with that brach of the public service. The Maine senator entered upon a full explanation of the provisions of the naval committee, interrupted to ask whether the consideration of the bill would probably bring out the facts relating to the controversy. In the speech, Senator Hale said that he had considered the advisability of offering a resolution for such an investigation. Mr. Hale replied: "I have been asked a great many times in view of recent transactions in the navy department whether I did not propose introducing a resolution of inquiry. The subject is the constitution of the congress of congress, but after skimming the matter over carefully as I have been able to do I have selected this method of action, which involves the consideration by the senate instead of the department to an investigation. Mr. Tillman again entered the discussion, and referred to the Brownson incident and to magazine articles criticising the navy and charging ships as being built in a way to "thin the heaf". That assertion, he said, should either be contradicted or the construction of such vessels should be stopped. We wanted to know either the committee would bring out facts in respect to those charges. "Will it find," he asked, "why Brownson resigned?" and continuing said: "The president has given his testimony, and although he is in charge, a square deal he does not give Admiral Brownson's version of it. I want to know whether the minority members of the committee on naval affairs will be given an opportunity to have the opportunity, Mr. Hale said in reply he hoped that there would be no question of minority or majority in the committee, as it had always acted as one body. "Simply wanted to know" said Mr. Tillmaa, "whether we should be stopped from getting witnesses?" "I should certainly hate to be in the way of the senator when he wants to call in witnesses," responded Senator Hate Smiling. "I have no doubt that I will be." The bill proposes a settlement of the vexious questions as to whether the members of the staff corps shall have rank with the line officers, put an end to the creation of bureaus by the members of the navy, and gives a substantial share of the commissioned officer and enlisted man of the navy and marine corps. Cattle Man Is Convicted Omaha, Neh., Jan. 10—Perry A. Yeast, the prominent cattle man, who has been on trial in the United States for conspiracy to defraud the government and land entries, was recently found guilty and recommended to the clemency of the court by the jury. Yeast had many thousands of acres of North Platte forest reserve under illicit control. However, the count upon which he was guilty was of conspiring with old golders widows to obtain land fraudulently. May Buy Great Western Benton. St. John, N. B., Jan. 10. A special host from Winnipeg says that the Canadian Pacific railway may take over the Chicago Great Western system which on Monday was placed in the hands of a receivee. The dispatch states that if the embarrassed road is acquired the Canadian Pacific will enter Chicago from the Marquette road and continue to St. Paul ever the Great Western and continue to the coast via the Soo line. 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"There," she said, "I knew the word horsewhipped was not in the Bible, He! He!" The man closed the Bible with a hand and read it aloud. He con- cluded the readers for all time. The Golfers' Limerick A well-known Derbyshire doctor has just resigned his memb*orship of a Midland golf club to the secretary of the club reading: A canny old Scot writes to say That at golf he no more will play; He thinks nowt of the game, He please strike out his name, And wife's from the club right away. The secretary of the club was not to be outdone, and he sent the doctor the following way: A canny old golf likes you ought to play golf like a Vardon unaught; As I've now got to rub Your name from the club Your subscription amounts to 0. —London Daily News. It is by loving that we win love; it is by making others happy that we and happiness, ourselves. Mountjoy. HEINZE LOSES BANK COULDN'T PAY, FOR STOCK IN THE MERCANTILE NATIONAL Copper Magnate Pleaed Not Gullity to Charges of Over-Certifying—Others May Be Indicted. New York—Healing unable to meet payments due on his stock in the institution Wednesday Augustus Heinz lost control of the Mercantile National, the conduct of which as his president brought about his arrangement in the United States circuit court earlier in the day on charges of over-certification. One year ago Heinz bought a controlling interest from the Goulds, with whom he pledged his holdings as security for his promise to pay them to fill within one year. This loan of $1,200,000 to Ed Gould and William Nelson Gould well, who was a member of the Gould party in the bank before the Mercantile title was added to the Heinz-Morse-Themas chain of financial houses. Made a Losing Struggle. Up to the last moment allowed him Helzein struggled to met his obligations and so to retain his banking interests. His failure was chronicle in the following statement issued by Mr. Cromwell after an afternoon conference of the parties concerned: "The Helzein stock in the Mercantile National bank has been acquired by Mr. Gould in a satisfactory arrangement. Mr. Helzein was given every possible chance to pay for the stock, but because of his inability to do so in the time agreed upon we have been forced to take it over." Later Mr. Cromwell added that the Gould Interests would assume their proper place in the bank board at the meeting on January 1'. This implies, of course, that the so-called Helzein directors will then retinue. "We plead Not Guildy, Wednesday morning, Helzein, now under bail consequence upon an indictment by the federal grand jury on a charge of over-certifying checks of his brother's brokerage firm involving $460,000, was arraigned before Judge Chaffetd. A plea of not guilty was entered and permission was given to alter or to withdraw it, or to make any other desired motions later. An adjournment of the case was ordered until January 20, when the final plea will be made. The ball of $50,000 was contended. It was reported that other men equally as prominent as Heinzin Wall street operations were to be called before the federal authorities to plead to similar indictments. CURRENCY BILL BEFORE SENATE Republican Measure Is Introduced by Aldrich. Washington. — Senator Aldrich introduced in the senate Tuesday the currency bill which for some time has been under consideration by Republican members of the senate committee on finance. At his request the bill was read in the senate and careful attention was awarded the reading. The bill provides for an additional issue of bank circulation which shall at no time exceed $250,000,000 upon bonds other than those issued by the government, including state and municipal bonds in approved cases. The comptroller of the currency is given discretion in the issuance of the proposed currency and is authorized to decide as to the time and the amount to be awarded to any person who, upon that increased currency shell in no case exceed 75 per cent, of the value of the bonds deposited. BISHOP WORTHINGTON DIES. Prelate of Nebraska Expires Suddenly in France. Mentone, France—Rt. Rev. George Worthington of Nebraska, who was recently appointed to take charge of the Episcopal churches on the continent in succession to Bishop Henry C. Potter of New York, died here Tuesday. Dr. Worthington was walking in the direction of Cap Martin alone when he was suddenly taken ill. He asked a stranger to help him into a trolley car, but he had no sooner entered the car than he fell dead. The body was removed to the Catholic cemetery, for no papers were found on it by which it could be identified. Later, however, it was identified by Mrs. Worthington as that of the bishop. Duchess of Manchester Has Child. Dublin — A daughter was born to the duchess of Manchester, who was formerly Miss Helen. Zimmerman of Cincinnati, on Sunday at Kylemore castle. Steamer Mount Royal Safe. Queensstown—The long over-due Mount Royal of the Canadian Pacific railway's Atlantic service, steamed slowly into Queensstown Tuesday. Heavy weather and trouble with her boilers compelled her to put back. Students Threaten Strike St. Louis—the students of Washington university held a meeting Tuesday and formulated demands upon the faculty to relegate Student J. Allen Stevens, recently expelled, on threat of a general student srike. Dr. A. R. Hill Succeeds Jesse. St. Louis—A. Rosa Hill, dean of the college of arts and sciences and a director of the school of education at Cornell university, was chosen president of the University of Missouri to succeed Richard H. Jesse, resigned. Murdered by Discharged Miner. Ironwood, Mich—Cort. William Thomas, superintendent of the Aurora mine of the United States Steel corporation, was shot and killed Monday by John Boudette, a miner that had been discharged. ACT OF BROWNSON SCORED PRESIDENT STATES ATTITUDE IN HOSPITAL SHIP MATTER. Declares Admiral's Resignation Wag Gross Impropriety and Sustains Own Decision. Washington. — President Roosevelt's attitude on the question of the command of hospital ships in the navy, which resulted in the resignation of Rear Admiral Willard R. Brownson and incidentally some casual observations on that incident and the controversies among the naval officers and their adherents as to details of naval construction and methods of training, were made known Sunday when Secretary Metcalf gave to the press two letters from the president addressed to him on these subjecta. The rest of these letters, President Roosevelt's words, condemns in unmeasured terms the act of Admiral Brownson, declaring it to be unseemly and improper. The question as to which Admiral Brownson took issue with the navy department, the president declares, is one as to which there can be entirely legitimate differences of opinion, but he adds: "There is no room for differences of opinion as to the gross impropriety of the admiral's conduct in matters more than carry out the orders of his superior, or a matter. The officers of the navy must remember that it is not merely childish, but in the highest degree reprehensible, to permit either personal plique, wounded vanity, or factional on behalf of some particular bureau or organization, to render them disloyal to the interests of the navy and therefore of the country as a whole. The president's second letter to Mr. Mecafelt is an assignment to sustain his decision to assign medical officers to the command of hospital shina. TWO ACCUSED OF FRAUD. Government Printing Bureau Chemist and Ink Maker Indicted. Washington.—Allegations of fraud and graft in supplying the bureau of engraving and printing with black dry color, used in the manufacture of ink, resulted Monday in the indictment by the federal grant jury here of Edwin M. Vandyck, formerly a chemist and ink maker employed in the bureau, and Victor Boede, president of the Vandyck Boede company of Baltimore, manufacturers of ink and colors. Vandyck and Bloede are charged in the indictments with conspiracy to defraud the government, the allegation being that they entered into an agreement with Blodee to pay Vandyck a percentage of the his company received from the government for the black dry color furnished to the bureau of engraving and printing. Vandyck, it is alleged, in his position as chemist and ink maker of the bureau, had to pass upon the samples of the color submitted by various manufacturers. It is charged that he fraudulently favored the Baltimore company and that as a result of the conspiracy he was paid by Bloede in the course of several years between $70,000 and $75,000. PRIEST ACCUSES HIBERNIANS. Bars Lodge of Order from Funeral in Philadelphia Church. Philadelphia—Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians were surrendered Tuesday by the retusal of Rev D. I. McDermott, vector of St. Mary's Roman Catholic church, to permit funeral services to be held in his church over the remains of John Dallay, a parishioner, because a Hibernian lodge had been invited to attend the obsequies. Father McDermott, in explanation of his opposition to the society, said: of his opposition to the society, said: "My absolute opposition to the Ancient Order of Hibernians is based on my knowledge and the facts in my possession about the Molly Magures, which I got directly from the condemned Molly Magures themselves. No power on earth will ever make me rocede one inch from my stand against the Hibernians." Three More Thaw Case Jurors. New York.—The work of securing a jury to try Harry K. Thaw a second time was half complete when court adjourned shortly before six o'clock Wednesday night. The original venue had been exhausted and the customary night sitting was not held. The oath was administered to three men, making six in all who have been finally accepted. Three provisional jurors were also in the box at the close of the day's sessions. Mayor of Dakota Town Falls Dead. Fargo, N. D.-J. F. Selby, mayor of Hillsboro, N. D., dropped dead in the Midway cafe in Moorhead Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Selby was a prominent, attorney and a member of the constitutional convention. Nebraska Judge Resigns. Lincoln, Neb.-Judge John H. Ames of Lincoln, one of the three apolitical members of the state supreme court, Wednesday night ten minutes before he was immediately. His action is due to his necessary absence from the state. Elet Passa Pernambuco Pernambuco, Brazil.—The American battleship fleet, under command of Rear "Auroral Evans, was sighted passing its port Wednesday at noon on its way to Rio Janeiro. Receiver for Coal Mine Company. Springfield, Ill.—Judge Creighton, in the Sangamon circuit court Tuesday, appointed the Sangamon Loan and Trust company of this city receiver for the Mechanicsburg Coal company of Mechanicsburg. Kansas City Banker Dles. Kansas City, Mo.—J. D. Robertson, president of the Interstate National bank of Kansas City and for many years prominent in business circles here, died Tuesday at Leavenworth, VIRGINIA MERCHANT RID OF A VERY BIG GRAVEL STONE. Another Remarkable Cure of Serious Kidney Trouble. C. I. Wood, a prominent merchant of Fentress, Norfolk Co. Va., was suffer ing some months ago with frequent attacks of hard pain in the back, kidneys and bladder and the kidney secretions were irregularly scanty or profuse Medical treatment failed to cure him. tering some months with frequent attacks of hard pain in the back, kidneys and bladder and the kidney secretions were like a yy scanty or profuse medical treatment failed to cure him. "At last," says Mr. Wood, "I began using Doan's Kidney Pills, and before one box was gone, I went through four days of intense pain, finally passing a stone, one-half by five-sixteenths of an inch in diameter. I haven't had a sign of kidney trouble since." Sold by all dealers, 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn C., Buffalo, N. Y. DEAR LITTLE CHAP. Bob—Say, ma, were men very scarce when you married pa, or did you just feel sorry for him? Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Dearness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed, Dearness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Dearness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Curs. Send for circulars, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, OH And the Judge Stopped Smiling And the Judge Stopped Smiling. One day a celebrated advocate was arguing before a very old Scotch judge, who pointed with one forefinger to one of his ears, and with the other to the opposite one. "You see this, Mr. X?" "I do, my lord," said the advocate. "Well, is just goes in here and comes out there," and his borshid smiled with the hilarity of a judge to the shock of a good thing. "I don't doubt it, my lord," replied the advocate; "what is there to prevent it" Fish as Brain Food. A haughty, disdainful sort of physical wreck waltzed up to Cap. Ehlers the other day and exclaimed: "Sir I was advised three years ago by my physician, the celebrated Dr.——, that you sold brain food in the images of fishes. I have diligently pursued that diet, and do not find that my mentality has improved a particle! What have you to say about it?" he replied, dear shaking the out of his glass cubhybe, replied: "My friend, fish is certainly good for the brains if taken in time; but some folks are too late." —Chicago Record-Herald. Out of Place A white marble statue of an ancestor adorns the grounds of Mrs. Blair's country estate, and one of her mails, a fresh arrival from Cape Breton, recently asked what "that" was there for. Mrs. Blair explained and, being armed to the teeth with the history of this, her most distinguished forebear, added something about his "life-work" and "great principles." "Don't you admire the figure?" she asked. "No, exam." the girl from Cape Breton replied. "I don't like dead men standin' up in front of people's houses. He'd ought to be in his grave. That's where he belongs."-Youth's Companion. FOUND A WAY To Be Clear of the Coffee Troubles. "Husband and myself both had the coffee habit and finally his stomach and kidneys got in such a bad condition that he was compelled to give up a good position that he had held for years. He was too sick to work. His skin was yellow, and I hardly think there was an organ in his body that was weak. I told him I felt sure his sickness was due to coffee and after some discussion he decided to give it up. "It was a struggle because of the powerful habit. One day we heard about Postum and concluded to try it, and then it was easy to leave off coffee. "His fearful headaches grew less frequent, his complexion began to clear, kidneys grew better until at least he was a new man and a result of living off coffee and taking up Postum. Then I began to drink it too. "Although I was never as bad off as my husband, I was always very nervous and never at any time very strong, only weighing 19 lbs. before I began to use Postum. Now I weigh 115 lbs. and can do as much work as anyone my size, I think. "Many do not use Postum because they have not taken the trouble to make it right. I have successfully fooled a great many persons who have drunk it at my table. They would remark, 'You must buy a high grade of coffee.' One young man who clerked in a grocery store was very enthusiastic about coffee, the coffee him what it was said, why I've sold Postum for four years but I had no idea it was like this. Think I'll drink Postum hereafter.'" Name given by Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Wellville," in mkc. "There's a Reason." Danderine Grew Miss Carroll's Hair AND WE CAN PROVE IT! WITHIN the last decade great and rapid strides have been made in the medical profession. Many diseases that were considered incurable fifteen years ago are now curled in a few days, and many others have been searched for the cause, the foundation, the reason and the starting point of disease, fully realizing that the actual and true cause must be ascertained before the remedy can be created, and that the disease must be diagnosed and altogether misunderstood. The hair itself is not the thing to be treated, for the reason that it is simply a product of the scalp, and widely dependent upon its action. The scalp is the very soil in which the hair is produced, nurtured and grown. It is the soil in which the plant grows and is expected. It would do no earthly good to treat the stem of a plant with a view of making it grow and become more beautiful—the soil in which the plant grows must be attended to. Therefore, the reason if you are to expect it to grow and become more beautiful. Loss of hair is caused by the scalp drying up, or losing its supply of moisture or nutriment and when baldness occurs the scalp has simply lost all of its nourishment, leaving nothing for the hair to feed upon (a plant or even a tree would die under similar conditions). Natural and logical thing to do in either case, is to feed and replenish the soil or scalp as the case may be, and your crop will grow and multiply as nature intended it should. Dr. Knowlton's Danderine has a most wonderful effect upon the hair glands and tissues of the scalp. It is the only remedy for the hair ever discovered that is identical with the natural hair foods or liquids of the scalp. It feeds and nourishes the hair and does all the work originally carried on by the natural nutrients or life-giving juices generated by the scalp. It quickly and the hair soon shows the effects of its wonderfully exhilarating and life-producing qualities. One twenty-five cent bottle is enough to convince you of its great worth as a hair growing and hair beautifying remedy--try it on your face if you wish to sell at every Drug and Toilet Store in the land. Three sizes, 25c-50c-$1.00 To show how quickly Dandestine acts, we will send a large amount of money to the Maidens' Dandestine Gift Center, which is located in the Mansion. The money will be paid to the maidens. CUT HERE Booking Experience. Up to the age of 16 Dick had retained the proper scorn of things feminine. Then he went to dancing school and fell smitten by the charms of several youthful Evea. Accordingly, Dick approached his father and requested theater tickets for two. Father complied and merely asked as he turned over the seats, "Which girl is it?" "I'm going to take Mabel," responded Dick. "Then she's the one you like best?" father continued. Dick turned a superior and pitying eye upon his parent. "Oh, no! I don't like her best. You don't understand the situation, father. It isn't the girl I care about. It's the experience I want." Why Sloan's Liniment and Veterinary Remedies Are the Best to Use. Let me tell you why Liniment and Veterinary Remedies are the safest and most practical on the market to-day. In the first place, Dr. Earl S. Sloan is the son of a veterinary surgeon, and from his earliest infancy he was associated with horses. He bought, and sold horses while yet very young. He practiced as a veterinary for 20 years and has battled successfully with every disease to which that animal is subject. The result of experiments made to save life or relieve suffering while he was practicing his profession. Any reader, by writing to Dr. Earl S. Sloan, 615 Albany Street, Boston, Mass, will receive "Sloan's Treatise on the Horse," free. This book tells how to treat horses, cattle, hogs, and poultry. Hubby Gets Suspicious. "John, do you love me?" "Yes." "Do you adore me?" "I s'pose." "Will you always love me?" "Ye—look here, woman, what have you been and gone ordered sent home now?" Lemon, Chocolate and Custard Pies. It does not require an experienced cook to make these proportions of our OWB PIES, but just the proportions of all ingredients are in the package ready for immediate order. A few packages to-day. Side by Side. Hewitt—I have stood by that follow a good many times. Jewitt—I guess you have—at the bar. FITS, St. Vitus Dance and all Nervous Diseases permanently on the Dr. Martin Great Guest list. Send for $2.00 bottle and treaties. Dr. R. H. Kline, Ld. 131 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Great beauty and great virtue are always inaccessible except to those who strive, who learn to accept, understand and enjoy them—Sterne. That Dry Hacking Cough That Dry Hacking Cough needs attention. Ask your druggist for Brown's Bronchial Troches which will quickly relieve the cough. Whether our crosses are bearable or not depends upon our method of carrying them—Elizabeth Gibson. Drink Garfield Tea at night! It insures a normal action of liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels, and overcomes constipation. Nevada seems apt to forge to the first place in the production of precious metals. Mrs. Winnlow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, soothing the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cure wind cold. Be a bottle. No man is born without faults, but he lives best who has the fewest. ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE" That is LILAXY'S BROMO QUININE. Used the World over to Cure a Dose in One Day. Be. Sometimes the man who was born a fool gets bravely over it. e MISS CARROLL Says: 'My hair would dance and it is now more than four feet long.' Danderie and it is now more than four feet long. Improve Your Baking K C Baking Powder will do n. Try it for your favori n't raise better, more evi isn't daintier, more delic —we return your money agrees K C has no equa K C BAK POW The United States Pure Law insures its puri E MUSTARD PLASTER ENTIFIC AND MODERN EXTERNAL CO Improve your Baking ing Powder will do it! Get it for your favorite cake. If better, more evenly, higher, intier, more delicate in flavor, return your money. Everybody K C has no equal. C BAKING POWDER United States Pure Food w insures its purity. STARD PLASTERS TO BLISTER MODERN EXTERNAL COUNTER-IRRITANT. Improve Your Baking K C Baking Powder will do it! Get a can. Try it for your favorite cake. If it doesn't raise better, more evenly, higher, —if it isn't daintier, more delicate in flavor, —we return your money. Everybody agrees K C has no equal. K C BAKING POWDER The United States Pure Food Law insures its purity. Capsicum-Vaseline. EXTRACT OF THE CAYENNE PEPPER PLANT TAKEN DIRECTLY IN VASELINE DON'T WAIT TO COMES--KEEP A QUICK, SURE, SAFE AND ALWAYS COLLABORATE TURE MODE DEALERS, OR BY MAIL ON RECORD A substitute for and superior to music blister the most delicate skin. The pa- article are wonderful. It will stop the ache and scalp. We recommend irritant known, also as an external re- minder and all Rheumatic, Neuralgic and Gou we claim for it, and it will be found to children. Once used no family will the best of all your preparations. A the same carries our label, as others. Ban your address and we will me our preparations when 17 State St. CHESEBROU MULE TEAM FOR THE Not only softens the water, he removes and prevents the irritation and renders the s Soap clogs the pores--Borax removes All dealers. Sample, Booklet and Parlor Card Gau DON'T WAIT TILL THE HOMES-KEEP A TUBE ARE SAFE AND ALWAYS READY CURE THE THREE MODE OF PURE TUNA- BY MAIL ON RECEIPT OF 15c. and superior to mustard or any of delicate skin. The pain-alleying an fulfillment will make the toothache We recommend it as the best an- also as an external remedy for paina pesticic, Neuralgic and Gouty complaints and it will be found to be invaluable we used no family will be without it. our preparations we accept no prope our preparations. Accept no prope our label, as otherwise it is not gen dress and we will mail our Vasei our preparations which will inter- FOR THE TOOK lens the water, but cleans prevents the water of p l renders the skin fresh bes—Borax removes the soap and booklet and Parlor Game card, toc. PACIFIC WAIT TILL THE PAIN KEEP A TUBE HANDY AND ALWAYS READY TOURE FOR ANY PRICE 15c. IMAGE OF PURE WATER ALL DRUGGISTS AND ON RECEIPT OF 15c. IN FOSTAGE STAMPS. will not to mustard or any other plaster, and will not in. the pain-allaying and curative qualities of the will stop the toothache at once, and relieve Head comment it as the best and safest external counter- external remedy for pains in the chest and stomach and Gouty complaints. A trial will prove what be found to be invaluable to the households and for family will be without it. Many people say "it is instant." Accept no preparation of vaseline unless as otherwise it is not genuine. we will mall our Vaseline Booklet describing rations which will interest you. BROUGH MFG. CO. New York City FOR THE TOILET water, but cleans the skin thoroughly, stats the odor of perspiration, soothes the skin fresh, soft and velvety. ax removes the soap and freshens the skin—Try it. For Card Game, see: PACIFIC COAST BORAX CO. Chicago, IL A QUICK, SURE, SAFE AND READY READY CURE FOR PAIN - PRICE 15C A QUICK, SURE, SAFE AND READY READY CURE FOR PAIN - PRICE 15C DEALERS, OR BY MAIL ON RECEIPT OF 15C. IN POSTAGE STAMPS. A substitute for and superior to mustard or any other plaster, and will not blister the most delicate skin. The pain-allaying and curative qualities of the article are wonderful. It will stop the toothache once, and the pain will be gone. We will also treat the most external countertart known, also as an external remedy for pain in the chest and stomach and all Rheumatic, Neurologic and Gouty complaints. A trial will prove what we claim for it, and it will be found to be invaluable in the household and for the entire family. We will treat the best of all your preparations." Accept no preparation of vaseline unless the same carries our label, as otherwise it is not genuine. Bend your address and we will mail our Vesicle Booklet describing our preparations which will interest you. 17 State St. CHESEBROUGH MFG. CO. New York City MULE TEAM BORAX Not only softens the water, but cleans the skin thoroughly, removes and prevents the odor of perspiration, soothes irritation and renders the skin fresh, soft and velvety. Soap clogs the pores—Borax removes the soap and freshens the skin—Try it. All dealers. Sample, Booklet and Parcel Card Game, roc. PACIFIC COAST BORAX CO., Chicago, M. SICK HEADACHE CARTERS' LITTLE IVER PILLS. Positively cured by these Little Pills. They also relieve Distress from Dyspepsia. Indigestion and Too Heavy Eating. A perfect remedy for Nausea, Drowsiness, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Coated Tongue, Pain in the Sickle, Poison Lice. They regulate the Bowels. Purely Vegetable. SMALL PILL. SMALL DOSE. SMALL PRICE. CARTERS' LITTLE IVER PILLS. Genuine Must Bear Fac-Simile Signature REFUSE SUBSTITUTES. Every Washburn Sells Another YOU CAN GUILD LYON & HEALY Washburn Piano at the lowest Chicago price and on the most liberal terms of monthly payments. This is the piano that is known as "America's Home Piano," because it has the true finger tone and is guaranteed for life by Lyon & Healy. The Washburn catalog explains everything. If in the market for a piano, mail a call, mention today with your name and address and receive a catalog and name of local piano dealer and six pieces of beautiful new piano music. Address, LYON & HEALY, CHICAGO p. 2, 1908. W. M. U, DEC MOINES, NO. 2, 1908. NINE, NO. 2, 1908. Every Washburn Sells Another YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE LYON & HEALY Washburn Piano at the lowest Chicago price and on the most librarian terms of monthly payments. This is the piano that is known as "America's Homo Plano", because it has the true stigma of being a piano. The pianist who are the world's largest music house. The Washburn catalog explains everything. If in the market for a piano, mail this advertisement to with your name, and receive catalog and local piano dealer, and six pieces of beautiful new piano music. Address: LYON & HEALY, CHICAGO Editor Bystander: In consenting to be nominee for mayor of Des Moines, I wish to say: That I never before asked for or held a public office of any kind, although I have devoted a great deal of time in the last five years in helping to build up our city. As a result of the process of investigation that was made necessary in helping draft the Des Moines plan and in presenting it to the people for their adoption, I became thoroughly impressed with the fact that the affairs of municipal government should be conducted upon a basis that would make it more efficient for all people within the city's limits. I have as many friends among those who opposed the Des Moines plan as among those who are in favor of it, and I have never impugned their motives in opposing that which I deemed my duty to support. I fully appreciate the responsibilities that will devolve on the persons with whom the people choose to place the trust of organizing the city's business under the new form of government, for it is of the greatest importance that it shall not be organized with a view to political advantages, but on business principles. Should the citizens of Des Moines choose to intrust me with the position as mayor, I will disregard all future political ambitions in my efforts to serve the best interests of the people, and the welfare of the entire city will be the one aim of my administration." CEDAR RAPIDS, IOW. The A. I. club made an official report through Mrs. A. Ford to the trustees a few evenings ago. The club has in working order only a few weeks and turned over to the church S19. Mrs. A. M. Boyd and children spent the holidays in Chicago. Mrs. L. Thorpe of Macomb, Ill., who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Pertkins, for the past two weeks, left Monday morning for her home. Miss Stella Ringo of Oskaloosa is a city visitor, called here by the dangerous illness of Mrs. L. L. Boyd. The New Year's ball given by the Social club was a brilliant social success. A large number of out of town visitors were present. Mrs. W. H. Milligan entertained at 2 o'clock dinner New Year's day Mrs. L. Thorpe and Mr. and Mrs. French Pertkins. Mr. Robert King enjoyed for a few days last week a pleasant visit from his brother, whom he not seen for eight years. Mr. Martin, who has been the guest of his mother, Mrs. L. Brooks, for the past two weeks, left Monday morning for his home in Red Oak. Mrs. Richard Hicks entertained Mrs. L. Thorpe at 12 o'clock dinner Sunday. December 29 Mrs. L. Brooks entertained a few friends at dinner Sunday, complimentary to Mrs. L. Thorpe. Mr. W. H. Milligan left Sunday evening for his annual official tour of the lodges of the state. Mrs. H. A. Perkins entertained at dinner Thursday Mrs. L. Thorpe and Mrs. W. M. Robinson. Mrs. W. W. Warren was hostess of the college club Thursday afternoon. All the members industriously plied the needle during the meeting, after which a dainty lunch was served by Mr. Warren. The club will meet next week with the president, Mrs. Thomas Jackson. Mrs. A. Ford was hostess of a six o'clock dinner Tuesday evening for Mrs. L. Thorpe. Mrs. Moore and daughter, Mrs. Lemey, of Iowa City, were guests of Mrs. M. F. Lowery New Year's day. Miss Iva Martin is reported some bitter. FROM THE ANTILLES. Mr. W. O'Reilly F. garty, who is a member of the City Council at Kingston, Jamalaen, West Indies, writes as follows. "One bottle of Chamberlale's Cough Remedy had good effect on a cough that was giving me trouble and I think I should have been more quickly relieved if I had continued the remedy. That it was beneficial and quick is relieving me there is no doubt and it is my intention to obtain another bottle." For sale by all druggists. BURLINGTON ITEMS. The Progressive Twelve was entertained with a smoker Tuesday evening, December 31, at the residence of Mr. P. King, 811 Foster street, complimentary to Mr. V. Drew. A pretty wedding of the holiday season was that of Miss Nellie Johnson and Mr. U. Drew at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. A. Johnson of Washington street, Wednesday afternoon, January 1st, Rev. Jackson officiating. The couple were unattended. Only a few friends and the immediate family witnessed the ceremony. Miss Nellie is a graduate of our high school and one of our highly esteemed young ladies. Mr. Drew is a very amiable young man, and they have the best wishes and congratulations of their many friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson entertained Wednesday evening, January 1, with a leap year party, complimentary to Mrs. Johnson and Miss Bessie Earle of Quincy, being a unique affair. The invitations were written with lead pencil on brown wrapping paper, the wording being very comic. The ladies met the gentlemen at an appointed corner. These present were: Miss Bessie Earle and L. Tyler, Mrs. J. Earle and Mr. J. Trent, Mrs. N. Fennick and Mr. F. Martin, Mrs. Trent and Mr. Baker, Mrs. E. Martin and Bert Johnson, Mrs. Baker and Mr. E. Johnson, Mrs. May Johnson and H. Orange, Mrs. Mollie Tyler and Mr. S. Henderson. The evening was spent in music, dancing and cards. All expressed themselves as having a very delightful time. Mr. and Mrs. Trent entertained Mrs. L. J. Earle and Miss Bessie at dinner Thursday. Mrs. Mary Johnson of Chicago is in the city to spend the holidays with her mother and sisters. officers for the ensuing year as follows: W. M. Lizzie Mitchell; M. A. Nora Brooks; W. P. J. W. Brooks; treasurer, Hattie Tigg; secretary, Julia Folks; conductress, Louise Douglass; associate-conductress, Eliza Bender; warden Georgia Brown; sentinel, S. L. Tigg; reception was held after the installation. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Owens have returned to their home in St. Paul, after a delightful visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Trent of West avenue. Mrs. Bert Johnson and sister, Gertrude Cowden, took breakfast with Mrs. E. Murray last Tuesday. Dr. Robinson of Buxton, who has been visiting in Chicago during the holidays, stopped on his return to visit Mrs. N. Fennick and the residence of her sister, Mrs. Mrs. of South Fourth street. The door made many friends who in the city, although he heard that the patient, and she is improved, having a nervous attack of the heart. Mrs. A. Baker entertained with a whistle party Saturday evening in honor of Dr. Robinson. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. Trent, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson, Mrs. E. Martin and Mrs. Fennick. A very delightful time was enjoyed by all. Miss Flora Jackson is visiting in Galesburg. Mrs. R. Cowden and Miss G. Cowden gave a party las tweek in honor of Mrs. Mary Johnson of Chicago. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. G. Tylter, L. Tylter, Mr. and Mrs. Trent, Mr. and Mrs. B. Johnson, L. Sheppard, C. Young, C. Cowden and Miss Bessie Earle. A nice lunch was served and all report a fine time. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson entertained with her Sunday complimentary to Dr. Robinson of Buxton. Appreciation were: Dr. Robinson and Mrs. Fennick, Miss Bessie Earle, Mr. and Mrs. Baker and Mr. and Mrs. J. Trent. The Art Industrial club will meet this week with Mrs. H. Arms. The Lucy Thurman club will meet with Mrs. Trent. Mrs. Cyrene Trent entertained at dinner Monday Rev. Phillips, Miss Bessie Earle, Mrs. Fennick and Mrs. J. E. Johnson. Mrs. Earle Read of M. Please visit with her sister Mrs. E. Martin, during the holidays. LOCATED IN DES MOINES OVER FORTY YEARS Soon Many Changes and Improvements—Retail Districts Entirely Changed—Moves Feb. 1st. For over 40 years Mr. Lehman, the piano man, has been in Des Moines and every time he has moved it is interesting to note that a beautiful new building has graced his old location. He was at first located where the Iowa Loan & Trust Building now stands. Directly back of that was the Methodist church. He was then forced on across the street where he stayed until the former Youngerman building was built. He then moved to where the Clapp block bow stands and from there to where the old Rothwell building stood at Fifth and Walnut streets, now occupied by the Floming building. From here he moved to where the Younier store now stands, and from there to where he is now located at Eighth and Walnut. Now F. M. Hubble will erect a new five story building at Eighth and Walnut streets and Mr. Leeman must move to 905 Walnut street. It is in erecting to note that Des Moines finest building have followed Mr Leeman and every five or ten years finds him in the heart of the reallist district which is rapidly moving westward. At the rate Des Moines is now growing it will be only a short time before new buildings will be erected in his new neighborhood (Ninth and Walnut). Already several new structures have been contemplated and same are under consideration. Mr. Leeman was fortunate in securing this store room. Mr. Leeman stated yesterday that he would hold a tremendous removal sale of piños and give everyone advantage of wholesale prices. This is the first removal sale Mr. Leeman ever held and he promises some extra low prices and easy terms on guaranteed pianos. Why Suffer from Rheumatism? Do you know that rheumatic pains can be relieved? If you doubt this just try one application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It will make rest and sleep possible and that certainly means a great deal to one afflicted with rheumatism. For sale by all druglist. Married in Handcuffs The unusual spectacle of a bridegroom appearing at the altar hand-suffed has been seen, according to a contemporary at Monthey, an Italian village. The bridegroom, an Italian was undergoing a long sentence for burglary, and recently prevailed upon the governor' of the prison, to whom he stated he had committed the crime for the sake of his fiance, to allow him to marry. Two gendarmes in uniform acted as witnesses, and guardians at the same time. At the church door the young bride and bridegroom parted with heavy hearts. A Dog's Opinion of Boston Dialect. "An intelligent looking dog," said the visitor from Boston. "Oh, he is," exclaimed Fido's owner. "He knows every word you say." Then said the visitor from Boston: "My canine friend, I am exceedingly interested in the hypothesis that has been present ed to me by the effect that your understanding of human speech is perfect, and in order to test this matter I wish that you be good enough to bark three times in rapid succession as an indication that your comprehension of my request is in all clear and lucid. "And did he bark?" said I to Teagarden, who was telling me the story. "No," said Teagarden, "but he growled like —" Having b en sick for the past two years with a bad stomach trouble, a friend gave me a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They did me so much good that I bought a bottle of them and have used twelve bottles in all. Today I am well of a bad stomach trouble.-Mrs. John Lowe. Cooper, Maine. These tablets are for sale by all drugstores. His Discovery. Cholly-You remember I told you yesterday that Miss Perkyns told me the night before that she would marry me. Jack-Yes, Cholly-Well. I happened to think this morning that she said that she would marry me on the thirty-first of September, so I looked up the calendar to see what day of the week it would be, and, do you know, September has only 20 days! Eollah Question. A magazine writer asks: "Why do men wear suspenders?" Well, in our case, old chap, they feel a whole lot better, than a rope. Forgetting an Injury Church—I like to see a man who can forget an injury. Gotham—Well, there's that neighbor of mine; he's suing the railroad company for an injured leg, and every once and a while he forgets to limp. Wisconsin Mink Farm. A recent venture not yet listed as paying or otherwise is a mink farm, started by a man in northern WI. consin, who, noting the popularity of mink and the scarceness of good skins has turned his few acres into a mink farm from which he hopes to make big profits. FORD'S HAIR. POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" So STRAIGHTEN'S KINKY OR CURLY JIAIR that it can be put up in any style, desired consistent with its length. So, OZONIZED OX MARROUW, and is the only safe preparation known that is shown above. It is use makes the most stubborn, hirah, kinky or curly, their results may be obtained from one treatment; it is the most suitable solution for a bottles are usually fullnesses of the above, and prevents dastruff, relieves idling, invigorates the scalp, stops the hair from filling, and is a good one to make a new life and majoria, being elegant, per an aute and vigorous. For the use of the genchelment and children, Ford's Hair Pot-made has been made and soles to OZONIZED OX MARROUW was registered in the United States. Patient Office, in 1878, has more than 100 SOFT and PLIA DLE. Beware of limitations. Remember that the Ford's hair is made in the US. For the use of the genchelment in Chicago and by use, the genuine has the signature. Charles Ford, Frank on each pack with a long-term display, is a good drugists and dealers, your drug is the only bottle. For the use of the genchelment, you can get it for you from his Jobber or wholesale dealer or send us 50 cts. on one day. For the use of the genchelment, express paid. We pay postage and express charges to all bottles. We provide the information to express money order and mention name of this paper. Write your name and address plainly to The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charlie Port Pine 153 E. KINZIE ST., CHICAGO, IL. Agents wanted everywhere. RATES: $1.00 to $2.00 per day Bell phone Strictly First-Class—All Modern Dunbar Hotel and C 1013 Cak St., 3 blocks from Post Office Kansas City's largest and best Negro hotel in the middle west. You will meet the best people in the country at the Dunbar. Dunbar Hotel and Cafe 1013 Cak St., 3 blocks from Post Office Kansas City's largest and best Negro hotel in the middle west. You will meet the best people in the country at the Dunbar. Notice! THE WESTERN COLLECTIONAL INSTITUTE, Macao a pleasant home, through christian culture, at the open Open Monday, September 30, 1907. Departments: Elementary, Academic, logical, Musical, Industrial and Agricultural. For particulars write J. H. GARNETT, Pre Notice! THE WESTERN COLLEGE AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE, Macon, Mo., affording a pleasant home, through instruction, and christian culture, at the lowest rates, will open Open Monday, September 30, 1907. Departments: Elementary, Academic, Collegiate, Theological, Musical, Industrial and Agricultural. For particulars write J. H. GARNETT, President. GET BUSY The Afro-American Employment Agency Will Get You a Job We are sending hundreds of competent colored men and women to good positions, in and out of the city. We are Headquarters for Reliable Negro Help When you come to Kansas City come direct to our office. We also have a modern Hotel in connection and can take care of you until we can locate you in position. We are bonded by the Metropolitan Surety Co. Reference: Missouri Savings Bank. Help sent to all parts of the country, where transportation is furnished. Main Office 1005 McGee street. Home Phone Main 6236 Bell Phone Main 4821 His Discovery: Roof Garden in Connection. GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. W. H. Milligan, M. W. Grand Master, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Rural Route H. E. Jacobs, R. W. S. Grazd Warden, Des Moines. H. E. Williams, R. W. J. Grand Warden, Otumwa. H. K. Hillon, R. W. Grand Treasurer Omaha, Neb. T H Sturgis, R. W. Grand Secretary Sioux City. E T. Banks, R. W. Grand Custodian Des Moines. J. H. Shepard, Chairman of Committee on Foreign Commerce Series, Des Moines You should take advantage of the Bystander's $1 rate during the holidays A piano for its face value—a piano may be all right in its face and all wrong in the heart. I buy and sell pianos for their heart merit. Forty years of piano success. W. H. Lehman Eighth and Walnut Streets THE WORLD'S GREATEST SEWING MACHINE LIGHT RUNNING NEWHOME Ifyon want either a Vibrating Shuffle, Rotary Shuttle or a single Thread (Chain Shuttle) to secure the NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE COMPANY Orange, Mass. Many sewing machines are made to sell regardless of quality, but the New Home is made to wear. Our warranty never runs out. Sold by authorized dealers only. FOR SALE BY D. S. RUTTER & CO., Des Moines A Strong Appeal. Almost modern is the Persian story of the man whose disagreeable voice in reciting his prayers in the mosque was annoying to everyone. One day some one asked him how much he was paid for reciting. "Faid!" he replied. "I am not paid. I recite for the sake of Allah!" "Then," replied the other, "for Allah's sake 'don't!'" Bell phone 2836 Main Hotel and Cafe backs from Post Office best Negro hotel in the meet the best people in the TERN COLLEGE AND INDUS- INSTITUTE, Macon, Mo., affording home, through instruction, and culture, at the lowest rates, will 1907. Academic, Collegiate, Theo- Agricultural. HARNETT, President. Manager BUSY Employment Agency You a Job eent colored men and women to for Reliable Negro Help me direct to our office. We also and can take care of you until we Politan Surety Co. Refer- country, where transportation is Phone Main 6236 Phone Main 4821 --- Steam Heat Private Bath Macon, Mo. Missouri. IF You wish to make your Sister or daughter a beautiful present, one that will be remembered a life time and bring happiness to your entire family-give her a PIANO. Ynow What You Buy Don't be misled when you read some firms' ads. They read like this— Regular Price $375. Xmas Price $249 How can this great difference in price exist? What profit do some stores make? WHY, I CAN SELL YOU A PIANO FOR THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THIS "REGULAR" AND "XMAS PRICE." PLANO QUALITY SELLS AT PAR AT THIS STORE. If you pay me $130 for a piano you get a $130 instrument. If you pay $400 you get a $400 instrument. Beware of "Slaughtered Xmas Prices" and be sure that the Quality is not slaughtered. You need not worry about your piano purchase if you buy of a RE-MANUFACTURER. If my Planos are guaranteed in writing. This is unnecessary, but it will give you a feeling of safety. W. H. LEHMAN FRIDAY, JANUARY 10. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A M., Iowa State Federation of Colored Women and International Grand Congress of Heroines of Jericho of America. Published every Friday by the BESTA- DEE Publishing Co. Moines, Ia. Iowa phone 855. Office over 201 Mul- berry street. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... 75 Three months ..... 50 All subscription payable in advance. J. L. THOMPS@N. EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD. MANAGER. Entered at the Post Office as second class matter. Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to the Iowa State Bystander Publishing Company. Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the public. "Brevity is the soul of wilt." remember. We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. Advertising rates for display Ads 20 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months contract 15 cents per inch. Local advertising 10 cents per line for each insertion, counting seven words to a line. For churches and secret societies where admission is charged, one-half of the above mentioned rates, one-half of the professional, legal and announcement cards, yearly contracts, etc.erna are given on applications. All advertising is to be received in advance. We are prepared to do first class job work at reasonable prices. All of our work is guaranteed. The Iowa Journal is the oldest Afro-American journal published in Iowa. It was established in 1894 and is read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. We have correspondents in the following towns: Clinton . . . A. A. Bush Keokuk . . . A. J. Fields Mt. Pleasant . . . Miss Bertha Harris Ottawa . . . Edna A. Martin Sloux City . . . Mrs. B. Grant Rock Island . . . Wm. Winnie Bureau I. . . Mable Taringe Galeberry, Ill.Mayme Richardson Minneapolis, Minn. . Mrs. G. H. Wade Alba . . . Miss May Davis Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Adelalde Perkins Pt. Madison . . . Anna Harper Oskaloosa . . . Leulia B. Franklin Davenport . . Mr. D. S. Johnson Washington . . . N. L. Black Burlington . . Mrs. J. E. Johnson Moberly, Mo. . Prof. A. B. Bolden Buxton . . Mrs. A. L. Demond Macon, Mo. . Prof. A. A. Hill n. B. to correspondents. - Please n. P. to your letters that correspond news for b. press later than Wednesday morning to ensure publication for the current week. Maps for Aeronauts. A European idea is maps, specially prepared for aeronauts, giving the position of the principal objects such as the bends of the rivers, factories, railway junctions, etc., which can be easily distinguished from the car of a balloon. Similarly, all the great centers of light will be indicated on the maps for use in night traveling. Gladstone as a Phrasemaker Mr. Gladstone was a master of the art of phrasemaking. It was he who first declared "The flowing tide is with us," who dubbed himself the "Old Parliamentary Hand," and used the now everyday expressions, "Within measurable distance," "by leaps and bounds," and "within the range of practical politics." NOTICE IN PROBATE To Whom It May Concern: You are hereby invited to appear at the Court House in Polk County, Iowa, on the 11th day of January, A. D. 1908 at 10 o'clock a.m. to attend the probate of an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Nathan J. Brockenridge, deceased, Polk County, Iowa, at which time and place, you will appear and show cause, if any, why will should not be admitted to probate. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and fixed the seal of the District Court, at Des Moines, this 16th day of December, A. D. 1907. R. F. Coffin, Cork District Court. A. E. Mahan, Denny IF You wish to daughter a beauty be remembered a life to your entire family Ynow What You PIANO QUALITY COSTS M Don't be misled when you read They read like this— Regular Price $375. Xmas How can this great difference in price profit do some stores make? WHY, I CAN SELL YOU A PIANO FOR ENCE BETWEEN THIS "REGULATION "XMAS PRICE." But you must remember that PIANO QUALITY SELLS AT PAR A If you pay me $130 for a piano you ment. If you pay $400 you get a $400 Beware of "Slaughtered Xmas Pr that the Quality is not slaughtered, worry about your Piano purchase if LIABLE DEALER. All of my Piano in writing. This is unnecessary, but feeling of safety. W. Cornellian Baptist Church - center of Fifteenth and Linen streets. Preaching: 11 a. m. Sunday School; at 12 o'clock Preaching, at p. m. Rev. T. L. Grillin. Pastor. st. Paul A. M. E.-Corner of Second and Center Streets, at 2 a.m. schooling 11 a.m. Joe Srown Superintendent; Eworth Leaver at 8 p.m.; preaching at 8 p.m. W. B. Croxner pastor; Baptist School at 8 p.m. Rev. F. Darden pastor; Preaching 10.30 a.m. School Sunday at 8 p.m. Young People's meeting 7 p.m., preaching 8.00 p.m. Burk's Chapel M. E.-Church-Corner of 111 St. Siash-Church services, preaching at 11 a.m. 8 p.m. Class and prayer meeting 19 a.m. School Sunday at 8 p.m. Prayer and Class meeting every Wednesday 8 p.m. Maple Street Baptist Church-Singated on E Maple between Ninth and Tenth streets, preaching 11 a.m. Sunday School $90 a.m. Hula teacher; teaching at 8 p.m. Rev. Samuel Bates, pastor Union Congregational Church 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 19 a.m. evening service 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting 10:45 a.m. W. Foster pastor Down to Common Things. Hitch, your wagon to a star, but when your auto quilts seven miles from anywhere it is better to arrange for some commonplace motive power, — Puck. Will Develop Youth's Voice. Money has been subscribed to send Andrew Jones, a young Welsh cabman, who has a remarkably fine tenor voice, to the Royal Academy of Music. WANTED Organizers The Home Protective Association field force. We want men our representatives, and if have a proposition that will Our plan is the best selling management is honest and useful. We Court Investigation We are the only Negro insurance in this line. As to the we refer to the men who have If you want to work insurance will in the end give you an among the workers of the w HOME PROTECT Hannibal IN THE COMING with its tense interest in the trust, the political personages, the Review of Review 25 cents a Copy The Review offers busy people an education, cise, comprehensive and a cost of time, effect ALL THE MAGA With Dr. Albert Shaw's monthly "Progress of the World," with the cartoon history of the month, with the timely contributed articles on just the question you are interested in, with the gift of the really important. WE WANT REPRINT in every community to take subscription oral commissions and cash prizes, manent and profitable business in your THE REVIEW OF 13 ASTOR PLACE to make your Sister beautiful present, one that life time and bring happy family—give her a Piano You Buy ITS MONEY read some firms' ads. Tomas Price $249 in price exist? What O FOR THE DIFFER-REGULAR" AND E." AR AT THIS STORE. You get a $130 instr- $400 instrument. Prices" and be sure sured. You need not be if you buy of a RE-Planos are guaranteed but it will give you a Don't Let Nail The old "piano changed hands, yet these old makers to it easier to do this selfes. R When you buy a planoitation of the DE-DEALER is the man man whose name is strument. I've been in bus want any man or w dissatisfied customer good any defect. I fect, no plano is, but make good anything nothing to talk it o plano now or not. H. LEHM organizers or Agents Protective Association wants to We want men and women of cl resentatives, and if they are willing position that will win. We are 4 is the best seller in existence to that is honest and up-to-date. Court Investigation and only Negro insurance company o line. As to the way we treat our the men who have been with us from to work insurance and secure a p end give you an honorable and tuc workers of the world, write to day PROTECTIVE Hannibal Missouri. 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A fine chance to build up a permanent and profitable business in your home town. Write to-day to THE REVIEW OF REVIEWS CO. 13 ASTOR PLACE, NEW YORK Room 500 Don't Let Name Sell You a Piano The old "ptano makers" are dead, the factories have changed hands, yet many dealers use the reputation of these old makers to sell their instrumentnns. They find it easier to do this than to build a reputation for themselves. When you buy a piano you had better tion of the DEALER than of the DEALER is the man to make good an man whose name is STENCILED on the trument. I've been in business in Des Moine ant any man or woman in this city satisfied customer. Never yet have good any defect. I can't say that my act, no piano is, but I can say that I take good anything that goes wrong. thing to talk it over with me whe ano now or not. EHMAN When you buy a piano you had better buy on the reputation of the DEALER than of the maker. The DEALER is the man to make good any wrong, not the man whose name is STENCILED on the case of the instrument. I've been in business in Des Moines 40 years. I want any man or woman in this city to show me one dissatisfied customer. Never yet have I failed to make good any defect. I can't say that my pianos are perfect, no piano is, but I can say that I am right here to make good anything that goes wrong. It will cost you nothing to talk over with me whether you want a piano now or not. Eighth and Walnut Streets --- North Star Lodge, No. 2 A.M. & A.M. First Thursday in each month at Masovic Hall—North-west corner of Tenth and Center streets. C. B. Woods, W. M.; B E Jacobs, Secretary. Hiram Chapter—Meets Second and Fourth Tuesday in each month H. Gould, High, Pricet; W. H. Hux burd, Recorder. Ring Solomon Commandary, No. 6.—Meets Second and Fourth Thursday in each month at Masovic hall. O. A. Johnson, E. C.; W. H. Humboldt, Recorder. Mt. Olive Control, 44. Meets the First Friday of the Month at Masovic hall. Mrs. R. A. Wilbur, matron; Mrs. George Midgett secretary. Charity Lodge, No. 3/22. G. U. O. of O. F.— Meets First, Second and Third Tuesday each month at Odd Fellows hall on West Sixth Ltd. in the Street. C. B. Brown, N. G.; L. L. J. Brown, P. S. Grand Master's Concert of G. U. O. of O. F. No. 261, meets Fourth Tuesday night in each month. Dennis Burris, W. M.; J. W. Heath, G. S. H. H. H. No. 3/20 (G. U. O. of O. F.—Con venes the second Thursday at 2:30 and Thursday Thursday at 8 o'clock each month. Mrs. Mary Hilton, M. N. G. Mrs. Kittie arley, W. R. Arid Tabernacle No. 472—Meets first and third Thursday in each month, at the Odd Fellows Hall Sixth and Wast at St. Mrs. N. G. B. P. S. and Lizzie Huck, R. R. Miss Heide, Weldon, Assistant C. H. North Star Lodge No. 8 Knights of Pythias Most ever Monday night corner of Ninth Washington Street second and fourth Monies. J. A. Johnson C. J. W. Robinson K of R. and S. He Is in New York. An Atchison paper asks, "What has become of the old-fashioned boy who fought against wearing his Sunday clothes?" He's in Wall street fleeing the lambs, using the same methods that he employed to organize a corner in marbles in the good old days. or Agents Aviation wants to enlarge its and women of character for they are willing to work, we win. We are 4 years old. er in existence today. Our up-to-date. Education and Publicity ance company doing busi- way we treat our field force, been with us from the start. and secure a position that monorable and lucrative place world, write to day to ACTIVE ASS'N. Missouri. ELECTION YEAR Mr. Griff, the railroads, politics generally and views will be doubly valuable to you. AMERICAN REVIEW REVIEWS MISSING DRAW THE PRESARY MAZINES $3.00 a Year of Reviews in current events that is con- tributative at a minimum sort and money MZINES IN ONE Import articles of all the other maga- zines of the world served up to you, and reviews of new books—one can keep intelligently up with the times at a minimum cost of time, effort and money. PRESENTATIVES tons and sell our book offers. Lib- A fine chance to build up a per- cur home town. Write to-day to REVIEWS CO. 3, NEW YORK 500 Game Sell You a Piano makers" are dead, the factories have many dealers use the reputation of sell their instruments. They find than to build a reputation for them- Remember no you had better buy on the rep- ALER than of the maker. The to make good any wrong, not the STENCILED on the case of the in- ness in Des Moines 40 years. I woman in this city to show me one . Never yet have I failed to make can't say that my pianos are per- I can say that I am right here to that goes wrong. It will cost you ever with me whether you want a IAN SISTER