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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL, XV, No 46. CITY NEWS. (N. B. I you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we collect all your local news.-Ed.) Miss M. E. Blair has been quite sick but is better now. Mr. James Hamilton who has been very sick does not improve much. Miss Bessie Mason of Iowa City is the guest of Mrs. H. Gould. Mrs. E. B. Elliston made a business trip to Sioux City this week. Prof. Geo. I. Holt left this week for St. Joseph, Mo., where he will appear in a recital. Wanted—Good barber, will pay good wages. Write to H. R. Moore, 109 I avenue, Iowa City, Ia. Wm. Warner who left here last week for St. Paul, is now employed by the Great Northern R'y. Co. Wanted—First class colored barber to work in a five chair shop. Apply to Lee Greenway, Muscatine, Ia. Fred D. Hooker returned to his home in Chicago last Saturday. His mother will soon go there to live with her only child. Miss Bernice Davis, a fine musician of Mason City, is visiting in our city this week the guest of her relatives, Mrs. Carr, Mrs. Jeff Davis, and Mrs. Luella Wilburn. Dr. E. A. Lee, our popular dentist of Ninth and Park streets, delivered a very interesting and instructive lecture to children on the care of teeth, at the Burns M. E. church Wednesday evening. A SNAP-For sale, a good 9 room house, modern except furnance, in good location; small payment down, balance to suit. See me. L. J. Shelton, 217 5th street. Mr. Isaac Curtley, formerly an old Des Moines boy, but now of Spokane, Wash., where he has been for the past five or six years, is here on business and to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Curtley. Mr. Chas. Lewis of Lima, Ia., spent Sunday and Monday in the capital city visiting his sisters, the Blanche and Electa Lewis. He made a pleasant call at the Bystander office and ordered the paper for a part of his 1909 reading matter. Regular services at Union Congregational church Sunday, April 25. Preschool morning and evening by Rev. E. J. Penney. At 2:30 p. m. Miss M. E. Edmondson of Congo Free State, Africa, will speak. Miss Edmonds spent six years in Africa and out of her experience she can tell us many things of interest. You are invited to all of the services. We regret to note that the Misses Blairs who moved to our city about five years ago from South Dakota, has decided to return to their large farm with their parents near Fairbanks, S. D. They are industrious and exemplary young ladies. They will rent their home and leave about May 1st. Married last Sunday, Mr. Sumner Wilkerson to Miss Mary Baldwin of Creston, at the residence of the groom's sister, Mr. Attrus Brown 824 Small street. Only a few relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. Geo. W. Gaines. The groom is one of our well known men employed as utility clerk at the United States Expco Co. The bride's parents are prosperous farmers near Creston. She is a sister of Mrs. C. J. Hack of 845 Penn avenue. We wish them success. A very delightful and bountiful dinner party was given last Sunday at the Union Congregational church by Meidens Emma Harris and Jane Robinson in honor of Dr. Geo. C. Moore of Nabuille, Term, and Rev. E J Penney of Muskogee, Okla. Those present were Rev. Geo, W. Gines of the A. M. E. church, Rev. McCravena, Mr. J. H. Shepard, Mr. and Mrs. Frank P, Johnson, Rev. H. W. Porter and family, Dr. A. J. Booker, Alex. Birney. Dr. Moore made a nice after-dinner speech on of progress the Negro. Rev. E. J. Penney, the preacher who is conducting a series of revival meetings at the Union Congregational church, is doing well considering the extremely cold damp weather with continual rain every day and night. He is a good preacher, an earnest and enthusiastic worker. MRS. N. M. KING Spring Millinery Goods -LATENT DESIGNS- Wire Frames Made to Order. Speciality in Hair Goods. 1203 Center Street. Mr. Edward W. Thompson, one of our well known Des Moines boys who has been away for a few years as a clerk in a drug store of St. Louis, Mo., is expected to arrive in our city about May 1st, after having visited Kansas City, St. Joseph and his old homestead in Decatur Ia., where his parents live. He is a State University graduate, '07. While in Des Moines he will visit his relatives. Dr. George Moore, the American Missionary Association traveling representative for the U. S. was in Iowa the past week, a part of the time at Grinnell and the latter part of the week was in our city. Friday evening he preached at Union Congregational church and Sunday morning at Pilgrim Congregational East Des Moines. He is one of the leaders of the colored race and one of the big men of the Congregational denomination. His home is in Nashville, Tennessee. Since the first of January he has traveled in 12 different states. The doctor was in great demand while in our city. Successful women lawyers are much more rare than successful doctors. Since the days of Mother Eve every one has told me one else that woman was not logical, that she acted from instinct rather than intellect, etc. Yet by some miraculous chance the fact remains that there are at the present day women lawyers of such capacity and renown that they have been entrusted with delicate commissions by the President of the United States, who trusted them above their supposedly superior brothers in the profession. It is true that sex is a hindrance to the woman lawyer, but if she resolutely puts aside all womanishness, she will find that true womaniness is as great an asset for her as for the woman doctor. The law course covers usually three years, and the fees are about a hundred dollars, and the fees do not include the graduate course, which lasts a year at a cost of about a hundred and twenty-five dollars. It is a discouraging profession for a woman, and unless she is absolutely sure that she is fitted for it, no college girl should undertake the long years of preparation. It takes brains and hard work and perseverance, and to those who are lacking in any of these qualities we say emphatically, "Let it alone!" But to those who are sure of themselves and who are bound to succeed, Go in and win!" — The Delinestor for May. Bustander's New Feature. The Iowa State Bystander Co. is always on the outlook for the best and most interesting news for her many readers in the middle west. The American Press Association, one of the largest corporations of the kind in America, is issuing one page of their plate matter exclusively about the colored people through America. The page is written and arranged by Mr. N. B. Dodson, the only colored employee on the editorial force; a young race man with a bright future. We have signed a contract for a few trial orders, and if our readers will show their appreciations and our agents increase their subscribers and those in arrearage pays up, we will be justified in continuing it. We also are paying for special articles or letters from the old world by Clarence Cameron White of London, England, a student there. So our friends and well-wishers must assist us to make the paper better each week. We like the compliment sent this week by our agent, and man who well knows the expense of a newspaper, Mr. Black of Washington, Iowa. We have also turned down some other good propositions because we were a little afraid to install them now. Phones 1791. Ed. CRAFTWARD, Prop. Mason's Wire Frames. ALBIA NOTEB. Mrs. E Grayson has been having Mr. Shineheart make some improvement on her home in the past week. Mr. John Lewis spent Sunday in Oaklanda with friends. We have been having rainy and muddy weather here for the past week. The Sewing club met at Mrs. E Grayson on Monday. LAW AND ORDER BOOK We are just in receipt of a pamphlet entitled, Law and Order League, of Baltimore, Md., by James H. N. Warring gotten out under the supervision of the committee of twelve at Cheyney, Pa. It is a very interesting book they give a map of lower Druid Hill Ave. Dist. In this district alone there are 42 saloons, 15 churches, 12 schools, 1 home for old people, one home for friendless Children, one Colored Y. M. C. A., and a Colored Y. W. C. A. A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MAN. Mr. P. S. Everhart of Red Oak, Ia., has through hard work and economical management made his way from a poor newspaper boy until now he is one of the largest and most successful music dealers in southern Iowa. He has just had a piano made in Chicago bearing his name, "The Everhart," he also owns several branch music houses in other towns near Red Oak. Pearl as he is known is a single young man, a credit to the race, the first instance perhaps in America where special made pianos bearing a colored man's name. SIOUX CITY ITEMS. Sunday April 25th, is quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church and presiding elder Gordon is expected to be present to carry on the work. Mrs. E. B. Ellison of Des Moines arrived in our in our city Sundy, she is the state organizer of the Iowa Federation of Colored Women's clubs she will try and organize a club in our city. She is the guest of Mrs. Mr. G. Newman while in our city. Master Leroy Kinney of Yankton, S. D. came down Saturday and visited over Sunday with her sister Miss Mary Kunen, retiring home Tuesday. The play entitled "Aunt Chloe" Cablin," which was to be given on the 22nd of April has been changed both place and date. It is to be on the 29, April and at Odd Fellows hall on Dorperlass street. Mrs. Kenny of Chicago arrived in the city for a three weeks visit with Mrs. Hudson and daughter Mrs. Hoag. Miss Birdie Dowdy has been confined to her home for several days with a severe cold. Mrs. M. G. Newman gave an afternoon luncheon to a party of ladies. The honored guest were Mrs. Kenny of Chicago and Mrs. E. H. Ellison of Des Moines. The afternoon was spent in a social chat, a nice three course luncheon was served. Mesdames Katrine Askew and Anna May Askew returned home from Omaha the latter part of the week where they had gone to attend an Easter ball. The stewards of the A. M. E. church gave a social last Thursday evening. A literary program was rendered the first part of the evening it was a success both socially and din anciently. The ladies club met with Mrs. M. G. Newman last Friday afternoon. The past time for the afternoon was two hidden prizes which were found by Mesdames Mary Molson and Mary Miller, the honored guest was Mrs. Mary Molson. A large party of jolly young people gave a surprise on Master John Norris in rememberance of his seven tenth birthday, after receiving a severe whipping he was showered with many useful presents. The evening was spent with music and games. A nice two course luncheon was served. The guest departed at a late hour wishing Johnnie many such happy birthdays. There will be a musical given next Tuesday evening the 27th inst. for the benefit of the A. M. E. church, Mrs. E. B. Elliott of Les Moines will take part. Mrs. Lula Lee gave a breakfast luncheon Saturday morning to a number of friends in honor of Mrs. Kenny of Chicago. The Porters club met at the residence of Mr. Charles Murray Tuesday evening. Bleepleasenr. A good remedy for ailelessness 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. Warm water is better than cold for the purpose. This remedy will prove useful to people suffering from overwork, excitement or anx Curry Institute Makes Progress. Industrial School Founded in a Shod Kitchen by Professor E. W. B. Curry Doing Good Work For Young Afro-Americans of Urbana, O. By N. B. DODSON. The building of institutions of learning for the education of young colored men and women by members of their own race has been one of the most encouraging features of the progress of the Negro race to the United States since the close of the war of the rebellion. True it is that they have been successful in business, agricultural pursuits, politics to some extent and along some special lines, but the foundation upon which his present status rests, the encouragement and inspiration which have given him his present prestige and upon which his future hopes and aspirations must depend, is in the education of the masses of his people. That the Negro has contributed largely toward his own education in the founding and fostering of schools and colleges is a fact well known to the white people of America. The slogan a few decades ago was, "Go west, young man." It doubtless meant for greater commercial development particularly, but it also meant being aroused by this prehensive advice came the necessity for better educational facilities among all classes of people. A young man who heeded the gathering cry, noted the signs of the times and caught the tide at its flood was E. W. B. Curry, who at the age of seventeen years founded what is now the University of Oklahoma industrial institute, which is located at Urbana, O. This school had its humble beginning in a shed kitchen, 12 by 14 feet, at DeLware, O., which was the property of one Isaac Meredion, on THE FAMILY OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK 1 DIDRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT David street, which Professor Curry rented for 50 cents per month. He built the chimney out of brickbats and picked up coal along the railroad tracks for fuel and opened the school with an enrollment of one student, who paid for its accommodations 25 cents per week. The number of students the first year was six. This was in January, 1889. In 1886 the school was removed to Mechanicsburg, O. and again in 1897 to its present site as Dutton, where it has grown into one of the most nourishing institutions of learning for the colored people of that section. Professor Curry believes in the trio training—namely, that of the stuff out of and present him highest common matter what duet—let it be an ad audience, the cle chopping wood, the blackboard, for money to be all, as Professor and it is a plea trusted with success of his race. Society of The Ladies' art of the Sons of N. Y., is one of mutual benefit Afro-American Its business is set of officers, h Stewart as pres SHOREMAKING DEPARTMENT. the heart, hand and head—and to that end he has surrounded himself with teachers who possess a firm Christian character, well prepared by training and experience, whose lives express a burning desire to make something real out of each student who comes to the institution for development. There are twelve teachers employed by the school. The business end of the affairs is looked after by a board of trustees composed of representative men of experience, who have the best interest of the institute at heart. The board recently purchased seventy-five acres of splendid farm land four miles south of Urbane, on the Springfield plike, at a cost of $00 per acre. Money is now being raised to finish payment for the farm and to erect suitable school buildings, which are needed for the extension of the work at the present time. Contributions to any amount will be thankfully received and off- cally acknowledged upon receipt of the same. English literature, Bible school, music, carpentry, blacksmithing, shoemaking, dressmaking, millinery, cement paving, agriculture, domestic science, printing and other subjects are taught. Professor Curry says: "We are badly in need just now of 100 chairs, two sewing machines, two typewriting machines and two bookcases. We should be pleased to correspond with any one who might be interested in giving along this line." After graduation from the high school Professor Curry taught public school in Van Wert county, O. He PROFESSOR E. W. B. CURBY. then returned to Delaware, O., the place of his birth, and took a special course in Michael college and also at Ohio Wesleyan university. While at the university he taught school at night. He studied law in the firm of Marriott & Wickham for two years and attributes much of the success which has come to him to the training and advice which he received from Lawyer Marriott and Judge Wickham. Few men have had a harder struggle upward in building a great school with as little help and with as little noise as has Professor E. W. B. Curry. He can do many things and do them well. As an orator, educator, author and publisher he ranks among the foremost men of the race, and as a great advocate of the temperance cause his addresses are brimful of logic, eloquence and stresses. His even tenor of life and life interests place his work at the Curry Normal and Industrial institute upon a high and dignified plane. One who would found an institution for the transforming of the human, as it were, into the angelic must know that the lessons of endurance taught in a gravel pit, a harvest field, a stone quarry, swamps, mud, rain, snow and the like are those alone that will test which a man is made and present him what is highest commendation. It does not matter what duties the day may bring—let it be an address before a cultured audience, the cleaning of schoolrooms, chopping wood, instructing a class at the blackboard, canvassing strangers for money to continue the work—it is all, as Professor Curry regards it, connected with the business of a builder, and as a pleasure to him to be intrusted with such a part of the education of his race. Society of Thrity Women. The Ladies' auxiliary of the Society of the Sons of Virginia at Brooklyn, N. W., of the most influential mutual benefit organizations among Afro-American women, North its business is conducted by an set of officers, headed by Mrs. Jennie Stewart as president. The membership has grown steadily within the past six months and is still increasing. The newly elected officers for 1900, who were recently installed, are as follows: Mrs. Jennie Stewart, president; Mrs. Alice W. Wiley, vice president; Miss Cora L. Robinson, financial secretary; Mrs. H. L. Brown, assistant secretary; Josephine Dabney, recording secretary; Louis Hall, assistant recording secretary; Mrs. Darrell, treasurer; Mrs. Patty Pargo, chaplain; Mrs. Adela Ladson, marshal. After the installation ceremony was over refreshments were served, and a social time was enjoyed. Scott's Philosophy Dear. Sir Walter Scott declared that these four lines were worth a thousand romances: Had we never loved see kindly, Had we never loved see blindly, Never missed a never parted, We had never been broken hearted. I wonder if every reader of the Bystander thought of it this week as I did over the new feature that has been added. It is a good innovation, worthy of note and comment from every reader and subscriber. This coupled with a good corps of correspondents, should reader you a good reward, and may your prosperity resulting from this acquisition be such that you could be able to continue to add new and interesting features as to make the the paper and "all home print", as it it were. Success to the new venture. Miles Shelton of Chicago spent last week here and in Muscatine visiting relatives and I funds. At the meeting of the Sunday school board of the A. M. E. church last week the following officers were elected: superintendent, Mrs. George W. Hick; assistant superintendent, Mrs. F. L. Wallace; secretary, Howard Mots; assistant secretary, Marie Whale; treasurer, Mise Jesse Jones; chorister, Miss Nora Mots; librarian, Samuel Hall; teachers, primary, Miss Nora Mots; intermediate, Mrs. Emma Black; bible class, Hayes Crayon, was elected delegate to the Sunday school convention. Rev. Stovall installed the new officers Sunday, Miss Lovella Phillips was made assistant primary teacher. Rev. Mrs. Stovall went to Fairfield, last Sunday morning and held services there in the absence of the pastor. Mrs. Mr. L. Black and Miss Hanchette Shelton are visiting at the Chas Washington at Hooking, Ia. Rev. Mrs. Phillips continues to improve. Mrs. Lewis Wallace who has been ill is improving. The Chautauqua club will meet next Tuesday evening with Mr. Howard Motta. Mr. Porter has returned to his home at Mexico, Mo. Best Treatment for Colds. "Most ordinary colds will yield to the simplest treatment," says the Chicago Tribune. "moderate laxatives, hot foot baths, a free prespiration and an avoidance of exposure to cold and wet after treatment." While this treatment is simple, it requires considerable trouble, and the one adopting it must remain in doors for a day or two, of a flesh cold is sure to be contracted, and in many instances pneumonia follows. Is it not better to pin your faith to an old reliable preparation like Chamberlin's Cough Remedy, that is famous for its cure of colds and can always be depended upon For sale by all druggists. Ahcient 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 field, the East African oppressor the Irish robbellion, the time of Elizabeth, for instance, being accompanied by 800 dogs in the Scottish clan feuds and the wars between England and Scotland bloodhounds were regularly employed 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. If You wish to wear fine clothes of excellent qualities, well fitted and in the latest fashion, visit the BRITISH and see our line of fine Spring and Summer Woolens, which are the finest ever shown in Des Moines. Remember we make them to your order—any style desired. One Price $15 One Price Suit or Overcoat to order British Woolen Co 506 LOCUST ST. M. Crocker, Mgr. and Cutter. Our goods are all Union Made. --- A GRAPP FOR EAVESDROPPERS. Simple Device Well Calculated to Insure Privacy. The eavesdropper, are applying his ear, applied his eye. "Through the keyhole another eye looked coldly into his. He started back, pale with fright. He tipped off hurriedly. "I'll lose my job," he muttered. Meanwhile his mistress, the widow, sat with the young and gallant captain in the room from whose door the keyhole had rolled. The rotted moulder between her slim fingers and her dim elbows were on the table, among the litter of foer gras sandwiches, cold partridge and champagne. The young captain pointed to the door. A hand mirror, its silver gilt back towards him, hung from the door knob. "Why did you put that there?" he asked. "It is a trap for peepers," replied the widow. "Suppose my butter or cook stole to the door and put his eye to the keyhole. His eye would meet another eye. Believing himself discovered, he would trot silently away." Persistent Office-Seeker Had Finally Landed Soft Job. "I remember one man from my home town," a western senator said recently, in the good old days of civil service examinations, whose dream of earthly attainment was a government place. When his party was finally successful he immediately set out for Washington and was on long before the 4th of March, but there were others where. All through the spring he was about town. Wherever I went I would see him, striving for or just after an audience with some department official. By June he was seedy and broken looking, but still appeared to be 'game'. Finally I found him in the gallery of the senate chamber apparently endeavoring to kill time. "Well, have you given it up?" I asked, trying to be sympathetic. "Ob, I got the job, all right," he replied with a satisfied smile. "I'm working now."—Success Magazine. The Earliest Religion. Religion was at first purely domestic, an affair of the family, pure and simple. The gods were the dead ancestors, and the worship consisted of the perpetual care of the hearth gods and the graves of the departed relatives. It was the ancient belief (the most ancient, so far as we know) that the departed ancestors continued to live in or about the tomb, and that their peace and happiness depended absolutely upon the care with which their posterity looked after their worship. If the hearth fire was allowed to burn, or the tomb was neglected, or the tomb was not faithfully taken to the tomb, the once-became a wretched one; whereas, if these things were carefully attended to, all was serene with them. There is much to show that this domestic belief obtained for a long time before the belief in God and a future life came in—Chicago American. Mirror for the Sick Room. "Only a hand mirror should find place in a sickroom," said a doctor, "and if he is one flattering to the patient—the patient that if the face is too broad, will lengthen it a little. And the patient should only be allowed to look in the mirror at propitious times. Many a patient has been frightened literally to death by his haggard reflection—has looked, sighted, and renounced hope. But many another patient in a really bad way—really desperate, too—being given a look at himself just after he has taken a humiliating step and wondered wonderfully. In fact, a sickroom mirror, wisely handled, is a curative agent, while recklessly handled it may kill." Loved and Hated. Europe hates our rich art patrons and loves them. It loves them for the money they have made and are willing to spend on old masters and new masters, even when they are spirulous. It hates the rich American who he beats a rich European in competition for some highly desired art treatises. American become more men who humiliate brutes with the longer purse, and worse than that, art consumers who raise art prices to unreasonable heights by their traditional desire to get what they want when they want it. A new constable was on duty at one of the London police courts, and was conducting a prisoner to the cells. "Mind the step," he said, as they came to a dark corner. "All right," muttered the prisoner; "I knew that step before you were born." me to send back the ring." "Tell him to call for it," advised the experienced friend—Louisville Courier Journal. had to marry him. After, taking their mates, from them they must be able to form some idea of how they are compelled to live.—Puck. BAVING PAINT MONEY It Cannot Be Done by Using Cheap Material and Cheap Painters. In arranging for painting, a good many property-owners try to save money by employing the painter who offers to do the job cheapest—or try to save money by inking on a low-priced paint. The painter who much ricks if he realised what must be taken into consideration in order to get a job that will wear and give thorough satisfaction. No houseowner will go wrong on the painting question if he writes National Lead Company, 1902 Trinity Building, New York, for their houseowner's Painting Outfit No. 49, which is sent free. It is a complete guide to painting for houseowners for either exterior or interior painting, a book of specifications, and an instrument for detecting adulteration in paint materials. Nearly every dealer has National Lead Company's pure white lead. (Dutch Boy Painter trademark.) If you have not notify National Lead Co., and arrangements will be made for you to get it. CRIMINAL IN CHILD NATURE. Writer in New Orleans Plicyune Answers We Are All Born with Tenderness Toward the Bad. "All children," said a psychologist, "are born criminals. Instinctively they know that they must torture me. I don't know that. The saintliest man, a very Dr. Parkhurst of a man, were he to grow up as he began, would have a long career of bank robberies, assaults, debauches and murders, and he would die on the gallows. "A child, as soon as it begins to toddle and lap, steals. Till you have trained a child to know that the thesus are followed by spankings, would you leave it alone in a candy shop? "It also lies. After a raid on the fam or cake, does a child admit its guilt? Of course not. It lies earnestly, doggedly. "A child slanders and libels. Did you ever hear a beautiful, lisping child speak in praise of its playmate? No. On the contrary, the plaintive continually of horrible crimes. "A child will get drunk if you give it the opportunity. Lack of opportunity is all that prevents children from becoming confirmed nebrates. "It is needless to go on. Look back on your childhood. Study your evil little child heart. You'll wonder then that no curio collector cherishes a piece of your rope."—New Orleans Picayune. BABY'S WATERY ECZEMA Itched and Scratched Until Blood Ran -$50 Spent on Useless Treatments -Disease Seemed Incurable. Cured by Cuticura for $1.50. "When my little boy was two and a half months old he broke out on both checks with eczema. It was the itchy, watery kind and we had to keep his little hands wrapped up all the time, and if he would happen to get them uncovered he would claw his faceill the blood streamed down on his clothing. We called in a physician at once, but he gave an ciment which was so severe that my babe would scream when it was put on. We changed doctors' orders and we did fifty dollars more and baby was getting worse. I was so worn out watching and caring for him night and day that I almost felt sure the disease was incurable. But finally reading of the good results of the Cuticura Remedies, I determined to try them. I can truthfully say I was more than surprised, for I bought only a dollar and a half worth of the Cuticura Remedies (Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills), and they did more good than all my doctors' medicines I had tried, and factually cured him. His face is perfectly clear of the least spot or scar of anything. Mrs. W. M. spot or scar. Mrs. W. M. Comerer, Burm Cabtn, Pa. Sept. 15, 1908." THE WRETCHES. Uncle—How is it, young man, that you failed again in your examination? Nephew—Why, the wretches asked me the very same question I could not answer last year! Do You Feel Like This? Does your head ache or simply feel heavy and uncomfortable? Does your back ache? Does your side ache? Do you feel fagged? Does your immune health be known and Lane's Family Medicine will clear your head, remove the pain in side or back and restore your strength? Nothing else is so good for the stomach and bowels. At drugstore and dealers, 25c. A Hot Time All Around. Lawyer--What did the prisoner say when you accused him of arson? Witness--He answered with heat that such a charge was a burning shame. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS ALL KIDNEY DISEASES IN THE MAYOR OF EAST BROADWAY, KING ST. T 9175 00000000 PEACE FOR TURKEY? SULTAN TO STAY ON THRONE Army is at the Gates of the Capital Ready to Enter—London Hears 10,000 Were Stain in the Moslem Massacre. London—According to a dispatch received from Constantinople the Turkish government and the Communist government for peace and the sultan will not be forced to give up his throne, though all of his cabinet must resign at once. A dispatch from Athens says telegrams that have come in there from Mersina set forth that fully 10,000 persons were killed in the anti-Christian rioting of the last few days in the city. The Islamic militant villages were rased, and the country is a smoking wilderness. Constantinople.—The advance guard of the Constitutional army arrived at the outskirts of the city Wednesday. Ten agitators who were caught among the Constitutional troops trying to undermine their loyalty to their commanders were executed by schoolmasters and a summary trial by court-martial. Forty other men have been arrested by the Constitutionalists during the last few days on similar charges. The cabinet met and proclaimed martial law in the capital. In some quarters it was believed that there is an increasing possibility that the government may result in a reconciliation between the Young Turks and the sultan. The receipt of the news here that the American government had ordered the cruisers Montana and North Carolina to Alexandretta, in Asiatic Turkey, for the protection of Americans, has brought satisfaction. Great Britain, France and Italy already have warships on this coast, while Germany is sending vessels, and in addition all the great powers maintain guardships at the ports. The consule and the consular agents stationed on the Syrian-coast sent in telegrams declaring that the missionaries were receiving strong protection at the hands of the Turkish authorities. J. B. Jackson, the American consul at Aleppo, however, expresses some concern for the missionaries in outlying stations. Later reports from the Syrian coast say that the racial fanaticism is extending in the vilayet of Aleppo. Dispersion of the enemy and Blesikil, and foreigners have taken refuge at the British vio-conservators. The British cruiser Diana has landed 50 men at Alexandretta. The Sheik-ul-Islam, the head of the church, has telegraphed the ecclesiastical authorities in Syria to exert every effort to put a stop to the disorders. It was declared in official circles that the pourpurlers between the government and the constitutional army promised a settlement. The army no longer maintained the withdrawal of the present ministry and the reinstalation of the Himii cabinet, but it does maintain its demand for the punishment of the authors of the recent trouble. AMERICAN SHIP SEIZED. Canadian Cruiser Takes the Charles Levi Woodbury, a Fishing Schooner, on Poschosing Charge. Vancouver, B. C.-The 'Dominion government cruiser Kestrel arrived in port Wednesday, having in charge the American halibut fishing schooner Charles Levi Woodbury, which she captured after firing four rounds from her machine guns and threatening to sink the alleged poaching vessel unintentionally. Three of the volleys were intended as a warning, but as no attention was paid to them, a fourth was directed at the schooner, which struck and slightly damaged her. The captain of the American vessel did not surrender, however, until his schooner was boarded by a force from the cruiser. Manila. — Col. Jacob Augur of the Tenth cavalry died suddenly of apoplexy at Fort McKinley Saturday. He had called a meeting of the regiment's officers at ten o'clock in the morning and soon after they had begun to gather, he was stricken. According to private categramla it was the intention of President Taft to appoint Col. Augur a brigadier general in the near future. Only Woman Soldier Hurt. Washington — Mrs. Sarah E. Thompson, aged 71, who served as a apy during the civil war and is now to be the only man carried on the pension as a soldier, was so severely injured Wednesday by being knocked down by a street car near the capitol that she may die. Call General Strike for France. Paris — The General Federation of Labor has called upon the unions throughout the country to join in a demonstrative strike on May Day. Tillman Witness White House. Washington—Senator Tillman of South Carolina paid his first visit to the White House Tuesday and received a cordial greeting from President Taft. In his long official capacity the senator never before had called upon a president, and his appearance created a sensation. Press Agitated by Jerry. Washington, N. C.—Chairman Rumsfeld quoted in the senator court at the murder of Jerry Harder Iowa State News Events of Recent Occurrence Throughout the Commonwealth M'NAMARA IS FOUND GUILTY MURDER IN SECOND DEGREE IS THE VERDICT. Seven Wanted to Free Pardicide On The Theory He Was Insane at Time Deed Was Committed Northwood, In., April 23—Ed. McNamara was found guilty of murder in the second degree by the jury, which was out twenty-seven hours. It stood seven to five in favor of acquittal up to the very last when the seven convicted to the second degree murder verdict. June 1 has been fixed as the date for pronouncing judgment. At that time the motion for a new trial will be argued. If overruled sentence will be pronounced. It may be either life, ten years, or anywhere between. GIRLS IN FOR TRACK HONORS Co-Eds at Columbus Junction Think Boys Are Monopolizing Track and Field. Columbus Junction—An unusual feature promises to make the high school track meet more popular this season, but, as the fair Dancers are in training for the usual contests entered into by the boys at track meets. The girls of the high school will enter the games to test their enduring power. The girls believe that their big brothers have enjoyed to themselves the outdoor sports long enough, and know of no reason why they should not race, hurdle and vault. They expect to convince the boys that they are fleet of foot when they enter the games. Few Divorces in Ida County. Ida Grove.—That cupid uses fairly good judgment when shooting his darts in ida county is shown by the records in the office of Clerk of Courts C. W. Hoyer. Since Jan. 1, 1908, 147 marriage licenses have been issued and during the same period but eight divorces were granted by the court, one being for desertion and the other seven for cruel and inhuman treatment. While the assessors have not yet reported the recent births, unofficial data indicates that Roosevelt's precepts are being well observed in ida county and that race suicide is not causing alarm for the future. It is asserted by the assessors that boys are greatly in the majority. Cartridge Blew His Pipe Up. Postville—Fred Sebeyt while having a smoke went down into his pocket for the second pipe full and loaded up. He carries his tobacco loose. He started up and black smoke was curling up like smoke from a steam engine. All at once there was an explosion that blew the pipe into bits and filled Fred's face full of tobacco and smoke and pieces from the pipe. When all the fright was passed he found that he had accidentally put into his pipe a 22 caliber cartridge. Vordict for $15,000 Damages Verdict for $15,000 Damages. Eathercity.—The largest verdict ever awarded in Emmet county was returned by a jury in Judge Coyle's court in the case of C. W. Bradbury vs. the C. R. I. & P. Ry. Co. He was given $15,000. The plaintiff had received an injury while in the employment of the defendant as brakeman July 1, 1908, at Graettinger, Iowa, which resulted in the loss of his right arm below the elbow. Vinton Bankrupt. Vinton.—The general fund of the city of Vinton is practically bankrupt. The county treasurer paid the city treasurer last Saturday the sum of $3,101.31, which is practically the only money the new city council will have to operate on during the summer, as the next semi-annual taxes are not till September and are not generally paid in until October 1. Two General Stores Looted. Shannon City.—Robbins entered the Jones general store, the Goodell general store and the Great Western depot. At the Jones store they secured $75 in cash, at the Goodell store $6 in cash from the change drawer and a considerable quantity of jewelry. At the depot they secured $10 in cash. There is no clue. Crushed to Death. Shannon City.—Charles Larson, a man about 80 years of age, was crushed to death in the switch yards here. He in company with a companion was beating his way on the north bound freight. Humane Society Organized. Shemondoandh.—The meeting called for the purpose of organizing a humane society was held in the superior court room, being attended by about fifty citizens, among whom were just a few women. Admitted Robbing Cara. Council Bluffs—L. Plicotte and H. T. Holt, both of Boone, conductor and brakeman respectively upon the Northwestern railway, were arrested here and both later confessed to extensive thefts of goods from cars on the Northwestern railroad while en route between here and Boone. Imbriates Hurt in Niel. Knoyville—A fierce battle took place between attendants and inmates of the Knoyville state inebriate hospital. Lodge From All Parts of the State Will Attend Big Anniversary Celebration. Colfax, Iowa, April 21.-Central Iowa Odd Fellows will celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the order by a program in this city, Monroe, at 1:30 a.m. parade will pass through Colfax streets led by the I. O. O. F. band of Des Moines and the K. T. band of Newton. Mayor Penquille of Colfax will welcome the Odd Fellows at $ p. m. Rebekah degrees will be exemplified at 6:30, followed by a band concert at 7:30. An entertainment will be held at $ p. m. Exemplification of degrees will take place as follows: Initiatory degree, Central lodge, 473. Newton; First degree, Woodward lodge; Second degree, Grinnell lodge, 358; Rebekah degree, Margaret lodge, 237, Newton, and Fannie Taylor lodge, 246, Lynnville. W. M. Brunton, past grand master, will hold a school of instruction afternoon and evening. Rev. S. W. Wyand of Albion and Rev O. G. Mason of Green Mountain Marabaltown—The resignation of two well-known pastors of the county has been announced to become effective soon. Rev. S. W. Syand, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Albion, will leave June 1 for Fargo, N. D., to become pastor of the Broadway Methodist church. Rev. O. G. 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He had tied the rope around his neck, thrown the loose end over an overhead beam and with his hands strangled himself to death. He was on his knees when found. He had been acting strangely for several hours, his hands still clenched and believe his mind had become affected by his religious zeal. He was 40 years of age and leaves a wife and six children. NO CHANGE IN DATES Sons of Revolution Will Continue to Observe Battle of Lexington. Des Moines, Ia., April 21—Iowa Sons of the American Revolution will continue to observe April 19, the anniversary of the battle of Lexington, and will hold their annual convention on that date instead of on February 22, Washington's birthday, as has been agitated. This was decided at the meeting held in this city. Officers for the ensuing year were chosen as follows: President, George Kennedy of Waterloo; first vice-president, David C. Mott of Marburg; second vice-president, Martin M. North of Mormon; treasurer, L. E. 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Senator Dollliver practically made a decision regarding features of the Aldrich bill and made it clear he would insist to the utmost on their modification. Great significance is attached to what Senator Dollliver said. Hitherto Senator Dollliver has seldom shown a disposition to break with the leaders, and for the first time since the rate bill came up, he aligned himself with those western republicans who are insisting on genuine revision. His course came as a disagreeable surprise to Aldrich and the leaders. They refused to put Senator Dollliver on if they would have cause to regret it. By so doing they have left him free to pursue independent course with respect to the bill. Always an entertaining speaker, Senator Dollierv's speech was listened to with close attention by the senators. Senator Aldrich and he clashed and Aldrich once off worried, Senator Dolliver from his experience twelve years ago on the ways and means committee has a deep knowledge of tariff scheduling for weeks with the aid of experts and has collected a mass of information on tariff matters. For one thing he attacked the cotton schedule, which he showed had been so redrawn that it was impossible to tell what it meant and in one case had been juggled so as to make the duty six times as great as it was. President Taft has lined up with Senator Aldrich to the extent of opposing an income tax at this session of congress. Gummins has been questioned sharply by various senators. That there will be a bitter fight over the income tax is certain. Mr. Cummins, referring to newspaper criticism, said he had been represented as making an insidious attack upon the principle of protection by the raising of revenue from an income tax. Mr. Cummins contended that the Payne bill would not insure sufficient revenue, but Mr. Aldrich took issue with him, saying the revenue features are more liberal than his. He declared that a graduated income tax on corporations would receive appropriations paying the highest rate, although their stock might be largely held by men of small means. Thus, the result might be to place the highest tax on men of small incomes. "Such a result," said Mr. Cummins, "would not only be unjust, but it would destroy the principle that underlies the income duty." SULTAN'S FATE IN BALANCE Within Twenty-Four Hours Crisis in Ottoman Empire Will Have Been Passed. Constantinople, April 23.—The sultan is declared to be on the verge of a physical collapse, due to fear and anxiety. Only a few persons have been permitted an audience with him in the Yildiz Klosk and these report his physical condition to be extremely grave. In the hope of gaining favor with the Young Turks, the rabble of Constantinople has started what amounts to almost a systematic campaign of assassination of leading reactionaries. At least twenty of the shed who are concerned in the mutiny have been put to death. The situation in Aslatic Turkey, according to the latest intelligence, is distinctly threatening. Aloppo, Aslatic Turkey, April 23.—The entire population of Kirkan, located between here and Alexandreta, even unto the last babe, has been massacred. The Armenian village of Deurtyul is surrounded, and according to a messenger who crawled through the Arab lines last night and made his way here for help, the situation is hopeless. The buildings on the edge of town were already in flames when he escaped. Texas Prairie Fires. El Paso, Tex., April 23—Large fires are sweeping the country near Toyama, Marfa and Marathon, destroying all in their path. More than 100,000 acres have been swept clean at Toyama. 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Approximately $4,000 in postage and clerks' hire is to be spent by Secretary of State Hayward within the next six months in finding out how many corporations are actually doing business in Iowa and what companies have gone out of business since articles of incorporation were filed at the secretary's office. The expense will be borne by the corporate attorney, who has law passed by the *hirty-third general assembly*, are required to pay an annual $1 fee to the state. Since the office of secretary of state was established about 16,000 corporations have filed articles, and no one knows how many of these are still in existence. merchants call on governor. It is probable that Governor Carroll will grant a hearing as to whether he shall sign or veto the Balkema bill prohibiting certain trading stamp schemes. A number of retailers appeared before the governor and asked that he sign the bill. But many smaller retailers object on the ground that the trading stamp plan is of great aid to them in their business. The Balkema bill provides that each trading stamp concern must give a prize commensurate in value with the value of the trading stamps. For instance $500 in trading stamps would entitle the holder to $500 in prizes and would thus prohibit the "wild cat" trading stamp plans that have been uprooted in some Iowa cities. There is to be named the board of optometry examiners of five members. Then there is the new hotel inspector and the state inspector of bees. the hotel inspector works along with the state board of health. The state bee inspector works in connection with the agricultural department and the department of pure food commissioner. Must Compile Report. Every two years on the September prior to the convening of the legislature, the executive council must complete a complete report showing all expenditures, amounts paid out for the legislature, the number of applications, fees, per diem, etc., which will be ready for the legislators when the assembly convenes. Examine Doctors. Examinations will be held by the medical examiners of state at the capitol building, June 1, 2 and 3, and for three days beginning June 22. The first examination is for Des Moines medical students, while the second will be to accommodate the students of eastern collages who do not get out of school until after the middle of the month. Winston on job. Harry S. Winston, for two years assistant actuary of the state auditor's department, and for the past eighteen months actuary of the Bankers' Accident association, has taken up the duties of actuary of the state insurance department. New Iowa Corporations. Owls Building company, Davenport, in. Capital stock, $5,000. W. W. Chamberlain, Edward Collins, S. A. Finger, John Benedict and O. G. Goldschmidt. Thomas. Not Satisfied. Secretary Louis A. Thomas of the state board of health predicts the new quarantine will seriously cripple the work of the board in stamping out infectious and contagious disease and may undo the work of years in getting these under control and preventing epidemics. Many Commissions to Sign. Governor Carroll is preparing to sign about 7... notarial commissions before July 1. Each means $5 to the state. LAST LIQUOR BILL SIGNED GOVERNOR CARROLL AFIXES NAME TO HARMILL'S MEASURE. Des Moines, Iowa, April 19—After July 1 county attorneys will have a means of finding out just how many pints of whisky and how many quarts of wine were sold in any one month by druggists in their counties. Senator Hammill's bill requiring druggists to number consecutively all applications for liquor was signed Saturday by the governor. The governor's courts have passed through his hands. It provides that the numbered applications must be filed each month with the county auditor, and they must correspond with stubs to be kept by the druggists open to inspection at any time. By looking over the numbered applications a county attorney will be able to discover just how much liquor has been sold by each druggist, and how many times sales have been made to the same person. It specifies the form of application that the applicant for liquor is unknown to the druggist the application must also be signed by a witness. Buildings to Cost $100,000. State Architect Liebe and his assistant, B. F. Egbert, at the state house are completing plans for new state structures which will cost about $100,000. The boy's custodial building at Glenwood, to cost $40,000, is to be commenced and soon as the contract is May 5. At Oakdale, the seat of the State Tuberculosis hospital, many improvements are to be made. A new $5,000 residence for the superintendent is to be the first building erected. There then are to be twenty cottages for the patients, to cost $1,000 each. A big building for the helpers and nurses is being designed to cost when completed $20,000. The plans contemplate a system of water works which will cost $4,000. O Many birds will be opened for the heating and plumbing for the two big additions to the hospitals at Independence and Cherokee. These additions are modern in every way, and the cost of each when done is $125,000. Affecte Cigarette Smokers. "It shall be unlawful," says the Proudfoot act, "for any person under 21 years of age to smoke on or use a cigarette or cigarettes on the premises of another or on any public road, street alley or park or other land used for public purposes, or in any place of business or amusement, except when in company of his parent or guardian." Under the new law boys under 21 years of age may be arrested for smoking cigarettes in almost any place except their own homes, unless accompanied by their guardians or parents. The bill was introduced by Senator Proudfoot by request, and the Iowa Anti-Saloon league intends to see it enforced. WILL Ask for Bills. Within the next thirty days the executive council will go over the plans and specifications and ask for bids for the marble work and other interior finishings of the historical building, for which $3,000,000 was appropriated by the legislature. Architect Oliver O. Smith drew plans for the interior building, and for the building itself were drawn, and these undoubtedly will be used in expending the $3,000. Mr. Smith estimated that the building could be finished according to his plans and specifications for that amount. Speaker's Room for Board. The executive council at its last meeting decided to put the new board in the speaker's room off the chamber of the house of representatives on the third floor of the capitol. The council delegated Governor Carroll to make the necessary arrangements. It is in this room that the board will hold its first session. The executive council settled a vexing question in deciding to locate the board in the room always set apart for the speaker during the legislative session. Owing to the crowded condition of the state house, it was expected that some of those installed in offices would be forced to double up. A tempest of protest was stirred up as the result. Insurance Tax Help Treasury. During the first three months of the year Auditor Bleakley collected the insurance taxes and fees and turned them over to the state treasury. They aggregate $44,800.00, of which $44,405.17 were fees for certificates and examinations. This is the largest collection on record. 157 Want Pardons. Members of the board of parole heard seventy-five cases at Fort Madison and eighty-two at Anamose on their latest visit. The board will meet in Des Moines this week to make decisions on the cases. Sold Cow That Was Affected. Members of the state pure food and dairy department have been called to Ames to investigate a case wherein it is charged that an Ames butcher was discovered to be selling beef badly affected, with tuberculosis lesions. Signed All Bills. Governor Carroll has completed the signing of all but five of the bills passed by the Third-third general assembly. None of the five is important, and the indication now is that Governor Carroll will not use his veto power. Last Bill Signed. Senator Carlson's assumption of rikh bill and Senator Cosson's law enforcement bill giving the attorney general supervision over county attorneys have been signed. ? WHAT JOY THEY BRING TO EVERY HOME as with joyous hearts and smiling faces they romp and play—when in health—and how conducive to health the games in which they indulge, the outdoor life they enjoy, the cleanly, regular habits they should be taught to form and the wholesome diet of which they should partake. How tenderly their health should be preserved, not by constant medication, but by careful avoidance of every medicine of an injurious or objectionable nature, and if at any time a remedial agent is required, to assist nature, only those of known excellence should be used; remedies which are pure and wholesome and truly beneficial in effect, like the pleasant laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna has come into general favor In many millions of well informed families, whose estimate of its quality and excellence is based upon personal knowledge and use. Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna has also met with the approval of physicians generally, because they know it is wholesome, simple and gentle in its action. We inform all reputable physicians as to the medicinal principles of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, obtained by an original method from certain plants known to them to act most beneficially, and presented in an agreeable syrup in which the wholesome Californian blue figs are used to promote the pleasant taste; therefore it is not a secret remedy, and hence we are free to refer to all well informed physicians, who do not approve of patent medicines and never favor indiscriminate self-medication. Please to remember and teach your children also that the genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna always has the full name of the Company—California Fig Syrup Co.—plainly printed on the front of every package and that it is for sale in bottles of one size only. If any dealer offers any other than the regular Fifty cent size, or having printed thereon the name of any other company, do not accept it. If you fail to get the genuine you will not get its beneficial effects. Every family should always have a bottle on hand, as it is equally beneficial for the parents and the children, whenever a laxative remedy is required. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES Dolce more brightly beautiful and lighter colors than any other dye. One package colors all Fibres. They dye in cold water better than any other dye. You can dye and garment without ripening up. Write for her bookster - How to Do, Brace and Mix Colors. MONROE DRUG GO , Glenay, Illinois. Moving Pictures Here to Stay Invest Your Money in Moving Picture Theatres. You Will Get Greater Returns from This Than from Any Other Investment Dracula It pays big to amuse the public. It requires but a small investment to start and maintain a MOVING PICTURE THEATRE. It is a fact that most of these theatres pay 500% on their original investment in one year. FORTUNES are being made in this business on SMALL INVESTMENTS. "Way did you come around earlier? The snow is all melted away." "Dat's just my luck, lady. 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They'd be hein't together for about eight years, durin' which time she had been insulted, into him, as you might call it, the beattles of economy; but when she discovered, just lately, that he had learnt his less obvious lessons, his pairs of socks for her to durn' immediately after the wedding, she 'peared to conclude that he had taken her advice a little too literally, and broke off the match."—Puck. Standard Film Exchange $100 Reward. $100. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that in Catarrh, Hall's Catarrb Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrb being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. 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"Seeing a disappointed look in the minister's face, he added: "If we have any children we will send them to your Sunday school."—Success Magazine. Ask Your Drugstor for Allen's Foot-Ease. "I tried ALLEN'S Foot-EASE recently, and have just bought another suppository, and the hot foot and litching sensation in my foot which was almost unbearable, and I W. Walker, Camden, N. J.," Sold by all Druggists, Sec. Natural Solitude. Invalid Husband—Did the doctor say I was to take all that medicine? Wife, Yes, dear. Invalid Husband—Why, there's enough there to kill a donkey. Wife (anxious)—Then you'd better not take all of it, John!—Tit Bits. Why then not seek homes where climate, scenery, progresiveness and other attractions are available? Why not seek a place in the heart of the United States, Country? Here, in the wonderful fertile Northeast, farmers are every week returning to the progressive Puget Sound cities, and by investing in *proved city property*, they not only insure themselves that they will income, but *instead continue financially* their own lives. Time is the best test. For over fifty years Hammins Wizard Oil has been the standard for the care of Rheumatism, Neurology and all pain and inflammation. Expecially is this true of investments made in Seattle, Centra's Centra Property, which my Company places within reach of all. When YOU come this summer, to SEATTLE's A-Y-P, you will want to look into this. Better let me send you full particulars beforehand. Please write to me now. Skill to do comes of doing, knowledge comes by eyes always open and working hands, and there is no knowledge that is not power. -Emerson. Do not force yourself to take offensive (and harmful) drugs—like Garfield's Tea, Nature's Herb laxative; it overcomes constipation, purifies the blood, brings Health! It doesn't take much to satisfy most people who are self-satisfied. In his "Twenty Years of Congreer" James G. Blaine gives the following sketch of the origin and growth of Negro suffrage, which sketch is interesting at this time because of the proposition to place such restrictions upon the suffrage that thousands of colored and others voters will be distriffked: The Republican victory of 1983 led to the incorporation of impartial suffrage in the constitution of the United States. The evasive and discreditable position in regard to suffrage taken by the national Republican convention that nominated General Grant in 1983 was keenly felt and appreciated by the members of the party when subjected to popular discussion. There was something no obviously unfair and unmanly in the proposition to impose Negro suffrage on the southern states by national power and at the same time to leave the northern states free to decide the question for themselves that the Republicans became heartily ashamed of it long before the political canvass had closed. When congress assembled immediately after the election of General Grant there were found to be a common desire and a common purpose among Republicans to correct the unfortunate position in which the party had been placed by the national convention, and to that end it was resolved that suffrage as between the races should by organic law be made impartial in all the states of the Union, north as well as south. Various propositions were at once offered both in the senate and house to amend the constitution of the United States in order to attain impartial suffrage. It was both significant and appropriate that the draft proposed by Mr. Henderson of Missouri was taken as the basis of the amendment first reported to the senate. In the preceding congress when the fourteenth amendment was under consideration (in the spring of 1890) Mr. Henderson had proposed substantially the same provision and had solemnly warned his Republican associates that, though they might reject it then, it would be demanded of them in less than five years. This declaration was all the more suggestive and creditable coming from a senator who represented a former slaveholding state. And it was not forgotten that Mr. Henderson had with equal zeal and equal foresight been among the earliest to propose the thirteenth amendment. Mr. Henderson's proposition, now submitted and referred to the judiciary committee, was in these words: It was reported from the judiciary committee by Mr. Stewart of Nevada, with an amendment proposing another form of statement—namely, "The right of citizens of the United States to vote and hold office shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude." During the debate on the question Mr. Hendricks of Indiana reproached the Republican party by forcing this question upon congress when in the platform of principles upon which they appealed for popular support they had distinctly waived it and when the legislature to which it must go for ratification had been elected without the slightest reference to it in the popular mind. In order to prevent what might seem to be an unfair submission of the amendment Mr. Dixon of Connecticut proposed that it should be referred to conventions in the respective states instead of to the legislatures and thus give to the people in the election of members of the conventions a full opportunity to pass upon the merits of the question. It was contended, on the other hand, by Republican sensors that no subject had been more fully matured in the popular mind than this had been by the discussion which had taken place since the beginning and especially since the close of the war. But this was not a candid or truthful statement of the case, as had been abundantly shown by the action of the national Republican convention. Only a few of the leaders of the party had openly announced themselves in favor of Negro suffrage in the nation a few were openly hostile, while the great majority of the prominent members feared it and refrained from open expression in regard to it. The mass of the party, as is usual on questions of this character, had made their own conclusions, and their earnestness of conviction finally forced if it did not persuade the reluctant chiefs to adopt it. The house of representatives had been considering the question of the suffrage amendment at equal step with the senate. On Jan. 11 Mr. Boutwell of Massachusetts, from the committee on the judiciary, proposed an amendment to the constitution in these words: "The right of any citizen of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state by reason of the race, color or previous condition of slavery of any citizen or class of citizens of the United States. The congress shall have power to enforce by proper legislation the provisions of this article." Difficult to Strengthen Many people object to taking the medicines usually prescribed by physicians for rheumatism. There is no need for internal treatment in any case of muscular or chronic rheumatism, and more than nine out of every ten cases of the disease are of one or the other of these varieties. When these are no fewer and little (if any) swelling, you may know that it is only necessary to apply Camphorale's Liquid Rinse to get quick relief. Try to avoid it all. RYANS' Great Removal Sale Now in full blast. We are offering the finest high class suits for men in the season's newest styles at the following sharply reduced prices: $30.00 ...FINE SUITS NOW ...$22.50 25.00 ...FINE SUITS NOW ...19.50 20.00 ...FINE SUITS NOW ...16.50 18.50 ...FINE SUITS NOW ...14.50 15.00 FINE SUITS 12.50 EXTRA SPECIAL 8.50 Fine line of Hats, Shirts, Underwear, Neckwear and all men's furnishings at out prices. We have to move May 1st and these goods must be sold. 621 WALNUT RYANS' 621 WALNUT (BOLINE ILL.) GREETINGS The Old Society met with Mrs. Chen, Knox Friday afternoon. Rev. Lewis is carrying on a series of meetings this week. Miss Mayne Bitchie was elected delegate to represent the school at the District Convention at Clinton. Miss Ellie Mason departed for her home in Iowa City, Friday afternoon, after spending several days at the home of Miss Fannie Moppin. Miss Estella Bradley, who has been visiting her sister Mrs. Rufus Phoenix for several months departed Saturday morning for her home in Marcellus, Michigan. Mr. Sandan Wilson has returned from an extended trip in St. Louis. Miss Fannie Moppin pleasantly entertained twenty of her young friends at her home Thursday evening, in honor of her friend, Miss Mason. The evening was spent in games and music and at a late hour the ladies served a delicious repeat. The Stewardess of the church had a Kentucky Oyster supper Wednesday evening. GALESBURG NOTES William L. Darrow Lodge was charmingly entertained by the members of Patron chapter No. 13, Order of the Eastern Star, Tuesday evening in their hall. A large number were present and after a pleasant evening refreshments were served in 3 courses. At a late hour the reception was brought to a close, the Masons unanimously declaring the ladies to be royal entertainers. Mrs. Margaret Budreaux died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. Malone after a short illness following a stroke of paralysis. She was one of the oldest and most respected of our colored people. Mrs. Budreaux was a devout Catholic and attended St. Patrick's church until she became too feeble. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. M. C. Malone, Mrs. Pauline Anderson and Mrs. Alice Danaway, all of this city, and five grand children be sides other relatives. The funeral was held Wednesday morning from St. Patrick's church and burial in St. Joseph's cemetery. Present from out of the city was Mr. Joseph Johnston, a guardian of Detroit, Mich. NOTICE IN PROBATE. TO WHOM 17 MAY CONCERN: You are hereby notified to appear at the demonstration of the Law on the 10th day of May A. D. 1909 at 9 o'clock a. m., to attend the probate of an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Mary Spencer, deceased, of Polk County, Iowa, at which time and place, you were to be present. Why said will should not be admitted to probate. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the District Court, at De Moines, this 5th day of March A. D. 1909. J. P. Maher, Clerk of District Court. J. E. D. Prier, Deputy. 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 bull in the midst of a regiment of soldier clothed in red. There is the blind confidence of youth, which is the blindness of young kittens, whose eyes have not yet opened on the world."—Charles Dickens. CAROLUS MEXICAN INDIANS. Buried in the heart of a civilized, powerful and progressive foreign people, a little handful of Indians have lived 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 feels any temptations comin' along," said the friend and adviser, "you mus' say: 'Get thee behin' me, Satan.'" "Da's what I done said," answered Mr. Erastus Pinkley, "an' den I musure I hybs Satan answer me back: 'Da's all right. We's both gwine de same way, howon, no' it'd make no diffence to me which leads de subcession.' SPORTING GOSSIP The Baseball Fans who want to make a noise like a baseball game can get in on this offer. It will be good for just a week. Don't wait and let this slip by you. We are making similar inducements in many other things in sporting goods and invite you to call at once. If you are interested in sports or sporting goods of any kind, sign your name and address and mail to us. We will send you free our complete catalog, with special prices that will save you money. The program rendered by the scholars of the A. M. K. Subbath school Master under the direction of the direction of the superintendent M. O. Calberon was pleasingly carried out the movie being nicely rendered with Mrs. Noah Williams in charge, the restitions rendered by the small children brought for many words of praise. The altar was beautifully decorated with palms and flowers, the missionary collections for the day reached good proportions. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Calberon were called upon to mourn the death of their infant son which was born recently, they have the sympathy of their many friend. Mrs. Sanders of Davenport was the guest of Mrs. Holland Williams Sunday. A number of the colored men of our city met Tuesday night to consider the matter of organizing a brass band all were unanimous in the movement, there will soon be some music in the air. Easter was appropriately observed by the chorus choir of Bethel A. M. E church at the evening service at which time a most pleasing program was rendered consisting of soils, duetts and choruses. The Women's Loyal club is rehearsing the play, "Thirty years of freedom," which will be rendered on May 6th. Mrs. Minnie Lee who has made her home in Clinton for several months past leaves this week for her home in Pittsburgh, Pa., to the regret of her many friends. At a meeting of the choir of Bathol A. M. E., choir recently: Miss Anna Cooper was elected organist and Mrs. Harry Plummer assistant for the ensuing year. Flagrant Violator Mrs. Crawford—What did your hus band say when you told him that you and your daughters were going to join an anti-noise club? Mrs. Chatter—He said he hoped I would keep my quiet. A Chance for a Bargain. An Irishman who had begun to practice photography went into a shop to purchase a small bottle in which to mix some of his solutions. Seeing one he wanted, he asked the chemist how much it would be. "We'll" said the chemist, "it will be two ounces as it is but you want anything in it. I won't charge you for the bottle." "Thea," said Pat, "put a cork in it." More than nine out of every ten cases of rheumatism are simply rheumatism of the musculus, due to cold or damp, or chronic rheumatism. In such cases no internal treatment is required. The first application of Chanahala's Limniture is all, but is needed, and it is errant to give quick relief. Give it a trial and use for yourself how quickly it relieves the endocrine. The Medicines usually given internally for rheumatism are poisons or very strong medicines. They are worse than unuse in cases of chronic and musculus rheumatism. For sale by all druggists Rare Washington Portrait. A rare and curious mezotint portrait of George Washington in the library of the late Lafayette S. Richardson of Lowell, Masa, was auctioned off last year in Boston. It is entitled "George Washington, late president of the United States of America, etc." and was published March 14, 1501, by J. Hinton Linden. It is a small folio and is colored by hand. It looks as much like George III, as it does the Father of His Country. Baker, who wrote the "Engraved Portraits of Washington," says that only one impression of this mezotint has come under the notice of the writer. It was in neither the Clarkson nor the Carson sale of Washington portraits. Insist on Yellow Flower. Charles Christadoro, an expert on flour and grains, sounds the keynote of the new situation brought about by the bleached flour decision when he says in a communication to the editor commenting on the bleached flour decision: "The housewife will now insist on yellow tinted or creamy flour, and will learn to realize that a natural flour very white can in no manner compare with the creamy or yellow flour in so far as glutens and muscle building values are concerned. "As from 85 to 90 per cent, of the large flour mills of the country were using this bleaching process, the decision is far-reaching."—National Food Magazine. Large Catch or Herring. The east coast herring fishing is been brought to a close and the boat are being rapidly made up and the crews paid off. At Yarmouth and Lowestoft the total catch has been, in round figures, 77,260 lasts, or 1,011,152,000 ash. What the retail value would be is difficult to estimate, but at three a penny—and seldom are they ever hawked about the streets at a cheaper rate—the sum works out at £1,404,462—London Jews. RING SSIP quarters a noise like a baseball game can get just a week. Don't wait and let this GOLF OUTFIT. Edgemont Brasile... $ 1.50 Edgemont Driver... 1.50 Edgemont Mid Iron... 1.50 Edgemont Putter... 1.50 Edgemont Mobilie... 1.50 Three Black Diamond Balls... 1.50 One extra good Canvas Bag... 1.50 Cost regularly, complete ... $10.50 Special Price On Outfit $9.25 ROLLER SKATES SPECIAL. Best make Boys' and Girls' Roller Skates, with steel rollers and adjustable steel frame... $1.00 With cast rollers, adjustable steel frame... $.50 Ball bearing Skates for Boys and Girls, made of best steel and with adjustable frame... $2.75 GILLETE,RAZORS The new designs in new style Cases; better look them over. Prices $7.50 to $8.00 Shaving Brushes, guaranteed to last for a life time.....$1.00 to 75c In many other things in sporting BROS. CO. Both Phases 21 bet. Des Moines, Ia. this out. or sporting goods of any kind, sign We will send you free our complete save you money. O..... State.... SECRET ORDERS. North Star Lodge, No. 8 A, P. & A. M. - Moo First Thursday in each month at Moo Hall - North-west career of Tenth and Cent streets. J. L. Thompson, W. M.; Harbert E. Jacobs secretary. Hiram Chapter - Meets Second Thursday in each month, Harries G. and High Priest Benj. Hack, Recorder. Mingr Solomon Commandary No. 6 - Meets fourth Thursday in each month at massic H. P. K. B. Bradford; Recorder Harrison Gondal. Charity Lodge No. 1118 G. U. O. O. P - Meets first, second and third two-days each month at Old Fellows hal on Ninth and Parks from P. Johnson, N. G. L. M. Brown P. T. Grand Master's Council of G. U. O. O. P. No. 21, meets Fourth Tuesday night in each month. Dennis Harris, W. M.; J. W. Heath, G. S. H. H. O. R., No. 339 of G. U. O. O. P. - Con vopes are second Thursday at 3:30 and fourth Thursday at 5 o'clock each month. Mr. Delin Bryant, M. N. G. Mrs. Saile Hathaway, W. O. Artie Thurraeto No. 673 - Meets first Thursday afternoon at 3:30 and fourth Thursday evening at 8 o'clock each month at Han en hall East Sixth and Locust Mrs. Maud Newton, H. P.; Miss Eash Miles C. R. North Star Lodge No. 3 Knights of Pythia- Meets every Monday night, hall located at second and fourth Mondays W. M. Warfield C.C. J. L. W. Green K. of B. and S. Mt. Mara Tahawaipe, No. M7- Meets the first 7:30 of each month, as old Fidelity Hall, Sirth and Walent St. Mise Bertha Curtley Rose Shaw Temple, P. M. T. M. 20, meets second and fourth Wednesday afternoon at Nettie Davis, W. P. Hettie Harris W. S. 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