Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XIV, No. 38. CITY NEWS. (N.B. If you have relatives or friends visiting the city or going to make a visit, please inform us, we solicit all your local news-Ed. Miss M. E. Blair left this week for South Dakota. Miss Lucy McKee is quite sick at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jas. D.xon. Master Lawrence Law has been quite ill for the past few days. Mrs. Bell Browning who had a severe attack of lagrippe, is some better at this writing. Mrs. Wm. Martin, who has been very sick, is not much better at this writing. Mrs. Geo. Stanton and Mrs. T. L. Griffith were entertained at the home of Mrs. Geo Patton. Mr. F. Goggins spent Sunday in Colfax with attorney, Geo. H. Woodson, who is reported much better. Mrs. Bell Cannady of Oskaloosa, was the guest of Mrs. Edward Reeves the past week. Mrs. Clora Howard, who has been quite sick for the past month, is conva lescent. Mrs. Washington Williams is very sick at her home on East Locust. Her friends are alarmed. Mr. Ealey J. Baldwin of Creston is in our city spending a months' vacation with his sister, Mrs. B. J. Hack. W M. Scott has been confined in the Methodist hospital for the past few weeks, is able to be up and around. Miss Edith Comley, who has been visiting Miss Adah Hyde, the past week returned home in Webster City, Thursday. Mrs. Sallie Mitchell and sister, Mrs. Jennie M. C. Culler, were called to Stanton, Va., Tuesday on account of the illness of their father, Mr. Nimrod Rhodes. Mrs. Gus Watkins returned home Thursday from Oklahoma, where she was called on account of the illness of her mother. She reports her mother better. Mrs. Jas. Mitchell who was operated on at the Methodist hospital last week is improving nicely. She expects to be able to leave the hospital the first of next week. Miss Alice Martin will entertain the Cosmopolitan Art club, Thursday evening of this week, instead of Wednesday. At that time Parliamentary Ruling will be discussed by the members. The Patriotic Drama and drill which was to have been given last Tuesday night, was postponed on account of the blizzard, until next Tuesday night, Feb. 25th. All those holding tickets will be admitted. It bids fair to be an interesting entertainment. The Callanan Industrial club met at the home of Mrs. G. Williams Tuesday afternoon the 18th. The regular business was attended to and the club adjourned to meet with the President, Mrs. E. B. Elliston, 519 Thirteenth St. North Star Lodge No 3, K. of P. will hold a special meeting next Monday night, Feb. 24, and all members are urged to be present. W. M, Warfield, C. C. L. W. Green, K. R. S. Ladies of Corinthian Baptist church will serve a splendid dinner Friday evening, Feb. 28, in connection with the Des Moines-St. Joseph literary contest. Dinner tickets 25 cents. Mrs. Lizzie Walker entertained the Cosmopolitan Art club Wednesday Feb. 12th. The subject of Grammar was discussed, also a program was given. Refreshments was served. The Union Congregational S. S. is on the increase very rapidly. Last Sunday they held Special Memorial Missionary services. Their new orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. L J. Shelton, made its first appearance and rendered nice music; also a young people's senior class was organized. Children and parents are both invited to come out. Qalite a number of Missionary ladies met at the home of Mrs. W Sampson Brooks, Saturday afternoon. At this meeting the vacancies of Vice president and Assistant secretary, were filled by Mrs. Mattie Wools and Mrs. Gertrude Schackelford. Mrs. S. was appointed reporter. Mrs. Emma Pierce was made a member of the Executive board. The ladies decided to give a dinner at the parsonage, Monday, Feb. 14b at 5:30 p.m. At 8 p.m. a special musical program will be rendered. All are cordially invited to attend. A. Burrell of Saylor, has been selected as one of the jurors for the March term of the District court. Mrs. L. J. Courtney entertained at five o'clock lunch last Friday in honor of her husband, who was on a vacation for a few days, Rev. Brooks and wife, Rev. Harris and wife and Rev. Bates and wife. All reported a good time. At the home of Mrs. J. W. Campbell, dinner was given Sunday afternoon in honor of her daughter and son-in-law, of Superior, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Bert Davis, also her son and daughter-in-law of this city was present and Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Huston. Music by the Stanton sisters, also Mr. Davis. A lovely time was spent. The Intelluctual Improvement club met last Friday with Mrs. J. R. Erickson. After the routine of regular business the program was opened by singing "Iowa Beautiful Land." The paper read by Miss Tabitha Mash on "Benefit of Club Work" was exceedingly interesting. The question adds quite an interest to the program. The club meets today with Mrs. D. Bass-file. On Friday evening March 6, at Union Congregational church, under auspices of David and Johnathan league, there will be a debate: Resolved, That the privileges of the existing general naturalization laws of the United States should be extended so as to include the Japanese. Affirmative, J. B. Rush and G. I. Holt. Negative: S. Joe Brown and J. C. Williams. The Corinthian Baptist Sewing Circle was entertained Friday afternoon by Mesdames Chas. Smith and Walter Yates at the home of the former, 924 Fourteeeth street. The evening was spent in sewing and fancy needle work, after which the roll was called and each member responded with a quotation. A very elaborate four course lunch was served and the ladies adjourned declaring the hostess royal entertainers. Next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Stewart, 1509 Fremont. For the past three Sunday evenings, Rev. H. W. Porter has been giving talks on the lives of great men: Lincoln, McKinley and Douglas, and on Sunday evening he will speak on the life of Geo. Washington. Morning Service—Topic Lessons from the life of Samuel. Evening Service—Topic Lessons from the life of Geo. Washington. The Christian Endeavor society meets every Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock. Everybody welcome. The topic for Sunday is "The Foreign Mission Work of our denomination" A survey: Rom. 10-8-15. Led by Mrs. J. R. Erickson. Discussion of said topic by Mr. M. L. Mackay. Paper, Mrs. Hattie Adams. The female quartette, Miss Bessie Anna Reeves, Miss Pearl Hammitt and Miss Minnie Archer will furnish music for the evening. Mrs. Dean Patti Brown of Chicago Musical College, assisted by the choir, led by Prof. Holt rendered a grand recital Monday evening, Feb. 17, 1908 at St. Paul's A. M. E. church The audience which was very large, were highly pleased with Mrs. Brown's solo. The recital was under the suspices of the Sewing Clerk. Mrs. Brown also appeared in the afternoon at Drake University and sing to a very appreciative audience. We all look forward to an early date when we shall again hear Mrs. Brown. While in the city she was a guest of Mrs. E. B. Eliston. The David and Jonatha League was favored with an exhaustive lecture on the life and character of that magnanimous and lofty man, Abraham Lincoln. It was well received and deserved much better attendance. Mr. Moore will present a paper on the influence of Roger Williams' Life on the Ameican Constitution Last Quarterly Meeting at Burns Chapel March 1st. The fourth and last Quarterly Meeting for this conference year will be held at Burns M. E. church next Sunday week, March 1. Sacramental services at 3 p. m. The city pastors and their congregations are invited. The Rev. Dr. A. H. Higgs will be present. The closing services for the year will be Sunday March 22; an elaborate program is being prepared. 10:30 a. m. Pastor's subject; "The Marching among the Tops of the Mulberry Trees." ed to meet 7:30 p. m. Pastor's subject: "A Memorable Walk." Please come on time to all services. T. L. Griffith, pastor. Bystander office: located over 201 Seventh street. Iowa's Original Trust Buster. M. H. Benj. F. Loos Comes out for Mayor. Having made a careful mental survey of the local political situation and believing a man of his pronounced views upon the burning problems of the present day will meet with favorable popular response, B. F. Loos, well known in real estate and insurance circles in Des Moines and Iowa, after the urgent solicitation of his many friends, launches his candidacy for nomination of mayor at the coming primaries. Mr. Loos is in hearty accord with the policies of President Roosevelt, and interpets them to mean striking at economic wrongs where they exist and are known. He began an aggressive warfare upon r. number of local combines which he claimed had been organized in Des Moines by insurance and real estate representatives and to let the trusts know that he was sincere in the matter as well as the people, he filed informations against said combines four different times, and in pursuance of his policy of attacking the trusts he wrote letters to the county attorney calling his attention to illegal combines and demanding that he should take legal action to prosecute them. been an active and success estate hustler, he will apply and earnestness of his business to his canvass for the Since engaging in the real in Des Moines Mr. Loos ed many large transactions personally he has owned hundred different proper various parts of the city, value from $10,000 down values. Mr. Loos is a close student and economics. He believe mand of the times is the economy of the working classes. only he attained by the judge of political privileges of He will devote his time, if and elected, to investigating ing to public affairs the san rules he has so successfully his private business. especially to be understock friend of the laboring man self has known what it is manual toil, and all his sym with those who earn their k sweat of their brow. He has always shown a f position toward the coloree Mr. Loos has nearly one hundred relatives in different parts of the city, many of them engaged in business. With these for a nucleus, supplemented by the work of his and their friends, he is sanguine he will be able to lay under tribute to his candidacy a very considerable portion of the voters of the city. Having been a resident of Des Moines all his life and having long A Noted Evangelist. This cut is a true likeness of our friend and christian Evangelist, Rev. W. H. Robinson, who has traveled and preached in many states of the Union. He is a power in saving souls; he is an author of a book entitled from "A Slave to the Pulpit," which is indeed very interesting. He has built a new A. M. E. church in Buxton. His daughter is a great singer in his revivals. He has the unique honor of owning and running, in conjunction with a Get the most for every dollar you spend The buying power of a dollar for the comforts and necessities of life depends solely upon the place in which a dollar is spent and the way you spend it. A dollar in the hands of a careless boy might result in more harm than good, while the self-same dollar could be used by a thrifty woman to provide no end of useful articles to wear for man, woman or child, or things for the house if spent in YOUNKER'S GREAT ECONOMY BASEMENT The merchandise to be found in our Greater Bargain Basement is as dependable and as good as one could wish for. The only thing that's cheap is the prices that are made. Goods are bought in immense quantities from factories who want to clear out odd lots, broken lines, odds and ends of articles; and occasionally "seconds" find their way to the Basement. It's wonderful what a lot of clean merchandise of every description can be bought for little money. Millinery, Underwear, Dress Good, Silks, Lace Curtains, Men's Furnishings Children's Wear, Hosiery, Ribbons, Jewelry, Notions, in fact most any class of goods imaginable. YOUNKER BROS. been an active and successful real estate hustler, he will apply the energy and earnestness of his business methods to his canvass for the nomination. Since engaging in the real estate business in Des Moines Mr. Loos has effected many large transactions in his line, personally he has owned nearly one hundred different properties in the various parts of the city, ranging in value from $10,000 down to modest values. Mr. Loos is a close student of politics and economics. He believes the demand of the times is the economic freedom of the working classes. This can only be attained by the judicious exercise of political privileges of the voters. He will devote his time, if nominated and elected, to investigating and applying to public affairs the same practical rules he has so successfully followed in his private business. He desires especially to be understood as a firm friend of the laboring man. He himself has known what it is to pursue manual toil, and all his sympathies are with those who earn their bread by the sweat of their brow. He has always shown a friendly disposition toward the colored people and will, if elected treat them with equal fairness and justice. He has given employment to hundreds of colored people, and has helped many a poor colored man to get a home. His many friends are making a hard and earnest fight for his election. They predict that the colored vote of this city will be a solid unit for B. F. Loos for mayor. white man, the first daily colored newspaper in Iowa, and the only daily in Monroe county. We will say more about this man in the future. A Former Des Moines Boy In Denver. We received this week a copy of The Denver Republican, Sunday edition of 54 pages, very highly illustrated, in fact but few of our great modern Eastern journals equals it. In that issue the Scholz Drug Co. had a page write-up of their three large drug stores, also the cuts of their sixy-four employees, among the group was one of our Des Moines boys, Lee Blagbura, who is one of a group of fourteen who is an expert soda dispenser. We are indeed glad to see Lee's familiar face. He comes from the best and most highly esteemed family in our city. The youngest son of Mr. and Mrs J. T. Blagburn, one of his brothers E. T. B. is head clerk in the city engineers department here, and J. Frank is Clerk in the document department in Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Blagburn should feel proud of their children. The Scholz Drug Co. is the largest in the great West They started in business twenty-seven years ago with three clerks; now they have three stores, sixy-four clerks, of which fourteen are colored. Good for Denver. PATRIOTIC DRAMA AND DRILL PATRIOTIC DRAMA AND DRILL At Union Congregational Church, February 25, 1908. Selection by Orchestra. Invocation, Superintendent. Quartette, Ada Cleggett, Louise Williams, Helena and Ruth Cravens. Tableaux, A flag festival, Primary classes, Patriotic drill, Nine young ladies. Choras, primary classes Drama, Hatsville Shakespeare Club. Cast of the play: Nora O'Brien, Servant girl, Ada Cleggett Caroline Gushington, hostess, Ada Hyde Maecia Knowitall, president of club, Ethel Stewart Merrie Weathervane, secretary, Helen Cravens Rose Budd - - Louise Williams Nan Giddy - - Roxana Durded Daisy Lightheart - Ruth Cravens Reason Enthroned. Because means are s. tasty they are consum- d in great excess. This lead- es to stomach troubles, biliousness and constipation. Revise your diet, let reason and not a pampered appetite eat. You will be well again. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and you will soon be well again Try it. For sale at all druggists. O. J. H. WESLEY AS11, For Commissioner. The above cut is that of Mr. Wesl announced his name as a candidate for made young man; a laboring man's and at present is deputy sheriff. He i solicits your vote. See his platform in t for every dol for the comforts and necessities of life the way you spend it. A dollar in the The above cut is that of Mr. Wesley Ash, one of our young men who has announced his name as a candidate for city commissioner. He is a worthy, self-made young man; a laboring man's friend, as he followed mining many years and at present is deputy sheriff. He is a good friend of the colored people and solicits your vote. See his platform in another part of this paper. Judge Straker is Dead. The Bystander regrets to announce the death of D. Augustus Streaker, of Detroit, Michigan, died Sunday, at his beautiful home. He was one of race's great scholars and jurist. He was born in the West Indies; came to America and settled in where he was elected City Magistrate; later moved to Detroit, where he entered actively in the practice of law; he soon won the respect of the bar and people by his legal training and ability. He was elected judge of the Court of Common Pleas for several term, during which terms he wrote a legal treaties on procedure in courts which the State adopted as the Michigan method of procedure. He was polished, eloquent, refined and a christian gentleman: loved and honored by all who knew him. George Washington The name of George Washington, as the father of his country, (the United States of America) will never be forgotten nor grow dim so long as history is remembered and events recorded. We cannot add nor detract from the honor and glory he won, nor would we if we could. The history of George Washington and his achievements are so familiar even to the school children that we will not repeat it. He was the beginning and foundation of this Nation, through his struggles, strategy and wisdom, Great Britain was driven from our shores and a free people established this splendid Nation of ours. Washington was born Feb. 22, 1732. He is rightly called first in war, 1914 y Ash, one of our young men who ha city commissioner. He is a worthy, self friend, as he followed mining many year a good friend of the colored people and another part of this paper. ar you spend depends solely upon the place hands of a careless boy might first in the hearts of his country men and first in peace. Fortunes' New Paper. Hon. Timothy Thomas Fortune, who until recently edited the New York Age has again reentered the literary field; this time, starting a Weekly Magazine, to be known as "Fortune's Freeman," published at No. 2, Cedar St., New York. We hope for brother Fortune's success, for we believe that his keen fearless pen will vindicate our right and discourage our enemies. WESLEY ASH ENTERS RACE FOR ALDERMAN Deputy Sheriff Will Try For a Place on First Commission. GIVES REASON FOR RUNNING. Wesley Ash, deputy sheriff under Sheriff Loper, has announced himself as a candidate for alderman under the Des Moines plan of government. It is as follows: To the citizens of Des Moines: I beg to submit for your serious consideration my candidacy for the office of councilman of the city of Des Moines, and to ask your suffrages therefor. It is the boast of the advocates of the Des Moines plan that those upon whom shall devolve the responsibility of executive in the municipality will be men representative of the whole people and of no special class or interests. Having acquired an humble position in the business affairs of this community, and having occupied a similar position in the ranks of labor, I believe I can consistently make claim as a candidate to the office as a representative of the peoples' interest. I shall unqualifiedly support any movement or adopt any method in the execution of office that has for its subject the betterment of conditions and to promote the development and growth of our city. I was born, reared and educated in this county. All my interests are here. Naturally I have the interests of the community and its institutions at heart. For the past four years I have been connected with the sherrif's office and have gained valuable experience there in along business lines. I am willing to submit my reputation as standing to the most critical question and invite full investigation of my qualifications for the position to which I aspire. If upon due investigation you find that I measure up to that standard of efficiency necessary to successfully carry out the Des Moines plan of government I ask the favor of your confidence and votes at the primary. I am conscious of the duties and responsibilities which will come to those who may be granted the privilege of administering for the people the affairs of the municipality. If chosen I pledge my best endeavors and cooperation with my associates to fulfill each of my promise to the friends of the new plan of government, and shall to the best of my skill and understanding and without fear of favor carry out the object for which it was designed. WESLEY ASH. Mr. E. T. Williams the well known East Side liverman, has disposed of his barn located on Sixth and Locust street to C. E. Edwards of Watertown, S. Dakota The deal was negotiated and closed through the B. F. Loos Co., General Agency and the consideration was $11,000.00 This is one of the largest transactions that has been pulled off on the east side of the river. Mr. Loos says that he will be satisfied if he does not turn another large deal successfully on the East Side until March 16th next (election day.) Ask Yourself the Question Why not use Chamberlain's Pain Balm when you have rheumatism? We feel sure that the result will be prompt and satisfactory. One application relieves the pain, and many have been permanently cured by its use 25 and 50 cent sizes. For sale by all druggists. Dr. E. A. LEE DENTIST. Rinth and Park Sts. Seamless Gold Crowns. Bridges and Plate work a Specialty. Caucuses, Primary and Convention Dates. February 26—Polk county republican caucuses. March 10—Polk county republican convention. March 14—Seventh district republican convention (to select national delegates). March 16—Des Moines city primary election. March 18—Republican state convention. March 26 -Democratic state convention. March 30—Des Moines city election. This woman says Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life. Read her letter. Mrs. T. C. Willadsen, of Manning, Iowa, writes to Mrs. Pinkham: "I can truly say that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved my life, and I cannot express my gratitude to you in words. For years I suffered from a severe case of plains, continually doctoring and spending lots of money for medicine without help. I wrote you for advice, followed it as directed, and took Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and used it to treat her. Had it not been for you I should have been in my grave to-day. I wish every suffering woman would try it." FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN. For thirty years Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, has been the standard remedy for female lilies, and has positively cured thousands of women with disempowerment, inflammation, ulceration, fibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bearing-down feeling, flatulence, indigestion, dizziness, or nervous prostration. Why don't you try it? Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to her clinic. She has guided thousands to health. Address, Lynn, Mass. Out of the Usual. "Guess where I've been," said a man at the noonday lunch counter. "It is a city where in at least two churches they have little cuspidors which match the decorations of the church in the corners of the pews. In the vestibule of one of the large churches hangs a sign to this effect: 'No Splitting Allowed Inside the Church, Throw Away Your Tobacco as You Enter the Vestibule.' This a fact. I can prove it!" Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Contain Mercury. so mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when it is exposed to it. However, such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable physicians as the damage they will cause to you. You can possibly derive from them. Hail's Catarrh Ture, manufactured by Hail's Catarrh Ture, is taken internally, acting directly upon the air and uncouples excess air from the system. In laying out Catarrh Ture, you can sure you get the pusule. It is taken internally and make it Tusdale, Bold and Drogstrate, so you can bottle. Take Hail's Family Films for consultation. OF COURSE NOT. Clerk—A blind man to see you, sir. Master—Can't see me! Clerk—A blind man to see you, afr Master—Can't see me! Aa. He Understood It. A youngster who has been living with his grandmother in Nutley, N. J., was brought to the city for a visit a short time ago, and while here was taken to the theater for the first time in his life. In one of the scenes a butter comes on the stage and announces, "My lord, the carriage waits." When the little fellow returned to his grandmother's home he started in at once to describe to her the play he had seen. Then, he, Granny," he said, in his excited description, a big man with gold buttons on his coat came on the stage and said, "My God, there's a bank outside."—N. Y. Times. One to Three at Whist. The late Senator Hoar was extremely fond of whist, which he played with remarkable skill. A friend says that the only time he ever knew the usually placid and genial man from Massachusetts to be absolutely impatient was when on one occasion at whist the senator had an unusually stupid partner. Notwithstanding this handicap, the pair were winning right along even against good players. In the middle of one game, some one paused behind the senator's chair and asked, "Well, senator, how are you getting on?" "Very well, indeed," was the reply, "in view of the fact that I have three adversaries."—Sunday Magazine. COFFEE DRINKING A Doctor Says It Weakens the Heart. "In my opinion," says a well known German physician, "no one can truthfully say that coffee agrees with him, as it has long since been proven that caffeine, contained in coffee, is an injurious, poisonous substance which weakens and degenerates the heart muscles. "For this reason the regular use of coffee, soon or late, causes a condition of undernourishment, which leads to various kinds of organic disease. "Convinced of this fact, I have often sought for some healthful beverage to use instead of coffee. At last I found the thing desired in Postum. Having had occasion to forbid people using coffee, whose hearts are affected, I have recommended it as a beverage, since it is free from all injurious or exciting substances. I know this from results in my own family, and among patients. "Hundreds of persons who now use Postum in place of coffee, are greatly benefited thereby." "There's the Reason. Name it," by Postum Co. Battle Game Mich. Read. "The Road to Heaven." in three. JURY IS DISCHARGED, BEING UNABLE TO AGREE. Last Ballot Stood Eight for Contestant to Four for Proponents of Clinton Millionaire's Will. Clinton, Ill.—The jury in the Snell $3,000,000 will case was discharged by Judge Cochrane late Monday, being unable to reach a verdict. Richard Snell, the contestant, announces that he will ask a new trial of the case at the May term of court. The last ballotight for the contestant to four for the proponents of the will. When the jurors were called into court Monday morning by Jueco-Coch A. H. Col. Snell. rane they announced that there was little possibility of their agreeing. Upon being asked by the judge whether a question of law or of fact stood in the way of an agreement, Foreman Pennington replied that he believed it was fact. "Then I can do nothing for you," said the judge and forthwith the juror went back to the jury room. The juror had been out since Saturday evening BLIZZARD RAGING IN WEST. Heavy Snowfall Is Accompanied by High Winds. Chicago.—Chicago and the surrounding country are buried deep under snow that fell all day Tuesday and all night and that was blown into great drifts by a howling gale. Fortunately the snow here was dry, as the temperature fell, and the street car companies were able to keep their cars moving, though slowly. All railway trains were late in arriving, and conditions as affecting them grew worse throughout the night. Joliet, Ill.—A blizzard here Tuesday interfered with street traffic and business houses began closing at four o'clock in the afternoon. Snow fell all day, accompanied by a high wind. Street car traffic was crippled. Rockford, Iowa, blizzard of peat over this city Tuesday. Nearly 15 inches of snow fell and drifted so rapidly that street car traffic was all but tied up, while the steam roads experienced great difficulty in moving trains. The mercury stood several degrees under the freezing point. Omaha, Neb.—Following a continuous fall of snow for 22 hours, accompanied by a wind which formed it into drifts and almost tied up all kinds of street traffic, the mercury began a downdward course and trains were late, and in some instances morning overland trains did not reach Omaha until evening. Gambling Hearing March 4. Albany—Millionaires, race-track followers, clergymen, lawyers and legislators were represented at the hearing Wednesday before the joint senate and assembly codes committee on the Agnew-Hart bill, to amend the penal code so as to prevent the code suggested by Gov. Hughes. Wednesday night, after over four hours' discussion, the hearing was adjourned until Wednesday, March 4. Accept American Terms. Tokyo.—The memorandum of the Japanese government in reply to that of the United States on the subject of emigration was handed to Ambassador O'Brien Wednesday. It is understood that it agrees in the general terms with a number of suggestions made by the American government, and requires c further restriction of emigration. Cannon Indorsed in Illinois. Springfield, Ill.—"Uncle Joe" Cannon was indorsed by unanimous vote for the Republican nomination to president at the meeting of the party on Tuesday. The resolution of indorser Thursday also aired President Roosevelt. Ohio Democrats Indorse Bryan. Columbus, O.—William J. Bryan's visit to Columbus Tuesday was signaled by the Democratic state central committee, which has been calling his candidacy for the presidency. Portland Bank Is Reopened. Portland, Ore.-The Merchants' National bank of this city reopened for business Monday after remaining 11 weeks in the hands of a bank examiner. The bank opened with over 81,000 bank in actual cash on hand. IOWA STATE NEWS Events of Recent Occurrence Through-out the Commonwealth. FIRE FATAL TO TWO. Cremates One Woman and Shocks Another to Death. Winteret—Mrs. Stinson, an aged woman, was burned to death in a fire that destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rose Deeter, while Mrs. Albert Mills, a neighbor, dropped dead in an excited crowd watching the frightful disaster. Mrs. Deeter, daughter of Mrs. Stinson, was badly burned about the face and hands; Mr. Deeter barely escaped but was only slightful injured. DES MOINES PLAN O. K. Supreme Court Says Law is Constitutional. Dee Moines—Unanimous in its verdict, the state supreme court hands down its decision approving the Des Moines plan of government. It is a signal victory for the friends of the movement. It meets all of the anticipations so far as their conten tions as to the legality and the con situationality of the law were con curred. The decision occupied forty-five typewritten pages and goes into the Mr. and Mrs. Deeter and Mrs. Stinson were asleep in their home when the fire started. It had made great headway, and enveloped the entire structure when they awoke and discovered their danger. Mrs. Stinson who was 95 years old, slept alone on an apartment another room some distance away. Evidently, Mrs. Stinson made an effort to escape, but she failed to open the front door of the house toward which she made her way; her body was found lying in a position to lie on the floor. Mr. and Mrs. Deeter barely had time to get out of the burning house. Flames surrounded them on every side, and it was only by the barest chance that they made their way to the fire. The fire was severely burned, but not fatal; Mr. Deeter suffered only silent burns. The death of Mrs. Albert Mills came while the fire was at its height, and the crowd that Mrs. Stinson had been burned to death. She collapsed suddenly and expired in the arms of herbert. The heart failure was the cause of her death. ADMITS KILLING MERCHANT Bert Hendersiter, Mrs. Taylor's Son, Confessor Creston—Bert Hendersiter, son of Mrs. Belle Taylor, and stepon of the murdered man, Nathan Taylor, has confessed that he fired the shots which ended Taylor's life. He did this only after several hours in the swat box and persistent cross-questioning. He stated that Taylor had ill-treated his mother and he took this method for revenge. He produced a watch and chain, which he and his kinden had taken; the kinden is hardly responsible mentally and will probably be committed to the criminally insane ward at the penitentiary. Stephen Taylor was murdered in front of his confectionery store. No clew to the crime was apparent. The woman has secured a well-fitted gun. Accepting the written confession of young Bert Hinderliter that he had deliberately plotted to murder his stepfather, Nathan Taylor, the coroner's jury returned a verdict holding that he had also implicating the mother, Mrs. Belle Taylor, as an accomplice. Both are still locked up in jail. In his confession the boy expressly sought to absolve his mother from participation in this plot, but the jury regarded this plot, and the jury confessed and reached a different conclusion. CASHIER HOLDS HIM. Davenport Banker Captures Burglar After Strangle Davenport.—After a fierce struggle, Cashier millet Burmelster of the Iowa National bank overpowered a stranger believed to be wanted here and elsewhere for safe burglars and other crimes. The stranger called at the bank to cash a check which had been stolen from the safe of the Rock Island Fuel Company, and went into vigil before. All the Davenport banks had lists of the stolen checks, and the paper was at once recognized by Cashier Burmelster. When the man attempted to run, Burmelster seized and overpowered him, later turning him over to the police. He gave his name as Arthur Johnson, of Memphis, Tennessee. Davenport business men are becoming proficient as thief catchers, Henry Vonnaur, one of the proprietors of the Boston store, having recently caped a similar struggle. This man was later sent east and given a ten year term for crimes committed in Newersey. BOOST INTERURBAN PLAN. Sac City, Lake City and Storm Lake Citizens Get Toner. Sac City.—Preliminary steps have been taken for the proposed extension of the interurban railway from Perry to Sloux City. The leading citizen of Sac City, the mayor of Lake held a meeting in Sac City, an organization was effected, and the following persons were named as directors: Dr. F. E. Kauffman, C. S. Bally, A. T. Martin, and M. H. Miller, of Fort Dodge; E. N. Bally, A. T. Martin and S. M. Elwood, of Sac City. The officers chosen are: S. M. Elwood, president; H. M. Elwood, secretary; M. H. Elwood, secretary; E. N. Bally, treasurer. Considerable stock was subscribed at the Sac City meeting, and the promoters expect to get $20,000 soon. The stock will go to Lake City and through Sac City to Storm Lake, and on to Sloux City. CABLE DROPPED BOLL Long Comedian Lost $900 in Sioux City Sloux City — In spite of the fact that Mayor Sears says there is no gambling in Sloux City, and Chief of Police Dineen expresses the same opinion, Mr. Sears said the commission of “Spring Cheese” once called have dropped $200 at roulette while here last week. The rumor is that Mr. Carle on his tour had slept in Sloux City in “The Mayor of Tokio,” was a heavy loser in a gambling house and that special arrangements were made for his entertainment along the same route. The comedian's operations is alleged to have been the rooms of the Interstate club, on the second floor of the Wise楼. Fourth and Nebraska Supreme Court Saye Law is Constitutional. Des Moines—Unanimous in its verdict, the state supreme court handed down its decision approving the Des Moines plan of government. It is a signal victory for the friends of the movement. It meets all of the anticlimations so far as their contention to the legality of the constitutionality of the law were concerned. The decision occupied forty-five typewritten pages and goes into the examinations. Judge Bishop One of the main points of contention on the part of the opponents of the measure was that the law was "perfectly legal" and joined the co-ordinate branches of the government in placing the control of the administrative, legislative and judicial in the power court wiped away this contention with ease, asserting the Des Moines law was perfectly legal in combining these branches and that the statute books and functions had been combined. The court cited the villages and towns of the state where the mayor had a right to vote upon the city council and that the functions were combined in the state laws. In the matter of the referendum and recall the court held that the people had a right to delegate this power in the manner in which they did and that the law as written in the Des Moines plan was perfectly legal and consistent. In fact the law was declared constitutional in every regard and detail. SEES GRANDPA KILLED. Little Fay Chapman Witness to Tragic Accident Des Molines—While shovelling snow from the crossing at Sixteenth and Clark streets, W. S. Chapman of 192 Clark street, was struck and instantly killed by car No. 140. His little grandmother, Fay Chapman, stood on the sidewalk, horrified and screeching, a witness of the attack 74 years of age and deaf. One car had just passed the corner, going east, and another was waiting a block away on the switch. He did not see car No. 140, which was following immediately behind the other east bound car. After he stopped to continue shovelling and his head and neck were caught squarely by the rapid moving car. He was tossed several feet away from the track into a snow bank and when picked up and carried into the house was dead. His neck is broken and bruised around the head and shoulders. BUSINESS MEN ARE ANGRY. Sloux City Association Denounces Activity of Tax Ferrets Sloux City - Denouncing in scathing terms the methods pursued by Woodbury county tex ferrets in attempting to collect back taxes alleged to be due on money, credits and real estate 150 representatives of the commercial animal industry are represented stinging resolutions. The resolutions were presented by Mayor W. G. Sears and E. A. Burgess. At the conclusion of the meeting a delegation from the American Society of Commercial club, attended a hearing given by the Woodbury county board of supervisors. The committee protested strongly against the board's taxation of the commercial taxes on insurance policies from men who suffered in the big fire of 1904. WOMAN IS SET FREE West Union—Mrs. Martha Gibbons on trial at West Union on a charge of attempted murder, is a free woman. She was acquitted from the jury. The indictment under which the woman was arrested was declared to have been Improperly drawn, and the state the court ordered her to abort. The court held, however, that the testimony that would have been admissible under the charge of attempted murder was not admissible. And so the defendant was acquitted. MADMAN RUNS AMUCK Des Moines.—Shot through the right lung by M. E. Davis, who had previously wounded his wife, Dr. J. E. Miller, city physician, lies in a dangerous condition at Mercy hospital, which is weak, dark, Miller may recover. Mrs. Bessie Collins-Davis is at the Methodist hospital with a bullet in her right leg just above the knee. Her condition is not considered seri- Killed By A Runaway Tean Waterloo...Edward. Whittier, a Waterloo boy who has been working at Eldora, was killed at that place when he was running away horses. Whittier was dumping a load of coal when his team took fright. In grasping the lines to stop him, he fell under the wagon, which passed over his breast, inflicting injuries from which he died almost instantly. His body was taken to Guelph for treatment. Cashier Skips Out. West Point.—The Bank of West Point pointed here and Cashier Lawrence Smith, who left the city Saturday night, has not been heard of since. It is claimed that all of the depositors will be paid in full. Herman Schroder of Fort Worth, his brother, Mr. Smith is mayor of the city, his term expiring March next. The assets and abilities of the bank are unknown. Pierson Swent by Fire Correctionville—one-half of the business portion of Plerson was buried to the ground. Loss $30,000. Six trucks were buried. m. the fire was still burning and efforts were being made by a bucket brugge to save the plant of the Plerson Enterprise. At noon, add was sent from Correctionville and Kingsgale. HARRIMAN VICTORY DECISION BY CHICAGO COURT IS AGAINST STUYVESY FISH. "Colossus" Control of Illinois Central Not Proved Detrimental to the Road's Interests Chicago, Feb. 21—Judge Ball of the superior court yesterday dissolved the injunction secured last October by Stuyvestyn Fish by virtue of which the Harriman interests were restrained from voting 21,321 shares of the capital stock of the Illinois Central railroad at the annual meeting of the company. The theory on which counsel for Mr. Fish based their arguments in support of the injunction—that it was contrary to the laws and public policy of the state of Illinois to allow foreign corporations to own and vote the stock of domestic corporations, was denied by the court. Under the court the principle enjoined stock which is held by the Union Pacific Railroad company and by the Railroad Securities company of New Jersey can be voted at the annual meeting of the Illinois Central which is to be held in the city on March 2. Judge B. B. Furr, of New Orleans who has acted as leading counsel to the case, said yesterday after the rendering of the decision that the case will now be tried on its merits, but declined to say how quickly new proceedings would begin. None of the principals in the case were in court, both Mr. Fish and Mr. Harriman being in New York. All of the attorneys on both sides and many other lawyers and business men were present, and filled the courtroom. Harahan and the Illinois Central came in while the decision was being read and heard the latter part of it. When the conclusion had been reached he said: "My head is too full of that decision to allow me to say anything, but to say that I am highly pleased that I am highly pleased, is outting it mildly." The court declared that Mr. Fish had not been able to prove any of his contensions that the domination of the Illinois Central by Mr. Harris had also failed to show that the interested stockholders would be injured thereby. The Union Pacific and the Illinois Central, he said, were not competing, but are connecting lines, and the court ruled that the rival of the other in such a sense as to fall within the scope of legal decisions against the alliances between competing railroads and the two roads, the court declared, were not so connected, and they could combine to monopolize traffic in any section of the country. The court further declared that if the name of Mr. Harriman was not a name to conjure with, many of the allegations made in the case would not be considered seriously. He was compelled to act, he said, on facts alleged and provoked, and the reasons for the case. The reason for the case, he declared, failed to substantiate many of the declarations made against Mr. Harriman. STOESSEL SENTENCED TO DEATH Russian General Who Surrendered Port Arthur is Disraced St. Petersburg, Feb. 21.—Leutenant General Stossel was condemned to death last evening by a military court for the surrender of Port Arthur to the Japanese. General Fock, who commanded the Fourth East Siberian division of Port Arthur, was ordered reprimanded for a disciplinary offense, which was no connected with the surrender, and General Smirnoff, acting commander of the General Relief, and in a fortnight General Relief, chief of staff to General Stossel, were acquitted of the charge against them for lack of proof. The court recommended that the death sentence upon Lieutenant General Stossel be committed to the court that he be excluded from the service. The sentence of death was pronounced upon General Stoessel, "for surrendering the fortress before all means of defense had been exhausted; for the loss of the army and for military misdeemers". Commission of the sentence was asked on the ground that "Port Arthur, he set by overwhelming forces, defended itself under General Stoessel's leadership with unexamined stubbornness and with the unanimous commitment at the heroic courage of its guard; that several assaults had been repulsed with tremendous losses on the part of the enemy, that General Stoessel, throughout the siege had malattained the heroic courage of the defenders, and that he had succedd part in three cam palers." Before the sentence was read measures were taken to prevent a demonstration in favor of Stossel by a number of the younger officers and with the help of a deputy, he sent a dispatch to the empress saying that they would humbly bear testimony that General Stossel was the soul defense of Port Arthur; that he had always encouraged and put heart into the garrison, and that in case of an attack, he would under such a hero. They asked the empress graciously to bespeak from the emperor a full pardon. The scriators, thinking that they were about to seize General Stossel during a women's fictional fighting, developed, however, that this was merely a guard for the dispersal of the crowd. General Stossel, accompanied by his son, was the object of a sympathetic demonstration. He then women missing and shaken. He lay on his left court learning by his counselor. The passing of the sentence of death upon lieutenant General Stoneel is a harsh and tragic ending to a story that began with who, three years ago, was secluded around the world as the "Hero of Port Arthur". The general, who was named William of Geremany and honored by the army for his gallant defense of the Port Arthur fortress, has now been tried and found wanting in courage and bravery, and people and sentenced to give up his life to the fetish of army prestige. Dr. Hartman is now offering Peruna to the public as a regular pharmaceutical product. It is just as ethical as any compound up for the medical profession. No straining of medical ethics can find any fault with it. THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVE INGREDIENTS are prominently incorporated in the label on the bottle, that the people may know that the claims made for Peruna have a true justification. The only departure we shall make from medical ethics in the conduct of Peruna affairs in the future, is the fact that we shall continue to advertise and sell our product TO THE PEOPLE. If we would agree to sell to doctors only, to advertise for doctors only, then the medical fraternity would be obliged to recognize Peruna as being entirely within their approval. BUT WE SHALL NOT DO THIS. We shall continue to offer Peruna to the people. We shall continue to convey to the people our claims for Peruna as a household remedy. We shall continue to supply the people with free literature, teaching them how to use our medicine, teaching them how to avoid disease, teaching them many things of benefit to the home. We shall continue to do this, whether the medical profession like it or not. protection have involved. We are proposing from this time on to take the public into our confidence. Notwithstanding that some imitators and substitutors will be attempting to put up something which they consider just as good as Peruna, we are going to draw aside the veil of secrecy and allow any one who chooses to know exactly OF WHAT PERUNA IS COMPOSED. This ought to disarm all honest criticism. We expect, however, that criticism will continue. On some pretext or other those who are envious of the in foreign lands until the people of all the world are supplied with this valuable household remedy. **USE HOWLING.** **TAKE PERUNA TO BE A CATARRH REMEDY.** Buy a bottle and try it. If it helps you, be honest and acknowledge that it has helped you. If you want us to we will publish your statement exactly as you furnish it to us. We will add no words, take away no words. If you wish us to we will publish your portrait in connection with it. We will not do this without your written request, without your entire consent. Peruna has cured thousands of people of chronic catarrh, in many phases and locations. At least, that is what the people say to us, through unsolicited testimonials. Peruna will cure many thousand more, in spite of fabricated slanders to the contrary. WE GUARANTEE EVERY BOTTLE OF PERUNA TO CONTAIN THE INGREDIENTS PRINTED ON THE LABEL. We guarantee that every testimonial we use is absolutely true—in the exact language of the testifier. We guarantee that every photograph published is the photograph of the person whose name it bears, that every word of every testimonial was authorized by the hand that signed it. We are determined to beat our opponents by being fairer than they are, by dealing squarer than they dare to. We are determined to meet falsehood with truth, duplicity with candor, insincerity with sincerity. We know that the users of Peruna will appreciate our stand. We believe that the dealers in Peruna will applaud our course. We expect even our opponents will be obliged to acknowledge finally that Peruna is not only an honest and useful remedy, but one of the GREATEST HOUSEHOLD MEDICINES OF THE CONTINENT. BUT WE SHALL NOT DO THIS. We shall continue to offer Peruna convey to the people our claims for Peruna convey to supply the people with free our medicine, teaching them how to avail of benefit to the home. We shall con- profession like it or not. We are proposing from this time on Notwithstanding that some imitators put up something which they consider a draw aside the veil of secrecy and allow OF WHAT PERUNA IS COMPOSED. This ought to disarm all honest criti- cism will continue. On some pretext to People Who Object to Liquid Medicines Can Now Secure Peruna Tablets, in foreign lands until the people of all able household remedy. WE CLAIM PERUMA TO BE A C try it. If it helps you, be honest and a If you want us to we will publish to us. We will add no words, take away publish your portrait in connection with written request, without your entire co. Peruana has cured thousands of peo and locations. At least, that is what the testimonials. Peruana will cure many sanders to the contrary. WE GUARANTEE EVER BOTT INGREDIENTS PRINTED ON THE HE We guarantee that every testimon exact language of the testifier. We guarantee that every photogra person whose name it bears, that every ized by the hand that signed it. We are determined to beat our op by dealing squarer than they dare to. with truth, duplicity with cando, insin We know that the users of Peruana that the dealers in Peruana will applaud ponents will be obliged to acknowl horest and useful remedy, but one of t CINES ON THE CONTINENT. Once in a great while a man actually heeds his wife's advice. WHAT CAUSES HEADACHE. From October to May, Golds are the most frequent cause of headaches. LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE removes cause. E.W. Grove on box 202. 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Every what should that they tell me he's out. What I want to do is to beat holl outen him!" The assistant editor replied: "Come right away. His wife says he's got both the devil and the other place in him, and she wants you to keep your word and beat 'em out of him. Come on." There is Only One "Bromo That is Laxative Br USED THE WORLD OVER TO Always remember the full name. For this signature on every box. success by Kerana wi mit continudes fault. But we are determined to give them the best possible complaint. PERUNA IS A GREAT MEDICINE It has become a household word in millions of homes. Our faith in the remedy is stronger than ever. Every year we expect to establish new plants the world are supplied with this valu- ATARRH REMEDY. Buy a bottle and acknowledge that it has helped you, your statement exactly as you furnish it by no words. If you wish us to we will it. We will not do this without your consent. People of chronic catarrh, in many phases, people say to us, through unolicited thousand more, in spite of fabricated TITLE OF PERUNA TO CONTAIN THE LABEL.ial we use is absolutely true—in the photograph published is the photograph of the word of every testimonial was author-ponents by being fairer than they are. We are determined to meet falsehood severity with sincerity. will appreciate our stand. We believe our course. We expect even our op-age finally that Peruna is not only an the GREATEST HOUSEHOLD MEDI- 160 Acre FARMS IN Western Canada FREE Typical Farm Scene, Showing Stock Raising In Some of the chosen lands for grain growing, including the counties of Saskatchewan and Alberta have received grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Revised Homestead Regulations Entry may now be made by proxy (on certain conditions) including mother, wifh daughter, brother or sister of another in stocking stoucer. 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One of them, the Louisville & Nashville, in announcing the reduction, states that 'the drastic laws inimical to the interests of the railroads that have in the past year or two been enacted by congress and the state legislatures' are largely or chiefly responsible for the conditions requiring the reduction. Under such circumstances it is possible that the public may soon be confronted by serious industrial disputes, and the law provides that in such case either party may demand the services of your chairman and of the commissioner of labor as a board of mediation and conciliation. These reductions in wages may be warranted, or they may not. Public Is Vitally Interested. Public is vitally interested. 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Attorney General Investigates Affairs of American Ice Concern. New York.—The Investigation instituted by Attorney General Jackson into the affairs of the American Ice company, promoted and formerly controlled by Charles W. Morse, was formally begun Wednesday when Special Deputy Attorney General James W. Osborne, appointed to conduct the inquiry, appeared before the grand jury and began the submission of evidence which is expected to throw a light on the financial methods employed in the organization of the so-called ice trust and its conduct and alleged control of the ice trade. The present investigation resulted from representations made by Attorney General Jackson to Gov. Hughes, who directed the attorney general to take the matter out of the hands of District Attorney Jerome. Outrage by Nightriders. Eddyville. Ky.-Night riders 300 strong visited Eddyville at one o'clock Sunday morning and whipped ten men, four of them white and six negroes. The white men are Police Judge C. W. Rucker, Lesel Woods, former city marshal; Press Fralk, who occasionally acted as deputy city marshal, and Grace Robertson, a saloon porter. The connection between the whipping of the men and the tobacco war in western Kentucky is not apparent. The riders were well drilled and well armed. Over a thousand shots were fired during the course of their stay, but the only casualty reported is that of a young woman whose face is said to have been grazed by a stray bullet. Road Cuts. Employes' Pa Topeka, Kan.—It was announced here Wednesday that the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway company has ordered a reduction of 18 per cent. in the mechanical department all over the system. Confesses to Awful Acts Minneapolis, Minn.—R. C. Russell, formerly in the employ of a local undertaking establishment, has confessed to the police that he robbed the bodies of persons that were placed in his charge. Senator Latimer in Critical State. Washington.—Following an operation for a twist of the bowels, Senator Absbury C. Latimer of South Carolina, for five terms a member of the house of representatives and since 1800 a member of the senate, is lying in a critical condition. Man Robbed and Murdered Man Robbed and Murdered Janesville, Wis.-A roundhouse worker, name unknown, was found dead Monday, his head crushed in a water tank at Harvard. He had been robbed of his pay check. VOLUMES MIGHT BE WRITTEN Of the Success That Awaits the Farmer In Western Canada. The story of wheat farming in Western Canada (that portion of Canada lying north of Dakota and Montana) has seen frequently told, but it will star a lot of telling, and still retain its touch of interest. During the year just closed 277,376 persons made their homes in Canada as compared with 215,912 for the year 1906, an increase of 61,464. Those from the United States numbered 65,551. A writer in "Industry" recently said: "To-day the Dominion of Canada is witnessing a "mightier movement of population than ever stimulated a Biblical writer" to pen a chapter of Scripture." The same writer says: "From be Rhine and the Rhone river valleys; from the port cities of Germany and the "farms of the Fatherland, from the "peasant soil of Russia; and out from the grimy Lancashire and over-populated Yorkshire, the discontented and ambitious of every clime are "seeking to take advantage of the "opportunities afforded by the fertile "soil and exhilarating climate of the "Empire of the North." Continuing the same writer says: "While a million human beings throng the shores of the United States every year, the smaller number arriving in "Canada come with a more well-de-fined purpose." The question has been asked why do these people come to Canada? The available land between the Mississippi and the Pacific has been exhausted, and the farmers within that territory find that their sons have to seek newer climes. Canada offers one hundred and sixty acres of land free to each. This land yields from 20 to 40 bushels of wheat to the acre. In Southern Alberta, the winter wheat belt of Canada, as high as 60 bushels per acre have been harvested. Less yields than the one mentioned have netted the farmer as much as $35 per acre. There are no words that tell the tale so effectively as those of the farmer himself, the man who has ploughed the fields, sowed the grain, and with folded hands rests while nature, bounteous in that country, in less than three months, placed at his disposal hundreds of acres of ripened grain, now waiting the arrival of the reaper, and therefore we reproduce the following letter. Any agent of the Canadian government will be pleased to give information regarding the district mentioned or any of any other that may be desired. E. T. Holmes. Esq. In 1905 I located on a claim about $0 miles from the town of Wadena, on the Canadian Northern Railroad, have lived on my claim most of the time since. I consider this to be one of the best districts in the country for grain growing. In 1906 wheat averaged from 30 to 51 bushels per acre on some of my neighbors' farms, within 4 miles of my claim. Oats go from 75 to 100 bushels. It is also a good country for stock. Where I am there is plenty of fuel. Homesteads nearly all taken the settlement being largely Germans, and Americans, all well-to-do. I left Wadena in February, 1907, returning April 25, so that I missed part of the winter, which the old settlers tell me was one of the worst they ever saw, but there was no suffering, as the people are pretty well fixed, and there are no blizzards in that country, at least there never has been known to be one. Wild land sells at from $10 to $15; closer to town it is higher. In the summer we have all sorts of wild fruits very plentiful, and I never saw better vegetables, and game is so plentiful a man need not starve for want of something to eat. Plenty of good water too. You need not hesitate to recommend this district, but the homesteads are nearly all taken, most of the homesteaders are living right on their claims. (Signed), FRANK MORREY, Kelvington, Sask. Their One Meeting. They met by chance; 'hey'd never met before; They met but once, And she was smitten sore. They never met again— Don't care to, I allow; They met but once— The auto and the cow. 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Miss Flora McGair and Nellie Buckner accompanied by Mrs. John Gardow of Davenport, spent Sunday afternoon in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Louis B. Parrer entertained Mrs. John L. Jones at dinner Sunday. Miss Sarah Davis entertained six friends at her home Saturday evening. The time was spent in playing games and pulling taffy. Miss Mayme Ritchie is reported on sick list. A party of twelve had a merry time sleigh riding Friday night. All of the city people were well aware of the fact. After sleighing until a late hour, the party was conveyed to the Parren residence. Where the balance of the evening was spent in pulling taffy. The Tapernacle Baptista gave a Leap Year party at the Art Gallery last Thursday. Mrs John Parren has been on the sick list a number of days, but is some better now. Mr. and Mrs. James Colquit entertained a number of friends Sunday afternoon. The Tri City Sunday School association held its regular meeting at St. Paul A. M. E church, Monday evening. Mrs. R. B Settles entertained the Church Aid society at her home, Thursday after the business. The hostess served an elegant luncheon. Mrs. Lucy Jenkins was hurt very bad the other day. She was thrown from her buggy by a collision with a milk wagon. Mrs. Jenkins is now on the mend. Mr. Edward Settles has been on the sick list, but is now improving. For That Terrible Itching Eccema, tetter and salt rheum keep their victims in perpetual torment The application of Chamberlain's Salve will instantly all this itching, many cases have been cured by its use. For sale by all druggists. WASHINGTON NOTES. Rev. Stovall, of Fairfield, preached at the A. M. E. church, Feb. 16, both morning and evening very able sermons. He returned home Monday. B. C. Stewart who has been working at the Jas. Reed barber shop has gone to Iowa City to work for Henry Moore. to Iowa City to work for Henry Moore. Miss Mae Reed was the hostess to a Valentine party Friday night, at which every one enjoyed themsels hugely. The invitations read to be on hand at 8 o'clock, and shortly after that time the carriages began to arrive, and about 9 o'clock all the guests had arrived and were ready to take part in the evening's enteriment. It was not until after the arrival of the 'King and Queen of Madagascar,' (Mrs. H. Black and Mr. Jas. Reed) that the festivities of the evening were in full swing. The house was beautifully decorated and with hearts red being the predominating color, (his being Leap Year, the party was twofold, a Valentine and a leap year party; and the ladies did not fail to take advantage of the opportunity, and each lady hunted an escort to accompany her). After an hour of pleasant conversation and indulgence in various games, the guests were ushered to the dining room where an elegant four-course lunch was served. Place cards were valentines which created no small amount of amusement, also the conundrum salad for dessert was by no means the smallest part of the entertainment. Miss Whaley being the successful one to answer the most conundrums for which she received the prize—a handsome valentine. It was a late hour when the guests departed voting Miss Reed a charming entertainer. Mrs Sarah Davis, who has been quite ill is convalescent. The Chautauqua club will hold its annual banquet March 29th. We understand that Rob Mottie, the proprietor of the Pekin Theater, Chicago is about to open another theater on the West Side, Chicago. Success to him. Many Sleepless Nights, Owing to Persistant Cough. Relief Found at Last "For several winters past my wife has been troubled with a most persistent and disagreeable cough, which in variably extended over a period of several weeks and caused her many sleepless nights," writes Will J. Hayner, editor of the Burley, Colo, Bulletin. "Various remedies were tried each year, with no beneficial results. In November last the cough again put in an appearance and my wife, acting on the suggestion a friend, purchased a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The results was indeed marvelous. After three doses the cough entirely disappeared and has not manifested itself since." This remedy is for sale by all druggists. FORT MADISON NOTES The executive board of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary convention to convene at Buxton the 18th, is postponed to the 23d, 24th and 25th of March. Mrs. G. H. Jackson, President; Miss M E. Wilkerson, Corresponding Secretary. There is a great deal of sickness now and it seems rather partial as it is attacking the colored people expressly. The following is a clipping from the Evening Democrat: The W. F. Missionary society of the A. M. F. church met at Mrs. Lucy Knights, 106 New Jersey avenue, Friday afternoon, January 24, and most excellent program was given, as follows: "The Mission Circle a Religious Force in the Church," by Miss Maudla Thomas. "Awake," duet, by Mrs. King and Mrs. Elia Woods. "Rock of Ages," a duet by Mrs. King and Mrs. May Wood. A paper on missionary work was read by Mrs. King, also an essay by little Veima Woods, on "The Path of Light." The program ended with a song, "Only a Step to Jesus." Mr. Everett Goodwin who has been sick for many weeks is improving very slowly. Mr. O Carter is visiting in New Boston, and will stop in Kookuk on his way home. Mr. Harry Yieser is on the sick list. Ft. Madison is noted for its Christian organizations as there are three in progress. Each one is doing good work and we hope them much success. The A. M. E. church will give an entertainment next Monday evening. There will be a "Valentine Box" in connection with refreshments. All are cordially invited to attend. Miss Mae Woods is on the sick list but is improving very fast. The following debate, will be discussed next Sunda, during the regular sessions of the A. M. E. church congress: "Resolved, That the Afro-Americans should not feel obligated to the republican party" Harry Yieser and Win. Harper; Affirmative. Mrs G. H. Jackson and Rev. Hackle; negative. Mrs. Higgenborham is on the sicklist BURLINGTON NOTES. (Last Week.) We are enjoying very mild weather at present?); society events being very scarce, owing to so much sickness among the people, the grippe having many victim; among our sick list are Mrs sofa Bird who is at Mercy hospital, Flora Jackson, also at Morey hospital, Mrs L. Bender, Mr. Peter Johnson, Mrs H. Arms and Mrs. Clara Parker. Mr. Moulton Graham who was quite sick in Ft. Madison last week was able to be brought home this week. On the arrival of Mr and Mrs Graham they found that parties had entered their house during their absence and stolen most of their furniture and sold it. They have an idea who the guilty persons are and the officers are on the look out for them. Naoul and Kuth Tigg who have been suffering with the measles, are some beer. Miss Cora Brooks is on the sick list. Mrs. Jessie Pierme is visiting in Cedar Kapids with her sister-in-law Mrs. F. Lamb. Mrs. Lola Brooks and Herola Orange. Miss Alice Wadkins and Gracy Alexander and Mrs. John Baker were guests at six o'clock dinner Sunday, Feb. 21. Rev. Jackson is in Keokuk assisting Rev. Searcy with his revival meetings. Mrs. Cyrene Trent entertained Mrs. Naoma Frunck, Mrs Anna Baker and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson at supper last Friday evening. Music and conversation being the pleasure of the evening. Mrs. Fate Martin and family who have all been on the sick list are much improved. Miss Bessie Earlie is visiting in Missouri with relatives and friends. Have you forgot you owe for the Bystander? Its very embarrassing to send so much news without any money, so please pay up. WANTED. --Every colored lady and gentleman to write us for large samples of STRA-KO HAIR TONIC, the best hair dressing used with comb and brush only, no pressing, and CREOLE FACE CREAM made especially for our race. Send ten two cent stamps to cover packing and postage. Agents wanted everywhere. THE BURTON TOILET GOODS Co., St. Joseph, Michigan. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES. The J. S. Y. ladies entertained at a palatial meeting last Wednesday. Mrs. Boyd, hostess. Excellent Papers were read on Douglass, Lincoln, and the American Flag, by different members of the club. The president gave an interesting talk on civic improvement at the close of the program. Miss Mabel Price was hostess of the Culture club last Thursday afternoon, and a pleasant time was enjoyed by all. Mrs. A. Perkins will entertain next week. The Valentine social, of which Mrs. Lavell was chairman, was quite a success, and a neat sum was raised for the trustees department. Sunday was quarterly meeting. P. E Phillips was present at the morning and evening services. In the afternoon Eld. Phillips made a trip to Iowa City to attend afternoon meeting. The Chittiling supper last Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W M. Lavelle. Everybody had a good time, but please have more Chittilings next time. Mrs. W. M. Robinson, Mrs A. E. Price, Mrs. A. J. Gray and others are some better after a cruel attack of lagripe. Mr. William Martin and daughter, Mrs W. L. Warren were called to Des Moines last week on account of the dangerous illness of Mr. William Martin, Jr. Mr. Martin returned Wednesday and Mrs. Warren will return in a few days. Mr. Wm. Martin is reported slightly better. Mrs. Frank Saddler of Chicago was in the city last week, enroute to Des Moines, where she was called to the bedside of her sick brother, Mr. William Martin, Jr. Mrs. Mary Gillipie entertained a number of his friends at a birthday party last Tuesday night. All enjoyed a pleasant evening. Ms. Hanna Johnson is at Luna Clim where he went to take a surgical operation Miss Lizzie Allen is out among her friends again, after being quarantined with the family for scarlet fever. Mrs Pierman of Burlington, is a visitor in the Raids, the guest of her sister-in-law, M. S Lamb. Mr. Walter Martin still remains quite ill at home on 10th st. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hawkins entertained P. E. Phillips a few days last week. The ladies of the Social club will hold a calico carnival next Tuesday evening. Feb. 25. Every lady is earnestly requested to come dressed in her daintest clothing. The ladies of the E.S will give their annual box social on Thursday evening, March 26. The usual appetizing lunch promised Mr French Perkins had the misfortune last Tuesday, while driving from the city to his home, of frosting one side of his face. Tho' he is still able to smile cheerfully. INTON HAPPENINGS Jas, W. Cooper, of Morrison, was in Clinton, last week. W A. Emerson is reported as being some better after a protracted illness. The hard times social given by the Y P. S. C. E on Friday night was a success in every particular. Wm Heenderson is much better after an illness of two or three weeks. □ Jesse Mitchell of Fulton was in Clinton, Sunday. A number of Davenport people were in Clinton Sunday to pay the last tribute of respect to Edward Moreland, who passed away suddenly last week in Davenport. AsCIAL will be given Thursday night by a committee of young ladies for the benefit of the stewards of the A. M. E. church. We are ready at all times to add your name to the Bystander subscription list. The many friends of Edward Morel land who made this city his home for a number of years, were pained to hear of his death which took place suddenly in Davenport last Thursday, where he had resided for the past few years, his remains were brought to Clinton, Friday and carried to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Holland Williams. The subject of this sketch was born 66 years ago in Greenville, Ga. He came to Iowa in 1894. He leaves to mourn his loss, three daughters, Mrs. C. H. Johnson and J. J. Lewis of Chicago, and Mrs. Molland Williams of this city; four sons, Richard Moreland of Firmingham, Ala.; James and Samuel Moreland of Chicago, and John Moreland of Kansas, City, Mo.; three sisters and one brother in Greenville, Ga. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock at Bethel A. M. E church, Rev. Wm. Williams of Davenport affiliating, assisted by Rev. L. L. Birt. A large concourse of friends were in. attendance. Interment took place in Springdale cemetery. At this writing Clinton is experiencing a heavy blizzard. The biggest snow storm of the season. Mr. McGaw and Eugene Green of Davenport attended the funeral of Edward Moreland, Sunday. While in the city they were the guests of relatives and friends. Mesdames C H. Johnson, J. J. Lewis and brothers, Samuel and James Moreland of Chicago, and Jno Moreland of Kansas City, Mo., were called to Clinton last week on account of the death of their father. Save Money by Buying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. You will pay just as much for a bottle of Chamberiain's Cough Remedy as for any of the other cough medicines, but you save money in buying it. The sure-to-cure-you quality is in every bottle of this remedy, and you get good results when you take it. Neglected colds often develop serious conditions and when you buy a cough medicine you want to be sure you are getting one that will cure your cold. Chamberiain's Cough Remedy always cures. Price 25 and 50 cents a bottle. For sale by all drugists. BURLINGTON ITEMS Rev. Jackson was in Keckuk last week assisting Rev. Searcy with his revival meetings. Rev. James Burton is in the city conducting a series of meetings at the Baptist church. Mrs. Lyda Bender and Mrs. Susie Clark are reported quite ill. Flora Jackson is able to be out again after several weeks illness. Mrs. Sofa Bird is quite ill at Mercy hospital. Mr Peter Johnson is quite improved after a week of lagripe. Mr. Avery Pleasant visited with his family last week. The many friends of Cora Parker are glad to see her out again, after several days sickness. Mrs. Jessie Pierman is visiting in Cedar Rapids. Word was received here last week that Frank Morris, son of Mrs. Elien had attempted suicide in a town in Illinois. No cause was given for his rash act. It is thought he is improving at last report. During the absence of Manial Graham and wife who were visiting in Ft. Madison, parties broke in their house and stole all of their furniture and sold it. The officers are hunting the guilty party. Mrs. Ida Baker, with a six o'clock dinner, Feb. 12th. Present Miss Lola Brooks, Alice Wadkins, Tracy Alexander Herold and Orange and Baker. A fine time was enjoyed. Mr. John Trent received the glad tidings of the arrival of a baby boy at the home of his sister, Mrs. Louise Beek. Mrs. B. visited with her brother last winter near Wyomega, Kansas. Mr. Trent may go to farming soon. FLEA FOR SELF-RELIANCE Charles G. Dawes' Good Advice to Young Men in Business. This is a hard world in business. It always has been and always will be. There are many good and generous men in it. There are many who will lend a helping hand to you in your adversity, but in the time of need you will not find them among the men who tried to get you to embark in speculation with your little surplus, and to sell you something which would help you to "casy money." Be self-reliant. Make your own investigation into investments. When you cannot, put your money in a good savings bank. Distrust the financial demagogues as you distrust the political demagogue. Keep your hand on your pocketbook as you travel life—first, to give always in proportion to your means to those who are poor; second, to hold from those who would take through force or fraud what you need for yourself and yours. You need for yourself and yours. In this alone you will have the advantage of them 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. **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. DELINEATOR. EDITORS BUDGET, FEB., 1908. Woman's Suffrage Riots in Parliament. 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Extra Steak 25c Compound, lb. 8 13c New York Cream Cheese, 20c can. 2 Scouring Bricks ..... 50 Morry War Lye, can ..... 50 2 cans Lewis Lye ..... 150 2 pkgs. Malta Vita ..... 150 2 pkgs. Egg O Soe ..... 150 5 lb. pkg. Oatmeal ..... 240 Compound, lb Now York Gr pound Faney Macke pound Double Coupo chases—exe pound ..... 20c Faney Mackerel, pound 10c, 15c, 25c Double Coupon on Market pack Tea and Coffee Dept Peking Special 1 pound plog, Tea, Dust. $10 7 lbs. Special Tea. $10 7 lbs. Leader Coffee. $1.00 4 lbs. Pure Food Coffee. $1.00 3½ lbs. Fancy Pea Berry Coffee. $1.00 3½ lbs. Perfection Brand Coffee. $1.00 3 lbs. "No 100" Brand Coffee. $1.00 "No 100" Sun Dried Japan Tea, pound. $60 "No 100" Gunpowder, lb. $60 "No 100" English Breakfast, pound. $60 Japanese cup and saucer free with $1.00 purchase in this Dept. $5.00 McQuaid Certificate with 60c Purchase. Perfection Brand, Extra Value Teas— Fancy Japan Tea..... Gun Powder Tea..... Young Hyson Tea..... English Breakfast Tea..... Basket Fried Tea..... 6 Wm. Roger & Son Tea- Spoons.... 33c with $1.00 purchase in our new Tea and Coffee Dept. Do you like good Tea or Coffee? If so, we can furnish you extra drinking qualities and always save you from 5c to 15c per pound. One $5.00 McQuaid Certificate with $2.00 order. Two $5.00 McQuaid Certificates with $3.00 order. Three $5.00 McQuaid Certificates with $5.00 order. Boy's or Girl's Sled .....110 With $4.44 order, exclusive of sugar. ```markdown ``` ALBIA NEWS. Mr. A. Jeffers of Buxton was an over-Sunday visitor in Albia. The Normal class met with Miss Francis Parker, Tuesday afternoon. The meetings at the A. M church closed Sunday evening. They have had some good meetings and some good preaching and singing. Messrs Ed. Butler and Baker of Buxton, were Albia visitors over-Sunday. M s. Ally Bowman is on the sick list M s. Johnson of Buxton, was in Albia, Saturday The Evangelist, Rev. Robinson of Buxton, lectured at the Scenic Theater hall, Sunday afternoon, also in the evening, with moving pictures, topic "Crucifixion of Christ." Singing by the A. M E choir. WANTED—Colored ladies everywhere to sell our toilet articles manufactured especially for our race, the colored people of America, Splendid opportunity to make money. Most liberal terms. Full size packages FREE to agents who will use the preparations on their own hair and face. FREE premiums to their agents and customers. Devote part or all of your time, Write for particulars. Secure exclusive territory. Have a pleasant and profitable business of your own. Mention this paper. The Burton Toilet Goods Co., Century Blk., St. Joseph, Michigan MT. PLEASANT NO. 86. The St. Valentine social that was given at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Smith was a success, both socially and financially. Mr. Clay Reed received word last Friday, from K. oaqua, of the serious illness of his son Everett. He left Saturday morning to be with him. He returned home Monday, leaving his son mum improved. Miss Hertha Harris left Sunday afternoon for Fairfield; the guest of Miss Jessie Prentice. She also attended the evening service at the A. M. E. church. Miss Lizzie Wicks left on the afternoon train Sunday for Burlington, where she spent the afternoon and evening. Mrs. Edward Rolling of Springfield, Mo., returned home Sunday after several weeks visit with her brothers, Mr. S. H. McCracken and family. Don't hanker after a high seat in heaven. Fer folks what filled a humble station on dis carf de back seat'll be comfortable enuff-Atlanta Constitution. in our many lines and cash prices we are ever a forerunner for Des Moines and Iowa. Sanitary Market. Fresh Fruits, Fresh Vegetables, Cottage Bakery, DRugs, Prescriptions, Japanese Tea Parlor, Tea and Coffee Store, Fancy Canned and Dried Fruits, Home Cooked Salads, Hot Ments, Sandwiches, Pickles, Red ishes, etc. We deliver to all parts of the city. 4 cans Red Kidnoy Beans . . . 25c 2 cans Sugar Cane . . . . . . 15c 3 cans Beauty Tomatoes. 2250 2 cans Charm Tomatoes, 2 pounds .....150 3 cans Charm Tomatoes, 3 pounds .....330 3 cans Baked Beans (indi- 1 can Gahmet Baking Powder 95g Powder 250 One $5.00 Certificate with each Mammoth Prunes, Ib... Seedless Raisins, Ib... Cleaned Currants, pkg... Seedled Raisins, pkg... Mammoth Prunes, lb. 10c Seedless Raisins, lb. 10c Cleaned Currants, pkg. 10c Seeded Raisins, pkg. 10c 1 lb. Cooking Figs 15c Evaporated Snow White Apples, pound 12c FANCY NAVEL ORANGES 14c 24c 34c doz. Bananas, 15c dozen; 20c dozen; dozen 22½c Fancy Box Apples $1.44 Fancy Apples, peck 44c Extra Choice Cooking Apples, peck 39c Sweet Turnips, peck 10c 2 pkgs. Macaroni 15c 2 pkgs. B. B. B. Brown Bread 25c 3 1 lb. pkgs. Soda 10c Shredded Wheat, pkg. 10c 2 5c cans Shoe Polish 5c 5 cips Schepp Coconutau 15c 12 bars Calumet Soap 25c 8 bars Water Witch Soap. white .....250 7 bars Santa Claus Soap .....250 7 bars Diamond C Soap .....250 ..Laundry Soap .....250 3 bars Wool Soap .....130 20-Mule Borax Soap .....40 Large Pyramid Washing Powder, pkg.....160 Cocoanuts, each..... Fancy Green Onions, 16c 5c bunch..... Fancy Leaf Lettuce, Fancy Golden Colery, bunch..... Water Cress, bunch Mammoth Colery Oyster Plants. Hedge Elder. Bunches Carrots. Fancy Grape Fruit. Jar Peanut Butter. Royal Luncheon Cheese. He Is In New York. Maps for Aeronauts. THE DELINEATOR. Meat Department 10c $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 60c 60c ast. 60c 40c Pound Iowa State Bystander FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28. 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 EYSTANDER Publishing Co., Des Moines, Ia. Ia. phone 899. Office over 201 Seventh street. J. L. THOMPS@N. EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Entered at the Post Office as second class matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... 75 Three months ..... 50 All subscription payable in advance. Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to the owa 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 wit." remember. We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. Advertising rates for display Add 10 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. 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L. Demond Macon, Mo. .. Prof. A. A. Hill N. B. to correspondents. — Please mail your letters that contain news for publication not later than Wed- nesday morning to insure publication for the current week. THE WORLD'S GREATEST SEWING MACHINE LIGHT RUNNING NEWHOME Ifyon want elateria Vibrating Shuttle, Rotary Shuttle or a Single Thread! (Claia Stitch) Sewing Machine written to 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 guarantee never runs out. Sold by authorized dealers only. FOR SALE BY D. RUTLEK & Co., Des Moines 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., S Joseph, Michigan. WORK OF MAHOGANY HUNTER. Practiced Eye Needed to Locate the Valuable Timber. Mahogany trees do not grow in clusters, but are scattered throughout the forest and hidden in a dense growth of underbrush, vines and creepers and require a skillful and experienced woodsman to find them. He seeks the highest ground in a forest, climbs to the top of the tallest tree and surveys the surrounding country. The mahogany has a pea-collar foliage and his practiced eye soon detects the trees within sight. The axmen follow the hunter and then come the sawyers and hewers, a large mahogany taking two men a full day to tell it. The tree has large spurs, which project from the trunk at its base, and scaffolds must be directed so that the tree can be cut off above the spurs. This leaves a stump ten to fifteen feet high, which is a sheer waste, as the stump really contains the best lumber. The hunter has nothing to do with the work of cutting or removing the tree, his duty being simply to locate it. If he is clever and energetic his remuneration may amount to $500 or $1,000 a month, but he may travel weeks at a time without detecting a tree, and as he is generally paid by results his warnings are rather precautious. Japan Takes to Horse-Racing. Seventy-two horse-racing clubs have been organized in Japan. Most of them, the Japan Mall says, were established for gambling purposes only. THE CHURCHES Corsican Baptist Church, corner of Fifteenth and Lincoln a streets. Preschool: from 10:20 am to 10:30 p.m. Church at 19 deceses Preschool, 7:13 to 10 p.m. Rav. T. L. Grithin, Pastor. St. Paul A. M. E.-Corner of Second and Center Streets. Preschool at 10:20 a.m. m.; Sunday street. Preschool at 10:20 a.m.; Sunday street. Epworth League. p.m.; preschool at p.m. W. S. Brock's pastor. First African Baptist Church. - orchard School. Preschool at 10:20 a.m.; Sunday school. Mra. J. T. Grithin Superintendent, Young People's meeting 7 p.m., preschool 600 p.m. Chapel M. E. Church Corner of 11th and Crocker St. Church services, preschool at 11 a.m and 8 p.m; church and prayer at 11 a.m and 8 p.m; church and prayer m; Epworth League 7 p.m; Sunday. Pastor and Class meeting every Wednesday 11 p. J. M. Harris. Church 566 11th St Maple Street Baptist Church - Situated on E. and Lincoln a streets. Preschool 11 a.m.; Sunday preschool 11 a.m.; Sunday School 920 a.m. Price Hunter Superintendent, Myrle Hubbard, so. Rev. Samuel Hates, pastor Union Congregational Church - Corner 10:45 a.m. and Park streets. Preschool 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 12 p.; evening service 7:30 p.m. Prayer meet. Pastor H. W. Porter, pastor. SECRET ORDERS. North Star Lodge, No. 5, A. F. & A. M.-Mees Masonic Hall.-North corner of Tenth and Masonic Hall.-North corner of Tenth and street. C. B. Woods, W. M.; H E Jacobs, secretary. Hireback Chapter.-Meets Second Thursday in third month. Fed Jackson High Priest; James Mitchell, Recorder. Ashmon Schlommer Commandery, No. 6.-Mees Fourth Thursday in each month at Masonic Hall. Gould, E. C.; James Mitchell, Re corder. At Olive Court, No. 4.-Meets the First Friday month at Masonic hall, Mrs. R. A. Wiburn, matron; Mrs. Georgia Migdett secretary. Bartley Hall, No. 3.92, G. U. of O. F.-O. month at Masonic hall, and Third Tuesday each month at Odd Fellows Hall. B. C. Br.wn, N. G.; L. L. Brown, P. S. Grand Meets Hall, No. 4, G. U. of O. F.-O. month at Masonic hall, and Third Tuesday in second month. Dennis Hurls, M. J.; W. Heath, G. N. Grand Meets Hall, No. 392 of G. U. O. of O. F.-O month at Masonic hall, and Second Tuesday at 8 o'clock each month. Mrs. Mary Hilton, M. N. G., Kittle ripple. Artie Taterabake No. 472-Weets first and third Thursday in each month, at the Odd Fellows Hall Sixth and Walnut streets. Mrs. Nettle C. B.; Mrs. Hettle Walton, Aslant C. R. North Star Lodge No. 3 Knights of Pythala- m - every morning night corner of Sixth Avenue and second and fourth Mondays. W. M. Warfield C. C; J. L. W. Green K. R. and S. V. Maria Tabernacle, a. 7-Veet - first w wednesday at 2:40, an third w first day at 5:10, an fourth w Well w hall Sixth and Walstat St. M. S. Curtley C. P.; cers D. Lla Bryant C. R. A. F. & A. M. GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. W. H. Milligan, M. W. Grand Master, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Rural Route H. E, Jacobs, R. W. S. Gratd Warden, Des Moines. H. E Williams, R. W. J. Grand Warden, Ottumwa. H. K. Hillon, R. W. Grand Treasurer, Omaha, Neb. T H Sturgis, R. W. Grand Secretary, Sioux City, Neb. E T. Banks, R. W. Grand Ustodau Des Moines. J. H. Shepard, Chairman of Committee on Foreign Correspondence, De Moines, Iowa. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" So STRAIGHTEN KINNY or CURLEY dear consisted with clean, in my style design consistent with my style. Word a HALF. 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Write your name and address plainly to The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charlie Ford Park 153 E. KINZIE ST., CHICAGO, IL. Agents wanted everywhere. Hindoo April First The Hindos have on their Hull, March 31, a day on which they play pranks similar to those in vogue here on April 1. They send persons with messages to fictitious individuals or to those who are sure to be away from home, and enjoy a laugh at their disappointment. Opening Oysters by 6:00 Bay The X-ray has just been introduced to the pearl fishers of Ceylon to show whether an oyster has pearls without opening. Do Not Trifle With a Cold Is good advice for men and women. It may be vital in the case of a child. Long experience has proven that there is nothing better for colds in children than It is a favorite with many mothers and never disappoints them. It contains no opium or other narcotic and may be given with implicit confidence.