Iowa State Bystander

IOWA VOL. XIII, No. 37. CITY NEWS N.B. If you have relatives or friends visit in the city or city to visit to make a visit, please inform us; we will give you bank service. Dr. Burlet is in the city the guest of Rev. Brooks. Mrs. J. H. Woods left Wednesday for Keokuk her old home to attend to some business matters there. There will be a public reception at Corinthian Baptist church Friday evening Feb. 22nd from 8 to 10 p.m. A cordial invitation to all, admission free. Mrs. Winnie Neal of 206 14th street who has been asked to her sister Mrs. Oda Miller of Mistic, returned Sunday to her home, after having a most enjoyable time. A correction. In our last week's issue we stated that Abraham Lincoln was born 1812, it should have been 1809 and was assassinated April 14 instead of March. The Misses jGertrude Hyde, Marian Moore of Chicago, Tabitha Muth and Lulu Jackson were callers at the thunder office Thureay. Mr. Chas. Webb received a box from his father in Tennessee, who is here visiting his son and is anticipating or remaining six months, ne is from a small town 45 miles below Nashville, Tenn. Miss Irene Howard, Cornetist of Chicago arrived in the city Wednesday morning and is a guest in the home of Mrs R N. Hyde; Miss Marin Moore of Chicago he accompanies in the guest of Mrs E B Elliston. The young ladies will be in the city until Monday. The Cosmopolitan Art club was entertained Wednesday evening by Miss Addie Wilkinson at the home of Mrs Alice Morton; after the meeting refreshments were served. The Misses Irene Howard and Marin B. Moore of Chicago were guests Club adjourned to meet in two weeks with Mrs Ethel Fields at which time a short programme will be rendered. The Callanan Industrial club met at the home of Mrs. Wells Feb 13. Meeting called to order by President Mrs. Elliston. After the regular routine of business there was on elegant program readed; general discussion of the Negro and his progress A dainty lunch was served by the hostess Ad journaled to meet at the home of Mrs Rivers the 20th inst. Rev. O. A. Johnson received word from his former home Mexico, Mo., stating that Mrs. Mary Dishman one of the old pioneers of that town died, she was very wealthy leaving an estate valued at $10,000, and only one living son Octave, who now lives in Denver and is a mail carrier. The court appointed Mr. Thomas Bass the well known, fine saddle horse dealer, as the administrator, this is one of the few instances where the court recognized the competency, and worthiness of a colored man, Mr. Bass, is a credit to our race and the "Bystander" congratulate him. The Negro Republican Club will meet in regular session Thursday evening the 21st at the office of S Joe Brown 577 Mulberry street. The club will discuss the bill now before the legislature, known as the Des Moines Municipal plan. The discussion will be lead by Rev. O. A Johnson followed by J C Williams, S Joe Brown and other members of the club, all members are requested to be present at this meeting, as there are other matters of importance to be attended to by the club S. Joe Brown, President J. C. Williams, Seeretary Now is the time to LEARN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Better join Miss Bertha Allen's Class of 1907. Terms Reasonable. For full particulars call or write me at 1215 Park street. Des Moines, Iowa. The Intellectual Improvement Club, met last Friday afternoon with Mrs. S. Joe Brown 1187 Seventh street at the usual hour, the president presiding; after the regular business and the reception of a new member in the person of Mrs. J. R. Erickson, the club then took up the programme which was the life and works Paul Lawrence Dunbar, his biography was read by Miss Junetta Leffler and was well received. The discussion was opened by Mrs. Chas Cousins, at the conclusion of the programme the club was then served to a dainty lunch by Mrs. Brown assisted by Miss Miss Iona Wilson, after which the club adjourned to meet next Friday Miss Irene Howard of Ohio Spring, IL, is the guest of the Misses Gertrude and Ada Hyde on Grand Avenue. The Masons of North Star Lodge No. 3 will give a grand banquet in the near future, plans are being arranged for it in April or May. afternoon with Mrs. J. R. Erickson 1802 Des Moines street with the following programme, "The Negro's desire for social equality" by Miss Martha Leffler. The Valentine party given at the Union Congregational church by Miss Winsie Blair and Mrs J. L. Thompson was a great success from a financial point and those on programme did well and the ladies are to be congratulated for it was their first attempt. The Buyy Bee sewing circle met at the home of Mrs John Allen 1215 Park street at 3:00 p. m. with the president, Mrs. Rivera in the chair, the meeting was opened by scripture leading and prayer by the chaplain Mrs. John Glass. The roll called by the secretary Mrs. G. I. Holt. Twenty members responded to their names by paying their weekly assessments, are hour was devoted to sewing. A short programme was readed, Mrs. Sampon Books, piano solo Mrs. Shackiford, vocal solo; Mrs. Haworth, select reading; after which the club was served with a two course luncheon. The circle adjourned to meet the 18th at the home of Mrs. Dre.: 1187 Fourth street. The Irene Howard recital given at St. Paul A. M. e. church under the angless of the co-mopolist Art Club was largely attended and the programme was well rendered, our local talent who took part was at its beat, and Mrs Howard is one of the finest young lady cornetists of our race in the West, to much credit cannot be given the young ladies who had charge of it. David and Jonathan League. At its regular weekly meeting last Sunday afternoon, the league elected the following officers for the ensuing six months: President I. B.Rush; Bice President, J. C. Williams; Secretary, M. L. Mackey; Treasurer, H. Yancy; Press reporter, J. C. Williams. The President appointed the following persons as committee on programs, J. L. Thompson, W. Coalson and J. H. Shearp. The league is engaged in noble work, it stands for the greatest good to the greatest number, irrespective of religious affiliations. Are you willing to do what lies within your power to bring about real harmony in our race, along the lines of moral, financial and intellectual development? There is but one requirement necessary to become a member of this league and that is in a desire to better one's condition, and to be of some service to one's race. No man has sank so low in the slough of misery, vice and degradation but what he can and will receive a welcome into this league, if he will but come. The following programme was rendered last Tuesday evening in commemoration of Abraham Lincoln the great emancipator. Invocation, Rev. O. A. Johnson; reading Enamicipation Proclamation, Ada Hyde; reading, Lincoln's saying, Mrs. W. Coalson; oration Lincoln as an Enamicipator, M. A. Mackey; culogy Lincoln as a christian, Rev. H. W. Porter. Ice cream was served free. The subject for next Sunday February 17, will be Frederick Douglas, discussing will be lead by Mr. J. L. Thompson, Mr. J, C. Williams will read an Ode to Lincoln an original composition. J. C. Williams press reporter. "We prefer Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, to any other for our children," says Mr. L. J. Woodbury of Twinsburg, Mich. "It has also done the work for us in hard colds and croup, and we take pleasure in recommending it." "For sale by all druggists. KEOKUK NEWS. The F. E. H. Club met with Miss Artina Flia-les last Friday afternoon. The Sunshine Club of the A. M. E. church gave a chicken pie social Tuesday afternoon and evening which was a financial snoo-se. Mrs. K. Golins and Mrs. D. W. Anderson are on the sick list. Mrs. M. Harding of Canton, Mo. is at the house of her daughter Mrs. Geo. Anby 1507 Morgan street, her health is v.ry much unpaired, she will remain indisaffiately. Born to Mr. and Mrs. B. Pyles a daughter. Invitations are out for a birthday party of Alice Fox who resides at 15 n. and Morgan streets, it being her sixteenth birthday on St. Valentine night Feb. 14th. Wun. Snorkedge has reconstructed his tenant house at 1232 Morgan street making it into a double house. Invitations are out for a linen shower to be given by the sewing society of the seventh street church on Feb 28 afternoon and evening at Lunion Lodge hall No. 10 N. St. street. STATE BYSTANDER. FREDERICK DOUGLASS This week many of the public schools, colleges, universities, lyceums, societies and other organizations will honor the birth Frederick Doulglass and pay a tribute to his memory. It is indeed, that we do not know the exact day or year, yet the 17 of February, 1817 is the generally accepted date, yet some say Feb. 14th, but be that as it may, we want to emulate and eulogize upon his good deeds. He was the embodiment of one of our greatest Americans, because he came from lowest depths of poverty and attained to greater heights than any American has thus done. A wonderful example for ambitions inspiration for the young American of this age. May we ever revere and honor his memory and live his good qualities in our lives. OBITUARY. On last Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 1:30 o'clock a. m., grim death called Washington Williams to the great beyond. He was one of the most beloved and best know men in our city, by both white and colored. He was born in Alexandra, Va., August 14th, 1830, which makes him over 76 years of age. He was married to Miss Sarah Grider in Springfield, Ill., where he joined the Masonic lodge at the age of 23 years; moved to Keokuk, Ia., 38 years ago and to Dea Moines 23 years ago. Four children were born to this happy and exemplary union—two boys and two girls; the boys died several years ago. The daughters, Clara and Eva, and his loving wife remain with relatives, a sorrowing lodge and a host of friends to mourn his death he was a member of King Solomon Commandery, also the Eastern Star of Keokuk. During all his long life of 54 years a Master Mason he was never suspended for non-payment of dues, nor ever asked charity in his life. He was a true member of the A.M. E. church, joined in Keokuk under Rev. DePew. The funeral was held from the A. M. E. church, under the Masonic lodge, assisted by the Cammaundy in full regalia. Rev. S. W. Brooks preached a beautiful sermon, assisted by Revs. T. L. Griffith, O. A. Johnson and T. L. R. Wimbush. A large profusion of flowers were strewn on the casket by both white and colored friends as a token of their respect and esteem for so good and true citizen, husband, christian and Mason. PHEONIX. ARIZONA. Special to Bratander. The funeral ceremonies over the remains of Mr. Wm. E. B. Baker took place at Merryman undertaking parlor. Adm. street, on the 29th day of Jan. 1907, preparatory to shipment to his native home, Jeffersonville, Ind., for interment. The high esteem in which he was made doubly apparent by the many friends and admirers who were present and the many and coalfly floral designs presented to attest the high appreciations held by the citizens of Phoenix, who made his acquaintance while here and learned to enjoy his many gifts and charms as a musician and lovable character as a man. The Masoic fraternity turned out in fall and by ritualistic service and devotion to the deceased brother, gave full expression to the fact that a true Mason is never alone and without friends in life or in death. What could be done to comfort and strengthen the bereaved in aid of their departure to the old home and friends where no doubt many sad hearts waited to assist in the last objections at the grave Rev James Washington delivered a most appropriate and beautiful oration, assisted by Revs. H. L. M.Kinney and Burges. Rev. Washington is pastor of the A. M. E. church of this city. He was a friend of the family and attended at the bedside of Mr. Maker to the last, and had his testimony that all was well with his soul. Owing to the prominence of the decease in the muscle circles of this country, his death will come as a surprise and his untimely departure will be very much regretted everywhere. 9 His talents will live on and he will take his place among the symphonies of Heaven, where all is music and love. Peace to his ashes and glory to his immortal memory. ALBIA NEWS The Bury Bee club will give a Valentine social at the church Thursday evening. Mr. Ed Butler of Buxton was in Alba Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Muddy Gaines left Alba Sunday for Tennessee. They were two of Alba best young people and we all miss them in our vicinity. There are a few arrangers in our city Next Sunday is Allen's day and it will be observed by the A. M. E. church in this city. Lawyer Geo. Woodson of Buxton is in Alba attending this session of court. Madam Alexander and Fewe and Rev. Alexander of Hocking attended services in Alba Sunday. MONMOUTH, ILL. ITEMS. The spiritual meetings at the Baptist church were closed last week. The attendance during the meetings has been good despite the inclementy of the weather. During the meetings quite a number of souls were saved. The A. M. E. council is rejoicing over the return of their sheepard, Rev J. L. Wharton, who was called away a few weeks ago on account of illness in his family. There were Baptismal services at Hon, Frederick Born in Maryland about Feb 1893, at his home on Anticostr H the Second Baptist church Sunday morning. The P. L. D. literary club gave a Valentine social Thursday evening. Bishop Mack preached at Second Baptist church Monday. The Misses Wade of Galesburg were in Monmouth Sunday. On Thursday evening the Masus gave a grand entertainment at their hall on the north side of the square. The program was mostly made up of young, people and some of the best talent in Monmouth and they acquired themselves to the satisfaction of the audience. The receipts of the evening nasted the Masons a respectable sum. COLFAX NEWS. (special to the byranger). The revival meetings at Nethal Baptist church have closed. There were a number of conversions and accessions to the church. Meadamnes Henry Johnson and Dan Oliver were shopping in the Capital City last Monday. Messie, John and Fred Robinson have purchased a new piano. Mrs. W. B. Battier, proprietress of the Pacific House, is indlosed at this writing. Mr. H. S. Clay of Des Moines was a Spring City visitor last Sunday. The Paralyse for Foo club was entertained Saturday evening at the home of Miss Man Houst. A delightful time is reported. Messra John Robinson, John Lomas and Charles Holmes entertained the opera: Des Moines Monday evening Mr. and Mrs Sam Dean entertained a number of their fans at a six-block dinner Sunday. Fred Robinson called on his best girl in Newton Saturday-evening. Those on the slok list are Mrs. Charles Ayes, Mr. Brookins and Mrs. Norris Bryan. Miss Estella Viiden entertained a number of her friends at the home of Mrs. H. A. Nelson, complimentary, to Miss Isabah Donglass. All present report a good time and Mies Viiden a royal entertainer. Last Friday evening Mrs. Lewis M. Morris aipped on her back porch and fell, cutting an ugly gash in her forehead. She is recovering nicely from the accident. Dame rumor says the wedding bells will soon ring and Colafax will lose two of her leading young society ladies. Mr. Spencer was a Capital City visit. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES. Miss Bessie Oliphant reports a very pleasant visit in Dubue with Mrs. John Wells. Mrs. Lena McDavis is able to be out again after being confined to her rooms several days from a painful fall on the 'ce. Mesdames Harry Horn and Charles Boone were visitors in Ottumwa this week. The J. S. Y. Club convened with Mrs F. Perkins last Wednesday and elected the following officers: President, Mrs B. Downing; Vice President Mrs A. E. Price; Secretary; Mrs C. M. Washington; Cor Secretary, Mrs G. Grey; Treasurer, Mrs A. M. Hawkins. Paper ck Douglass, february 17, 1817, died February 20 Ill, Washington, D. C. for the afternoon was by Mrs. A. E. Price, "The Niagara Movement." The club will meet next week with Mrs. C. Mr Washington. Mrs. Erle is seriously ill at her home 929 18th avenue. Listen for the sorenade of the Elite Mandolin club one night next week. The Afro-American Progressive club convened last Friday evening at the home of Rev. Ford and elected the following officers: President, Rev. A. Ford; Vice President, D. L. Lowery; Secretary W. B. Lowery; Treasurer, Chas Johnson. The meetings will be held each Friday evening. Mr. L. D. Lowery entertaining Feb. 23. ROCK ISLAND. The Queen of Sheba Council of Ladies Kodash gave their first banquet on last Thursday evening Feb. 7th at the Masconie hall. One hundred and four guests of the Tri-Jies responded to their invitations. The gentlemen appeared in full-dress suits and the ladies in after dinner costumes with large picture hats. A programme was readened during the evening. At 9 o'clock the guesses sat down at the finitely arrayed tables and partook of the following menu: Cream of Tomato Soup Olives Soup Lake Michigan Trout; Martre de hotel Beauty Young Turkey With Cranberry Sauce Early June Peas; Mashed Potatoes Koman Punch Potato Salad Ice Cream Assorted Oake Fruit in Season Cafe Moor 41g Miss Harriet Golden, one of Rock Islands finest young ladies, is very low at Volunteer hospitals. Mrs. W. T. Parker returned hom Fri- Price, Five Cents. day after visiting several weeks in Ft. Madison, in. The Ladies Improved Sewing Circle will meet with Mrs. H. Heusler Saturday afternoon. Mr. Chas. Golden returned home last Wednesday evening from Kewanee, Ill. Mr. Francis Stewart will entertain the Ladies Art club at her residence Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Johnson visited Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Tarrier in South Molina Sunday afternoon. BURLINGTON NOTES. W E North gave a reception at the residence of Mrs. Nicole Lovie in honor of the old family reunion comedy company Mabie Hailer gave a birthday party Saturday afternoon, Misses Alex, Draw and U. S. Drew have opened up a pantomom club on 4th street beween J. Starcen and washington WASHINGTON IOWA. The Washington High School and the Pella High School debating teams met at the High School auditorium last Friday night and the Washington team won on the affirmative side of Resolved "That the cities of the United States should seek the solution of the street railway problem through private ownership Leon Motts was the strongest speaker on the affirmative, and after it was all over his class mates and colleagues fairly carried him off the platform with joy. Good for leon. Mrs. A. G. Clark left Monday for her home in Oskaloosa, having been here to attend her mother's funeral. Monday evening a joint session of the trustees and steward boards were held at the church at 7:30 o'clock with Rev. Penn in the chair It was the first meeting since the new pastor has got settled and the reports made were very satisfactory; after the adjournment of the boards everybody apparently went home, but not so. The members of the church and well wishers had prepared a surprise for the new pastor and family, after he and his family had gotten settled in their home, the people who had gathered at Mr. Wesley's Moore's came in on them with their donations and completely surprised them. It was a late hour when the people departed leaving the large dinning table heavily ladenwith the good things of the land, and some who had not brought anything made up their donation in money. Leon Motts made the presentation speech and Rev. Penn responded, all had a good time. Theodore Turner goes to Chicago the middle of February for a visit with his friend Ralph. A letter from Walter Williams at Knoxville, Tenn., but he is getting along a right now. His friends hope for a speedy recovery. We are glad to know that Geo. Montgomery of Davenport is getting along nicely now. He has been been sick with pneumonia. Presiding Elder Phillips preached a strong sermon at the A. M. E. church Tuesday evening. We always welcome him whenever he wants to or can come here, they have and always will have a warm spot in their hearts for him. Mrs. Sarah Davis who has been sick with a cold is some better at this writing. Lewis Wallace has jabot recovered from the grip. Robt. Rushing is still battling with the asthma. The presiding elder committee held a social at the church Thursday night and was a success in every way. Friday night is general class Sunday is quarterly meeting and Monday night love feast and quarterly conference. The Presiding Elder will be here. CLINTON BRIEFS. Mr. Frank Cooper is reported ill at her Second Avenue home. Charles Williams who has been confined to his home by illness for sometime, is reported as not feeling as well as a few days ago, his friends hope for an early recovery. R. D. Smith is confined to his home on acute of illness. B. F. Cope of Buxton was a visitor here last week. Frank's friends are all ways glad to see him, you who are in ar. don't think you think it is time you were prying up. You have had and are still going in good now be hoisted and pay up, we know that there are none of you who wilt do work for us or tour --- years and then get promises for pay, yet that is what the Hystander has from some of its subservibers, do as you wish to be done by. Mr, and Mrs, W. A Richardson are happy over the advent of a baby girl which arrived at there home one day last week. We are enjoying delightful winter weather which is very acceptable after the very severe wren her a few days ago. Richard Simpson is reposed as being somewhat indisposed. CLARINDA NOTES The Second Baptist church is carrying on revival meetings, we wish them great success. The A. M. E. church will have quarterly meeting Sunday. Mrs Beaulah Hurton of Red Oak was in our city over Sunday to attend the funeral of Mr. Montgomery. Mrs. Daisy Martin of Red Oak is visiting barister Mrs. Clara Keene. There will be a grand concert given at the A. M. E. churen Thursday Feb. 14th by the literary Society and also a valentine box. Mrs. Lizzie Washington of Corning was in our city Sunday, we were all glad to see her. Percy Louncer is expected home soon from Sioux City. Theodore Pemberton of Kansas City is in the city waiting relatives and friends, he will turn back to-morrow morning to attend to business. Mr. H. K. Hillon, G. S. of Omaha, Nebr. was in attendance at Mr. Montgomery's funeral. Arthur Montgomery, Mr. Arthur Montgomery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Montgomery, died as his home, 154 and Logan street, Friday Feb. 8 at 12 o'clock, after a short illness of appendicitis. He was 32 years of age, and the only child. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. The great loss sustained by his death, his wife, children and parents, as well as the cummunity, have the heart sympathy of their large circle of friends and acquaintances. Mr. Montgomery was a member of Golden Circle Lodge No. 27, F. A. & A. M.; was elected Master of his lodge last year and re-elected again this year. He was an honorable member and was loved by all the brethren. Funeral services were held at the M. E church Sunday afternoon at 3:30, in charge of the Masons. Rev. Able read the 7th chapter of Job, Rev. J. M. Patterson prescheduled from Matthew 24th chapter and 42nd verse. Music was furnished by a quartett. Over 500 people viewed the remains. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. His parting words were that he had gone to rest. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, five children, father, mother and a host of relatives and friends. Interment was in the Clarinda city cemetery. Happy hours we've had together. But my voice you'll hear no more They have called the roil in heaven And my mission now is o'er; Fare well now, but not forever For in heaven we'll meet together In the resurrection morn. What to Do When Billious. The right thing to do when you feel billious is to take a dose of Cunamblain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They will clean the stomach and regulate the liver and bowels. Try it. Price, 25 cents. Samples free at all drug store. GALESBURG, ILL., NEWS. Mrs. Maggie Cattin and Miss Alice Johnson of Aurora have returned to their home a after a pleasant visit with relatives. John Johnson is quite ill at his home. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carter Junior are the parents of a daughter born to-day Mrs. Carter and daughter Isadore of Missouri are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Smith. May Harston is ill at her home on So. Henderson street. Soyager LaBoY Anderson was a business caller to Monmouth this week. Word has been received of the serious illness of Miss Stella Carter of Louisville, Kentucky. Miss Carter's home is in Tuskegee and her many friends hope for her a speedy recovery. Warner Johnson of Indianapolis has arrived in the city for an extended visit. Ed. Skinner is a new employee at the Frost Laundry. Miss Hattie Kimbrew and friend Normal Brouten have returned to Springfield after a visit with Mrs. Kimbrew and family. The Leisure Hour club gave their annual reception and tail in the porters of the Second-Island church. An excellent programme was rendered. Mr. Harston is a guest at the home of his aunt Mrs. Charlotte Kipper. Jay Allen is on the sick list. When a Dealer Says $375 PIANO FOR $249 Don't Believe Him I can sell you a new piano for $130, but it will be a $130 piano and not a $250 one. Remember, you can't get some- thing cheap. You have to buy a long ago long ago quit trying to buy gold dollars for 39c. Better buy a "Lehman Guar- anteed piano." W. H. Lehman Est. 40 Years. 8th and walnut Streets The Immigration During 1808 Was 210,000. While it is well to heed ever word of caution from the leaders in commerce and finance and to avoid all speculative ventures that lack a solid business foundation, it is clearly evident that there is no conspicuous weak spot in Canada's present era of prosperity. The Toronto Globe says: "The Dominion has in a commercial sense plenty of money, and our leading financial institutions are in United States. The chief productive enterprises of Canada are not buoyed up by an era of dangerous speculation, but are following substantial business methods and finding safe and continuous markets for their goods. We are not bolstering up any industries by extensive export bonuses that must impoverish the people as a whole, and ultimately lead to collapse through the failure of the artificial aid. There is no extreme protection in Canada such as would create great fortunes for the general public and lead to disruption and catastrophe. The prosperity of Canada has no artificial foundation being based on a healthy and substantial expansion of trade and industry, with a proportionate extension of productive settlement to new areas. It is true that we are borrowing extensively for railway construction, but every line will bring new territory within the limits of profitable occupation, and will create prosperous settlements to bear the burdens and repay the outlay. We are not exhausting mineral resources, for example, for the construction that, although mineral wealth is never permanent, ours will during the measurable future develop a far greater productive capacity than at present. Our timber wealth can be made continuous by a judicious policy. And agriculture, the real foundation of our prosperity, is expanding with every new expenditure on railway construction. The first railway mania that could bring its punishment through the useless duplication of lines. The gigantic railway enterprises that now stimulate every line of business in Canada will create a new Dominion, and thus render easy the heavy burdens of debt now freely assumed. Canada's era of prosperity has been unprecedented, but there is no sign of improvement, but confidence. While our growth is normal and healthy, we need have no alarm at its rapidity." This article might have gone on to relate the great growth that is taking place in Central Canada, where thousands of Americans have made their homes during the past few years. The past calendar year has given to Canada by importation an addition of 218,000 to the total amount of dollars contributed $63,781. The agents of the Canadian government, whose advertisement appears elsewhere, say that this number will be largely increased during 1997. A MAN of High Principle. Boothing on the week out (who has been asked by his friend to go to a music hall)-Na, na man! Dye no he never visit a music hall on the Saturday--for th' ear I should laugh in the kirk on th' Sawbath-London Opinion. We make nothing; we only form and discover what is already there but which without our assistance can not release itself from shapeless chaos- Aberbach. Paint Buying Made Safe All lead packed in 180 lbs. issue this mark. White Lead and Linseed Oil need no advertising to maintain themselves as the best and most economical paints for the man. The difficulty has been for the buyer to be always sure of the purity of the white lead and oil we use. The requirement of the trade mark of the Dutch Boy painter to be the final proof of quality, gentleness and purity to paint buyers everywhere. When this trade mark appears on the key, you can be sure that the content is Parre White Lead made by the Old Dutch Process. SEND FOR BOOK "A Talk on Pallet" gives valuable information on the subject. A free copy request. NATIONAL LEAD COMPANY The office of national company. New York, Boston, Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Indianapolis, John F. Lay & Sons Co., Philadelphia, Newburgh (National Land & Oil Co.). PERFECTION POULTRY and O. K. Poultry and Rabbit Fence The same itself describes all. Send for catalogs, which give description of all our fences and exteriors. SWINGING WIRE FENCE CO., AMERICAN, N.Y. PRUSSIAN HEAVE POWDERS Which gives description of all our fences and exteriors. SWINGING WIRE FENCE CO., AMERICAN, N.Y. CONCRETE (Union) BLOCK Which gives description of all our fences and exteriors. SWINGING WIRE FENCE CO., AMERICAN, N.Y. PATENTS Which gives description of all our fences and exteriors. SWINGING WIRE FENCE CO., AMERICAN, N.Y. NEW BRITAIN BANK STILL HAS $143,000 BURPLUS. Mayor Aksa Removal of Bank Commis- sioner for Neglect of Duty and Incompetency. New Britain, Conn. — William F. Walker, the missing treasurer of the Savings Bank of New Brita- rin, took more than half of the dollars' worth of securities from the bank, then reporting to a statement leased from the directors Wednesday. The directors met late in the af- ternoon, after the collateral in the bank had been examined by State Bank Commissioners Kendall and Noble. There is left a surplus of about $143,000 over and above the amount due to depositors, the actual shortage being $655,000. The directors believe the greater part of the securities will be recovered. As the bank commissioners were preparing a statement to give to the directors, Mayor George M. Landers sent a letter to Gov. Woodruff asking that Commissioner Kendall be removed from office on the ground of neglect of duty and incompetency. He pointed out in this letter that when Mr. Kendall began an examination of the affairs of the bank last Thursday, Measure Walker, and a plea of illness, left the bank, and Commissioner Kendall did not continue his work, but returned home to wait Walker's convenience, knowing at the time that the latter did not return home that day. The alleged wrongdoing of Mr. Walker has created a tremendous sensation. He was held in the highest esteem, was a church officer and a citizen who apparently lived quietly. He was not known to he interested in stock investments of any kind or in any outside enterprises. For about 27 years he had been a bank officer and was under bonds of $20,000. The bank had deposits of upwards of $6,000,000. WARSHIP'S PATTERNS BURNED. Fire in Crampa Shipyards Causes Almost Irreparable Loss. Philadelphia. — An almost irreparable loss was sustained by the William Cramp & Sons Ship & Engine Building company in a fire at their pattern shops, a highly visible pattern shops and two storage rooms. At least 75 per cent. of the company's patterns were destroyed, according to H. W. Hand, superintendent of the concern, among them being those of the United States battleships Pennsylvania, Colorado, Tennessee, Maine, Alabama, Iowa, Massachusetts, British, Portugal or number of vessels in course of construction were also lost and work on them will be delayed. The fire also destroyed the headquarters of the Ship Caulkers' association and the home of Julius Gauld, and damaged many small dwellings. Several firemen were hurt by falling into the water. The monetary loss is estimated between $100,000 and $150,000. The origin of the fire is not known. Government Scientist Discover Parasite Which Will Stop Ravages. Washington. — A discovery has been made by the department of agriculture that is expected to destroy the gypsy moth, which has ravaged the trees and shrubs in Massachusetts and other states. The discovery consists of the gypsy moth, which ranges from a milieu in sect to one as large as a mosquito. Scientists say that there are eight or ten varieties of the parasite, all being deadly to the moth. The parasites were found in southeastern Europe, and it is the intention of L. O. Howard, chief of the bureau of entomology, to go to Europe soon to collect gypsy moths infected with the parasites. He expects to bring the parasites to be thousands of such moths to be distributed to the ravaged districts. The parasites will spread to the healthy moths and exterminate them. Refuses to Be Reimbursed. Topeka, Kan.-Frank E. Grimes, ex-state treasurer, who recently voluntarily paid the state $9,000 to cover an alleged shortage found under his administration. Tuesday stopped a movement to have the legislature reimburse him. Mr. Grimes returned Tuesday from New Mexico and wrote Senator Smith, who had introduced a reimbursement bill in the senate, to withdraw the measure, and this was done. Bad Fire in North Dakota Town. Devil's Lake, N. D.-Fire at Crazy, this county, destroyed seven business houses among them life's opera houses, and several real dances, causing a loss of $25,000. Cleveland Contacts Indicated. Cleveland, O.—The federal grand jury Wednesday returned indictments against eight contracting companies and firms on the charge of violating the eight-hour labor law in connection with government work. Wage Increase for Telegraphers. New York—An increase of ten per cent. in the salaries of telegraph operators at the company's principal offices throughout the country was announced Wednesday by the Western Union Telegraph company. Reforms in South Dakota. Pierce, D.—The house Tuesday passed the reciprocal demurrage bill. The bill represents corporations contributing to campaign finance that was passed. Another bill approved by the house prohibits "treating." IOWA STATE NEWS Events of Recent Occurrence Throughout the Commonwealth. HELD TO THE GRAND JURY. Nurse Girl Arrested—She Contradicts Herself on Witness Stand. Des Moines—Mrs. Fred West, the "Baby farm" proprietress charged with the murder of "Baby Jim" held to the grand jury ball by Justin P. G. Not at noon yesterday. Mrs. West was taken immediately to jail to await the action of the grand jury, and as there is no grand jury in Polk county at the present time, she will be compelled to remain there until provisions are made by the state BOY PLAYED WITH A GUN. Kills His Mother as She is Bending Over Stove. Council Bluffs, In-Mrs. C. J. Christofferson, was instantly killed Saturday afternoon by her 5-year old son, Charan, the distressin affair resulting from an accident. The family desires two miles east of Crescent. The lad was playing in store room opening onto a porch. Found a shot gun in the room and pulled it to the porch to play it. In doing so the gun was discharged. Miss Anna Beattie, the nurse girl who is alleged to have been present and assisted Mrs. West in the poisoning of "Babq Jim," was arrested on a charge of murder this afternoon. Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, a secretary of the nurse society, who filed charges against Mrs. West, opening up the "baby farm" cases, signed the information which caused the arrest of the nurse girl. Contradicts Herself. Miss Beattie testified that she had not put a birth certificate during 1905. Later she said she and identified her handwriting on the certificate. At one time she said she did not know what chloroform was used for. She testified that it was used in confinement case to put people to sleep. She said she had never seen Mrs. Hattie Clary. Later she testified that she had talked with Mrs. Clary in Dr. Gray's office. She swore that she did not know the names of any patients ever at the West baby farm. Later she said that she had secured the information as to the data for birth certificates—the names of the fathers and mothers—from the mother. In other instances she contradicted herself. In her breaking down of this witness the state claims to have made a great headway. MRS. WEST GIVES MORTGAGE. Assigns Household Property to Dr. Parriett. Des Moines.—That the baby farm industry may not be so remunerative as has been herefore believed is an inference that may be drawn from a chattel mortgage upon her household furniture filed with County Recorder Dodson late yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Fred West and娶 in the same house given to Dr. R. P. Parriett, house physician at the West baby farm. For the sum of $1,541. Mrs. West gives the physician a lien upon her piano, organ, horse, cow, four sets of harness, two wagons, an engine and boiler and house furniture furnished to her. The property is located in the West baby farm, 1314 Thirty-fifth street. Both Mrs. West and Miss Annie Beattie are still in the county jail. Mrs. West is the only person for Mrs. West until the amount of $100,000 as fixed by Justice Roc in Miss Beattie's case shall be secured. The necessary security is forthcoming. Justice Roe has set the hearing of Annie Beattie, accused of murdering the infant "Baby Jim" at the West home, for 10 o'clock Friday morning, at which time it is thought she will waive to the grand jury. COL W. E. SMALL IS DEAD. Veteran of the War Dies in Marshall- town of Old Age. Marshalltown.-Wiliam Edwards Small died here Tuesday afternoon. He was a colonel in the Tenth Iowa volunteer infantry, ex-mayor and resident of the state. He settled at Davenport in 1854. He removed to Iowa City later and was president of the first Johnson County Fair society, that built the grounds and truck factory. He was a captain in the held. He entered the army at Iowa City as a lieutenant. He was promoted to colonel of the Tenth, but retired on account of a disability. After his residence in Brooklyn, he was a captain in the Tenth and old age at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George C. Nells. WOMAN TRIES SUICIDE. Mrs. George Holcomb of Coin Takes Razor and Cuts Her Throat. Council Bluffs—Mrs. George Holcomb of Coin is hovering between life and death as a result of an attempt to commit suicide. Mrs. Holcomb took her husband's razor, seated it on the table and frightened the front of the house and cut a frightening gash in her throat. The woman fell over and was almost exhausted from the loss of blood when she was discovered by a farmer passing by, who gave the woman a knife and frightened at the barn at the time and knew nothing of what had occurred until called by the stranger. Mrs. Holcomb had been in ill health for a long time and it is believed this time she was temporarily. She is about 16 years of age and has several childrens. HIGH HONOR FOR GOLDEN Appointment as Assistant General Foreign Agent for Northwest Fright Agent for Northwestern. Sloux City.—"Mike J., Golden, who was appointed assistant freight agent for Chicago & Northwestern railroad, was on a banquet here. Many prominent railroaders from over the country were in attendance. Many years ago "Mike" began sweeping out the office in a little town and since then has always proved as faithful as his brother, Mr. Golden. he will complete charges of the traffic department for the state. Boy Murderer. May be Here. Des Moines.—Jack Hayes, the "boy murderer," is thought to be in Des Moines. A message from Chief of Poor Lions, to Sheriff Looper notified him of calls and asked him to be on the loot. Hayes shot a man named Wardle in St. Louis in broad daylight while the latter tried to prevent a robbery. BOY PLAYED WITH A GUN. Killis His Mother as She is Bending Over Steve Council Bluffs, Ia.-Mrs. C. J. Christofferson was instantly killed Saturday afternoon by her 8-year-old son, Charian, the distressing affair resulting from an accident. The family decides two miles east of Crescent. The lad was playing in a store room opening onto a porch. He found a shot gun in the room and pulled it to the porch to play with it. In doing so the gun was discharged, the contents going through a window and striking the lad's mother in the face as she was working over the kitchen. The gun was most prominent in the community. Mrs. Christofferson would have been 40 years old tomorrow. There is one other child, a old-baby child. A sad feature of the case was the pitiful condition of the lad. Although scared of the murder of the mother, he hastened to the timber where his father was at work, shouting to him with an emotion that shook his little body and caused him to become incoherent as he said: "Papa you ought to whip me! shout mama." WAS BROKE—WROKE CHECKS. C. J. Johnson of Villisaia Has Trouble in Explaining Action. Council Bluffs, Ia., Jan. 11.—C. J. Johnson of Villisaia experienced some difficulty in explaining himself out of a situation in Justice Cooper's court here, the charge being that he had passed two worthless checks on C. A. Wendlandt, a liquor dealer, and upon appointment this sum was paid to square the shortage, and the costs the proceedings were also paid. Johnson came to the city Wednesday and upon running short of cash he gave Wendlandt a check Villisaia and told him Villisaia and another one on the Villisaia National bank. Later it was discovered that he had no money in either bank. Johnson's explanation was that he had followed this procedure before and that the checks would have been returned. He lifted him stead of returning them. Y. W. C. A. BUYS LOT. Association Secures Valuable Track for $17,500. Des Moines—Tuesday morning the board of directors of the Y. W. C. A. of this city, completed the purchase of the lot belonging to the Dorr Investment company at the corner of Ninth and High streets. The price for the lot was $125,000 options which the owners had gives to other parties, and that much below the price first made to the association. The lot is at the southwest corner of Ninth and High, with feet from Ninth and High, 122 feet High street. After paying for the lot, the association will have $10,000 from the sale of the Eighth street lot to the Bush interests to be applied on the new building. We will have the building erected so that the entrance to the Junch room will be on Ninth street at the south end of the lot, and the entrance to the gymnasium one floor above on High street, the rise of the ground floor will have the construction in this manner. FINDS NO VERDICT Question as to Whether Miners Purchased Tickets or Rode Free. Des Moines—After a session instilling all Tuesday evening, the coroner's jury called to investigate the cause of the death of the eight miners who were killed in the Northwestern oil field and city couple of weeks ago, refuses to return a verdict. Owing to the conflicting testimony offered and the large sum involved, it was decided to subpoena more witnesses. The Inquest committee has asked whether the miners purchase tickets or rode gratis is the point upon which ultimate settlement by the railroad company will hinge. Several of those on the stand last month have said the company had been in the habit of selling passenger tickets to the miners and that on this occasion fares had been paid. Railroad witnesses, on the other hand, claimed that the men had been riding free of charge. GIVES $10,000 to IOWA SEMINARY Dubuque, la.-Rev. Dr. C. M. Steffens, secretary of the German Presbyterian Theological school, announced Monday morning that a St. Louis business man who declines to attend the chapel and furishings donated to the value of $10,000 to the seminary. Carnegie has already given $5,000 to the institution. Dr. Steffens has also been given money to help with the law of Pittsburg mother of Harry K. Thurston the benefit of the seminary. D. K. Pinson is another philanthropist who has aided in the work. BUY8 KEOKUK OPERA HOUSE D. L. Hughes, First Owner of Theater Again, Presbyterian Property. Burlington.—An important theatrical deal was made when D. L. Hughes signed a contract to take over the control of the Keokuk opera house. The house has been under control of the Warrington syndicates for some time. It has been closed. Hughes was the first man of the opera house after its construction and is one of the best men in the business in this part of the country. He will open the house at once. Took Poison Because of Debt. Des Moines.—Mary Flechette, the rooms over 513 East Velut街, attempted suicide at an early hour this morning taking cosine. Dr. W. S. Conklin and his assistant worked with the woman for some time and finally succeeded in bringing her to her own apartment, according to her own ement, a note which was left the she might die and escape her captors. DEATH STOPS TRIAL JUROR BOLTON'S WIFE SUCUMBs TO PNEUMONIA. Shows Deep Feeling When Told of Death—Other Jurors Allowed To Go Home. New York, Feb. 15—Another tragic chapter in the history of the Thaw-White episode was written yesterday when grim death stepped in to halt the famous trial in its fourth week Mrs. Joseph B. Bolton, the wife of juror No. 1, was on the verge of yesterday of coroner soon after her husband reached her bedside. He had been summoned from the court room where the trial had been in progress for less than fifteen minutes. The formal announcement of Mrs. Bolton's death was made in court shortly after 2 p. m., the hour set for the after-moon session and ushered in Flaggerzz, finally ordered an adjournment of the case until next Monday morning. It was agreed, on motion of District Attorney Jerome, Thaw's attorneys concurring, that the other eleven jurors should not be kept under lock and key longer, but should be pending the resumption of the trial Monday morning. It was 3:35 p.m. when Mr. Jerome made the formal announcement of the death of Juron Bolton's wife and moved for the adjournment of the foundation conference followed in conference between Justice Fitzgerald and opposing counsel. Justice Fitzgerald addressed the jurors, explaining to them that the rule of keeping them together had been violated with the assistance of the silighest reflection upon them in any way. "The action was not taken," he continued, "upon the separate recommendation of either side, but upon the agreement of both sides sufficient and excellent allies to the interests of the defense and the people. "It would have been well if the rule could have been adhered to until the end of the trial, but this unfortunate occurrence has prevented "You will be allowed to return to your homes now; but let me appeal to your honor not to read any newspaper stories of the case; not to speak to anyone about the case, and not to anyone anyhow to speak to you! I trust you may bemitted to any annoyance. Guide ourselves according to the dictate of your honor and your path. You will which time I hope we may be able return here Monday morning, or continue here the case. Another chance to the Thaw trial was caused by the serious illness of Dr. Carlos F. McDonald, the alienist, who was to have gone on the stand or the prosecution. FIGHT JAP COOLIE BILL. Democrate Contest New Immigration Measure Washington, D.-C., Feb. 15.—The sudden development of a full-fledged lilbuser resulted today in the sense when an attempt was made to conference on the immigration bill. This report carries a provision intended to aid in the settlement of the California-Japanese problem and speedy action was desired by administration senators. Except with this object, yet regarding the report with suspicion on other points, Messra, Sacon and Tillman first endeavored to have action delayed until tomorrow that they might study the report. When this was refused the lilbuser began. Mr. Bacon held the floor for two and a half hours. Mr. Tillman remarked that he was preparing to make a day-tight on the floor the report because he objected to being run over as with an automobile. JAPAN FAVORS IT. Mikado Does Not Want Subjects To Leave Domain. Washington, D. C., Feb. 14—it became known today through information imparted in official circles that Japan regards with favor the amendments proposed to add to the immigration bill and congress, and which in effect prevailed the entry into this country of Japanese coolies. In fact it is stated that the suggestion that this be done came from Japan which country never has imposed the emigration of large numbers of her subjects to foreign lands. CHICAGO MURDER MYSTERY. Eleven Men Under Arrest in Connection With Drugging of "Paulina." Chicago, Ill., Feb. 15.—Eleven men are under arrest at the police station in connection with the murder of a man who was found dead in a yard at Fourteenth street. The police claim that they have positive proof that the girl was drugged with ammoni and then placed in beer, and was thenAttached to the men. Four of the men are said to have confessed. ANOTHER QUAKE AT KINGSTON. Heaviest Shock Since Destruction of Jan. 14 Occurs. Kingston, Jamaica, Feb. 15. — The heaviest earthquake shock since the destruction of the city Jan. 14, came Friday night, and many of the shattered toppled over People were aroused from their sleep and ran into the streets and parks where they remained much of the night. Many Biek in Chicago. Chicago, Fla. — As a result of fifty deaths, disease cattle and ridiculously inadequate infection, Chicago now has 4,000 children, grown up people, down with scarlet fever, 5,000 more affected with other infectious diseases, and over 40,000 residents in the city are quarantined. A heavy daily death list adds to the endemic started a month ago. The in the north shore a suburb, and has tended over 20 miles from Evanston, until nearly one in every 500 of Chicago's inhabitants has scarlet fever as a result of infected milk. CAUGHT BY THE GRIP RELEASED BY PE-RU-NA Mr. Claps Reid Mr. Bummett Walter Palmer MRS. JAYS BITT Robert H. Madison The Medical Profession Recognizes The Grip as Epidemic Catarrh. EFFECTIVE MEDICINE FOR LA GRIPPE: Rob. Ladm. Aid, A.M. Principal of Culloch High School, Patterson, Md. I have more effective medicine that I have ever tried for la gripe. It also cured my wife of nasal catarrh. 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ADD TOWEL CO. 601 Commercial Street, Watertown, NY 10501 AWFUL SEA DISASTER JOY LINER LARCHMONT GOES DOWN in ICY WATERS, DEAD MAY NUMBER 150 Only Nineteen Survivors Found on Block Island—Story of Collision With the Schooner Knowlton. Block Island, R. I — Just how many persons lost their lives in the sinking of the Joy line steamer Larchmont in Block Island sound through a collision with the three- masted schooner Harry Knowlton may never be accurately known. A conservativ estimate of the number who lost their lives is 160. Over 60 bodies have been washed ashore on the same beach where the survivors landed. Only Two Women Survivors. There were only two women among the survivors, Mrs. Harris Feldman, of New York, and Miss Sadie Gallup, of Boston. That any one should have been able to go through those terrible hours of Tuesday morning, when the temperature was at zero and a northwest gale was hurling spray into the little boats, and among frozen features of the most amazing features of the sea. Nearly all the surviving passengers interviewed agree that the crew and officers behaved well. With the first shock and the inrush of water and escape of steam from the broken main steam pipe, Captain McVey realized the scope of the accident. The crew was called to quarters, each man springing to his station as the call to desist. Passengers Fight for Boats. Panic-striken passengers, aroused from sound sleep, rushed wildly on Map showing location of Block Island, near which the shipwreck disaster occurred. deck and mobbed the boats and rafts, men and women fighting each other, forgetful of all but the primal instinct of self-preservation. Some of the male passengers recovered from their first fight and escaped in the work of caring for the women and children first. Many were suffocated below in their quarters by the steam, or drowned beneath the deck. The Larchmont left Providence well laden with freight and a crew estimated at about 50 and a passenger list which even the officers of the company, by the most careful calculation, are unable to place accurately, the figures ranging from .75 to 200. Cities and towns in southern New England have already contributed a list of missing inhabitants thought to have been on the steamer that total nearly 70, and it is believed that to-day will bring material additions to the list. A large number of the missing were from Providence and cities and towns between that city and Worcester, Mesa., while there were also passengers on the boat from Boston and other places in southern Massachusetts. The crew was about equally divided between the salvationists Pray as Ship Sinks. Among those lost is said to have been a little band of salvation army workers from Worcester. This band of salvationists, said to have numbered ten persons, furnished, according to reports, one of the thrilling incidents of the disaster. When it was evident that the boat must sink and the frencled passengers wore endeavoring to get into the boats, the salvationists are said to have fallen on their knees, where they joined in prayer, invoking the Almighty to save and protect the shipwrecked people. Only one of this little band, a woman, is said to be among the survivors. The Joy line officials have begun an investigation of the collision. What official investigation will be made rests upon the decision of the United States, inspectors and will probably take place in this city. It will be the duty of such officials to place the blame of the disaster and report to the department of commerce. **Worst Disaster in Years.** The disaster was one of the most terrible that has occurred on the New England coast since the steamer Dorland went down with all on board in 1893, and it resembles in some respects the sinking of the French steamer Burgoyne, through a collision of the British ship Cromariamshire on the Grand Banks in 1898. **Minnesota Paper Changes Hands.** Winona, Minn. - A deal was closed Tuesday whereby H. G. White, of Winona, and F. J. Fucker, of Council Bluffs, Ia., became owners of the independent, the latter purchasing the interests held by W. G. Lynna. **Count Creighton's Will Missing.** Omaha, Neh. - The last will of the late Creighton has disappeared. A will made three years ago has been found, but it is believed there is a later one. Judge Woolworth, Creighton's lawyer, died one year ago. Moving Troops to the Frontier. 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He began taking Donna's Kidney Pills and was so scared that he kept on hand. My husband was out of bad pains in the back by taking only-part of a box." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N. Y. Heavy Clay and Lew Wallace. "Mr. Clay was of a personality once seen too, to be a tall, slender, graceful, he had besides the air majestic which kings affect, imagining it exclusive property. "Throughout Mr. Clay's performance my eyes scarcely left his countenance, which, as he proceeded, sank from sight 'until, by the familiar optical illusions, nothing of it remained but the mouth, and that kept enlarging and widening until it seemed an elation." And his speech was indeed. Indeed at this late writing, one distinct recollection of the man and his speech is the mouth and its capacity for infinite distension."—Autobiography of Low Wallace. NO RELIEF FROM ECZEMA For Over Two Years—Patent Medicines, Quack Cures, and Doctors Fall—Cuticura Successes. "I was very badly afflicted with eczema for more than two years. The parts affected were my limbs below the knees. I tried all the physicians in the town and some in the surrounding towns, and I also tried all the patient remedies that I heard of, besides the quacks and old doctors, and quacks, and found no relief what ever until I commenced using the Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and Cuticura Resolvent. In the Cuticura Remedies I found immediate relief, and was soon sound and well. C. V. Belts, Tippecancer, Ind. Nov. 15, 16%." Professor Jones to Retire. Professor Jones to Retire. Prof. George W. Jones, head of the department of mathematics of Cornell university will retire at the end of the present year. The board of trustees will sat at the annual meeting for a pension for him. Prof. Jones went to Cornell as the head of the department of mathematics in 1877 and has occupied that place ever since. He is one of the oldest men in point of service on the Cornell faculty. 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English Tongue-Twisters. The English language has its own peculiar terrors. Who would not pity the foreigner attempting to understand such sentences as "It was put in case in case it should rain." "The first one won one sovereign." "I will come by-and by and buy a bicycle." And how could you expect the form to get set in motion of the authors in the following sentence—"Being unhoused he dogged his man and soon had him cowed." Valuable Bellca Unearthed. Jerusalem papers report that on the opening of graves at Pergamos a number of rare relics were brought to light. In one grave lay a golden roary. In two other tombs wreaths were found, representing artistically-made gold imitations of oak leaves. A wolf's head in gold was discovered, as well as various farming utensils, swords and other weapons. The antiquities were sent to the Museum of Constantinople. GUIDES CHILDREN. Experience and a Mother's Love Make Advice Valuable. An Ill. mother writes about feeding children: "If mothers would use Grape Nuts mars their little ones, there would be less need or medicine and fewer foster bills. "If those suffering from indigestion and stomach troubles would live on Grape-Nuts, toast and good milk for a short period they would experience more than they otherwise would believe. "Our children have all learned to know the benefit of Grape-Nuts as an appetizing, strengthening food. It is every evening, with few variations, like this: 'Mamma, let's have toast and Grape-Nuts for breakfast; or, let's have eggs and Grape-Nuts'—never forgetting the latter. "One of our boys in school and 15 years of age repeatedly tells me his mind is so much brighter after having Grape-Nuts as a part if not all his breakfast." Name given by Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich. Read the little book, "The Road to Wellville," in hbm "There's a Reason." Remarkable Human Curiosity Living on the Pacific Coast. Of all the musical curiosities that Nature has produced lately one of the oddest is a man with a piano in his lungs. On the Pacific coast there is a man by the name of Pearson, his native state is said to be Arkansas, but now his residences in a small Washington town are of great effort, send forth remarkable melodies which sound like the music of a piano with a melodeon accompaniment. This lung piano, as it has been termed by the owner, is partly a gift of Nature, but Pearson has cultivated the use of the extraordinary instrument very carefully and thoroughly, until now he is able to play several familiar tunes with wonderful expression and technique. Friends of Pearson say that his services are invaluable when church fairs, bassars and country entertainments are on hand. He makes an excellent barker, and his tuneful violin does penetrate the audience. He sees a meeting happen. He says that other people could perfect themselves in the same accomplishment if they tried it and practiced it regularly. A Big Bargain for 12 Cents Postpaid. The year of 1900 was one of prodigal plants on our seed farms, and it did discover new farm seeds return such enormous yields. Now we wish to gain 200,000 new customers this year and hence offer for 120 tomers this year and hence offer 100 kg. Garden City Beet.....100 Earliest Ripe Cabbage.....100 Earliest Emerald Cucumber.....150 La Crosse Market Lettuce.....150 13 Day Radish.....100 Blue Blood Tomato.....150 Juicy Turnip.....100 1000 kernels gloriously beautiful flower seeds.....150 Total.....$1.00 All for 12c postpaid in order to introduce our warranted seeds, and if you will send 16c we will add one package of Berliner Earliest Cauliflower, together with our mammoth plant, nursery stock, vegetable and farm seed and tool catalog. This catalog is mailed free to all inending purchasers. Write today. tending Aristotle. Salzer Seed Co., Box W, La Crossa, Wis. A Precious Heritage. Sweetness of temper is a precious heritage. It gives beauty to everything. It keeps its windows open towards the spice country, and fills the home with perpetual delight. The fortunate possessor of a delight soul is Godfrey. He is a living Gospel, which no one will ever repudiate, and the blessedness of which all men will appreciate. The body will grow old and the smooth brow will be furrowed, but a happy disposition is an aureole to the grey crown of age. Blessed is he whose life looks out upon the land of Beulah, and whose soul is responsive to the outlying vision."—Exchange. Home Seekers and One-Way Settlers' Rates On the first and third Tuesday of each month the Iowa Central and Minneapolis & St. Louis railroads will sell round trip excursion tickets to points in the North, Northwest, South, Southwest and Southeast at a rate of one fare plus $2 and less, with liberal stopover privileges. On the same days the roads will sell one way settlers' tickets at the low rate of only $2 more than half fare to points in Eastern Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Indian Territory, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Missouri, mississippi, etc. Call on local agents for particulars or address. A. B. CUTT, G. P. & T. A., Minneapolis, Minn. "Oh, I am dreadfully worried about him. You see, that careless nurse left him too near the steam radiator and he actually turned red." "Gracious!" "Then we rushed him out in the cool air and he turned white." "You don't mean it!" "Then we gave him his bath he turned blue." "Oh, I wouldn't worry over him. He is just a genius American baby. Huruh for the 'Red, White, and Blue.'" $100 Reward. $100. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is one of our most important duties in the care of all the diseases, and that in Caesarh. Haul's Caesarh Care is the only positive benefit of being a constitutive disease, require a constitutive term, acting directly upon the blood and mucus of the disease, and giving the patient the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient the nature of doing its work. The programs have so much to do in curative practice that it is hard to care. Send for list of testimonial. The programs have so much to do in curative practice that it is hard to care. Send for list of testimonial. The programs have so much to do in curative practice that it is hard to care. Send for list of testimonial. Safety Clutch. A father sent his son to a drug store the other day to buy some antiseptic tablets. He wrote as follows: "A small bottle of antiseptic tablets; no carbolic acid! no lodoform! possibly what the surgeons use when performing an operation to purify a bowl of water." The druggist wrote back: "Cannot sell what you want to a minor; the adult must call in person and sign the poison register." The extraordinary popularity of fine white goods this summer makes the choice of Starch a matter of great importance. Defiance Starch, being free from all injurious chemicals, is the only one which is safe to use on fine fabrics. Its great strength as a stiffener makes half the usual quantity of Starch necessary, with the result of perfect finish, equal to that when the goods were new. The sultan of Turkey occasionally finds amusement in watching the performance of Mustafa, the court cyclist, who is said to be the only person who has ever made his majesty laugh. Mustafa accompanies his grations with frequent bursts of monologue, showing himself to be almost as good a wit as he is a cyclist. Immense Catch of Dogfish. What is declared to be a record landing of dogfish for any fishing port in England took place at Plymouth recently, when 110 tons of this fish was brought in. house of the other fellow's name and that leaves him a few dolphins wild and that good pool is good for them. ONE DAY BEHIND SCHEDULE. Boston Business Man Wanted to Take Time to Catch Up. Several years ago, when the University of Chicago held its decennial celebration, John D. Rockefeller was its guest for several days. A bewildering succession of functions followed one another in such quick succession that each affair was from one to four hours at the great banquet on the closing day, Mr. Rockefeller, in his after-dinner speech, told the following story: "I have felt for the past 24 hours like the Boston business, man who lived in the suburbs and came in to his office every day. One winter afternoon he took the train for his home, but a terrific snowstorm was raging, and about half way to his suburb the train was snowed in. At night the train was stopped, but in the morning they managed to reach a near-by telegraph station, and the Boston man sent the following dispatch to his office: "Will not be, in the office to-day, Have not got home yesterday yet."—Montreal Herald. MIX THIS AT HOME. Valuable Prescription Which Anyone Can Easily Prepare. The following simple home-made mixture is said to readily relieve and overcome any form of Rheumatism by forcing the Kidneys to filter from the blood and system all the uric acid and poisonous waste matter, relieving at once such symptoms as backache, weak Kidneys and bladder and blood diseases. Try it, as it does cost much to make, and is said to be absolutely harmless to the stomach. Get the following harmless ingredients from any good pharmacy: Fluid Extract Dandelion, one half ounce; Compound Kargon, one ounce; Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla, three ounces. By mashing well in a bottle, and take a teaspoonful after each meal and again at bedtime. This simple mixture is said to give prompt relief, and there are very few cases of Rheumatism and Kidney troubles it will fall to cure permanently. These are all harmless, every-day drugs, and your druggist should keep them in the prescription department; if not, have him order them from the wholesale drug houses for you, rather than fail to use this, if you are afflicted. Used Him as Erason The late Dr. Henry Martyn Field some years ago related at a Williams alumnin dinner a rather amusing-incident of his freshman days at college. Being only 12 years old when he entered he had not reached the point where the natural friction between the big boy and the small boy ceases and he was at particular feud with one of his fellows, a stalwart country youth fresh from the farm. One day young Field went early to the classroom and put upon the big blockboard a very large picture of his emory with his name beneath. When the aggrieved party saw what had been done he said not a word, but catching up his youthful tormentor, he used him as an eraser and after rubbing out the offensive picture quietly took his seat. Feed Hogs on Peas Cheap Irrigated Lands in the San Luis Valley, Colorado, produce half again as much hog feed as corn land, one-fifth the labor. Hogs sell at a premium. Prof. H. M. Cottrell, the Iowa expert, says, "Field Peas grow to perfection there, and this feed produces gain at least expense of anything grown in an acre of land." The acre an acre to raise peas, and an acre of peas produces 400 pounds of pork. They are feeding 50,000 hogs at the present time in the San Luis Valley, and if the farmers there will devote one-fifth of the Valley to this industry, they can turn out a million head annually." Good Hog Men are at a premium in the San Luis Valley and can get land cheap and on easy terms. Renters, farmers, and farmers will hurry will get the land. For further information apply to S. K. Hooper, G. P. and T. A., Denver & Rio Grande R. R., Denver, Colo. Strenuous Treatment "Grandpa had the lumbago the other day." "Indeed! What did they do for him!" "Oh, they used the old-fashioned remedies. They soaked his feet in a tub and put ten home-made plasters and poultices on him. Then they dosed him with herb teas until he was red as a beet. After the lumbago was gone they put him in bed and sent for the doctor." "Gracious, what did they need the doctor for?" "Why, to cure him of the effects of the old-fashioned remedies." Laundry work at home would be much more satisfactory if the right Starch were used. In order to get the desired stiffness, it is usually necessary to use so much starch that the beauty and fineness of the fabric is hidden behind a paste of varying thickness, which not only destroys the appearance, but also helps the wearling quality of the goods. This trouble can be entirely overcome by using Defiance Starch, as it can be applied much more thinly because of its greater strength than other makes. Get Presents from Balneera Two pink woven petticoats of beautiful crochet work, made by the princess of Wales for the Essex Needwork guild, have been given as presents to two little girls at Havering-attower Bower, Essex. How to Trap Wild animals. 40-page trap book illustrated, picture 40 wild animals in natural colors, also barometer & calendar, also gun & trap catalog, also prices on raw furs. All sent post paid to the Essex Wildlife Trust, to who ship it, or buy of us. Address Fur Dept, N.W. Hide & Fur Co., Minnesota. It is a waste of time to cut the acquaintance of a man who is haunt proof. THREE EPOCHS IN A WOMAN'S LIFE E. During its long record of more than thirty years its long list of actual cures, entitles Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to the respect and confidence of every fair minded person. Lydia E. 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PILES NO MONEY TILL CURED - SHEED FOR FREE TREATMENT ON OPEN DRS. TROUBAIN A TROUBLE 100 M OZ. ST. KARAIMA CITY, MO. (MAINING AT 5 LOUIS VUITTON) CITY, MO.) Of Interest to Women. Every woman naturally should be healthy and strong, but a great many women, unfortunately, are not, owing to the unnatural condition of the lives we lead. Headache, backache and a general tired condition are prevalent amongst the women of to-day, and to relieve these conditions women rush to the druggists for a bottle of some preparation supposed to be particularly for them, and containing—nobody else can do it. They just give a box of Brandreth's Pills, and take them regularly every night for a time, all their trouble would disappear, as these pills regulate the organs of the feminine system. The same dose always has the same effect, no matter how long they are used. Brandreth's pills have been in use for over a century, and are for sale everywhere, plain or sugar-coated. Handy. 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Defiance Starch—Never sticks to the iron—no blotches no blisters, makes ironing easy and does not injure the goods. Be careful not to ask for favors to which you are not entitled. PILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS. PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any one wound. Graft often refreshed. 500. Graft often refers to diguised as a business opportunity. Mr. Window's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, pain relief, cure wind cold. Egg bottle. Too bad that meat good eating is bad for one. THREE EPOC A W MRS. ELVA BARBER EDWARDS There are three critical stages in a woman's life which leave their mark in her career. The first of these stages is womanhood, or the change from a safe free girl to building womanhood. The second is motherhood, and the third is Change of Life. Perils surround each of these stages, and most of the misery that comes to women through ill health dates from one or another of these important crises. Women should remember that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made from native roots and herbs has carried thousands of young girls over the critical period of puberty, has prepared mothers for childbirth, and in later years carried them safely through the change of life more successfully than any other remedy in the world. Thousands of testimonials from grateful persons, two of which are here published, substantiate this fact beyond contradiction. Mrs. George Walters of Woodlawn, Ill. writes: Dear Mrs. Pinkham: I feel it my duty to tell you of the good Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has done me in preparing for childbirth. After a summer day leading my children from a family of two to two, my child's life is not only a matter of the good but also of the good. I have very little inconvenience, a quick recovery and During its long record of more actual cures, entities Lydia E. Pit the respect and confidence of every Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Co. Paint You Nothing will lend more elegance and painted floors. 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Inc., RICHMOND, VA W. N. U., DES MOINES, NO. 7, 1907. SS DYES In cold water better than any other dye. You can of DE CRAFT CO., Lumaville, MISSOURI The trouble with the negro soldiers at Brownville, and race disturbances elsewhere, have caused so much feeling that one wonder what is to come of the whole sorry business. The worst of the disturbance airing the faults and shortcomings of the black man have been laid bare to the bone. Can any good be said of him? The question is whether without attempting to raise the race question, or solve it for any particular community where the negro is a part of the collection of specific instances of negro success. It ought to cause us to encourage the negro to go to work and try to do the work that is required to be doing over the cheerlessness of his lot. Booker T. Washington is the foremost negro in America, and he is the best teacher and educator and moulder of thought. He believes in training the bands as well as the brain, and to train the black people, he has founded the Tuckekee Normal and Industrial institute he had no money, and the school had more money, during the war. The thirty pupils were given instruction in an old church and a dilapidated shanty cleaned by the colored people of the neigh- The institute now owns 2,000 acres of land, eighty-three buildings, dwellings, barns, and a school. live stock, farm implements, etc., all valued at $8,000. This does not include any land owned by congress, valued at $13,000, nor the endowment fund of $127,000. The institute now has over 1,500 pupils in the year 2015. This is the quarter-of-a-century record of a negro who believes, in improving his race by teaching the honorableness of Henry O. Tanner is a negro artist who has gained an international reputation. He was a member of the Philadelphia His picture, "Daniel in the Loon's Den," was bought by the Pennsylvania Academy of Music, and was purchased by the French government and now hangs on the walls of the Luxembourg Another work of the painter was purchased for the art collection of the Museum of Chicago. He was also a recipient of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the Harris prize for an exhibition shown in the Chicago art institute. Edmona Lewis, the colored sculpture, has lived abroad so long that many people know her. She is the vividness of Albany, N. Y. She is quite an old woman now, her first exhibition in New York, the "The Freedwoman," was completed prior to her departure for Rome. Upon her arrival in Rome, she was evicted of a genius talent that she was greatly befriended by Harriet Homer, Charlotte Cushman and her work are "The Marriage of Hiawatha," owned in New York, and the portrait bust of Abraham Lincoln, which is A prominent figure in the musical world is Lieut. Walter H. Loving, the negro band master who captivated the crowd at the St. Louis exposition with his Filipino band of eighty pieces. The best bands in the world came to participate in the musical contest at St. Louis, and Loving was awarded second prize, defeating famous organizations like Bousa's, the Mexican National band and the Royal band of England. The first prize was won by the French musicians, but there were many authorities who claimed that the Filipinos were equally as good. Lieutenant Loving is a native of St. Paul, Minn. He studied in Boston and organized two army bands before going to the Philippines, where he had to master the Spanish, Tagalog and Ileano languages in order to make himself understood by his men. He rehearsed eight hours a day on the ship which brought his band to America, and continued the daily drill until the opening of the exposition, at which time his men were thoroughly familiar with over 1,000 selections. Cole and Johnson are not only successes Cole and Johnson are not only successes as well. They wrote "The Mississippi Bellie," which was sung by May Irwin, and "Under the Bamboo Tree," "The Con- flict." ENTERPRISE NEWS Miss Maitie Clayborne died Friday morning Feb. 8, at the residence of her precepts after a long illness. The entertainment at the Baptist church Saturday night was quite success. The rally Sunday was well attended. The following persons gave a dollar each Medamdes Jas. Reynolds, Nettle Hunter, Messera E. Wren, James Cewen, C. F. Topson, Wm. Battles and Robert Hunter. The Enterprise band is preparing to celebrate their first anniversary Saturday Feb. 16th FORT MADISON NOTES. Mr. Eilea Crowson died last Friday morning at her home on 5th street with tuberculosis, from which she suffered greatly, she was 42 years 9 months and 29 days old at her death. The funeral was held at her home 807 5th street, she leaves a mother, four sisters and brother to mourn her departure. D. W. Brown pastor office asked as she was a member of the A. M. E. church. The remains was taken to her old home in Montrose 104 miles from her in the country for burial where the pastor spoke again to those who could not come to Fl. Madison. IOWA CITY NOTES Now that "Exam" are over for the first semester, the demand for petroleum and gas is not so great and soil mirage is again vigorous, the annual "Junior From" was held last Friday night and a number of invited guests were present to enjoy an evening with the classes of '08. Mrs. William Washington of Buxton who has been at the University Hospital for a few weeks, returned to her home last Saturday morning, her sister Miss Martie Perkins accompanied her home, the latter was returning from a visit in Chicago. The Old Gold basket ball team was defeated by the Black and Scarlet team of the Iowa College last Saturday afternoon by a score of 24 to 18, thus the latter is champion college team of the state. We do not demand that a person should never drink intoxicant drinks, but if he must and will not use some devotion to the amount you drink, we dislike to see any one a slave to the drink habit; but when we hear of a young man a graduate of one of the best university in the country forms such mouth habits, it is indeed a serious thing and we were involved in any when reading the following: "N.J. Feb 8 - Kegene P. P. F. " 1 go Love Song." The Malden with the Dreamy Eyes," *Floating Down the Nile.* "Lindy" and others. The pubs have a lot of different songs, and the authors received a royalty of 5 cents on each copy sold. Cole and Johnson wrote all the songs. The trilogy of the trurgansa brought out by Klaw & Erlanger. Other negroes who have been successful on the stage are Black Patti, the almera and Williams and Walker, and others. Harry Burleigh, aside from being a concert singer and composer of a higher quality, is also a soloist at Cole and Johnson, the solo baritone at St. George's church in New York, which is the place on the music scene. Burleigh is a thoroughly trained all-round musician, for whose ability the white members of his profession have only words of compliment and admiration. Edward H. Morris of Chicago is probably the most successful lawyer of the 1950s, a tucky, and made a reputation a few years ago by winning a suit in which Cook was convicted of tax evasion. Another important case which he won was one concerning the question of taxing the net receipts of a big insurance company. He has have a practice worth $100,000 a year. Mary Church Terrill is doubtless the most accomplished negro woman in the country, and she has pointed on the board of education in the District of Columbia, and not long ago was elected to the board of the meeting of the International Association for the Advancement of Women she surpassed in ability to deliver her address in languages. She was formerly from Memphis. She now devotes much time to the welfare concerning the welfare of the negro race. Several years ago when a fight occurred in Chicago one of the combatants received a medical examination from a physician to reach the armored doomed man was Dr. Daniel H. Williams, a negro practitioner, who succeeded in sewing up a wound on his arm. Any such operation was ever reported in the history of medicine. At the last accident, Dr. Williams was still alive. Dr. Williams has since served on the Illinois state board of the plans for the handsome building which will contain the negro exhibit at the Jamestown exposition next summer. The negro architect, who started in to learn the trade of wheelwright at Tuskegee, unusual ability in the production of production attracted the attention of his teachers, who advised him to begin the study of architecture. The Colla P. Huntington memorial building at Tuskegee, which has forty-one class rooms, and is the largest building. The most successful inventor of the negro race is said to Grantville T. Wood, a graduate of the two different mechanical devices. These include a steam bell furnace, four kinds of electrical apparatus, four electric trolleys, and a telephone system. The latter is used by the Bell Telephone company, and one of his electrical devices is in use on the telephone. The champion light weight prize fighter of the world is Joe Gans, a Baltimore Giants player who played in a fast game for sixteen years, he still has enough steam and science to defend his title against all comers in his class. Last year he won the championship of his battles by knockouts and gaining one on a foul. His last victory was at one of his games in the championship. The champion cotton raiser of Oklahoma is a colored man named Alfred Smith. He has not only taken all the premium offered in that state for the first and best prize he ever won, but a blue ribbon at the world's fair, and first prize in England. Smith was born near Atlanta, and he marched through he was plowing nearby with an old gray mule. Another colored farmer who has become noted in his state is Joe Gans, a player in a 500 acres of fine land in the Kaw valley. Groves raises about 75,000 bushels of potatoes every year, which is considerably more than other individual growers in the world. was remained today until next Wednesday to await the action of federal authorities in Brooklyn, who want him on an other serious charge. Pinchback was arrested last November, charged with improper use of the mats in uttering a series of forged checks on members of his family and friends in Illinois. He is a graduate of Harvard college, class of 1922. In that year he was admitted to the bat of Mississippi, and in 1903 to bat of Illinois. He was forced to leave Chicago late in 1903 because of Iregularities in his practice. He says that his downfall was due to drink. N-xx Sunday will be quarterly meeting at ae A. M. e. church and Rev. A. Ford of Colar Rapids will assist Rev. Franklin in conducting the services, the public is invited to attend all the services. As entertainment will be given at the A. M. e. church tonight for the benefit of the church. W. G. Patterson who has been a resident of Springfield, ill., for several years is in the city visiting his father and other relatives, he may decide to again make this city his hom. WASHINGTON, IOWA NOTES Mrs. Jannie Jones of Oksalosa is here nurturing her mother, who has been very sick. she expects to return. Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes of Wellman visited at the F. D. Motts' house over Sunday. Our High School debating team goes to Iowa City March 2nd to debate against the High School team of that city. Leon Motts is a member of the Washington team and is a strong speaker. Last Sunday was Alen day at the Sunday School and a nice little collection was raised for the cause. A Valentine social was held at Mrs. Emma Block's Thursday for the benefit of the church. Robb Rushing is still confined to the host-a with settings. Tuskegee Institute, Ala., February 1, 1907—it is now nearly twelve years since Frederick Douglas, to whom the Negro people owe more, the first president of our race, for the part he took in as president, died in Washington. His home at Anacostia, in the suburbs of Washington, still remains, however, and an effort is now being made to preserve this house with its memories and trappings, but it is a permanent memorial to Douglas and the Negro people. An association, known as the Freed- man Association, has been formed to reform the Association. effect this purpose. The people of our race have a rare opportunity to memorize the memory of Frederick Dairy lass and to show their reverence and love for the man who during the trying times before and after the war embodied in his own life more than any other man of our race, the apples and the cause of our people. I am a member of the officers of the Memorial Association to assist in securing the comparatively small sum of money amounting to some $5,400 and interest necessary to clear off the mortgage on the property and so secure the property for all time. Association and membership of the States. We should make Cedar Hill to the Negro people what Mount Vernon is to the white race. I am making this appeal by the authority of the officers of the Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association, and by the officers of Mr. Douglass' immediate family. Now is the time, when Mr. Douglass' birthday is being celebrated and talked of in all parts of the country, for the race to show its love for the people of the United States. I shall hope to receive, within the next few days this money, which can be sent in sums of twenty-five cents up. Each contributor will receive a receipt for whatever he sends, and by the officers of the Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association, will make the situation clear; Washington, D. C., Dec. 17, 1940. Dear Mr. Jasper, December 17, 1940, four hundred dollars ($5,400), bearing 6 per cent interest, payable semi-annually a jaint the Douglass property. This property consists of about fourteen acres in the heart of Anacostia, on a hill giving a beautiful view of the Potomac river, and is the opening of experts that when the government completes the new bridge and the reclamation of the flats, this property will be worth at least $5,000 an acre. Its actual worth is now $1,500 an acre. It is exempt from taxes and is not under the jurisdiction of the Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association. The Association needs at least the $5,400 to lift the mortgage. In the course of time about nine acres of the property could be cut up into building lots for such sale Cedar Hill could be endowed with ample funds to meet the wants of the Douglass Memorial Association in perpetuity. (Signed) Archibald H. Grimke, President. Whitfield McKinley, Secretary. Francis J. Grimke, Treasurer. The offlowing pledges have already been received: Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala, $150; J. Douglass Wetmore, New York City, $100; Daniel Murray, $25; Robert Pelham, $3, Prof. Keller Miller, $25; Board, $4, Archbold H. Grimke, $5, H. P. Slaughter, $5, Prof. L. B. Moore, Howard university, $5, Dr. F. J. Shadd, $4, A. S. Gray, $5, Dr. P. B. Brooks, $5, Dr. P. B. Brooks (for daughter), $5, Judge R. H. Terrell, $5, Whitfield Knieley, $4, Bernard Brown, $5, Knieley, $4, Bankford Business League, $20, J. A. Lankford, $10, Fred McCracken, $5, Rev. F. J. Grimke, $5, Mrs. Mary Chuver-Therrell, $5, Miss Angela Grimke, $5, Wilberforce graduates, $25, Dr. W. S. Lofton, $6, John C. Dancy, $25, Bernard Walton, $25, Dr. W. S. Lofton, $6, Mrs. R. L. Pendleton, $5, Mrs. R. L. Pendleton, $5, Rev. J. A. Mooreland, $5, William L. Pollard, $4, L. J. Lolnes, $5, Mrs. A. Gray, $5, W. J. Singleton, $5, J. A. Cobb, $5, all of Washington, D. C.; A. U. Craig, Anacostia, D. C.; Albert J. Craig, Anacostia, D. C.; James W. Johnson, W. U. Consul Venezuela, $25; James W. Johnson, for Robert Cole, New York City, $25; James W. Johnson, for Rosamond Cole, New York City, $25; James A. Cole, New York City, $25; James W. Johnson, for (print) Payton, Jr. Johnson, for (print) Payton, Jr. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala, $25; Julius R. Cox, Tuskegee, Ala, $25; Julius R. Cox, Tuskegee, Ala, $25; I shall be 34d to furnish such addi- tional information as may be desired (1) Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. SOME FACTS TO CONSIDER. (By Edward.) Iowa City, Feb. 11—Mr. Frank P. Chisholm, one of the financial representatives of the Tuskegee Institute, delivered an address at the A. M. E. church last night and it was a very practical and logical address. He carefully outlined the work that is being done. We ask what they want to do in the future he gave some valuable suggestions that would be exceedingly beneficial to our race if they would only put in execution the ideas given by him. When we would say to Mr. Chisholm, when givein' illustrations of things he wishes to explain more fully to refrain from the use of the personal pronoun "r" so much as some people might he is egotistical, but we believe that he is a too practical man to be what we are in race my race may think that way. He also said we should read more literature and spend more time in the public library, which is indeed a fact. Also to read the publications owned by the public office with the Afro-Americans, not be content with the stander, as its news was not general enough. Which is very true, yet we are free to confess that the Bystander is not an ideal place, yet is has never made any claim as the place the location is not suitable for. Place the location is not would you expect to have a national newspaper in a state where the population of Afro-Americans is less than 20,000? And I may say there are cities in some of the southern states where there is a large population on some two streets yet they have no national or what would call a metropolitan paper. Have they such a paper as that in Savannah, Ga., the home of Mr. Chisholm? If I wish, he would send me a copy. And a number of papers that are public records and that are of interest to our population is twenty times what it is in Des Moines, yet they do not publish any more news. These are facts to be considered when we speak about publications, and one thing is that our people would read and pay for the work that our support progress would develop more rapid in that line of work. And in the second place the financial condition of the Eystander will not allow them to publish an eight or ten page paper. Yet that some day if our support large paper, but our aim is at present to tell our subscribers what their relatives and friends are doing through out Iowa, eastern Illinois, western Nebraska, northern Missouri and parts of Minnesota and South and North Dakota, and when space permits of what progress the race is made in many different areas, what What is said is not intended for a rebuke of what Mr. Chisholm said, but to the public, so that when they say anything about the news furnished by the "Bystander" let them consider some facts and ask yourself are you reading and paying for Negro publications, and if not what race do you expect to support them? MINNEAPOLIS BUDGETARIAN. MINNEAPOLIS BUDGETMAN The education session Loyal Lyndon B. Johnson will well attended Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church in North Minneapolis, Dr. R. S. Brown acting as chairman of the meeting in the absence of Mr. Dwyer, who was to have had a paper on "Things Necessary on the Paper of O'Donnell" for Them to Hold the Positions Now Open to Them. The subject was discussed. Lawyer Morris opening the discussion. Many good and practical suggestions were brought out of the subject. The paper, "Young Women in the Church," by C. M. Mitchell was a splendid one, and was discussed not only by the ladies, but the gentlemen. Miss Lillian Gould read a most interesting paper, which was discussed by Mrs. Lizle Withers. Mrs. Geo. H. Wade sang a solo, after which the next meeting the next meeting will be held the second Sunday in March at St. Peter's church. Rev, and Mrs. R. E. Wilson have our sincere sympathy in the sad loss of the latter's sister, who died in Chicago the first of the week. Mrs. Linnie Hamilton is somewhat indisposed this week. A concert and chittering supper will be given at Bethesda church on the 15th inst. Minneapolis people feel very keen the price is about 50c per dozen. And the is Lent, too. The 'Arbustus' club met on Monday night at the home of Mrs. Symms. The M. T. C. Art club meets Wednesday with Mrs. Z. W. Mitchell. Ott Wad els surrender with a very pleasant sight and is unable to attend school at this writing. A minister's family reunion was held Saturday last, when Rev. and Mrs. E. R. Wilson invited to spend the afternoon with Mrs. H. S. Graves and Mrs. Horace, of St. Paul, Rev. and Mrs. Geo. H. Wade and daughter, Opal, An elegant dinner was served by Mrs. Wilson and sister, Miss Watson, which was most heartily enjoyed by the guests. A talk such as ministers and their wives can only enjoy was indulged in until a late hour, when all departed for their homes, declaring the Rev. and wife excellent entertainers. The City Federation meets the 15th inst. Mrs. Wade. 315 Eighth avenue. So. Mr. Jno. Griffin is very ill at his home 315 Sixth avenue So. St. Paul was well represented at the anniversary meeting on the 5th. The executive board of the State Federation will meet March 29 at the home of Mrs. Blanche Charleston, St. Paul. Mrs. Rob. Cunningham of 619 Cedar avenue So, is very ill at this writing. Mrs. Carrie Lindsay of St. Paul was in the city Monday on business. The Queen Esther Temple S. M. T.'s will give a social on the 19th at the resident of Mrs. Glover on Fourth street So. For Rheumatic Sufferers The quick relief from pain afforded by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm makes it a favorite with sufferers from necrotism, sclatica, lame back, lumbago, and deep seated and muscular pains. For sale by all druggists. Neglected Colds Threaten Life. [From the château Ivane] "Don't wilt with a cold," is good advice for prudent men and women. Proper food, good ventilation, and dry, warm clothing are the proper safeguards against colds. 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