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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XVII, No 32. CITY NEWS. [N. B. I you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we sollit any your local news—Ed.] Mrs. S. Bates, the wife of Rev. Bates is sick the past week. Mr. Marion Moore of Winterset, Ia., was in our city last week on business. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Green of 904 14th Place, Jan 19, Mother and daughter well. Mrs Rachel Jefferson after spending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. C. Woods and other relatives returned to her home in Chicago Wednesday. Mrs. Cora McCarty of Hawkeye is visiting her sister, Mrs. T. L. Griffith, a few days this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Moore is enjoy- ing a visit from Miss O. A. Carter of Kansas City, Mo. She has been here since the holidays. W. H. Milligan of Cedar Rapids who spent several days last week here in the interest of the Masonic lodge, left Tuesday for Marshalltown. Transformation, Switches and Puffs made to order; rates reasonable. Phone Walnut 5413 Mrs. T. L. Garrett, 1189 1 W. 7th street. The subject of Rev. Simeon Terry's sermon Sunday morning at Union Congregational church is "The Value of a Soul." All are invited The West End Bridge club was enter tained Wednesday bridge by Miss Jonnie Gray. After several progressions of bridge had been played dainty refreshments were served. The club will be entertained by Mrs. W. Gray at her hme on Day street next Wednesday evening. Miss Adah Hyde, a student at the State University at Iowa City, the daughter of Mr and Mrs. R. N. Hyde, is sick and was sent home to her parents last Saturday. She is now getting along well and it is hoped that she will soon be able to return to her studies. The Corinthian Aid Society met last Friday at the residence of Mrs. S. Thomas. There was a large attendance and lots of beautiful aprons and dressing sacks were sold. Adjourned to meet Friday with Mrs. Moore, 14th and Vine, next Friday. FOR RENT—Four room house, 117 East Sheard st. Maths, Realty Co, Room 300 C. C. Bank Building. 2 The ladies of the Callanan Industrial club met with Mrs. Anna Allen at 1215 Park street Wednesday afternoon. An interesting letter from the chaplain, Mrs Rivers was read, After an interesting business session they adjourned to meet next week with Mrs. Walker 9th and Walker street. FOR SALE—A nice 4 room brick cottage, 2 full lots, cor. 1717 and Hubble st., price 1100.00, small payment down and balance monthly payments. Mathis Realty Co., 300 C. C. Bank Bldg. A very pleasant evening was spent Jan. 2 at the home of Mrs. John S. Wilkinson, 223 East Thirteenth street. Twelve ladies were entertained in honor of her mother, Mrs E. Rowland of Chillicothe, Mo. The evening was spent in general conversation of childhood days in Missouri and current events. A dainty three course lunchon was served by the hostess, assisted by Miss Mildred Griffin and Master Arthur Wright and Mrs. Florence Wright. The Men's Sunday School class at the Union church entertained the Junior Ladies class, that took the banner away from them, also the Intermediate class of young girls at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Shelton last Tuesday evening. A very enjoyable time and much enthusiasm for the future of Union Sunday School. The annual meeting of the Union Congregational Sunday School was held last Sunday. The report showed that the school was in better condition then ever before. The school is fast being completely graded with a superintendent of the primary department with two teachers. They raised last year almost $300 Mr. L. J Shelton with his able set of officers have labored very diligently and now this school is on the boom. They hope to soon have an orchestra installed. All the old officers were re-elected except assistant superintendent. The following are the officers: Superintendent. L. J Shelton; Asst.' Supt. Mrs. R. E. Patton; Sect., Mrs Ehl Jacker; Trees, Mrs. C. S. Stewart; Organist, Iisad Adah Clergert Chorister, Mrs. F. P. J. Johnson. Mrs Marie Bell was lected as superintendent of the primary department. ```markdown ``` Tuesday with Misa D. Mae Lee, 1100 Center street. The following program was rendered: Battle of Marathon, Branham N. Hyde; Battle of Hastings, Miss D. Mae Lee; Battle of Gettysburg Mr. J. M. Grave, Musical Selection (piano) Marguerite LaCour. The club will meet Jan. 31 with Miss LaCour, 817 12th street and will pay honor to the late Bishop Grant with the following program: Quotations, Bishop Grant; Life of Grant, Mrs. Mattie Warrick; Grants as a Bishop, Atty. J. B. Rush; Mrs. Grant as a Wife and Helpmate, Mrs. S. Joe Brown; Mrs. Grant as a Missionary, Mrs. McDowell; Current events; Report of Critic. Burns congregation will hold revival services at 758 West Ninth street, beginning Sunday morning, Jan 29th L. Woolrich, Pastor. The ministers alliance will meet Monday, Jan. 30th, at 2:00 p. m. 756 W. 9th street. Rev. S. Bates, Pres. Mrs. Wm. Smith of 220 Des. Moines street has been very sick but is improving at this writing. Mt. Olive Court No. 4, H of J. has postponed their annual masqade party 'till March. Invitations will be out later on. The Commercial Autumn Leaf club will give one of their regular Balls at Hansen Hall on East Sixth and Locust street, Thursday evening, Feb. 2nd. A large crowd is expected to trip the light fantastic. Editor John L. Thompson has been selected to deliver a eulogy on Abraham Lincoln at the St. Johns A. M. E. church in Buxton, Iowa, on Lincoln's Anniversary, Feb. 12th. Mrs. E. Rowland, who has been visiting her daughters, Mrs. John S. Wilkinson and Mrs. Arthur Wright, will leave for her home in Chillicothe, Mo, Jan. 31. She will be accompanied by her grandson, Master Arthur Wright. Died, at the home of his mother-in-law, on West 12th street, Mr. Isaac B. Washington, who took sick in Osakaosca about two weeks ago, came to this city last Saturday and died Monday with a complication of diseases. His funeral was held from the Corinthian Baptist church conducted by Rev. LeRoy Woolrich, of the Berns M. E. church Thursday, at 2:30 o'clock. The M. C. T. club with Mrs. Wm. Ruckner at their beautiful home on W. Thirteenth street, last Monday night. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Miss Marie Bell; Vice-Pres. Mrs. Florence Gaiter-White Secretary, Mrs Iren White; Ass't. Secretary, Mrs. Theodore J. Bell, Treasurer, Mrs. H. R. Graves; Chaplain, Mrs. J. L. Thompson The same program that was to have been rendered will be given next Monday evening at the regular meeting at Miss Marie I. Bell, 1304 Jefferson street. FOR RENT or SALE on monthly payments of $10, residence worth $1500 for $1250, to anybody regardless to color or nationality. City water, gas, sewer, barn, etc., 3215 4th St., Highland Park, 2 blocks from street car, Lew Arntz, phone 2027. 13-4 The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They do the work whenever you require their aid. These tablets change weakness into strength, listens into energy, gloomyines into joyousness. Their action is so gentle one don't realize they have taken purgative. Sold by all drugists. The St. Paul A. M. E. church will hold a memorial services Sunday evening, Jan. 29th, in honor of the late Bishop Abraham Grant, who died at his home in Kansas City, Kansas, last Sunday. In invocation by Rev. Le Roy Woolrish; song by the choir. Ten minute address by Atty. S. Joe Brown. Subject: "Bishop Grant as a Man for the Time." Remarks by Rev. Le Roy Woolrish. Subject. Some of the Lessons that may be Learned from the Life of Bishop Abraham Grant. Song by the choir. Address by the pastor, Rev. I. N, Dadiels. Subject: Our Debt to the Honored dead. Everybody is cordially invited to be present. FOR SALE CHEAP One good Reasturant with a barber shop connected; a good paying business in a good location; trade already established. Apply at once as reason for selling other business calls me out of city. Call or write me at 510 W. 3rd, des Moines, Ia. Have you a weak throat? If so, you cannot be careful. You cannot begin treatment too early. Each cold makes you more liable to anther and the last is always the harder to cure. If you will take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the outset you will be saved much, treasure. So many all druggists. GRANT DEATH. Last week we chronicled the death of Mrs. Bishop Grant and this week we carry the sad news of the death of Bishop Abraham Grant, which occurred last Sunday at his home in Kansas City, Mt. Elsewhere appears an ex-superior who was the first to meet his close friends, Rev. E. E. Vaughan, a member of the faculty at Quindon. In the death of Bishop Grant, our country has lost one of her truly great men, and our race one of the greatest leaders of the age—a giant among great men. He was by far the greatest leader of the age—a lost pillar that cannot be filled. Great men and great leaders are not found nor made in a day, but by decades of hard service and patient toil and wide experience are they occasionally produced. The life work and influence upon the publie in this critical period of the life of the successor to the late Jonathan P. Dolliver. At the beginning of the session several candidates were in the field, now it has settled down to a three-cornered fight—two progressives and one standup candidates. Hon. A. Tunk of Fitz Lake, and Hon. S. K. Lafaye of Fitz Lake. The latter being the standup candidate. They are all good men, stand well in the state and would make Iowa's influence felt in congress, but we feel that from legislative experience and service that we have qualified than either of the others, and all things being equal he should be elected as Dolliver's successor. IOWA-MISSOURI GAME HAS BEEN CALLED OFF. Neymor Halfback on iowa Team Said He Cause of Cancelling Game. Columbia, Mo., Jan. 19—Because Iowa University refused to leave Alex ander, a negro halfback, on the side of the University to play football with the University of Missouri the game has been called off. Alexander is the only negro that has played on the Iowa term of recent years and graduates a year from next June, so that Iowa may be on the Tiger schedule the year after next. The agreement is Missouri and Iowa would not play football together next fall. The above is an excerpt from the Register and Leader sent from Columbia, Mo., last fall when the teams of Missouri University would not allow Missouri University would not allow Alexander to play even though he was a regular member of the Iowa team. They would not allow him on the side lines, which was a disgrace to both great institutions of learning, and it contributed to Iowa's defeat by a narrow margin. Then condemn Iowa's and to register his protest against such injustice based upon color, and now that public sentiment has been aroused not only at Iowa University, but all over this state, has caused the Iowa athletic officers to refuse to schedule a game with Missouri at all. We know that the University of Iowa is Notre da ka or Minnesota will endorse your course and commend your true and right stand and all lovers of justice and fairplay will, in their mind, say that you have done the right thing. ALBIA NEWS The Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. John Washington, Monday. The Ladies Aid society gave a social at the A. M. E. church on Monday evening. Presiding Elder M. T. Gordon left Monday evening. Little Pauline Thomas is out again. A few strangers in our town again. Mr. Monroe Davis was a Hocking visitor today at his daughter's Bessie Grayson. Mr. Art Esther was a Hocking visitor Sunday. Mr. Roy Grayson was in town Saturday. Miss Laura Schofield has moved to Albia from Oksaloza and will live on B East avenue. She is an evangelist from Oksaloza, also sells hymns and bibles does house work. BURLINGTON ITEMS Rev. J. Burton of Keokwu was a Burlington visitor this week. Miss Myrtle Reed of Centerville, Ia., is the guest of Mrs. B. Reed. Mr. and Mrs. Reed entertained with a card party, Wednesday. A lively time reported. Mrs. Mollie Ubanks of Ft. Madison, was in the city this week on business. Mr. and Mrs. J. Ray have moved from Stove street, are now located in a very comfortable eight room dwelling on Prospect street. Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Tyler and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson at supper, Friday evening. Mrs. S. Henderson fell down the stairs and broke her ankle Saturday. We hope the lady a speedy recovery. Mrs. H. Earle will be hostess of the I. I Club. Thursday, at the residence on Court street. MT. PLEASANT NOTES Mrs. J. Fidler and daughter, Ione, have returned from Chicago they visited her mother. Mrs. M. Harris has returned after a month visit in Minneapolis with her daughters, Miss Viola and Mrs. Holt. The Mox Sad Ali Colored Trubadoes have returned after a weeks tour. A Great Race Leader Gone The Entire Race Thrown Into Mourning by the Death of Bishop Abraham Grant, D. D. and His Lovable Wife. A M E CHURCH LOSES ONE OF ITS ABLEST BISHOPS THE LATE BISHOP ABRAHAM GRANT The End Came to Me. Luila Grant Saturday Night, Jan. 14th. Death of Bishop Follows a WEEK Later, Sunday, Jan. 15th. Minutes After Ten. Special correspondence by E. Edward Vaughan, Kansas City, Kan, Jan. 32, 1911. Friends, both white and colored, throughout the entire country were surprised beyond measure to learn of the death of Bishop Abram Grant, of the Fifth Episcopal district. Death was caused by an apopleptic stroke, and came just after the departed had taken the Lord's Supper with her beloved husband, who was himself lying dangerously ill at the time. The sacrament was given by Bishop Benj. P. Farnsworth, 832 p.m. m., at the Episcopal residence, 832 Washburn boulevard. Funeral services were immediately arranged, and were held Tuesday, Jan. 17th, in the First A. M. E. church, Eighth and Nebraska ave., this city, to which church Mrs. Grant belonged. were services were conducted by Rt. R. E. Grant, the Twelfth A. M. E. district, who was assisted by Rt. R. Beij. F. Loe, Bishop of the Seventh Episcopal district, who delivered the funeral address. The choir opened the services by singing "Asleep in Jesus." Appropriate passages of scripture were then read by the choir. Dr. E. Arlington Wilson, pastor of the Metropolitan church, this city, Miss E. E. Grant, of the Music Department of Western University, sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul." Resolutions offered by the Ministerial Council, the International Alliance and members of the First A. M. E. church, Western University (whose students attended in a body), the general officers and by the Bishop's Council. Mail telegrams of condolence were received and a long list of these were read. The text from last Cor. 4:16:18 His address was a funeral oration, and doubtless one of the greatest sermons those present at the funeral ever heard delivered, so rich and full of history and science and scholarly was of his history and science and must have have led a most noble and pure life. The greatest sermons of the Allen Chapel A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Mo, sang a beautiful solo hymn at the close of the sermon, Prof. R. G. Jackson and Miss Beulah Douglass, of the Department of Music, Western University, assisted. The services the body was carried to Worcester cemetery, where last funeral rites were conducted and the body placed in a vault. Mrs. Grant died at the age of fifty-eight years. At the age of eighteen she professed a hope in Christ, and she was married twice, Lakeview, Fla. She was married twice, the first time to his Bishop Armstrong, who died shortly after he had been elected to the bishopic. On October 3, 1902, at Wilberforce University, she was married to Bishop Grant, to whom she remained faithful until death separated them a few short evenings ago. At this point news comes to me that Bishop Grant passed away a few moments ago, after a lingering illness which confined him to his couch during two or three months. A most remarkable memory is that he will power. At the time of the death of his wife, the Bishop was almost in the Death Angel's arms. Upon hearing of his wife's death, though it was hard, he rallied through it, and immeditated how he might attend the funeral of his wife. Finding it impossible, he urged that he must live long enough to change his will, and immediately Dr. John Hurst, his administrator (Washington, D. C.), was wired to come at Bishop lived long enough to change his will. Bishop was born Aug. 24, 1847, and was almost sixty-four years of age at his death. He had been in the ministry for the last thirty-nine years, and received his ministerial training from the Methodist Episcopal Church who were attracted by his brightness during the earlier years of his life, when he was employed as head waiter in one of the leading hotels of Jacksonville, Fl. After a short study of theology, he was ordained a minister, and sixteen years later was made a bishop of the A. M. E. church. In 1951 he joined the Fifth Episcopal district, and while his diocese embraces only states west of the Mississippi river, he weilded great influence over the entire race. The bishop had no years of declining power. Year by year he became more and more the leader of his people. He became recognized as the most famous leader, and both have served on many prominent boards directing the education of the negro in the southland. Together they were members of the Trustee Board of the $1,000,000 Jeanes fund given for the education of the negro. He was one of the trustees of Tuskegee Institute. He was head of the financial department of the A. M. E. church, and was to have presided over the next general conference of the A. M. E. church to be held in Kansas City, Mo. The bishop was by virtue of his position, president of both church and state boards of Western University. He last visited this institution in the fall of the year at the time of the November meeting of the boards. Being unable to ascend the stairs to the manship, the students appeared in the church from a convenient position. Immediately after this he went to his home where his illness confined him till his death. Owing to his illness, the boards met at the Episcopal residence, where he would preside a while and would meet a while until the business had been transacted and the meetings adjourned. As a man with a strong will power, there was much in him to emulate. Practically during all his last sickness he was a conscious man, and realized how near death's door he stood. Frequently, he would remark to his fellow man, "Well, Brother, do not be surprised when you hear I am gone over into Glory." The bishop during the time of all his illness was yet cheerful and sometimes a bit of humor was evident. Bishop was a strict grammarian, thoroughly polished, despite the fact that his years of academic training in theology often would comment on the old and ways of pronunciation. About the last bit of humor shown by him was a few moments before his death, when one of the brethren came into his room and asked, "Well, Bishop, would you like to lay down?" The bishop had been suffering, and suffered to the point that he could not pain in his side—to relieve it somewhat he was sitting in his bed. "No," the bishop replied, "But I would like to lie down." When it became evident that the bishop's life was numbered in days, he began to make out his funeral program. Those in charge have not completely forgotten the bishop's death. Bishop Henry McNeal Turner of the Tenth Episcopal district, is expected to preach the sermon, and Bishop Parks will conduct the services. Bishop Lee and Dr. Ithur, who left only a few days before his death for points in the east, are expected to return to have a part in the Kansas City program. Dr. W. B. Wable, of Kansas, will doubtless have a conspicuous part in the program. The body will lie in state in Allen Chapel all of Wednesday and Wednesday at midnight the Masons will conduct their funeral rites. The funeral will be held at the Chapel on the past ten o'clock the following day, Thursday, and immediately after the services are concluded the body will be taken to San Antonio, Texas, where a general program has been arranged and where the body will be interred, and where the body will be from the vault in the Woodland cemetery, Thursday, and with the body of Bishop Grant carried to San Antonio. The two bodies will be interred together. Death, indeed, has no choice. The reason felt this more deeply now than ever. The Bishop and wife left no immediate relatives, hence the entire fam is now gone. The Bishop is mourned by a brother and a sister, Mrs. Grant by four sisters and a number of brothers. The holdings of the family was estimated at $35,000. Bishop Parks, of the Twelfth Episcopal district, will assume the role of Fifth Episcopal conference until the meeting of the general conference in 1912. OTTUMWA Died Friday, Jan. 20th at the family residence, 920 Plum St., Mr. Clarence Bailey, aged 20 years. Death resulted from pneumonia after a brief illness of eight days. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. George U. Bailey, two brothers, Frank and Eugene, and one sister, Mrs. Ada George U. Bailey, two sisters, the funeral service were held Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. M. church, conducted by Rev. P. M. Lewis, assisted by Rev. J. Cornelius Reid. Interment was made in the Ottumwa cemetery. Miss Naoma Woodson, of Atchison, Kan., has returned home after a two month's visit with relatives. Miss Rapids has returned home after attending the funeral of Mr. Clarence Bailey. Miss Daisy May Crump, Julius King and Wendell Johnson graduated from the grammar school mid-year class last week. We are proud to see the names of Miss Crump and Wendell Johnson among the honor students. These entreats Ottumwa high school Monsignor Miss Cecil Spots has returned from visiting friends in Bushnell, Ill. A sock-social will be given at the home of Mrs. Nelson Foster Friday, Jan. 27th. All are urged to attend. Sunday is quarterly meeting at the A.E. church. Mrs. Harriet Hikes delightfully entrained friends Tuesday evening. The supper was in honor of her birthday. Mrs. Wells Fowler delightfully entrained friends Monday to a fourcourse six o'clock dinner. The out of town guests and Mrs. Randolph of Leavenworth, Kan DAVENPORT NOTES Sunday, the 22nd inet, was quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church, as was announced in last issue. Rev. Saunders, of St. Paul A. M. E. church, ill, came over with a large follow-up from the church, men from the text, Isa. 28:16. Brother Saunders swayed the large audience, and held it in profound silence, proving himself to be a gospel preacher of rare accomplishments. The St. Paul A. M. E. church, with their sweet tone preacher, delighted the hearts of all. Taking everything under consideration, we can rightly say that it was the most unique in the history of the church, four accessions, communed, and men and women left weeping for a deeper work of grace. The following are the special notes of the Third Baptist church: "Davenport, Iowa, Jan. 31, 1911. "Third Baptist church is in the midst of a new church, been eight additions and eight came forward for prayer Sunday night. Rev. K. J. Swain, of Columbus, Ohio, formally of Mounds, III, is preaching with help of the sermon, his sermons are inspiring and encouraging, the meetings are be filled with joy and the every night until the fifth Sunday. When he leaves here he will go to Rock Island, III. Our Sunset Bible class is growing fast and workers are taking on new energy every week. We will have a Dollar rally the second Sunday in February. The work is looking fine. Mrs. Jas. Wheeler, of W. Tenth St., is able to be around again. Bethel A. M. E. choir will sit at St. Paul A. M. E. church, Molline, Sunday afternoon at the occasion of their graduation, all of his members and friends to accompany him to Moline Sunday afternoon, Jan. 29th. Mrs. Chas. Wilkerson, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Shepard, was taken residence of her cousin, Mrs. Lena Joan, which illness necessitated an operation, which was performed at St. Luke's hospital Sunday evening at this writing. Mrs. Wilkerson is very low. Mr. Samuel Cain, who underwent an operation a few days ago, is doing very well. Rev. T. B. Stovall will conduct a missionary question box next Sunday evening. Please confine your questions to home and foreign missionary fields, under the jurisdiction of the A. M. E. church. Mr. Wm. Moore and Mrs. Mack, of Rock Island, Ill., were callers in Davenport Monday afternoon. Mr. and Wm. Wm. Cain, who have been living in Rock Island, are now living in Davenport and are at No. 422 Bridge avenue. There will be a convention of the office of the coached Methodist churches in the Triesties in the near future. Look for full particulars in the next issue of this paper. Why don't some first class physician of our race locate in Davenport? If our young people could come more in touch with our professional men and could be inspired with an inspiration that could mean much to the congregation. Rev. L. J. Phillips, presiding elder of the Keokuk district, is on the field of inspiration and hope, and will finish up his second quarterly work in the spring of 2016. The Dr. reports his district in fine condition with a few exceptions. KEOKUK NOTES: Mrs. Rachel Weeden, an old and respected citizen who died Saturday, was buried Wednesday afternoon, from the Seventh street Baptist church, Rev. Brown, minister in charge, officiating Mrs. Weeden was 75 years old and has lived in Keokau since 1868. Her death was due to ailments incident to old age. She was a kind woman and when in a reminiscent mood could relate stories of by-gone days. When she was an army Price Five Cents. bourn- Mrs. of personalized the ill-as-special gen- familyrence cultured cook in the civil war, she began one of the cooks in General Nobles's regiment. The funeral was largely attended. The pall bearers were John Thomas, S. Brown, H. Brooks, R. Sheldon, and Jason Holt. The remains was laid in Oakland cemetery. Mrs. Ellen Dixon returned home Tuesday evening from Ft. Madison where she attended the funeral of Mrs. Rachel Thomas. Mrs. Alice Fox Clark, who has been quite ill at his home, 1219 Morgan street is recovering nicely. John Harris, son of the late Jno Harris, is ill at his house, 1219 Morgan St. The funeral of the late John Harris, who died suddenly Saturday evening of heart failure, at the First Congregational church, while at work, where he has been employed for twenty five years as janitor, was held from said church. A large concourse of sorrowing friends gathered to pay their last tribute of respect. Mr. Harris has lived in Keokuk many years. Everyone who knew him respected his sturdy traits of character and he was much loved by those with whom he was intimately acquainted. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Brent Court No. 2. Being one of their directors. Those left to mourn his departure are a daughter, Mrs Carie Kebo, one son, John Jr., Harris, two brothers, Stephen and Spencer Harris of St. Paul, two sisters, Mrs. Sophia Hampton of Red Oak and Mrs Anna Logan of Keokuk, two grand daughters, Blanch and Iva Kebo, besides a number other relatives and numerous friends. The Masons had charge of the funeral. The Rev. Brice Taylor delivered a very beautiful discourse. The pill bearers were A. A. Blanch, Chas. Davis, J. W. Draine, H. Woodward, Orange Fields, W. H. Jones. Interment in Oakland cemetery. The death of Robert Philmore occurred at St Joseph hospital, Wednesday morning, Jan. 18th, after a lingering illness of six months. Heart trouble and dropy being the cause of his death. He was a member of the Knights of Labor, who had charge of his maintenance while at the hospital. He was born in Tennessee in the early sixties and has been a resident of Keokuk for twenty years. The funeral was held from the undertakers parlor of Cummings and Chase, Friday afternoon. Rev. Brice officiling. The Knights of Tabor having charge of the funeral. The remains was laid to rest in Oakland cemetery. Mesdames James Woods, Lee Holt, Fern, Warren and Warren Harris and Mr. Leland Harris; all of Des Moines, Iowa, attended the funeral of their Uncle John Harris. Mr. Arthur Fry will give a grand ball at Scoutens hall, Feb. sixteenth. Everybody is cordially invited. Mrs. Garnett-Teabean Johnson is recovering nicely after a serious attack of illness at her home 419 North 10th street. The Rt. Rev. Bishop Morrison will hold services at the church of St. Mary, the "Virgin" Sunday evening, Feb. 5th at 7:30 o'clock. The public is cordially invited. Mrs. Inis Kellas and daughter, Miss Nellie Opal Kellas, visited the site of the Great Water Power dam, which is being built across the Mississippi river one day last week. They reported everything in fine order. Mrs. George Washington of Chicago was a Keokuk visitor a few days last week. Fever Sores. Fever sores and old chronic sores should not be healed entirely, but should be kept in healthy condition. This can be done by applying Chamberlain's Salve. This salve has no superior for this purpose. It is also most excellent for chapped hands, sore skin and for healing of the skin. For sale by all drugrists. ENTERPRISE. IOWA. The Mt. Olive Aid Society met thursday afternoon at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. Jas, Bowles. The club has taken up a study on the "Birth of Christ." Program, Miss Laura Brown, solo, Mrs C. Webb; Paper, Mrs Jas, Bowles; Reading and Paper by Mrs E. Bryant, after which a beautiful luncheon was served by the hostess. Miss Lyola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown, has been in Colafx for the past three weeks visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown. Rev. M J. Burton, the State Missionary of the Iowa and Nebraska association is in our city assisting the pastor Rev. Jas. Bowles with his meetings. We pray for the success of these meetings. Mr. and Mrs Wm. Battles entertained Wednesday at six o'clock dinner, Rev. M. J. Burton and Rev. and Mrs. Jas, Bowles. The Mt. Morish Tabernacle was entertained Wednesday at the home of Mrs. C. Barbee, at a two o'clock dinner. We are aware of the fact that the hostess assisted by her daughter Miss Gertrude, spared no pains in entertaining her guests. Those present not members of the tabernacle, were Rev. and Mrs. Jas. Bowles who gave some encouraging remarks and prayed that the time won't be long until they can share another one of these excellent dinners. Success to the tabernacle. ends. Iowa State Bystander BYSTANDER PUB. CO., Publishers DES MOINES. . . . IOWA "Dog upsets auto." An up-setter? Why is he always called a "lone bandit"? Why not just a "a bandit?" A deep snow would help the aviators that have acquired the falling habit. Now they say that the old hoop stairs is coming back. Here's hoping that it can't. Russia is importing thousands of typewriters from this country. No, Julius, they are just the machines. Milwaukee physicians plan to put an end to telephone practice. They cannot see a man's tongue over the wire. The automobile is acceptable in funeral processions but the aeroplane is still barred out by the undertakers' trust. Skating season is upon us—that is, ice skating. Skating in a general way is practiced regardless of the weather. Before long Germany may be eating imported meat exclusively. The pretels, however, will be manufactured at home as of yore. If it is agreeable to the surgeons, the average man would prefer to be operated on for appendicitis only when it is necessary. A man who marries two wives is a bigamist, but the California man who married them is just the old, reliable brand of fool. That New York person who shot himself five times and failed to kill himself will probably die some day of the plip. You never can tell. A Washington man has started suit for $300,000 for the loss of his wife. All of which leads us to remark that she must have been some wife. "in future," says Doctor Wiley, "the air will furnish heat, fuel and power." It might do so right now if some way to extract the coal from it could be found. That Kansas City man, as we understand the case, did not want a diatomite merely because his wife smoked, but on account of what she smoked. Europe's wine shortage this year is said to be the greatest for a century. Still there will no doubt be enough for us who buy it only for medicinal purposes. A writer in the New York Medical Journal says whiskey is not a cure for snake bite, but kindly refrains from expressing an opinion as to its suitability for fish hait. A lady smuggler arrested with $8,000 worth of jewels in her stocking claims that that's where she always wears 'em. Evidently we've been overlooking a good thing. A few phlegmatic men who never become excited about anything are not going to buy a fruit farm next year and get rich in one season by raising apples. The fashionable dressmakers are still quarreling over the location of the walt Disney and women will have to go along a while without knowing where it will finally be located for the season. There are many ways of getting in bad, only one of which is to travel on a train which is about to be wrecked. A Massachusetts octogenarian who has never shaved in his life, claims to have saved $24,000 in that way, but most men would rather not have the money than the whiskers. We are told that the day of the novel is ended. When we consider the alleged literature that has been perpetrated recently, we cannot squeeze out even the semblance of a tear. Now we are told that the Garden of Eden was located at the north pole. Possibly we shall learn also that Adam and Eve were Eskimos and ate of the forbidden blubber instead of the forbidden fruit. A Boston young woman has been visiting dentist's offices and stealing money and other valuables from the wraps of the patients in the torture chamber. Here's another excuse for not going to the dentist when you ought to. The New York doctor who asserts that overripe eggs are as nutritious as the fresh kind will not meet with violent objections if he tries to get a monopoly of eating the ancient vintage. The hobble skirt and high trolley car steps have clashed in Trenton. The steps may have the logic of the situation, the feminine end of the discussion, and all human experience is a unit on what happens when logic attempts to tackle the eternal feminine. The New York Tribune reports the case of a girl who was so modest that she refused, when she was wounded on one of her legs, to let anybody see it, and so bleed to death. She probably called them limbs, too. Canada has 40,000,000 or 50,000,000 acres of land located near the arctic circle and which it is possible can be made to produce birr and wheat crops. Perhaps Canada's close to the north pole is based on the belief that the extremity of the earth can be utilized for agricultural purposes. United Commercial Clubs Favor Publicity Bureau Favor: Repeal' of Tax on Monies and Pass Resolutions Asking Legi- lature to Change Foreign Corporation Law. Des Moines.—The appropriation of $100,000 for the short course, the sys- tomatic making of permanent roads, a bureau of state publicity, the repeal of the tax ferret law and the tax on moneys and credits and a change in the law governing the admission of foreign corporations into the state, are recommended in the resolutions adopted by the Iowa League of Com- mercial clubs, which met in Des Moines. The following are the resolutions prepared by the committee on resolutions, headed by E. T. Meredith, president of the Commercial club of Des Moines: Be it hereby resolved, That we hereby enthusiastically indorse the bill known as house file No. 79, by Stipe, and senate file No. 74, by De Wolfe, asking for appropriation of $100,000 for the improvement and enlargement of the short course and college exertions of the students at college at Amca. We believe that the general prosperity of the state can be in this manner advanced better than in any other way. We urge every citizen who has the welfare of the state at heart to write to his representative and to his senator, calling attention to the importance of this bill and our effort to build up a greater Be it further resolved. That we are heartily in favor of the movement for better roads and urge upon the members of the legislature that they give careful study to the subject and devise for the state some systematic method of spending the immense amounts already devoted to our roads that full value may be received for and used as a war practice a system of permanent roads and the compulsory dragging of all main highways. Resolved, that we recognize the necessity of a bureau to compile statistics regarding our agricultural, industrial and commercial possibilities and accomplishments in Iowa and of placing such information before our own people and the people of other communities. We, therefore, indorse the movement for a state publicity and development bureau and urge upon the legislature the establishment of such a department. We, either resolver, that the best interests and general welfare of the entire state imperatively demand the repeal of the tax ferret law and the repeal of the law taxing moneys and credits. Breeders to Meet: Des Moines—Aberdeen-Angus breeders of the state, members of the Iowa State Aberdeen-Angus Breeders' association, will hold their fourth annual meeting in Des Moines on Feb. 8 and 9. Mayor James R. Hanna will welcome the stockmen at the opening ceremony of Clockhouse Sunday afternoon, Feb. 8. Others on an interesting programme are President Silasgo of Indiana, Miss Baker and Mrs. Matt Baker of Mitchelleville, A. C. Binnie of Alta, A. T. Stevenson of Shannon City, H. J. Hess of Waterloo, M. Donahue of Holbrook, Prof. C. F. Scarlett of Scarlett, Prof. C. J. Chardun, W. J. Miller of Newton, Charles Escher, Jr., of Botna, and James Atkinson of Des Moines. Near Death In Flames Shenandoo—Mrs. Elizabeth Monzingo of Coln was nearly burned to death when her clothing caught fire as she was putting fuel in the stove. Had it not been for her son, who heard her cries for help and extinguished the flames, Mrs. Monzingo probably would have lost her life. She was frightfully burned about the body and arms. Pastor Changes Faith Mason City—The Rev. G. F. Barbalou, for five years dean of the faculty of Memorial university, and for many years a Methodist minister in the Upper Des Moines conference, has severed his connection with the church and has united with the Congregational church. Asks $1,000 Damages Hamburg. — Clyde Hatch, has brought suit in the superior court at Shenandoah against the Burlington 'or $1,000 damage. He claims that the team was not involved by two inextricated men, and the trial crew did not come to his assistance. Bee Keepers to Meet Sloux City—Members of the Northwestern Bee Keepers' association will meet here February 3 and 9. Delegates from Utah, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska and Iowa will be present. Son Accidentally Kills Father Chadwick—T. A. Bauer was acedentally shot and killed by his son. The boy was carrying a shotgun under his arm when he fell, the gun exploding and the full charge entering his father's body. Farmer Dies of Lump-Jaw. Dallas Center—Harry Blake, a well-to-do farmer living in miles southeast of here, died after a fight for a growth on his face known as actinomycin coilum lump-Jaw. He has suffered from this affliction since early last summer. Victim of Paralysis. Troy—Albert Troutman died at his home after the effects of a stroke of narcoleptic manhood, but two weeks ago. He is survived by his wife and one son. B. L. Hopper Shot by Brother. Neola, In.-S. L. Hopper, aged 33 years, a prominent farmer living seven miles north of this city and former president of the National Duver Jersey Swinebreeders' association, was shot and probably fatally injured by his brother, Percy Hopper. Percy Hopper, who is 19 years of age, was captured in Boomer township, Pottawattamie county and turned over to the Harrison county authorities, where the shooting occurred. The shooting, which occurred in the field of the injured man, was said to have followed a quarrel between the two brothers concerning the loading of grain. It is said, however, that there has been trouble between the two men for some time concerning money matters. Perry Hopper was in the employ of his brother for about one year. The bullet, which was from a 22 caller revolver, struck Hopper in the left breast and lodged below the heart. Owing to Hopper's condition it was impossible to probe for the bullet. Young Hopper was taken to the county jail at Logan in Harrison county to await the result of the shooting. S. L. Hopper is wealthy and is one of the best known swine breeders of the state. Poultry Association Picks Head. Des Molines,—Ernest W. Brown, of Des Molines was elected to succeed J. A. Pease Ft. Dodge, as president of the Iowa State Poultry association. Other officers elected were: Vice Presidents, W. C. Jacobson, of Knoxville; Webb Clements, W. A. Hartman, Winterset; V. G. Warner, Bloomfield; F. F. Richards, Cedar Rapids, and J. A. Pease, Ft. Dodge, Secretary, K. H. Guthrie, Des Molines, and treasurer, Fred Townsend, Albia. D. W. Rich, M. Pleasant; D. Anderson, Lamoni; S. F. Anderson, Gowrie; J. H. Chandler, Des Moines; S. A. Powers, Fairfield; E. O. Woods, Union; Thos. P. Bond, Des Moines; O. L. Page, Moines; William Pals, Thomas O'Brien, Muscatine; William Winnie, Carroll and A. Stocker, Des Moines were elected directors. It was decided to hold the next annual exhibition in Des Moines. The exact date to be decided later by the directors. A permanent legislative committee of the officers was appointed to interest the legislators in making an appropriation for the poultry industry in Iowa. They will start their work immediately. Wants Best Iowa Skunk Wants Best Iowa Skunks. Cedar Rapids. State Game and Fish Warden George A. Lincoln, who makes his home in this city would like to know if there is any person in Iowa who makes it a business of propagating the mephitis mephitica—the wily little animal more common in Iowa. Lincoln has received a communication from a man at Spokane, Wash, who says he is going to start a skunk farm and he wants to get some of the best Iowa varieties for breeding persons. Mr. Lincoln says he would be glad to receive any information as to whether there is such an industry in Iowa, but he doesn't care to receive samples of the product. Disappointed at Savings Bank Decorah--While the postoffice officials are not saying much, it is generally understood that they are rather disappointed in the way the postal savings bank is being received. Only a very few are patronizing it with their deposits. It is believed that the merits of the system are not thoroughly understood and that it will take some time before the people will learn to have confidence in it and give it patronage. Bloomfield Has Bad Fire Bloomfield—a Fire, caused by the explosion of a gasoline tank in Steckel's garage, burned the garage and destroyed Johnson's warroom and all it contained. The damages to the garage and the cars it contained are estimated at about $7,500, while the loss caused by the destruction of Johnson's warroom amounts to about $6,000. Farmer Slain by Train. Fort Dodge—Swan Chalstrom, a prominent retired farmer of Callendar, met death when a Minneapolis and St. Louis train struck him as it rounded a curve. The wheels severed his leg, and he died shortly afterwards. The years of age and leaves a wife and several sons and daughters. New Home For Nevada Masons Nevada—The Masonic Temple company, an organization formed within the membership of the local Masonic lodge, has been formed for the purpose of purchasing what is known as the Rimsheim block at the corner of Lynn and Court avenue and converting it into a Masonic temple. Northwestern Fireman Brings Bult, Iowa Falls.—W. E. Shaffer of this city has instituted suit against the Chicago County No. 18 Railroad company for $25,000 damages because of injuries which he alleges he has sustained in a wreck near Sanborn, last July. Et Madison Gate Armory Port Madison.—At a cost of $10,000 Company A, Fifty-fourth regiment of this city has secured the Y. M. C. A. building and will occupy the two up per floors for an armory. Youth Nearly Leaves Ear Bellovia--Email Hansell, a young man employed at a local restaurant, was painfully injured while assisting in moving a stove. He slipped and fell, and striking his head against the stove nearly severed his right ear. Land Brings Big Price. Marshalltown...In the settlement of the estate of the late Mark Boves, a Green Mountain farmer, there was sold at referee's sale here, a tract o. 60 acres of unimproved land, some of it rough, that brought $125 per acre EASILY ANSWERED WHERE CALL YOU SPEND THE WINTER MONTHS? AIN-KOT ME SOMETHING HARDER! RAILROAD TICKETS INDIANA COLD NEWS TAFT FORBIDS WAR SENDS ORDER TO HAITI AND SAN DOMINGO TO STOP QUARREL. PROTECTORATE CIVES RIGHT United States Guarantees Dominican Debt and Has Power to Inform Haitians They Cannot Interfere With American Interests. Washington.—That there must be no war between Haiti and San Domingo was the peremptory order issued by President Taft Tuesday night to the American minister at San Domingo. This is the first time that such an order has ever gone from the White House. The order is made possible by the fact that the United States, by guaranteeing San Domingo's debt to European nations, made of that republic a protectorate of this government, and consequent with the United States the power to tell Haiti that she cannot interfere with American political institutions in San Domingo. The act of the president with regard to San Domingo and Haiti illustrates what will be the effect of the establishment of the proposed moral and financial protectorate over Honduras. With ten millions of American money invested in Honduras and with the convention recently signed by Secretary Knox and the minister of Honduras, the president can, when the occasion arises, either dismiss or Nicaragua to attack Honduras and hostilities at any time between Honduras and any Central American state. San Domingo and Haiti have been quarrelling for over a year about a frontier line. San Domingo claimed the right to extend one of her roads across the traditional border, and this brought up the old question of the frontier. Both nations armed for the conflict and sent troops to the scene of trouble. The president offered his good offices. There were some perfunctory acknowledgements of the favor, but the armies remained in camp. LEWIS' DEFEAT IS PROBABLE Unofficial Report of Mine Workers Ballot for President Shows White of Iowa Elected. Columbus, O. — After suffering three defeats on the floor of the convention, President T. L. Lewis, through his friends, practically admitted that he had been defeated for reelection as president of the organization. The Lewis men 'ferred to themselves as the minority. It is now expected that the report of the tellers will show President Lewis defeated by John P. White of Oskaloosa, Ia., by about 22,000 votes. HOPPE TO BECOME MERCHANT Balkiline Champion of World Glives Up All Engagements to Comply with Father-in-Law's Wishes. New York. — Willie Hoppe, champion at the 18.1 and 18.2 style of play, announced his retirement from professional billiards. He has accepted an offer from his 'father-in-law, Thomas W. Walsh, a wealthy clothier, and will become a partner with him in the clothing business. It was at the request of his father-in-law that Hoppe decided to abandon billiards. Girl Burned: Lover Held Bloomington, Ind.-Litana Skelton, aged twenty-seven years, was arrested here Wednesday on a charge of pouring coal oil over his sweetheart, Lilian Liford, sixteen years old, and setting fire to the dress. The girl was horribly burned and is in a dying condition. New Spanish Church Act Madrid—The cabinet Wednesday decided to present to parliament soon a bill regulating the religious and other associations. Kills Father; Shoots Sister. Seattle, Wash.—John Drost, twenty two years old, Tuesday shot and killed his brother, Drost, aged fifty-five and wounded his uncle, year-old sister Phoebe. The young man and his father were engaged in a quarrel when the shooting occurred. Twelve Jap "Reds" Are Executed. Tokyo—Twelve anarchists convicted of conspiracy against the throne and the lives of the imperial family were executed in the prison here. FIND TOBACCO FRAUD CLAIMED NATION CHEATED OUT OF $5,000,000 ANNUALLY. "Wrapper" Material Is Aledged to Have Been Brought in on "Filler" Rates by Importers. New York. — That the government has been deprived annually of between $3,000,000 and $5,000,000 of duties it should have received from tobacco imports from Cuba, by means of a misuse by importers of the "wrappediller" classifications, is declared here to have been disclosed by a country-wide investigation by the treasury department. According to the story, tobacco trade figures show that cigar makers who turn out pure Havana cigars must have six per cent. of their stock in wrapper, while the figures of the treasury department show a fraction under one-fifth of one per cent. of the Cuban importations classified as and paying duty as "wrapper." U. S. AIDS DIAZ TO END WAR Troops Ordered to Four Texas Towns to Stop Smuggling of Arms Washington. — Arrangements were made Tuesday through the department of state, the war department and the department of justice for the United States to end the revolution in Mexico. This action was taken at the instance of representatives of American financiers having large investments in the republic of Mexico and comes after the Mexican government, through its diplomatic representative here, Ambassador De La Barra, has failed utterly to get any response to its representations that the revolution is being fostered by the violation of neutrality laws that prohibit the shipping from countries to another of arms and munitions to be used against the constituted government of that country. Orders were issued to move United States troops, with pack trains, from Fort Sam uiston to Brownsville, Laredo, Eagle Pass and Del Río, on the Mexican border. These troops will patrol the border from Brownsville to Paso to provide further shipments of the Mexican revolutionists from their agents in the United States. The Mexican embassy was notified that the troops would be dispatched at once to the four points specified on the Rio Grande. If the troops ordered to move are found insufficient additional forces will be deployed in action the United States will proceed aggressively to put an end to the smuggling that has been going on in violation of the neutrality laws. MARINES END CHINESE BIOT British and German Detachments Landed at Hankow and Kill and Wound Forty Coilers. Hankow. — Landing parties from the British gunboat Thistle and the German gunboat Jaguar, supporting the foreign volunteer corps, promptly suppressed what promised to be a serious riot, precipitated by rickshaw coilers. The volunteers were compelled to use a Maxim gun and killed and killed many riot officers. The vicious immediately set troops from Wuchang and now has the situation in thorough control. Find Ballot Boxes in Water Perry, Oklahoma—Fifteen ballot boxes used in the general election November 1 were found in the water works reservoir on Wednesday. Several county officials were elected by small majorities. Joilet Rejects Commission Form. Joilet, Ill.—Joilet rejected the commission form of government at a special meeting on Wednesday by a majority of 674. The foreign vote brought about the defeat of the new plan. Forty Die in a Colliery Fire gerlin, Germany.—A news dispatch from Sosnowice, Russian Poland, says that 40 miners lost their lives in a fire in the Casmirl collurary near their place Friday. Three hundred and sixty others escaped. New York—The new Swedish minister to the United States, Count Alain Brennward, who has been transferred from the army, was here Monday on the steamer Mismalta. VOTE PROBE IS BEGUN VOTE PROBE IS BEGUN REPORTER GOES BEFORE GRAND JURY, ACCUSES OFFICIALS. Repeats Story That City Attorney and Sheriff Had Openly Admitted They Had Bought Votes. Danville, Ill. — The investigation into the alleged traficking in votes in Vernon county during the last election is in full swing before the county grand jury. One of the first witnesses called was R. H. Frankenberger, a reporter on a Dauville newspaper, who accuses Frank W. Jones, city attorney, of open admitting that he had purchased votes. Frankenberger told the grand jury the same story, which lasted last Saturday, brought forth prompt denial from City Attorney Jones and Sheriff John T. Shepard, for whom, Frankenberger said under oath, Jones admitted buying the votes. The conversation in which the alleged admission of Jones took place was related by the newspaper man to the grand jury, according to his version of it. He was followed before the grand jury by G. A. Martin, a newspaper man from Indianapolis, who was sent here to "cover" the election fraud story, and who told the same story as did Frankenberger. Martin carried into the grand jury room notes he said he prepared after coming from Jones' office Saturday, when the alleged conversation took place. These notes purported to be as near to a verbatim report of the conversation as Martin then could remember. Frankenberger, just before leaving the grand jury, also told of alleged offenses of vacations and other "good things" which he said had been made to him if he would not go before the grand jury. He gave the grand jury the names of the man he said made this offer to him. PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE FORMED Republicans Announce They Are to Fight for Popular Government— Many Reforms Advocated. Washington — Organization of the Republican Progressive league by progressive Republican senators, repres- entatives, an organization which will seek to "fight for the establishment of popular government"—was announced here Monday. Plans of the new league were concluded at a meeting Satur- day night, at which time a declaration of principles was signed, a constitution adopted and the following offers elected: President, Senator Jonathan Bourne, Jr., Oregon; vice- president, Representative George W. Norris, Nebraska, and Gov. Chase O- sborn, Michigan; treasurer, Charles R. Crane, Chicago. Executive Committee — Senator Moses E. Chapp, Minnesota; Senator Joseph E. Kowas, Kansas; Represent- ative H. H. Hunt, Illinois; Represen- tative Irine L. Lentro, Wisconsin; Representative L. Lentro, William Kent, California; Glifford P. Plot*c, Pennsyl- via; George L. Record, New Jersey. The declaration of principles signed by nine Republican United States senators, the governors of six Republican states, thirteen members of the house and others in part follows: the object of the league is the promotion of government and progressive legislation. "Popular government in America has been thwarted and progressive legislation strangled by the special interests, which control caucuses, delegates, conventions and party organizations. Progressive Republican leagues advocates the election of United States senators by direct-vote of the people; direct primaries for the nomination of all elective officials; the direct election of delegates to national conventions, with opportunity for the voter to express his choice for president and vice-president; amendment to state constitutions providing for the establishment and referendum and recall, and a thorough general corrupt practice act." PHILLIPS DIES OF WOUNDS Author Who Waa Shot Down by Crazed Volinist Succumbs to His Fate New York - David Graham Phillips, the novelist, who was shot down on Monday by Fitzhugh C. Goldaborough, the crazed violinist, who afterward killed himself, died Tuesday night at Bellevue hospital. He made a vailent fight for life and, for a surgeons' thought he might pull through. At nine o'clock he suffered a hemorrhage of the right lung, which was perforated by one of the bullets. While the surgeons were working over the author his sister and brother entered the ward. Phillips recognized them. He pressed his sister's hand. "I'm feeling very weak," he told her, "don't know if I can pull through." So he was seized with another hemorrhage. He lapsed into unconsciousness at 10:30 o'clock. Horne Not to Retire New York—Wille Hoppe, billard champion of the world, said Wednesday that the report that he had announced his retirement from the game because of the objections of his wife and father-in-law is untrue. Sells Land on Sunday: Fixed New York.—For offering real estate for sale on Sunday, Thomas Dunford, representative of a reality company, was Wednesday fined five dollars in a test case brought by the Sunday Observance society. Murder Is Ketchel Verdict Marshfield, Mo.-Gulley of murder in the first degree, was the verdict returned Tuesday by the jury in the case of Walter A. Dipley and Goldie Smith, charged with the murder of Stanley Ketchel, pugilist. Standard Oil Not Guilty unity. Raleigh, N. C.—The Standard Oil company was Tuesday adjudged not guilty of violating the anti-trust law of North Carolina by cutting prices of kerosene oil so as to drive out competition. REBELS TAKE CEIBA CAPTURE PORT AFTER HOT AR- TILLERY AND INFANTRY FIGHT. YANKEE GUNNERS WIN DAY Sweep Trenches of Government Troops With Fatal Effect—British and American Tars Guard Property —Gunboat Beats Hasty Retreat. Ceiba, Honduras.—After a day of severe fighting, in which both infantry and artillery participated, Ceiba was taken by the Bonilla revolutionists Wednesday. The casualties are ten killed and many wounded. General Lee Christmas, chief aid of the provisional president of Honduras, is injured of the town and his soldiers are guarding those streets not occupied by American and British bluelocks. The Honduras government troops in the eastern trenches were the first to give battle when General Christmas advanced from his camp, two miles away, soon after break of day. The rebel leader immediately brought his superior machine guns into play and, though General Christmas was fairly well equipped, his army could not bear the sweep of shot trained upon them with fatal effect by the experienced American gunners in the insurgent ranks. At the height of the fighting on the eastern edge of the city the government troops were thrown into panic by the boom of artillery from the western side, followed by the return fire of what few troops had been left on that side as a guard of the Christmas embattlement. At the city to awaken his attack on the eastern trenches as a signal for fighting on the west. The Honduran gunboat Tatumba left at the first signs of an attack on the city, ignoring General Christmas' attempts to get the vessel to attack his expedition. The craft was transported from Coriz to Cortez. It is supposed to have gone back there. Americans and American property did not suffer through the battle, as three vessels in the harbor were keeping the fighting forces under close surveillance, and British and American seamen, in possession of the neutral zone, were in residence, agreeing establishment this district. PAYNTER ELIMINATES TAFT President's Name Is Brought in Lerimer Case for First Time by Kentucky Senator. Washington.—For the first time since the debate in the senate in the case of Senator William Lorimer of Illinois began mention was made of the reported interest of the president in the subcommittee manager. The reference was by Senator Paynter of Kentucky, who was a member of the subcommittee which made the investigation into the charges. Declaring the question to be a judicial one, Mr. Paynter said: "I did not approach the investigation with any feeling or thought that the country demanded a victim to appease its wrath, or that any member of this body, if such a demand was made, would subserviently yield to it; neither did I suppose that a sacrificial offering would be made of the accused to entail a popular demand nor did I suppose it was necessary to do so to give character and standing to the administration." Having brought the president into the discussion, the Kentucky senator professedly undertook to eliminate him from it. Referring to the frequent assertion in the public press that the president is using his personal, if not his official, influence against Mr. Lorimer, Mr. Payner said he desired to resent the imputation against the president. FIRE BREAKS OUT ON SHIP Wireless Calls Bring Help for Blazing Steamer on Pacific Coast—Passengers Safe. San Francisco—Fire broke out in the after hold of the steamer Queen of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company line off Point Reyes, 60 miles north of this city. The Queen left here Wednesday with 125 passengers ior Puget Sound points. A wireless call for help was received at the United Wireless station here and the steamer President, of the same company, was immediately sent to the scene. According to the message a gale was blowing and the seas were running high. Captain Shea said the passengers were in no immediate danger. Captain Hibbard, superintendent of the steamship company, started at once of the scene with a tug and a power lifeboat was sent from the Fort Point station. Pittsburgh, Pa.—The residence of William Thaw, Jr., was robbed of jewels valued at $35,000 while the family was at dinner Monday night. Included in the valuables is a pearl necklace worth $17,000, the property of Mrs. Thaw. Kansas Woman Lives to 102 Eureka, Kn.—Mrs. Sophia Sharp Kirk, 102 years old, one of the earliest settlers in Greenwood county, died at her home here. Tuesday. She was born in Tennessee in 1808. F. W. Hurley Labor Head, Flies E. W. Hurley, Labor Head, Dice. New York - Edward W. Hurley, a chief of the Brotheth帐 of Locomotive, died Mo- day of typhoid pneumonia. Broadway Central hotel in this city. His home was in Boston. Breake 5 Mile Auto Rental BREAK 5-mile Auto Record. Los Angeles, Cal.-Howard Wilcox, driving a National, broke the American five-mile competition speed record at the Motordrome here Monday. His time was 2 minutes and 21 seconds. DOINGS AT THE CAPITAL Uncle Sam May Yet Intervene in Cuba Trouble in Dealing With Drug Evil Experts Work on Water Power Policy Millions Are Saved in Mail Carrying WASHINGTON—Troops of the United States army are in readiness to be rushed to Cuba to maintain peace and protect American and other foreign interests. Officials of the war department look for a crisis in the affairs of the island republic. The last time, 1906, that the United States intervened in Cuba the then president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, and the secretary of war, William H. Taft, declared that if this country was again called in to settle disputes between factions of the Cuban government and maintain peace throughout the island the Stars and Stripes would remain there. Officials of the state and war departments have been kept in close touch with militants in Cuba ever since the evacuation by American troops less than three years ago. Within the last six months reports and information received from American representatives in the island have indicated that the Cuban government was not substantial and could exist but a few months longer. Within the last three weeks the reports have been so discouraging that the war department has felt the necessity of keeping 5,000 WHILE trying to co-operate with China for the protection of traffic in illicit opium, our government is having troubles of its own in dealing with the problem in the United States. Under the new law the drug is not admitted at our ports unless intended solely for medicinal use; yet there is no question of anything like three-fourths of the 75,000 pounds of opium imported annually is consumed by the unfortunate known popularly as "dope fiends." Of such dope deeds there are, a number of species, which is one reason why the optum problem is so hard to tackle successfully. There are, to tackle successfully, two types of optum, who are said to compose and about 90,000 of our citizens. These, however, are a minority in the total number of victims, most of whom pursue the destructive habit in its more highly specialized forms, particularly the taking of morphine in pills or by hypodermic injection. The drug is put to one method of procuring or using the drug, another up in response A PLAN to bring together the opposing advocates of federal regulation of water power and those who stand for state regulation on a water power policy on which both can agree, is being considered by the executive committee of the National Conservation association. The object of the plan is to afford a water power platform on which both sides of the water power controversy may unite to protect the public interest and at the same time encourage the development of the enemy millions of house power, now going to waste in the mountain streams of the far west and the great islands of the central and eastern parts of the country. The proposed plan, which is the result of long and careful study of the water power question, has been laid before competent engineers of wide experience in water and power development in states and municipal hydroelectric power companies, who GUESSI MOVE REASONS WOULD BE HAPPY A CONSIDERABLE saving was effected during the year by the busau of the second assistant postmaster general, which is charged with the authorization and direction of the transportation of both domestic and foreign mails. The aggregate of the transportation of domestic mails during the year was $81,709,433.68, while the cost of foreign mails was $2,112,302.46. Notwithstanding the increased amount of mail handled the percentage of increase in the cost was only 1.15 per cent. During the year 3,375 mall routes were in operation, covering a distance of 220,730 miles. The distance traveled by the mails was 100,195 miles. The amount of money necessary for railroad transportation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1912 is $448,983,000 being troops within a 36 hours' embarkation point. When Secretary of War Dickinson and Brig. Gen. Clarence Edwards, chief of the bureau of insular affairs of the war department, visited Cuba in November, last year, they were startled and amazed by the disrupted and corrupt conditions which they found existing these. It was on the strength of their report and those of John B. Jackson, minister to Cuba, that the administration it advisable to have troops and insular officers in weakness for immediate use. Lead officers of the army do not believe that the American flag can be planted in Cuba, without bloodshed. According to reports in the war and state departments, it has been the "practise" of the United States protege president in Cuba, Jose Miguel Gomez, that has led to the undoing of all that Gen. Leonard Wood, President Taft and Governor Magoo did to put the government on a substantial basis. These reports state that many measures have been pushed through the Cuban legislature for the benefit of special interests. Officers of the army familiar with conditions in Cuba liken them to those in Corea, saying the only difference is that the actions in Cuba have been taken in the rising stage and that they would rather have a revolution than proceed along the same lines as did Corea before being annexed by Japan. These officers say they look for final intervention by the United States within three months. to an unfalling and always profitable demand. For instance, the average apothecary nowadays finds a large and unprecedented demand for "codine"—one of the alkaloids, or active principles, of opium. It is only about 10% of the drugs it acts similarly. The sale of morphine is forbidden by law nearly everywhere at the present time, except on prescription by a physician, but in most of the states there is no such restriction in regard to codine—whence the growing popularity of the latter. The sale of "heroin" also has greatly increased since the enforcement of the drug laws. This is what chemists would term a "morphine derivative"—that is to say, a substance derived from morphine by certain monkeyings in the laboratory. It acts just like morphine, and the habit formed by taking it is not less destructive. Yet at the present time there is now any law or ordinance against the sale of "heroin," and the only charge that can be imposed is that he drugs what supplies it is that he deals in a dangerous poison. But what is the use? Where opium itself is taken as a habit; it is in most instances consumed in the form of a turet—that is to say, as laudanum. The sale of laudanum, save on prescription, is forbidden in most of the states; it the "fleuds" manage to get it in one-way-or another. have criticised it and approved it have criticized it and approved it. The basis of the plan is development of private sites. The plan holds that private capital must be sided by the state or nation through corporate franchises, condemnation of private property, and licenses to use public lands and obstruct public waters, etc. Under the plan, the power companies would have certainty of tenure for a reasonable time, and a chance for generous profits on their actual investment. For the public, the plan attempts to provide certainty of tenure to cost, highest capitalization and fair rentals for public property used by the companies. The plan concedes that the federal government has no jurisdiction in dealing with the problem of power sites unless its land is to be occupied, or navigable rivers affected. It is proposed that the regulation of service and prices is to be a function of the state, leaving to the national government the duty of obtaining prompt, full and orderly development, a reasonable time limit for the lease, obliquely not including the fair rights for federal property used, perhaps paying a part of the proceeds to the state. The association's plan was submitted to the proper committees in congress. 5.6 per cent more than the appropriation for the current fiscal year. In every instance possible the policy of equalizing the rate of pay for the transportation of mall by railroad routes on the basis of lowest cost has been followed. The department has saved $12,274,488 by the operation of the new method of adjusting pay, te and including the present fiscal year Sixteen railroad companies have filed suit against the department in affirming the validity of the order of the minister general in readjusting the rate of pay. Particular diligence has been manifested by the department in its inquiry into the cost to railroad companies of carrying the mail. During the year there were 464 railroad accidents in which postal clerks were either killed or injured or in which mail matter was lost or damaged. Twenty clerks, four substitutes and three mail welkers were killed, 88 seriously and more dreadful. The year has more disastrous in the number of clerks killed on the railroads than any in the history of the service. New "Flexible Hats" 2 --- SOME inventive designer of millinery, taking note of the strong points of the oriental turban, and seeking for something new, brought forth the new flexible hat of velvet. The queer but charming "ding-a-ling" hat burst upon New York and promptly suitable it. Naturally it has been followed by any number of soft hats and caps of velvet and other material suitable for it. The "ding-a-ling" hat is a pointed cone of velvet with a rolled up rim next the face. It is guiltless of wire except for a single small shirrion wire inserted about the brim edge. It is lined with silk or satin and interlined with rice-net. The crown is made of four concave pieces sewed together except in cases where a manufactured cone of felt or beaver or velvet is steamed into the proper shape over a block. The original hat was trimmed with a single guill, placed flat against the crown at the back. The whole affair is chic if exaggerated. The hat is not as types. It is full of snag and crisp style, but impossible for many weary ers. For those who cannot wear this jauity (not to mention somewhat rakish) little bit of new millinery any number of times. It is being laveried. One of them DRESSING GOWN. Flannel or flannelse are materials most aided for making a gown like this if for present wear; it is quite comfortable. The flannel is wider; when she deen collar, may be faced HAVE REGULAR MENDING DAY Surprising Results Will Be Effected If a "System" Is Put Into Operation. There is nothing on earth like system, and nowhere do you realize this more than in matters of dress. The thy hole in your stocking, that you might have mended in two minutes, grows into an undamable "run"; the rip and the swelling give you business alarmingly; nothing that must be mended stays "where it is put." The remedy for all this is a regular mending day—or a regular mending evening, if you are a business woman. As soon as a garment needs mending—it be only a button or a hook that must be replaced—put it aside, unless it is so necessary that you must attend to the trouble at once, and when mending day rolls around the required sewing. You will be surprised to find out how much lighter your work becomes when you can thus catch the dust and debris in front of at their disastrous finish. The at point on remember is at is shown here. It is a crusher hat with black velvet, the brim lined with white satin and edged with a heavy satin-covered wire—the only wire in the hat. Such a hat, with the brim dented against the crown and ornamented with a smart衍裾 or stiff, made a handle, easy to grip, the cafes, completing very handsome toilets. Odd effects in trimming are sought for these odd hats, and many of them, for the street, are untrimmed. They need a finishing touch, however, but it must be just a touch. A single skleton plume, in peculiar colorings, or a long feather from the pheasant tail, is often used as a decorative element and illustrate the character of trimming which is appropriate. A soft turban of velvet and fur with fur buckle, is partly flexible. There are no wires except in the brim, which is very cleverly draped with velvet. This is a sensible hat for midwinter. With the dark fur crowns one sees combined the most vivid and beautiful colors in velvet, mink and coral, black fox and bright green, plush or breadthal, dark mokekin with cerise or coral velvet and very dark brown furs with cardinal red, have the vigor and warmth of color needed for midwinter. JULIA BOTTOMLEY. with the same or some contrasting color; it is trimmed with a simple brading pattern that is continued down from the fulness of the sleeves is drawn in at the back by a short-braided strap pointed at each end; the wast-hand which draws in the fulness is also braided; the pointed ends are hooked over. Material required: 7 yards 40 inches wide. NOW COMES THE NEW TURBAN Expensive Models Shown in Which Wings Are the Most Common Trimming. Of course, the little "top" hat, as a few millimeters call the closely fitted surun of fur and velvet, has had its day and few nights, too, and it is not surprising that, the price having reached the attainable, makers are exploiting new and more expensive models. Wings are the most general trimming. Such lovely wings, that one's appreciation of the beauty submerges the humane instincts—iridescent wings, snowy feathers and all the made varieties that are more attractive than ever. Some of the turbans are combinations of fur and wings, each being applied in square or pointed tabs that are turned back over a maline or satin foundation. Breasts are run through slots in fur crowns and on brims; feathers are used to edge fur wings, and fur edge feather forms. As to the place at which wings rise to the millinery occasion it would be difficult to say. They are everywhere of all sizes and shapes, and give a fairly durable ornamentation for hats. They are decidedly less expensive than plumes and are invariably becoming. So what more can you require? ways to have your sewing implements where you can get them and in perfect order. Do not wait until the very moment for mending to find that you are out of white thread or that your needles are rusty. When a thing needs repairing, repair it; when it needs replacing, replace it. A Few Fads. Silk and satin flowers, each petal edged with beads, are used on the crown and under the brim of an evening hat. White coney is an inexpensive fur and much in favor for cloaks, long under scarfs and hats for your girls. Very effective is the banded trimming of cut steel beads outlined on either edge with two rows of fine jet beads. Silver on black tulle, steel beads on bleu de nut (a dark blue) and coral on pink or blue, are some of the beautiful combinations used. The fabric is designed to demand for brocades, crepe de chine and all supple weaves that latch luster, but abound in wonderful colors. COMMITTEEUSES AX JUDICIARY BODY CUTS DOWN MANY BILLS INTRODUCED IN HOUSE IMMENSE GRIST INTRODUCED But Two of Many Bills Are Recommended by the Committee for Passage—Ten Bills Were Recommitted to Sub-Committees for Consideration Des Moines.—The "ax" was brought into play again by the house committee on judiciary, one bill being recommended for indefinite postponement. Ten bills were recommended to subcommittees and two recommended for passage. A bill introduced by Milton of Cedar county was recommended for indefinite postponement because a similar bill introduced previously by Loussierbury of Marshall county covered the same points. Loussberry's measure was recommended for passage. In an act presented by Boettiger of Scott county, legalizing a certain school election held at Bettendorf, was recommended by the committee. A bill introduced by Whitney of Woodbury, giving the governor power to remit fines and forfeitures and to commute death sentences to imprisonment for life, was referred to the committee on pardons. A bill introduced by Lounsberry of Marshall, providing that one-half of the money collected in collateral inheritance tax be turned over to the county, was referred to the committee on ways and means. Other bills were referred to subcommittees as follows: Bill by Dunlap of Clinton, providing for the passage of vehicles on public highways, referred to Christ, Huff and Lounsberry. Bill by Whitney of Woodbury, prohibiting those engaged in the liquor business from sigging bonds for those charged with indictable offenses, referred to Ripley, Stipe and Schee. Bill by Lounsberry of Marshal, providing for the compensation to be allowed attorneys in the settlement of estates, referred to Hickenlooper, Perkins and Whitney. Bill by Klay of Sloux, providing for the election of township trustees, referred to Bacas, Bascom and Koontz. Bill by Grout of Blackhawk, relating to taking private property for work internal improvement, prohibiting the construction of coneteries, referred to Larrabee, Kull and Shankland. Bill by Whitney of Woodbury, relating to assault with intent to commit felonies, referred to Johnson, Hamilton and Smith. Bill by Whitney of Woodbury, relating to neglect or refusal to support wife and children, referred to Harding, Campbell and O'Connor. The committee on board of control followed after completing its organization. Abolish Health Board. Opponents of the state board of health and those favoring the abolishment of the present board of health system, are given an opportunity to work for the reform they desire by Senator Brown, of Decatur county, who introduced a bill in the senate abolishing the health board and substituting a health commission of three in its stead. The bill requires the three health commissioners to devote all their time to the health work of the state, and gives them a salary of $2,500 a year. It provides as assistants, a secretary, a chemist, and a sanitary engineer, none of whom is to receive a salary greater than $2,000 a year. The members of the commission are to be appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the senate. Anti-Gambling Law. Whitney of Woodbury, in the house, introduced a bill providing that there shall be no poker tables, poker chips, roulette wheels, fare or keno banks or Klondyke tables operated in the state, and giving to any persons who suspect that any of these are being operated in any place the right to take any of the wares, whereupon in search warrants shall be issued and if these things are found they shall be destroyed. Gold Prize Awarded Girl. Miss Louise Clarke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clarke of West Ninth街 and a student at the Ninth Street School. The $25 cash gold prize offered by the Associated Charities for the best essay on the subject, "What to Do With the Tramp at the Door." Firemen Want More Holidays. A petition was filed by members of the Des Molles fire department with the Superintendent of Public Safety for submission to the city council, requesting that they be given one day in four off duty instead of every seventh day. . . . Has First Bill Through Senate Senator Quigley of Clayton, has the distinction of getting the first bill through the senate. His measure empowering county supervisors to hire sleuths to help in ferreting out criminals passed the senate by a vote of 43 to 1. Limit is Placed on indictments. Senator Spaunding of Poweshlek introduced a bill in the senate providing that the indictable nature are outlawed seven years after the commission of the crime. Byers Not After Vacancy in Ninth. H. W. Byers, candidate for U. S. Senator and recently appointed corporation counsel, declares he will not be a candidate for congress in the Ninth district to succeed Walter I. Smith, recently appointed Circuit Judge. New Corporations. There was filed with the secretary of state the articles of incorporation of the Keeley institute of Des Moines, capital $100,000, by Mary E. and Lulu M. Horton. THE TERMINAL TAX BILL It Will Be Introduced in Senate Again by Senator Saunders of Pottawattamie County. Des Moines.—The railway terminal tax bill will be introduced in the senate again this session by Senator Saunders of Pottawattamie. He has not perfected the details of the bill as yet, but he is working on it. He stated that he will surely present the bill to the legislature. The railway system provides that the railroad can be distributed, not equally among the counties through which a railway system passes, but according to the amount of property the company has in each county. Under the present system, counties in which the company has but a single line of main track, secure the benefit of the thousands of miles of sidetrack which a company has in the larger cities. By the provisions of the terminal tax bill, such cities as Des Moines, Council City, transport and the like, will reap the benefit of the many miles of switch and sidetracks the railroads maintain there. The members of the assembly represent county districts in which there are no large terminals, oppose the measure, generally. It means they will be deprived of a share of the tax which Senator Saunders maintains rightfully belongs to the county in which the property is located. **Votes for United States Senator.** Des Moine—The first vote of the lowly legislature taken for United States senator resulted in a deadlock. Of the 158 votes in both houses there were four absentees, leaving the total vote 154. Of this number, Young received, in both houses, 38, Kenyon 22, Funk 21, Byers 13, Garset 7, Feely 2, Franke 2, C. J. Wilson 1, and Porter 50. On the first joint ballot, Porter received 53 votes; Young, 12; Kenyon, 22; Funk, 21; Byers, 14; Feely, 7, and Franke, 2. Second Joint Ballot—Porter, 53; Young, 33; Kenyon, 25; Funk, 22; Byers, 14; Garst, 7; Franke, 1. The local registered nurses' association will bring to Des Moines soon Miss Isabel McIsaac for a series of lectures on the subject of nursing and the work of the Red Cross. Miss McIsaac is national field secretary for the registered nurses' association. Miss Millicent Schaar has been elected president of the local association. Her associating officers are: Miss Fay Lankelma, first vice president; Miss Edith Johnson, second vice president; Miss Ann J. Jones, secretary, and Mrs J. H. Duro, auditor. Senator Balluff of Davenport intro- duced a bill in the senate which fixes the salaries of superintendents in the state institutions as follows. School for feeble minded children, Glenwood—$3,000. School for deaf, Council Bluffs— $1,600. Boys' reformatory, Eldora—$1,800. School for blind, Vinton—$1,800. Industrial school for Mitchell ville—$1,800. Orphans' home, Davenport—$2,000. Cameron May Be Fair Secretary. The state board of agriculture elected Arthur R. Corey as acting secretary to succeed J. C. Simpson, appointed a committee to select a permanent secretary and directed the legislative committee to urge a bill to straighten out the long standing tangle over the pay of a secretary. Shoemaker Indicted. Dr. J. C. Shoemaker charged with performing a criminal operation on Silvia Thorne, Indiana, was indicted by the grand jury. It will be remembered that city detective Areas Brunnemer dropped dead in Dr. Shoemaker's home while there to arrest him. Legislative and Other Notes. Senators Larrabee and Francis were named on the Dollliver memorial committee. Senators Fitchpatrick, Smith of Mitchell and Wilson were named by President Clarke as members of the Senator Erickson memorial committee. Another road dragging bill was added to the list, when Representative Cunningham introduced a measure providing for township supervision. It was referred to the committee on roads and highways. Collin of Worth presented a petition of 265 signatures asking that the tax collected from peddlers of patent medicines go to the road fund instead of the pharmacy commission. "Dutch Treats" will be the vogue in public drinking places in the future if a bill introduced in the house with the approval of Limn county meets the legislature. Speaker Stillman read the telegram from William Larrabee of Clermont in response to the message of the house, congratulating him on his seventy-ninth birthday anniversary. His Unfulfilled Duty "Thomas, what are you doing?" asked Mrs. Printer of her husband. "E--did you speak to me, dear?" returned Printer, suddenly aroused. "Only half a dozen times. What are you doing?" "I am chasing a cat up a liberty pole," pruned Printer, frivolously. "Did you think I was trying to read the evening paper?" "That is just what I wanted to talk to you about." "About the evening paper?" "No, about that yellow cat business." "I suppose—oh, well, we'll let the paper wait. Your voice tells me that I am in bad, and you might as well get it off your mind first as last. What a particular crime." "Last night you got up at midnight and gave little Dorothy a drink of water." "Yes, she cried for it half a dozen times and I decided that you were going to pretend to be asleep until I got up, so I—" "I was asleep." "Perhaps you were, but the sigh of satisfaction you gave as I started to climb out of bed sounded mighty realistic." "Well, I didn't start to talk about that." "Forgive me for mentioning it." "Who were we? "You were just giving a sigh of relief and I was just startling through the chilly night to the bathroom to get a drink for Dorothy." "Oh, yes. Well, you gave her the drink and put the glass on the dresser and came back to bed—" "Funny you know all that—you being fast asleep all the time." "Well, you did." "I know it, but I fall to see why such actions on my part should be cause for comment, adverse or otherwise. Now, if I had given her the dress and gone to sleep in the bathroom, or if I had given her the bathroom and put the dresser to bed and curled up in front of the grate, or—" "When you returned to bed the poor child was lonesome and nervous in the dark and she wanted to be sure that her daddy was awake and keeping her company, so she thought she would need her daddy to assure herself that he he not gone to sleep, she said: 'Bessie's going to have a birthday today.'" "I believe I remember something of the sort." "I don't remember—I know I was frightfully sleepy." "You growled: 'Did I care if she is in a pink monkey with wooden shoes. I want to go to sleep.'" "Did I say that?" "Yes; then she was silent for a little while until the dark began to make her more nervous, and she called: 'Daddy!' and you said, 'What!' and she said, 'Are you awake?' and you said, 'No, I am fast asleep; don't you me snoring 'Home, Sweet Home!'" "Well, well!' I make a hit in vaudville, wouldn't I?" "You might, but you are not making a hit around here with that sort of humor, and I hope you will stop it. When the child wakes up in the night she is nervous and needs comforting and the right sort of parents would not be cross with her, but would talk to and comfort her and keep her mind calm until she went to sleep." "Yes." "Then this morning," pursued Mrs. Prinster, "she asked you what you had in your mouth, and you told her that you had a pair of rubber over-shoes and a box of matches." "I did?" "Yes, you did. Now, what have you got to say to that?" "Only that I am sorry I have been so thoughtless. I deserve your scolding. I promise never to do it again. Now, let's forget all about it and go down to the moving-picture show. You believe that a parent should be always ready to respond to the child?" "That a parent ought to talk to the child at midnight and never be cross or short with her, no matter how sleepy the parent may happen to be." "Indeed, I do. Now, what are you grimming about?" "I was just thinking how unfortunate it was for Dorothy that you were fast asleep when I was perpetrating unkindnesses last night. Now if you—" "I will have the children ready in just a moment. Which picture show are we going to?" "Just "Chawed" Him. He was a brown-hued valet from Jamaica, and it was the first time he had ever seen one of those little brown drinking cups you a penny for in railroad stations. "What are you doing, Jim?" asked his master, returning from the ticket window. "Dess had a drink of water, sah," responded the valet. "And what did you do with the paper cup?" "Paper! Lands, boss, I thought dat cup was like dee heah comes dat ice cream comes in an' done chawed it up." Did Not Work Both Ways. Mr. George Jones, R. A., a painter of battle pieces, etc., who died some years ago, specially prided himself on his resemblance to the Duke of Wellington and used to dress up to the character. Someone mentioned the likeness to the duke, and added: "It must be great, for people in the street often speak to him for your grace." "Very strange," muttered the great man; "no one ever spoke to me for Mr. Jones!"—Edmund Yates. Both Searching. "Gladys has taken up pyrography." "And her brother, Jack!" "He's burning the wind in an automobile." Shortest Name. Al Re. of Everett, Mass., claims to have the shortest name of any man in the country. BUXTON BRIEF. Prof. E. C. Bishop of Ames college, visited Buxton under the auspices of the boys department Y. M. C. A. and gave three lectures on agriculture at the three school buildings. As a result many of the children will be raising vegetables and caring for flowers this year. An effort as being made to put agriculture in the Iowa schools as one of the branches of study and Prof. Bishop thinks it will soon be perfected. Mrs. James Richardson fell on the icy ground last week, struck her hand on a piece of glass and received a painful wound. Miss Mimie Alexander from Colafx, visited with Mrs. Anna Craddock last week, returning home Thursday. Gliding Star Chapter No. 42 installed the following officers as their meeting last week. Mrs. Ada Monroe, W. M; Miss Katie Carter, A. M; Mr. R. G. Potter, W. P third year; Mrs. Mae L. Tucker, Tres. Mrs. A. D Johnson, Sec'y, Mrs. Kittie Kichardson, conductue; Mrs. EllaYancy, Associate Conductue; Mrs. Maggie Burkett, Warden; Mrs. Katie Brown, Sentinel; Mrs. Julia Southall; Mrs. Elor Trigg, Adah; Mrs. Mary Dues, Ruth; Mrs. Henrietta Jones, Ester; Mrs. Katie Michens, Martha; Mrs Prisilla Milton, Electa The correspondent desires to say to those who mail news to him for the paper, please do it in time that he may receive it in the Monday mail, as the news must reach the printers office not later than Wednesday, and must necessarily leave here Tuesday. Some news sent last week was received too late. Miss Georgia Blackburn led the christian endeavor meeting at St John A. M. E. church last Sunday. Subject: "The law of prevailing prayer. Mark 11:20-25. Miss Blackburn, who is chairman of the prayer meeting committee gave a very helpful lesson from this subject. Mrs. C. R. Foster, who was stricken with paralysis about two months ago, is much improved at this writing. A letter from Rev. Woodard, who is visiting his sick father in Goldsburg, N. C., says that his father improves very slowly, and he will be home next Sunday. Mr. James F. Grey has invested six- bits in six months subscription the Bystander. All persons wishing to get their money's worth will do well to do likewise. Mr C. H Mease, President of Y. M. C. A. was on the sick list last week. C. A was on the slack back and was a grand success. The concert was given to a large and appreciative audience On account of beginning late and having some trouble with the lights, many of the special members were omitted, yet it is plainly seen that Prof. Oliver is making first-class musicians of the boys as was shown by the almost deafening applause given after each selection had been rendered. The Appoil Quartette composed of Messrs. Hurst, Patterson Johnson and Wheels, rendered some of their favorite selections and were wildly cheered. Everyone seemed to have an enjoyable evening and some money changed hands. The Christian Workers alliance met in the Y. M. C. A. last Monday morning, owing to the absence of Revs. Woodward and Caloway very little was done. Mr. A. A. Wright, one of Buxton's best cornetists, who has been with the Nashville Students for about 8 months, is in the city this week shaking hands with old friends and relatives. Mr. Bert Foster has removed his family to Buxton. Rev. Cooper of the Anti-Saloon league spent Sunday in Buxton. He spoke at the Mt. Zion Baptist church in the morning, the Y. M. C. A at 3:30 and at St John's A. M. E. church in the evening. Each was a splendid meeting in the interest of his work and the Buxton people pledged many dollars to help toward the abolition of the saloon. Services at Mt. Zion Baptist church were fairly well attended, Rev. Cooper occupied the 11 o'clock hour in interest of the Anti-Saloon league. Mr. W. W. Jones led the B. Y. P. U. meeting, and Rev. Simmons preached in the evening. A farewell reception will be given Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Simmons next Monday evening, Jan. 30, at Mt. Zion Baptist church. They will leave for their Oskaloosa home about the last of this month. Mrs. Wm. Thomas, of Danville, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Rose Brown. The Mission circle met in the home of Mrs. Mary Parker, last Thursday at 12:10 p. m. The subject: "How I dispose of my burdens." Matt. 11:25-00 was led by Sec'y W. Matt. 11:25-00 was led by Sec'y W. Matt. Many of the sisters took an active part in the meeting. The next meeting will be held in the home of Mrs. Rosa Brown, 14th East 2nd. The Mutual Benefit Literary society met in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred, Coleman. After the regular order of business a splendid program was rendered. Clarence Strother who had his leg broken in the mine is still improving nicely. Mr. R. C. Curtis was on the sick list last week. Prof. C. W. Rodgers will give an old time spelling bee with the pupils of his night school next Friday evening at the Tabernacle Baptist church. As there are both old and young attending the professor's school this promises to be an interesting affair. MARSHALLTOWN NEWS (Special to Bystander) Mr I. L. Brown entertained a few friends at a aviprive party in honor of his wife's birthday anniversary. The evening was delightfully spent in games and music. A delicious oyster supper was served by Mrs E. A. Humphrey, Minneapolis Jessie Walker and Wild Warm. Mr. Spencer of Grinnell was in the a trx least week. A dance will be given February 2d, 1911 at the A. O. U. W. hall. All attend; Fine music promised. Mrs. I. L. Brown and Mrs. E. A. Hurpringhey got up a surprise party on Mrs Mattie Walker Semans Friday evening, a delightful evening evening was spent, and refreshments were served. The literary society will meet Thursday evening to start for the winter at the winter, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Brown. Mrs. Mattie Walker Lemons left for New York city, Tuesday morning, after Tuesday morning after several weeks visit with relatives of this city. Mr. Milligan G. M. of Cedar Rapids, is here to visit the lodge. The Masons will be entertained at the Wheeler home in honor of Mr. Milligan. MARSHALLTOWN ITEMS. Miss Jessie Walker, president of the Iowa Federation of colored Women's club was in Cedar Rapids Thursday, on official business. Grand Master W. H. Milligan spent Tuesday in the city visiting Eureka Lodge. Emanuel Jackson is in the sick list at his home 503 Nerth 3d street. Mr. John Spencer of Grinnell was in the city Tuesday, the guest of Eureka Lodge members. Mr Al. Walker entertained at his residence in honor of G. M. Milligan. Ex-Grand Matter L. L. Brown, Mr. Geo. L. Suitor, Sec. on Foreign Correspondence and Hon. John Spencer, of Grinnell at a four course luncheon. Mr. Geo. L. Sater and wife entertaintained Grand Masters Milligan of Cedar Rapids, and John Spencer of Grinnell at a six o'clock dinner The members of Euaeka Lodge gave a banquet at the residence of Mr and Mrs. Calvin Wheeler, Tuesday evening, in honor of G. M. Milligan, of Cedar Rapids. The evening was spent in social conversation until 11 o'clock, after which they set down to a six course supper. Those who had the pleasure attending went away wishing for the time again soon, when they could have the pleasure of enjoying such a time. FOR SALE—MISCELLANEOUS. "THE JONES WAY" of conducting The Greatest Clearance of Pianos ever held in Des Moines. We charge you NO INTEREST on payments made when due. 18-Month Exchange Privilege Free Life Insurance after 18 months payments. The Story in a Nutshell We Must Have Room for new goods arriving daily. If you are interested in the purchase of a piano, here's your chance. Former Price. Make. 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Largest citations and articles from this journal are received from monthly SL. Sold by mail newswatch. WUNN & Co. 3811roaders, New York Branch Office, 65 P St., Washington, D.C. COUNCIL BLUFFS. Rev. N. R. Morgan preached a grand sermon Thursday evening to a full house at the Bethel A. M. E. church. He is on his way to Yankton, S. D. The Bethel A. M. E. church are making preparations to take over the church's weather opera. ium as soon as the weather able. Mrs. Flora Tompson is able to be around again. Mrs. Walker is on the sick list. Mr. Paul Giles is able to be around again after having his hands and feet badly frozen. The entertainment given at the Bethel A. M. E. church by Mrs. M. Herndon was quite a success. Mr. Henry Clarity has gone to Texas to make his future home. Mrs. Alice Davis expects to go to St. Louis soon to visit her daughter Mr. Thomas Britt and daughter, Miss Mabel, returned from Arkansas, after a Tenure. Rev. W. A. Moore of Council Bluffs, and Rev. W. W. S. Dyetto of Omaha, left Monday evening for Kansas City to attend Bishop Grant's funeral. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a very valuable medicine for the throat and lung troubles, quickly relieves and cures painful breathing and cancerously sounding cough which indicates donjeste e lungs. Sole by all drugstests. ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of Iowa, in and for Polk county, March term 1911. Mary L. Shampay, Plaintiff vs. J. A. Shampay, Defendant To J. A. Shampay, Defendant: You are hereby notified that on or before the 20th day of February, A. D. 1911, the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled case will be filed in the office f the clerk of the District court in and for Polk county, against you an absolute divorce from the bonds of non superintendent on the grounds of non superintendent and cruel and inhuman such as to endanger her life and health and that unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term of said court, which will commence at Des Moines, Iowa, on the sixth (6) day of March A. D 1911, default will be entered against you and judgment rendered thereon. DAN. W. McCORD. ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, March term, A. D. 1911, Mabel R. Holt vs Robert, J. Holt. To Robert J. Holt, defendant. You are hereby notified their is now on file the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause with the clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, Iowa, claiming of you a divorce from the bonds of matrimony now existing between you and the plaintiff on the grounds of inhuman treatment on your part toward this plaintiff, and of your failing to support this plaintiff; also on account of your threatening to kill this plaintiff. You are further notified to answer the interrogatives filed with this petition. For further notice see petition now on file; and unless you appear and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the March term of court, which will commence at Des Moines on the 6th day of March, 1911, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. MABEL R. HOLT, By F. B. Huickstep and W. H. Stiles, Attorneys Chamberlains Cough Remedy is not a common every-day cough mixture. It is a meritorious remedy for all the troublesome and dangerous complications resulting from cold in the head, throat, chest or lungs. Sold by all drug gists. FORT MADISON NOTES On last Saturday, Dec. 31, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henry of 1302, Des Moines street, very pleasantly entertained at six o'clock dinner; Miss Lulu Williams and Mrs. M. L. Blackwell. Covers were laid for four. A three course dinner was served. After which the ladies returned for their homes, pronouncing Mrs. Henry a very agreeable hostess. Mrs. Harry McChelland is on the sick list Mr. Chas. Kenny is indisposed Mrs. C. W. Eubanks is somewhat in-disposed. 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Among those not named last week who entertained in honor of Henry Martin were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bolden, Mr. and Mrs. James Martin. Mr. Evert Jones met with a very painful accident, getting his foot mash-ed, which confined him to his home for a few days the past week. He is able to be out at this writing. Mrs. Posy is slowly improving and it is hoped she will soon be home from the hospital. We are glad to see Mrs. Henrietta Jones out after a few days illness. The home of Mr. E. W. Martin on Altovesta street, was a scene of much merriment, the occurrence being a surprise party in honor of his daughter, Lavern's fourteenth birthday, given by brother, Master Eddie. Mrs. B. F. Hubbard returned home Friday after visiting three weeks with parents and friends in Farmington, Ia. The missionary met with Mrs. Hubbard at the parsonage Wednesday Jan. fourth. The sewing circle will meet with Mrs. E. W. Martin. Thursday. Secretary Jordan's Notes. Rev J. H. Wilson sailed on the 27th inst. for South America. One of the saddest letters we have ever read is one from Rev. D. E. Murphey. Depressed and overworked, he wants to return home. We arranged for his home-coming in 1909, but after some mature thinking, he decided to remain until Rev. J. E. East got well settled. Now he is for returning, having given five years of earnest service in South Africa. It will cost $150 to land them in Washington, D. C. Add to this, the plea from our needy workers amounting to $1000 which must met somehow. We are asking every pastor whose church is pledged for a definite amount, to send one-fourth of their pledge Monday after their the fifth Sundp in this month. With faith in you, my Brother, I am writing Brother Murff today that we will send him $450 after the fifth Sunday. If our brethren will rally as our Lord commands we can send him the $550 balance due on the Mission Home, which has given him so much worry. The Lord has most wonderfully blessed the National Convention in its work in other lands. Our workers are tireless and faithful, and we are less than men, to say nothing of Christians, to desert them in their hours of want and distress. Our Master calls us on to certain Victory. Rally, Men of God! Rally on the Fifth Sunday! Yours in His name, L, G. Jordan. CEDAR RAZIDS NEWS Grand Xmas Ball was given by the I B. P. O. E. W. No. 170. It was one of the grandest affairs ever given in Cedar Rapids. At exactly 9:30 the grand march took place; led by Mr. and Mrs. Sim's. Every Elk was attired in their full dress suits and the ladies was dressed in their evening gowns, which made a very pretty effect. The hall was decorated with Christmas bells and holleys. Floor manager Mr. P. J. Gor- The New Wardrobe Cleaners and Dyers Office and Works 814 Locust, Des Moines. Phone Walnut 1111 ED. CRAWFORD, Pro. G. 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Chamberlain's Cough I years of sale and use, colds under all condition ates, and the verdict today Cough Remedy has had thirty-five use, and has cured coughs and conditions, in all countries and climict today is that it has no equal. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has had thirty-five years of sale and use, and has cured coughs and colds under all conditions, in all countries and climates, and the verdict today is that it has no equal. V. L. JONES CHAMBERLAINS COUGH REMEDY (The latest edition in 1892) OURSAL Coughs, Golds CROUP. WHOOPING COUGH, JARWALKING, BROCINTE, SORE THROAT, INFLERIA. ENGIPIT CONSENTIED AND WASHED THROAT AND LUNGS. Distributed by: Chamberlains Medicine Co. MASSACHUSETTS OPERATIONS BROCINTE Price 25 cents (Priced at Chamberlains & Co., 1892). See that the next cough remedy you buy is wrapped like this. mer did excellent work in managing the large crowd, while A, J. Grap and other officers were kept busy receiving the guests. Mr. C. Moore, head waiter and also chef was excellent in all of his work for the good cakes and other dainties served was great. Music was furnished by Konegs Mark's orchestra. Rev. J. H. Ferribee left for Chicago to spend New Years' with his family. Mrs. Adalah Perkins, who has been quite ill is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Mann have returned from their Xmas vacation in Illinois, Robert, the eldest son sf Mrs. Chas. Boon is quite ill. Mr Wm Harris dropped dead just a few days before Xmas. It was indeed a shock to the Rapir's people. He was a member of Mt. Olive Lodge No. 17. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn their loss. Mrs. M. F. Lowry was making Xmas holiday work. Mrs. M. Tyler is on the sick list. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy never disappoints those who use it for obstinate coughs. It stands unrivalled as a remedy for all throat and lung diseases. Sold by all drugists. NT PLEASANT NOTES. Miss Leoni and Mr. Harley Palmer spent Sunday in Burlington visiting relatives and friends. The death angel again visiting our community and took away LeRoy Green, the little eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Green. He has been in poor health for some time and on Friday, Jan. 13th he gave up The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from their house. He leaves to mourn their loss, a mother and father, four brothers and two sisters and a host of relatives and friends. Miss Louise Mason has returned from a visit with relatives and friends in Des Moines Mr. Cutler Robinson gave a farewell party at his apartment Tuesday evening, Jan. 10th in honor of Mr. Beverly Sexton. Cards and dancing were the amusements of the evening. Light refreshments were served and a very enjoyable time was reported by all. Mr. Sexton left last Wednesday evening for a short stay in St. Louis and from there he will go to Columbia, Mo. to enter into the laundry business. His many friends wish him much success. Mrs. Ellen Wicks has been indisposed a few days. An entertainment was held last Thursday night at the A. M. E. church, was a success. A contest was held by turning a pigeon loose and the one fortunate enough to catch it was rewarded a dollar. Harley Calmer proved to be the favored. Mrs Geo. Berry left Sunday night for home in Rock Island, Ill. Miss Julia Evans, head waitress at the Brazelton Hotel, celebrated her twenty-fourth anniversary on Jan. 10, 1887. She served her first meal then and has been faithful to the place ever since. She came out here from Galesburg, Ill., when quite young and has made many friends, both here and with travelers who have stopped at the house. We all wish that this year might be the happiest of the service. BURLINGTON ITEMS The play called the Colored Suffragetts, given for the benefit of the A. M. E. church, last Thursday evening, under the leadership of Mrs. Ida Palmer was a decided success. Everyone in the play deserves great credit. By request the play will be repeated on the 14th of Feb. evening at the church, Those who missed seeing the play should attend the 14th. Mrs. R. Woods and little daughter Anna Bell are both on the sick list. A GOOD NAME G. LUCAS Mrs. Jennie Drew formerly of our city, but now located in La Grange, Ill., is visiting in the city. She is stopping with Mrs. S. Vaughin. Mrs. A. Pleasant gave a very beautiful lunchon, Monday afternoon to the Peerless Social circle complimentary to one of their members, Mrs. Delroy who leaves for St. Joseph, Mo., Tuesday to to make her future home. Mrs. Drew was out of town; guess the ladies certainly enjoyed a fine time, although they regret Mrs Delroy's departure. Independent Improvement club will meet at the residence of Mrs. J. F. Trent, this Thursday. Mr. Tim Peoples of Monmouth was a Burlington visitor a short time ago. Miss Saunders has returned to her home in Des Moines after a pleasant visit with her relatives and friends in our city. On Dec. 28th at the home of the bride on Valley street, occurred the wedding of Miss Maggie S. to Mr. Charles Wells. Rev. J. W. Smith officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Wells have the best wishes for future success of their many friends. Mrs. L. Washington has been indisposed for the past week. Mrs. Eliza Ashby, who moved from the Illinois side where they conducted a farm are now located near Btrlington, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Palmer have returned from a delightful visit with Mr. Palmer's relatives in Murphysbouro, Ill. Stomach Trouble Cured. If you have any trouble with your stomach you should take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Mr. J. P. Klote of Edna, Mo., says: "I have used a great many different medicines for stomach trouble, but find Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets more beneficial than any other remedy I ever used. For sale by all druggists, CEDAR RAPIDS. Grand Master Milligan is making his annual tour. The One More Effort club met with Mrs. George Tyler last Friday. A very interesting meeting was held as the president, Mrs. Hattie Raspberry, who has been absent for some time filled the chair. The ladies are working hard getting ready for the bazaar which will be given Feb. 22 and 23, also a George Washington program. President of I. S. of C. W. C. will be a Cedar Rapids visitor next Thursday, also Mrs. Helen Downey. Let all the club ladies book forward for the entertaining of these ladies. Mrs. S. V. Holley seems to be taking a long vacation as she has been absent from our city for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Searcy are quite ill at their home on Ninth ave. Mr. and Mrs. Mack will leave for Troy, Kansas, on a two weeks visit. Mrs. Mattle Starks is quite ill. Mr. Ferriblee returned his flock Sunday after being absent for a week. Mrs. Harry Horne and Mrs. Clare Price were making Sunday calls. The City Federation met with Mrs. E. C. Thomas on last Monday evening all members were present and had a delightful meeting. When we first began our wonderful work of g all lengths, and all conditions of hair, even places of the head, many persons scorned the id ble; but we have grown the hair for hundreds; proof of the value of our work is that we ar persons whose own hair we have actually grow have very frequently mentioned us when trying theirs is the same or "just as good") or referrer use only PORO Hair Grower, (the oldest and name PORO is on every box, not genuine witho A. M. POPE. THE WOMEN When we first began our wonderful work of growing all kinds, all qualities, all lengths, and all conditions of hair, even to the growing of hair on bald places of the head, many persons scorned the idea that such a thing was possible; but we have grown the hair for hundreds; rapidly achieving success. 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Miss May Terry is spending a few days in Iowa City. work of growing all kinds, all qualities, air, even to the growing of hair on bald ed the idea that such a thing was post-undreds; rapidly achieving success. The at we are being imitated and largely byly grown and the further fact that they in trying to sell their goods (saying that referred to PORO. We advise you to deat and best of its kind.) See that the one without it. Prepared only by Mr. OPE-TURNBO. St. Louis, Mo. CHAMBERLAINS COUGH REMEDY Coughs, Colds CROUP. WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: SORE THROAT. ENIQUE CORPUSSION AND ALL INFLUENCE OF THE THROAT AND LUNGS. Chamberlinia Medicines Co. MAFFETTATTI, PENNSYLVANIA Dec. Middleton, from U.S.A. Price, 25 cents (Digitized by Chamberlinia Co. Inc. 1903) Price, 25c. Large size, 50c. ```markdown ``` THE ORIGINAL We Grew Our Hais, Now Let Us Grow Yours with TRADE MARK REGISTERED.