Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER VOL. XV, No 28. CITY NEWS. (N. B. I you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we collect all your local news—Ed.) Mrs. H. W. Hughes is on the sick list the past week. Grand Master Milligan will be in our city Monday to officially visit North Star Lodge. Master Russell Jackson is quite sick this week. Mr. E. Tracey Blagburn has taken sick again the past week, being confined to his home. Mrs John Colaton who underwent an operation last week is improving rapidly. Miss Mable Bass one of our aumeble and exemplary young ladies it visiting Rev. T. W. Lewis in Moline, Ill., this week. The Kings Daughters will keep open house New Years afternoon, at the home of Mrs. Mayne Gould, 1210 Center street. A rare treat in a musical and literary program will be given at Burns Chapel, Dec. 17th 1908, at 8 p.m. Miss V. Olive Bailey and Miss Bertha Allen managers. Mrs. Lawyer B. F. Booth who has been the guest of Mrs. L. Courtney for the past week, returned to her home in Memphis, Memh. She reports that Rev Brooks has one of the largest churches in Memphis, with a member ship of 2500, and is doing excellent work. PRICES THAT SELL PIANOS Jones Piano Co., 513-515 Locust Kown as the Largest Piano Honse in Iowa; Make Special Offer. 150 Bargains, 30 Different Makes of Well Known High Grade Pianos at Big Reduction $10 DOWN BRINGS A PIANO. Some time ago Jones Piano Co., made a big purchase of efnazined pianos. In order to quickly dispose of these pianos along with other surplus stock a general reduction of prices has been made on practically every piano now on our ware room floor. If you contemplate the purchase of a piano within the next year, it will pay you to buy now on our liberal terms, and pay the interest on the investment, because it means a great saving to in price. The piano can also be used as a Christmas present to the whole family. Prices that will ap- One of the most enjoyable afternoon companies of the season was given Dec. 3rd by Mrs. Albert Gater in honor of Mrs. Gater of Troy, Kansas, the house was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and forms, a dainty course luncheon was served by the hostess assisted by Misses Florence and Ida Gater. All departed saying Mrs. Gater is a real entertainer. Kings Daughters elected the following officers for the year 19:9, leader, Mrs. Mayme Gou d; vice leader, Mrs. Mattie Morrison; secretary, Mrs. Jessie McClair; treasurer, Miss Olive Smith; chairman of sewing committee, Mrs Mae Ruff, sick committee, Miss Olive Smith; social committee, Mrs Emma Jackson; programme committee, Mrs. Jessie McClaim. Mr. Leroy W. Tucker sec., of the YMCA of Luxton was in our city Tuesday arranging a game of Hasket ball with the YMCA team of our city next week, he visited the Iowa State Horticulture Society's annual exhibition at the Capitol. He enrolled their YMCA society as a member of the Iowa traveling library and will receive the best books in Iowa for his boys to read. He made a pleasant call by Bystand er office. The D Y W Y K art club met at the home of Mrs Ethel W i lams Tuesday afternoon, general discussion was inducted in for an hour then the regular club work was taken up. The hostess assisted by Mrs. Birdie Wells served a doiny lunchoon. The next meeting will be held on the 15th inst. at the home of Mrs Watson, of Lake Park and entertained by Mrs Elizabeth Hughes, quotations from Paul Lawrence Dunbar. The Federation of Colored Women met at the home of Mrs S. Joe Brown Friday December 4th., 1908 and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Mrs J. B. Rush president; Mrs J. H. Hamilton, vice president; Mrs E. T. Banks, see vice president; Miss Marie I. Beil, secretary; Mrs E. B. Elliston, corresponding secretary; Mrs S. Joe Brown, audor. The society adjourned to meet with Mrs E. T. Banksf 1948 Enos street, January 1st 19:9. The Rev. James Higgins of the A. M. E church at Evanton, Ill., has raised over $1800 sin e the annual conference the last rally a few days ago was $700, the Reverend is one of the strongest men of his cference, and we expect to hear of him succeeding wherever he is sent. The H. R. S. Society though small in number, is one of the best in the state they have no financial help of the public, with only nine members they are sending fourth au influence that should be felt. The report of the r treasurer Mrs. I. R. Palmer, last week snow that they have $127 15 in the bank. Is there another society that makes as good a report with the same membership. NATIONAL CONGRESS ON Beginning Monday, December 14th and concluding Saturday, December 19th the International Association for the study and prevention of tuberculosis will have its Tuberculosis Exhibit at the Tuskegee Institute. The program to be followed will without elaboration or magnifying approximately follow the program outlined for the recent International Congress on tuberculosis held at Washington, D C. In other words a Negro Congress on tuberculosis, or consumptant will be held for the study and prevention of the dreaded disease. Theprogram will include the general features of the Washington program Meeting of ministers, of representatives of the Young Men's Christian Association, Colored Young Women's Christian, of Colored women clubs, etc., will be held. These meetings will be inadmission to the lectures to the people gearly Local committees have been appointed for the purpose of making plans for the exhibit, and a effort will be made to secure the attendance of the strongest medical forces among the Negro people of the country. All organizations, and institutions of learning are urged and invited to send delegates to the meeting at Tuskegee The full Tuberloxis Exhibition, as it has been set up at different points throughout the county will be arranged in commissions quarters on the grounds of the Tuskegee Institute. Persons intending to be present are urged to send notes of such intention to Dr John A. Kenney, secretary of the local committee, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. NEW COMMANDERY ORGAN- IZED At OMAHA. Mr. E. T. Banks, D. D. Gr. Com., of 11, was called to Omaha, Neb., on Nov 24th, to assist in the work of organizing a commandery and r the dispensing power of the R. E. Gr. commander Sir J W Moore, of Illinois. This ne Commandey, known as "Jew- DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1908. morning given in hom. Kanydecora daining by the loveceasing saying all Commandery, U. D., is chiefly composed of members of Rescue Lodge, No. 25, but a number of members belonging to the Missouri Blue Lodge in Omaha embarked with the new organization. The piple officers being as follows: Sir G. N Johnson, E. C.; H. K. Hilton, Gen.; H. A. Wood, Gen. Sir Lewis Grant of Sioux City was also present with his assistance and affair the organization was completed plied his membership with the new number. A special of R. A. M was organized with the same men on the 12th., of last August. The three first officers of which are H. K. Hilton, H. P.; G. N. Johnson, K.; I. T. Ramand, S. In the work of organizing both of these branches, several visiting companies and sir Knights lent their assistance to whom we extend our many thanks. days last week in Davenport visiting friends. Rev. T. W. Lewis made his pastoral calls Thursday. Mrs. H. F. Crushon has lately moved his tenorial parishors back to Rock Island. Mrs. Colquit entertained the Autumn Leaf club at her home Thursday afternoon. One of the most beautiful events of the season occurred last Saturday afternoon and evening at the Lewis B. Tarver residence. The event being the celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Tarver's twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. The home was beautifully decorated in pink and white, and doors were thrown open to seventy-five friends, a sumptuous wedding dinner was served and congratulations were extended by all. Mr. and Mrs. Tarver were the recipients of many beautiful pieces of silver. The B. Y. P. U. meets Sunday evening at 6:30 with Mr. W. Aspres. The Home and Foreign Society will meet Monday night of each week. On Sunday first the church observed Covenant communion and the choir rendered some very choice selections and the pastor preached a very able sermon subject "The Bread of Life." Miss Viola Crawford is expected to visit her sister Mrs. Lucy Lowdon at Youngston Ohio for Xmas. The young people of the second Baptist church is preparing an interesting program for Xmas holidays. Mrs. Laura Crawford is able to be up and around after a long illness of six months. CLINTON HAPPENINGS. J. N. Hancock Clintons popular restaurateur and confectioner transacted business in Chicago last week. WASHINGTON. IOWA. NOTES. Thanksgiving visitors in the city were Mrs. A. G Clark, of Okaokau at the Jas. Redd's home, Mrs. Wm. Taylor of Rock Island, at the A. L. Hall's home. Miss Marie Redd does not seem to improve as fast as her friends would wish. Mrs. Myrtle Rhodes of Weilman visited at the A. L. Hall's home last week. Miss Alice Dandridge and three children left Saturday for their home at Brudswick, Mo., after a six week's visit at the A. L. Hall's home. On Wednesday evening Dec. 3d occurred the marriage of Mrs. Anna Rushing to Mr. Henry Sissel of Fairfield. It was a quite wedding only of a few intimate friends being present. Squire McCall performed the ceremony. The happy couple will res de in Fairfield on a farm occupied by the groom this winter and will return here in the spring and will occupy the bride's farm north of the city. A host of friends wish them success and happiness. Marie Whalley did herself proud at the school entertainment which was given in the opera house Nov. 28th to a packed house. She was on the program for a recitation. Rev. Stowal had the laying of the corner stone of the new A. M. church at Fairfield, Monday Dec. 7th at which time the people raised quite a sum to apply on the building. G. W. Turner of its place attended the services. President I. J. Smallwood after several days in our city left for Chennai. Thanksgiving afternoon, while in the city he was a guest at the Grand Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Perkins. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Searcy and Mr. and Ben Hawkins entertained in his honor. Mr. Harry Horn has been confined to his home for the past week with illness. The Bazaar given last week under the direction of the O M. E club was very successful. A neat sum was realized for the trustees. The Messrs L. Green and Wadknis of Toledo spent Thanksgiving in our city. Mr. and Mrs. French Perkins entertained the brother of the latter at dinner. Thanksgiving, also A. H. Thopps I. W. O. Thorpe of Macomb, ILL., and Mr. O. J. Thorpe of this city. Rev. Brice W. Taylor who has been suffering with a severe cold for the past few weeks is improving, he was able to be out both morning and evening last Sunday, on the Sunday previous he was assisted by Rev. Holly Last Friday evening at the Masoome hall was the scene of a jolly surprise given by Mr. Harry and Mrs. C. W. Price, for Mrs. Horn and Mr. Price whose birthdays occur on the same and a great deal of fun was had at their expense. Mr. W. H. Milligan left Sunday for his annual visit to the masonic lodge. A few days ago the masonic. W. W. H. Raspberry entertained at a one day house party. Mr. Thomas Searey of Davenport is a guest at the parental home. Mrs. E. C. Thomas entertained Mrs. A. Parkinson at dinner Sunday. The children are preparing to present a pretty pantomime of 'Santa Claus' visit to Mother Goose people Xmas eve. Mrs H. Roberts of Clinton is in the city visiting her sister Mrs Terry. Mr. James Warren is being confined to his home by an accident he met with a over a week ago by having his finger crushed so as necessitate amputation. Mr. and Mrs. Milligan entertained Rev B. U. T. U. dinner at Saturday. MOLINE (ILL.) GREETINGS! Miss Mable Bass, of Des Moines, is in the city visiting her uncle Rev T. W. Lewis. The members of the House Hold of Ruth give an entertainment at the Art Gallery last Wednesday evening. May Missa E. Word entertained Miss Mable Hall and Messrs C. Tolli and James Bailey at home Sunday evening. Miss Estella Bradley spent a few days last week in Davenport visiting friends. Rev. T. W. Lawls made his pastorial calla Thursday. Mrs. Colquit entertained the Autumn Leaf club at her home Thursday afternoon. One of the most beautiful events of the season occurred last Saturday afternoon and evening at the Lowin B, Tarver residence. The event being the celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Tarver's twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. The home was beautiful decorated in pink and white, and doors were thrown open to seventy-five friends, a sumptuous wedding dinner was served and congratulations were extended by all. Mr. and Mrs. Tarver were the receipts of many beautiful pieces of silver. HITEMAN, IA. Mrs. F. Bates, of Des Moines, was the guest of H. P. Randolph the first part of last week, she here in the internal of the Womens Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Baptist church. On Monday evening Nov. 30th, a society was organized with 15 members, and a joyful time was had by all present. $42 was raised in the society on that evening. Mrs. Stowal S ariger, of Ititman is president, and Mise Maud Edwards is secretary. Rev. Jane Bowie, of Enterprise, was also present and made some interesting remarks. Mr. Bates returned home on the 2nd, inst., and with her much success in her missionary work this year. GALESBURG NOTES (Last Week.) Miss Merrit Burnnaugh and brother have returned to M. Pleasant after a visit with Miss Addie Johnson. Miss Jennie Lee Brown of Bloomington is visiting friends here. Mrs. Albert Hawkins, entertained at a family re-union and a few of her friends last Thursday afternoon. The members of the A. M. E. church served dinner Thank-giving. The proceeds amounted to $76. Miss Mamie Hammond and Mr. Charles Johnson of Cantonspent a few days last week with Lena Green. Mr. and Mrs. David Garnett were at home Friday evening to several of their friends. Dainty refreshments were served at a late hour. Mr. Carl Pickett has returned to Canton after a short visit here with friends. BURLINGTON NOTES The Men's Sunday Afternoon Club, served a very elaborate dinner at the A. M. E. church Sunday and met with great success. Mrs. W. H. Dixon of Knokuk visited in the city last week with Mrs. I. B. Washington and Mrs. J. E. Washington, and accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Yeiser to Knokuk Wednesday. On Thanksgiving eve at the home of Mrs. Ellen Morris occurred the wedding of Mr. Henry Frizer and Miss Florence Marlowe. Rev. Thomas performed the ceremony before a large number of friends of the young couple. Mr. Frizer is one of our most popular young men, while the bride is a very lovable young lady. We wish them much success through their new journey through life. Mrs. V. Leslie left Thursday to visit relatives in Quincy, Ill. The ball given Thanksgiving eve by H. O.ange, was largely attended, and was quite a success. The A. I. Club will meet this week with Mrs. Joanie Bland. The Friday afternoon club will meet with Mrs. J. E. Johnson, Mr. G. Tyler will entertain the Progressive Twelve Club at his home on Court street. Mr. Wm. Washington has returned after several months absence. Mrs. Emma Martin visited in Mt. Pleasant Monday. If reports are true there will be plenty of wedding cake before the hollowes. Those who failed to pay for the Bystander in the spring, will please be prepared as the city collector will call soon. MARSHALLTOWN NEWS Rev. R. B. P. Palmer former pastor of the second Baptist church of Charlinda, Ia., has accepted the call as pastor of the second Baptist church of this city. Rev. Palmer is president of the Minister and Deacon's Union of the Iowa and Nebraska Baptist Association. He comes well recommended by the work he has done in the state. We feel that that we are wonderfully blessed by his presence. The Rev. is now located in his home on 700 E Woodbury street. We are preparing for a bundle social under the leadership of Mrs. C. Suter on the 22th for the benefit of the pastor. The Sabbath school is progressing with Mrs. E. Flipping as Supt. The B. H. P. U. meets Sunday evening at 6:30 with Mr. W. Warn as Pres. The Home and Foreign society will meet Monday night of each week. On Sunday first the church observed Covenant communion and the choir rendered some very choice selections and the pastor preached a very able sermon subject "The Bread of Life" Miss Viola Crawford is expecting to visit her sister Mrs. Lucy Lowdon at Youngston Ohio for Xmas. The young people of the second Baptist church is preparing an interesting program for Xmas holidays. Mrs. Laura Crawford is able to be up and around after a long illness of six months. CLINTON HAPPENINGS J N. Hancock Clintons popular restaurateur and confectioner transacted business in Chicago last week. The Womans Loyal club gave a social at Bethel A, M, E. church Saturday evening. Mrs, G. L. Robinson and Rev. S. L. Birt were entertained at dinner at the home of Miss Missouri Dosier Sunday, November 29th in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Culberson of Chicago. Services were held in Bethel A. M. E. church last Sunday the first since the improvements were made. W. A. Emerson has returned from Chicago after spending Thanksgiving with his son. Mrs. W. A. Richardson and baby daughter are the guests of the family of the formers brother in Waterloo We solicit your subscription to the Brysander ALBIA NOTES. A heavy snow fell Saturday night and it was cold Sunday eventing. Mr N. Henderson of Hocking was in Albia Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Parker are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby at their home, it is about two weeks old. The fem sick in town are improving. 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 a superior to milk, but cook no more. Get free sample at your druggist's and see what a spendid medicine it is. For sale by all druggists. BURLINGTON NOTES Mr. Joseph Young of Davenport is in the city this week, visiting her mother Mrs A Woods. Palmer Woods is in the St. Francis Hospital wiqi typhoid fever. Mrs L. Bland very pleasantly entertained the Art Industrial club last Wednesday. The Friday Afternoon Club was entertained by Mrs J. E. Johnson this week. SIOUX CITY ITEMS. Xmas is a few weeks off and both the A. M. E. and Mt. Zion Sunday schools are rehearsing for their exercises to be held on that date. Mr. J. H. Bell of Carroll, Ia., was in our city last week visiting friends he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Green. The Tuesday evening club met with Mr. Arthur Knight. Mr. J. Matthews a well known Colored business man of our city was found dead early Monday morning in his barber shop at 403 west 7th street his death was attributed to heart disease. Mr. Matthews has been bare about eightteen years, he was quite a bright young man and while here has made a nest fortune, he has a nice large store building in one of our business blocks on west 7th, street, he did not mingle with his color much, but acted friendly when any one met him, he was one of our loyal Hylander subscribers, he will miss his name from our list. He has no relatives that any one knows of. His funeral arrangements will be announced later. Grand Master Milligan was in our city Monday inspecting the Decatur-Looge A. F. A. M., No. 14, he also inspected the Eastern Star Naomi Chapter. Mr. Milligan left for Omaha Tuesday morning, he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wilber J. Norris while here. Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Hackley, Dez, lst, a baby girl, but sad to say the little one lived b it two days and departed this life on the 3rd, lst, the family have our sympathy. Rev. F. J. Peterson came up from Lumars last week and was shaking hands with old friends. Mr. and Sobr. White who were in our city for a few days looking for a new location, have desired to go to Colorado Springs to live. Rev. M. G. Newman is drawing up plans for Mr. Harry Jewall who intends building a six room brief house out on Jeensting street. Rev. Newman and son will do the work. A dance was given last Thursday by the young people at Simeon's hall it was in honor of Mr. J. H. Bell who visited in here for a few days. Rev. J. C. Rold will celebrate his second anniversary of the pastorate of Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday. A chittering supper was given last Tuesday evening at the A. M. E. church by the Tuesday evening club, a neat little sum was taken in. Sunday was rally day for the trustees of the A. M. E. church and the nice sum of $50 was taken in. Rev. K. Knight prescheduled a nice sermon in the evening. The church all society of the Mt. Zion Baptist church will give a mask spelling bee and chittering supper at the church Friday evening the 15th, any one can enter the class. The young men of our city have formed a club among themselves and named it the Maker Mugs it is an auxiliary to the A. M. E. church. They came before the public for the first time Thursday evening with a mack trial at the church. Mrs F. F. Elliot has been quite sick with thesma. Mint the Maths. Mrs. Arthur of Load Gly, S. D. is in uniform for five week visits with her sister V. Virginia N. woman. Muscular Pains Cured. "During the summer of 1903 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 PalmJalam was recommended to me so I tried it and was completely cured by one's small bottle. I have since recommended it to several of my friends all of whom speak highly of my." For sale by all darglers. Inter-State Literary Asso- Christmas, 1908. 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 would 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, $1.00; New Societies, $1.50; Old societies fail to represent last year, will pay $1.50 CONTEXTS. Contests in oratory, original music, and original poetry, have been made a permanent feature of the annual program. Prizes will be awarded successful contestens 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 raters 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, 1961 N. 4th, St. Kauai City, Kan. Prof. F. C. Wes, Pres. Leavenworth, Kens. Mrs. J. G. Pegg, Chairman Ex. Com. Omaha, Neb Will Develop Youth's Voice. Money has been subscribed to send Andrew Jones, a young Welsh cab- man, who has a remarkably fine tenor voice, to the Royal Academy of Moe- --- IMPROVED FORM OF INCUBATOR. Operated by Electricity, Better Results Are Secured. An electric incubator has been introduced in Europe, the operation of which is said to be attended byurer results than other methods, for the reason that it is capable of finer adjustment as far as heating and ventilation are concerned. One of the most difficult features of artificial poultry breeding is a proper supply of fresh air. In the electrical incubator air is supplied from underneath, the entering fresh air coming in contact with the eggs after being propended by special radiators. This ventilation is controlled, coming to a vari-able potent, the lateral sides fixed at the top of the apparatus. It should be remembered that ventilation plays the role of maintaining the life of the germ. While an ample supply of fresh air, therefore, is extremely valuable or the development of the germ, any excess of ventilation will prove detrimental; in fact, the surplus air will exert a drying action on the contents of the eggs. In this incubator the matter of ventilation and heading is looked after automatically. Writer Criticizes Modern Methods of House Adornment. Most people have far too much furniture in their houses, and certainly the majority indulge in too much textile fabric. Too many curtains, too many antimacassars, too many mats and cushions, says a writer in Good Health. All these things collect and hold dust, and create dust. Carpets, especially in the rooms we sleep in, I would abolish. The bedroom carpet is a snare, and the sooner it makes its final exit the better for the family health. That great artist and critic, William Morris, once said: "Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful or useful or believe to might take to heart, thereby making their homes more beautiful, and undoubtedly far easier to keep clean and orderly." A Friend. What is the best thing in life? I queried recently. I have raised the same question at once, and found the majority of responses leaned to "human affection." Surly there is nothing that comes to us by the grace of God, which is as this 'defend' who may be a husband, a wife, a sister or a brother, who knows the best of us and the worst of us, and who can love us still, ready to bystand us till the morning when our craft has grounded in the shallows, or is helplessly stationary in maelstrom vortex, we need all of us live, live, live, our friends are one soon realizes, and how priceless no words can duly say—Home Chat. Citibank His Statement They were cross-examining, in a Chicago court recently, a bookmaker who had been caught in the toils for playing some other game than his own. The third sub-assistant district attorney was intent upon a conviction, however, and was doing his best, none too successfully, to shake the testimony of the defendant. "You're sure of that?" he yelled, as the bookmaker stuck to an assertion that did not suit the case of the defendant. "Shipyards" came the answer. "You remember that you are under oath?" "I do that." "And you swear to this statement of yours?" "Sweat to It Why, Mr. Lawyer, and judge, your honor, I bet a hundred on it any day." How Coal Grows. It takes a prodigious amount of vegetable matter to form a layer of coal; it being estimated that the present growth of the world would make a layer less than one-eighth of an inch in thickness, and that it would take a million years of vegetable growth to form a coal-bed ten feet in thickness. The country has an area of more than 440,000 square miles of coal-fields, and more than 100,000,000 tons of coal were mined in this country last year—enough to run a ring around the earth at the center $5\frac{1}{2}$ feet wide and $5\frac{1}{2}$ feet thick. Competent scientists say that there is enough coal in the United States to supply the world for the next 2,000 years. In the Same Boat. An old couple in Glasgow were in a very depressed state owing to dull trade. Making their son in America would help them, they wrote stating their 'trouble, and that if he did not help them they would have to go to the poorhouse. Three weeks passed, and then came a letter from their son, saying: "Dear Mither and Falther—Just wait another fortnight an 'ill come hame an 'gang wl ya. Your affectionate son." Bellied Down. "First of hearing my sugary words, are you. Pulsatilla Corkin!" howled the indignant Orlando. "Perhaps you will be kind enough to tell me, Miss Corkins, a sugary word is! What is it made of?" "It is made, Mr. Spoonamore," answered the fair Pulsatilla, "of verbum sap." Without another word of any description Orlando Spoonamore grabbed his hat and groped his way out into the grassy night. The blow had crushed him. Count Zoppiella probably thinks that the serpentine is all right as a toy. In 1,000 years, says Nansen, the end of the world will come. Which read, explorer? Male servants in the Argentine capital got 60 cents to $2.20 gold a day and female help 40 cents to $1.10. Count Boul de Castellane has not been saying much recently, but we feel safe in assuring the public that he is not sawed wood. If as a scientist claims, trees think, it would be interesting to know their opinion of the man who deliberately starts a forest fire. Missouri man has his life saved by a package of cigarettes in his inside pocket. Don't cheer—a brier pipe would have been just as effective. Cato learned Greek at the age of 80 years, owing to the fact that he was not living in a country where every fool was permitted to carry a gun. William Howard Taft will be the only president with a middle name since Chester A. Arthur. All but seven of our 26 presidents have been blessed with but a single baptismal name. Counterfeit $5 bills are in circulation. The president will scrutinize his $5 bills before takes them in, and the truly honest* man will look carefully at his he pays them out. In the mountain regions of Cuba there are many ridges and valleys of extremely fertile land, nearly all untouched, and existing practically as they did before the time of the Spaniards. A Chicago judge has decided that a baby carriage must have lighted lamp if it is pushed on public ways after dark. This will reduce the terrible mortality caused by overspeeding baby carriages. Prof. Zueblin recommends intermarriage of the races. It is a cold day when the professor does not bring forth a new idea and the temperature has been noticeably high through this present fail. Two-cent postage stamps of a new design have just been issued, and later those of higher denominations will appear. The two-cent stamp will be accepted in a portrait of Washington in profile from the Houlton statue. Zinc mining in Mexico has become important only in the last three years. The most important zinc deposits are near Monterey. At Calera there is a large amount of mixed sulphide ore, while the Tiro General 1 San Luis Potosí is also producing zinc ore. As a part of the reception to the American battleship fleet, Japan arranged that each American vessel should be met and escorted to its station by a Japanese vessel of similar rank and power. Could anything be neater, as a cordial hand-shake with the mailed fist? Following the example of the Danish government, the National Red Cross association of America will issue special stamps this year for use on Christmas mail. The stamps will not serve as postage, but will carry only holiday greetings. The revenue will go to the Red Cross fund for fighting tuberculosis. Word came recently from Stefanson, the arctic explorer, that he came near having to spend winter at Point Barrow for want of matches. The natives would not go farther into the wilderness with only flints and steels. He would have to carry vessels and pushed on. It is an interesting comment on the material progress of the world that uncivilized people have come to regard comparatively modern inventions as indispensable. The cruisers and gunboats of the navy keep up their target practice, as well as the big battleships. And the official reports forwarded from the commander of our naval forces in Philippine waters show excellent results. The figures will not be made known until the reports reach Washington, but it is stated in connection therewith that all records have been broken. The Yankee tar continues to be a sharpshooter, no matter what craft he calls in. The ancient Greeks had recommended the use of sterilized water, Rufus of Ephesus in the first century of this era taught that "all water from rivers and ponds is bad, except that from the Nile. Water from rivers which flow through unhealthy soil, stagnant water, and that which flows near public bathing places is harmful. The best water is that which has been boiled in baked earthenware vessels, cooled and then heated a second time before drinking." The house of Verona which the guides in that city have pointed out to tourists as the home of Juliet's parents and the place where Rome wowed her was burned last month. Although the house was marked with a tablet setting forth its relation to the famous story, which Shakespeare has immortalized in his play, the Verona legend. About all that could be said of it, says the Youth's Companion, is that the building belonged to the right period. Now travelers will have to be content with looking at the reputed grave of Juliet. Bernard Lasker, by his defeat of Dr. S. Tarrasch in Munich, last month, retained the chess championship of the world. Sixteen games were played. Lasker won eight, Tarrasch three, and five were drawn. Dr. Lasker has played chess since he was a boy, and won a tournament when he was 28. He has played in Russia, the United States and in Germany, recounts the Youth's Completion. He was pitted against Pilsbry, Malusis and Techigorin in Berlin, and Techigorin two games. ```markdown ``` Iowa State News Events of Recent Occurrence Throughout the Commonwealth. TAX FERRET LOSES. Woodbury Collector Accidentally Discovers Fact. AGED TWINS DIE TOGETHER. George and Henry Dyke Victims of Fire at Minburn. Correctionville—D. B. Shontz, tax ferret for Woodbury and several other Iowa counties accidentally made the discovery that he had been defeated in the lower court in his effort to collect $7,500 in back taxes from the Sioux City stock yards company. The decision was rendered last September and as not a word has leaked about the ruling, Mr. Shontz is rather inclined to the view that there was an effort to keep it secret for six months when his right to appeal to the supreme court would have been foreclosed by limitation. When he happened across the adverse decision he at once took steps to perfect his appeal. On the result of this case in the higher court, the court concluded that the sum of an enormous sum of taxes from the Sioux City stock yards company, owned jointly by the Swift, Armour and Cudahy packing interests, but the authority of county treasurers in the matter of making assessments which the assessor over-looks and the tax ferrets uncover, will be decided. CONTEST KENDALL'S ELECTION. Oakalaose—At a conference of the democratic congressional committee of the Sixth district held Dec. 8th, a decision was reached to contest the election of N. E. Kendall, republican, as representative of the district in congress. Every county in the district was represented at the meeting. Will Hamilton of Sigourney, chairman of the committee, presided. It was the sense of the meeting that Daniel W. Hamilton, democratic candidate, file immediate notice of contest, and that the chairman notify Mr. Hamilton of the action taken by the committee. The committee adjourned to meet again at the call of the chairman to take further action. SHOT FOR ANOTHER MAN. Vinton Bank Clerk Waylaid by Unknown Person Known Person. Vinton.—Wayland and mistaken for another man, George Ramstad of this city was shot by a mysterious strangler. He was in his shoulder. It is not fatal, but it may be attended by serious consequences. Ramstad, who is a bookkeeper in a Vinton bank, had been in Cedar Rapids on business and returned on the midnight train. As he neared his home, a short, thick set man, wearing a slouch hat, darted out of the shadows towards him. "I've got you now, John! I'll fix you!" shouted the man as he flashed a revolver, and immediately fired. MAN STABS HIMSELF. Joe Shaw, Farmer, Tries to Die. Popular and Prosperous Man, Tries to Die. to End His Life in Hotel Orlando. Joe Shaw, popular and outspoken, resided a few miles northeast of this city, attempted to commit suicide in the Hotel Lacey pool room, when he tried to stab him with a huge pocket knife. The heavy clothing worn by the man shielded his body from the knife blade and he only re- covered his hands. He was bein- driven heavily of late and bein- coming despondent over some busi- ness affairs he attempted the rash deed and he would have been be- n successful if friends had not interceded and taken the knife away from him. It was his second attempt at suicide. Beautify The Capitol Grounds. Des Moines — Resolutions asking for the improvement of the capitol grounds were made by the Iowa Horticultural society and the Iowa Park and Forestry association. These associations propose that the state purchase several acres surrounding the capitol and park it. On this tract could also be erected a state building to accommodate offices which have been crowded out of the present state house. Washington Farmers to Meet. Washington — The Washington County Farmers' institute, one of the largest farmers' organizations in the state, will meet here Dec. 10 and 11. The corn exhibit is always the main feature at this exhibition, and all former exhibits promise to be outdone this year. The exhibits by the farmers' wives will come in for their share of attention this year. $7,300,000 Deed is Filed. Sloux City. The-largest deed in the history of Woodbury county was placed on record today, transferring the Wilmar & Sloux Falls railroad to the Great Northern railroad. It was signed by the Wilmar & Sloux Falls railroad really passed out of exist- ence some time ago. The deed was for $7,300,000. Sunday Shows illegal. Waterloo. L. O. G. Leiber, manager of the Majestic theater, who put on an entertainment of songs, moving titles, and also gave credit to the testify of the city ordinance prohibiting Sunday vauderie shows was found guilty. Police Judge Keppord of violating the ordinance. Learner is Made President. Iowa City—The advisory board of home missions of the Iowa English Lutheran synod adjourned after transacting important business and electing Rev. A. B. Learner of Des Moines, president, and Rev. Dr. W. H. Blancs of Davenport, secretary. AGED TWINS DIE TOGETHER. George and Henry Dykey Victims of Fire at Minburn. Clarinda—While asleep in their little hermit shanty at Hepburn, I. two aged twin brothers, George and Henry Dykey, were burned to death. Their shanty was discovered in frames by a rural carrier, and he made an effort to get into the shack but he could not and before help could arrive, the little structure was burned to the ground. Amid the fire, the children of two old men. It is be believed that the structure caught fire from an overheated stone. These They came from one of the best known families in Page county. Their father, Alexander Dyke, was one of the earliest pioneers. He had a large farm on the Nodaway river and he built the first bridge over that stream, which was a famous crossing place for many years. The other sons are highly honored citizens and prosperous, but these two twin brothers from youth up were not altogether right mentally and in middle age they displayed eccentricities that soon drew them apart from other men and they became hermits and wanderers. Sometimes they lived together in some old dugout or deserted shanty, sometimes they lived apart. They rejected every effort of relatives to get them into good homes, and insisted on existing in their own way. FARMING IN THE SCHOOLS. Movement on Foot to Teach Fundamentals of Agriculture. mentals or Agriculture. Waterloo. There is a movement on foot to walk before the attention of school boards everywhere, especially in the rural districts, the necessary for instruction in the rudiments of agriculture. In the Black Hawk county schools this subject has been given attention for the past year, with excellent results. It is pointed out that many of the boys and girls attending the rural schools will some day be farmers and farmers' wives and knowledge of the best way to grow crops and care for the plants; be more useful than some of the students in the curriculum which have been engrossing the attention of the pupils. It is the purpose to teach children some of the simpler facts of farm life, such as the nature of soil, how to conserve moisture on dry ground, how to select and cure seed corn, when and how to sow and garner the crops raised on an Iowa farm, etc. Practical interest is aroused by school gardens and the cultivation of even on the school grounds. Even some of the high schools of the state are taking up this study and the time seems not far distant when agriculture will become a part of the curriculum of most of the schools of Iowa. STATE ANTI-TOXIN PLANT. This is the Plan of Dr. Moerke of Burlington. Burlington—A state institution for the manufacture of antitoxin and its free distribution throughout the state is the energetic prosecution of Dr. A. C. Moerke of this city, a member of the state head of health. Dr. Moerke is desirous of having the state install a plant for the manufacture of antitoxin at Iowa City, and the other members of the state board are in accord with him. At present antitoxin coats the people $1.50 a thousand and units. It has been shown that it can be manufactured for not to exceed 15 cents a thousand units. In cases of diphtheria, tetanus or an disease where its use is required if a life is to be saved the cost of the quantity necessary for the treatment will run up as high as $30. A number of states manufacture antitoxin as a part of the work of the board or health and supply the public either at cost or in some instance gratis. Iowa City for Pure Water. Iowa City — A pure water supply for Iowa City is taking up all the attention of the city council, and it appears that the council has a large enough task to keep it busy for some time. Analysis conducted by chemical experts show that the water company matters as is allowed by Iowa Cityards, and the amount is constant; increasing. Two remedies have been suggested, that the water company install a mechanical filter, or diartesian wells. The rights of the city to compel action are not known as yet, but the water company's francise provides that pure water shall be supplied. Killed by Spear of Glass. Sloux City.—With his pigur venn severed by a sharp spear of heavy plate glass, Carl Turner bled to death. Turner was sitting in a revolving chair near a large plate glass window in the front of a sa lcon. Laughing at a joke, he tippo back in the chair and struck his head against the window. The glass was broken by the force of the blow, and a spear four feet long, tapering in width to a sharp point, was driven four inches into the left side of Tur nors neck, severing the large vein. louis college at Grinnell is attempt- ing to raise $65,000 by Jan. 1, 1909, to complose the canvass for $400,000 of endowment. Horace Boles, formerly governor of louis celebrated his eighty-first birth day anniversary December 7. He was the fourteenth governor of louis serving between 1800 and 1888. He was the only democratic governor of louis in fifty-four years. RUEF CONVICTED JURY FINDS HIM GUILTY OF BRIBERY CHARGE. FALLEN "BOSS" GOES TO PEN Jury Was Out Just Twenty-four Hours—Francis J. Honey Appeared in Court Room. San Francisco, Cal., Dec. 11.—Abraham Ruef was convicted yesterday of bribery. The verdict was returned exactly upon the stroke of 4 o'clock when the deliberations of the jury had been prolonged throughout a period of twenty-four hours. The warnings of Judge William P. Lawlor and the vigilance of the police checked all attempted demonstrations, although the excitement in the court room was intense. The jury began in progress for 106 days ended with surprising abruptness. As the jury fled into the court room and took their seats in the jury box, Judge Lawlor asked Foreman McNanara: "Have you gentlemen reached a verdict?" "We have," replied the foreman as he handed a folded slip of paper to Clerk Welch who slowly and deliberately, yet with apparent agitation, unfolded the paper and read the fatal words, "We, the jury, find the defendant, Abraham Ruef, guilty as charged." Individually everybody arose to their feet. There was a murmur of approval, but no scene or demonstration. At the other end of the counsel table near the place where his blood had dyed the floor a deep crimson red, which had been effaced with sandpaper, sat Francis J. Heney, who appeared in the court room for the first time since the day he was shot. By previous agreement of counsel he had been settled later, the court set Saturday, Dec. 12, as the day for pronouncing judgment. Ruef's conviction renders him liable to a minimum penalty of fourteen years in the penitentiary. "UNCLE JOE" OPPOSES. Speaker Absolutely Refuses to Vote for Bond Issue. Washington, D. C., Dec. 11.—Speaker Cannon has made known his unalterable opposition to the proposition of financing national waterway improvements by the issuance of government bonds in a characteristic address to the delegates attending the rivers and harbors congress. His position in regard to the bond issue scheme was made clear when he declared that "if perchance it will be possible, and I would think it possible, the rivers and harbors committee should report a bill to congress providing that there be an issue for the next ten years to meet the proposed improvement bonds in the amount of $1,000,000, I would not vote for it. Austrian Troops Mutiny, Odessa, Dec. 11. The spread of mutiny among the troops that Austria is sending to the frontier has reached a stage where numerous military executions are taking place. Positive information to this effect was issued by the army, pressing news of army disaffection, but it is known that entire companies enroute to the frontier are refusing to obey orders, and the government is deeply alarmed. War Scare Grows London, Dec. 11.—A serious view of the outlook in the near east is taken in commercial and financial circles. This is illustrated by recent inquiries at Lloyds, concerning the rates of insurance. An anti-war premium of 25 per cent, $131.25 on $500, was offered to cover the total loss in the event of war between Servia and Austria on or before March 9. But few underwriters are willing to accept the risk. Davis Not Guilty. Omaha, Neb. Dec. 11—After thirteen hours' deliberation, the jury in the case of Charles E. Davis, charged with murder on the morning of September 2 of fr. Fred T. Rustin, at 6:13 yesterday morning agreed upon a verdict of not guilty. Two hours later Judge Scars received the verdict and ordered the discharge of the prisoner. Kleran May Now Surrender. New York, Dec. 11—The Times says that there is a well founded report current that P. J. Kleran, the moving spirit of the Fidelity Funding company which is in the hands of a receiver, and through which many Roman Catholic institutions are involved, in preparing to surrender himself. Bulgaria Is Willing to Pay. Paris, Dec. 11—The Tems published a dispatch from its Sofa correspondent saying that Bulgaria has notified the powers of her willingness to indemnify Turkey in the sum of $15,500,000 for the damages sustained by the Bulgarian declaration of independence. To Get Presidency. Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 11—The University Press club, at a banquet Wednesday, will be held in a campaign to get W. J. Bryan for president of the University of Minnesota in the event that President Cyrus Northrop cannot be induced to withdraw his resignation. Can't Agree on Indemnity. Constantinople, Dec. 11—Turkey and Austria are again divided on the amount of indemnity that the latter should pay the former for the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the former for other Turkey is demanding $31,250,000 and Austria is refusing to pay more than $12,500,000. $10,000 Trophy To Iowa Omaha, Neh. Dec. 11— Iowa students carried off the $1,000 trophy offered by the Western Gray Dealer's association in national competition, the award being made free last The Kensers team was second and Missouri third. WE'RE ALL ON THE "COMMISSION TO IMPROVE THE CONDITION OF THE FARMER." Minneapolis Journal. SELLS HER INFANT FOR $10 PHILADELPHIA MOTHER MAKES A PATHETIC BARGAIN. Philadelphia. — Tearing her six-month-old child from her breast and bursting into tears at the realization that she was not to see him for 12 years or more. Mrs. Mary Leven, a destitute and starving woman, Tuesday sold her son for $10 to Abraham and Shendell Kevin of 1719 South Sixth street. This was done after a most extraordinary article of agreement had been drawn up in the office of David Apotheker, a notary public. As the baby clung to its mother, innocently unconscious that the whole course of its life was at its turning point, the woman wrote her name at the bottom of the agreement, below that of Abraham Kevin, and the child was delivered over to the ownership of its parents. In the agreement it was stipulated that $10 was the nominal consideration, but the money actually did not change hands. Moved to pity for the almost starving woman, Mrs. Kevin bought her a pair of shoes and food. During the drawing up of the agreement the mother had been nursing the child, crouching over it as it lay on her breast. When the paper was signed and sworn to the full realization of the separation first dawned on the mother. As she kissed the child for the last time she could no longer keep back the tears that were welling up. Kevin and his wife turned their backs on the scene, and Apotheker bashed himself with some loose papers on his desk. But in a moment the young mother was crying. Her eyes were choked with sobs she murmured: "Here he is—take him; he's yours now!" now! WARNS FLOCK OF HIS DEATH. Toledo Pastor Calmly Announces That He Cannot Live Long. Toledo, O.-"I won't be with you much longer. The doctors tell me that I may live a month, but not longer than six months." In a voice that showed no emotion than he might exhibit in one of his regular sermons Rev. John P. McMoskey, assistant pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, and one of the best loved of Toledo clergymen, told his congregation that his death is near. He informed his listeners that he was suffering with cancer of the esophagus, an incurable disease, and that his physicians had told him an operation would be useless. He is 46 years of age and was ordained 20 years ago. Indicted for Rankin Murder. Union City, Tenn.-Eighl indictments charging alleged members of the night rider hand of Reefooft Lake with murder in the first degree, were returned by the grand jury late Tuesday, the indictments alleging that the eight men, Garret Johnson, Sam Applewhite, Arthur Clear, Fred Pinlon, Roy Ransom, Bob Huffman, Tid Burton and Bud Norris, had a part in the actual putting to death of Capt. Quinn, who was killed on the night of October 18 last, the eliminating act of the recent night rider depredations. Must Retire at Age of Sixty-Five. Minnesota, Minn.-Sixty-five years is the age limit for members of the University of Minnesota faculty. At a meeting of the regents, Wednesday it was decided that contracts with members of the faculty should expire when the teacher becomes 65. Veteran Ship Builder Dead. Cleveland, O.—Capt. Maynard H. Murch, 82 years old, a retired ship builder, died here Wednesday. Capt. Murch built some of the largest freighters sailing on the Great Lakes. Hobson Sues for Slander. Boston—It was announced Tuesday that action for alleged slander, returnable in the United States circuit court February 1, 1909, in which $20,000 damages are claimed, has been brought by Congressman R. P. Hobson of Alabama against Congressman J. A. Keilher of Massachusetts. France Retains Death Penalty. Paris—The chamber of deputies Tuesday, by a vote of 330 to 201, decided in favor of continuing the death penalty in France. Guatemalan Foreign Minister in Auto Accident Near Washington. Washington—Senor Don Juan Barrios, Guatemala's minister of foreign affairs, who is in Washington on a special mission for his government, was probably fatally injured, and Senor Dr. Don Luís Toledo Herrarle, Guatemalan minister to the United States, and Gen. John Drummond, a wealthy coffee planter in South America, were badly hurt in an automobile accident last Tuesday. The diplomats were riding in a heavy touring car when it turned turtle just after passing over the highway bridge into Virginia, the occupant being buried beneath the car and plowed under the tonneau. The party was proceeding toward Mount Vernon and Senor Barrios was carrying a wreath to place on the tomb of Washington for President Cabrera of Guatemala. DEEP MYSTERY IN DEATH. Millionaire F. D. Hirschberg of St. Louis is Killed. St. Louis—Millionaire Francis D. Hirschberg, prominent in the Roman Catholic church and a personal friend of Archbishop Glennon, also well known for his work as a director of the Louisiana Purchase exposition, was shot and killed at his home, 3818 Lindell boulevard, Tuesday. Whether his death was the result of murder or suicide has not been determined. Members of the family over that he was the victim of a burglary, the罪行 of investigations takes the other view, declaring that there was no evidence of the presence of intruders in the palatial home. "PEROXIDE FLOUR" IS IMPURE So Rules Secretary Wilson in De ceision on Controversy. Washington.-Secretary Wilson of the department of agriculture Wednesday announced his decision in the bleached-floor controversy, holding that floor bleached with nitrogen per oxide is an adulterated product under the law and that it cannot legally be sold in the District of Columbia or in the territories or be transported in an interstate commerce. Owing to the immense quantity of bleached flour now on hand, the secretary will recommend no prosecutions of manufacturers or sellers for a period of six months from this date. "KANSAS HERMIT" PASSES AWAY. Gen. Hugh Cameron Dies in a Hospital at Topeka. Topeka, Kan—Gen. Hugh Cameron, known as the "Kansas Hermit," died Wednesday night of apoplexy in a local hotel. He came here Tuesday from Lawrence to attend the funeral of A. J. Case, an old friend. Gen. Cameron was born, in Saratoga, N. Y. $2 years ago. He went to Washington shortly after the election of Zachery Taylor as president. There he became acquainted with Webster, Clay, Douglas and other eminent statesmen of the day. He moved to his hermitage near Lawrence in 1854. Aged Couple Aphysiated Port Huron, Mich—After living to gather for over 60 years, Mr. and Mrs. John Paul of Sarnia, O., just across the St. Clair river from this city, were aphysiated in their home. Lost Jewelry is Recovered Richmond, Va—The $10,000 worth of jewelry lost by Mrs. Sue Williams Buek of Richmond, on a Pullman sleeper on the Atlantic Coast line recently, has been recovered upon the confession of a negro named Tucker. Gives Birth to Four Babes. Puxico, M.—Four daughters were born Wednesday to the wife of Prof. Reuben F. Jones, head of the local schools and a school commissioner of Stoddard county. One baby died but the others bid fair to thrive. Brooklyn Merchant a Suicide. New York.—After having failed twice to take his life, George W. Suker, a Brooklyn provision merchant, was successful, shooting himself through the heart. His 18-year-old daughter Irene was sitting near. Tug Sunk; Two Men Drowned. New York.—The tug Authracte of the George M. Morrell Towing Company was sunk by the ferryboot Maryland in the North river Tuesday and two of the tug's crew of seven men were lost. David Price, Corydon, Ia. says: I was in the last stage of kidney trouble —lame, week, run down to a new skeleton. My back was so bad I cook hard, walk and the kidney seemed tensions much more ordered. A week later I began using Doan's Kidney Pill I could walk with my week, I made me do more skleton. My back was so bad I could hardly walk the kidney sections much disordered. A week after I began using Donn's Kidney Pill I could walk with out a cane, and as I continued my health I finally return my grateful I made a public statement in my case, and now seven years have passed, I am still perfectly well." Sold by all desiers. 500 a box. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N. Y. Ready with the Answer. Miss Baxter, feeling the effects of a torrid afternoon in June, was attempting to arouse the interest of her laugd class by giving, as she supposed, an interesting talk on the obelisk. After speaking for half an hour she found that her efforts were wasted. Feeling utterly provoked, she cried: "Every word that I have said you have let in at one ear and out of the other. You"—pointing to a girl whom she had been particularly hattentive throughout the entire lesson—"tell me what is an obelisk?" The pupil, grasping the teacher's last words, rose and promptly answered: "An obelisk is something that goes in one ear and out the other."—Success Magazine. Why be humiliated. By some abuses of the social cards the clergyman and the dog fan, to do the same afternoon tea. The wandering talk unexpertedly resolved itself into the question. Who were the 12 sons of Jacob? Even the cleric with the reversed collar had forgotten, but the doggy man reeled off the names without error, from Reuben down to Benjamin. The clergyman looked surprised. "Oh, I'm not great shakes on Scripture," said the man with the fox terriers, "but those are the names which some chap gave to a dozen puppies I'm willing to sell." Kick Harry Payne Whitney the day his own and other noted *horsesmen* the racers were shipped from London on the Minnehaha, said the death of racing in New York: "A good many jockeys have been hard hit. A jockey told me last week a very sad tale of misfortune. I listened sympathetically." Ah, Joe, said I, when a man is down hands are extended to him. "The jockey he chewed a straw, smiled bitterly. "Few hands—yes that's right, he aid, but think of the feet." A Multiplicity of Fathers. Ardrye had been learning to sing "America," at school and was trying to teach it to brother Wayne. One morning his father heard him shouting: "Land where my papa died, land where my papa died." Aided said: "Oh, no, Wayne, not that way. It is 'Land where our fathers died.'" Wayne's expression could not be described as he tipped his head sidewise, and in a very surprised tone gravely asked: "Two of 'em?'—De'neator. Not Anxious at All. "One word of our language that is almost always misused," said the particular man, "is 'anxious.' You will hear people exclaim how anxious they are to see a certain play, or anxious to get a new hat, or anxious to take a trip to Europe, when they are not anxious at all, but eager or desirous. If anxious were used only in the right place we wouldn't hear it half so often." Work with a Will. We are not sent into this world to do anything into which we cannot put our hearts. We have certain work to do for our bread and that is to be done strenuous; other work to do for our delight and that is to be done hearty; neither is to be done by halves or shifts, but with a will; and what is not worth this effort is not to be done at all—John Ruskin. Rewards Constantly P. The rewards of great living are not external things, withheld until the crowning hour of success arrives; they come by the way—in the con- andness of growing power and worth, not nobly met, and work thoroughly done. Joy and peace are by the way.—Mable. An aim in life is the only fortune worth the finding; and it is not to be found in foreign lands, but in the heart itself. L. Stevenson. Indigestion and the attendant discomforts of mind and body are certain to follow continued use of improper food. Those who are still young and robust are likely to overlook the fact that, as dropping water will wear, a stone ataw at last, so will the use of heavy, greasy, rich food. Truly a loss of appetite and indigestion. Fortunately many are thoughtful enough to st:tly themselves and note the principle of Cause and Effect in their daily food. A N. Y. young woman writes her experience thus: "Sometimes ago I had a lot of trouble from indigestion, caused by too rich food. I got so I was unable to digest scarcely anything, and medicines deemed useless. "A friend advised me to try GrapeNuts food, praising it highly, and as a last resort I tried it. I am thankful say that GrapeNuts not only relied on my trouble, but built me up and strengthened my digestive organs so that I can now eat anything I desire. But I stick to GrapeNuts." Name given by Fortum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Wellville" in pks. "Every read the above letters. A new one appears from time to time. 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Her—Why on earth ald you evwry of his sufferings, was sent home, His — Sh pmee aoe Lake Brie, for example, has the ricteat | Leach Chemlcal Co., Cincinnatl, Oblo, | business, marry me? prenger brother, in an reent wis [URGES | CHANGES Judges Too Poorly Paid. sesh water theres i ine world: B46 A |andig put up only in baltounce vials; | ‘There are throe kinds of trouble | Him—Oh, don't, be so. bromidiel Yet Gamanded othe mother: "Where's IN LAWS aaraiet ith a eulogy of the su | nada, onesies, ht cae “roving aac vial securely sealed tm a sound Imaginary, Dorrowed and real) ‘That's what everybody asks, ‘Tom gone ‘i ESI. fl tion tho president | And this province by two different oral: | wooden case to frost Imaginary trouble consiste of ral —————_ ae Present Currency Syatem Declared | preme Mil vata HG esas epee ‘vine rk Ke enous pore | aad Durity, oka nosideots, ourthavakon As; sul: |) Magnet Pocket Picking: et a 4 urt, the judges should ' have | poscs, and tn no. case van they achieve: pe ete eldes, the poorhouse, death, and tho| An old lady wax accosted in» «Gimmes where, ow: “e's neato obes alot Corporation| thelr salarien Gaited, Be I reed THE TIE THAT BINDS (SOME). | grave, carefully mixed aud taken | don street by & well-dressed hd ry oothack ince ational Gov. |, As wat to be expected, tho attitude | Rang, and Junice to the lcaltles and In- oe After a Intp dinner, or @ drop im the | ingd-looking stranger, who effusive “And the lad, as he sat up to tiston to | **ment—Conduct of Labor Lead. | assumed by certain Inbor leaders dur | °)"“"Gounteye ‘Parsign Pelley. [Amecting Reconciliation Between Twe | stock market R claimed her as a friend. "I really Be preacher, muttered, ina stage | €¥ Criticised—For Postal Savings | ink tho recent election comes In for | mnie nation's fortiwn policy IN based Really Loving Hearts, Borrowed trouble ts the kind we get | don't bellevo you remember me!” she. + whieper: “sucky dog!” Banke. Bitter eriiclam. ‘The. prosigent_as. | onthe theory Win right must be done — from our relatives. Ite principal In- | excinimsd, repronehfolly, and the ol@ a as —s forts that demande made on congress | between nations precisely ae between | There Iq a certain couple who do-| gradients aro visits, borrowed money, | lady, nover doubling that her memory AMONGST THE BULLRUaHES, | Washington—In dis morsace to| for leslalatinn ware uftet and tan | {Raividuain ond In our actions for the | ciaed to separate awhile age. It| birthday presenta, advice and expecta: | was at fault, confessed that shs could f Sly we TD) a rea AO 2S =— ' Roca ¥ | ._ Lasy Larry—Woot! Just to think. arith tl tis acted fore soul ave onthe Manthon rac! Z ‘How's This? paces Dra are rn ieee Soiecer ne Barony. cure taser terse ais EE, Retin st ee Pee fc = “fab Sty Pandy Pls foe cobewpasion Net a Philosophie Enterprise. Young Mr. Biiggins is thinking of ‘Proposing.’ “Yes,” answered Mise Cayenne; “pat Cdn ithe wil ever do an Tue only way for a man to get courage ip eh haste top Ing” sn. Viger oes See eee 2 kites seth fa ap to te 0 eee ate UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM SOUTH CAROLINA PRAISES PE-RU-NA. eo ae ak Fee). i = ere i a a A =, a WA Dyspepsia Is Often Caused by Catarri of the pene ‘Relieves Ca beatrh of the Stomach and Ie Thersfore ¢ Remedy for Dyspepsias t) Hon. M. ¢. Butler, U. 8. Senator from South Carolina for two terms, ina lettor from Washington, D. C., writes to the Peruna Medieine Co.; ‘as follows: “I can recommend Peruna for yapepsia and stomach trouble. 1 rave been using your medicine for’ ‘A short period arid Lfeel very much fellered. I is Indeed a wonderful ‘moediciae, besides a good tonic." eeeereree CSERRRI of the stomach is the cor eet namo for moet caves of ArspeP ‘sia, Only an internal entarch rem ‘edy, such as Poruna, is available, Peruana: Tablets .can now be procured ‘Ask your Druggist for a Froe Perunt Almanac for 1909. GARTERS) eric iF WYER [Seco Se eeemen eae Cane eee SMALL PILL SUILL DOSE, SMALL PRICE, RRARTENG) Gemine Must ear Ts: Fao-Simile Signature WSS | “Beato h REFUSE SUBSTITUTES. MAKING CEMENT TILE ‘With our machine pays bi Petes. Write for full infor- THE CEMENT TILE MAORINERY C0. 2) a8, Bidg., WATERLOO, IOWA. 4 9 PASO, (Bl Keepiton Hana! cages ba i At all droguists’, 25 ts, , ‘ i ie | _ OF PRESIDENT DOCUMENT FROM CHIEF execu. TIVE READ IN coNanesD, URGES CHANGES IN LAWS Present Gurreney System Daclared Impertect—contol of Corporations the Province of the Nationa Oow riment—Conduct of Labor Lead srr Critleed=For Postal Savings ore portant auggestons as to what he era pre ae Bee ese can tbe cane pene Se tm al 1, ot Bemis toners ar pasar feito, omens terme te Fea Eins, pets Foe ed i ir rec Revise qcane™ gear, re asec eae aa cies feos rapa ecu Sousa, extant Eerie Roamans ann ca iaiey age of mice rene Deen a gee on gt et Maar eee age srry, sere odie Seeraags mapa toror ge oe ea Soe a cel sie, tt sacl ga ce Sel Yaa rae Meet sie po. at i asic Sale ee eae Serna abrangunics mea fe SM SLE, ste Salen eee ee eee tae cel cone minim ae name Sta reas, marina eo Ope ae anes melee sensi agence ean oo slo roe tn ena ot ier hanes af eae ca Ba mer on eet Saree mons Gar enact nes foal Perce. commission and: removed” from Caregen chi eat ice tho issue of securities as well ao over Ene rtp or nnn ce issue lip orpe ane Neer bor, ..minution. of women labor, short- | tor, nae cf momen tater toa Scere cane crate AN aot lt ee beet cate ares ae ee Seve mats bank ithe, a Onr-present system, oF rather 10 sya, tom, works dreadful wrong, and’ is of fenent to only one class of people—the Peesers, When ® workman. is injared Senet he needs ie not an expena‘>o-and Hae ne eee melt, but the certaiaty..c€ Ske. holden. ae) Stadecale:. thems, ‘bout “teeedom of contract” or “eonntic tutional liberty to contract ahioula. be permitted ta Interfere with this and flmaliar movenientn. T" renew my fwcommendation’ thet the principte'e¢ the elghtchour day should as rapidly and ae far an practic fable. be extended to the entite. work Dein carried on. by the government: the present Inw shoud be. Amended t2 embrace. contracts. on thone. public works which the prevent wording of the' act seema to exclude Judges Too Poorly Paid. Coupled with a eulogy of the Ju @lclary of the nation the president urtea that, beginning with the str preme court, the Judges should * have thelr salaries doubled. ‘As was to he expected, tho attitude ‘assumed by cortaln Inbor leaders dur. {ng tho recent election comes In for Bitter erlticlsm. The prosident as- ‘sorts that demands made on congress for legislation were unjust and. im- practical and could but work harm to the cause of Inbor. While declaring that our Judfclal. eystem 4s sound and ‘effective at core, the president says: ‘Phere aro certain: decislons by. various colirta which hav been ‘extecdingly det= Hmental to tho tights of ware-workers ‘his in truetet alt decisions that dectas that myen are, by the constitution, “unr Iiteed thelr iberty" to rontract to enter 8 dqmeerous occupation. or to work an Undesirable or Impropse nitnber of hours. for 10. work. in vohealthy aurroundingy: {ha theretoem” cannot. recover damages ‘hen’ maimed In that gecupation, “and Cannot ‘be forbidden to work what the Teeintature decides ie am wxcenslve. num Der of hours or tov carey am tie. work Unie conditions whieh the legiaature ‘ecldos to be unhealthy. ‘Theve in also. T think, ground. for the bellot that substantial infusiico in often ‘atfered: by ‘employes In consequence ‘ct {he custom of eaurta Insulng temporary Injunctions without noties to them. and Dunlahing them for contempt of eoart In Instances. where. nan matter of feet, hey have no. knowindar of any proceed’ Ings. "Organised labor is chafing Under” tho unjust" reatralnt whlch omen from ‘repeated resort to” thle plan of proceaure. Injunction Must Remain, ‘The power of Injunction is A great cequitabie remedy, which should on no Account. be destroyed. ‘ut. satequnnia fihould bo. erected. against fim. abuse {in mubatance, provision should be made that'no. Infinetion or ‘temporary re: training order Sekue otherwise. than on Rotien, except where ‘irreparable fury Would’ otherwise revuits and in much ces A hearing on the merits of" the order Fhowid be had within «short Axed pe: Fou -and, Jf not then continued after Rearing. It should forthwith lapse, "Dee islonn. should. be rendered. Immediately, find the chance. of delay minimized. tm every. way. Moreover, 1 believe thet the procedure should be tharply de8ned, and the fudge reabired minutely to state the particulars both of his action nnd of bis Feasona. therefor, 80. that the consress can If It desizea examine and Investigate the mame: Harm, Worked by Law. Disoussing measures. necessary. tor the proper control of giant, corpora- ‘tlons operating in deflance of law, the ‘president says: Teal damage has been done by the manifold and conflicting interpretations fu thevinterstate comfmorco law. Cons rol over the great corporations dolng: Intermtate hunineas ean be effective only {fit Iw vested with fad power. In. an ‘Faminintrative department. n branch of ‘the federal executive, ‘careyinw out & Feleral taw: it cun mover be effective tt divided Tenponsibility I lett 1a. both the mtoten and the nations it can ever be ettactive if tere in the hande af the Sours to be aecined by lawnulte “Tho courte hold n piace of peculiar and aesorved aanctity under ove form of gov ernment, “Hespect for the law Is. essen- at tothe permanence of "our. Inatitue one: and. respect for the law is larzely conditioned upon reepect for the. court Xe'ls an omtenne against the repute ‘say anything whieh can Weaken this, ro spect, save for the gravest Feason and te the moat carefully guarded manner. In n0 other nation Inthe world do. the courts Syteld much vast ‘nnd far-reaching power en the United Staten.” All that ts nee Stoary in hat the courte a 8. whole shoud exorcise thie power with the fare Sighted ‘wisdom tiready. shown Uy tase Sudgen who acan the future. while they fet'im the: present. Forest Preservation. Tho manifest necessity for forest preservation is pointed out as.a duty the present generation owes to its de- scendants, and the president cites the case of China, where reckless de-for- estation bas resulted in creating d2s- erts, as an object lesson, Inland: Waterways, Immediate action by the present seston of congress for the improvo- ment of our Inland waterways the president declares to be imperative. He recommends the creation of @ por- ‘manent commfssion authorized to co- ordinate the work of all the govern- ‘ment. departments relating to. water- ‘ways, and to framo and supervise the exeoution of a comprehensive pian, Postal Savings Banks, Urging. the Immediate institution of postal savings banks, the message sys: T again renew my recommendatich for postal aavings banks. for deposit= Ing savings ‘with tho wecurity of the Rovernment behind them. The obsect th to encourage thrift and economy in the ‘wasce-carner and. person of mod crate mane, Tt tn belleved that tn to faggrogute vast sume’ of money. would be iroaghte foto elreulation throu the tne Atrumentallty of. the Postal” savings banks Parcel Post. ‘The much-llscussed advisability of tho establishment of a parcel post service 1s thus dealt with: An my last annual message T com- mended the postmaster-generata Fecemmendation for an extension of the parcel post on the rural routes.” The Establishment of local parcel post on Furvl routes would be to the mutual benent of the fermer and the country storekeeper, and ft is desirable that the routes, serving more than’ 16,000.000 Peple, should be utilized to the fulicst Precticable extent: Education. “Dealing with the {mportant subject cerning Interstate fisheries ts at prem, ent being attempted, and In this con-’ ection the message cuntinues; “Teall the attention of the congreas! to tn Importance. of the. problem’ of the feheree tn the tees aterm, On the cen we re Tow, under the very ‘eino trout? of April t'6¢ thie year an: Hesvotng 1g” core, a Iieatinal Kgreement for the prevervation and ate feast amp of the Mnrin of thee a ore wt ‘not otherwine Be acl Tanke ‘ie, fe example, haw th Hele freon water fiserlew in ite world: Mut. ff'now controlled. by the tates of two, ations, four states, hd" one provines hd this provinee by two diferent’ orale Banca i iorent counticn All heap political alvisions “Work nt crow pure ones, tind fn no chée ‘an they achieve Drotection to. the Ganetien, on the one hag and jue tthe lca abd ie ‘lylduata on the other. . Hyisegeunteye \Farsign Polley. ‘Thia natlon’ foreuan policy IN based fon the theory tat right must be done Deeween nations precisely” ae. between Individuain. and in our action for the nat ten yearm we have tn thi matter roven our faith by our deeda, We: Kaw behaved, nd ‘are ‘behaving, toe ‘wardn other nations, na in private Mee Sn honorebie ‘man would behave tor ‘wards his fellows. T take this opportunity publicly to state my appreciation of the way. im ‘which tn dapan. Im, Australla, tn New Beninnd, and In alt tio mtater of South “Amerton, the atte fleet-Dan heen tee Gelved sn ite practice Yovaxe around the world, “Tne Americzn government can not too atrongly express Its appees lation of the avoundivie and weneraus hhompitailty shown ‘out ships tn every port they visited. ‘Our Southern Neighbors, ‘The’ coromersint and taterlal prow rota of the 20 Latin American repabiten Tn worthy” of thn wbareful attention nt the congrom. The International Duvet Se the Ameriean Republics ta-dolue a Getul work fn mating these nations End thelr. renoureen better enown to, Us and in aeqnainting them not only ‘witit ua aw a people and with one pare ponen towards them, Nit with what we Rave to exshange’ for thelr goods, Panama Canal Being Rushed, ‘Tho work on the Panama cand! te bes tng done with ‘x speed, emclency and entire devotion to duty. witteh make tt a’monel for nbwwark of the kind. The men'on the TAomus. from Col Gootaln find. hin felldw commissioner through the entra lat of ¢mployen who. ara faitnfully dojng, thele duty, have. won their right to the ungruding respect tha" gratitude of the American people For Ocean Mall Lines. ¥ again recommend. tho,extanaton of the ocean mnjl act of 1891 go that mattas factory American ocean mail lines to South. America. Asta, the Philippines, aod Australania ‘may be established, Citizenahip. for. Porto Rlcans. again recommend (ht American elt tzenabip bo conferred upon tho people of Porto Buca. Should Develop Hawall. Teall particalar attention to the Tere ritory of Hawall, Tho Importance of hone islands iw apparent. and the need Ot improving thelr condition and. der veloping thle Fesonrers in Ursent. Progress. in the Philippines. Real progress. toward. solfsovernment tn being made 18 the Whillppine. island trust tht within a generation fie ‘time witacriva. when’ the Hiipiton can decide. for theraselven whether It it weal for them to became iodeoandent, oF to continue tinder, the protection 98 strong and. disinterested power, nble_ 0 uaranteo to the islands order at home and protection from foreien invasion. ‘Good Work Done In Cuba, In Cuba our occupancy will cease tn about wo, gronihs’ mes the Cubans have inordery manner clocted their own governmental authorities, andthe island will be tyened over {0 tiem. Our ocete Datlon ont this occasion hae Tamed. a ite te over two year nd ibn ae thie en and: prospared under Iu Our ehmnest hope "anon denteo in that. the peopie of the island shall now govern chem: selves with Justice, #0 that peace and or der may hé secure The National Guard. Urging continued efforts to tn- creaso the eficiency of the National Guard tho president continues: Now thit the organized militia, the National Guard, has-been Incorporated with the army as a part oc tho nattonal forces, It behooves the government. to fo every reasonable thing in its power | (0. perfect ita ficiency. "It should bo | aselnted In Ite. lstruction and others | wise sided. more livcrally than hereto: fore: “Tho continuum services of many well-trained: reguine odlcers wilt be cisentiay “in thin ‘connection. A bil is pow. pending before the conkresaereating A number of extra oftcers nthe army. which Mf passed, na It-ought fo. be, ‘will enable. more amare doe traind ey tnateuttors of Rational Guard and-assigmed to that auty. Ih ese of war it will bo of the itmost. Importance to have A ate mumber of tralded officers to ‘ust for turning Faw levies into good troops. ~The Army. | ‘Ag togards the army T call attention tothe fact that while our Sunfor oft: | cers and enilnted men stand very. high, the. present system of ‘promotion by renlority: results In bringing Into. the higher xrades many men of medlocre papucity who have but mavort time to serve. "No man shoud regard Je an bis vented right to rine to the highest tank in" the army anymore than in Any. other profession. 1 ima clriolie and by 29 Means. creditublo-fack that there sHonla’ be #0. often 'm falluro on the purt of the public and its Teprescntas fives “to. understand. the great need, from the standpoint of the service tnd the nation, of retusing to promote. ree apectable, elderly incompetents, The nigher pices should be ‘given t0 tho ost denerving men without rennrd ts rontority; at least seniority. should. be trented aa only ono consideration. Ia theresa “of modern. industrial ‘conte petition mo busines firm could. muccved tone responsible for its management were chosen simply on the ground that They were the oldest peopte in tte: ¢m= ployment; yet this te the. course Advor pated. as regards, the ‘atmy. and -re- quired “by” law forall graden. except fone of Keneral officer. “AN a matuar nf fact ali of the best officers Inthe highest ranks of tho army aro those who have attained thelr present ponie on whotly or im part by'n process of icection. s Japanese Exposition ‘The Japanese. government hax post- poned null 1817 the date of tho great international exposition, the action be= ne taken ao aa'to Insure ample time nvwhich to prepare {0 make the expor tion all that iteshould be made, The The Japanese government has post- poned und 1917 the date of the great International exposition, the action be: ing. taken ao as'to Insure ample. time Invwhich to prepare (0 make the expo- sition all that it should be made. ‘Phe American ‘commiastoncrs have. visited Japan and the postponement will mere- ly ive ampler opportunity for’ Amert- ch fo be reprenanted at the exposition Not ince the frat Internation! expo: sition has: there ‘een one of. Krenter fmportance then this will be, marking, An it doen, the Attieth anniversary of the ascension to tho throne of the em: peror of Japan, ‘The, extraordinary Tenn to the foremost piace among the nations of the world made by. Japan uring this: half century. tm something ‘Unparalleled in. all provieus” history. For More War Vessels, ‘The navy ts the last subject dealt ‘with, In that connection the presk deat says: T approve the recommendations. of the “generat boned for” the” In= crease of the navy. calling “especial Aitention to” the. need of. addl- lonal, deatroyern avd collers, nnd avove ‘ily of the four battleships. “Tt Is desire ‘bie to. complete aa s00n as possible. & squadron of elght battleships of the best existing types "most earrienti recommend that’ the general doard be by jaw turned into encral_ stat. There Is iterally no ex- Sune whatever’ for continuing. the. pres: nt bureau organization of the navy. ‘The ‘avy ahowld be treated aa a purely’ mille {ary grganieation, ana everyining nhould a buborainated fo th oho. object ot ts curing mliltary eflctedcy. "A system Gf promotion by merit celine?’ by estes floor by exclusion, or by both Grekinsen GhGda be satinineek ree PUTNAM FADELESS DYES Shamans aretanate dasamsa baste aisee tamseses mals ‘TO CURE A COUGH . Or Wreak a Cold In 24 Houre ‘Mix two ounces of Glycerine and A halt ounce of Virgin Oll of Ph:e oom pound pure with « balf pint of Straight Whisky. Shake well and takes ten tpoonful every four hours. ‘The genume Virgin Oil of Pine com- pound pure is prapared only by The Louch Chemical Co,, Cineinnatl, Ohio, and ts put up only in half-ounco vials, each vial securely sealed tn a round Wooden case to insure its freshness and purity. ‘THE TIE THAT BINDS (SOME). Affecting Reconciliation Between Two Really Loving’ Hearts, ‘There Ig a certain couple who de clded to “separate awhile agn It seemed that they were snot affinities, after all, and fe together was unen- durable, 60 the wife packed up Fer be- Tonglngs and was prepering for a trip home, At the Ume of parting she plekea up thetr little pet dog and atcked him’under her arm, while her other managed the suit case, “Why, you're not going to take ‘Trixy!" exclaimed tho husband, “Ot course I am," eho announced. “I couldn't live without tin.” “Well, T can't Iet tho little fellow 0," he tnslstod, “And I simply won't leave him,” she declared, So they arguéd for half an hour, at tho end of which she decided to stay, ‘and unpacked to cook dinner, at which Tale wise ton muah “68 “Binion TORTURED SIX MONTHS: By Terrible Itching Eczema—Baby’s futtering | Wan. Terribie-—eoen Entirely Cured by Cutlcura, ‘Rovema appeared on my’ son’ fac. We went to 8 doctor who treated him {or threo months, Then ho was 40 bad that his face and Head were nothing bat one eoro and his cars looked as i they were going to fall off, 0 we tried another doctor for four month, the haby ‘never getting. auy otter.” His tnd and foge had big sores on them ind he poor Utto follow aulfored 40 terribly iat be could not glee. After to tnd sufered six months wo tied 1 cot of tho Culleura Remedios and the rst treatment et hm sleep nd feat wells In-one Woek tho sores mere fove und in two months ho had a coar thee. Now lo fs wo. yoars and has never had eczema again, Bra Loule eck, Re FD. 8, San Antonto, Tox, Apr. 15, 1907" WHAT WOULD HE HAVE salor (‘js ry rn im BARE [Te igeee A sxscazaal: fae ea <n ssl | “Get tp, Jack, You mustn't cry ‘tke & baby! You're quite a man now. You know {tI fell down I shouldn't ery, T should merely say—" Yes, Fenow, pa; but then—t go to ‘Sunday school--and you don't” Parodi | Ghuivapens |. It ts not only the frivolous whom tue spirit of ebilalshness'ts Just now leading astray. Silliness 1s the fash fon evon among the wise. Women espectally affect a kind of childish shrowdness In talking of serlous-sub fects. Like children who: have the habit of romancing, they loso the sense of reallty, and because they nev. er talk exactly as they think they be sin to think exactly as they talk— London Spectator. Important to Mothere. Examing carelully ‘every. bottle of CASTORIA a eafe and sure remedy for ‘Mtante and children, and seo that it Bears the Signature of In Use For Over 30 Years, f | ‘The Kind You Heve Always Bought PRIOR. SER “Pa, Mary's upstairs crying again.” bate tho’ mater thle tne, mi" MT can't Jt mato out whether it's because she's afraid Jim! won't ask Partch Gd Ws lbs Uoalse sales oe ethor ahe.beon't anyiving Ht to Weare key aboulde=-Datrlt Free Pres One. Te ‘That Will Live Forever, Pees ESA date eh fara Sree ates va A iearae i, ae it Gates aa ea scan recent wang seh ta ery Co Ee iaecenerrigh soe vies Camas hapisett ine ites it rer Leigh Smith, walakie Sdwanwienars ourar Tey ered Wires te Se Ne tr cae sal Gr acihing it aces thee the sympathy a defeated candidate preston tot net iat anes fk BPRS SASL EE, gm A poor appetite is:a-good thing—for py Aiboarieveale tase Sap : Ga Tt) ) a fe y) a KIDN ee wih ee MY OSS FS BST 1a Aa Rata rsa nat RS eet Are your shoes going down hill? f They haven't lived up to the @ Take ceo the tens ce ae pe oe NY 4 sylsh White House Shoes j They fit from tip to counter. daw From welt to tp fate they meet PARE Nem graceful shape foot. PRESB CO And hey hold that shave, ronieed tte Oe SHOES: oO OR WOMEN #350, 94.00 and $9.00, Baste Brora Blue Ribbon Shoes far younger, Ask your dale far the, ‘THE BROWN SHOE CO., Makers Br Stouts roa | BETTER LOOK AWAY NORTHWESTWARD. “Whether it be to make investments or simply to look, the country over, more Eastern people should travel West and see the wonderful resources and marvelous scenery of their own coantry,”"——Paul Morton. sacTag ‘Wet eich Vall YOU. ie wont nome Pasi Noes, ie eait Seals AV Bogen’ goa 2 be ats YOUR Spy fox ig with Jot "ht ene land el pre fulfilled Wn ee write to =e ‘and I ed soa tal pee ee vand, ke aly af thé remarkable Bilis Property the real forte maker of the tne ted of all tes FRANK T. HUNTER, President, | THE TRUSTEE COMPANY, Seattle, Wash, | RECIPE FOR REAL TROUBLE, Cheerfully Contributed to an Already ? “Unhappy. Werld, ‘Trouble making is an older industry than the manufacture of steel, Cain, tho trouble maker, got into action be: fore Tubal Caln, the fron worker; tnd Eve got Adam into fot water loug before the Boller Makers’ union bexan Duatness, ‘There are three Kinds of trouble— fmaginary, borrowed and real. Imaginary trouble conaiste of rail road accidents, earthquakes, fires, sul: ‘ides, the poorhouse, death, and. tho Grave, carefully® mixed and taken after ‘Iatp dinner, or a drop in the stock market, Borrowed trouble ts the kind we get from our relatives. Its principal _in- gredients are visits, borrowed money, birthday presente, advice and expecta- tlons. Pat the real article is pro- duced as follows: Put the sandals of ‘endurance on your feet, take your life in your bands and follow by turn the Howto-Re-Happy Philosopher, — the Preacher of Phyeteal Culture and the Apostle of Diet-—Puck, LAME BACK PRESCRIPTION ‘The increased uso of “Torls" for Jamo back and rheumatism 13 causing ‘considerable discussion among the medical fraternity. It fs an almost in- fallible cure when mixed with cer. tain othor ingredients and taken prop- erly, The following formula is eiteo- tive: “To onohalt pint of good whiskey add ono cunce of Toris Com- pound and one ounce Syrup Sarsapa- villa Compound. ‘Take in tabiespoon- ful doses before each meal and be- foro retiring.” ‘Torle compound 1s a product of the Inboratorles of the Globe Pharmacew tleal Co;, Chteago, but {t as well as tho other ingredients ean be had from any good dreggist. Why He Was Angry. In oston the property man had ft ted a scene with unusually handsome gold furniture and asked Mme. Bern- hardt how she liked 1t. “Oh, bon! bon!” she exclaimed, ‘whoreupon the property man prompt: ly bundled tho furniture off the stage. “Sho said tt was bum,” he ex ‘slained, Coe Q . 7 | Y,, LES | Lie Peel = wy ‘ pot For Croup and Whooping Cough {there is no quicker, ourer femely' nown than ‘Dr, Dy Jayne Expectorant. Four Jefemntions of children havo Geeo rclcyeuiond careao7 thivoldand relablemedicine, DR. D. 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Ghe had rofused him, and he stood twirtiug bis mustache and lookin: Auleeteal until she was In a tearing temper. “What aro you standing there for?” he demanded, stamping her foot. “Well, Cam’ wondering,” he said dlowly;' “whom are you going to ‘marry, since you won't marry me?” "Is none of your business,” she Samed angrily. “Oh, yes, itis,” he drawled. “A! any rate, [im Intorested. 1 shouldn't Uke you to marry a fellow I dida’t think well of, you know, eince 1 came near marrying you myself.” Tt seomed to her that she would falot with indignation. “You never came near marrying me,” she at length managed to gasp. “I didn't think even of marrying you and as to whom I do marry, you have nothing to do with ft, I shali marry anybody I please!” “That's fust. ft,” be returned. thoughtfully; “suppose you * don't please anybody?” ‘Then there, war nothing left to her but raving bys terfes. FISH A FRIEND OF HUMANITY ‘Australian Species That Feeds on ‘Larvae of Mosquitoes. That most animals have some spe elfie function to perform is well known Now, scleatists claim that a specte: of fish exists in Australian waters which feeds on the larvae of mosqui toes and so reduces the prospects of malaria. It belongs to a family of carnivor ous, of flesh-eating, fish which is fre quently found in the temperate and erople zone, and usually fn shallow water. Very small {n size, being only about 144 or two inches in length, it has, ir the male, yellow and black-striped fins while the eye 1s of a bright blue, The fing during certain seasons of the year acquire great brilliancy—Londou An ewers. ‘vasuiiats Cae Mies “This orange marmalade comes from Scotland,” sald a grocer. “Nlce—on the Riviera, you know—also turns out 8 marmalade. “T visited the Riviera lust winter Tho sewage of Nice runs Into the blue Mediterranean, and you can see It foating on the sunlit water, with gulls swarming about {t like great fies. “Somelimes it Is washed ashore You study it from the Promenade det ‘Anglais—cabbage tops, _bottle.wrap pers of straw, orange skins, lemon aklos, soft green masses of vegetable refuso, “And day by day Nice men patrol the shore, selecting from the garbage all the orange. skins, which thes thruat into large burlap bags. “Will you have the Nice or the Glas gow marmalade? The Giasgow? Thank you, sir.” Bringing Out the Best, Do you know those people who a! ways bring out your best? You should not be nngenerous ot spiteful in thelr prescnes. That is ¢ beautiful effect for s woman to har ‘on her home. Thonsaads of ten pro duce their finest work in the worl through the influence of a wife, moth or or sister, whe brings out the ves! that Is in them, * On the other hand, many men have perpetrated wholesale cruelties. have committed great crimes and left ¢ fastingly bad mark on history becaus: some Woman, or an unhappy home has brought out thelr worst. After the Honeymoon. “Bootoo!” sobbed Cynthia nde her blue bonnet. “I don't. bellev you love me\any more.” “Wall, 1 do declare.” laughed Jasor fas he washed tho milk palls, “wh Dut that idea into your head, ltt galt” “Why, before our riarsinge you use to honey me up and say I was 2 weet as sweet clder and now you ca [am sour.” “Oh, don't worry, pet. Even th sweotest of sweet elder turns to, vin gar after a time.” : Dorothy's Views. “Mamma,” sald little Dorothy, “wha makes Uncle Ben look so funny?" “Hush, ella,” hiastened the mot er, “Uncle Ben is what: they eal ‘wise old saw.'"" Dorothy looked at the myriad < frowns. on the old gentleman's face. “Daclous, mamiya!” she whlspere “He looks 20° cross he must be one « those ¢rom-cut saws lke they ua big logs with.” i To Maintain. Health: ‘There is an erroneous {dea tn th minds of many a to what constlt t¢ 4 strong physique, A man can b strong physically without great statar and huge muscles. If he has a. wir frame, a body that resists disease, h can indulge in many hours ol sevor brain work, “Ho will make it a ru however, to take sufficient physic exercise to keep his systein In goo aiathie-oeddrs Mental Struggle. "A great struggle takes place in woman's sind when another. woraa asks what her new. gown cost.” 4 marked the thoughtful thinker. “What's, the answer,” querled th ‘tnsophistfeated’ youths, “she's In doubt wheter to cut th ‘price in hialfand make the othe oman envy hor bargalo, or double | “404 take lier envy her aftuence,” re elied the-t ton aeaen os (en Sak ap emia bees See Nar A ¢ k Holiday Gifts Me For. Men and. Boys : ARE I A ECE: SE EERIE AEA . “We show by far the largest assortment of wxefnl-articles for Holiday Gifts for ¢ . men and boys—the kind of gifts men and boys like—and. we sell them at the lowest possible’ prices. Shoppers are served promptly and the broad isles of our great store are never |, Stowded. Gloves, Cravats, . Umbrellas, Canes, Cuff links, Cravat pins, Night robes, Pajamas, Cloth or Fur Caps, Fancy Vests. and a host of other pretty things affording a price tange of 25c to $25.00 1.&A.FRIEDLICH LE SS Se Gende the Money-Back. [ay ae Ok Sr ee Columbia, Ind., Nov, 7—At the be- einning of the campaign Thomas B. Marshall, governor elect of Indiana, made the statement that he would ac- cept no contributions.in financing his polltical contest, In spite of this let- ser containing money werg frequently, Fecelved ,the total ainowyt being about $3,000, Mr. Marshall has accepted fone of this money and he ts now en- gaged in returning the contributfons, ‘Ghancéllor Andrews Resigns, Lincoln, Neb., Noy, 7-—At the meet- Ing of the hoard of regents last night Chancellor E, Benjamin Andrews of the University of Nebraska, tendered his resignation to take effect Jan. 1, next, The board of rogents voted to facrept the resignation. No sugges- Uon as to his probable successor was offered. Nevada for Bryan. "Reno, Nev., Nov. T--Demoeratic state Headquarters gives out the fol lowing: Complete returns at mid- ate show that Nevada goes for ‘Bryan by a Uttle more than G00 pe Sa eae, a AN aaa NSTC <Sene 5 BES) > BGS. nee sevatches on new furmture they may be easily remedied by nsing pulverized rottenstone, that can be bought ready for use. Put this’on a soft Bannel rag and rnb into the surface cf the seat, pack or arms of a ehalr or on the top of a table, It will not only tk> of the defects, but bring a poltsl: to the ‘wood. To remove the rottenstone with 2 damp piece of chamois carefully wipe the wood, and when all trace of this is gone a bright tustre can be brought to the surface of the wood by rubbing It Hghtly with a soft piece of chess. sloth moistened with alcohol. ‘The latter must be used sparingly on furniture, for it burns the varnish and will. rnin the appearance of the rocker or table if enough is pat on to seoreh the surface, No Smeke in Volcances. ‘The materials ejected fram voleauens are chiefly vapor or water, lava, cin dere, rock fragments and various gasey. There ts no true smoke emittes and tery little perceptible fame. In mest cases the light and the so-calle: “games” are the glow of the amolte: fava and its reflection on the clouds cf vapor, The passage through whict the eruptive matter rises to the sur face is called the chimney or vent ang the bowl-Ilke enlargement of it,common ly atthe summit of the mountain an¢ often of great size, is called the erater There may de a number of craters ox ‘one cones Man’s Heart Ia a Shuttle. A man's life Is laid In the loom o! tume to a patiern which he does no sve, but God does, and’ hie heart I f shuitle, Gn ono alde of the looms ts sorrow, and on the other ty Joy. ani the shuttle, struck alteraately by each les back and forth, carrying — the thread which ts, white or black as th pattern needs. And in the etd, whe: Sod shall tft up the finfahed garment and all f(x changing hues shall glance ont, it will then appear that the dee: and dark ‘colors were as needful tt henaty an the bright sad high colors “Beecher. The “intantaMe Infenta is. the ttle given to Spat and Portugal to the prices of the roy “family, with the exception of the heli -azzarent, the coreesponding title o Infants being given to princesses Since the fourtéenth eeatury the hel apparent to {tie throne of Spain ha heen styiel prince of Astusies, an “the helr apparent in. Portugal, “vat Gio separation of Brazil from th mother couitrs, bore the ttle 0 grinee of Brazil. Ceca ee fe Ne a a, The higher nobility or peerage England coniains five ranks: Duk» marquis, earl, viscount and baron, Al porsens holding there titles ure mem bers of the upper house of parliament where they sit as lords temporai. Th: archbishops and’ bishops of the E: tablished church are termed lord spiritual. They are not ‘peors of th realm, but haye seats in the uppé house: ie ee aes Looking for the Fifth. ‘The ieading lady passed down thi avenue with her speckled buli pu} “That's the star,” whispered | th weet singer. “Star, eh?” laughed the low coine dian, “Then I'd call her Jupiter, Sb has had four rioons." “our moons?” : \ “Yes, homeymoonz,” 6 Good Cough Medicine for Children, ‘The season for coughs and colds i now at land and too much care can- not be used to protect the ebildren. A chitd is much are likely to contract diptheria or searlet. fever whon he has scold. The quicker you cure his cold the less you risk. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the sole reliance of many motners, and few of tlose who hay- led 1t are willing to use any. other. Mrs. F. &, Starcher, of Ripley, W. 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Plaintiff, versus ‘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 Polk County, Iowa, claiming of you a di- vorce from the bonds of matrimony on grounds of habitual drunkenness, cruel treatment and adultry; 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’ agaiost you and judg- ment.anddecres rendered thereon “8 Joe Brown, Attorney for Plaintiff | WANTED:- Good girl for office work, white or colored, All around work, chance for. advancement: _ GALESBURG EMPLOYMENT BUREAU, 46 Public Square = Ti. Beware of Freauent Colds: A succession of colds or a protracted cold is almost. certal to end in chronic eaturrh, trom which few persons ever wholly recover, Give every cold the iiitention It drserves and you may avoid this disagreeable divease, How ean you curéa: cold? Why not try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy? Iv Is highly recommended, Mra, M. White ot Butler, Tenn. 6136; ‘Several yeors ago I wns bothered. with my throat and lungs, Some one told me of Chawberlsin's Cough Remedy,- I be- van wring itand ft reJieyed me at once, Now my’ ‘throat and lungs ere ‘eounid and well.” » For sale by all deoggiats, Pe a The Western College = Industtial Insitute ‘Will open for the. reception of students September 26, 1908 Here you will find a pleasant home, thorough iustruc- tion and christian culture, at lowest rates. For catalogue aud further information, address, J; H. GARNETT, President . Macon Mo. 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M. W. U, GRAND LODGE OF IOWA AND JURISDICTION ALP. & ALM. | ? bs g Grand Lodge meeta at Keokuk, Towa, July, 1909. GRAND LODGE OFFICERS, W. H. Milligan, M. W. Grand Mas ter, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Rural Ronte W. 8. London B,'W.S, Grand War den, Buxton. = * LB. Williams, RB. W. J. Grand ‘Warden, Ottumwa. H, K, Bilion, B, W. Grand Treasare! ‘Omaha, Neb. : -T. H Sturgis, R. W, Grand Secretary ‘Sioux City., W. P, Wade, B. W. Grand vastodiar Owabs, Neb, I, L. Brown, Chairman of Committee : Foreign Corre-pondence, Marshall town SECRET ORDERS. North Star Lodge, No. 2. A. F. & A. M.—-Meeu First Thureinv n sah mouth at Mazoale Hall—Nort wt corner of Fenth ana Grater recta, ©. B Woods, W.M.i Bt B Jacobs secretary. Hiram Chapter-Meets Second Thursday. 1p ‘euch oath. Fred Jankson High Pest: Sames Mitchel, Reo faer. Grand Master's Ccvnell of G. U. 0.0f 0, F. No isi, meets Fourth Tu eday ‘Babe Im cuck E oath. Denis burvis, W-BL!J.W, Hears H.H.of R., No. S0fG.U. 0. of 0. 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