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When in Macon, Mo., go to the Macon Restaurant for good meals or short orders; also good rooms, 1008 North Rubey street. Walter Taylor, one of our old Des Moines boys, but now of Minneapolis, Minn is here visiting with his parents, Mr and Mra. George Taylor, and old friends. He says that he still thinks of Des Moines but is well satisfied with the Twin city. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Taylor held a family reunion at their home on 706 E. 8.7th street Christmas day, all the children were present and a very pleasant home like time enjoyed. Mr. Shishungose was the only person present not a relative. PEOPLE'S SHORT ORDER and LUNCH ROOM Cooking to order in home style Good rooms furnished. First-class service guaranteed. $16 W. Third St. IOWA PHONE 1816-7 Service at Corinthian Baptist church Sunday morning, Baptismal service; at 9 p.m. Baptism at First Baptist church, cor. Eighth and High; at 8 p.m. the band of fellowship will be ex- --- United Grand Lodge A. M. of Cedar Rapids, holds an official visit to North Star Lodge Monday and Tuesday. A reception was tendered him Tuesday evening at their hall. Mrs. H. E. Jacobs received a message from Davenport last Saturday when Lillian Rius, her niece, was very sick. She left at once for Davenport over the Rock Island R'y and met with a slight accident in the collision at Grinnell, but reached Davenport and found her little niece dangerously ill with a complication of diseases. Atty. S. Joe Brown, accompanied by his wife, returned last Friday evening from St Joseph, Mo. where he represented Iowa in a joint discussion between Missouri and Iowa on the question "Has Congress the Exclusive Power to Regulate the Elective Franchise?" Atty. J. H. Kelley of St Joseph, Mo. speaks on the affirmative side of the question and Mr. Brown on the negative. The decision of the house was in favor of the negative. The ladies of the Union Congregational church headed by Mrs. R. Harris kept open house at the church New Year's day. Mrs. P. Haddin was the out of town guest of Mrs. Wm. Cunliffe in the receiving party. The church was beautifully decorated with Christmas wreaths, evergreen, bells set, about 300 made pleasant calls and with the parties a happy New Year. North Star Lodge No. 3 A. F. and A. M. installed the nowly, elected officers last Monday evening. The Grand Master was present and conducted the services; those installed W. M. John L. Thompson; S. W. J. H. Mixon; J. W. Buckner; Secretary H. E. Jacobs; Treasurer, W. Watkin; S. S. H. West, the other officers will be installed Thursday evening Jan. 17th. In honor of Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wodges entertained Sunday Dec. 30th at their pleasant home on 14th street. A five course dinner was served. The decorations were red and green consisting of Christmas bells holly, ribbons and mistletoe. A pleasant time is reported by all who were present. On Jan. 2'07, Miss Sarah Page and Mr. Harvey Brown were unit d in marriage at the home of Mr. and M. Thoronon Adams 2910 Grand Ave. I was a secret wedding with just a few friends invited. Lunch was served to the friends after the ceremonies, which was performed by Rev. Griffith. The rooms were decorated with pink and white ribbons and small white bells extended over the head of the bride and groom while they were united in marriage. The many friends of the bride and groom wish them a long and happy journey thou life. There will be a special called meeting of the officers and directors of the Negro Republican club of Polk County at the office of the chairman, 507 Mulberry street, Tuesday evening January 8, for the purpose of appointing the standing committees for the year and perfecting arrangements for the January meeting of said club. All officers and directors are urged to be present without fail, by order Chas. Cousins Chairman. J. C. Williams Sec. Mr. Fred D. Jackson our efficient member of the city fire department who is the senior member of the department of our race gave an open house last Thursday from two to eight o'clock p.m to his beautiful home on west 81st street to his gentleman friends, many called and wished him the compliments of the New Year. His house was beautifully decorated with flowers of the reason, and the beautiful dining room was artistically arranged. A nice lunch was served by his daughter. Mr J. P. Hamilton one of his callers, also a fireman from the East side for many years, said it was the first time in his life that he had been in Mr. Jackson's house. Mr. Jackson is the only colored gentleman that keep open house to his friend this year that we know about. The Sunday School Board of St Paul's A. M. E. church held its annual meeting on last Wednesday evening and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Superintendent, S. Joe Brown; Ass't. Superintendent, H. Gould; Secretary, Miss Tibitha Mash; Ass't. Secretary, Miss Ida Crews; Treasurer, M. B. Jackson; Organist, Miss Daisy Curley; When a Dealer Says $375 PIANO FOR $249 Don't Believe Him I can sell you a new piano for $190, but it will be a $130 piano and not a $250 one. Remember, you can't get something for nothing, and the wien man has long ago quit trying to buy gold dollars for $96. Better buy a 'Lehman Gun- aranteed Piano. W. H. Lehman Est. 40 Years. 8th and walnut Streets STATE BYSTANDER. Chorister, Mrs. E. B. Ellston; Librarians, Howard Griffin, Jid Crews and Clyde Jackson, Teachers, G. H. Mason, Mrs W. S. Brooks, Mrs Lakie Glass, Mrs M. E. Haworth, Mrs E. B. Ellston, Mrs Mattle Warzicks, Rev. H. McCavans, Mrs Anna Allon, Mrs S. Joe Brown, Miss Mabel Douglass and Win. Shackelford. Mrs. Adam Dixon, one of our highly respected and successful business woman, also one of the leading spirits in the Christian work in the A. M. E. church and as head of the Stewardess Board planned the beautiful open house New York at the parsonage, and in conjunction with the ladies and Rev. and Mrs W. B. Brooks they received their friends from 2 o'clock till 10 o'clock p.m. There was more than 200 people called. The house was beautifully decorated with the holiday scenes. Excellent refreshments were served and all went away feeling that it was good to have been a caller; each wishing Rev. and Mrs. Brooks, with the Stewardess, many more such happy New Years. A GREAT EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION. What was perhaps the greatest Enamulation celebration ever held in the state of Iowa; and the meeting that shall always stand as an epoch in the annals of the Iowa State Afro-American Council, was held at Burns' M. E. church last Tuesday. In the meeting, Mr. S. L. T. Murray also addressed by Mr. S. L. T. Murray of Boone, Iowa, upon Lincoln and the Enamulation Proclamation. At the close of the exercises the executive committee of the State Afro-American Council elected Mr. J. Clifford Williams secretary of the committee of the State Afro-American Council to be held July 4, 1907, at Des Moines that shall be state-wide in its scope, the details of which will be published later. The audience at the attempon session felt that it was well repaid for their attendance, but it was at the evening session, that a programme as caricatured by Mr. S. L. T. Murray of Nigro culture and literary attainment in Iowa. Prof. Geo. I. Holt was to have sung a solo, and inasmuch as Prof. Holt's fame as a singer is national in its scope, the audience missed a musical treat, because of the omission of that part of the programme. The next number was unique and yet, perhaps, prophetic of the heights to which the Iowa Negroes shall reach in literary accomplishment, Mr. J. Clifford Williams, one of our young Negroes, read an original poem, entitled "Enamulation Day," a poem that was written especially in this book by an enchanted Negro poetry written by Negro authors of other states, by Negroes, upon various occasions, but never before has a Negro stood such an audience, as Mr. Williams did last Tuesday evening and render such a splendid delivery of his own composition, the fact that he has poetical ability. His poem will appear in full next week. Mr. Knight was a stained member of the Second Baptist church, chairman of the treasured committee, he leaves a wife and two daughters and one sister. Mr. Emmy Williams will arrive here Wednesday from New York City. Mr. Marla Knight whiles to express her sincere thanks to her many friends and neighbors in the time of silence and death. Mr. Lottie Williams of Benton is here on a visit with Mrs. E. B. Cook and Mattie Right her sister. Mr. Emmia Johnson is spending the holidays with Mrs. H. Moe. Mr. Lanna Jones is expected home Wednesday night from Blaird. Neb. where he has been visiting her mother. Meddies R. P. Farmor and Kate Jones are on the sick list. Mr. D. Willey soon arrived home Sunday from Omaha where he has been visiting her daughter Mrs. E. Long. Rev. Peterson and son Leon, Rev. Pamor and wife, Mrs. Lee Reed, A. J. Heed, Pietey, Fable, Margery Souner, Susie Lee, Mattle Right, Clearance Baker taken Christmas dinner in the country with Mr. and Mrs. A, Cason, Anna Baker and Eddie Baker has gone to Indianapolis, The Art Club will meet at Rev. and Mrs. Pamor Wednesday afternoon. A. M. E. Missionary will meet at Mrs. A. J. Read Thursday. Fercy Sonner will return back to Sloan. City next Monday morning. FT. MADISON NOTES. Speech by byron. The Christmas tree at the A. M. E. church was laden with presents. The programme was fine, the children spoke their pieces nicely, it was a success. The pastor and wife received two large baskets of good thing also, received $5.00 in money from the Look Out Club, Mrs. Lucy Woods, captain. The members and friends of the A. M. E. church gave an in door place at the parsonage of Rev. and D. W. D. Brown which was enjoyed by all present. They came with their assemble laden, with everything of the season, music was furnished by H. Schneider with his grapha phone, Rev. and Mrs. Brown was much surprised; Mrs. Mary Woods president, Wm. H. Harper. BURLINGTON NOTES. There was a whist party given at the residence of Mrs. Orycea. Treat in honor of Prof. Martin Lewis and wife of Homan, Mar. Quita a few were present, Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Baker are the proud possessor of a bouncing baby girl that was born to them Saturday morning at three o'clock. Little Anabel Woods who was taken to the St. Francis Hospital enfeering with pneumonia and lang fever was bought home last Sunday, she is convoking. Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mackay and daughter were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Duncan of 000 Avenue Christmas day. Mrs. Ingram and sister Miss Alice Jason is spending the holidays with their mother in Hannibal, Mo. The Misses Taylor entertained a number of young people at the home of their sister, Mrs. Grant, Saturday after noon at four o'clock tea. Miss Jessie Henderson of Aledo is visiting at the home of Mr. H. Wallace for a few days. Mr Hugh Gash of Galesburg was a business visitor in Monmouth Sunday evening. Mr. Hurshell Wallace opened up a barber shop on the north side of the square. We wish him success. There will be a musical entertainment at the Second Baptist church Jan. 15, for the benefit of Elder Murff the Missionary of Africa. Miss I. Neil of Chicago is visiting at the home of her mother Mrs. George Neil. Miss Letta Perry of Galesburg was a visitor in the city Friday. The ladies of the Second Baptist church were very successful with their Bazaar Xmas week; the receipts being $113 72. IOWA CITY NOTES. (Special to Dyckman) Mr. Wm. P. Chisholm, an alumnus of Tuskegee, who is now a travelling financial agent of his almer mater, arrived in the city Tuesday Dec. 18. He spoke in several of the churches Sunday the 23 ult., butowing to the absence from the city of many promi-people decided not to solithe here until after the holidays. He is now working in Cedar Rapids but expect to return Wednesday Jan 9 to address the University chapel and spend several days canvassing the city. Tuskegee is endowing to make her endowment fund $1,000,000. Mr. Chisholm is very affable man to meet, practical, earnest and a conscientious worker; in short he is an ideal representative of Tuskegee Institute. Although Mr. Chisholm does not canvass his own people, they should not forget that in one of Mr. Washington's books he says, it is the pannies, nickels and dimes from the Sunday Schools and churches of the North which have so largely aided in building up Tuske gee. Let us, then, of the foremost state of the Union in education, extend an open and liberal hand to Mr. Chisholm and by doing our little best have a tangible interest in not only one of the greatest Negro schools in the United States, but one of the greatest schools in all the world, Tuskegee Institute. Mrs. Cathryn Bell assisted by her daughters, Mice Elizabeth and Mrs. J. W. Kelly entertained at Christmas dinner in honor of their guests, Mr. Wm. P. Chisholm of Tunkeges. Out of town guests were Mme Ida Mayweather and Mrs. Mayweather of Wilton Junction. Mr. Charles Gatewood of Spokane, Wash., and Mrs. Fannie Donovan of Omaha, an old friend of the Bell family. Mrs. Mattle Damron is back to Iowa City from a visit in Indianapolis. Mr. Charles Gatewood of Spokane, Wash., is in the city a guest of Capt. Wm. Gree, Mr. Gatewood came to Iowa City in the early sixties and remained until about 1881. He is meeting and being entertained by many old friends. He is foreman in the employment of the Barber Ashphalt Co. PHOENIX ARZ. ITEMS (Special to the Bystander) Tanners A. M. E. Sunday School had their Christmas exercises Monday evening Dec. 14. The church was decorated with palms and evergreens with a beautiful arch in front of the altar, which was artificially trimmed with crape paper. The children rendered a most excellent program. The church was filled with an appreciative audience. The church is in a proper condition under the leadership of Rev. Jas Washington. Mrs. Washington's health is much improved. The climate is fine. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith entertained at Christmas dinner Rev. and Mrs. Washington and were remembered with Christmas presents. The ladies of Tanners Chapel are preparing to give a New Year's dinner. The A. M. E. church has an excellent choir of young people under the leader ship of Prof. Gardner. The Dunbairck club is preparing to give an entertainment in the near future. There will be union services at the A. M. E. church Dec. 8. Rev. Berges of the Baptist church will preach. The Ladies Pleasure club met with Mrs. G. White. The Wedding of Miss Francis Stier to Mr. Frank Coller took place on Christmas day at the A. M. E. church at 7 o'clock. Rev. Jas. Washington officiating. Mrs Mulough played the wedding march. Miss Dorena Smith was maid of h nor and Sammy Steele, brother of the bride acted as best man, Little Edith Steele, sister of the bride was flower girl; lastly came the bride on the arm of her father, who gave her away at the altar. The bride was attired in a becoming gown of cream silk. The maid of honor wore a gown of white hand embroidered over white silk. The groom was dressed in black. The church was beautifully decorated with palms and evergreen. After the ceremony the invited guests went to the reception at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steele on Montezuma avenue. After congratulations an elegant three course dinner was served. Many useful and handsome presents were received by the bride showing the cestem which she is held in the community. May good luck always follow them. MINNEAPOLIS BUDGETARIAN. A happy New Year to all. We were visited by a heavy snow storm, the worst of the season, yet it was favorably received by all for we've had scarcely any snow th's winter. Mrs. Grace Allen of Burlington, Ia, financial agent of the Ambidexter Institute is in the city the guest of her sister, Mrs. Boyce of North Minneapolis. Iair sized audience greeted Miss Hallie I. Brown in her recital at Bethseda church Friday evening, December 28th. Miss Brown is a most excellent entertainer. A sacred concert was given Sunday evening at Bethseda under the direction of Mrs. Wheaton. The Episcopal chur- chal church was provided Mrs. Grace Allen delivered a most excellent address at St. James church Sunday evening on education in general among us as a race. Mrs. Allen's usually modest always makes a favorable impression on any audience she appears before and this was no matter what she did to hear what she had to say and those who failed to be out missed a rare treat. Miss Hallie B. Brown spoke at the Zlon Mission Sunday evening. The M. T. C. Art club held a special meeting Thursday afternoon at the Mrs. Grace Allen. Mrs. Grace Allen, a short club was rendered after which light refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Geo. H. Wade. Mrs. Mary Houston who has been a patient sufferer of Tuberculosis for several months passed away Monday hours to her home, 316 Eighth avenue south. Mr. Bert Larkia and Mrs. Willie Johnson were married Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. West Brock, on 3rd street south and 11th avenue. Rev. Wade perform the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks entertained Rev. and Mrs. Wade at dinner Sunday, Mrs. Elizabeth Howard, the evangelist, left December 27 for the East. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Murphy left the night for Chicago for an ento-ed wife there and in several Indians towns. Miss Eilea Mason, the popular organist of St. James church, won the prize given by the Pastor's Aid society last Thursday evening in the spelling contest, she having spelled the most words, fifty-five persons enclosed. Fully four hundred people watched the old year out and the new year in at St. James' church, not even standing room could be had. Two persons united with the church. After the usual offering was taken, Janetta Butler in a nautical speech, presented the pastor with a gift of flowers, lared overcoat, the gift of the members and friends of St. James. As it was such a surprise, Rev. Wade was at a loss what to say, but he assured the donors that he would prove himself' worthy of wearing the dress. Butler was not than any gift he had ever received. Mrs. Emma Helm and sister, Miss Ela Loulie Frazier were guests of Mrs. Fashion Williams of St. Paul, New Years day, where a most elaborate dinner served. Miss Ida Grey is spending her vacation at home. Mr. Charles Neal is reported quite sick at his home on 5th avenue. Mrs. Jessie Waters is able to be on her way to the hospital. Mr. O. A. Lawrence has opened up a ladies' children' and gents' furnishing and shoe store on 4th street south and he should receive the patronage of every Afro-American in Minneapolis. Mrs. Ione Gibbs has charge of the store. Give them a call. Mrs. Wade entertain her Grace Amanda at Wednesday. The Watch meeting at St. Peter's church was well attended. Bethesda did not have any services. MARSHALLTOWN Mrs. Nevada has returned from Youngstown, Ohio to visit a few wee. The Dunbar Progressive Club met Mrs. L. Browne and daughter. A special Christmas program was given. All report a lovely time. Mr. and Mrs. H. Franklin left Tuesday to make their home in Saylor. Edith Redrick of Grimell is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glimore. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glimore, Jr., went Christmas in Grimell. The Christmas program given at the Baptist church Monday evening was a success and each person received a present from Santa Claus. The Dunbar club will meet Thursday at Mrs. R. Waina, Mrs. Carrie Suter as hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Wain entertained Mrs. Saylor and Mrs. C. Suter at dinner on Thursday. Mr. Lloyd Hopson has returned from a visit in Minneapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Hopson are the proud parents of a baby girl. We wish them sucez. Rem'bear the fair January 15, and usbserve for the Bystander. SIOUX CITY ITEMS. The social events of last week lifted its head and claimed a part of the holiday spirits as its own. This week it will do likewise. The A. M. E. Sunday school had its Christmas exercises Christmas night. A large tree was adorned with Christmas decorations. A nca program was rendered by the little folks. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Askew of Sloux Falls, S. D., came down Saturday to spend the holidays with relatives and friends. They are the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Mance Askew. There will be a debate the Mt. Zion School January 3, 1907. The subject is: Shall the Negroes be immigrated to Africa Affirmative, Messrs J. W. Norris, Wm. Gordae, Negative, Messrs Chas Gross, Wyatt Dowdy. Rev. R. Knight is seriously ill at home on West Seventh Street. Grave hopes for him are entertained at Jackson, S. D., was in the a few days last week, while here she was the guest of Meadows A. Jordan and Emma Crawford. The dreaded disease called smallpox is quite prevalent in the city but tortuously the colored population has escaped thus far. The Baptist church held a Bazner four nights last week, beginning with Tuesday evening and closing Thursday evening. It was largely attended, a program was rendered each evening. It was a grand success both social and financially. The ladies of the Silver Leaf club will give a reception for the new presidents and his family Tuesday evening, January 1, 1907. Rev. J.C. Reed comes to Ft. Madison, Iowa. The Mt. Zion Baylst Sunday school held their Christmas exercises Christmas eve. They had a Jacob's ladder very tastefully trimmed. The theroumders were very well dressed. A short program was rendered by **we** Mrs. Workoff of Omaha, Neb., in our city spending the holidays. She is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Morgn. Born **on** Mr. and Mrs. William Young a the baby girl, on Sunday December 23 Mother and child are doing nicely. Mrs. A. Casen and Green Coats, managers of the dancing school gave a grand ball Friday e ening, December 78. They all reported a jolly good time, dancing into a small wee hour, of the churches Monday night, namely, the Mt. Zion B-pist church and the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Rev. J. C. Reed and son arrived, in our city I from Fm. Midtown, Ixn. Fidy to join her husband, who has takecharge of the Mt. Zion Bap. tist church in our city. We certainly welcome her in our midst. KEOKUK NOTES. Alpha Chapter, O. E. s, met in regina session December 18th and held their election of officers. Mrs. Irla Kelles was elected Royal Matron, Mr. French Bland, R. Patron, Mrs. E. Dix-Arnaud, A. M. Mrs. Ema Tebena, secretary. Mrs. E. Martin, Mrs. D. W. Anderson and Mrs. Hardingare on the sock list. Mrs. William Taylor is spending the hats' dons in jacksonville ill. the holidays in Jacksonville, in Sunday tragedy, in James M. James four bullets which caused his death at 1:45 o'clock Tuesday morning, was the outcome of a game of craps. The fact developed Thursday evening at the coroner's inquest over the body. Hazle Hedge who fired the fatal shots, who is still at large, started the argument with Bert Bramble and struck the latter a time or two over the hand in with a hammer, a maker, addressing Hedge. What do you want to do that for? It was then that Hedge turnedup Martin and fired four bullets into his body at close range, two bullets entering the breast and two fatal wounds being in the lower part of the abdomen. The tragedy occurred in the Russ restaurant on Fourth street. Hedge escaped, and thus far he has successfully eluded the officers. Rev. W. D. Venable and wife were in the city Sunday, December 16. They were the guests of Mrs. M. J. Dove who resides at 16th and Fulton street's. He preached at the Seventh street Baptist church both morning and evening. He venerable at Campan Hill Baptist church, St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Thomas, who resides at 1619 Bank street very delightfully entertained at dinner the Rev. and Mrs. Venable of St. Louis and Mrs. M. J. Dove of Keokuk, which was to have been given Monday evening, December 1 was unavoidably postponed. It will occur New Years night, January 1. Every one is cordially invited. Mrs. F. D. Fields left Saturday morning for Milwaukee, Wis., called there by the death of her father, Angus. Mrs. F. D. Bland is spending the holidays in Springfield. Mrs. M. Fraser, who resides at 13th and Orleans street, very delightfully entertained the sewing circle of the A. M. E. church Friday afternoon, December 28. Lisa Batrice Brook very recently celebrated her 16th birthday Wednesday day evening at her home on 6th and Orleans streets. Games were indulged in, after which a three course luncheon was served. She was the recipient of many useful presn's. Rev. M. J. Burton, state missionary, preached at the Saventh street Baptist church last Sunday morning and evening. Bevere L. Hjnes, the ex-policeman, had the misfortune to be dicked in by his house. The horses' hoofs struck him between the eyes and snucked him against the wall of the barn. While no seriously hurt, mrs. injuries are painful. Mrs. Ella Draine who is teaching at St. Charles, Mo., spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Draine. Mrs. G. M. Ashby and children have returned home from Canton, Mo., where they visited at the home of Mrs Ashby's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harding. The operetta, Hair and the see Berls which was given for the benefit of the A. M. E. church, under the auspices of the Sunshine club, on the grounds of the Church of St. It was well rendered and everyone was greatly pleased. Miss Clara Lowe is spending the holidays in M. Pleasant. Santa Claus visited at the home of all the children belong to, where all the children belonging to the Sunday school of the church of St. Mary the Virgin were gathered to receive him. They entertained Santa very royally with their songs and recitations, and return Santa Claus bestowed upon them some very beautiful The celebration of St. John the Evangelist was very fittingly observed December 27. The*e* was a public installation, after which danced was indulged in, refreshment was given, and a ram. Everyone reported a good time. The foundation of pride is the wish to respect one's self, whatever others may think; the mainspring of vanity is the craving for the admiration of others, no matter at what cost can't self-respect.—F. Marion Crawford. Receits Reference to "Coppera." Resents Reference to 'Copperpants' "What do you mea be? about 'copperpants' before you?" said a London magistrate to a man in the dock. "It is a gross impertinence to refer to the police as 'copperpants' in a court of justice." Many Species of Animals Four hundred thousand species of animals are now known to exist, according to the latest report of the French natural history museum. Of spiders alone there are 20,000 different kind. The Business Port "John's the poet with the best body was instict," said his wife. "He had it in his heart a sonnet for a fat turtle in a love song for two gallons of meat." Atlanta Constitution. A European statistician has published carefully prepared figures of beauty which tend to throw a rather remarkable light on the relation, first of progress, and secondly of climate, to the duration of life. It would appear that Germany, with a population at the time of 55,000,000, counted less than 80 centenarians, or the ratio of one to 700,000; that the ratio is lower still in Denmark, where it is one to 1,250,000, but that it rises in Sweden (1,600,000), England (1,250,000), France (1,190,000), Norway and Scotland (1,100,000), Spain (1,405,000), till it attains an astounding height in the Balkans, where Roumania can hold one centenarian for every 5,000 inhabitants, Servi one for every 4,500, and Bulgaria one for every 1,000. The obvious deduction would be that climate is evidently a powerful factor in determining the length of life, and that the Mediterranean countries enjoy especially favorable conditions in this respect. The vegetarian should also have his innings here, for it is the oil and grain-eating peoples of the south that seem to have approached nearest to the secret of immortality. It 1 in certain parts of the Balkans that lie Metchnikov found old age to flourish, and ascribed it largely to the prevailing diet of fermented milk. But it is also obvious that centenarian varies inversely with the scale of civilization. There is, however, the cheerful reflection that longevity also seems to vary inversely with the scale of literacy, and that perhaps statistics in Servi are not kept so carefully as in Germany. Tchakovsky's music may not be the only medium in which the Slav imagination utters itself. Washington of Lincoln's Day. Dr. Johannes Rosing, who was attached to the Bremen and Hanseatic legations at Washington during the civil war, and who later became consul general of the North German Confederation at New York, publishes in the Weser-Zeitung extracts from his reminiscences, dealing rather intimately with conditions in Washington immediately preceding the first Lincoln inauguration. The federal capital of the time, he remarks by the way, was hardly the present, brilliant "city of magnificent distances." The streets, which were unpaved, and as a rule uncleaned, a habitat for domestic animals of all descriptions, except after a heavy rain, when they reminded Lord Lyons, the British minister, of the turbid flood of Father Tiber. On one occasion a horse and its rider were drowned on Pennsylvania avenue, and a like fate almost evertook the Italian minister on his way home from the second inauguration of Mr. Lincoln. The coach fell into a hole and was wrecked, and the minister was saved only through the devotion of a negro, who plunged to his rescue and carried him out of danger on his back, Aeneas-like. The Universal Language: The Universal Language. An interesting Canadian writer has been looking up the matter and finds that English is coming into such wide use that before long our tongue may be regarded as a world language. Certainly the figures he gives are suggestive. Summarized, they show that from 1850 to 1900 the number of persons speaking English increased from 20,000,000 to 135,000,000, or 578 per cent; French from 34,000,000 to 48,000,000, or 41 per cent; German from 35,000,000 to 70,000,000, or 100 per cent; Russian from 30,000,000 to 90,000,000, or 200 per cent; Spanish from 40,000,000 to 45,000,000, or 50 per cent; Italian from 18,000,000 to 32,000,000, or 77 per cent, and Portuguese, from 8,000,000 to 13,000,000, or 62 per cent. The absolute accuracy of these figures may be open to some question, but there is no doubt as to the remarkable gain in the English-speaking population of the earth. And the United States furnishes the larger proportion. By the English admiralty's orders perfect models are made in paraphernal war of every new battleship before it is laid down, and these models are tested in a tank, being 400 feet long and 20 feet wide. They are made of war because it is a material which does not absorb water or change its weight, so that alterations can be easily made and the material can be melted up and used again. Administrative London contains 118 square miles, and a population of 4,500,000. Greater London contains an area of 698 square miles, with a population of 6,581,372. Possibly London has no fixed boundary, the limits being extended or reduced at the pleasure of the poacher-general. The wild boar that killed King Carolin horse hadn't a very delicate appreciation of the respect due royalty, even when disguised in the shape of a man. The explosion of a bomb in St. Peter's at Rome is another illustration of the wicked insanity of anarchists. Fortunately, the bomb was poorly made and killed no one. The only damage done was to women and children hurtled and frightened by the stumped. It is usually those who could not be offensive even to an anarchist that suffer from the anarchist's murderous work. Patience in France are nearly doo BIG MEN ARE INDICTED 2. W. PERKING AND G. B. FAIR- CHILD CALLED FORGERS. New York—The grand jury, which for the past month has been investigating the affairs of the New York Life Insurance company, Friday returned indictments charging forgery in the third degree against George W. Perkins, former vice president of the New York Life and a member of the firm of J. P. Morgan & Co., and Charles S. Fairchild, a former secretary of the New York Security & Trust company (now out of existence) and a member of the finance committee of the insurance company. Mr. Perkins was in court when the indictments were announced. He was formally arraigned, entered a plea of not guilty and gave bond in the court. He was pledged to J.P. Pierpont Morgan, Jr., who pledged a city residence valued at $800,000, and Cleveland H. Dodge, who pledged unimproved city property valued at $50,000. Mr. Fairchild is at present in Europe. The court was told that the arraignment was not necessary, but he replied that he preferred it that way. Six indictments were returned against each of the two defendants, but all are based on the one transaction known as the "Prussian loan," the specification under the charge of forgery being the falsification of bookkeeping entries. It is alleged that certain railway stocks were transferred by the insurance company to the security and trust company in order to comply with the Prussian law, but that the transfer was not bona fide. The grand jury coupled with the indictments a presentation in which the indictments themselves on record as being convinced that in doing the acts charged against them, Messrs. Perkins and Fairchild were "influenced by a desire tc benefit the policyholder." The grand jury further says the indictments were returned only under a strict interpretation of the law as it was laid down to them by District Attorney Jerome. The statement as it was laid down to the court included commalion of the reports which had spread about the criminal courts building, where the grand jury was in session, to the effect that the jurors were not at all convinced by the evidence placed before them that a crime had been committed in the so-called "Prussian loan" transaction. The jurors, however, who appeared before the grand jury on a number of occasions and made lengthy arguments. FAMOUS WOMAN IS DEAD. Baroness Burdett-Coutts Passes Away, Aged 92 Years. London.—Baroness Burdett-Coutts, who had been ill at her residence here since Christmas eve, is dead. Her death occurring at the age of 92 years, besides depriving the country of one of its greatest and most famous philanthropists, removes from London a unique personality and an interesting social figure. As a link with the almost forgotten past, her life beginning during the reign of the Emperor Napoleon, she lived during the reign of the Saxon sovereign. The Baroness Burdett-Coutts was one of the foremost English women. She was an intimate and life-long friend of the late Queen Victoria and was one of the richest women in England. Her wealth was used principally to carry on her work to improve the condition of the poor and as a philanthropist her fame was world-wide. ATTACK THE ROCK ISLAND. Oklahoma Shippers Ask President That Receiver Be Appointed. Guthrie, Okla.—A large number of millmen and grain, lumber, cotton and coal dealers in Oklahoma, Tuesday sent to President Roosevelt a petition asking that a receiver be appointed for the Rock Island railroad, alleging inability on the part of the corporation to properly handle the freight and passenger business offered to it. The petition is the direct outcome of the car shortage from which the interests represented by the signers of the petition are still suffering. Terrorista Kill Gendarmerie Warsaw, Russian Poland—Two terriors shot and killed two gendarmes on Granitza street Wednesday, and God. Soldiers opened fire on them and wounded four pedestrians. Pacific Liner Ventura Overdue. Honolulu—The Oceanic Steamship company's Pacific Liner Ventura, which sailed from Sydney, N. S. W., on December 17, for San Francisco, via Auckland and Honolulu, is 30 hours overdue at this port. Gen. Gec. A. Bell is Dead. Washington—Brig. Gen. George A. Bell, U. S. A. retired, died at his residence in this city Wednesday. He was a member of Maryland and was graduated from the military academy in July, 1853. Cuts His throat with Two Razors. Decatur, Ill—Elmer McClielland, a joint railroad rate inspector and the son of H. R. McClielland, a wealthy resident of Newark, O., committed suicide Tuesday by cutting his throat with two rays. Kills with Blow of Fist. East St. Louis, Ill.—With a single blow of his Sat Charles Smith Tuesday killed D. F. Myers and made his case that Myers had attempted to fly with her on the street. BRILLIANT NEW YEAR'S RECEPTION AT WHITE HOUSE. Thourande Shake Hand of Chief Excursive—Large Number of Children in Line. Washington.—President and Mrs. Roosevelt's New Year's reception at the White House Tuesday was a brilliant function and was attended by about 5,000 persons. The members of the diplomatic corps, officers of the army and navy and represent the governments and of the citizen public attended. President Roosevelt gave each of his callers a cordial shake of the hand. After the diplomats had been received, Secretary and Mrs. Root left the line in the Blue room and one by one the members of the cabinet and their wives deserted the president-in order to hold reception at their own homes. At one o'clock Mrs. Roosevelt left her husband's side and only the military and naval aides and Secretary Wilson remained with him until the last person in the great throng had passed through the Blue room. It was a perfect day. The sun shone brightly and the air was so warm that the thousands who stood in line for hours suffered no discomforts because of the weather. It wasation of negroes in line was smaller generally remarked that the proprothan in previous years, but a number of negro civil war veterans and Spanish war veterans joined with military and patriotic secretaries in extending greetings to the president. There was an unusually large number of children in line and all were greeted cordially by the president. One of the most amusing figures in the line was a ten-year-old boy with solld hands and clothes, who carried a pair of roller skates thrown over his shoulder. The president laughed heartily as he wished the little fellow a happy new year. A pretty little girl carried a great white Teddy bear past the receiving party and provoked a hearty laugh from the crowd gathered in the Blue room. Mrs. Longworth and the other children of the president were at the White House for the reception and, with their young friends, moved constantly through the crowd. Miss Ethic Roosevelt was pretty gowned in pink and was much admired. Rear Admiral Cowles and Mrs. Cowles, the president's sister, were also with the members of the president's family during the reception. COTTON EXCHANGE · ATTACKED Georgians Ask Frak Order Against New York Institution. Washington. — Charges of fraud were filed late Wednesday afternoon with Postmaster General Cortelyou against the officials and members of the New York Cotton Exchange by Representative Livingston of Georgia and Harvie Jordan, president of the Southern Cotton association of Atlanta. On the charges they fled they base a request that the post office department issue a fraud order against officials and members of the New York Cotton Exchange 1 order to bar them from the use of the United States mails in conducting what the charges term fraudulent practices. ORDERS MASHERS SHOT. Police Chief of Alton, III., shows them No Mercy. Alton, Ill. — Orders were issued to the police Tuesday by Chief of Police Maxwell to shoot at masherns who annoyed women on the street and attempt to escape arrest. The ovr followed an unsuccessful attempt by Chief Maxwell to hit a masher at whom he fired. The chief chased the masher two blocks and because the latter was to obey the command to kill, two bullets were fired after him but without effect other than to increase his speed. The chief then issued a general shooting order and said he hoped his men would be better marksmen. Husband Shoots Physician Husband of Carthage, M.—Dr. J. W. Meredith was shot and probably fatal wounded by Arthur Sanderson at the latter's home Wednesday. Scudson had held the physician in to attend his wife and then met him at the door and fired on him. Sanderson, who was arrested, asserted that Dr. Meredith had broken up his home. Meredith says that Sanderson shot without provocation. Gans Easily Whips Herman. Tonopah, Nev—Joe Gans fought true to the "dope" Tuesday. After playing with Herman for eight rounds, the champion landed a full swing on the point of Herman's jaw, and Chicago's favorite fighter went to the mat, beaten man. Lion Mangles a Trainer Toledo, O.—While performing an act called the "lion hunt" here Tuesday afternoon, trainer Harry Ray, of the Bostock animal circus, was attacked by one of the animals and his sides, shoulder and breast lacerated. Fellow Bervanta' Act-Void. Memphis, Tenn.-Judge McCall, on the federal court, Tuesday declared the Lafollette fellow servants' act unconstitutional. The action was that of Damselle Howard against the Illinois Central Railroad company, Rich Old Man Murdered. Kansas City, Mo.—Thomas Fanning aged 80 years, a wealthy property owner who lived alone, was murdered some time Saturday at his home at 1813 Olive street in this city. His head had been hacked with a hatchet. Judge George B. Young Dies. St. Paul, Minn.—Judge George B. Young, former member of the Minnesota supreme court and prominently identified in the Northern Securities merger cases, died at his home here Sunday afternoon after a brief illness. AWAITING THE ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT. PLEASE HURT YOUR BODY ACCOMMODATION HERE DISASTROUS WRECK NEAR WASHINGTON FIFTY-THREE PERSONS MEET DEATH WHEN TRAINS ARE TELESCOPED AT TERRA COTTA STATION. Washington.—The list of dead as the result of the appalling wreck at Terra Cotta, on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad Sunday night, has reached $3. Forty-five of the number have been identified. Inquiry at the various hospitals of the city, where the injured have been taken, showed a number of persons whose names were recalled. The injured number over 50, nearly, if not quite all of whom, will recover. Collide at Station. The wreck was caused by an engine drawing eight empty cars running into local No. 66, known as the Frederick express, crowded with passengers, just as the passenger train had pulled out from the station bound for this city. The wrecked train was filled with Sunday excursionists and others returning to Washington from their country places in Maryland. Engineer Hildebrand, who was in charge of the "dead" train and who was arrested shortly after the disaster, declares that on account of the dense fog he was unable to light at Takoma Park block station. Tower Operator Phillips declares, that the danger signal was in its proper place and that Engineer Hildebrand's train passed the tower station going at a speed of from 50 to 60 miles an hour. Many Die Under Debris. The scene after the accident was sickening. Bodies had been hurled on every side and it was after midnight before all the dead had been collected and placed on the special train to be brought to this city. Nearly all the residents of Terra Cotta worked removing the dead and rescuing the injured from beneath the masses of debris. They toiled under great difficulties, for many of the injured were wedged beneath the wreckage, and numbers of them died before they could be rescued. The many acts of heroism and self-sacrifice that were performed will never be known. A detachment of 40 policemen were Washington and nearly 50 physicians from this city and the suburbs responded to a general call, but a long time elapsed before the doctors were on hand to relieve the injured. For more than three hours after the fatal crash occurred the police and c. i.zens were still taking bodies from under the great pile of wreckage, which was strenued for fully a quarter of a mile along the track. The rescues took out several bodies which had been ground to a pulp. Catholic priests administered the last rites to many of the dying. Women and children joined in the work, and everything possible was done to relieve the sufferings of the injured. Four more wrecked rail. More than 200 persons were wrecked the train. The crash, owing to the fog, came without a second' warning. The three rear passenger coaches were torn to fragments in an instant. The horror of fire, however, was not added. Most of those killed met death instantly, and when the first help arrived their bodies were scattered along both sides of the track for 150 yards, lying just where they Woman Shoots at St. Louis Judge. St. Louis—Miss Rosa Well, a appointed hittigant in an inheritance case, shot at Judge McDonald of the circuit court as he sat on the bench, but missed him. She had planned to kill the Judge and commit suicide. Cassatt Estate to Family. Philadelphia—Counsel for the estate of the late A. J. Cassatt issued a statement Wednesday to the effect that Mr. Cassatt by his will left his entire estate to Mrs. Cassatt and, in equal shares, to his children. F. S. Camp Kills Himself. Norwich, Conn.—Frederick S. Camp, one of the most prominent millmen in eastern Connecticut, took his life by shooting Tuesday. He had been ill for about six months and had been respondent. Three Killed by Explosion. Pittsburgh, Pa.—Three men were tilled and three fatally injured Tuesday night by the explosion of a steam plumber at Pressed Steel Car plant at McKenna Rocke, a suburb of the city. had been thrown when the engine tore the cars asunder. The absence of fire rendered it possible to save many of the injured who were pinned beneath portions of the wreck. The cries and groans of the injured were heartrending. The thick white cloak of the fog closed around the horror and mercifully hid for a while the extent of the disaster. Strange Feature of Crash. A strange feature of the wreck is the fact that neither the engine, the tender, nor any of the empty coaches of the colliding trains left the track. Despite the havee which it wrought, the engine ran out of traction until no longer an hour, was only slightly injured, and neither the engineer nor the fireman sustained any injury. Both remained in their cab and were placed under arrest as soon as the police reached the scene. Will Probe Block Systems. The Washington—The state commerce commission Tuesday reached an agreement to investigate the block signal systems on both the Southern and the Baltimore & Ohio railways, in view of the recent disastrous collisions and derailments on those roads attended by serious loss of life. The commission will make its investigation under the guidance of conspirators from June 30, 1906, engineering the interstate commerce commission to report the use and necessity of block signal systems and appliances for automatic control of railway trains in the United States. BURNED TO DEATH IN WRECK. Thirty-five men, Mostly Mexicans, Perish In Railway Collision. Topeka, Kan.-Two white Americans, a negro trainporter and about 32 Mexican laborers lost their lives and 55 persons were injured when two passenger trains on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad collided head on four miles west of Volland, Kan. at 5:10 o'clock Wednesday morning, running between Chicago and E. St. They met on a sharp curve with fearful impact. Adding to the horror of the collision, fire from the lamps in the cars and from the locomotive was communicated to the splintered wreckage and spread rapidly, consuming five of the forward cars of train No. 29, west-bound, and burning a number of the passengers. All but three of those who perished are thought to have been Mexican laborers, who were on their way from Columbus station, to Mexico. To the collision, the place blown on John Lynes the 19-year telegraph operator at Voland, who failed to stop train No. 29 at his station, after receiving orders By the light of the flaming wreckage passengers who were uninjured worked herocially to save those who were pinned fast beneath the mass of splintered timbers and twisted ironwork. The lack of tools to work with in chopping away the sides of the cars was a great hindrance to the early rescue work. Five minutes before the trains crashed together the operators for hundreds of miles along the line of the Rock Island system knew that the collision was certain, as Lynes had wired Volland that he had let No. 29 pass, but there was no earthly means of preventing the disaster. Armour Will Build Car Shops. Minneapolis, Minn.—The Armour Packing company will build, in addition to the packing plant, new car shops in Minneapolis at a cost of $2,000,000. The packing plant will cost between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000. Owatanna, Minn.-Fred Zimmerman, accused of shooting the Quan. at her home in this city last Thursday evening, committed suicide some time Tuesday evening by hanging himself in his cell in the jail. Woman Shet Dead in Her Bed. Pooria, Ill.-Mrs. Henry Anderson, wife of a prominent retired farmer of Cambridge, Ill., shot dead in her bed early Sunday morning by an unidentified person. A negro is being held as the murderer. Postal Salaries Too Small. Washington.-First Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock says many employees of the postal department rebecause the salaries are too small, and so argues congress to raise their pay. MUST STAND TRIAL JUDGE LANDIS OVERRULES DE MURRER OF STANDARJ OIL Chicago, Jan. 4.—Judge Landis in the United States district court yet雪雪day under the demurrier of the Sunday Oil company to eligit indictments pending against that corporation, but sustained the demurrier as to two other indictments because of technical defects. "These prosecutions," said the court, "are for alleged violations of section 1 of the act approved February 19, 1903, known as the Elkins law. The charge is that the defendant obtained the transportation of its property at rates less than those named in the carrier's published schedules. The offences alleged to have been committed prior to the enactment of the law approved June 29, 1904, known as the rate law. The indictments were returned August 27, The court ruled against the defendants contention that the Elkins law was enacted really to prohibit the employment of indirect methods to obtain preferential rates, it being the defendant's contention that it was not a violation of the law, if a railway company dealing directly with a publisher shipper may cut rate. The court also ruled against the defendant's claim that the provision of the Elkins law requiring shippers to adhere to a published rate was void as being against that provision of the interstate commerce law which required carriers to transport property for a reasonable rate, the court holding that carriers and shippers must publish a published rate till such rate was publicly changed in the manner provided by law. The court further ruled against the defendant's contention that the indictments were bad because the interstate commerce law did not require rates between points beyond the carrier's own line of road, holding that if a carrier, having made an arrangement with connecting line for the transportation of property between points beyond its own line, therefore held as to the shipping public to have facilities for the transportation of property to such points beyond its own line and that the requirement of the law applied to such a case with the same force that it could be on a point on the carrier's own line. The court ruled against the defendant's contention that the provision of the interstate commerce law requiring carriers to publish terminal charges was not imperative upon consignee, holding that in respect to such terminal charges inasmuch as the defendant may interest in the question, the plaintiff was intended to be binding on consignees. The terminal charges in question consisted of large amounts of storage charges that had accrued on petroleum consigned to the Standard Oil company at Chicago and which the indictment charges the Luke Shore and Michigan Southern broad company canceled and released from the company, thus giving the Standard Oil company a rebate in respect of the transportation of the petroleum. GOV. FOLK'S MESSAGE Missouri Executive Urges Many Reforms. Jefferson City, Mo., Jan. 4-The forty-fourth biennial session of the legislature was organized by the democratic majority yesterday. A joint session was held to canvas the vote of the recent election of state officers, after which the message of Governor J. W. Folk was read in the house. The governor invited consideration of the propriety and advisability of the adoption of a resolution making application to congress to call a convention for prosecuting amendments to the federal constitution, particularly reference to the election of senators to the House of Representatives, people, the establishment of the principle of the initiative and referendum and for a just income tax. Governor Falk recommended a number of acts relating to life insurance. Among others a standard and policy for life insurance, hibiting discriminating and rebating, regulating the election, and requiring nonresident companies to keep at least $10 million of the premiums received from Missouri; policy holders invested within the state. He also recommended the enactment of a law making it a crime for any one for compensation to lobby with the members of the legislature, should be required to carry passports within the state for 2 cents a mile. There should be a state primary law for the nomination of all elective officers, including United States senators. The election of senators by a vote said, has long been demanded but it is not required until the federal constitution is made. Public covennt will ultimately force this reform, but in the meantime the next best thing can be served by having senatorial candidates voted for primary. He also recommended registration to all towns of 10,000 inhabitants. He recommended a law making it a felony to register a bet upon a horse race, either on a blackboard or on a horse race to any other state, or tourance, or to telephone a bet to telephone a device to accomplish the registration bets. He also recommended legislation to suppress "bucket shoes." Rigid child labor law, prohibiting a concern or corporation from selling higher in one part of the state than in another, adding a prison punishment motion of the anti-trust laws, and making the violation of the maximum freight law apply to persons, corporations, and businesses; also a statute providing penalties for railroad corporations, directors, or employees, or agents of any railroad giving rebates on shipments within the state. Churchill Wae Correct. Winson Churchill (the American) at times has rather a patronizing way of expressing himself that goes on some earn. Not long ago he was shown some illustration, which an artist was to one be bring for a magazine Mr. Churchill admired and text and remarked, "If you the man who wrote this verse is all right he will be heard from yet." "That is guts true," he rapidly responded the artist, "his man John Milton and the poem "Allegro." Lightning struck Town Dr. J. G. Keith, formerly of St. Louis, who was struck by lightning several years ago, to Leadville, Col. for his health, and was again hit by a bolt about 11 years ago the doctor, while walking on the street, struck by a thunder bolt. His left side was partially paralyzed. He went to Colorado for his health and last spring while on the street he was again hit by lightning. This second bolt practically rendered Dr. Keith helpless as far as his left side is concerned. FACTS ABOUT FIGURE NINE. Professor of the Occult Has Added a New Wrinkle. Mathematicians have jugged with the mystic digits 8, 7 and 9 for ages, and now comes a foreign "professor" of the occult science to tell fortune by "the force in a simple numeral" by 9. He reminds his victims that if they multiply any number, short of a decimal, by 9 the two figures of the product added together will make 13. Thus: Nine times 2 are 15, and 8 and 1 are 8; 9 times 2 are 27, and 7 and 2 are 9; 9 times 5 are 45, and 5 and 4 are 9; 9 times 6 are 54, and 4 and 4 are 9; 9 times 7 are 63, and 9 and 3 are 9; 9 times 8 are 72, and 9 and 2 are 9; 9 times 9 are 81, and 8 and 2 are 9. He might have added that any number in the hundredths of thousands multiplies by 9 will give a product of the sum of those digits is a multiple of 9. Take at random—9 times 545 are 4,905, the sum of which is 18, and 9 into 18 roes 2 times. Take 7,755 multiplied by 9 equals 66,168; the sum of the digits is 27; 9 into 27 roes 8 times. Oh, there is an immense amount of fun in 9. MADE THEM ALL LAUGH. Book Must Have Been Funny, but One Knew What is Was. It must have been a very fun story! The type looked funny f aces looked funny, and the ro ady who was reading it double in fits of stifed laughter every minutes. The young man in the with her could not help steal glance at the pages of the book was evidently so funny, but cover was carefully doubled be of sight, so that he was bubblingly followed the page after page, shaking with pressed merriment. The woman in the seat at rides became interested and over the girl's shoulder. Prefer the face broadened into a girl soon she was convulsively sh. The man in the seat across smil the scene. A boy a few seats the side grimmed sympathetic sh. The man in the white teeth. The contagion on until the car was nearly on the hysteresis, when the fair read up to leave the train, yet no on the girl herself had any idea what the book was. In Natural Resources That Sect Supreme. To its coal supply, more than as great as the combined coal of Great Britain, Germany and syriac; to its vast stores of natural gas as supplementary so power of water powers for util of power and heat and light the adds at least 300,000 available power of water powers for util for electrical transmission, also power, heat and light. The demand of this vast water power will eventually employ 000,000 to $300,000,000 and be working capacity to 6,000,000 will make possible constructive thousands of miles of interurban tric roads, it will furnish cheap and light for mines and factories create, as in Switzerland, the horms of skills mechanical we the mountains of the South, climatic conditions are unsurge by any other section of the world counting up the riches of the Sou ways bear in mind its wealth of running streams, where nature nishes the power without price for the cost of development—factors' Record. Nute and Elijah's Mana hereafter sold by any jobber or retailer, comply with the provisions of the National Pure Food Law, and are not and shall not be adulterated or mis-branded within the meaning of said Act of Congress approved June 8, 1906, and entitled "An act for preventing the manufacture, sale or transportation of adulterated or mis-branded or poisonous or deleterious foods, drugs, medicine, liquor, and other goods to traffic therein for other purposes." POSTOR CEREMAL Co. LTD. C. W. Poor, Chairman Battle Creek, Mich. Dec. 12, 1906. Submitted and sworn to before this 15th day of December, 1906. BENJAMIN F. REN. Notary Public. Our goods are pure, they always have been and always will be, they are not branded. We have always since the beginning of our business printed a truthful statement on the packages of the ingredients contained therein and we stand back of every package. CEDAR RAPIDS, Mrs. W. H. Reesberg received a letter from Mrs. Reesberg Jones in Cotton Storm, Mt. Rainier, the mailing the safe arrival health of herself and grandmother, Mrs. Rena. that Charles Johnson called on a number of old friends and acquaint- ances Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Thomas enter- tained a number of friends at Christ- mas last Tuesday. The Christmas exercises given last evening under the direction of Madness A. M. Boyd and A. J. Oren were among the best given the usual good time enjoyed. Most Monday night concluded the annual fair which was held in the courent of the church. The fair was a financial success and a neatum event. Charles Johnson was at home Christmas to a number of friends and pleasant time was enjoyed by all who called. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Robinson enter, Mrs. and Mrs. New Year's Day, and Mrs. Jee. Van Camp and daughters Mice Goo, Mrs. and Mrs. E. C. Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Raspberry. The Madness C. Boon and H. Horn were at home New Years day from two to four complimentary to Mrs. C. G. Burt Carl Martin who was painful to hurt a few days ago while at play is much improved and able to be with the assistance of a brush. MO:INE GREETINGS A large crowd was present at the church Monday evening to watch the old year out and to welcome in the new year. Mr. John Tarver has been on the list for several days, but is much missed. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Pollard entertained a number of young people at their home last Thursday evening. The time was spent in playing games and pulling candy, after which a very delicious lunch was served. Mrs. C. J. Harden royally entertained a group of children at her home Thursday afternoon. The Sunday school had their Christmas exercises at the church Christmas eve. A large crowd enjoyed a delightful programme. The tree was overly laden with presents and every one went home than usual. Mrs. B. Tarver entertained Mr. and Mrs. George Tarver and family at a Christmas dinner Mrs. Homes and Mrs. W. Stewart entertained in honor of Mrs. Rushing of Washington, Iowa at their home Christmas. Tosa present from out of town to Mrs. Rushing. Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Price of Rock Island; Mr. and Mrs. Middleton of Chicago. An excellent dinner was enjoyed by all. The table was decorated in holly and carnations. The Mias's Estella Bradley, Daisy Sears and Mable Tarver spent last Sunday in Davenport. Mrs. J. Kenkins has returned from Colorado where she spent Christmas. She reports a most excellent time. Mr. and Mrs. John Tarver entertained Mr. and Mrs. John Foy and fainted Christmas. Mr. Earl Bradley spent Christmas in Chicago. Mrs. M. Robinson has returned from Chicago where she has been for several weeks. The Miss Tarver's entertained a team of students at their home Wednesday, December 26, a grand time was had by all. Messar, Albert Settles and Sanford Dilly are in Palmour, Michigan, visiting friends and relatives. He reports with the new year's call on the subscribers of the Bystander. Please be prepared to entertain her when she calls. GALESBURG NEWS. The masons held their installation and dance in Central hall. A large crowd was present, many being from out of town. The mason Bates and Miss Kate McAney of Spring field were guests at the Anderson home last week. Mr Ed Payne and Luther Reginald Williams of Monmouth spent New Years day in our city. Miss Dorothy Herron entertained a number of her friends at a party at the Anderson home. The city was Miss Jesse Johnson, the guest of Mrs Bowder. Mrs Anna Parker of Club Bluffs is visiting her parents on Grand avenue. A number of young gentlemen gave a lecture on Chanwai was night at the home of Mr. Harry Anderson. A pleasant time was h'd by all. Mr. Commodore Shields is ill at his home with small pox. The thimble circle held open doors at the home of Mrs. Sanford Harper on the lawn. He was a decided geocally and financially. Mr. Guy Gash was a visitor in Monmouth last Sunday. The Odd Felows have a pleasant entertainment in their hall a New Years Mrs. Welleace, Myrtle Wallace and Mrs. Lois Skinner of Monmouth were visitors. Mr. Ed Turpin and family are visiting in Fort Madison. Miss Jessie Johnson of Macomb 19 visiting Mrs. Bowler. She is suffering from a stroke of paralysis at the home of E. J. McTruder. MT. PLEASANT The A. M. Sunday school gave a concert and Christmas tree on Monday night. A fine program was given consisting of songs and recitations by the primary class and a "farse" entitled "Murder Will Out" by class No. 2. Miss Hester Burtlett of Evanson and Mr. James Burtlett of Chicago are at home for a two weeks visit with their parents Mr. and Mrs. K. Burtlett. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Burnett entertained at dinner Christmas day, Mr. Mason, Mrs. Mason, Miss Iowee Mason, Mrs. Sarah Trumbal and Mrs. Melvina Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Gater of Ames are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. McCrackin. Miss Elizabeth Reed is visiting friends in Fairfield. Mrs. S. H. McCracken was "At Home" to about twelve of her lady friends Thursday afternoon from two rooms. The amenities were shared and the afternoon made enjoyable by the ladies. Mrs. S. H. McCracken in. of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Gater. The evening was spent with games and other new agents. Miss one Mason entertained at a New Year eve party Monday night in honor of the Misses Clara and Myrtle Lowe of Keokun. Mrs. Lela Pool was made quite happy on Christmas day by receiving a number of useful and valuable presents from friends in California. DAVENPORT ITEMS. Since our last writing wedding bells have rang and united the lives of Mr. Edward Barnes and Mrs. Syrias Jones. They were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. Christmas was duly observed in both of our churches. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Shepard entertained a party of friends at dinner club. The Toussaint L'Ouverture club entertained a large number of their friends at a musical given by them at Tuner hall December 27. Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Culberson and Mrs. H. Williams of Clifton attended the musical given by the Toussaint L'Ouverture club turned in December 27. Mrs. Williams awarded the guests a formal solo and Mrs. Culberson read a very interesting paper full of deep thought. Rev. Wm. Williams spent the holidays in Burlington with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson of Iowa City attended the musical given by the T. E. Burnett of Eign, ill. is a frequent visitor in our city. There must be some one here attracting him. Invitations are out announcing the approaching marriage of Rev. D. A. Homes of this city and Miss A. Homes of this city and Miss A. Place at the home of the bride in Ft. Madison January 16, 1907. The church aid of the A. M. E. church is preparing to have a Chitterling supper at the church Monday evening, January 16, 1907. 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Mine, stating the sats arrival good morning to Mrs. Raspberry and grand Mrs. Mena. Lester, Charles Johnson called on a number of old friends and acquaintances Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Thomas entered the church of Friends at Christ Minute last Tuesday. The Christmas exercises given last Sunday evening under the direction of Hardman A. M. Boyd and Ogrw were among the guests given in the usual good time enjoyed. Last Monday night concluded the fair which was held in the presence of the church and a neatest arrangement for the church and a neatest arrangement for the church. Mr. Charles Johnson was at home dormitates to a number of friends and presents time was enjoyed by all who met. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Robinson eaten cured as dinner New Years Day, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Van Camp and daughter Miss Cleo. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Raspberry. The Meudames C. Boon and farm were at home and from day in parliamentary to Mrs. C. and Ottumwa. Little Carl Martin who was painful hurt by a few days ago while at play is much improved and able to be our friend with the assistance of a switch. MOLINE GREETINGS. A large crowd was present at the church Monday evening to watch the old year out and to welcome in the new year. Mr. John Tarver has been on the list for several days, but is much better at the present. He is R. H. Pollard entered a number of young people at their home last Thursday evening. The time was spent in playing games and pulling candy, after which a very delicious lunch was served. Mrs. C. J. Harden royalty entertains at her home Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Homes and Mrs. W. Stewart entertained in honor of Mrs. Rushing of Washington, Iowa at their home Christmas. Those present from out of the city were Mr. and Mrs. W. Taylor and Mrs. Price of Rock Island; Mr. and Mrs. Middleton of Chicago. An excellent dinner was enjoyed by all. The table was decorated in holly and carnations. 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Mr. Ed Payne and Luther Reginald Williams of Monmouth spent New Years day in our city. Miss Dorothy Heron entertained a bounty house at a party at her home. Present from out of the city was Miss Jesse Johnson, the guest of Mrs. Bowder. Mrs. Anna Parker of Council Bluffs is visiting her parents on Grand avenue. A number of young gentlemen gave a reception on Christmas night at the home of Mr. Harry Anderson. A pleasant time was h'd by all. Mr. Commodore Shots is ill at his home with small pox. The bounty house held open doors at the home of Mrs. Sanford Harper on New Year's day. It was a decided success socially and financially. The Cdd Felows gave a pleasant entertainment in their hail 'New Years Eve' show at the Moulin Rouge. Miss Lois Skinner of Monmouth were visitors here Tuesday. Mr. Ed Turpin and family are visit ing in Fort Madison. Miss Elizabeth Reed is visiting frances in Fairfield. Mr. S. H. McCracken was "At Home" to about twelve of her lady friends Thursday afternoon from two to three. Dainty refreshments were shared and the afternoon much enjoyment of the ladies. of their daughter and soon-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Gater. The evening was spent with games and other our agents. Miss one Mason entertained at a New Year eve party Monday night in honor of the Misses Clara and Myrtle Lowe of Koeukul. Mrs. Lella Pool was made quite happy on Christmas day by receiving a number of useful and valuable presents from Friends in California. DAVENPORT ITEMS Since our last writing wedding bells have rang and united the lives of Mr. Edward Barnes and Mrs. Syrina Jones. They were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. Christmas and Easter observed in the church churches. bom! Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Shepard entertained a party of friends at dinner Christmas. The Toussaint L'Ouverture club entertained a large number of their friends at a musical given by them at Tuner hall December 27. Mr. and Mrs. Chilberson and Mrs. Hassan of Clinton attended the musical given by the Toussaint L'Ouverture club at Turner hall December 27. Mrs. Williams favored the guests with a vocal solo and Mrs. Culberson read a very interesting paper full of deep thought. Rev. Wm. Williams spent the holidays in Burlington with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson of Iowa Culberson and the musical given by the T. L. O. Club. Mr. Burnett of Eign. Ill. is a frequent visitor in our city. There must be some one here attracting him. Invitations are out announcing the approaching marriage of Rev. D. A. Homes of this city and Miss Alpha Jackson of FL. Madison to take place at the home of the Rev. F. Fl. Medi. 16. 1907 The church aid of the A. M. 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Power of Example No man or woman of the humblest sort can really be strong, pure and good without the world being the better for it, without somebody being helped and comforted by the very goodness of this goodness.—Phillip Brooks Where the Acorns Are A new instructor in natural history has made his advent in Central park, New York. Goling up to a group of children, a man said: "You are wasting your time here. You will find a tree that the oak, hickory and chestnut trees." Doctor's Advice. "Don't talk to me about doctors! I consulted one and he advised me to sleep with my window open. I did so, and the next morning my watch and pocketbook had disappeared."—Translated Tales from Flegeno Blatter. Sex Proportion in America. The United States has a greater excess of male inhabitants than is found in any other country in the civilized world. The reason is that immigration brings far more men than women. A Dangerous Case. One of the surgeons of a hospital asked an Irish help which he considered the most dangerous of the many cases then in the hospital. "That, sir," said Patrick, as he pointed to a case of surgical instruments. Mannera Mean Much. Manners bring together or separate men by a force more invincible than that of opinions. I would almost say that of sentiment—Madame Do Steal. Coats of Arma Decoration There has never been a time when coats-of-arms have been as much used as at the present. As an interior decoration they have become a perfect A Daily Thought It is only living that teaches us the right of our friends to help us. Mutual obligation is like rotation of crops, and saves friendship from sterility—Octave Thanet. Compulsory Enthusiasm. A Sileian court recently sentenced to prison for two months a man who had failed to cheer the kaiser during the military maneuvers. A. Great Truth. A bright and happy morning salutation to your neighbor will give him courage for the week day.—Baltimore American. Small Kindnesses Count. Small kindnesses make a hundred friends where great talents make but one. All Dread Ridicule. Almost any man can be calm in the face of denunciation, but few can stand to be laughed at. Chivalry. The chivalry of Europe in its great measure, a product of the Saracens chivalry which entered Europe in two streams flowing through Constantinople and through Spain. By prince of a New York court a noble gave her seventeen-pounded dri who had attempted suicide a panking with a hair brush. The fat vom the subline to the ridiculous might be more spectacular, but never complete. Iowa and Its Masonic Jurisdiction M S. L. Tiggs, R. G. Deputy Grand Master, Burlington, Iowa. D. Thomas, R. W. S. Grand Warden, Burlington, Iowa. T. H. Sturgle, R. W. J. Grand Warden, Slousw City, Iowa. A. A. Bland, R. W. Grand Treasurer Kookuk, Iowa Kaou K. Hillon, R. W. Grand Secretary Omaha, Nebr. E. T. Banks, R. W. Grand Custodian Des Molina, Iowa. J. H. Shepard, Chairman of Committee on ForeignC. Des Moines, Iowa. The local lodges are requested to send in a list of your elected officers so we can publish a complete roster of the lodges, (The Editor.) North Star Lodge, No. 2, A. F. & A. M—Meets first Thursday in each month at Masonic Hall—Nominee corner of Tenth and Conte streets E. Tracy Blagburn, W. M.; H. E. Jacobs, secretary. Mt. Olive Lodge, No. 17, A. F. & A. M. Over 120 First Avenue, Foster Rapids, Iowa. Meeting on Tuesday of each season H. S. Hearsey, W. M. (404 9th avenue; D. L. Lowry, secretary, 903 S. 8th street. Rescue Lodge, No. 25, A. F. and A. M. Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, S. 31st, 14323 N. 30th Avenue, Nash. W. P. Wade, W. M. address 1612 N. 36th street, H. K. Hillon, Sec., address 911 N. 21th street. FINEST THING IN CHAIR CARB. 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