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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XV. No 27. CITY NEWS. (N. B. I you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we solicit all your local news.-Ed.) Mrs Rush will repeat her play at the St. Paul A. M. E church Dec. 10th. Mr Bennie and Henry Manuals of E. Freemont street entertained a few of their friends Sunday Nov. 29th, for dinner. A pleasant time was reported. Miss D. Mae Lee has returned to her home in Buxton after a three months sojourn with her sister Mrs. Gertrude Shackeiford. Miss Edyth Comely spent a few days at her home in Webster City, visiting her parents, she is a student at the Drake University. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of Burns Chapel will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p.m Sunday Dec. 6th. All are invited to be present. Don't forget the entertainment at the Union Congregational church by the infant Sunday school class Monday Dec. 7th 1908, at 8 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Helton's friends are glad to know that they have purchased an eight room home at 922 Eastern Boulevard. Success to Mr. and Mrs. Helton. Capt. E. T. Banks who spent several days in Omaha last week on business returned home the first of this week. He reports having a very pleasant time. The infant Sunday school class of the Union 'congregational church will give a musical and literary program Monday evening. Dec. 7th 1908 at 8 p.m. Admission 10 cents. Dr. J. H. Williams returned from Mobile, Ala., this week where he was sent by the Governor to represent Iowa in the Colored National Association, he reports a splendid trip and a good meeting. Friends of Mr. Walter Bryant tendered him a surprise party on the evening of his 21st., birthday, a delightful four course luncheon was served by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webb, 939 west 12th. street assisted by Mrs. Susan Hodges. The regular monthly meeting of the Areal Bowan Art club held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday with Mrs. Bartlest Palor on Crocker street. A very pleasing program was rendered. Regular services on Sunday at the Union Congregational church. 10:30 a.m "A World of Darkness," 7:30 p.m "A World of Light." 3:30 p.m men's League. You are cordially invited to attend all services. H. W. Porter, minister. The following officers were elected in Chapter No, 7, R. A. M.: H. P., Harrison Gould; Kin W. H. Humburt; Scribe, Sibley Mitchell; Treasurer, John Willerson; secretary, Ben Hack; Sentinel, M. Mills. King Solomon Commandery No, 6, has elected the following officers: E. C, Charles B. Bradford; G. E, Ben; Hack; Cap Gen, E. T. Banks; Treasurer, John Willerson; Recorder, H. Gould; S. W., Joe H. Shephard; J. W., R. R. Wright; Warden, James Mitchell; Sentinel, M. Mills. The Young People's Program under the auspices of the Stewardess Board No 1, Dec 8th at the A. M. E. church admission 15 cents, under the direction of Miss Edyth Comely. Mrs Sarah Webb, spent Thanksgiving in Marshaltown visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs Johnson and sister Miss Hiberna Glinmore returned with her and will visit with her sister Mrs. Baker and friends. Sunday Nov 29th, Mr Louis Watson Andrew Marks and Henry Thurston gave a six course dinner at the home of Mr. Watson, in honor of Miss Bess Jackson who recently returned from Denver, the table was beautifully decorated, the guest departed saying Mr. Watson was a royal entertainer. Miss Bessie A. Jackson 1122 8th, street has returned home from a delightful trip of eleven months in Denver, Col. While there she learned the complete hairless trade under Mrs. J. R. fallowell, she will be pleased to have the patronage of every one who wishes that kind of work. North Star Elect New Officers. Thursday night the North Star Lodge No. 2. of the Masonic Lodge, elected the following officers: John L. Thompson, W. M.; W. M. H. Fumburd. S. W. Benj. Hack. J. W. H. Gould. Treas. B. E. Jacob. See t Mr. Gus Watkins and wife and Miss Zeo Richardson spent Thanksgiving out at Clive with Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Anderson. Mr. W. H. Hampton, the U. S. Federal Court bailiff for Smith McPherson Court of Red Oak, Ia., was in our city last week bailiff at the Federal Court. The ladies of the Union Congregational church, corner of 10th, and Pard streets, will open their Annual Bazaar Monday December 17th, and will remain open until Monday evening December 14th, Aprons, burnt wood, paintings and other articles of value will be on sale. Mr. S. Joe Brown and John L. Thompson were the only Colored men who attended the Polk County Bar Association Banquet last Saturday night at the Country Golf Club house, given in honor of Senator A B. Cummin's election, more than 200 plates were laid and the largest number of the Bar Association that ever met to honor one of its able members and distinguished citizens Corinthian Baptist Church Announcements—Special services Sunday Dec. 6, 10:30 a m sermon by the pastor, subject, “Purifying the heart,” 12 m S. 8; 2:30 p m Covenant meeting and the Lord’s Supper; 6:30 p m King’s Men and B. Y. P. U; 7:30 Pastors subject, “King Saul and the Witch of Endor.” Bring your basket in the morning and remain all day. All are cordially invited Rev. T. L. Griffin, pastor. One of the affairs which carried good cheer and pleasure for each guest was the Thanksgiving dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Helton in their beautiful new home on Easton Boulevard. The tables were most attractive and the guest included the Rev. T. L. Griffith his wife and family, Mrs. George Stanton and daughter Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. John H. Lewis. The after dinner hours were spent informally with music and conversation. Mrs. L. V. Denny was hostess of the H. B. S. R. C., Friday evening, owing to the illness of the president, Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, the vice president Mrs. Denny presided. Roll was responded to by geographical quotations, a large membership was present, orical by Mrs. Palmer and Mrs. Winburn was very interesting, owing to the illness of Mrs. C. B. Woods she will read her paper at the next meeting December 10th, at Mrs. Gould’s, who will be the next hostess. The D. Y. W. Y. K. Art club gave a reception Tuesday evening, Dec. 1st at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Snackford 731 west ninth street. The members attired in their club sewing aprons and badges. At the conclusion of the program a mainty lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. J. N. Morton and Mrs. Birdle Wells. The next regular meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Ethel Williams, 1188 second St. Tuesday afternoon Dec. 8th. Quotations will be from Daubar and sofa pillow tops the art work. The Des Moines Negro Lyceum held their regular meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Warriors. After much business pertaining to the Inter-state meetings in Omaha, Dec. 29th, 29th, and 30th and the Inter-society contest with the Omaha Literary and Historical society here Feb. 22, 1909 was transacted. The vocal contest over which arose a disagreement as to the Judges decision was held and Miss Lillian Fields was declared the winner and Prof. Warriors second. Miss Florence Gater who won the first contest did not participate in this last contest. The Lyceum will meet next Tuesday evening with Miss Pearl Hammitt on Crocker street. The program will be an Historical contest. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Having won the verdict of the jurors in a vocal contest of the Des Moines Negro Lyceum Nov. 17, 1908 to be the representative to the Inter-state at Omaha Dec. 28th to 30th, Miss Florence Gater was the only person eligible to be the legitimate delegate to Omaha. All other reports to the contrary notwithstanding. Another contest held Dec. 1st owing to the dissatisfaction of a few member. The winners in this contest can be no more than alternate. MISS FLOERENCE GATER Candidate for Governor Messen- gershin The new Governo-elect is having a difficult problem to select his messenger to succeed Mr. William Coalson the present efficient messenger who has served so long and faithful for about 15 years he is been there. While Mr. Coalson is a candidate for re-appointment upon his merits it is not unlikely that some new man will be selected. Among those who are candidates are A. G. Clark, of Oksaloaos, Theodore Bell Sioux City, James Clifford Williams, Elbert R. Hall, Walter Birney, Jesse Gravas, Edward Morton, several of these are good worthy men. EDITORIALS. NO COLORED BAILIFF. Mr. Ben, J. Ness the newly elected Sheriff has turned Geo. S. Logan out as court bailiff and all white men, in fact Mr. Ness has the appointing of at least 12 employees in his office and not a single Colored man has he appointed, this is certainly a poor start for young Ness for only a few months ago he was around begging and buttonholing every man that he knew to vote for him and he only received the nomination by less than 100 votes. It is a mistake in not appointing any Colored man for there were several other candidates besides Mr. Logan. There has always been one Colored bailiff, out of the five for the past 20 years. Mr. Logan has made a good bailiff having served many years and Mrs. J. H. Shephard served for many years making one of the best men ever bailiff. So Mr. Ness you must account to the Colored voters of Polk County. THE AUDIENCE CHEERS. (Special from the New York Age.) Washington, D. C. Nov. 26.—President Roosevelt was the principal speaker at the laying of the corner stone of the Colored Young Men's Christian Association Building. Thanksgiving, Hundreds and hundred of Negroes listened to the President who was applauded t'me and time again during his address. The President declared that what is known as the race problem is one of the difficult questions, that it exits in the north as well as the South. He said the only way in which to bring nearer the time when there shall be even an approximately fair solution of the problem is to treat each man on his merits as a man; that he should not be treated badly because of his color, nor should he receive immunity for misconduct because he happens to be of a given color. Mound Bayou, Miss., was also praised during the Presidents speech for being a model Negro community. Presidents Roosevelt's address in full: number of Colored Y. M. C. A. libraries. "No city in the country presents a better or wider field for useful Y. M. C. A. work, among the Colored people than Washington. Here we have more than 20,000 Colored men who have unfortunately, but few safe places to go for innocent amusement. Handouts of young Colored men are every being lured away from the habit of decent living because they are not supplied with the chance to go where healthy and innocent amusements are provided in surroundings that encourage education and morality. I cannot too heartily commend the action of those Colored men who are responsible for starting this building. When completed it will be a tribute to the advancement of the Colored race, and also a monument to the advancement of the city of Washington. It will be a model for the entire country; it will influence other cities; and it will an excellent opportunity for both white and colored men to join in the work of unplitting a class that surely needs aid. The Colored man who builds that which improves and beautifies his city earns the right to the respect of his white neighbor, and benefits himself in a double way. I hope that the Colored men will contribute freely toward this building, and I hope that their white friends will help them also. Such a building as this means the improvement in morality, in Christianity, in education, of the Colored citizens of Washington, and therefore, it concerns not only the Colored people of Washington, but the white people also. When completed this building will cost $100,000, and no sum of money could be better expended. In thirty days the Colored people of this city pledged $25,000 in order to secure a gift of $25,000 contingent on their raising a like sum. Of this $25,000 pledged by Colored men only $12,000 has been paid in, and right here let me say a word to the Colored men who have pledged sums and have not redeemed their pledges. No man has a right to promise aid to a cause like this and not keep his promise. It is the duty of every man to make his promise good and do so at once, and all those who have not pledged for a contribution would likewise contribute. Every church, every fraternal and civic society of the race, every Colored man of means should feel the obligation to compile this building as soon as possible. NGROWS CONTRIBUTE TOWARD WORK "Let me mention a couple of cases of which Colored men have contributed large to work of this nature. "A Colored man born a slave in Knoxville, Tenn., was so much impressed the value of the Y, M. C. A. work among white young men that he gave a piece of property costing about $2,000 to the Colored Young Men's Christian Association. He has the honor of having glean the largest gift up to that time of any individual" in the state of Tennessee, regardless of color to the Association movement. "Another Colored man, who was born on the gold coast of Africa, came to this country at an early age wafriendied by the Philadelphia Y. M. C. A., and by the use of their library prepare for the competitive examination, entered the University of Pennsylvania after winning the prize, received his education, and is to-day a very successful physician in the city of Portsmouth, Va., gave $500 to the building fund of their association a year ago. He also gave $103 for current expenses the first year the association employed a secretary, and says "The reason I make these gifts is because I owe all I am to the Young Men's Christian association." "Many other cases might be cited showing how this work appeals to reputable Colored men in many sections of the country. There is possibly nothing needed worse in all our cities and towns than well organized Young Men's Christian Associations. It pays far better to support the secretary of the Y. M. C. A. in a community than to pay the salary of a policeman. Homes are made safe and the community is lifted to a higher level by lifting these young men to better ideals of life. "As for the white man, let him remember in this as in all other matters that to do justice to the Colored man is demanded not only by the interest of the Colored man but by the interest of the white man also. Sooner or latter in this community every class of citizen will feel the effect of raising or degradation of any other class. 'All men up' is a much safer motto than 'Some men down'; and it is to the interest of every class of any community that the members of every other class shall feel that industry, sobriety good behavior the conduct that marks a man as being a good neighbor and a good citizen should receive proper reward so as thereby to put a proper premium upon the development of such qualities. "It is the duty of the white man to see that exact justice is meted out to the Colored man, the same justice that he would receive if he were not Colared, and upon the Colored man is imposed the duty to make himself a use- ful citizen, it is to the greatest interest that the Colored man should steadily strive for his own industrial moral uplift. CLINTON HAPPENINGS The Thanksgiving dinner that was given for the benefit of the stewards of Bethel A. M. E. church was well attended making the effort a success financially, in the evening a concert given, which was also a success. Mrs. Holland Williams received the sad intelligence this week of the serious illness of her brother, James Moseley of Chicago, as soon as he is able to travel he will be sent to Clinton to be under the care of his sister. An error existed in the mention last week relative to the amount of money contributed to the remodeling of the A. M. E. church, it should have appeared $500 000 instead of $50 we make this correction that our friends may know of our real subcess, also that we may not be misunderstood regarding previous rallies. Ms. George Robinson entertained a few of her friends Saturday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Culberson of Chicago. Mrs. Walkup of Moline, was a visitor here, Thanksgiving with friends. Miss Estella Bush spent Thanksgiving in Chicago the guest of friends. A most appropriate present for Xunna to your friends is years subscription to the Bystander, see the agent or telephone and your wants will be attended to. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Culberson of Chicago, spent Thanksgiving in Clinton the guest of relatives and friends. Mrs. Alantha Smith entertained last Saturday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Culberson of Chicago. Mr. B. F. Cooper of Buxton, spent Thanksgiving in the city the guest of relatives. Mrs. W. A. Richardson is in Buxton visiting her daughter Aurida, who is teaching schoo-there: Muscular Pains Cured "During the summer of 1003 I was troubled with muscular pains in the instep of my foot," says Mr. S. Pedlar, of Toronto, Ont. "At times it so painful I could hardly walk. Chamberlain's Palm Halm was recommended to me so I tried it and was completely cured by one small bottle. I have since recommended it to several of my friends all of whom speak highly of it." For sale by all druggists. MONMOUTH NEWS (Last Week.) Mrs. Maud Groff entertained a number of her friends at her home last Monday to an opposum supper, all present report an enjoyable time. The Second Baptist church closed a two weeks revival at Friday night, two weeks revival at Friday night, Mrs. Mary Brown was in Kawenee, where she was in attendance at the bedside of her sister Miss Cora Besey, who died. Mrs. S. Waters and a few other friends attended Miss Besey's funeral. Mrs. Jane Mason was a Galesburg visitor Monday. Mr. J. S. Johnson, our contracting plaster is in Strongestur this week, looking after a large contract he has there. Mrs. Geo. W, Neal is in Canton, this week on business. Mrs. J. S. Johnson left Saturday for an extended visit in Iowa and Missouri, Mr. George Morrison and Miss Elizabeth Basset were married on Wednesday. For that Dull Feeling After Eating. I have used Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for some time, and can testify that they have done me more good than any tablets I have ever used. My trouble was a heavy dull feeling after eating — David Freeman, Kempt, Nova Scotia. These tablets strengthen the stomach and improve the digestion. They also regulate the liver and bowels. They are far superior to pills but cost no more. Get free sample at your druggist's and see what a spendid medicine it is. For sale by all druggists. ALBIA NOTE8. This week has been chilly and it has rained most every day. The Sewing club met at the home of Mrs. Nellie Esters on Monday Quite a number of strangers were in town the past week Most of the sickness among the people is over. Mrs. Bessie Davis-Grayson is on the sick list. The children are practicing every afternoon for the Xmas entertainments. GALESBURG NOTES Mrs. Anna Worthington entertained a party of ladies at her home Thursday afternoon, a four course luncheon was served. Mrs. Mildred Stewart who has been seriously ill at the hospital is improving slowly. Mrs. Maria Richardson is visiting her son in Missouri. Mrs. John Logan and Mrs. Clay Bolder were called to St. Augusta last week because of the serious illness of Miss Katie Pierce, who formerly lived with Mrs. Bolder. Mrs. Luther Jones was brought home from the hospital. Mr. I. W. Franklin of Buford, In., is in the city visiting his daughter. Mrs. Burley and Miss Myrtle Madison have returned to Palmyra, Mo., after a pleasant visit. DAVENPORT NOTES: The Thanksgiving dinner at Bethel A. M. E. church by the Y. P. D. C., was a success. Mr. Carter of Fairfield, is visiting his sister Mrs. ocell Carter. Mr. Earl Bradley of Moline, was a caller in the city Sunday. Mrs. E. Green of 316 W. 5th., street has been allied for the past few days is feeling better at this writing. Mr. Chas Moss and Miss Ferguson both of this city will be married on Xmas morning. The Eureka Lodge 3899, will hold their election of officers this month. The funeral of James Ballard who died at St. John's department of Mercy Hospital last Wednesday, was held Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock from the Bois Undertaking Parsons, he had been a resident of this city since 1968, he leaves a son, Rev. W. W. Williams pastor of Beltch church officiated at service. Interment at Oakdale cemetery. Inter-State Literary Association. This comes to remind you that the Inter-State Literary Association of Kansas and the West will hold its 18th., Annual Session in Omaha, Neb., in the Zion Baptist church. The opening session will be held Monday evening December 28th., at 7:30 o'clock. Welcome addresses will be given and a reception tendered the delegates. The closing session will be held December 30th. The committee will meet Nov. 28th., to arrange program. All societies are asked to send the representation fee by said date. All names for the program must be in the hands of the corresponding secretary by said date. Each society is entitled to one representative on the program provided there are not more than three societies from the same city. In cities where there are more than three societies representing, the delegates from each society will hold a delegates meeting, and select from that number three persons to represent the city on the program with literary numbers. No restrictions are placed on musical numbers. This arrangement makes it necessary for each society to act at once. A good arrangement will be for the president of the oldest society to call this meeting. Each society is entitled to three delegates with a corresponding number of alternates. The basis of representation is as follows: Old societies $10; New Societies $1.50; Old societies fail to represent last year, will pay $1.50. Contests in oratory, original music, and original poetry, have been made a permanent feature of the annual program. Prizes will be awarded successful contestants as follows: Oratory, first prize $7.00, second prize $3.00; music, $3.00; poetry, $3.00. Orations must be handed to the president by noon of the first day of meeting. In a city or school where more than one person wishes to enter the oratorical contest, the orators are asked to have preliminary contest and the winner be given the place in the Inter-State contest. An admission fee of 15 cents will be charged the night of the contest. All new societies will pay their fee before November 28. Ten minutes will be allowed for papers. Keep this in mind while writing your paper. Done by order of the committee, Mrs. W. L. Grant, Cor. secretary, 1964 N. 4th, St. Kansas City, Kan. Prof. F. C. West, Pres. Leavenworth, Kens. Mrs. J. G. Pegg, Chairman Ex. Comm. Omaha, Neb Ingenuity In Stealing Ingenuity in stealing. "What's all the row about?" the hunny man quiesed as the manager of the house, and the cashier was rush excited to the cashier's desk and detain a departing individual. The waiter explained. For a month past some of the numbered checks had been missing, and it had been discovered that certain patrons were economizing at the expense of the management. A man would order 15 cents' worth and receive a check for the amount. Then he would secrete the check when the waiter wasn't looking and order a quarter's worth of entables. The waiter would then give a check for 40 cents, but the cashier would use the customer would use the 15-cent ticket to get by the door. "H'm," muttered the hunny man; "fine scheme," and in the excitement he passed a Canadian dime on the cashier. --- PROPER EVEN IN HIS SNORING Fallen Dandy Evidently Was Ideal to King's Messenger. When Beau Brummell, the celebrated dandy, was, in consequence of his fallen fortunes, residing at Calais, he had occasion to visit Paris. Through the kindness of the consul at the former place, he was enabled to accompany a king's messenger to the capital, and thus travel free of expense. When the messenger returned, the consul was curious to know how he and his aristocratic companion had traveled the road. "What kind of a travel companion did you find Mr. Brummell?" asked he. "Oh, a very pleasant one, indeed, sir; very pleasant," replied the messenger. "Ah! And what did he say?" "Say, sir." Nothing! He slept the whole way. "Slept the whole way! Do you call that being pleasant? Perhaps he snored!" The messenger acknowledged that Brummell did so, but immediately, as if for fear of causing a personage, added, with great gravity: "Yet I can assure you, sir, Mr. Brummell snored very much like a gentleman!" SUPERSTITION HARD TO DOWN. Level-Headed City Men Fight Shy of Number Thirteen. Of all classes of people, the business man has been justly given credit for being the most balanced and the least subject to emotional influences. Superstition occasionally shows itself in the commercial world in a way that is often very disconcerting to the realist. We have a thirteenth floor in this building? queries a part owner of one of the famous office buildings in New York. "Never! The thirteenth floor is sometimes difficult to rent; tenants would prefer to go higher or lower. "The 13 hoodoo affects more otherwise sane men than is acknowledged. Many of the most famous business buildings in the country have no thirteenth floor—the fourteenth story of the building. We plan we take the least risk. As the names of tenants are arranged alphabetically on the directory the omission is seldom noticed."—System Mean Joke of Doctor The celebrated French physician, Ricard, was one day walking along the boulevards in Paris, when he met an old gentleman who was very rich, but who was at the same time noted for his extreme stinginess. The old man, who was somewhat of a hypochondriac, imagined that he could get some medical advice from Ricard without paying for it. "Doctor, I am feeling very poorly." "Where do you suffer most?" in the stomach, "Ach, that's bad. Please shut your eyes. That's right. Now put out your tongue, and I will tell you that I invalidd did as he was told. After he had waited patiently for about ten minutes, he opened his eyes, and found himself surrounded by a crowd, who supposed that he was crazy. Dr. Ricard, to the meantime, had disappeared. Crow Destroyed Pheasant Eggs Crow Destroyed Pheasant Eggs. A party of boys while hunting for donkeys in the woods, met on the farm owned by Albert Hackett, north of this village, a few days ago. They visited the locality of the nest daily to see when the mother bird would begin to set, as at that time the eggs in the nest numbered 13. The other day when some of the party made the visit, a crow was found in possession of the nest, and when it was driven away it was discovered until each pheasant's egg had been found. The crow contents sucked out, so that nothing but shells were in the nest.—Manchester Correspondent Rochester Herald. Statues to Women In the streets of London there are only five statues to women. Four of these are queens and the fifth is Mrs. Siddons, whose statue as the tragic muse is in Paddington Green. In the matter of memorial tablets women fare no better, as out of fully 100 affixed to houses where celebrated women are buried, and names upon them. These commemorate Fanny Burney (Mme. D'Arbay), Joanna Baille, Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Mrs. Siddons. Blood Heat. The normal temperature of the human body is about 88½ degrees. Fahrenheit. This is known as blood heat, and is maintained within one or two degrees, whether in the arctic or tropical regions. In the animal kingdom mammals have about the same temperature as man; birds are warmer than man by degrees and ten degrees, and bears by degrees. Mammates differ only slightly from the temperature of the medium in which they live. The One Place. "In this age of graft and muck alers," remarked the cheerful idiot, there is at least one place where honou- ship and truth may always be found. "For goodness sake, where?" quered the doubling Thomas. "In the dictionary," answered the 2, as he hurried left the dining room. Babies Falling Off. French economists noted with aprehension the shrinkage of the birth rate. "At this decline," they reasoned, "the soothing syrup and kindred industries are going to the bad." Thereupon they called a convention to talk it over. ... There is the usual cold comfort for all parties in the returns from Medicine Hat. Customs officers in New York had a big job on hand lately. They sized 10,000 kid gloves. A scientist tells us that "metals get tired." Now you know why the gold gave out before it got to you. There is one advantage in looking for the north pole. In the face of the gravest danger one can always keep cool. At a spiritualist seance in New York, we are told, a man's arm was lengthened two feet. That's stretching it some. Anybody who doubts the ability of the American Indian to be as civilized as anybody should observe him in a football game. That man who is going to cross the ocean in a balloon should pause to consider that the water in the Atlantic is still deep and wet. The inventive Yankee is still at it. During the last fiscal year the United States patent office received some 85,527 applications for mechanical patents. Kissing, declares Dr. Napoleon Boston, spreads more disease than dies. We scorn his statement because we don't like his name. Reminds us of Waterloo and Bunker Hill. A way has been found to make paper out of cornalsts. This will create a pleasant harmony for the man who likes to combine his reading with the pleasures of a corn-cob pipe. The plan of the proposed Henry Bradson memorial bridge at New York calls for a reinforced concrete span of 710 feet, and represents one of the boldest engineering projects of the time. The Highways Protection league reports 323 automobile accidents occurred in Great Britain in 1907, killing 215 persons and injuring 675. For these accidents and other motor car offenses 2,270 persons were summoned, of whom 2,046 were convicted. There are at present on duty in the main thoroughfare of Paris 21 police men who speak English, nine who speak German, and six who speak Spanish, and their usefulness has been so clearly demonstrated that the prefect of police has decided to add to their number as opportunity may arise. Brazil has spent $15,000,000 in the effort to hold up the world's price of coffee by government purchasing and warehousing of the Brazilian production. The theory that a national government can do anything it chooses in commerce occasionally gets a very rude jolt. It is not surprising that Kaiser Wilhelm should invent an air-brake. He has done many things wisely, if not too well, and as he begins to slide down the years, turning inventor of a motor brake is a becoming climax to his other accomplishments. Whether it is a truly practical stopper remains to be proved. According to the Scientific American the fact that our macadamized roads don't wear as well as those in Europe is because we don't apply the theory of the stitch in time. European highway departments watch the roads and mend them wherever and whenever they need it without allowing the damage to become important. Now a medical expert comes forward to assert that the French heel, considered one of the greatest outfits of the century, by feminine vanity upon suffering nature, is not only proper, but highly desirable. Still, femininity vanity will not make so of this practical vindication, as, in any event, it would have kept on wearing the French heel. Felicitations to the cranks! Ambassador Bryce's tribute to them as not infrequently the first pioneers of great causes, is distinguished appreciation. It is scarcely so enthusiastic, however, as Dr. Holmes' earlier obervation that there never was an idea started that woke up men out of their stupid indifference but its originator was spoken of as a crank. Horace E. Bixby, 82 years of age, still at the wheel after 60 years as a Mississippi river pilot, enjoys the distinction of having taught Mark Twain the art of navigation on the "Father of Waters." He says Mark Twain became a good pilot, having but one fault—the excessive use of tobacco. Capt. Bixby is still hale and hearty and enjoys telling of the various episodes of his eventful career upon the river. During the five years preceding 1804-05 the total acreage annually under indigo cultivation in India was 765,900. In 1905-06 this area had decreased to 330,400 acres, or a falling off of a little less than 44 per cent. The Mecca railroad is being constructed rapidly, solidly and methodically. Foreigners are employed in positions of leadership and management. By imperial order it is now proposed to complete the line from Medina to Mecca, a distance of 280 miles, before the next pilgrimage. It is a good sign when in the non-sectarian colleges the president urges upon the students a proper observance of Sunday, as did the president of College university at the opening of the college year, remarks Youth's Companion. In protesting against the discussion on that day of athletic and social matters pertaining to the college, he said: "The observance of Sunday is the temporal sign that man belongs not only to time, but to eternity. I earnestly hope that Sunday may be a physical rest and meditative meditation." ```markdown ``` Iowa State News Events of Recent Occurrence Throughout the Commonwealth. LIGHT PLANT FOR MT. AYR. Now is Only Town in Iowa Without Such a Plant. IOWA BOYS WIN. Take International Championship in Stock Judging. Mr. Ayr—The town of Mt. Ayr will soon remove the stigma of being the only county seat town in Iowa without a light plant. A $20,000 plant is rapidly nearing completion and will be giving the citizens of the town light in the darkness before Christmas. The event will probably be celebrated with a booster banquet, as the town is now feeling that a new era is dawning. All merchants report more business this fall than for many years and there are no empty houses in the town and many people are living at boarding house or building or vacating of quarters. Many new residences have been built this season and more than six miles of cement walks have been laid in the town. A water plant is proposed at this time and probably before the end of 1909 it will be in operation. LARGE PLANT IS FINISHED iowa Portland Cement Company will Have Fine, New Home. Des Moines—The big plant of the Iowa Portland Cement company south west of this city, is rapidly nearing completion, with a force of about 260 workmen employed continually. It is announced that the plant will be fully ready to begin its output of cement early in the spring. When in full operation this plant will employ a force of $r'$ out 400 men and these men and their families will in themselves form a fair sized town as a suburb of Des Moines. Even now there are about eighteen substantial dwellings erected and occupied by the employees of the company. The capacity of the plant will be over 5,000 barrels of cement per day. It will require many trainloads of rock and shale each day to keep the plant busy. The larger part of this material will be brought from near Earlham. IN GAS EXPLOSION. Father and Son are Badly Injured at Minhure Milburn—William Girls and his son John, residing five miles northwest of this place, were badly hurt in an acetylene gas explosion in the cellar of their home. They took the crown off of a gas tank while repairing it, allowing the gas to escape. When they had finished and repaired the crown, the son struck a match, causing a terrible explosion. As a result, the man was broken leg, both men are badly bruised and cut, and the father has lost several teeth. So great was the force of the explosion that it required the assistance of several neighbors to extricate the victims from the debris. CARROLL BANK MAY PAY ALL Examiner Bostwick Completes Examination of Defunct Bank, Carroll—The First National bank of this city, now in the hands of I. W. Fowler of Ottawa as receiver, will pay out, according to the report made to the national treasury department by Bank Examiner H. M. Postwick. It is estimated that 75 percent of the doubtful paper will be collected, placing its value at $380,000. With the 100 per cent which has been leaved on the stockholders, all depositors will be paid in full, and may even be a small dividend to be returned to the stockholders. Teachers' Course in High School. Marshalltown.—The high school of Marshalltown has fastelled a course for pupils who are preparing themselves to teach school following their graduation. Superintendent A. Palmer and Principal Nelson are back of the movement and will select from the senior class all these students who are expecting to enter the teaching profession in the next year. A special work in method of teaching, psychology and other branches and fitted for the active duties of the school room. As present high school courses are arranged pupils are competent to teach in so far as their knowledge of what to teach is concerned, but wholly unfited in the practical side of school teaching. Council Buns Saloons. Dubuque.—An ordinance was adopted by the city council placing all saloons in the city under direct control of the city government and assessing a tax of $120 per annum against each. Drug stores are almost under the same control in the matter of the enforcement of the law governing pharmacists in liquor matters. Incorporate Interurban Dubuque—New articles of inco- operation will be filed in a day or two for the Plattsville & Interurban line. The project has been in abu- sance some time, but it is declared that additions in the money market now such that it will be possible to float the stock. The line is to be known as the Dubuque, Wisconsin and Illinois railroad. Cattle Catch "Black Leg." Iowa Falls—Several large herds of cattle in this section have become infected with that dreaded disease known as "black leg" and Assistant State Veterinarian W. L. Evers of this city has been summoned to several points to vaccinate the cattle, in hopes of retarding the spread of the disease. Iowan Builds an Airship. Washington—B. F. Brinton, the airship builder, announces that he will have the best model over exhibited completed within the coming year. Brinton made a fortune in the picture show business and will spend a portion of it experimenting with airships. Take International Championship in Stock Judging. Ames. — Students representing Iowa's agricultural college at Ames won the students' judging contest, which was the feature of the opening day at the International Live Stock expoition. The Hawkeye lads were credited with 4,573 points for their placings in the horse, cattle, sheep and swine departments. The University of Nebraska students were second with 4,153 points, and the Texas Agricultural college was third with 4,081. The winning Iowa students were Ross Morgan, C. W. Campbell, R. E. Hunt, H. E. Kiger and W. W. Hunt. These men accumulated their leading margin by registering the most points in the judging of cattle and horses and finishing third in the placing of sheen and swine. In judging horses Iowa led with 1,186 points, Ohio being second with 1,075 and Minnesota third with 1,073. Iowa led in cattle judging with 1,296 points, Kansas being second with 1,265 and Ohio third with 1,227. In the swine department Nebraska finished first with 873 points, Minnesota chugged with 657 and Iowa chugged with 609. Texas led Ontario by 19 points in sheep judging registering 1,096 points. Ontario had 1,077 points and Iowa was third with 1,049. WANT NEW B. B. COMMISSION Iowa Manufacturers Urge That Com Made in Iowa by Governor mission be Named by Governor Des Molines—The Iowa State Manufacturers' association is boosting for a new railroad commission. O. T. Denison of Mason City, chiefman of the legislature of the committee of the assoc. advocated a plan to have a commission of three appointed by the governor. The members of the committee to receive a salary of $5,000 per year, according to Mr. Denison, who thinks that men fitted for the work could not be obtained for a smaller salary. The proposed committee would be vested with mandatory powers. Mr. Denison believes there are many changes that should be made in the railroad rates and regulations of the state. The Iowa Implement Dealer association in convention in Des Molines adopted very strong resolutions asking for the co-operation of all implementors in an effort to defeat the parcels post law. The "uniform bill of lading" was also taken up. The convention warned dealers against delay in filing damage claims for goods, shipped under a "uniform bill of lading." FOUND IN UNCLE SAM'S NAVY. Iowa Falls—W. L. Weaver, son of Justice Weaver of the Iowa supreme court, and missing attorney of Iowa Falls, has been found in the United States navy. Weaver, formerly a justice of the peace here, is awarded on two indictments returned last March He is charged with attempting to secure money from V. A. Biggs of this city on bogus loan papers. Efforts are in progress to have Weaver returned here for trial at the January term of court. Weaver enlisted under the assumed name of William L. Walters. Weaver attempted to secure $1,500 from Mr. Binggs through a Perry bank by means of a forged note, mortgage and abstract. BROWN GETS PEN SENTENCE Aged Rockwell City Slayer May Serve Eight Years. Rockwell City.—Judge Powers has overruled the motion for a new trial in the case of J. M. Brown, found guilty of manslaughter for the killing of his daughter-in-law and sentenced the defendant to a term not exceeding eight years, a military, and on appeal was fixed at $4,000 which was given and Brown was released, taking the night train for his home at Manson. s300,000 Will Contest Settled Newton — A will fight, involving the $300,000 Kruger castle, was settled out of court by the three sons, Henry, William and Theodore. Kruger. Rather than waste a large portion of the estate in attorney's fees and engender further the feel feeling already developed, the heirs get together and the one contestant was awarded $22,000 in cash in addition to the land given under the terms of the will, on condition that he would withdraw his suits. Newton Robber Suspect Taken. Newton — Marshal Kendeg of Colfax, accompanied by Rock Island detectives, arrested Harry Langhoff of Colfax on suspicion of having robbed the Newton depot on the night of November 24. He answered the description given by operator Dave Yates, Marshall Robins of Newton went to Colfax for the prisoner and will bring him to Newton. His parents formerly resided there. He has no occupation. Son Charged With Fraud. Webster City—A father sutting his son and asking the reinstatement of a mortgage for $7,500 given him by the son and which he released to the latter and charged that the release was secured by fraud and the exorcism of his father. Over over his aged father are some of the unnatural conditions revealed in the case of John 'Joyan' vs. John S. Sloan at , just 4' in this city. THEY ARE RIVALS STILL. MISSING THE HAMMER OF THE LEAPANTS THE TRAIL FROM MEXICO INDIANAPOLIS NEW LOOT BANK AND FLEE IN AUTO DARING ROBBERY COMMITTED IN PEPPERELL, MASS. Bandits Secure $14,000—Blow Open Vault with Nitroglycerine and Escape with Plunder. Pepperell, Mass.—Hurglaries blew open the safe of the First National bank here Wednesday, took $14,000, and escaped in an automobile. The thoroughness and skill with which the work was performed has convinced the police that the burglaries were professionals. Three were in the party, and although they were seen escaping in the auto, all trace of them was soon lost, and the authorities were unable to ascertain in what direction they departed. It is believed, however, that the burglaries went in the direction of Groton. The bank vault was blown open about two o'clock, at which time the last of three explosions was heard by Ernest Tarbell, who was sleeping next door. The two earlier detonations had broused him, but was unaware of him, but the sound was muffled. The third explosion, however, was less guarded and was followed by a crash and rattle, as the vault door fell away and interior glass fittings were broken. Tarbell armed himself with a revolver and started to investigate, only to find the door of his house barred from the outside. He succeeded in breaking open his door and immediately started for the bank. Tarbell reached the bank just as the robbers were leaving in an automobile. After shouting an alarm, Tarbell fired several shots at the burglar. The shots were fired at a distance of about 20 feet, but there is no indication that any of them took effect. Tarbell, who followed the automobile for some distance along the main street, is certain that the machine took the job to Green. Cashier F. Tarbell, who was at once identified of the robbery, came to the bank immediately. He found a quantity of bills and silver scatcheted about the vault, giving evidence of the hurry with which the burglar secured their booty. The large quantity of gold stored in one of the inner recesses of the safe was untouched save for a single ten-dollar coin, which was missing. CENSUS TO COST $12,930,000. Director North Proud of Small Increase Over 1900. Washington. — The cost of taking the next census, as estimated by Director North in his annual report just issued, will be $12,939,000. The director points with pride to the fact that this sum is but $141,000 more than the cost of the census of 1900, and says that this will be accomplished "in spite of the enormous growth in the population during the last decade, a growth largely contributed by eighn-born people who do not speak English, a class of people is very expensive and difficult to enumerate. Our work can be done for this sum it will be the first time in the history of the nation that a census has been taken and compiled at practically the same cost as the prior enumeration." The increase, he says, heretofore from decade to decade has been about 50 per cent. The enormous saving, says the director, will be effected by reason of the existence of the permanent census bureau and the installation of the bureau's own tabulating machines, which, he states, will do the work faster and more efficiently than the machines, which were rented. Maddox Elected Mayor of Atlanta. Atlanta, Ga.—Robert F. Maddox was elected mayor of Atlanta Wednesday by a majority of more than 3,000 votes over James G. Woodward, regular mayor of the city. Maddox carried every ward in the city except two. Last Selklirk Settler Dies. Winnipipe, Man — Word was received from Toronto Wednesday of the death of the last of the Selkirk settlers in John of John MacKay, at the age of 94. Yale Student Leaps to Death: New Haven, Conn. — John Alan White, 20 years old, of Walton, N. Y., a student in the Yale graduate school, committed suicide Tuesday night by jumping from the top of West Rock to the ground below, a distance of 100 feet. Kills Brother While Hunting. Mason City, Ia. — While out hunting rabbits, Will Hough, aged 18 years, shot and killed his brother Guy, aged 25 years. They had separated, and Will fired at a rabbit. Victims of Marianna Mine Probably Number About 120. Pittsburgh, Pa. — The squeaking iron bucket, operated in the 500-foot shaft leading to the Rachel and Agas mines of the Pittsburg-Bradle Co company at Marianna, after explosion Saturday, when terrific fire swept the up-to-elevator of the shaft and snuffed out the lives of miners to a number estimated at from 120 up, had carried to the surface, when darkness fell Monday night, the bruised, mangled and burned remains of more than 100 of the victims of the disaster. The most reliable count of the bodies recovered at that time was 110, two-thirds of which have been identified. The general belief at that time was that not many more bodies would be found. James E. Roderick, head of the state department of mining, data furnished him by the company and reports from his six deputy inspectors he did not believe the death list would exceed 120. The sale of intoxicants in Marianna has been prohibited by Coroner Sipe. Food in plenty is being distributed. Mrs. David G. Jones, wife of the general manager of the plant, with a party of friends, is administering to the wants of the miners' wives and children. The company has sent in several carloads of provisions and will distribute the delims and all other plans are formed. Henry D. Thompson, one of the victims, was the last of four brothers, all of whom lost their lives in mine disasters, the first one 15 years ago. THREE THOUSAND HOMELESS. Great Flood Works Havoc in West Guthrie, Okla. Guthrie, Okla.—As the result of a 48-hour downpour in the valley of the Cottonwood river and its tributaries, the Cottonwood overflowed here Sunday afternoon. Several hundred homes are partially under water in West Guthrie and 3,000 homes, the Tiverton Bay night was one foot higher than ever before in its history, and rising 12 inches an hour. Hundreds of people who refused to get out of the flooded district, believing that the river would not rise as rapidly as it did, fired shots of distress before sunset and many boats with an army of rescuers brought the tardy ones to places of safety. Street car service is completely at a standstill. The city's water plant is under water. Five thousand dollars' worth of cotton belonging to the Farmers' Bank and the stream and 2,000 hats are still in the water. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fork roundhouse and shops are lunded. All railroad trains in and out of Guthrie have been annulled. BIGGY'S BODY NOT FOUND. Fruitless Search for Drowned Chief of Frisco Police. San Francisco.—Although numerous boats have patrolled and searched the bay since daylight Tuesday morning, from the Golden Gate to Hunter's point, and the officers of the ferry boats and other craft were asked to keep a sharp lookout, the body of Chief of Police William J. Biggy, who disappeared from the' police launch Patrol and is believed to have fallen overboard shortly before 12 o'clock Monday night, while returning to this city from Bolivilde, on the north shore, has not been recovered. It is feared that the body has been carried out to sea. State Sues for Large Sum. Parkersburg, W. Va.—The state of West Virginia filed suit in the circuit court here Tuesday against the estate of the late United States Senator Johnson N. Camden to collect $1,770,452.98 its forfeiture clause of the new tax law. Salvador Plot Frustrated. San Salvador, Salvador. —A plot to overthrow the government of President Figueroa was discovered and fruscated on Friday. Martial law has been proclaimed. "Innocent Bystander" Shot. Philadelphia—Richard Burk, a bystander, was shot in the breast and probably fatally wounded and Andrew Lonergan was shot in the arm, in a pistol fight between Lonergan and George Medway Monday. To Head Inaugural Parade Washington—Chairman Stellwagw of the inaugural committee appointed Maj. Gen. J. Franklin Bell, chief of staff, U. S. A., to be grand marshal of the inaugural parade. Gen. Bell announced his acceptance. ALEXIS IS DEPOSED FALLEN PRESIDENT IS JEERED AND ATTACKED BY MOB. SAFE ON FRENCH VESSEL Gen. Legitime Is Proclaimed Chief Ex- ecutive by Revolting Citizens of Detroit, ny. Prince—Simon Port au Prince—President Nord Alexis has been deposed and is now safe on board the French training ship Duguy Troulin and Port au Prince is in the hands of the revolutionists, Gen. Antone Simon, the leader of the insurgents, is marching up the peninsula with an army of 5,000 and a new president, Gen. Legitime, has been proclaimed. At the last moment President Alexia yielded to the urging of those about him and decided to take refuge aboard the French warship. At precisely five o'clock a salute of 21 guns announced his departure from the palace. Thousands had gathered there early in the day and they had surged round the entrances, threatening to tear down the walls to drive out the president and his loyal followers. As the hours passed the great mob became infurred, sheting for him to leave the country. The mob was armed, and men and women, beside themselves with rage, heaped curs on the head of the aged man who had been deposed from the president. An immense crowd of men and women had assembled on the wharf and the arrival of the presidential carriage, escorted by a battalion of infantry, a squadron of cavalry under command of Gen. Hippolyte, was the signal for wild tumult and riot. All along the route the people who lined the streets shouted, jeered and cursed at the fallen president, but when the landing stage was reached the mob lost all restraint. The scene was tragic and shameful. Infurated women broke through the cordon of troops and shrieked the coarsest insults into the very face of the president, who strove bravely to appear undismayed. They tried to hurt themselves upon Alexis and fought with hands and feet against the soldiers, who found difficulty in forcing them back. During this time a space was cleared and Nord Alexis, with the French colors draped about him, was hurried aboard a skiff in tow of a steam launch, his suite tumbling into the skiff after him. BURTON FOR TREASURY HEAD. Ohio Congressman Offered Place in Cabinet by Taft. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Plain Dealer says that Representative Theodore Burton of Cleveland has been offered by President Obama the portfolio of secretary of the treasury. Mr. Burton has taken the offer under consideration but will make no Congressman Burton. reply to Mr. Taft until after the Ohio senatorial situation has been clarified. It is understood that President-elect Taft's action in tendering the secretaryship to Mr. Burton is made entirely without respect to the senatorial fight in Ohio in which his brother, Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati, is a prominent factor. India Uprising Is Planned. Vancouver—The World says British officers working among the Sikh tribes to the Pacific coast, unearthed the remains of a proponent of uprising against British rule in India. The story is to the effect that outrages are now taking place at widely separated points in India for the purpose of scattering the British troops. The main rise will take place in April next, at Amirzak. Stocks of arms of modern type, recently manufactured in Japan and smuggled into India, are hidden in various districts. Railway Is Fined $1,500. Charleston, W. Va.-The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company was fined $1,500 in the United States circuit court here Wednesday upon conviction of 15 counts for violation of the safety appliance act. Drops Dead While Making Speech Making Speech. Philadelphia—While making an address before the Peninsula Grand Lodge of Masons here, he James M. Beatty, a wealthy retired manufacturer of this city, dropped dead from heart disease. Insurance Agent Kills Self Butte, Mont.-W. H. True, aged 30, a special agent for the New York Life Insurance Company, killed himself by shooting in a lodging house Monday. His father is said to be a banker in Eureka Springs, Ark. Liabilities, $254,560; Assets, $182. Pittsburgh, Pa.-A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in the United States district court Monday by Archb dale Kerr, a salesman of this city. He gave his liabilities as $254,560, and his assets as $182. This woman says that sick women should not fail to try Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as she did. Mrs. A. 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JUST DOUBLE 320 ACRES INSTEAD OF 1,60 ACRES As further inducement to settlement of the wheat-raising lands of Western Canada, the Canadian Government has approved that may be taken by a 106 ACRE FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE As further inducement to settlement of the Western-running lands of Western Canada, the Canadian Government has increased the area that may be taken by a homesteader to 320 acres—160 free and 160 tents located at $300 per acre in the grain-running area, where mixed farming is also carried on with unqualified success. A railway will shortly be built to Hudson Bay, bringing the world's wheat fields a thousand miles nearer the wheat fields, where schools and churches are located, and close to all settlements, and local markets good. "It would take time to assimilate the receptions that a visit to the great empire lying to the west, or to unite every hurry, Governmental or national Battalion, visited Western Canada in August, 1908. 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At this time add a heaping teaspoonful of butter and a cupful of finely chopped nut meats; beat the mixture with a large spoon until almost cold, then spread it over buttered pans, and line for cutting, like fudge. For those who like coconut candies the following recipe for what is known as "Coconut Strips" is productive of an inexpensive and palatable dainty: Cook two pounds of light brown sugar and a handful of butter until the mixture boils. Cut the meat from a fresh coconut into shreds, and add it to the syrup, cooking until it threads. Whip with the egg beater until it is creamy; then spread it in buttered pans and mark in strips for cutting. Another cheap candy, called "Nut Creamis," is made by boiling three cups of granulated sugar. When of proper consistency remove from the fire, whip briskly with the egg beater, and add one cupful of chopped nut meats. MISS. SOPHIA KITTLESEN. WEALTH VERY POOR--- RESTORED BY PE-RU-NA. 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They are gawning, true, and full of huma CHRISTMAS CHEER As Ever It Calls on the Housewife for Sweets, Pies, and All the Rest of the Good Things of the Holidays. Christmas Suggestions $\textcircled{1}$ $\textcircled{2}$ $\textcircled{3}$ $\textcircled{4}$ $\textcircled{5}$ $\textcircled{6}$ $\textcircled{7}$ $\textcircled{8}$ Suggestions for Christmas presents are always gladly received by those who prier to make their gifts. Here are a few, some of which may prove accele for your friends. The first is a magazine cover which may be made of ecru linen and embroidered in oriental colors. It may also be made of plain brown leather band decorated or a design suitable for cut leather may do with little study. The second is a traveling case of linen for toilet articles, a very useful and inexpensive Christmas gift, with emery attached in the shape of a ball. **inbox** The third is a needle case with emery attached in the shape of a bell. The fourth is a fancy workbag with flower design on linen. The fifth is a telephone number and calls and is made up of an embroidered in outline. The sixth is an embroidered napkin ring on pure white linen. The seventh is an embroidered sofa cushion. The eighth is a case for a pack of playing cards, and may be made of leather or silk. C HRISTMAS without candy would not seem like Christmas at all, especially in homes where there are children; so it is at this season of the year that the housewife who has little ones who must be supplied with sweets begins to make her plans for wholesale candy-making, for cheap as candies are today, and easily as they may be obtained, there are still many women who prefer to supply their households with home-made daintes instead of buying them at the store, even though the latter may be quite as pure and wholesome. Of course, in candy-making, as in anything else, each year brings orchid new formulas; the old candies, often needless to delectable, get out if fashion, the new sweets come to take their place. Thus, for example, though taffy, fudge, caramels, creme creams, etc., are still as palatable as ever, the mother who would be up-date in her production of Christmas candies must prepare some of the better delicacies. "Ocean Foam" is another novel sandy that is now being widely introduced among lovers of home-made sweetmeats. To make it, take three cupsful of light brown sugar and put over the fire with a cupful of fresh boiling water. Stir it ceaselessly until all the sugar has dissolved; then let it cook undisturbed until it will spin a bubbling Remove. and when it stops bubbling the mixture, little by little, over the stiff beaten whites of two eggs. Beat with a wedge of egg beater until the texture is soft and creamy, and while beating flavor to taste with vanilla extract. At the last moment add a cupful of chopped meat nuts, and drop from the spoon or waxed paper. Spread over buttered tins and cut in squares. An excellent imitation of one of the newest of store candies may be made at little cost. These are the peanut creams and chocolates that are now in such high favor. To attain this masterpiece take some peanut butter, and, after sating it slightly, shape it into the forms desired. Some of these may be rolled in fondant and served plain; others may be covered with chopped chocolate; they may be dipped in melted chocolate; they may be treated in any manner that the ingenuity of the amateur candymaker may suggest. In any form, however, they are quite as delicious as the candies that are sold in stores. A fruit and nut delicacy that cannot fail to appeal to the housewife at Christmas time is made by chopping a cup of nut meats with two cupfuls of dates, half a cupful of figs, and half a cupful of nuts. The nuts have been drained free from liquor. When chopped, and they should not be chopped too fine, mold into the shapes desired, and dip each piece into a syrup made by boiling half a pound of sugar with half a plum of water until it will harden like slices. Slices of a crisp, simple, and dates, any kind of nuts may be coated in the same manner. Now that maple sugar may be obtained without great difficulty, an excellent candy may be made by boiling three cupfuls with a cupful and a half of sweet milk and half a tablespoonful of butter for about ten minutes. At the expiration of this time beat with a spoon until the mixture is both creamy and thick. It may then be poured into a pie dish for the sake of variety, the candy may be divided into three equal portions, one part to be served plain, another mixed with nuts, and the third with chopped candied cherries. Salted nuts are now so great a flavor that no elaborate dinner would seem complete without them. As ordinarily prepared, however, the salting of nuts is quite a serious task, but if the cook desires to save time in cooking them she may attain the same result more easily by dropping them into a pan and letting them remain from 10 to 15 minutes. When done, they must be drained thoroughly before being salted to taste, and they will be found to be just as palatable as the nuts that have been prepared by the far more laborious process. If you are in search of a novelty, instead of salting all the nuts for the Christmas dinner, try the experiment of "brandy" some of them. To do this, soak the nuts for 36 hours in a warm, hot brandy or applejack will do—then cover them with a thin fondant, or merely roll them in powdered sugar. The result will be hailed with delight From Cornfield to Table. The very latest cornfield-to-table record was made the other day at Walla Walla a town in the state of Washington. Wheat growing in the field has been cut, threshed, ground into flour, mixed into dough, and made into rolls, two two-two minutes from the ordinary mainly in the employment of a swift motor car to carry the wheat to the mill. SEEMED WORSE EVERY DAY. A Dangerous Case of Kidney Complaint and How It Was Checked. Mrs. Luce Quebec, Moechante St. Hope Valley, R. I., says: "Eight years says, "Eight years ago I contracted severe kidney trouble and my back began to ache continually. Every day it seemed that I was under pressure on my back tortured me, and I could not stop with out a _bad_ twince ago I contracted severe kidney trouble and my back began to oak continually, keeping it worse. The least pressure on my back tortured me, and I could not stoop with out a bad twinge. The kidney secretions passed irregularly with pain, and I bloated badly. My head swam and spots flitted before my eyes. One doctor said I was incurable. However, I found prompt relief when I started using Donn's kidney Pill on a board with have related gradually disappeared." Sold by all dealers. 560 a box. Foster Milburn, C. Buffalo, N. Y. Cook (to her friend)—The proposal that the widower made me was really very moving. He brought his four children with him, and they all knelt before me. BAD ITCHING HUMOR Limbs Below the Knees Were Raw—Feet Swollen—Sleep Broken—Cured in 2 Days by Cuticura. "Some two months ago I had a hu mor break on my limbs below my knees. They came to look like raw beefsteak, all red, and no one knows how they itched and burned. They were so swollen that I could not get my shoes on a week or more. I used five or six different remedies and got no help, when applying them the burning was worse and the itching less. For two or three weeks the suffering was worse, and during that time I did not sleep a hour at a time. Then one morning I tried a bit of Cuticura. From the moment it touched me the itching was gone and I have not felt a bit of it since. The swelling went down and in two days I had my shoes on and was about as usual, George B. Farley, 50 South State ST., Concord, N. H., May 14, 1907." Smile's Face Value. Although most of us would hesitate to express what might be termed the face value of the "modern smile," we certainly realize at times that it is a form of currency which is depreciating. In the "modern smile" we recognize the crude, official thing which neither illuminates, cheers nor bridges awful gaps of silence. It may savor of suggesting a wave of imbecility to declare that we ought all to smile more, but it is certainly true that the charm of a woman's smile was once esteemed even above beauty. Catarrh Cannot Be Cured with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot revert the seat of the disease. Cataract is a blood or constrict disease, and it can be curled you must take internal ternary, and nets directly upon the blood and mincement tissue. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians it is composed of and is a remedy prescription. It is composed of the best blood partners, acting directly on the best blood partners, combining two ingredients is what percent for testosterone, free inuring at certain doses (USDA) Todos o Sold by Drugs Trust, price 15c. A. New Ailment. A South side four-year-old was not so full of mischievousness as usual. "What is the matter, Ethel?" ask her mother. "Aren't you feeling well?" "No'm," replied the little miss. "I fink there mus' be somefelling wrong wif my liver and bacon."—Kansas City Times. Impedant to Mothers. Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Bears the Signature of Castoria In Use For Over 30 Years. The Kind You Have Always Bought. Some men seem to enjoy getting the short end of it occasionally so that they have an excuse for registering a kick. Allen's Foot-Clase, a powder for soothing the feet, is painless. The original powder for the feet. 2c at Allen's Drug. He's a poor expressman who is unable to deliver the goods. WE SELL GUNS AND TRAPS CHEAP & bug Furse & Hides, Write for catalog 103 N. W. Hide & Fur Co., Minneapolis, Minna. Gratitude is the memory of the heart—Sydney. Mia Winterson's Soothing Spray for children teething, she gives the girls, reduces fumigation, aids pain, curse wind color. 2c bottle. Browning, what you'd get, first earn.—Browning. Habitual Constipation May be permanently overcome by proper efforts with the assistance of the one truly beneficial laxative remedy, Syrup of figs and Elixir of Sena, which enables one to form regular habits daily so that assistance to mature may be gradually dispensed with when no lo-ger needed as the best of remedies, when required, are to assist nature and not to supplant the natural functions, which must depend ultimately upon proper nourishment, proper efforts, and right living generally. To get its beneficial effects, always buy the genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Sena FIG SYRUP CO. ONLY SOLD BY ALL LEADING DRUGCISTS one size only, regular price $50 per bottle SOIL IS IMPROVING FERTILITY OF SOIL IS NOT BEING EXAUSTED, AS STATED. BUT IS ACTUALLY IMPROVING Proper Use of Fertilizer a Sure Oure For Impover shed Soil-Experiment Stat on An Aid. Washington, D. C., Dec. 4. —Aroused by assertions made by James J. Hill, at a conference of governors last spring, that fertility of the soil is decreasing, exports of the department of agriculture have been making investigations, and at a meeting of the national conservation commission their report was presented, showing that Mr. Hill was mistaken. It is shown that fertility of the soil is increasing, contrary to general belief. Investigations reported on were concluding that the department who gathered data from the census bureau of statistics of the department of agriculture and from information obtained through replies to 30,000 inquiries sent out to farmers. The outcome of the inquiry is considered highly important among the department of agriculture officials and members of the national conservation commission. It is shown that where there has been a decrease of soil fertility it has been due to concluding of crops without fertilization, resulting in poor yields chiefly. Increase of fertility is ascribed to the work of the department of agriculture experiment stations, of agricultural schools, and state departments of agriculture, and to the ingenious use of fertilizer. STATE SCORES BIG VICTORY Abbie Rice Will Tell of Relations With Dr. Rustin. Omaha, Neb. Dec. 4—Starting evidence was given yesterday by Mrs. Ablea A. Rice. The vigorous efforts of counsel for the defense to exclude that part of it connecting Charles E. Davis, the defendant, with the killing of Dr. Frederick T. Rustin, were the features of the trial of Davis for the physician's murder the morning of Sept. 2. "Two or three minor witnesses were called jus after court convened in the morning and Mrs. Rice occupied the stand the rest of the day. Her recital of the story of her relations with the dead surgeon was not less dramatic than on the two former occasions when she had been asked to give the details of an alleged pact to destroy three lives. Mrs. Rice was dismissed by jury, were dismissed by white counsel argued points of law as to the admissibility of different portions of her evidence and in each instance the state scored a clearent victory. By a ruling made on the last point raised, the bars are let down for the hearing of Mrs. Rice's entire story, which will include that part wherein Dr. Rusin is alleged to have told her he had secured Davis to kill him. RECOVERS $15,000 NECKLACE. Porchclimbers Got Pearls in Memphis Last February. New York, Dec. 4.—The $15,000 pearl necklace which was stolen from the home of Frank G. Jones in Memphis, Tenn., on the night of Feb. 10, last was recovered in this case by officers of Inspector McCaffery, head of the detective bureau and the owner of the jewels, Garret E. Lamb of Clinton, in. Identified it at police headquarters and was ready to pay the $2,000 reward which he offered. Lamb was visiting at Jones' home when porch climbers entered the house and got off with $25,000 in cash. Then he gem, a graduated necklace containing sixty-seven pearls and a large diamond chap. Later the jewels were pawned in Lost Angeles, Cal. Prize Card Parties are Lotteries. Hartford, Conn., Dec. 4. According to a decision received from the postoffice department at Washington it is illegal to send invitations through the mail to bridge parties or to any card parties where prizes are given. A conscientious Hartford man had been reading in the papers about card parties at which prizes were given. A number of other宾客 had been won and lost at bridge. He wrote to the postmaster general and received a reply from E. P. Goodwin, assistant attorney general, saying that card parties are regarded as lotteries when prizes are given and in that event matter relating to them is unmissible. Congress Opens Monday Washington, D. C., Dec. 4. —The president's annual message will be read to the second session of the Sixth congress on Tuesday next instead of Monday, the opening day. The senate will adjourn on Monday out of respect to the memory of Senator Allison immediately after appointing a committee to wait upon the president, and new members are sworn in. Speaker Cannon said that he would also adjourn after new members were sworn and a committee appointed to notify the president. Dynamite Saves Pine Bluff, Ark. Pine Bluff, Ark., Dec. 4. —Efforts to divert the current of the Arkansas river from the gradually crumbling banks which border the business section of this city by dynamiting the river on the opposite shore, have been successful and it is now believed that danger from serious property loss has passed. Cleared of Roboting Charge Cleared of Hebating Charge. Hamilton, Vn. Dec. 4—At a late hourly jury afternoon a jury in the United States circuit court returned a verdict acquitting Alexander P. Gilbert, assistant, general freight agent of the Chesapeake & Ohio railway of the charge of unlawful rebating. The jury deliberated only five minutes. Woman Slayer Exonerated. Chicago, Dec. 4—Miss. Estelle Stout, who shot and killed Henry Hornberger, a picture agent, was exonerated by a coroner's jury. BREAKS A COLD PROMPTLY The following formula is a never falling remedy for colds: One ounce of Compound Syrup of Saraparilla, one ounce Toris Compound and one half pint of good whiskey, mix and shake (thoroughly each time and use in doses of a tablespoonful every four hours. The milk can well cure an acute cold in 24 hours. The ingredients can be gotten at any drug store. We are natural believers. Truth, or the connection between cause and effect, alone interests us. - Emerson. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES FOR RHEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETES. BACKUPS ER 375 "Guaranteed" EAT PURITY CHOCOLATES M'f'd by Windsor-Purity Candy ©, Des Molines. For sale by all first-class dealers. wanted. Ship to New York where highest prices can always be obtained. We pay express charges, and prompt settlements. 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I ask every ambition, conservative man of the Central West to begin now to give some thought hither, where elbow room is so wide and opportunities so many to this farthest West, so rich in natural resources, as yet uncraised; into which the rapidly swelling surplus population must flow—will want to flow. I want to send SUOL partisan leaders a fortune maker of all—Seattle Central Business Property. Please write to me now. FRANK T. HUNTER, President THE TRUSTEE COMPANY, Seattle, Wash. An aching back is application of Sloan's This liniment takes it is better than sticky pl without rubbing—thro lar tissue right to the b relieves congestion, and well as temporary reli For Lame Back aching back is instantly relieved by an inion of Sloan's Liniment. Liniment takes the place of massage and is less than sticky plasters. It penetrates— rubbing—through the skin and muscu- e right to the bone, quickens the blood, congestion, and gives permanent as temporary relief. For Lame Back An aching back is instantly relieved by an application of Sloan's Liniment. This liniment takes the place of massage and is better than sticky plasters. It penetrates without rubbing through the skin and muscular tissue right to the bone, quickens the blood, relieves congestion, and gives permanent as well as temporary relief. Sloan's Liniment has no equal as a Rheumatism, Neuralg pain or stiffness in t or joints. Price 25c., 50c., and Dr. Earl S. Sloan, Boston, Sloan's book on horses, cattle, sheep n equal as a remedy for atism, Neuralgia, or any stiffness in the muscles S. Price 25c., 50c., and $1.00. S. Sloan, Boston, Mass., U. S. A. on horses, cattle, sheep and poultry sent free. has no equal as a remedy for Rheumatism, Neuralgia, or any pain or stiffness in the muscles or joints. Price 25c., 50c., and $1.00. Dr. Earl S. Sloan, Boston, Mass., U. S. A. 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Compound ...25c Extra Lard, lb. ...14c 6 lbs. Boiling Beef ...25c Bound Steak, lb. ...10c 6 lbs. Extra Steak ...25c Lard in 50-lb. tins, each $5.99 Compound, 60-lb. tube, each ...$4.99 Bologna, 3 lbs. ...25c Frankfurter, 3 lbs. ...25c Daisy Cheese, special Saturday, pound ...15c Extra Creamery Butter, lb. 34c Extra Roll Country Butter. pound ..... 30c Extra Tub Butter, lb. ..... 28c Oleomargarine, lb. ..... 20c toes, peck ..... 20c Washed Parsnips, lb. ..... 3c Washed Carrots, lb. ..... 3c No. 1 Crimp Top Lamp Chim- ney ..... 5c No. 2 Crimp Top Lamp Chim- ney ..... 5c 10c rolls Toilet Paper, 2 for 15c 5c rolls Toilet Paper, 3 for 10c box matches, 3 for ..... 10c 12½c B. B. Brown Flour 7½c B. B. Pancake Flour 7½c 2 pkgs. Condensed Mince Double Coupons on All Market Purchases Forenoons for One Week. 3-layer Cakes, each ..... 150 Buna, dozen ..... 50 Fruit Cakes, pound ..... 200 Fruit Cakes, each ..... 350 2 dozen Peanut Cookies ..... 150 6 Cottage Bread ..... 250 2 Mammoth Home Made Bread ..... 150 Enlarged Cafe—Fifth Floor, The Grand, Breakfast, 7 to 9 a.m. Dinner, 11 to 2 p.m. Supper, 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday Evening to 9 p.m. Seating Capacity, 125. A Dog's Opinion of Boston Dialect. "An intelligent looking dog," said the visitor from Boston. "Oh, he is," exclaimed Fido's owner. "He knows every visitor you say." Then said the visitor from Boston: "My canine friend, I am exceedingly interested in the hypothesis that has been presented to me by the effect that your understanding of human speech is perfect, and in order to test this matter I wish that you would be good enough to bark three times in rapid succession as an indication that your comprehension of my request is in all ways clear and lucid." "And did he bark?" said I to Teagarden, who was sitting on the story. "No," said Teagarden, "but he growled like —" Beware of Frequent Colds. A succession of colds or a protracted cold is almost certain to end in chronicle catarrh, from which few persons ever wholly recover. Give every cold the attention it deserves and you may avoid this disagreeable disease. How can you cure a cold? Why not try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy? It is highly recommended. Mrs. M. White, of Butler, Tenn., says, "Several years ago I was bothered with my throat and lungs. Some one told me of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, -1 began using it and it relieved me at once. Now my throat and lungs are sound and well." For sale by all druggists. Devices of Defense What could be more perfect defense than the device of the moorhen? She sinks herself in the water beneath an overhanging root or bank, leaving only her bill in sight. And that looks like a fallen leaf. You may stand within six feet of her and she will not move, so sure is she that her ruse will succeed—London evening Standard WANTED--Good girl for office work, white or colored. All around work, chair or advancement. GALERUS BURKE BURKE, 46 Public Square Galesburg, Ill. ORIGINAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County. Aaron Morton, Defendant, To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that on or before the 24th day of December, A D 1908, the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Folk County, Iowa, claiming of you a divorce from the bonds of matrimony on grounds of habitual drunkness, cruel treatment and adultery; and unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, be- ing the January term of said court, which will commence at Des Moines on the 4th, day of January 1909. default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. S Joe Brown, Attorney for Plaintiff A Christma For the W THE EDISON o A Christmas Present For the Whole Family THE EDISON or THE VICTOR $12.50 TO $200 ENTERTAINING "the BOYS" so it will not ta so it will not take all your Christmas money. Our store is full of the choicest Christmas Gifts such as SWEATERS, JERSEYS, SKATES, GUNS, RIFLES, KODAKS, PENNANTS, TOYS OF ALL KINDS, MECHANICAL TRAINS, SLEDS, ETC. It will pay you to inspect our lines before buying. Our store is fun Gifts such as SWEATERS, JE RIFLES, KODAKS, PENNA MECHANICAL TRAINS, SE to inspect our lines before bu Hopkins 618-20 LOCUST STREET Schwab's Important Aid. Charles M. Schwab's right-hand man is Oliver Wren. In this particular instance "right-hand man" applies aptly to Mr. Wren, whose functions are considerably wider than those of the average secretary, in that he is in authority to pass decision upon important matters as well as handle the routine of the office. Mr. Wren practically shares with Mr. Schwab a considerable part of his executive duties. Mr. Wren accompanies him as secretary, adviser and companion in most all of Sends the Money Back. Columbia, Ind., Nov. 7.—At the beginning of the campaign Thomas B. 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The addition of three drops of mercury to each ounce of common solder will make a solder fusing at a low temperature for uniting soft metals Gifts for the children. In "Toyland" at Iowa's Favorite Store YOUNKER BROS. THE WORLD'S GREATEST SEWING MACHINE LIGHT RUNNING NEWHOME Many sewing machines are made to sell regardless of quality, but the New Home is made to wear Our guaranty never runs out. Sold by authentic retailers only. M. W. U. GRAND LODGE OF IOWA AND JURISDICTION A. F. & A. M. Grand Lodge meets at Keokuk, Iowa, July, 1909. GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. W. H. Milligan, M. W. Grand Master, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Rural Route W. H. London R. W. S. Grand Warden, Buxton. H. E. Williams, R. W. J. Grand Warden, Ottumwa. H. K. Hilton, R. W. Grand Treasurer Omaha, Neb. T. H Sturgis, R. W. Grand Secretary Sioux City. W. P. Wade, R. W. Grand Custodian Omaha, Neb. I. L. Brown, Chairman of Committee on Foreign Correspondence, Marshall-town SECRET ORDERS. North Stars Lodge, No. 3, A. F. & A. 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