Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XVI, No 35. CITY NEWS. [N B. I you have relatives or on friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we collect all your local news.-Ed.] Mrs. H. P. Randolph of Hiteman was the guest of Mrs. S. Bates last Sunday. Mrs. S. Bates entertained the Converts Club at her home Thursday. Miss Genevieve Johnson entertained the Get Busy Club Tuesday at 1018 Crocker street. Mrs. L. Holmes of Great Bend, Kansas, arrived in ous city this week to visit friends. Mrs. Sophia Strider and daughter Mrs. Mary Moseley of Hiteman were the visitors at Mrs. Ellen Bristol's home on Walker street Sunday. Mrs. I. L. Gordon of Quincy, Ill., is visiting Mrs. James Woods on Mondamin avenue. Mrs. Nellie Crews entertained informally last Wednesday evening a few of her friends. An enjoyable time was reported. Word is received from Miss Zoe Richardson, who is teaching in California, that she likes her work and is delighted with warm climate, roses and all flowers in full bloom. There were fifteen candidates baptized at Maple Street Baptist church last Sunday morning. They were felled lowshiped into the church in the evening, at which time the Lord's Supper was administered by Rev. Bates. The Pastor's Aid Society of Saint Paul's A. M. E. church met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Nellie Lee. After business was over a dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Lee, after which they adjourned to meet next Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mathews on Ninth street. Rev. Samuel Bates left Tuesday morning for Council Bluffs and Omaha. The International Order of Twelve, Knights and Daughters of Tabor, in the future will hold their sessions at their new Taboran Hall, 723 Mulberry street. Enola, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Thompson, is quite sick again, having taken a backset of bronchial pneumonia. The ground hog did not see his shadow here last week, yet we are still having a cold windy February. Rev. H. W. Porter who for more than five years pastor of Union Congregational church, has resigned to take effect the 1st of April. Mr. Elmer Richardson, formerly of this city but now of North Dakota, will arrive in our city this week to make his home with his father on W. 31st street. He has taken to himself a wife several months ago. Give us a call. C. H. Browning, Mgr. 304 West Grand Avenue. The annual Masquerade Valentine Party given by the Mt. Olive Court No. 4, Heroines of Jericho, on Tuesday evening, February 15, at Kromer's hall will be one of the most artistic entertainment given. The artistic ideas will be carried out in costumes caricatures, which is always a feature of a valentine party, and we learn that many are busy working on these. We assure you that each and every one who attend will have a fine time. The Callanan club met at the home of Mrs. Adam Dixon last Wednesday afternoon and arranged to give an entertainment at St. Paul's A. M. E. church, Feb. 24. Next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Rivers qn 16th and University. John L. Thompson has moved into his new home at 1306 20th street. It is very commodious and convenient home of nine rooms, two and a half story, completely modern with electric and gas lights throughout. The interior is finished in bog oak, all down stairs floors are beech. In the language of a noted devine of this state he says that it is the best planned and finest home that he has seen owned by our race in the middle west. THE VARIETY 1010 Center Street. For the best meals in the city, and all kinds of sandwiches. Special Chicken Dinner Every Sunday. On last Friday evening Att'y. S. Joe Brown was surprised by a party consisting of Prof. and Mrs. W. H. Warricks, Mr. Wm. Shackelford and Meidames M. E. Haworth, Lizzie Glass, Anna Allen, F. D. Jackson and I. N. Daniels, some of whom had served with him during all and others during a portion of the seven years that he officiated as superintendent of St. Paul's A. M. E. Sunday School, and they therefore presented him with copies of Phyllis Wheatley's poems and Du Bois' Soul of Black Folk, as a token of their appreciation for his excellent services in the office from which he recently returned. The D. M. N. L. A. met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shackelford, 731 9th street. Mr. Wm. Warrick read a paper on Lincoln; Att'y. S. Joe Brown read a paper on the life of Fred Douglas; both papers being discussed by the club, after the Hon. Geo. H. Woodson delivered an address to the club. Remarks were also made by Mr. Viven Jones, an undertaker recently moved to the city. Mr. Arthur Branham was admitted to Membership. Mr. Woodson's name was presented to the society for membership and the club adjourned to meet with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Warricks at 13th and School streets, where a spelling match will be held Tuesday Feb. 16th. Pursuant to the call which had been published for the past four weeks in the Bystander, delegates from eight of the literary organizations of the city met last Monday evening at the residence of Att'y. S. Joe Brown and discussed plans for the entertainment of the Inter-State Literary Association of Kansas and the West, which will be held in Des Moines next December. Each literary organization of the city were invited so send three delegates and the following were represented: The Alpha club, Cosmopolitan Literary, Callanan club, Lyeum, Allen C. E. League, Harritt Beecher Stowe Reading Circle, Intellectual Improvement club and Mary Church Terrell club. Att'y. S. Joe Brown, chairman of the Inter-State Executive committee, was elected chairman of the convention; Miss Bessie Mason of the Cosmopolitan Literary was elected secretary and Mr. E. E. Patten of the Allen League, treasurer. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mr. Branham N. Hyde, 821 18th street, on Monday evening March 7th, at which time and place any other literary organization of the city are invited to be represented and the work of organizing the city convention will be continued. FAKE PREACHERS Iowa has surely been bounced by fake preachers soliciting funds for one thing and the other, also by fake newspapers starting up, etc., for many years, but one of the latest is a so-called preacher, a Rev. John A. Pope, who has set out to solicit funds and other paraphernalia to establish an industrial college for the negroes of Des Moines and Iowa. He has secured several gifts, until the Des Moines Commercial Club told of his police record last week and advised the club members to have nothing to do with the man, and this week the following clipping was in Wednesday's Register and Leader: REV. POPE TOLD TO QUIT Chief Miller Learns Things About Negro Minister. Mayor Mathis and Councilman MacVicar Were His Guests Only Night Before Last. With a laurel wreath of honor still fresh upon his brow and with his hand tingling with the congratulatory grasp of Mayor A. J. Mathis and Councilman John MacVicar, the Rev. John A. Pope who was installed as president of the new industrial college for negroes on Monday evening, was yesterday morning summoned to Chief of Police Miller's sanctum and commanded to give u his idea of establishing the college in Des Molines. He may forsake his newly gained title of "president" and confine his energies to the ministry, for Chief Miller says he "has an edge" on him in the shape of a concise account of the divine's past history. The Rev. Mr. Pope formerly was a railroad porter, working on the Rock Island out of Davenport. Much ado has been made over Pope during the weeks he has been in the city. Committees from negro churches of good reputation have called upon the police and requested that some action be taken to stop Pope's work here. The first action taken by the police chief was to send for Pope's record at Moline, Ill., Davenport and Chicago. The next move before the information came was when Pope was picked up by the detectives in response to a claim that he had secured about $25 by false representation, but this matter was settled. The man continued, the police claim, to solicit funds for the proposed college. Yesterday Chief Miller received letters from the chiefs of police at Moline, Davenport and Chicago and immediately decided to stop Pope's activi- We hope that the good people of Iowa will get their eyes opened and investigate and punish these fake frauds who are soliciting funds from the public. Iowa needs no such college, as our schools and colleges are open to all alike. If troubled with indigestion, constipation, no appetite of feel binge, give Chamberlain's Stomach Medicine, Liver Tabs a trial and these will be pleased with these tablets to invigorate the stomach add liver and strengthen the digestion. For sale by all drugrists HARRIET BEECHER STOWE. How She Helped Lincolne With "Uncle Tom's Cabin." In that little heroic advance guard of men and women who battled valiantly, for the spread of anti-slavery sentiment in this republic Harriet Beecher Stowe was most conspicuous. Her propaganda was conducted within her own domestic circle, and her potent weapon was her pen, but it accomplished marvels. Her "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was a real invincible armada. Once launched, there was nothing that could silence its guns. On its earliest appearance in serial form it began its career as an educative force, and it grew daily as a maker of sentiment. Nor did it matter much that it was a work which, measured even by the standards of the time, was not esteemed a notable example of literary handcraft. That it was never accepted by those whose opinion should have been final as a true picture of conditions as they actually were did not in the least militate against its potency as a reforming agent. It kept right on in its victorious and convincing way regard- HARRIET BERGER STOWE 1864. less of the protests that there were no Legrees or Markees, that the slave market scene was the product of a diseased imagination and that half the horrors revealed in its pages were nonexistent. It was an avant-courier of Abraham Lincoln and his mission, and the great emancipator always regarded it as such. For its author he had the most appreciative admiration, and she was always welcomed at the White House. Why Lincoln Told Stories. Lincoln undoubtedly appropriated all the stories he could acquaint himself with, regardless of their antiquity, and often, no doubt, he adapted their point to the conditions of the people he lived among. His own explanation of his extraordinary propensity to anecdote in speech or conversation is excellently given in the Century Magazine by Colonel Silas W. Burt, who relates a remarkable incident, hitherto unpublished, of civil war history. It is not necessary in this connection to do more than quote the words. "I believe I have the popular reputation of being a story teller, but I do not deserve the name in its general sense, for it is not the story itself, but its purpose or effect, that interacts me. I often avoid a long and useless discussion by others or a laborious explanation on my own part by a short story that illustrates my point of view. So, too, the sharpness of a refusal or the edge of a rebuke may be blunted by an appropriate story, so as to save wounded feeling and yet serve the purpose. No; I am not simply a story teller, but story telling as an emollient saves me much friction and distress." It may be added that this accords with the view which most students of Lincoln's character had reached. Lincoln's Cabinet. Lincoln hated to dictate. He shrank from assuming to control the members of his cabinet until forced by circumstances to take upon himself the responsibility. His natural preference was to work with rather than to lead men. He could not bear to humble any fellow being, however low his rank. He but found as emergencies arose that some one must rule and that as president he alone was responsible to the people. His courage never permitted him to shirk a duty, and thus little by little his power was modestly put forth. When the members of Lincoln's cabinet first met probably no one among them suspected that their counsels would be ruled by the man who sat at the head of the table. None of them knew him, and most of them felt they were the superiors of the untriled and untrained president. They had all been chosen by him for political or party reasons. Four had been his competitors for the nomination at Chicago. Lincoln's Odd Appearance. Lincoln's favorite outer garb as he saliled forth in winter for his office was an ancient gray shawl. He took particular palms never to have his hat brushed or his shoes blacked. His carpetbag threatened at the seams to disgorge its burden of legal documents. His green cotton umbrella had no handle to speak of, and inside was the legend, "A. Lincoln," the letters cut out of white muslin and sewed to the faded cloth. Altogether he looked like the advance agent of a Denman Thompson show. In 1856 a pair of spectacles cost him $3½ cents. The office was in character with the notorious indifference to appearances of the senior partner of the firm. Once a young law student attempted to blaze a trail through the accumulated rubbish and found that some seeds given by a congressman had taken root and sprouted in the dirt. THE MASTER Abraham Lincoln By FRANK H. SWEET Copyright, 1910, by American Press Association Only a baby, fair and small, Like many another baby son, Whose smiles and tears came swift at call, Who ate and slept and grew; that's all— Our Abraham Lincoln. Only a boy like other boys, With tasks and studies, sports and fun, Fond of his books and games and toys, Living his childish griefs and joys— Our backwoods boy, Lincoln. Only a lad, awkward and shy, Skilled in handling his ax and gun, Mastering knowledge that by and by Should aid him in duties great and high— Our sturdy lad, Lincoln. WHEN LINCOLN DIED. By JAMES A. EDGERTON. [Copyright, 1910, by American Press Association.] When Lincoln died a universal grief Went round the earth. Men loved him in that hour. The north her leader lost, the south her friend; The nation lost its savior, and the slave Lost his deliverer, the most of all. Oh, there was sorrow mid the humble poor When Lincoln died! When Lincoln died a great soul passed from earth. A great white soul, as tender as a child And yet as iron willed as Hercules. In him were strength and gentleness so That each upheld the other. He possessed The patient firmness of a loving heart, In power he out-killed emperors, and yet His heart was the power of his power. And he was jovial, laughter loved; still His heart was ever torn with suffering. There was divine compassion in the man, A godlike love and pity for his race. The world saw the full measure of that love. When Lincoln died. When Lincoln died a was lost to When Lincoln died a type was lost to men. The earth has had her conquerors and kings And many of the common great. Through all She only had one Lincoln. There is none like him in all the annals of the past. He was a growth of our new soil, a child of the earth, a symbol of the race. That freedom breeds; was of the lowest rank. And yet he scaled with ease the highest height. Mankind one of its few immortals lost. When Lincoln died. When Lincoln died it seemed a providence. For he appeared as one sent for a work Whom, that when work was done, God summoned home. He led a splendid fight for liberty. And when the shackles fell the land was saved: He laid his armor by and sought his rest. A glory sent from heaven covered him When Lincoln died. She Hurried Home. When South Carolina declared for secession Mrs. Lincoln was visiting in the south, where she had gone to attend the wedding of an intimate friend. Only a man of finest bent, Hero of battles fought and won, Woodchopper, lawyer, president, Who served his country and died content— Our patriot true, Lincoln. Only! Ah, what was the secrest, then. Of his being America's honored son? Why was he famed above all men, His name upon every tongue and pen— The illustrious Lincoln? A mighty brain, a will to endure, Passions subdued, a slave to none, A heart that was brave and strong and sure, A soul that was noble, great and pure— Our Abraham Lincoln. LINCOLN A BRIGHT BOY. When Lincoln was about nineteen he was employed by Mr. Gentry of Gentryville, Ind., to go with his son Allen down the river to New Orleans with a cargo of bacon and other produce. While they were loading at Rockport, on the Ohio, Lincoln saw a good deal of the pretty Miss Roby who afterward became the wife of Allen Gentry. At this time the young lady evidently had a strong liking for the future emancipator. This, however, did not prevent her from writing of him in her diary as follows: "Abe is a long, leggy, gawky boy, dried up and shriveled. One evening he and I were sitting on the boat, and I remarked that the sun was going down. He said to me: 'That's not so. It doesn't really go down. It only seems to. The earth turns from west to east, and the revolution of the earth carries us under, as it were. We do the sinking, as you call it. The sun, as to us, is comparatively still; its sinking is only an appearance." I replied, 'Abe, what a fool you are!' I found out afterward that I was the fool, not Lincoln." In after years Mrs. Gentry wrote to one of Lincoln's friends as follows: "I am now thoroughly satisfied that at that time Mr. Lincoln knew the general laws of astronomy and the movements of the heavenly bodies. He was better read than then the world knows or is ever likely to know. He was the learned boy among us unlearned folk." When John Locke Scripps went to him in 1860 for materials for a campaign life Lincoln replied: "Why, Scripps, it is a great piece of folly to attempt to make anything out of me or my early life. It can all be condensed in a single sentence, and that sentence you will find in Gray's 'Elegy:' "The short and simple annals of the poor." "That's my life, and that's all you or any one else can make of it." PAVED THE WAY FOR LINCOLN. PAVED THE WAY FOR LINCOLN. [Copyright, 1910, by American Press Association.] ABOUT the time that Abraham Lincoln began to lisp his earliest words in the humble home in Kentucky in 1811 there was born in the old Bay State an individual who was destined to become a powerful molder of the nation. CHARLES SUMNER. 1860. al sentiment which bore the great war president into the White House. He was Charles Sumner, whose mission it was to become the successor of Daniel Webster in the United States senate and the uncompromising foe of slavery and disunion. He pitted himself against the advocates of the furtive slave law in the senate and made a speech which upset all the specious theories of those who were its champions. In the famous debate on the Kansas-Nebraska bill in 1854 he directed all the keenest shafts of his wit and logic against the measure, and he won. Two years later he made the famous speech on the contest in Kansas which so excited the ire of the bellicose Preston Brooks that he sought fistic satisfaction. His speech entitled "The Barbarism of Slavery" was read all over the country and produced a tremendous effect. Gerit Smith was a pioneer in the dissemination of anti-slavery doctrine. As early as 1836 he practically withdrew from all other enterprises and devoted himself and his substance to the spread of anti-slavery principles. GERBIT SMITH. 1861. He inherited one of the largest landed estates in the country, and as an earnest of his devotion to the cause he proceeded to distribute 200,000 acres of it among the needy without distinction of color, which was a daring deed for that time. He was more censured than commended for his indiscriminate generosity, but he met the criticisms of his opponents with a dignity of speech and manner that won him hosts of friends. In those days the term "abolitionist" was used only as an expression of reproach, but Smith assumed it boldly and was prepared to defend it on all occasions. He was pre-eminently one of those who made it possible to elect Abraham Lincoln. Edward Everett was by temperament firmly conservative. He was first of a scholar, and his tastes and his principles made him the foe of all discord and violence. He had a profound EDWARD EVERETT, 1800. distaste for the storm which was brewing, and his love of concord inspired him to work for conciliation rather than to take sides with those who regarded the struggle as inevitable. It was his very hesitation in avowing himself an abolitionist that contributed to the growth of Lincoln and his principles. Price Five Cents. ABRAHAM LINCOLN . Tomorrow 101 years ago Abraham Lincoln was born in the wooded, stony hills of LaRue county of Kentucky. This homely, lanky, green backwoodsman was a true type of human achievements in the free country of America, where brains, honesty and ambitions are given a chance. This child of destiny was reared in a garden of nature, where suppression, wrong, vice and slavery were obnoxious to him. Caste was unknown, social inequality unthought of. In fact, America was then the land of the free and the home of the brave. In the development of this sort of freedom in the wilds of America, the land of the power of the writings of Harriet Beecher Stowe, Benjamin Lundy, John Greenleaf Whittier, Chas, Summer Lovejoy, William Lloyd Garrison and John Brown. These were powerful influences for the destruction of slavery and injustices, but Abraham Lincoln towered above them all and struck the fatal blow that forever wiped human slavery out. He came from the low rural life to the highest honors in the gift of our nation. What an inspiration for the common boy today. Elsewhere in this issue are history of his life and character. Let us always honor, revere and emulate his life. The biennial election is now approaching us and as a consequence the names of many persons are being suggested for the various offices in the city, county, congressional and state. Of course it is but natural that nearly all the present incumbents of the offices are candidates for re-election. In the state offices nearly all will ask the voters to return them. Governor B. F. Carrol its only serving his first term and unless he resigns there seems to be a common custom of giving the second term. State W. C. Bosquet will in all probability be nominated for his third term, as also will Hon. W. M. Morrow for state treasurer. Hon. John L. Bleakley will not have any opposition for his second term for state auditor. The state superintendent, W. C. Riggs, has not as yet decided whether to run again, while the clerkship of supreme court had produced until this week only one candidate, and that was H. L. Bosquet, the present incumbent, but now his deputy, Mr. Grubb, has announced. For railroad commissioners there are several candidates already out and more to come. In congressional district there may be a contest in every district. In our own the greatest struggle will be on between Captain Hull the present incumbent and Attorney Prouty, the ninth district Attorney Jennifer Smith, the ninth district to defeat James Smith, the present congressman. In the Eighth, Judge Towner will contest against Senator Durham, while in the various legislative districts there will be a strong contest. The city contest is now on in full blast, with many candidates in the field and more yet to announce. Mrs. Luey King was called to Peoria, Ill., on account of the sickness and death of her brother-in-law, Mr. Preston Banister. The revival meeting has proved to be a great success at the Second Baptist church, there being sixteen converts. Rev. Straw, pastor of the A. M. E. church, is able to be out again after a few weeks' illness. Mr. and Mrs. George Harper entertained Rev. Straw at six o'clock dinner Sunday. Mr. Percy Brown, one of Fort Madison's most popular young men, is ill at home on Fifth street. We hope him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Dunlap is ill at her home on Fourth street. Misses Harper entertained the A. M. E. choir Thursday evening at 7 o'clock dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Everet Cane of Galesburg, Ill., are visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Danual Holmes of Davenport, Ia., is in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Ida Smith was called to Chicago, because of the serious illness of her mother. Mr. Brady of Oskaloosa, Ia., is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Yieser. The district superintendent of the A. M. E. Sunday School will be in the city Sunday. CLINTON. Miss Anna Cooper returned home last week after a week's visit with her brother, B. F. Cooper, in Buxton. The stewardess of Bethel A. M. E. church will entertain Friday night at a social. W. A. Emerson visited in Chicago last week. Allen Day will be observed at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday evening in an appropriate manner. Mrs. Chas, Thompson, who has been quite ill for the past several weeks, is reported as some better, we are pleased to state. eBethel A. M. E. sewing circle will give a valentine social on Monday evening. A program will be rendered. The work of the completion of the basement of the A. M. E. church is well under way. Henry Henderson, who is employed in Morrison, Ill., visited last week with his family. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Richardson are happy in the advent of a son, who was born one day last week. Mrs. J. T. Culberdon was considerably indisposed last week but is now herself again. Subscribe for the Bystander. Assist thus to encourage race enterprise. Stomach Trouble Cured. If you have any trouble with your stomach you should take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Mr. J. P. Klote of Edina, Mo., says: "I have used a great many different medicines for stomach trouble, but and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets more beneficial than any other remedy I ever used." For sale by all druggists. Get ready for a spring real estate boom. Is there really such a thing as "alp- pery weather?" Aeroplanes never get stalled in snowdrifts, anyway. Thuggy has become a hazardous occupation in Chicago. The inventor of the pay-as-you-enter car could not have been a smoker. Uncle Sam's warships do no honor to the navy when they spend all night on boats or mud banks. That January thaw did not bring the aeas to a melting mood. Eggs continue just as high as ever. The man who invented that phantom alram is a genius either for inventing or for weaving fairy tales. If Halley's comet must strike the earth somewhere, we hope it will show a sense of discrimination and land in Nicaragua. A whole village in Italy is sliding down the hill on which it was built. The coasting must be unusually fine in that locality. It has just been discovered that the earth has existed only 60,000,000 years. And this country is just beginning to realize its full possibilities. Pay as you enter and pay as you go are good rules to follow whether applied to street cars of any other service or want in the way of living. The fact that eggs refused to countenance a further increase in price probably is due to the fact that age has lent them at least some modesty. The latest cure for tuberculosis is rattlesnake venom. There does not seem to the average individual much choice between the remedy and the disease. While it is all right for a farmer to buy a motor car if he can afford it, he should not mortgage his farm in order to do so. It takes a fast motor to outrun a mortgage. Unprecedented things are happening the world over. But do not get alarmed. Some things are just as before. For instance, a revolution is going on in Santo Domingo. A man in New Jersey came near drowning in a tank in midair. Its citizens cannot even shuffle off this mortal roll in a conventional and usual way in that spectacular state. When an asylator has his aeroplanes pointed upward we see nor reason why he should not keep on going. It would not be much worse to fall a mile than to fall half that distance. From the way that war between Chinese Tongs in New York and elsewhere is raging it looks like a case of hammer and tongs. Cannot one take a poker to the combatants? China now wants railroads. The great wall between that empire and the civilized world is down at last. On the new railroads occidental ideas and institutions will be the principal part of the freight they will carry. If, at the initiative of the United States, the world forms a general peace court, at which its differences are arbitrated and arranged, it will be the greatest work nation could ever perform. But its sounds too much like the establishment of an international millennium. It will require so many concessions from human nature to international politics. The old story of the pitcher that goes too often to the well is told again in the case of that New York farmer killed a few days ago by an explosion of dynamite. He had been blowing out stumps, and left dynamite caps in his pocket. While he was pitching some hay into his barn, the fork his pitcher and he was blown into a concrete pitcher. He was expert at blasting, and had become careless from constant use of dynamite." The police claim to have arrested the "Spanish prisoner" in New York. But it will make little difference as far as saving victims is concerned, and the world is far better parted from their money that almost any kind of easy trick will do it. The length of time which the "Spanish prisoner" swindle has existed and flourished, in spite of repeated exposures, shows this. Other Spanish prisoners will arise, and after all, it makes no real difference to the dupes who gets their money. All criticisms of the weather man for presenting the country with such a mild winter have been recalled. There was nothing the matter with his style of winter weather; he had plenty of it, but simply concentrated. Enterprise does not tag in New Jersey. A grave digger there was recently fined for selling liquor in the cemetery to mourners at funerals. This unique method of offering consolation to the grief-striken, with profits to the consoler, was promptly nipped in the bud. The business of matching up broken-down foreign princes with American heiresses is plainly extra hazardous in the matter of collecting the commissions. But observe how jutty the commission is when you finally do collect all A train wreck in the west revealed the fact that several carloads of peanut shells were on their way to breakfast food concerns. It has long been a national issue, but it is rather hard to bear the shells thereof in our food. 1 COOPER'S SALES ARE ENORMOUS HIS PREPARATIONS LEADING TOPIC IN OMAHA--GALLERIES AT YOUNG MAN'S HEADQUARTERS INTERVIEWED. Omaha, Neb. Feb. 9. "The most interesting feature of the enormous sale of the Cooper preparations, now going on in this city, is what the medicines are actually accomplishing among the people of Omaha. He will be on his visit here Mr. Cooper prophesied that during the later part of his stay he would receive hundreds of callers daily who came simply to thank him for what the preparations had done. He also stated that stomach trouble is the foundation for a great many diseases and that his New Discovery, as it is called, would prove very effective in all cases of rheumatism simply by getting the stomach in working order. That this prophecy has been fulfilled cannot be doubted. He spent at the young man's headquarters listening to what his callers have to say. A reporter, who watched to ascertain, if possible, some light on the reasons for the immensity of Cooper's success, interviewed about twenty of his callers yesterday afternoon. The statements made by those seen indicate that physicians who claim that Cooper is merely a passing fad, have not looked into the facts. Some of these statements were as follows: W. J. Grant, a popular cigar dealer at 508 South Sixteenth street, upon being questioned, said: "After a most amenable expert from Cooper remembrerem not refrain from saying that anyone who is suffering in any way from stomach trouble, and who does not give this Cooper medicine a trial, is passing up a golden opportunity for restoration to good health. "For three years I was troubled with my stomach, and what little I did eat gave me distress. Nothing tasted right. I felt weak and bad nearly all the time. I was nervous and allowed matters of small importance to worry me. I treated with two different physicians, but received no benefit. I had about reached the conclusion that I finally took new hope and got a bottle of the Cooper medicine. After I had begun to take it I wondered why I had not taken it long ago. Its effect was marvelous—brought me right out. I regained my appetite, took on new strength—in fact, began to feel like a different man altogether. I would have been more medicine on earth that could do so much in so short a time. I have good reason to be grateful for what Cooper's New Discovery has done for me, and cannot praise it too high." The statement of Mr. William Kennedy, advertising manager of the Bennett Company, at Sixteenth and Harney streets, was as follows: "Long and tedious hours of hard work, and continuous confinement in a stuffy office tended to put my stomach in a condition that has for many months made my life miserable. There is no need of my going into detail, for anyone who has ever had stomach trouble knows the suffering to be endured. I became weakened and run down and became ill. "A personal friend persuaded me to give the Cooper medicine a trial. I procured a bottle of the New Discovery preparation and began taking it. Relief came quickly, and in a short time I was feeling like a new man. I developed a splendid appetite, could eat anything I wanted with no ill effects, and it all tasted good. My strength returned and once more work became a pleasure. "I have taken four bottles, and shall continue its use until I am fully recovered, which I am confident will not take long. This is a remarkable preparation for any one who is 'all in' as a result of close confinement and overwork. I earnestly recommend it to anyone in this condition." Other statements taken from those who had previously used the medicine to prove the effectiveness of success throughout the country is genial. Asking Too Much The mother of little six-year-old Mary had told her a number of times not to hitch her sled to passing sleighs, feeling that it was a dangerous practice. It was such a fascinating sport, however, that Mary could not resist it and one day her mother saw her go skimming past the house behind a farmer's "bobs." When she came in from play she was taken to task, her mother saying severely: "Mary, haven't I told you that you must not hitch onto bobs? Besides, you know, it is against the law." Mary tossed her head. "Oh," she said, "don't talk to me about the law it's all can do to keep the ten com mandments!"—Woman's Home Com panion. This Contractor got results. He know how to feed his men. Some years ago a contractor building a railroad in a warm climate was troubled a great deal by sickness among the laborers. He turned his attention at once to their food and found that they were getting full rations of meat and were drinking water from a stream near by. He issued orders to cut down the amount of meat and to increase greatly the quantity of Quaker Oats fed to the man. He also boiled Quaker Oats and mixed the thin oatmeal water with their drinking water. Almost instantly all signs of stomach disorders passed and his man showed a decided improvement in strength and spirits. This contractor had experience that taught him the great value of good oatmeal. 63 Verandah. "Come with me, old man, and I'll show you my pretty veranda." "Ah, still the same gay old dog, I seem."—Ulk. DIVIDED INTO TRACTS TO SUIT THE CONVENIENCE OF HOME- SEEKERS OF LIMITED MEANS. THE INTERNATIONAL FARM LANDS COMPANY, of New York, will assist any man, regardless of color or nationality, to a country, for a paid for on an annual installment plan, can save he is honest, industries and temperate; not in debt and has money enough to make a small first payment, buy a cow, a pig and a plow, and has a wife who has the sense and disposition to help him on in the world. It is our contention that a mechanic or a laboring man of any sort, if he is fortunate in possessing a helpful and well regulated family, can cultivate five acres of land, if located within reach, without interfering with his daily work, and he can thus largely solve the perplexing problem of the constantly increasing cost of food stuffs. The industrious family with five acres can raise two chickens, keep clean and odorless, grow the vegetables and fruits needed for the table and have a surplus for sale. For men who are regularly employed, we make a specialty of five acre tracts near the large cities and manufacturing centers, and for those who want small farms, ten, twenty and forty acre tracts in carefully selected localities in all parts of the United States, Canada and Mexico. All those we are advocates of the French system of a smaller acreage with better care of the land and more intensive cultivation than is now in vogue in this country, yet we are willing to help competent men to larger farms, when they can convince us that it is to our mutual advantage. We believe worthy young men, who have been brought up in the country and under our guidance, find it to their advantage to consult us before deciding definitively upon life in the city. In no sense are we colonizers, but in the event we have a call for homes in a locality where we do not own land, we will, upon the application of ten or more persons, secure the best obtainable land there, if we can be convinced that the conditions in such locality are a guarantee of success for our customers and for ourselves as well, because this is not a charitable institution, but a company organized and doing business for profit. Write and tell us what you are and what you want, but do not waste your time writing us unless you can meet the aforesaid requirements, as we will spend time and family since there are no many deserving people in the world who will appreciate and make the best use of help when placed within their reach on a fair and honest basis. If the applicant is not a naturalized citizen, he must furnish such references as his Consul will ratify. The International Farm Lands Co. 2, Restor St. N. Y. Leigh Hunt, Prest. Young America. Young America. The H.'s lived in the country, kept chickens and lived the simple life. One of their daily activities was to alight on the roof and watch the sunset and Roberta, aged four, sat and watched with them, but it was a rather tedious as well as solemn occasion for her and one day, after watching in silence for quite a while, an explanation of the whole thing suddenly dawned upon her and with the delighted enthusiasm of a discoverer she exclaimed: "Oh, mamma, I know now why it takes the sun so long to set. It has to hatch out so many little stars!"—Los Angeles Times. HAS TO HAVE THE KLONDIKE. Mr. L. A. Engle of Georgetown, Mo., says: "I bought a 7.0 Klondike incubator of Mr. Guy Briggs at Red Oak, Iowa, June 7, 1909. My first hatch came off June 29. I got 186 chicks from 200 eggs. The second hatch came off July 24. This time I got 202 chicks from 224 eggs. The third hatch came off August 17th. This time I got 207 chicks from 229 eggs. I wouldn't be without the Klondike for anything." This is certainly very good work, and speaks to me. The Klondike, it is made in Des Moines. You can have one of their catalogues by asking for it. Ruling Passion. "I knew Butt's smoking would get him into trouble." and "At his wedding, when it came to the ring part, he reached into his pocket and handed the minister a match." Young man, don't marry a parlor ornament unless you can afford to hire a cook. Rhetmatism Cured in a Day. Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rhetmatism radically cures in 1 to 3 days. Its action is markable. It removes the cause and the effect. First does greatly benefit. 18 Drugsets. Few man put off until to-morrow the meanness they can do to day. WHEN TO GOER AS HOARES as soon. When to goer as hoare as soon. When to goer as hoare as soon. Bestseller hardcover sold each. Alison's Long and Short. Bestseller hardcover sold each. Alison's Long and Short. Bestseller hardcover sold each. Alison's Long and Short. Pompadour are responsible for many a high-brow. MARK LINCOLN TRIP Congressman Frank O. Lowden Finances the Project. GREAT PATRIOTIC SCHEME By Donation He Has Furthered Project of Setting Up Permanent Markers Along Line Lincoln Took in Black Hawk War. Burlington, Feb. 11.—Congressman Frank O. Lowden of Illinois, a former Burlington resident, has taken up the prosecution of a historical matter of great interest to Western Illinois and to this part of Iowa. By the donation of a sum of money he has furthered the project of setting up permanent markers to outline the boundaries of Burlington Lincoln took in the Black Hawk war. Only the oldest inhabitants in these regions now have any memory of the course of that campaign which is not adequately outlined in history. The object of the markers will be permanently to fix the line of march and the camping grounds planned by the martyr president. The way led across the rapies of Illinois to the Mississippi river at a point near Burlington then known as Flint Hills. The march was made from Beardtown, ill, to Quauwa, then known as the Yellow Banks on account of the peculiar coloring of the river shore line. From Quauwa the route went to the mouth of the Rock river, where the conditions in the Black Hawk war. One was in 1831, when Black Hawk escaped from the puruners and crossed the Mississippi, and the second in the following year when Black Hawk returned to the Illinois shore with the determination to remain. Lincoln was made captain of one of the companies, which took up the campaign against the Indians. The expedition gave a number of names to the localities along the route which are still borne by them. It is interesting to note that twenty years after his brush with Black Hawk when Lincoln was coming into prominence, he again visited Yellow Banks, and after making a speech there came to Burlington by boat, Yellow Banks had become Quawka and was a thriving village. The markers to be placed along the route will be of stone, with suitable inscriptions, and a map of the march will be drawn and copies kept on file among the public records at various points. Record for Farm Auction Record for Farm Auction. Reinbeck. The largest farm sale ever in the country was that of George Saul, which took place at his farm six miles northeast of this place. It was not only the largest in the total proceeds realized from the property sold, but was also a record breaker in attendance, there having been between 1,000 and 1,500 people present. Thirty-four horses were sold and a total of $6,375.00 realized. One hundred and fifteen horses brought $5,666.50, and the corn, hay implements and other articles brought the total cash proceeds of the sale to $15,050. Mr. Saul has sold his farm and will move into Reinbeck about March 1. New High Record In Land Prices. New High record in Lake Price. Leon — A deal has just been closed for the purchase of nine acres of unimproved land, lying just west of the little town of Weldon, for $500 an acre. This establishes a new record for real estate prices in this section. The land was the property of L. G. Jamison of Weldon, and the purchaser was D. A. McMains of Derby. Hay Goes to $27 a Ton. Oaklandaosa — Chas. A. Briney, of Mahaska county, claims the state record for high prices in ordinary timothy hay. At a public sale at his farm a stack of nine tons sold for $21 per ton, one of five tons went at $25 and another of five tons sold at the extraordinary high price of $27 per ton. Triple Wedding Celebration. Dyersville — John Ries and wife celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary and on the same day his son Michael was married to Miss Sophia Conrad. On the same day and the same hour his daughter Anna was incubated at Luxemburg to Peter Brettbach. Incubator Falls to Save Baby. Iowa City — After having been placed in a baby incubator for two days with the hope that its life might be saved, the baby daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F. O. Burk, died. The child was the smallest ever born in Johnson county, weighing only twenty-one ounces. Colfax.—The Colfax Commercial club is considering a proposition from the Mennin-Slater company of Des Moines, proposing to put up a salting house here. Efort is being made to contract a hundred acres for growing cucumbers. Contracts for Ames Gas Plant. Boone, Col. E. G. Pratt of the Boone gas company has just let the contract for the new Ames gas plant. The rumor that he would sell out the Ames franchise is without foundation. Iowa Land Goes Cheap. Eldora—Henry Luken sold 240 acres of the John Wilkes estate at Steamboat Rock for $7,170; at a commissioner's sale to satisfy a mortgage. The land brought $74 an acre, but it is said it is easily worth $100. Iowa Land at $200 an Acre. Charlton—Link Bowen has purchased forty acres of land one mile from town or area of O. E. Millem for $300 and a record high price for this vicinity. The farm is well improved and has many acres on fruit. Probing into Old Mystery. Belle Plaine—Frank E. Guthrie of Minnesota and George Eddy of this city in New York then committed an indictment charged with the murder of Mrs. Guthrie in her home in Belle Plaine nine years ago. It is alleged in the indictment that Guthrie hired Eddy to secure evidence on which he might procure a divorce, and later induced him to make way with the woman. the witness has testified that he saw the men leaving the woman's home the morning of the day she was found dead with a bullet hole in her mouth. The indictments and arrests are the culmination of years of speculation on the part of the people of Belle Plaine who have connected with the mysterious murder of Mrs. Guthrie many other mysteries in and about the city. The southeast of Belle Plaine, about two years after the death of Mrs. Guthrie, with whom she was related, was one of the tragedies involved in the series of mysterious events about which the people have been talking for many years. The stories were carried to the governor, who referred the matter to County Attorney E. F. Brown. The grand jury has been investigating the Guthiria case, and finally brought the indictments on which the arrests have been made. It is said that there is little or no direct evidence, but the jury believed the suspicions warranted the indictments. Kirschner Favors New State Hospital Iowa City—Dr. H. E. Kirschner of the state tuberculosis sanitarium at Oakdale is heartily in favor of a state hospital for incurables, a movement started among the physicians of the state by Dr. J. W. Kime of Ft. Dodge. "If the war against the disease is to be carried on logically we should have hospitals for incurables where they may be separated from the community and from the other patients," Kirschner said. A hospital could be built here or elsewhere in the state and would be of great advantage. "Additional appropriations for the educational work would have my heavy support. We cannot do too much to awaken them to their danger." Coal Substitute Used Mason City—The Milwaukee road here received two cars of what they call manufactured coal which the officials are testing as engine fuel. The coal comes in cakes shaped like toilet soap but about one-quarter the size of the ordinary bar of soap, and is a mixture of coal dust and tar. It burns readily and it is said has proved a good substitute for coal. The road, because of the shortage of coal, has been forced to use all kinds of fuel. The officials here are awaiting the result of the experiment with considerable interest. Foot - rushed by a Spencer, the captain of Mason City, a brakeman on the M. C. & M. P. had his foot badly smashed while switching in the yards here. In some manner his foot became caught in the guard rail and seeing he could not get out of the way of a freight which was backing up he threw his body under the train and caught it dragged four car lengths before the train could be stopped. It was found necessary to amputate one toe. Williamaburg Fair Williamsburg—September 13, 14, 15 and 16 are the dates set for the Williamsburg district fair for 1910. A fine race program will be presented at the fair. Charles Fletcher, Harrington; secretary, Charles Fletcher; treasurer, James Brannan. Old Settler Dead. Iowa City.—Mrs. Eliza J. Cox, one of Iowa City's first half dozen settlers, and one of the very oldest pioneers in point of longevity, is dead, aged 33. She had lived here 70 years. One son survives, W. J. Runyon, of Kewanee, Ill. Celebrate Golden Wedding Celebrate Golden Wedding. Dubuque.-Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lenhain celebrated their golden wedding at home, 73 Cardiff street. Twelve children have been born to the couple, there being nine now living. The couple has lived in Dubuque county over half a century. Sixty-five Want Census Jobs. Marshalltown.-Sixty-five persons, including eight women, were applicants for the positions of census enumerators at the examination held here before J. Morrissey, supervisor for the Fifth congressional district. After Pool Halls. Cedar Rapids.—The police are making war on the pool halls which do not obey the law. The proprietors have been fixed for keeping after hours and allowing minors to play. Cut Off Pergulas. Marlon.—The Linn county board of supervisors in changing up the county officers has found they have enjoyed too many perquisites. In the future there will be a more strict accounting of fees and interest paid on special funds. Aged Iowa Woman Succumbs. Ames.—Mrs. J. W. 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Still work their noble work unseen of men; His voice swells every strain of victory Over a wrong renounced—a right maintained. Still, from his lips, the words of wisdom drop. Still from his great heart's wealth of tenderness. Are we enriched who call him all our own. And still, from out his patient, wondrous life. A glory lights the mystery of its close, Unfolding God's great purpose for the Land. M. L. D. Lincoln The Father Memories of the President's Affection for His Youngest Son TANY stories are told of TANY's mischievous pranks, and of his father's close companionship with his friend, who has been cards that on one occasion Lincoln came into the ANY stories are told of Tad's mischievous prank, and of his father's close companionship with his favorite boy. There was no one occasion Lincoln came into the telegraph office chuckling to himself over a fairy story book that some one had given to Tad, who was holding his father's hand as he entered the room. He thereupon repeated the story to the cipher operator. It told how a mother hen tried to raise a brood of chicks, but was much disturbed over the conduct of the youngsters and the youngsters still professing to be an honest fox; so the anxious mother had a serious talk with the old reardon about his wickness. "Well, what was the result?" asked one of us when it appeared that Lincoln did not intend to continue his narrative. "The fox rexformed," said Lincoln, his eyes twinkling, "and became a highly respected paymaster in the army, and now he is." The significance of this reference is in the fact that about that time there were rumors of fraud in the paymaster's department. Here are two telegrams out of a large number in which Lincoln referred to his children in an affectionate manner: August, 31, 1864. Mrs. A. Lincoln Manchester Vt. Mrs. A. Lincoln is in Louisville, All well, including Tad's pony, and the goats in Lincoln. Lincoln went to City Point in March 1854, a Tad went with him, and remained with his father after Mrs. Lincoln returned to Washington a week later, Tad became a great pet among the officers and men. Each afternoon, during their two weeks stay, the headquarters' band marched up to the open space near the president's tent and played popular airs for an hour or so. Tad enjoyed the music of the brass band very greatly, and was on the lookout each afternoon when an appointed hour proclaimed. As soon as he heard the music of music in the distance he would jump up and down and shout: "There comes our band! There comes our band!" - From David Homer Bates" "Lincoln's Last Days," in the Century. Lincoln's Good Advice. A new Lincoln anecdote is told an old friend of Lincoln, Squire Masters, of Petersburg, Ill. This old gentleman of 86 has just been brought into notice by the celebration of the 64th anniversary of his marriage. At one time before the civil war Square Masters was sent to Washington with a law suit to Springfield, where Lincoln was located, and had a talk with him about the case. Lincoln told him that if he could not settle the case he would undertake to make an amicable adjustment. "What'll you charge, Abe, to go into court for me," said said to me. "Well, Lincoln's reply, 'it will cost you $10. But I won't charge you if you can settle it between ourselves.'" The other party heard of the suture's visit to Lincoln and agreed to settle. Foiled Again. "it's a cold day," remarked the stranger, "but it's not as cold as—" But that was as far as he got. His audience, a large audience, gave a silenced cough he down. THE WONDERBERRY OR SUNBERRY Hae Proved a Great Success—These sande Say It's the Best Thing They Ever Grew. The Wonderberry or Sunberry, the marvelous garden fruit originated by Luther Burbank, and introduced by John Lewis Childs, the well-known Seedman of Floral Park, N. Y., has proved a great success all over the country. Thousands of people say it is the best thing they ever grew. But Burroughen the well-known author, Natasha Burroughen of the Theodore Roosevelt says it is the most delicious ple berry ever tasted, and a marvelous cropper. A Director of the New York Agricultural Experiment Station says it fruits abundantly even in pure sand. In the short season of North-western Canada it is a godsend, and fruits long after frost has killed most garden truck. D. S. Hall, Wichita, Kan., says thirty people have last season with perfect satisfaction. K S. Enochs, Hammond, La, says it yields $250 worth of fruit per acre with him. Mrs. J. H. Powers, 4732 Kenwood avenue, Chicago, raised enough berries on a space $410 feet to supply herself and friends. J. P. Swallow, Kenton, Ohio, says its equal for all purposes does not exist. Rev. H. B. Sheldon, Pacific Grove, Cal, says he likes the berries served in any and every way. W. T. Davis, Enon, Va., says it is true to description in every way, and fruits in three months from seed. Mr. Childs exhibited one plant five months old bearing 10,375 berries which measured about eight quarts. Mrs. Hattie Vincent, Hayden, New Mexico, says it stands the long, hard droughts of that climate and fruits abundantly all summer. It is certainly the most satisfactory garden fruit and the greatest Novelty ever introduced. A ROYAL SPENDER Uncle (to Marjorie, who has married a millionaire)—I really think you'd be happier if you had married a man who had less money. Marjorie-He will have less after a few years with me. — Practical Christianity. "On behalf of the sewing circle of this church," said the pastor at the conclusion of the morning service, "I desire to thank the congregation for 67 buttons placed in the contribution box during the past month. If now the philanthropically inclined donors of these objects will put a half-dozen underhairrs and three pairs of other strictly secular garments on the pike, I will be grateful that we have something to sew those buttons on, we shall be additionally grateful." -Harper's Weekly. What the Doctor Did. Gustave Ullyatt has a little daughter who hasn't been well recently. The other day a physician was called to the Ullyatt house to see her. He examined the child with the aid of a stethoscope. When her father came home that evening he asked what the doctor had said. "Nothin'," replied the little girl. "What did he do?" asked Mr. Ullyatt. "He just telephoned me all over," was the child's reply—Denver Post. The Cagey Bacheter. The woman who wanted the bachelor to come to dinner called him up at his rooms. "Hello," she said, adding in the irritating way of women, "do you know who this is?" The tactful bachelor didn't, but he was too diplomatic to admit it. 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"A few months ago I was persuaded to try Grape-Nuts food, and it had such good effect from the very beginning that I was surprised ever since I was surprised at the ease with which I digested it. It proved to be just what I needed. "All my unpleasant symptoms, the heart-burn, the inflated feeling which gave me such pain disappeared. My weight gradually increased from 98 to 116 lbs, my figure rounded out, my strength came back, and I am now able to do my housework and enjoy it. Grape-Nuts did it." A ten days' trial will show anyone some facts about food. Look in piks, for the little book, "The load to Wellville." "There's a Reason." Ever read the above letter? A new book, "Gentle Giants: genius tree, and fall of human FEBUARY 12 Valentines More Popular Than Ever N THE latter part of the eighteenth century the "valentine"—those orate creations of lace paper, silver and gilt, artificial flowers, scrap pictures and sentimental verse—which we know, grew from the simplest processes by natives. Before valentines became a recognized article of merchandise, lovers N THE latter part of the eighteenth century the "valentine"—those ornate creations of lace paper, silver and gilt, artificial flowers, scrap pictures and sentimental verse—which the knight almost processes by natural degrees of elaboration. Before valentines became a recognized article of merchandise lovers were constrained to construct their own. A quill pen, a sheet of writing paper and ability to write "doggerel" was the required equipment. Soon there appeared obliging little chapbooks called the "Gentleman's New Valentine Writer," "Cupid's Annual Charter," "The School of Love," and the "Ladies' Polite Valentine Writer." There also was a "valentine writer" for tradespeople and one for the joker called the "Lady of Love." These valentine writers were little six-penny pamphlets containing choice specimens of doggerel for almost all degrees of love and sentiment. Here are a few samples: Round is the ring that has no end; So is my love to you, my friend. Can you see me? You are single! What a pity! I am single for your sake; What a handsome couple we shall make. In the tradespeople's "Valentine Writer" valentines for almost every trade and profession were provided. Here is one for the pawnbroker: I pledge my word for thee I live. An amateur, he noop I call. On the my dear, and give me, You know where to-at the three balls. The grocer's was as follows: Your breath is all-spice, I declare, And you're so neat and handy That I think, think, think my fair As plums or sugar cane. Be favorable, I implore. These cereals indulge weight; An I am with my heart restore, T'll treat you to some tea. Oftenttes these home-made valent- ines were of the "cut" and "torn" paper variety, beautiful designs being worked out by cutting or tearing the paper. About the year 1800 the manufactured article began to steal away the early charm of St. Valentine's day. Transformation scenes were a conceit of the German manufacturers. A lone bachelor sits and a shifting scene veils to him what bliss life would be with her of his dreams. The more elaborate of these manufactured valentines were wonderful examples of human ingenuity and handcraft and some were very expensive. The more valentines 50 years ago gave remunerative employment to an army of women, to whom the work of construction was intruded. Germany furnished most of the material in bulk for valentines, but the beautifully made artificial cambric roses, each no longer than a pea, were made in French convention by women in the 1800s who were new to art and who were woven to cellulacy and single life. The anonymity of the remembrance is its charm, as in the case of the young artist of Charles Lamb's acquaintance, who expended hours and his best work on a valentine for his wife, and who had never spoken, but whose radiant girlhood had given him joy to behold. To her surprised eyes came his exquisite testimonial. And like pleasure shared our grandmothers when in the good old days folded sheets with lace edge embroidery, and in the verses beneath crudely sentimental sketches found their insidious way under their front door. Thence once a year he sailed forth, Though keen the norther blew, To leave a letter at the door Of every maid he knew. But with increasing age he found Stuffed full of valentines, too great A burden for his back. "Till I see the saint, "Go trumppling up and down, I'll turn an honest penny now, And buy a shop in town." So if you walk along Broadway, The windows you will find Attract valentines Of every size and kind, With Cupid in the partnership He puts them on more, He piles his many gifts from A big department store. Good will is at work, and it is making things better. In spite of the prevailing social philosophy, it is gaining ground, and it is gaining recognition half-hearted recognition as we give it, good will is making things better.--Dr. Washington Gladen. or ever spring I think World." the set- ana "be- any peo- promises Pumpkin Soil - Alabama - Banana Soil - Arizona - Austin Soil - Impersonal - Indiana - Worn Soil - Classified Soil - Washington Harron Pac Simile Signature of Capitol Heater THE CENTAUR COMPANY, NEW YORK. 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SEED 50 per pkg. 3 pks. for $60 for 216.00 Recipes born to the family garden ever known. Leaves and branches are also used in the fruit, raw, cooked, canned, preserved, jellied, plucked, Luther Burbank, of California, the world famous plant wizard, originated the Wonderberry and turned it over to me to introduce. He valued interest and care, and it is worth it to believe that wholesome health benefits in utmost profusion and always come from food. READ MY CATALOGUE, pages 9 and 3, for full description, entries, etc. (Also Colored Paint). With scores of testimonials Complete satisfaction guaranteed to everyone. Do not fail to see the book because it is packed with people all over the country. Also the "Crime of the Wonderberry." Address JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Floral Park, N. Y. P. S. This offer will not appear again. Write for Sunberry seed and Catalogue at once. Do not neglect or delay. THE KENTUCKIAN WAS PLEASED HE SECURED A GOOD HALF-SECTION IN CENTRAL CANADA. It is not only from Kentucky, but from thirty-five to forty different States that there comes the expression of satisfaction from those who have taken up lands in Central Canada as a homeestead or have purchased lands. M. E. K. Bell, of Frankfort, Kentucky, writes to a Canadian Government Official, and says: "I have just returned from Alberta, overjoyed with my trip. Your literature was very flattering, but not half what I found it. I bought a half section between Calgary and Edmonton, one mile from railroad, near a good town. This is the best country I ever saw or ever expect to see. I will go in the spring and get to work on my place. I think it is the coming Country of the World." Some of the papers describe the setting of the Canadian West as "abominable." The people of the hure of its golden promises is creeping into their hearts and many are they who are answering the call of that unsettled territory." This paper editorially cautions its readers to exercise care and thought before moving to a distant country. This would be a wise precaution, and is exactly what the Canadian officials ask. The success of the settler who has made Canada his home for years is the best evidence that can be offered. And of the large number of Americans who have made their homes in Canada, very few have returned. All are satisfied. So Touching. Anxious Suton - But, sir, I thrill at your daughter's slightest touch. Practical Fashion - Young man, I and her slightest touch is usually for a hundred dollars. WHEN YOUR JOINTS ARE STIFF and amuses you from cold, rhemium or nepalism to purrry and purrry and purrry. The home remembers 10 years. Let none of you treat his brother in a way he himself would dislike to be treated - Mohammedm. Mr. Windows's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, aids pain, curves wrist coil. No bottle. The average man is always paid average wages. 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In his announcement he says he favors a market house, public com- fort stations, a quick settlement of the struct car negotiations, elevated rail- road tracks into the city, the extension of the street lighting system, and beautification of the river front. His statement follows tn full: “In announcing myself as a candi- ate for mayor of Des Moines, I wish to declare myself as the candidate of all the people, and of no particular class, clique or combination. I believe in public office as a public trust, and if you elect me to this bigh office 1 pledge myself to all the people. The man with the dinner pail will get the same consideration at my office as the man who comes in his automobile. There will be no North DeDs Moines. mo South Des Moines, no Highland Park, no University Placa po West End, no East Side—jost all Des Moles. I bave traveled and stadied municipal affairs in all the great cities of this country and in some foreign countries for the last fifteen years and 1 want to help demonstrate that it is possible to run a great city as cleanly and efficiently as the cleanest and most ‘ficient of private enterprises. No man should ask for your vote who docs not have certain definite plans for which be asks your approval I ask your ‘vote and approval of the following: ~“First_I believe our taxes should be Jower and ask you to endorse our ask- ing the next legislature to allow us to increase our limit of indebtedness and under it to issue ffty-year bonds for permanent improvements, and to re fund outstanding bonds issued for such improvements, to the end that future generations should help pay for what ‘they wonld then enjoy and our present taxes be lowered. “Secand—To at once build adequate market houses that the cost of living to the grest majority may be less. “Thiré—To complete the condemna- tion of land on the river banks and make a great start on our beautiful civic center. “Fourth—To complete our beautiful electrolier lighting system of which I now have about one-third installed. “Fifth—To at once install two public comfort stations, one on each side of the xiver, and more as occasion de- vuands. “Sixth—To induce the railroads and property owners to beautify the ap- proaches to the city, so that visitors’ first impressions may be good. “Seventh—To malntain a free em- ployment bureau at the city hall. “Eighth—To start a movement to compel the railroads to elevate their | tracks, which can be done at the ex- pense of only six makeshift viaducts. “Ninth—To meet and entertain all | distinguished visitors to the city, that | they may get the proper view of the , pest home city in the United States. “Tenth—To at once settle the street -ar controversy, insuring the best ser- ‘ rice and equipment of any city in the ? country, and protecting equally the ™ ity and the investor. i “I have been necessarily briet in , his outline of my platform and will Yscuss each plank more in detail in he daily press. 1 “As to my ability to carry them out, have only to point to my ten years 7 f active residence as one of you and § © one of many things I have accom- | lished for Des Moines, namely, the 7 lectrolier lighting system. ‘ “If you want an aggressive “do ( hings” mayor, I want your vote, “Respectfully, | MACK OLSEN.” I We are the Authorized Agents in Des Moines | For the CELEBRATED Introduced with such re- markable success by Mr. Cooper in leading cities throughout the United States. © Cooper's New Discovery $1.00 per Bottle. 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Cramer and Williams. The GA. R. pall bearers were Mess- ors, Gisleman, Gast, Johnson, Hinkson, Aubuckle and Wicks The family pall Handsome Room Size Rugs at Unusual Savings Great variety of pretty new patterns and colorings are shown in this collection. / The Harris-Emery Co. | \ a 5 ~ DES MOINES, IA. | bearers were Messers, Anderson, Wm. Burnaugh, Ira Burnangh, Len Page John Shepard and Musroe Nanley. © The deceased leaves to mourn his death a loving wife and two daughters Mra. Maggie Walters of this city and Mrs. Rilds Dougias of Chicago. Urs. Lotta Nelson and son, Mr. Dax Brown of Burlington, was called to this city to attend the funeral of Mr. Adams. ‘Mrs, Matilda Wilhams returned to her home in Buxton after spending a few weeks with hef parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eimer Richmond. ‘Mrs, Rilda Douglas was called to this city by the deat of ber father. Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Holt of Keokuk attended the fuueral of Mr. Nathanial Adams. Mr. Ed Cook who was employed at the Ross livery stable is very seriously ill with the typhoid fever at the Bur- ton huse on C. B. & Q avenve, ‘The King’s Daughters gave = social Thursday evening which was a success. The Twilight Literary society will meet Tuesday evening at the A. M. E. chureh, Mrs. Stolk of Decatur, Ill, and Mrs, Quinn of Fairfield are in the city, call- ed by the serious illness of Mr. Ed Cook. Mrs. Jackson is on the sick list at this writing. KEOKUK NOTES. Mrs. Ed Robinson is reported quite ill at her home, 1727 Main street, of 2 complication of diseases. Friends hope for her speedy recovery. The Sewing Circle of the A. M. E. church gave an enteatainment Thurs day evening which was quite a success. Mrs. Wm. Shortrege who resides at 1417 Fulton street, very pleasantly entertained. A number of her lady friends Monday afternoon from 2 to 5 being the hours, During the after- noon whist proved the chief attraction. Following this atwo course luncheon, lovely m its every appointment, was served by the hostess. Mrs. Lena Porter left Saturday morning for her home in Cincinnati, accompanied by her little son Kenneth. Mrs. M. Marshall and the Misses Bettie, Olie and Elizabeth Harris of Quincy, Ill, was in the city few days last weeks the guest of Miss Nellie 0. Kellis. Mr. D. Taylor of Quincy, IL, came up Saturday to attend the masquerade pall. While in the city he was the guest of Miss Letha Johnson. An attack of the grip is often follow ed by a persistent cough, which to may prove a great annoyance. Chamber Jains Cough Remedy has been exten sively used and with good success fo the relief and cure of this cough Many cases have been cured after all other remedies had failed. For sale by all dcdeeists. THE DELINEATOR FOR MARCH ‘Two women head thelist in Thé De- Tineator for March with two very re- markable articles. Miss Grace G. Strachan, president of the Inter- borough Association of Women School Teachers, city of New York, who speaks for 15,000 teachers in New York City alone, tells of their fight for equal pay with the men of similar rank. M.s. Wilson Woodrow soys some things in “The American Husband” that will stir up much comment. Kansas City’s remarkable method of dealing with its prisoners through 2 board of pardon and paroles is ex- plained by Charles Dillon, under the title “‘A New Way to Save Men.” William H Allen, director of the Bureau of Municipal Research, discuss es from a scientific viewpoint “The Institutional Church” in which he dis- cusses the social unrest in the church, An article of particular appeal to girl is, “What a Woman's College Mean: toa Girl,” by Madeline Z. Doty. The fiction is pleasing. Virginie Frazer Boyle, Will N. Harben, Eliza- TIANUFACTURERS’ GLOVE . ALB. We are selling Des Moines made gloves at actual manu- facturers’ cost and can save you money on all grades of work and driving gloves, CUNNIN! HAM GLOVE CO. Sales Room, 518 Locust St. po oy | E. E. DORR, Candidate for Mayor i Dr. E. E. Dorr, who bas announced | two years, when he ¢ [hls ‘candidacy for mayor of Da|to the poor families Moines, is one of the ploneer settlers | he is especially note of this city and has been an active fac-| free gratis services jtor in its development. He was born 1900 he was elected t |in Indiana in 1863, came to this city| on the Independent t j'2 1864, reared and schooled 1n our| whelming majority public schools and then to the State|ward. He is an offic |University, where he graduated in med-| ated Charities and |fcine. For twenty years he has prac-|in the anti-Tubercul ticed in this city; was county physi-|many friends are ¥ cian three years and city physician | him. | beth Jordan and Thomas L. Masson] ancient Uses of contribute the leading stories. In‘ad-] Although the use detion Grace MacGowan Cooke's serial] for tracking crimina is continued. another ancient use ‘The fashions are outlined for Spring| seems to have died c in colors and with authority. Mra] were st ope time 9 Simeox, in her letter, tells of the| ‘© assist an army in | Spring coats and the trotteur frocks. | forces with which ‘There in a sense of completeness about| SuPPTessed the : . time of Elizabeth, fo ‘The Delineator for March that is very gconmpanied by £00 ‘satisfying. tish clan feuds and t —_——_—. England and ~ Scotia . While it is often impossible to pre-| Were regularly empl ‘vent an sccident, it is never impossible | fugitive warriors, a1 [to be prepared—it is not beyond any| Spt Srvce were bus one’s parse. Invest 25cents in abottle | 9°" at _ purexers by killin of Chamberlain's Liniment and you are| jeaying the corpse f Prepared for sprains, bruises and like! gnd, while Bruce a¢ injuries. Sold by ell druggists. eral “alam ak “wadiin A High Class Complexion Beautifier For Ladies and Gentlemen of All Races. : 2 g Before Using After Uslng This preparation will not make you white, but will make your com- plexion fair. For removing pimples, blackheads, ‘ring worms, and sun burn, wrinkles, bumps, chapped hands and fetter, or pee ‘alse liver spots. Keeps the skin soft end youthful, makes people faecd looking. CONTAINS NOTHING THAT IS | HARMFUL TO THE FACE. 402. BOTTLE, PRICE 50 CENTS orats A aadradebeloy. We will send tis pala: Roference, Owensboro Banking’ Co Owensboro, Ky. Serial No, 2702, guaranteed by JONES. | WESTERFIELD & “CO., Owensboro, Ky. Under Pure Food and Driig Act, duse 3, 190 | Dixle Liquid Bleach Made Only By JONES, WESTERFIELD & CO. | 513. 4TH ST., OWENSBORO, KY. ‘Apents Wanted Everywhere se years, when he did lots of service to the poor families free of charge, as ‘he is especially noted for doing much free gratis services in our city. In 1900 he was elected to the city couneil on the Independent ticket by an over- whelming majority from the Third ward. He is an officer of the Associ- ated Charities and an active worker in the anti-Tuberculosis Society. His many friends are working hard for him. : ‘Ancient Uses of Bloodhounds. Although the use of bloodbounds 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 800 dogs. In the Seot Ush clan feuds and the wars between England and ~ Scotland bioodhounds were regularly employed in tracking fugitive warriors, and both Wallace Forigestas eignirerei tn gor wer. Wallace {s said to have baffled his purexers by killing a follower and Jeaying the corpse for the hound to find, while Bruce adopted the less cruel plan of wading some distance down a stream and ascending + tree Silay cestOray tee oor The New Wardrobe Cleaners and Dyers fice asd wares 814 Locust, Des Moines. Phones 1791. Ep, Crawrorp, Prop ONLY 4c. IN STAMPS FINEST FRENCH PERFUME ED. PINAUD'S LILAC VEGETAL The Perfect Corset Ce for Large Women » It places over-developed women Sy the same basa aa ther Header sera. Se oe It tapers off the bust, flattens the ab- VE by domen, and absolutely reduces the ef hips from 1 to 5 inches. Not a° 8 hamess—iiot a cumbersome alfa, ES no torturing straps, but the most EEE ‘scientific example of corsetry, boned WZ f/ in such a manner as to give the wearer WA absolute freedom of movement. 1 ii in wine Etat AUN cer front and sides. Sizes 20 t0 36. Price $3.00. \ a WA New W.B. Reduso No. 71. Is the same as el A No. 770, but ia’ made of light weight white batite. Nai Hose supporters front and sides. Sizes 20 to 36, ie Price $3.00. Ne i New W.B. Reduso No. 772. er ergs: 8 A short women. ‘The same as No. 770, except that A | bust is somewhat lower all around. Made of white aes cout hose nipportere frontend sides Sizes 20 to 36. GATT } Price $3.00. Ue Ne. iba eaieal iwi obi ate Ph TS Sopataston unites San Do 36: Brice $5.00, ‘Ask any dealer anywhere to show you the new W. B, "hip-ubduing" models, Tel onic saan s itunes eee Eel From $1.00 to $3.00 per pair. WENCARTEN BROS., Mfrs. 377-379 BROADWAY, NEW YORK A few minutes delay in treeting some cases of eroupe, even the length of time it takes togo for 2 doctor often proves dangerous, The safest way is to keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the house, and at the first indication ofcroup give the child a dose. _Pleas- ant to take and always cares. Sold by all druggist, ALBIA, 10WA. |_ Mr. and Mra. Monroe Davis spent ‘Sunday in Hocking with their daughter Mrs. Roy Grayson. Mra. Oliver, the evangelist of Bux- ‘ton, has been conducting a series of meetings at the A.M. E. church the past week. Misses Hattie Grayson and Zoe Bo- man spent Sunday in Hocking at the home of Mrs. Roy Grayson. Rev. Jackson and family have moved to Keosauqua ‘Mr. and Mrs. Bert Allen are rejoic- ing over the arrivalof a baby girl at their home. Quite a number of strangers in town the past week. Bubecribe now. Fover Sexes. Fever sores and old chronic sores should not. be healed entirely, but should be kept in healthy condition. This ean be done by applying Chamber- Iain’s Salve. This salve has no super. ior for this purpose. It is also most excellent for chapped hands, sore nip- ples, burns and diseases of the skin. For sale by all druggists, Ford’s Hair Pomade Ord's halt rom Finty yeare of success have proved ‘the merite of thie preparation. Whats more attractive than # Deantifl scedtSAh iF” Se Sten te ati Sosetiativeasn. Thee of Forge Wale BOIS Ba sccmsores harks thy o ‘curly hair eeftor, more pilable nad glossy. 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MEE] your own, than to live in a palace and pay Pee) rent. There is no man who dors not long FREI for some place that he may call his ows, - Ri: EF] Any one thinking of building should ge. ferns cat eemeneny - > e _ * Evans’ Homes eerie ni fl A book of cmta and plans of coe : eR ye: a a moderate income. This book, 8x11 inches, is printed on best enameled paper and contains 150 half-tones and zine etchings, perspective views and flor plans of bungalows, cottages and double houses suitable for any climate and for every material. The ‘illustrations show the houses exactly as they will ‘when built, and the floor Plans show the size and arrangement of rooms. . Ratmates of cost for contric- tion, from $500 to $7000. This book will be sent postpaid, on receipt ef price, to yart of United States or Cansda, Price 75 cents. Send by mamey ordes- expec order or regi tered letter, Address G. H. EVANS. 49 East 4tn Street, Room 237, — St. Paul, Minn. Tha nthe fret vook of ta Kind ever pobliiedMran Alo: American aceite and ta | YOU WILL BE PROUD OF A ie ecamaweail KENYON OVERCOAT he —— s+ weaing qualiy—arenever , 7 Bare” OP <S if ! Cpe tees at > y 30 | coey—bat look al ot a ey" > We aos nN Gi ted fairest nd ey ., OF Qe ae te =. KENYON OD,, # S9°,50'Sr \ fi ner s THE ORIGIN ff Fi ee | F a eon aac re i lige Fs i We Grew Our Hei i on Now Let Us Grow i f} Yours with | O i IP-OR os TRADE MARK x te REGISTERED. "When we first began our wonderful work of growing all kinds, sl. qualities all lengths, and al! conditions of hair, even to the growing of hair 00 ball places of the head, many persena scorned the ides that such thing W## poe ble; but we have grown the hair for handreds; rapidly achieving succe®* a proof of the value of our work ié that we are being imitated and largely 7 persona whose own hair we have actually grown and the further fact that me have very frequently mentioned us when trying to sell their goods (ssyi08 thelrs is the same or ‘just as good”) or referred to PORO. We advise Yoo W use only PORO Halt Grower, (the oldest and best of ita kind.) See that th tame PORO ia on every box, not genuine without it Prepared only by M™ A.M, POPE, Beware of imitations, Gall, or address mail to J MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO, 3100 Pine Street, ST, LOUIS, #04 Bystander Pub. Co. OES MOINES, - - _tOWA —— eee ¥RIPAY FEBRUABY 11, 1910" ‘OMicial paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa A. F. & A. M., and International Grand Congress of Heroines of Jericho of America. Published every Friday by the By- stander Publishing Co, Des Moines, Towa, Office in Chemical Bldgs. cor, Tth and Mulberry Sta. lows "Phone 899. J. L, THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H, SHEPARD, MANAGER. Entered at the Postofiee as second = matter. wuRie OF SRECRIPTEni. JORG FORT sn wine sre cernerey eo 8150 Six months .......-... 2000+ «15 Three months .............. 50 Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to the Towa State Bystander Publishiag ‘Company. Communications must be written ‘on one side of the psper only and be of interest to the public. “Brevity ‘is the soul of wit,” remember. ‘We will not return rejected man- uscript, unless accompanied by post- age stampa. N. 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Te was estabiitney in 1896 and is read by nearly al 10 colored ‘people of lows, We tt correspondents in the follows’ Davenport, Mrs. C. H. Ma St, Paul dire. @. Her “i Minneapolis, James Ison. Mt. Pleasant, Miss Ethel Harrig Rock Ysund .....- Mrs. We. Taylor Moline, ML ......Miss Mable ‘Tariner Sioux City...... ....Mra. Etta Onet Ottamws. ..... ./Mias Lorena Vinwe Monmouth, Ill... ........E F. Bi Galesburg, TLMise' Mayme Richardest Albla .0.3 +12... Mise May ‘Dent }Codar Rapids. Mrs. Adelaide Perking Ft Madison ...,...... Anna Harpe Oskaloosa... /...Lealla B Frankie Washington <..0.-2..... NL place Burlington ..-../ ire. 3. B. Jonnect ‘Moberiy, Mo. .{....Prot. A. B. Boldes Burton... 2.) Mire A. L. Demont ————— Fever Sores. Fever sores and old chronic sores should not be healed entirely, bet should be kept in healthy condition, ‘This can be done by applying Chamber. Tain's Salve. ‘This salve bas no super. jor for this purpose. It is also most excellent for chapped hands, sore nip. ples, burns and diseases of the skin For sale by all druggists, Pretective Device fee eee, aoe 1S centes, | qtatically charged the telephone acy as a condenser. The winding serves fas one plate of the condenser, the frame of the recelver as the diclectrie and the person who 1s holding the ma, ceiver tohisearasthe other plate of the condenser. In order to prevent this. condenser trom discharging through the person, a German investor provides a grounded metallic corer for the receiver, the capacity of which ie somewhat greater than that of ty hod : Do you know that croup can be pre vented? Give Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as poon as the child becomes hoarse or even after the croupy cough appears and-it will prevent the attack, It is also acertain cure for croup and has never keen known to fail. Sold by ‘all droggists. :