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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. CITY NEWS [N. B. I you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform; us; we solicit your local news. Ed.] Miss Irwin Warthal, of Enterprise was a visitor in our city this week. Little Enola Thompson was real sick the past week, but better now. Miss Anna Baker, of Charinda, spent a day with Mrs. and Rev. S. Bates last week. Mrs. E. A. Lee was called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Alice Green, in Kirksville, Mo., this week. The Coronation club met last Thursday at the home of Mrs and Rev. S. Bates. A pleasant time reported. Mrs. Mae Hawkins of Hiteman is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Ray and Alta Davis, her grand daughter. Mrs. Edward Mcrton entertained Mrs. Chas. Comley Wednesday at dinner. A very pleasant time reported. We just received the sad news of the death of Mrs. E. A. Lee's mother, Mrs. Green of Kirksville, Mo. She died yesterday. Mrs W. H. Humburd last Tuesday at 1 o'clock entertained Mr. and Mrs. Chas Comley of Webster City to an elaborate dinner. The W. H. and F. M. Circle was entertained, Friday at 3:30 at Mr. and Mrs. S. Rodgers 1223 Maple street. A fine time reported. The Cap social at the Maple Street Baptist church held her regular services, Tuesday night. S. Bates prescheduled for the society. Mrs. Bettle Fields gave a party Tuesday in honor of Mrs. and Mrs. Chas. Comley, who is visiting in our city from Webster City. A very enjoyable time was had. Last Sunday the B. Y. P. Society rendered an excellent program. Their friends and visitors are invited to attend these meetings. Geo. Hudson, of Chicago, formerly lived here, was in our city a few days ago. He is employed by the Pullman Railway company. On next Sunday the meeting will be with Miss Catherine Windsor. 1177 Seventh street, and the life and character of Booker T. Washington will be discussed. Mrs. Geo. Galter, of Colorado Springs is in our city visiting relatives and old acquaintances. He formerly lived in Iowa. He is looking well. The Callanana club will meet with Mrs. Adam Dixon. 1318 Day street, next Wednesday. All members are urged to come out. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Weeks' little child who has been so very sick the past several weeks is much better which is good news to their friends. Rev. and Mrs. Bates, Rev. Patterson and Mrs. S. Rodgers went to Corney last Wednesday to play in a protracted meeting. Rev. Bates preached several nights for the people. The newly organized Phyllis Wheatley club held its first regular meeting last Sunday afternoon, at which time the constitution and by-laws were adopted and the character of duties Wheatley discussed with Mrs. S. Joe Brown was elected to honorary membership. The Oregon plan bill, recently passed by the legislature and vetoed by Governor Carroll, will be thoroughly discussed at the Young Men's Association room. Ninth and Park streets, Sunday afternoon at 4:30, led by Attorney S. Joe Brown, men are cordially invited to present and participate in the discussion. The Intellectual Improvement club held a very interesting meeting at the residence of the president last Friday and discussed a splendid paper, by Mrs. J. W. Holmes, on the individual, by the individual, will be with Mrs. Chas. Cousin, 1546 Lyon street, and the paper by Mrs. Cousin on the "Ideal Housekeeper" will be read and discussed. Died last Sunday at her home Feb. 26 in S. W. De Moines, Mrs. Martha Pate. She, was born in 1869 and had been sick quite a long time. She leaves a son, a grandson, two sisters living here, Mrs. Salter Gaffer and Mrs. Marcy M. McDowell, and Mrs. A. M. Church, the sister living in Buxton. The funeral services were held from the A. M. E. church, conducted by Rev. I. N. Daniels. The choir of Union Conservational church made their first appearance in the church'sorship of their new leader, Prof. J. H. McDowell. We are proud of the choir and the faithful service rendered. Prof. McDowell makes a great excellent manager and has the faculty of seeming from all the members a loyal devoted service, and the faculty of being appreciated. Good music adds much to the enjoyment of the services. Last Tuesday night the Busy Club was entertained by Mrs. Sadie Garth at 1501 Capital avenue. After business a nice two course lunch was served. Rev. and Mrs. S. Bates entertained at dinner, Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Bush and daughter, Oletha of Ourlabor and Mrs Florence Cheetam of this city. Mr. E M. Hendricks, one of our good young men was elected a delegate to the Annual State Miners convention to be held here next week from Ourlabor. Mr. G. H. Edmonds was elected to represent Enterprise. Rev. S. Bates had a very interesting services last Sunday, bothing and evening, at 2 o'clock. A baptizing was held. Reverend G. E. Saunders of Ourlabor brought in a part of his flock and baptized four candidates, two for his church and two for the Maple street. The Carnation Aid society met last week with Mrs. Chas. Brooks. There was a large attendance. Thursday night they gave a social for the benefit of carpeting the church. We hope all the members and friends will patronize us. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. Nelson next Friday. Mr. Wm Hammitt gave a very pleasant surprise party on his wife last Wednesday evening, it being her birthday. In the evening they visited the moving picture show, and when they returned home they found the home in the possession of their numerous friends. The evening was pleasantly spent in music and old fashioned games. She received quite a few presents. At a lata hour refreshments were served. The home of Mrs Joseph Stone 1722 N. Eighth street, was the scene of several very interesting card games Wednesday evening. The game chosen was Bridge, and the guests were the members of the West End Bridge club. The prize consisting of one-half dozen cups and saucers was awarded at the end of the game to Mrs. Wm. Gray, after which a luncheon was served. The club will meet next Wednesday evening with Miss Helena Thomas 821 W. Thirteenth street. Mr. G. R. Hosmer, the Northern representative of the Taukeges Normal Institute, with headquarters at Rock Island will arrive in our city next week to assist the citizens of Des Moines to make Dr. Washington's meetings here Sunday, March 12, a success. The Bystander hopes that every meeting Dr. Washington will hold may be a success, that day. The Des Moines Negro Lycme met Tuesday, February 28, with the vice president, Miss Katherine Windsor, 1177 Seventh street. The program for the evening, the U. S. Postage System, package," by Mr. Wm. Warrick, and the Present Jury system. "Should it be abolished," by Mr. A. W. Branham, comprised one of the most interesting programs ever presented to the Lycme. Attorney S. Joe Brown and B. J. Bush spoke at length upon the Jury system. The Lycme will meet Tuesday, March 7, with Mrs. H. W. Warrick at her home, 1006 Thirteenth street. The program for the evening will be as follows: Ocean City, Micreallaneons. Ocean City, Micreallaneons. Ocean City, Micreallaneons. Attorney J. B. Bush. Vocal Solo—Miss Julia Bailey. "Should the Oregon Bill have been Vetod?"—Mr. Branham, N. Hyde. Discussion by Society. Current Events—Report of Critic. Booker T. Washington Meeting. The Union services arranged by all of the colored churches in our city for a monster meeting for Dr. Booker T. Washington to be held on Eighth and Pleasant streets Sunday evening at 8 o'clock prompt, will be a fitting treat to our distinguished educator. It will show to the public that our race can unite together upon any issue where it is for the common good. We will right direction Churches like individuals must become broad and Christ-like; lay aside selfish interest and help humanity. Let us all go out and hear Dr. Washington that evening. There will be no charges; all seats free, and all services free; you will come out and hear the message that our great race leader may have to give. NOTICE. Persuadent to the call of the Vice President and Secretary of the Y. M. P. A. 18 members met at the Association rooms Sunday Feb. 24, 1911 and reorganized and restructured the office of officers. President could be: Vice Pres. Jas. H. Woods; Ssec.; E. Tracy Blassbur; Treas.; Douglas Patterson; Religious Director, Gus Watkins. Directors S. Joe Brown, B. N. Hyde, Dr. E. A. Lee, J. H. McClain and Wm. Aldge. February 26 a very interesting service was held at the regular hour. On Sunday March 5th, S. Joe Brown will be the principle speaker. Subject: "The Oregon Plan." Assistant: "The Oregon Plan." Both the members. All men are cordially invited to attend this service at 4 p. m. J. Taft Breaks Precedent in Appointing Negro to Position of Such Promi nence in Department. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 28—President Taft today nominated Wm. H. Lewis of Boston, a negro, to be assistant attorney general of the department of justice. This is the first time that a negro has been named for such a prominent position in the department. Lewis, who is at The morning services at Union Congregational church will hold communi services, conducted by Rev. E. C. Moulton, who will also preach at 10:30, at which time all members are asked to come out. Good music by the choir. Mr Frank Strawther died at the home of his parents on Jefferson street Tuesday, Feb. 28; being 24 years, 11 months and 4 days old. He was born in Virginia and came to this city with his parents. He had been sick for a long time. He leaves a father and mother, four brothers, Wm., Homer, Emette and Lewis, and one sister, Marjorie, with a host of friends to mourn his death. The funeral was held from the home Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. LeRoy Woolrich. MARRIED—Last Monday, evening Miss Delia Goggins to Mrs. Harr, W. Hammitt at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Goggins, 222 Arthur street. The marriage was a quite affair and took place at 8 p.m., performed by Rev. T. L. Griffith. The happy couple are two of our young people, both in the last year of High school. They are building a house in Highland Park where they soon live. We wish them success in life. KEOKUK ITEMS: Mr. Alonzo Draine has recovered from a serious attack of lupine. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harris had the misfortune to lose their little son oorn to them a few days ago. Mrs. Harris is very ill. Miss Ella Draine, who is quite sick with pneumonia, returned home Sunday morning from St. Charles, Missouri, where she has been teaching. Her sist r Margaret accompanied her home. She is slightly improved. Thursday evening Feb. 23d. Miss Mildred Smith and Charles McCutcheon required to the home of Justice Burrows and was quietly married. Succeeding the nuptial ceremony, which occurred at 8:00. A choice and dainty appointed luncheon was served at the residence of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. buford Smith, 1413 Morgan St. A number of guests, ladies and gentlemen friends of Mr. and rs. McCutcheon were present to enjoy the post-nuptial event. The bride is an excellent young woman, well known and favorably liked. The groom is a worthy young man and in their new relations have the best and sincere wishes of their friends. Mrs. A. J. Fields very pleasantly entertained Electa Chapter No. 46, at her home 823 N. 13th street, Tuesday evening 28th. After the business session a luncheon was served by the hostess. BURLINGTON ITEMS. Miss Be-sie Earleie of Quincy, Ila, returned to her home Saturday after a brief visit at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Earleie Mrs. Sofa Bird reports a delightful visit while in Sloux City last week with her sister, Mrs S Norris. Mrs. E. Hughes entertained the I. I. club last week. Mr. James Ray, who has been ill for the past two weeks is slowly recovering. Mrs Wm. Jones departed last week on a visit in Chicago, Ill., and Duluth, Minn., with relatives. Mr. J. Mland is indisposed. Mr. Jesse Finny has returned after an absence of several days. The A. I. club was entertained at the home of Mrs. J. L. Brooks last week. Bought out the Orchard & Wilhelm Co. present an assistant United States attorney at Boston, is one of the best known negro lawyers in the United States. He will succeed Jno. G. Thompson, who resigned recently to take up private law practice in Danville, $11. The place pays $5,000 a year. Mr. Lewis is a graduate from Yale College, full course he is a great athlete, was a star foot-boll player, was captain of the team. He was named captain and elected to legislature from Boston several years ago. We congratulate President Taft for said appointment. Mr. Adams of Chicago and Mrs. Jones of Red Oak, Iowa, were guests of honor. Sunday is quarterly meeting at the A. M. E church and quarterly conference will be held Monday evening. Mrs Agnes Lamb is quite ill with asthma at her home on Washington St. Carl Pleasant is on the sick list. Mr Fred Williams was the guest of L. Tyler, last week. Miss Madeline Wilson of Galesburg was the guest of Mrs. Ed. Johnson was last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. G. Tyler and George, Jr. and Mrs. H. Earl'e who were on the sick list last week are all improved Mr. B. Reed, who was indisposed is able 'o be ut azin. On last Thursday evening the fire department responded to a call at the home of Mrs. Emmett Clay, where the kitchen was destroyed by fire. The damage was covered by Insurance. Mrs. Emmett Clay is quite ill. Mrs H. Irwin will entertain the Peerless social circle on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. D. Reynolds of Milan, Mo., arrived in the city last week to make this home. They are at present stopping with Mrs. J. Ray. Quite a number of Burlingtonians will visit Ft. Madison on the 13th to State Capitol Bldg Historical Room BYST MARCH 3, 1911. hear Dr. Booker T. Washington to speak. COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA (Special to Bystander.) Mr. Sam Rose has recovered from his late illness and is again at the Grand hotel. Mrs J. G. Johnson, who was operated on in Mercy hospital, is recovering rapidly and was moved to his home, Feb. 23d. John Eastor is still quite ill. Miss Tilla A. Reece, who has been quite sick for the past month is still improving. Miss Ida Giles is quite sick. Mrs. J. Porkins is reported better as we go to press. Mr. S. T. Britt, head waiter at the Grand hotel, and daughter, Mabell have returned from Hot Springs, Ark, where the former went for rheumatism. Mrs W. A. Brown of Buxton, President of the Women's Home and Foreign Mission work is in the city this week. Mrs. Brown organized a Home Mission with the Tabernacle Baptist church of which Rev. J. J. Adams is pastor. The Rev Doctor Botts of Omaha prescheduled a very good sermon to the newly Organized Mission of the B. Y. P. A. of which she will organize Monday evening. We are very glad to have Mrs. Brown with us as we feel that she can help us to a great work. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Burk, Feb. 26, a daughter. Mother and child coing nicely. Mr. John Bailey, Mr. M. Jackson of Omaha, spent Sunday in the city. Mr. D. A. Moore is visiting his parents in Chicago. Mr. W. H. Jefferson of Chicago is in the city on business. NOTICE. The Executive Board of the Iowa-Nebraska Association will convene at Clarinda with the Second Baptist church, March 14-15-16. All members of the board are urgently requested to be present. S. Bates, Moderator; J. Cornelius Reid, Cor. Sec'y. CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS. Rev, Ford, who is employed at the State Capitol, is spending a few days home with his wife. Will return Wednesday. Mr. Alnutt who has been quite ill, is improving. Mr. Amut who has been gone in, is improving. Mrs. Flora Lavell, who was taken ill very suddenly, was taken to Mercy hope, is improving rapidly, was taken to her home a week ago, Grand Master Milligan of the State of Iowa, made his annual visit to the Mt. Olive Lodge No 17, on last Tuesday evening. He has held his position for six years, and Cedar Rapids people feel very proud of him. After a late hour the members of Mt. Lodge served an elegant lunch in honor of G. M Milligan and members of O. E. S. No. 5 The members of Mt. Olive Lodge can truly say that they listened to a fine lecture from G. M. Milligan. Too much cannot be said of the way he was entertained, and we only await his return for another year. Orchard & W just purchased the immens S.DAVIDSON & BROS. IOWA'S LARGEST FURNITURE STORE DES MOINES.—IOWA. The wedding of Mr. Wm. Hicks and Navonite Harris to take place last Monday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs John Tyler. Only the family and a few friends were present. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Ferribeus. We extend to them our best wishes. Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson are back to their home on 17th avenue. The city federation will give a "Hard Time social" March 17th. Let every one patronize them. Admission 25c. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Caulder are the Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Caulier are the proud parents of a fine boy. The president and members of the One More Effort club wishes to thank each and every one who patronized the bazaar. *The amount taken in was $130.75. Mr. and Mrs. Tyler entertained to dinner Sunday, Mrs. Hattie Raspberry and Mrs. Mary Joyce. Rev. Ferribe will leave for Chicago this week. Bethel A. M. E, church had one joiner Sunday. The wedding bells will ring again next week on 7th Ave, East. ALBIA NEWS. Miss S. V. Schoolfield, the Evangelist was an Oakalosa visitor two days of this week. The Albia ladies have reorganized their history club for the year of 1910. The club met at the home of Mrs Allis Bowman on Thursday of last week. The Trustee Aids society met at the residence of Rev and Mrs R. Manly on Wednesday afternoon. All the members of this society are earnest workers and are doing much for the society. Miss Allie Bowman reunited with the club. There will be a Jap Indian social given at the A. M. E. church on Monday evening for the benefit of the church. A Juvenile Aid society. This entertainment is under the management of Mr. and Mrs. John Washington and will be a good entertainment as both are musicians and workers in church work. The A. M. E. church choir sang in the Presbyterian church on Sunday evening, the Presbyterian choir inviting them some weeks ago. COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA. Mrs. Alice Davis spent the week in Atlantic visiting relatives. Mrs. Brown, Stats President of Missionary is in the city to organize a Missionary society. Mr. Wm. Pride is visiting in Oklahoma City. Nearly all diseases of the skin as eczema, tetter, salt rheum and barbers' itch, are characterized by an intense itching and smarting, which often makes life a burden and disturbs sleep and rest. Quick relief may be had by applying Chamberlain's Salve. It allay the itching and smarting almost instantly. Many cases have been cured by its use. For sale by all dealers. Subscribe now. Price Five Cents. BUXTON BRIEFS. Mr. Walter Morris of Clarksville, Tenn., is in the city stopping at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Strong. If he can find suitable work, will probably make tuxton his home. Mrs. Anderson Perkins and Mrs. W. J. Jones are on the sick list this week. A very big fire of unknown origin started in the annex of the large company store building, Feb. 21st, and completely destroyed the store with its contents. The Y. M. C. A. was at once converted into a store and business is being done and the people did not have a chance to suffer. The auditorium is also occupied by the Monroe Mercantile Co., and the boys department building was hurriedly changed into an Opera House, aside from the Y. M. C. A., being hampered everything is still mov-onward. Mr. Arthur Williams and Miss Jennie Hogsette were married at the parsonage of Mt. Zion church last Saturday evening, Rev. F. B. Woodard officiating. Splendid services were held in Tabernacle Baptist church last Sunday, Rev. M. J. Burton, State Missionary, preached at the 11 o'clock hour from the subject: "It is Life eternal to Know God." Rev. Calloway, the pastor preached during the evening hour from I Kings 21:20 "Hat Thou Found Me, O Mine Enemy." An offering of $3.15 was taken to help defray the travelling expenses of Rev. Muff and wife from Africa. There was one addition to the church. The B. Y. P. U was well attended and a splendid session. *Total collection for the day, $21.65.* Mr. Geo Briggs and Mrs. Lucy Jackson were quietly united in the bonds of holy matrimony last week by the Rev. C. C. Calloway, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist church. Lee, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H Mease ran to the big fire of the company store last Tuesday night week and contracted a such severe cold that by Thursday morning at 7 o'clock he was a corpse. His audden death was a great shock to his parents and friends as none believed he was half as ill. The funeral was conducted from Mt. Zion Baptist church last Sunday at 2:20, Rev. Woodard officiating. Rev. M. J. Burton preached at Mount Zion Baptist church last Sunday evening. Rev. Woodard was confined to his bed the greater part of last week with an ulcerated tooth and lagrime. Mr. J. H. Farrell, 'heavy weight' Insurance writer for the Bankers Accident Ins. Co., is still champion in his class, and he has subscribed to the Bystander to keep posted on the news from the different cities throughout the state and elsewhere. The clubs of St. John's church will give a bazaar in the church March 13-20. The Washington Tea Party at Saint John's church Wednesday evening, Feb 22d was a decided success. After the rendition of the excellent program on which the Apollo Quartette sang several beautiful selections, the committee served oyster stew, sandwitches and ice cream. The Knights of White Vests club was organized last Sunday afternoon at St. John church with K. Potter, R. G. Potter, Secy. Thos. Liggons, Treas. The object of this club is to welcome strangers to all of the services of the church and to assist in any way the promotion of the church work. Mr. and Mrs. J. Rowlett, Misses Gussie Mardis and Pansy Lobbins are the new members of St. John's chair. J. R. Newsome is suffering a little pain from a mashed finger he received while engaged in putting up some dirt dumps at No 17 Mine. Mrs. Lucy Ewing, who was called to Des Moines last week on account of the illness of her sister, Mrs Manning came home only to be called back again by her death which occurred Sunday. Mme. Fower Moore, dramatic soprano, with her husband, C. Marion Moore, birtle, gave a very splendid rendered program, assisted by Misses Gussie Mardis, Georgia Blackburn and Little Mawl Willi, by the M. Y. C. A. Monday evening. Mme Fower-Moore, who was the star of the entertainment is a very pleasing singer and has a soprano voica of exquisite quality. On account of having no orders for coal at present, mme No. 12 and 15 are only working three days each week. The Y. P. S. C. E. was led by Mrs Murda Reason: Subject: A Missionary journey around the word, "faa 55a 1-13. The lesson for next Sunday, Lessons from great lives, Moses, Ex. 31-14 will be led by Mrs. W. H. Baily. Ye correspondent was in Cilaton last week, 29, attending the Y. M. C. A. State Convention which was a very helpful meeting. Some very strong men made up the program. While in the city we were the gast of Mr. and Mas. Wm. Richardson, parents of Mrs. Murda Reason who is a teacher in our public school here. Mrs. W. A. Brown, State President of W. H and F. M. is visiting the churches of Council Hlufa and Omaha this week. On account of the many of the young ladies who were clerks in the company store are idle new, and the Y. M. C. A. Continued on pages 4. Iowa State Bystander BYSTANDER PUB. CO., Publishers DES MOINES. . . . . IOWA Cheer up; we won't run out of nitrate for 120 years. Seriously, is it worth $1,200 a year to be a New York society person? Portugal will reorganize its navy. It appears that the boat needs over- hauling. It is dangerous to become a cen- tentarian, for one drops off nearly every day. Big chance for some one to buy the Madison Squ-*e garden. Marked down to $3,500,000. The jimwinger paved the way for the oncoming of the clawhammer. Teh former is the pioneer coat. A diplodocus 175 feet long has been discovered in Utah. A diplodocus is something like a dinosaurus, only more so. They do things in style in Chicago. A woman there carefully removed the glasses from another woman's face before slapping her. Why all this fuss about the theft of two opera scores in New York? Several of those produced lately were more or less stolen. Uncle Samuel will build two battleships in 1911. Possibly when they are finished they will be far enough behind the times to be used as targets. Boston's mayor can get wild applause by singing "Sweet Adeline" in public. In some respects Boston's leadership in culture seems hopelessly secure. The United States court of customs appeal has decided that a ben is not a bird. Perhaps it would have called her a bird if she had been laying eggs regularly. "Have women a sense of humor?" is a question that is bothering German literary men. The dear girls must have a sense of humor to tolerate mere man. A few days ago Miss Stefantja Pietrzkowski married Jan Sadowsky in Chicago. We merely reprint this item to annoy the compositors and the proofreaders. Vienna is growing faster than Berlin and it now has 2,004,291 inhabitants. The old city is holding its own famously, especially in the respect of waltz music. China is nothing if not progressive. The pigtail is to go, a constitution and a parliament are to be established, and some think a baid-headed China-man will yet be seen. A building 55 stories high is about to be erected in New York. All of which goes to show that even the buildings want to get as far away from the town as they can. We are told by a Buda-Pesth beile that American men are firts. That is easily explained. American women are so surpassingly beautiful that the poor men can't help themselves. Last year's fire loss in the United States and Canada foots up $234,470-650. In all Europe the loss was but one-sixth as large. This leak is a powerful indictment of American waste. It does not matter so much whether they are sending us pure champagne or imitations from France, as most persons in this country buy the fizzy stuff judge it solely by the price anyway. A member of the audience in a Hamilton (Ont.) theater was struck in the forehead by the point of sword which flew over the footlights. It would be no more than just to give him his money back. Snowballs were used in Pennsylvania the other day to put out a fire. Whenever you feel one smite you on the dome, gentle reader, blaspheme not, but remember that sometimes a snowball is a blessing in disguise. Football may be a rough game, but when it comes to roughness those Russian students have their American brethren trimmed forty ways. To earn his college emblem it is necessary for a student to croak a policeman. Six London policemen held at bay for five hours by a building, may have been restrained from harash steps by the fear of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of course, it would have produced a German war scare if the obstinate animal had been a dachshund. Wealthy Americans gave away publicly in big chunks $163,197,125 last year, and this was not probably one half of charity's grand total in this country. A Connecticut girl, angry at a more box of candy as a birthday gift, from her betrothed, hurled it into the furnace. She has just discovered that a $100 diamond ring was among the candy, and is now repeting her rash this is not as much emotionalism in the New England temperament. A Chicago woman thinks—no, says—she has a 'phone through which we can talk to the dead. But when you try it you will probably be told the line is busy. New York reports the case of the perfect cure of an adult criminal by a surgical operation. They have done the same thing in Europe for centuries by surgical operations consisting of computation of the need. But the new method greatly enhanced on the primary factor. Best catch your criminal. MASONSTO GATHER CONCLAVE OF SCOTTISH RITE Banquet at Shrine Temple for All Thirty-Second Degree Men Will be Feature of Meeting at Des Moines, March 21-24. Des Moines—Scottish Rite Masons will gather in Des Moines on March 21, 22, 23 and 24, at which time the supreme council of the thirty-third degree will confer degrees ranging from the fourth to the thirty-second. Many of the biggest Masons of the country will be in attendance at the conclave and an elaborate program covering the four days has been prepared. The conclave opens at 10:30 Tuesday morning with a reception to the visitors and candidates and at 11 o'clock the ceremonies will begin. The conclave will close Friday evening at a grand banquet at the Shrine temple to which all thirty-second degree Masons are invited. The following degrees will be conferred: Infeitable degrees—Secret master, fourth degree; perfect master, fifth degree; confidential secretary, sixth degree; provost and judge, seventh degree; intendant of the building, eighth degree; elu of the nine, ninth degree; elu of the fifteen, tenth degree; elu of the twelve, eleventh degree; master architect, twelfth degree; royal arch of Solomon, thirteenth degree; perfect elu, fourteenth degree. Historical and religious degrees—Knight of the east, the sword of the eagle, fifteenth degree; prince of Jerusalem, sixteenth degree; knight of the east and west, seventeenth degrees; knight rose croix, eleighteenth degree; pontif, nineteenth degree; knight of the east and west, seventeenth degrees; nochite or Prussian knight, twenty-first degree; prince of Libanus, twenty-second degree; chief of the tabernacle, twenty-third degree; prince of the tabernacle, twenty-fourth degree; knight of the brazen serpent, twenty-fifth degree; prince of mercy, twenty-sixth degree; knight commander of the temple, twenty-seventh degree; knights of the sun, adopt, twenty-eighth degree; Scottish knight of St. Andrew, twenty-ninth degree; knight of the inspector, thirty-first degree; master of the royal secret, thirty-second degree. The ineffable degrees, ranging from the fourth to the fifteenth, will be given on Tuesday; the fifteenth, sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth degrees will be confirmed on Tuesday. The thirteenth degrees ranging from the nineteenth to the thirteenth will be conferred and Friday will be devoted to the thirtieth and thirty-second degrees. The thirty-third degree Masons who will take part in the ceremonies are the Masons of the Society of Henry L. Carwell, David S. Chamberlain, Horatio F. Dale, Dalton E. Perkins and J. W. Russell. Sound Dead Kneeling at Bed. Malvern—Thomas Madigan, a civil war veteran, was found dead in an attitude of prayer by the side of his bed. Madigan lived alone, being a widower and with no relatives in this section. He was fairly well to do, $200 being found in his purse. He had been found in a bank, and was owner of his home. Duck Hunting at Creston. Creston—The lake wees of this city has risen 11 feet. This breaks all records ever known here in the history of the lake. The water is almost on a level with the top of the dam. Creston surely will not "go dry" for awhile, at least. Duch hunting is reported fine at the lake now. Banker Found Dead in Station Charles City—J. G. Cutler of Nora Springs, supervisor of Floyd county and president of the First State bank and a director of the First National office of that city, was found dead in a car the Milwaukee station at Charles City. Bell Secures Control. Fort Madison.—The report of the purchase of the local Mississippi Valley telephone interests by the Bell company was confirmed here. The work of merging the two centralls will start at once. Girl Scee Parent for First Time. Fort Dodge.—Miss Alice Dickson met her father, John W. Dickson, who for fifteen years has not been heard from by his wife and family. The girl saw her father for the first time. Lincoln to Move Nevada—Lieutenant Rush Lincoln, son of General Lincoln of Ames, will leave Fort Thomas, Ky., where he has been stationed for two years, for the islands, thirty-five miles out of Honolulu, and will be accompanied by his wife and baby. Is Jailed for Assault Logan.—James Allenbaugh was given fifteen days in the county jail for assaulting his wife. The sentence was pronounced by Mayor Tuttle of Woodbine. Boy Badly Burned by an Explosion. Clinton—Otis Thompson, colored was seriously burned by an explosion at his home here while attempting to start a fire with kerosene. The boy's clothing was burned from his body, together with long strips of skin. Boy Blows Off His Own Head. Manning—Mr. and Mrs. Hagedorn are prostrated with grief over the death of theor son. Felix, who blew the top of his head off with a shot gun, when he accidentally discharge January Forty-Niner Dead. Danbury—the funeral of J. P. Hart, a veteran of the War and a gold star of '49, was held a gold star was born in Boone county, Ky, in 1821 and enlisted as a soldier in the Mexican War at Madison, Ind, at the age of 25 years. He came from the war unscathed then entered the fields of California and met with a good supply of pay. may趣 Mr. Hart settled in Plymouth county, Iowa, about 30 years ago and shortly after came to Crawford county and settled upon a farm, eight miles south of Danbury. He is survived by a wife and five children. Former Jowan is Honored. Iowa Falls—Harry Chassel, formerly a resident of this city, is now entitled to prefix the title of honorable to his name by virtue of his services in the legislature of Wyoming. Mr. Chassel located in that state several years ago and has taken a prominent part in its development. Last fall he was elected to the lower house of the legislature and was prominently mentioned as speaker of the house but declined the honor, believing he could do better work for his district on the floor of the house. Dolliver Farm to be Great Dairy. Fort Dodge—Edward Thompson, a prominent pure food dairyman, who, according to Senator Doliver's wish, takes management of his big 476-acre farm, announces the farm is officially christened King Wood farm, to fulfill a desire expressed by the senator shortly before his death. Mr Thompson says he later statement "amended to him shortly before his last illness: "One of the most pleasant things to me would be to bring my friends to one of the most sanitary dairies in the country." Plant Again Uses Water. Humboldt.-The rising of the Des Moines river which has been the lowest this winter that it has been in years, is being welcomed with much delight by the officials of the Humboldt electric light plant. Owing to the lowness of the river the plant has been compelled to do its night run by steam this winter. There is sufficient pressure now to run with water. With the exception of a flour mill, the only water bolt is the only town between hers and Des Moines that utilizes water power. Ex:Postmaster Dics Waterloo...After two unsuccessful attempts to end his life, Lew I Sturgis, ex-postmaster of Gelwein, expired from pneumonia, which followed closely upon an attempt at suicide by the use of morphine and carbolic acid. A year ago Mr. Sturgis was killed in his post. He was billed $1,604. Upon conviction in federal court he was fined $1,644, which was made good by his friends. Plan for Big Exhibit. Iowa City—Manufacturers of Iowa City are getting ready for a monster exhibit to be held here March 16, 17 and 18. The committee will be in charge of arrangements is as follows: A. C. Howell, L. Lyons, W. Mercer, J. Guzman, F. E. Ayers, G. W. Raymond, W. C. Conant, D. Miller, George Sueppel and Henry Grandrath. Woman Named Passenger Agent. Davenport--Miss Daisy Oden was appointed Tri-City passenger agent on the Burlington. She is the first woman in the United States to receive such recognition from a rail road. She has been employed as chief clerk and assistant passenger agent in the commercial office here. She has been in the service fifteen years. More Money for Old Fellows Home. Cedar Ridges—H. P. Ring, grand master of the Iowa Old Allows, has called a special session of the grand lodge to meet in Des Moines on the March 15, to consider a further appropriation for the old folks' home at Mason City. As the plans are now the home will cost $25,000 more than was planned when the grand lodge appropriated the amount asked for. Southwest Iowa Teachers Meet Red Oak.-The Southwest Iowa Teachers' association will meet March 30th to April 1st. This meeting was postponed last fall because of the nearness of the date of the big state conference. The Cranmer, chairman of the executive committee of the association, is preparing the program for the affair. Groom Killa Self With Poison Monticello--Harry Holstein, of Olin, committed suicide by drinking a deadly poison of some unknown kind. He had tried it unsuccessfully twice before. He recently was married in New York. He Mary Hutton of Liverpool. He drank a poisonous wine his wife was in the room, and said, "Goodbyy; Mary; I'm gone." Conductor Badly Injured Ft. Dodge—Conductor J. B. Crabtree of the Chicago Great Western escaped horrible death, but lost the toes of one foot when he slipped on an icy car step and fell under his moving train. Dedication is Postponed. Danbury.—The dedication of the new $30,000 St. Mary's Catholic church here has been postponed until late spring. The office was erected last year, the first service being held on Christmas day. Iowa Central Brakeman Killed. Marshallown.—James Pratt, an Iowa brakeman, whose headquarters was here, and who was struck by an engine while switching at Grinnell, died in a hospital at Grinnell. Pratt was $20 years old and lived at Lamolla. Aged Woman Dies of Burns. Dallas Center.—Mrs. James Ross, wife of former Mayor James of Dallas Center, died from burns sustained while attempting to handle a fire with gasoline. ```markdown ``` THE PROPER PLACE FOR THE VIRUSES MATCHES DETIMORO AMERICAN Where He Can't Set Fire to Anything But Himself. HOUSE DECIDES BY OVERWHELM ING VOTE TO FORTIFY PANAMA CANAL. AID IS GIVEN BY DEMOCRATS Twenty Republicans Refuse to Support Measure Providing for Batteries to Guard Big Waterway—Sentiment in Senate is Favorable. Washington: By—on overwhelming vote the house of representatives Saturday night appropriated $3,000,000 to begin work on the fortification of the Panama canal. The total cost of protecting the big waterway will be about $12,000,000. There is no doubt of the result in the case, where the sentiment is said to be one to two in favor of protecting the waterway with land batteries. The house disposed of the question after nearly five hours of debate. The real test came on an amendment proposed by Representative Tawney of Minnesota, chairman of the committee on appropriations, providing that no part of the $3,000,000 should be used until the president of the United States had attempted to negotiate treaties with all leading maritime nations guaranteeing the neutrality and international protection of the canal. The Tawney amendment then was voted down by 130 to 63. A motion by Representative Keifer of Ohio to strike out all provision for the fortification of the canal was lost by a vote of 135 to 51. The real interest in the debate seemed to center in the Tawney amendment, and the speeches made for and against it by the Mr. Tawney and Mr. Sherley. Mr. Tawney, a stalwart Republican, looked to the Democratic side for sympathy and applaus and both held the Mr. Sherley and the Democratic leaders of the house, was accorded an ovation by the Republican members. The defection of about twenty Republicans from the general policy of fortification was offset by a similar defection on the Democratic side in favor of fortification. In passing the sundry civil bill carrying approximately $140,000,000, and of which the canal fortification provision was the last feature to be considered, the house made a new record. Never before has this biggest of all supply bills been put through in two years. It is taken as another evidence that the house is doing all it can to avoid an extra session. Nine Die In Indian Battle Reno, Nev.—In a battle which took place at Kelly Creek, Humboldt county, 25 miles from Golconda, in a northerly direction, eight Indians and one member of the state police were killed and the other members of the Indian band were made prisoner. The Indian band, 12 in number, began the fight when the state police force came upon them. Taft Honora Boutell. Washington.—President Taft sent to the senate Wednesday the name of representative Henry S. Boutell of Illinois for the post of envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Portugal, in place of Henry T. Gage Report Honduras Treaty. Washington.—The senate committee on foreign relations Wednesday ordered a favorable report on the treaty with Honduras relative to the settlement of that republic's financial troubles. Epidemic of Diphtheria in New York Epidemic of Diphtheria in New York. Baltimore—The epidemic of diphthera which closed the Johns Hopkins hospital has spread to other large Baltimore institutions. The church home and infirmary was compelled Tuesday to bar its doors to patients and visitors. Yaff Plicke J. H. Hammond. Washington—John Hays Hammond was on Tuesday selected to represent President Taft as a special ambassador at the coronation of King George V. DEFEAT DIRECT VOTE RESOLUTION FAILS TO RECEIVE NECESSARY MAJORITY. Borah Who Has Lead Light for Popular Election of Senators Will Continue Battle. Washington.—By a vote of 54 to 33, two-thirds not voting in the affirmative, as required for constitutional amendments, the senate Tuesday defeated the resolution for the direct election of federal senators. Responsibility for the defeat was divided between nine Democrats, who voted against the resolution because they feared that federal election laws might be invoked to carry out the provisions of the resolution, and six Republican "lame ducks," who voted against their colleagues who will remain in the senate after March 4. All three groups are from states on the roll call, being in every instance except that of West Virginia members of the same political party. Senator Gallinger at first voted against, but later said it was an in-advertence and asked to be recorded in the negative. The absentees were Aldrich, Crawford, Frazier and Terrell of Georgia. It was announced that had they been present Frazier would have voted aye and Terrell nay. There was no announcement about Senator Aldrich. JUDGE WANTS ACTS PROBED Whitford of Denver Demands That Grand Jury Look into Charge Denver, Colo.—Judge Greeley W. Whitford of the district court, who gained fame by sentencing striking miners to prison for contempt of court, demanded of the criminal division of the court that a grand jury investigation be made of the charge that he had accepted a brue. The bribery charge was made by a witness at the legislative investigation of Judge Whitford, which is an outgrowth of the strike trouble. A grilled Willie who was recently released from the state penitentiary testified before the committee that she had handed Judge Whitford $3,000 which had been given to her by the Mine Owners' association. Judge Bliss took the matter of an investigation under adjudication. SUNDAY BALL WINS IN QHIC House by Vote of 61 to 46 Passes Bill Legalizing Games—Senate Yet to Act. Columbus, O.-By a vote of 61 to 46 the house passed the Greves Sunday baseball bill, under which games on Sunday will be legalized. The measure repeals a section of the amendment state adopted in the early history of Ohio. In anticipation of this bill the house recently passed another measure which puts it up to city councils to say whether Sunday games shall or shall not be played. Both bills have yet to be acted upon by the senate. Youth Kills His Stepfather Davenport, In.-Rud Brandenburg, twenty-one years old, shot and killed his steaptier, Claus Muenter, Tuesday. He was his mother, that Muenter had abused. After the shooting Brandenburg, and his mother went to the police station and gave themselves up. Code For New Mexico Wins. Washington.-The constitution of the state of New Mexico was unanimously approved by the house committee on territories Tuesday. Thirty Frozen to Death Thirty Frozen to Death on Ship. Odessa.—A tragedy was revealed Monday in the discovery in the Caspian sea a few miles off Astrakhan of a derelict vessel. The whole crew, numbering thirty, had been frozen to death. The ship was a mass of ice. Five Die in Flames. Hazleton, Pa.—Two members of Gabriel Gerotaky's family lost their lives in flames supposed to have been caused by the explosion of a lamp. The fire destroyed two houses at Ozday Monday. GORE CHARGES TRUE GORE CHARGES TRUE COMMITTEE FINDS THAT SENATOR WAS OFFERED BRIBE. Body That Investigated Alleged Indian Lands Graft Case, Finde Improper Proposal Was Made. Washington—The special committee of the house appointed last attorney to investigate Senator Gore's charges of attempted bribery in connection with J. W. McMurray's Indian attorney contracts in Oklahoma made its final report to the house. The majority of the committee finds that Jake L. Hamon actually did, about May 6, 1910, make an improper proposal to Senator Gore respecting the McMurray contracts; and that about June 16, 1910, he approached Representative Charles F. Cresser with an improper proposal to the same subject. The committee finds, however, to show that Hamon was acting "by authority of, or with the consent or knowledge of McMurray." On this ground the committee exonerates McMurray of any connection with an attempt improperly to influence members of the house or senate. It does find, however, that he used more than "undue influence," to secure the support of Chief Green McCurtain and his son, D. C. McCurtain, in getting these contracts, by transferring a contingent interest of $25,000 in the contracts to D. C. McCurtain. MURDER AT CHICAGO POLLS Carter H. Harrison Nominated for Mayor by Democrats and Charles E. Merriam by Republicans. Chicago - Carter. H. Harrison (Democrat City E. Merriam) will be the candidates for mayor of Chicago at the election to be held April 4. Both Democratic and Republican organizations were smashed. The bitterest primary election fight in the history of Chicago ended Tuesday with the selection of the above standard bearers and simultaneously begins what promises to be the most hotly contested fight for the actual mayor. The primary fight developed more bitter animus than has ever before seen here. One man was shot dead, several others were shot and stabbed, more or less seriously, and small riots were reported all over the city during the course of the voting. Arthur Quinn, son of James A. Quinn, was seeder, shot and killed a man who was to be Richard Clark, a union belt carrier. The police say Clark was murdered while he was in the custody of an offi- cce. AUSTRALIA TO BAR TRUSTS Government Announces Determination to Prevent Foreigners Getting a Foothold on Industries. Melbourne, Australia. — Australia served notice on the business world that it would not harbor foreign trusts. The following memorandum was given to the press Monday by Sir R. W. Best, minister of trade and customs: "For several months it has been an open secret that representatives of the American meat trust have been visiting Australia, ostensibly with the object of extending its operations here. The government is determined to take immediate and drastic action to discourage and, if necessary, to prohibit the operations in Australia. It is not proposed that the combine secured vested interests in this country. The action of the government will extend to trust operations in Australia, whether conducted directly or indirectly, and will not permit the repetition in Australia of the scandals and merciless methods characterizing monopolies in other parts of the world. HIGH PLACE GIVEN NEGRO William H. Lewis of Boston is Appointed Assistant Attorney General by President Taft. Washington.—President Taft nominated William H. Lewis of Boston, a negro, to be an assistant attorney general of the department of justice. This is the first time that a negro has been named for such a prominent position in the department. Lewis at present is an assistant United States attorney at Boston. He succeeds John G. Thompson, who resigned recently to resume his law practice at Danville, III. May Limit N. Y. Skyscrapers. New York.—Future New York skyscrapers will be held to a height of fourteen stories, or 174 feet, and other drastic restrictions will be placed upon building operations if recommendations contained in the report of the New York city commission on congestion of population are enacted into law. Killed in Family Quarrel Cincinnati.—A family quarrel had its sequel Wednesday when Edward Loos, aged fifty years, was shot and killed in Rockdale, Ind., a village near the Ohio-Indiana state line. Clem Hollowell, brother-in-law of the dead man, admitted having fired the shot that killed Loos. Would End Capital Punishment. St. Paul, Minn.—The Minnesota house Wednesday passed a bill providing for the abolishment of capital punishment in this state. White for Coronation Envoy Washington.—A report is current that Henry White, former American ambassador to France and Italy, has been selected to represent the president at the coronation of King George V. Ex-Gov. John Lee Carroll] Dead. Washington, John Lee Carroll, governor of the state of Maryland from 1786 to 1880 died Monday at his home here after a long illness. He was born in 1880. SENATE REJECTS BEVERIDGE RESOLUTION DECLARING VA-CANT POSITION HE WON. Speeches Pro and Con by Nearly a Score of Senators—Coulm's Defense of Himself and Hla State and Hard Work of the Lobby. Washington.—Senator William Lortimer of Illinois was vindicated by the senate of the United States Wednesday, when by a vote of 46 to 40 the resolution which was introduced by Senator Beveridge declaring that Mr. Lortimer was not duly and legally elected to a seat in the senate of the United States by the legislature of Illinois was defeated. Mr. Lortimer was not present when the roll was called Balley, Texas. Bankhead, Ala. Bradley, Ky. Brown, Conn. Briggs, N. J. Bulkeley, Conn. Burnham, H. M. Hich, M. Carter, Mont. Clark, Wyo. Cullom, Mass. Cullom, U. Curtis, Kans. Y. Dick, Ohio. Dillingham, Vt. Du Pont, Del. Flinn, Cal. Foster, La. Gallage, N. H. Gamble, S. D. Guggenheim, H. Hale, Maine. Haley, S. Johnston, Ata. Kean, N. J. O'Dell, P. O'Drave, P. Payster, K. Penrose, Ky. Pilee, Wash. Richard, Det. Smith, Md. Smith, Md. Smoot, Uah. Stephenson, Wia. Tallafero, Fla. Tillman, S. C. Wetmore, R. Wetmore, R. Against Seize Bacon, Ga. Borah, Ind. Borah, Idaho. Bourne, Ore. Browne, Neb. Browne, Neb. Burritt, Neb. Burritt, Neb. Bunberlain, Ore. Chapp, Nmp. Crawford, S. D. Crawford, S. D. Culberson, Texas. Cummins, m. Ark, m. Dixon, Mont. Frazier, Penn. Gore, Gronn. Gronn, N. D. Jones, Wash. Lodge, Mass. Bacon, Ga. Martin, W. Va. Beveridge, Ind. Page, Vt. Borah, Idaho. Money, Miss. Bristow, Kan. Newlands, Nev. Brown, Neb. Nixon, Nev. Burrell, Neb. Overman, N. C. Chamberlin, Ore. Percy, Midd. Clapp, Minn. Rayner, Md. Clarke, Ark. Root, N. C. McKee, Ohio. Owner, Ind. Culberson, S. Mich. Smith, Mich. Cummins, Ia. Smith, S. C. Davis, Ark. Stone, Moe. Gullett, D. Owner, Utah. Frazier, Tenn. Swanson, Va. Gore, Okla. Taylor, Tenn. Gronna, N. D. Thornton, Ia. La Follette, Wla. Watson, W. Va. Lodge, Mass. Young, Ia. Absent—Aldrich, Frazier and Terrell. Senator Lorimer did not vote because of his interest in the case. Speeches had been made for or William Lorimer. against the accused man during the months of January and February by Senators Bailey, Beveridge, Borah, Bristow, Brown, Burrows, Crawford, Cummins, Davis, Fletcher, Gallinger, Gamble, Heyburn, Johnson, Jones, Owen, Payner, Root and by Mr. Lorimer himself. Mr. Cullom also spoke, but was noncommittal as to his colleague. He defended himself and the state of illinois. Efforts were made daily by friends and foes of Mr. Lorimer to influence the votes of the senators for or against him, and during the last two weeks Mr. Cullom received an avalanche of letters and telegrams so large it was feared his health would be compromised. The Lorimer fight has been one of the most sensational in the history of the upper house. When the committee on privileges and elections returned a report declaring that no evidence of bribery having influenced the legislators in the election of Mr. Lorimer had been found, it was considered that he was amply vindicated and that his senate seat was secure. This report was prepared by a subcommittee and was the outcome of an exhaustive investigation both at Washington and Chicago, in which the charges of bribery at Springfield were thoroughly gone into. Banker Robin Bleads Guild New York—Abandoning the defense of insanity and throwing himself upon the mercy of the court, Joseph G. Robin, young "sky-rocker" annier, pleaded guilty to the indictment charging the larceny of $27,000 from the Washington Savings bank, of which he was formerly president. Start Probe of Backem New York—The federal grand jury here Wednesday began an investigation of the meat packers. The inquiry, it is said, involves the same companies and individuals as those indicted in New Jersey about a year ago but never brought to trial. James B. Speed Critically Ill. Louisville, Ky.-James B. Speed, probably Louisville's wealthiest citizen, was Wednesday reported critically ill of a complication of diseases at his home here. Slay Grafter to Prison: Moscow—Colonel Polikafo, administrator of the commissary department of this military district, was Tuesday, sentenced to five years' imprisonment on conviction of having systematically handed and received bribes from contractors. Kansas to Pension Teachers. Topeka, Kan.—The Kansas senate by a vote of 24 to 9 Tuesday passed a pensioning public school teachers who in the service not less than 30 years. ARCHIBALD'S AGATHA BY EDITH HUNTINGTON MASON AUTHOR OF "THE REAL AGATHA" Archibald Terhune, a popular and insolent young bachelor of London, receives news that he has been made heir to the estate of his Aunt Georgiana, with an income of $20,000 a year, on condition that he becomes engaged to be married within ten days. Falling to do so the legacy will go to a third cousin in America. The story opens at Castle Wyckoff, where Lord Vincent and his wife, friends of Terhune, are discussing plans to find him a wife within the prescribed time. It seems that Lady Vincent is one of seven persons named Agatha, all close girlhood chums. She decides to invite two of them to the castle and have Archie there as one of the guests. Agatha Sixth strikes Archie as a handpainted beauty. Agatha First is a breezy American girl. Lady Vincent tells her husband that Agatha Sixth already cares for Archie. He grails from Agatha Sixth the admission that she cares for him, but will require a month's time fully to make up her mind. Agatha First, neglected by Terhune, receives attentions from Leslie Freer. Four days of the precious time have passed when Terhune is called to London on business. Agatha First, on the plea of dekness, excuses herself from a motor trip planned by the Vincents. CHAPTER V.—Continued. "Why, that's too bad!" said my wife sincerely, though somewhat surprised, "I'm awfully sorry, dear child, and we shall miss you, of course. But you mustn't think of going if your head aches. Go upstairs and lie down a while, why don't you, and I'll have some tea sent up to you. It's awfully good for headache." And she spoke to the footman who waited at the door of the automobile. "I will, thanks. Sorry to miss the trip," replied the girl. "You're an angel, Agatha!" And with another farewell word or two we left her and had started on the way to Northbury. And now comes the very strangest part of this rather strange or at least unusual attempt to make a match and win a fortune for a friend at one and the same time on the part of Dearest that I had to leave. And did give me a start when I discovered but this was the way it happened —but this was the way it happened —not to get ahead of my story. We had made a pretty quick run to Northbury and had been spectators at an exhibition of some rather fast cricket which I had been pretty keen about. The two teams had played even until the second half, when Corcoran who was guarding the wicket for the Lowshires—but I don't suppose the details of the game are known. He was well off ahead of Odd thing, but I've r-ver been able to make Doarest understand it at all—I gave up trying years ago. It's the only thing in the world we aren't equally enthusiastic about. She won't admit it, but sometimes I'm afraid it's because she prefers the American game of baseball! Fancy! But of course if she does it it's at the fault of her being too aggressive for bringling her up in the States. But then, naturally, he couldn't help being an American—I try to remember that! As I was saying, however, we had seen the match played to the end in spite of the languid interest displayed by the feminine members of our party, and had lunched at the Northbury inn, a jolly little den of a place, and at about half after two were speeding towards home again. The roads were fairly decent, though there had been a good deal of rain lately, and the machine had been running along so smoothly that it did my heart good to see her. We had left the main road when we had passed Wye village, for one that led more directly to the castle, and had slowed down as the road turned out to be rough than I thought—when the worst happened. I was driving myself, and in steering to clear a fitting tree I ran the big car straight ahead, and in tens of a rut the car wheel went in. I killed the engine at once and jumped out to see what was to be done, disgusted enough. I can tell you, though of course I couldn't possibly have known the thing was so deep, for it was half filled with water. This short cut is a favorite one of mine, though my chauffeuses have often warned me against taking a big car through the woods that cover Wyckoff rise at this point. The trees are so thick and the road so narrow. The worst of the business now, as I soon found out, was that there was no jack to be found in the car's kit of tools with which to raise her, and I remembered with chargin that I had taken it out myself in hunting for something else and had left it, in the garage. Even the satisfaction of blaming some one else was demeled me and I looked at Pederson, the chaufeur, in dismay. "What's to be done," I asked, but received no help from that quarter, only a dismal shake of the head. Nevertheless assistance I did receive, though rather unexpectedly. The accident had occurred, as I have said, in the middle of the woods just where two roads crossed, and standed on the roadside of those roads I now observed a small boy, a little freckle-faced village lad, who stared at us as if he'd never seen an automobile before, and they're surely common enough! But it appeared that he had, for when Freer remarked uselessly and obviously for the third time, "What beastly luck to have forgotten the jack. Now if only it had happened out on the main road instead of in the street, it would have a chance of borrowing one from another car!" the little chap who was standing by, came forward and informed us by a shrill childish pipe that if it was another-machine we wanted he seen a "big feller" come through that same wood not a minute ago and it had stopped not far away, and it was a grim the road over his shoulder toward the road that led to our left. "O, they stopped, did they?" I asked, and thought to myself with some satisfaction that they were in trouble, too. The misery that so often attends an automobilist is especially for company. "Wondered would lend us a jack?" I remarked aloud. "What kind of a machine was it, kid?" "A whoppin' big feller, red, like your lordship's," said the boy. Of course he knew me, even if I dunn know him. He was probably the butcher's or baker's boy from Wye on his way back from the castle. "Sounds rather promising," said Desanté, if they couldn't help us out. I don't want Agatha Lawrence to walk all that way home in this mud!" "Very well," I said, "but it sounds as if they were in need of assistance themselves! Why else should they want to stop in the middle of the woods? However, I'll make the attempt. Freer, you stay by the ladies, and I'll go and see what I can do. And just stopping to give the lady a ride would be better information. I strode the wood road in the direction he had pointed out. I hadn't gone far and was just wondering again what in the world would possess any one to push down so narrow a road in a big machine, when the machine in question came in sight. It was a big touring car, red like mine, to be sure, but an entirely different make, and I stopped and stared at it in an overwhelming connection with the automobile itself. It was the girl who was its sole passenger that held my attention and caused my surprise. Sitting in the WALTER WILSON WALTER WILSON Walter Agatha First Rose in the Machine. front seat, a light ponge coat about her, with an air of expectancy, as if she awaited of some one not far off, sat Agatha First. Yes, the very same. As cheerful and as much herself as if she had not pleaded a headache as an excuse for not automobiling with us that morning. I stood stock still in the road as my unwilling eyes took in this amazing sight, and it was a full minute before my routed wits apprehended the significance of a man's checked automobile coat that hung over the back of the seat beside her. Evidently she was with some one, which somehow seemed less extraordinary at the moment than that she should be stone. Her eyes were not instantly far distant, for even as I stared, Agatha First rose in the machine displaying a huge bunch of wild flowers in her hands as she did so, and halloed to him. "Don't pick any more!" she called, "I don't want any more flowers, I want you!" a laugh quite near at hand sounded for a response and I hurriedly started down the back. I wanted awfully to see who the man that belonged to the checked coat was, but I wanted it was cape borne either by him or by cape borne against an accentic guest, Miss Endcott. The possibility that I might fall in with the former return from his little rumble, flowers in hand, almost made me run, and the fear that in looking for him, the latter was already on the point of discovering my retreating form, caused me to stick close to the roadside and the shelter of the trees like any thief or trespasser. And, by Jove, I did breathe freely that I would win a machine in dressing in the sunlight at crossroads. It's a nasty position for a chap to be caught in, eavesdropping, and if they had seen me they would never have believed I had not been spying on them. "Did you get a jack?" inquired Freer as I came up. He could see perfectly well that I was empty-handed. "No." I said shortly, too absorbed in conjecture the meaning of the strange discovery I had just stumbled upon to invent any excuse for the failure of my errand. "We'll just have to walk home," I said. "Pederson can wait with the car and I'll send him help from the castle." And all the way home I pondered upon my queer adventure. What could Agatha First be doing in a strange automobile in the middle of the woods when she was supposed to be ill at home, and who was the man who was with her, the owner of the checked cest? "Who was the most mysterious part of the whole business to me, and though I racked by brain I could not possibly think who he might be! It wasn't until later that same afternoon of our Northbury trip, when Lady Vincent and I had ascended to our rooms to dress for dinner, that I found a chance to tell her the news. I can always be sure of an uninterrupted chat with her then. "And so you saw her sitting in the automobile alone in the middle of the finished my breathless rectal. "Yes, that is as far as I could see, she was alone." I replied. "But you forget the man's laugh and the checked coat. There was a man with her right enough, and though I didn't think so at the time, I think now that makes the thing much more mysterious." "Of course there was a man with her, remarked Dearest. "It was a lover's tryst, as plain as plain can be." Dearest in so much detail. But on such a time I'll have to admit she's nearly always right. "But who under high heaven could it have been?" I cried, never more puzzled in my life. "We know it wasn't Freer; he was with us all the time, and Terhune has been in London all day!" "He said he was going to be in London," remarked my wife with the slightest possible emphasis on the ```markdown ``` "said." I gaped at her a moment then seized her shoulder. "Do you mean to say it was Archi bald? I cried, who was the owner of the checked coat?" "I didn't say," she replied, "only it does look a little like it, doesn't it? You see he couldn't go to the cricket with us because he had to go up to London, and she, because she had a headache. Volla tout!" "But we saw the wire," I objected. "Oh, as to that!" she called. He had only to write one himself and tell the station-master to send it over. We none of us examined it closely. It's an old dodge, you know." "So it is!!" I cried, "and you're right. It must have been old Terhune! What a dunderhead I've been not to see it before! But I say," I added, less exuberantly as a thought struck me, "if that's the case, what does he mean by it, Dearest? What do they both mean by it, he and she! And what does it portend in regard to the match we're trying to make between Arch and Lawrence? Answer any of those questions if you can! Wiseacre that you are, I be lieve you'll have to let me count ten on that!" "I'm afraid I will," she admitted, as puzzled as I was. "You see I never knew Agatha Endicott as well as I did the other five Agathas—as well as I do Agatha Hath, and then you knew Sith Kass, and before, and this is the first time I've seen Agatha First since we parted on the occasion of my marriage." (SO BE CONTAINED) "Do you remember me buying a hair mattress from you the day?" asked the lady. "Perfectly well, ma'am," was the reply of the dealer. "Well, I've discovered that only about one-quarter of the filling is hair." "Then you certainly do seem to have me where the hair is short, ma'am." PART TWO. CHAPTER VI. Hats and Coiffures C IT IS to the small hats for early spring, made of exquisite, lustrous, light braids, that is light in weight. And these little hats are soft, many of them made without a wire frame, so that they sit caressingly upon the hair and conform themselves to the shape of the head. And a few people have jumped to the conclusion that beaked hats are better for her dressing the hair will sink into one of the unimportant and negligible details of the toilette. Such a conclusion is not reached by a course of reasoning. If you have absorbed it, "I pray you gentle lady, to unthink your speaking, and to say so no more." The small hat, even more than the large one demands a well dressed collar; for the colfure is the visible means of support of the little hat. Hair, in pretty cuffs or softy waves, simply demands a well dressed collar of the hat and frame the face and neck, otherwise the wearer will look as if she were bald. These small hats worn over a coifte from which a few stray puffs and bobbing curls contrive to stray out, and covered with a fine floating vell of wool, are the most beautiful weaves in a variety of fancy weaves. Nothing is prettier than a Pattern Simple In Construction and Garment Most Comfortable to Wear. Anyone who wants to make a nightdress with little trouble should use this pattern, as it is very simple in construction and comfortable to wear; the sleeves are cut in with the body part, an opening being made down the left side; the neck is cut square and trimmed with two rows of insertion ml- 10 tered at the corners, but the pattern is cut quite up to the neck, so that one row of trimming only need be used. The sleeves are gathered into inscribed themed bands, and are finished with lace. Materials required: Four yards 36 inches wide. Care of Silk Gloves In trying on silk gloves cover the hands well with talcum and you will not tear the gloves. If a seam rips, do not whip it over and, over. Turn the glove, catch one side of the torn part, and then the opposite, pull the glove down to will rip out. Do not knot the thread. Mend a "run" in a similar manner. SCARF OF SHETLAND WOOL One of the Prettiest and Most Comfortable of the Season's Head Coverings. Something more than a coat is required by the girl going forth in the evening to some gala function or other. She needs a head muffling, a throat protector of some sort, and is very well protected if she has velvet wool mittens and long wool mittens for the thin gloves. These things make her comfortable, and if they are selected they need not be clumsy or unbecoming. One of the cheapest and most rewarding head mufflings of the season is the Shetland wool scarf or auto velil, for these pretty things can be worn over the face. These filmy scars come in all colors and pure white, as well as in white with gray Scotch borders. For a dark or vivid color in her party get the Scotch-border scars are superb. They have a look of Mexican splendor and cost exactly one dollar and ten cents each! Brussels net with a little dot or figure over the surface and a lace pattern in the border. Two good models in small hats are shown here. In Fig. 1 the round, cap-like turban is made of silk braid in bright champagne color, the brim and crown are both made of the braid, and the cap is draped on the fine light frame. These hats are not for the amateur millinery, because they require a knowledge of the art of draping. The rosette and petal is made of brown velvet and gold cord. It is a beautiful color combination, and suited to almost any color in the costume. The second hat is of an elegant braid in black and white. It is trimmed with velvet and finished with velvet covered buttons. It is a cool and crisp combination of black and white which we can never hope to excel in elegance. Imagine these hats on a head with the hair drawn back and not appearing about the face and neck! The pretty face and the pretty hats would both be spoiled. The importance of the coifure with the small hat increases. They are both well worth while. JULIA BOTTLEY. Pretty and Useful Trifles That Will Lighter. Lighten the Bill of the black Room. Among the appropriate things for the invalid are flower holders. These can be fastened to the foot of the bed, and are large enough to hold three or four carnations or roses, generally all that are to be allowed in the slick room. Another acceptable gift is a dainty piece of china—a flower bordered plate, a gruel bowl of eggshell thinness, or a fragile cup and saucer of delicate design. Never mind if these things are likely to break with their first tumble; because of their beauty, they will give enough pleasure, perhaps real benefit, to make their possible short existence well written case, provide a lightweight leather writing case, provide a screw-top bottle of ink, with comments for paper, envelopes, stamps, and pen and pencil, gives the invalid a strong enough to write a certain feeling of independence. Some of these cases have keys which add to their usefulness. A pint or half pint vacuum bottle, for keeping liquids warm or cold, is another comfort-giving gift for the invalid and a time-saving gift for the nurse or caretaker. Novelties. Nets are gaining in favor as a foundation for chiffon corsages, producing a much softer effect than silk. Large velvet bags with the personal touch of an embroidered monogram in one corner are much favored. Among scarfs the newest material is the silk tricor, like glove silk. They come in all the fashionable shades. Many of the sleeves in the new evening gowns are slashed, with any other material appearing underneath. Two Little Hints Do not throw away boot polish when it has become hard through the lid being left off, but place it on top of a warm oven until it softens. I have tried it and found it worth the trouble. Open a tin of black lead, pull away the paper and put it in front of the fire—on the fender will do. It will open quite readily and better than knocking the tin with a knife. A. Criterion. "Are the Burfords esthetic?" "I should say not! There isn't Navajo blanket on the place." New Note Paper Attractive new note paper is shown in the shops. It is in faint tones of blue, invender, tan and shades of gray. There are lines in deeper tones of the same color running up and down the walls across it. This gives it a smart look and we make it a favorite for those who like odd stationery. The Sailor Collar The big sailor collar or square backed collar is certain to play an important role this summer as it has during the winter, and in handsome open lace or open work embroidery a big collar of this type might be effective upon any pretty summer material from linen to mull. As Bad as That! "I guarantee that this play will not bring a blush to anybody's cheek," said the able author. "Why produce it then?" replied the New York man. "Don't you know that many of my patrons come to the bo office and want their money back if they haven't blushed?" FORBIDDEN FRUIT "The apples, has come," Hilda announced, as she opened the front door to Mrs. Nickell's ring. "Apples?" echoed Mrs. Nickell, pausing in the act of laying down her packages. "What apples?" "The apples," explained Hilda, comprehensively. "They are in the cellar already and he opened them and they are very good I am one." "Hilda," said Mrs. Nickell, sternly, "who is he and what apples did he open and what on earth are you talking about?" Hilda bestowed upon her employer a pitying look and checked off the nouns on her red fingers. "The express wagon man, he brought a barrel of apples this afternoon and put them downstairs and took the cover because I ask him. He wore a yellow jacket and the apples are red." It seemed that she was as complete and detailed an account of the barrel of apples as the Nickell family was destined to obtain from any source. When Nickell came home from work the family gathered around the mysterious barrel and considered it. There was on it no mark or tag and it was hard to cover the Hilda had tilted into the furnace when the expressman took them off. She did not know what express company the man worked for, but she explained in detail that the man had a black mustache and handsome corduroy trousers. Meanwhile the apples stared them in the face. "Say, they are good!" said Nickell, when he had bitten into one. "They remind me of my boyhood days!" "Richard," remonstrated his wife, "we shouldn't eat them. They aren't ours!" "Well, we've got 'em, haven't we?" demanded Nickell, taking another. "We didn't knock down anyone and by the time they were far from him the rice did we? These apples were thrust upon us against our will and I intend to have revenge on somebody. Besides, they're taking up storage room." In a day or so Mrs. Nickell grew used to the presence of the barrel of apples and, the mystery remaining unsolved, she deserted the paths of recruitment and joined her husband and his wife. They were prepared. The Nickell family had apples baked for breakfast and stewed for lunch and made into pies and puddings for dinner, and feasted off them at midnight. They really were particularly juicy, totose apples. Nickell had gone over all the people he knew in the country and had definitely decided that not one of them would loosen up sufficiently to present him with a piece of totose apples instead of apples. It was very odd. Nearly two weeks after the arrival of the barrel the woman next door called. "Isn't it funny how things get lost?" she remarked to Mrs. Nickell as she fastened her fur to go. "We ordered a barrel of apples from the farm near the cottage, but the cottage insists that he shipped them nearly three weeks ago and we haven't got them yet! And he has our money! I'd give a good deal to know where that barrel is! Have you got a headache, Mrs. Nickell? Your face is so flushed!" "I can tell you 'where that barrel is,' her hostess said, when she got her groove it is down in our celtic this minute and nearly half the apples are eaten up!" It took Mrs. Nickell some time to recover from the embarrassed glouten into which this little episode plunged them. Though the family conversation was tactfully steered away from such topics as apples and orchards, she was not alone. She had sudden preference for oranges and dates and grapefruit, apples by sheer force of repression ruled in the minds of all of them. The woman next door was a disagreeable person and she had accepted Nickell's liberal consultatory check for fruit eaten with an all of right. The woman and disapproval that was hard to bear. It was probably some occult connection with this secret sorrow that led Nickell to do as he did a little later. When he had left for business that morning Mrs. Nickell had reminded her of the dinner party that evening and that he was to bring home some flowers. On his way for the flowers that night Nickell paused before the attractive window of a big fruit store. The window was a work of art and in the center was a mound of the biggest edible, most luxurious apples one night. As he gazed Nickell had an inspiration. Why would not a centerpiece of this fragrant fruit with a few ferns twisted in be far more original and artful than the conventional flowers? He went in and ordered two dozen of the apples. They made a bukky, and he began to regret the purchase an he fumbled the pocket. "How much?" he inquired. "They are 20 cents apples," said the clerk. "Murder!" cried the startled Nickell—and dropped the bag. Brushed apples will not sell to the fruit store man firmly explained to Nickell who insisted on returning his purchase. The fruit had been collected from all over the floor. So he paid the $4.80. Nobody mentions apples in the Nickell family now. American Knee Bends Only to Two. When the czar of Russia was the most conspicuous personage in Europe a visitor at Washington was relating how strangers to the czar knelt in his presence. On finishing the story the speaker remarked to Senator Benton: "I suppose, colonel, that you would no think of kneeling to the czar" "I think I would be replied with tremendous emblems, no sir, no sir. An American knees only to God and woman, sir." "Up-to-date farmer, isn't he?" "Gee, yes." He pastures his milkweed." Leads a Courrier Journal. PROTESTS WILL NOT AVAIL Lack of Years and Experience Are Alleged as Two Leading Grounds Against Man to Succeed MacLean. Des Moine, March 3.—President Trewin of the educational board said of the agitation against Bowman's appointment: "The state board of education will stand pat on its appointment. That appointment was not made until after the most careful investigation into Mr. Bowman's ability, experience, qualifications and especially his executive ability. It was the unanimous opinion of the board, after careful investigation, that Mr. Bowman is the one man in the country for the place. He was recommended by the best educators of the country as the most capable unemployed person who could be secured for the presidency of a great institution like the Iowa State university. It is strange that alumni who only remember him as a student, should criticise the board for choosing a man so highly recommended and so well qualified. They should remember that they were young once and not pin the roses of youth on him as a reason for his rejection. The board had long interviews with him on every important question affecting the university and we found his judgment sound. He should not be condemned without a fair trial. I repeat, the board will stand uneasy with this appointment because we believe that he offered the best man possible. He was offered the presidency of the Rockefeller Institute, was second choice for president of Minnesota university at $10,000 per year and the Vermont university is after him for president. There will be no receding by the board from his election." DEPOSITORS MAY NOT LOSE Committee Claims Henry Banks and C. F. Siverly Must Stand Back of Banker. Des Moines, March 3.—Depositors of the bank of Kelley filed a petition in the federal court yesterday asking that a receiver be appointed to take charge of the bank. The petitioners are George Holland, who said he had a deposit of $3,000. H. O. Sandness, with a deposit of $1,000, and Anton Reinerton, with a deposit of $1,184. All are residents of Kelley. Attached to the petition is a list of 120 depositors but the amount each one had in the bank is not named. It may be that depositors in the Bank of Kelley will not lose their savings in the defunct institution. A committee of five, named by the depositors, has discovered a statement issued some months ago in which Henry Banks and C. F. Siverly are named as partners with Penfield, the missing president. If that is true Banks and Siverly can be held for the shortage and the depositors will probably bring action against them, so Des Moines attorney says. Banks is the father-in-law of Penfield. Royal Neighbors Meet. Cedar Rapids, Ia., March 3. The triennial state camp of the Royal Neighbors of America closed here after the recollection of all old officers as follows: Mrs. Marle Kirkland, Council Bluffs, state oracle; Mrs. Mary Henry, Dubuque, vice oracle; Mrs. E. L. Meredith, Ottumwa, state recorder, Byram, Des Moines, past state oracle. Twenty-one delegates were chosen to attend the national convention in Denver May 2. More than 600 were on hand for the opening session. Davenport landed the next meeting. More Factories. More Homes. Mason City, March 3—More lights for the streets, more homes for working men, more smaller factories and more large ones, and a continual boost for the city were some of the things urged by Secretary Sly, the recently elected official of the Commercial club, in what may be termed an inaugural outline of what he proposes to do here. Editora Hold Meeting. Cedar Rapids, March 3.—Seventy-five editors, many accompanied by their wives, are in Cedar Rapids today to attend the midwinter meeting of Southeastern Iowa Press association which opened here yesterday. They will be entertained at a banquet given by the Commercial club. Decorah Pioneer Dead. Decorah, Ia., March 3—Mrs. D. H. Hughes, one of Decorah's pioneers, nearly 80 years old, died at her home last night. Her husband, Colonel Hughes, died during the war in Louisiana in 1863. Heinze's Former Legal Adviser. Fort Dodge, Ia., March 3.—Mathew Joyce of New York, formerly of this city, who was legal adviser for many years to August Heinze, the copper magnate, will open a law office here soon. Iowa Farmer Kille Hinesit Fort Dodge, Ia., March 3—In a fit of despondency, yesterday, Albert Peterson, a farmer, five miles southwest of this city, shot and killed himself. Peterson had just moved onto the farm from Manson. Gain at Iowa Falls. Iowa Falls, In., March 3—The canvass of the city by the Commercial club, just completed, puts the city in the 3,000 class and increases the number reported by the official census by two hundred. BIG CELEBRATION IN WASHINGTON Midwinter Meeting of Farfamed Social Organization Takes Up Life and Work of Two Great Americans. President Thirkield of Harvard University Makes Semiannual Report. By OLIVER RANDOLPH. Washington.—At the February meeting of the Mu-So-Life club the evening was given over to a Lincoln-Dougless celebration. President Arthur S. Gray, the newly elected executive, was in the chair. Professor E. C. Williams, principal of the M Street high school, delivered a scholarly address on Abraham Lincoln. He traced with the precision of the careful student of history the career of the great "tail splitter" and discussed in detail the humaneness, the honesty and the originality of Lincoln. Professor Williams also spoke of Lincoln's great speeches, putting stress on his Gettysburg speech and the second inaugural address. Professor J. Montgomery Gregory of Howard university delivered the address on Fred Douglass, Mr. Gregory is a speaker of much force and earnestness and made a splendid impression on Washingtonians in this his maiden speech here. He is a graduate of Harvard college, where he won honors as a debater. The lessons drawn from the life of Douglass by Mr. Gregory were impressed upon his bearers with much force. After rehearsing the early history of Douglass' life Mr. Gregory said that Douglass was never content until he measured up to the full rights of a DR. ARTHUR S. GRAY. man. He exhorted the men of the race to measure up to the full height of menhood. Judge M. W. Gibbs, formerly of Arkansas, who now resides in this city with his son-in-law and daughter, Atorney and Mrs. N. B. Marshall, was the next speaker. Judge Gibbs has a most interesting history. He is in his eight-seventh year, was prominent in Arkansas politics during reconstruction, was United States consul to Madagascar and has been commissioned to hold office by four presidents of the United States. He gave his early acquaintance with Douglass, which began in 1848, and spoke of the influence of Douglass on his life. "The life of Douglass convinced the world," said Hon. Charles A. Cottrell, collector of internal revenue at Honolulu. Hawaii, "that beneath the black face and kinky hair were limitless possibilities." Mr. Cottrell spoke also of the life of Abraham Lincoln. Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland of Newport, R. L. was also a guest of the PROFESSOR W. C. WILLIAMS evening and made some pertinent comments on the lives of Lincoln and Douglass, Dr. Wheatland is well known in Washington, where he graduated from Howard Medical college. He is a former president of the National Medical association and is a physician and surgeon of renown, Dr. Wheatland and Mr. Cottrell were, upon motion of Hon. W. T. Vernon, given honorary membership in the Mu-So-Lit club. Short talks were made by Lieutenant Thomas H. R. Clarke, Dr. W. L. Board, Dr. W. Bruce Evans, John Cromwell, H. A. Pelham, S. J. Davidson, Judge R. H. Terrell, Oliver Randolph, James A. Cobb, Garnet Wilkinson, F. L. Carbosa, Dr. A. M. Curtis, J. C. Waters and Hon. John C. Duncy. Progress at Howard University. At the seminannual meeting of the board of trustees of Howard univer CLARINDA ITEMS. I wish to call your attention to a portion of Clarinda's item that appeared in last week's write up. In the article I notice that the writer stated that Mr. Robert Lane of the Second Baptist church was ordained by Rev. John W. Evans, pastor, this is somewhat a mistake. I wish to have it read that the Second Baptist church granted brother Robert Lane license to preach, and not ordained to preach. The second quarterly meeting of the A. M. B. church of Council Bluffs, Ia., city, which was recently held in Carnegie library at the university, Justice Job Barnard, president of the board, presided. The report of President Thirklethwaite shows a favorable condition of the institution. The attendance surpassed that of any previous year, with an entering college class of 107 freshmen. This shows that a growing conviction on the part of the colored youth that if they are to meet the increasing demands of the race for leadership as physicians, preachers, teachers, lawyers and industrial leaders a mere preparatory course will not suffice. The fact that since emancipation there have been only an average of seventy-five colored graduates per year makes the need for college trained men apparent. This increase is also a prompt response to the enlarged opportunities open at Howard. Large numbers who formerly went to northern colleges now receive their training here. There are more than 600 students receiving popular instruction in physics, chemistry and biology in the new P. A. DR. MARCUS P. WHEATLAND. science hall, four professors and three regular instructors giving their entire time to the work of science instruction, besides seven student assistants. The Rev. Dr. Pezaria O'Connell of Salisbury, Md., was unanimously elected to the chair of church history and Scripture exegesis made vacant by the death of Dr. John L. Ewell, who for twenty years held that position. Dr. O'Connell is a man of unusual scholarship. Professor Morris Jastrow, Jr., of the University of Pennsylvania, where Dr. O'Connell took his degree, says: "He has the mind and method of a real investigator, and I am satisfied that he will make additions to our knowledge of the Old Testament. He has also a most useful and happy manner of exposition, and I cannot imagine any better fortune for aspirants to knowledge in a seminary than to come into contact with such a man." President Francis Brown of the Union Theological seminary speaks of him as "a scholar of remarkable ability and a gentleman of cultivation and personal attractiveness." The position in the School of Law made vacant by the death of Mr Thomas I. Woodward, who for eight years and been a lecturer on the law of real estate, was not filled. On recommendation of the dean, Mr. George Francis Williams, one of the professors was appointed to temporarily fill the chair for the remainder of the year. The report of the treasurer showed the institution without debt. The budget for the year, however, most right economy can a deficit be avoided on account of the large increase of students and the enlargement of the teaching force. The rapid increase of Young Men's Christian association buildings for colored men in the north and south has made a demand for a training school for secretaries. At the urgent request of the International Young Men's Christian association committee the board has authorized the opening of a Young Men's Christian association training school, the work to be provided for by the present teaching force in the School of Theology and college, with assistance from the officers of the central Young Men's Christian association and from the two international secretaries who are located in this city. Mothers' Day Nursery to Reopen. At the February meeting of the Lincoln Settlement association held in the interest of the Mothers' Day nursery in Brooklyn, plans were perfected for the reopening of the nursery early in March. The officers of the day nursery department of the Settlement association are: President Dr. V. Morton Jones; vice president, Mrs. Alice Wiley Seay; secretary, Miss Gertrude E. Johnson; assistant secretary, Miss Catherine E. Washington; treasurer, W. Russell Johnson. Warning to Federal Government. The effort to elect United States senators by a direct vote of the people deserves to fail, says the Dallas (Tex.) Express. The idea is born in sin and soaked in iniquity. The very day the federal government leads its sanction to this heresy that day the national government acknowledges the legality of the unlawful and dialectical methods now being resorted to to disfranchise the Negro nation in the south. Wisdom In Becoming Politically Wise. The Illinois idea, edited and published by Mr. S. B. Turner in Chicago, says editorially colored men are becoming wise politically. They are taking part in all the different campaigns and are dividing their votes like any other nationality. Feb. 20, 1911. Rev. M. I. Gordon, Presiding Elder. During the meeting the presence of the Lord seems to be among the people. All seemed to enjoy the meetings. Total collected for this quarter, $177.75. The election of trustees resulted in the election of Fred Means and R. V. Robinson, and W. H. Herindon, for the ensuing year. The stewardesses will be appointed next week. So far peace rains in triumph, praise the Lord. We are hopeful of seeing our church finished in the near future. BUXTON BRIEFS. (Continued from Page 7) will be greatly hampered in its work for men and boys, especially boys because of the building being used by the store for the benefit of the people. We cannot say how long this will last but we hope the men will be able to see that it is a blessing to the community that the Y. M. C A building is here and that it is sufficiently large to make it possible to conduct the business until other arrangements can be made. It is reported that the company will begin at once to erect a fire proof building and hope to have it ready within three or four months. Mr John H. Allen remains confined to his room with rheumatism, but is some better at this writing. Ed. Green has sufficiently recovered to be able to walk around out of doors and is steadily improving. Wm. Wesley is also doing as well as could be expected with his broken leg. John W. Sieklesmith, Greensboro, Pa., has three children, and like most children they frequently take cold. "We have tried several kinds of cough medicine," he says, "but have never found any yet that did them as much good as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy." For sale by all druggists. ENTERPRISE NEWS. The Mt Olive Aid Society met Thursday with Mrs. Robert Hunter. After business the hostess served a delicious two-course luncheon. Mrs. Frank Hocking arrived Monday from Hiteman, Iowa, to visit her parents, Mr and Mrs. Ray. Mrs. Ada Harris left Thursday for Buxton where she will remain a few weeks visiting friends. Mrs. Walter McMillian has been on the sick list for the past week. The Progressive Art club met Wednesday with Mrs. Wm. Battles. The hostess was assisted in serving a delicious two-course luncheon by Mrs. Ada Steele. The Woman Home and Foreign Mission circle, met Monday at Mrs. Ada Taylor. Officers were elected as follows: President, Mrs. Robert Hunter; Vice-President; Mrs. M. Carrington, Sec'y; Mrs. Jas. Bowles, Asst' Sec'y, Mrs. Ada Harris, Treas, Mrs. Robert Brown, Chaplain, Mrs. Walter McMillain. After which the hostess gave a delicious three course dinner. The Progressive Art club gave a supper Monday night at the Mr. Olive apostist church. They served a large crowd and realized a neat sum for their faithful work. Mrs Charley Evans went to Des Moines Wednesday to attend the funeral of her father, Mrs. J. H. cratton. MT. PLEASANT NOTES Mrs Dora Wilber of Chicago was in our city last week visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs. McNeal. Mrs. Wilber took her father back with her to have her eyes treated. Mr Ben Fuller of Fairfield was in town this week. Mr and Mrs. R Burnaugh entertained a few friends at a card party on day evening. Light refreshments were served and an enjoyable time was reported. Miss Ruth Hedge has been confined to her home for a few days. When you have rheumatism in your foot or instep apply Chamberlain's Liniment and you will get quick relief. It costs but a quarter. Why auger? For sale by all druggists SIoux CITY ITEMS The lacey Aid society met with Mrs Samuel Bryant, Thursday afternoon. The Silver Leaf club of the Mt. Zion Baptist church met with Mrs J. W. Patterson, Tuesday evening. The I O O. F. order of Odd Fellows will give an entertainment Tuesday evening Feb. 28th, at Simeon hall. Mrs Dave Shores has been confined to her home for a week. Mrs. C. E. Stubblefield, who has been seriously ill for some time is able to set up in her room Mrs Bird sister of Mrs. Sadies Norris who has been visiting in the city for two weeks returned to her home in Burlington Monday. Rev. J. W. Gordon of Iola, Kan., who accepted the pastorate of the Mt. Zion Baptist church several months ago has sent his resignation into the church. The Married Men's club met with Mr. and Mrs. Cason last Wednesday evening. There was a surprise partv given on Mr. and Mrs. Edward Askew last Monday evening. Miss Golda Hackley has been confined to her home for a few days. Mr. Jerry Lee entertained on Monday evening the members of the Married Men's club. and a few invited guests at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Askew in honor of the 25th birthday anniversary of the Askew twins, Edward and Mansfield. A three course luncheon was served. It was one of the notable and grandest events in Sioux City before. There was thirty-five guests and each one said give a toast in honor of the twins. Mrs. Sadie S. Harris of Galesburg Ill., superintendent of sub-district No. 1, A. M. E. Sunday schools, was in the city for a few hours Saturday enroute to Keokuk. While here she visited Mrs. Mary Woods and Mrs. Lucy King. Mrs. Matilda Scott, who is stopping with her nace, Mrs. King, continues in poor health. A "measuring party" will be help- at the A. M. E. church March 16, to raise money for the pastor's sal- ary. Mr. Andrew King was called to Des Moines last week by the death of his brother, Mr. John Robinson. Quarterly meeting will be held at the A. M. E. church March 8. Mr. Geo. Obannon and wife are moving to Chicago, which is to be their future home. They will be missed greatly because they are loyal church workers. A large number of their friends met them at the train to bid them farewell. We wish them much success in their new home. Miss Beatrice Thomas is confined to her home by illness. ROCK ISLAND. Mrs. F. Bassett entertained the Court Club at her home Thursday evening. All had a nice time. Miss Henderson of Aledo, Ill., and Miss Mason of Monmouth, Ill., are visitors in our city this week. Miss K. E. Morton entertained the P.R.E.S.S. club Wednesday evening owing to her busy hours during the day at the hair dressing parlor. Quite a number of strange faces were seen at the A. M. E. church Sunday. We welcome them and hope they will visit more regular. Mrs. F. Hogan and Mrs. Parish took the Rineau, W. H. Moore, Mrs. Poe Mack Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Taylor, Jr. returned home Sunday from a short visit with her grandfather in Washington, Ia. Mr. M. O. Culbertson of Clinton Iowa, and Mr. Jones, of Davenport Iowa, were visitors to the A. M. F. Sunday school. Mr. Culbertson is the district superintendent of Sunday schools and made quite an interesting talk. He also visited each class to catch the method of teaching. After the speaking, Mrs. Frank Hall, superintendent of the school complimented the school for the behavior. Mr. Frank Hall was also a visitor to the A. M. E. Sunday school. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Windsor and son, Louis, spent Sunday in Davenport, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Baker. Mrs. Geo. Johnson and Mrs. L. Bingman are still on the slick list. Do you know that all the minor alliments colds are by far the most dangerous? It is not the cold itself that you need to fear, but the serious diseases that it often leads to. Most of these are known as germ diseases. Pneumonia and consumption are among them. Why not take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and cure your cold while you can? For sale by all doctors. DAVENPORT Mrs. Cecil Carter of West 11th street entertained on Washington's birthday. Plates were spread for eight. The entertainment given by the Fuel and Light committee at the A. M. E. church Feb. 21st was a grand affair. This committee is composed of men and women who were dressed in George and Martha Washington style. The program was unique in every particular. The Yankee Doodle Kitchen brought the house to laughter and awakened all that was jovial in the human nature. This committee deserves credit for the way they do things. The officials' meeting which was held the 15th inst., awakened quite an interest. The next meeting will be held the 16th inst. M. E. church line, when the same subjects will be discussed more fully. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Merchant, who have been rooming and boarding with Mr. and Mrs. E. Green, have gone to housekeeping at Ripley and Tenth streets, where they will be pleased to meet their many friends. There are quite a number of people joining the A. M. E. Church, 16 having united with the church since confrence. The pastor thinks this write good considering the fact that the church has not been in a position to have a revival. The Third Bantist church is also building up rapidly under their new pastor, Rev, J. L. E. Burr. Rev. Burr visited in Ohio last week. He returned home Saturday evening full of inspiration and delighted his audience with two able sermons, Sunday morning and evening. Mr. Frank Pitts, of Mobley, Mo. has bought property at 111th and Farnum streets. We welcome Mr. Pitts as property owners are destined to add prestige to the race. The Junior department of the Allen League is entertaining the young people very beautifully every Sunday afternoon. They meet from three to four, and no one can spend an hour more profitably than with them. It is a delightful scene to behold the great Endeavour classes and learning as it were, at the fort of Gamamel. The president desires to thank the young people for the interest in church work. The papers read by Master Thos. Stovall, Jr. and Miss Freda Festa were indeed able papers for their tender ages. The Tribe of Israel, a play on the Third Baptist church on the 20th inst. proved to be a delightful play. A junior choir has been organized at the Third Baptist to add beauty to the Sunset bible chaper. Mrs. Rachel Battles is choirier. Mrs. A. D. Sumlin returned from Evanston Saturday where she was called to a sleek mother. She left her mother much improved. Mr. C. P. Jones received the sad news Sunday of the death of a sister in Des Moines. We join in sympathy with Mr. Jones in this, his hour of bereavement. Mr. Fred Callaway, who underwent a very serious operation, is reported out of danger. Mr. M. O. Culberson, dist. superintendent of the Sunday schools of the Keokuk district visited Bethel's school Sunday morning, and expressed himself as being delighted with the way things were being conducted in his school here in Davenport, 43 of the 52 enrollment were present to greet their superintendent on his annual visit. Mr. Culberson in his way said some very enchanting things. We wish he would come a little oftener, because he brings sunshine. Rev. S. Straws of Fairfield, Iowa, preached at Bethel, Sunday evening. Subject: Acquaint yourself with the Lord and be at peace. Bro. Straws treated this subtest from a spiritual and practical standpoint to the delight of all. The Twentieth Century club met at the home of the president, Monday evening at 616 Eastern avenue. All the members were present and had a delightful time. The club will give an entertainment in the near future. The A. M. B. stewardesses met at the paranouse Monday afternoon and arranged for a brownie entertainment which will be announced later. Mrs. Lydia B. Crawford who has been quite sick is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. David Delward of Moline and Mrs. Mason of Monmouth were callers at the A. M. E. parsonage last week. Mrs. Flora Lyons of Galenburg visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Scott McGaw on the 22nd inst. her profession who has been Scott said Mr. G. W. Harrison who has been obtained is nice, better. quite sick is taken up residence in Davenport. Mr. Charles Davis and Miss Betle White were quietly married last week in Rock Island. They have taken up residence in Davenport. If you have trouble in getting rid of your cold you may know that you are not treating it properly. There is no reason why a cold should hang on for weeks and it will not if you take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For sale by all druggists. JUST SO! 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Whereas, The City of New York Insurance Company, located at New York in the State of N. Y., has filed in this office a sworn statement of its condition on the thirty-first day of Dec. 1910 in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, of the Code of Iowa relating to Insurance Companies; and whereas, said statement shows that said Insurance Company has complied with the laws of this State relating to insurance. Therefore, in pursuance of law, I, John Bleakly, Auditor of State, do hereby certify that said Insurance Company is authorized to transact the business of Fire Insurance in the State, by agents properly appointed as required by law, until the first day of March, A. D. 1912. I further certify that the statement shows— 1st. The actual amount of paid-up capital of said Company, Dec. 31, 1910, to be.....$500,000.00 2nd. The aggregate amount of the Assets of said Company, Dec. 31, 1910, to be.....$1,441,042.33 3rd. The aggregate amount of Liabilities of said Company, including the amount required to safe reinsure all outstanding risks, Dec. 31, 1910, to be.....$1,017,581.05 4th. The aggregate income of said Company for the year, 1910, to be.....$673,406.27 5th. The aggregate expenditures of said Company for the year, 1910, to be.....$576,303.05 In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of my office the day and date above written. JOHN L. BLEAKLY, Auditor of State. State of Iowa OFFICE OF AUETOR OF STATE Annual Certificate for Publication. Des Moines, Ia., Mar. 1, 1911. Whereas, The Columbia Fire Insurance Company, located at Omaha in the state of Nebraska, has filed in this office a sworn statement of its condition on the thirty-first day of December, 1910, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, of the Code of Iowa, relating to Insurance Companies; and whereas said statement shows that said Insurance Company has complied with the laws of this State relating to insurance. Therefore, In pursuance of law, I, John L, Bleakly, Auditor of State, do hereby certify that said Insurance company is authorized to transact the business of Fire Insurance in the State, by agents properly appointed, as required by law, until the first day of March, A. D. 1912. I further certify that the statement shows— 1st. The actual amount of paid-up capital of said Company. Dec 31, 1910, to be ... $200,000.00 2nd. The aggregate amount of the Assets of said Company, Dec. 31, 1910, to be.....$1,414,929.07 3rd. 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The that we are being imitated and largely by grown and the further fact that they in trying to sell their goods (saying that referred to PORO. We advise you to dest and best of its kind.) See that the we without it. Prepared only by Mrs imittations BIG CELEBRATION IN WASHINGTON Midwinter Meeting of Faramed Social Organization Takes Up Life and Work of Two Great Americas President Thirkield of Harvard University Makes Semianual Report. OLIVER RANDOLPH. Washington—At the February meeting of the Mi-Go-Litz club the evening was given over to a Lincoln-Douglas celebration. President Arthur S. Gray, the newly elected executive, was in the chair. Professor E. C. Williams, principal of the Mt. Pleasant high school, delivered a timely address on Abraham Lincoln. He traced with the precision of the careful student of history the career of the great "rall splitter" and discussed in detail the humanness, the honesty and the originality of Lincoln. Professor Williams also sparred on Lincoln's great speeches, putting stress on his speech and the second inaugural address. Professor J. Montgomery Gregory of Howard university delivered the address on Fred Douglass, Mr. Gregory is a speaker of much force and earnestness and made a spiedle impression on Washingtonians in his lecture to graduate of Harvard college, where he won honors as a delater. The lessons drawn from the life of Douglass by Mr. Gregory were impressed upon his hearers with much force. After rehearsal, he delivered the address, Mr. Gregory said that Douglass was never content until he measured up to the full rights of a DR. ARTHUR S. GRAY. man. He exhorted the men of the race to measure up to the full height of menhood. Judge M. W. Glbs, formerly of Arkansas, who now resides in this city with his son-in-law and daughter, Attorney and Mrs. N. B. Marshall, was the next speaker. Judge Glbs has a most interesting history. He is in his eighty-seventh year and was during reconstruction, was United States consul to Madagascar and has been commissioned to hold office by four presidents of the United States. He gave his early acquaintance with Douglass, which began in 1848, and spoke of the influence of Douglass on his life. "The life of Douglass convinced the world," said Hon. Charles Cottrell, Attorney at Houlton, Hawaii, "that beneath the black face and skinny hair were limitless possibilities." Mr. Cottrell spoke also of the life of Abraham Lincoln. Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland of New port, R. I., was also a guest of the PROFESSOR E. C. WILLIAMS. evening and made some pertinent comments on the lives of Lincoln and Douglass, Dr. Wheatland is well known in Washington, where he graduated from Howard Medical college. He is a former president of the National Medical College and a surgeon of renown. Dr. Wheatland and Mr. Cottrill were, upon motion of Hon. W. T. Vernon, honorary membership in the Mu-So-Lif club. Short talks were made by Lieutenant Thomas H. R. Clarke, Dr. W. L. Board, Dr. W. Bruce Evans, Dr. Cromwell, H. A. Pelham, S. J. Davidson, Judge I. R. Terrell, Oliver Bendolph, James A. Dohran, Oliver Bendolph, James A. Dohran, Dr. A. M. Curtis, J. C. Water and Hon. John C. Dancy. Progress at Howard University. At L.e. seminual meeting of the board of trustees of Howard university. CLARINDA ITEMS. I wish to call your attention to a portion of Clarinda's item that appeared in last week's write up. In the article I notice that the writer stated that Mr. Robert Lane of the Second Baptist church was ordained by Rev. John W. Evans, pastor, this is somewhat a mistake. I wish to have it read that the Second Baptist church granted brother Robert Lane license to preach, and not ordained to preach. The second quarterly meeting of the A. M. E. church of Council Bluffs, In. city, which was recently held in Carnegie library at the university, Justice Job Barnard, president of the board, presided. The report of President Thirkirk shows a favorable condition of the institution. The attendance surpassed that of any previous year, with an entering college class of 107 freshmen. This shows that a growing revolution on the part of the university youth that if they are to meet the increasing demands of college leaders as preachers, teachers, lawyers and industrial leaders a mere preparatory course will not suffice. The fact that since emulation there have been only an average of seventy-five colored graduates per year makes the need for college trained men apparent. This increase is also a prompt response to the enlarged opportunities open at Howard. Large numbers who formerly went to northern colleges now receive their training here. There are more than 600 students re- reiving popular instruction in physics, chemistry and biology in the new DR. MARCUS F. WHEATLAND. science ball, four professors and three regular instructors giving their entire lectures to students, besides seven student assistants. The Rev. Dr. Pezavia O'Connell of Salisbury, D. was unanimously elected to the chair of church history and Scripture exegesis made vacant by the death of Dr. John L. Ewell, who for twenty years held that position. Dr. O'Connell is a man of unusual scholarship. Md. professor Morrison Astrow, University of Wisconsin, where Dr. O'Connell took his degree, says: "He has the mind and method of a real investigator, and I am satisfied that he will make additions to our knowledge of the Old Testament. He has also a most lucid and happy manner of exposition, and I cannot imagine any better fortune for asplants to knowledge in a seminary than to come into contact with such a man." President Francis Brown of the Upsilon Theological seminary has a remarkable ability and a gentleman of cultivation and personal attractiveness. The position in the School of Law made vacant by the death of Mr. Thomas I. Woodward, who for eight years had been a lecturer on the law of real estate, was not filled. On recommendation of the dean, Mr. George Sorell, the school's sore was appointed to temporarily all the chair for the remainder of the year. The report of the treasurer showed the institution without debt. The budget for the year, however, reveals the fact that only by the most rigid economy can a deficit be avoided on account of the large increase of stucco and the enlargement of the teaching force. The rapid increase of Young Men's Christian association buildings for colored men in the north and south has made a demand for a training school for secretaries. At the urgent request of the International Young Men's Christian association committee the board has authorized the opening of a Young Men's Christian association training school, the work to be provided for by the preacher teaching force. School of Theology and college, with assistance from the officers of the central Young Men's Christian association and from the two international secretaries who are located in this city. Mothers' Day Nursery to Reopen. At the February meeting of the Lincoln Settlement association held in the interest of the Mothers' Day nursery in Brooklyn, plans were permeated early in March. The officers of the day nursery department of the Settlement association are: President Dr. V. Morton-Jones; vice president, Mrs. Alice Wiley Seay; secretary, Mist Gerritru E. Johnson; assistant secretary, Miss Catherine E. Washington; treasurer, W. Russell Johnson. Warning to Federal Government. The effort to elect United States senators by a direct vote of the people deserves to fall, says the Dallas Tex. Express. The idea is born in sin and soaked in iniquity. The very day the federal government leads its sanction to this heresy that day, the national government has decided to discontinue of the unlawful and diabolical methods now being resorted to to disfranchise the Negro vote in the south. Wisdom In Becoming Politically Wise The Illinois Idea, edited and published by Mr. S. B. Turner in Chicago, says editorially colored men are becoming white politically. They are taking part in all the different campaigns and are dividing their votes like any other nationality. Feb. 20, 1911. Rev. M. I. Gordon, Presiding Elder. During the meeting the presence of the Lord seems to be among the people. All seemed to enjoy the meetings. Total collected for this quarter, $177.75. The election of trustees resulted in the election of Fred Means and R. V. Robinson, and W. H. Herindon, for the ensuing year. The stewardesses will be appointed next week. Soir peace rails in triumph, praise the Lord. We are hopeful of seeing our craft finished in the near future. (Continued from Page 1 will be greatly hampered in its work for men and boys, especially boys because of the building being used by the store for the benefit of the people. We cannot say how long this will last but we hope the men will be able to see that it is a blessing to the community that the Y. M. C A building is here and that it is sufficiently large to make it possible to conduct the business until other arrangements can be made. It is reported that the company will begin at once to erect a fire proof building and hope to have it ready within three or four months. Mr John H. Allen remains confined to his room with rheumatism, but is some better at this writing. Ed. Green has sufficiently recovered to be able to walk around out of doors and is steadily improving. Wm. Westley is also doing as well as could be expected with his broken leg. John W. Sicklesmith, Greensboro, Pa., has three cli dren, and like most children they frequently take cold. "We have tried several kinds of cough medicine," he says, "but have never found any yet that did them as much good as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy." For sale by all druggists. ENTERPRISE NEWS The Mt Olive Aid Society met Thursday with Mrs. Robert Hunter. After business the hostess served a delicious two-course luncheon. Mrs. Frank Hocking arrived Monday from Hiteman, Iowa, to visit her parents. Mr. and vrs. Ray. Mrs. Ada Hara left Thursday for Buxton where she will remain a few weeks visiting friends. Mrs. Walter McMillian has been on the sick list for the past week. The Progressive Art club met Wednesday with Mrs. Wm. Batties. The hostess was assisted in serving a delicious two-course luncheon by Mrs. Ada Steele. The Woman Home and Foreign Mission circle, met Monday at Mrs. Ada Taylor. Officers were elected as follows: President, Mrs. Robert Hunter; Vice-Pres.; Mrs. M. Carrington; See'y; Mrs. Jas. Bowley, As-t See'y; Mrs. Ada Harris, Treas, Mrs. Robert Brown, Chaplain, Mrs. Walter McMillian. After which the hostess served a delicious three course dinner. The Progressive Art club gave a super Monday night at the Olive altist church. They served a large crowd and realized a neat sum for their faithful work. Mrs Charley Evans went to Des Moines Wednesday to attend the funeral of her father, Mr. Jas. H. rratton. MT. PLEASANT NOTES Mrs Dora Wilber of Chicago was in our city last week visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs McNeal. Mrs Wilber took her father back with her to have her eyes treated. Mr Ben Fuller of Fairfield was in town this week. Mr and Mrs R Burnaugh entertained a few friends at a card party Monday evening. Light refreshments were served and an enjoyable time was reported. Miss Ruth Hedge has been confined to her home for a few days. When you have rheumatism in your foot or insten apply Chamberlain's Liniment and you will get quick relief. It costs but a quarter. Why auger? For sale by all drugists SIOUX CITY ITEMS The lasies Aid society met with Mrs Samuel Hyatt, Thursday after noon. The Silver Leaf club of the Mt. Zion Baptist church met with Mrs J. W. Patterson, Tuesday evening. The I O O F. order of Odd Felinows will give an entertainment Tuesday evening Feb. 28th, at Simeen hall. Mrs Dave Shores has been confined to her home for a week. Mrs C. E. Stubbleld, who has been seriously ill for some time is able to set up in her room. Mrs Bird sister of Mrs. Sadies Norris who has been visiting in the city for two weeks returned to her home in Burlington Monday. Rev. J. W. Gordon of Iola, Kan., who accepted the pastorate of the Mt. Zion Baptist church several months ago has sent his resignation into the church. The Married Men's club met with Mr. and Mrs Cason last Wednesday evening. There was a surprise party given on Mr. and Mrs Edward Askew last Monday evening. Miss Golda Hackley has been confirmed to her home for a few days. Mr. Jerry Ice entertained on Monday evening the members of the Married Men's club, and a few invited guests at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Askew in honor of the 25th birthday anniversary of the Askew twins, Edward and Mansfield. A three course luncheon was served. It was one of the notable and grandest events in Sioux City before. There was thirty-five guests and each one said give a toast in honor of the twins. FT. MADISON. Mrs. Sadie S. Harris of Galesburg, Ill., superintendent of sub-district No. 1, A. M. E. Sunday schools, was in the city for a few hours Saturday enroute to Keokuk. While here she visited Mrs. Mary Wood and Mrs. Lillian. Mrs. Matilda Scott, who is stopping with her niece, Mrs. King, continues in poor health. A "measuring party" will be help at the A. M. E. church March 16, to raise money for the pastor's salary. Mr. Andrew King was called to Des Moines last week by the death of his brother, Mr. John Robinson. Quarterly meeting will be held at the a. M. E. e. church March 8. the M. Geo. Obanhon and wife are moving to Chengo, who will be missed greatly because They will be missed greatly because they are loyal church workers, A large number of their friends met them at the train to bid them farewell with them much seccess in their new Miss Bearice Thomas is confined to her home by illness. ROCK ISLAND. Mrs. F. Bassett entertained the Court Club at her home Thursday evening. All had a nice time. Miss Henderson of Aledo, Ill., and Miss Mason of Monmouth, Ill., are visitors in our city this week. Miss K. E. Morrison will enter the foreground club Wednesday evening owing to her busy hours during the day at the hair dressing parlor. Quite a number of strange faces were seen at the A. M. E. church Sunday. We welcome them and hope they will visit more regular. Mrs. R. Hogan and Mrs. Parish took dinner with Mrs. W. H. Moore and Mrs. Roy Mack Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Taylor, Jr. returned home Sunday from a short visit with her grandfather in Washington, Ia. M. O. C. Mulberton of Clinton, Iowa, and Mr. Jones, of Davenport, Iowa, were visitors to the A. M. E. Sunday school. Mr. Culbertson of the district superintendent of Sundance Interactive interesting talk. He also visited each class to catch the method of teaching. After the speaking, Mrs. Frank Hall superintendent of the school complimented the school for their behavior. Mr. Frank Hall was also a visitor to the A. M. E. Sunday school. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Windsor and son, Louis, spent Sunday in Davenport the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Baker. Mrs. Geo. Johnson and Mrs. L. Bingham are still on the slick list. Do you know that the all minor alliances colds are by far the most dangerous? It is not the cold itself that you need to fear, but the serious diseases that it often leads to. Most of these are known as germ diseases. Pneumonia and consumption are among them. Why not take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and cure your cold while you can? For sale by all drugists. DAVENPORT. Mrs. Cecil Carter of West 11th street onboarded on Washington's birthday. Plates were spread for eight. The entertainment given by the Fuel and Light committee at the A. M. E. church Feb. 21st was a grand affair of men and women of men and women who were dressed in George and Martha Washington style. The program was unique in every particular. The Yankee Doodle Kitchen brought the house to laughter and awakened all that was jovial in the human nature. This committee deserves credit for the work. The officials' meeting which was held the 15th inst., awakened quite an interest. The next meeting will be at St. Paul A. M. E. church Moline, when the same subjects will be discussed more fully. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Merchant, who have been rooming and boarding with Mr. and Mrs. E. Green, have gone to house and street streets, where they will be pleased to meet their many friends. There are quite a number of people joining the A. M. E. Church, 16 having united with the church since conference. The pastor thinks this quite good considering the fact that the church has not been in a post-conflict area. The Third Bantist church is also building up rapidly under their new pastor, Rev. J. I. E. Burr. Rev. Burr visited in Ohio last week. He returned home Saturday evening full of inspiration and delighted his audience with two able sermons, Sunday morning and evening. Frank Pitts, of Mobley, Moas has been proclaiming 11th and Farnum streets. We welcome Mr. Pitts as property owners are desited to add prestige to the race. The Junior department of the Allen League is entertaining the young people very beautifully every afternoon. They meet from three to four at an hour more profitably than with them. It is a delightful scene to behold the young people discussing the great Endeavor topics and learning as it were, at the feet of Gamaia the great desires to thank the young people for church work. The paper read by Master Thos. Stovall, Jr. and Miss Freda Foster were indeed able papers for their tender ages. at the Thite Bantil church on the 2nd inst. proved to be a delightful play. A junior choir has been organized at the Third Bantist to add beauty to the Sunset bible class. Mrs. Rachel Owiston. Mrs. A. D. Sumner. From Evanston Saturday where she was called to a slek mother. She lefz her mother much improved. Mr. C. P. Jones received the sad mention of the death of a sister in Dee Moe. He join in sympathy with Mr. Jones in this, his hour of bereavement. Mr. Fred Callaway, who underwent a very serious operation, is reported out of danger. Mr. Robert Johnson, aist. superintendent of the Rubberson schools of the Keokuk district district schools of the Keokuk school Sunday morning, and pressed himself as being delighted with the way things were being conducted in his school here in Davenport. In 48 of the 62 enrollment were present in their superintendent on his annual visit. Coulson in his folly way said some envoy coursing things. We wish he come a little oftener, because he brings sunshine. Mr. S. Straws of Fairfield, Iowa, presides at Bethel, Sunday evening. Subject: Acquaint yourself with the Lord and be joyful. Straws treated this subject from a practical and practical standpoint to the delight of all. The Twentieth Century club met at the home of the president, Monday evening at the Eastern avenue. All the members present and had a delightful time. The club will give an entertainment in the near future. The A. M. E. stewardesses met at the parsonsage Monday afternoon and arranged for a brownie entertainment which will be announced later. Mrs. Lydia B. Crawford who has been sick is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. David Delward of Moline and Mrs. Mason of Monmouth were callers at the A. M. E. parsonage last week. Mrs. Florie Lloyd of Gatesburg visited parents Mr. and Mrs. McGwall on the 22nd inst. Mr. G. W. Harrison who has been quite steg is some better. Mr. Charles Davis and Miss Bettie White were outley married last week in Rock Island. They have taken up residence in Davenport. If you have trouble in getting rid of your cold you may know that you are not treating it properly. There is no reason why a cold should hang on for weeks and it will not if you take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For sale by all drugstores. JUST SO! Yes, just one unscrupulous person will hold down a thousand good ones. It is just the same with merchandise, a worthless article put on the market will not only kill itself in course of time, but will also prove a hindrance to good articles. To overbalance this in injustice, it is the duty of every honest person to make known, as for as possible, the injustice done an honest person or a meritorious article. Believing in the foregoing, it affords the editor pleasure in speaking a word in behalf of Ford's Hair Pomade, an article that has been on the market for many years and while there has been many worthless as imitations put out, this article has lived and is bound to live and prosper long after the worthless trash is consigned to the waste basket. Help a worthy cause along and when using a hair Pomade, use Ford's Hair Pomade. Annual Certificate for Publication. Des Moines, Ia., Mar. 1, 1911. Whereas, The City of Iowa Insurance Company, located at New York in the State of N.Y., has filed in this office a sworn statement of its condition on the thirty-first day of Dec. 1910 in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, of the Code of Iowa relating to Insurance Companies; and whereas sad statement shows that said Insurance Company has applied with this State relating to insurance, Therefore, In pursuance of law, I John L. Bleakly, Auditor of State, do hereby certify that said Insurance Company is authorized to transact the business of Fire Insurance in the State by decreed by law, until the first day of March, A. D. 1912. I further certify that the statement shows— 1st. The actual amount of paid-up capital of said Company, Dec. 31, 1910, to be... $600,000,000. 2nd. The amount of the Assets of said Company, Dec. 31, 1910 to be... $1,441.042.33d. The aggregate amount of Liabilities of said Company, including the amount required to safe 'reinsure all outstanding risks, Dec. 31, 1910 to be... $1,517.851.805. 1910, to be.... $576,303.05 In Testimony, no proof, have hereunto guberished my name and affixed the Seal of my office the day and date above written. JOHN L. BLEAKLY Auditor of State. State of Iowa OFFICE OF AUSTROR OF STATE Annual Certificate for Publication Des Molines, Ia., Mar. 1, 1911 Whereas, The Columbia Fire Insurance Company, located at Omaha in the state of Nebraska, has filed an office a sworn statement of its condition in December, 1910, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, of the Code of Iowa, relating to Insurance Companies; and whereas said statement shows that said Insurance Company has compiled with the laws of this State relating to Insurance. Therefore, In pursuance of law, I, John L. Bleakly, Auditor of State, hereby certify that said Insurance Company has transacted the business of Fire Insurance State, by agents properly appointed, as required by law, until the first day of March, A. D. 1912. Further certify that the statement 1st. The actual amount of paid-up capital of said Company, Dec. 31, 1910, to be .....$200,000.00 2nd. The aggregate amount of the Assets of said Company, Dec. 31, 1910, to be.....$1,141,929.07 3rd the aggregate amount of Liability Company, including the amount of safe refrain all outstanding risks, Dec. 31, 1910, to be.....$1,207,519.56 4th the aggregate income of said Company for the year, 1910, to be.....$804,530.30 5th the aggregate expenditures of the Company for the year, 1910, to be.....$658,720.21 In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed the name and affixed the Seal of my office the day and date above written. State of Iowa OFFICE OF AUDITOR OF STATE Annual Certificate for Publication Publication. Des Molnes, Ia., Mar. 1, 1911. Whereas, The Columbia Insurance Company, located at Jersey City, the State of N. J. has filed in this office a sworn statement of its condition on the thirty-first day of December 1910 in accordance with the provisions of chapter 4, Title 9 of the Code of Iowa, relating to insurance Companies; and whereas said statement showed that said Insurance Company has complied with the laws of this State relating to insurance. THE ORIGINAL HAIR GROWN We Grew Our Hair, Now Let Us Grow Yours with PORO TRADE MARK REGISTERED. When we first began our wonderful work of growing all kinds, all qualities, all lengths, and all conditions of hair, even to the growing of hair on bald places of the head, many persons scorned the idea that such a thing was possible but we have grown the hair for hundreds; rapidly achieving success. The proof of the value of our work is that we are being imitated and largely by persons whose own hair we have actually grown and the further fact that they have very frequently mentioned us when trying to sell their goods (saying that theirs is the same or "just as good") or referred to PORO. We advise you to use only PORO Hair Grower, (the oldest and best of its kind.) see that the same PORO is on every box, not genuine without it. Prepared only by Mrs. A. M. POPE. FISTULA--PUT MONEY IN BANK AND WAIT UNTIL CURED-- Rectal Disease Cured Without a surgical operation. No Other oform, Ether or other general anaesthetic used. CURE CLIAM. ANTEED to last. EXAMINATION FREE. Write for book on Piles and Rectal Disease with names and testimonial (FREE). DR. C. O. OLEMENT Cor. 8th and Legout St. (Margaret Hedge) 803 MACHES, IOWA Therefore, in pursuance of law, I John L. Blekley, Auditor I do hereby certify that I Insurance is authorised to transact the business of Fire Insurance in the State, by agents properly appointed as required by law, and the first agent was 1912. day 10. I further certify that the statement shows— 1st. The actual amount of paid-up capital of said Company, Dec. 31, 1910, to be.....$400,000.00 2nd. The aggregate amount of the Assets of said Company, Dec. 31, 1910, to be.....$77,821.19 3rd. The aggregate amount of Liability of said Company, including the amount required to safe reinforce all outstanding risks, Dec. 31, 1910 to be.....$551,177.52 4th. The aggregate income of said Company for the year, 1910, to be.....$327,954.43 5th. The aggregate expenditures of said Company for the year, 1910, to be.....$428,081.06 In testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of my office the day and date above written. JOHN L. BLEAKLY. Auditor of State. 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