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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. State Capitol Bldg Historical Room OWA No. 45 (N B. I you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we solicit all your local news—Ed.) Mrs. J. H. Shepard who has been seriously ill is slowly improving. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Walker is very sick with pneumonia, this week. Tuesday night the Get Busy club met with Mrs. S. Rodgers, 1223 Maple street. Rev. James Bowles presched at the Maple Street Baptist church last Wednesday night. Rev. and Mrs. S. Bates were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reeves at dinner Sunday. Regular services at Maple Street Baptist Church Sunday. Rev. S. Bates will preach. District Grand Master Terrell of Colfax will visit the Odd Fellows lodge Tuesday evening, May 2d. Rev. M. J. Burton, state missionary, presched at Maple Street Baptist church last Sunday. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society met with Mrs. E. T. Hicks, 1341 Buchanan, last Friday. After the transaction of business a two course luncheon was served. Mrs. E. F. Jones of Buxton, accompanied by her little daughter, Susie Louise, returned home last Sunday morning after a week's visit at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. S. Joe Brown. The public is cordially invited to attend the May Party to be given by the young girls of the Phillis Wheatley club, at the residence of Att'y. and Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Monday evening, May 1st. A jolly crowd of young people assembled in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gray and spent a very pleasant evening Sunday Mr. N. Hammitt of Chicago rendered a number of piano selections. The M. C. T. will hold their next regular meeting at the home of Miss Marie I. Bell 1340 Jefferson St., next Monday afternoon. All members are urged to be present. The many friends of Mrs. S. Joe Brown will no doubt be pleased to learn that she has so far recovered from her operation, which occurred at the Mercy hospital last week, that she expects to be able to return to her home Sunday or Monday. Last Friday evening Joseph Stone was hostess to the West End Bridge club. At the conclusion of the game the high score favor, one-half dozen cut glass sherbert glasses was a awarded the hostess. Miss Tabitha Mash of Kansas City was a guest. The girls of the West End Bridge club were entertained Wednesday by Miss Ida Davis at her home, West 14th and Crocker streets. At the conclusion of the game delicious refreshments were served Mrs. Wm. Gray will be hostess next Friday evening. Mrs. A. G Coleman entertained last Saturday evening in honor of her sister Mrs. E. F. Jones of Buxton. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rhodes. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wilson, Miss Lorna Wils. n, were present. Her little niece and nephew assisted her. Mr. N. Hammitt of Chicago was the guest of honor at an evening party last Saturday, given by Mr. David Johnson at the home of the Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Hyde. Mr. Hammitt who is a musician of much ability rendered some delightful musical numbers on the piano. After the serving of an elaborate two course lunch on Mr. Hammitt played Home sweet home. PRACTICAL UNION HATTER Hats Cleaned, Dyed and Shraped. Reshaped. YLES on Earth Phone, Red 4076 Iowa ONION SETS Hats at Packaway Price Best $2 Hat on Earth $19.99 BIG AVENUE (Near Ninth) --- CITY NEWS CITY NEWS ONION SEED SEEDS ) COPYRIGHT On Sunday, April 30th, at Union Congregational Sunday school at 1 o'clock Dr. A. J. Booker will lecture on the subject of Tuberculosis. Come and hear what you should know. A musical organization has been launched upon the public that will fill a long felt need. The Shelton-McDowell concert orchestra, Prof. J. H. McDowell, Pres. and director; L. J. Shelton manager and assist director; John Fawcet, Sec'y; Howard Griffin, Treas.; Mrs. H. W. Hughes, pianist. The primary department of Union Congregational Sunday school will hold a short memorial service next Sunday, April 30th at 12:45 o'clock, for one of its members, Charley Tuner, deceased. The Carnation Club gave an entertainment at the Maple Street Baptist church last Thursday evening and cleared $12.86. A set of dishes was offered as a prize to the one raising the most money, and Miss Ola Brazelton was the successful contestant. Our city is to be favored this season with the presence of Mame E. Azalia Hackley, the greatest colored prima dona soprano in this country. She will appear here only one evening and furnish the entire program as announced. She will retire this season, and doubtless this is the last chance that our music lovers may have to 'hear her. She will be here about the first week n June. Look for announcement later. The lecture given last Tuesday by Rev. Geo. Slater, under the auspices of the Y. C. M. C. A. was well attended and very interesting. Rev. Slater is an able divine and a good speaker. The Y. C. M. C. A are giving the public some very good literary talent, and more of our people ought to support the worthy cause. Mrs. R. N. Hyde and Mrs. Emma Pyree were hostesses to the Callanan club Wednesday afternoon at the club rooms 1011 Walnut street. Two excellent papers were read, one on "Music in the Home" by Miss Johannie Stoyere and one on George Fredrick Handel," by Mrs. Emma Pyree. At the next meeting the club will spend a half hour in real study and hear a paper on "The Most Prominent Tenor Singer" by Mrs. Hyde. Mrs. J. V. Smith and Mrs. Edward Mixon will be hostesses. The Birthday club held its monthly party Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Drew, in honor of the ladies birthday. The program consisted of a paper. Women Who Fight the Battle of Life Alone, Mrs. J. G. Delinger, Discussion led by Mrs. Drew. After which a bottle contest was held. Prizes were awarded to Meadames Hattie Brown and Charles Clay. Miss Lettie Cary and Mrs. Gertrude Reeves, visitors of the club made encouraging remarks. Mrs. Drew received a beautiful half dinner set. A dainty two-course luncheon was served. Next business meeting will be with Mrs. Clay 18th street. Little Charley Turner, who has been a sufferer for many months, passed away last Wednesday at his parents home on Fourteenth street. The funeral was held from the residence last Friday afternoon from his home, conducted by Rev. T. L. Griffith A large number of friends was present. He was a charter member of the Union Congregational Sunday school primary department. He leaves a little sister, Beatrice, loving mother and father, with many friends to mourn his death. John L. Thompson is able to be up and out a little this week, although very thin. Rev. H. R. Pineckney, the new Congregational Minister, who has been conducting a series of meetings here, will preach Sunday morning at 10:30 and at 7:45 p. m., at Union church. Everyone is urged to hear this eloquent divine. Neatly Furnished Rooms and Good Board at Reasonable Prices at ELLA EPPERSON 1125 West Walnut Street, Are very low in price and by planting them you can have fresh onions ready for the table in the kitchen. These are the most valuable of all vegetables, as they help keep the system in good order and ward off disease. Almost every body like them, either cooked or raw, and fresh from the garden are decidedly appetizing. If you want large onions for winter use, sow our new crop. Amend the soil with compost. You can also raise bushels from an ounce of the seed, costing only a few cents. IOWA SEED COMPANY 613-815 Locust St. Des Moines, Iowa Rev H. R. Pinkney, the new Congregationalist Missionary worker of Kansas City, Mo., arrived in our city last Saturday, preached Sunday at the Union church to a fair sized audience. He is very eloquent, polished and refined; having that Eastern culture, alumnum of Harvard University; also Lincoln University in Penn. He will continue his meeting awhile longer. Everybody should avail themselves of the opportunity to come out and hear him. Services are short and promptly on the announced hour. BUXTON BRIEFS Mrs. Nancy Wellington is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Tony Logan is a new subscriber to the Bystander. Mrs Mary Robinson, mother of Mrs. W. H. London, came down from Des Moines, Saturday, en route to her home in Lexington, Mo, but will visit a few days with her daughter. Mrs Jennie Brooks of Des Moines, was a Buxton visitor over Sunday returning home Monday. The entire class of eight pupils in the eighth grade passed a creditable examination in Mrs. London's room last week. The schools will close here about the 3d week in May. The F. B. W. club met in the home of Mrs. [Moses Tandy] 11-E-7th, last week, and spent the greater portion of the time in sewing, preparatory to the fair which is to be held the 24-25 inst. Mrs. Tandy served the ladies an elegant lunch at the close of the meeting. They meet with Mrs. Sadie Smith in Coopertown, next week. The revival meeting at Mt. Zion church is still in progress and Rev. Prowell of Macomb, Ills, is preparing some very splendid sermons. There has been about ten or two additions to the church, the most of whom are candidates for baptism. In the rally for $100 at Mt. Zion church last Sunday, there was raised from all sources, $164.32, $109.00 and $18.32 for Rev. Prowell the evangelist. There was also a spiritual feast during the day as Rev. Prowell preached two very strong sermons. Rev S. W. Slater addressed the men at the Y. M. C. A., Sunday afternoon on "The Race Problem," preached at the A. M. E. church, Sunday evening and remained over Monday to deliver his address at the same church. Mr. Walter Blaney is confined to his home this week on account of illness. Services were quite well attended at Tabernacle church last Sunday. The pastor preached 3:07. "The New Birth," at 11:00 a.m., at 6:30 the B. Y. P., U. held a very interesting meeting and the pastor preached again at the evening service, using for his text 2 Cor. 5:20. Subject: "Reconcillian." Total collection for the day, $2.48. The chair furnishing very good music under the direction of Prof. Richard Oliver. It is one of the best in the State. The I L. U. Lodge will have its annual sermon preached Sunday May 7th by Rev C. Calloway at the Tabernacle Baptist church. The procession will leave the Y. M. C. A. building, headed by the Buxton band, and will March to the church. Mr William Dale and Miss Emma Garland were united in marriage last Saturday evening by Calloway. Rev and Mrs. Calloway entertained at dinner Sunday Prof. and Mrs. Richard Oliver, Mrs. Lena Graves, Messrs J. Tate, S. Burkett, R. Southers and Miss Cecil Olive. Invitations are out announcing the wedding of Miss Lilian Tansel to Mr. Alexander Patterson, May 27th. the funeral of Mr. Al. Johnson, son-in-law of Mrs. Anna Walker was preached at Mt. Zion church last Sunday and that of Mr. Poindexter, Monday, Rev. Woodard officiated. Mrs. Mary Wilson, evangelist is assisting Rev. Butter in a meeting at St. John's A. M. E. church. Mrs. S. W. Slater, formerly Miss Dozier of Clinton was in Buxton Sunday and Monday. Editor Thompson's friends, who reside in Buxton, were sorry to learn that he was confined to his bed last week by illness, and hope for his speedy recovery. Mr. Thomas Hurst, better known as "Cat" is on the sick list this week. Mr. Baxter McDowell and Miss Grace Coleman were quietly married Monday evening. Mr. W. S. Bryson, Justice of the Peace was quite badly hurt in the mine last week by a lump of coal falling against his leg and brushing it. He is out this week on crutches. The Ladies of Mt. Zion Mission circle are gathering a number of very useful articles from among the church membership and friends to give Rev. Powell to take Mrs. Powell and the children. Miss Gertrude Lucas, sister of Mrs. Bertha Bailey is visiting in Buxton for a few weeks. Liew Arntz, the well known Doctor of Optics, believes in treating the colored people the same as whites. This is evidenced by the fact, he offers to sell or rent to black or white alike, his residence at 3215 Fourth St., Highland Park, which contains city water, sewer, gas, barn, etc., for $1250, on monthly payments of $40. DR. JOHN HURST'S ANNUAL REPORT DR. JOHN HURST'S ANNUAL REPORT Financial Board of A.M.E. Church Shows Healthy Condition. AFRICAN FIELD REMEMBERED. Bishop H. B. Parks In Address Makes Deep Impression on Members of the Board In Referring to Great Work of the Late Bishop Abraham Grant—The Report by Episcopal Districts. Reports submitted by Rev. Dr. John Hurst, financial secretary of the African Methodist Episcopal church, at the thirtieth annual meeting of the financial board of the denomination hold in Washington on Wednesday, April 10, showed that $201,753.26 was raised in "dollar money" in 1910. This is an increase of over $3,000 in the money raised last year through the REV. DR. JOHN HURST. Fifth, H. B. Parks, vice late Bishop Grant. Sixth, Charles S. Smith. Seventh, B. F. Lee. 13,783,41 12,848,901 18,787,26 19,534,48 15,967,17 15,967,17 15,967,17 24,100,65 24,100,65 1,156,00 2,855,00 denomination, 10 per cent ($26,175.33) turned over to the board of church extension, and $72,446.18 retained by the various annual conferences for mission work, the care of superannual ministers, widows and orphans. The members of the board are: Rev. A. L. Murray, Atlantic City; John T. Jenifer, Chicago; Charles Bundy, Cleveland, C. A. J. Carey, Chicago; J. R. Ransom, Topeka, Kan.; E. W. Lee, Morris Brown, Glenview, IL; G. N.B. Brown, Cleveland, W. Va.; W. T. Strong, Jackson, Miss.; P. C. Hunt, Palestine, Tex.; A. J. Kershaw, Tallahassee, Fla.; C. H. Shelto, Memphis, Tenn.; C. H. Johnstone, West Africa, and Mr. A. Fortune, Cape Town South Africa. Now Showing the Newest and Most Beautiful Styles in Wash Goods for Spring and Summer Wear The Variety of New Colors and Designs Will Prove Especially Interesting The Harris Emery Co. Des Moines, la. DUBUQUE NOTES. Presiding Elder, L. J. Philips, arrived in the city Saturday, to hold his third quarterly meeting on the 18th He shecured two able sermons on Sunday, also Monday evening Holding quarterly conference Tuesday evening. All the services were well attended throughout the day. The church was prettily decorated, and the Sunday school program was well rendered and did credit to those under whose direction it was. Elder Philips was entertained by the ladies of the Missionary society while in the city, and those present passed an enjoyable evening. Mr. John Hall and Mr. Erices, of Galena was a Sunday visitor, also Mrs. Bessie Martin, Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Kobbs of East Dubuque. Mr. and Mrs. John Wells entertained a number of friends at dinner Sunday, in honor of Miss Elliott of Chicago. She also entertained by the ladies Missionary. A very pleasant time was enjoyed on each occasion. Miss Elliott, one of Chicago's esteemed young ladies, who has been in our city for five months. She was greatly interested in our Sunday school and Missionary work while here. She left for her home Wednesday, to the regret of a host of friends. Harry Jones was on the sick list a few days last week. As also Mrs. Epps of Roberts avenue. We regret very much the departure of Mr. and Mrs. W. Smith of Alpine street, who expect to make their future home in Mason City. We wish them success in their new home. Mr. Rena Nelson of Oskaloosa arrived in the city Monday. He will make this his home for awhile. He is employed at the Elks club. Those of our subscribers that owe back subscription will kindly prepare for the agent who will visit you soon. FOERT MADISON NOTES. The A. M. E. church was beautifully decorated on Easter day with white flowers and ferns, and the way the children were dressed and arrayed they looked as pretty as the flowers. A beautiful program was rendered by the children. Very encouraging remarks by Rev. Hudson and Mrs. Kitty Jackson of the Baptist church. In cases of rheumatism relief from pain makes sleep and rest possible. This may be obtained by applying Chamberlain's Liniment. For sale by all dealers. Watches.... That you will be proud to carry and at prices that you can afford to buy. Come in and see the wonderful showing we are making on $10.00 to $32.00 watches. If you are thinking of buying a watch now—or later, your chance is here now. You will have no better opportunity this Spring. Come in now and pick it out. Schlampp's ALBIA NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Calloway, the sister of Mrs. Chas Washington is moving into their new residence in North Albia. Mrs. William Randolph of Hitenam, visited with Mrs. Wm. Brown a few days this week. Mrs. Ross Johnson was hostess to the stewardess board on Thursday. Some few strangers in town the past week. Mr. Roy Grayson, Mrs. Bessie Grayson and son, Ben, were at the parental home, Friday and Saturday of this week Mrs. Anther Esters entertained the Dunbar club on Thursday evening of this week. Mr. Will Grayson and Walter Bennings was working in Hiteman this week. CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS. Mrs. Hattie Raspberry and Mrs. Mary Joyce entertained to dinner on Easter Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Kate Nance of Chillicothe, Mo. Mrs Rue Tarester left for Burlington last week to visit friends mrs. and Mrs. Wm. Green spent a few days in Buxton. Mrs. Kate Nance of Chillicothe, Mo., is visiting her daughter Mrs. Harry Horne. Mrs. M. F. Lowery, who has been quite ill at Mercy hospital, is improving nicely. Misses Fannie Perkins and Mattie Hintut were entertained at luncheon Sunday at the beautiful farm residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Milligan. Rev. J. H. Ferribe graced the pulpit Sunday morning in his usual manner. Subject was "What shall separate us from the love of God?" Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson and Mr. Robert Thompson spent Sunday in Anamasa visiting Mr. Thompson's mother. Mrs. Jennie Roberson entertained the One More Effort club Friday. A successful meeting was held after the adjournment the hostess served an elegant luncheon. The city Federation met at the home of Mrs. Hattie Raspberry. The ladies are doing fine work getting ready for the Iowa State Federation of colored Women's clubs. Mrs. Hattie Warren left Thursday for Chicago to visit relatives. 08KALO08A NOTES. Miss Edna Jones and Miss Jennie Hardy spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. Tho. Turner of Washington, Ia. Mr and Mrs. Ern Gooden and Miss Goodin of Ottumwa came up the dance, which was given the 18th. Mr James Green who was hurt while putting a three hundred pound cake of ice in the cooler, is not improving very rapidly. In some way the hooks that were holding the ice slipped, and the whole cake of ice fell on him. It was a very narrow escape. Union services at the Baptist church was well attended, it being their rally day. They raised $76.00. They were assisted by Rev. Lee and M. G. Newman. Ben. Smith was down from Des Moines Tuesday to see his wife and mother. One More Effort Literary society is progressing nicely under the management of our president, Mrs. Cora Jones. The young people have responded to her call and rendered some very excellent programs. Mr. Ira Tolson of Moberly, Mo, is here visiting his brother. Mrs. Anna Cabbie has been visiting her children at Orlabor and Ankeney, has returned home, and reports a pleasant visit. Earnest Buckner of Kansas City, Mo. has been visiting his sisters, Mrs. L. Price Five Cents. Hockada and Mrs. L. Jeffers left here for a few days visit in Moines to visit his brother, Mr. W. M. Buckner and Mr. Dudley Bucker. The Aid society of the Baptists met at Mrs. Steward's on D avenue West. East end club will meet at the home of Miss Jennie Hardy, Monday night. Thomas Spencer, Anderson Lorenzo, Vinson of Ottumwa, came up to the dance Sunday was Steward's day at Shorters chapel. The sisters had a special special program, which was well rendered. Thos. Tyler of Mason City spent Sunday in Oskaloosa at the home of Luella Franklin. Miss Edna Jones spent Sunday in Otumwa at the home of her sister, Mrs. Chas. Wilson. Mrs. Mary Murry came down from Des Moines last Thursday to spend a few days with friends and caring business. Stewardess meet Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Hannah Williams, 219 A avenue East, COLFAX NOTES. (Last Week.) Sunday afternoon the members of Bethel Baptist; Sunday school rendered a most excellent program at the church. Each humber, as the program showed that much time had been spent in training. The church was artistically decorated with plants and and ferns which combined with the dainty gown worn by the children and their happy faces made a pretty scene. Mrs. Garnett Hamilton of Des Moines was an over-Sunday visitor with relatives in the Spring city. The members of the A. M. E. S. S. accompanied by their superintendent and teachers went to Newton Sunday where joint Easter program was given with the members of the Newton S. S. much credit is due Mr. M. R. Welch, who labored so hard to make the program a success. The children are delighted over their trip and anxiously awaiting the arrival of another Easter day. Mr. A. M. Rivers and his charming little bride who were married in Des Moines, Monday, are spending a part of their honeymoon in our city. They are guests at the Battle House. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Miller have returned from a pleasure trip at Newton. Measrs. Sherman Johnson of Omaha, and Arthur Hill of Kansas City are in our city to remain during the summer, Misses Cecil Irwin and Helen Bolden Indiana were over-Sunday visitors in our city. The guests of Miss Laura Banks. Mesdames G. O. Terrell and Lennie Brooks, spent Easter in the capital city. Spring City Household of Ruth gave one of their pleasant socials at Odd Fellows hall last Monday evening. Mesdames Welch and Coalson were Newton visitors last Sunday. Messrs Chin and Rice of Des Moines arrived in our city last week and are employed at Hotel Colfax. Misses Vera Mayes and Emma Hughes of Newton were Easter visitors in our city the guests of Mrs. W. D. Miller. Mrs. Lon Brooks entertained the Mission Circle last Thursday afternoon. A very profitable meeting was held, after which the hostess served a dainty luncheon. Mr. Walter Baker spent Sunday in Boone. Rev W. H. Clark occupied the pulpit at Bethel Baptist church last Sunday and delivered a very able discourse. Progressive Lodge No. 4219, and Household of Ruth No. 1929 G. U. O. of O F. are making extensive preparations to entertain Charity Lodge and Household of Ruth from Des Moines at the annual Thanksgiving service Sunday, May 14th, Rev. S. Bates will deliver the sermon. The Mt. Olive Aid society met Thursday, with Mrs. Frank Brent. After transacting business, a delicious two-course luncheon was served by the hostess. The Progressive Art club met Wednesday with Mrs. Allie Dwers, following the regular routine of business the hostess served a delicious two-course luncheon. The Mt. Olive Baptist church had its regular services, Sunday morning, the pastor took his text from Mathew 28:6. In the afternoon the Sunday school rendered an excellent Easter program under the leadership of Mrs. Jas. Bowles, and in the evening the choir of nine voices gave a wonderful musical program under their new instructor, Mr. G. H. Edmunds. The W. H. and F. M. society met Friday with Mrs. Jas. Bowles. After business and sewing, the hostess served a palat-ble two-course luncheon. Rev. Jas. Bowles left Wednesday morning for Colfax to fill an appointment to preach Wednesday night. Mr. W. K. Perry who has been sick, is improving nicely. Mesdames Battles, Sawn and Clayborn are on the sick list this week. Their many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. Reeves of Ogden came to our city last week, sick, and is now at the home of his sister, Mrs. Robert Brown. The harem skirt ought to fool the mouse some. The farmer, unlike the consumer, goes to seed in the spring. Soon again the housefly will engage attention as an enemy to mankind. Missouri has the combo pipe record. This, however, is not regarded as a sporting event. And the industrious cow has taken her place in the hall of fame beside the industrious hen. According to an English professor, the human race is 170,000 years old. It hasn't much sense for its age. Now Woolley proposes to raise cats for laboratory purposes, why not utilize them for the glee club, also? The witchcraft of 200 years ago is now called malignant animal magnetism, and it is the same old article. Twenty-five million persons smoked Missouri corncob pipes last year, and half of them borrowed the tobacco. Along with taxing bachelors why not give away a marriage license de luxe and a first payment on a parlor set. At the same time we are forced to admire the bravery of those young women who walk abroad in harem skirts. "Love is love," opines an expert on heartiology, name unknown. Likewise pigs is pigs and prunes is prunes. We see by the papers that France is facing a crisis. It strikes us that facing crisis is a chronic disease in France. We are told that Russia has hurled another ultimatum at China. If the ear keeps on he won't have any ultimatums left. Wagner in English is promised for next season. We can't understand why. The words are always unintelligible, anyhow. Three New Jersey "sportsmen" who went out for fox hunting are on trial for killing deer. Possibly New Jersey rabbits wear horns. The Los Angeles man who was sent to fall for 30 days for smiling at a strange woman evidently does not see the point of the joke. Automobiles to the number of 460,000 are flitting here and there in this country, but all their flitting does not reduce the cost of mules. The average life of a statesman is said to be 71 years. This doesn't necessarily conflict with the old theory that the good die young. Those Chicago crooks who stole a 600 pound safe in the dead of night evidently missed their calling. They should have been piano movers. The Marquis of Landsdowne's Rembrandt, valued at $500,000, may go into the National gallery and then again it may be brought to America. An Illinois husband has offered a reward of $25 for the return of his missing wife. "That's all she is worth," he says. That is love. A Chicago professor says that lack of money is the bane of wedlock. In the matter of feeling this lack as a bane, wedlock has plenty of company. Nearly 2,000,000 brook trout fry are ready for planting in Wisconsin's streams. They will probably develop into 2,000,000 fish stories later in the year. Australians have perfected the milking machine so that it milks a hundred cows in two hours. But the milkmaid will continue to live in poetry. The Boston young woman who worked eight years on her trousselle must have had unusual, though not well founded, faith in the stability of the styles. A Montreal doctor recently contributed a pint of his own blood to save the life of a patient. Some doctors seem to be actuated by a sincere desire to cure. The autocrats of fashion may succeed in making women wear the ugly Turkish "barem" dress, but no autocrat now living will ever succeed in shutting women up. "I know not where I am," cried a poetess in one of the magazines. English critics of American literature will wonder why she did not say: "I know not where I am at." An English paper announces that Americans lack the sense of humor. This sounds like the argument of the man who satisfies himself by exclaiming: "You're another." A Canadian highbrow tells us that the temperature seven and a half miles above the earth is 90 degrees below zero. Let this be a warning to builders of skyscrapers. The hobble skirt is said to be responsible for the large increase of trolley car accidents, but it will take more than a trolley car to ram the hobble skirt out of existence. The son of the richest woman in the world has been receiving 280 proposals a month since it was published that he was inclined to wed. In this case, it is surmised on purely circumstantial, but conclusive, evidence that the acquisition of a mother-in-law is the prime object of these susceptible feminine hearts. SAYS HINES BOASTED SAYS HINES BOASTED NEW LORIMER FUND WITNESS TELLS OF LUMBERMAN'S 'PHONE TA/K. GOVERNORS ARE DRAWN IN Names of Deneen and Yates Are Mentions in Testimony—Tilden and Two Bankers Ordered Arrested by Committee for Contempt. Springfield, Ill.-Howard Hines in a conversation in the Grand Pacific hotel at Chicago on May 1, 1909, boasted that he had elected Senators Stephenson and Lorimer, was told before the Helm investigating committee by the Oregon law a stockholder in the Hines Lumber company. He said Henry Turrish, a lumberman now in Oregon, was present at this conversation. The witness said Hines approached him and Turrish and said he was "having a — of a time in Washington." He said: "There is Stephenson; we elected him, and now he is working for free. He said Turrish instituted an sexualorial deadlock, and Hines asked "It is all fixed. Lorimer will be elected. We had picked Boutell for senator, but when the lumber schedule came up he voted for free lumber. I took the matter up with Aldrich, and we agreed we must have another man. We agreed to take it up with Lorimer, and it is all fixed." "Whom did Hines mean by Stephenson?" "I don't know," said Mr. Cook, "but I know that he was the Senator Stephen of Wisconsin." The witness said he met Hines again by arrangement of C. F. Wiehe, brother-in-law of Hines, or Isaac Baker, a buyer for the Hines Lumber company. He met Hines in the lobby of the Grand Pacific hotel and went to his room to hold a long-distance telephone conversation. While there a woman came to the hotel and Hines, Hines took the receiver, he said, and said: "Is this you, governor? Well, I just left Taft and Aldrich in Washington, and they tell me under no circumstances shall Hopkins be returned to the senate. Now, I will be down on the next train. Don't leave anything undone. I will have all the money necessary." Witness said he saw Wiehe about a year later in Chicago, in May or June, and William O'Brien, another lumberman in the Grand Pacific hotel at midnight. "Whee seemed anxious that we get out of town," said Cook. "He said if we did not we might be called before a grand jury which might investigate the Lorimer case. He said Hines had told him Lorimer had called him up to town and for God's sake to get us out." "O'Brien said they were making it hot for Hines. Whee said: Yes. They will get him, too. He talks too much. Every time a reporter approaches him he talks enough to fill two columns." "Later talking about some business matters," said the witness, "Hines and I went down. As soon as we get out Hines spoke to me of a story about a telephone conversation, and said they were talking to former Governor Yates, when he said he was talking with Governor Deneen. He said he didn't want to betray the confidence of Taft and Aldrich, for if he did he wouldn't dare back to Washington. My impression was that Hines was in contact with Deneen when he used the telephone in my room in the Grand Pacific, but Mr. O'Brien, who was presiding Hines was talking with Yates." Springfield, Ill.—After battling for six hours as to the reasonableness of the suspicion that Edward Tilden had acted as the banker for the $100,000 fund which elected Senator Lorimer, the Illinois senate voted 40 to 7 to arrest the millionaire for contempt in refusing to produce before the Helm committee his bank accounts and papers bearing on the Lorimer scandal. George M. Benedict, cashier of the Drovers' National bank, and William C. Cummins, president of the Drovers' bank, were cited and produce his accounts—were cited and will also be arrested. It was agreed among the counsel that the defendants shall be permitted to institute habeas corpus proceedings to determine the legal controversy the courts. Booth Is Fined $2,000. Chicago—On his plea of nolle contendere, W. Vernon Booth, former president of A. Booth & Co., the "fish trust," was fined $2,000 by Judge Kavanagh. Booth was charged with conspiracy to defraud the Continental National bank of $300,000. A similar charge against Frederick R. Robbins, former secretary and treasurer of the same company, was nolle prossed. Hyde Released From Jail Kansas City, Mo.-Dr. B. Clark Hyde, under a life sentence of imprisonment for the murder of Col. Thomas H. Swope, was released from prison in a court writ of habeas corpus granted by the seven judges of the circuit court here. Big Fund for Good Roads Albany, N. Y.-Bills appropriating $2,925,000 for the construction by the Improved highways have been passed to the house of the New York legislature. Hitchcock Seas Penny Posters Hitchcock Sees Penny Postage. Washington—Postmaster General Hitchcock is confident that "penny postage" is a probability of the near future, as the result of reductions in the $17,600,000 postal deficit which existed when he took charge of the department. N. Y. Assembly for Direct Vote. Albany, N. Y.-By a vote of 105 to 30 the assembly adopted the resolution advocating the election of United States senators by direct vote of the people. HOW SOON WE FORGET Nope! Doesn't look like him. Stronge! I used to draw his I'll simply have to hunt up Foreword Learning Art Nope! Doesn't look like him. Don't seem to be able to get it. Strange! I used to draw his face right off from memory! I'll simply have to hunt up his photo. GET $20,000 LOOT BANDITS IN AUTO DESCEND UPON JEWELRY STORE IN BROAD DAYLIGHT. BIND NINE ON THE FLOOR Thieves Tie Eight Men and One Woman With Ropes Then Escape With Diamonds, Jewels and $500 Cash in Stolen Car. Chicago. — Robbery in Chicago reached a thrilling climax when four robbers in a touring car dashed up to the jewelry store of Edward Alkire, a local jeweler, for a broad daylight, forced nine persons at revolver points to lie face downward on the floor, bound them hand and foot, ransacked the display cases and finally escaped with jewelry and money amounting almost to $20,000. Messages containing a description of the robbers were sent to every station in Chicago and a city-wide search was started. The police declare that the hold up was one of the holdest in the city's history. Edward Alberti, son of the owner of the store, and Samuel Schmidt, the manager, were standing behind a showcase in the front of the store when four men in an automobile stopped in front of the place. One man was required to stand and the other three entered the store, drew revolvers and compelled Alberti and Schmidt to walk into a rear room, which is used as a stock storeroom. Alberti and Schmidt were compelled at the point of revolvers to lie face downward on the floor. After tying the revolvers to the floor, a clothesline, two of the robbers went into the front room, leaving the third with two revolvers to guard the victims. Norman Strauss and three errand boys who entered the store were compelled at the point of revolvers to go to the rear room and all were compelled and laid face downward on the floor. Edward Alberti, Sr., owner of the store, and his wife, Mrs. Martha Alberti, were in their living rooms above the store. When they heard a commotion they descended into the store. They were covered with revolvers, drove them into the rear room, forced them to lie face downward on the floor, and bound them. When nine persons in all had been tied two of the robbers took two trays containing all the diamonds each from the safe, and bundled them into the safe and bundling their loot into the automobile made their escape. BIG CONGRESS IS OPENED President and Mrs. Taft Receive Delegates to Episcopal Meet at the White House. Washington. — Prominent clerical and lay members of the Protestant Episcopal organization from all parts of the United States gathered here for the opening of the twenty-ninth church congress of the denomination in this country. A communion service in St. John's church was marked by an address by Rev. Dr. John G. Murray, bishop of Maryland. The delegates were received at the White House by President and Mrs. Taft and afterward by Rev. Dr. Alfred Harding, bishop of Washington, at Mount Albans, the site of the proposed Washington cathedral. Choose Mayor at New Election Aberdeen, S. D.-At the second election of Aberdeen under the commission form, the first one having failed to fill the offices, E. M. Hall was elected mayor. Only one of four was elected to the election as elderman was victorious. Short $1,000. Ends Life East Chicago, Ind.-Assistant Postmaster Thomas Davis committed suicide by taking carbolic acid. It is known he was $1,000 short in his acca. Seized as Census Padder. Spokane, Wash.-Indicted on five counts, one of which charges him with padding census reports with more than sixteen hundred names, Nicholas Ficea, who was employed in taking the recent census, was arrested by a deputy United States marshal. Steel Earnings Are $2,519,203. New York.-The quarterly report of the United States Steel corporation made public shows earnings of $23,519,203 for the quarter ending March 31, net earnings being $30,001,817. Don't seem. to be able to get it. face right off from memory! his photo. FOUR ROADS INDICTED CHARGED WITH REBATING AND VIOLATING ELKINS LAW. Secret indictments Are Also Returned by Cleveland Jury Against Three Individuals, Allinging Conspiracy. Cleveland, O.-Conspiracy on the part of the largest railroads in the country with ore shippers and dock companies in granting rebates is charged in seventeen indictments handed down by the federal, grand jury. The roads indicted are the Lake Shore the Pennsylvania, the Bessemer and Lake Erie and the Nickel Plate. As a result of the investigation which resulted in the indictments, suits will be brought against a number of subsidiaries of the United States Steel corporation. Three secret indictments were returned against individuals on charges of railroad rate conspiracy. They are Dan R. Hanna and Robert L. Ireland of the M. A. Company and D. T. McCabe fourth vice-president of the Pennsylvania railroad. They are charged in the indictments with conspiracy to violate the Elkins law. A maximum penalty of $10,000 is imposed on a $10,000 fee is provided by the law. FIVE DAY TRUCE IS SIGNED Generals Madero and Navarro Agree on Armistice While Terms for Mexican Peace is Discussed. El Paso, Tex.—General Madero, in behalf of the insurrectos, and General Navarro, acting for President Diaz, have signed an armistice, to continue for five days, at Juarez. During that period terms that are expected to end the revolution will be considered. The truce provides that there shall be no movement of troops of either side during the next five days and that provisions and medicines may be brought to either camp from the American side without payment of duty. Actual peace negotiations proceeded the armistice at the conference of the various leaders and members of the peace commission. Much of a nature that its publication is not desired at this time, but it can be stated that General Madero has the most authentic assurances of a liberal attitude on the part of the Mexican government. POSTAL DEFICIT WIPED OUT Hitchcock Announces Burden of $17, 600,000 Will Show Surplus Washington.—A deficit in the operation of the post office department of $17,600,000, inherited by the present administration of the postal service, practically has been wiped out, said Postmaster General Hitchcock. He had just received from the auditor for the department a final report, showing that the revenues for the first six months of the current fiscal year aggregated $118,573,217 and the expenditures $118,614,680. "The wiping out in less than two years of the largest deficit in the history of the United States," said Hitchcock, "was accomplished not by extending the service along profitable lines." Foreign Railroads Favored. Oklahoma City, Okla.—With one-third of 2,300 precincts in the state heard from, indications point to the Oklahoma constitution permitting foreign railroad corporations to lease, buy and operate railroad property within the state. Building Wrecked by Dynamiters. *Vancouver, B. C.*—Four-story building *here* were wrecked by dynamite. Police assert it is result of labor plot. Fifteen Die Near Manila Manila.—A steam launch carrying 12 passengers and a crew of 18 was swamped by high seas in a gale outside Cavite. Fifteen of those on board were drowned. Among those on board were three American soldiers who were rescued. Kenyon and Bryan New Senators. Washington.—William S. Kenyon of Iowa and Nathan P. Bryan of Florida took the oath of office in the senate as United States senators from their respective states. WINS NAVY APOLOGY ANNAPOLIS OFFICIAL TO ATONE FOR SNUBBING GIRL. Superintendent Bowyer Will Make Amends for Alleged Insult to Miss Mary H. Beers. Washington—Because some officiest who was misinformed as to her position in a navy family objected to presence at a navy hop in Annapolis, Miss Mary H. Beers, daughter of Professor Beers of Yale university, will receive an apology from the United States navy. Capt. J. M. Bowyer, superintendent of the naval academy, at which the incident occurred, will frame and forward the apology. By direction of President T. Pat. Secretary of the Navy has made an investigation of the affair. President Tate, particularly interested in case, because he studied under Prof. Beers at Yale. Captain Bowyer offered to make an apology if the department thought such action desirable. Secretary Meyer thought an injustice had been done to Prof. Beers and his daughter, and it is understood, suggested that Captain Bowyer should be accorded to the investigation made by the navy department, Migs Beers was employed as a companion to the wife of Lieutenant Commander William T. Tarrant, who is engineer officer of the battleship Michigan of the Atlantic fleet. She was invited to the naval academy to midshipman, midshipman, and shortly afterward left for her home in New Haven. One of the officers on duty at Annapolis suggested to the midshipman, on the supposition that Miss Beers was a domestic, that she should not have been invited to the hop. midshipman, the report to the report to the department, replied that he disagreed personally with the view of his superiors at the academy. The interview developed that Captain Bowyer was responsible for the suggestion that Miss Beers was not a desirable guest at academy social events. Prof. Beers learned of the incident and complained to the navy department. Representative Korbly of India, who read of the affair in the newspapers, wrote a letter to Secretary against the alleged gobbery. HALE ADMIRER INTO COURT Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont Has Jackola Brought Before Judge—is Accused as a Nuisance. New York — Dr. John Jackola of Finland, who in the last two months, has been lecturing here on woman suffrage, chiefly under the auspices of Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont's association, and who it was reported, was paying attention to her, is to appear at the East Fifty-fourth street police court on a charge of disorderly conduct. The complainant is Mrs. Belmont's secretary, James McMahon. Doctor Jackola would not admit that the charges against the tempts to make love to the wealthy leader of one section of the suffragists in America, nor would he deny it. GARY DENIES HE IS TO QUIT Chairman of Steel Corporation Says He Has Not Considered Retiring as Head of Firm. New York. — Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the U. S. Steel corporation, authorized a draft of a story that in the near future would retire from the head of the organization. His statement follows: "There is no foundation whatever for the published suggestion that my retirement from the position of chairman of the board of directors of the U. S. Steel corporation is or has been under consideration. There is perfect harmony in the entire working organization and in the finance committee and in the board of directors." CHURCHES CHUT BY STRIKE No Public Meetings Permitted at Muscatine, Ia., Because of Disorder—Troops on Guard. Muscatine, Ia.-Military rule went into effect in Muscatine by order of Maj. George W. Ball, in charge of the state troops sent to preserve order during the labor troubles. No public meetings are to be permitted, after dark. Despite the presence of the soldiers and the protection afforded to all, few additional workers returned to the factories. So the button workers' plpic passed without incident. Crowds were present, but there was no disorder. One Dead. Two Hurt Detroit.—Two boys, one seven years old and the other a small chap of four, were run over by wagons in Detroit, killing one and probably fatally injuring the other. Another child, a girl fourteen years old, was hit by an automobile in River Rouge, and badly hurt. Blague Kills 95884 In March London—Official figures of the ravages of the bubonic plague in the central provinces of India show the appalling total of 95,844 deaths from the disease in March. The fatalities during February were 43,508. A. W. Jackson, Clergyman, Dead. Melrose, Mass—Rev. Abraham W. Jackson, a noted Unitarian clergyman and lecturer who had held pastorates on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, is dead at his home here. He was sixty-nine years of age. Mother Slave Her Children South Omaha, Neb.-Mrs. Annie Mautushek, twenty years old, forced her two-year-old boy and four-year-old girl to drink carbolic acid and then swallowed a dose of the drug herself. Both children are dead and the mother cannot survive. Domestic trouble caused the tragedy. Denmark May Bar Mormons. Copenhagen-It is understood the government, in response to numerous petitions, meditates measures to prevent a Mormon propaganda. Farming Conditions Are Changing As to Grain and Feed Planted TAKING PLACE OF KING CORN The Statistics From Ida County e Show That the Crops Raised Are Gradually Becoming More Diversified. Ida County—County Auditor Varner has compiled the county crop statistics. The report shows that farming conditions are changing somewhat and that more and more wheat is being raised every year, more and more sheep are being fed and more alfalfa is being raised. The corn crop of the county last year was 4,101,571 bushels. The cata crop tailed 2,063,953. Ida county houses gathered 512,521 cows. Eggs there are 10,150 horses, 512 mutes and 4,100 cattle in the county: 1,2,300 head of cattle were sold for slaughter. There are 5,965 cows milked in the county; there are 3,261 sheep in the county; 7,571 were shipped in for feeding. Former Iowan Advanced. Marshalltown.-H. L. Stuntz, for many years chief clerk to the general auditor of the Iowa Central here, and later chief clerk in the auditing department of the Minneapolis and St. Louis and Iowa Central at Minneapolis, has been appointed auditor of disbursements of the Illinois Central railway, with headquarters at Chicago. Boone Saloon Petition. Boeone. The saloon petition was filed last night containing 223 names more than necessary. The Civic league is copying the names and opposing the barrister in the petition. Sentiment seems to be that the petition will win. Improvements at Ft. Dodge Fort Dodge—Illinois Central officials have announced that a new passenger station is to be built here, that the road will expend a total of $115,000 in improvements, of which $65,000 will be spent for a station. New Iowa Postmasters Washington, D. C.-Postmasters appointed for Iowa are as follows: Elorda4, Fayette county, Wm. H. Lauer; Turkey River, Clayton county, Jos. E. Truesdale; Woodland, Decatur county, Minnie Woolman. Iowa Man Is Promoted Davenport—Word comes from the Philippines that Ori Whitaker, for years in the Philippine constabulary has been promoted to captain of that organization. He served as an enlisted man in the Spanish war. Northern Iowa Bankers Meet. Elkader—The bankers of the northeast district, composed of Allamake, Clayton, Fayette, Chickasaw, Howard and Winneshiek counties, will hold their annual convention here Thursday, April 27. Telegraphers Will Meet Codar Rapids,—June 9, will see the city filled with members of the Order of Railway Telegraphers, who will celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the organization of this order. Fully 500 are expected. Captain Hayes of Bluffs a Suicide. Council Bluffs—Capt. W. A. Hayes, former police captain and pioneer resident of Council Bluffs, committed suicide. His body was found hanging to a telephone pole in an alley at the rear of his home. Comments on New Law Burlington-State Senator E. G. Moon of Ottumwa, father of the Moon law, says that the law will result in fewer saloons in Iowa, better regulated ones and very much higher licens fees. Nurse is Made Policeman Otumwa—Miss Jane T. Worden a nurse who works among the poor has been sworn in as a policeman and given a star. She will now be able to protect herself from roughs while at work. Dedicate New Slogan Cedar Rapids,—Slogan "Cedar Rapids Suits Me" in big electric letters on top of the Union station was dedicated with appropriate ceremonies, the Fifty-third regiment band playing the music. Honor Fort Dodge Breaches Honor Fort Dodge Preacher. Rolle- Dr. E. Dr. E. Hastings, Fort Dodge, has been elected moderator of the Fort Dodge Presbytery. Rev. J. M. Wiggins was elected clerk and treasurer of the session. Identify Body of Man Cedar Rapida. -Mystery of finding a body by the side of the Northwestern tracks near Otis has been unraveled. He was Joseph Kosnar, 27. He marvelled with a girl at a dance Saturdays night and was not seen afterwards. Great Dental Programme Des Moines—Dental experts from several outside states will be on the programme of the forty-ninth annual meeting of the Iowa State Dental society May 2, 3 and 4 at the Colleum. Woman Stirs Up Trouble. Harlan—Some spiteful woman wrote anonymous letters to the city assessor and city council calling attention to the diamonds and jewelry of other women in town. "The assessor has hunted them up and placed the jewels on the tax levy. Bank Cashier Injured Mitchellville—S. J. Oldfeld, causer of the Citizens' bank, was hurt while cranking his new auto when the crank slipped and broke his Boon Erickson is to have a new elevator. A company known as the Farmers' Elevator company of Erickson has been formed and articles of incorporation have been filed with the county recorder. The capital stock of the firm is to be $50,000 and business will begin as soon as all stock is acquired by George H. Irving, H. Ricker, Joseph Kemmerer and C. W. Bc. man. A new building is to be constructed at once. Begin Sewer Work Soon. BEGIN SOWER Mount Vernon—The first stop is in the construction of Mount Vernon's new sewer system, the marking out of the route, was begun last week and dirt will begin to fly in a day or so. The tools, including a steam-power ditching machine are on their way and a large number of laborers will arrive in town the first of the week. Jowan Caught In South Waterloo.—Paul D. Phelps, wanted on a charge of defrauding a local bank out of a sum of money by means of an alleged fake telegram, was arrested in Mobile, Ala., while working as a wireless operator on a fruit boat. Since he left Waterloo six months ago officers have been trying to locate the lad, who is only about 20 years of age. Luce Sues the Milwaukee. Waucoma.-F. I. Luce of this city, his filed suit in the district court at West Union for $25,000 damages against the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway company for injuries received last summer. Mr. Luce is a mariner with a carload to Minnesota Transfer with a carload of horses. Plan New Line. Oceola—An interurban connecting this city with Hopeville is assured. Several meetings have been held and Hopeville has subscribed the required $2,000 and Oceola will raise the amount of the sums of interurbans it is proposed to build from this point to towns to the south and west. WILL Boost Keekuk Keckuh—N. W. Ayres & Son have been employed by the Keckuh Industrial association to boost the city for the next two years. It is expected the city will spend $50,000 during that time in advertising the town's advantages with particular reference to the new dam. Youths Nearly Lose Lives. Jefferson—Chester Lammman and Byron Smith, two youths, while hunting in a boat on Goose Lake near here, came near losing their lives when one of them accidentally discharged a gun, blowing a hole in the bottom of the boat. They had difficulty in getting ashore. Laying of Cornerstone. Cedar Rapids.—The cornerstone for the new Elks' clubhouse which is being built at First avenue and Fifth street was laid Monday with imposing ceremonies. The principal address was delivered by the Rev. Joseph Newton, pastor of the Liberal Christian church. May Abandon Line Mason City—It appears that the projected railway, known as the Forest City, Fertile & Mason City line, has been abandoned. S. S. Baldwin and J. W. Murphy, who have been promoting the line, left for Sloux City. Fertile people claim the road will be built. Former Lawmaker Dead Oakalaose—R. W. Gleason, city solicitor, prominent in Masonic and Grand Army circles, died here of Bright's disease. He was a member of the 12th New Hampshire infantry and represented Mahaska county in the 17th General Assembly in 1877 and 1878. Estate Settles Damage Suit. Perry—Frank Smith estate has settled its claim against the Northwestern railroad for $14,750. He was killed January 4 in a wreck at State Center. The amount paid by the road without a suit is the largest ever paid in Iowa. Files Big Damage Sult Webster City—Frank Taylor has filed suit against the Webster City Brick and Tile company asking $10,000. The sum is asked for alleged injuries which it is claimed have incapacitated Mr. Taylor for working. Asks $25,000 For Wife. Fort Dodge—C. E. Carlson wants C. A. Johnson to pay him $25,000 for the alleged alienation of his wife's affections. Both are farmers and live on adjoining farms. Saunders to Be Orater. Mason City—Senator C. G. Saunders of Council Bluffs will be orator at the grand banquet tendered by the patriotic here on April 27. Presbytery To Hold Meeting. Lenox—Spring meeting of the Corning Presbytery will be held here this week. Rev. R. C. Richardson of Mirai, India, is moderator. He will not be here and Rev. D. W. Cassat, Corning, will deliver the opening sermon. Guthrie Center—Miss Eliza Swisher, aged 55, residing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Halnes, eight miles southeast of this place, committed suicide by drowning. Jowan Goes To Europe Amee—Prof. L. E. Ashbaugh, formerly an instructor in Iowa state college, has recently been sent to London, England, as the representative of engineering contractors of New York city. Pioneer Minister Retires Clinton--Rev. E. J. Schultz, one of Iowa's ministers, has just been placed on the retired list by the Evangelical conference, at the age of 71, and after fifty-one years of active work in ministry. ARCHIBALD'S AGATHA BY EDITH HUNTINGTON MASON AUTHOR OF "THE REAL AGATHA" (CHAPTER XIII.—Continued.) He had at first, it appeared, called upon Agatha Endicott when she was staying at Chiltern house, and courted her openly, but on hearing of the Simplin complication, Chiltern, who hated the possibility of being dragged into a family row, as much as he disliked to be responsible for offending his powerful friend and ally, and alloy, had objected vehemently and had forbidden a continuance of the assault, as it was in his power to demand obedience. That is, while the girl was a guest under his roof, which decreed had forced Brancpecht to cease his attention temporarily, when our invitation to make one of our house party had mercifully removed the other principal in this romance to Wykhoff cast. A change of scene, which while it did not utterly remove her from the house, allowed her to open the part of either her former or present hostess to either mansion might reveal all, still afforded her a better opportunity to see her lover. A state of affairs which naturally explained Agatha First's reluctance to have my wife make the trip to Chiltern house, where she feared mutual revolutions might be made which must necessarily expose the secret of Brancepeth's courtship of her, continued as it was, in spite of and against Mr. Chiltern's expressed wish. It was also made plain to us that Agatha First's devotion to Terhune sprang from two sources. It was assumed partly to throw Mrs. Chiltern off the scent in case she should make any attempt to persuade her to continue, still continuing his attentions. In case of awkward questions she wished my wife to be able to say with truth that her guest was interested in some one else. That some one else chancing to be Terhune. She had also indulged in her fittigation with Arch, she admitted with a most engaging laugh and tensing glance at her lover, partly because she had conceived a fondness for the old boy, but softened this shaft by adding that she liked to talk to him because she had discovered that he knew Brancepeth, and she was therefore able to talk about her lover, though she did not often see him. Terhune's devotion for her society—for being with Agatha First—I thought, could he have quite given himself away that time when he had so naively confided to me his belief that the girl was in love with him. "By George!" said young Murray, feeling, as he finished part of the duet the two had been giving for our benefit, "how I love that squire, or farmer, or whatever it was she married! I'll never forget to my dying day that I owe him for cutting me out like that! Keen about his cheek, aren't you, Vincent?" He's nowfully young, Brancepeth, but rather a decent sort on the whole, and I can see that he's grown steadier and more of a man than when I knew him a year ago. And I'm glad of that, when first a fine girl and deserves a fine. "Well, I never did in all my life!" said Dearest, as a sort of 'envol to the romantic tale of our guests. "What will happen next, I wonder? What is there left to happen?" "Nothing possibly," said the three of us together. Solicitor Barnes, by the way, had taken no part in the discussion of these interesting events—but we spoke too soon. For even as the words left our mouths I saw Brancapeth, who faced the French windows of the dining room, which opened out on to the side veranda, pointing with his finger at some apparition which had evidently just come within his range of vision. "Look!" he said. I turned around, but before I could exclaim, Dearest had pushed back his chair with a cry of pleased surprise and started forward. "Why, it's the Chiltern," she said. Our friends from the Agatha Sixth. next county had arrived in our midst, unheralded even by the noise of their motor car, which now made itself plainly audible as it chugged its way slowly, and so no intent had been upon the telling of Agatha First's and Brancepeth's tale. "Friends," said Chittern in the weared, bored tones that have become habitual to him as chairman of innumerable political meetings, "we have come to know that We feel it our duty to tell you," put in Agatha Fourth. "That you are undertaking a great responsibility in allowing our former guest, Miss Endicott, to receive the attentions of..." There he stopped short, for he seemed to perceive for the first time Brancepeth and Agatha First, seated tranquilly side by side at the table. But in spite of this damper, he struggled bravely on with what he had evidently come with his mind made up to say. By this time we, Dearest and I, had gotten an inking of what that was, and I was ready to begin us against encouragement, the affair between Brancepeth and Agatha First the report having at last reached him in some way or other that it was being carried on more furiously than ever under our protection, but we had no doubt, however, that, aside from his personal interest in putting a stop to the thing, the man was convinced that he was acting for Brancepeth's interests as well in interfering, since it had been true enough that the had was so placed that he could not well afford to offend his uncle. Chiltern is a fine fellow, all right, but he's a good deal more than he would be a private life as well as public, but in spite of his tendency to preach, and an obnoxious habit of expecting everyone to toe the mark as rigorously as he does himself, I rather like the old cock I Agatha Sixth. He's deuced popular with men, certainly, and is unanimously returned by his borough every election. And then, an another excuse for what might otherwise seem his uncalled for interference in this affair, I rather think he fancied he was doing Dearest and myself a kindness in informing us of the true inwardness of the situation, that we might at least be able to act with our eyes open. That he meant well, I felt no doubt. Nevertheless, I could see that the part of informant was distasteful to his wife, who, in all probability, had been the means of delaying execution of that duty so long. These things having become clear to us, we also perceived that the Hon. Cecil Chiltern could not possibly be aware of that morning's events, the elopement of Miss Simpson, consequent sanction of Brancsco's uncle upon his marriage with Agatha First, so we voice and mind, we unook to enlighten him, Brancsco and Miss Indiccott having grasped the object of his visit on the moment of his arrival. "I feel it my duty," Chiltern began again, then paused. He seemed to have difficulty in proceeding, with all our astonished tidingful eyes upon him, but we let him get no further. "It's all right! Don't worry. Have some lunch, do, Cecil, old boy. You look 'done'! added young Murray cordially. And it was a rippin' hot day, too. But Cecil was not to be beguiled. "I feel it my duty," he reiterated manfully. But we would have none of it at all. "Oh, hang your duty," urged Brancecep, lightly. "It's all right, I tell you. We're goin' to be married, Miss Endicott and I." "Miss Simplin clipped this morning, supplied clamed Agatha First. And my uncle has given us his blessing," finished Brancecep. And at this astounding intelligence Chiltern succumbed entirely and was as clay in our hands. Soiling him each under an arm we had him sitting at the table in no time. Brancepeth was even solitously trucking a napkin in the mound he came to and pushed him aside with a frown. "Take that thing away," he said; "Take that thing away," he said; "I'm not a child!" Then he caught his wife's eye as Agatha Fourth, very beautiful in a pale blue outfit placarded down the middle with lace, was "grudely allowing Dearest and Agatha First to seat her at the table, and they laughed—the two feeling few days vanish in the that e eyes unders our las of them—Agatha Fourth relievedly, Chiltern a trifo shamefacedly. "It itme my servant of duty was quite wasted," he said. "Buh, upon my word, I meant well. Mrs. Chiltern and I did our best to persuade Miss Endcott, there, to give the thing up long ago, until matters arranged them well. But he did not very indeed." And he embark his head whimically at his late guest and smiled. She smiled back at him. "And you see it didn't do any harm after all!" she told him brightly, "my being headstrong. Everything has all worked out for the best!" "Rather!" remarked Brancopoe, ardently, and threw her a glance that made her fine color rise. "And it was more brilliant, and Brancopoe vied with me in getting up would-humour telegrams, first to Terhune's Aunt Georgy, and then to Miss Simplin, appraising them of the beatific state of the matriarchal prospects of himself and Arch. "It a sity they can't be here to share in the joy which has been the direct result of their handwork," said young Murray, to whom, and to his confided the sentimental situation between Terhune and Agatha Sixth. "Rather!" I said. "Their presence is the only thing lacking to make this particular soiree as good as the third act of a well balanced comedy, where all the characters appear at once and compose themselves into statusque groups about the stage." "Yes, he agreed, "but if we're going to have all the characters in our play appear, we ought really to have invited Mrs. Armistead and the three other Agathas with their American husbands for luncheon, to make it quite complete. "Right!" I agreed, enthusiastically. "I say, wouldn't that have been jolly?" And we laughed delightedly. I was so over everything that the oceans were 'Dearest.' my match-making schemes in particular, that I was amused at anything at all. But If Murray and I were hilarious, you should have seen those girl! Their consciences seemed to be worrying them for some reason, for every half minute they'd get up and embrace each other and each other to forgive them. If it wasn't Agatha First who was falling on Agatha Fourth's Sixth. neck, it was Dearest who was falling on Agatha First's neck. By Jove! it got rather tiresome, though once in a while, for a change, they'd all three get up and clinch so tight I couldn't for the life of me have said which was my own wife. We couldn't get anywhere at all with to feel quite left out, they kept it up to me, and Brancepeth and I began to the necks of Solicitor Barnes and old Chiltern, respectively, just by way of getting into the game, we were rudely, and I may say almost violently repulsed, so that we were unable to find out what the fun was in that sort of thing at all. It was only when we had quieted down somewhat, the girls and Brancepeth and I were attempted to fall, who had rerectetone been giving his undivided attention to his luncheon, condescended to speak. "Where are Mr. Terhune and his—ah—er, fancee, if I may ask?" he said. "One would have supposed that my client's nephew, Mr.—ah!: Mr. Terhune—would have had more curiosity as to the exact value of the property to which he has only just become heir." "I suppose they've still standing on the rails, just where we left them," said my wife, ecstatically, "The dears!" "Not a very comfortable place to make love in I should say," comment the solicitor dryly—he was a bachelor himself. "But I presume they hardy realize where they are, poor things." And his thin lips parted slightly in a smile of infinite pity. But nobody else at the table seemed at all to comprehend his sarcasm. Quely, unobtrusively, my wife and I exchanged glances, and irritatingly enough Brancepech and Agatha First, and even the impassive Chiltern and Agatha Fourth standing at all queer or out of the ordinary in the conduct Agatha Sixth and Terhune. You see, we'd been there ourselves. And as a needle to its magnet, so did the hands of Dearest and myself, as we sat cat-a-cornered at the table, seek each other under the cover. And with that clasp the last remnant of the lilfeeling the exciting events of the past few days had tried to make between us vanished, and I vowed, as I lost myself in the depths of those dear gray eyes, that even as it had been our first misunderstanding, by Jove! it should be our last. THE END AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS There are three classes of negro thinkers in this country—the first, who are ultra-optimistic, that might be styled rainbow chasers and idealists. The second are those who might be called pessimists, who see nothing but the dark side of the race, and imagine all other races are against them. They see no future for the race in this country; they are afraid of imaginary wrongs done them, both by other races and their own; in their mind everything is going to the bow-wows; the world is constantly growing worse in their estimation. These are but the figments of their morbid and uncultivated imaginations. There is a constant conflict between these two classes—they are forever clashing. The one chases butterflies and believes that the millennium is not far off; they dwell forever in the past, their dreams will their dreams be realized; they are simply air castle builders; they contribute a very little to the sum total to the race's credit. But the pessimistic class is even more obnoxious than these; for they see nothing but bad continually. They are old croakers and forever whining and complaining over some imaginary wrong done them; they are miserable themselves and make others so. If you ask them what do they think of the race's future, they tell you unhesitatingly, by the end of the backward, that its enemies are increasing, and that the prediction and ruin of the whole race are not far off, that it is only a question of time when the entire negro people will be no more; that he will be a has-been rather than an is. And so the conflict goes on between these two classes. Neither one of these classes is of much benefit and credit to the race, for they contain no material worth in our material and moral well being that they practically amount to nothing, so far as the race's progress and uplift is concerned. Every race has them, but it seems that they are in a greater proportion among our people. Now, there is a third class who take the middle ground. They reason from experience and history; they realize that all progress is governed by the law of evolution; that it takes time and patience for these great forces to reach a culmination. They read the history of other peoples of the world, and learn that their present development and civilization have been gradual, that it has taken centuries for them to reach their present degree of political and economic freedom, that we can be no exception to the rule. They reason that everything in the animal, vegetable and mineral kingdom is subject to this inevitable law of evolution; that God so ordained it, and from it there is no escape. This class constitutes our hope for the future, for they see things in their right relation; they know that society is not what it ought to be, even among the people who have attained to the highest plane in civilized life; that there are numbers of evils in the community life, both in England and America, whose people are regarded as the highest type of civilized mankind. Now, too, many are expected from slavery expect to reach their full development in 50 years? It is unreasonable; it is absurd. And any class of people who take gloomy and unreasonable views of things is not in the position to do much to better the conditions of the race. The truth of the matter is that no people, under similar circumstances, could have made greater progress than ours since they have been emancipated. Therefore, people, both white and black, who seem to shut their eyes to the advancement that the negro people have made in education, have been wealthier in wealth with years that they have been emancipated. We submit that he has not made the progress that it was possible for him to make. What race has? We admit that he has made blunders that we might reasonably expect he might not have made. The Dispatch has always felt that he has allowed himself too often to fall into the kind, which disregards even worse in eyes of the world than those that are enormous. For instance, the man who steals a chicken off the roost is looked down upon with more contempt than the man who steals a bank. The negro woman who steals an old hat from the place where she serves is looked down upon with greater scorn than one who steals diamonds aggregating thousands of dollars in value. Of course, both are crimes, but that is the way the public upon it it. These are the things the Dispatch deplores, and wishes that our people might steer clear of them. It would raise us very greatly in the estimation of other people if this weakness was overcome, namely, petty theft. But, be that as it may, the fact remains that great progress has been made by the people lines. They have reduced their illiteracy to less than 50 per cent.; they pay taxes on nearly 500,000,000 worth of property in this country; they own thousands and thousands of acres of Feminine Fripperies. Tempting, indeed, are the new silk petticoats with their garnishings of lace and ribbon; and, yes, even flowers. The girl who likes pretty things may be excused for cutting into her allowance or salary, as the case may be, and being foolish for the sake of one or two of these creations. The girl who has the moment of skirt with the mysterious swash, the petticoat has evolved into a clinging webb of satin, crepe, silk or chiffon—not to mention billows of lace. land, and thousands of good, nice homes. Many thousands of them are good, prosperous farmers, and have excellent bank accounts; there are over 50 banks to their credit owned and controlled by negroes entirely. They have numbers of industrial insurance companies, giving employment to thousands. They have many excellent newspapers, that are giving information and molding and shaping negro opinion in the direction of good city politics. In the past, a number of these papers are, with few exceptions, to cement a friendly relation between the whites and the blacks. We shall not attempt to enumerate the many lines of progress along which the race is advancing. We know that the race has many things to learn and many obstacles to overcome; and we know, too, that they cannot be overcome without reason to expect it. In obedience to the great law of evolution, we know that we must make progress slowly; that there must be the lapse of years for us to measure up the world's standard; but the Dispatch believes that we will do it; it bases its hope on the possibility of the race as manifested by its already 50 years of progress. -Macon (Ga.) Dispatch. Don't try to get away from your own race, Mr. Prosperous Negro. Don't forget the rock from whence you were hewn. Don't kick over the ladder upon which you climbed from obscurity to respectable public notice. It is often the case that when a negro begins to get up in the world that he owns his own race and moves very firmly his own property in this manner. It is a crime of which negroes are alone guilty--Dallas (Tex.) Express. The Ninth cavalry was one of the regiments ordered to the Mexican border, along with other troops from various army posts. Since returning from the Philippines, two years ago, the Ninth has been stationed at Fort D. A. R. Russell, Wyoming. The entire regiment left Fort Russell on Wednesday morning and will form a part of the cavalry division of General Carter's army in Texas. The Ninth cavalry is the only negro regiment that was involved in the movement. The veterans of the regiment will be on familiar ground, as many of them are involved on the Mexican border in previous years. If anything serious should develop the Ninth can be depended upon to give a good account of itself—Charleston (S. C.) Messenger. It is not the critic who counts—not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives, wavily, who does not succeed, who again, because there is no effort without error and shortcomings, but who does actually strive to do the deeds, who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he falls, at least fails while daring the man who makes his way with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat—Springfield (III). Forum. The movement, inaugurated some time ago, to have no grave dental surgeons in the United States army, is about to yield tangible results. Dr. John R. Francis, Jr., has been appointed for service in one of the colored regiments, and he will have the rank, privileges and emoluments of a first leutenant. Doctor Francis has already passed two physical examinations and has gone to Columbus Barracks, Ohio, for further examinations. The matter was pushed to a successful conclusion by seven colored men and elsewhere, colored men showed that this is to be attached to each of the four colored regiments of the army, just as the four bandmasters were arranged for a year or two ago—Richmond (VA). Reformer John Brown, who has made himself famous for getting religion every time that there has been a revival, has again come to the front, upholding that reputation. John went up again this week. When asked concerning the preceding times, John said that the last ones failed to take, and that it was his intention to keep on going up every year until he was possessor of the real article, or until one of the others "took." He was asked whether he would again be baptised this year. He said, "Certainly, I intend to keep on being baptised until my sins are washed away, and I sufficiently cleansed me. I believe that I can see that the noisy gates. The Bible says that no one can en- unless their sins have been washed away, and there is no better way in which to wash them than to be repeatedly baptised. Anyway, it is a matter which concerns only myself, so good-bye." With this the correspondent "beat it."—Springfield (III.) Forum. It now seems practically certain that Liberia has been saved. The One of the most exquisite models is of pale blue crepe cut scant. A deep plaited, kraft-fashion, and above it is a hand-painted wreath of wild roses. Clusters of the roses that look as if they had just been plucked from some country lane are caught in the lace at irregular intervals. Another model is built of white message. The flounce proper has a design of American Beauty, with the bright colors glowing bitchwitsch through a plaited flounce of white chiffon. financial cloud which recently nung so threatening over her has been lifted. There were three main barriers—the Kanre Lahun question, which required the boundary delimitation treaty granted to France and the judicial system. Settlement of the first and second problems was necessary to get the consent and co-operation of England and France. Judicial reforms were needed to guarantee the security of investments in the country—Star of Zion. Every man owes a sacred duty to his home, to the young who come after him and to his community. The man who ignores these claims is unworthy of American citizenship and the blessings of our twenteth century civilization. It is the duty of every young man to bring up the young so act that the young men coming after will be profited by emulating his examples. In politics, in business and in the social life, he should remember that the future of his race depends upon his conduct; and his actions will be a help, lifting his people up to the plane of usefulness and worth and honor, or it will be a program of progress for those who struggle to live in life's battles — The Torchlight. It must be admitted that of the colored farmers of the present day, too many of them are possessed with the idea that what they don't know about farming is not worth knowing, while if that language was slightly reversed it would come nearer expressing the truth when applied to the complicated business known as modern farming. If we are to hold our own even on the farm, we got to use more headwork in the future than we have in the past.-Dallas Express. Money is not to be considered in the sense of being the best in the world, but money more people had better try and value some of it more by saving it as they work and go on.-Exchange. Wonder Jesus preached the brotherhood of man and fatherhood of God, for he saw thousands of years before that live true after him—the ways of the people towards one another.-Western Star. A great deal of trouble in the world is caused from the spirit of meanness in the people. So we will do a great service to overcome that spirit as it is dangerous to the spirit of the divine soul and human goodness and its progress in peace of man's and woman's uplift—Exchange. Curious Condensations The first paper mill in this country was erected in 1769, at Milton. Louisiana was purchased for $15,000,000 in 1803 from the French. Under the famous blue laws of Connecticut it was a crime for a mother to kiss her children on Sunday. Ice two inches thick, it is figured, will sustain infantry. Heavy field guns are sustained by ice six inches thick. The War of the Revolution cost $135,198,703; the War of 1812, $107,159,003, and the Civil war, $6,500,000,000. In the battle of Long Island, fought in Brooklyn, August 26, 1775, the Americans suffered a loss of 2,000 killed and wounded. The English lost 400. Dry hot applications at the painful points often do much to relieve neural paines. Salt or bran heated and placed in a bag, which should also be heated, is a convenient method of application. QUESTIONS Out of the silent dark a voice seemed asking: What have you promised Life, oh, brother, say? That you should hang upon Life's promises? What have you given Life, oh, brother, pray? That you are hungry for the gifts of Life? Like a child by the sea, you sit, gathering the pearls, And to the sea, brother, what cast you in return? Rather a wise and smiling soul, on bended knees You should receive each blessing as it comes. Receive the pain without a word and praise the gladness: Be thankful that you live and know your God! Macaroni and Ham. An excellent accompaniment to cold bolled ham is macaroni. A nice way to serve it is to heap the hot, hot bolled tubes in the center of a platter, with slices of ham surrounding it. Send to the table with a dish of Parmesan cheese and abundance of a savory tomato sauce. Finely Divided Meat. The digestibility of finely divided meat is not sufficiently appreciated; probably no food is tolerated so well by our stomachs, for even when the gastric chemistry is sufficient such food is not digestible no discomfort—Dr. Saundby. Not a Novelty. Teacher—Why were you not at school yesterday? Wille—It was my birthday. Teacher—But I don't stay at home from school on my birthday. Wille—Well, I guess you've got used to 'em. Successful "Has Harry ever done anything to add to the gayety of the nations?" "Yes. He tries to speak French, German and Italian when he is in those countries."—Harper's Bazar. In a Bitter Row As To Which Is The Boss Attorney General Says Thorne Tried to Eliminate Department of Justice From Taking Part in Express Rate Cases. Des Molnes, April 27—Attorney General Cosson and Railroad Commissioner Thorne are in a bitter controversy over who shall act as legal counsel in the express rate injunction cases. Attorney General Cosson holds that the law makes it his duty to act while Commissioner Thorne says that a resolution passed by the commission made him the boss of the job. The question at issue is not so much who should cover the defense as it is the alleged attempt of Commissioner Thorne to eliminate the department of justice from the case, so friends of Mr. Cosson say. Commissioner Thorne has attempted to withdraw from the case. Attorney General Cosson has put it up to the railroad commissioner, to either resign his position or get him dismissed, and assigned to him in the express rate says that Commissioner Thorne cannot withdraw from the case without resigning his position. Attorney General Cosson issued statement making it very clear that Commissioner Thorne cannot, under conditions of the law, evade responsibility in the hearing without resigning. Attorney General Cosson shows very clearly that Commissioner Thorne overstepped his authority in these cases, that he took legal steps affecting the cases without in any way consulting either his colleagues on the board or the state department of justice. He also shows that the department of justice is compelled by law to act for every state, judicial district, or county where attacks are attacked in the courts. Because of this law the attorney general cannot step aside. He says it is not a question of who is going to boss the job so much as it is a question of the attempt of Commissioner Thorne to entirely eliminate the department of justice from the cases. GOVERNOR NOW IN MUSCATINE Will Make Effort to End Lockout and Bring Peace to Factions in Button Controversy. Muscatine, Ia., April 27—Gov. B. F. Carroll, accompanied by Labor Commissioner Van Duyn arrived here yesterday afternoon from Des Moines. It is believed that Governor Carroll's mission to Muscatine is to set the lockout and bring the locked out employees and the manufacturers into some sort of an agreement which will enable the resumption of work. Whether his offices as arborer have been asked by other side to the controversy is not known. Rumors are that both sides have asked the governor to act as arborer in the dispute, which started with the locking out of the button workers who were joining the union. Will Complete New 2014. Charles City, April 27.—Bonds for $22,000 have been sold to complete the erection of the Y. M. C. A. here, work on which was stopped last year when money ran short and the contractor commenced legal proceedings to secrete what was due him. Odd Fellows To Celebrate. Mason City—Odd Fellows here celebrated the 92nd anniversary of the establishment of their order. A. H. Cummings gave the address of welcome to the church. The letter address was by the church. A. Church, P. R. G. of Jefferson. Congregationalists Meet. Clinton, April 27.—Davenport district of the Congregational church is holding its annual meeting here. C. H. Beaver, Anamasa, was elected. C. H. Beaver, Anamasa, was elected. Cedar Rapids, W. D. Lewis, Maquoketa, was elected scribe. Buy Bluffe Water Plant. Council Bluffs, April 27 — The city council after years of agitation has voted to buy the water plant for $550,000. Bonds for $600,000 will be sold and the plant taken over. Jeweler Goes Bankrupt. Dubue, April 27 — Frank B. Gilrain has filed a suit in bankruptcy giving his assets as $1,500 and liabilities as $4,057. He was a leading jeweler. New Auditor Selected Marshalltown, April 27.—H. L. Stuntz has been made auditor of the Illinois Central. He has been auditor of the Panama railroad and before that was located here and at Minneapolis. Many Cars In Ditch. Eldora, April 27—Second engine of a doubleheader on the Iowa Central jumped the track at Steamwalt Rock last night and tore up thirty rods of track and wrecked eighteen cars. Newspaper Man Wins Suit. Waterloo, April 27—The jury in the case of Paul J. Swift, a newspaper man, against the Rock island railway has returned a verdict for $4,800 for the plaintiff, for personal injuries resulting from the Green Mountain, wreck in March, 1910. Packer's Wife Gets Divorce. Ottumwa, April 27.—Mrs. Kate Morrell has been placed a divorce from R. N. Morrell one of the big packers here. She charged cruel and inhuman treatment. DAVENPORT NOTES. Rev. Johnson, an evangelist of Texas preached at the Third Baptist church, Sunday night. The special weeks meetings at the A. M. E. church, opened Monday, April 24th. Rev. W. H. Saunders, Moline, preached the opening sermon, which was as usual an able one. One man joined the church, making the start encouraging. Quite a large number of Davenporters visited Rock Island Sunday afternoon on the occasion of quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. Bethel A. M. E. church expects to have the largest quarterly meeting in its history, Sunday afternoon, April 30, 2911. Rev. S. McDowell of Rock Island will preach the sermon. The choir of St. Paul A. M. E. church, Moline, will sing for the occasion. Rev. L. J. Phillips, Presiding Elder of the Keokuk Dist. will make Davenport his home in the future. Beginning with the first Sunday in May. Services at the A. M. E. church will be as follows: Preaching at 10:45 a.m. m. Allen C. E. League at 6:30 p. m., to 7:30 p. m. Preaching at 7:45 p. m. to 8:45 p. m. Now won't this be nice for us. Let all the members and friends help the pastor to carry out this beautiful plan. This looks like real progress. What has become of our business men's league? O, you men, why don't you do something and stop talking so much, show us something worth while —so we can cheer our men as real men. MT PLEASANT NOTES. The Kings Daughter were entertained last Friday by the Misses Masons. Mrs. Edwin Gaiter of Ames, Iowa, guest of honor. After the routine of business, light refreshments were served. A very pleasant social hour was spent. The club will be entertained, May 5, by Damesdames Bartlett and McCracken. We were glad to hear that Mr. Elias McNeal has regained his eyesight. Mr. McNeal has been blined for several months. Since that time he was taken to a hospital by one of his daughters, Mrs Dora Wilbur where he regained his sight. Mr. Herbert Hutchinson of Fairfield was here Friday. Rev. Hills left Monday for Moline, Ill., after holding a several nights meeting here. Little Lola and Clyde Stone came last Friday from Colfax to spend the summer with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wicks Miss Latishia McCain of Galesburg is visiting her sister, Mrs. Janette McCain Mr and Mrs. Robinson and family are moving into their old home. They have been out of it for some time, owing to the repairs. When a medicine must be given to young children it should be pleasant to take. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is made from loaf sugar, and the roots used in preparation give it a flavor similar to maple syrup, making it pleasant to take. It has no superior for soils, group and whooping cough. For sale by all dealers. SIOUX CITY ITEMS. Sunday was quarterly at the A. M. E. church and Presiding Elder, M. J. Gordon was present to carry on the meeting. Miss Pauline Sellas, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Adison Lee the past week, left for her home in Dakota, Tuesday. Mrs. Pritchard who has been ill the past week is much improved at this writing. The Aid society of the Mt. Zion Baptist church met with Mrs. Cora Harrison last Thursday. Mrs. Katie Askew, who has been in Chicago for two weeks returned home Monday. Rev. J. W. Brewer and wife have come to our city, he having accepted the call from the Mt. Zion Baptist church. We wish him success in his new field of labor. There was a W. C. T. U. society organized by the white ladies of the W. C. T. U. branch among the colored ladies of our city. The following officers electen, namely: Presidents, Mesdames Sadie Norris, E. V Morgan, Secretary; Mrs. Etta Grant, Treasurer, Mrs Minnie Dowden. The A. I. P. club held its annual election at the last meeting and the following officers were elected to office, namely, Mrs. Anna Norris, Pres., Vice-Pres. Mrs. Lina Coats, Sec'y Mrs. Cora Harrison, Treas., Mrs. Anna Robers. The out going President, Mrs. Ophelia Hudson was a successful president during her term of office, and brought the club to a high standard; she brought the sum up to $22.00 in the treasury and when she turned the work over to her successor she still reported $16 on hand. Mesdames Mary Knight and Lulu Webb arrived in our city this week for an extended stay. They are the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Green. Mr. F. A. Hackley, who has been in Des Moines the past three months waiting on the members of the legislature, returned home last week. CLINTON HAPPENINGS Bethal A. M. E. S. S. entertained at a social on the evening of April 12th. During the evening a debate was held Resolved that fire is more destructive than water. The contestants were Messrs. G. W. Guy and Geo. Robinson for the affirmative and M.D. Smith and Rev. Moore for the negative. The judges, Messrs. Chas. Garrett, Art Brown, and L.W. Routt decided the negative the winners. Sunday was quarterly meeting. Rev. Phillips, Presiding Elder, arrived in the afternoon, conducting services afternoon and evening. He also held quarterly conference Monday night, return- Best Patent FALCON FLOUR Shannon & Mott Co. Des Moines, Iowa "Made In Des Moines" Helping to Build a City. DO YOU HELP US? Order from your grocer. Meet us at the Home Products Show, Coliseum April 25th to 29th. SHANNON & MOTE CO., Millers ing to his home in Davenport, Tuesday afternoon. Miss Kate Brank of Rock Island was a guest of the Misses Eather and Mae Culberson, Easter. Mrs. P. P Taylor, Miss Bush and Mr. Wm Rabinson are all confined to their homes on account of illness. Easter was observed in an appropriate manner at the A M. E. church at 1 o'clock. A program of music and recitations was rendered by the Sunday school scholars, at the morning and evening church services. Musical programs had been prepared to be rendered by the choir. In response to invitations extended by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. Slater, Jr., a number of the friends of Mrs. Slater, formerly Miss Missouri Dozier, repaired to their home 333 Harrison street. Friday evening, April 21st, where they were entertained at a farewell reception. During the evening remarks tendered the host and hostess by a number of those present. Many kind words were said, many were the best wishes given to the recently wedded couple. All in all the evening was well spent, and sad were the hearts when the time to say good bye came. Mrs. Slater has been a resident of Clinton for many year. She numbers her friends by her acquaintances. The best wishes of all go with her and her husband to their home in Aurora, Neb., for which place they left Saturday morning. A bazaar is scheduled for this week by some of the auxiliaries of Bethel A. M. E. church, the proceeds to be devoted to the trustees. Wednesday is the opening night. A supper was given Saturday evening, April 22d, under the management of Mr. Geo. Robinson. A pleasant time was had by those present. Mr. Geo L. Slater, Jr., spoke before a fair sized audience on Thursday evening, April 20th, at Bethel A. M. E. church, on the subject of socialist. T. G. Dozier, made one of his flying trips over Sunday recently. He says he went to St. Louis. We wonder what is the attraction. His frequent visits make us curious. A pleasing concert program was given on Friday evening, April 14th, under the direction of Mrs. Stewart. The program was given almost in its entirety by children who did themselves proud by their efforts. A good sized audience was present. We want you to commence thinking about that subscription which is about due. We are liable to call on you at any time for a remittance. Mr. and Mrs. Brown attended a ball in Davenport last week. They report a good time. Death of a Good Woman. (Special to Bystander.) Vincennes, Iowa, April 23, 1811. Mrs. Ruth Powell died Wednesday, April 20th at her home, Charleston, Ia. She was born Dec. 9, 1862, at Keokuk, Iowa, and lived many years in that vicinity with her dear parents who have both preceded her to their peaceful rest. She was first married to Author McKeen, who has also preceded her in death. Later she married to George Edgar Powell whom she leaves to his loss. Besides her husband, she leaves one son, Fred McKee of Morhedtree, Ark; two brothers, Louis R. Fowler of Charleston, Iowa, and one sister, Mrs. Esther Bailey of Vincennes, Iowa, and many other relatives who deeply mourn her departure. Mrs. Powell was a member of Burnes M. E. church. OTTUMWA NEWS. The "Faithful Few Society" of the A. M. E church met last week at the home of Mrs. J. H. Weeks. The attendance was good, and many things of interest were taken up by the club. Although few, this little club is doing great things. A lovely $55 carpet was recently purchased for the church rostrum and last week the church insurance money was raised. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess, and they adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Scott Bibb next week. Miss Edna Jones of Oskaloosa was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Charles Wilson, over Sunday. Mr. Frank Henson left last week for an extended visit in Denver, Seattle and other Western points. Mr. Charles L. Young died Thursday evening, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Helen Anderson, West Second St. He was 64 years old and thirty six years a resident of this county. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife of Kansas City, Mo., two daughters, Mrs. Eugene Anderson of this city and Miss Eleanor of Kansas City, two sons, Lloyd of Kansas City and Wesley of Peoria. Funeral services were held Sunday from the Second Baptist church and interment was made in school cemetery. Mr. Charles Wilson is visiting her mother Mrs. Cora Jones in Oskaloosa Mrs. James Brown gave an entertainment at her home Wednesday evening. The proceeds were given to Mrs. P. M. Lewis to assist her in going to New York to visit her aged mother Rev. J. Cornelius Reid was called to Mobile, Ala., last week by the death of his brother. Mrs C L. Young of Kansaa City, Mo., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Helen Anderson The local Afro-American council held their regular meeting at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Allen on Grant St. Rugular business being disposed of officers were elected as follows: President.....Mr. W. S. Page Vice-Pres.....Mrs. J. C. Reid Sec'y.....Miss Maud Lewis Assistant Sec'y.....Mrs. Anna Casin Treas.....Mrs. Ella Grear Chaplain.....Mrs. Green Taylor Sargent-at-Arms.....Mr. Allen Mrs. Helen Downey was elected delegate to meet the State Council in May. Rev. Morton of Des Moines filled the pulpit of the Second Baptist church, Sunday. Mr Wesley Young of Peoria, Ill. was called here last week by the death of his father, Mr. C. L. Youg. "Our baby cries for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy," writes Mrs. T. B. Kendrick, Rasaca, Ga. "It is the best cough remedy on the market for coughs, colds and croup. For sale by all dealers. Boost the East Side Baltimore Woolen Mills Co. 422 EAST LOCUST ST. Makers of Men's Clothing to Order No $15 No Higher Lower All new goods—Hundreds of styles to select from. Have your suit made and get what you want. E. S. Nabers, Prop. D. Hyman, Mgr. When in St. Joseph go to R. L. LANKFARD, PROP. 212½ 5. 8th St. St. Joseph Opposite P. O. Mo. For Constipation. Mr. L. H. Farnham, a prominent druggrant of Spirit Lake, Iowa, says: Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are certainly the best thing on the market for constipation." Give these tablets you are certain to find them agreeable and pleasant in effect. Price, 25 cents. Samples free. For sale by all dealers. GARDEN SEEDS Tools for the Garden and Lawn — Poultry Supplies INCUBATORS — BROODERS Foods, Remedies, Louse Powder and Liquids, Sprays— Everything for the Garden and Poultry Yard. THE EAST SIDE SEED STORE DES MOINES SEED STORE 409 and 411 East Fifth Street Phone 1252 East Catalogue Free THRIFTY ORGANIZATION. Annual Meeting of Society of Virginiaans Shows Large Results. The annual business and social meeting of the Ladies' auxiliary of the Society of the Sons of Virginia recently held in Granada hall, Brooklyn, wasended by an unusually large number of members and visitors. Mrs. Jennie Stewart, who has been re-elected for the fourth year as president, is rejoicing over the near accomplishment of the standard to which she has been earnestly working—that is, to increase the membership to 100 and the bank account of the organization to $1,000 during her administration. The annual reports revealed the fact that the membership is 104 and the treasury has $005.00 to the credit of the society. The social features of the meeting were greatly enjoyed after the installation of the following officers by the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss; Mrs. Jennie Stewart; president; Isabelle Quarles, vice president; Mrs. Polly Pass, recording secretary; Mrs. Arthur Q. Martin, assistant recording secretary; Miss Cora Robinson, financial secretary; Mrs. C. H. Turner, assistant financial secretary; Mrs. Annie Durrell, treasurer. MRS. GEORGE W. CLINTON. Interesting Story of the Buoy Life of a Bishop's Wife. Charlotte, N. C.-To enter fully into the affairs of one's husband to the extent that he will be inspired and benefitted by such evidence of devotion is concretely displayed in the life of one of the leading women of the race in the person of Mrs. George W. Clinton, the talented wife of Right Rev. George W. Clinton, D. D. She is a model for the young women of the race in that she is sacredly devoted to the duties of home and in work for the uplift of the young. The education received by this accomplished woman at the Central Alabama academy and at Clark university, where she graduated with honors, has prepared for the race the kind of woman that is needed to help develop the young women of the race and contribute to the forward movements for the uplift of humanity. The influence of Mrs. Clinton was disseminated in her native state as a pedagogue soon after completing her education. She is known throughout Alabama as one of the race's best educators. While attending Clark university her rich voice attracted those of the MRS. GEORGE W. CLINTON. institution especially interested in vocal culture and became the cynosure of the eyes of the music lovers of Atlanta because of the training received at this school, which developed a high soprano voice. She filled her engagements so creditably that she soon was sought to join professionals, finally becoming a member of the renowned Loudin Fisk jubilee singers. She gained an enviable reputation for herself. Today wherever a conference is held or any musical of especial note is given in the city of Charlotte, N. C., she is the leading character. When the bishop is in his office Mrs. Clinton spends some time with him. She is in touch with every department of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church. She is eminently qualified to fill the positions of a number of general officers of her church at the conferences of the bishop. She often represents at one conference the following boards: Church extension, general fund, benefaction, mission and general treasurer. The Buds of Promise of the A. M. Z. E. church is a beneficial movement, when the scope of the work is considered. The tenets or the church are taught the children, and a conception of living a life of service is given them in a practical manner. This juvenile society throughout the connection is superintended by Mrs. Clinton, who is loved by the children as well as the adults of the church. The Women's Federation of Clubs in North Carolina is doing a work that is farreaching, with Mrs. Clinton as president. From Section Hand to Engineer. It may not be generally known, but nevertheless it is a fact, that a colored man presides at the throttle of an engine that pulls one of the fastest trains on the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg, says the Norfolk (Va.) Journal and Guide. His name William G. Burnes of Indianapolis, Ind. He runs between that city and Columbus, O. Mr. Burnes has been in the employ of the company for over thirty-five years. He began as a section hand and was advanced from one grade to another as he increased in skill and efficiency until he was promoted to a passenger engineer about twenty years ago. OGDEN. IOWA. The old adage that you wake up in the morning to find a new town—this is certainly true as to the colored population of Ogden, Iowa, for sixty days ago there was not a single colored man in the town, now it has a population of about 300, of which there is only 20 or 30 white people in the camp. This beautiful little camp is on the Chicago North-Western Ry., in Boone County. They have pitched tents and gone to work in their new home. Most of them are from other Iowa mining camps, seeking a better opportunity. Several hundred more will soon be located here. We are told they have already organized a Baptist church mission and hold regular meetings each Sunday. Rev. Borden is preaching for them. They have 40 members and have organized a Sunday School of 38 members with Mrs. Sarah Webb as superintendent. Rev. J. R. Roman of Des Moines preached for them last Sunday morning and Rev. Childs of Oralabor preached in the evening. The new town needs several colored business establishments such as groceries, restaurants, meat market, blacksmith and wagon shop, hardware, etc. Young man bestear yourself. No More Gold Lace for Afghans. No More Gold Lace for Argans. The ameer has published an edi- tion which applies to all parts of Afghan istan, prohibiting the import into the country of all kinds of gold lace, in- cluding embroidered kullas lungis and embroidered shoes. The ameer is evi- dently actuated by a desire to prevent his subjects from spending their hard earned money on showy dress. It is the poorer classes who are notor- ously addicted to this extravagance which his majesty has decided to check. The gold laced coat of the Afghan is decidedly handsome, and although the ameer has acted wisely in bringing into general use clothing less costly, his majesty's orders will doul- less be received by his subjects with rather mixed feelings. Proper Bestowal of Charity. Dickens: There are not a few among the disciples of charity who require in their vocation, scarcely less excitement than the votaries of pleasure in theirs; and hence it is that diseased sympathy and compassion are every day expended on out-of-the way objects, when only too many demands upon the legitimate exercise of the same virtues in a healthy state are constantly within the sight and bearing of the most unobserved person alive. In short, charity must have its romance, as the novelist or the playwright must have his. FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINNY OR CURLY HAIR, IT'S USE MAKES STUBBORN, HARSH HAIR SOFTER, MORE PLIABLE AND GLOSSY, EASY TO CUMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PENIT. WRITE FOR TESTIMONIES, TELLING HOW THIS REMARKABLE BEDMAKES SHORT, KINNY HAIR GROW LONG AND WAVY. PROME PADME ON THE MARKET FOR DANBROUF, ITCHING OF THE SCALP AND FALLING OUT OF THE HAIR. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, GET THE GENUINE, PUT UP IN 25* AND 50+ BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S NAME ON EVERY PACKAGE. • SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING PROCES, SMALL SIZED BOTTLE 25* LARGE SIZED BOTTLE 50* THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 216 LAKE SL. DEP. 235 CINCAGO, ILL AGENTS WANTED. Constipation brings many ailments in its train and is the primary cause of much sickness. Keep your bowels regular madam, and you will escape many of the ailments to which women are subject. Constipation is a very simple thing, but like many things, it leads to serious consequences. Nature often offers little assistance and when Chamberlain's take on it is given at the first indication, much distress and suffering may be avoided. Sold by all dealers. The very best service guaranteed. Prices the lowest Calls answered promptly day or night. No extra charges for distance-Reverse all phone charges. Phone East 2548. VESTA 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 name PORO is on every box, not genuine without it. Prepared only by Mrs A. M. POFE. As a healing salve for burns, sores, sore nipples and chapped hands, Chamberlain's Salve is most excellent. It allays the pain of a burn almost instantly, and unless the injury is very severe, he repairs the parts without leaving a scar. Price, 25 cents. For sale by all dealers. Willing to Oblige. "When you feel any temptations comin' along," said the friend and adviser, "you mus say: 'Get the behin me, Satin.'" "Da's what I done said," answered Mr. Erastus Pinkley, "an' den I magrese i hyuns Satan answer me back: 'Da's all right. We's both gwine do same way, notch, an' do' don make so diffence to me which leads de subcession." "We have parted forever. He writes me to send back the ring." "Tell him to call for it," advised the experienced friend.—Louisville Coorier-Journal. Would Seem So. Crawford—Do the rich know how the other half live? Crabshaw—After taking their money from them they must be able to form some idea of how they are compelled to live.—Puck College Course in Politics. To Columbia university belongs the credit of offering the first course designed to give students a practical knowledge of the conduct of political affairs. That institution has asked the bureau of municipal research in New York to give the members of the class the benefit of the experience it has derived from the study of the affairs of that city, and the invitation has been accepted. The growing demand for the adoption of the scientific methods of city governments lends support to the view that college men will be in demand in this department of the public service, hence the propriety and usefulness of a university course established on the lines indicated by the innovation at Columbia. Haitians a Lazy Lot Sydney Brooks, writing to the London Chronicle about Haiti, says the Haitians were the first people in the world to abolish slavery, and Mrs. C. R. Miller, writing in Leslie's Weekly, says of Haiti: "In that little republic covering about 10,000 square miles, within five days' sail of New York, one may encounter more strange complications and a greater disregard for human life than in the remote countries of the east." Situated in the very heart of the West Indies, where civilization exists in a high degree, Haiti alone has kept her doors closed to progress. She became an independent state more than 160 years ago. Her rich lands were already under cultivation, but the lazy natives allowed the plantations to go to ruin, and for sets have grown up instead." Farm Employment for Criminals. Gov. Harris of Ohio believes that criminals can be employed on a farm with advantage to themselves and the state. He proposes that prisoners in the penitentiary who are not con- drised criminals be transferred to the reformatory and put to work on the state farm. "It is the conditions of our cities that breed crime," says the governor. "Most of it can be traced to idleness and drink, and idleness is frequently the cause of drink. There is little drink in the country and practically no idleness. If the young man who had slipped over the bounds of a law were taught scientific farming he would come to like it and escape the associates who carry him down where he returns to the city." Milk an Intoxicant: New York City alone consumes annually 840,000,000 quarts of milk. We drink 2,300,000 quarts a day. And this does not include mothers' milk for infants; just cows' milk—watered and unwatered, for both infants and adults. "Milk," says Emerson, "is readily made faxingic in warm climates simply by agitation. This feature was quickly discovered." Being placed in a skin and slung from the shoulder or over the back, it was agitated by the motion of the hunter, and fermentation was soon well under way. The skin was undoubtedly none too clean, some milk of the previous day being left in it, which would let us a lesson. Official paper of the M. W. U. W. Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. M. International Grand Congress Heroines of Jericho of America and Western Baptist Association Published every Friday by the B stander Publishing Company, Moines, Iowa. Iowa phone: Clemens business corner Seventh and N berry streets. Iowa phone, W. nut 399. JOHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER Entered at the postoffice as a nd class matter. Advertising rates for display at 20 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months' contract, cents per inch. Local advertising 10 cents per line for each insertion counting seven words to a line. For churches and secret societies when admission is charged, one-half the above-mentioned rates. For professional, legal and announce cards, yearly contracts, etc., cards are given on application. All vertising is to be paid in advance. N. B. —Correspondents: Please mail your letters that contain no for publication not later than Tuesday night to insure publication in the current week; and sign your name, not for publication, but we may know who writes the new We will not return rejected new script, unless accompanied by post age stamps. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year. $1.50. Six months. II. Three months. II. All subscriptions payable in a vance. Sold money by postoffice order money order, express or draft, the Iowa State Bystander Company Des Molines, Iowa. Monmouth, III. Georgia Norw Galesburg, III. Mayne Richard Cedar Rapids, Mrs. H. H. Oeil, III. Miss Bell Dempsey, Mrs. C. H. Marsh St. Paul, Mrs. Q. H. Gish Minneapolis, H. K. Gish Keokuk. A. J. Fish. Rock Island, Mrs. W. H. Moe Moline, III. Miss Mable Tarre Sloux City, Mrs. Etta Gras Clinton. A. A. Bue Ottumwa. Miss Lorena Vincen The Iowa State Stbystander is the oldest Afro-American journal published in Iowa. It was established in 1894, and is read by nearly the colored people of Iowa. We have correspondents in the following towns: Albia.....Miss May Daw Ft. Madison.....Miss Lulu Willis Osakowa.....Luella B. Franklin Washington.....L. B. Shad Huntington.....Mrs. J. E. L. Johnbey Mobility No. Mrs. M. Etta Bolds Mt. Pleasant .....Miss Maudlin Burram We are prepared to do first-class job work at reasonable prices. A of our work is guaranteed. Lame Shoulder is nearly always due to rheumatism of the muscles and quickly yields to the free application of Chamberlain's Liniment For sale by all dealers. Greek Proverb. What the wind gathers the devil scatters. Ancient Uses of Bloodhounds. Although the use of bloodhounds for tracking criminals still survives another ancient use of these dogs seems to have died out. Bloodhounds were at one time often called upon to assist an army in the field, the forces with which the earl of East suppressed the Irish rebellion in the time of Elizabeth, for instance, being accompanied by 800 dogs. In the Scottish clan feuds and the wars between England and Scotland bloodhounds were regularly employed in tracking fugitive warriors, and both Wallace and Bruce were hunted in this manner. Wallace is said to have baffled his pursuers by killing a follower and leaving the corpse for the hound to find, while Bruce adopted the best cruel plan of wading some distance down a stream and ascending 2 km which overhung the water. THE ORIGINAL HAIR GROWER We Grew Our Hair Now Let Us Grow Yours with PORO TRADE MARK REGISTERED. work of growing all kinds, all qualities, air, even to the growing of hair on ball, and the idea that such a thing was poured hundreds; rapidly achieving success. The that we are being imitated and largely grown and the further fact that they in trying to sell their goods (saying that referred to PORO. We advise you to best and best of its kind.) See that the without it. Prepared only by Mrs