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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. CITY NEWS. [N B. I you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we solicit all your local news.—Ed.] Mr. Chas. Roy who has been quite ill is convalescent. Rev. M. L. Gordon, presiding elder of this district, passed through here last Saturday enroute from Dakota to his home in Ottawa. He says that there is lots of snow and bee yet in the northwest. FOR SALE—7 room, 2 story house with gas and water, half block of Clark street car line; must change climate, health failing. Might take small cottage that will rent. Priced for quick sale. It is a snap. Come and see it. No commission. 1921 Jefferson Ave. Atty. S. J. Brown made a flying trip to St. Paul and Minneapolis last Saturday night and spoke in St. James A. M. E. church of Minneapolis for Rev. M. E. Wharton Sunday afternoon, and in St. James church Sunday night returning Monday morning. While there he secured the promise of representation from both the Twin Cities in the Inter State Literary Association, which convenes in Des Moines in December, and of which he is Chairman of the Executive Committee. He reports that Rev. Graves and family as well as the many other Des Moines people in the Twin Cities are well and doing nicely and desire to be remembered to Des Moines people generally. REID IN THE CAPITAL CITY REID IN THE CAPITAL CITY. R. Cornelius Reid, D. D., of Sloux City, R.I., joined the city including Sunday, it being the first real opportunity for Reid. Reid to meet and become acquainted with the leading people in the city. He was preached an able and encouraging sermon at the Union Congregational church. At 12 o'clock he spoke to a orphanish Baptist minister at the A. M. E. church, preached an able and encouraging sermon at the Union Congregational church. At 12 o'clock he delivered a sermon at the A. M. E. church, Monday and Tuesday evening, Mr. J. Theodore Bell, Governor Carroll's messenger, served a five-course dinner complimentary to Rev. Carroll's congregations at which function were the A. M. Daniels, Woodward, Rev. H. McCraven, Dr. Jno. H. Williams, Attorney S. Joe Brown, Dr. Jno. H. Williams, Attorney S. Joe Brown, Dr. John L. Thompson, Mr. Bell acted as toastmaster, and excellent and instructive three-minute speeches were made by all, including the sermons at all these meetings. He proved himself to be an independent, deep thinker and a logical reasoner. In fact the colloquialisms he used in the Ried for chapelship. Our city gave him a royal welcome. CITY LITERARY CONVENTION. The Des Moines Negro Literary convention held its second session at the residence of Mr. Branam N. Hyde last Monday evening and completed the work of organization by appointing Ushers, Jesse A. Graves; Branham N. Hyde; Misses Bess Mason and N. Wilson; Mesdames Wm. Gulm and Matte Waricks. On home, Mesdames J. B. Rush; J. P. Hamilton and C. B. Woods. On hall: Dr. Jno. H. Williams. On reception: Mesdames S. Joe Brown; J. H. Woods and H. W. Hughes Messrs O. L. Glass, W. J. Howard and Miss Marie Bell. On entertainment: Mesdames E. B. Ellston; E. R. Green and Thornton Adams; and Miss Blanche and Bulah Allen. On badges: Mr. R. E. Patten. On publicity: Mr. E. R. Hall. It was also decided to hold a city contest in oratory, poetry and original of which contests each society is entitled to enter one representative the winners to represent the city in the Inter State Contest. Medicines that aid nature are always most successful. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on this plan. It loosens the cough, relieves the lungs, opens the secretions and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Sold by all druggists. The Syndicate Cafe Serves good meals and Lunches at all hours. Give us a call. C. H. Browning, Mgr. 304 West Grand THE VARIETY 1010 Center Street. For the best meals in the city, and all kinds of sand- wiches. Special! Chicken Dinner Every Sunday KENNARD'S If we please you, tell your neighbor; if not tell us. Iowa Phone 2211-J, 922 Center Street. Are you frequently hoarse? Do you have that annoying tickling in your throat? Does your cough annoy you at night, and do you raise mucus in the morning? Do you want relief? If so, take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and you will be pleased. Sold by all drug-ists. EDITORIALS. On next Monday accures the city primaries where we are to select candidates to go on the ticket for election eight for commissions and two Mayor, of which four out the eight will be elected March 28th, to serve the city for two years and one of the two for Mayor will also be elected so we would urge our colored voters to attend the primaries Monday and press a preference. We have run the race for these various candidates with the poorest our readers may be intelligently formed as to the best qualified man. Some have refused to announce in our paper, but most of them have ask your support. Next Monday is also school election, of which three directors, one secretary are to be elected, read their announcement in our paper elsewhere and don't forget to vote for school directors while at the poles. SOUTH GETS PRESIDENTIAL PLUM. Honorable John C. Dancy Gives Away To The Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson. Washington, March 2—President Taft on Monday sent to the Senate the nomination of Herny Lincoln Johnson, of Atlanta, Ga., as Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia. The appointment had been foreshadowed for some time and occasioned no surprise among those on the inside. Mr. Johnson was the right hand man to Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock in the campaign for Taft delegates in Georgia and as manager of the forces opposed to National Committeeman Hudson W. Lyons, appeared before the National Congress to score points for the administration candidate. He thus won the confidence of Hr. Hitchcock, and from the New York headquarters he was entrusted with some of the most important details of the work among the colored voters throughout the national contest. He enjoys a lucrative practice as a lawyer in Atlanta and was one a member of the famous law firm of Pledge Johnson & Malone. He is actively identified with the Odd Fellows and other fraternal organizations, and is vice president of the Atlanta Independent Publishing company. He is highly respected by both races in his native state. The resignation of Mr. Dancy will not afflict until the first of May. The retiring and incoming Recorders will thus have time to arrange their personal affairs prior to the change. It is expected that the appointment of Mr. Johnson will be promptly confirmed by the senate. The retirement of Mr. Dancy was in the nature of things in this age of hurdle and struggle for the plums that flow out of political life. He leaves his office with a record unequalled by any previous incumbent, having increased the surplus receipts from $500 in 1901 to practically $15,000 in 1910, and turned into the treasury more than double the amount reported by all of his predecessors combined. Besides this, he completely reorganized the system of management of the office and put in new equipment in keeping with the dignity of the capital of the Nation's government. OBITUARY. Sudden Death of Cleggett On last Wednesday evening our city was shocked by the announcement of the sudden death of George H. Cleggett, Sr., one of our oldest and highest esteemed citizens. The reports of the exact cause of his death are a little conflicting, but the facts appear to be that he was attempting to board a Sixth Avenue street car near Forest Avenue, where his shop is located, to come home, about 8 o'clock, and the car started before he stepped on, jerking him off his seat. The first report of the car, which looked him up and put him on the cur, but before he reached home he expired in the Victoria Pharmacy, where they had taken him for medical aid. A post mortem was held and a coroner's inquest will be held tomorrow. The deceased was born in Coumbla, Pa., Feb. 15, 1843. He was married to Celia A. Williams of De Witt, Ia., Jan. 28, 1871. Of this union four children were born, and follows: Sarah M. M. Giles (age 18), the first son of the 1st son of the 1st and Adah Ruth. He was one of the leading race men in our city and state. He was a tonsorial artist for many years, an active and influential member of the Masonic Lodge, havink been one of the organizers of the Iowa Grand Lodge, and Grand Master and many other Grand offices. He was a chapter and commandery member of high standing; was one time notable or a city for several years. He leaves a low-income family and three children, with a host of friends to mourn his great loss. The funeral will be held today from the Union Congregational church under the auspices of the North Star Lodge No. 2, A. F. and A. M. Mrs. D. Ramey. The sad news came to us last Saturday from Webster City. Ia., of the death Friday afternoon March 4th, of Mrs. Della Raimy mother of Mrs. C.H. Comley of that city, at whose home she made her home. Death was due to her old age and complication of diseases, she was about 90 years old and formally lived in our city for many years where she raised up her family. She leaves four children and a host of friends, of both races in Webster City and in Minneapolis. Comley of Webster City and a son and a daughter living in Minneapolis Minn. She had lived with Mrs. Comley for the past 19 years, she was a loving mother, and a true christian. The funeral was held from the Comley home Monday, conducted by Bev. C. H. Kamphoefner. The remains were taken to Mineapolis for burial by the body of her husband. MT PLEASANT NOTES. Mrs. Calle Beckly of Keokuk spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Ida Hackley. Mrs. Joe Fidler is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Harry Reed is improving. The Twilight literary society met at the A. M. E. church Tuesday evening. Mr. Tenny Robinson is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Calle Beckly of Keokuk, Iowa addressed the A. M. E. Sunday school Sunday morning. The Elite club met at the home of Miss Myrle Burnaugh last Thursday evening, after theregular business program was rendered. The remainder of the evening was spent in games. members of the School Board of the city was only one of these members. Three dire the 14th inst. Above is the picture of A. the furniture man. He was at one time city universal satisfaction. He is now presi cial League. He is broad enough and big e city on our School Board. There are seven members of the School Board of the city of Des Moines. The East Side now has only one of these members. Three directors are to be elected on Monday, the 14th inst. Above is the picture of A. B. Elliott, the well known East Side furniture man. He was at one time city treasurer, which office he filled with universal satisfaction. He is now president of the East Des Moines Commercial League. He is broad enough and big enough to capably represent the whole city on our School Board. THE NEW YORK TIMES ATTORNEY S. JOE BROWN. Perhaps the most unique figure is S. Joe Brown, the Negroes' candidate from an intellectual point of view better than most of the white candidates in the State University, a success lived in Des Moines about eight in both East and West Des Moines Negro and many of the best white nominating petition was the largest voters including a large number of newspapers and a number of other EDWARD D. BRIGHAM YOUNKER Basement 12.75 spring coats 8.25 unique figure in the present municipal can- groes' candidate for councilman, whose cu- point of view Mr. Brown is as well prepare- ne white candidates, being a graduate of t a successful lawyer of nine years expere- t about eight years; is a head of a family, best Des Moines. He has the support of p the best white people, as was evidenced by as the largest yet filed, containing the a large number of judges and lawyers, the number of other business and professional me- D. BRIGHAM Candidate for Council INKER-BROTH sement Special Perhaps the most unique figure in the present municipal campaign is Atty'r. S. Joe Brown, the Negroes' candidate for councilman, whose out appears above. From an intellectual point of view Mr. Brown is as well prepared as any, and better than most of the white candidates, being a graduate of three colleges of the State University, a successful lawyer of nine years experience. He has lived in Des Moines about eight years; is a head of a family and a taxpayer in both East and West Des Moines. He has the support of practically every Negro and many of the best white people, as was evidenced by the fact that his nominating petition was the largest yet filed, containing the signatures of 428 voters, including a large number of judges and lawyers, the editors of three newspapers and a number of other business and professional men of the city. Webb EDWARD D. BRIGHAM Candidate for Councilman. YOUNKER BROTHERS Basement Special Women's 54-inch all wool serge coats in black, tan and navy. The correct weight and style for women's button-fitted, enclosed with three large buttons,uffs and reverses satin trimmed. Very natty. A real 13.75 value in the Basement, at.....8.25 $5 silk waists 3.25 New satin finish Peau de Cygne silk waists, open front with new side pleated jabot. A very good style and finely made. $5 value in Basement tomorrow at ..... 3.25 1.75 house dresses 1.25 A special value for Saturday. Made of fine plaid gingham style shirting, double printed and fast color. Dress with open back and Dutch collar. It's a regular 1.75 value for ..... 1.25 ```markdown ``` A. B. ELLIOTT. The School Board of the city of Des Moines members. Three directors are alive is the picture of A. B. Elliott. He was at one time city treasurer, on. He is now president of the is broad enough and big enough to ca Board. The present municipal campaign is A cor councilman, whose cut appears al grown is as well prepared as any, being a graduate of three college wyer of nine years experience. He me; is a head of a family and a taxa le has the support of practically e filed, containing the signatures of judges and lawyers; the editors of ness and professional men of the cit Candidate for Councilman. BROTHERS at Special Girls' $5 coats 2.50 A bargain for girls 10 to 16 years old. Come in % length. In the lot you'll find good shepherd checks, plain colors and dark stripe effects. Any coat in the lot is worth $5. In the Basement Sat'urday they are only ..... 2.50 1.10 petticoats 08c Two pretty styles of white embroidery trimmed petticoats and two styles of lace trimmed muslin skirts, our regular 1.19 seller are to be on sale in the Basement at .....98c 75c sleeve apron 59c A big, roomy all-over long sleeve kitten apron of genuine Amoskeag gingham. Such aprons always sell for at least 75c. The Basement price is only .....59c 1. The image contains a black-and-white photograph of a person standing in front of a building. The person is wearing a dark suit and a tie, and appears to be looking at something in their hands. The building has a large window and a door, and there are some signs on the wall. The person's face is partially visible, and they have a serious expression. S. B. ALLEN. For Mayor Merit should guide the choice for me. He should understand the principles. His business experience should qualify of the people. He should be qualified 18 years experience as a lawyer, and his business life. His experience as a public draft the Des Moines Plan, all ten positions of Mayor of the city of Des Moines. Merit should guide the choice for mayor. The question is "Is he qualified." He should understand the principles in the Des Moines Plan of government. His business experience should qualify him to protect and preserve the interests of the people. He should be qualified as a public speaker. Mr. Allen has had 18 years experience as a lawyer, and has necessarily touched every phase of business life. His experience as a public speaker, and his work in helping to draft the Des Moines Plan, all tend to make him especially qualified for the position of Mayor of the city of Des Moines. Smitn For School Director. Dr. Chas. F. Smith, one of our city boys, born here in 1872, attended the public school; graduated from the medical department of Drake Univer-sity in 1898 and has been practicing ever since. He taught school four years prior to practicing; was principal of the school at Auburn, Ia. He is courteous and sociable to all. He so-licit your support. Mrs. Ed Robinson who under went an appointment at St. Joseph Hospital Friday is getting along nicely, which will be a source of pleasure to her many friends. The death of Samuel Johnson occurred at the family home, 1616 Confrid, Friday morning from pneumonia. The deceased was a member of the Union Baptist church and a good citizen and his death is deeply deprived by his many friends, he leaves to mourn his loss a wife. The funeral he held Sunday afternoon from the Union Baptist church at 123, and High. The Rev. Burton officiating. The members of Margaret Ann Court No. 1 and Brent court No. 2 are making preparations to observe Palm Sunday. A. J. FIELDS is recovering after a serious attack of lagrime. Mr. F. D. FIELDS is quite ill at this writing, the nature of his illness is undetermined. Miss Nellie O. Killis left Wednesday for Monmouth, ill., to attend the Sunday school convention which convened in that city last week. The Sunshine club of the A. M. E. church gave another of their successful entertainments last Thursday evening, a trip around the world. Which consisted of Booths representing the community, birthday Thursday March 7, at her home 1604 Fulton street. Mrs. Katie Wilson who resides at 1214 Morgan street, very pleasantly entertained the Morning Star society at her home Thursday afternoon after the regular business. A very elaborate lunch was served by the hostess. Mr. Ralph Fox, is Quite Ill at his home. 13th and Morgan street. The Union Baptist church and also Pilgrims Rest Baptist church people are holding revival services this week. Both are meeting with success. Married at the home of the bride KEOKUK. - m mayor. The question is "Is he qualified." in the Des Moines Plan of government, him to protect and preserve the interests as a public speaker. Mr. Allen has had as necessarily touched every phase of public speaker, and his work in helping to make him especially qualified for the lines. sity in 1898 and has been practicing ever since. He taught school four years prior to practicing; was principal of the school at Auburn, Ia. He is courteous and sociable to all. He solicit your support. 1825 S. 19th, street, Springfield, Ill., Monday March 7th, at high-noon, Miss Fannie Anderson to Mr. Athel Smith, of Keokuk, Ia., the young couple have returned to Keokuk and will reside at 1215 Morgan street. We wish them success in their married life. BURLINGTON ITEMS Mr. Silas Kellis, one of Keokuk's prominent young men laid over in our city last Tuesday for a couple of hours and called on Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson. Mr. Kellas was enroute for Wyoming where he has taken up a claim, we wish him success. Friends was grieved to learn that Mrs. M. Slaughter was obliged to return to the hospital where she will submit to the second operation, we hope it will be more successful than the first and a positive cure. Mrs. Wm. Washington of Peoria, Ill., arrived this week to join her husband, who is employed here. Mr. and Mrs. will make their home here, they are welcomed by many friends. Mr. M. Graham and nieve Mildred, returned from Kansas City last Wed. Mrs. S. Houston left last Saturday for her home in Davenport, she was accompanied by her grand daughter Nloma McCleland and niece Mildred Graham. Mr. Harry Yelser of Striator, Ill., and Miss S. Humphrey of Kewanne, Ill., were the guests of Mrand Mrs. L. Washington of S. Third street Saturday and Jordan Sarlew won the second prize in a plona contest, a rebus advertisin din the Bystander of 4th. She was a awarded a receipt of one-hundred and fifty dollars to be applied on a four hundred dollar plona. Mike S. Humphrey of Kewanee and M. H. Yelsen of Streater, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. G. Tyler and Mr. and Mrs. C. Badgett were the guests of Mi. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson on Saturday eve. Miss Humphrey and Mr. H. Yiser departed for Ft. Madison Sunday. --- Brereton For Commissioner. We present our readers this week the name of William H. Brereton of East Des Moines, one of our old and highly esteemed citizens, who is a candidate for Commissioner. He has lived here for more than 40 years; a contractor by trade, a practical builder of many years, which would make him a valuable member of the city council. He was one of the eight who got on the ticket two years ago, and his many friends do not only hope for him to be on the ticket this year but elected as one of the four councilmen. He says that he would treat all classes fair and consider all interest of this great city irrespective of creed or nationality. He solicits your support. Cooper For Commissioner. The above cut is a true likeness of W. P. Cooper of Easton Boulevard, who is a candidate for commissioner, subject to the voters next Monday at the primaries. He was born in Mahaska County, Iowa, in 1852, came to our city in 1901. Mr. Cooper is a mechanic and followed that trade until two years ago when he entered the mercantile businesses. He has never asked or held an office before. His platform is in another column, read it. He is a good man well qualified. Flemming for School Director. It is a pleasure for the Bystander to recommend to the voters of Des Moines the name of Robert J. Flemming as a good and useful man upon the school board as a director. He has been a citizen here for about 17 years and has added the finest business block in our city, namely the Flemming Blk. All the members of the school board say that he is a useful member and the voters should vote for him as one of the members to be elected next Monday. CLINTON. The Deaconess board of Bethel A. M. E. church held a most enjoyable social on Saturday evening March, 5th, for the benefit of the tristees. A good number being in attendance. Miss Lillian Hancock of the University of Chicago is spending a few days visiting with her parents. Reports from the convention of Sub District No. 1 of the Keokuk Dist., held at Monmouth, Ill., last week are very flattering. The district being largely refreshened, and a general good time had by all 4 nattendance. M. O. Culbertson of this city, Dist., superintendent was detained at Rock Island owing to no connection of trains so was unable to reach his destination until to late to enjoy the sessions, much to his regret. The conventions of Sub Districts 2, 3 and 4 will be held as soon as arrangement can be perfected. The superintendent desires that all concerned will prepare for there meetings, by arranging for a good attendance therefore assuring successful sessions. The Stewardess board will entertain Friday night at a social an enjoyable time is looked forward too. T. G. Dozier was recently elected president of the Y. P. S. C. E. Mrs. Holland Williams was the hostess one day last week to the members of the Sewing circle, at her 3rd, evening home. Mrs. J. N. Hancock who has been confined to her house the past week by illness is reported as now improving. The basement of Bethel A. M. E. church is now nearly ready for occupancy, arrangements are now under way for a fitting manner in which to open it, on Thursday evening April, 14th, a banquet will be served at 8:30 to the members and friends. Those in charge will make this a memorable event long to be remembered, the committee in charge is from the various auxiliaries of the church. A. B. Bush, chairman, who has also been asked to act as toast master of the occasion. Evening dress is expected to be the prevailing attire. The Woman's Loyal club met last week with Mrs. W. A. Emerson at which time officers for the ensuing 6 months was elected, the next meeting will be held with Mrs. Henry Henderson on 10th. Avenue. A second course will be given at Bachelors M. M. E. Church Sunday night under the auspices of the Woman's Loyal club, the proceeds to be devoted to the trustee fund for sewer assessment. BEDFORD IOWA. Mrs. Clara M. Lucas was born in Tennessee, March 14th, 1864, she departed this life March 3rd, 1910 at the age of 45 years, 11 months and 16 days. She was married to Mr. G. W. Lucas, Sept 20th, 1891, to them was born two children, Alice and Helen Lucas. She leaves to morn her loss, a husband five step children, two brothers, Henry and Richard Johnson, one sister Mrs. Boyd. She imbraced the religion of Jesus Christ when quite young and joined the A. M. E. church and has lived a consistent christian ever since. The church has lost a faithful member an dthe community a kind friend. Pick out that automobile yet? The Seine must have gone insane. All well-regulated comets have tails to burn. Somebody greased the slide for the price of better. Avistatus may be classified as sky riders, ski riders and joy riders. In Boston it is considered shocking to see a comet with the naked eye. While the meat eating slacks up we can see prosperity for the pie factories A "cocoon" gown at a "hookworm" dance to occasion some comment. In time to come perhaps a horse will be regarded as merely a gasolineless automobile Going shopping for one's yearly supply of automobiles is a way of getting a thrill which is denied to many. "Drome," for aeroplane flying, looks still an agreeable, well-mannered word. Still, why not say "soar," since that is what you do? Milk producers think the man who stands between them and the consumers gets too large a rake-off for the work he does. Moreover, the consumer objects to paying for wooden butter dishes at the rate of 40 cents a pound, since they are not very good to eat. Even if on account of the high cost of living you cannot afford many beef-teats, you might inform yourself as to the price of runabouts. There is a hitch somewhere in the Nicaraguan revolution. This one should have petered out long ago, and a new one should have been started. Fame and fortune beyond the dreams of avarice awaft the genius who can devise a steam radiator that will always produce the right amount of heat The charge is made that the cold-storage men are responsible for a rise of 40 per cent. in the price of food. That still leaves unexplained the 20 per cent. Some of the royal family of Greece have gone to Russia for peace and quiet, which recalls Mr. Dooley's famous visit for the same purpose to the boiler factory. American hens, according to Dr. Wiley, are being taught to lay smaller eggs but more of them. The individual American appetite, however, is not growing smallled to tit the eggs. Alaska has had a blizzard with a temperature 70 degrees below zero. You will recognize that condition of intense cold by thinking of the night you had to get up to put out the cat. Paulhan in his high flight contests has attracted but mild interest compared with the aerial feat of food-stuffs; they are availing higher and higher and the man that pays the grocery bill is standing open-mouthed wondering when they will come down again. Talk about prices, a Pennsylvania hen has just won a $1200 prize! A great to be is being made because somebody stole an egg which she laid in her coop at the show, and no wonder. Her eggs must rate at about $100 each. It is surprising that common eggs are so high? Quail are reported to be starving to death in southern Wisconsin because the heavy snowfalls have cut off supplies of food. If this be the case the farmers should rally to their reservation. The email is semidemocratic in his habits, and as the state has been giving the birds an opportunity to multiply by forbidding all hunting for them, the farmers should be assisted by all sporting clubs in extending help to the quail in these days of their adversity. Thomas A. Edison foresees a Utopia 200 years hence when no one will have to do any work, because the machines will attend to all that. As this will be too late to benefit either this generation or its grandchildren, it may be suggested that if Mr. Edison will hurry up and perfect that cheap storage battery he has announced so often it may advance the day when people can enjoy the golden or electric age. Now the English sparrow is to be exterminated. And, remembering the success of the movement against the mosquito, the blithesome sparrow chirps, hopes and hops. The difference between drudgery and play is all in the point of view. Drudgery is work that one doesn't do, and the mosquito does like. As far as muscular effort is concerned baseball is fully as strenuous as pitching hay. Some men enjoy pitching hay more than they would baseball, and there you are. The man who claims that the extravagance of American women is responsible for the high cost of living probably forgets that he wouldn't wear socks and mittens knitted by his wife if she were willing to furnish them. Prof. W. J. Spillman declares that the farms have furnished this country with 92 per cent. of its presidents, 81 per cent. of its governors, 83 per cent. of its cabinet officers, 70 per cent. of its senators, 64 per cent. of its congressmen and 58 per cent. of its railroad presidents. GRAND CHANCELLOR PRESENT Secret Work of First and Third Degrees Exemplified by Team From Redfield—Many Prominent Knights Present. Deg Moines, Mar. 11.—The Knights of Pythias of Des Moines and the neighboring towns held a banquet at the Knights of Pythias hall over 506 East Locust street. This was the crowning event of the Knights of Pythias convention held here. The program of the afternoon consisted Dr. J. N. McCoy. of a school of instruction. In the evening the first and third degrees of the order were exemplified, the work being done by the team from Redfield. A number of prominent Knights out of town were present. Among these were Grand Chancellor McCoy of Corydon and four of the supreme representatives, Dr. Frank Porterfield of Atlantic, Ben Salinger of Carroll, Bernard Murphy of Vinton and Senator C. C. Dowell of De Moines. After the degree work was given a banquet was enjoyed. Pythians Honor Knapp. Cedar Falls—Red Center lodge No. 82, Knights of Pythias, honored one of their charter members, Lantarek Knapp by presenting him with the knight's gold-jewelled set with diamonds. He was also presented with a past chancellor's certificate appropriately framed. His record is exceptional, he having been a continuous member for twenty-eight years and has occupied every position the lodge could offer. He has resided in this city for over fifty years and been justice of the peace for nearly all that period and city assessor for much of the time. Milk Special Tour Ends Milk Special Tour Ends. Burlington. The tour of the Burlington pure milk special came to end, a month after the mack the milk. A did notrium in this city, Professor Van Pelt spoke on the need of better dairy facilities and urged upon the many farmers present the importance of tests and cleanliness in every department. Many questions were asked from the audience and answered with entire satisfaction. Prof. David J. Roberts of Wisconsin spoke of bovine tuberculosis and upheld the policy of the test for that disease. He commended the movement, which taken Burlington to prevent the spread of the disease from milk. All members of the party declare the two weeks' tour of the special was one of remarkable success. Thirteen-Year-Old Preacher. Waterloo...Linden chapel was crowded with children and adults to hear Will Huffman, age 13, the boy preacher. The lad acquired himself like a veteran and preached a strong sermon on the "Two Builders." He held the congregation spellbound and his oratory was a success with congratulations. His parents live at Ionia. 'He is here at tending high school. To Visit Old Home In Ireland. 76 Visit Old Eldora.—The Rev. William George Ramsey, pastor of the First Congregational church of this city, contemplates leaving in a few months for the old ancestral home in Ireland to visit his aged father and mother, both of whom are well and happy and each of whom has reached the age of 78 years. Fraternal Orders Merge Waterloo——The Highland Nobles of Waterloo and Modern National reserve of Charles City, fraternal insurance orders, merged at a meeting here. The headquarters of the new order, which retains the name of Highland Nobles, will be in Waterloo. Killed by Fall From a Tree. Wapello.—Phillip E. Thompson, about 24 years old, age, was killed by a falling tree on the farm of his father-in-law, J. H. Weber, near this city. Death was instantaneous. Pioneer Banker Dead. Boone.—Oscar Schleifer of Pittsburg died after a very short illness. He was a ploner Iowa banker, living here many years ago. He was a brother of Mrs. George Burley of Boone and Mrs. Jack Hornstein of Chicago. Killed by Train Davenport,—J. J. Ellison, janitor in an office building, was struck by a Rock Island engine at Davenport, and died two hours afterward in the hospital. Ohiou to Speak at Iowa City, Iowa City - Prof. Isaac Joslin Cox of the University of Cincinnati, president of the Ohio Valley Historical association, will deliver an address at the meeting of the Mississippi Valley Historical association in Iowa City next May. Professor Cox is the author of a number of monographs and other historical works which are known all over the country. He has written up "The Early Settlers of San Fernando," "The Southwest Boundary of Texas," "The Early Exploration of Louisiana" and other subjects of interest. The meeting in Iowa City May 25 and 26 will draw many of the most distinguished men of the Mississippi valley to Iowa City. On May 25 there will also be held a meeting of the State Historical society. Colfax Patron-Teachers' Club Colfax PatronTeachers' Club. Colfax—The organization of the PatronTeachers' club now has a membership of 100 and has affiliated with the Iowa Congress of Mothers. The association was organized to assist in the move of enlarging and developing closer relationship of the parent and children and to co-operate with the superintendent of the school in any work for the interest of education. Gen. Logan inspects Range. Iowa City—Adjutant General Guy E. Logan has been inspecting the state rifle range near here with the view of purchasing more ground for the machine gun battery which will probably be installed at either Iowa City or Cedar Rapids in the near future. The head of the state militia is also making plans for making the new range ready for use this summer. Cottie Die Strangely. Elliott, Ia—There has been some loss of cattle at Elliott from some unknown cause. They eat, their eyes look bright and they chew their cud, but they get so weak they cannot stand and die in a few hours. Some seem to have no pain, others are in distress, and keep up a moaning sound. One man has lost thirteen head. Iowa Falls G. A. R. Celebration Iowa Falls—The thirty-seventh anniversary of the organization of Charles Payne post. G. A. R. of this city was elaborately celebrated at the W. R. C. hall by the members of the post and the ladies of the W. H. C. Supper was served by the latter organization at 6 o'clock and was followed by a program. To Work for Correct Census. 16 WORK TO Marshalltown. — The Marshalltown club has determined to render all assistance possible to the government census takers in getting a correct census for this city, and has placed Postmaster Charles H. Smith as the chairman of a committee to take a census preceding the government enumeration in April. Diversed Couple Bowed. Divided Couple Iowa City—Harry W. Fairchild and Grace Fairchild, his former wife, could not get along together and so obtained a divorce, hoping in this way to end their difficulties. This was but a few months ago. They soon found that they could not live without each other and obtained a license to wed. Plan New School House Storm Lake.—The Storm Lake school board will submit a proposition for the issuance of $36,000 in bonds for the construction of a new high school building at the regular school district. The entire enrollment will be much greater next year. Hand In Sausage Grinder Eldora—Fred West got his left hand caught in a sausage grinder and the thumb and two first fingers were torn off, and the hand otherwise more or less injured. He was taken to the emergency hospital. Allison Farm Sales. Allison.-Herman De Bower has sold his home farm of eighty acres to Louis Hummel for $105 per acre. He then purchased the Ibiling farm of 160 acres, occupied by Dick Freeman, for $90 per acre. Milton Youth is Named Iowa City—Congressman Dawson has recommended Arnold W. Jacobsen of Wilton to lift a cadetship vacancy in the naval academy at Annapolis. The young man is a son of C. H. Jacobsen. Estherville Has $20,000 Fire. Estherville.—Fire completely destroyed the opera house. The loss to the Lough estate is $15,000, with insurance of $6,000. Jas. B. Cox & Company, lost $5,000, fully covered by insurance. Mere Pimple Causes Woman's Death Batavian.—A few days ago, Mrs. A. D. Batavian, wife of a well known farmer, was bothered by the appearance of a small pimple on the forehead. The pimple grew and spread, bloodpoisoning set in and death ensued. Hibernians' Date Set Iowa City—Members of the Anch ent Order of Hibernians of Iowa and of the Ladies' Auxiliary will hold their next state convention in Iowa City during the last week in August. One School Inspector. Cedar Rapids.—The state board of education has abolished the office of high school inspector at Ames and at Iowa City and has appointed Forest C. Insign of Iowa City High school inspector for the three state institutions. Good Roads Convention. Clinton.—The annual county good roads convention was held at the court house. D. Ward King, of Maitland, Mo., delivered the principal address on the subject "Good Roads." WORTH KNOWING Simple But Powerful Prescription for Rheumatism and Lame Back. This was previously published here and cured hundreds. "Get one ounce of syrup of Sarapartilla compound and one ounce Torsil Compound. Then get half a pint of good whiskey and put the other two ingredients into it. Use a tablespoonful of this mixture before each meal and at bed time. Shake the bottle each time." Good effects are felt the first day. Any druggist has these ingredients on hand or will quickly get them from his wholesale house. FRIENDS. "O, well, beauty passes, you know." "Yes; a pity you didn't stop it on its way, isn't it?" HOW A DOCTOR CURED SCALP DISEASE "When I was ten or twelve years old I had a scalp disease, something like scald head, though it wasn't that. I suffered for several months, and most of my hair came out. Finally they had a doctor to see me and he recommended the Cuticura Remedies. They cured me in a few weeks. I have used the Cuticura remedies, also, for a breaking out on my hands and was benefited a great deal. I haven't had any more trouble with the scalp disease. Miss Jessie F. Buchanan, R. F. D. 3. Hamilton, Ga., Jan. 7, 1909." Kent with Barnum's Circus P. T. Barnum, the famous circus man, once wrote: "I have had the Cuticura Remedies among the contents of my medicine chest with my shows for the last three seasons, and I can cheerfully certify that they were very effective in every case which called for their use." Not Willing to Commit Himself. The teacher had called upon Fredie Brown to give an illustration of the proper manner in which to compare the adjective "clean." "Mother is clean," said he, faltering, "father is—cleaner—" Here he paused. And," prompted the teacher, Fredie was still silent and very thoughtful. "Haven't you some other relative," asked the teacher, smiling. 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The scene when a rescuing party descended to the level, was indescribable. The dead were lying around, piled one on the top of the other and the groom and screams of heartbreaking. It is believed that more of the injured will succumb to their injuries. There is a deplorable lack of medical men and in the company hospitals, which are crowded to the limit, the mangled miners are suffering for want of medical attention. The accident is not known at this time. It is believed, however, that the explosion is the result of a miner's lamp coming in contact with the powder magazine. Not a man in the portion of the mine where the explosion occurred escaped injury. There are scenes about the mouth of the mine are pitiful. The families of the miners are gathered about the entrance to the shaft and as the bodies are carried from the death trap, there is a wild rush to get near enough to make an effort at identification. So badly are the bodies and the bodies of identification in most cases has been by the clothing or property found in the pockets. EX-SENATOR T. C. PLATT DEAD Succumbs to Bright's Disease, Aged 76 Years, at His Home in Albany. New York—Former United States Senator Thomas C. Platt died Sunday at his home in this city at the age of 76 years. His life ended as a slender cord might snap in twain. By reason of their regular visits to their father rather than from a belief that the end was near, his three sons, Frank, Edward and Harry, and Mrs. Frank Platt, were at his bedside in the apartments of Mr. and Mrs. Gus- tave Abels, the senator has made his home for the past five years. Dr. Paul Outerbridge, the family physician, and Mr. and Mrs. also were present. Senator Platt had railed from a sinking spell which sent him to bed early in the afternoon and was chait- ing on topics of the news when the doctor arrived and he playfully joked the physician about the coming time of his services would not be needed. Propped up in bed he took part in the small talk of those present for 15 minutes after the arrival of the physician. Then a tremor passed through his chest and he was taken to the Outerbridge reached the side of his patient Senator Platt was dead. Postal Bill Passes Senate Washington.—Without a dissenting Republican vote, and with Senator Chamberlain, Democrat, voting with the majority, the senate Saturday passed President Taft's postal savings bank bill. The vote upon the measure was 50 to 22. Keren Glives $20,000 to Newsboys. St. Louis.—A gift of $20,000 from R. C. Kerens, recently appointed ambassador to Austria-Hungary, to Father Dunne's newsboys' home was announced Saturday. The money will be used in buying a farm as a summer home for the boys. Gen Wood Is Recovered Baltimore, Md.-Mai, Gen. Leonard Wood, who underwent two operations at a hospital here some weeks ago for an old injury to his head, left that institution Saturday pronounced cured. Conviction Paralyzes Man. Abbeyville, S. C.-R. A. Richey, a prosperous planter, suffered a stroke of paralysis Friday when he was convicted and sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment for attacking a young orphan girl who was reared in his family. Mrs. Roosevelt Leaves Naples. Mrs. Italy—Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Ethel Roosevelt sailed Friday on the steamship for Alexan on the request. They expect to meet Mr. Roosevelt at Khartum. Many thanks, fellow worker in the task of distributing surplus wealth for the good of others. CARNEGIE TO ROCKEFELLER. LANDSLIDES KILL 92 MORE Canadian Pacific Workers Buried Under Tons of Debris in Rogers Pass. The Vancouver, B.C. Snowslides in in the Rocky mountains have caused the death of 23 more men. The latest victims were working engaged in the clearing of the Canadian Pacific track in Rogers pass at the summit of the Selkirk range. They were entombed by an avalanche. Fourteen others were injured. The men were attempting to clear away the debris of a smaller slide which occurred in the Arrow valley of Bear creek, flanked on either side by precipitous mountains covered with a depth of snow varying from twenty to fifty feet. While the men were trapped in this valley the second avalanche descended. It started on the side of the canyon opposite the point where feet above the occurred. Thousands of feet above the occurred. Masses of snow, growing in volume, and momentum, started on a pathway of destruction. The avalanche plied on top of the first slide, burying the tracks for a distance of a quarter of a mile around to a depth of 50 feet. Hundreds of thousands of tons of other debris in the wake of the avalanche bounded off the steep heap and half filled the valley of Bear creek hundreds of feet below. Pinchot Again Accuses Secretary with Having Made Mistreatments and Deceived Taft. Washington—Interest in the Ballinger-Pinchot investigation continued to lag Friday as the cross-examination of Mr. Pinchot by Mr. Vertres developed little which was not gone over in the evidence. There was much quibbling between counsel and the witness as to the meaning and interpretation of certain statements Mr. Pinchot had made and the understanding of various letters and documents. Mr Pinchot again accused Secretary Ballinger of having made misstatements. With reference to his claim that Mr. Ballinger had deceived the president concerning a decision of the comptroller of the treasury, Mr. Pinchot admitted that Mr. Ballinger's written statement to the president was "pretty clear. From Mr. Ballinger's point of view that the documents that he submitted were all filled with bore on the case. He insisted, however, there was the "unavoidable inference" that Mr. Ballinger had communicated in some other way with the president. Mr. Ballinger's lawyer outlawed out that the co-operative agreement with the forest service, which Mr. Ballinger discontinued, was not the usual arrangement whereby one department lends its resources temporarily to another, but provided that the department should be der the exclusive control and jurisdiction of the forester. $12,000,000 for Buildings Washington.—President Taft gave Representative Bardoltth of Missouri, chairman of the house committee on public buildings and grounds, his approval of a public-building bill carrying not more than $12,000 to be passed at this session of congress, the president was given to understand that the measure would provide only for projects which are urgently necessary. Brazil Has New President. Rio de Janeiro.—Marshal Hermes Fonseca, the minister of war, has been elected candidate of Brazil over the opposition candidate, Dr Ruy Barbosa. Dr. Hyde Placed In Jail Kansas City, Mo.—Dr. Bennett Clark Hyde is a prisoner in the Jackson county jail, charged with the murder in the first degree of Col. Thomas H. Swepe and Christman Swepe, death of Moss Hunton and attempts to poison eight persons, members of the Swepe family, their guests and servants. He was committed to jail Monday without bond by Judge Ralph S. Latshew in the final court after arraignment on the 11 indictment by the grand jury. He was placed in a hospital ward. Russia Breaks Chinese Proposal. Pekin, China—In a formal note submitted to the Chinese foreign board Friday the Russian government rejects in toto China's proposal for the construction of the Align & Chinchow railroad. To Build Warships on Lake. To Build Warships on Lake. A resolution looking to the building of warships on the great lakes was passed by the house Friday. The plan is a modification of the treaty with Great Britain on the subject. STOMACH CENTER OF HUMAN LIFE-ALL ELSE SECONDARY The immense success which has followed L. T. Cooper during the past year with his new preparation has exceeded anything of the kind ever before witnessed in most of the leading cities where the young man has introduced the medicine. Cooper has a novel theory. He believes that the human stomach is directly responsible for most disease. To quote his own words from an interview upon his arrival in an eastern city: "The average man or woman cannot be sick if the stomach is working properly. To be sure, there are diseases of a virulent nature, such as tuberculosis, tuberculosis, etc., which are organic, and are not traceable to the stomach, but even fever can, in nine cases out of ten, be traced to something taken in the stomach. 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BARBAR BAKERY 8100, 262 Main St, BARBAR BAKERY 8100, 262 Main St. COTTRELL AT HEAD Threshers Association Comes Out for Good Roads and Bridges. OLD OFFICERS RE-ELECTED The Threshermen Conclude Best Meeting in History With Strong Plea for Dirt Roads for the State. Des Molines, Mar. 11.—Complete harmony with Governor Carroll's good roads movement was voiced by the state threshermen in the final session of the state convention at the Auditorium when they adopted a set of resolutions. Appreciation of the services of the Des Molines Commercial club and the Des Molines Thresher club in making the convention a success was expressed in the resolutions. They follow in full: "Be it resolved by the Iowa Threshermen's association, in annual convention assembled, That we are in harmony with the movement for good roads and better bridges, especially better bridges, as a weak and unsafe bridge often necessitates the exposure of a risk of life that should be eliminated by the construction of bridges strong enough to carry the machinery belonging to a threshing outfit with a fair margin of safety. With this end in view, we desire to go on record as being in favor of such legislation as is necessary to provide for a thorough and practical system of road improvement and the institution of a plan of bridge building that will result in the installment of bridges in all parts of the state that are absolutely safe. "Whereas, The excessive cost of building and maintaining stone roads made their general adoption in Iowa at the present time impracticable, therefore be it "Resolved, That it is the judgment of this convention that good roads can be built of dirt and maintained at a reasonable expense. "Whereas, The Des Moines Thresher club has, by its uniting and timely expenditure of time and money very largely contributed to the success of this, the third annual meeting of our organization, therefore be it. "Resolved, That we extend to it this evidence of our gratitude and appreciation of its devotion to us and our interests. "Be it resolved by this association. That we extend to the Des Moines Commercial club our thanks and best wishes as a token of our appreciation of the use of the Auditium, which has been so kindly furnished us by them at their expense." J. C. Cettrell of Kingsley was reelected president of the association and James Devin of Valley Junction was again chosen as secretary and treasurer. I. N. Snook of West Point was elected vice president to succeed H. F. Bierkamp of Durant. Newly elected members of the board of directors are William Wood of Newton, R. B. J. Ryan of Oksalaoa and John Gregory of Percy. WOMAN IS FATALLY BURNED Mrs. Mary Demange Poured Oil in Stove When She Thought Fire Was Out. Marshalltown, Ia., Mar. 11.—Mrs Mary Demange, aged 56, of State Center, was fatally burned when she thought the fire had gone out. In the explosion which followed the woman's clothing was burned from her body and she cannot live. Her son, Ernest, in attempting to smother the flames was seriously burned about the hands and arms. DES MOINES GETS CONVENTION Republican State Central Committee Selects Capital City on the Sixth Ballot. Des Moines, Mar. 11.—The republican state central committee voted that the next republican state convention shall come to Des Moines. This was a surprise to many who had regarded it as certain that Cedar Rapids would get the meeting. August 2 was the date selected. COL. BISHOP PASSES AWAY Prominent Officer of Iowa National Guard at Muscatine Victim of Pneumonia. Muscatine, Ia., Mar. 11.—Col. Frank W. Bishop, who lately resigned as commander of the Fifty-fourth regiment, died at his home following a brief illness. Appendicitis followed by pneumonia was the cause. Pat Crowe in Clinton Jail. Clinton, Ia., Mar. 11.—Pat Crowe is in jail here charged with an offense of intoxication. Crowe, who is widely known as the alleged kidnapper of young Cudahy, was held in the city jail until his hearing today. Dr. I. F. Fry Hangs Himself. Marshalltown, Ia., Mar. 11.—Suffering from melancholy and despondency over health, Dr. I. F. Fry, a well known homeopathic physician ended his life by hanging himself in an empty room below his living quarters. Mabray Case Called. Council Bluffs, Ia., Mar. 11—Sensational testimony by four government witnesses, the first called in the case of John C. Mabray and others, charged with conspiracy to defraud by unlawful use of the United States mails featured the proceedings in that case. Peary Will Lecture in Des Moines. Des Moines, Mar. 11—Commander Robert E. Peary, discoverer of the north pole, will speak in the Des Moines Coliseum on the evening of Monday April 4. Do farmers eat the proper sort of food? The farmer of today buys a much larger proportion of the food that goes on the table than he did ten years ago. It's a good thing that this is so because he has a great variety to select from. He should, however, use great care in selecting for the best results in health and strength. The widespread tendency in the city to increase the amount of Quaker Oats eaten is due very largely to the recent demonstrations by scientific men that the Quaker Oats fed man is the man with greatest physical endurance and greatest mental vigor. Farmers should give this subject careful thought and should increase the quantity of Quaker Oats eaten by themselves, their children and the farm hands. 57 DESERT MELODY. "I can sing," said one Toucan, "you bet." "I too, can," said one that he met. "So if I can, and you can, We two can, we Toucans." So the two Toucans sang a duet. Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 2, 1910. 1427 West 28th St. Uncle Sam's Breakfast Food Co., Omaha, Neb. Gents:— My mother has used your food for over one year, and it has done her so much good that she feels she can't get along without it, and as no one has it out here, I want to know what a case of 1 or 2 dozen packages will cost me, F. O. B. Omaha or Los Angeles, by freight. Yours Truly, J. L. WOODSON. We certify that the above letter is a true copy of the original and was not solicited. U. S. BF. F. CO. When Tempus Didn't Fight. Little Helen during the three years of her life, had never been separated from her elder sister night or day for more than a few months at a time, but at last the time when the sister went away for a whole day, the child tried every game and occupation that she knew of, and a new one or two suggested by her mother, but they all pulled. Finally she gave up and stood and looked sadly out of the window. Then she sighed deeply and said: "It's still the same old day, isn't it, mother." — Woman's Home Companion. Not Appropriate. Senator Beveridge was replying at a dinner in Washington to a defender of the sugar trust. "You remind me of a man at his brother's funeral. This man bent over the grave and closely watched the lowering of the coffin down into the clean-cut rectangular chamber prepared for it. He heaved a sigh as the coffin came to a rest, and said to the undertaker, heartily: "It's the neatest fit I ever saw in my life. Come and have a drink on the head of it."—Sunday Magazine of the Cleveland Leader. Betrayed by the Tipping Habit. "Your friend, the count, my dear," sald the millionaire to his blooming daughter, "has an odd way of extending his hand. Did you notice when we parted to-night that he held his palm uppermost?" His daughter sighed. "I was in hopes," she murmured, "that if Alphonse was exposed it would be found that he was a stenist a restaurant waiter—but I'm afraid he was only a shoe shiner in a barber shop." A Jolt to Romance "How about the young doctor? Has he proposed?" "Not yet. Papa ruined everything last night." "How was that?" "Just as the doctor was pleading for a peep at my eyes, papa came in and asked him to take a look at my throat." Storm Episode. Two handsome young women, be comely dressed, slipped and fell to gether in the slushy pool of the crossing. They arose wet and angry. "Wring out, wild belles," commented an observer, such an addition of in suit to injury being condemned by all who overheard—Philadelphia Ledger. Exposed. "She is homelier than her sister don't you think so?" "No; you just think so because she wears a low neck gown and you see more of her than you do of her sister." CHANGE THE VIBRATION It Makes for Health. A man tried leaving off meat, potatoes, coffee, and etc., and adopted a breakfast of fruit, Grape-Nuts with cream, some crisp toast and a cup of Postum. His health began to improve at once for the reason that a meat eater will reach a place once in a while where his system seems to become clogged and the machinery doesn't work smoothly. A change of this kind puts aside food of low nutritive value and takes up food and drink of the highest value, already partly digested and capable of being quickly changed into good, rich blood and strong tissue. A most valuable feature of Grape-Nuts is the natural phosphate of potash grown in the grains from which it is made. This is the element which transforms albumen in the body into the soft gray substance which fills brain and nerve centers. A few days' use of Grape-Nuts will give one a degree of nervous strength well worth the trial. Look in pkgs for the little book, "The Road to Wellyville." "There's a Reason." Ever read the above letter? A new book is a genuine, true, and full of human experience. PLAN GIANT STRIKE GOMPERS CONFERS WITH LEADERS ON SPREAD OF QUAKER CITY WAR. STRIKE LEADERS JUBILANT Newspaper Canvass of Philadelphia Milla and Shops Shows 100,000 Men and Women Have Quit Work —Riots Cease. Chicago—Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, who has been in the city since Saturday, is planning for the calling of a general strike of street car employees in every large city in the country in sympathy with the Philadelphia car men, according to dispatches that reached Chicago from the eastern strike center. All Monday morning Mr. Gompers and other labor leaders were in conference in his apartments in the Kaiserhof hotel. Repeated efforts were made to see the labor chief, but he would receive no one except his conferences. It was rumored in labor circles, however, that the subject of a nation-wide strike was under discussion in the conference. Cleveland, Pittsburg, Omaha and San Francisco, it is said, will be the first cities to be given the general walkout order, if the plans are carried out. These were selected by the labor head because the Philadelphia company has large holdings in the railway systems of those cities. Philadelphia.—The industries of this city are practically paralyzed because of the general strike that started Friday at midnight. Disregarding the extravagant claims of the strike leaders, who said that between 125,000 and 150,000 workers had left loom and bench, and disregarding, likewise, the claims of the police and Rapid Transit Company, who declared that only 18,000 had quit, a leading newspaper of this city Monday made a mill to mill and shop to shop canvass and visited every affected part of the city. It report was "100,000 men and women have joined the 6,000 motormen and conductors. More than that number, according to the talk of those already on strike, will be out to day." The impartial investigators found that the "sympathetic strikers" were divided about as follows: Building trades, 30,000; Hebrew trades (clothing, etc.), 30,000; textile trades, 12,000; unskilled workmen depending upon skilled textile unionists, 20,000 and miscellaneous, 8,000. These figures may be taken as at least fairly accurate. Certainly there were no less than 75,000 or 80,000 idle men upon the streets of the city. An automobile tour through all the Kensington and Richmond districts in the northeast section of the town proved that conclusively. In that section alone there must have been 50,000 per sons on the streets who would not have been there on a normal day. Yet withal there was less roiling than any day has witnessed since the beginning of the car men's strike. There was only one sizeable fight, and not very much damage was done in that. The leaders of the strike professed to be jubilant over the way that not only union but non-union workers turned out and behaved themselves. Mayor Reyborn and the city councils have refused to take any part in any scheme that might bring about an adjustment of the differences between the street car men and the company. The labor leaders assert that their "general sympathetic strike" will assume surprising proportions, although they make no estimate of the number who will walk out. The police and the officials of the Rapid Transit Company say that the general strike will turn out to be a fizzle and that in a couple of days not only the striking motormen and conductors, but those who are striking in sympathy with them will be begging to have their jobs back. INDICTED BEEF MAN PLEADS Frederick W. Cooper Answers Not Guilty to New Jersey Indictment. New York.—The first personal appearance of one of the indicted packing company officials occurred when Frederick B. Cooper, a director and eastern agent of Swift & Co. of Chicago, came into Judge Blair's court, accompanied by his attorneys, and pleaded not guilty. The plea was accompanied by reservation of the privilege of withdrawal for the purpose of demurring. Mr. Cooper's attorney said that his client appeared as an individual and not for Swift & Co. Judge Blair fixed ball at $2,500. Drowned In a Flood. Milwaukee.—One child was drowned as the. result of a flood which filled the basements in eight blocks near the southern city limits. Bombs Thrown in Lisbon. Lisbon.—Two bombs were hurled into a room where a party of clerical candidates were dining, and the explosion killed two of the diners and wounded seven others, including the priest who was presiding. Banks Is Checker Champion. Toledo, O.—Newell W. Banks of Detroit, aged 22, won the checker championship of America and a $1,000 purse by drawing the final two games Monday of the series of 50 with Hugh Henderson of Pittsburg. Drops Hayes' Grandson as Cadet. Washington.—Naval Cadets Hatch of New Hampshire and Webb C. Hayes Ohio, the latter a grandson of former President Hayes, have been found physically disqualified and will be dropped from the naval academy rolls. James I. McCallum Divorced. Washington.—An absolute divorce was granted to Mrs. Mary Shernau McCallum, adopted daughter of John Sherman of Ohio from James I. McCallum. CONVINCING PROOF What is the use of procrastinating in the face of such evidence as the following letters represent? If you are a sick woman or know one who is, what sensible reason have you for not giving Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a trial? For 30 years we have been publishing such testimonial letters as these—thousands of them—they are genuine and honest, too, every one of them. For 30 years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills. No sick woman does justice to herself who will not try this famous medicine. Made exclusively from roots and herbs, and has thousands of cures to its credit. Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health free of charge. Address Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass. Cures the sick and acts as a preventive for others. 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"My wife has just joined it," replied Mr. Meekly. For Pain in Chest For sore throat, sharp pain in lungs, tightness across the chest, hoarseness or cough, lave the parts with Sloan's Liniment. You don't need to rub, just lay it on lightly. It penetrates instantly to the seat of the trouble, relieves congestion and stops the pain. Here's the Proof Mr. A.W. Price, Fredonia, Kans- says: "We have used Sloan's Lin- iment for a year, and find it an exe- lent thing for sore throat, chest pain, and hay fever ver attacks. A few drops take ten minutes to cough and sneeze instantly." Sloan's Liniment is easier to use than porous plasters, acts quicker and does not clog up the pores of the skin. It is an excellent antiseptic remedy for asthma, bronchitis, and all inflammatory diseases of the throat and chest; will break up the only pains in an attack of croup, and will kill any kind of neuralgia or rheumatic pains. All druggists keep Bloan's antimental-Prices $6.50, $8.00. D. K. S. 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Highland, grand keeper of records and seals. Like the Odd Fellows and Masons and their officials, the Knights are forging ahead in numbers and finance. Mr. Highland is therefore kept very busy with the affairs of the grand lodge at Vicksburg. There can be no discounting the real good these organizations are doing for our people in the south. In increasing the fraternal spirit among their members, we must also ensure that they play a big part, but yet the more important fact is to be considered that they do give employment to hundreds of young men and women in the conduct of their affairs and put into the Negro banks and in circulation the money they would give without them would go into the coffers of the other people. Into Mr. Highland's office the sem- ual dues for the grand lodge come, all the emergency funds and the former tax for the Pythian temple, making a total aggregate of more than $10, 100 annually. Besides this work, he is the secretary-treasurer for another order and is a successful and extensive planter, having a large farm 'at Fitler, Miss. Mr. Highland, too, has a record in the order of which he may be proud. He entered politics in 1890 and was the successful assessor of Isquam county for two terms. He was an alternate to the Republican national convention that nominated Harrison for the second term and is a respected member of the grand lodges of the Masons and Odd Fellows in the state. He represented the supreme lodge in Indianapolis, Ind., and is now district manager of the Mississippi Industrial Insurance society. POPULAR PUBLIC RESORT. City Patrons and Travelers Well Treated at Astoria Hotel. The problem of proper accommodations for Afro-Americans seems to have been adequately solved in New Orleans, La., by H. E. Braden in the maintenance of the Astoria Hotel, which to all intents and purposes is a real first class hotel. Constant pressure has fact that it is exceedingly difficult to find a public place, even in our largest cities, where comfortable accommodations can be had with the security, freedom and yet absolute privacy furnished in well regulated homes. Mr. Braden deserves special commendation for the effort he is making at New Orleans, and it is well to note that he receives liberal patronage from the traveling public and the people of the city. The care, private dining rooms and all lodging compartments are all that PROPRIETOR H. E. BRADEN. could be desired. Telephone connections, baths, respectful attendants go to make up that peculiar service that is gratifying to the traveler, who, so to speak, has "been up against it" in the successes of accommodation for our people. The cafe is the general meeting place for New Orleans society people, and here on frequent occasions private parties, theater parties and many of the best people of the city entertain and are entertained. Mr. Braden's success is a remarkable example of the success of the splendid service will bring to a man in business, catering to the trade of his own people. R. P. Hamilin's Encouraging Statement. Secretary R. P. Hamilin of the Carlton avenue branch of the Brooklyn Young Men's Christian association in a recent statement says that from February 1900, to the end of the palm held forty gospel meetings, which were attended by 2,000 men and boys. The average attendance at the Bible class were fourteen. The bowling club and the basketball team number fifteen and twenty men respectively. Health talks were attended by 350 persons, and the branch secured situations for thirty-seven men and twelve boys. The work of the association is in good shape, with a membership of 200 men and thirty boys. Afro-Americans Own Textile Mill. The recent incorporation of a textile mill owned and operated by Afro-Americans at Durham, N. C., with a capital stock of $50,000, has aroused much interest among business men of both races. The firm will manufacture, among other articles, hosiery and underwear. For Diseases of the Skin. Nearly all diseases of the skin such as accema, tetter, salt rheum and barbors' itch, are characterized by an intense itching and smarting, which often makes life a burden and disturbs sleep and rest. Quick relief may be had by applying Chamberlain's Salve. It allays the itching and smarting almost instantly. Many cases have been cured by its use. For sale by all dealers. ALBIA, IOWA. Mr. Arthur Ester is suffering from a severe injury he received on his hand this week. Miss Ida Harris, the daughter of Mr. H. Harris and Mary Harris, was married at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Miss Harris has been quite a worker in Albia, both in church and club societies. Miss Beaise Grayson of Hocking was in Albia Sunday. The Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. G. A. Davis on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Samuel B. Schoolfield has been canvasing in Hocking, Hiteman and Albia the past week and will return to Oksaloa森. For Diseases of the Skin. Nearly all diseases of the skin such as eczema, tetter, salt rheum and barbers' itch, are characterized by an intense itching and smarting, which often makes life a burden and disturbs sleep and rest. Quick-relief may be had by applying Chamberlain's Salve. It always the itching and smarting almost instantly. Many cases have been cured by its use. For sale by all druggists. STATE OF IOWA OFFICE OF AUDITOR OF STATE ANNUAL CERTIFICATE FOR PUBLICATION Des Moines, Iowa, March 1, 1910. WHEREAS, The Aeadem Indemnity Company, located at Hartford in the State of Connecticut has filed in this office a sworn statement of its condition on the thirty-first day of December, 1908, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, of the Code of Iowa, relating to Insurance Companies; and whereas, said statement shows that said Insurance Company has complied with the laws of this State relating to insurance. THEREFORE, in pursuance of law, I, JOHN L. BLEAKLY, Auditor of the State, do hereby certify that said Insurance Company is authorized to transact the business of Fidelity Surety & Burglary Insurance in the state, by agents properly appointed, as required by law, until the first day of March, A. D. 1911. I further certify that the statement shows— 18t. The actual amount of paid-up Capital of said Company, Dec. 31, 1909, to be.....$250,225.00 2d. The aggregate amount of the Assets of said Company, Dec. 31, 1909, to be.....$879,786.29 3d. The aggregate amount of Liabilities of said Company, including the amount required to safely reinsure all outstanding risks, Dec. 31, 1909, to be.....$794,056.36 4th. The aggregate income of said Company for the year 1909, to be.....$799,856.52 5th. The aggregate expenditures of said Company for the year 1909, to be..... $690,159.77 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office the day and date above written. JOHN L. BLEAKLY, Auditor of State. STATE OF IOWA OFFICE OF AUDITOR OF STATE ANNUAL CERTIFICATE FOR PUALICATION Des Moines, Iowa, March 1, 1910. WHEREAS, The American Surety Company, located at New York in the State of New York has filed in this office a sworn statement of its condition on the thirty-first day of December 1909, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, of the Code of Iowa, relating to Insurance Companies; and whereas, said statement shows that said Insurance Company has complied with the laws of this State relating to insurance. THEREFORE, In pursuance of law, I, JOHN L. BLEAKLY, Auditor of the State, do hereby certify that said Insurance Company is authorized to transact the business of Fidelity and Surety Insurance in the State by agents properly appointed, as required by law, until the first day of March, A. D. 1911. I further certify that the statement shows— 1st. The actual amount of paid-up Capital of said Company, Dec. 31, 1909, to be.....$2,500,000.00 2d. The aggregate amount of the Assets of said Company, Dec. 31, 1909, to be.....$7,643,460.13 3d. The aggregate amount of Liabilities of said Company, including the amount required to safely reinsure all outstanding Risks, Dec 31, 1909, to be.....$4,515,620.81 4th. The aggregate income of said Company for the year 1909, to be.....$3,228,370.60 5th. The aggregate expenditures of said Company for the year 1909, to be.....$2,309,650.15 INTESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office the day and date above written. JOHN L. BLEAKLY, Auditor of State. BOOK ISLAND ILL. Miss Catherine Morrison entertained the Progressive Art club at her home last Wednesday evening. A musical program was rendered. The hostess served a four course luncheon. Mrs Wm. Moore has been quite sick the past week. Rev. McDowell of Wayman Mission is carrying on a revival. it is being assisted by Mrs. Harris, a noted evangelist. Mrs. Ross of Tucumcain, Alabama, visited in the city several weeks the guest of Mrs. Chas Jones. Misses Della and Marie Rice left last Tuesday for Springfield to visit their sister, Mrs. Frank Jackson. Mrs. George Johnson entertained Mrs. Harris the evangelist at dinner Sunday. Mrs. H. Heuston entertained several ladies at dinner last Friday. Those sorement were Mismes Windsor, Bradshaw, B. Taylor and Harding and son Kenneth. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jenes celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary last Sunday. They entertained all of their relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Remington mourn the loss of their infant daughter, Marie. Mr. C. J. Tollier visited several days in Chicago recently the guest of Mrs George Hibring. Mrs. Cass Lambert entertained Rev. Stovall of Davenport and Hrs. Harris of Chicago at supper last, Wednesday evening. Quite a number of Moline people attended the revival services at the A. M. E. church Sunday night. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tabletains bring relief to women suffering from chronic constipation, headache, billiouness, dizziness, sallowness of the skin and dyspepsia. Sold by all druggists. BUXTON BRIEFS. The Self Culture Club met with Mrs. Ballad. The most important business was the election of officers for the ensuing year. Mrs. Ballad played the hostess in her usual charming manner. After a pleasant half hour with the needle and current events the club adjourned. The Fidelity club, a new star in the Buxton sky, sends greetings. This club is a church club organization for missionary and charitable work in connection with the church. It is a busy club and has more orders for work than its members are able to supply, but they continue to slug away and hope to catch up and be able to introduce themselves at the meeting in May. The ladies of the Industrial club were entertained by Mrs. Wright to a three course luncheon. Much enthusiasm for the new year's work was manifested. The day was bright overhead but mudy—in spite of the mud twelve ladies enjoyed the dainties. The F B, W. club will hold its next meeting at Mrs. Cross. At its last meeting held at the home of Mrs. Lucy Reaby the time was spent with the needle. After a pleasant half hour lunch was served. FORT MADISON NOTES. The midwinter lawn social given by the young ladies of the Second Baptist church on the 28 ultimo was a grand and glorious success. The church was beautifully decorated with pines, cedars and artificial foliage. In every cozy nook and corner was a sette or rocking chair. From the trees hung signs "don't pick the roses." Much credit is due the young ladies for their efforts and the members and friends showed their appreciation by a good attendance, and devouring all of the good things they had to eat. Miss Lizzie Shepherd as chairman of the committee was supported by Misses Marie Stewart, Grace Smith, Beatrice Murray, Lillian Woods and Zetta Cartmill. They were assisted by Mamesdales F. Evans, M. Henry, M. Stewart, M. Thomas, S. Wallace, C. Murphy and F. Sanders. The A. M. E. and Second Baptists Sunday Schools are busy practicing their Easter programs. Mr. Tom Waters of Galesburg, Ill., was the guest of Miss Beatrice Murray last week. Mrs. D. A. Holmes of Davenport, who has been seriously sick is some better. Rev. Geo. Chambers is not so well this week. With Rev. J. W. Evans as director, Miss Maree Stewart chorister, the choir of the Second Baptist church is preparing some excellent music for Easter. The vocal duett rendered Sunday night by Mrs. Leta McRay and Miss Grace Smith deserved much applause. Mrs. Cal Paston is indisposed. Mr. Harry Yieser of Streeter, Ill., is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Yieser of 321 Fifth street. The Butterick Publishing Co. Butterick Building, New York, N.Y. Sunday morning, last, and were excepted into the church as full pledged members. COLFAX CLIPFINGS. Speak to the standard Mrs. G. O. Torell and listen to Burton Monday day my the death of her brother-in-law, Mr. Bickley. Rev. W. H. Clark his recovered from his recent illness. Messamene John Braddus and Frank Brown were capital city visitors last week. Mrs. Sam Dean returned Tuesday from a visit in Buxton. She was accompanied home by her sister, Miss. Jill Braddus, an extended visit in the Spring city. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wheatcheam departed Monday for Toledo, Ohio where they will make their future home. During their stay in this city they have made many friends, who wish them success and happiness in their new home. Mr. Herman Brooks of Des Moines was an over Sunday guest at the G. O. Terrell home. Mrs. Fannie Oliver an evangelist of Buxton was a Colfax visitor last week. Her visit was followed by her once more and hope she may soon return to remain permanently. The Literary society of Bethel Baptist church will hold their regular meeting Friday evening. 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I wish to assert that the Park County Medical Society had nothing whatever to do with my being a candidate and they have not, to my knowledge, endorsed me. That I do not stand for the so-called "reform ideas" promulgated by Dr. Stevens which appeared in recent articles of the newspapers. I wish to state that I am in no way connected or obligated to any society, combination or man for any particular thing. If elected I shall labor to secure the best possible schools for the money expended without regard for any clique or faction. The opinion has also become current that I am the Dr. Smith who was formerly city physician. This is untrue, as I have neither held office or been an aspirant for the office in this city. Respectfully submitted, CHAS. F. SMITH. Cooper Announces, Too. A strong vote for the labor vote is made by W. P. Cooper, who has issued his formal announcement as a candidate for councilman. He thinks all men employed on public contracts should receive the same wages as paid by the city. Mr. Cooper advocate the purchase of the street railway plant by the city and opposes the segregation of the social evil. He conducts a grocery store at 1418 East boulevard and was formerly a member of the iron workers' union. Mr. Cooper has never before been a candidate for office in Des Moines. His announcement follows: "I hereby announce myself as a candidate for dity councilman (or commissioner) of the city, and I will primaries on March 14, 1910. First will, if nominated and elected, I will devote my time and energies in serving the people to the best of my ability. I will make the making of any public improvements, the cost of which would exceed the limit of indebtedness allowed by law, unless such indebtedness would be for the purchase of one or more of the facilities, now being operated in the city. "Third—Am opposed to the purchasing of any more ground in any part of the city, because it takes at this time, there being now nearly 800 acres in the parks of this city. "Fourth—That immediate action be taken by the students of the low lands from floods. "Fifth—We believe that the petition of hundreds of citizens for a bridge across the De Moines river on North street should be listened to and granted. Street improvements, that is, contractors should be given a decided preference, and that it should be a part of these contracts, that those employed thereon shall receive the same rate of wages as they would receive from the city. Seventh—We endorse the actions of the different labor unions of the city in acting together and demanding a fair compensation for their labor. That they should be patronized and upheld by the city. Eighth—That the expenditures of the city should be used for improvements that are actually needed in all parts of the city, and not alone for the purpose of building up and beautifying some sections. Fifth—We settle as soon as possible the street railway franchise question, by the city purchasing the same, if possible at fair and reasonable figures. "Tenth—Am opposed to the segregation of lewd women in any part of the city, believing that by a determined and systematic effort, by those whose business it is intended to do the law, they can be driven practically out of business, or out of the city. Respectfully, "W. P. COOPER." MINNEAPOLIS. Special to the Bystander: The funeral services of Mrs. J. A. Cunningham, who died Monday Feb. 28th, after having an operation performed for a broken leg, was held Wednesday of last week at 2:40 P. M. from the residence 2813 Chicago, avenue. Mrs. Cunningham's death was quite a shock to her many friends. She leaves to mourn her death a devoted husband and seven friends. Mrs. Cunningham's Father Lethod of St. Thomas Mission conducted the services. The M. T. C. Art club of this city, was entertained last week by Mrs. La-Rue at her home 2912 Harriet avenue. Time among the many high school students that will form the different graduating classes this come June, will appear to our colored students, Miss Preston and Mr. Raymond Cannon, both from Central high. She will join the Johnson, the heavyweight champion of the world made his last appearance here, until after his coming fight with Jefries, last Saturday evening at the Dewey theater, where he had been appearing daily for the funeral service of Johnson left this city for St. Paul, where he will appear the week of March 6th. The Zion Baptist church under the under pastorage of Rev. M. W. Withers is going to give a $400 rally Sunday, March 13th, the Twin City pastors and their congregations are all scheduled to speak during the entire day, with special music at each service. In the morning the pastor will preach to the B. I. and the Y. P. L. S. clubs of the church. In the afternoon at 3:00 P.M. the Rev. McDonald D. D., pastor of the church, preached, assisted by the Rev. Carter, of Bethesda Baptist, Wharton of St. James A. M. E. and Roberts of St. Peter A. M. E. The music at this service will be rendered by the Pilgrim choir under the direction of Minor. Of a birthday party was given for Alka Steele of 2806-9th, avenue South, Friday evening of last week. Quite a number of young people were present and spent an enjoyable evening. Miss Steele received several beautiful presents. The Quinn is on the sick list. Mrs. Alda Bealey of 2817 Chicago avenue is still on the road to recovery. avenue is still on the road to recovery. 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