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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-23
Mother Killed Trimming Christmas
 Tree.

Detroit, Dec. 22.--Mrs. Thomas D. Barnes was killed to-day in her home at 25S Pine street by the explosion of a "one-pounderp rapid-f1re gun cartridge, which it is supposed she was using for a hammer in the Christmas preparations for her two baby girls.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-23
British Warships Sail,

Sydney, N. s. w., Dec. 22.-Two Brit ish warships have sailed for the Tonga Islands, it is reported, with the inten- tion to annex them,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-23
RUMoRED JAP REVERSE.
Chinese Say That Russians Have Re- captured 2os-Metre Hill.


 captured 20s-Metre Hill. St Petersburg, Dec. 22!-G General Ku- ropatkin has telegraphed to the general staff that he has received a report from Chinese sources to the effect that the Russians have recaptured 3-Metre Hill at Port Arthur, with the guns mounted by the Japanese. The war office has no more additional information regarding General Kuro- patkin's report that the Russians have recaptured 2O3- Metre HiII, but the off, cials believe that the commander-in- chief would not have sent the report unless it came through exceptionally reliable channels.
 London, Dec. 22.-The Japanese lega- tion here says 1t has no confirmation of the reported capture of 2O3-Metre Hill
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HUGH M,LA UGHLIs,s ESTATE
Brooklyn Political Leader Leaves Three
 MiIIion-Left No VIII.

New York, Dec. 22. 22.Announcement was made in Brooklyn to-day that the late Hugh Mclaughlin left an estate valued at $3,OOO, 900, which will be equal. ly divided between his widow and his two daughters. Mrs. Laura Roach and Mrs. William Courtenay. Mrs. Nc Laughlin and William Courtenay have been appointed executors of the estate. MT. Mclaughlin left no will. It was his wish that his wife and children should share his fortune equally. The division will be made by mutual agreement.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

HARRY GROSS FOB TREASURER
1t is . pleasure TO, rs TO announce
20 Our many Republican. readers the
name Of Harry Gross, the present in-
cumbens, rs candidate for city treas
urer Mr.. Gross is one Of ouT selfmade
goang men. who has meritsd every
success that he has met with When
frsf elected 70 this ofnce four yean
ago be was the yonnges, man ever
elected to city Office. and under his
management he has ioaugurated q
business system in his Office and has
saved the city more money in the way
Of economy. and secured more fees or
licenses than his predecessor. He man
fully stood with John Lucus and wonld
not grant loan Of go, 600 OF the pso-
pies money TO the City Water Works
70 build their live to the army post.
even though the council had passed
sneh m ordanse and tbs mayor had
signed it, yet the loan was wrong and
he won: and for these and many other
acts the people asked him to accept the
nomination for another term BE is .
deserving young man.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

In-this issue of the BrsrANDER we
present the name of E. f. Whitney
who is a candidate for a]derman-at-
large on the East Side or Lee Town
ship, for his second term, subject to
the republican primaries. Dir. Whit
ney is one of the best and most highly
esteemed East Side citizen and old
settler here-having lived in East Des
Moines twenty-four years, and is at
present IN the drug business near the
corner of East Fifth and Locust He
has never held any political Office, ex-
cept he was q member of the school
board for two terms, and was elected
alderman two years ago and is the
present member from Lee Township.
His record as alderman is an open book
to his constituents. He has always
been earnest, honest and careful in the
discharge of his duty as councilman.
He Is a clear headed man and by his
wide acquaintance and broad exper-
fence will no doubt be able to even do
more for Lee Township than he has
done in the past. His many friends
are working hard and predict success
for his denomination, as he is only
asking for his second term, which is
usually accorded to man by the PEG
pie. He has treated his colored con-
stituents fairly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
FOB CITY ASSESSOR.

The name of Mr.. j. B. Beck is pre-
sented to the Republican voters as a
candidate for city assessor, Mr.. Beck
was born in Boone county Iowa in 1868
and with his parents came to Des
Moines the same year, and has lived in
this county all his life. He is one of
the best known and active republican
workers in this county, and has never
held an elective Office in his life. He
was candidate two years ago and
only liked a few votes OF receiving the
nomination. He is well experienced,
rs he was deputy city assessor for four
years and is thoroughly posted with
the city property. If elected he will
try to equalize all assessment. He
has worked in the coal mines and also
managed coal mines for many years.
With his experience and business
ability he no doubt will make q good
assessor if elected. His many friends
are working hard for his nomination.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
MUSCAIINE NOTES

Mrs. R c. Presley and daughter
Maud and Master Alfonso Trusty re-
turned home last Tuesday after spend
ing the HOLIDAYS in Rock Island Wis
iting relatives and friends.
Mrs. F. Wallser. Mrs. Alice Thomp.
son and Miss Maud Ousley gave a
theatrical party Monday evening and
attended the play Faust, after which
supper was served at the home of
Miss Ousley.
Mrs. R. c. Ousley. F. Walker. A.
Thompson and Miss Maud Ousley were
entertained at five-course dinner at
the home of Mrs. l. P. Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. jeff Thompson enter
tanned the Misses Cora Phoenix. Nola
Wallser and Maud Ouslev Messrs
Smith, Motifs and Walker at three
course dinner New Years eve at theiI
home, 400 Walnut street. .......
Attorney Woodson and neice, Mis-:
Leila Sheffie. of Des Moines, who
has been visiting at the home of Mrs
Nelson Carr, left for their home Janu
airy 2. 1904. 9
Miss Bertha Perkins of Buxton, who
has been visiting at the home of Mrs
Shackleford, left Tuesday for hel
home ..
Miss Cora Phoenix attended the Big
Four dance at Rock Island, Dec. %
Miss Phoenix reports a fine time.
Rev. W. I. Gordon of Ottumwa at.
tended the Emancipation celebration
January /, and gave an address al
the A NJ E. church Sunday evening
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
CLINTON BRIEFS.

Sunday is quarterly meeting. Rev
Malone is expected to be with us.
Miss Eva Brown. who was called
here on account of the illness of her
mother. has returned to her duties in
Chicago. leaving her mother much i'm
proved
Rev. W. W. Russell and wife left
last week for EdwardsvilIe, H., where
they will make their future home
The annual election of trustees of
Bethel A. NJ. E. church was held
Tuesday night. large proportion of
the members being present The Of
ficers for the ensuing year are as fol-
lows: J. T. Culberson. NJ. o. Culber-
son. A. A. Bush, David Winfield, G..
w. Lucky. The first four being re-
elected building committee consist
ing of the trustees. with P. P. Taylor
as chairman, was elected to look after
the matter of erecting a parsonage.
S. c. Smith. who is holding lucra-
tive position in Sterline ILL.,, was IN
the city Tuesday visiting with his
family. .... Pa vii
Rev. S. L. Miller of Des Moines
filled the pulpit at the Second Baptist
church Wednesday night. Text, Matt.
1898. .....-.. r.. - .... ... @@
The Stewardess' entertain at So
cial Wednesday night. -.a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
SMITH FOR ALDERMAN.

The name Of Mr.. A. l.. Smith is an
nounced as candidate for alderman
of the Second ward for his second
term. Mr.. Smith was born in Ohio in
1885, came to Des Moines in the spring
of 1874, where he has lived every since.
He is one eff our oldest and respected
citizens; q contractor by trade. He
has never held any Office during his
many years residence in Des Moines,
except az a member Of the West Des
Moines school board for six years; Of
course lie is now filling his first term
as alderman, and simply asks TO be re-
turned for the customary second term.
He has always been an active republi-
can worker, casting his first vote for
John G. Fremont. When the civil war
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

Nineteenth street, where he is very
popular among his Deighbors and nc
quzinsances. He lis . member OF the
Polk County Republican club ard of
the Commercial Exchange. and has
done much towards the upbuifding OF
the city. He has also for many years
been a member OF the Modern Wood
men OF America and the Elks lodge Of
Dies Monies
Mr.. Morrison favors q dat-foof re-
ducsion in the assessments on the
bulk of the residence properties of
the city. He lis In earnest about the
matter and gives II ss his opinion
that the assessments OF the residence
section of the city in many cases In
entirely TOO high and works . hard
ship upon the individual who does not
have anything else besides his home
Mr. Morrison has spent years in the
real estate business and is thoroughly
conyersant with values OF property.
Mr. Morrison is courteous and
gentlemanly man TO meet and Is a
friend 10 the colored people II elected
in bis assessoriai place Voters, be-
fore voting for any man for this Of
fee. consider well the qualifications
and fitness and promptness of Mr..
Morrison
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
: w. BROWN. CANDIDATE
FOR ALDERMAN

FROM THE SIXTH WARD.
In this Issue viii be found the for
NAL announcement Of the candidacy
from the SIKH ward OF J. " Brown.
the wholesale produce dealer of Egs1
Grand sTenoe. for alderman.
Mr.. Brown WIS born and reared IN
Polk county. In the last seven years
he has built UP a large and successful
jobbing business. He Is basing his
candidacy upon the simple platform Of
applying common sense business prin-
ciplss to city affairs, giving due CON
sideratiou 10 every legitimate inter
est He is receiving the support of
the best element among both the bus
mess and laboring classes in his ward.
Referring 10 the matter of last
springs food. he said:
IF their portion Of road fund levied
each year was judiciously expended
they would be protected against ordi-
nary foods without any additional tax
on the city II members Of the city
council will act together, and all use
common business sense. tempered with
a feeling for HUMANITY there would
be no necessity of talking about in
creased taxation. but would eliminate
such heart-rending catastrophes as
we're experienced"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

Bands New Years evening mum
hsr eli friends, led by Mrs r. L-aveA
ana Ms DAISY Martin. pleasantly sur
prisea Mrs, I'D Marshall All repor'
cay rime, as they always have al
Mrs MarshAhNs.
Mrs West Martin Was visitor in
me city last. week, The gnest OF Mr..
ana Mrs. William Martin
Grandma Raspberry is no better Al
this writing
MI. Harris, who has been in en-
plcy1nanf FL The r l. shops. returned
f-uTn Chicago q few days REc bring,
ms with him has bride Cedar Rapids
sxgsgas 10 Them best wishes and 9
cordial welcome
Monday evening Mr.. Jackson was
SURPRISED st his home by number
us old friends and scqlaintances- The
surprise was q complete one and no
cue snjayed the eyelings program
more ihaa Mr. Jackson himself
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
SUPERIOR, Wis, BuoeTARIAn.

The old rear went oat with q cold
wave. KYeryons gays this liz the
coolest weather Superior has expert.
eIces for several winters.
Master Byron Wade left for ST. Paul
Monday morning after spending The
boaidass with his parents. He viii
spend the winter with his grandma.
Miss Mary Brown returned To ner
home 10 Duluth Sunday after q weeks
visit II Superior, the guest OF Mrs.
r. &. Bowman
Miss Claudia Vaughn. teacher II
the Dubltc schools OF Superior, spen.
Inc holidays with her parents In St
Paul Miss Wangan lis the only col
cred teacher in the state 50 far az
ne know She WAS graduate Of ous
hsga school here and was at once
given 1ns position OF teacher IL the
kindergarten
Mrs. James Butter entertained the
young people last Wednesday after
noon and evening. Choice refresh
snents were served and ali report a
GOOD tins.
Misses Jessie Pope. Lucretia Watts,
Elizabeth johnson, Alice Smith and
IRA Pattengaii OF Duluth visited Miss
Beatnx Wade OF Superior last Sunday.
Mrs. James rays0n entertained Mas
terg Byron and OFT Wade and Nellie
Black OF West Duluth at dinner Sun
day sn honor 0f her son James.
Rey Wade, in company with the
ministers OF Superior, were enter
tanned by the Duluth Ministerial union
Monday.
Watch meeting was held al the A.
IT. r. church. A large crowd was
present 10 watch the old year Old.
Mr.. ard Nrs. Fred Mills OF the
Country club entertained Rev. Wade
and wife at New Years dinner
Superior has one very successful
hafrdreSser. viz. Mrs. J. B. Thomp-
son, who conducts a place of business
on Tower avenue and has a splendid
trade. Her husband runs barber
shop next door 10 her business.
And this IN leap year. No excuse
for old maids this year.
Miss Anna Harris, formerly Of Kan
sas City. but now OF Superior. is a
Grst class catereSs. She is never idle.
There are three clubs here run by
our people. We cannot say how well
they are doing.
Mr.. James Woody seems 10 be quite
H fay0rite in Central Park
The walters at Hotel Superior will
entertain friends on the il inst. al
Maryland hall.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
xEokuk NOTES.

The A NJ. E. choir had their Christ
mas spnE service Sunday, Dec. "a.
Many beautiful selections were reE-
dered ny this most excellent choir.
Miss Georgia Williams contributed q
paper Oh Christmas to the exercises.
Our city had a numbr Of visitors
during the holidays and in their honor
the following ladies entertained at
cards Mrs George Kelles, Tuesday
afternoon; Mrs Charles Tebeau, We'd
nesdsy evening: Mrs G. c. Banister,
Friday afternoon Mrs. F. D. Bland.
Miss Jessie Johnson. Mrs S. Bland
gave dancing party At Association
hail New Years evening for the en-.
Is-rgiunaa1 Of Keokuk's guests.
At The home Of Mrs. F. D. FIELDS
the ladies Of the Elite club entertained
their husbands al a leap year mas.
qpera5s party New Years evening.
The husband Of each lady received an
invalAtluo signed by an unknown name
requesting their company to the party.
At the stated time each lady masked
called for her company. When they
reached their destination they remov-
ed their masks, and not until then
did The gentlemen know who HAD tax.
en- them.
Mr. Morris Jenkins of Bonaparte
was in the city last week.
Mrs. Baker left for her home in St,
Louis Monday morning.
Mrs. Martha Walker, who has been
indisposed for some time, is better.
Mr.. V. Fields is i'll at this writing.
The Foradora Leap Year ball was
attended by all the dancing people of
the city. The ladies treated the gen.
tlemen right royalty and the gentle
men certainly enjoyed the novelty of
being waited upon. Miss Emily Rice
woR the ring the young ladies were
running ON.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

traAs sui and q cal issnrd dSr roann-
seerx IN defend The fisg and preserve
the union Mr.. smith Was one 10 oser
his stsrace, soinang Company C. LIB
Nhio, &pE ssw service in many hard
saurhf and won battles lie sss also
in KANSAS arrang ahe hnrser war ana
sons para in ests htishine Kansas - .
tree aaaI state. lie worked with all
Lhs kn1a-Slarery Traders nj THAI Iams
ana is 1xpe and rxaaa TREND of The
r1lared race. Mr. Smiths record rs
alderman hAs nesn highly acceptable
10 hss e!5snsa He Is also careful, Sr-
6sGions and conservative in The conpcil,
aoing What he Ihopchi 10 be honest
and fair also voting for what the ms-
Sorisy Of the people petitsoEsd him 10
DO Through his s1rfs he has cone
many things for the people Of North
Dies Mcdnes- His friends thinks be is
entitled 30 second term,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

dictionary war, and also in the war
Of 1872. and the Indian war in Cali
fornia with General Grant. In addi-
ton to this there were over twenty
five members of his family in the late
civil war, being enlisted in the Ninth
and Thirty-frst Iowa.
His father, Mr.. D. w. Sutherland,
was algo born in this state and is a
prosperous business man in western
Iowa. being banker and living at
Manning. The family came to this
state in 1888. being one Of the very
earliest settlers here.
Mr.. Sutherland has been quite sue
cessful in business and is an ideal
business mans candidate, and il nom.
mated will make an excellent coun-
Gilman. He has many friends who are
working hard for his nomination and
will be glad to receive the support OF
all who believe in good business meth.
DDS being injected into the affairs OF
the city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

II is with pleasure that We are able
10 present true likeness Of Mr.. L.
c. Sutherland, who is candidate for
alderman at large in Des MoiLI= town
ship. Mr.. Sutherland is an Iowan,
born in this state thir.J-;wo years
ago. attended the public schools and
finished his education at Iowa college.
Grinnell. He came to Des Moines IL
1873. He Is an active young repubii-
can worker. He has never held, Or
asked for any political Office. or is
dependent on any salary outside of
his business for his livelihood. He
lis brought out at the request OF a
great number of business men in the
city and is known as the business
mans candidate.
He himself is manager of the large
Wholesale millinery house OF the Suth-
erland- F1enniken Company, situated
at 407-403 Court avenue. Mr.. Suth-
erland comes from fighting stock, his
ancestors being prominent in the rev.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

teen years ! suffered
with terrible pain
in my back. l did
cot know what II
was to enjoy q
nights st, and
arose in the morn
ing feeling tired and
unrefreshed- Ny
suffering sometimes
was simply indie
scrihable. When !
finished the first box
81 Doan's Kidney
Pills l felt like q
different woman I
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
1RAnE MARKS
ocsIons
Worshined the Cat

Inc people OF Egypt, who had many
idols, worshiped the cat, among others.
Ihey thought she was like the moon
because she was more attractive at
nlght. and because her eyes changed
IKE the moon, which is sometimes full
and at other times only light cres.
cent, or, as we say, half moon. So
tney made an idol with a cats head.
ana named 1t Pasht. The same name
tney gave to the moon, for the word
means the face Of the moon" The
word has been changed to "Pas," and
Pus, and has come at last to he
aPuss.'' : -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
KNOWS NOW
Doctor Was Fooled by His Own Cas-
for a Time.

'' It's easy to understand how ordfe
nary people get fooled by coffee When
doctors themselves sometimes forge'
the facts.
A physician speaks of his own e.
perience:
Il had used coffee for years any
really did not exactly believe It "
injuring me although l had palplu
ton Of the heart every day.
Finally one day q severe and
most fatal attack Of heart troups
frightened me and gave up Doy
tea and coffee, using Postum ins1ess
and since that time have had az
lutely no heart palpitation except
one or two occasions when | trleu
small quantity of coffee which caus'
severe irritation and proved to ~
must let it alone.
When We began using Postum
seemed weak--that was because !.
did not make it according to ans
tions-but now we put little 2.
butter in The pot when boiling anu
low the Postum to boil full 10 mluu.
which gives it the proper rich Ss'.
and the deep brown color.
Il have advised great many
my friends and patients to lease
coffee and drink Postum; IN a.
daily give this advice Name ~
by Postum Co., Battle Creek, hlcD I.
Many thousands Of physician.
Postum !. place OF tea and cones
their ow;a homes and prescriOs
patients There's reason. -.
A remarkable little book "Tne =.
to Wellrille" can be found y
package
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

Salzer's New National Oats yielded
In 1903 In Mich. $40 bu.. IN Mo-, ls5 bu..
In N. D.. $40 bu., and In 30 other
states from $50 to 900 blu. per acre. Now
this Dat II generally grown in 1904,
yield. and millions Of dollars to the
farmers purse. Try it for 1904. Largest
Seed Potato and Alfalfa Clover grow
ers in America.
Salxer's Speltz, Beardless Barley.
Home Builder Corn. Macaroni Wheat,
Pea Oat. Billion Dollar Grass and Ear
Hest Canes are money makers for you,
Mr.. Farmer.
Just SEND THIS NOTICE AND lOc
in stamps to John A. Salzer Seed Co.,
La Crosse, Wis.,. and receive In return
their big catalog and lots Of farm seed
samples. wv. N. W
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

continued until had taken Ave boxes.
Doan's Kidney Pills act very efec-
lively, very promptly, relieve the ach.
ing pains and all other annoying dim.
culties."
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
For sale by all druggists, price 80
cents per box.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
CEDAR RAPIDS.

The Salome Yates club met at the
home Of Mrs. Laura Martin on Tenth
street last Wednesday. After the
usual business lunch was served by
the hostess.
There has been no cause for COM
plant Of duh ness this week in the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK Yellow
II So use Rusc Bleaching Blue It win mako
them white as snow, All grocers, 10c.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

Prysician-"Your ailment lies in the
Iarynx, thorax, and epiglottis.' Hooli.
gan" 1ndade? An me afther thinhin
tn trouble was In me throat"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
COMPLETELY REsToa.n

Mrs.. p. Brunei, wife OF r. HEsnsel.
stock dealer, residence 3lll Grand
AZ. Everett, Wash, says: For nf.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

visitor-"My man, what brought
you here l" Convict-'Tnsomnia, mum
de cop couldn't sleep, and 50 he
wuz patroling his beat"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

is because made by an entirely different
process. Defiance Starch is unlike any
other, better and one-third more for 10
cents
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
Why It is Best.

In it's varying shades rose color is
said to betoken the highest wisdom.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

Benevolent old gentleman-"Dont
you think fishing a cruel sport?" Fish.
erman-'I should just think it was
Eve been sitting here for five hours
and never had single bite, and I've
got three wasp stings, and been eater
up with flies, and the suns taken all
the skin off the back of my neck!"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

Send 500 for package Of euels-Thy-Oil II n
does not cure your ECzEMa viii refund
You the money. SUEL MEDICINE co Des
Moines. Iowa,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

will use no other. Defiance Cold Water
Starch has no equal In Quantity or Quality
lie OF. for 10 cents. Other brands con-
tain only IL o.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

A brotherly boost is often worth .
whole lot of sisterly sympathy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
Million. IA oats.

You cannot carry a crooked rule
along the straight road.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

You are taught to make your own
clothes and to be self-reliant, If it is neces-
sary to make your own living. Simplified
course by mail.
Nine HOLEHAN, Des Moines, Ia.
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Those Who Have Tried Il

Orange of the tint of the sunset is
said to be the color of hope.