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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

the Schollz Drug Co. had page write.
up OF their three large drug stores, also
the cuts Of their siSty-four employees,
among the group was one OF our Des
Moines boys, Lee Blagbura, who is oae
OF group of foureeen who is an ex-
pert soda dispenser. We are indeed
glad to see Lees familiar face. He
comes from the best and most highly
esteemed family in our city. The
Youngest son of MIR. and Mrs J. T.
blagburn, one Of his brothers Il I. b.
is head clerk in the city engineers de.
partment here, and }. Frank is Clerk
in the document department in Wash.
ipgton, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. j. r. Blag
burn should feel proud of their chill
dren. The Scholtz Drug Co. is the
largest in the great West They started
In business twenty.seven wears ago
with three clerks; now they have three
stores, sixty -four clerks, Of which four
teen are colored. Good for Denver
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Mr.. E. r. Williams the we'll known
East Side liveryman, has disposed ofhis
barn located on Sixth and Locust street
to C. E. Edwards of Watertown, S.
Dakota The deal was negotiated ana
closed through the B. F. Loos Co.,
General Agency and the consideration
was $11, 100000 This is one of the lar
gest transactions that has been pulled
off on the east side Of the river. Mr..
Loos says that he will be satisfied if he
does not turn another large deal sue
cessfully on the East Side until March
18th next election day. .-:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

The Christian Endeavor society meets
every Sunday evening at 6:3O o'clock
Everybody welcome. The topic for
Sunday is "The Foreign Mission Work
of our denomination " A survey :
Rom. 1O-s-15. Led by Mrs. }. R. Eriek-
son. Discussion of said topic by Mr. M.
L. Mackay Paper, Mrs. Hattie Adams
The female quartette, Miss Bessie
Anna Reeves, Miss Pearl Hammit and
Miss Minnie Archer will furnish music
for The evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

This cut is true likeness of
our friend and christian Evange-
list, Rev. w. H. Robinson, who has
travelled and preached in many
states of the Union. He is a pow
er in saving souls; he is an author
of a book entitled from "a Slave
to the Pulpit" which is indeed
very interesting. He has built
a new A. M. E. church in Bux-
ton. His daughter is a great
singer in his revivals. He has
the unique honor of owning and
running, in conjunction with a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Mrs. Dean Patti Brown OF Chicago
Musical College, assisted by the cholr'
led by Prof Holt rendered a gran d
recital Monday evening, Feb. H. 1905
at St. Paul's A. M. K. church The au'
dience which was very large, were
highly pleased with, Mrs. Browns
solo. The recital was under the suspi'
ces of the Sewing CT, Gle. Mrs, Brown
also appeared in the afternoon at
Drake University and sang to very
appreciative audience. We all look
forward to an early date when we
shall again hear Mrs. Brown. "hlle
in the city she was a guest OF MIS- H.
B. Eiliston.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
PATRIOTIC DRAMA AND DRILL

At Union Congregational Church, Feb
rnary Is, 1908.
Selection by Orchestra.
Invocation, Superintendent.
Quartette, Ada Cleggett, Louise
Williams, Helena and Ruth Cravens.
Tableaux, A flag festival, Primary
classes, Patriotic drill, Nine young
ladies'. .. ~
Choras, primary classes.
Drama. Hatsville Shakespeare Club.
Cast of the play:
Nora O 'Brien, Servant girl,
Ada Cleggett
Caroline Gushington, hostess,
.: Ada Hyde
Maeia Knowitall, president of club,
Ethel Stewart
Merrie Weathervane, secretary
Helen Cravens
Rose Budd Louise Williams
Nan Giddy Roxana Durdeo
Daisy Lightheart Ruth Cravens
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

The Corinthian Baptist Sewing Circle
was entertained Friday afternoon by
Mesdames Chas. Smith and Walter
Yates at the home of the former, 924
Fourteeeth street. The evening was
spent in sewing and fancy needle work,
after which the roll was called and each
member responded with quotation.
A very elaborate four course lunch was
served and the ladies adjourned de-
claring the hostess royal entertainers.
Next meeting will be held at the home
of Mrs. Stewart, 1909 Fremont.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
first in the hearts of his country
men and first in peace.
Fortunes New Paper.

Hon. Timothy Thomas For
tune, who until recently edited
the New York Age has again re-
entered the literary field; this
time, starting a Weekly Maga-
zine. to be known as Fortunes
Freeman" published at No. 2,
Cedar ST., New York. We hope
for brother Fortunes success. for
we believe that his keen fearless
pen will vindicate our right and
discourage our enemies.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

The Intellectual Improvement club
mot last Friday with Mrs. ]. R. Erick-
son. After the routine of regular busi-
ness the program was opened by sing
ing "Iowa Beautiful Land" The pa
per read by Miss Tabitha Mash on
Benefit of Club Work" was exceed
ingly interesting. The question adds
quite an interest to the program. The
club meets today with Mrs. D. Bas-
field.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Qaite a number of Missionary laoiee
met at the home of Mrs. w Sampson
Brooks, Saturday afternoon. Al tn's
meeting the vacancies of Vice pres''
dent and Assistant secretary, were MI
Cd by Mrs. Matte Woods ana MIS-
Gertrude Schackelford. Mrs. 5. was
appointed reporter. Mrs. Emma rlerce
was made member of the Executive
board. The ladies decided to give q
dinner at the parsonage, Monday rep, ,
stab, at $40 p. m. At s p. m, specla, ,
musical program will be rendered a.
5are cordially invited to attend. &
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

On Friday evening March 6, at Union
Congregational church, under auspices
of David and Johnathan league, there
will be debate: Resolved, That the
privileges of the existing general natu.
ralization laws Of the United States
should be extended so as to include the
Japanese. Affirmative, j. b. Rush and
g. 1. Holt. Negative: s. Joe Brown
and J. c. Williams.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

For the past three Sunday evenings,
Rev. Fl. W. Porter has been giving
talks on the lives of great men: Lin
coin, Mckinley and Douglas, and on
Sunday evening he will speak on the
life of Geo. Washington. 49,, ,~! I.
Morning Service-Topic Lessons from
the life of Samuel.
Evening Service-Topic Lessons from
the life of Geo. Washington.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

The Union Congregational s. s. is on
the increase very rapidly. Last Sunday
they held Special Memorial MISSION
ary services. Their new orchestra uh'
der the leadership of Mr.. L }. onei'
Ion, made it's first appearance anu
rendered nice music; also young
peoples senior class was organ
ized. Children and parents are DOL"
invited to come out.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

At the home of Mrs. !. w. Campbell
dinner was given Sunday afternoon in
honor of her daughter ard son-in-law,
OF Superior, Wis, Mr. and Mrs Bert
Davis, also her son and daughter-in-
law OF this city was present and Mr..
and Mrs, Fred. Huston. Music by the
Stanton sisters, also MIR. Davis. A low
ely time was spent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

estate hustler, he will apply the energy
and earnestness of his business methods
to his canvass for the nomination.
Since engaging in the real estate busi-
ness in Des Moines Mr.. Loos has effct-
ed many large transactions in his line,
personally he has owned nearly one
hundred different properties in the
various parts of the city, ranging in
value from $4,000 down to modest
values. .s. s@
Mr.. Loos is close student of politics
and economics. He believes the, de-
mand of the times is the economic free
dom Of the working classes. This can
only be attained BY the judicious exer-
else Of political privileges ofthe voters.
He will devote his time, if nominated
and elected, to investigating and apply
ing to public affairs the same practical
rules he has so successfully followed in
his private business. He desires
especially to be understood as firm
friend of the laboring man. He him
self has known what it is to pursue
manual toll, and all his sympathies are
with those who earn their bread by the
sweat of their brow.
He has always shown a friendly dis
position toward the colored people and
will, if elected treat them with equal
fairness and justice.
He has given employment to hundreds
of colored people, and has helped many
poor colored man to get home. His
many friends are making hard and
earnest fight for his election. They
predict that the colored vote Of this
city will be solid unit for B. F. Loos
for rnavOr
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

The David and Jonathan League was
favored with an exhaustive lecture on
the life and character of that magnanl'
nous and lofty man, A Abraham Lincoln
T. ,roe we'll received and deserved much
better attendance. Mr.. Moore will pre-
sent a paper on the influence OF Roger
Williams Life on the Ameaican Const'
tuition
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Miss Alice Martin will entertain the
Cosmopolitan Art club, Thursday even
ing of this week, instead of Wednesday.
Az that time Parliamentary Ruling
will be discussed by the members.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
Reason Enthroned.

Because meas are ST. tasty they are
consum' in great excess. This leads
to stomach troubles, biliousness and
constipation. Revise your diet, let
reason and not pampered appetite
control, then take few doses OF
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets and you will soon be well again.
Try it. For sale at all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

The Patriotic Drama and drill which
was to have been given last Tuesday
night, was postponed on account OF the
blizzard, until next Tuesday night,
Feb. 25:h. All those holding tickets
Will be admitted. It bids fair 10 be ar
Interesting entertainment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Mrs. Gus Watkins returned home
Thursday from Oklahoma, where she
was called on account Of the illness of
her mother. She reports her mother
better. FGa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Mrs. L. j. Courtney entertained at
five o'clock lunch last Friday in honor
OF her husband, who was on vacation
Tor few days, Rev. Brooks and wife,
Rev. Harris and wife and Rev. Bates
and wife. All reported good time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

4 Mrs. Sallie Mitchell and sister, Mrs.
Jennie M. C. Cutler, were called to
Stanton, Va, Tuesday on account of
the illness of their father, Mr.. Nimrod
Rhodes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
Ask Yourself the Question.

Why not use Chamberlain's Pam
Balm when, you have rheumatism?
We feel sure that tie result will be
prompt and satisfactory. One appli-
cation Arelieyes the pain, and many
have been permane1,uy cured by its
use 25 and SO cent sizes. For sale by
all druggists G,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

The Callahan Industrial club met at
the home of Mrs. G. Williams Tuesday
afternoon the 18th. The regular busl-
ness was attended to and the club ad-
journed to meet with the President,
Mrs. E. B. Elliston, 519 Thirteenth st.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

white man, the first daily color
ed newspaper in Iowa, and the
only daily in Monroe county. We
will say more about this man in
the future.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Mrs. Jas. Mitchell who was operated
on at the Methodist hospital last week
is improving nicely. She expects to be
able to leave the hospital the first OF
next week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Mrs. Lizzie Walker entertained the
Cosmopolitan Art club "Wednesday
Feb. l2th. The subject of Gram mar
was discussed, also a program was
given. Refreshments was served.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

North Star Lodge No 8, K. OF r
will hold SPECIAL meeting next Mon
day night, Feb. "a, and all memDer'
are urged to be present.
w. M, Warfeld, c. G.
.@.. L. w. Green, K. r. 5.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

4 Ladies of Corinthian Baptist church
will serve a splendid dinner Friday
evening, Feb: %, in connection With
the Des Moines-St. Joseph literary con-
test. Dinner. tickets rs cents.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Nr,F Goggins spent Sunday in COL
az with attorney, Geo, H. Woodson,
Who is reported much better.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Mrs. Geo. Stanton and Mrs. T. l..
Griffith were entertained at the home
n Mrs Geo Patton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Miss Edith Comley, who has been
visiting Miss Adah Hyde, the past week
returned home in Webster City, Thurs
dsy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

W M. Scott has been confined in the
Methodist hospital for the past few
weeks, is able to be up and around.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
Master La awrence Law has been quite
d, for the past few days

Mrs Bell Browning who h ad severe
stack of lagrippe, is some better at
this writing. .t
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Mr.. Ealey j. Baldwin of Creston is
in our city spending a months vacation
with his sister, Mrs. B. J. Hack.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Mrs. Clora Howard, who has been
quite sick for the past month, IS conva
lescent. -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Mrs, Washin yton Williams is very
sick at her home on East Locust. Her
friends are alarmed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Mrs Bell Cannady of. Oskaloosa, was
,hs guest of Mrs. Edward Reeves the
past week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
Last Quarterly rleeting at Burns
Chapel rlarch Ist.

The fourth and last Quarterly Meet
ing for this conference year will De
held at Burns M. E. church next Sun
dav week. March l. Sacramental
services at 3 p. m. The city pastors
and their congregations are invited
The Rev. DR.. A. H. Higgs Will oe
present. The closing services TOR the
wear will be Sunday March %; an elaD-
crate program is being prepared
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Mr.. VIM. Martin, who has been
,ery sick, is not much better at this
writing. rs
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
cor;nthian Church Announcement

Sunday, February %.
1890 a. m. Pastors subject; zine
Marching among the Tops OF the Null
berry Trees.
12 Sunday School.
e.s0 n m. The Kings Men. Ad-
81 60 ca ~. m. All young people request
ed to meet. ..A-
7.3o D, m, Pastors subject: "A
Memorable Walk :, :oo
Please come on time to all services.
T.. L. Griffith, pastor.
pvstander office: located over zol
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Mics N. E. Blair left this week for
South Dakota. -.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
CITY. NEWS.

,ssR II you have relatives or friends visit
cy Or E%ng T. 70 oonr MAKE ecn s, psase
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

A. burrell of Saylor, has been select.
Cd us one of the jurors for the March
term of the District court.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Miss Lucy Mckee is quite sick at the
.oma of her sister, Mrs. Jas. Dixon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
Caucuses, Primary and Conven.
ton Dates.

February 26-Polk county republican
caucuses. >.s
March 1O-Polk county republican
convention. .... sSssss
March 14-Seventh district republic
can convention Ito select national dele
gates). -.
March 16-Des Moines city primary
election.
March 1s-Republican state conyen-
ton. s~ E.
March 26 Democratic state conyen-
ton.
! March 80 Des Moines city election.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

WESLEY ASH, For COMMISSIONER
Wesley who has
Heis worthy self
young man, aboring followed mining
the
your platform another part Of this
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

A Former DeS MOines Boy In
Denver.
We received this week copy Of The
Denver Republican, Sunday edition Of
"a pages, very highly illustrated. in
fact but few of our great modern Eas-
tern journals equals it. In that issue
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Bystander office: located over @0i
Seventh street.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-09-05

place, II there are any? I'm starving"
Vincent looked up and again
smiled that irritating smile of his.
Don't get hot" he drawled; Its all
right The Honorable Agatha has in
vited us to the castle and she's tele-
phoned for the dogcart and wagon for
our luggage Haven't you. Angelo" he
ended, turning his handsome bronZed
race to the girl, with enc of his best
smiles, one OF the kind he reserves
especially for the fair sex.
frowned. Vincent really makes
advances too quickly.
Why didn't you say so at first?'
said. rather peevishly, as l sat down
on the steps to await the dogcart which
one could see already. black speck
in the distance on the winding road
from the castle. The speck finally dis
appeared behind a clump of trees, and
when IT emerged and drew up at the
station We saw what a stunning little
turnout 1t was. The horse was as
fine as any you'd meet on the Lady 8
Mile, the harness was clinking and
shining with ornaments. and the cart
and the grooms livery were faultless.
The Honorable Agatha mounted the
box seat. Christopher" she said to
the groom. I'm going to drive. You'd
better ride back with the trunks.
Then, before | had time to interfere,
Vincent leaped nimbly up to the seat
beside her and | was obliged to take
the rumble with Rudolph, who leaped
up beside me as if to his accustomed
seat | was too anxious TO get to the
castle and get something to eat, how
ever. to mind. and the Honorable
Agatha proving to be as good a whip
az she was golfer, we were soon
winding up the last gentle slope that
led to the big building. AS we drove
down the long avenue another dogcart
approached us rapidly. and as it came
almost abreast. to my surprise !
recognized the young man who was sit
ting with the groom as young Murray
Brancepeth. He saw us at the same
moment and both dogcarts stopped.
'Hullo. Murray" said Vincent and !
together.
But he never paid the slightest at
tention TO us. Instead, he jumped
lightly from his high seat and came
around to the Honorable Agatha's side
Of our cart. Reaching up he caught
her hand.
Il don't care whether you're the real
Agatha or not" he said. his dark face
flushed with the intensity of his feel
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-09-05
Great Man Broke Up the Most Pro-
found Social Frost.

was lately told a delightful story
of great statesman staying with .
humble and anxious host, who had in
vited party Of simple and unimpor-
tant people to meet the great man.
The statesman came in late for din
ner, and was introduced to the party;
he made a series OF old-fashioned
bows in all directions. but no one felt
in position to offer any observations.
The great man. at the conclusion Of
the ceremony. turned to his host, and
said, in tones that had often thrilled .
listening senate: What very con.
venient jugs you have in your bed
rooms! They pour WE'LL" The social
frost broke up; the company were de-
lighted to find that the great man
was interested in mundane matters Of
a kind on which every one might b
permitted to have an opinion, and tho
conversation. starting from the
humblest conveniences of daily life.
melted insensibly into more liberal
subjects.-Arthur C. Benson, in Put
mans and the Reader.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-09-05
MUCH UP AGAINST IT.
Old Lady's Description Of Ills Some.
what Confusing.

Mrs. Rhoda Holmes Nichols, the ar
fist who spends the summer at Glou-
cester, Mass, where she teaches
numerous sketch class. tells of an
old woman who lives on the out
skirts Of the town and whom she has
known for a number Of years. The
old lady has often been sketched by
the students Of Mrs. Nichols class.
and is known to them and to every
body else as Aunt Sally.
When Mrs. Nichols went to Glou-
cester this year she called at the
quaint little cottage and found the
old woman rather more bent than
last year and looking a good deal
older as she tottered along her little
garden leaning on stick.
We'll, Aunt Sally" said the artist.
how have you been since last sum-
mer?"
"Oh, not very WELL" she replied.
shaking her head, mot very we'll"
rs the rheumatism still bad?"
"Oh, yes, miss, it's that bad nova
days l can't set and l can't scarcely
lay"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-09-05
Georgia Special Session Futile.

Atlanta. Ga.-Georgia's efforts to
correct the convict lease system
through legislation at special session
of the house and senate of the state
may not amount to anything. Indica-
tons are now that the measure known
- the Holden bill, which has already
passed the house, does not meet with
the approval of Gov. Hoke Smith, and
mat he will not sign 1t under any cir.
cumstances. There Is no limit to the
time OF the extra session, and there
have been reports about the capitol
that 1t would be prolonged beyond DC.
tober.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-09-05
Republicans Carry Vermont,

White River Junction, vt-The Re-
publicans won the election In Vermont
Tuesday by carrying the state for
George H. Prouty for governor, by 2s,-
600 votes over James E. Burke, his
Democratic opponent The plurality
was the smallest in a presidential
year since 1892, when 1t was only IT,
700. and was followed by Democratic
national victory, but 1t was larger than
IN 1883 and only slightly less than in
1900. The Independence Leaene
polled about 1000 votes and the PRO.
hibition and Socialist vote remained
about the sans.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-09-05

LUCAS COUNTY. %.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he Is seno,
partner of the 1rm Of F. J. CHENEY 4 Co. doing
business in the City of Toledo. County and
aforesaid. and that said nrm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case Of CArARRH that cannot be cured by the of
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence.
this 9th day Of December, A. D.. 1886.
srAl A. N SorAnr pusilc.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials. free.
F. j. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo. o
Sold by all Druggists 75c
Take Halls Family Pulls for constipation.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-09-05
Artificial Gems.

Last year q German association
caused surprise to some scientists and
disbelief in others by the announce
ment that q process had been discov.
cred by which most Of the precious
stones could he produced by artificial
means.
Recently several omcial experts
have made an examination of about 20
Of these artificial gems. In their -
port to the Museum Of Natural His
tory they say:
"Of all the stones We examined, W
can only call the artificial rubies .
direct success, but the imitation Of
this species is no new invention. We
therefore declare that there 10 moth.
ing new or sensational In the new In.
vention."