Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XVI, No 41. CITY NEWS. (N B. I you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we collect all your local news.-Ed.) Mrs. H. W. Porter who has been so very sick is convalescent at this writing. Charles J. Roy who has been so very sick is much improved; so as to go out again. Mr. W. H. Humburd is still improving this week and his friends hope that he will soon be out ere soon. It is announced that Mr. Wm. Howard and Miss Lucile Jeffers will unite in holy wedlock next Wednesday, March 30th. Mr. R. C. French of Enterprise was into our city last week on business. He will soon put a house up on his lot in East Dea Moines. ONE furnished room for rent to a young couple or single man, at 514 Penn avenue. Call No. 1999 R-1 Iowa. Chas. Windsor of Rock Island spent a few days in our city last week visiting his brother, Richard Windsor, also at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hammitt. The International Order of Twelve, Knights and Daughters of Tabor, will dedicate their hall, 723 Mulberry street Wednesday evening March 30th, to which the public is invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bell announces the marriage of their daughter, Genevieve, to Rev. James Bowles at Enterprise, Ia., April 6th. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Glass are the proud parents of a 7½ year boy, born last Wednesday. Both mother and baby doing well with Oscar all smiles. Good luck to the family. Dr. George Cleveland Hall, one of the leading surgeons of Chicago, was in our city Wednesday enroute from Denver where he was called on a very special operation. While here he was the guest of Dr. A. J. Bocken. Dr. Hall has a very large and lucrative practice. He made the Bystander a special call. The Des Moines Negro Lyceum will hold a reception in honor of Mr. Henry Coleman at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. S. Joe Brown, 1068 W. Fifth st., Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. Married last week by Rev. I. N. Daniels, pastor of the A. M. E. church, Mr. Howard Thomas and Miss Mary Ellen Burger of Texarkana, Tex. The happy couple will make their home in Rock Island, Ill. Mrs. Eliza Jackson and sons, Jewel and Clifford, left Monday for Kirksville, Mo., to visit her parents. From there they will go to Alton, Ill., where they expect to make their future home. The Alpha club gave a smoker last Wednesday evening in honor of Mr. Wm. Howard at the house of Mr. Joe Stone. Dr. G. C. Hall of Chicago was an out of city guest. Mr. Howard will be married March 30. 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 Home of good things to eat. 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 ticking 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- Miss Margueret Fields who has been employed this winter by the Midland Lyceum Concert Co., returned home last week. She made a favorable impression as a musician of rare talent. Rev. I. M. Gordon, P. E. of the A. M. e. Church, held his quarterly meeting last Sunday. It is a rare thing to have the two Presiding Elders holding their quarterly meeting in our city at the same time. Rev. Gordon left Tuesday for Oralabor to hold a meeting He made a pleasant call at our office and paid his subscription. Rev. A. H. Higgs, P. E. of the Methodist Episcopal church of this district, held his last quarterly meeting here Sunday before the annual conference. He paused two good sermons Sunday for the Burns Chapel people. Tuesday he made a very pleasant call at our office. He says that he finds the church work in good condition through northern Missouri. His home is in Marshall, Mo. The Corinthian Aid society met with Brooks, 1417 Lichenroad, last Friday where they were lovely entertained. Rev. Burton spoke in behalf of the next meeting will be with Mrs. True, 310 Ridge street, perhaps for the last time, as she expects to make her future home in California. We regret her going but wish her God speed. EASTER AT THE CHURCHES. BURNS M. E. CHURCH. Corner Twelfth and Crocker. Rev. T. D. Woodward, Pastor. The following program will be rendered at Burns M. E. church, Twelfth and Crocker streets, by the choir and Sunday School Easter Sunday at 7:45 p. m. Organ voluntary "Solace for the Weary" (Warricks), Mr. James Windsor. "Abide With Me," Choir. Invocation, Pastor. Scripture Reading, Miss E. Franklin. "Peace I Leave with You" (Beach) Choir. Paper, "Easter" Miss Anna Goodwin. Solo, "He was Refuted and Despised of Men," (Hundel) Miss Jessie Lee Estelle. Reading, "Easter Flowers" Miss Honley. (a) "Thy Rebuke has Broken His Heart" (Handel) (b) "Behold and See" (Handel) Mr. W. H. Warricks. Paper, "The Risen Christ" Mrs. Lula Morgan. "O Death Where is Thy Sting," (Wm. Reed) Choir. Reading, "Easter Lilies" Mrs. Minnie Jones. "Christ the Lord is Risen To-day," (Gubel) Choir. "Christ Has Won the Victory" (Herbert) Choir. Offertoy, "Hasanna to the King" (Morris) Choir. "Sing and Rejoice" Choir. MAPLE STREET BAPTIST Morning sermon will be "Christ the Resurrected." The choir will sing some special songs. Sunday school at 3 o'clock, at which time a special program, consisting of songs, dialogues, drills and recitations, will be given by the children. At night the pastor will occasion. At night the pastor will deliver the sermon and special music by the choir. All are welcome. UNION CONGREGATIONAL. Sunday school will begin at 11:30 a.m. sharp and program as follows: Organ Voluntary—Miss Ada Cleggett. Opening Song. Review of Sunday Quarter by Supt. L. Shelton Sunday School Soup School. Paper on Easter by Finise Bledsoe. Address "Suffer Little Children"— Miss Mhargret Song by Young Ladies' Quartet. Spelling by numbers of Miss Marie Ball's infant class. Address="Christ Is Rison"—John L. Thompson. Vocal Solo—Miss Louisa Williams. Paper="The Tomb"—Miss Mable Bass. Song by Ladies' Quartet. Address—J. H. Sheard and the Offering. At 3 o'clock the regular services. Arthur Metcalf, pastor of Pilgrim Congregational Church of East Desmond will presch. Subject, "Resurrection." The choir has a special prepared Easter songs and solos for the day. In the evening special song services will be held. All are invited. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH. At 10: 100 Rev. Griffith will preach. At 12 o'clock the Sunday school will render a specially arranged program of recitations, songs, and declarations, with speeches. The little ones are making great preparations and their program will be interesting. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock the order of the Knights of Pythias with the nalum sermon preached by Rev. O. A. Johnson will be in full dress. In the evening, sermon by the pastor, and special songs will be rendered by the choir. Everybody invited. In the evening, the pastor, Rev. T. L. Griffith, will deliver a sermon. The church will be decorated in flowers—illies, palms, etc. A. M. E. CHURCH Second and Guest—Rev. I. N. Daniels, Pastor The morning services will be rendered a specially prepared program. The sermon by the pastor. The choir will render some excellent pieces. The Sunday school, under the supervision of Prof. Geo. I. Holt, will give a very elaborately arranged program as outlined by their Sunday publishing house, consisted of lectures, readings, etc. The church will be nicely decorated. Prof. Holt is developing a very large Sunday school. In the evening the regular sermon will be given, and the special music by the choir under the direction of E. B. Elliston. Easter Season. The approach of Easter this season kindle in the hearts of the Christain people the triumphant hope of immorality and humanity seems to take on a renewed inspiration, the dresfs of faith and confidence is emphasized. There is a need to be more aware of the sacred life which is common to all races. It is inherent phenomena of nature. Yet this Easter season symbolical of the Jewish passover or the old pagan festival of returning spring or a resurrected life. Our churches ought to hold Easter as a pentecostal feast which proclaims the living of Jesus. This is the foundation of religious life. Then let us lift up our hopes, our prayers, our ideas, our love and our Christain fellowship to the risen Christ triumphant in heaven. AFRO-AMERICAN HAPPENINGS INJURIOUS. We have been attempted for several months past to call the attention of the colored people of our city and all other cities, where similar colored news are published under separate heads in white daily papers, for more than a year a special column for Negro news has been published in one of our daily papers. Some over zealous colored man has been paid, so we are informed, so much per line to furnish such news, and the news that has been furnished is of such a light frivolous nature as to hold up our race to the ridicule of the reasonable thinking people. All there has been to it is these little social clubs, women's clubs and church clubs entertaining one another; each club straining themselves to outstrip the other, and each seeking to see which one can have the best write-up in the Negro column or corner of a white newspaper. The truth of the matter is that the better class of white people are getting tired and sick of seeing nothing but a little social entertaining of these clubs when they know that those or some of those whose names they see in these clubs do not own their homes nor do they pay their most debts. If fact we know of no parties who have already lost good positions because they were fooling in too many clubs. Then again we do not believe in drawing the color line. Certainly this Negro column foster that idea. We do not want a color line, nor separate anything or any special place for my race—simply let us be a man, an American citizen. Club notes are not general news. If you can't publish real news of the material development of the race then publish nothing. MATHIS FOR MAYOB Next Monday the citizens of the Capitol City will be called upon to vote on the man who will be mayor of our city for two years, there are two candy bars, and the mayor will be Mr. J. Mathis, is asking for his second term he has made a good, safe, common sense mayor and rely upon his record as a mayor for your support next Monday, he has treated me with respect and artworks as shown to any class, he is a social plain and easy man to approach and his friends believe that his past experience fits him to do even more on his second term than the first, he is a good friend to the man. He is a friend of the colored man and will appreciate any support that you might give him. Schramm For Councilman. Our old friend Chas. Schramm is one of the eight men who will be on the councilman ticket Monday for re-election, as one of the four that will be elected Mr. Schramm is indeed an excellent, honest, conservatue man of matuted judgment, well experienced and indeed a valuable man on the council, as his past record shows, and it would be very unwise to turn such a valuable man down. He is a friend to our race, loyal to his friends and is entitled to a second term on the council, He solicits and merits your vote next Monday. If you have not regestered yet do so tomorrow (Saturday,) or you will loose your vote tomorrow. The Des Moines Negro Lycceum held a special Easter program at the residence of Attribew and Mrs. J. B. Rush, Tuesday evening. Quotation: "The numbers were rendered by Prof. W. H. Warricks and Master Jas. Windsor and Atty. S. Joe Brown read his lay sermon on "The man of Gallilen." After the program Atty. B. B. Rush assisted by Atty. S. Brown served an elegant two-course luncheon. On next Tuesday evening the meeting will be held with Rev. F. D. Woodford at the Burns M. E. church at which time representatives will be selected to attend the meeting. May 26th, and also to the City Library contests to be held on May 27th. The was delivered by the Rev. T. W. Luris of Moline. The Odd Fellow's celebrated Peter Odgen's day at their last last Tuesday evening. A very interesting program was presented by members of the Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth. Reverands Burt of Burton, Iowa and S. L. Bert of Albia were Mollie callers last week. Mr. Oear Wilkin a young man of this city was married to a tailor on fifteenth street and fifth avenue. Mr. Wilkin has for the past two years been doing business in one of the clothing stores, but now he is for himself and we wish him great success. Mr. Marshall Harris and Miss Clara Tromp have the concert given by the Davenport Mormonist church last Wednesday evening. The Tabernacle Baptist church celebrated St. Patrick's day at the Odd Fellows hall Thursday evening. Miss Ollie Maxic is able to be out again after a severe operation for appenditis. **GALBURG, D.L.** Mr. Burring Searay of Momouth, spent Sunday here a guest at the house of Mr. and Mrs. B. Gregaby. Mrs. R. E. Lyons has returned from a short visit in Davenport. Mrs. John Harding very pleasantly entertained sixteen of her lady friends at a progressive white party Thursday at St. Patrick's day, it also being her birthday, Mrs. Cora King and Miss Carter favored the guests with several vocal solos. The decorations were green and white, the place cards were exceptionally beautiful. They were green flowers and each guest name was engraved in gold. Mrs. Harding served a two course collation, assisted by Mrs. W. J. Easley. Miss Lea Greene has returned from a visit in Canton. Miss Lea Greene has returned to the Thimble circle with a few friends celebrated their annual spread Friday afternoon at the Chas. A. Anderson restaurant. Twenty-two ladies were present to enjoy this pleasant event. The officers of the Autumn Leaf club held their meeting at the home of Mrs. Geo. Redmond Thursday afternoon. After the business transaction the time was spent socially. The club was hostess to the Leisure Hour club Thursday afternoon at her home on S. Henderson street. Sunday at the A. M. E church the Heroines of Jericho, heard their first annual sermon. Rev. S. B. Moore pastor, is in a interesting and helpful sermon. This is a new lodge but is growing fast. THE DELINEATOR FOR APRIL. "The Rising Cost of Living" is a symposium in The Deloitte for April to which ten distinguished men represent different walks of life contribute. The whole field of high prices is covered, as each of the writers takes a "apple" to the American farmer's Wife-Hor Problem" helps solve the puzzling question of the womans on the farm. Rheta Childe Dorr handles the church problem in "The Institutional Church." The fiction is by Zona Gale, Richard Washburn Child, grace MacGowan Cooke, and a new serial, The Unforeseen. Is it possible the early summer fashions are set forth attractively in color and in words of authority. The number is well balanced and pleasing. Rev. McDowell has recently closed a series of revival meetings at his church. Quite a spiritual feeling was revived among the Christians as well as the sinners. Mr. Will Remington and Mrs. Wm. Stewart were Rock Island callers Friday afternoon. Mrs. Belle Taylor will entertain the progressive Art club Wednesday. King St. Joseph will hold their Easter services at the 2nd Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Little Kenneth Harding son of Mr. and Mrs. Harding has been very sick for a while. Mr. Moore Hall of Washington visited in Rock Island Sunday. YOUNKER B ECONOMY BAS Special Easter Sale Worth to 22.50 at $1 ECONOMY BASEMENT Special Easter Sale of Suits Worth to 22.50 at $10 A most astonishing sale of new Spring Suits coming right on the e of Easter, the time when so many women are so anxious to take advantage of the great savings offer There are 75 of these suits—all the best of style—all excellently tailor on the most approved lines and ever garment a real Younker quality. A most astonishing sale of new Spring Suits coming right on the eve of Easter, the time when so many women are so anxious to take advantage of the great savings offered. There are 75 of these suits—all the best of style—all excellently tailored on the most approved lines and every garment a real Younker quality. A diversity of good styles. Coats in the popular length; long reveres and stylish cuffs. Many prettily trimmed and others plain tailored. Skirts in effective pleated models and other good styles. Cloths are serges, panamas, fancy worsteds and all popular weaves. Every desirable color and all sizes. Worth from $15 to $2.50 for only --- program will consist of a paper by Miss Emerald Hamilton "Are our Young People Progressing in Perfection to their Opportunities" the discussion of which will be led by Mrs. Finess Bled. soe. A full attendance is desired. OBITUARY Oliver Rivers, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Rivers are citizen died who died in Cleveland, Ohio, March 18, his body was shipped here and buried last Tuesday the 22, the funeral was held from the A. M. E. church conducted by Rev. L. N. Daniels, assisted by Rev. Porter Gordon, after which he was buried. Your Oliver was born in Giles county, Tean, in 1871. He was raised in our city and was well known by the older citizens, he was quite a singer. CLINTON HAPPENINGS The colored citizens of this city will celebrate the 10th anniversary commemoration the 14th and 14th amendments of the constitution of the United States on Wednesday evening March 30th at the M.A. church, an educational program has been arranged, under the direction of Mr. R. D. Smith chairman of arrangements. Jas. Moreland was the guest of his sister Mrs. Holland Williams during the week. The Womans Home and Foreign Missionary board of Iowa and New England, the church of Iowa session at the 2nd church班班 day, on Thursday evening of the opening day, Rev B. U. Taylor pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church gave a most interesting address, excellent music was rendered during the evening by Bethel choir. Friday evening a very interesting literary and music program was held on Thursday evening, the address of the evening was given by Rev. Rogers of the 1st Baptist church which was well received. The friends of Mrs. Harvey Mitchell of Fulton, Ill., were to learn of her death which took place Friday night, she had been in poor health for some time, deceased in the summer of 1903, past 60 years, and leaves her aged pastor 30 years, three sons and two daughters to mourn her loss, her funeral was held Monday afternoon from her late home, Rev. B. U. Taylor pastor of Bethel church of this city officiated, beautiful music was rendered by a chair from the Fulton Presbyterian church, and Mrs. Mamie Bickley of Buxton was in attend at the Missionary convention last week, while in the city she was the guest of Miss Anna Cooper Rev. B. U. Taylor, Wm. Henderson, Jas. Cooper, Medames. Holland, Williams and Emma Herron attended the funeral of Mrs. Mitchell this week in Poorville. The Womens Loyal club gave a most pleasing sacred dessert Sunday evening March 13th. The proceeds were donated to the trustees of the A. M. E. church for the sewer assessment. Ester will be reeled in. R. D. Smith is on the sick list at this writing, we hope to see him around again soon. Miss Mamie Taylor is spending her vacation from school duties at the Chicago University with her parents Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Tayle will be observed in the appropriate manner at Bethel church at 1 o'clock the Sabbath school will have their exercises, in the evening a pro-gram of special music will be rendered by the choir. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets invariably bring relief to women suffering from chronic constipation, headache, billiousness, dizziness, sallowness of the skin and dyspepsia. Sold by all druggists. MOLINE ILL. GREETINGS. The Stewardess Relief society will give a contest at the St. Paul's church Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Garnett are the proud parents of a son who arrived at their home last week. Mother and son are doing nicely. Moline people attended the annual sermon of St. Mary's court which was held at the third Baptist church Davenport. The annual sermon Economy Basement $10 GALESBURG, ILL. ROCK ISLAND ILL. NEWS TO THE BYSTANDER. A Legal Lights Of Baltimore Memory of the Great Fight For the Admission of Colored Lawyers to the Maryland Bar Recalled by the Large Number of Successful Attorneys Practicing in Baltimore. By F. P. JOHNSON. It has been just twenty-five years since the admission of colored lawyers to practice in the Maryland. The memory of the long and bitter fight to gain the right therefore recalls some very interesting facts in the history of the struggle. It was back in the year 1876 when James H. Wolf and Charles S. Taylor came to Baltimore with the avowed intention of hanging out their shingles as practicing attorneys. They made application for admission in the practice in the state was denied them. The matter was carried to both the lower and higher courts of the state, but in each case met defeat for the reason that there was a law on the statute books of Maryland which W. C. M.CARD. sharing our own privileges practicing attorneys. They made application for admission, but the privilege was denied them. The matter was carried to both the lower and higher courts of the state, but in each case met defeat for the reason that there was law on the statute books of Maryland which permitted only white men to practice law in the state. The Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson, pastor of the Union Baptist church, Baltimore, took up the fight for the admission of colored lawyers to the bar, and he never tired of the struggle until the supreme court of Baltimore handed down a favorable decision late in March, 1885. It was also the Rev. Dr. Johnson who made the successful fight for the admission of Charles S. Wilson to the bar. Mr. Wilson, who is a graduate of the Boston Law school, was then teaching in one of the county schools of Maryland. Dr. Johnson secured Mr. Wilson's consent to use his name and application for admission to the bar a few montana before the decision admittance matters to the bar was handed down. Dr. Johnson consulted a white attorney, who was legal adviser in the matter, and the latter suggested that they take a walk over to the courthouse, as the su- the decision admitting colored men to the bar was handed down. Dr. Johnson consulted a white attorney, who was legal adviser in the matter, and the latter suggested that they take a walk over to the courthouse, as the supreme court of the city was in session. They went, and after the judges had transacted the business before them they asked the white attorney if there was any matter he wanted to bring before them. He told them he wanted to bring up the question of admitting Charles S. Wilson to the bar and was told that the court of appeals, Maryland's highest tribunal, had already decided against admitting colored men to the bar. Lawyer Hobbs, the attorney in question, cited almost late decisions of U.S. federal supreme court involving the fifteenth amendment which made it mandatory that colored lawyers should be allowed to practice in Maryland, and the Baltimore judges decided in his favor, thus setting aside a previous ruling of the highest court in the state. Mr. Wilson never availed himself of the opportunity to be admitted to the bar. Everett J. Waring, now a practicing lawyer in Philadelphia, was the first colored man to be admitted to the bar in Maryland. Mr. Waring was the counsel in the famous Novoise island case, where a number of colored men who rebelled against inhuman treatment in the phosphate mines there were tried in the United States court at R. G. L. BROWN. J. Waring, now a practicing lawyer in Philadelphia, was the first colored man to be admitted to the bar in Maryland. Mr. Waring was the counsel in the famous Novoca island case, when a number of colored men who rebelled against inhumane treatment in the phosphate mines there were tried in the United States court at Baltimore on the charge of riot and murder. Through the exceedingly able defense of Mr. Waring not one of the accused received the maximum penalty under the law. City Councilman Harry S. Cum City Council mings, the second man to admitted to the served longer as a member of the city council than any man, white or black, in Baltimore. C Cornelius C. Fitzgerald has since his admission to the bar, and he has built up a most lucrative practice. built up a most W. ASHBIE HAWKINS. lucrative practice. He has made a specialty of testamentary law and equity practice and is regarded as an authority on the drawing of wills. He was the executor of the estate of the late W. H. Hall, who left property valued at $80,000. He had charge of the Maryland property of Frederick Douglas, the great anti-slavery agitator. Along with W. Anacle Hawkins and Warner T. McQuinn, Mr. Fitzgerald was counsel for nine colored men who were tried for the murder of a constable in Somerset county, Md., four of whom were acquitted. Lady Hawkins successfully contended for the rights of colored men to go on the ballot as independent candidates for public office in three instances. W. C. McCard is one of the younger members of the bar and is regarded as one of the most successful. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and a Chicago law school. Among the older members of the bar is W. T. McQuinn, H. H. Guinn w on the Townsend prize for the best thesis on constitutional law when he was graduated from Yale law school in 1884. successful. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and a Chicago law school. Among the older members of the bar is W. T. McGulm, Mr. McGulm, Townsend prize for the best thesis on constitutional law when he was graduated from Yale law school in 1884. HARRY S. CUMINGS. George W. F. McNeechea is another Yale graduate who is forging to the front. He is past exalted ruler of Monumental lodge of Elka. Robert G. I. Brown is a Howard university alumnus, who is building up a good practice in Baltimore. Among the other colored members of the Maryland bar are Attorneys W. L. Flitzerald, H. Rufus White, U. Grant Tylor, Ephraim Jackson, J. Wesley Park, G. Claude John Dobson, W. H. Daniels of Baltimore, T. Arlington Thompson and W. H. Thomson of Annapolis. J. R. Clifford Had New Legal Experience After Wrangle in a West Virginia Court at Martinsburg. When an attorney in good standing is held and jailed for contempt of court for insisting that the court shall subpoena witnesses in a case in which he has been retained as counsel, it is obvious that there is something wrong with the thinking apparatus of the dispensers of justice. It was in such a court that J. K. Clifford of Martinsburg, W. Va., editor of the Pioneer Press and one of the leading Negro lawyers in West Virginia, was recently a victim of a miscarriage of justice in that state and was thrust into jail and kept there for one hour and twenty-nine minutes. The United States commissioner, a man named Lemen, charged Mr. Clifford with being in contempt of court because he insisted that he summon white witnesses for a man whom he was defending, charged with a trivial offense. Upon the release of Mr. Clifford, which resulted from the bowl raised by leading white citizens of Martinsburg and the editors of the local press, he freed his client without rumpling an eyeball. He should now work on that United States commissioner, who is said to have been drunk when he ordered his court officer to lock up the Negro lawyer. The attorney general will very likely have some remarks to make to this official. Roy Outlook For Baseball Team. The reorganization of the baseball team of the Henry Athletic club, Pittsburg, has infused new life among its members, who look forward to a heavy schedule of games and a long string of victories for the coming season. The team finished last year with a fine record, under the management of I. S. Wilkey, who has resigned and will be succeeded by Jay C. Henry as manager and John W. Wilson as captain. The Henrys hold the colored championship, having won the lineup with colored teams. The lineup for 1910 will be strong and prepared to challenge all major teams in western Pennsylvania. Let Branch of Y. M. C. A. Be Organized. We very much commend the movement which is about to take definite shape by our people in Cleveland, O., looking toward the establishment of a branch of the Young Men's Christian association for the young men of the city. Such an organization would not only bring about a closer social and Christian relation between the young men, but would also give them a chance for business and intellectual development on an economical scale. By all means let the branch be organized. Power of Racial Contact Shown. Charles Stelzle in a recent discussion of the Negro in American Social Problems says: The higher the standard of living among the Negroes the higher will be the standard of the same occupation and in the same territory. If the Negro's tendency is toward criminality there is constant incitement to criminal tendencies in the white man. Crimes committed by one race provoke crimes on the part of the other. For Funded Needs Mission. The national Baptist foreign mission board, Louisville, Ky., through its secretary, the Rev. L. G. Jordan, is appealing to the churches and Sunday schools of the demographic on the branch of work on Easter Sunday. Let everybody help. The cause is worthy, and the money should be forthcoming. Pork is no high that every pig may have to be incorporated. Cheap cuts of beef may be best, but where can they be purchased? It is possible now to telegraph a letter provided you have the prices. In the case of a cold wave we are all willing to speed the parting guest. America leads the world in tobacco, which makes it easy to watch our smoke. When the coal is exhausted will the cement people give us something just as good? For the benefit of the treasury department: A hen is not a bird. A hen is a peach nowadays. Some amateur farmers who were going to raise hens are seriously thinking of shifting to hogs. Friends of the comet cannot successfully demonstrate that it is having a warming effect on the earth. Is it true that the art of conversation is dead in America? Telephone for a life insurance agent and see. Many of our brightest citizens are about to find out how many different diseases a young chicken can have. Instead of buying pigs reet hereafter it may be thought advisable by the economical person to buy a pig's foot. One hundred thousand persons in New York have windowless living rooms. More work for the undertaker. Seventeen inches more of snow in the Pittsburg district means more excitement along the Ohio when the thaw comes. Dr. Wiley's idea that cooking, like painting, is a fine art does not imply that a picture of a beefsteak can satisfy a hungry man. Mars may be in a high state of civilization, but a world that depends upon canal boats for transportation cannot be very up-to-date. An esteemed contemporary announces that "The Atmosphere is Clearing in England," by which it means that the fog is lifting. As to the chantier hat: Roosters are all right for military purposes, but the old reliable hen lays the eggs that bring in the money to buy the hats. Governmental long-distance meteorological prophecies have been just a little too good for any man who does not like to sleep between blankets. A young woman has been attempting to commit suicide because she could not become an actress. Luckily most of the women who never can be actresses go bravely ahead making a blink at it. It is predicted by a correspondent that when all the coal is exhausted "millions of men and women will be turned out to freeze and starve." We should think they would prefer to go south and eat bananas. It appears that the reason there are not more married employees with the telephone company is that the girls begin housekeeping when they get married and quit registering the hellos of the great and impatient public. There seems to be no limit to the mineral wealth of Alaska. One of the latest expert estimates puts the gross value of the coal which may be mined in the Behring river district alone at $900,000,000. That dwarfs even the gold output. Cuba's new government continues to make a good showing. Official reports are to the effect that during the first fiscal year succeeding the recent American occupation all expenses have been met and $6,000,000 was paid on the public debt. The young republic should have full credit for excellent management of the United States will sympathize warmly with those who are seeking to rule the island with economy and efficiency. Is New York state to add coal mining to the many great industries which flourish there? A farmer in digging a well near Auburn struck a deposit which is declared to be a rich vein of anthracite. New York has a wide variety of mineral wealth, and there are many who love and the nature of geologists to the contrary, that gold may be found in paying quantities. But the chances seem to be that there is at least as good a prospect for coal as for gold. People who own hogs at present prices can wear diamonds. During the past year an average of nearly a million bunches of bananas per month entered the United States through the port of New Orleans, which is the greatest banana market in the world. Thousands of refrigerator cars were employed in transferring the fruit to northern cities, principally Chicago. The incoming tide continues, people who cut down on meat and themselves able to fill up on bananas. Wisconsin has banished the common drinking cup from trains and schools. The struggle for existence among harmful germs gets keener every minute. Believing that men are able to pray better alone, a Kansas City presacher has arranged to have the men and women of his congregation worship in the church every Sunday. He has probably made a serious mistake if he has gone to any trouble for the purpose of providing a large room for the men. FOR DRAGGED ROAD Much Interest in River to River Automobile Route. OFFERS FINE T RIP ACROSS IOWA Read From Dubuque to Slous City Is Similar to the one in Road Read From Slous City to Dubuque Iowa Falls, Mar. 25—Much interest is being taken in Hardin county in the proposed dragged road from Dubuque to Sioux City, or what is known as the "river to river" automobile route across the state. Similar to a proposed road in the southern part of the state, this road will offer auto tourists a fine trip across Iowa with convenient and comfortable stopping places with good accommodations on the way. This proposed road promises to bring into actual practice much of the "good roads" theories that have been talked about for years and eventually offer a fine system of highways for a distance of several miles adjacent to the Illinois Central railroad which the proposed route will follow across Iowa. Starting at Dubuque, tourists who may use the proved roads are encouraged to stop stopping with facilities for car travel and good hotel accommodations about every fifty miles. Out of Dubuque the tourist will strike Manchester, Independence, Lake Iowa, Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, Cherokee, Le Mars and then the river at Sioux City. In offering tourists better road facilities, the business men along the route realize that a place on such a route will be a fine advertisement for their town and will bring many tourists during the auto season and a resultant distribution of money by the tourists. The smaller cities and towns as well as the larger ones, are willing to boost along such a "good thing" and this support is not confined to the towns, for the farmers are anxious to the development of a highway for travel during six or eight months in the year and give better facilities for getting their produce to market. It is proposed that each county take up the work and map out a good east and west route across the country and then arrange to have the route systematically dragged. Side routes radiating from the main line will eventually follow and offer "good roads" in reality. For Rally of Davenport Laymen. Iowa City—Iowa City protestant churches are now selecting scores of delegates to attend the laymen's convention at Davenport on April 10. All will be the tables in one room will be the feature of the affair. The laymen's meeting in Davenport promises to eclipse anything of its kind ever held in the Mississippi valley. Big Price for Property. Ottumwa.—The largest transfer of one single property ever recorded in Wapelle county was placed on record when P. L. Gaass of Pella purchased from O. L. Shaford 620 acres near Eddyville for $62,000. Shaford bought the farm last November for $80 per acre from R. A. Morrish of Morrison, Ill., who acquired it in 1902 for $55 an acre. Ground in Good Condition. Toledo—March sunshine has placed the fields in such shape that spring farm work has commenced here. The farmers report the condition of the ground to be unusually good. The soil is light and of two feet laid on the ground for ninety days gives promise of a bumper crop for the year 1910. Will Boom Ottumwa. Ottumwa—Ottumwa capitalists and business men will soon begin to buy stock in the Wayne Industrial company to be formed with $100,000 capital by the Ottumwa Commercial association. This new company is for the purpose of assisting worthy Ottumwa factories, and securing new industries from outside. Many Buy Hunting Licenses. Lake City—Hunters' licenses to the number of 427, have been disposed of in this county this season. Hunting this season has been better than for years past. Within a week or so duck and geese hunting will be at its height, and the woods and lakes will be thronged. Above New York Prices for Butter. Correctionive. — Notwithstanding that Woodbury county ranks first in the poultry ofduction in Iowa, people are paying from 6 to 10 cents more for creamy butter than is charged the New York millionaires in their home market. Football Player Fell Down Stairs. Iowa City—Friends of Clarence Macy, formerly a university football star, are in receipt of news to the effect that he fell down stairs into the pit of his mill, at Adel, while trying to repair a leaking boiler, and was badly scalded. Kenny Case Decided. Charles City—Miss Kitty Kenny, who sued for $2,500 for the keeping of her mother during her lifetime, was granted $202.40 and a house at Marble Rock where Miss Kenny lives. Veteran Dies. Davenport—Stephen A Allen, aged 97 years, a veteran of the civil war, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ida Groves, in Davenport. The body was shipped to Newton for internment, where he has two sons. Highest Penalty for Mackay. Council Bluffs - The maximum penalty of two years in the federal penitentiary at seven years was increased to 20000 and musted out to John C Mabray and nine others by Judge McPherson. Stock Breeder Organizer. Hopkinton—At the invitation of Prof. C. M. Evans of the Lenox college agriculture department, Hopkinton, in this part of the state met at Hopkinton and organized the Northeastern town Holstein-Priestian Breeders' association. The following officers were elected; President, Prof. C. M. Evans, Hopkinton, in; vice president, Rudolph Bohren, Monticello, la.; secretary, T. J. Joseph, Hopkinton, la.; treasurer, Jacob Platt, Hopkinton, la. Dr. E. E. Reed and J. Platt of Hopkinton and D. Schittger of Delhit were appointed a committee to draft articles of organization. The object of the organization is to co-operate with the state and national association in boosting and proving the breed; to secure foundation; to form an institute; to meet anly for studying juding types and management; to co-operate in having advanced register tests conducted; to co-operate in the sale of stock surplus. The next eeting is called at Lenox college next February during the agricultural short course at which time a special day will be devoted to a study of dairy breeds. Farmers Working Roads. Atlantic—That the good roads movement is taking deep root in the minds of the farmers of Cass County is indicated by the reports of rural route carriers. They that a very large per cent of the farmers are taking the use of the King drag and that more are expressing their intentions of doing so. At a calculation it might be said that lists of names submitted of these men who have done work in this line show approximately that fifty per cent of the roads of the county have been dragged at sometime or other this season. Atlantic's Building Room. Atlantic—Atlantic is enjoying a building boom this spring which is unprecedented in the history of the city. Not only are private citizens putting up a large number of new buildings and making many other improvements, but a considerable number of civic improvements are contemplated, chief among which is the putting down of several blocks of putting the concrete in which a certain ten let. Men are already at work on the streets laying water pipes, preparatory to putting down the paving. Many Real Estate Transfers. Burlington—As an indication of the activity of real estate in this part of Iowa this spring, the transfers in Des Moines county for March up to the 18th totaled $232,836. Over half the records merely mentioned $1 as the consideration, and it is estimated that counting in the real value of these transfers the amount of deals will reach over $1,000,000. Home Damaged by Fire. Greene—Fire broke out in the S. O. Bunker residence, on the west side of the river. The fire was not discovered until the roof was a mass of flames and owing to the distance and bad roads it took the fire company some time to reach the house. The loss is estimated at $1,000. Much Shipping from Dyersville Dyersville—Since Nov. 1, 1909, over 300 carloads of hogs have been shipped from Dyersville netting to Dyersville farmers approximately $50,000. Fifteen carloads of draft horses have also been shipped, for which the net proceeds amounted to $60,000. Will Take Census of Factories. Iowa Falls—Milton B. Downs, of this city was appointed by Special Agent Fred Mabee of the census department to take the data of manufacturing industries in this district which comprises the counties of Butler, Franklin, Hamilton, Hardin and Grundy. Family Overcome by Gas. Waterloo—inability of members of the Ben Myers family to detect the odor of escaping gas came near costing seven lives. When neighbors called they found the parents and five children unconscious. All have recovered except one son who is still very ill. Glenwood—Mrs. Milton Martin of the city has given $15,000 to the Y. M. C. A. organization of Glenwood. Mrs. Martin is the widow of Milton Martin, one of the pioneer farmers of Mills county, and resides at the old home place near Pacific Junction. New President for Iowa College. New President for Iowa College. Storm Lake—Rcv. C. M. M. Chauk of La Salle has been called to the presidency of Buena Vista college, a Presbyterian institution. While he has not definitely accepted the position, the board of trustees expects that he will take charge of the fall semester. Coincidence in Death. Andubon. A remarkable coincidence occurred at Gray, a town ten miles north of here. Two old gentlemen, Uncle James Foster and Ucle James Crow, were both at the home of the minister and both passed away in death the same night. Eagles Hold Services. Oaklanda.—The local order of Eagles held memorial services for three members who passed away dur ing the year. Major John P. Lacy delivered the address. Oskaloosa Chautauque Auditorium. Oskaloosa. — The Oskaloosa Chautauqua association voted to erect a large auditorium on the land north of Penn College and appointed a committee to solicit the sale of stock to provide a building fund. The association now has about $4,000. Coal Shoes and Cars Burn. Iowa City—Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Rock Island coal sheds at West Liberty. The loss will be heavy. Over two hundred tons of coal was burned. A WONDERFUL CHANGE From Daily Wretchedness and Pain to Normal Health. Mrs. R. Crouse, Manchester, Ia. says: "For two years my back was weak. Rheumatic pain lower limbs, day and night. The action of the kidneys was annoyingly irregular. When I started using Doan's Kidney Pills, these troubles soon lessen." pains racked my lower limbs, day and night. The action of the kidneys was annoyingly irregular. When I started using Doan's Kidney Pills, these troubles soon lessened and the dull backache vanished. The kidneys now act normally and I give Doan's Kidney Pills credit for this wonderful change." Remember the name—Doan's." For sale by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. A TOUCHING APPEAL Beggar—Kind lady, won't you help a poor man wot's out at de knees? Kind Lady—Mow came you to be out at the knees? Beggar—Why—er—er—prayin' fer work, ma'am. A Big Shortage In Seeds. From almost all sections comes the report of frightful shortages in seed corn; the crop is rye, wheat, flax, clovers and the early varieties of potatoes. It is particularly valuable in the great corn and oat and potato growing states. Thus: The great states of Nebraska and Iowa are suffering from a dearth of seed corn as never before. The wide-awake farmers in these and other areas are the target for above seeds in order to be on the safe write at all times to write at once to the John A. Saiter School at Co. Box 121, Crawford, Wisc., for their work. The magnitude of the business of this estimate is estimated when one knows that in ordi- nary form it is 60,000 bushels of elegant seed corn. 100,000 bushels of potatoes. 100,000 bushels of seed outs. 100,000 bushels of seed when timothy seeds, together with an endless table seeds. such as onions, cabbages, carrots, peas, beans, lettuce, roma, tomatoes. There is one thing about the Salzer farm your order on account of the enormous amount of work. Send them $20 cents for a package of their great 90 prize Corn and Catalogue. Address: Walter Seed Co., Box 12, La Crosse, WI. The Right Way Apropos of Valentine's day, a passenger on the Bermudian said: "Mark Twain once told us, in a little Valentine day speech on this boat, of an Irish wooer who had the right Valentine spirit. Acceptance or rejection he could take with equal grace. "Will ye be my valentine? he said, on February 14, to the girl he loved. "No," she replied; "I am another's." "He heaved a sigh and said: "Sure, thin, darlin', I wish ye was twins, so that I could have at laste the half of ye." His Sole Resting Place. A precise Boston teacher spent a quarter of an hour in impressing upon her class the right pronunciation of the word vase. Next day, hoping to reap the fruits of her labor, she asked: "Now, Johnnie, tell me! What do you see on the mantle at home?" And Johnnie piped forth. "Father's feet, me'ma-"<br> "Harper's Bazar. Cold Meat. Mrs. Bacon.—They say these cold-storage houses are responsible for the high price of meat. Mr. Bacon.—Is that so? Well, I hope we'll have no more cold meat for lunch, then—Yonkers Statesman. An Honest Policeman. Judge.—What is the charge against this man, officer? Policeman.—There isn't any, your honor; business was dull and I arrested him just to keep my hand in. Optimism. Kicker.—Look how easy it is for files to get in through these screens! Landlord.—Yes, but look how easy it is for them to get out again! A LITTLE THING Changes the Home Feeling. Coffee blots out the sunshine from many a home by making the mother, or some other member of the household, dyspeptic, nervous and irritable. There are thousands of cases where the proof is absolutely undeniable. Here is one. A Wis. mother writes: "I was taught to drink coffee at an early age, and also at an early age became a victim to headache, and as I grew to womanhood these headaches as I was scarcely ever free from them. "About five years ago a friend urged me to try Postum. I made the trial and the result was so satisfactory that we have used it ever since. "My husband and little daughter were subject to bilious attacks, but they have both been entirely free from them since we began using Postum instead of coffee. I no longer have headaches and my health is perfect." If some of these tired, nervous, irritable women would only leave off coffee absolutely and try Postum they would find a wonderful change in their life. It would then be filled with sunshine and happiness rather than weariness and discontent. And think what the family for the mood of the mother is largely responsible for the temper of the children. Read "The Road to Wellville," in bkgs. "There's a Reason." **plugs.** "There's a Reason." Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human GORDON'S TESTIMONY PROVES INTERESTING O Charles W. Gordon, whose picture is given above, is agent for the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company in Ogdenburg, N. Y., and resides at 78 King street, that city. In giving testimony regarding his own case, Mr. Gordon recently made the following statement: "Some time ago, while suffering from stomach catarrh, I was advised to take Cooper's New Discovery, and did so, two bottles of the preparation putting my stomach into good condition. Previous to my taking the New Discovery I could not eat a meal without experiencing pain and discomfort afterward. I had been in this condition for a long time, although I had tried many different remedies in search of relief, and at last reached the conclusion that I had exhausted every available resource. Cooper's New Discovery was therefore to me almost a heaven-sent blessing, and the work of the medicine was so permanent and lasting that I have had no recurrence of my former trouble whatever. "I can eat anything I care for without noticing any bad effects afterward. I have recommended Cooper's New Discovery to many persons of my acquaintance, and it never fails to give satisfactory results. It reaches the seat of stomach trouble in mighty short order." Cooper's New Discovery is sold by all druggists. If your drugstrict cannot supply you, we will forward you the name of a druggist in your city who will. Don't accept "something just as good." —The Cooper Medicine Co. Dayton, Ohio. Record for Strangeness. A Niagara Falls man tells this story: "A Buffalo man brought a relative from Scotland here to see our grand spectacle. The two gazed at the fall in silence a long time. Then the Buffalo man heaved his hand and said, "You should Did you ever see anything so beautiful and strange?" The Scotchman, after a moment's thought, answered calmly: "Weet, for bonnie, yon's a richt; but for strange, no-fur once saw in the Town o' Peebles a peacock wit a wooden leg." "How Sharper Than Serpent's Tooth." An irritable old farmer and his ungainly, slouching son were busy bush grubbing sprouts one hot, sultry day, when the man suddenly stumbled over a small stump. "Gosh durn that everlasting stump!" he exclaimed. "I wish it was in hell!" The son slowly straightened up from his work and gazed reproachfully at his father. "Why, you oughtn't to say that, pap," he drawled. "You might stumble over that stump agin some day."—Everybody's. Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Contain Mercury. as mercury will surely destroy the scene of snake and completely destroy the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescrip- tion. The mucous surfaces do not do will be tied to the good you can possibly do by F. J. Chessy & O. Toledo. O. contains no mercury and the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. It is taken in liquid and made in Toledo. It is grown by Dr. Druskes. Price, $2 per bottle. Take Katy Family Files for constipation. May Make Convents into Sanatoria. Efforts are being made in Bulgaria to abolish the numerous monasteries and convents of the Greek Catholic church and to use their buildings and revenues for the establishment and maintenance of tuberculosis sanatoria. King Ferdinand has given 100,000 francs for the erection of a national sanatorium. The death rate from tuberculosis in Bulgaria is very high, being 31 for every 10,000 living. What a Trained Nurse Says About Resinol. I get absolute satisfaction from Resinol and use it constantly. One of my patients has had ulcers for 15 years, and Resinol has helped her more than anything else. She will continue using it until cured. I have made some remarkable cures with it. Mr. Agnes T. O'Neill, Somerville, Mass. Easily Explained. "Strange," murmured the editor, "that this anecdote of George Washington has never been in print before." "Not at all," explained the occasional contributor. "I only thought of it last night." TO GURE A COLD IN ONE DAY LACTATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets Drugstore refund money. If it kills to cure. E. W. GROWN's signature on each box. Ec. Couldn't Have Her. "I hope I get a good husband." "Well, keep your hands off mine." PERRY DAVIS PAINKILLER Grows in joints or muscles from any cause. All drugs, K., N., N., Large bodies the cheapest. Second thoughts prevent a man from having lots of fun. Dr. Pierre Pleasant Pollock regulates and lowers stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar-coated, tiny granules. Easy to take as candy. Ever notice how easy it is not to save money? For children teaching, soften the grapes by increasing anions, salt, stress wind, or dust. In addition, use a spray bottle. Father, Time was probably nursed in the lapse of age. GEN. BELL INJURED Wife of Major of Seventh Cavary Rescive Fatal injuries—Gem. Bell Has Rib Broken and He Suffers Other Painful Injuries. Washington—Maj. Gen. J. Franklin Bell, chief of staff of the United States army, was injured Wednesday and Mrs. Herbert J. Slocum, wife of a major of the Seventh cavalry, was killed in a collision of their automobile with a trolley car on the Tenafly-town road. Gen Bell suffered, a broken rib and minor injuries to his right elbow, right hand and scalp. The chauffeur was Sergt. Edward Ward of the United States signal corps. Motorman W. J. Speinbaugh and Conductor H. J. Norris were held by the police, but were later released to appear when wanted. He was born under the seat of the automobile by the force of the collision. Her injuries were concussion of the brain and a fracture at the base of the brain. Gen. Bell was sitting with the chaufeur and was thrown out. The chaufeur was pinned for awhile under the machiae, which was practically demolished. Gen. Bell kept up her heroically, notwithstanding his injuries, hurrying with Mrs. Slocum to the nearest hospital and thence to the hospital at Fort Myer. An official account of the distressing accident was issued from the office of Gen. Bell. The officials hold that the accident was not due to any negligence on the part of Gen. Bell or his chaufeur. A similar claim is made by the trolley company, it being asserted that the car was going at the rate of only seven miles an hour and that proper stairs were given. Mrs. Slocum here a few days ago, having been preceded by a letter from her husband to Gen. Bell. She was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Kate B. Greene, who resides at the Wyoming apartment house, where Gen. Bell called for Mrs. Slocum. Maj. H. J. Slocum, husband of Mrs. Slocum, now inspector general, department of the east, stationed at Governor's Island, N. Y., was telegraphed for immediately. Gen. Bell and Maj. Slocum were at the Mary academy together, and joined the general secretary, George cavalry, on graduation. They and their wives have lifelong, intimate friends. SOUTHERNER KILLS TWO MEN Slaya Negro Porter and Conductor—Wounds Others and is Killed by Police. Wilmington, Del. — A tall southerner, after some words with a porter on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, train on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, shot and killed Samuel Williams, a nero porter, as the train was running nearly a mile a minute. When O. E. Wellman, the conductor of the train, appeared, the southerner turned his automatic pistol upon him, too. The conductor fell shot through the left side near the heart, as the porter had been. The train ran to Wilmington and a battle between the southerner and the police followed. After two men had been wounded the police killed the southerner who, from papers on his behalf, believed to have been J. H. Betha of Dillon, S. C. Thirteen passengers, besides Bethesda, were in the second car of the limited. They say Bethesda boarded the train at Baltimore, and appeared to have been drinking. FAIRBANKS WELCOMED HOME Former Vice-President and His Wife Are Given a Big Reception at Indianapolis. Indianapolis, Ind. — All Indiana joined to-day in welcoming home former Vice-President Charles W. Fairbanks and Mrs. Fairbanks. The distinguished couple arrived in the afternoon from their 'round-the-world trip, and were greeted by the cheers of their friends and admirers from all parts of the state. All the mayors of Indiana cities had been asked to send representatives, and most of them had complied. The school children of all cities who participated in the exercises. Only two speeches were made, the addresses of welcome by Gov. Thomas R. Marshall, and the response by Mr. Fairbanks. Iowa Wreck Dead Now 49. Marshalltown, Ia.—Two victims of the wreck of the Rock Island Twin City express died in Marshalltown hospitals Wednesday, increasing the list of fatalities to 49. *"Matter Doesn't In* New York—Daniel E. Finn, city magistrate, popularly named "Battery Dan," died at his home here Wednesday after a lingering illness. He had not sat on the bench since last summer. Oxford Crew is a Winner. Putney, England—Oxford defeated Cambridge Wednesday in the annual eight-tared rowing race over the championship course from Putney to Mortlake in hollow fashion by 3½ lengths. Bandit Is Sentenced Pittsburgh, Pa.—Stephen Austin Gillette, self-founded drug store bandit, was Tuesday sentenced to an indeterminate term of from two to ten years in the Western penitentiary by Judge Cohen, sitting in criminal courts. Bronson Knocks Out O'Keefe. Boston—Ray Brouson of Indianapolis knocked out Tommy O'Keefe in their battle here Tuesday. Bronson the right-band punch to the side of the law and floored O'Keefe. 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Griffin, Sheridan, Idan. Pleasant, Palatable, Paintable, Taste Good. Do Good, Newt, Sicken, Weaken or Gripe. 10c, 25c. 50c. Never sold in bulk. The general public. Guaranteed on your money back. 129 Crowns of Gold In rose and blue and violet, Through stained windows tall, Upon the crimson altar-steps The Easter sunbeams fall. A row of forms is kneeling there, Sweet brows of angel mold, White hands upraised in silent prayer, Soft wings, and crowns of gold. But lo! upon a nearer view, Within the altar rail The Easter lilies all alone Are bending pure and pale. Like slender waxen finger-tips The creamy buds unfold, And every fragrant blossom wears A crown of virgin gold. Minna Irving Easter Customs Long Celebrated In Many Lands HOULD your sweetheart seem to fix her mind rather upon her Easter hat than upon the Easter sermon, please do not show your ignorance by accusing her of vanity. She, no doubt, has delved deep in old-time lore and puts full faith in the ancient belief that one must wear some article of dress for the first time on Easter Sunday to inquire good fortune in love affairs through the year. Also, young women with Easter hats have been known to weep because of rain on Easter Sunday. However, the cause of this phenomenon has absolutely nothing to do with the effect of rain upon ribbons and feathers. These maledens believe, no doubt, with the good folk of Sussex that the crops are sure to fall if it rains on Easter Sunday, for rain on that day portends rain for every day in the following year. So you see there are good and sufficient reasons for the annual fuss and trouble over the Easter hat. As an outward and visible symbol of the inner joyousness it is almost as Christianity. Of course the connection between inner joyousness and a monstrosity that looks like an old wooden chopping bowl sprouting forth a small truck garden may not be apparent to all. We must leave that point to the owners of the hats who, Prof. Munsterberg tells us, are not so intellectual as men but are more subtle in reasoning powers. It is to be hoped that the professor knows what this means. After the Easter bonnet, the most widely known Easter symbol is the colored egg. The presence of the egg in our Easter celebration has been accounted for in a variety of ways. With its wonderful dormant germ of life it is a truly marvelous thing. It is found in every oriental cosmogony and it is not at all surprising that the early Christians adopted it as a sacred symbol, for it is a perfect and apt emblem of the resurrection. At first the eggs were colored only red in allusion to the blood of the redemption. This custom of coloring eggs is older than Christianity, for it is known to have been common among all ancient people. The Parseses distributed red eggs at their spring festival, and among the Egyptians, Persians and Gauls the egg was the emblem of universal life. We find an EASTER IN VENICE Pretty Belief That the Pigeons of Mark's Are Under the Saint's Pro- tection—Their Day of Festival. An old tradition has it that centuries ago the great Doge, with his magnificent retinue, made a ceremonious visit to Venice one Palm Sunday, and before leaving, wishing to show his bounty to the people, he permitted the pigeons of St. Mark's to be weighted with bits of paper tied to their feet, and caught by his subjects and taken to their homes for Easter dinner. Not all the pigeons were caught, however, for a few escaped and found protection high up in the tower of the church beyond the reach of man. The people at once superstitiously believed that since the pigeons were saved by seeking the bell tower over the very tomb of St. Mark, the patron saint had thus shown his displeasure at the destroying of the birds and his will that hereafter they should be considered sacred. 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As you will see when you get it, this recipe contains only pure, harmless remedies, but it has great healing and pain-conquering power. It will quickly show you its power once you use it, so I think you had better see what it is without delay. I will send you a copy free—you can use it and cure yourself at home. ONE USE FOR SKINS OF COWS Youngster's Answer at Least Proved He Was Capable of Thinking for Himself. It was examination day at a country school on the outskirts of Leeds. Six rows of neat little "tykes," with polished faces and clean collars had been carefully coached by the teacher in the difficult art of evading the pitfalls set by the wily inspector. To a boy, they were ready! The classroom doors opened and admitted the dreadful personage. "Now, boys," he commenced in his most insinuating manner, "can any of you tell me a few things that are made in Leeds?" "Clothes!" said Tommy Jones. "Right!" said the inspector. "Engines!" yelled Sammy Jenkins. "Engines!" yelled Sammy Jenkins. "Right!" sald the inspector. 'Then the replies came to a sudden stop. "Now, then, you bright boys, hurry up!" said his majesty. But the dreadful silence was unbroken. "Well, now, boys, what is the skin of a cow used for?" asked the examiner, in order to jog their memories. Little Johnny Binks fell off his seat in his eagerness to be seen. Please sir--please, sir," he yelled, "the meat had to keep the meat in!"--Answers. FOR THE SKIN AND SCALP Because of its delicate, emollient, sanitative, antiseptic properties derived from Cuticura Ointment, united with the purest of cleansing ingredients and most refreshing of flower odors, Cuticura Soap is unrivaled for preserving, purifying and beautifying the skin, scalp, hair and hands, and, assisted by Cuticura Ointment, for dispelling itching, irritation and inflammation and preventing clogging of the pores, the cause of many disfiguring facial eruptions. 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The Klondike Incubators and Brooders are excellent goods. The sale of them this season is taxing the capacity of the factory to the limit. They are working day and night shifts to keep up. Making hay when the sun shines and when it don't shine. Newlywed—What, $30 for a hat! Why, it’s simply ridiculous, my dear. Mrs. Newlywed—That’s what I thought. Harold; but you said it was all we could afford—Lippincott’s. Rheumatism Cured in a Day. Dr. Detchon’s Relief for Rheumatism radically cures in 1 to 3 days. Its action is remarkable. It removes the cause and the first dose greatly benefits. No Druggists. Tommy's Pop—Breaking a pair to draw to a flush, my son—Philadelphia Record. Red, Weak, Weary, Weary, Eyes. Believed by Murine Bye Eye Remedy. Try Like Murine. It soothes. Will like Murine. It soothes. Be at your drawists. Write for Eye Books. Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago. Don't Let 'Em. The defects of the understanding, like those of the face, grow worse as we grow older—Rouchecauld. A TRIFLING COUGH will become a permanent one unless stopped. Allen's Zung Beam will surprise you with its power to cure that. Sold as all druggists, 20c, 50c and 1.00 bottles. In proportion to its population, more people earn a livelihood by seafaring in Norway than in any other country. Britain comes next. FILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS. PAZO DIRTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Flesh in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. 50c. How men would kick if their wives struck for an eight-hour day. HOULD your sweetheart seem to fix her mind rather upon her Easter hat than upon the Easter sermon, please do not show your ignorance by Aryan myth which typifies the spring season by an egg painted red or gold. The Persians, even to the present day, on a certain festival in March, present one another with colored eggs, in memory of the two brothers who in ancient times broke together two eggs, one containing good and the other evil spirits, thus mixing the good and evil in the world. The Romans had a spring festival during which they ran races on egg-shaped tracks and received eggs as prizes. These games were in honor of Castor and Pollux, the twin sons of Jupiter and Leda, who came forth from an egg deposited by Leda while in the guise of a snow-white swan. Castor and Pollux had distinguished themselves with Jason in search of the golden fleece and in the Calydon-lan hunt that they were made the deities of boxing, wrestling and all equestrian sports. One of these twins, Castor, was a mortal and was killed in combat with the sons of Asphureus. Pollux, who was immortal, implored Jupiter to allow him to die also that he might not be parted from his brother. Instead, Jupiter permitted Castor to return to earth on condition that Pollux would spend half his life in hades. When Jupiter made that the affection of Pollux for his brother did not hesitate at this condition he translated them both to the skies where they form a bright constellation. The position of this constellation, which is known as the Gemini, determined the date of the Roman egg festival. While some think that we may have derived our Easter egg custom from either Persia or Rome, others incline to the belief that it comes to us from the Jews, who in turn derived it from the Egyptians. Eggs were held by the ancient Egyptians as an emblem of the renovation of the world after the deluge. The Jews adopted this emblem to their own use as a type of their deliverance from the bondage in Egypt. It was because of this that we find an egg among the articles prescribed by law to be placed upon the table at the Pasch. In some parts of Russia it was the custom for every person in the parish to give a colored egg to the pastor of the church on Easter morning. Some of the Russians wear a gold egg as an ornament during the entire Easter season, while the custom of making presents of eggs is common in all parts of the country. In Russia these eggs are given directly, while in Germany it is essential that they be not given from hand to hand; they must be hidden and found, else no good luck will follow. Another very common egg game is that of rolling hard-bolled and colored eggs on the ground. This game is played with few variations in nearly all parts of Europe. In the United States the egg rolling on the White House lawn on Easter Monday is an annual festival to which hundreds of children look forward. In Germany the hare is usually pictured sitting beside a nest of colored eggs, and on Easter every German household boasts a small image of a hare executed in chocolate. From Lancashire comes an explanation of another familiar sign of Easter—the Easter illy. The beautiful Lancashire myth has it that after the resurrection the places where our Lord trod were marked by white lilies which sprang up and blossomed in his footsteps. pigeons have been free to fly about as they choose—even to feed in safety at the very feet of the people in the Plaazzo San Marco, who in memory of the event, supply the birds with an extra amount of food on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday to this day. Bella Ring Joyous Paula From the mellow toned Westminster abhye chhres of England to the peal of eight: bells in the tower of Cape Town cathedral, South Africa, and the far away village bells of holy Nazareth to historic old Trinity's chime of 16 bells in New York, Christian hymns familiar to us all joyfully peal forth from beffries the world over at the glad Eastertide. Rung Only for Festivals. What is claimed to be the largest swinging bell in the world is in this country, although little known. It is in the steeple of St. Francis de Sales' church, Cincinnati. It is nine feet in diameter, and, unlike other great bells, its mighty Voice will be heard his Easter day. It is rung, however, only on festival days and national holiday. Women's most glorious endowment is the power to swaken and hold the pure and honest love of a worthy man. When she loses it and still loves on, no one in the wide world can know the heart agony she endures. The woman who takes the ness and dereliction of a socially woman or loses the power to sway the heart of a man. Her general health suffers and the loses her good looks, her attractiveness, her unability Dr. R.V. Pierce, of Buffalo, N.Y., with ans, has prescribed for and cured many a successful remedy for woman's all- favorite Prescription. It is a positive peculiar to women. It purifies, regu- dealers sell it. No honest dealer will er to make a little larger profit. WOMEN STRONG, WEN WELL. f strengthen Stomach, Liver and Bowels. AXLE GREASE and her power and prestige as a woman. Dr. R.V. Pierce, of Buffalo, N.Y., with the assistance of his staff of able physicians, has prescribed for and cured many thousands of women. He has devised a successful remedy for woman's alliances. It is known as Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It is a positive specific strength and heals. Medicine dealers sell it. No honest dealer will advise you to accept a substitute in order to make a little larger profit. and her power and prestige as a woman. Dr. R.V.F. the assistance of his staff of able physicians, has pres- thousands of women. He has devised a success- ments. It is known as Dr. Pierce's Favorite Pr specific for the weaknesses and disorders peculiar to lates, strengthens and heals. 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It is made in the following sizes and prices: 200-ear, $3.50; 500-ear, $5.00. The Army of Constipation Is Growing Smaller Every Day. CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS are responsible—they are given and they permanently cure Constipation. Millions use them for Billions, noses, Indigestion, Sick Headache, Sallow Skin. SMALL PILL, SMALL DOSE, SMALL PRICE GENUINE must bear signature: WESTERN CANADA Senator Dolliver, of Iowa, says: The stream of malaria from the United States will be well controlled. Hay's Hair-Health Needs Pale to Restore Gray Hair to its Natural Color and Beauty. Stops its firing out, and positively removes Dandruff. In med a Dye. Refuses all substances. 100. and soo Bottles by Mail or as Drugsita. Send 100 for large sample Bottle Philio Hay Spen. Co. Newark, N. J. U. R. A. --- Imple and Direct Method by Which Quarrelling Was Discouraged in Her Household. "No'm," said old Mammy Coller, "I 'n't never had no trouble bringin' up ay fambly o' eight gals. "Mah gals was good gals till dey got goin' wd them sassy beaus. Then you couldn't git along wif 'em. They wa'n satisfied to quarrel wif me, but dey had to go an' get married an' quarrel wif dere husbands. "Now, I never stan' no such doin's, an' I tell 'em so. "I says: 'Now, gals, you knows beat what my principalities is. You knows jest how I'se tried to bring you up; an' you knows jest how peacful I always lives wif your paw. Me an' him never had no quarrelin'. I never excuses it nor encourages it. When the old man would kinder 'fergit himself an' go to givin' me back talk, I'd jest pick up the lamp or somethin' handy and throw it at him. He knew dat was a 'quivocation for him to keep still, so we never had no trouble.' "I tell my gals, an' I tell 'em dy must manage to live peaceful, same as their maw did."—Illustrated Sunday Magazine of the Los Angeles Herald. Follow this advice. Quaker Oats is the best of all foods; it is also the cheapest. When such men as Prof. Fisher of Yale University and Sir James Crichton Browne, LL.D., F.R.S. of London spend the best part of their lives in studying the great question of the nourishing and strengthening qualities of different foods, it is certain that their advice is absolutely safe to follow. Professor Fisher found in his experiments for testing the strength and endurance of athletes that the meat eaters were exhausted long before the men who were fed on such food as Quaker Oats. The powers of endurance of the non-meat eaters were about eight times those of the meat eaters. Sir James Crichton Browne says—eat more oatmeal, eat plenty of it and eat it frequently. 59 SURE THING. Katherine—Was Miss Bilyuns expensively dressed at the ball? Kidder—Yes, indeed. Why, even her slippers were tied with real lacets. HAVE YOU TRIED THIS? Simple Prescription Said to Work Wonders for Rheumatism. This has been well known to the best doctors for years and is now given to the public. "Get one ounce of syrup Sarsaparilla compound and one ounce Toris compound. Then get half a pint of good whiskey and put the other two ingredients into it. Take a tablespoon- ful of this mixture before each meal and at bed time. Shake the bottle before using." Good effects are felt the first day. Many of the worst cases here have been cured by this. Any drugstaff has these ingredients on hand or will quickly get them from his wholesale house. Driven by Hunger to Desperation. Mrs. Mode had just returned home from the country, to discover her previously well-stocked wardrobe empty. "Good gracious, Herbert," she cried to her husband, "where are all my clothes? And what in the world is that big black patch out on the lawn?" "Nelly," he replied mournfully, "after I had starved for two whole days, you wrote me that the key of the pantry was in the pocket of your boiler. Well, I don't know a bolero from a box-plaited ruffle, and I was desperate, so I took all the thinks out on the lawn and burned them. Then I found the key among the ashes."—Success Magazine. Desperate Remedy. "Yes," said the musician in a reminiscent mood, "my wife fell in love with me and married me when I was learning to play the cornet." "Are you sure," asked his friend, "that she married you because she loved you, or to make you stop practicing on the cornet." 2 is the turning-point to economy in wear and tear of wagons. Try a box. Every dealer, everywhere Mrs. Jackson Quite Confident She Had Picked Out a Biblical Name for Her Boy. The late Bishop Gallier was once asked to hansitize a negro baby boy. "Scripture name," rejoined the happy mother, with a confident grin. "I never saw it in the Bible." "Why, bishop, how kin yuh stan' up dar kiddin' a ole ignorant giggail akh l is? Yuh says dat name whenevah yuh says de Lawd's prayer—Hallul be thy name!"—Success Magazine. Free Thinker. "Whitcomb is an independent thinker." "He is?" "Yes; he even dares to say the clock in the railway station is wrong." —Buffalo Express. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES P. RHEUMATISM BRIGHTS DISEASE DIABETES. BACK 1875 Guaranty Write for descriptive circulars. You'll save the cost of several testers in the knowledge gained from your first testing. Write today to— GEO. H. LEE CO., OMAHA, NEB. Dollier recently paid, *Lady and arm*. "There is a land lamb in the hearts of all men, this will account for our large farmes to Canada. Our people are pleased with the excellent administration of law, and days of thousands, and thousands of thousands, and thousands of thousands contributed large GOACRE SENATOR FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE I to the 70,000 American farm owner's home during 1896. I to the home during 1896, during year added to the wealth of the farm owner. $170,000,000.00 Grain growing mixed farming, cattle raising and dairying steads of 160 acres are to be developed. 100 acres pre-emptions at $3.00 per acre within certain areas. Settlement, climate unexcelled, building material plentiful, settler railway miles and descriptive illustrated pamphlets. Last year wrote to Sap'q of immigration, write to Sap'q of immigration, to Canadian Government Agent. E.T. Smeets, B11 St. Louis St. Ft. St. Louis, W.M. Smeets, 64 Sea St. Gaines, W.M. (Use address nearby you.) (C) NO MORE $2.50 NO MORE NO LESS LADIES AND MENS I Have Your Size. $2.50 ARANT Arant's Sample Shoe Shop ARANTS SAMPLE SHOE SHOP FOURTH FLOOR Fleming Building TAKE THE ELEVATOR DES MOINES. Mrs. Anna Johnson returned last week from Kansas City where she has enjoyed an extensive and delightful visit with her daughter Mr. Lena Johnson and other relatives and friends. Mrs. C. Badgett entertained with a Garrick party last week in honor of Mrs. Mayfield. Mrs. J. Ray of court street gave a dinner party on the evening of the 12th in honor of Mrs. Mayfield. Mrs. L. Washington served an excellent breakfast on the 17th to a number of friends in Mrs. Mayfields honor. Mrs. J. E. Johnson entertained on Thursday evening complimentary to Mrs. Mayfield. Rev. Thomas visited with his family in Chicago a part of last week. Mrs. M. daughter who has been quite ill is improving. Ethel Whiteide with those four famous colored lads played to a packed house both afternoon and evening during last week, the boys range in age from fourteen to seventeen, having been abroad they are now expecting to travel all over the United States. Mrs. L. Washington very delightfully entertained the maid, Miss Mabel Thornton and the four lads that show with Miss Whiteside, on Sunday at dinner, several other friends were invited and enjoyed the dinner and company of the little fellows very highly. Miss Flora Jackson, who has been ill for a number of months is not improving as rapidly as she did during the week, are hoping the change is for the best. Mr. H. Heiser and Miss S. Humphry passed through the city last week enroute to their home in Kewanne after a pleasant visit in Keokun, Pt. Madison and Burlington. The A. M. E. Sunday school and the Baptist S. S. are both preparing for an elaborate Easter entertainment. Mrs. Harry Woods is visiting in Davenport. Mrs. Wm. Jones is quite ill at their home on South Hill. 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. WASHINGTON IOWA NOTES. Mrs. G. W. Black who is a sub-district superintendent of the Sunday school of the Keokuk district visited Fairfield last week and last Sunday visited Keosawquall all in the interest of a convention to be held at Fairfield soon. Mrs. N. L Black has again embarked in the hairdressing business and has her parlor in one of the leading millinery shops in the city where she has everything nicely fixed, and convenient. She starts out in very favorable cir. emumances. Mis. Maude Boger, of Chicago, an experienced hair dresser and masseur is assisting Mrs. B. in her work. Mr. a ndMr. Henry Rhodes of wel- man visit in the city last week. Mr. Rosetta Watson, of Muscatine. visited at the F. D. Motts home last week. Leon Motts of Chicago visited at the parental F. D. Motts home this week. The Chautauqua club have arrangements completed for their annual banquet to be held at the N. L. Black home Tuesday March 29th. Rev. Broyles of Rock Island, Ill., was a visitor in the city last week. Mrs. Barnett has been on the sick list is convalescing. Mrs. L. J Phillips was quite sick last week but is much better at this writing. Helen Motts missed a week of her school duties on account of sickness. Miss Lovella Phillips expects to leave soon to attend school at the Quindaro college in Kansas. M. E. S. S. is preparing for a nice Easter program. Spencer Brown cement contractors have fine prospects for a great deal of work in their line this year. Miss Maude Roger of Chicago arrived Monday night for a vii.it at the N. L. Black home. Sunday, April 3rd will be Quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church and Rev. Philips the Presiding Elder is expected to be here. ALBIA NOTES. Sewing Ciccle club met with Mrs. John Washington in Hocking on Monday afternoon of this week. Mr. Alfred Gray on of Hiteman is visiting his sister Mrs. Perry in Knoxville, Ill., this week. Mrs. M. F. Ward has been quite sick for the past week. Mr. Andrew Jeffers was in Albia this week. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grayson of Hocking was in Albia Sunday. Mr. and Mr. Roper of Biseville was in Albia Sunday. Rev. Britt has been visiting neighboring towns the past week. Miss Viola Washington of Chicago is visiting her sister and brother Mr. John Washington of Hocking. Palm Sunday was observed at the A. M. E. church on Sunday evening, quite a nice program was prepared by the choir and several selections read and biblical characters. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, May Term, A. D. 1910. Florence Brown Plaintiff, versus John Brown Defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that on or before the 20th day of April A. D. 1910 the petition of plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, Iowa, claiming of you a divorce from the bonds of matrimony on the ground of cruel and inhuman treatment and adultery. For further particulars see petition; and unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the May term of said Court, which will commence at Des Moines on the 3d day of May 1910, defult will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered theron. Federation of Colored Women's Clubs Program of the Eighth Annual Meeting to be held at Des Moines Beginning May 23rd CUT FLOWER! We carry a full line of cut flowers for every occasion. SEEDS Of all kinds for the flower and vegetable Gardes. Bulbs and Bedding Plants. 7THAND GRAND AVE. GUTHRIE-LORENZ CO. AT HOPKINS STORE 618-620 Locust Street There is an exhibit of Base Ball Goods that makes a sport of any man. Uniforms that you'll want to try. It brings back the school day, when you used to play town ball, choose up, or scrub. HAVE A LOOK—Season's Coming. The Game Is Hot. Tennis The Spring season opens up this game, and to be prepared for it we have received all our stock and you may select equipment easily—Racquets, Shoes, Caps, Nets, Balls, and men's clothing, Sweaters. Our prices are right; goods high quality. Golf The healthful game that all love so well—millionaires, the President and business men, clerks and every class who seeks exercise and health, play the game. We have received our Spring stock and invite you to call and see the line. We have a stock of the Kampit Kahki clothes, for tennis, shooting and golf. The line is popular in many places this year. Look it over. SPORTING AND ATHLETIC GOODS FULL NEW STOCK READY NOW Club managers, write us for Spring Catalog with special prices to you. HOPKINS BROS. CO. 618-620 Locust St. Des Moines, Iowa Monday P. M. May 23-2 to 4 9'clock Music—Invocation. An hour with standing committee. Subject—How committee work can be made to benefit our clubs. Each chairman to speak of their work. Mothers Child Study—Mrs. Jennie Johnson—Davenport. Household Economic—Mrs. Fannie Grooms—Muscatine. Social Purity—Miss Murda Beason— Clinton. Arts and Crafts—Mrs. Jas. H. Beards —Des Miesons. Music—Miss Edna Martin—Ottumwa Rescue—Mrs. J. P. Hamilton—Des Moines. Education—Mrs. Helena Downey—Ottumwa. Philantropic—Mrs. E. Gardner—Ottumwa. Forestry—Mrs. M. P. Gordon—Ottumwa. Song—"Deeds not Words." buses, with club, residents An hour with club presidents. Subject—Some interesting features in the work of the music. Music—Announcement—Adjournment. Credential committee—4:30 to 5 o'clock. Evening Session—May 23 8 o'clock. Citizens' Night. Pipe Organ Selection—Master Clyde Glass. Invocation—Rev. I. N. Daniels, Pastor A. M. E. church. Vocol Solo Mrs. E. B. Elliston. Opening remarks—Mrs. S. Joe Brown. First Vice Pres. S. F. C. W. C. Violin Solo Prof. W. H. Warriors Welcome Address—By Mayor. Tenor Solo Prof. Joe G. Church of the Holmes. Bar Welcome on behalf of churches—Rev. Western Negro Baptist Convention. Piano Selection—Miss Bertha Allen. Welcome on behalf of Clubs of city— Mrs. Luella Wilburn, Pres. H. B. S. R. C. Instrumental Selection—Miss Delza Goggins. Response. Vocal Selection—Miss Margarette Fields. Paper—'The Older Type of Woman, And The New.'—Mrs. L. W. Tuck- ington. Des Nimes Negro Lyeum Girl's Quartette—Misses Bessie and Anna Reeves Iona Wilson and Jessie Bell. Address. Tuesday May 24, 9 o'clock—Opening Session. Music—'Blest Be The Tie. Invocation—Mrs. W. Cheshire—Ottum- wa Chaplin. First Reports of Credential Committee -Seating Delegates-Federation Song. Reports--Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Des Moines First Vice Pres.; Second Vice Pres. Mrs. Lizzie Mitchell; Burlington, Recording Secretary, Mrs. Harry Horne; Cedar Rapids, Corresponding See.Mrs. Rita Ashby; Keokuk, Treasurer, Mrs. Alice Thompson; Muscatine, Organizer, Mrs. E. B. Ellison; Des Moines, Chaplain, Mrs. M. Cheshire; Ottumwa, Editor, Miss Jessie E. Walker; Marshaltown. Music--Ladies Quartette. Address—"The High Cist of Modern Living"--Miss Rosa L. Buekner, Keosanaqa. Announcement of Committees; Resolutions, Bules and Regulations, Press, Pages, Memorial etc. CUT FL We carry a fu flowers for ev SEE Of all kinds f and vegetable Bulbs and Bed 7THAND GRAND AVE. GUTHR Quite a few strangers in town the past week. GALESBURG ILL. (Last week.) Mrs. Cooper of Kentucky is the guest HOPPINS MARTIN BEST PRICES TODAY Lane assembled Tuesday evening at her home to assist her in celebrating her birthday. The evening was pleasantly spent in various games after which light refreshments were served. Mrs. Lane received several handmade presents. Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson left Piedmont for Florida. Mrs. W. Jackson delightfully entertained the Autumn club march 10. The usual program was carried out after which the guests were served a dainty collation by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Cartes Jr. entertained at six o'clock dinner Thursday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Winston. Delinquent subscribers are aked to TREES Fruit, Ornamental and Trees: Shrubs Roses Vines Special: 45 Concord Graves II Blue Cherry Tree II 13 Patch travel 40. Write us TO DAY WRAGG NURSERY CO. Des Moines We are the Authorized Agents in Des Moines For the CELEBRATED GOOPER PREPARATIONS Engleen-Eade Drug Company. DIXIE LIQUID BLEACH (Alcohol 1 6-10 per cent) A High Class Complexion Beautifier For Ladies and Gentlemen of All Races. Before Using After Using ```markdown ``` POWER! full line of cut every occasion. EDS for the flower Gardes. Adding Plants. RIE-LORENZ CO. This pro- you white, plexion faint. For rem- ring worms, bumps, chu- exemes, ala- skin soft or good looking. CONTAIN HARD. 4 OZ. BOTT. If your D order to add you either by paid. Refere Owensboro, K. Serial No. WESTFRIER This preparation will not make you white, but will make your complexion fair. 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Music—"Fifteen Minutes of Plantation Melodies." Invocation. Roll—Delegates Respond—"Why I am a Club Woman." Piano Solo—Miss Margaret La Cour, Des Moines. Annual Address of State President—Mrs. M. Louise Lewis, Davenport. Vocal Solo—Miss Edna Martin, Ottumwa. Debate—"Resolve that Women should have the right of Sufferage, Affirmative—Mrs. Lenora Stepherd, Davenport. Negative—Mrs. Ella V. Morgan, Sioux City. Instrumental Selection. Announcements. Adjournment. Morning Session—May 25 9 o'clock. Music, Invocation, Roll, Minutes, Unfinished Business. Paper-"Children as Wage Earners." Delegate from Clarinda. Vocal Solo—Mrs. Geo. Wells, Des Moines. Paper-"The Honest American Marriage." Mrs.H. Owens Ottumwa. Piano Solo—Miss Marie Bell, Des Moines. Address "Corporation Between Mother and Teacher." Miss Murda Beason, Teacher in public schools, Buxton. Adjournment. Afternoon Session. Music, Roll, Minutes, Unfinished Business. Instrumental Selection—Miss Effie Mason, Des Moines. Paper-"Lifting as We Clomb." Mrs. J. W. Holmes of Colfax. Federation Song. Election of Officers. Election of Delegates to N. A. C. W. Adjournment. Evening Session—May 25 8 o'clock Hiking (Kilimanjaro) - 8:30 a.m. Roll, Respond, "Some Good and Some Evil of Women's Clubs." Minutes. Pipe Organ Selection—Mrs. Della Bryant, Des Moines. Reading Selection—Mrs. Hattie Adams, Des Moines. Paper—"Taking a False View of Life," Mrs. Hattie Hutchison, Buxton. Solo—Mrs. I. L. Brown, Marshaltown. Address—"The Future of the Childre" Atty., Wm. G. Mott, Davenport. Piano Selection—Mrs. Alice Thompson, Muscatine. Address—"Woman Health and the Home," Jno. J. H. Williams, Des Moines. Unfinished business, Installation of officers, adjournment. Committee—Mrs. S. J. Joe Brown, Mrs. Flora Lavell, Miss Jessie Walker, Mrs. Helen Downey. of her brother Mr. Burns Hamilton. Misses Mabel and Ella Mcgaw of Davenport have returned home after a short visit with their sister Mrs. R. E. Lyons. 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