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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. STATEN LANDING WASHINGTON, D. R. The above picture is that of Hon. Lafayette Young, United States Senator from Iowa, by appointment by Governor B. F. Carroll to fill out the late Senator Dolliver's at until the legislature shall select a successor. Senator Young is a citizen of our city, the editor of the D's Moine's Daily Capital, one of the leading Iowa daily newspapers. He was born in Iowa near Albia in 1848, the first rative Iowan ever to hold a seat in the United States senate, and the first notice Iowan elected to the state legislature. He is a good dedler, a fine soler, a ready debater, a personal friend of President Win. Howard Vaft, an active republican worker and well experienced in public affairs. VOL. XVII, No 33. CITY NEWS (N. B. I you have relatives or or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we collect all your local news.—Ed.) Mrs. Mary Findley, 1345 Fremont st., is on the sick list. Mrs. M. Legin is sick this week at her home, 1416 Fremont street. Mrs. C. C. Cox, 1209 East Sixteenth, who has been sick is some better now. Mrs. C. L. Petticrew is still on the sick list. She is not improving as fast as her friends hoped for. Miss Ada Hyde has recovered and will return to Iowa City Friday to resume her studies at school. Rev. S. Bates and wife are on the sick list. The former is not improving much; the latter is better. Mr. Henry Murray, who was accidently hurt in the mines, is improving nicely at his home, 1447 Fremont. Mrs. Lula Sorrel of Enterprise was in our city visiting last week, the guest of Mrs. D. T. Mosley, 1027 East 15th. Miss Anna Baker, of Clarinda, will arrive in the city Feb. 8th, and will be the guest of Mrs Mrs. Edward Mlxon, 405 West Second St. Those elected delegates from the M. C.T. club to the city convention of Literary clubs were Mesdames W. S. Graves, Chas. Turner and Miss Gertrude Hyde. The girls of the West End Bridge club, assembled at the home of Mrs. Mrs. Wm. Gray for the usual game of Bridge. At the conclusion of the game the prize, consisting of half a dozen glasses, was awarded Mrs. Edward Morton. Refreshments were served. The club will be entertained next Wednesday evening by the president, Miss Gertrude Hyde, at her home 821 West 13th street. The Bystander has just finished printing the annual minutes of the Iowa-Nebraska Baptist Association, which from a printer's standpoint is a thing of beauty, showing superb workmanship. If only our places of business are given an opportunity they will do even better than their competitors. Mr. C. H. Richardson, one of our highly esteemed old citizen, has been very sick the past two weeks but is much better now. His daughter, Miss Zoe, was called here from St. Paul, Minn., and will remain indefinitely. The M. C. T. club will hold a public Installation at the home of Mrs. Arthur Jones, Monday evening, Feb 6, 1911, at which time the following program will be rendered. Invocation, Rev. T. L. Griffith. Song by the Club. Installation of officers by Rev. T. L. Griffith. Solo, Mrs. Frank White. Address Miss Marie I. Bell. Song. Blessed be the Free. The Corinthian Aid Society met last Friday at the residence of Mrs. Moore. The members gave her a pleasant surprise. Each one took a token of remembrance which was appreciated. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. Patter son, 1047 Park street. The M. C. T. club meet with Miss Marie I. Bell last Monday evening. After the regular business of the club, the evening was spent in the discussion of Thomas McCauley, after which refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Miss Gertrude Hyde and Mrs. J. Theodore Bell. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Jones next Monday evening, Feb. 6th, at which time there will be a public installation of officers. The Des Moines Negro Lyceum met Tuesday, Jan. 31, with Miss Ls Cour, at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Blagburn on Twelfth street. The program for the evening was a very instructive and interesting one on the lives and public careers of the late Bishop Abraham Grant and wife The Lyceum adjourned to meet Tuesday, Feb. 7th, with Att'y and Mrs. J. B. Rush, 20th and Mondamin avenue, at which time the following program will be rendered: Quotations, Fredrick Douglas; Vocal Solo, Pearl Hammitt; Life and Character of Douglas; Kathryn Windsor, Douglas as an Orator; Finesse Bledsoe, Currents Events. Report of Critic. The Warrick's Choral club met last Monday evening at the residence of Prof W. H. Warricks, and among things elected the following officefs: President. . . Prof. W. H. Warricks Secretary. . . Miss Catherine Mease Asst. Sec'y. . . Miss Jesie Estell Treasurer. . . Mr. W. Banty Accompaniment. . . Miss Ada Cleggett Directors. . . Att'y S Joe Brown Mr. E K Knox, Mrs Catherine Maise Professor Warricks, Wm. Banty and Mary Mease were elected as delegates to the city convention, which meets on Monday, Feb. 13th, at the home of Mrs James H. Wood, 1820 Mondamin ave. At the recent poultry and dog show held at the coliseum, we just learn that Geo. J. Wilson, one of our leading citizens, took first prize, a beautiful silver cup, offered by the Kansas City Missouri Kennel club, with his Boston Bull Terrier. Mr. Wilson owns one of the finest poultry farms in Iowa and next year look out for him. Again we congratulate George. The Callahan Prudential Club met with Mrs. John Walker on 9th Ninth and Park streets. A paper on Saul was DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1911. HON. ABRAHAM B. FUNK. The Honorable Abe B. Funkling candidates before the Iowa United States senatorship to be processor. He is a newspaper and Iowa, having been active in Iowa, having been active in member of the Iowa legislature for member of the State Board of Emergency Carroll. He is an active to many state and national republic to our state. The Honorable Abe B. Funk of Spirit Lake is one of the leading candidates before the Iowa legislature to be elected to the United States senatorship to boone the late Senator Dolliver's successor. He is a newspaper and business man well known all over Iowa, having been active in Iowa politics for 25 years, a member of the Iowa legislature for many years and at present a member of the State Board of Education by appointment of Governor Carroll. He is an active republican worker and a delegate to many state and national republican conventions. He is a credit to our state. JUDGE W. S. KENYON. Judge W. S. Kenyon, the brie Ft. Dodge, Iowa, is one of the legislature to become the late D was born in Ohio in 1860, cam years, educated at Grinnell co University which he graduate was appointed by President W under the interstate law under busy man, an able lawyer and w Judge W. S. Kenyon, the brilliant young lawyer and judge of Ft. Dodge, Iowa, is one of the strong candidates before the Iowa legislature to become the late Dolliver's successor. Judge Kenyon was born in Ohio in 1869, came to Iowa when only a boy of 9 years, educated at Grinnell college, later he entered the State University which he graduated in the law department. He was appointed by President Wm. H. Taft as federal prosecutor under the interstate law under the Sherman act. He is a very busy man, an able lawyer and would make a fine senator. read by Mrs. Edward Mixon and the study of Proverbs taken up. The following officers were elected: study of Proverbs taken up. The following officers were elected: President.....Mrs Thornton Adams Vice-President.....Miss Blanch Allen Treasurer.....Mrs. R. N. Hyde Recording Sec'y.....Miss Beulah Allen Corresponding Sec. Mrs. Edward Mixon Chaplain.....Mrs. Rivers Critic.....Mrs. Anna Allen Chairman of Program Committee..... .....Mrs. E. B. Elliston Chairman of Sick.....Mrs. Adam Dixon The study of the second chapter of Revelations will be continued at the next meeting, with Mrs. Emma Pyrece at her home 846 Fourteenth St. "Archibald's Agatha," our new serial story-begins in this issue. Mrs, Nannie Washington wishes to thank those who so kindly assisted her during the sickness and death of her husband. The New Wardrobe Cleaners and Digers Office and Works 814 Locust, Des Moines. Phone Walnut 1111 ED. CRAWFORD, Pro. WANTED—Position as moving picture machine operator, have had extensive experience; have position now but would like to make a change, will furnish reference. Address Fred D. Simms Toledo, Ia., P. O. box 247. A Chance for a Bargain. An Irishman who had begun to praise photography went into a shop to purchase a small bottle in which to mix some of his solutions. Seeing one he wanted he asked the chemist how much it would be. "Would you said the chemist, 'It will be two pence as it is out. If you want anything in it, I won't charge you for the bottle.' 'Then you hat, 'put a work in it.' of Spirit Lake is one of the lead- a legislature to be elected to the time the late Senator Dolliver's suc- business man well known all over Iowa politics for 25 years, a mem- or many years and at present a Education by appointment of Gov- republican worker and a delegate ublican conventions. He is a credit illiant young lawyer and judge of strong candidates before the Iowa billiver's successor. Judge Kenyon nee to Iowa when only a boy of 9 college, later he entered the State stated in the law department. He m. H. Taft as federal prosecutor the Sherman act. He is a very would make a fine senator. GREELEY CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL. The month of February stands unique in the American history. Even the shortest month of our calendar year, though beneath her sun the greatest men of America were born. On the 3rd day of February, 1811, Horace Greeley was born on a farm in New York, a poor boy, going to New York city, working in the printing office as an appetite, becoming a well trained newspaper man by actual experience. He founded the New York Tribune, which has done more to would public opinion in favor of freedom to the slave and enlarged view of the equality of manhood. His cry, "Go west young man," became an enthusiastic watchword of our land. He made it possible for Lineoln to become president, and the members of my race will ever stand ready to honor this great journalist as one of the pathfinders of American liberty and American freedom, which we celebrate this week. "He has achieved success: who has fived long, laughed often, and loved much; who has gained the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men, and the love of little children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who has left the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who has never laced appreciation of earth's beauty nor failed to express it; who has always looked for the best in others and given the best he had; whose life was an inspiration: whose memory a sanctification"--Rosie A. Stanley. SUCOURT. State Capitol Bldg Historical Room YSTAM JANY 3, 1911. A Plain Business to the City of The Des Moines City Railway Com- city of Des Moines the best street ra- ves the people want the same thing. on to the council, and asked the coun- IMMEDIATE RE- required by the ordinance. This mean- money spent in Des Moines with an inc- dence to 1,000. Between 1901 and 1905 the 032,525.13. It wants to begin spending anks you agree with it. FAR five cents only until the company pay tickets for a quarter; whenever divi- sets for a quarter; and whenever divi- tickets for a quarter. This is analogous to the Boston gas money with a five cent fare, the pub tickets. If it makes no money, it obvi- in the service. TANDY 11. Price Business Pro City of Des S City Railway Company wants to the best street railroad service in the same thing. Therefore it ha sel, and asked the council to submit it. IMMEDIATE REHABILITATION dinance. This means not only good Moines with an increase in the num between 1901 and 1905 the company invi ants to begin spending money in D with it. FARES until the company pays 7 per cent di arter; whenever dividends are 8 per per; and whenever dividends are 9 per as to the Boston gas adjustment. If ive cent fare, the public gets the be es no money, it obviously cannot re A Plain Business Proposition to the City of Des Moines The Des Moines City Railway Company wants to stop fighting, and give the city of Des Moines the best street railroad service it has ever had. It believes the people want the same thing. Therefore it has submitted its proposition to the council, and asked the council to submit it to you. IMMEDIATE REHABILITATION is required by the ordinance. This means not only good service, but additional money spent in Des Moines with an increase in the number of employees from 655 to 1,000. Between 1901 and 1905 the company invested in improvements $2,032,525.13. It wants to begin spending money in Des Moines again, and thinks you agree with it. FARES are five cents only until the company pays 7 per cent dividends when they are six tickets for a quarter; whenever dividends are 8 per cent they are seven tickets for a quarter; and whenever dividends are 9 per cent they are eight tickets for a quarter. This is analogous to the Boston gas adjustment. If the company makes any money with a five cent fare, the public gets the benefit through the sale of tickets. If it makes no money, it obviously cannot reduce the fare and maintain the service. MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP desired by the city is provided for on- lined system of 154 miles of electric railh with 177 acres of valuable city real estate even over for $2,575,000, subject to the these bonds has gone into the propo- rization of the properties, and their average capitalization of such properties. The option to purchase may be exer- cised on October 1, 1921, or at the expiration. If the company is not prosperous, thle the company is prosperous, the people of tickets, or if they regard this as as and operate it themselves. If the价 profitable, the company is bound to sell ue and is unprofitable, the city is un y is provided for on a just and fair mile of electric railway, power p valuable city real estate is offered at $5,000, subject to the bonded debt. It is gone into the property. This is less properties, and their present capitalization of such properties in the United S purchase may be exercised at any time, or at the expiration of any five ye is not prosperous, the city is under prosperous, the people may share the they regard this as unsatisfactory, themselves. If the property enhance any is bound to sell; if the property table, the city is under no c'ligation if desired by the city is provided for on a just and fair basis. The great combined system of 154 miles of electric railway, power plant and equipment with 177 acres of valuable city real estate is offered at $6,659,000, and may be taken over for $2,575,000, subject to the bonded debt. Every dollar realized from these bonds has gone into the property. This is less than the present capitalization of the properties, and their present capitalization is far below the average capitalization of such properties in the United States. The option to purchase may be exercised at any time until October 1, 1911, or on October 1, 1921, or at the expiration of any five year period thereafter. If the company is not prosperous, the city is under no obligation to buy. If the company is prosperous, the people may share the profits through the sale of tickets, or if they regard this as unsatisfactory, may take the property over and operate it themselves. If the property enhances in value and is profitable, the company is bound to sell; if the property does not enhance in value and is unprofitable, the city is under no obligation to buy. SEVEN FEET OF PAVING are to be paid for by the company. This increases its present obligation forty per cent. to be paid for by the company. The city per cent. PUBLIC provides for statements every six month that they are expended, the earnings, the fits, and provides that the city may asks. by the company. This increases it PUBLICITY nents every six months, showing the ded, the earnings, the expenses, the that the city may verify these at provides for statements every six months, showing the amounts expended, or what they are expended, the earnings, the expenses, the dividends and he profits, and provides that the city may verify these at any time from the books. A PLAIN DOCUMENT. There are no loop holes or jokers in the ordinance. It says clearly, exactly what it means. THE COMPANY CONCEDES 1st: Its perpetual franchise; 2nd: Its right to use every alternate v occupied; 3rd: Its right to charge a straight fi 4th: Its right to pay only for five ual franchise; to use every alternate street, limiting to charge a straight five cent fare wh to pay only for five feet of paving; 2nd: Its right to use every alternate street, limiting itself to the streets now occupied; 3rd: Its right to charge a straight five cent fare whatever its profits are; 4th: Its right to pay only for five feet of paving; 5th: The option to the city to buy; 6th: The publicity as to receipts and 7th: The arbitration of labor trough 8th: That all work shall be done su- We concede that there is no assurance not or nine per cent dividends in the profits with a five cent fare, is cannot reduce. If it does earn any profits, it offer company does not believe that the voters divide profits that are not earned. The Des Moines City Railway Com- pany properties are coupled in the and it, but because it is impossible to physically and financially one, the city co- bonds. They cannot be economically city owns it should own both. Go successful municipal ownership, owns and lines, 179 miles in all against 154 mile municipal operation only, we follow the properties are not taken over for mun- it shall be added to the price. It has never been argued that the city the purpose of speculation. THE COMPANY WANTS THAT because it would rather devote its energy to the property and developing inter-ur- n the city. It thinks that you would be the ordinance passed so that you may or opinion. city as to receipts and expenditures; operation of labor troubles; work shall be done subject to plans a t there is no assurance that the con- t dividends in the near future. If fat fare, is cannot reduce the fare, an any profits, it offers to share them believe that the voters want it to make are not earned. the City Railway Company and the share coupled in the purchase propos- it it is impossible to separate them, specially one, the city company has gua- nne not be economically operated as se- should own both. Glasgow, most city ownership, owns and operates both in all against 154 miles here. In offi- only, we follow the Chicago plan, wi- t taken over for municipal ownership to the price. I argued that the city desired to pur- pureulation. COMPANY WANTS THE ORDINANCE other devote its energy for the next fi- l and developing inter-urban possibilities links that you would rather have it o- assed so that you may have an opp 6th: The publicity as to receipts and expenditures; 7th: The arbitration of labor troubles; 8th: That all work shall be done subject to plans approved by the city. We concede that there is no assurance that the company will pay seven, eight or nine per cent dividends in the near future. If it does not earn any profits with a five cent fare, is cannot reduce the fare, and maintain the service. If it does earn any profits, it offers to share them with the public. The company does not believe that the voters want it to make service secondary, or to divide profits that are not earned. The Des Moines City Railway Company and the Inter-Urban Railway company properties are coupled in the purchase proposal, not because we desired it, but because it is impossible to separate them. The properties are physically and financially one, the city company has guaranteed the Inter-Urban bonds. They cannot be economically operated as separate systems, and if the city owns one it should own both. Glasgow, most cited as an instance of successful municipal ownership, owns and operates both urban and inter-urban lines, 179 miles in all against 154 miles here. In offering the property for municipal operation only, we follow the Chicago plan, which provides that if the properties are not taken over for municipal ownership 20 percent as a profit shall be added to the price. It has never been argued that the city desired to purchase these properties for the purpose of speculation. THE COMPANY WANTS THE ORDINANCE PASSED because it would rather devote its energy for the next five years to rehabilitating the property and developing inter-urban possibilities than to law suits with the city. It thinks that you would rather have it do this, and wants to have the ordinance passed so that you may have an opportunity to express your opinion. THE ELECTION EPENSES will have to be paid by the company. The company is anxious enough to have your opinion to be willing to agree to pay them whether the law requires it or not. READ OUR PROPOSITION then you will know something about Telephone or write to Mr. John J. H et, First Floor, or call on him, and es Moines City Ra ter-Urbana Rail now something about it. write to Mr. John J. Hamilton, Walnu or call on him, and he will furnish ies City Railway ban Railway C Telephone or write to Mr. John J. Hamilton, Walnut 561, 607 Mulberry Street, First Floor, or call on him, and he will furnish you a printed copy of it. Des Moines City Railway Company Inter-Urban Railway Company Price Five Cents. FARES ```markdown ``` ———— ——— : _ _ ' eel : ; : OSS S' CREE ae Towa State Bystandes re woven 7 <> OWA ——=<—<—————— ‘When doctors graft i is folly to de sek ash fam ts « “oman paler © Why worry over good roads when ‘we are all on the verge of taking to ‘ings? It war scares Heep on accumulating ‘toy ay be offered by the dozen at redtoed rates, | Wen women are required to sit fen furies they should be permitted to Wrtag thelr halting. ‘Westero farmers are returning to the effete east to buy up the deserted farms of that section. |. ir umber bas gone gone up one \eotiar on the thousand. ‘Now, all to- igether: This fs going to0 Ar! Goosebone prophets are of the ‘opinion that this winter will stretch seat as Jong as a British election. ‘Astata 1a various forms is to de learved at a banquet in Colorado, thew who la “brother to the ox?” | Alexander wept because he bad no more worlds, to conquer . when bo ‘should have hustled around and found ‘afew. | Pittsburg ~ ants to annex about « \doven suburbs. This 1s likely to ‘etart © new annexation movement in ‘Cleveland. ‘The wnarmored cruiser Detroit, ‘which cost $.,233,000, has just been ‘sold for $20,000. So run the fighting ships away. | New York's largest hotel 1s to cost 27,000,000, It ta to be bullt on Her ld squaro at Twenty-fourth street, ‘and Broadway. School teachers think they are en- ‘utled to pensions, but can teaching ‘be called war since corporal punish- ‘ment has been abolished? de Boston man declares that he can prove that there are nino hells, and ‘we presume that discovering that the furnace fire ts out in one of them. ‘That New York man who started to aboot himself but thrice changed bis mind in ‘'me to do¢ge the bullets may live to congratulate himself on Bs flckdeness, Morocco 18 to pay money to Spain for the war which Spain recently {font in Morocco, Such 1s the em- Darrassing consequence of coming out ‘ently second best + Maybe some time they will invent padded aeroplane which will not Use; more. than ten fect from the (Ground. Then the careful man will ieacdehe thterested:: ‘He has football in toe fall and track athletics and baseball in the spring and now the college stutent bas ico hockey all winter. And yet <Te ls sald to zlay too little. 1m the year 1910 the American hen ald 37 dozen ges for every man, woman and child In the country. We have reason for belleving, howerer, that at least several dozen of thors EE aro still in cold storage, A report from Berlin bas {t that Gmperor Willlam has become Inter ‘sted in boxing. Tt 1s not Ikely, how- aver, that he will at bis time of life tty for the middie-welght champton- ship of Germany. Men who began life as walters now own one of Chicago's biggest hotels But, of course, they were good walters tnd never spilled soup down any: body's back nor forgot to renew the seontents of the finger bowls, [apa ‘The Eplacopal bishop of Michigan saya Yhat bridge whist players are fast as\mouch gamblers as Wall street Plangers\or Monte Carlo patrons. ‘They must play for moro than a quar’ tar of a cebt point out that way. By drinking 20 botties of beer a day for 30 days a'St. Louts man won a sult af taformade\ clothes and. $250. In ‘money, bat the chances are Ybat a man ‘with a thir lke that will pawn the Hlothes, and ho certainly won't have fiba ikaeey lous. At that ship that got into New ‘York the other day with a loud of vie phents and pythons and other res tures cotid have beea stufed tats the ockings of soveralmailionchilares fe would probably have settled tor tie thelr demand for Nous. arks When si: carry plague and cat and dogs teat Wil or drive thems away furry diphtheria and’ tobereulons oth of which are attimed by the pert, ft seems thre ta nothing leh for threatened bumaaity bat to get of fhe earth ‘That technical secret atiack opon ‘fhe Atlantic coast by our return Batuenhip fest wi be ralsceas iat ‘ass the Bolo St. Nicholas ar. saa “the New Eogiand faker who heard so Guach caasonading at rea in 1858 arg Fallowed to act ito the game. e A barber in Duluth has invented _Thattonioce mssosaders” It rou have (goatracted the, me, pend ‘with boticas ou then, fancy’ :guortal, it vows chance to ‘beak aan fi Sri at-e ties ‘s ae ace erenee ee Frozen Corn Makes Testing Nec~ ‘essary, Says Prof, Holden WARNS AGAINST MOLDY CORN Famous Seed Corn Expert Gays Much Cora, Was Partially Frozen. and Ctutions Farmers to. Make aioe Tok: Ames, Jowa—An unusual amoun' of frozen corn in Iowa this year makes the necessity of testing seed cort more extrere than ever, according to a statement made by Prof. P. G Holden of the lowa State college a ‘Ames. The famous seed expert say’ ‘he has found large per cent of the corn he has examined to be at least partially frozen and cautions thé farmers to make efficient tests be fore planting. “Because of the good weather dur tng the fall, many Towa farmers arc of the opinion that the corn will make excellent seed,” sald Professor Hold en, “They will be mistaken in this, however, for much ‘of the com {s frosted, Corn that is badly frozen can easily be detected by the dark color. Partially frozen ears can not be detected except by testing and it fs with them that the farmer 1s Ii able to experience considerable trou: ble. All seed corn this year should be tested If the best results are to be obtained, I also wish to caution the Iowa farmer against the use of moldy corn for seed. One ear of moldy corn might spoil a whole bush- el of seed corn.” Riceacane ‘sein Mick: Des Moines—Pneumonia was the ‘most active agent of the Grim Reap er during the month of December an¢ ‘a record of 293 deaths is laid at the door of the disease. The report of the deaths for the month of December was made publi by Dr G. H. Sumner, secretary o the state board of health. In spite of the epidemic in Des Moines and the state, there were onls forty-nine deaths reported as due to typhold fever. Fourteen of the for tynine lived in Des Moines. A delinquent report made by Dr Sumner shows that there were 1 total of 21,470 deaths in the state o! Towa last year due to disease. Grain Men Name Officers. Ames.—The following officers were lected at the annual meeting of mem: bers of the Iowa Grain Improvement association, B. A. Haymond, LaPorte City, president; Fred MeCulloch, Hart wick, vice president; L, ©. Burnett, ‘Ames, secretary-treasurer. ‘The pro ceeds of the corn and grain sale were $140, with about $100 worth untold for lack of time. ‘The proceeds of the Junlor sale were $261. Build New Packing Plant. | Sloux City—A new packing plan! to cost $125,000 and to have a killing capacity twothirda ex big as the Ar. ‘mour plant will be erected here be sinning March of this year by the Sloux City Packing company. The new plant replaces a smaller one which was destroyed by fire som weeks ago. Between 400 and 60 Den Will be employed. “He ete, Sones to. Sxiond Watermarks: Lobrville—The Lohrville and com- munity Booster club are taking steps toward a special election, to vote bonds for the extension of the water mains for fire protection, which are found to be Inadequate for that pur- pose at present. ‘The club also has ‘a movement on foot for the making ‘0 good roads leading in all directions trom town. Millionaire Te to be City Assessor. Burlington—Horace H. Rand, mil Wonaire lumberman and banker and soninlaw of the late Senator Gear, hhas accepted the position of assistant clty assessor at a salary of $2.50 per day, While the law allows bim $2.50 per day, the work will be done with: out charge by Mr. Rand. School is Given Flags. Logan.—Mra, F. A. Young, patriot fe Instructor, accompanied by Mrs John Hall, Mre. Arthur De Cou, ane Mra. Lewis Hass, representing the Women's Reliet corps of Woodbine, ‘with appropriate speeches, presented the Woodbine Normal school with seven slik flags. Gets Verdict For Damages. Marshalltown—George Powers of Liscomb, this county, who was badly Injured eighteen months ago when be was struck by an Towa Central train on a public road crossing, was given | verdict in the Hardin county dis: ‘trict court for $2,000, the full amount of his claim, Mebrk: Maa Far baiebes Des Moines.—Officers of the lows Corn Growers’ association appeared ine tereomaion or ares et Prieta sale ae ea ce ae msatae acer ee tien Poolaty wee ae A Ls Pie iat eu ee Meatac sitemian is on oe ie ‘Mra, Anna Hirech Dies Caio Oot ua aes Bien, perp Ne ater ee i of Charles City college, died here, ig neil Conte Ca Granger—Three hundred acres of ‘sugar beets have been contracted tof at Kanawha, sovth of here, by, the ‘Wows Bugar company, located at Way. ‘erly, ‘The price which will be pala em: perton ’ onal poem Phil Kear. pay post No. 40, GA. Be, of this ty aap bas edios 2 of the house of representa- Hise 20 Mother Enters Church. ‘Bloux City.-When Mra, Henry | Btehr followed the little casket: com ‘taining the remains of her son, Kurt Btehr, into Bt, James Lutheran church ‘at Norfolt, Nob, hisses greeted. her, fax three women fn the church cried aa er oo ‘The sensational turn to the tragic ‘ceremony was tho upshot of the pub Mahed tostimoay in the Stebr ingvest ‘as a result of which Henry Stehr the stepfather of the boy, was practically charged with murder. The boy was ‘allowed to freeze In bis bed, whlch caused his death, according to the coroner's fury. ‘The mother fainted when the cries went up, and fell into the arms of August Braum, In his sermon the Rev. Otto Berg- selder, looking at the mother, declar ed the dead boy had never received her love. ‘The boy's arms and legs had been frozen off from exposure. "The pastor declared it was better that he went to heaven lacking bis members than {hell through tho evil Influences: of «home. eeuatlnn Mon Hishway: Sidney—Commercial clubs of Bit ney, Shenandosh and Nebraska City have been active lately in booming the new river to river road from Keo: kuk, Towa, to Nebraska City, Neb. ‘The road runs through the southern ter of Jowa counties, and will be call “The White Lie” ‘Automobile part Jes have Just completed the painting of the telephone posts between Shen fandoah and Nebraska City. Every seventh post 12 painted with a strip of white margined with black. It the intention Inter to mark the route with gulde and mileage poste. A ‘meeting of the commercial clubs of Fremont, Page, Tavlor and Ringsol counties was held in Shenandoad ‘Jan. 30, to boom the new road. Mason City Farm Electrle Lighted. Mason City—The 0. T. Balmat farm just to the northwest of this city will be the frst farm tn this com- munity to be electric lighted. Mr. Balmat has just closed a contract with the Gas & Electric company w run a line to bis farm and install a ‘motor whieh will furnish the power for every pleco of machinery capable of using this power. The barns and house will be lighted throughout with these new lights. This new Innova- tlon for farm lighting may be carried to other farms in the near neighbor hood to Mason City. Mr. Balmat ts the owner of the line from the city and is putting it in at an expense of $500. @ralercaial Primary Bill Des Moines; ove —~ srescren™™ voting in primary elections 13 provid ed for In a bill, Introduced in the house by Representative Lund of Hamilton county, ‘The measure pro: vides for a first and second choice by the voters for all except township of ‘cers and. delegates to county con- ventions. First and pocond cholce are allow: ed the voter on governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasur cr of slate, altorey general, United States senator, representatives. 3 congress and state senators. The bill Ig slmilar to the Washington law now Ju use Im that state. New Water Plant For Marshalltown. Marshalltown—The city counc’ has authorized the mayor to advertise for bids for machinery necessary to Install g water power plant at the city pumping station, with the view of uilizing the power of the Iowa riv er as far as possible. Prof. B. J Lambert, of the state university, Towa City, has prepared the plans up. fon which the bids’ will be called for. Fire Destroys Vinton Dormitory. Vinton—The men’s dormitory 0 ‘Tilford academy burned. The struc ture was a three-story frome bullding, accommodating 100 students, and cv. ery room was occupied when the fra broke out, All lives were safely ree cued but the bullding and contents ‘were totally destroyed. sd rar peas Des Moines.—Plans for preventing the spread of disease were discussed by the health officers of the state at the opening session of thelr two day's convention in Des Moines. ‘The ink tial mecting was hold at the state Rouse and was attended by about thirty physicians. ‘Two Lose Pay Checks. Fort Dodge.—An uridentified man recently called at the freight oftice of the Minneapolfs and St. Louls rail road for the pay checks of J. B. Brock: way aud B. F. Allen, amounting to $180. He later pasted them on local ‘merchants and left town. Fireman Auks $25,000. Iowa Falls—W. B, Shaffer of Cedar Falls has Instituted sult against the North-Western for $25,000 damages for infuries sustained in-a wreck near Sanborn, Jast July. He was fireman on an engine which went through a bridge, ‘Academy Building Burns. Vinton.—The boys! dormitory of Ti ford academy here burned to the ground, causing a Joss of $10,000, with $3,500" "insurance. Other ‘buildings were threatened tut were saved by the local fire department. ‘Probe Made at Mason City, Mason City.—An investigation com- uoted by Chiet of Pollee Lock of tne ‘alleged misconduct of members of the force, bas resulted in the resignation ‘of Charles’ Sage, a member of the aight foree, Giri Leads Debating Team. Ottumwa.—The elgquence and force: fulness, of the arfumonte. presented hy dpedphine Denele of the Ottumwa ‘High setiool debating team was intge Jy responsible tor the victory of tbe Ottumwa students over the Winteld High school team at Wintel, am tnetee ‘Elégtle cay ot Medora Woodie a Aneta a tori tet NEW! PROBLEM OF DEFENSE ri I. wee : oO a ay ‘ lapecctt | Bion yeecn- LN NLD eeah cree Her BT {fond we Fes IY srs) ws eo 5 ey ee aia BI ae é £ ed BRE Je MARS AON tea MODE Berets, the: Resaae reek, treme ceremans: AEE! ge eee ee F ASCO hi WINNER TA wae es - | FIVE VILLAGES DESTROYED HOUSE FIXES ON PACIFIC COAST ‘THE PHILIPPINES. METROPOLIG AB EITE FOR | anor PANAMA, SHOW: ‘Taal—Manila Natives Alarmed ; wlosen in Pale WINS BY VOTE OF 259 TO 43) staninan azercan school er nto tae traversed the we = Wesiern City caine ite Strength From lot Lake Taal legraphed Monday opsiane Wie Democrats Vote |8*@ villages have been. destroyed Reputlcane wile Democrats Vote igal wave aud (hav not lam for seuthern Go \foo ‘persone ave been iiled ta Wasbington.—San Francisco won a signal victory in the house of repre sentatives Tuesday in the fight with New Orloans for the Panama expos! tlon fn 1916. ‘The resolution declaring {n favor of San Francisco was passed dy a vote of 259 to 43. The house frat voted to take up the resolution favoring San Francisco. ‘While the resolution must be passed by the senate before the struggle {s ended, it {s genorally believed now that the contest was good as settled ‘and that San Francisco will ‘be the final victor.” San FrantiMeo's strength came al: ‘most wholly from the Republican ma fority tm the-bouse, while New Or Jeans was favored by the Democrats. San Francisco scored ita first ve- tory when the house voted, 188 to 159. to take up the San Francisco propos tlon ahead of that for a New Orleans exposition. The San Francisco proposition Is contained in a joint resolution which simply asks government recognition of the exposition and inviting foreign ations to participate. ‘The New Orlean measure is a house bill asking recognition by the government, an invitation to foreign nations to participate and calling for ‘an appropriation of $1,000,000 for a government exhibit. ‘The advocates of San Francisco led ‘the debate with twenty minutes, New ‘Orleans followed with thirty, and San Franctaco closed with ten minuets. ‘Most of the San Francisca speeches rere limited to two minutes and the Aebate had not progressed far when St was seen that party lines were not to be strictly drawn. Enthusfastlc demonstration from the Democratic side of the house Freeted Mr. Rodenberg of Minois ‘then he arose to present the New Or Jeans argument. Mr. Rodenberg in a alt hour's apeech declared that the New Orleans exposition would develop South and Central American trade and benef American producers and manufactur ‘axe more thah any other exposition. DRY FARMING MEET OPENED Hundreds of North Dakota Agricul turlats Attend tho Two Daye? Congress st Dickinson, Dickthaon, N. D.—With every ros pect of being a great success, the North Dakota éry farming congress opened here Tuesday. The sessions aro being attended by hundredn of farmers from all parts of tho, state. The exhibits of agricuitural products are quite ex tensive, and & number of prizes have ‘een provided by the businese men of Dickinson. ‘The Dickinson exper!uent ‘station also has a fine exhibit ot wrains and forage crops. Ganker fa Sent to Prison, New Orleans.—Judge Grubb Tuer day sentenced William Adler, former Dpresizent of the defunct State Ne Mlonal bank, & serve six years In the ‘Atlanta: federal penitentiary. Adler was recently convicted of the roisap propriation of the bank's funds. Woman Gets Vote for Senator. Denver, Colo—A woman received & vote for United States senator in the legislature Tudsday. She was Mra Katherine’ M: Cocke, former state au: Derintendent of public achools, Howes Falls; One Dead, Two Dying. Hoston.--One workman was killed, [two were fatally isfifed and a couple ‘others Were seriously burt Monday ‘when & wall of 8 bullding under con. struction at Beacon and Brimmey seats, collapsed. a NO mapa SR Cra a Kausas City, Mo—Josiah Baker. « Ponear eateman’ of the southwest oe oon ae Monde? pomemials:. He was siatytwo years 16, He was the fdtaber of the tows ean Maun Se Ge ee FIVE VILLAGES DESTROYED IN THE PHILIPPINES. Dieturbance Fellows Eruption of Mount “Taal--Manila Natives Alarmed “Luzen in Pante Manin An Aimerlean school teach ex who has treversed tbe west sore Sf Lake Taal telegraphed Monday that five villages have been. destroyed. by tidal wave and that not eas tb80 00 persoun have been Killed In that vicinity, Many were burned in Ares started by molten rantses. ‘Tho.disaster ts due to. an eruptlon ot the Yoleano Tal, In Batangas prov. fee = ‘All the, towns within a radius of tally 20 tales have eutfered “damage from the tain of mud. and stones, thleb tit continues. ‘The ‘native population in all dlrec Uions are. abandoping thelr” vilages tnd feeing to the hills tn tecror. The observatory authorities bellove that Manila to tn ho anger, bat there Is some alarm among the natives, who fecal" the. deatructon caused. by Hott ape fae ther Too tvnen, in 289% CONDEMNS CIVIC FEDERATION ‘United Mine Werkers” Convention De Clare National Body tea Foe to Ohne Cason Columbus, 0, — By a vote of 497 to. 369 the substitute offered to the motion condemning the National Clvio federation a8 opposed to the In: terests of organized labor was adopt. ed by the United Mine Workers. of America. ‘This disposes of the original motion whieh called for the condemnation of the federation and tho withdrawal of all the members of United Mine Work: ers from that organization and also the minority report which provided that no action regarding the Civic fed: eration be taken. PLAGUE IN CHINA CONTINUES Chinese Drag Bodies to Vacant Lote in Efforts to Elude the Police, Harbin.—The spread of the plague fo Harbin still continues, although the sanitary authorities have gained control in the Russlan town. The Chineso throw the bodies of those who have died from the disease trom the windows of thelr houses and drag them to vacant lots, in an attempt to elude the police and escape the isola. ton camps. It te believed that the plague In Peking ts under control. No hew cases are reported there. TOWN OFFICIAL KILLS MAN Alderman Wills. of | Westville, tit, Shoote Butcher-Shop Employe With ‘Whom, He Guarreled. Danville, Il, — Sam Wills, a prom. ‘nent maine manager of this dle trfet, who fs an alderman of the town ot Westville and prospective candidate for mayor, shot. and killed Tom But. rimavich, an employe in Mayor Siaza's butcher shop, Blowing the top of his head off with shotgun. The two had had trouble for several days, Slesdetial Wacnaal bee ea vAltoona, Pa.—Fire broke out In the Mercy Fospital here Wednesday, tm. periling the lives of scores of per. tone and throwing the patients into panle. The sick persons were car. ried to the street by firemen. There ‘was a nuoiber of narrow escapes. Wath Rienn ter taal nk eases London —"Porky” Flynn won from Jack Burns’on points in thelr 20round bout at ‘the Olympia Wednesday. Flynn was) the moré aggressive and ‘shaded Burns at all stages, ‘nowbea at 2.600. Gaur te wasn’ Mount Pleasant, 19.—Two thousand doltars: in deposit’ notes. stolen. trom Sanford Uoyd, “a wealthy tarmer, while to Chlcago-last week, were re: lured to him by. postal. authorities Toseday. It ts thought the rosbers Algcovered the notes Were uscless and Gropped thera {na mall box, Pass Direct Primary. Bill Cheyenie, Wyo-The lower house jot the. etate “lextslatare- Tueaday DDYWAMITE EXPLOSION IN JERBEY eee MORE THAN 150 INJURED Detonation Fett Many Mile Away New York.—At least # score of per sons were killed, 160 or more injured ‘and property damaged to the extent fof $600,000 when an explosion of 25 tons of dynamite occurred Wednesday fat a pler close to the Central railroad of New Jersey's passenger ferry slip ‘at Communtpaw, N. J. ‘At the same time the terrific force of the blowup reached through the Underlying strata of rock not only sn Manhattan, Brooklyn, Richmond and the Bronx, but far way points tn Long Island and Connecticut, rock: ing skyscrapers, smashing glass, tear- ing away window frames and sending, panle stricken, tens of thousands of men and women Into the streets, fear fal that an earthquake or some other vast natural (urmoll was upon them. "As in all upheavals of tremendous force, persons near by escaped death; buildings close at hand were not {n- fured; persons far away were killed; ‘structures at great distances were al most torn apart. Wall street for a time suspended Dusiness through fright and anxiety. New York's fire engyies and ambi ances clanged violently up and down the atreets searching for the scene of whatever had happened—nobody for fa long time knew. There was sem: pante for nearly an hour in this city until it became known that the eause fof the great roar was a good mile away. ‘What happened, briefly, was this: ‘Two cars of dynamite. containing 25 tons each, from the Dupont Powder company works in Wilmington, Del had arrived on the tracks at the end of pler No, 7 almost adjoining the big Central station at Communt paw, the explosive being consigned to Pallsades, on the Hudson, for use In blasting out rock. ‘Two lighters, the Katherine W. and the Whistler, had drawn up to the pler end to recelve cargoes of the @angerous stuf. On the former was Captain John Healy and eight men, on the latter four men. On the pler end Itself were twelve Polish laborers. some starting to eat thelr dinners trom thelr pails; others ‘engaged in transferring the dynamite from the freight cars to the lighters. ‘Thero were at least 24 men within actual handling distance of the dyna. mite. Next there was an awful roar, a ssrent cloud of haze.and dust, a trem: Die of earth and structures above the earth within a radius of 30 miles square, an tmmense wave from the river that splashed high above every, thing near by, and then a viston of death, maiming and wreckage. Later the railroad offctals in a for mal statement sald that possibly the steam or gasoline engines of one of the two lighters had exploded and set off the dynamite, though they dld not state this positively. The Jersey City pollee declared that one box of dyna- mite had become stalled at the bottom of a chute down which big packages of the exnlosive were being shot and frat another bed struck It and gon KING'S HONOR IS- CLEARED Editor Mylius, Who Charged British Ruler With Morganatle Marriage, Is Sent to Prison. London.—After brief proceedings special fury ‘before Lord Chlet Jus- tle Alverstone cleared King George of {mputations against his personal character by finding Edward F. My- Mus guilty of circulating a ibel. ‘THe defendant was sentence’ to one year's imprisonment. Mylius was charged with distribut- Ing In England copies of the Libera- tor, a Paris publication edited by Ed- ward H. James, in which tt was al- leged that his majesty while prince of Wales contracted a morganatle mar- riage with the elder daughter of Ad- miral Sir Michael Seymour at Malta In 1890, The crown called the admiral as a witness and be testified that the daughter in question, now the wife of Captain Napier of the, British navy, never had seen his majesty before 1898, when the king called on the wit: ness at Portsmouth. His only other daughter dled in 1895 and for three years preceding her death had been with her father at Malta, where he was commanderinhlet of the Med. Mterranean squadron. The king had not visited Malte while his daughters were there and the younger daughter never bad spoken to him, England Packs Labor Shue: London—The Master Printers’ Fed. eration of the United Kingdom at meeting Wednesday decided: to. de- clare « national lockout from Febru. ary 25 tt the compotitors peraist In thelr demand for a working week of fifty hours, Accident In Panama Canal. Panama—Four men were killed and seven other serloualy infured as 4 reault of a colliion between a work train and n string of dirt care at Miraftores Wednesday. Missionary Leaps Into the Sea, New York—The death of Miss Alco Darijee of Newark, N. J, « mle Monary in China, is cnrounced in cable dlapatches received here Tues: Gay, She committed auleide by teap- tg overboard trom the Pacife mali steamer Manchuria on Friday, ‘Adds $1,280,000 to Hie aitts, London —It was learned that An- drew Camesio has donated an add\. onal $1,250,000 tn furtherance of his phflanth pptes at-hfa’ birthplace, Dun. WOMAN HAD KNIFE? $,G, Knepper Says Woman En- tered Room Brandishing Knife WAS IT MURDER OR SUICIDE? Young Man, Nearly Dead, Makes Statement—iowa. Hotel Keeper Declares Injured Boy Wes Not Vichlex- af Rather Des Moines, Feb. 3—Was 8. G. Knepper of Collins, Ia, the victim of ‘a woman who entered his room at the lows hotel shortly after noon Mon- ay and sliced his body with « buted. ‘er knife, almost dlsemboweling him, oF did ho attempt to commit sulcider ‘Young Knepper, on the brink of ‘death at the lowa ganitarlum, where he has moaned in a.seml-conscious ‘condition since he was burried there declares a woman entered fs room while he was asleep. He says the frst he knew a woman was standing over him on his bed brandishing = Jong knife. He says he felt the knite tear at bis vitals and then—darkness, He is not ia condition to make s more detailed statement of the mys- terlous affair. ‘T.-H Paulson, proprietor of the fowa hotel, is of the opinion the young man made an attempt at aul- tide and is confident that no women attacked Knepper in the hotel. Dr. W. W. Knepper, of Collins, the young man's father, who is @ well to do. physician, belioves the story of his boy ani thinks be was the. vic- tim of an attack by an unknows woman, Dr. G. B. Young, who was called, made a statement at the hotel that the wounds were inficted at least an hour aud onehalf before be made an examination, KENYON VOTE TO SCATTER Kenyon Supporters Plan Naw Move to Break the Senatorial Deadtock. Des Moines, Feb, 3.—Thursday's vote for U. 8, sonator was practically the same as the previous day. The figures: Candidate, Fob. Feb. Porter (D) --r-n-------49 54 Kenyon (R) c-----------68 68 Young (R) cow--n-n-n-87 88 Gee ID xsatunnec 1 ‘The supporters of Judge W. 5. Kenyon, in the pending legislative struggle over the Dolliver senatorial succession, held a meeting at his headquarters Inst evening at whicd Mr. Kenyon was present. He stated to the meeting that he deeply apprectated the support re- colved, that in his judgment the best interests of the state demanded an early settlement of . the deadlock that the personal ambition of no man should stand In the way of the best interests of the state; and, therefore, he requested his supporters to take such action as would, in thelr fudge ‘ment, aselst in terminating the dead: lock “and suggested that they give their votes to others for a time, In the hope that such solution might thus be reached. ‘As a result of the conference @ large part of the Kenyon vote will today be cast for Senator Funk while some will go to Senator Young. If the deadlock 1a not in this way soon terminated Judge Kenyon's ‘vote will return to him. WINT MONEY FOR STATE FAIR Bilis introduced in Senate and House ‘Ask $170,000 for Improvements at Fair Grounds, Des Moines, Feb. 8.—An appropria- tion of $170,000 for the Improvement of the state fair grounds 1s asked in & bill Introduced in the menate by Brown of Decatur. A similar bill wad introduced in the house by Repre- sentative Brown of Wright. ‘The vill calls for the distribution of the appropriation In the following Bea For lands and lots -.........$20,000 For implement building -....-, 80,000 For horse barns. .........- 26,000, For cattle barns -.022.22... 19,000 For sanitary toilets -.-....--- 10,000 Tor sheep bams -.-..-.-.-. 20,000 POPULATION OF IOWA TOWNS Federal Census Bureau Gives Out Figures for Thirteenth Census for Six Towa Citlen. Washington, D. C,, Feb. 3—Popula- Hon statistics of the thirteenth cen sus-announced include the following Towa towns: Clty. i910 1900 New ‘Sharon -......-.1122 1,258 Adel... 2c i1gs9 a8 Eddyville 2.2 C22 4085 1,230 Grand Junction ....--.1012 1,113 Vinton... 22 conan 8,896 3,409 Former. lowa Mayor in Dalnte Jail. Sioux City, Ia, Feb. 3—One time mayor of Des Moities and a man o! some consequence there, J. M, Bret ton of Conanta, 8. D, fs in the coun: \y Jail at Deadwood, 8, D,, awaiting trial on the charge of bootlegging for © half breed Indian, ¥ lows .'té Woes. Ranpewee. Washingion, D. C., Feb, §,—lows will lose’ one reprosentative in the house, wecording "to the reapportion: ment bill which was approved’ by the Tepubiléan caucus, Miles: Pankhurst. @aunka tax ees Boone, la. Feb, 3.—Miss Sylvie Pankhurst was greoted In the Christ Jan church by a large audience. he spoke of the honor she felt in belnk lnvited to speak before the legisle ture in Des Moines, Will Lobby for, Nurase, Des Moinés, Fob. 3.—Misa Louls® Postiowait ot Dubuque, who is to. lob by in the Intorost of an amendment to the nurse registration law, has af Fived tn’ Deg: Moines to. bests aes campaign in the legislature, Ds ee + PEM ALIS A\GATNGALA, Fee TINCT ROASON,, My OPTREAT 17 BY WE CAA about it “You see, Agatha,” I sald, Fitts golng.to be rough on old Arch ithe eee After all, she’s always premised him the property; it should 0 to him.” ‘Tho secretary, that te, my wite—1 ometimes refer to her in that way in memory of a certain ax weeks I and my friend Terhune once spent at Castle Wyckhott, during which she Dore that title and I fell tn love with her—my wife put down her sewing to newer me. She was doing me initted tle, by the way, green, with at Teast atx different stitches Int. Aw- fully clever at that sort of thing, my wife. Yes, Lee," she sald; “but, Wiltred, fen't {t'a Iitdle—a Ilttle sudden? How ean he expect to get married In so short’ time ns ten daye?™ Te was sudden, surely, and unusual. But for the matter of that, the whole thing was ‘out of the ordinary. " You fee the point was that an eccentric old aunt of my frlend Archibald Ter- hune, a fra. Georgiana James of Es- rex, had written to. acquaint her nephew with the fact that she Intend- 4 to leave a certain plece of property which she bad long ago promised him {o.a third cousin of hers who lived in ‘America if Archibald did not immedi- ately get married. In fact, she gave hm exactly and only ten daya from the receipt of her letter in which to accomplish the holy estate, or, rather, in whieh to get blmself engaged. The actual ceremony she would leave to follow as soon as possible when the Troper order of things should permit. ‘Areb, when I saw him in London that morning, was in the wildest state ‘of mind imaginable. He had only just Fecelved the letter, and he'd be biess- ed if he'd take unto himself a wife at al, merely to humor the impossible whims of his Aunt Georgy, much less Accomplish the deed with any such In- @ecorous haste, She bad always Dadgered him to death on the subject of getting married, and now be sup- posed this was her way of punisbing him for his systematic disregard of er wishes. “Wants to folly well push me to the wall and force my band!” he told me fndigaantly. "She'd do anything to iether own way, that old woman! ‘and the reaton ahe says she's bring- ng things to a cllmax now {s just be- cause Tim forty years old today! She yaya that fT don't get married soon, TI be #0 old no one will have me! Fancy that!” His tone was positively por with epleen and diagust...Just ‘an if that were 20 very old!” he went fon, twitebing about on his chalr and Diveking angrily at his eyeglass ‘tring. "Why, lots of men don't even begin to think of marrying till they're forty-tive!” Temiled. The od boy's weak spot fs hie love of admiration, and I often feel convinced that If It were not for ‘his delight in being considered one ‘of London's most eligible bachelors, fand hls pride in belng one of the most popular dinner guests in town, he would long ago. have entered the donds of matrimony. “'Ghe says,” he continued, Jerking over a page of the closely written tet- ter that he held In his hand and glanc- ing down it as he spoke, “that al- though she bas always looked forward with pleasure to leaving that plece of Property which represents the bulk of ber fortune, to her nephew, that she cannot allow herself to: do so unless be compiles with her wishes and be- comes @ married man, ‘To bestow #0 Heh an inheritance, upon a single man, the says, 1s like putting « premium fn selfstiness!” Terhune snorted with {mpattenes when he had read that last tentenee, but T couldn't help but ad- Infre the old lady for it, T thought she ust have been something of a char acter to express herself so forcibly. “She goes on to explain,” sald’ Arch, resuming his reading after letting bis eye akim down the page to the close of the letter, “that the reason she Iimite the days of grace in which {am rupposed to perauade a girl to prom- {se to marry me, to ten, te because the thinke I deserve to have to hurry, Tying thwarted her wishes so long, ied that a iltdle anxlety will do me n0 1pm." His face was a plcture as be ) 4 thie, ond bla volee trembled 80 14h a sense of outrage that he could hardly Ko on. “She concludes by saying that 1 will 1}. ‘tmore Mkely to achleve the result tie desires, if 1 am put under a cer- fain amount of pressure. She knows Ty" procrastinating habits only too veil!” Hla glate was so vindictive: by tbls fume that I could hardly keep from Jaughing at im. “its no laughing matter!” he growl. 4, "She "means every word’ of It Bhe's gone and notifed the third ‘cousin im America about it, so there'll ‘be no possibility of changing her mind!" Mg he married?” 1 asked. “Nine children,” returned my friend looml}y,.“And she's even instructed her solicitor,” he added, “Old Barnes of Barnes, Willoughby & Sons to call yon me’ and be with me at one Wolock ten daya from now, when the! period expires, to see that every- thing's fair and aquare about the pro- ‘ceedings and that 1 do. not overstep ‘the prescribed time by so mich a1. ® minute!” © "Capital! 1 cried unguardedly, full of an {I\timed. I fear, enthusiasm for the Dusiness-like methods of Mrs. PART ONE. CHAPTER |. ee. ne snapped; = “old ‘enough to-know better!” “Old enough to be thinking about making her will, at any rate,” I sald meaningly. And of course Arch had 4n reality too keen an interest in bis ‘own welfare not to appreciate that fact without needing me to emphasize it. He was not the boy—T thought—it knew him at all, to sit sulking fn a comer when there was only a little thing lke getting a wife in ten days between him and a chance at a for tune! If he did, he could not certaln ly be the same Terhune that had Proved 0 earnest an aspirant for the mlliions of the Hon. Agatha, @ eum: mer ago. And I was right, It was not long before he'd forgotten his disap. roval of Aunt Georgy’s methods and was excitedly discussing ways and means of obeying her behest. 1 thought myself the thing didn't sound so hard. I thought at any rate that it would be a regular lark to have a try at ft, But he was mvch less optimis- ‘ie, much more downhearted. Not be cause he doubted his ability to get some girl to marry him, for he felt qulte sure on the contrary that his only trouble would be in making a se. lection. But it was'the shortness ot tho time that stumped ‘him. He couldn't seem to seo himself an en- gaged man {n ten days, his imaging. lon somehow failed to sum up the picture. I ld my best to cheer him up and pointed out that the property, which was a sheep farm In Australla, formerly belonging to Aunt Georgy's brother, now deceased, and yielding a yearly income of about $20,000,, was ‘worth having a try for. And as I sald, ft might have been much worse, Aunt Georgy might. have insisted on his actually attaining the married state in ton days’ tlme, instead of merely get Ung engaged, and that 1 thought ‘would have been well nigh imposatble Girls are so queer about that sort of thing. They must have a trousseau, and bridemmalds and ‘churches and fuss and feathers of one kind or an- ‘other.*: He: would certainly -bave ‘hed (ope see AME, We |e ZAR 1h es “Gase Zio A ys We 2 Oe ae 1 8 7.7 38 f 35 mae Bis gee Sie ee Alex A QE ss as 3) NEN y aay | \ es isa —a ke &e trouble tn pulling of the wedding is eee erate era a ee ae cere Be arr ber eect sein ee Cee pare sen et eae ada Se ee eevee te te eae eae er ae ane a ‘Wye, with Mrs, Armistead, ber aunt, ‘as our only ‘attendant. And then— ean a aera ae fay aes Te te creates ata terrace at her feet. “Never saw him ie eae eteeecerat pope Pe ee acs ee nes jaro ee ee ae ee “And to the cousin in America, with nine children!” sald Agatha, “Not a0 very much,” I said. “He's very well off, thoy say: All those Americans are, Besides that, Ter pune's really got-more right to the stuff than he has! A nephew is much hearer than a third coualn, you know!” “Not it he fan't married, apparent ly." remarked Dearest, but I knew she only sald it to tease me. 0, eome, now!” I expostulated; you know you uren't. going to stick up for « wild westerner from the ‘American backwoods.” “wherever they may be,” put. fn my! wife,-who has spent the groater cart of her life in the states and is “A Nephew le Much Nearer Than a Third Cousin, You Know!" OWURNAT A Ota atin CHAPTER Ii, ‘fonder of that country than 1 think ‘the should be, “From tho American backwoods,” 1 repented, “that you've never even ‘seen, agalnst poor old ‘Terhune! Why, ie probably wears 8 scalp lock and brandiabes « tomahawk, for all you now!” She amiled pityingly at my primitive notions of American civilization. “Which?” she sald, “Terhune or the third cousla? You're very. ambigu- cus, Wilfred. Besides, you know lote Detter than thet!” T hung my head n well-affected cou- fusion and admttted that I ald. “Don't be a silly!" she admonished, ‘though I could ee she thought my at titude good one, and tapped me on the head with her thimble, Te hurt a Aittle and I pretended to bo very angry atthe Uborty. “Just you stop that!” 1 cried, sud: denly finging my arms around her and pinning her so tight to her chair ‘he couldn't speak. “And don't pre tend you're not going to agree with me about Terhune! It's a serious mat- ter, and you know {t! ‘The old boy's In a hole and 1 want to help him out!” “and you expect me to provide the method of exit, Isn't that it?” asked /my prisoner as soon as she could get her breath. ‘“Exactlyi" I eald, setting her tree ‘and settling myself in another chair that was conveniently close to her. “Pitch in and tell us how to g0 about it!" And I leaned back and Ii ‘& favorite pipe of mine for which I had long ago gained permanent par don from Lady Vincent. Which title by the way, explains tho fact that my older brother Edmund had died short Iy after our wedding trip, making me Lord Vincent instead of Lord Wilfred, fand at the same time my father, tho duke of Totten’s, heir. At length my ‘oracle ceased puckering her pretty brows and spoke. “T think,” she sald, “wo might manage it it we gave & small house party and had two of the Agathas who stayed with me a year ‘ago during the time when I was car ying out the conditions of my fe ther’s will and friend Terhune as the only guests." L withdrew my pipe from my mouth and my gaze from the broken roof: line of Wyckhoft castle and the tops of our famous Wyckhott oaks, whtch was all my lazy line of vision held, ‘and sat up. “I know it's an idea," I remarked, “put I can't seem to get tho inner significance of it—a house party for a week with just two Agathas and ‘Terhune for guests, How—" But she interrupted me. “Yes,” she faald, “so far you're quite right. But don't you seo, Freddy, dear, that the ‘Agathas I meant to invite are Agatha Hirst and Agatha Sixth. In the frat place, they are the only Agathas of all the six yet unmarried, and {n'tho sec ond lace, they fust happen to be the two girla Archibald showed the most Interest in at the time. you two men were guests at Castle Wyckho for the frat time.” “Of course,” I cried, “I see {t now! And you think he'll have more of hance with them than with strange tirls he's never seen before?” ‘The secretary, T mean my wife-- as Tsay the other nate will slip ovt Occasionally sometimes when I'm talking of old tines—gmiled indulgent. iy. As T armua it” ah aald, "it will be hla only chance. He couldn't hope to accomplish aaything In ten days, tn regard to @ gitl Be doesn't know, and if, you will remember, Agatha Sixth showed a marked liking for bim fat that time! A most important point in favor of his speedy marriage!” Then why uot ask. just Agathe sixth? Why have Agatha First, too?” Tiaggird tenoreti. rent allowed the mont delightful ttle exprosslon of pity for my lim fted masculine intelligence to dim’the brightness of her eyes. (20 BE CONTINUED) ea In Mlustrating « point he wished to make at a political gathering in the ‘west, a noted politician told of an epl- taph which an Indiana man had caused to be inscribed upon the monument of his wife, who had died after » some- ‘what tompostuous married life. This legend read: 2 ‘Here les a wife. Tears cannot bring her Back. Therefore her hus ‘band weeps."—Harper’s Magazine, ‘Next to a lecture, advice 1s about ‘the most useless thing. a as IOWA COUNTY NOT IN FAVOR OF THE HORSE POWER METHOD HOUSE GETS A BIG PETITION Blackhawk County People Think FourVear Term for County Off clals Would Result In More —sflcient Officers—Resubmission Petition. Des Moines.—A protest from lows county against the bills before the weneral assembly providing for the taxation of automobiles per horse- power was registered in the house in ®@ petition presented by Representa- tive Fletcher.. The petition 1s signed ‘by 122 residents of Iowa county who declare that there already 1s too much tax on automobiles and that they should be taxed no more than other vehicles. Representative Dabney of Davis introduced @ resolution providing for the commemoration of Judge Henry C. Travers, a former member of both bodies of the Iowa legislature, who died Sept. 24, 1909, Dabney of Da vis, Hamilton of Lée and Shane of ‘Wapello were appointed as a commit tee on commemoration. Representative Cousins of Butler county presented a petition signed by thirty-nine voters and nineteen nonvoters of Butler county asking for the resubmission of the constitu tional amendment prohibiting the sale and manufacture of lquor in Iowa. ‘Thirty citizens of Hardin county ‘ak for favorable action on the five mile Umit bills before the legislature. Representative Downey of Craw- ford county presented a petition from a number of his constituents asking that the legislature repeal the Jaw that gives the taxes of the itin erant medicine vendors to the pharm ‘acy commission, Representative Patterson of Keo Kuk introduced a petition from Keo ‘uk county which asks for a special primary. ‘A four-year law, whereby county officers will be allowed to hold office for four years instead of two, {s ask ed by citizens of Blackhawk county In a petition intreduced by Represen: tative Grout. The “Blackhawkers” bellove that a four-year law would re ‘sult in more efficiency in county of ‘flees. Representative Jacobson of Audu ‘bon county presented a petition from 169 residents of his county asking that’ the legislature repeal the pres ent law which allows operators of traction engines to cross bridges without planking. The petitioners ‘wish to make the operator of the en gine. responalble. insease of accidents Vote for United States Senator. ‘The following table gives the vote of leading candidates for United Bates senator: S Bw oe a Ballot i a bP es fees aes Bets vceeennes6d 2 81S ba II at me 4 gq Iss 2 25 as 1k 7 4th We mom eis 7 Sth IIIS 22 4 oe Gh a a MO 7 ith WNT a a 0 8 Sth Ie 4 a a 0 Sth Ts eo 10th cows Ma a8 0 | Lith T4090 35 26 0 Wath TUG 20 a 32 0 itn LUI “0 a a6 0 Mth COINS 0 a8 a7 0d For Inheritance Tax. Senator Shirely Gilliland of Mills fntroduced an inheritance tax mecs tre in the senate, It is similar ina ‘majority of ite provisions to the bill he fathered in the Thirty-third as sembly. He provides that the legal share of the wite shall be exempt and that $10,000 of the share of legal heires be exempted, but all in addition to that be taxed on a graduating scale He also fathered measure which makes {t, incumbent upon all rail: way ‘companies to stop all trains at Stations where a state Institution is Secatea’ retest ran) Dae ve “HF. No. 10, by Lounsberry 0 Marshall Amended by fudteary com mittee fixing foes allowed at $3, $5 $4 and $10. fo:county ‘clerks for. col lecting money from guardians, true tees or persons acting in representa tive cevacity or against him. Passed unanimously. H. F. No. 69, by Boettger—Legal: ing water franchise by town of Bett endort passed unanimously, 97 for 0 against and 11 absent and not vot ing. Ripley. of Hancock objected te the title. Amendinent to title accept ed. "Would “Aboliah'Tax Ferrets. Tax ferrets will be a thing of the past in lowa if the senate concurs 4n the bill passed in the house abolish: ing them, The messure, which was presented by Fulton of Jefferson makes it illegal for counties and eit eg to employ tax ferrets. Ralee Limit of Exemption. ‘A bill ralsing the limit of exemp- tion in the olf. soldiers’ and sailors’ exemption leg from 4..0 to $1,000 Was Introduced in the house by Rep resentative Dewey of Guthrie county. Pardon Bill ie Presented, ‘A bil transferrmg from the legis: lature to the board of parole the pow. er to act on petitions for the pardon ‘of {hone sentenced to life imprison: ment, was presented in both the houte and the senate by the committees on pardons, ree Change Dates of Primaries. Representative Hutchins of Kossuth county presented a bill in the house ‘which {a intended to change the dates of the srimaries from Juno to Sop ‘(esabaplcaexiete ‘MAY CUT OUT MANY EMPLOYES. Benator Webber Bays the lowa Gener ‘al Assembly Handa Out Alte- anette hkare! Blbene: PN Re oan cot vee Meee Rage Just before recess in the morning Senator Webber sent down a resolu: lon calling upon the committee of the senate on retrenchment and re- form to send In a report to the sen: ate showing how mauy additional employes tho senate used during the four preceding sessions, "I have investigated this matter somewhat and I find that the senate 4s now paying out $840 in salaries for employes where It was paying but $800 two sessions ago. I don't be eve the sonate Is doing so much work now that It Is necessary to hire more help at an Increase of $500 to keep the work up.” Some New Legislative Bills, Sonate file No. 145—By Dunnegan— Asking for appropriation for $138 to reimburse 8. J. McCord for efforts to extradite J. F. Milligan. House file No, 174—By Cousins of Butler—Compelling owners and ten ‘ants of land to cut weeds and brush In adjoining highways. Referred to ‘the committee on roads and high ways. House file No, 175—By Greene of Clinton—Prohibiting camping on pub- Me highways or adjacent lands for ‘more than twenty-four hours unless with the consent of the owner. Re- ferred to the committeo on roads and highways, House file No. 176—By Skinner ot Jasper—Providing that roads should be forty feet wide and in no cases ‘more than sixty feet or less than thirty-five feot, Referred to the com- mittee on roads and highways. House file No. 179—By Hazen of Pottawattamle—Providing for the pay ment of damages caused by deer and elk out of the state fish and game fund and providing for the assess ‘ment of such damages against town: sip trustees, Referred to the fish and game committee, House file No. 180—By McCullough of Dubuque—Providing that women Hable to be committed to the state in. 4ustrial school may be committed to accredited institutions. Referred to the committee on judiciary. House file No. 181—By Taylor of ‘Unlon—Relating to the admission of soldiers’ wives to the Iowa soldiers’ home at Marshalltown. Referred to the committee on military. House file No. 182—By Brady of Dallas—Reguiring that county and School treasurers deposit funds at 8 rate of 2 per cent per annum on 90 per cent of the daily balance and provid Ing that banks receiving such funds must give bonds. Referred to the ‘committee on ways and means. ‘House file No. 18{—By Dewey o! Guthrie—Providing a bounty of 10 cents for crows. Referred to ut committee on agriculture, ‘House file No. 185—By Goodykoontz ‘of Boone—Creating a state board o publicity and providing for the sup port of the Institution. House file No. 186—By Goodykoonts ‘of Boone—Providing for free passe for peace officers, health officers anc mall carriers while on duty within the city Ilmits, Referred to the com: mittee on raliroads and transporta. tion. House file No, 187—By Bruce o! Floyd—Providing that the tax paid by itinerant vendors of drugs be turned into the road fund. Referred to the committee on public health. House file No. 190—By Shankland of Polk—Prohibiting of cancer hosp! tala within 200 feet of public build. ings and within 10p feet of private residences. Referred to the commit tee on public health. 8. F. No. 147, by MeColl of Dallas— Froviding a penalty for mislabeling ‘of paints, Inseed off and turpentine. 8. F. No. 148, by Savage of Adair— To prevent adulteration and decep tlon in the sale of turpentine. ‘Legislative Notes. ‘Secretary ‘Wilson of the’ senate re: ported the resolution favoring print- ing of historical society's reports to the house. ‘A resolution of commemoration for Abraham Jacobson of | Winneshlek county, member of the thirtieth and thirty-first general assembly, who died ‘on Sune 15, 1910, was adopted by the house. Miller of Dubuque presented a pe- tition signed by 300 cltizens of Winn- reshlek county, askng.fot the pardon ‘of Jobn C. Cater, who was sentenced in 1894 for murder in tho first degree. Petition referred to committee on par- dons. Members of the houso refused to desert New Orleans as thelr recom- mendation for the location of the Pan- ‘ama exposition. A concurrent reto- ution (rom the senate recommending ‘San Francisco by an overwhelming sentiment in favor of the gult state. ‘Representative B, H. Cunningham's proposed law to probibit the keepers of salpons from cashing the checks given laboring men In payment of thelr sérvices meets with the approv- al of the saloon men and with oppo: sition on the part of the laboring men. Some of the rigid and: cumbersome provisions of the bulk sales: bill are cut away Ina substitute whlch was reported to tho, judiclary committee fof the senate by « sub-committee com- posed of Senators Hamill, Adams and De, Wot, Tounaberry of Marshall oftered a petition which was sent to agricul- tural committee. ‘The petition saked state, ald to county and district fairs in lowe, Resolution from the senate author- {ing the historical department to tura ‘over to, the Vinton Eagle volume No. {went over under role 34 and later ‘was pasted. No person in Town under 18 youre cof ago vill be granted a hunter's It conse, according to the provisioa of ‘a bill inicodueed inthe senate by Ad ‘ama of Fayette. e AS] Hse CARRYING — $36,000,000 | ADOPTED BY SENATE. Numerous Amendments Sends Act to Conference—Natlonal Waterways Commission to Be Continued. Washington —Atter three hours of consideration the senate: Tuesday pasted the river and harbor bill, car ‘ying appropriations aggregating $36 000,000. Amendments to the bill provide that £125,000 shall be spent to improve the Ninots and issisaipp! canal at a point where it crossen Hast Bureau ereek. The life of the national water- ‘ways commission shall be continued to 1918, and it shall report upon the feasibility of a canal from Lake Erle, by way of the Maumee river and Fort Wayne, Ind., to the southerly end of Lake Micbigan. ‘The original bill baving passed the house, consideration of the amend: ments will be taken up by a confer ence committee at an early date, BIG DEAL IN MICHIGAN LAND Purchase of Vast Tract Almost a8 Large as the State of Rhode tstand. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich—As a result of the purchase of 712,000 acres of land in the upper peninsula of Mlcht- gan by H. H, Hamilton of Saint Paul, for the Western Land Securities com pany of that elty, employment will be sven to 5,000 men in that district this Year. Tt fe the intention of the com- pany to spend $5,000,000 on drainage ‘and other {mprovements. Work will be rushed as rapidly as possible and as toon as spring opens laborers, will be in demand on tho peninsula. Dredging crews will in wade the territory and will start work As soon as the weather conditions per mit, Manistique river will be the fatural outlet for all the water which is to be removed from the land and carried Into Lake Michigan. As tho Alteh diggers build diteves around each section of land, they will at the fame time ve building a road. The tuge dippers of these dredging ma- ‘chines as they lift the roll from the ‘earth will cast (t on elther s'de of the alteh and deposit it In such a manner that steam rollers and’ grading me- shines will find {t very litte trouble to roll ft out and level tt into a road. This plan of simultaneous ditch and toad building has been successfully followed tn the upper portion of Min niesota and fo other states, and the old ery of farmers that they could not get thelr products to market Decause of the lack of highways will not be heard In the upper peninsula of Michigan Decause of the fact that the settler will find a good roadway near bis land ‘when he beging to tll the soll Great fnterest has been manifested Im this district by the announcement of the purchase of thie vast tract of lang, which covers 1,113. square tailes ‘and ‘is only trifle smaller than the ftate of Rhode Island, Farmers who have already located In that district are highly pleased: by tho fact.that a company with ample funds to carry an improvements has become the own- tr of this small empire and appreciate ihe fact that the improvements In the way of drainage and clearing will make thelr lind more valuable. The expenditure of such a sum as $5,000, 000 in the district will undoubtedly cause a wave of prosperity in Sault Ste. Marte, Rudyard, Mantstique, Es: canaba, Pickford, Trout Lake, Menom- one, Munising, Marquette and New- berry, the Uke of which has not ben (ait in many, poate. VOTE DOUBLE TRACK TO SEA Union and Southern Pucific Lines to ‘Make Improvements Costing Up- wards of $75,000,000. New York.—The executlye commit- tee of the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific roads Tuesday voted to com- plete double tracking of the lines from the Missonri river to San Francisco. ‘They would also double track th Oregon Short Line from tLe function with the Unfon Pacifle main line at Granger, Wyo, to Huntington, Ore.; algo the line along the Columbla river tn Oregon to Portland, a total of 1,273 milles, The cost of the double track- ing will aggregate upward of $15,000, 000, which will bo distributed over period of five years, Tn a statement accompanying the Announcement of the project Prest: dent Robert 8. Lovett commented on the reasons which had {mpelled the roads to reach thelr decision and de- clared that present conditions, consid: ered unfavorable to the rallronds, were only temporary. He sald that by July 1 the lines west of Omaha would have about 630 miles of double track and that experience with the growth of the system's business dur- Ing the last two year bad demon- atrated that a continaons double track connecting with the eastern system ‘soon would be necessary to handle the business of the roads. ‘theiiae Wceahnay Widens Mar: Laporte, Ind.—The home of George Francis, a farmer, exst, of Laporte, wan wrecked Wednesday when an Aeetylene machine In the basement exploded. Mrs. Francis and two Gaughters were badly burned. Many Hurt in Wreck: Calgary, Alberia—Nine persons were seriously Infured. and several Others sere slightly hurt: when west- bound Canadian Pacific train No. 1 ‘was derailed near Gletchen, 65 miles ast of here Wednesday. ‘Washington.—Tbe combined ation. ‘at banks, tn rerponee to the call for ovation oy Janvery f, show a au {tn loans and alscounts of 448,002,034, ff gain tn cath of $27,196,680 and a Tous, tn tndividual deposits. of $191, 566,488. Lauds Porte Flay Troons, New, York—Mat" >. Frederick D. Grant, U8, Any) Samed on the steamer Coumo (© nln to. Porto lca Monday, he? ¢.alse for the Soha Bina wolilericceet ke : eee HER SMALL: BROTHER — tant factor, for goo’ or evil, to the young man who Is engaged in mak- ing love to’ the small boy's grown-up sister, Some emall brothers are worse than ‘a hundred -Bgyptian plagues distilled down into one, while some other small brothers are born matchmakers, and thoreughly enjoy holping along’ the fun of courtship. ‘The small brother frequently elects to entertain the anxious sultor while Mamto Marlo gets ready to come down. Getting ready to come down fa, with the majority of girls, © herculean un~ dertaking, and consumes a great deal of time and thought, and draws sert- ously, upon the brain power of the young woman who desires to make '@ 00d Impression on her waiting young ‘The anstous suitor may consider bim- self in luck if tho star of his life gets her hair {nto the requisite state of flut- finess, and ler ribbons and bows Into the regulation stato of stylishness in half an hour; and he must possess bis soul in patience if she keeps him waiting a full hour before she comes down. But if there ts a small brother to en- fertain him, the time will pass quick- ly, and he will learn more of the true inwardness of his love's family In that ‘short hour than he would learn in @ ‘lifetime of ordinary calling acqualat- ‘ance. ‘The small brother comes sldling tnto the parlor and looks askance at tho nervous young man, who ts holding his. hat on bis knees, and has the general ‘appearance of being ready to'Jump out of his chair in.a minute's warning. The small brother {s elther chewing molasses candy or gum, as the condl- tlon of bis supplies may be—for & boy ts a great deal more at home when bis mouth ts full. ‘Tho expectant sultor 1s anxious to —propitiate im, because he is ber brother, and he addresses him with that tdea. “Hello, Jimmy* Fine morning for skating, tsn't tt?” “Naw. It's too sloppy. Say! you don’t skate iuch, I guess. Girls sald you couldn't keep on your fest, and ‘was afraid tor strike out. Said you looked like a grasshopper on feo. Hah! ‘Them's new shoes, ain't they? Ain't ‘Lig enough, be they? I'll bet yer feet ache, Guess Mame'll smell now leath- er when she comes down, Say! did you come ter see Mame or Gussie? Ma sald she'd bet you'd git all you'd bar- gained fer if you took Mame. Pa he sald fer her ter hush up. Say! don't you: want ter chew my gum while I eat this apple? I don't want It ter git col6, ‘eause It gits brittle sooner. Mame sald it Td keep out of the room tonight she'd give mo lots of maple sugar when Tom Fletcher brings her some. ‘Tom, he's awfully sweet on Meme, Say! what cher do that Mame éon't ‘want me ter see? You're courtin’ her, ain't yo? Mame abe's got some pow- dery white stuff that she pute on her face ter ‘ilde the freckles, and you'll git some of it on yer coat collar it you don’t watch cut John Perkey he got some on his, and Mame she brush. ed ft off, I seo her. 1 was bid be- hind the winder curtains. Sho told him she guessed he'd been leaning up against something, 1 guess he had, too. i “Ma says she duno whether Mame kes Tom Fletcher or John Perkey, best, Tom's got an awful long nose, Dut he's got the most money; but John’s freest with chocolate and ice cream. My Uncle Dick says you're a dodgasted dude! He rays your collar looks Itke the sides of wheelbarrow. Does {t saw your ears? When gm a man I'm agoin’ to have a tall collar, co's to see how tt feels to be eawed, Don't you smell bumed hair? I do. ‘Mame's crimpin’ bern, and she's scorched her curls. That's ‘cause she's hurrying. She spanked me awful that day T bid under the sofa, and you told her that folderol atuft about her being the sum of your existence, and the queen rose in. your—In your—flower Bed. I told Gussfo and George Lati- mer of ft, and Mame heard me. My? ‘wasn't she hopping? George he sald you was always a softy, Was you? “Hark! that’s Mame coming. Ain't, she been awful quick? I'll make my- self scarce. Sey! hadn't you just as Hef as not that I ehould stay Jest out- side, and seo what she does when she sees you? Tom Fletcher he gtve me ‘five cents ter ind out {f'you kissed her jand, and I'm saving up halt a dollar ter ‘put nto the box ma's church ts sending tor tho Philippine islands ter holp/the Filipinos. And courtin’s: aw- ful entertatniug, anyway. Most as tick- ling as the monkeys and the clowns ‘in the ctreus.” “And as the smal brother alfps out fof the door, the young lady _ slster glides tn at the other, and lifts Mr shy. eyes to her young gentleman's face, and lays her slim fingera to bis palm, and says how sorry she was to. be obliged to keep bim waiting so long, Dut she had Just commenced a letter which must go that very evestng, and She thought he wouldn't miot being alone just a few momenta, A great many country people De- love that. the. soreeching of an owb IedleatasontSnding Sala. ive ortam af a thawte eestee a kedalng. to arvomn ot setdtux Cee fe paloatin 1s am exceeding steicings orton for 5 At Ota Sr elds cater the Rouse ‘The last Friday of each’ month ts the tintave lndes for ine wart tlh Ire sender ba tae toe meal to Mbeiney foul o weil te cout ae. ‘Waen you find tea grounds floating Beligeesteae Wire >. Tae to have company. I the grounds ae ee ls a pemeehune i Solis if bard, s man. If the grounds’ are long the person coming. ‘is tally tf tat, the vistoe wile abort se Peatve, Koowiedae, ; Engitshmar ive you any Dread. seh ie Beeteat aap rankees—s rT wartion ona Town Topica. aR oe National Negro Business League Makes Recommendations for Proprier Celebration—Next Meeting of League to be Held at Little Rock, Arkansas, August 17 and 18, 1911. Tuskegee, Institute, Alabama, Jan. 21.—The Executive Committee of the National Negro Business League held its midwinter session at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Jan. 10th, 11th and 12th. The members of the Committee are J. C. Nanier, Chairman, Nashville, Tenn.; J. E. Bush, Little Rock, Ark.; E. S. Courtney, M. D. Boston, Mass.; S. A. Furniss, M. D. Indianapolis, Ind.; W. L. Taylor, Richmond, Va.; F. D. Patterson, Greenfield, Ohio; W. T. Andr ews, Sumter, S. C. J. B. Bell, Houston, Texas; J. C Thomas, New York City; J. C. Jackson, Lexington, Ky.; M. M. Leewey, Pensacola, Fla.; Robert C. Owens, Los Angeles, Cal.; R. E. Jones, New Orleans, La. Ex Officio: Booker T. Washington, President, Tuskogee Institute, Ala.; Chas, Banks, Vice-President, Mound Bayou, Miss., Emmett J. Scott. Corresponding Secretary, Tuskogee Institute, Ala.; Gilbert C. Harris, Treasurer, Boston, Mass. NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. 1. In view of the fact that the Congress of the United States has thus far failed to make provision as suggested by President Taft in his message to Congress for a proper celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the emancipation of the Negro in the United States. In view of the further fact that should Congress now make an appropriation we fear the time would be too short to enable us to carry out a celebration in the form as first planned. Therefore we, the Executive Committee of the National Business League advise that the race should not await the expected action of Congress, and suggest instead of the large central exposition as first planned, that the celebration should make the following form: 2. That the third week in October, 1913, be set aside for the celebration, and be known as Fiftieth Anniversary week. 3. That instead of a Central Exposition, the Schools, Churches and all other Societies and Organizations in each communities unite and co-operate for the purpose of holding a local celebration; this celebration to take the form of an exposition of the progress in commercial, professional, moral, intellectual and religious directions made by the race in that community. 4. We suggest that where it is possible these expositions be held in connection with existing county or state fair organizations; it will not be necessary to change the regular date for holding such county or state fairs. 8. We suggest that, in case money is secured from Congress, it be apportioned among the states, to be expended under the control of the governor, in proportion to the number of colored people residing in the different commonwealths. 9. We believe that the plans here outlined have several advantages over the plans previously proposed: (a) First, it makes it possible to put the whole race to work in planning and preparing for the exposition and celebration suggested. (b) It will enable more people to see the progress the Negro has made, than would be possible if they had to travel many miles to some Central Exposition. 10. In conclusion, we strongly urge that our people begin now to plan and that this be made at once a means and an occasion for calling attention of the world to the immense progress the Negro race in America has made during fifty years of freedom. It is the earnest hope and desire of the Executive Committee of the National Negro Business League that the above suggestions shall be read before the various churches, lodges and other organizations, to the end that the Fifthth Anniversary Week of Freedom shall be generally observed everywhere. BUXTON BRIEF'S Mrs. Wm. Thomas of Danville, Ils. who has been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Brown, left for home last Tuesday. Mr. Wilson Brown suffered a painful accident by having his thumb broken in 15 Mine last week. Rev. D. E. Butler left last Tuesday for Chicago on business. Rev. J. B. Lucas occupied his pupil last Sunday. While Rev. Lucas is only a local preacher, he delivered a splendid sermon to the morning congregation. He preached at the evening hour also. The Mt. Zion Mission circle met in the home of Mrs. Rosi Brown last Thursday. After the business of the circle had been finished, Mrs. Brown served a dainty lunch by Mrs. Mary Parker and Miss Ethel Fields. Mrs. Lottie Baxter, cashier in Buxton Savings Bank was on the sick list last week. Mr and Mrs. Herndon Reasby are the proud parents of a fine daughter, Mother and babe doing nicely. Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Brooks of Colfax are breaking the news that a bouncing boy came to their home last week. Postmaster, E. T. Mills was wrestling with lagripe last week, but we are glad to report him much improved at this writing. Mrs. Myrie Rhodes of Des Moines is visiting her aunts, Meadames Mary Miles and Bannie Jackson, this week. Clifton Miles, who shot his finger some weeks ago is in improving and, the finger will not have to be taken off as was at first thought by the physicians. Mrs Mary Miles is a new subscriber to the Bystander. Mrs Anna Cary was the leader at Y. P. S. C. E. meeting last Sunday. Mrs. Cary gave a very interesting lesson from the Missionary subject. Mrs A. P. Sharp, forelady in the cloak department of the company store will lead the meeting next Sunday. Subject: Why do you Believe in Christian Endeavor Solos and duets will be rendered. The Mission circle of Mt. Zion Baptist church gave a nice reception Monday evening in honor of Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Simmons who are taking their departure today, Jan. 31, for Paden, Okla. After the welcome address to the invited guests by the President, Mrs. Sally Jackson and farewell remarks from the deacons, by L. G. Cheatham, from the Sunday School, by Supt. Marshall Lowry, from the church by Rev. Woodward, from the B. Y. P. U. by Prof C. W. Rogers, and a few words of appreciation and Mrs. Simmons, "God be with you till we meet again," wasung, and everyone enjoyed the spread prepared by the Mission Circle. It was indeed a pleasant affair, yet mingled with strains of sadness at the thought of friends leaving us. Prof. Woodard, who was in Goldsboro, N. C., visiting his father who is quite sick, returned Saturday reporting his father yet in bad condition. The Christian Workers Alliance meet at the Y. M. C. A. Monday morning 10:30. Revs Caloway and Woodward made reports of their Sunday services. Rev. Caloway preached at the morning service. Matt. 7:21. Showing that we must be doers of the word and not bearers only. Good B. Y. P. U. meeting at 6:30 and at the evening service he preached: 1:Kings 6:7. Rev. Woodward reported good services and well attended. He preached Acts: 5:15 in the morning and at evening from John 12:21. Secy's Brown and Tucker reported their Sunday work. As we finish our notes for this issue the sad news of the death of Mrs. W. S. Bryson who died Monday night, comes to us. We extend our sympathy to Justice Bryson and family. Mr. W. H. Simmons, who is moving his family to Prden, Oklahoma, left $1.50 for one years subscription to the Bystander to be sent to that address. The last number of the Y. M. C. A. lecture course occurred last Wednesday evening. Wassaman, the Magician had the closing number. Mrs. Booker Dews and Miss Minnie Mills were the two lucky ones to get their purchase free by being the tenth person to buy at the company store's great sale. How to cure a cold is a question in which many are interested just now. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has won its great reputation and immense sale by its remarkable cure of colds. It can always be depended upon. For sale by all dealers. FT. MADISON Rev. Lowry was out of the city two daws this week in business. Messrs. Cyrus Boyd and Homer Anderson, both of Keokun, Iowa, were Ft. Madison visitors Sunday evening. Mi-s Mayme Lewis, who has been indisposed for the past two weeks is convalescent. Rev. James Hudson has accepted the call as pastor of the Second Baptist church of this city. Rev. Hudson is an Evangelist, and through his experience in the great evangelistical work, he has been able to hold his audience spellbound. His greatest ambition is to do something for fallen humanity in the spiritual world, and we feel that that ambition will be accomplished if he remains with us for any length of time. Although he has not been here any length of time, he has already done much good by winning five souls back to the folds of Christ. Deacon Fred Henry is very ill at his home on Spruce street. Mr and Mrs Cary Anderson and Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Daniel Isom are all on the sick list. MT. PLEASANT NOTES Mr. Ed. Buckner of Fairfield is visiting friends in the city. Mrs. Clifford Cowden of Burlington, is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Palmer. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Pickett was buried Sunday afternoon. It was only a few days old Mr. Albert Stephens of Fairfield was in town Sunday. The Odd Fellows gave an entertainment last Thursday evening which was a success. BURLINGTON ITEMS Mrs. J. Earlie is greatly improved after an attack of lagpire. Mrs. Vaughn is able to be out again after a weeks illness. Mrs. R Brooks, who has been indisposed, is much better. Rev. Douglass is in Peoria assisting in revivals! Mrs J. Earle entertained Mrs. Wilson and daughter. Mrs Douglas of Sheridan, Wyoming, at dinner, Sunday. The P. S. Circle was the guest of Mrs. Wm. Jones, Friday. Mrs. C. Jones and daughter, Miss Anna and Edna Jones are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Badgett. Mrs. Fred. Williams, of Washington, visited in our city a few days ago, the guest of Leon Tyler. The Burlington hotel open the 5th, which we expect will bring more colored people to the city looking for work ENTERPRISE, IOWA. The M. O. A. society met Thursday at the home of Miss Laura Brown After the transaction of business and Bible Study, the hostess served a two course lunch30. This club is doing a great work with a membership of twen-two faithful women. Rev. and Mrs. Grant White entertained at dinner Friday. Rev. M. J. Burton and Rev. Jas. Bowles Mrs, Jas. Bowles, Ada Harris, Allen and Thompson, has been on the sick list for the past two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Allie Divers entertained Sunday at a beautiful three course dinner, Rev M J. Burton, Rev. and Mrs. Jas. Bowles and Mr. and Mrs John Ousley. We are still carrying on the meeting here and feel that the Lord is with us. Rev. M. J. Burton preached two soul stirring sermons, Sunday, and at three o'clock gave a lecture to the men. He took for his subject: "The Suffer of Death." A large attendance was spellbound for nearly an hour, and all went away rejoicing. They had been out to the "The House of the Lord." CLINTON LAPPENINGS. Mrs Holland Williams is confined to her home on account of illness, during the past week she has been quite ill. She is some better at this writing. The stewardess held a social on last Thurday night, notwithstanding the small number in attendance. Those present had an enjoyable time. The marriage of Miss Anna Cooperp Mr. Asa Williams of Paducah, Ky., was solemnized at the home of the bride 339 Second avenue, on the evening of Jan. 18th, at 7:30 o'clock, the Rev. S. B. Moore officating. The ceremony took place in the presence of the imme mediate relatives and a few intimate friends. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Chas Anthony. Those in attendance from one of the city were B. F. Cooper, brother of the bride of Buxton, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs Geo, Clark of Sterling, Ill. Mr. and Mrs Williams are now at home to their friends on North Third street Mrs. Williams has been the organist of Bhel A. M. E. church for the past two years, until about three months ago. In the Midwinter promotions which took place recently in the Clinton schools, in a class of sixty-three which graduated from the Grammar school to the High School, were Mae Culberson, Thos D. Evans and Curtis C. Bush. Their many friends congratulate them on their success. Mrs. David Wingeld is reported as quite ill with pneumonia. A Memorial social will be held Bethel A. M E. church Sunday night, next, for the late deceased Bishop Abraham Grant Mae Culberson and T. Delight Evans' children of Mr. and Mrs. O. Culberson are quite sick, the former having an attack of pneumonia. Mrs. Eva Nickles who has been in the interest of the Raydith Perfume Co., of Chicago, left Saturday for Mt. Carroll, Ill., and her home in Deleyan, Wis. DAVENPORT NEWS Mrs. C. H. Marshall who has been quite sick for the past ten days is up and around again to the pleasure and comfort of her many friends. Master Busey, who has been sick for the past two weeks, is able to take his place in school again. Mrs. Georgie Perkins remains quite ill at her home on South Ripley St. Misses Lavern Washington and Marie Wilkerson were graduates from the Ninth grade to the High School, this Summer, making us have nine students enrolled in the high school, seven boys and two girls. The A. M. E. choir went to Moline Sunday, Jan. 29th, and delighted all with their sweet music. It is comforting to note the spirit of union existing between the colored churches of the Tri-Cities. The revival meeting closed here Jan. 29th, with eighteen additions, twelve of whom were candidates for baptism The meeting was a glorious success throughout. Rev. J K Swain preached with telling all the while he was with us. The unity of the brotherhood is growing strength. The Sunday school, the sewing circle and the Sunset Bible class are all exhibiting the deepest interest. Rev. Swan goes from here to Rock Island, Ill., and he is an Illinois man. It is hoped he may do much good here. The Third Baptist church will hold a rally on the Second Sunday in Feb. We were glad to receive a letter from our Missionary, Rev Burton. Mrs. Lillie Annie Porter an acceptable member of class No. 2 of Bethel A. M. E. church, was recommended by the Seconp Conference the next Dist Conference of the Keokuk Dist. for Evangelist license. Rev. T. B. Stovall had a following of forty-five Davenporters to Moline Sunday afternoon to Rev. Saunders quarry meeting. The Rev. is all smiles over this fact, and says that this looks like union, and where there is union there is strength. For information regarding literature published and handled by our race, call up the A. M. E. parsonage, phone No. 4884-L. Sunday, Feb 5th is rally day at Bethel A. M. E church. Don't fail to at tend and help a worthy cause. TheBystander will keep you abreast of the times if you will only take it. Mr. Mary Hockett is on the sick list. Mrs G W. Mott, who has been quite ill is some better. As the Secret Orders are growing so fast in this city it would be a nice thing if they all would get together and put un a building that would accommodate all the orders, and the society folks and their functions. Feb. 15th is the date set for the officials convention. All the officials, both male and female, of all the colored churches of the Tri-Cities are asked to meet at Bethel A M. E. church on the date. The convention will open at 9:30 a. m., and will last all day and evening. The subjects to be discussed will pertain to the betterment of the Negroes condition in this immediate vicinity. One of the subjects, and possibly the most important of all, is the mixed schools and advantage or a disadvantage to our race? A full program in the next issue of this paper. FOR THAT TERRIBLE ITCHING Ezema, tetter and salt rheum keep their victims in perpetual torment. The application of Czahumberlain's Salve will instantly allay this itching, and many cases have been cured by its use. For sale by all dealers. &LBIA NEWS Mr. and Mrs. H Bowman celebrated their twentieth anniversary at their home, on North Clinton street, January 28, 1911. Their many friends gathered at their home at 8:30, with many tokens of their love and best wishes to the worthy couple in our town. Mr. and Mrs. Bown has resided in Albia for a number of years. They own a very nice home on North Clinton and to their happy married life has been added four children. A nice supper was served by the ladies friends, while Miss Zoe Bowman presided at the Flapau bowl Music was furnished throughout the evening by Mr. John Washington and Miss Ora Lewis. Solo by Miss Mildred Lewis and Mrs. J. Washington. After supper Mr. Ed. Butter was chosen to master a wormy one. Rev. R. Manley briefly but with well chosen words addressed the host and hostess and friends of the worthy couple. After which many of the friends spoke very highly of Mr. and Mrs. Bowman as citizens of Albia. After which congratulations were given all returned home. Mrs. Virgia Burns and Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Hocking were out of town guests, and Mrs. Maggie Gordon and children of Busy a sister of Mrs. Bowman. Miss Ora Lewis returned Wednesday from a weeks visit in Oskaloosa. A called meeting for election of new officers and business was given at A. M. E. church Monday evening. A few strangers in town the past week. You are aware that pneumonia always results from a cold, but you never heard of a cold resulting in pneumonia when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was used. Why take the risk when this remedy may be had for a trifle? For sale by all dealers. CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS. The One More Effort club held a successful meeting at the home of Mrs. Allie Marshall on last Friday. After the transaction of business the hosts had prepared a well cooked dinner which all present did justice for themselves and those that were absent. The club will meet at the home of Mrs. Raspberry on Friday, Feb. — Mrs. Martin Brooks and Master Forest Martin entertained at dinner, Summer Sunday, Mrs French Perkins, Mrs French Perkins, Mrs. Fannie Hawkins and Master Mayo Perkins. Master Forest Martin is still working in Taft dry goods store on Saturday. Go on, Forest, and climb the ladder to success Miss Jessie Walker, of Marshalltown, Iowa, was the guest of Mr. Harry Harr and also members of the J. S. Y. Culture Club. At the home of Mrs. Amelia Jackson where the two clubs gave an informal reception in tutor of Miss Walker who is now president of the I. S. of C. W. C. After a well rendered program the ladies listened to many encouraging remarks from Miss Walker. A two course luncheon was served by the hostess, assisted assisted by Mrs. Flora Lovell, Mrs. Ella Lucas, Mrs. Fannie Jackson and Mrs. Harry Horn at a later hour all bade Miss Walker good bye. The city Federation met at the home of Mrs. Jessie Smith. Sunday was quarterly meeting at Bethel. Three good services was held during the day. Rev Ferribee will leave some time this week for Chicago. Rev. McDaniels of Chicago was a visitor at Bethel Sunday night. Grand Master Milligan has returned home from his annual trip. The Christian Endeavor League will give an entertainment Feb. 12th. Mr. and Mrs. Mann left for Chicago, their future home. When her child is in danger a woman will risk her life to protect it. No great act of heroism or risk of life is necessary to protect a child from croup. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and all danger is avoided. For sale by all dealers. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of Iowa, in and for Folk county, March term 1911. Mary L. Shampay, Plaintiff vs. J. A. Shampay, Defendant To J. A. Shampay 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 cause will be filed in the office of the clerk of the District court in and for Polk county, praying as against you an absolute divorce from the bonds of matrimony on the grounds of non support and cruel and inhuman treatment, 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. LOCALS Mrs. T. L. Griffith was called to Albia by the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Miller. Mrs. J. C. Williams, who was improving, took a relapse this week and was sick again. The Maple St. Baptist church, which has been conducting revival meetings for several weeks, will close next Sunday, at which time they will administer baptism to 12 of their candidates. Rev. Thos. L. Porter, who has been conducting a series of meetings at Colfax, Iowa, spent several days this week visiting with his old friend, Rev. S. Bates, 1111 Fremont Street. He preached for Rev. Bates Tuesday evening. He is an able minister and is considering a call to Colfax, Iowa. The Misses Zella White and Ada Crews entertained 30 of their friends at a Dutch luncheon and dancing party last Monday, January 30th, at the residence of Mr. Penter Early at 1049 4th Place. An enjoyable time is reported. The services at Union Congregational church next Sunday at 10:30 will be conducted by Rev. Simon E. Terry, subject "The greatest sermon in the world." All are invited. Sunday school immediately after the services at 12 o'clock, to which the public is invited. The Sunday school is growing by leaps and bounds. A very interesting Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. m. Sedentary habits, lack of outdoor exercise, insult/scientific mastication of food, constipation, a torpid liver, worry and anxiety, are the most common causes of stomach troubles. Correct your habits and take Chamberlian's Stomach and Liver Tablets and you will soon be well again. For sale by all dealers. The Intellectual Improvement club held their reception in honor of Miss Martha Leffler, winner of the first prize in the poetical contest in the Interstate Literary Association of Kansas and the west on last Thursday evening at the residence of the president, Mrs. S. Joe Brown. Other guests of honor were Miss Helen Bolden of Indianola, winner of second place in poetry, and Miss Bertha Allen, winner in the musical contest, Attorney S. Joe Brown, president of the Interstate, and the husbands of the members. The following program was rendered: "Our Club," by Mrs. Jas. H. Woods; "The 1910 Interstate Meeting," by Mrs. Jas. B. Bush; "The 1911 Interstate Meeting," by Mrs. Jas. B. Geo. H. Mason gave a reading, Miss Allen rendered several piano selections and the honored guests made brief but interesting remarks. Mesdames J. R. Erickson, J. H. Williams and Harvey Brown assisted in receiving. The club meets this afternoon with Mrs. Geo. H. Mason, 1187 14th St., at which time they will discuss the life and character of Bishop and Mrs. Abraham Grant. REASON ENTHRONED. Because meats are so sasty they are consumed in great excess. This leads to stomach troubles, billiousness and constipation. Revise your diet, let reason and not a pampered appetite contemplate your meal. In the bainbur's Stomach and Liver Tablets and you will soon be well again. Try it. For sale by all dealers. 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 of the court, will commence at Des Moines the 6th day of March, 1911, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. By F. B. Huickstep and W. H. Stiles, Attorneys. 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Mrs. Duke was one of the pioneers of Galesburg and she leaves manny relatives and friends to mourn her death. Mr. Geo. Fletcher is confined to his home by an attack of tonsilitis. The Thimble Circle and the Autumn Leaf clubs were royally entertained Friday afternoon by Mrs Pauline Anderson and Mrs Cecilia Moline, at the home of the latter. Following the business meeting, the time was pleasantly spent in conversation. A dainty collation was served the guests by the hostess. Mrs. John Butler, who has been ill for some time at the cottage hospital is much improved. Rev Hackley, pastor of Lincoln Memorial chapel, presented the Watt's family of Mt. Pleasant to the public here, when they held two night's entertainment at his church. Quite a number were present each evening. Mrs Alice Dunaway has returned from Davenport after several week's stay. Mr. F. W. Richardson is ill at home home on Grand avenue. Revival services at the Baptist church continue and much interest is being shown. Rev. 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Freedom of the Negro National Negro Business League Makes Recommendations for Proper Celebration—Next Meeting of League to be Held at Little Rock, Arkansas, August 17 and 18, 1911 Tuskegee, Iuistitute, Alabama, Jan 21—The Executive Committee of the National Negro Business League held its midwinter session at Tuskegee Insti- tute, Alabama, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Jan. 10th, 11th and 12th. The members of the Committee are: J. C. Napier, Firman, Nashville, Tem. J. E. Bubb, Little Rock, Ark. E. S. Courtney, M. D. Boston, Mass. W. A. Furnils, M. D. Indianapolis, Ind. W. L. Taylor, Richmond, Va.; F. J. D Patterson, Greenfield, Ohio; W. T. A Datterson, S. C. J. B. Bell, Houl- ton, Texas; J. C. Thomas, New York City; J. C. Jackson, Lexington, Ky. M. D. Lewey, Penesula, Florida; R. E. Owens, Los Angeles, Cal.; R. E. New Orleans, La. Ex Officio: Booker T. Washington, President, Tuskogee Institute, Ala. Chas, Banks, Vice-President, Mound Bayou, Miss, Emmett J. Scott, Correspondent Secretary, Tuskogee Institute, Ala.; Gilbert C. Harris, Treasurer, Boston, Mass NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. 1. In view of the fact that the Congress of the United States has thus far failed to make provision as suggested by President Taft in his massage to Congress for proper celebration of the fifth anniversary of the emancipation of the Negro in the United States. In view of the further fact that should Congress now make an appropriation we fear the time would be too short to enable us to carry out a celebration in the form as first planned. 2. That the third week in October, 1913, be set aside for the celebration, and be known as Fifthth Anniversary week. 3. That instead of a Central Exposition, the Schools, Churches and all other Societies and Organizations in each communities unite and co-operate for the purpose of holding a local celebration; this celebration to take the form of an exposition of the progress in commercial, professional, moral, intellectual and religious directions made by the race in that community. 4. We suggest that where it is possible these expositions be held in connection with existing county or state fair organizations; it will not be necessary to change the regular date for holding such county or state fairs. 5. We suggest that, in case money is secured from Congress, it be apportioned among the states, to be expended under the control of the governor, in proportion to the number of colored people residing in the different common-wealths. 9. We believe that the plans here outlined have several advantages over the plans previously proposed: (a) First, it makes it possible to put the whole race to work in planning and preparing for the exposition and celebration suggested. (b) It will enable more people to see the progress the Negro has made, than would be possible if they had to travel many miles to some Central Exposition. 10. In conclusion, we strongly urge that our people begin now to plan and that this be made at once a means and an occasion for calling attention of the world to the immense progress the Negro race in America has made during fifty years of freedom. It is the earnest hope and desire of the Executive Committee of the National Negro Business League that the above suggestions shall be read before the various churches, lodges and other organizations, to the end that the Fifthth Anniversary Week of Freedom shall be generally observed everywhere. BUXTON BRIEFS. Mrs. Wm. Thomas of Danville, Ils. who has been visiting her parents Mrs. Wilson Brown, left for home last Tuesday. Mr. Wilson Brown suffered a painful accident by having his thumb broken in 15 Mine last week. Rev. D. E. Butler left last Tuesday for Chicago on business. Rev. J. B. Lucas occupied his pupil last Sunday. While Rev. Lucas is only a local preacher, he delivered a splendid sermon to the morning congregation. He preached at the evening hour also. The Mt. Zion Mission circle met in the home of Mrs. Rosi Brown last Thursday. After the business of the circle had been finished, Mrs. Brown served a dainty lunch by Mrs. Mary Parker and Miss Ethel Fields. Mrs. Lottie Baxter, cashier in Buxton Savings Bank was on the sick list last week. Mr. and Mrs. Herndon Reasby are the proud parents of a fine daughter, Mother and babe nicely. Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Brooks of Colafax are breaking the news that a bouncing boy came to their home last week. Postmaster, E. T. Mills was wrestling with iglippe last week, but we are glad to report him much improved at the writing. Mr. Myrie Rhodes of Des Moines is visiting her nants, Meadams Mary Miles and Bessie Jackson, this week. Gilbert Miles, who shot his finger some pokeage is improving nicely, and the finger will not have to be taken off as was at first thought by the physicians. Mrs Mary Miles is a new subscriber the missionary. Mrs. Anna Cary was the leader at Y. P. S. C. E. meeting last Sunday. Mrs. Cary gave a very interesting lesson from the Missionary subject. Mrs A. P. Sharp, forelady in the cloak department of the company store will lead the meeting next Sunday. Subject: Why do you Believe in Christian Endeavor Solos and duets will be rendered. The Mission circle of Mt. Zion Baptist church gave a nice reception Monday evening in honor of Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Simmons who are taking their departure today, Jan. 31, for Paden, Kula. After the welcome address to the invited guests by the President, Mrs. Sally Jackson and farewell remarks from the deacons, by L. G. Cheatham, from the Sunday School, by Supt. Marshall Lowry, from the church by Rev. Woodward, from the B. Y. P. U. by Prof. C. W. Rogers, and a few words of appreciation and Mrs. Simmons, "God be with you till we meet again," wasung, and everyone enjoyed the spread prepared by the Mission Circle. It was indeed a pleasant affair, yet mingled with strains of sadness at the thought of friends leaving us. Prof. Woodard, who was in Goldsboro, N. C., visiting has father who is quite sick, returned Saturday reporting his father yet in bad condition. The Christian Workers Alliance meet at the Y. M. C. A. Monday morning 10:30. Revs Caloway and Woodward made reports of their Sunday services. Rev. Caloway preached at the morning service. Matt. 7:21. Showing that we must be doers of the word and not bearers only. Good B. Y. P. U. meeting at 6:20 and at the evening service he preached: 1. Kings 6:7. Rev. Woodard reported good services and well attended. He preached Acts 5:15 in the morning and at evening from John 12:21. Secy's Brown and Tucker reported their Sunday work. As we finish our notes for this issue the news of the death of Mrs. W. S. Bryson who died of Monday night, comes to us. We extend our sympathy to Justice Bryson and family. Mr. W. H. Simmons, who is moving his family to Prden, Oklahoma, left $1.50 for one years subscription to the Bystander to be sent to that address. The last number of the Y. M. C. A. lecture course occurred last Wednesday evening. Wassaman, the Magician had the closing number. Mills were the two lucky ones to get their purchase free by being the tenth person to buy at the company store's great sale. How to cure a cold is a question in which many are interested just now. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has won its great reputation and immense sale by its remarkable cure of colds. It can always be depended upon. For sale by all dealers. FT. MADISON Rev. Lowry was out of the city two days this week in business. Miss Louise Harper, who has been confined to her bed for the past week with a serious attack of pneumonia is feeling much better at this writing. Messrs. Cyrus Boyd and Homer Anderson, both of Keokuk, Iowa, were Ft. Madison visitors Sunday evening. Mis-Mayme Lewis, who has been indisposed for the past two weeks is convalecent. Rev. James Hudson has accepted the call as pastor of the Second Baptist church of this city. Rev. Hudson is an Evangelist, and through his experience in the great evangelical work, he has been able to hold his audience spellbound. His greatest ambition is to do something for fallen humanity in the spiritual world, and we feel that that ambition will be accomplished if he remains with us for any length of time. Although he has not been here any length of time, he has already done much good by winning five souls back to the folds of Christ. Deacon Fred Henry is very ill at his home on Spruce street. Mr and Mrs Cary Anderson and Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Daniel Isom are all on the sick list. MT. PLEASANT NOTES Mr. Ed. Buckner of Fairfield is visiting friends in the city. Mrs. Clifford Cowden of Burlington, is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Palmer. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Pickett was buried Sunday afternoon. It was only a few days old Mr. Albert Stephens of Fairfield was in town Sunday. The Old Fellows gave an entertainment last Thursday evening which was a success. BURLINGTON ITEMS Mrs. J. Earle is greatly improved after an attack of ingrieve. Mrs. Vaughn is able to be out again after a weeks illness. Mrs. R. Brooks, who has been indiaposed, is much better. Rev. Douglass is in Peoria assisting in revivals! Mrs J. Earle entertained Mrs. Wilson and daughter. Mrs. Douglas of Sheridan, Wyoming, at dinner, Sunday. The P. S. Circle was the guest of Mrs. Wm. Jones, Friday. Mrs. C. Jones and daughter, Miss Anna and Edna Jones are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Badgett. Mrs. Wm. Washington very delight- ful entertained with a luncheon, Thursday evening, complimentary to the Misses Jones of Oakloake. Mrs. A. Lamb is on the sick list. Mrs. Fred. Williams of Washington, visited in our city a few days ago, the guest of Leon Tyler. The Burlington hotel open the 5th which we expect will bring more colored people to the city looking for work ENTERPRISE, IOWA. The M. O. A. society met Thursday at the home of Miss Laura Brown After the transaction of business and Bible Study, the hostess served a two course lunchoon. This club is doing a great work with a membership of twen-two faithful women. Rev. and Mrs. Grant White entertained at dinner Friday. Rev. M. J. Burton and Rev. Jas. Bowles, Mrs. Jas. Bowles, Ada Harris, Allen and Thompson, has been on the sick list for the past two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Allie Divers entertained Sunday at a beautiful three course dinner. Rev. M J. Burton. Rev. and Mrs. Jas. Bowles and Mr. and Mrs John Ousley. We are still carrying on the meeting here and feel that the Lord is with us. Rev. M J. Burton preached two soul stirring sermons, and at three o'clock gave a lecture to the men. He took for his subject: "The Suffer of Death." A large attendance was spellbound for nearly an hour, and all went away rejoicing. They had been out to the "The House of the Lord." CLINTON LAPPENINGS Mrs Holland Williams is confined to her home on account of illness, during the past week she has been quite ill. She is some better at this writing. The stewardess held a social on last Thursday night, notwithstanding the small number in attendance. Those present had an enjoyable time. The marriage of Miss Anna Cooper Mr. Asa Williams of Paducah, Ky, was solemnized at the home of the bride 339 Second avenue, on the evening of Jan. 18th, at 7:30 o'clock, the Rev. S. B. Moore officiating. The ceremony took place in the presence of the immediate relatives and a few intimate friends. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Chas Anthony. Those in attendance from one of the city were B. F. Cooper, brother of the bride of Buxton, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs Geo, Clark of Sterling, Ill. Mr. and Mrs Clark is now at home to their friends on North Third Street Mrs. Williams has been the organist of Bethel A. M. E. church for the past two years, until about three months ago In the Midwinter promotions which took place recently in the Clinton schools, in a class of sixty-three which graduated from the Grammar school to the High School, were Mae Culberson, Thos D. Evans and Curtis C. Bush. Their many friends congratulate them on their success. Mrs. David Wingel is reported as quite ill with pneumonia. A Memorial social will be held Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday night, next, for the late deceased Bishop Abraham Grant Mae Culberson and T. Delight Evans' children of Mr. and Mrs. O. Culberson are quite sick, the former having an attack of pneumonia. Mrs. Eva Nickles who has been in the interest of the Raydith Perfume Co., of Chicago, left Saturday for Mt. Carroll, Ill., and her home in Deleyan, Wis. DAVENPORT NEWS Mrs. C. H. Marshall who has been quite sick for the past ten days is up and around again to the pleasure and comfort of her many friends. Master Busey, who has been sick for the past two weeks, is able to take his place in school again. Mrs. George Perkins remains quite ill at her home on South Ripley St. Misses Lavern Washington and Marie Wilkerson were graduates from the Ninth grade to the High School, this Summer, making us have nine students enrolled in the high school, seven boys and two girls. The A. M. E. choir went to Moline Sunday, Jan. 29th, and delighted all with their sweet music. It is comforting to note the spirit of union existing between the colored churches of the Tri-Cities. The revival meeting closed here Jan. 29th, with eighteen additions, twelve of whom were candidates for baptism. The meeting was a glorious success throughout. Rev. J. K Swain preached with telling all the while he was with us. The unity of the brotherhood is growing strength. The Sunday school, the sewing circle and the Sunset Bible class are all exhibiting the deepest interest. Rev. Swan goes from here to Rock Island, Ill., and he is an Illinois man. It is hoped he may do much good here. The Third Baptist church will hold a rally on the Second Sunday in Feb. We were glad to receive a letter from our Missionary, Rev Burton. Mrs. Lillie Annie Porter an acceptable member of class No. 2 of Bethel A. M. e. church, was recommended by the Seconp Conference the next Dist Conference of the Keckuk Dist. for Evangelist license. Rev. T. H. Stovall had a following of forty-five Davenporters to Moline Sunday afternoon to Rev. Saunders quarry meeting. The Rev. is all smiles over this fact, and says that this looks like union, and where there is union there is strength. For information regarding literature published and handled by our race, call up the A. M. E. parsonage, phone No. 4854-L. Sunday, Feb 5th is rally day at Bethel A. M. E. church. Don't fail to at tend and help a worthy cause. TheBystander will keep you abreast of the times if you will only take it. Mr. Mary Hockett is on the sick list. Mrs G. W. Mott, who has been quite ill is some better. As the Secret Orders are growing so fast in this city it would be a nice thing if they all would get together and put un a building that would accommodate all the orders, and the society folks and their functions. Feb. 15th is the date set for the officials convention. All the officials, both male and female, of all the colored churches of the Tr.Cities are asked to meet at Bethel M. E. church on the date. The convention will open at 9:30 a. m., and will last all day and evening. This subjects to be discussed will pertain to the betterment of the Negroes condition in this immediate vicinity. One of the subjects, and possibly the most important of all, is the mixed schools and advantage or a disadvantage to our race? A full program in the next issue of this paper. FOR THAT TERRIBLE ITCHING Eczema, tetter and salt rheum keep their victims in perpetual torment. The application of Cahana Salve will instill an itching, and may have been cured by its use. For sale by all dealers. ALBIA NEWS Mr. and Mrs. H Bowman celebrated their twentieth anniversary at their home, on North Clinton street, January 28, 1911. Their many friends gathered at their home at 8:30, with many tokens of their love and best wishes to the worthy couple in our town. Mr. and Mrs. Bown has resided in Albia for a number of North Clinton and to their happy married life has been added four children. A nice supper was served by the ladies friends, while Miss Zoe Bowman presided at the Flappa Bowman was furnished throughout the evening by Mr. John Washington and Miss Ora Lewis. Solo by Miss Milred Lewis and Mrs. J. Washington. After supper Mr. Ed. Butler was chosen to mastermaster a wormly one. Rev. R. Manley briefly but with well chosen words addressed the host and hostess and friends of the worthy couple After which many of the friends spoke very highly of Mr. and Mrs. Bowman as citizens of Albia After which congratulations were given all returned home. Mrs. Virgia Burns and Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Hocking were out of town guests, and Maggie Gordon and children of Bussy a sister of Mrs. Bowman. Miss Ora Lewis returned Wednesday from a weeks visit in Oakloosa. A called meeting for election of new officers and business was given at A. M. E. church Monday evening. A few strangers in town the past week. You are probably aware that pneumonia always results from a cold, but you never hear it result in being taken when Chamberlin's Cough Remedy was used. Why take the risk when this remedy may be had for a trifle? For sale by all dealers. CEDAR RAPIDS N&W8. The One More Effort club held a successful meeting at the home of Mrs. Allie Marshall on last Friday. After the transaction of business the hosts had prepared a well cooked dinner which all present did justice for themselves and those that were absent. The club will meet at the home of Mrs Raspberry on Friday. Feb. — Mrs. Martin Brooks and Master Forest Martin entertained at dinner, Sunfer Sunday, Mrs French Perkins, Mrs French Perkins, Mrs Fannie Hawkins and Master Mayo Perkins. Master Forest Martin is still working in Taft dry goods store on Saturday. Go on, Forest, and climb the ladder to success Miss Jessie Walker, of Marshalltown, Iowa, was the guest of Mrs Harry Harn and also members of the J. S. Y. Culture Club. At the home of Mrs. Amelia Jackson where the two clubs gave an informal acceptance in union of Miss Walker who is now president of the I. S. of C. W. C. After a well rendered program the ladies listened to many encouragements remarks from Miss Walker. A two course luncheon was served by the hostess, assisted assisted by Mrs. Lorel Lavell, Mrs. Ella Lucas, Mrs. Fannie Jackson and Mrs. Harry Horn at a later hour all bade Miss Walker good bye. The city Federation met at the home of Mrs. Jessie Smith. Sunday was quarterly meeting at Bethel. Three good services was held during the day. Rev Ferribe will leave some time this week for Chicago. Rev. McDaniels of Chicago was a visitor at Bethel Sunday night. Grand Master Milligan has returned home from his annual trip. Mr. and Mrs Mack have returned a two weeks visit in Troy, Kansas. The Christian Endeavor League will give an entertainment Feb. 12th. Mr. and Mrs Mann left for Chicago, their future home. When her child is in danger a woman will risk her life to protect it. Not great act of heroism or risk of life is necessary to protect a child from certainain's Cough Remedy and all danger is avoided. For sale by all dealers. ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of Iowa, in and for Polk county, March term 1911. Mary L. Shampay, Plaintiff vs. J. A. Shampay, Shampay, Defendant. To J. A. Shampay, 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 cause will be filed in the office of the clerk of the District court or for Polk county, praying as against the bonds of matrimony on the grounds of non support and cruel and inhuman treatment, such as to endanger her life and health and that unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the court, which will terminate civil court, which will commence in Moines, Iowa, on the sixth (6) day of March A. D. 1911, default will be entered against you and judgment rendered thereon. DAN. W. MCOORD. Mrs. T. L. Griffith was called to Albia by the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Miller. Mrs. J. C. Williams, who was improving, took a relapse this week and was sick again. The Maple St. Baptist church, which has been conducting revival meetings for several weeks, will close next Sunday, at which time they will administer baptism to 12 of their candidates. Rev. Thos. L. Porter, who has been conducting a series of meetings at Colfax, Iowa, spent several days this week visiting with his old friend, Rev. S. Bates, 1111 Fremont Street. He preached for Rev. Bates Tuesday evening. He is an able minister and is considering a call to Colfax, Iowa. The Misses Zella White and Ada Crea entertained 30 of their friends at a Dutch luncheon and dancing party last Monday. January 30th, at the residence of Mr. Penter Early at 1049 4th Place. An enjoyable time is reported. The services at Union Congregational church next Sunday at 10:30 will be conducted by Rev. Simon E. Terry, subject "The greatest sermon in the world." All are invited. Sunday school immediately after the services at 12 o'clock, to which the public is invited. The Sunday school is growing by leaps and bounds. A very interesting Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. m. Sedentary habits, lack of outdoor exercise, insufficiency mastication of food, constipation, a torpid liver, worry and anxiety, are the most common causes of stomach troubles. Correct your habits and take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and you will soon be well again. For sale by all dealers. The Intellectual Improvement club held their reception in honor of Miss Martha Leffler, winner of the first prize in the poetical contest in the Interstate Literary Association of Kansas and the west on last Thursday evening at the residence of the president, Mrs. S. Joe Brown. Other guests of honor were Miss Helen Bolden of Indianola, winner of second place in poetry, and Miss Bertha Allen, winner in the musical contest, Attorney S. Joe Brown, president of the Interstate, and the husbands of the members. The following program was rendered: "Our Club," by Mrs. Jas. H. Woods; "The 1010 Interstate Meeting," by Mrs. Jas. B. Rush; "The 1911 Interstate Meeting," by Mrs. O. L. Glass. Mrs. Geo. H. Mason gave a reading, Miss Ellen rendered several piano selections and the honored guests made brief but interesting remarks. Mesdames J. H. R. Erickson, J. H. Williams and Harvey Brown assisted in receiving. The club meets this afternoon with Mrs. Geo. H. Mason, 1187 147 St., at which time they will discuss the life and character of Bishop and Mrs. Abraham Grant REASON ENTHRONED Because meats are so tasty they are consumed in great excess. This leads to stomach troubles, biliessness and constipation. Revise your diet, let reason and not a pampered appetite conclude with a few doses of Chamblein's Stomach Tablets and you will soon be well again. Try it. For sale by all dealers. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Folk County, March term, A. D. 1911, Mabel R. Holt with Robert J. Holt, 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 the plaintiff in the claim of you a divorce from the birth 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 comply with it, 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 and defend before noon of the next day and defend before noon 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 judgment and decree rendered thereon. A piece of fannel dampened with Chamberlain's Liniment and bound on to the affected pants is superior to any other dampened liniment, with back lame or pains in the side or chest and a torial and you are certain to be more than pleased with the prompt relief it affords. Sold by all dealers. 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 * More Earthquakes in France. Toulon—Slight seismic shocks occur on Monday in Draguignac, Vancouve and St-Reparade. No damage is reported, but the residents were pane-tricked. Miss Margaret Payne of Davenport and Miss Mrs. R. Lvons. is the guest of Mrs. R. E. Lyons. Mrs. Jane Duke passed away at her home, Tuesday afternoon, after long illness due to Mrs. Duke was ove t her by members of Galesburg and leaves many relatives and friends to mourn her death. Mr. Geo. Fletcher is confined to his home by an attack of tonsilitis. The Thimble Circle and the Autumn Leaf clubs were royally entertained Friday afternoon by Mrs Pauline Anderson and Mrs Celia Molina, at the home of the latter. Following the business meeting, the time was pleasantly spent in conversation. A dainty collation was served the guests by the hostess. Mrs. John Butler, who has been ill for some time at the cottage hospital is much improved Rev Hackley, pastor of Lincoln Memorial chapel, presented the Watt's family of M. Pleasant to the public here, when they held two night's entertainment at his church. Quite a number were present each evening. Mrs Alice (Dunaway has returned from Davenport after several week's stay Mr. F. W. Richardson is ill at home home on Grand avenue. Revival services at the Baptist church continue and much interest is being shown. Rev. Smith was assisted last week by Rev. Berry. FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINNY OR CURLY HAIR. 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