Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XV, No 37. CITY NEWS. (N. B. I you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we solicit your local news—Ed.) Mr. E. T. Banks is ill at his home on Enos street. Mr. Benjamine Shephard of Clive, is reported to be sick. Miss Luella Franklin of Oakaloosa is a visitor in the city this week. Prof. Geo. I. Holt who has been quite sick for the past week is able to be out again. Miss Jeff Davis of 1317 Day street, fell and broke her ankle when running to catch a street car. Rev. H. W. Porter was installed pastor at the Union Congregational church by a council last Monday. Mrs. James Mitchell left last Sunday for Hannibal, Mo., where she will spend a month visiting her brother. Miss Luu Jackson of 1122 8th street left Monday morning for a short visit to St. Joe, Mo., to be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hill. Miss Edith Comely of Webster City will arrive in the city to attend the "Smart Set" and visit at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Hyde. Mr. Lucian Brown of 204 Arthur St., wishes to extend thanks to the many friends for their kindness during the illness and death of his wife. Atty. Geo. H. Woodson of Oakalooose spent Friday in the city and spoke at the Lincoln Day exercises of the Union Congregational church. The 13 months of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Brown of Highland Park died at 2:30 Thursday morning. Mrs. Brown before her was Miss Hattie Carey. Messrs Tucker and Brown of Buxton addressed the state meeting of the V. M. C. A., which was held here last week, departed for their home Monday morning. Dr. Arthur J. Booker will address the Men's League at the Union Congregational church Sunday afternoon you are invited. Miss Jessie Walker of Marshalltown came down to Des Moines last Thursday to attend the ball given by the Ioreal club and to visit awhile, she is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Banks on Enos street. Mrs. L. R. Palmer was a pleasant hostess of the H. B. S. R. C. Feb. 4th. The entire membership was present and the afternoon was devoted to business. The Circle adjourned to meet with Mrs. Wilburn, February 11th Mrs. Alex. Wilburn was the H. B. S. hostess. The afternoon was delightfully spent and some very excellent papers on Lincoln were read; it was also the Circle's nineteenth anniversary, [Messrs. Wilburn and J. P. Hamilton were guests of honor. At 5 p.m. Mrs. Wilburn, assisted by her daughter, served a delicious four course lunchoon. The Circle adjourned to meet with Mrs. Warrick Feb. 25. ```markdown ``` The Callanan Club met with Mrs. Brooks on Boyd street and had a regular meeting, three delegates were elected to the state Federation in the person of Miss Blanche Allen. Mrs. Hattie Adams will entertain the club next Wednesday afternoon. DOUGLASS-WASHINGTON PROGRAM. To be Rendered by The Des Moines Negro Lyceum Association at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, Monday Evening, February 22. Music, "Golumbia the gem of the Ocean." Lyceum Ocean, Lyceum Quotations from Douglass and Washington, Members. Oration, Mr. Jesse Graves. Address, "Influence of Douglass up on the American Negro," Dr. J. H. Williams. Comparison of Washington and Douglass, Mr. H. W. Hughes. Solo, Miss Bessie Reeves. Declamation, Miss D. Mae Lee. Original Poem, Mrs. H. W. Hughes. Paper, "Service of Douglass to the Race," Mrs. J. H. McDowell. Benediction, Rev. Geo. W. Gaines. Mr. Branham N. Hyde, President, Master of Ceremonies. Mr. Wm. Brown secretary of the Boys Y. M. C. A., sang at the morn- ing service and Sunday school of the Union Congregational church last Sunday. Mr. LeRoy Tucker the secretary of the Buxton Y.M.C. A. addressed the congregation at the evening. The revival meetings at the Maple street Baptist church closed last Sunday; there were 19 additions to the church, five for baptism. The Rev. S. Bates has done much to arouse interest in the church since accepting the pastorate and he is meeting with success. Atty. S. Joe Brown who is president of the Iowa / State Afro-American Council delivered an address on Abraham Lincoln and American Negro at Keokun, last Friday evening. He also organized a Local Afro-American Council in that city while there and on his return trip stopped off at Ottumwa and held a conference with the local Council of that city relative to the plans for entertaining the State Council which meets July 4th. The Callanan club met with Mrs. Jefferson on 11th street last Wednesday afternoon, the meeting was called to order by the president and the roll was called and the members answered with quotations from Lincoln the music drill was led by Mrs. Green a dainty lunch was served. The club met this week with Mrs. Brooks this week. The Intellectual Improvement Club met last Friday afternoon in Colafx at the cozy home of Mrs. J. W. Holmes, and celebrated the one-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln and the ninety-second anniversary of the birth of Frederick Douglass. After appropriate musical selections by Mrs. Nina Hamilton-Walker the following ladies delivered short addresses: Lincoln as a man, Mrs. J. W. Holmes; As a president, Mrs. Chas. Cousin; As a Statesman, Mrs. S. Joe Brown; Mrs. Martha Leifler recited his favorite piece, "Oh why should the Spirit of mort be proud?" biography of Douglass, Mrs. H. W. Hughes, Mrs. J. O. Redman of 'Colafx was present and delivered his Gettysburg oration. Mesdames Nelson, Cabbell and Dean of Colafx were present and made a few remarks, after which the hostess served a very elaborate lunchon and at the conclusion of which the club adjourned to meet this afternoon with Mrs. H. W. Hughes of this size. The Lineoln Centennial celebration given last Friday night at the Union Congregational church was well attended the large auditorium of the church was crowded a part of the members were not present but Rev. George W. Gaines was substituted for the absent ones and he made a good address telling of his early experiences. Capt. E. T. Banks told of some of his war experiences, Hey, Geo. H. Woodson of Oskaloosa was present and made a short but interesting talk. Rev. H. W. Porter presided; a quartette of young girls, the Misses Helena and Craven, Ada Cleggett and Louise Williams sang a patriotic song. A very good time was reported by this large gathering. AT REST. Mrs. Lucian Brown the wife of one of our industrious and successful young Highland Park citizens died last Friday at 2:30 at the home after a long illness. She was Miss Minnie Earley before she married, she was born December 7th, 1886 and married Mr. Brown Nov. 5th, 1902. She leaves one little child 2½ years old, a dutiful husband and many friends to mourn her loss. She was an active Christian worker loved by all and a dutiful wife and a kind mother. The funeral was held from the Corinthian Baptist church Sunday conducted by her pastor Rev. Griffith assisted by Rev. S. Bates many lovely flowers beckoned the coffin as an expression of the high esteem she was held. The remains were laid away in Glendale Cemetery. WHEN? The following, written by a woman and bearing as it does upon both motherhood and citizenship, should find a permanent place in the heart of the mind and the action of every woman in the land. **When will Women be Citizensb** When we wipe out the conditions that kill babies. When we make it impossible for any mother to be ignorant of infant hygiene. When we make it impossible for factory, store or home work to unit a woman to save her baby. When we get milk that is safe for babies. When we get clean air and use it. When we eat. When we can answer, Why do babies die? and Why are mothers ignorent? The vote alone can not give us these things, but doing these things will give us the right to vote.—The March Decliner, MRS. N. M. KING Spring Millinery Goods -LATEST DESIGNS- -LATTEST DESIGNS- Wire Frames Made to Order. Speciality in Hair Goods. 1203 Center Street. EDITORIALS. DOUGLASS. It was about February 17th or 18th in a little logan cabin on a Tuckahoe, Maryland plantation, this uncared for barefoot orphan wafe grown up scrambling with the dogs for a living unlearned, unlettered, without money frinds or parents and with the chain of slavery around him he bursted this chain fled to a foreign country purchased his own freedom, came back to the land of slavery to fight to free his brother he was mocked, hissed, snubbed and spat upon and even his life threatened yet he bravely bore all these hardships sufferings and difficulties and came out conqueror. He is one of America's unsung great men beginning lower than any America's great men he climbed higher than most men, as a lecturer, orator, as a race defender, and a diplomat, as a statesman, as an honest exponent of equal justice and fair dealing he has no peer, when future historians unbiased by color, race or creed, write the world achievements of great men surely Frederick Douglass will be an honored name in the hall of fame. His picture now hangs in the Iowa Historical Building in the hall of fame, so may it hang on the lips and in the hearts of all mankind as an inspiration to youth. GEORGE WASHINGTON. It is true that the month of February is the shortest month in the year and some of the greatest battles fought and some of the greatest victories won in this short month, not only that some of the world's greatest men were born beneath of this month. Won McKinley just missed by only two days but Abraham Lincoln whom the American people has just celebrated his natal day. Frederick Douglass the great anti-slave agitator and George Washington day the 22nd, the American people will be called upon next week to honor, he was truly one of the great men of modern times, he was too honest to lie; to good to be a father of any child, but the father of this country, his bravery his struggles and his privations are told in battle fields of the revolutionary struggle and triumph of the Americans. Let us honor him still as the first in war the first in peace, first president and first in the hearts of the American people. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES Among the many organizations that celebrated the Lincoln centennial was the voter league. The hall was artistically decorated in the national colors but on account of the severe cold weather many were forced to miss the excellent program that was given. Miss Pearl Hicks was not called home on account of the illness of her mother bat is visiting friend in the city. Mrs. Martin Brooks is still quite ill at her home. Mr. Walker Robinson and Mrs. Maud Green surprised their friends a few days ago by launching on the sea of matrimony. Their many friends wish for them the sublimest of earths joys. Mrs. S. V. Holly was hostess of the hostess of the O. M. E club at their last meeting, at which time the following officers were elected: president, Mrs. Raspberry; secretary, Mrs. G. W. Tyler; treasurer, S V Holly. Mrs. A. Perkins entertained at 5 o'clock tea last Wednesday evening the Medames Lovell, Price, Pierman and horn. Mrs. R. Hicks who has been ill for the past few weeks is still unable to be out. This roast pig supper given last Thursday evening for the trunstes benefit was well attended and the pig was gde. The H. of R. entertained Monday evening at a masquerade all who attended report a jolly time. R. Mr. Bert King has been indisposed for a few days, but is much improved at present. Sunday was Allen's Day at Bethel A. M. E church commemorating the one hundredth and forty-ninth birthday of the founder the African Methodist church. The principal number on the program was the graphic account of the life of Allen by Rev. Brice W. Taylor and a reading by Mrs. F. J. Hawkins, special music was rendered by the choir. [Image of a man with a long white beard and a mustache, wearing a dark suit and a white shirt with a bow tie. The background is plain black.] [The text on the right side of the image is: "A man of great importance and influence."] The W. M. Mi sionary society was entertained at the last last meeting by Mrs. W. M' Robinson the president, these ladies are engaged in a splendid work come and visit them. Mrs. O. J. Thorpe is enjoying a pleasant visit from her mother of Nashville, Tenn. The J. S. Y. Culture musical to be given at the hall 22d promises to be a rare treat in the way of mus. Friends of Mrs. Myrkle Martin who was resisted and dangerously ill in Omaha a few weeks ago will be glad to know that she is improving. OTTUMWA NEWS Mr. James Johnson is very ill. Rev. Lackay has been very ill. Mr. Hopkins or Galesburg has been visiting his brother Joseph Hopkins of this city At the Lincoln Centenary held at Armory Hall the Hon. Nelson C Crews of Kansas City, spoke on the query, "What Small the answer be?" Rev. A. L. DeMond spoke on "Lincoln the Ideal Man" In the death of Mr. Isaac Downey Ottumwa loss one of her best and highly respected citizens. He leaves a wife, seven children and a host of friends to mourn his death. Mr. George Downey of Chicago is in the city. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Smith entertained a few friends Saturday evening in honor of S. Joe Brown of Des Moines, who stopped in Ottumwa enroute home from Keokuk, where he delivered the Lincoln day address. CLINTON NOTES Wm. Robinson who was injured several days ago at the Clinton Bridge and Iron Works where he is employed, we are pleased to state is very much improved. T. G. Dozier visited last week in Buxton. We know who. The Upstander should be in the home of every Afro-American in Iowa. Arrangements are under way for the entertainment of the District Conference and Sabbath School Convention, which has been appointed to meet in Clinton this year. Presiding Eider Phillips held his second quarterly meeting Sunday, Feb. 7th. While here he was considerably indisposed, suffering with tonsilitis, W. A. Emerson is happy over the advent of a grandson, which was born recently in Chicago. A. A. Bush who was appointed chairman of the public comfort committee, which is to arrange for accommodations for those who contemplate attending the inaugural ceremonies of President Taft, has appointed the following persons as assistants: J. T. Culbertson, M. O. Culbertson, Henry Robinson, George Robinson, F. P. Alkens, T. G. Dozier, Holland Williams of Clinton, E. W. Mann and Louis Alexander of Lyons, and Jesse Mitchell of Fulton, Ill. Lucius Hill left for Chicago this week where he expects to take a position in the dining car service of the C. & N. W. Mrs. M. O. Culbertson made her regular business trip to Dubuque this week. DAVENPORT NOTES. The original musical comediea entitled "Hodge Podge" given under the auspices of Eastern Star and under the direction of Mrs. A. D. Sumlin, played on an over crowded house F. 3 at Columbia Hall. The company consisted of well known home talent, each doing credit to the occasion. Mrs. Georgia Allen who presided at the piano deserves special honor for her splendid music and untiring willingness to preside, Mrs. Sumil, to whom is due the success of the unique entertainment, did some clever acting and deserves much credit. The Pantomine girls did some splendid work, as did the Japanese maidens also, but to the cowboy girls we take off our hats. Chas. Bates, the cowboy, looked the genuine article and sang splendidly, his voice being clear and full. This was the best number on the program, Elmer Campbell charmed the audience with his clear tenor voice, and with Mrs. Sumil in the duet "Taffy" received a hearty applause. Mrs. Bailey also held his audience entrance with his solo. Mr. Ren Smith was present with his burlesque sheath gown, and it was the real thing and was loudly applauded. In the opening chorus Mr. Gene Allen looked the typical "uncle Sammy" and amid the fluttering of flags presented a pleasing sight. A neat sum was realized for the order and the general public again await Mrs. Sumil and her company of artists. Mrs. Sumil left Friday for Omaha, Neb., to spend a few weeks with her husband. ENTERPRISE NEWS Rev. James Bowles returned home last Thursday from Hiteman where where he was called by the illness and death of his mother. The Willing Workers club met at the home of Mrs. James Holland last Wednesday for the regular monthly business meeting and the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Nettie Hunter, Vice President, Mrs. Sarab Wells, Secretary, Mrs. Allie Divers; Treasurer, Mrs. Etta Holland; Chaplain, Mrs. Jennie Battle. After the business was transacted the hostess served a dainty five course luncheon. The K. of P. lodge gave a banquet at the K. of P. hall last Thursday night, which was well attended. It was a brilliant affair. A bountiful feast was spread at 10 p.m., which was enjoyed by all present, as there was plenty for all. Mrs Allie Diverses and Mrs. Stella Trent were Des Moines visitors last Tuesday. Mrs. Della Wilson and little daughter Beatrice of Woodburn, Ia., is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter. Mr. Geo. Edmunds returned home last Monday from Indianapolis, Ind., where he has been for three weeks attending the convention of the V. M. W. of A. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Cocanut of Des Moines attended the K. of P. banquet last Thursday night. They were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wells while in the city. Mrs. J. S. Cunningham is dangerously ill at her writing. Mr. and Mrs. D, T. Mosely are both on the sick list. In spite of the blizzard last Sunday we had an excellent service and attendance at the Baptist church all day. Flagrant Violator Mrs. Crawford—What did your husband say when you told him that you and your daughters were going to join an anti-nose club? Mrs. Chatter—He said he hoped I would keep us quiet. Eulogy on Abraham Lincoln Published by request. To day and to night all over America and even foreign countries the people have observed this as a national holiday, assembling in their various churches and halls to do honor and pay tribute to America's greatest man. Our country has produced many staeemen many noted warriors, many noted christians, many noted musicians, many scholars, many philosophers and poets and many noted presidents but only a few greetmen. I would call him a Washington, but that great Virginia held mates. I would call him a Grant, but that great soldier was a warrior. I would call him a Poe or Whittier but they were only poets; I would call him a Beecher or a Talmage but they were only preachers; I would call him a McKinley or Ingersoll but they were only statesmen; Abraham Lincoln was the embodiment of all these men, and even more he was a man of love, of purity, of nature, of freedom, of liberty, of hope, and a child of God. The Great Emancipato has left an inspiring lesson for the young men of to-day, born in poverty; reared on the frontiers of America, with no college education, no royal blood or money, he the barefoot flatbustman, the rail splitter, the country groceryman, the village groceryman, the lawyer, the legislator, the congressman and lastly our martyred president for the cause, human liberty and freedom. Dear friends, I cannot to-night review his history. It is known to every school boy and is known to every person who loves liberty and justice. I will briefly state some of the benefits that we the sons of an enslaved race, have received. Sumner, Garrison, Lovejoy, Whittier, Harriet Beecher Stowe and John Brown had appeared upon the arena of action and had passed but he, Abraham Lincoln, was the last mountain that towered above the deluge, the last resting place for heaven's delight. He, like Abel of old, heard the cries of the slaves and hurled thunderbolt at the curse, broke the shackles from the sable shoulders of 4,000,000 of slaves. The music of the bloodhound ceased the cries of mothers torn from their lovling children was no longer heard; the slaves pen, the auction block, and the whipping post was surplanted by school houses, churches and colleges; and to-day millions are honoring this great hero. To night it is possible that we the descendants of these freedmen, should feel proud that we can meet as we have to-night and testify to our progress. To day we have 11,000,000 colored people. Even five years after the emancipation we had a man in Congress of the U.S., a senator in Jeff Davis' seat, making laws for their former master. We have sent 25 colored men to congress. We have reduced our illiteracy from 100 per cent to less than 40 per cent since the emancipator died. Our progress has been marvelous, so well fixed, so generally known. We have a little more than 25,000 Negroes in the professions; 14,000 in government employment; 7,000 in state emment; more than 5,000 enlisted in the United Army and navy; 38 banks owned by colored people. In every state in the union there are good honest, and intelligent men and women trying to help make the world better. These colored soldiers here tonight testify to the part we played in the drama of the civil war. In the language of the poet, *Fleecy locks and i black compulsion, Cannot alter nature's claim. Skin may differ, but affection, Dwells in black just the same" With malice toward none and love for all let us go forth to make history, do right, live honest and deal fair, prove that we are worthy of the great emancipator's martyred life. I bid you good night. Preacher Wants Pardon. Rev. Geo. W. Perkins a preacher who is serving a term at Ft. Madison penitentiary for obtaining money under false pretense at Marshalltown sometime a year ago is seeking a parson. Perkins collected the money the pretense of using for the Second Baptist church, but the church knows nothing of the solicitation. SIOUX CITY ITEMS. My, but blizzards are becoming quite popular throughout our part of the country this winter. Just think two in a month's time. A surprise party was given in honor of Robert Simpson's twentieth birthday last Monday evening at the home of his aunt, Mrs. A. Roberts. Thirty of his young friends attended and he was remembered with a number of useful presents. Games and music was the past time of the evening. A nice three course luncheon was served. All departed at a late hour wishing him many more happy birthdays. The ladies of the Mt. Zion Baptist church gave a valentine social and held a special program in honor of Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. It was a jolly time for all who attended. It was a success both socially and financially. There will be a patriotic concert given for the benefit of the A. M. E. church at Simone's hall Monday evening. Feb. 22. It is under the management of Mrs. E. Grant. Mr. George Washington, one of our old pioneer citizens, still remains quite feeble. The Tresday evening club of the A. M. E. church met with Mrs. M. G. Newman Tuesday evening. The Ladies Sat club met with Mrs. Cora Harrison last Friday afternoon. A nice dozen of ladies attended. They had for an open discussion "How to Make Home Happy." The affirmative won out. Of course they were all ladies. Presiding Elder M. I. Gordon held quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church and preached throughout the day to a large and appreciative audience. We are glad to note that our city has been honored with selection of Rev. J. C. Reid as one of Mr. B. M. Hyde's assistance of his committee of which he has been appointed chairman. We know that our appointee will ably fill his place. ALBIA NEWS The members of the A. M. E. church and friends gave a surprise at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Bell, quite a number were present and Mrs. Bell received some very nice presents. After much merriment the company was served with ice cream and cake. Mrs. AlleLoman entertained a number of ladies at a quilting party Thursday afternoon. Mrs. M. G. Ward is on the sick list. Miss Brown of Centerville is in Alba for a few days, while in town she is the guest of Misses Eva and Jesse Parker. She visited the Sunday school Sunday afternoon. MARSHALLTOWN ITEMS. Miss Gracie Brown, Miss Clara Carter and Mr. Carl Brown spent Saturday and Sunday in Toledo, Ia., the guest of Miss Brown's aunt. The social given at the 2nd. Baptist church Tuesday evening was a social and financial success a good program was rendered by the little folks a neat sum was realized. Rev. and Mrs. R. P. Palmer baby were entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Jackson on Swazey St. Mrs. R. P. Palmer and have been confined to their home on 709 E. W. Berry street with severe colds they are much better at this writing. Miss Lillie John left last Saturday for a two weeks visit in Toledo, Ia. Miss Anna Woods of 7th avenue suffered a very severe spirit of heart trouble Friday night but is able to be around again. Miss Carter of East Fredicka street is somewhat indisposed Mrs. C. P. Gilmore of E. Fredicka street is still on the slick list. The Paul Lawrence Dunbar Club was entertained by Mrs. Isaac Brown on 7th streets a good program was rendered after which a two course lunch was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. E. Flippens. The pastor is planning for a big rally in the near future The clubs are all working hard to make it a success A special Lincoln service was held at the Second Hapist church Sunday evening. Subscribe now. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Curve Gold, Group and Whoooping Coach "BOBBY" WAS SO NERVOUS. He Was Not to Be Agitated, Even by "Percy, Dear." It was moving day for the summer colony along the North shore of Massachusetts. On the morning train from Rockport, bearing many well-known Bostonians to their town on the coast, a proud old gentleman from the west. At Pride's crossing a family of three—father, mother and daughter—boarded the train, bearing respectively the family treasures: One pet poodle, one gray cat in a blue blanket, and one travelling clock in a much worn leather case. The party had no sooner found seats across from the western, than it became apparent that the excitement of boarding the train had caused a commotion among the pets. Bobby, the boy, calmly "Balm yourself, Bobby," said his mite tresg. "Be yourself once more—we are now on our way home." Whereupon Bobby grew calm. "You may come over here and sit with us, Percy, dear, on one condition—you must not agitate Bobby." This was too much for the stormy westerner. With a loud snort he reared up, pawed his hand-bag from the rack above his head, and pranced into a coach ahead. IN AGONY WITH ECZEMA. Whole Body a Mass of Raw, Bleeding Would End Fearful Failure Would End Fearful Failure In Despair; Cured by Cuticura. "Words cannot describe the terrible eczema I suffered with. It broke on my head and kept spreading until it covered my whole body. I was almost a solid mass of sores from head to foot. I looked more like a piece of raw beef than a human being. The pain and agony endured seemed more than I could bear. Blood and pus oozed from the great sore on my under from under my finger nails, and nearly from under my earlobes ears were so crusted and swollen I was afraid they would break off. Every hair in my head fell out. I could not sit down, for my clothes would stick to the raw and bleeding flesh, making me cry out from the pain. My family doctor did all he could, but I got worse and worse. My condition was awful. I did not think I could live, and wanted death to come and end my frightful sufferings. In this condition my mother-in-law began to try the Cucutra Remedies. I began to use the ointment of recovery. But oh, what blesses me! I experienced after applying Cucutra Ointment. It cooled the bleeding and itching flesh and brought me the first real sleep I had had in weeks. It was as grateful as tee to a burning tongue. I would bathe with warm water and Cucutra Soap, then apply the Ointment freely. I also took Cucutra Resolvent for the blood. In a short time the sores stopped running, the flesh began to heal, and I knew I was to get well again. Then the hair was to begin to grow, and in a short time I would wash it. I wish I could tell everybody who has eczema to use Cucutra. Mrs. Wm. Hunt, 135 Thomas St, Newark, N. J., Sept. 28, 1908." Potter Drug & Chem. Corp., Sole Props, Boston. NOT FOR HIM. "Now, boy, this is important! It's an invitation to dinner!" "Thanks, boss. But I can't accept. Me dress suit's in hock!" Placing Him. Placing Him. "Papa," inquired little May, after Sunday school, "was George Washington in Israel? Before his father could answer this somewhat unexpected question May's six-year-old brother broke in. "Why, May, I'm 'shamed of your ignance' George Washington is in the New Testament, not the Old."—Woman's Home Companion. Riches without charity are nothing worth. They are a blessing only to others—Fielding. For Horseness and Coughe "Brown's Bronchial Trochee" are wonderfully effective, 2 cents a box. Samples sent free by John I. Brown & Bon, Boston, Mass. It isn't the knocker who gains admission to our confidence. GRIP IS PREVALENT AGAIN. A prompt remedy is what every one is looking for. The efficiency of Peruna is so well known that its value as a grip remedy need not be questioned. The grip yields more quickly if taken in hand promptly. If you feel grippy get a bottle of Peruna at once. Delay is almost certain to aggravate your case. For a free illustrated booklet entitled "The Truth About Peruna," address The Peruna Co., Columbus, Ohio Mailled postpaid. DES MOINES, IOWA VENEZUELAN DISPUTE ENDED BUCHANAN SIGNS PROTOCOL THUS SETTling ROW. Points at Which United States and South American Republic Were at Variance Adjusted. Washington. — Special Commissioner Buchanan has telegraphed the state department that he has signed a protocol with the Venezuelan government for the settlement of the disputes between that country and the United States. He will leave Caracas for home Tuesday. The settlement of the Venezuelan dispute was received with general delight in Washington, for the trouble with the South American republic has been a thorn in the routine of the secretary of state for the past several years. Three claims go to the Hague tribunal for arbitration; the fourth is settled by a small cash payment, and the fifth has been settled directly between the Venezuelan government and the claimants. The protocol is equally satisfactory to the United States and to Venezuela. It saves the dignity and honor of Venezuela, while as for America, the troublesome claims that have led to so much negotiation are disposed of. The New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company, through Mr. Buchan, has reached a direct settlement with the company obtainable possession of its property in Venezuela and agrees to pay the government a minimum revenue of $20,000 a year. Furthermore the company will pay the government a cash indemnity of $60,000 to compromise the suit brought against it on account of its alleged participation in the Matos revolution. A. F. Jaurett, an American newspaper man who was expelled from Venezuela by former President Castro, is awarded $3,000 without arbitration. The claims of the United States & Venezuela Company, otherwise known as the Stirling Concession; of the Orinoco Stirling Company, and of the Orinoco Company, are be submitted to The Hague tribunal for arbitration. In the case of the last named claim a method of reference to The Hague was found that was entirely satisfactory to Venezuela. MURDERER OF GIRL CONFESSES. William Gagle Tells of Luring Child from Home and Slaying Her. Chicago. — William Gagle, arrested on charges of having attacked two South Chicago girls, confessed to the police Tuesday that he killed lilie Lizzie Schrader of Gary, Ind., more than a year ago, while she was carrying lunch to her father. The confession was made to Capt. Halpin of the South-Chicago police station, Chief of Police Rimbach of Hammond and Chief of Police Martin of Ind. Ind., and that Lizzie was the master of the little girl whose dismembered body was found in the woods near Toleston, Ind., was suggested by Gagle himself, who, while being examined in regard to the attack on his two latest victims, jumped from his chair and shouted: "I attacked those girls, but I never killed Lizzie Schrader." The death of the Schrader girl had not been mentioned. ICE CLOGS NIAGARA FALLS. Tremendous Fury of the Great Whirlpool is Lost. Naglaa Falls, N. Y.-Only a tiny rivlet, not deep nor swift enough to carry a pulp loop over the brink, is flowing over the American side of Naglaa Falls. A strong northeast wind which has blown since Friday has held back the water and allowed the ice to gain a foothold. A great wall of ice runs from the head of Goat岛 to the American mainland through which only tiny streams are able to trickle. This wall has even encroached on the Canadian channel, extending out some 200 feet beyond the Third Sister island and greatly diminishing the flow over the Horseshoe. Senators Would Protect Pacific. Washington—One-half of the United States navy should be kept on the Pacific coast at all times is the opinion of the senate. An amendment to the naval bill was agreed to Tuesday night providing that in the discretion of the president one-half of the navy shall be kept in Pacific waters, so far as practicable. The president already has the authority to so divide the feet, but the amendment amounts to an expression of congress in favor of such. Grand Duke Dies Suddenly. St. Petersburg—Grand Duke Valdimir Alexandrovich died here Wednesday evening. Death was caused by asthma. Yesterday the grand duke participated in a military parade here. Baby Held as Security. Denver, Col.-Charged with holding a baby two weeks old as a lien for a bill its father, J. S. Miller, cannot pay. Dr. Charles Graef was arrested Tuesday. The infant, it is alleged, is at a "baby farm," where it was born. Boy Criminal Electrocuted. Dannemora, N. Y.-Leslie Coombs, 19 years old, was put to death by electricity in the state prison Tuesday for the murder of Harry Hosmer, in St. Lawrence county, in 1908. Robbery was the motive. "Drys" Fight for Kentucky. Louisville, Ky.-Kentucky, second producing fissure state in the union and up to this time unsecured by a state-wide prohibition fight, will be the battlefield for the declaration of total prohibition from to-day forward. BOOZIE, THRUSTING LINE OF VANESS! MATE HOME. CONTROL TO NORMA SENATE WE WISH IN YOUR HOME A SENATOR TELLER, WILL TIME A RESET! I GIRL, I'LL TIME, IT'S BADY NOW! NEW YORK SENATE PREMIER TO LOUISVILLE LAWYER SENATE ATLANTA 7.000 KILLED BY QUAKE LATEST REPORTS SWELL PERSIAN DISASTER' DEATHS. Sixty Towns Laid Low—News of Violent Earthquake on January 23 Just Received. Teheran, Persia.—It was now believed that fully 7,000 persons lost their lives in the earthquake in the province of Luristan, western Persia.' Sixty villages were destroyed. The news was received Wednesday and is the first accurate location of the violent earth shock of January 23. It having been supposed up to to-day in the distance and entered in western Asia, in Asiatic Russia, or even in the waters of the Indian ocean. The records showed that the tremors were practically the same force as those which on December 28 converted the coast regions of Sletly and Calabria into a scene of desolation and ruin. The province of Luristan is very mountainous and sparsely settled. It is about 300 miles southwest of Teheran and about 100 miles north of the Persian capital is by courier. Constantinople, Turkey. — No far reports have been received here of the earthquake which destroyed anumber of government buildings and dwelling houses at Sivak, in Aslantic Turkey, and the rumor given publicity in the United States that 10,000 persons had lost their lives. The total loss of life has not yet been learned, but so far as the present in formation goes 30 persons were killed San Juan, Rico. — Heavy earth quakes were felt throughout the island of Porto Rico. Wednesday The inhabitants were awakened by the oscillations and their alarm was great. No damage, however, was done The vibrations lasted for at least 20 minutes and the movement was from east to west. The weather was stormy. NO AMERICANS IN BIG FIRE. Victims of the Acapulco Diaaster Are All Mexicans. Mexico City.—Late dispatches from Acapulco, where the Flores theater was burned Sunday night while the structure was crowded at a gala performance given in honor of Gov. Damian Flores of the state of Guerrero, bring varying estimates of the loss of life. They agree in declaring, however, that the dead will exceed 200, while some place the figure as high as 350. Most of the dead were charred and burned beyond recognition as that it probably will take several days to obtain an accurate list of the dead. Maxwell K. Moorehead, United States consul, has sent a dispatch to Washington, saying no Americans lost their lives in the fire. **Texas Doctor Ends Life.** Oklahoma City, Okla. — Dr. H. Riley of El Reno, formerly one of the most prominent physicians of North Texas, in his room at El Reno died by drinking carbolic acid. The residence desertion by his wife was. Several years ago, in Bowie, Tex., Dr. Riley killed G. H. Horn, and his case was one of the most noted in court annals of Texas. Plan a Deep Channel. Washington.—A deep water channel from Chicago to Buffalo via the "Stoo" is in contemplation. In a few days a measure will be introduced in construction of the new plate survey and, perhaps, for the construction of such a waterway. Revision of Tariff Demanded. Indianapolis, Ind.-Demand for the immediate creation by congress of a permanent tariff commission was voiced Wednesday in resolutions adopted by the tariff commission conference convention. Girl Baby is Born on Train. Warsaw, Ind.-Claypool Valentine Miller is the name of a girl baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Miller on board the Nickel Plate passenger train No. 3 between Sidney and Packerton, Ind., Wednesday. World Trip for Fairbanks. Washington — Vice-President and Mrs. Fairbanks are contemplating taking a trip around the world shortly after the adjournment of congress. They probably will take a steamer at San Francisco, visiting Hawaii and the Philippine islands, then China and Japan and returning via Europe. Robbera Make Rich Haul. Newton, Kan — Robbers entered the store of Brunner and Perry Tuesday, opened the safe and escaped with between $5,000 and $6,000. BOMB TERRORIST NABBED. Plot to Abduct Kansas City Merchant Is Foiled. Kansas City, Mo. — Held at bay by a revolver and a dynamite bomb in the hands of a determined stranger who obtained entrance to his home yesterday, was President of Jerry Jones Bros. Dry Goods Company, and one of the wealthiest merchants in the city, was given the alternative of death upon failure to hand over $7,000. He overpowered the man in a desperate struggle after his wife and son had also been brought to face death at the hands of the blackmiller. In the arrest of the man, who gave his name as C. H. Gerritt of Omaha, he received a well laid plot to extort money from several wealthy men has been bared. Following the confession of the prisoner, a house in a lonely spot in Independence was explored and found to have been prepared as a prison for the man's intended victims. Secret closets were found in which heavy chains, fastened to rings in the walls, were found, along with strong padlocks and bars. Gerritt and the man had been rented and the prison like features installed so that his victims might be held until he had obtained what money possible and made his escape. URGES WAR PREPARATIONS Gen. Bell Says America's Prospects for Conflict Are Increasing. Albany, N. Y. — Mal. Gen. J. Franklin Bell, chief of staff, U. S. A., addressing the member of the National Guard association of the state of New York at its annual dinner Wednesday night, declared that in his judgment the prospects of war in the future are greater than they have been in the past. "I no gluon for war," said Gen. Bell, "but if war must come I want to see my country as well prepared as it is possible to be." Gen. Bell discussed the lack of military policy in the United States and the need of preparation for war. "I hope our country may never be involved in trouble," he said, "but in a war, we must prepare for war, and it is gratifying to know that such preparation is being made. In my judgment our prospects of trouble in the future are greater than they have been in the past." GERONIMO DIES AT FORT SILL. Noted Redskin Leader Passes Away in Prison in Oklahoma. Lawton, Ohio. — Geronimo, the noted Indian chief, died Wednesday at Fort Stil, where he had been confined as a prisoner of war for a number of years. Geronimo died at the hospital at the Fort Stil site, where he had been held for several years as a prisoner of war. He died of pneumonia after two days' illness. Geronimo was buried in the Indian cemetery near the fort Thursday. The funeral was conducted by Christian missionaries, the decedent having professed religion three years ago. Geronimo was the war chief of the Apache. He was captured with his body. Sheilah Canyon, Arizona, 22 years ago, having pursued Gen. Nelson A. Miles, who with his soldiers, had pursued him for months. Big Money for Bryan. Chicago — William Jennings Bryan is going to smash into smithereens all pleasing speaking and chaunductorial lectures he holds out he expected to make $100, 000, or as much as President Earl Taft will receive under the new bill in congress. Illinois Mine Wrecked; Four Lost. Benton, Ill.-A second explosion occurred in Mine 18 of the Deering Coal Company, seven miles southeast of this city Wednesday. It was more severe than the one of Tuesday, which entoured four shot-friers. Soon after the first explosion a rescuing party, the team, towed fuel from the bottom of the shaft, discovered that the mine to be on fire and they returned to the mouth of the shaft. The second explosion wrecked the mine and it is likely the four bodies will never be recovered. Three Killed In Illinois Wreck. Three Killed in Illinois Wreck. Murphyboro, Ill.—Illinois Central train No. 205, south bound from St. Louis to New Orleans, was wrecked six miles east of here Tuesday. Three persons were killed and about 30 injured. A broken rail caused the wreck. Oklahoma Town Fire Swept. Oklahoma City, Okla.—Eight business houses on the main street of Custer City were burned late Monday evening. The loss is estimated at $100,000. EDITORS INDICTED GRAND JURY ACTS IN THE CANAL LIBEL CASE. IS CAUSED BY ROOSEVELT New York World and Indianapolis New York Chiefs Charged with Vilifi- ling President, Morgan, Root, C. P. Taft and Cromwell. Washington.—Bench warrants were issued Wednesday for the arrest of Joseph Pulitzer, Caleb M. Van Ham and Robert H. Llywyd of New York, portrayed the officers of the New York World, and for Delevan Smith and Charles R. Williams, owners of the Indianapolis News, for criminal label in connection with the publication in those newspapers of charges of irregularities in the purchase by the United States government of the Pan- ama canal property from the French owners. The indictments on which the warrants were based were returned by the United States grand jury sitting in this city and the warrants were issued later by the clerk of criminal court No. 1. The warrants are directed against all five of the natural defen- dants of the two newspapers. The summons requires the corporate defendant (the Press Publishing Company) of New York to appear in court forthwitth to answer to its insurer. Molore, Rosevelt, William H. Taft, Tillhuh Root, J. Pierpont Robinson and Charles P. Taft, Douglas Robinson and Wilson Cromwell are named in the indictments as the persons alleged to have been vilified by the stories appearing in the two newspapers. Copies of the summons and of the indictment were served Wednesday evening upon the Press Publishing Company by services on Otto Carmichael, its agent in this jurisdiction. The certified copies will be filed with United States Commissioner John R. Shields, in New York, who will issue defendants of the New York World who will be brought before him to show cause why they should not be extradicted to this jurisdiction for trial. In the event that the commissioner should hold the indictment sufficient and the offense is one upon which the defendants may be extradited to this jurisdiction, the defendants can see a writ of habeas corpus and have the commissioner's decision reviewed by the court. The defendant will elapse before the man southern district of New York. Should the decision of this court also be adverse to their interests, the case can then be taken to the supreme court of the United States for final review. This proceeding was followed in the case of State Senator George E. Green of New York, who was indicted in this city about six years ago in connection with the post office irregularities. If the defendants should pursue the course outlined above at least a year prior to the trial, they will be brought before the bar of the district supreme court for trial. Indianapolis, Ind.-Jelavin Smith, Charles R. Williams, owners of the Indianapolis News, who were indicted by the federal grand jury in Washington Wednesday, announced that they will contest extradition to the District of Columbia for trial on the ground that it was committed in Indianapolis, the place of the publication of the News. TAFT STANDS UP FOR KNOX. Says Pennsylvania Senator Will Be Secretary of State. Washington.—In the opinion of President-elect Taft, Philander C. Knox is now legally eligible to receive the appointment of secretary of state. That he will be the premier in the Taft cabinet was again postponed by Mr. Taft Tuesday night at the White House, the statement being made after two conferences Tuesday between the president-elect and Mr. Knox. Mr. Taft presented the canal report to President Roosevelt. Washington.—By a vote of 173 to 117, the house Monday passed the bill removing the bill to Senate. Knox's office is in the state. This was the second vote of the day on this measure, and the two were separated only by about two hours' Baseball Schedule Adopted. Chicago. — The baseball season of 1909 will open April 14, according to the National league schedule made public Wednesday. Brooklyn will play at New York, Philadelphia at Boston, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and St. Louis at Chicago. The first meeting between Chicago and New York, who finished so closely last season, will not take place until May 11 at New York. Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis get one holiday each at home; Pittsburgh is given three, and the other teams two each. The Saturdays at home are very evenly divided. Senate Passes Navy Bill. Washington.—The naval bill, carrying total appropriations of about $136,000,000 was passed Wednesday by the senate. The bill was changed by the senate to allow two battleships of 26,000 tons displacement, to cost $5,000,000 each. Taft Will Ride the Goat: Ginnailmil — Arrangements have been completed for making President-elect William Howard Taft a "Mason at sight," at the Scottish Right cathedral Thursday afternoon. Rocks in Ocean Are Sinking. Los Angeles, Cal. It is reported that Begga rocks, located in the outside channel between Santa Barbara and San Nicholas islands, have recently sunk into the ocean, probably as the result of an earthquake. John Mitchell injured. Spring Valley, Ill.—John Mitchell, secretary of the National Civic federation, while on the way to New York after a short visit to his home in this city was slightly injured in a trolley car collision Monday. W. J. Henderson, visiting Seattle, writes the Canadian Government Agent at Spokane, Wash., and says, "I have neighbors in Central Canada raising wheat, barley and oats for the past 20 years, and are now getting from the same land 20 to 80 bushels of wheat per acre, 40 to 60 bushels of oats. "It was the first week of May when I got my tent pitched, but the farmers all around had finished putting in their crops, so I only got fifteen acres broke and seeded. They advised me as it was late not to put in much wheat, so I put in five acres of wheat and ten acres oats, one-half acre potatoes and vegetables. All kinds of vegetables grown in the fields, tomatoes, carrots, peas, beans, cabbage. My wheat yielded about 20 bushels per acre, for which I got 76 cents, others got 80 cents; oats threshed 35 bushels per acre, for which I got 35 cents per bushel. You see I was three weeks late in getting them in, still I was satisfied. "From my observation, there is more money made in stock, such as cattle, horses and sheep, as prices are high for such, and it costs nothing to raise them, as horses live the year around out on the grass. In fact, farmers turn their work horses out for the winter, for such, and it costs nothing to spring. Cattle live out seven or eight months. They mow the prairie grass and stack it for winter and give out straw. My neighbors sold steers at $40 each, and any kind of a horse that can plow, from $150.00 up. I raised 60 chickens and 5 pigs, as pork, chickens, butter and eggs pay well and always a good market for anything a man raises, so I have every reason to be thankful, besides, at the end of the year, when I have to stead. I heard of no homeless selling for less than $2,000, so where under the sun could an old man or young man do better?" Comfort Still A little fellow of five years fell and cut his upper lip so badly that a doctor had to be summoned to sow up the wound. In her distress the mother could not refrain from saying: "Oh doctor, I fear it will leave a disfiguring scar. You looked up into her tearful face, and said: "Never mind, mamma, my mustache will cover it."-Harper's Weekly. Her Extreme Goodness The husband of a beloved deceased wife came to see her bust. "Look at it well," said the sculptor, "and as it is only in clay I can alter it if necessary." The widower looked at it carefully with the most tender interest. "It is her very self," he said. "Her large nose—the sign of goodness!" Then, bursting into tears, he added: "She was so good! Make the nose a little larger!"—Lippincott's. Easy Come. Easy Go. 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Mr. Gombert alleges that he traded his hotel for a large tract of land in Missouri; that it was represented to him to be good and free and from all incumbrates, and that it was properly and found that it was practically worthless as farm land, and that the property is subject to a $24,000 mortgage. Who Shall Pay for Cattle? Ida Grove.—A question has arisen in this county as to what insurance companies, if any, pay the losses on stock that were frozen in the blizzard. Some of the stock owners maintain that the wind companies should pay, as the wind drove the cattle with the storm and many of them finally wandered away so that they were frozen or stumbled into the water and were drowned. Others claim that the hall companies should pay as it was the driving sleet or small hall which caused the trouble. Granted Divorce At Mason City. Mason City.—Bocuse her husband deserted her, Mrs. Jessie R. Stivers, a rich New York woman, who has resided here for more than a year, was granted a divorce and the custody of her daughter, a child 6 years of age. The father, Howard Stivers, is to pay at the rate of $12.50 per year. The mother is of a family is well to do. In her estimate of her husband's wealth the income was placed well up in the thousands per year. Iowa Land in $200 Class Eldora.—That Iowa land is soon to get into the $200 per acre class is evidenced by a sale made near here recently. Mel Stewart, living over the line in Grundy county, east of this city, about thirty-five years ago bought a quarter section of land for $15 per acre. From time to time he has added to the original purchase until now he owns a section. Mr. Stewart sold a portion of this section for $170 per acre and has refused $185 per acre for the balance. To Bury Mangled Arm. Mason City—The arm of Lewis Hunter, which was torn off by a machine in a tile factory here a few months ago by burries for the injured man at Prairie Chien, the family burial plot. Hunter is recovering, though he is yet unable to speak. His brothers, who are railroad men for the Northwestern at Rapid City, are here and took the arm with them to the Wisconsin town for burial. Farmer Stricken; Freezing to Death, Marshaltown—Stricken with paralysis, and falling at the foot of his bed, John Hawn, aged 79, a farmer living alone three miles north of town, was found almost frozen to death, when neighbors noticed the absence of smoke from the chimney. It is not believed Hawn will live. This is his third stroke, the second having been experienced early in January. Held Nails in Mouth—Dies Clarksville--Death from poison, resulting from holding shingle nails in his mouth ensured to Pierce Wamsey of this place. He was on the way to the house at the noon hour when he was taken to severe pains in his stomach, followed by a world-famous died after a few hours of horrible agony. Attorney Faces Charges Dubuque.—Attorney Clarence E. Thorne is cited to appear before Judge Benson on a charge of contempt. County Attorney Nelson filed charges setting forth that Thorne at least should have prevented the appearance of a prosecuting witness in a criminal case which Thorne was defending. Three Ballroaders Hurt Osage—Flying pieces of glass from his cab windows which were broken while buckling snow, severely lacerted the face and neck of Engineer Calkins of the Rock Island Railroad. Several stitches were taken in his face to close the wounds and he was taken to his home in Waterloo. Coulter Wants a Charter Mason City.—The town of Coulter in Franklin county, just south of here, is taking the necessary steps to incorporate. The question is now up in the courts, and if the showing is sufficient an election will be called and the proposition will be voted upon. Ice Harvest Completed. Clear Lake—Ten thousand tons of ice have been stored here for use here and at Mason City the coming season. Cars are being loaded and the ice will be shipped to the store houses on the Northwestern lines throughout Iowa. Arrested for Wife Desertion. Waterloo—George Russell was arrested at Waverly on a charge of wife desertion, filed by the authorities at Oskalosa. It is alleged that a wife and six small children were left to shift for themselves. Messles in Milford School. Milford—On account of one of the pupils coming down in school with the medals, the pupils of the grammar room are enjoying a vacation, not shared by the other rooms. Wapelle—Clyde Ashby, a young man about 20 years of age whose home is in Oakville, was found dead on the Iowa river motowns in Jefferson township, supposed to have accidentally shot himself. A week ago he left Oakville, going to his brother's home in Jefferson township, where he remained over night. The next morning he went to a neighbor and from there to the home of Allee Graves, a couple of miles away, to see about renting a farm. His parents not hearing from him became alarmed and began to hunt for him, learning from Mr. Graves the story of his death. Harve and Charnice, found him lying beside a force which he had climbed over, with an old shotgun which he had with him lying by is side. He was shot near the heart and as there were no signs of any struggle he was probably killed instantly. No inquest was deemed necessary. Des Moines—S. S. Evans, a newspaper cartoonist well known in this city stands under a charge in the federal court for sending polioous drugs through the United States mails to inmates of the inebrate hospital at Knoxville, where he was formerly a patient. The drugs were cocaine and morphine. The United States Marshal George Bidwell and given a preliminary hearing. He plead "not guilty to the charge and he has made a statement that is liable to cause a state-wide sensation. Gas Fight at Marshalltown. Marshalltown.—There is every indication that Marshalltown is on the verge of a gas fight that may prove second to none in Iowa within recent years. Mayor Ingledeau called a mass meeting of business men, which was largely attended, and as a result fifty men pledged themselves to become stockholders in a new gas and electric light company. A suit is now pending in the federal court in which the gas company has secured an injunction against the city, restraining it from enforcing a lower rate for gas. Death in Villisca Runaway. Villisa—George Hall; met with a bad accident which, after several weeks of hope of recovery on the part of physicians and friends, resulted in his death. He had hitched his team to a wagon and was taking off the wagon box when, for some reason, the horses became frightened and an unconscious condition with head badly cut and brushed and collarbone broken. For over a week he lay in a semi-conscious condition. Handcar Hit: One Killed. Marshalltown.—C. M. Helden of Ringstead, was killed and five other men were seriously injured when a handcar on the Northwestern railroad on which they were riding was struck by a locomotive. The men enroute to Fenton to attend a dance. The men had just started out from Ringstead. A freight came upon them from behind. Blowing snow prevented the engineer from seeing the handcar. Drug Habit Caused Insanity Des Molens.—Excessive use of powerful drugs may have caused the insanity of Martin Oberman, the Austrian, who, after stabbing two fellow passengers in maniac frenzy on a Great Western train, committed suicide in the cell in which he had been confined. A bottle containing a liquid compsed chiefly of a powerful drug was found among the effects of the man by the coroner. **Boy is Crushed by a Dray.** Council Bluffs.—Virgil Fulmer. 9 years old, the son of Mrs. C. J. Fulmer, was run over and almost in stantly killed by a heavy dray. The boy, with others, was hanging on the boy when his foot slipped from the brake and the rear wheel passed beneath him. He knew nothing of it until after the wagon passed over the boy. The boy died within a few minutes. Knoxville Youth Swallows Arsenic. Kncville — Elda Anderson, a young man about 24 years of age attempted suicide by taking a large dose of arsenic. A physician was immediately called, pumped out the contents of the stomach and all dank of the poison. He was dead past. For the past two years he has been keeping company with Miss Virginia Shlnn. Miss Shlnn is a school teacher, employed north of Swan. Killed Himself—Insane Sloux City.—Charles Mayhew, who lived in Morningside, went into the basement of his home and blew off the top of his head with a shotgun. He returned from the insane hospital at Cherokee Dec. 15, and had seemed to be improving. At one time he tried to corner the potato market. His wife heard the shot, went into the basement and found him dead. Preacher Socks Pardon Marshalltown.—The Rev. George W. Perkins, the negre preacher who is serving a term in the Fort Madison penitentiary for obtaining money by false pretenses, is anxious to secure a pardon. Perkins collected money on the pretense of using it for the Second Baptist church, colored of the city, the church knew nothing of this solicitation. Phone Lineman Fell 15 Feet. Prairie City—Charles Beck, a lineman of the Four Cities Telephone company, fell fifteen feet from a pole to the frozen ground and was injured internally. He is in a serious condi- of the California Fig Syrup Co. and the scientific attainments of its chemists have rendered possible the production of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, in all of its excellence, by obtaining the pure principal principles of plants known to act most beneficially and combining them most skillfully, in the right proportions, with its wholesome and refreshing Syrup of California Figs. As there is only one genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna and as the genuine is manufactured by an original method known to the California Fig Syrup Co. only, it is always necessary to buy the genuine to get its beneficial effects. A knowledge of the above acts enables one to decline imitations or to return them if, upon viewing the package, the full name of the California Fig Syrup Co is not found printed on the front thereof. UNPROFITABLE CUSTOMER. Caterpillar—How much a shave, barber, plumber—Ten cents, but it will cost you a dollar, the price of ten shaves, if you want to be shaved all over. A Back That Aches All Day Disturbie Sleep at Night. Thomas N. McCullough, 321 So. Weber St., Colorado Springs, Colo. says: "Attacks of backache and kidney trouble began to come on me, lasting often for three weeks at a time, and I would be unable to turn in bed. The urine was PETER H. BURKE much disordered, containing sediment, and my rest was broken at night. Relief from these troubles came soon after I started taking Donan's Kidney Pills, and continued treatment entreaties. The cure has been permanent." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn C., Buffalo, N. Y. The Secret of Poverty. Dr. Woods Hutchinson of New York unlocked the secret of general poverty in an address at the American Museum of Natural History in New York early this month, when he said: "What is killing the people of this city may be stated as overwork, underfeeding and overcrowding; and two of these may be underfunded under the underfunded." The message of the church and of medicine to-day to the community is not "Give to the poor," but "Don't take so much away from them."—The Public. STATE OF OOCH OF TOROLE, IA. LOUCAN COUNTY. 85. FRANK J. J. CUNYEN makes out that he is senior business in the City of Toledo County and State alcove, and that said firm will pay the sum of $100,000 that cannot be cured by the use of ALSAT GATUR CAREER. 85 FRANK J. J. CUNYEN. Sworn to before me and A. D. 1888, this 6th day of December, A. D. 1888. SEAL A. GILLESON. NATIONAL PUBLIC. NOTHING PUBLIC Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Seed is used in the system. F. J. CHINNEY & Co., TOLIO. J. HENEY & CO., Toledo, O Sold by all Directions Take HAI Fang Fits for constation. Unknown to Science. The eight-year-old son of a scientist showed a sudden interest in photography. "Dad," he said, "they photograph comets and meteors and flying birds and lightning flashes and all sorts of moving things without any trouble, don't they?" "Yes, my son." "Then how is it they can't photograph a boy without putting his head in an iron frame?" There are four advantages in taking Munyon's Homeopathic Remedies. First, they are positively harmless. Second, they are pleasant to take. Third, they relieve quickly. Fourth, they cost nothing unless they give satisfaction. Prof. Munyon has just issued a Magazine-Almanac, which will be sent free to any person who addresses Perquisites. Hy Whitticklicks (porched on a barrel in Dupay's store, munching a cracker and reaching for a piece of cheese)—I do think that if that that Andy Carniggy 'give our town a library it 'ud become right smart pop'lar with th' boys. Don't you so, Cy? Cy Dupay—I call lalew—providin' he kept it right well supplied in the cracker and cheese. Their Good Time. Little Elise was very disobedient and mother was cross and scolding Suddenly the little one looked up and said, very sweetly: "Oh, mamma, how ill you are?" "How?" asked mother, crossly, "Ob, just a fussing."—Delineator. His Choice The Landlady—What part of the chicken will you have, Mr. Newcomer? Mr. Newcomer—A little of the outside, please—Puck. A Domestic Eye Remedy Compounded by experienced physicians Wins Friendships Wherever Used. As Drugs, Drs for Murine Eye Remedy. Try Murine in Your Eyes. You Will Like Marine. The man who ruined the Roman people was he who first gave them treats and gratitudes—Plutarch. ONLY ONE “BROMO QUININE” That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for World over to Cure a Cold in One Day. 25. No man can own any more than he can carry in his own heart. SENATORS WORDY SENATORS IN WORDY FIGHT OVER AP-PROPRIATIONS. Washington, D. C.—Acrid exchange of words took place in the senate between Senator La Follette, who was criticizing the methods of that body in the handling of appropriation bills, and Mr. Penrose, chairman of the committee on postoffice and postroads, who was in charge of the postoffice bill. The colleague was rendered almost tragic by the angry tones and fiery attitude assumed by the senator from Pennsylvania to Wisconsin, who stood quietly at his place on the other side of the chamber starring back at his big antagonist. Big Sum Asked. The postoffice bill, carrying appropriations of $232,000,000, was finally passed by the senate after a stormy debate. Mr. LaFolette asked that the postoffice bill be allowed to go over for a short time as it had just been reopened. Mr. LaFolette had no time in which to examine it. Mr. Penrose had resisted this request, saying he would explain all amendments which had been suggested by his committee. Mr. Penrose had moved that the bill be taken up and it was had before the senate, the senator from Wisconsin demanding the full reading of the text of the bill. Mr. LaFolette, severely arraigned the senate for permitting legislation to accumulate until the last few days of the session, when he declared, bills were rushed through with little or no time for senators to understand them. Taft Becomes Free Mason Cinnamati, O. H. Presidential Taft arrived from Washington and went to the residence of his brother, C. P. Taft, where he had an appointment with Frank H. Hitchcock. This conference was understood to he relative to cabinet appointments, but Mr. Taft said he should have no news for publication in that connection. Mr. Taft was made a Mason and attended a regular initiation meeting of Killwinning lodge of Masons, of which his father was a member and with which he will affiliate. Shercliffe In Canon City Canon City, Col.-Frank Sherliffe, who was recently acquitted in Minneapolis of the charge of robbing a northern Pacific train in Montana, arrived in the custody of Colorado officers and was placed in the penitentiary to begin his sentence of twenty-five years for murder at Leadville, which he brought from Leadville seven months ago. Sherliffe, was so heavily mancled that he had to be literally carried from the train. Steamer to Panama. Sacramento, Cal.-An amendment striking out all reference to the report of Senator James L. Bristle of Kansas in the senate resolution, calling on congress to establish a government owned steamship line between California ports and Panama, has been adopted by the lower house of the legislature. This places the assembly on record to accord a plan to plan to establish a steamship line to compete with the Harriman interests. More Income at 2 Cent Jefferson City, Mo.—The board of railroad commissioners of Missouri have given out figures from reports of the railroads in the state which show that several trunk lines earned more per mile under the 2-cent fare law in 1908 than at 3 cents for the previous year, and that the earnings per mile in the state are greater than the interstate earnings. Montana Has an Alien Bill Holeau, Mont. — Representative Clayberh has introduced a bill in the house that would prevent after five years the holding of lands in Montana by aliens. It is alamed at the University of California measure which caused a protest from President Roosevelt. Canadian Homes for 73,000 Winnipipe, Man.—The annual report of the interior department of Canada, just issued, shows that 73,000 persons settled on 20,000 home-steads in western Canada last year. Americans headed the list, making 8,000 entries, 2,700 coming from North Dakota and 1,500 from Minnesota. Bryan Scores Carnegie Pensions. Lincoln, Neb.—Before the joint sessions of the Nebraska legislature William Jennings Bryan delivered an address, and urged the establishment of a school of citizenship and condemned the Carnegie pension fund for professors, declaring that "it was the most insidious poison ever injected in the body politic." To Hawaii By Wireless Los Angeles, Cal.—Los Angeles is in wireless communication with the Hawaiian islands. Operator Blakoney of the United Wireless station reported that his station was in touch with the station at Kahua, Hawaii. The distance between the two points is about 2,200 miles. Guilty of Killing Messenger. Marion, Kan.—W. T. 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The little mystery of the unknown visitor excited Mrs. Scott's curiosity, and her husband's vague statements increased it. One night, therefore, although she knew it was against her husband's desire, she entered the room, with a silver in her hand, and offered the gentleman "in dish of tea, as if he were my servant." As Mr. Scott very cold refused it, but the stranger bowed and accepted a cup. Presently he took his leave. Then Mr. Scott seized the empty cup and threw it out on the pavement. His wife was astonished at first, but not when she heard the explanation. "I may admit into my house, on business, persons wholly unworthy to be treated as guests of mine to come after Mr. Murray, or Brounton's." The client who had called was none other than the traitor. Secretary Murray, who bought off his life and fortune by giving evidence against his gallant Jacobite associates—Dunce Advertiser. SOME SMALL ENGLISH PARISHES. Dozen inhabitants in One; in Another Only Two Houses. Probably few people know that this country contains a number of parishes so small that their population can be housed under one or two roofs. For instance, Upper Eldon, near Stockbridge, consists of two houses, which with an eleventh century church and a tiny "God's Acre" in the middle of a farmyard adjoining one of the dwellings, comprise the whole parish. Not much larger is the population of Lellington, five miles from Eastbourne. Small as its church is—the interior dimensions are only 16 feet square—it is quite large enough for the inhabitants. In Grove near Lighton Buzzard, there are only about a dozen inhabitants, the parish containing a modern farmhouse, two cottages and a tiny church. At Rhyd, in Flintshire, while there are only three adult inhabitants, the village contains five cottages and one ship. Until recently there were two licensed houses, one of which still remains. Tic-Bits. Store Carries Old Hotel Name. Away up in Harlem is a sign which reads: "The Old Aster House Store." In reply to an inquiry the prophet said: "The business was established in the vicinity of the old Aster house when the latter was the big hotel of New York. Later on it moved up to Fourteenth street and carried the name of the old hotel with it. Some years after it moved up to Forty-second street and the name went with it. Then it jumped all the way to Harlem and, as the name had become one of the fixtures of the business, it was maintained. The business now is in the hands of the third generation of the family that established it. Just a bit of sentiment."—New York Press. Pleasant Situation Clintonville, this county, had several thrills of nervous 'apprehension on Tuesday of last week. A driver in the employ of a torpedo firm started off with a load of 40 quarts of nitrogenic, and when a short distance from the barn stopped, got off his wagon and started an argument with a bystander. The team became frightened and started to run, but had not gone far until the front wheel of the wagon, which was on a street corner and the horses stripped themselves from the harness, leaving the wagon, with its load of condensed destruction, standing.—Oil City Derrick. Waterproof Coats of Grass. In the tropics of Mexico, where torrential rains fall a part of each year, raincoats are a very necessary part of man's apparel. Owing to the intense heat which prevails in the summer season, the ordinary rubber raincoat cannot be worn. A rainproof coat is made from native grasses, and is worn by the men of the middle and upper classes. The grasses are woven close together and it is impossible for the rain to heat through them, no matter how hard the storm may be. Some of these coats are made with a hood which protects the head as well as the body. Will Found in a Hat. Probate has been granted of the will of a peddler who left an estate valued at £11,937. He was Mr. Harrius Norman, a Polish Jew, of Mill road, Cambridge. The document was found in his silk hat after his death. It was dated January 15, 1903, and by it he left the whole of his property equally between Addenbrooke's hospital, Cambridge, and the London Jewish synagogue for the relief of poor and needy Jews—London Evening Standard. Flagrant Violator. Mrs. Crawford—What did your husband say when you told him that you and your daughters were going to join an anti-noise club? Mrs. Chatter—He said he hoped it would keep us out. 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 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy It is a favorite with many me/ers and amateurs, but the more it contains n olympic or other maracris and m be given to a child with a cold. Peculiar Spook That Has Struck Torrer to Farmer Folk. The horseback riding ghost is the very latest variety that has appeared in Bowdowin, and he is a particular spirit, making visitations only at certain times. The hunter's ghost, they call him, and the big man on the big white horse who comes galloping down the Lisbon road on the full o' the moon right up to the side door of Sunny Crest farm strikes terror to the heart of the farmer folk as he raps smartly with his riding whip on the panels of the door. Whenever one appears in answer to the knuckle of the soo in the door, the wheels round and disappears at a gallop, turning into the old woods road much used in revolutionary times by the soldiers of that stormy period. Ghost of the old Cap'n, they call him, connecting this horseback riding spook with a certain officer of unsavory fame who once haunted the district of Maline. It is on the hunters' moon when the ghost rides abroad, and nervous people on the Lisbon road are much disturbed by this galloping horseman—Lewiston Journal. A FEW OF LIFE'S PARADOXES All True, Though at First They Seem to Read Rather Odd. Peace we secure by armaments, liberty by laws and constitutions, simplicity and naturalness are the consummate result of artificial breeding and training; health, strength and wealth are increased only by lavish use, expense and wear. Our mistrust of mistrust engenders our commercial system of credit; our tolerance of revolutionary utterances is the only way of lessening their danger; our charity has to say no to beggars in order not to defeat its own desires; the true epicurean has to observe great sobriety; the way to tranquility lies through radical medicine; virtue significance but the burden of sin and its overcoming. The ethical and religious life are full of contradictions held in solution. You hate your enemy—well, forgive him, and thereby heap coals of fire on his head; to realize your self, renounce yourself; to save your soul, first lose it; in short, die to life—Prof. William James, in Hibbert Journal. Ancient Uses of Bloodhounds. Ancient Uses of Bloodhounds. Although the use of bloodhounds for tracking criminals still survives, another ancient use of these dogs seems to have died out. Bloodhounds were at one time often called upon to assist an army in the field, the forces with which the earl of Essex suppressed the Irish rebellion in the time of Elizabeth, for instance, being accompanied by 80 dogs. In the Scottish clan feuds and the wars of England and Scotland bloodhounds were recorded in tracking fugitive warriors, and both Wallace and Bruce were hunted in this manner. Wallace is said to have baffled his pursuers by killing a follower and leaving the corpse for the hound to find, while Bruce adopted the less cruel plan of wading some distance down a stream and ascending a tree which overhung the water. Success. "He has achieved success who has lived long, laughed often, and loved much; who has gained the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men, and the love of little children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who has left the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who has never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty nor failed to express it; who has always looked for the best in others and given the best he had; whose life was an inspiration; whose memory a benediction."—Bessie A. Stanley. Blindness. "There are various degrees and kinds of blindness, widow. There is the connubial blindness, ma'am, which perhaps you may have observed in the course of your own experience, and which is a kind of willful and self-damaging blindness. There is the blindness of party, ma'am, and public men, which is the blindness of a mad bird in the midst of a bomb attack of solider clothes. There is the blindness of youth, which is the blindness of young kittens, whose eyes have not yet opened on the world."—Charles Dickens. Curious Mexican Indians Buried in the heart of a civilized, powerful and progressive foreign people, lived in humidive Indian lands have provided for 300 years and have contrived to keep during all that time their national characteristics, their traditions and their individuality. If you seek them you will find them in Amatian de los Reyes, a village in the state of Vera Cruz, Mexico. They are the Amatecas. The Amatecas are perhaps the only people in the republic who have succeeded in retaining for themselves what is practically self-government. Willing to Oblige. "When you feel any temptations comin' along," said the friend and adviser, "you mus' say: 'Get the beehin' me, Satan.'" "Do's what I done." answered Mr. Erasus Pinkley, an den Magales in Mexico, who boke his right. We's both boke same way, notoh, an it don't make no difference to me which leads do possession." schwab Charles Wien. Schwab's right-hand man is Oliver Wien. In this particular induction, "right-hand man" applies aptly to Mr. Wien, whose functions are considerably wider than those of the average secretary, in that he is in authority to pass decision upon important matters as well as handle the routine of the office. Mr. Schwab shares a considerable part of his executive duties. Mr. Wien accompanies him as secretary, oversees and companion in most all of CHILDREN OF EXALTED TASTES. Little Ones Used to Digitize of High Estate. A well-known family in Catholic circles, living in Spring Garden street, and blessed with three very small laughters, spent three years in Braunville, the small daughters were sent to school. The family, being quite hospitably inclined, entertained quite lavishly some of the digitizes of the Vatican. Returning to Philadelphia, they received a hearty welcome, and among others some of their old priest friends called to bid them welcome home. The mother, always proud, sent them small lightaughters, sent them to be brought downstairs to see the father. After awhile they came, the three little golden-haired girls; but they only stood in the doorway of the spacious room and refused to come any further. The mother, much mortified at such behavior, said to the eldest: "Come here, dear, do you remember good people, do you come and see us from the cathedral." There they stood, the three little blonde toms, and looking most disapproving at good Father —, the eldest est spoke: "We like cardinals," is what she said—Philadelphia Public Lodger. NO WONDER SHE DIDN'T KNOW. Woman of Experience Not Hasty In Expressing Opinion. Before he had been in the car three minutes most of the women passengers and some of the men were explaining to their neighbors what they would do with the little imp if he belonged to them. Spanking was the popular remedy, and if that boy had received then and there all the paddings that his critics were aching to administer he certainly would have been well blistered. To the general babel of advice and fault-finding, however, there was one woman who contributed nothing. She was a gentle, gray-haired woman, who remained unruffled in the midst of the small temprest raging, "she was a woman mine," said the determined woman beside her, "I'd make him mind if I had to half kill him. Wouldn't you? "I don't know," said the little woman, mildly, "what I'd do." "You don't?" said the determined woman. "Well, I know. But maybe you are not used to children? Maybe you never had any of your own?" "Oh, yes," and the little woman. "I wouldn't mind why I don't know what I would do." Concrete Not Modern. Concrete is a very ancient material for construction, but reinforced concrete is scarcely half a century old. It is said to have started in a happy idea that came to a Frenchman who wanted large flower pots for his plants which should not be thick and clumy. He reinforced them with wire. Nowadays we see glass reinforced in the same way, especially about elevator shafts. Colgnet and others developed the reinforcement of concrete for buildings, at first merely useful buildings like conservatories. As early as 1874 a concreto villa was built on the north of Long Island sound, but it was many years before the idea "took" here, although in France, Belgium and Germany it was seized upon with avidity-Smith's Magazine. ·No More Gold Lace for Afghans. The amuer has published an edict, which applies to all parts of Afghanistan, prohibiting the import into the country of all kinds of gold lace, including embroidered kullas lungis and embroidered shoes. The amuer is evidently actuated by a desire to prevent his subjects from spending their hard earned money on showy dress. It is the poorer classes who are notoriously addicted to this extravagance which his majesty has decided to check. The lace and coat of the amuer is decidedly handsome, and although the amuer has acted wisely in bringing into general use clothing less costly, his majesty's orders will doubtless be received by his subjects with rather mixed feelings. Bronar Bestowal of Charity. Proper Bestowal Differences: it is not a few among the diaries of charity who require in their vocation, scarcely less excitement than the votaries of pleasure in theirs; and hence it is that diseased sympathy and compassion are every day expended on out-of-the way objects, when only too many demands upon the legitimate exercise of the same virtues in a healthy state are constantly required. In the most unobservant person alive, in short, charity must have its romance, as the novolist or the playwright must have his. Sleeplessness. A good remedy for sleeplessness is to wet a towel and apply to the back of the neck, pressing it hard up against the base of the brain and fastening over this cloth to prevent too rapid evaporation. The effect will be prompt and pleasant, cooling the brain and inducing a sweet and peaceful slumber for the purpose. This remedy will prove useful to people suffering from overwork, excitement or anxiety. He Guessed It. He Guessed It. 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The proof of the value of our work is that we are being imitated and largely by persons whose own hair we have actually grown and the further fact that they have very frequently mentioned us when trying to sell their goods (saying that heirs is the same or "just as good") or referred to PORO. We advise you to use only PORO Hair Grower, (the oldest and best of its kind.) See that the name PORO is on every box, not genuine without it. Prepared only by Mrs. A. M. PORO. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. M., and International Grand Coegress of Heroines of Jericho of America. Published every Friday by the BRYAN Co. Co. Des Moines, Ia. Ia. 'phone 899. Office over 201 Seventh street. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR J. H. SHEARD, MANAGER Entered at the Post Office as second class matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. 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My treatment stops falling hair or breaking off, cures split ends, removes dandruff and scalp scrape, causes the hair to grow long, no matter how soft, no matter how thick, no black, no how thin straight from the bulbs, no matter how MRS. T. D. PERKINS, 4630 West 35th Avenue, Testimonials of Pleased Patrons: Having known Mrs. T. D. Perkins for years, I unhesitably testify to her reliability, sincerity, business integrity, and trustworthiness. Therefore, any representation she may make can be accepted in all instances. Very truly, ENOS L. SCRUGGS, Pres. Western College, Macon, Mo. Denver, Colo., Aug 10, 1906. This certifies that Mrs. T. D. Perkins is well and favorably known throughout this state and city. Whatever promise or statements she may make will be fully kept, as she is a woman and not given to unwarranted or irresponsible methods. Very truly yours, JOHN E. FORD, Minister Zion Baptist Church. Almosa, Colo., Oct. 25, 1908. 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I do not have agents I need a personal history of your hair and scalp and your physical condition. All mail promptly answered when two-cent stamp is enclosed. I am the only woman of the race growing up in the real world the real length my hair 'was' when I first began treating it. Send for booklet if you mean business. You can secure these preparation only from me. None like them made in the world. The T. D P. Scientific Scalp Preparation. Madam Perkins, sole agent. and pimples disappeared. New hair came in, and after using your remedy six months my hair was all in again. I also had the worst case of dandruff and scalp treatment with shampoo and scalp treatment has cured me and had hundreds of other remedies had failed. I cannot praise your remedy half enough, and advise all others to try them as I have, and they shall find good results if they follow full instruction. I have been to the EVERETT S. P. DAULSON, 125 North 3rd St. Phila, Kriz. SEEKS ADVICE. Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 13th, 1908. Mrs. Perkins: Dear Madam-By the advice of Miss Bertha Scott I am writing to you concerning my hair. It has never been very long, but long and thick enough for me to do it up nicely. But within the last year I have been to the salon and short. I have been to the most noted hair culturer in this city for six months and there is not the least bit of improvement. And as there is such an improvement in Miss Scott's hair (for her hair was in a very bad condition) that you can do something for mine. HENRIETTA R. ELLISON, 239 S. 5th St., Philadelphia, Pa. RECOMMENDED HIGHLY. Monmouth, Il., Oct. 28, 1908. Dear Madam—I received your letter and was glad to hear from you. I am very proud of the treatment that I have taken from you. The results are wonderful. You would hardly know what I am going to do, but could see it. I am going to send and get another supply before long. I am proud to recommend your cure to all who wish to know your great work. 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