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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XIV, No. 46. CITY NEWS (N.B. If you have relatives or friends visit in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we addit all your local news-Ed I. New Easter hats at Mason's, the milliner. Everyone should attend some church Easter Sunday. Mr. R. C. French and family of Enterprise were visitors in our city Wednesday. Mr. E. T. Banks who had an operation performed on his eye, is up and out again. The Miss M. E. Blair who has been seriously ill is improved so she can be up and out again. We are sorry to announce that Mrs. Wm. Coalson is dangerously ill at her home on Twenty-first and Center Sts. She has been sick for two weeks. There are dozens of white men who have secured places under the new city officers, but not as yet a single colored man is on. We are hoping that some will soon be selected. If you desire good Easter bonnets at reasonable prices, go to Mason's, opposite the News Arcade, on 7th st. Mr. James James, our only colored justice of peace in Polk county, of Enterprise, was a Capital City visitor, Monday. He says that Judge Prouty's name is very favorably discussed out there for Congress this year. Mr. D. Fields, one of Enterprises' young men was in our city Monday. He called at the Bystander office and subscribed for the old reliable Bystander. He will chronicle the news from his town. The Buxton Wonders (colored base ball team) of Buxton, came here Monday to beat the new Des Moines league team, "The Boosters," but Higgins' new boys showed them a trick and led them to the tune of 5 to 15. We were sorry but could not help it. There was a large crowd from Buxton to witness the game. On Friday, April 3rd, the Busy Hee being Circle met at the home of Mrs. Anna Allen, 1215 Park street here for the last month on each Friday where there has been a "quilting bee." After the ladies had spent two hours quilting, the Missess Beulah and Banche Allen served a three course luncheon. After singing "God be with you till we meet again," the Circle adorned to meet again, Agril 10th, at the home of Mrs. Allen. The Des Moines Congregational Minister's club elected the Rev. H. W. Porter; pastor of the Union Congregational church, to represent them at the first Congregational Brotherhood Convention, which meets in Detroit, Mich., April 28-30, 1908. Rev Porter is the only colored minister in the club, and the action of the club clearly demonstrates just how much he is esteemed. The Des Moines Lyceum Association entertained at a reception Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Jim Woods on South Washington street. The following program was given: "What I observed at the Inter-State." Jesse Graves; "Possibilities of or Club." S. Joe Brown; Recitation, Miss Comley; Oration, Zelpha Hockyard; "Club History." Frances Walker; "Club work in the different Clubs of the city." Mrs. H. W. Hughes. A very enjoyable time was had by all present. THE SPRING HUB MANUFACTURING CO East Fifth and Grand Avnue. Make the only puncture proof on the market. We also deal in Bicycle trade. New for old. Make pneumatic wheels, and no a general repair business. J. H. PETERSON, PROP. Stop, Read This! COLORED OOLONY I have lived near Pierre, South Dakota 24 years and you can rely on what I say in regard to Dakota land; having large tracts of land for sale from $13 to $30 per acre. One 640 acre tract—all fenced, 3 wells; 2 miles from Pierre at $28.50 per acre. For participlars call at 1012 2nd St N. E. BLAIR City Triflows Greenhouse (Successors to Lambert) Nineteenth and Woodland Sta. OUT FLOWERS, FUNERAL DESIGNS AND PLANTS. Iowa Phone 949 Muual 414 Remember to go and see Mason's new Easter hats. Prince Walker has returned from Minneapolis. Minn., Saturday. The H. B S., Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Carr, 778 10th street. Mr. Ernest Erickson, of St. Paul, is visiting a few days with his parents. Mr. Fred Langford, of Osceola is spending a few days in our city the guest of Mr. John Walker. Mrs. Clay of 11th., street entertained the Sewing Circle. A dainty lunch was served and all spent a pleasant afternoon. Mr. Charles Comley, of Webster City, spent Wednesday in our city, visiting his daughter Miss Edith who is in Drake University. Bro. Isaac Jacobs has been appointed pastor of Saylor No 2, and Boone, by presiding elder Gordon. Rev. W. Sampson Brooks has been granted a leave of absence, and will leave about the 27th., inst., for Maryland, where he will attend the General Conference and visit his mother. A Musical entertainment will be given at Burns' M E church, Twelfth and Crocker, Thursday evening, April 23. Admission 15 cents. Mrs. E. B. Elliston is on the road handling Dr. Brooks' picture and book. She will be in Sioux City and Council Blufs next week The Ioaule Club was entertained last Sunday by Miss Blanche Lewis. Very interesting remarks were made to the members by Rev. W. Sampon Brooks. Miss Zella Davis, will be hostess to the Club in two weeks. Horace Graves Jr. from St. Paul, is visiting in the city for a few days, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Erickson of Des Moines, he was present and introduced at the "Mid-Night Fire Alarm," entertainment. Thursday evening which brought the house down with cheers. Mr. Clarence Cameron White of Washington, D C, the noted young violinist, will give a recital at Corinthian Baptist church April 27. Look for further announcement next week. Mr. White appeared before our people about two years ago at the Y. M. C. A. He is a good violinist. The Intellectual Improvement Club was entertained last week at the home of Mrs. C Consina on Lyon street. The study of Civil Government was taken up by the Club and will be continued at their next meeting, which will be at the home of Erickson on Des Moines street. Miss Mash and Miss H. W. Hughes appeared on the program. EASTER AT OUR CHURCHES. The Union Congregational church services will be very interesting. At 10:30 morning service by Rev. H. W. Porter, after which infant baptism will occur, At 12 0'clock the Sunday School will render a well prepared program; the special feature will be the exercises by the infant class, also a quartette by the young ladies. The orchestra is expected to render some special music. In the afternoon the Men's League will give a special program. The Christian Endeavor at 6:30 will be interesting, also the evening service at 8 0'clock. At all these services the church choir has prepared excellent music for the day. At Corinthian Baptist Morning sermon at 10:30 by pastor, Rev. T. L. Griffith, suject "Dominion of Death and Christ. At 12 M. there will be special exercises by the Sunday School. They have been preparing a good program. At 6 p.m. the King's Men led by Mr. Ed Reeves, will be interesting; at 7:30 song services by the choir. At St. Paul's A. M E. Morning—Special music by the Social Betterment Glee club; first appearance of this club. Sermon, "Resurrection of Christ," Rev Sampson Brooks. Afternoon, Cantata by Sunday School. Evening, special music by choir sermon, "Ascension of Christ." Rev Sampson Brooks. Maple Street Baptist church: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m; preaching at 11 a.m. by pastor, Rev. S. Bates. Rally from 3 to 4:30 p.m.; special Easter service from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Devotional from 7:30 to 8 p.m preaching from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Rheumatic Pains Relieved. Mr. Thos. Stenton, postmaster of Pontypool, Ont., writes: "For the past eight years I suffered from rheumatic pains, and during that time I used many different liniments and remedies for the cure of rheumatism. Last summer I procured a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and got more relief from it than anything I have ever used, and cheerfully recommend this liniment to all suffers from rheumatic pains." For sale by all druggists. EDITORIALS EASTER TIME. Every year through the revolution of the season Easter time approach us, which to the christian nation is one of the greatest days of the year. It makes the life, death and resurrection of man who became conqueror. It shows the divinity and power of Supreme Master. It shows clearly that God sent his only son to earth to die and be crucified that we might have eternal life; for no man ever came like Jesus, no man ever spake like him, no man ever loved humanity like him and no man ever died like he. Think of his suffering, his agonies, his love, mercy and tenderness. He died the death of a martyr, though he arose triumphant from the grave to Heaven. So let our hearts rejoice and our tongues give praise to our Heavenly Father. WESTERN NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. The tenth annual meeting of the Negro Editors Press Association will hold its session in our city June 10th and 11th, 1908, as decided on by the executive committee. There will be gathered here some of the leading editors, reporters and newspaper men of our race. The general committee and the local committee are working very hard to put on a good program those two days, and each hour will be of interest and profit to both visitors and the Association. Address all letters of inquiry to John L. Thompson, Vice President, editor of the BYSTANDER, Des Moines, Iowa. Forker Defends the Colored Soldiers. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 14. - Senator Foraker of Ohio today made his long expected speech on the Brownsville affair and in it he paid a glowing tribute to the negro soldier, which was warmly applauded by the negroes in the galleries. "They are," he said, "typical representatives of a race that has ever been loyal to America and American institutions; a race that has never pushed a hostile hand against the national flag; a race that contributed to the nation tens of thousands of brave defenders, not one of whom has ever turned traitor or faltered in his fidelity. "They ask no favors because they are negroes, but only for justice because they are white." A Negro Audience. Seldom if ever has the capital contained as many negroes as today. They were at attention for the first time. Foraker's speech. Ordinarily the galleries are occupied entirely by white people, but today fully embraces the negroes. It was evident from the beginning that the Ohio senator was expected to make a satisfying defense of the negroes, but would not lack an appreciative audience. Attacks the Charges. Senator Foraker's address was in the main a review of the evidence taken during the long drawn out committee. He declared that a careful study of the testimony by an unbiased man could lead to but one wrong decision. He also been unjustly accused of "shooting up" Brownville. "Nothing remains to complete their vindication," he said, "except the evidence that the time will surely bring to pass unless the adage 'murder will out' has ceased to be a truth. He declared that the evidence was sufficient, that it was contradictory and that on the whole it was filmsy and weak, that other disorders were clear, citizens of Brownville, out of animosity to the negro soldiers, did the shooting and other disorderly acts charged against Brownville, that the evidence showed that the people of Brownville could secure ammunition like that used in the shooting; while the soldiers could secure opportunity to secure extra cartridges. Compares the Bills. Mr. Foraker compared bills pending before the senate providing for the enlistment of Senator Warner of Missouri, giving the president authority to relist them if he did not participate in the affray, and that by Mr. Foraker making reenlistment mandated that he did not participate or know anything of the gulley parties concerned in the affray, and that he had no record of discharge without honor, a provision not included in the Warner bill, and annuls the president's order barring him from participating in the discretion given the president in the Warner bill, he said: "Regarding the discretion given the president in the Warner bill, he said: 'As we have been, that the president is the commander-in-chief of the army, it is true, it is also true that he does not create the army. It is not for him to be the commander or reenlist. All that belongs to congress." "To pass such a bill would be but pre- tending to grant relief, for manifestly "Our action would but add insult to injury. It would be without precedent, for it may be safely asserted that never men accused of crime will be required a legislative body been invited to require men accused of crime to prove their innocence before a hostile judge who has the power to punish them. Mr. Foraker denied political motives in his attitude. "It may not be amiss to remark, in view of the many misstates, that the purpose of this investigation has not been to embarrass the president or any one else; nor has it been to make capital of any body, but otherwise, against anybody, or for anybody." Next month there will be M. B. CUMMINS FOR UNITED STATES SENATE. It is indeed a pleasure for us to announce the name of the Hon. Albert Baird Commins, the present Governor of our State, as a candidate for the office of the United States Senator from Iowa to succeed the Hon. W. B. Allison Mr. Cummins is without doubt one of the strongest, ablest and most commanding men in Iowa politics His promotion to the United States Senate will be a deserving act on the part of the common people of Iowa, for it was through his influence and effective work that our state is now enjoying so many reformed advantages to which other states are denied He was born in Green County, in the state of Pennsylvania, Feb, 5th., 1850, attended the common school and Greene Acadmey, la-ter entered Wayneabug College, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Law. He came to Clayton Conty, Iowa, in 1869, and has made this state his home ever since. Latter he was admitted to the bar, and in January, 1878, he moved to Des Moines where he has been ever since. He is an active Republican worker, and his eloquent voice has been heard both in state and gathering in quadrennial conference, one of the largest, strongest and most influential religious bodies in America among our race namely, Methodist, which consists of the A. M. E., meets in Norfolk, Va. The C. M. E. meets in Baltimore, Md., and the A. M. E. Zion in Philadelphia. In these quadrennial general conferences laws are made, new Bishops elected and much good is expected to be done for the church specifically and the world in general. Therefore it is our hope that these gatherings will be productive of much good for the race, for we as a race are now before the gaze of the world to be judged. We cannot retreat, let us go forward, do our work, make our laws, elect our Bishops and go home rejoicing. BUXTON NEWS Church Social and Business Editor Demod and Postmaster Mills were in Albia Tuesday looking after interest of the Buxton Publishing Compay. Miss Mary Perkins went to Council Bluffs for a visit on Saturday. Photographer Vail of Albia took a picture of the Buxton Concert Band in their gorgeous new uniforms last Sunday. A picture of the Y, M, G, A. was also made. Nearly all of Buxton witnessed the base ball game Sunday afternoon between the Buxton Wonders and the national campaigns. He has held many honors in the Republican party. Elected by this party in 1903 as Governor of this state and is now serving out his third term, an honor never before bestowed on an Iowaan He is one of the men in the United States to advocate the progressive movement in our country, and was through men like this that President Roosevelt is now President of the United States. Space will not permit us to give the many reforms accomplished through him in this state but they are well known to every school boy in the state.' The two cent law, the State primary law, the anti-trust are the leading reforms He has lead the progressive Republican in Iowa for many years and many friends will rally to his support for the United State Senate, which will be settled June second at the state primaries. It behooves every Republican to give him their support. He has appointed more colored persons to clerical positions in the past six years than any one man in Iowa that holds an office. He is a broad-minded Christian gentleman, liberal in views and will treat all people with justice and equality Des Moines Boosters The Des Moines team won the game. A large number of parents and friends witnessed a piano recital given in the Y. M. C. A. auditorium last Saturday evening by the class of Mrs. A. L. DeMond. The Sunday school of the First Congregational church will hold their Easter exercises next Sunday at elevn o'clock. At night their annual Sacred Easter program will be rendered. The Sunday school Easter exercises of the A. M. E. church will be held next Sunday morning. The Christian Endeaver will render a special program at 6 o'clock. Mrs. F. A Smith, was taken to the hospital at Iowa City Saturday, where she will undergo an operation, her husband accompanied her. Quite a number of families are moving away from Buxon, but new ones are coming in. Officers Davis and Watson seized a large quantity of liquor last Saturday night. Extensive preperation are being made for the entertainment of the State Federation of Womens Clubs in Buxton next month. The Young Mens Christian Association is a very popular place these days and is crowded with young men from morning until night. Secretary Tucker keeps moving. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES On last Tuesday afternoon at their home occurred the death of little Douglass; the three year old son of Mr & Mrs J. A. Boyd. The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from the home, Rev Moore officiated assisted by Rev A. Ford. Little Douglass was a cousin and a contrant playmate of little Everett Gray who was HON. JOHN L. BLEAKLY, State Senator form the Forty-sixth Senatorial District composed of the counties of Ida, Cherokee and Plymouth, will be a candidate at the primaries, June 2, for nomination as State Auditor to succeed Mr. Carroll, whose term of office expires. Mr. Bleakly was born in Ireland. Coming to this country at an early age, with his parents he settled in Illinois where he entered the public schools, but ultimately completed his education in Iowa. After teaching school for a number of years in Linn county he removed to Ida Grove, where he has since resided, entering the banking house of Baxter & Rule (now Baxter, Reed & Co.) where he remained for several years, leaving their employ to engage in the mercantile business for himself. Mr. Bleakly has been a member of the school board in his home city, for twelve consecutive years, and there are few schools in Iowa that have attained a more enviable reputation, or is more widely known, than the schools of Ida Grove. Mr. Bleakly represented his senatorial district in the Thirtieth, Thirty-first and Thirty-second General Assemblies. As a legislator he was forceful in the presentation of a subject, logical in debate and active and fearless in the promotion of every good measure, thus he early became recognized as one of the strong men of the senate. It was owing to this fact, no doubt, that upon the passage of an act by the Thirty-first General Assembly, to inquire into the condition of Insurance companies operating in Iowa, and their methods of doing business, he was selected as ONE of the two members from the Senate to conduct this important investigation. The examination, covering a period of several months, was thorough and far reaching in its results, and from the findings of the Commission many wise laws were enacted by the following legislature. Insurance and Banking are leading departments in the Auditor's office and it is confidentially believed by Mr. Bleakly's many friends, that his thorough schooling in the local banks, as above recited, as well as his wide experience in probing insurance problems, in connection with his general knowledge of business and state affairs, has amply qualified him for the duties of the office sought The people of Ida Grove are enthusiastic for Mr. Bleakly's nomination. A town meeting was held in his interest and their late convention passed unqualified resolutions favoring his candidacy. buried the week previous. And the deaths of the three children coming so near together has left much sadness among the friends and acquaintances. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. Mrs. Ben Hawkins expects a party of ladies and gentlemen from Galesburg next week who will be principals in an old chums re-union, and spend the Easter week. Mrs. Harry Horn was hostess of a parlor social at the home of Mrs. A. E. Price. The patronage was splendid and a neat sum was realized. Mrs. Ellison of Des Moines, was in the city last week on business. Many of the people here purchased pictures of Mrs. Ellison which they are exhibiting with great pride. Mrs James Mosely, was the hostess of the Art Industrial last Friday. Mrs. Ellison of Des Moines, was a visitor. Mr. Harold Price expects to spend Easter in Ottumwa with his aunt Mrs. Bailey. On the Monday after Easter the following debate will be held at the church "Is h gher education beneficial to the Negro." Both sides are making diligent preparations and much interest is promised. Colored Soldiers Take Notice. Of the 25th, of April 1909 will occur the public exercises of placing all of the Spanish War Veterans flag in a case prepared in the rotunda of the Capital Building at three o'clock p. m., in which Co. M. 7 U. S. Vol., Immunes of Spanish Veterans will participate. Lieutenant Alex. Wilburn will make the presentation speech and Capt. Amos Brandt will place in the flags case. All of the other regimental flags will be placed there. We urge our colored --- Price Five Cents people to be over at the Capital to witness these exercises, show our appreciation of the Colored Company as Capt. Brandt had some little difficulty in permitting it to be put in the rotunda but he finally succeeded. Remember the day Saturday, April 25th. Noted Events for 1908. Negro Press Association at Des Moines, Ia, June, 10-11, 1908. The National Negro Business Mens League in Baltimore, Md, Aug., 16th. The Grand Masonic Lodge in Buxton, July 14-15-16. Colored Womens Iowa State Federation, Buxton, May 25-26-27. Republican National Convention, Chicago, Ill., June, 16, 1908. Populist National Convention St. Louis, Mo., April, 2, 1908. Prohibition National Convention, Columbus, Ohio, May, 1908. Grand Army of the Republic, National Encampment, Toledo, O., Aug., 31, 1908. General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, Baltimore, Md, May, 1908. General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church, Norfolk, Va., May, 1908. General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church, Philadelphia, Pa., May, 1908. Iowa Primary Election, Tuesday, June, 2, 1908. Iowa Republican State Convention to nominate State officers, at Waterloo, June, 24, 1908. Bystander office: located over 201 Seventh street. appeal to the Well-Informed in every walk of life and are essential to permanent success and creditable standing. 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"Oh, no, it brought it was Chinese etiquette not to talk about the things they like best." The Oriental blinked his eyes as the lady passed out. Couldn't Spare O'Connell. Daniel O'Connell had got a man off at one time for highway robbery and at another for burglary; but on the third occasion, for stealing a coasting brig, the task of winding the jury seemed too great for even his powers of caloery. However, he made out that the crime was committed on the high seas and obtained an acquittal. The prisoner lifted up his hands and eyes to heaven and exclaimed: "May the Lord long spare you, Mr. O'Connell — to me!" Laundry work at home would be much more satisfactory if the right Starch were used. In order to get the desired stiffness, it is usually necessary to use so much starch that the beauty and fineness of the fabric is hidden behind a paste of varying thickness, which easily detracts the appearance, but also affects the quality of the goods. 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Address, Lynn, Mass. THE DUTCH BOY PAINTER STANDS FOR PAINT QUALITY IT IS FOUND ONLY ON PURE WHITE LEAD MADE BY THE OLD DUTCH PROCESS. IOWA STATE NEWS Events of Recent Occurrence Throughout the Commonwealth. MOUND YIELDS RELICS. Historical Department Digs Up Rare Treasures. Boone—One of the most notable scientific discoveries in recent years in Iowa has just been made with the opening of a great prehistoric mound near Boone. Only slight progress has been made in the excavations, but already the mound has been proved to be rich in relics, some of them entirely new to students of antiquities. FIRE AT DESOTO. Kile Lumber Company's Yards Are Destroyed De Soto. De Soto on the 18th was threatened with complete destruction when a mysterious fire starting at midnight destroyed the Kile Lumber company's yards, the J. W. Blackman ice houses and the large corn crift of H. L. Malcomb. The total loss will be approximately $11,500, with $5,100 insurance on The mound is located on a farm three-quarters of a mile south of the Boone viaduct. The excavations have been going on all week under the supervision of Curator E. R. Harian of the state historical department, and T. E. Van Hyning, his assistant. The general plan of the interior of the mound seems to have comprised a circle of about twelve fireplaces in which the ashes, presumably of the dead mound builders, are found. A foundation stone wall has been reached, but the work has not progressed far enough to determine the nature of this structure, whatever it is. Human teeth, animal teeth, human bones, animal bones, human bones, and innumerable pieces of them, and innumerable relics indicating a burial ground have been found. It will take weeks to unearth all of the relics. INDIAN GAME FATAL Washington Lad Shoots His Com- mander Vince Dillen Washington.-While playing Indian and shooting at each other with bows and arrows, 14-year-old Paul Critz secured a, small rifle and fatally wounded Clarence Snyder, another youth of about the same age, who died of his injury. The lads were playing in good spirit, as far as can be learned. Something suggested to him that he had a shout to his companions that he was goNG after his rifle he disappeared in his house. Shortly afterward he fired a short from the window of the house at his playmates, and a bullet hit young Snyder in the groin. Critz says that he thought the gun contained a blank cartridge. Both families were overjoyed for informant affair. No action has been taken against Critz. DAN PATCH LINE STARTS Dubuque. A decided change in the plans of the Dan Patch Air Lane electric road, now in process of construction between Dubuque and Minneapolis, has been announced. The crews at present at work on the nortn end of the line, will be transferred to Dubuque and the active end of construction will be begun from here. Six hundred thousand dollars will be put into the local end of the work at once, which means a boom for Dubuque. The government dredge boat No 26, which has been in course of construction at the Dubuque Boat and Boller Works yards for the past six months, has been launched. The craft cost $125,000. CLAIM THEY SAW WEAVER. Iowa Falls Man Says He Recognized Missing Attorney. Iowa Falls.—It is stated here that while Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Otterbach of this city were in Council Bluffs a few days ago, en route to the J. A. Weaver, who has been missing since Feb. 24, on the streets of that city. While there is a persistent report that the last grand jury returned an indictment against Weaver, the report lacks verification, as nothing regarding the actions of the grand jury has been made public officially, as yet. The fact is that the indictments have taken no steps to locate Weaver, the indications are that the grand jury did not return an indictment. Fifty Thousand for Church Fifty thousand. The Methodist shenandoah. The methodist congregation of the city has decided to build a new church building. The twenty-six members comprising the official board had a meeting and unanimously decided to immediately take steps in this direction. The local church has a membership of between 750 and 800 and is one of the strongest in southwestern Iowa. Their membership was recently increased about 150 members because of the union revival meeting which were held in this city last month. The congregation is not only strong, but many of its members are rich, the new building that they will put up will cost in all likelihood in the neighborhood of $50,000. Smallpox Closes Osage Schools. Osage. An epidemic of smallpox has closed the public schools, churches, library and all buildings where public gatherings are held. Charles Kathan, member of the board of health, issued a proclamation for bidding all public meetings or gatherings of every character. In addition to smallpox there are many cases of diphtheria. Dove Capture Wolf Cubs. Boy Creston—Six young wolves were captured by the young sons of Sam Miller in Lincoln township. They brought them to the county auditor's office and received the bounty on them. Americas Eight German American Davenport—The German-American Central Alliance of Iowa has decided to inaugurate a state campaign for the election of none but liberal delegates to the conventions of the two great parties in Iowa. Kile Lumber Company's Yards Are Destroyed De Soto.—De Soto on the 16th was threatened with complete destruction when a mysterious fire starting at midnight destroyed the Kile Lumber company's yards, the J. W. Blackman ice houses and the large corn crib of H. L. Malcomb. The total loss will be approximately $11,600, with $5,100 insurance on the lumber stock. The other losses will be total. The wind was blowing almost a gale at the time was driving the fire directly upon the best residence street in the city. The water in the city reservoir was quickly used up and the framen were then compelled to get their supply from the De Soto Brick and Tile Company plant tank. Calls were sent to several of the surrounding towns and to Des Moines to be ready to send men and apparatus should the residence district start burning. But this was unnecessary as the wind quieted down and the frames slowly burned themselves out. The origin of the fire is a mystery gl. ion will be started by the officials. GUN ACCIDENT FATAL. Young Scott County Girl Kills Am Aged Man. Davenport—George Bowles, a man 60 years of age, was accidentally shot and killed by a 19-year-old girl, Cordia Nickerson, while the latter shot and killed the revolver. Bowles had asked to see the weapon with which a younger brother of the girl was getting ready to shoot a duck. Miss Nickerson got it for him and was giving it to him when it discharged, sending a bullet into the girl's chest instantly. The corner's jury exonerated the girl from blame. A. Big Clarinda. Failure. Clarinda—One of the worst failures in the history of Clarinda is now in the bankruptcy courts, involving the large business of the Hunt & Clayton company, one of the largest merchandise firms in southern Iowa. The failure involves about $5,000; the creditors invoice about $30,000. The creditors expect eventually to receive from $3 to 50 cents on the dollar. The original owners of the firm, Messrs. Hunt & Clayton, sold out their controlling interest several years ago to D. C. and Clayton, who came here from Chicago, to apply to Chicago methods to the local business, but without success. Big Sum for Auto Victim Marshalltown.—The jury in the case of Oscar Rosengren vs. F. F. Michaels, the latter of Ackley, gave the plaintiff a $3,800 verdict for being run down and injured by an automobile driven by Michaels in the sun.mer of 1906. W. E. Leech, an insurance man of this city, who was also made a party to the original suit, was eliminated on the court's order from consideration on the part of the jury. The court sustained a motion to drop Leech from the case because, although he was part owner of the machine, he was no wise connected with the accident. Waterloo Box Thieves Caught Waterloo.—A systematic plot for thieving was nipped by the police when they arrested Tommy Falenstein, Myron Klerlain, both aged 9 years, and Charley Jepperson, aged 10, they emerged from Dr. Clark's office with two watches and a necklace. The boys admitted stealing for a year past, taking bicycles, cigars and jewelry when entering offices. When caught they were looking for cigar bands. It is claimed they have secured several hundred dollars worth of property. Their crimes include highway robbery from small boys at the point of revolvers. He Faces Shortage Charge. Council Bluffs—County Attorney J. H. Jess fell a petition to oust permanently H. V. Bettay, who was temporarily removed from office as clerk of district court by Judge Wheeler pending an investigation of alleged irregularities. The petition charges that Battley altered the records of his office and that he is short in his accounts about $2,000. Specific instance of alleged alteration of record are enumerated in the petition. Rusty Nails Causes Woman's Death Laurel—As a result of stepping on a rusty nail two weeks ago, Mrs. Nancy J. Dorias, an old and highly respected woman, is dead here at the home of her son, W. H. Awtry. Mrs. Awtry stepped on a nail while in the yard. She thought nothing of the wound, which was small and apparently it had healed satisfactorily. A few days ago tetanus set in, and she died after suffering great agony. Manning Man Killed by Train. Dennison - Harry Robinson, a young man living near Manning, was run over and killed by the Milwaukee Flyer. He had been to a dance and on the way home laid down on the track just before to sleep with one leg jutting over a rail. The engineer saw him when it was too late to stop. The body was dragged a distance of 20 rail lengths. The accident hap pened near Aspinwall. Mother Finda Child Dead. Logan - Mrs. L. P. Jacobs found her little son dead under a curator wheel on the farm at Mount Logan. No evidence of the accident is thought that the child climbed upon the cultivator and fell under the wheel as the cultivator ran down a shark incline. The discriminating farmer keeps a supply of SLOAN'S LINIMENT For spavin, curb, splint, sweeny, capped hock, founder, strained tendons, wind puffs and all lameness in horses - For thrush, foot rot and garget on cattle and sheep - For hog distemper, hog cholera, thumps and scours in hogs - For diarrhoea, canker and roup in poultry - AT ALL DEALERS - - - PRICE 25, 50, & $ 1.00 Send for free book on Horses, Cattle, Hogs and Poultry - - Address Dr. Earl S. Sloan, Boston, Mass. NEW ARRIVALS IN CANADA NEARLY 300,000 IN 1907. NEW ARRIVALS IN CANADA NEARLY 300,000 IN 1907. ABOUT SIXTY THOUSAND FROM THE UNITED STATES. MADE HIS MEANING CLEAR. Professor's Son Translated Father's Speech into the Vernacular. A college professor, in company with his son, was enjoying a walk in the country, when he met an old farmer. It had been a very wet season, and the professor, thinking to start the conversation in a way that would prove interesting to the farmer, remarked: "There has been a rather abnormal precipitation of late." The farmer seemed somewhat embarrassed, and the professor's son, who used a different vernacular, though he was a student in the college to which his father was attached, the straight out the matter. Drawing the farmer to one side, he said in a superior way: "The governor means that we've been having a devil of a lot of rain." —Harner's Weekly. The extraordinary popularity of fine white goods this summer makes the choice of Starch a matter of great importance. Defiance Starch, being free from all injurious chemicals, is the only one which is safe to use on fine fabrics. Its great strength as a stiffener is due to the presence of Starch necessary, with the result of perfect finish, equal to that when the goods were new. Rustic Sarcasm. "Did your husband ketch chills an fever?" asked the woman who was standing in front of the cabin. "No," answered the woman who was driving a spring wagon. He hated hiring her, but He joins. He sat around an 'let, epen overgift him,' PUTNAM FADELESS DYES Color more brighten and lighter colors than any other dye. One包料 colors all fibers. They dye in cold water better than any other dye. You can garment without ripening apart. Write for free besties - How to Dye, Bleach and Mix Colors. MORRDE DRUG GO., Gulvin, Illinois. MACHINE-GROUND PAINT. Occasionally one hears the "hand-mixed" paint of the painter slightly spoken of as "unscientific" and "not thoroughly impressed." The facts are all on the side of the painter and his hand-prepared paint. It is the most "scientific" paint there is, because it is made on the spot to suit the particular purpose for which it is used. It is also a good doctor's prescription. If the painter did not mix it thus it would be as unscientific as a patent medicine. Moreover, the paint which a good painter turns out is made of genuine white lead and pure lined oil. If he does not mix it himself he is not sure what is in it, and consequently his client cannot be sure. As for not being thoroughly mixed by machinery, that is simply a misstatement. White Lead as made by National Lead Company is thorough and pure. The center of pure Lined oil in the factory is made a paste. This paste need only be thinned with additional lined oil to make it ready for the brush. The thorough incorporation of pigment and oil has already been accomplished before the painter gets it. To know how to tell pure white lead in a great advantage to both painter and tester, the painter will send a tester free to anyone interested. Address the company at Woodbridge Building, New York, N. Y. ONE LESSON WHOLLY WASTED. Little Surprise Planned by Billiger McSwat Not a Success. "Lobella," asked Mr. McSwat, who was rummaging in one of the closets, "have you done anything with that old coat of mine that used to hang on the last hook in here?" "Yes," answered Mrs. McSwat. "I gave it to the Volunteers." "You did, did you?" Well, you'll be sorry to learn, perhaps, that there was a five-dollar bill in it which I was going to give you if I found that coat undisturbed at the beginning of March. "O, I think not, Billiger. I searched it thoroughly before I gave it away." "You're a pretty smart woman, Lobella, but it didn't occur to you to look inside the kit," I said. I found the five-dollar bill in the plant for the rubber plant in the front parlor that you have admired so much and wondered how I managed to buy out of my allowance. You're a pretty smart man, Billiger, but there are times when you don't look the part." There being no further business before the house, Mr. McSwat adjourned without form. THE MEAN MAN. "I believe," his wife angrily declared, "that if I were dead you would be married again inside of a year." "Oh, no," the mean man replied, "you are mistaken. Try me and I'll prove it." Gladstone's Thrift Gladstone's liberality . . . was very great, and was curiously accompanied by his love of small economies—his determination to have the proper discount taken off the price of his second-hand books, his horror of a wasted half sheet of note paper, which elicited your heart despair of a wasted minute—Recollections of Sir Algernon West. Lest He Forget. Church—What's that piece of cord tied around your hood it? Gotham—My wife put it there to remind me to mail a letter. Church—And did you mall it? Gotham—No; she forgot to give it to me! The Congregationalist. Pettit's Eye Salve for 25c relieves tired, overworked eyes, stops eyes, congested, inflamed or ocular. All druggists or Howard Bros., Buffalo, N. Y. 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Gentle Request "Charley, dear," said young Mrs. Torkins, "I wish you wouldn't pay so much attention to the personal popularity of horses this year." "What do you mean?" "You have a dreadful habit of picking out animals who are favorites before the race and absolutely friendless after." In a Pinch, USE ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE. A powder. It cures painful, smarting, nervous feet and ingrowing nails. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Makes new shoes easy. A certain cure for sweating feet. Sold by all Drugsights. 25C. Accept no substitute. Trial package. FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. The woman who marries for money usually gets what she went after, but it's different with a man. Cause of Mutton's Woolly Taste. The woolly taste in mutton is said to be due to slow dressing the carcass DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES BRIEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETES BACK 1375 "Guarantee" SICK HEADACHE CARTERS LITTLE IVER PILLS. Positively cured by these Little Pills. 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WAGLAS BES $350 ALL EVERY FAMILY, FAMILY, AND CHILDREN. And sells more $3.50 shoes in the sold their shoes and can any other day. Does Cannot be Equalled At Any Price. Fash System Exclusively. Take No Substitute. RACE ECHOES. RACE ECHOES. Houston, Texas has one bank, two drug stores, twenty successful real estate dealers, one building and loan association, twelve physicians, eight lawyers, two dentist, one banker, one shoe store, one dry goods store, two dairies, one feed store and one hundred grocery stores, four of which are wholesale. Besides the above business and professions conducted by Negroes there are 100 teachers in the schools of Houston, and yet it has no Negro daily paper. The Okfuskee County (Okla.) Farmer's institution will hold an exhibit of farm products next fall. At that time a series of premiums will be given on the best exhibits of all farm products from a "horse to a peck of potatoes." The organization wishes to interest especially the raising of corn among boys and will have a Boys' Corn Raising Contest." Cash premiums will be given for the first, second and third best ten cars, besides the secretary offers a special premium of a Chester White pig to the boy who brings in the best ten cars of corn of his own raising L. N. North is president and T. B. Wortman secretary and treasurer. Hon. Isaac T. Montgomery, the founder of Mound Bayou and president of Mound Bayou Bank; Mr. Chas. Banks, the present cashier of Mound Bayou Bank, President of the Negro Business League of the State of Mississippi and a prominent man in public affairs; W. E. Mollison, of Vicksburg, Miss, President of the Lincoln Savings Bank, a financier of no mean ability, and an able attorney; and A. A. Cosey, of Mound Bayou, Miss, who is the secretary of the Mound Bayou Oil Mill Manufacturing Company, were at Nashville, Tenn., last week it the interest of the Mound Bayou Oil Mill and Manufacturing Company recently organized at Mound Bayou. The Industrial Savings and Investment Association of Indianapolis has been incorporated under the State Laws of Indiana, with a capital stock of $10,000, consisting of 400 shares at $25 each. Number of shares sold; 200; number of paid-up shares, 91; number of shares yet for sale, 200. Improved property and value; 1234 N. West street $1,000; 1236 N. West street $1,000; 1027 N. West street $1,200. Rents received monthly, $41. Will pay 6 per cent dividends on stock paid up at time of next annual meeting. Board of Director--G. W. Cable, President: H. L. Sanders, Treasurer, B. F. Wade, Ulysses Turner, Seymour Miller, Lewis Logan, James West. Williams Receives Appointment Washington, D. C.—President Roosevelt today announced the appointment of Mr. S. Lang Williams of Chicago, as Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District Illinois, in charge of Naturalization. This is the third appointment of the kind made by the present administration. The other persons similarly recognized being Mr. Wm. H. Lewis of Boston, and Mr. James A. Cobb of Washington. Mr. Williams is a man of large experience in the practice of the law and is in the front rank at the Chicago bar, and a prominent factor in the civic and business life of his community. He is peculiarly fitted for the special duties appertaining to the office to which he has been assigned, and will be particularly acceptable to the best members of his race, not only in the state of Illinois but in the entire country. JIM CROW LAW HIT. Washington, D. C.—President Roosevelt today made public his letter of April 2 to the attorney general directing proceedings by injunction to compel certain railroads of the south to furnish equal accommodation to white and negro passengers. The text of the letter is as follows: To the department of justice: I forward herewith the report of the interstate commerce commission containing its order of June 27, 1907, and the report of the failure of the railroad company to obey this order, under date of March 26, 1608, together with a letter of the commission of April 1, 1608. It appears that the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway company has not complied with the order of the commission to furnish the same facilities to colored passengers paying first class fare that are furnished to white passengers paying first class fare. From time to time various complaint have been made to me by reputable people to the effect that the accommodations furnished to colored people are filthy and inadequate compared to the accommodations furnished to white passengers paying the same fare. The commission has taken what is unquestionably the right ground, that where separate accommodations are provided for white and colored passengers, the accommodations for the colored THE MAYOR OF BOSTON The above cut is a true likeness of Hon. Warren Garst of Coon Rapids, Carroll county, who is a candidate for Governor of Iowa. Mr. Garst is a successful self made man; born in Dayton, Ohio in 1850, came to Illinois in 1858 and in 1869 to Boone Iowa and later to Coon Rapids where he has since remained. He was elected to the State Senate six successive terms and passengers shall be as good as those furnished to white passengers for the same money. In other words, while there is nothing in the law which forbids separate accommodations, these accommodations must be equal. This principle of equality of accommodation is set out explicitly in various state laws. For instance, the code of the state of Alabama provides that there shall be "equal but separate accommodations for the white and colored races by providing two or more passenger cars for each passenger train, or by dividing passenger cars by partitions." The action of the commission has simply been to insist that the accommodations be equal in service and comfort, for the same money, wherever the separation is made. In this particular where the railroad has neglected to comply with the order of the commission it is important that compliance with this order be immediately obtained. I suggest that you proceed to enforce the order by injunction proceedings, unless, in your judgment, another course is prefe rable. Theordore Roosevelt Mary Ann Lawn Grass Peerless Lawn Fertilizer, Flower Seeds, Garden Seeds, Field and Farm Seeds, Lawn and Garden Tools, Plants, Bulbs and Nursery Stock. A complete line of Poultry Supplies. Early ordering an advantage. IOWA SEED CO. 613-615 Locust Street held the most important committees, and was an earnest hard-working, painstaking legislator. Two years ago he was nominated for Lieutenant Governor with Gov Cummins, and now ask promotion to the gubernatorial chair, as he merits it by his long service rendered the state. His past record demonstrates that he is a broad-minded christian man and will give all classes equal treatment A CORRECT VIEW. Dunison Review: The problem of "The Souls of Black Folk" has presented itself to the people of this community this week with great impressiveness. Suddenly death called from us a black man, who was respected by every gentleman and lady in Denison. Unwillingly, perhaps he accomplished a great purpose in life. When men spoke slightlyly of his race there were several thousand people in this city who thought of him and his father and they knew from acquaintance with them that one can no more general ze and call all black men bad than one can call all white men good. It is a comfort to us to believe that at last the barriers of race prejudice have been torn down and that the white soul has gone to see for a heavens us is vouched safe to any of the sons of men. We know that the dust to which his dust shall fall will be unrecognizable from the dust of a king. We know that the flowers that shall bloom above his grave shall be as fair and sweet as though they sprang from the b som of Ophelia. We know that the nature to which he returns is the same dear mother to us all. Can it be true that God created man in His own image, put a heart into his bloom, placed the words of grief within his eyes, endowed him with intellect, with memory, with thought and with Easter Plants For Easter Gifts A choice selection in Lilies, Tulips, Daffodils, Azaleas, Spireas, Deutzias, Fancy Ferns, etc. Cut Flowers For Easter A large supply, including Roses, Easter Lilies, Carnations, Jonquils, Violets and Tulips. Quality the best. Careful attention given to mail and telephone orders. or, Flower Seeds, Garden Seeds, Field and Garden Tools, Plants, Bulbs and complete line of Poultry Supplies. Early SEED CO. 615 Locust Street ORDER OF YOUR GROCER. Best Patent FRONT HAND MIXED GROUND MT 36008 FALCON FLOUR Mannon & Mott Co. Los Meinas, Iowa feeling; gave to him the love of a mother, the tenderness of a wife, the helpless devotion of little children, and then cursed him on account of the blackness of his skin? The black man who is fit to enjoy heaven on equality with his white neighbor, is fit to enjoy the opportunities and the happiness of this life on even terms as well. If it is in accordance with God's will that there should be a "Jim Crow" car on earth, there will surely be a "Jim Crow" heaven. We are glad to know that this community has made the distinction between good black men and bad black men—and no other. We are glad that our people believe not only in giving the Negro a chance in heaven but a chance on earth and we believe that every man who has treated these representatives of the downtrodden race with fairness and friendliness will rest with an easier conscience. We thank you brother Review for such manly and common sense view thus expressed. If more of the intelligent people we want to take this view and nurture and fit them and character be the test, we would cry out Amen. Editor. Whereas—It has pleased the Almighty God to remove from our midst Sir S. W. Storks, Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. We the members of Silver Leaf Kodge No. 5, Hermine Court No. 256 and Sweet Heulah No. 343 and Columbia Company No. 1 U. R. K. of P., feel the loss of so great a councellor and leader, but we bow our heads in humble submission to the will of the Supreme Ruler of the universe. Therefore—Be it Resolved—We join in sympathy with the sorrowing family and relatives in this dark hour of their bereavement. Be it farther resolved—that we join in sympathy with all true and loyal Knights and Sir Knights of Pythias and Sisters of Calanthe throughout this jurisdiction. Be it further resolved—that we feel in the loss of this great and illustrious man not only Pythians suffer the loss, but the religious and political, and the world at large have suffered a great loss. But he who knows best, says well done thou good and faithful servant and thus so we: Be it farther resolved—that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, one to the Archives of Siver Leaf Lodge No. 5, Hermione Court No. 236 Sweet Beulah Court No. 343 and Columbia Company No. 1, U. K. K. of P., all of Buxton, Iowa. The sorrow for the dead is the only sorrow from which we refused to be divorced. Every other wound we seek to heal, every other affliction to forget, but this one wound we consider it a duty to keep open, this affliction we cherish and brood over in solitude. Sorrow is one of God's own angels in the land. Her pruning knife may not spare the tender buds of hope that made gland the garden of the Soul, but her fingers sow the seeds of a quick sympathy with the woes of a common humanity which springing into bud and blossom send perfume and beauty into the waste places of lonely lives and permeate with fragrant incense the soil that gave them bibb. When it was dark the children of Israel said, where is our leader, their hope was gone. But God has reserved a Joshua who brought joy and comfort again. When the Pythian cause in America was in the decendency, this great good man brought joy, comfort, peace harmony and prosperity to us through his earliest energetic work and leadership. The Pythian Sanctiorium in Hot Springs Arkansas and the Pythian Temple in Chicago, Illinois will always be a monument of the result of the work of this good man. The marvelous growth of membership from 10,000 to 150,000 during the eight years of his reign, still further attest the result of his untiring efforts and devotion to the cause of Pythianism which is a proof of the influence he welled among his fellow men. It was a great blow to the Pythian cause for so great and useful a man to be called from 1 bar to reward when we so much neded his aid in Pythianism, the uplift of man and the work of God. Dr. J. H. Wil, Iiams, Rev. C. H. Mendenhall, Deliah Lee, Mary Davis, Samuel Johnson, Mary Graves, Ruth Rhodes. 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. Every Sack of FALCON FLOUR is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction and should convince the most skeptical of its superior merit. CLINTON HAPPENINGS. The friends of Miss Aline Sampson and Miss Henry Henderson were surprised a few days ago to learn that they had been married. The ceremony was performed at the A. M. E. parsonage, Wednesday evening April 1st, immediately after the conclusion of the reheasal of the choir of which they are members their secret was so well guarded that the choir members were not even apprised of the fact until the succeeding day. Their many friends wish them all the happiness that may be their. The home of Mrs. Melisa Glaton which was damaged by fire a few weeks ago has been repaired, and she occupies her home once more. Mrs. Alantha Stewart is recovering from her recent illness. The Colored Mens Forum will meet Sunday at 4 o'clock the subject for discussion: "Resolved that the Negro ride in a Jim Crow Cars." Affirmative Cassius Clay, negative, Bud Scott. Miss Missouri Dozier, is some better after a slight illness. Mrs. Wm. Spencer of Chicago, arrived Sunday night, she was called here because as the severe illness of her niece Miss Esther Taylor. Everything is about ready for the musical program to be rendered Eastern Sunday night by the chorus choir of Bethel A. M. E. church under the direction of A. A. Bush and a competent accompanist. Miss Esther Taylor is quite ill, to the regret of her many friends, who are hoping for the best. The Deaconesses will entertain at a social Friday night. Get your money ready so that when the Bystander agent calls on you, you will be ready to meet him. Subscriptions are due in advance, but we have not adhered to the rule. For Constipation. Mr. L H. Farnham, a prominent druggist of Spirit Lake, Iowa, says Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are certainly the best thing on the market for constipation." Give these tablets a trial. You are certain to find them agreeable and pleasant in effect. Price, 25 cents. Sample free. For sale by all druggists. MT. PLEASANT NOTES Last Friday night at 7 o'clock occurred the death of Mr. Albeat Holmes he had been in poor health for some time, he was on the street the day before apparently as well as usual but Friday was taken suddenly ill. Just three months and fifteen days ago his wife departed this life. Mr. Holmes was a faithful member of the A. M. E. church a christian man loyal to the auxiliaries of the church. He left an example for every one to live by. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p. m., conducted by the pastor Rev. D W. Brown assisted by the presiding elder Rev. L. J. Phillips and Rev. Boling. The funeral was largely attended. He leaves one son, two brothers, three sisters and other relatives to mourn his loss. The interment was at Forest Home Cemetery. Mr Everett Holmes of Kookuk came up Saturday to attend the funeral of his brother, he returned home Tuesday attrooon with his nephew Arthur. Thornton McNeal of Chicago came from home last Sunday for a few weeks visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elias McNeal. The third quarterly meeting was held Sunday the 12th presiding elder L. J. Phillips was us with. There was a large attendance both morning and evening. Miss Idaline Stewart of Fairfield is our city visiting relatives and friends. Rev, and Mrs. R. H. Hackley entertained at dinner last Monday Presiding elder L. J. Phillips. The Church Aid Society will meet next Friday the 17th, at 2:30 in the afternoon at the home of Mrs J. W. Fiddler. There was be a grand concert given at the A. M. E church, Thursday evening by the young people it was a success. The agent will call on you for your subscription soon. Mr. Arthur Smith who has been in Columbia and Cleveland, Ohio for some time came in last week for a few days visit wih his father, the Rev. Jno Smith. Chamberlain's Has the Preference Mr. Fred C. Hanrahan, a prominent druggist of Portsmouth, Va., says "For the past six years I have sold and recommended Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is a great remedy and one of the best patent medicines on the market. I handle some others for the same purposes that pay me a larger profit, but this remedy is so sure to effect a cure, and my customer so certain to appreci- 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 BERMAN PUBLISHING Co., Des Moines, Ia. Ia. 'phone 599. Office over 201 Street. J. L. THOMPSON, 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 ate my recommending it to him, that give it the preference." For sale by a druggists. DUBUQUE NOTES Mrs. W. H. Hoyes returned last Wednesday morning from a very pleasant trip to Chicago. Mr. Leonard Lewis was a visitor to Chicago and Evanston on business. Johnson Mr. A. Anderson of Moline. Ill, who has been working for the past two days in Mr. Leonards Lewis' position was joined by his wife and four children last Sunday morning. They will remain indefinitely. we hope they will decide to make this their future home. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Smith have gone to Marshbaltown to become inmates of the Old Soldiers home. Miss Ruth Matthews has been suffering greatly with her eyes, it is feared an operation is necessary for her recovery. Mr. Ed. Porter of Davenport, is in the city and will begin work at the Paris Hotel Friday morning: Miss Gertrude Lewis has fully recovered but will remain in Dubuque for the present. The Co Club has its regular meetings and is planning a number of pleasant evenings for its friends. Rev. A. L. Johnson of the A. M. E. church assisted by the teachers and scholars of the Sunday school are preparing to celebrate Easter, a splendid program has been arranged. The Clover Leaf Club and Sewing Circle has been organized with Mrs A. Green, president, Mrs. Ollie Mae Penn, vice president, Mrs. Anna Johnson, secretary and Mrs. C. C. McGregor, treasurer. A committee on by-laws was also appointed. On Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 Mrs. Eliza Woods passed away at her home on West Eleventh street. Mrs. Woods came to Dubuque from LaCrosse, Wis. three years ago, and was employed as cook in East Dubuque. The remain were interred in Lynwood cemetery. Mr. Arthur Shepard, of Davenport, is in the city for a short stay. Mr. Cary, of Buxton, is in the city visiting his brother Mr. C Cary. 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. ALBIA NOTES. Miss Hattie Grayson and Miss Era Harris were in Hocking Sundy. Presiding Elder M. J. Gordon, assisted Rev. J. H. Bell with his quarterly meeting service Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Butler and son Lawrece spent Sunday in Albia and Hocking. The Sewing Circle Club met at the home of Miss Frances Parker, Monday. 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 a particular. Secure exclusive service. Provide an assistant and profitable business of your own. Profit this paper. The Burton Toilet Goods Co., Century Blk., St. Joseph, Michigan MOLINE (ILL) GREETINGS Miss Mayota Woods entertained Messrs Bailey, Albert Burris and Zaddie Saunders Sunday afternoon. A number of Moline young people attended the Danvenport Young People's Sunday Lecture Club last Sunday. Mrs. P. W. Lewis is reported on the sick list, but is much better now. Rev. L. J. Phillips spent a few days in the city last week. Mr. and Mrs. George Scott entertained Mr. and Mrs James Colquit at dinner last Sunday week. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Price, were callers at the Tarver residence Sunday. Fred the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Foy is very ill with rheumatism we wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Lewis, of Davenport, were callers at the Jones residences last Sunday. Misses Mabel and Clara Tarver, spent Friday evening in Davenport. The Sunday school will render their Easter program Sunday morning at the regular Sunday school hour. The friends of Mrs. Clifford Harden were very glad to see her out last Sunday. Mrs. Harry McDonaly, is recovering very rapidly from her illness. very rapidly. Mrs. Hattie Rushop, is suffering very much with her eyes. Mrs. Mollie Robinson, r turned home Monday from Chicago, accompanied by her grand son Earl Jones. "One Touch of Nature Makes the Whole World Kill." When a rooster finds a big fat worm he calls all the hea in the farm yard to come and share it. A similar trait of human nature is to be observed when a man discovers something exceptionally good—he wants all his friends and neighbors to share the benefits of his discovery. This is the touch of nature that makes the whole world kin. This explains why people who have been cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy write letters to the manufacturers for publication, that other similarly ailing may also use it and obtain relief. Behind every one of these letters is a warm hearted wish of the writer to be of use to someone else. This remedy is for sale by all druglabs. DAVENPORT ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wood of Volme, and Mr. Bailey of this city were de- lightfully entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bright Sunday after the annual sermon of St. Mary's Court. ENTERPRISE NEWS A large number of people attended the baptising last Sunday. Rev. Bowels preached his baptismal sermon last Sunday morning, and the church was well crowded. Covenant meeting in the afternoon. There were ten accessions to the church. On Monday there was a second baptising, 34 were baptised. Among the visitors were: Rev. J. Bowles' mother and sister of Hitenam, Mrs. Murray and Mrs. LaMond of Osakaloa, Mr. Henry Banks of Colaf The L. F. Club of Norwood, was entertained by Mr. and Robert Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Brown have returned from a three days visit with their parents in Colaf. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Reynolds are rejoicing over a fine baby girl. Mr. Robert Hunter receive the sad news from Virginia last Tuesday of his mothers death. He immediately 1-ft for her home. The Knights of Pythias held a public installation last Thursday at high noon. After the officers were in installed a reception was given in honor of the Grand and Vice Grand Counselor about forty guests were present A Healing Salve for Burns, Chapped Hands and Sore Nipples. As a healing salve for burns, sores, sore nipples and ceapped Chambers berlain's Salve is most excellent I allays the pain of a burn almost instantly, and unless the injury is very severe, heals the parts without leaving a scar. Price 25 cents. For sale by all drugstores. ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, May Term, A. D. 1908. Eveline L. Jones, Plaintiff, vs. Wm. Jones, Defendant. To the above nam-d defendant: You are hereby notified that on or before the 23d day of May A. D. 1908, the petition of plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, Iowa, claiming of you a divorce from the bonds of matrimony on the grounds of hibitual drunkenness, adultery and inhuman treatment. And unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the May term of said Court, which will commence at Des Moines on the 4th day of May 1908, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. S. JOE BROWN, Attorney y for Plaintiff. Charles Ford Park 153 R. KINNEY 57, CHICAGO, IL. Agateau, Illinois 60910.