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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. CITY NEWS (N B. I you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we solicit all your local news—EJ) Mr Henry Vance is quite ill at the home of his daughter. Mr George Capart is quite sick at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ed. Cocoanaut, 231 Arthur avenue. Miss Blanch Lewis returned home last week from Minneapolis where she attended the Hall-Coleman wedding. A Union picnic of the Maple street Baptist and Saylor Baptist Sunday school was held last Thursday at Union Park. A delightful time was had by the children. Miss Olive Smith has returned from her vacation which was spent in South Dakota with her brother, Wm. Smith. Master Otto Hammitt left last week for Mexico, Mo., for a two weeks visit with his sister, Mrs. J. Blane Thompson. After a pleasant five weeks visit in the city the guest of her cousin, Mrs. R. N. Hyde, Mrs. F. B. Pryor left for her home in Chicago Tuesday morning. She was the recipient of numerous social courtesies while in the city, The Des Moines Negro Lyceum will meet Tuesday, Aug. 22d with Mr. Finesse Bloode 108 15th street, at which time the following program will be rendered Quotations from Shakespeare, Life of Shakespeare, Miss Georgie Blackburn; Modern Books and their authors, Dr. Booker. Current events. Report of critic. The Callanan Industrial club met at the home of the President, Mrs. Thornton Adams Aug. 9th. Some very interesting remarks were made by Mesdames Rush, Pryor of Chicago and Mason. Forestry was also put before the club for discussion at the next meeting, which will be at Mrs. Adam Dixon, 1318 Day street, Sept. 6th. Miss Gertrude Hyde will leave Saturday night for a two weeks visit in Indianapolis, Ind. and Chicago. She will attend the National K. P. Convention in Indianapolis, and will also be a member of a house party given by Mrs. Henry Roberts. In Chicago she will be the guest of Mrs. Frank Pryor. The Birthday club and invited friends were entertained at Mrs. A. C. Fishers 128 Ridge street, at a four o'clock dinner Wednesday, in honor of her father, Mr. Lewis Mays of Newton and her sister, Mrs. Manie Riley of Sioux City, The afternoon was spent on the latest topics of the day; and a cake conest was the closing feature of the afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Henry Taylor and Mrs. Harry Walden The club presented the hostess with a lovely palm. The club colors were pink and white carnations accompanied with ferns and pawn illies which made a very charming decoration for the home. If You Want A Good Meal, Ice Cream, Soft Drinks, A Picture Framed, Human Hair Goods Just See R. E. PATTEN Red 5296 Patten's Novelty Co. 1010 Center 304 West Grand Ave. First-class Meals Good Lunches at all Hours MRS. MINNIE NEAL PROPRIETOR. The public invited. Courteous treatment to all persons. Watches.... 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. Care in now and pick it out Schlampp's Sixth and Locust St. Dramatic Art club met Tuesday with Miss Georgia Blackburn and finished book III of Paradise Lost. Next week the club meets with Mrs. Rush. Program will be a general review of Book I-III of Paradise Lost, Principle papers will be on Paradise by Miss Blagburn, Life of Milton by Mrs. J. H. Brown and Mythology by Mrs. C. C. Johnson UNION CONG. CHURCH NOTES. On Sunday Aug. 18th, by a unanimous vote of the Sunday School adopted resolutions which expressed its thanks to Mr. L. J. Shelton, former superintendent, for his past excellent services, whose resignation was presented and accepted at the last business meeting of the church. A six o'clock supper, consisting of fried chickens, watermelons and other good things to eat was served at the church Thursday evening last. The attendance was large and all had a splendid time. Regular Sunday services, conducted by the pastor, to which you are cordially invited. Preaching 10:30, "The Test of Discipleship," Evening 7:30, "Charity." Sunday School 12 M. Y. C. M. C. A. NOTES. The Young Colored Men's Christian Ass'n is pleased to be able to announce that through the kind effort of Rev. T. L. Griffith they have secured the consent of Mr. W. M. Parons, State Secretary of the Y. M. C. A to address the Men's meeting at the Ass'n rooms next Sunday Aug 20th, at 4:30 p. m. Mr. Parons is the gentleman who has the general oversight of the Y. C. M. C. A.'s of both races in the State of Iowa, and is a pleasing and entertaining speaker. It is hoped that Negro men and boys over fourteen years of age in the city will avail themselves of this rare opportunity to hear one who is so well prepared to give both instruction and advice along the line of Association work. At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the Y. C. M. A. it was decided to keep open house at the Ass'n Rooms on 9th and Park streets all night every night during the State Fair and to furnish lodgings for men only at 25 cents per night. The matter was placed in the hands of a special committee consisting of H. Gould J. H. Woods, J. C. Williams, Dr. E. A. Lee, Atty J. S Joe Brown, Att'y J. B. Rush, J. H. McClain and Douglas Miller. State Fair visitors from out of the city desiring clean and comfortable lodgings and Christian surroundings are advised to write any of the above committee at once as only a limited number can be accommodated. Att'y E. D. Perry addressed the Y. C. M. C. a laat Sunday afternoon upon the subject of "Law and Order," making special reference to the occasion of mob rule in this city during the recent street car strike and complimenting the Negroes of this city for the fact that few, if any, were to be seen in said lawless aggregation. The address was well received and was afterwards discussed by Hoc. I. L. Brown of Marshalltown and Police officer, J. Dellinger of this city. FOR SALE—3 room cottage, almost new, 2 lots, near 13th and Railroad ave $550; $100 cash balance like rent. Mathis Realty Company 800 Capital City Bank Bldg Phone 346 Maple. BARGAINS Improved properties or vacant lots can be purchased of E. TRACY BLAGURN, 1827 Jefferson Ave. Phone D. P. 774. Say Boys, We are Fixing Up The Palace Billiard and Pool Hall 229 West 3rd St. Near Walnut LUTHER H. S. BROWN, Proprietor and Manager. Strangers are always welcome and given good treatment. Just Remember this was Andy Fulton's place for four years, now under new management and ownership. ET. MADISON. On last Thursday a pleasure party composed of the following persons: Mesdams A. Williams, M. Henry, L. King, G. Mack, H. Arnold and Missess Lucille Morrison, Lizzie Ewing, Maggie Ewing, Susie Ewing and Marcelo Henry, went up to Burlington on Str. Dubuque and spent the day. Rev. Oscar McClelland preached a soul reviving sermon at the Second Baptist church church morning Mrs. Geo, Wallace and daughter, Mrs Hazel Wallace is in Monmouth this week attending the Federation. Mr. Edward Dumlap received a telegram conveying the sad news of the demise of his sester, Mrs. Allen of Chicago, Ill. Mr. Calvin Chavis, who has been indoressed for several weeks is better. Editor's Observations Mr. and Mrs. Smith owns perhaps the most beautiful residence in the city. They are very wealthy. Mrs. Smith is one of the best known caterers in Illinois. Mrs. Mason, the mother of Rev. James Mason, the pastor of the church covered with fruit. Dr. G. W. Jones, the house doctor, owns a valuable home. He is a real race man. He sees his special write-up in next week's issue. Mr. J. T. People, W. Payne and T. T. People, W. Payne own a place. They own their own home. Samuel Cox is a very interesting and successful contractor and builder; the only colored contractor. He owns a beautiful home. He has been in business for more than fifteen years; coming here with nothing, amongangers and friends, he has made a great desire to work he has made friends and always has work when the other contractors are idle. Many of the finest residences are the labor of his. D. S. Jones, a good carpenter, is employed by him. There are only two churches here, the A. W. A. Searcy, formerly friend, and Dr. W. A. Searcy, formerly of our city and state. He is doing well here. His children are in the high school. He is a candidate for delegate to the general conference. A good man. The Baptist church is in the city, the minister, Prof. Enas L. Serruggs, formerly president of the Western University of Macon City, Mo. He has built a very modern, moody modern brick church and will soon hold the formal opening in the auditorium. They have been worshiping in the basement of the noiseless Wisconsin State Clubs of Colored Women will hold their annual meeting this week. Miss George Norwood is a high school graduate, also a graduate in stenography and short hand. She is an exemplary young Bystander's effusive representative. Here Burlington welcomes us next. Here we had to come in contact with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, as each of us make our annual tour. Neither one would give way. Neither one would give way to the golden hour the cloud rained on both of us—neither of us state for what, so we made expenses that day and each left next day for other parts of Iowa. Here we found the colored people about as usual. I. McMellwell is working at his trade desk. He is a good race man. Peter King still drives the express wagon. John Brooks is working for the same railway company and B. F. Wheeler is at the same place. They owe a nice home. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johnson has bought a new home on Spence and has been improving it. We congratulate this young couple and only hope that more will follow the example. Mr. Johnson works at the same cigar store, and Mrs. Johnson is our loyal and faithful agent here. Aaron Hughes is working at the same store and has been quite ill but better. Mr. John Trent is working for the same man. J. E. Early is a nuster, he drives his team hauling. He owns a nice home. We are some other Burlington notes that we jotted down for this write up but we left them at Des Moines. We are away from home. We cannot remember or use them. Our next stop was in M. Tpleasant. DAVENPORT NOTES. Davenport Odd Fellows are quite busy just now arranging for their grand session which will convene here Aug 22d. From every indication this will be one of the grandest sessions in the history of the order in Iowa. The Dollar rally at the Third Baptist church Sunday afternoon was quite a success. The A M. E. choir assisted the Third Baptist choir in their music. Rev. Simeon preached an able sermon on this occasion, taking his text in the 17th Chapter of John. Rev Swain said some golden truths and proved himself a power in the pul- this writing. Mrs. Ella Wood will represent the Hallie Quinn Brown club, at the State Federation to be held in Monmouth this week. Mr. James Colquitt was reported on the sick list Sabbath. Mrs. Sam Pecee was buried Sunday from the St. Johns, M. A. E. church. She had been sick for nearly two years. She leaves a husband and friends to mourn their loss. Mrs. Cross, whose husband was killed in the mine several months ago, is now the proud mother of twins a boy and a girl. Rev. Mendenhall preached his initiatory sermon as pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church, last Sunday. He will move his family here soon. Mr. W. P. Lewis remains quite ill with typhoid fever. He is an employee of the Monroe Mercantile Co, and we appreciate the fact that they are securing a woman to take Mr. Lewis' housework and release her that much while nursing her husband. Rev. S. Bates of Des Moines was in Buxton this week and preached at the Mt Zion church Wednesday evening. Naalex Baxtter (white) an employee of the Monroe Mercantile Co. is "Happy Papa" since their bright-eyed boy came Mrs. Walter Blaney is on the sick list this week. Rev. Burten, State Missionary was in the city Sunday and preached at Mt. Zion church in the morning and was with Rev. Mendhall in the evening. Mendames J. H. Bates and Jesse Burns were in Albia, Monday, doing some shopping. Miss Vetta Step was in Albia Tuesday on business. Florence Green, better known as "Pawnee" is on the sick list this week. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Anna Crackdock is in the city visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Green. Miss Stella Humbles, another young lady and two young men were buggy riding last Sunday evening when the horses became frightened and the young man that was driving lost control of it and was thrown from the buggy. Those who remained in the buggy became frightened when they saw the horse running and they began to jump for their lives. The young lady jumped so heavily to the ground that she was unconscious when taken into the Perkins Hotel. All are doing nicely at this time. Mrs. Pearl Bryson is on the sick list this week. Miss Fannie Mays is relieved from singing in the choir for thirty days or until she is rid of an attack of hay fever. Prof. C. W. Rodgers by request of the trustees of Mt. Zion church and for their financial benefit repeated the commencement exercises of his night school pupils at the Y. M. C. A. auditorium last Monday evening. This was the best commencement exercises known in Buxton's history with either night or day school. The pupils were all well drilled and the program was simply fine to say the least. The Mission circle of Mt. Zion church met in the home of Mrs. W. W. Jones East 10th street. After the business and discussion of the subject, the hostess served the ladies a dainty lunch. Mrs. Chas. Webb was on the sick list last week but it much better this week. The Etude music club met with Miss Royal Buford, Monday afternoon. The club is studying the life of Beethoven which will be continued for next Monday afternoon. After the study of the lesson the club went to the Perkins Hotel for ice cream at the expense of Mrs. W. A. Brown who is teacher of the club girls. Mrs. and Mrs. W. A. Brown entertained Rev. S. Bates of Des Moines, at dinner Tuesday. Mrs. W. H. Corn has returned from a visit in Palmyra, Mo., and Fowler, Ill. Mrs. W. McBride entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs. W. Oysley. Mrs. Perkins was taken to the hospital last week suffering with typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Winston are enjoying a visit at Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Willis Skinner entertained at dinner Sunday for Miss Sykes of Fairfield. Miss Mable McGaw of Davenport is the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. E. Lyons. Mr. I. S. McGill, one of the oldest citizens passed away at his home Sunday evening, following a long illness. Mr McGill was an old member of Allen Chapel A M. E. church and class leader until his health failed. For years he was widely known as a cancer specialist. Mr McCill is survived by a daughter, Mrs Harry Owens of Ottumwa, Ia., and a son, Hiram, of this city. Funeral held Wednesday afternoon. Quarterly meeting was observed Sunday at Allen Chapel. Rev. L J Phillips, Presiding Elder, was present and assisted in the services A novel entertainment will be given Tuesday. Aug. 22d at the home of Mr. Tilford Cosh. The affair which is to be a garden musical promises to be Rev. Stovall preached two sible sermons Sunday, Text in the morning was "Who is the Holy Ghost and what is hiefface." John 14 Chap. 25 verse. Evening subject was "The Value of Study." 2nd Timothy 75 Verse. It is real inspiring to see the large audiences gathering at the two churches on Sundays. When once these churches were poorly attended at that time of the year. They are comfortably filled both morning and evening. The two pastors are in union thereby the congregations have been united and are all working to the Glory of God as all Christian people should do. Rev. S. B. Moore of Clinton, Iowa, will be the chief speaker at the Armory Hall Thursday afternoon, Aug. 24th. Mrs. Sarah Bean left for Crystal City, Mo., where she will again teach this school year. Mrs. B. B. Bright and daughter Freda, left for Denver, Colorado, where they will spend a fortnight in sight seeing. Mrs. Francis Baker left for Denver to attend the Educational session. Mrs. Fred Motts and daughter Helen in company with Mrs. Belle Taylor of Rock Island were visitors at the A. M. E. parsonage, Friday. Mrs. Lillian Potter returned from Denver, last week and expresses herself as being delighted with the scenery in that part of the commonwealth. Medames Binkley, Black and Miss Ruth who have been visiting for the last few weeks in Davenport returned to their homes in Washington last Wednesday. Miss Ruth left many sad hearts in Davenport from the number that were seen at the depot at her departure. Mr. Johnnie Washington of Chicago, Ill., was an over Sunday visitor at Mrs. Lulu Bates home Bridge avenue. Mr. Washington run out to see his daughter Saturday evening, and visited Bethel church Sunday morning and evening to hear his old friend, Rev. Stovall, whom he has known for almost a life time. These two hadn't met before for about ten years. The Rev. introduced Mr. Washington to the audience Sunday morning and evening. Mr. Washington set ledged the introduction by a short talk each time, saying many complimentary things about pastor Stovall. Mr. Washington has been clerk of Bethel church, Chicago, for twenty-four years. He was on the official board when pastor Stovall was granted exortors license to preach in that great church. Mrs. May Ella Jones and Mrs. Hattie Reed of Little Reck, Ark., are visiting their mother and Grandpa, Mrs. Mitchel and Mr. Henry McGaw. Miss Alice Payne entertained Monday evening in honor of the Misses Jones and Strothers who are popular visitors in the city at this time. Mrs. Howard of Marshalltown is the guest of her daughter, Miss Della Howard W, 10th street. Mrs. Marshal of Marshalltown is the guest of Mrs. Lela James in Corbin flats. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Watts returned from Quincy, Ill., where they have been attending the session of the U. B. F Mrs. Lillian Porter and Mrs. C. B. Lewis are attending the Illinois State Federation of Colored Women's clubs. An ordinary case of diarrhoea can, as a rule, be cured by a single dose of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. This remedy has no superior or bowel complaint. For sale by all dealers. MOLINE ILL. GREETINGS. Rev. Zimmerman has resigned as pastor of Tabernacle Baptist church, and accepted a charge in California. Miss Mamia Ritchie and Mr. J. W. Ingram have returned from Champaign, Ill., where they attended grand lodge. The funeral of the late Rev S. Straws was held Saturday afternoon from St. Paul's A. M. E. church. The sermon was preached by Rev. W A. Saunders, assisted by Revs, B T. Stoval and McDowell. The remains were laid to rest at Riverside cemetery. Mr. Davis of Mt. Pleasant is the guest of his niece, Mrs. Roy Ford. Mrs. H. C. Walkup and children returned Saturday from a month visit with relatives and friends in Springfield, Ill. Mrs Henry Wood was a caller at the Colquit and L. Tarvis homes Saturday. Mr. George Tarver made calls Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stewart have returned from Quincy, Ill., where they attended grand lodge of the W. E. F. and S. M. T's. Mesdames Slaughter, Johnson and Pennington of R. I. were guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Tarver Sunday afternoon. Mr. Earl Roey of Champaign, Ill., returned to home last Wednesday, after being the guest of Mr. Launcelot Williams for a fortnight. Mrs. Mary McDudley was on the sick list last week capitol Blog first wiew Room TAND 11. Pri --- BUXTON, IOWA. GALESBURG, ILL. very interesting. It is for the benefit of Allen Chapel. Mrs. Theodore Green is on the sick list. Mrs. E, F, Turpin and children and Miss Marie Hawkins are visiting in Ft. Madison. BURLINGTON ITEMS. Mrs. Geo. Ashby of Keokuk, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ashby out at their farm, departed for her home Saturday. Mrs. Pleasant entertained the Mesdames Ashbys at dinner Saturday. Mrs. Ida Baker entertained the Optanates last week at their home on West Hill. The Golden Gate club will hold a business meeting at the home of Mrs. A. Pleasant. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Palmer have purchased a horse and buggy to add to their comfort. The remains of Mrs. Anna Allen of Chicago arrived in our city Monday, accompanied by her husband and other relatives and friends. The funeral services were held in the undertaker's chapel, conducted by Rev. Venry of Chicago and Rev. Thomas. The foral offerings were beautiful, and many friends were in attendance to show their respects and sympathize with the sorrowing family. Mrs. Allen leaves to mourn her death a devoted husband, Mr. Tom Allen of Chicago, a daughter, Mr. Umphey of Michigan, two brothers, Edgar Dlap of Ft Madison and George Galaway of Burlington; besides several nieces and nephews. The remains were laid to rest in Avery cemetery by the side of her mother and son. Mrs. L. Richy of Chicago is visiting in the city with relatives and friends. Rev. J. Burton of Keokuk was in the city Tuesday. Mrs. C. Badgett entertained the relatives of Mrs. A. Allied during their stay. PROGRAM OF THE WOMEN'S HOSPITAL CONVENTION. Second Baptist Church, Ottumwa, Iowa, 5, 6, 1911 9 to 9:30 - Devotional exercises led by delegates from Davenport and Colfax. 9:30 to 10 - Appointment of committees. 9:30 to 11 - Introduction of visitors. 10:30 to 11 - Report of enrollment committee. 11 to 11:45—A lecture on how we can best foster the mission spirit in the state of Iowa and Nebraska, by Mrs. T. L. Griffith. 11:45 to 12—Collection and adjournment. Afternoon Session. 1:30 to 2—Devotional services led by delegates from Hiteman and Corinthian. 2 to 2:30—Annual address of the president, Mrs. W. A. Brown. 2:30 to 3—Paper by delegate from Maple Street Circle, "How to interest children in mission work." Solo by Mrs. F. Helton, Des Moines. 3 to 3:30—Paper by delegate from Otumwa, "Is the Mission Circle a Necessity to the Church?" Discussion. 3:30 to 4:30—Preaching by Rev. J. N. Evan. Collection, adjournment. Evening. 7:30 to 8—Deductional exercises led by delegates from Carney, Iowa, and Mt. Morish, Omah. 8—Welcome address on behalf of Local Circle. Response by Mrs. Bertha Long, Carney, Iowa. Ansonham, Rev. D. Phelps; Alterate, Rev. M. J. Burton. Collection, adjournment. 9:30 to 10 - Reading letters. 10 to 11 - Children's Hour, conducted by Mrs. J. C. Reid. 11 to 14 - Silentaneous talks from each messenger. 1:30 to 2-Devotional services led by delegates from Clarinda and Centerville. 2:30 to 2-Reading of letters continued. 2:30 to 3-Reports of Secretary and Treasurer. 3 to 3:30- Reports of State Organizer and Corresponding Messengers. 3:30 to 4-Election of officers. 4 to 4:45-Preaching by Rev. R. P. Palmer, Collection, adjournment. Evening. 7:30 to 8-Devotional services led by delegates from Mt. Pleasant and Otumwa. S-Closing sermon, Rev. S. Bates. MRS. W. A. BROWN, President. MRS. S. BATES, Corresponding Sec.'v. PROGRAM OF THE IOWA-NEBRAS Thursday to Sunday, September 7, 8, 10, 11, 1911. Thursday Morning. 9 to 10—Devotional services led by Rev. W. H. Clark and Deacon H. T. Randolph. 10 to 10—Appointment of committees on enrolment and finance, and report of enrolment committee. 10:30 to 12—Annual sermon by Rev. F. B. Woodward; Alternate, Rev. G. W. White, Carney. Afternoon. 1:30 to 2—Devotional services led by Brother John Smith, Centerville, and Brother Morton, Oralabor. 2 to 3:20—Annual address of Medalier, Rev. R. S. Bates. 2 to 3:30—Report of Executive Board, Rev. J. C. Report of Executive Board, Rev. J. C. Reid, D. D. Corresponding Secretary. 3 to 3:15—Report of Treasurer, Rev. F. C. Bolling. 3:15 to 3:45-Report of Missionary, Rev. M. J. Burton. 3:45 to 4:15-Election of officers. 4:15 to 5-Sermon by Rev. J. J. Adama. Dwening. 7:30 to 8-Devotional services led by Brother Jas. Evans and Rev. S. D. Warden. 8-Addresses of welcome. Address of Welcome on behalf of city->Mayer S. H. Harper. Address on behalf of White Baptist—Rev. B. F. Patt, D. D., pastor First Baptist church. Address on behalf of Second Baptist church—Mrs. Nelson Downey. Address on behalf of White Christian church. Address on behalf of A. M. E. church—Rev. P. M. Lewis. Address on behalf of Colored Methodist—Presiding Elder Rev. M. I. Gordon. Response Rev. W. J. Brown, Keouk. Friday. 9 to 9:30—Devotional services led by Rev. Samuel Johnson and Rev. P. Frederick. 9:30 to 9:45—Reading of minutes. 9:45 to 12:45—Reports from the church. Church will provide five minutes to report the condition of the work. Letters will be put into the hands of the Committee on Digest. Afternoon. 1:30 to 2—Devotional services led by Rev. R. P. Palmer and delegate from Fk. Madison. 2:40 to 3- Paper by Rev. s. G. sanderst, and opportunities of a Young Minister." 3 to 3:30- Paper by Rev. J. J. Chappelle, Morgan Park, Ill. 3:30 to 4- Paper by Rev. Jas. Bowles, subject, "Ministerial Fellowship" 4 to 5- Sermon by Rev. J. L. E. Burr, Davenport. Evening. 7:30 to 8- Devotional services led by Rev. O. B. Smith and delegate from Unon church, Keokuk. 8- Educational sermon by Dr. W. D. Carter. Educational Rally. 9 to 10- Saturday Morning. 9 to 9:30- Devotional services led by Rev. F. O. Bolling and delegate from Bedford. 9:30 to 9:45- Reading of minutes. 9:45 to 11- Reports of committees. 11 to 12- Sermon by Rev. W. C. Howell, Omaha, Nebr. Afternoon. 1:30 to 2- Devotional services led by Rev. J. W. Evans and delegate from Enterprise. 2 to 3—Represents of committees and general business. 3 to 5—Supervisor, Rev. J, C. Reid, D, D. "How to Secure Efficiency in Church Choirs." 8- Platform meeting in charge of Second Baptist Church. Sunday. 1 a. m.-Sermon by Rev. W. F. Bottle, Omaha, Nebr. 3 p. m.-Foreign Mission Rally conducted by Rev. T. L. Griffith. 8 p. m.—Closing sermon by Moderator. Cuts and bruises may be healed in about one-third the time required by the usual treatment by applying Chamberlain's Liniment. It is an antiseptic and causes such injuries to heal without maturation. This liniment also relieves soreness of the muscles and rheumatic pains. For sale by all dealers. MT PLEASANT NOTES Mr. K. Bartlett is critically ill at this writing. Rev. B. Hackley of Galesburg filled the pulpit of the A. M. E. church Sunday evening. Mrs. Goens of Keokuk made a business trip to our city last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. D Miller returned to their home in Des Moines Monday. Mr. Will Burnaush left on Tuesday morning for Fairfield for a two weeks stay. Mr. J. Williams of Chicago was the guest of his friend Ralph Burnaush Sunday. Mr. Greenup of Fairfield is in the city visiting his son, John Greenup. Mr. Wm. Writts returned Monday from an eight day camping trip near Rome. Seemed to Give Him a New Stomach "I suffered intensely after eating and no medicine or treatment I tried seemed to do any good," writes M. H. Young- painter, Editor of the Sun, Lake View, Ohio, "The first few doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets gave me surprising relief and the second bottle seemed to give me a new stomach and perfectly good health." For sale by all dealers. HITEMAN, IOWA. Mrs. M. Thomas of Des Moines, Ia., arrived in this city, Saturday for a few days visit with Mrs. H. T. Raudolph and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph and Mrs. Thomas of Des Moines, Iowa, were visiting in Albia, Monday. Mrs. Mary Moseley left last Monday night for Columbus, Ohio, where she was called by the serious illness of her son, Ernest Belcher. Rev. Carter, secretary of Macon City college, gave a splendid lecture in our city Wednesday evening. Mrs. R. B. Manley of Albia, made a few days visit with Mrs. C. W. Carthon of this city. Mrs. Walter Finks of Des Moines, Iowa, spent a few days visit with her husband and relatives in this city. BYSTANDER rUB. CO., Publishers. DES MOINES, . . . IOWA Vacations are now the regular order of business. Unhappy the man who has no rear porch to sleep on. One way to keep time from flying is to watch the clock. If a girl has pretty teeth she can appreciate a good joke. One way to tell a woman's age is to read it on her tombstone. Don't be stingy. Set a basin of water out in the yard for the birds. The man who left $3,000 to a parrot didn't deserve to have so much money. According to milliners, hats will be lower next season, but not cheaper we are sure. Think of the suffering that would ensue if the electric fan crop should be a failure. Hot weather advice—Do not slap your neighbor on the back. He may be sunburned. A comfortable bank account is a mighty handy thing to have when summer comes. Frogs will never become household pets even if they do consume great quantities of house files. It is a cold day when a new aeroplane record is not set, and this is an unusually warm summer. A California man, saved from drowning, gave a dime to his rescuer. It was a good dime, however. The tale that $150,000 worth of ambergris was found in a whale the other day is quite a fish story. Unfortunately there are men who continue to insist on running motor boats without first learning how. A whale killed recently yielded $150,000 worth of ambergris. How much is your value in elbowgris? Youth wins again. A New York woman was courted by two brothers aged 76 and 83. She accepted 76. There wouldn't be much money in the sale of mirrors that would enable us to see ourselves as others see us. And now the doctors say water is a good thing to drink at meals. It is good to drink at any hour of the day. Chicago announces the invention of "a safety table knife." Chicago no doubt feels the need of such a device. An Indianapolis horse was blown to bits by an ice machine, says an exchange. Why not "blown to chunks"? Scientists tell us that the winters of the future will be warmer. All of which affords us little consolation in summer. A woman in Boston gave a "divorce dinner" to her friends. Divorce, from being a social peril, is now a social function. The women in Paris, according to a leading fashion journal, are dress-mad. Ours, we presume, are just dress-peeved. A couple of seventy in Massachusetts ran away to get married. It is certainly remarkable how well Cupid keeps his youth. The housefly has to keep busy because its average life is but three weeks. It should be swapped while it is very young. If big league baseball scouts know their business they will keep a watchful eye on the Texas youth who has swatted 184,000 flies. When policemen raided a poolroom in New York it was too hot for the men caught there to run away. Which is another way of breaking heat records. It is claimed that there are as many microbes on a dollar bill as on a fly. But the dollar bill does not make such desperate and continuous efforts to alight on you. Chicago's cafe bandits have turned their attention to saloons. Something in the eating places may have suggested the thirst parlor. Anklets may be considered proper by Chicago society women, but it is not likely that they will become popular in Queen Mary's court. In view of the fact that the water is fine it would be a good idea to learn to swim. A swimmer has nothing to fear from the fool who rocks the boat. "We are told that there is a "foolproof" aeroplane on the market. Our notion of a foolproof aeroplane is one that will stay on the ground. If the robin debugs the cherry tree all through the spring, ought he not to have eight or ten of the cherries? Don't shoot; pick the fruit. A Boston man who was crushed by the heat tried to give away $50,000,000 which he didn't have. It cannot be denied that his was a laudable ambition. SUPERVISORS MEET 18 Roads, Bridges and Drainage Will Be Under Discussion TO ALSO/ ENJOY SOCIAL TIME Sixteenth Annual Convention Of County Officials Has Large At- tendance-Chairman Morris Mason City.—The sixteenth annual convention of the State Association of County Supervisors opened here with a large attendance. The sessions, which continues three days, will be held here and at Clear Lake, President F. T. Morris, who is chairman of the Polk county board at Des Moines, is presiding. An address of welcome was delivered at the opening session by Mayor F. N. Norris, and the response was made by President Morris. Roads, bridges and drainage will be the three principal subjects for discussion during the convention. The afternoons and evenings will be devoted largely to sighseeing while for this afternoon and evening visits to points of interest here and a band concert are the features of the social program. One session will be held on the White Pier, Clear Lake, and in the afternoon and evening boating will be the diversion. The last day's session will be held here, and automobile trips into the country will be the social feature. In addition to President Morris, the other officers of the association are: Vice-president, J. W. Holden, Scranton, Green county; secretary, I. H. Taggart, Braddyville, Page county; treasurer, C. P. Walker, Green county. Farmer Is Missing. Logan.—Officers are hunting for Richard Buchholz, 21, a German farmer, missing from his home west of Dunlap. The search is well organized but relatives of the missing man can give no reason for his leaving home. He left his money and personal property behind. Iowa Farm Brings $500 an Acre. Boone.—V. O. Holcomb, ex-supervisor, has sold his farm near Jordan, this county, for $500 per acre, the highest price ever paid for Iowa farm land. The farm has a splendid house and thoroughly modern. The grounds were laid out by an expert from Ames college. To Investigate Penitentiary. Des Moines.—Judge M. W. Robert of Ottumwa, Hon. Parley Sheldon of Amies and Attorney General Cosson is the committee which will investigate the conditions at Fort Madison penitentiary and the charges lodged against Warden Sanders of the institution. Alleged Bootlegger Arrested. Newton.—William Wade, an alleged bootlegger, was arrested by Geo. Bidwell, deputy United States marshal of Des Moines. Wade is charged with dispensing intoxicating liquor to his friends without holding a government license. St. Charles Old Settlers' Picnic. St. Charles.-Great students attended the twenty-sixth annual old setiers' picnic held here. Hon. T. B Perry of Albia and Edgar R. Harlan curator, and Hon. L. M. Temple of Osceola were the orators of the day Drowred Boy's Bodies Found Clinton.—The remains of Albert Terry and James Golden, the two young men accidentally drowned recently in the Mississippi, have been recovered. Sues City for Damages Webster City.-Mrs. Harriet Long has sued the city for $3,000 damages for injuries received when she fell on a defective sidewalk. Motorman Shoots Himself Clinton.—Arthur Phillips, a motor man on the Clinton Street Railway lines, shot himself in what is believed to have been an attempt at suicide. Sues Town of Charles City. Charles City.—Adams Stoehr filed a claim against the city for $5,000 for injuries he is alleged to have received from falling into a sewer ditch. Prominent Veterinary Drowns. Dubuque.—Dr. Hartbeck, a prominent veterinary surgeon of Colesburg was drowned while crossing a swollen stream near his home. Improvements At Eldora. Improvements at Loblolly Eldora—The council has let contracts for paving twenty-two blocks of streets for $1.36 per square yard Leading Merchant Stricken Leading Miami—Samuel Baldauff, a pioneer and leading merchant of Oskaloosa, died suddenly at Monmouth, Ill. He was en route in an automobile to Chicago and stopped for a day's visit with friends in Monmouth. Fire At Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa—The Hamm brewery agency, managed by Tom William was destroyed by fire. It is supposed the fire was accidentally started by tramps. Auto Smashes Through Bridge. Iowa City—Automobile and occupants crashed through a bridge weat of the city when Dr. S. J. Smith, together with his son, were passing over the structure which gave way, falling a distance of ten feet. James Dunkerton Dies Waterloo—James Dunkerton, founder of the Blackhawk county town bearing his name, died of old age. He had been a resident of this county for fifty-nine years. Cows Make Great Records. Mason City, Edward Dickinson, of this county, has the most profitable dairy herd in Iowa, according to the report made by G. W. Patterson, expert for the North Iowa Dairy improvement association, which has just closed a coptet which has been on for one year among 1,200 dairymen of north Iowa. His herd of fifteen cows has averaged 293 pounds of butter each during the year, yielding a total of 4931.5 pounds of butter. Evangelical Conference. Waterloo.—The nineteenth annual camp meeting of the Iowa Conference of the Evangelical association opened here with Bishop S. P. Spreng of Cleveland, O., as leader. A large attendance of the ministry and laymen from all parts of the state marked the opening session. The camp meeting will continue two weeks. The annual conference of the Iowa branch of the Young People's alliance will open next Monday. Threshing Machine Aged. Vinton.—Matt Willson of this vichity has a threshing machine which holds the record for longevity. Mr. Willson purchased the separator in the year 1873, and he threshed his grain with it this year, and says it did as good work as any machine can do. Mr. Willson says the machine shows what can be done by proper care of farm machinery. Dance By Auto Lights. Spirit Lake.—A few nights ago when by accident the lights went out in the Arnold's park dance pavilion on West Okobojoi, leaving the dancers in darkness, the owner had the great number of autos in the park run up to the pavilion with their lights thrown into it. The result was a brilliant illumination of the auditorium and the dance went merrily on. Immigrants From Cholera Districts. Des Moines. — Immigrants from cholera infected districts of Europe still continue to come into Iowa. The state board of health has received notice of four immigrants from cholera-infected regions in Russia, who are bound for Centerville, in Appalachian county, to work in the mines. Black Hawk Recorder Dies. Waterloo.-C. B. Stilson, aged 74 years, recorder of Black Hawk county for six terms, died at his home in this city. Mr. Stilson served in Company K, Seventh Iowa cavalry, and was grand recorder of the Iowa Workmen at the time it closed business In 1910. New Archbishop of Dubuque Dubique—Catholics here are resigned to the appointment of Bishop J. J. Keane of Cheyenne to be archbishop of this archdiocese. Archbishop Keane who resigned, is in a weakened condition and has not been notified of the appointment of his successor. New Iowa Postmasters Washington, D. C.—Representative Hubbard has nominated Fred Colvin, well known as a newspaper man throughout Iowa, for postmaster at Correctionville. Angelo D. Hall was appointed postmaster at Bluegrass, Scott county. Allege Wholesale Robbery. Mason City.—A wholesale robbery of goods by employees, it is said, was unearthed by the police when John Klama, foreman of the freight handlers of the Northwestern railroad was arrested here charged with stealing automobile supplies. Barry is After Place. Cedar Rapids.-Justin Barry, editor of the Waller News, has announced his candidacy for representative from Linn county on the republican ticket. He has been connected with the republican county central committee for twenty years. Asks $40,000 Allmony Grundy Center—Mrs. Julia Clay has sued her husband, H. W. Clay, for divorce. They live four miles north of Conrad and are wealthy. She charges cruel and inhuman treatment, and says she wants $40,000 allmony. Wants Damage for Husband's Death. Clarinda—Mrs. Wooden has aued L. L. Platt for $18,400 damages. Platt's auto struck and killed John Wooden, an old soldier and killed him. His widow now sues for damages. Pickett at Worthington. Worthington—Congressman Chas. E. Pickett was the speaker of the day at the annual harvest home picnic held here under the auspices of the Modern Woodmen of America. Woodmen Unveil Monument. Mapleston — Woodmen of the World university. In honor of the late G. E. Henry, who was killed last fall in Sioux City. Father Assaults Son Allison—W. Freeze, while under the influence of "firewater," assaulted his son, Ben, with a corn knife, inflicting two ugly wounds. An artery in the son's wrist was severed. Prompt surgical action saved hlz life. Cedar Rapids Market Place. Cedar Rapids—More than one thousand people crowded their way to the fifty wagons lined along the curbing when the new city market place was opened for business. Freeman to Go to Ohio. Sloux City —Dr. Luther Freeman, resigned president of Morningside college, has accepted a call to the pastorate of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Columbus, O. He will take up his work in October. Plant Will be Rebuilt. Spirit Lake.—The Western Packing company, which was destroyed by fire will commence immediately to rebuild a $25,000 structure here and will be operating full blast again within a few months. THE BIRD MEN AT CHICAGO THE WATER TOWER Lincoln Beachy, Who Flew From New York to Philadelphia and There by Won' Prize of $5,000, is Here Shown Rounding One of the Pylon During His Successful 20-M' Race at the Great Aviation Meet at Chicago. IS VETOED BY TAFT STATEHOOD BILL IS TURNED DOWN BECAUSE OF JUDI- CIARY RECALL. PUTS SHACKLES ON JUDGES Would Render Decisions Under Legalized Terrorism If Provision of Arizona Constitution Was In Force —May Try to Pass It Over Veto. Washington—President Taft, in a special message to the house of representatives, vetoed the joint resolution providing for the admission of New Mexico and Arizona to statehood. His reason for exercising the executive power of veto was based on his thorough disapproval of the recall of judges clause in the Arizona constitution. The fact that New Mexico's statehood was bound up with that of Arizona meted out to it the same fate, and neither territory can come into the Union at this time unless friends of the joint resolution in congress can muster the two-thirds vote necessary to adopt the resolution over the president's veto. This may be attempted. The president did not spare words in condemning the recall feature of the Arizona constitution, which, he said, would compel judges to make their decisions "under legalized terrorism." The recall provision would operate against all elective officers of Arizona, including both county and state judges. When 25 per cent. of the voters of the previous election petitioned for a special election to remove an official such an election would be compulsory. "This provision of the Arizona constitution," the president says, "in its application to county and state judges seems to me so pernicious in its effect, so destructive of independence in the judiciary, so likely to subject the rights of the individual to the possible tyranny of a popular majority, and, therefore, to be so injurious to the cause of free government that I must disapprove a constitution containing it." Much of the message was devoted to a discussion of the functions of courts. The president dwelt at length on the necessity for freeing the judiciary as much as possible from politics or popular influence. Referring to the recall provision, he asked: "Could there be a system more ingeniously devised to subject judges to momentary gusts of popular passion than this?" Lincoln Military Alde Dies. Hanover, Germany—Major H. R. Rathbone, who was a military aide to President Lincoln, and in attempting to defend him the night Lincoln was assassinated (April 14, 1855) received a stab wound from Booth, died in the Hildesheim asylum for the criminal insane, where he was incarcerated for murdering his wife. He will be buried on Wednesday. Key's Grandson Is Dead Baltimore, Md.—Clarence Key, seventy-five years old, a grandson of Francis Scott Key, author of "The Star Stamped Banner," is dead at the Confederate Home at Pikeville. He fought through the Civil war. Volcano In Japan Erupts Tokyo, Japan.—Asamh-Yama, the volcano on the island of Hondo, was in eruption. A large party of foreigners ascended the mountain during the night, and narrowly escaped the fumes from the crater. Heads Fall at Federal Prison Leavensworth, Kan—Acting on instructions from Attorney General Wickersham, R. W. McLaughry, varden of the federal prison here, has asked for the resignation of F. E. Rinds, superintendent of construction. Fire Victim's Body Cremated. London—The body of Jameson Lee Finney, the American actor who lost his life in the fire at the Carlton hotel last Wednesday evening, was cremated at Golders Green cremator after a simple service. WOOL BILL APPROVED SENATE PASSES NEW SCHEDULE BY VOTE OF 39 TO 28. Measure Now Goes to the President, Who Is Expected to Veto the Bill. Washington.—The senate, by a vote of 38 to 28, adopted the conference report on the wool tariff revision bill, already adopted by the house. The bill will now go to the White House for the expected veto of President Taft. The vote came after a vigorous five hours' debate on the merits of the bill. It was a victory for the combined Democratic and Insurgent Republican forces as against the regular Republicans. Only two progressive Republicans, Senators Borah of Idaho and Bourne of Oregon, united with the regulars in the vote against the bill. The bill as passed by the two houses places a flat ad vaelorem duty of 29 per cent. on all raw wool, and proportionate rates on woolen manufactures. The wool bill passed the house by a vote of 206 to 90. Thirty-one Republicans joined with the Democrats who voted solidly for the measure. INDICT BEATTIE OR MURDER Grand Jury: Returns First Degree True Bill—Miss Binford is Not Called. Chesterfield Courthouse, Va.—A true bill charging murder in the first degree was returned by the grand jury at the Chesterfield circuit court against Henry Clay Beattie, Jr., of Richmond. He will be tried for his life as the alleged murderer of his young wife, victim of the Midiothian turnpike tragedy of July 18. The commonwealth decided that only four witnesses would be heard by the grand jury. They were Thomas E. Owen, uncle of Mrs. Beattie; T. P. Pettigrew, called to testify as to the finding of the single-barreled shotgun; Dr. Wilbur Mercer, who was on the Owen lawn when Beattie drove up with the body, and Paul Beattie, a cousin of the defendant. Beulah Binford, the "woman in the case" sat smiling in an anteroom waiting to be called as a witness. 16 KILLED IN MEXICAN FIGHT Federals and Rebels in Battle at Huitzillac—Demand Pay for Army Service. Mexico City—Seven federals and nine rebels were killed in a fight between the forces of General Zapata, the revolutionary leader, and the government troops at the town of Huitzilac, near Cuernavaca. General Madero, head of the government, is at Cuernavaca, and on his orders hostilities have been suspended pending a conference between General Zapata and the executive. Zapata, however, refused to meet Madero and sent an ultimatum of war to the death unless the Madero government pays his men for their work in the last revolution. Bury Ashes of General Nettleton. Washington.—The ashes of Brig. Gen. A. B. Nettleton of Chicgo, who died here, were interred with military honors in Arlington National cemetery. General Nettleton was at one time assistant secretary of the treasury. Troops Patrol Boundary. Washington.—Because of threat- ened trouble in Lower California, a troop of United States cavalry will be ordered to the border to patrol the border at Yuma, Ariz. Alms at Harvester Concern. Washington.-Another comprehensive investigation, this time into the affairs of the International Harvester company, will be under way during the next regular session of congress if a resolution introduced by Representative Foster of Illinois is passed by the house. It asks an inquiry by a committee of nine members of the house, to be chosen in the same way as the committees of inquiry into the so-called steel and sugar trusts. TWO AVIATORS KILLED FATAL ACCIDENTS ATTEND AIR MEET IN CHICAGO. Badger Crushed to Death by Machine —Johnstone is Drowned in Lake. Grant Park Aviation Field, Chicago. —In the presence of 500,000 people, two aviators, one the son of a Pittsburgh millionaire, the other the son of a Chicago physician, were dashed to their deaths. One of the fatalities occurred on the field, a few yards from the gates of the enclosure, when a biplane with huge spread of red wing folded up like a jack knife and struck the earth with terrific force. The second accident occurred at sunset when a graceful monoplane suddenly shot toward the lake from a height of 3,500 feet. As it neared the water its pilot tried to steer it upward, but the forces of gravitation were too potent. The wings collapsed, the engine exploded and the driver was either killed before he struck the water or drowned. The dead: St. Croix Johnstone, a Chicago aviator, whose Molesant monoplane dived into the lake after a glide of 3,500 feet. It collapsed when its pilot tried to turn its course upward and its engine exploded. Johnstone had vanished when Robinson, in his hydroaeroplane, reached the wreck a minute later. He was either killed by the engine or drowned. W. R. Badger, a Pittsburgh pilot and reputed millionaire, who sought to emulate the hair-raising exploits of Lincoln Beachey. His Baldwin "red devil" collapsed as Badger was making a spectacular dip not far above ground. The engine struck the pilot, breaking his neck and crushing his skull. Badger died in St. Luke's hospital within half an hour. COL. WATTERSON IS BEATEN Kentucky Democrats Ignore Plea of Editor and Declare for Extension of County Unit Law. Louisville, Ky.—Delegates to Kentucky's Democratic platform convention refused to accept Henry Watterson's advice and adopted the majority report of the resolutions committee, which provided for the extension of the county unit law to all counties of the state. Colonel Watterson moved to amend the report so as to leave the state's liquor laws as they stand, urging that the county unit was but a preface to prohibition. The vote on Colonel Watterson's amendment was 514 for and 667 against. Immediately it was lost the majority report was carried unanimously. Besides the county unit law, which has not been in force in counties where cities of the first four classes are situated, the platform commends the Democratic congress and the state's Democratic representatives and convince everything Republican. The resolutions contain no indorsement of any national candidate, but declare for the popular election of United States senators, direct primaries and good roads. ARMY OFFICER KILLS SELF Maj. David Castleman Commits Suicide—Divorce Suit of Wife Sald to Have Caused Act. Los Angeles, Cal.—A broken heart, caused by grief over the news that his wife had filed divorce proceedings against him in Kentucky, is held by attending physicians to be responsible for the death of Maj. David Castleman in a West Fifteenth street sanitarium. Castleman was a sion of a noted Kentucky family, the son of Gen. John B. Castleman of Louisville, and a famous horseman. When he learned that his wife, formerly Ada Railey, a famous blue grass beauty of Lexington, Ky., had filed a divorce suit against him, he was taken violently ill and removed to the sanitarium, where he died. Major Castleman served with distinction during the Spanish-American war and was appointed commander of the entire eastern portion of Porto Rico with the Second Kentucky battalion. SHOOTS THREE WITH SHOTGUN Feud Begun by Heavy Loser at Gambling Develops Into General Shooting Affray. Evansville, Ind.—In a battle with shotguns three men were probably fatally wounded and one seriously injured near New Haven, Ill. The men, who had quarreled after gambling, it is stated, are: John Markham, wounded in abdomen. William Aly, shot in lungs. Edward Harris, wounded in abdomen. John Ledbetter, shot in face. All four men were taken to Shaw-neetown, Ill., for medical attention. James Arbuckle Kills Self. Hammond, Ind.—James Arbuckle, aged fifty, son of Millionaire Edinburgh Scott and related to coffee Arbuckle's family, killed himself because of love for Mary Williams, aged thirty, of Chicago, who is a niece of James Black, township trustee. Loses Her Appendix at 99. Wilkesbarre, Pa.-Mrs. Baker Hillman, ninety-nine years old, underwent an operation for appendicitis, and her physicians said she is making good progress toward recovery. Will Probe "Night Riding." Chattanooga, Tenn.-The Van Buren county grand jury at its next meeting will take up reports of "night riding" in the mountains of east Tennessee. One farmer, who gave lodging to revenue officers on a recent raid, was whipped until unconscious. Roger Q. Mills is Dying. Corsicana, Tex.-Roger Q. Mills, former United States senator from Texas, and author of the Mills tariff bill, passed during Cleveland's administration, is dying at his home here. WILEY HITS BOARD CHEMIST BRANDS STATEMENT OP BODY WHICH URGED DIS- MISSALE UNTRUE. Asserta Associate Chief and Solicitor McCabe Repeatedly Voted Him Down on Food Rulings—Useless to Appeal to Secretary Wilson. Washington—Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, chief of the bureau of chemistry of the department of agriculture, declared before the house investigating committee that a statement of the personnel board, which recommended his dismissal, was absolutely false. He also charged the board with suppressing an important part of a letter on which the accusations made against him were based. Doctor Wiley told how Dr. F. L. Dunlap, associate chief of his bureau, and Solicitor McCabe of the department repeatedly voted him down in the food and drug inspection board. Doctor Wiley told of his educational training for the pure food life and described his activity in advocating pure food legislation and of opposition to food manufacturers. Doctor Wiley explained that the pure food law authorized his bureau to investigate all foods, to determine whether they were misbranded or adulterated. "Do you then certify your findings to the secretary of agriculture?" asked Representative Floyd of Arkansas. "We used to." Q—What was the next change in administration of the law? A—The appointment of the food and drug inspection board. At first the hearings were held before the bureau of chemistry; then they were transferred to this board. Q—Is Doctor Dunlap a chemist? A—Yes. Q—Is Solicitor McCabe a chemist? A—Not that I know of. Q—Suppose you take one position as a chemist and Doctor Dunlap another; does Mr. McCabe's vote decide the question? A—It did. Q—What attitude has the board of food and drug inspection taken toward the bureau of chemistry? A—The views of the chemistry bureau as to what was adulterated or misbranded were overruled in about two-thirds of the cases. Sometimes I voted to overrule the bureau, but usually it was overruled against my vote. Q—When you and Doctor Dunlap disagreed how many times were you sustained by Mr. McCabe? A—Never, as I remember; except on my decision that rye whisky must be made from rye. On that matter Mr. McCabe sided with me. Q—How many of the cases have been passed on by the board? A—From 1,500 to 2,000. On about 16 cases where Mr. Dunlap agreed with me on the first vote and the solicitor disagreed with both of us Doctor Dunlap changed his vote in every case to agree with the solicitor. Doctor Wiley declared that the result of these overrallings was to "squander and waste" all the money in preparation of the cases by the chemistry bureau. He said that so far as he knew all appeals to Secretary Wilson had resulted in a decision sustaining the board's ruling. "About 9,000 cases," he said, "have been prepared by the bureau at a sum averaging about $200 each, including the gathering of samples. Many of these cases are properly dropped." STRIKE BIOTS ARE RENEWED Famine Threatens Liverpool—Some Restaurants Already Are Closed. Liverpool.—The renewal of rioting growing out of the strike of dockers and allied unionists came in the Scotland road division of the city. The police again had to make baton charges and the soldiers were called upon. Their presence, however, was sufficient to overawa the rioters, who dispersed. Some restaurants already have been closed because their managers could not obtain sufficient provisions. All the necessaryies in food have advanced greatly in price. Eggs went up eight cents a dozen and butter was advanced eight cents a pound. An ominous sign is the choice by the leaders of the railway workers of Liverpool as the city from which to direct the threatened general strike on the railways which were declared by the executives of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, the Society of Locomotiva Engineers and Firemen, and the General Railway Workers' union; to become effective within 24 hours unless in the interim the companies express a willingness to negotiate for a settlement of grievances. Rostand Hurt by Auto. Paris—Edmond Rostand, author of Cyrano de Bergerac and Chantecler, was seriously but not fatally injured when an automobile in which he was riding overturned near Cambo. M. Rostand's head was bruised and he was badly hurt in the abdominal region. Inaugurate Leconte In Haiti. Port Au Prince—General Leconte was inaugurated president in the presence of an immense crowd. There was much enthusiasm. On Trail of Stephenson. Washington—A resolution providing for an investigation of the election of Senator Stephenson of Wisconsin was adopted by the senate. The action was a formality necessitated by a technical error some days ago in passing a similar resolution without reference to the contingent expenses committee. Flush Killis Girl in Bed. La Crosse, Wis.—In a storm at Anglo, Wis. Miss Kaura Hanson, aged eighteen, was killed by lightning. MISS SELINA LUE and the Soap-box Babies by MARIE THOMPSON DAVIESS Illustrations by Magnus G. Kettner COPYRIGHT 1909, THE BOBBS-MERRILL COMPANY Miss Selina Lue, splinter guardian angel of River Bluff, presides over an impromptu day nursery for the babes of the neighborhood in the rear of her grand-son's children. The grand-son's grand-son Babies. The fact that she is single makes her an object of sympathy to the mothers. One of her friends is Miss Cynthia. Page 1 Cynthia visits Miss Selina and learns that she has taken another Soap-Boxer in Alan Kent. A young artist who wishes to establish a studio in her barra soons Miss Lue and the other one. She is very fond of, shows an evident preference for Alan. When Cynthia leaves, Alan hears that her mother is indanger, losing her home and, after a ricket, Alan admits Cynthia, Selina tells how she came to locate one in the place and start the haven for little ones. She suspects that Cynthia is responsible for the longevity of her child. Sale of the mortgaged Page place considered. Alan's portrait of Cynthia is discovered. Evelyn Branch, Cynthia's close friend shows a interest in her family. She tells her son, Selina, a day a day, cooks dinner for Mr. Kent and makes a sorry mess of it. Alan declared a favorite with all the Bluff folk. Cynthia overhears the comments of the looker who is off hand. The person, it's arranged, looks a grand affair and Alan escorts Cynthia home. Blossom has a severe attack of pneumonia, but is nursed by the son. She is so ill as she has. The�'s and Alan's. Kent, Sr., comes to the Bluff and denounces his son. CHAPTER IX.—Continued. A beetle-browed, flerce, white-whiteskered old gentleman sat in the tonneau and berated in a most astonishing way a very meek young chauffeur. "Now, you'll have to walk back to the garage and get one and leave me here to burn up in this unmitigated sun, you numskull-d'you heart-"numskull". The meek young man answered meekly, but not at all as if terrified, for there was something comic in the old gentleman's rage and there was a twinkle under the bushy eyebrows. "Now, don't be bothered, mister," said Miss Selina Lye from the grocery steps, where she stood surrounded by all the small fry on the Bluff, none of whom had ever before had the opportunity of such a close acquaintance with the psychic animal known as the "ottermobile" "The mouse can go in on the next car and be back in no time with the monkey-wrench or whatever you need to fix it with. And you come right in and set here in the shade of the hackberry where you can git the river breeze. Bennie, set out the big chair, and Ethel Maud, you and Luela run to the well and draw a bucket of fresh water and hand some in that new gourd hanging by my door. Just come over here and be comfortable, mister; I will admire to have you. Miss Selina Lye, hospitalable man of the machine and seated by the grocery door before be knew it himself. "Upon my wor... madam, this is pleasant after the hot sun," he said in a booming voice, "very pleasant—if you hear? very pleasant!" and his brows drew up in an arch of amusement as Ethel Maud and Luella presented themselves before him with a dripping gourd held in two pairs of small hands, for not for worlds would either of them have relinquished a part in the presentation of the cooling draft. "My, my, what a nice pair of little girls we have here! A very interesting family, all of them—d-you hear? a very interesting family—and large ones." "Lands alive, mother, this is all the children on the Bluff, they don't none of 'em belong to me," said Miss Sella Lue, as she took the gourd from him and began to water the children one at a time, according to size. "Now, that's too bad, madam—doyear you!—too bad. Such a lot! But, bless my soul, I think you are lucky not to own a single one! I—I've got the most outrageous pig-head! You just can't express myself about him; outrageous pig-head—d'you heart!—outrageous pig-head!" "My, now, ain't that a pity!" said Miss Selina Lue sympathetically. "Did the poor boy take to drink?" "Drink!" No, madam, he did not! "Had a gentleman ought to be, and more, pig-head—d'you heart—the pig-head!" "Couldn't you do nothing with him?" asked Miss Selina Lue with interest. "You have to make allowances for young men-folks; looks like jest they youngness goes to they beads. Where did he break out?" Miss Selina Lue seated herself on the step beside his chair, keeping a watchful eye on the children, who stood as close as possible to the red marvel of the world, the highest-pitched voices at their command. As usual, her sympathetic and interested way had its effect of irresistibly inviting confidence. "In a most unexpected -pig-headedness -left me and the business to go to the dogs and went trailing off after moonshine -d you hear -moonshine!" "Well, now, I expect he thought you could take mighty good keer of yourself and the business, too; you seem so strong for any age at all," he said. "The gentleman drew himself up in his chair and looked quite rejuvenated by the mention of his obvious youthfulness. "Oh, I could pull the business through well enough, but it was his leaving it for moonshine nonsense—'dyou hear?—moonshine nonsense!'" "Well, things do happen strange in this world, and it looks like they can't nobody weigh out anybody else's cake for 'em. Boys and fathers lots of times don't want to bite off the same slice of life." Miss Selina Luo's eyes had a far-away look in them and she spoke very softly. "It's a man to do? Build a great business and have a son come along and it scorn it—dyou hear?—scorn it" "It might be that what a man thought was a great thing to do in life would look like small potatoes to his son. I certainly am sorrowful for you about being so disappointed in K. "Did He Say His Father Was a Hard Headed, Old Pig-Head?" Asked the Old Gentleman Fiercely. ye *u* boy, and hurting as it is to me to talk about it, I want to tell you about how it was with Adonham and Elder Millaps, fer maybe it will help you to git comfort." Miss Selina Lue paused as if the task was too great for her, then looked at the old gentleman gently and begged to speak "You see. Elder spoke Adoniram out in meeting and asked for prayers for him 'cause he wouldn't, take to the farm he had worked all his life to leave to him. Looked like a plove God adoniram a pain, and farm-choses set on him all over. After his father's death he had gone to Creek Circuit sixten and brothen got to stopping, when they met him, to exhort, Adoniram lit out and it was many a day 'fore they seen him again. I had the little horsehair ring he made me and faith enough to hold 'him up anywhere. Lands alive, but it was funny when everybody went to the house to hear him speak when he come to town. He studied and found out all about rocks and things and was in the rocks employment, and he had come home to tell all the neighbors that maybe they had a fortune in phosphate right under their potato-patches and orchards. And all of them were a-cheering of all the Squirrel-a-calling him our leading cities. It was the music how some folks will order out the music for they boys after they have done fit the hard fight and don't need no cheering on, instead of starting 'em on the road of life with a little whooping up. It's then they need it. I am mighty glad I've got that night at the meeting-house to look at the people that was the first rock crusher that was set going." The old gentleman looked fiercer than ever, but the tips of his white mustache trembled and he drew his hair. "I'll be here," he said, an ungrateful, pig-head; he muttered, "Did He Say His Father Was a Hard Old Gentleman but a good part of the explosiveness was gone from his tone. "Oh, maybe he ain't now," said Miss Selina Lue persuasively. "There's the case of Mr. Alan and his father—the poor old man's pretty nigh broke his son's heart and is acting for his the world like you say your boy is, pig-headed. But we excuse him." "Mr. Alan?" The old gentleman sat up, but Miss Selina Lue failed to notice the spark in his eyes. "Yes, that's a young man artist I've got boarding here with me. His name is Kent, but he is just sick friends with everybody on the Bluff that we all call him by his first name. His father is a big rich man, but it seems like he is a poor person, can't afford to let his son be happy with the world good by painting beautiful pictures that are a regular call to goodness for anybody as sees 'em. He never said a word about his troubles, but Miss Evelyn Branch told us about it, fer she got acquainted with him last winter some place she went. The poor, the poor, the poor, his father I feel I could do just anything to help make up. He painted some beautiful pictures to go in a hall for workmen to see how beautiful work can be painted about, and he hopes his father will see 'em and maybe forgive him for painting. I never close his night without a subset of prayer to him that old man's heart." Lucy's voice was deep with emotion and her eyes shone with wistfulness. "Did he say his father was a hard-headed, old pig-head?" asked the old gentleman fiercely. "No, indeed; he never!" exclaimed Miss Selina Lue hastily. "You don't know Mr. Alan! Why, he's jest that tender and good that you would know he loved his father hard. But how his father could not know him enough to trust him to do his man's work in the world, I don't see. Looks like a man must think his own life have been a grand success if he goes to a directing of his son's." "And this Mr. Alan-er—er you say he lives here! Been here long?" "Long enough to git into the good feeling of every man, woman, child puppy on the Bluff, and to git Miss Mia Miss Mia marry him as soon as he finishes the pictures and gifts paid fer 'em, which she wouldn't wait fer, but he thinks they better." "Married!" the old gentleman exploded the word and lay back in the chairf and fanned himself with the palm-leaf fan Miss Selina Lue had handed him when he came. "Yes, Mis' Jackson Page's daughter, and a blessed angel of light she too pretty and stylish any use. It is happiest things in the world, if it wasn't for the mortgage and the father." "Mortgage--father?" "It ain't his father's mortgage: it's Mitt's mortgage. She ain't resigned about selling her home to the Golf Club. Poor Miss Cynthia has to spend all this love-time of her life a-persuading of her ma to be contented. I am one that holds that contentment ougher be taught early in life--with a peach-tree switch if need be. The poor child is all drug out with worrying, and it nearly kills Mr. Alan not to be able to help her none. He sets here 'way into the night with a peach-tree switch that keeps to keep it from being sold Saturday?" "Well, where is this young man, may I ask? I would like--er to see him--er where is he--d you heart--where is he?" "Let me see!" Him and Miss Cynthia is off sketching, but I have plumb forgot where they said they would be. But he'll be coming back in a little while now, and I want you to stay and have dinner with us and gist a chanct to talk to him and maybe see his pictures, too. Just pot-luck, if you don't mind. I would admire to you. Seees like I have seen you before somewhere, your face have sich a friendly favor, and here I've been a telling you family affairs like I had known you all my life. "I thank you, madam; I'll be a pleasure to accept your hospitality—drew me pleasure!" And the old gentleman smiled so pleasantly that Ethel Maud sided up to him and grasped the corner of his coat. "Say, mister," she ventured, "do a Headed, Old Pig-Head?" Asked the man Fiercely. ottermobile feel like flying in the air! Bennie says it isn't no better than a 'llectric', but a 'llectric' is hitched down top and bottom and it don't look so free. "Naw, mister, I said I knew it was stylisher, but I bet it can't go on fast! I don't know, and anxious to be quoted correctly. "Well, I tell you what we will do," said the old gentleman with a delightful smile as he paused Ethel Maud's little hand. "There comes Wilkins and as soon as he fixes things up we will all take a little spin up the road before dinner, and you can decide for yourself how near it comes to flying. I don't want to fly, and I can't pay, madam—d-you hear?-that great pleasure?" "Oh, please, Miss Selina Lu, oh, please!" came in a chorus from small mouth, and excitement reigned. "Well, it do look like I oughtn't tert let my skier keep the children from sich a educating thing as a ottermobile ride, which they never will maybe git again. Thank you kindly, mister. And you can git 'em all in, do you think? They is three more in the back of the grocery what you haven't seed, and I will have to go to the marmoset to the marmoset other have gone to town, and I promised to listen across the street for him to wake up." "Oh, yes, Miss Selina Lue, you can pack in all the littlest ones, and me and Sam Tyne and Ethel Maud and Luella can hang on behind," urged Bennie with dancing eyes. "Then, I thank you, sir, we'll all go," said Miss Selina Lue, with courage in her face and voice, but quaking in her shoes. "Now run to the pump, all of you, to wash your faces and hands while I git my hat and the babies. Good, for clean faces in the best way to show appreciation for such a invitation." (TO BE CONTINUED.) The Farm --- BIRDS AND FARMERS. In a closely reasoned argument for the protection of birds, a writer in Chambers' Journal quotes the following evidence of the good they do in protecting fruit trees from insect pests: "Baron von Berlepsch makes the following statement: 'The Hainide Wood, south of Elseman, which covers several square miles, was stripped entirely bare in the spring of 1905 by larvae of a little moth. "The wood of Baron von Berlepsch, in which there had long been nesting boxes, of which there are now more than 2,000, wasapitched. It actually got out among the remaining woods like a green oasis. At a distance of a little more than a quarter of a mile farther the first traces of the plague were apparent, and at the same distance farther on still it was in full force. "It was a plain proof of the distance the tits and their companions had gone during the winter and after their breeding season. The case was so plain that Baron von Berlepsch considered it of sufficient importance to send a report to the Prussian board of agriculture in order that it might be placed on record. "Similar observations were made during a plague of Torrix viridana, a small species of moth, last spring in the brown wood Harras, in the grand duchy of Hesse, where the protection of birds has been carried on in a sensible and energetic fashion for the last year." The abundant use of nesting boxes in the Prussian woods has, during the last two years, brought about a sensible decrease in cockchafers, and of Torrix viridana in some places, by means of starlings. "If we turn from woods to agriculture and fruit growing, the experimental station at Sebach again affords an eloquent and well-authenticated testimony. The same good fruit crops were grown in those places which have been longest and most abundantly provided with nesting boxes, and where most of the trees have grown up with the protection of birds. Although the whole neighborhood offered from caterpillars, those trees inhabited by tits and other birds nesting in the boxes have escaped." CHEAP POULTRY ALWAY8 DEAR Buyers should remember that good stock will cost money; that cheap stock is dear in the long run. There is no breeder who has not thought upon the great increase in the price of grain and the cost of producing fowls ready for the shipping crate. One breeder who sends out hundreds of birds each year has found that it costs him about $3 a head to place his birds in the shipping coops. This included all expenses except advertising and correspondence. The expense of showing, printed matter, advertising, correspondence and feeding, together with housing and cooping for shipbuilding will make a lot of breeder think if they know exactly what every bird sold cost them to sell. Only those who keep an accurate account of their receipts and expenditures know for what prices they can really afford to sell. In this day it costs good money to keep up a strain or flock to a high standard of excellence. Money and brains cannot be spared if any flock is to grow better each season. Nine times in ten the buyer who asks for a $2 bird does not know what good birds are compelled to perform as much for his money as the man who gives the breeder a carte blanche order for what he wants and then sends the money to pay for it. Utility stock once sold for $1 a head, but this was when feed was cheap and lumber cheaper than it is now. Prices today are higher for good stock because good stock is worth it. The beginner should remember that the demand for good birds fast exceeds the supply, and if the prices quoted to buyers are not accepted because they think the figures too high, they should remember before finally refusing to pay what is reasonable that some one else will get the birds. FATTENING AND MARKETING CHICKS. From a series of experiments in chick feedment, fattening and marketing conducted at the New York state college of agriculture and reported in a recent bulletin, Prof. J. E. Rice has drawn the following conclusions: Most of the chicks relied a change of ration. Variety ration chicks were satisfied with the food on which they were reared for the first six weeks. Drymash chicks showed highest mortality during the fattening period and were of poorest appearance. Mortality was comparatively low in all flocks during the period of fattening. Chicks reared on dry grain rations averaged great growth during the fattening period and during the fattening period than the chicks reared on the wet mash and the variety rations. Chicks reared on the cracked grain ration made best gain per chick during the fattening period. The flock reared SUBSTITUTES FOR WOOD. Sweden, according to a Paris newspaper, supplied half the pulp paper of last year production, and in 70 years, we are told, Swedish forests will have disappeared. During the last election France required 845,535 kilograms of paper for bills alone. But, says our contemporary, means will have to be found to discover a substitute for wood. But how is it to be done? A process has been discovered of getting paper from old 'tax yarn' or yarn. An- on cracked grain dry mash ration made best gain per flock during the six weeks of fattening. Chicks grew more rapidly when eating a larger proportion of ground food. The wet mash and variety ration flocks cost less per ration than those reared for the fattening food than those reared on the dry grain rations. Chicks reared on rations consisting altogether or in part of cracked grain and having no moist mash, gave better gain and at less cost per pound gain during the fattening period (the ration consisting at this time largely of a moist mash) than the chicks which had been reared on rations consisting altogether or in part of moist mash, but which were now eating a large proportion of their food as cracked grain. Chicks reared on rations consisting altogether or in part of moist food were ready for market one or two weeks earlier than those reared on the dry grain ration. Squab broilers are not profitably marketed in September and early October. Drip picking broilers should be prepared in the market composition. Broilers should be of proper size to meet the demands of summer and fall trade, which requires a dressed weight of three-fourths pound or of one and one-half pounds each, to be served whole in the former case as a squab broiler, or in halves in the latter instance—Southern Planter, Richmond, Va. THE CODLING MOTH. Prof. Fabian Garcia, head of the horticultural department of the Agricultural college in New Mexico, is conducting an experiment of more than usual interest this year in his campaign against the codling moth, the bane of the apple grower in New Mexico. It has been demonstrated that the codling moth, unlike the other members of the moth family, is not attracted by light, and the question has arisen as to whether or not light is repellent to the insect. It is a nocturnal worker, this having been proved time and time again. Prof. Garcia has set aside one corner of the experiment station orchard for the experiment, and has placed some of high-power light lights, which are being kept on all night. Complete data are being kept on the experiment, and as soon as the crop matures the results will be announced. If it is shown that the use of artificial lights will keep off the moth, then the problem for the commercial apple grower is settled. HATCHING CHICKS. In testing the eggs you will find some that are from 12 to 24 hours behind the rest. These should be shifted to the part of tray having the highest temperature, so they may catch up with the rest or an uneven hatch will result. The more heat, the faster the embryo grows and the larger the air cell; so those eggs having the largest air cells should be shifted to the coolest part of the machine. Sometimes the air cell gets to one side of the egg, showing that the egg has not been turned often enough. The size having the most air cells should be shifted to the gravity causes the heavy part of the egg to settle to the lower side. Best results are obtained, when the eggs are turned two or more times a day. Every one understands that to get a good hatch one must have good hatchable eggs which can only be produced by strong, healthy breeding stock—Rural World. NEW USE FOR SUGAR BEETS. An entirely new use, and one that may in time become very important, has been discovered for sugar beets. This is the making of them into flour. This flour is now being manufactured in considerable quantities at Suresnes, in France, where an immense dryer has been built for the purpose. The first part of the process consists in chopping up the beets and drying the water out of them. They contain to start with 72 per cent. of water, nearly all of which is removed by evaporation. By this means 100 pounds of dry material is obtained from 357 pounds of beets. This dry material contains more than seventy per cent. of sugar and therefore on being ground to a fine meal is exceedingly sweet and adapted to the making of cakes and puddings. The sugar beet flour is estimated to contain something like 82 per cent. of pure nutriture—Baker's Weekly. ANCIENT CEMENTS. It has been stated that the durability of the old cements—for instance, those of the Romans—is due to a low proportion of soluble silicates and a low lime content—under 50 per cent,—and that most modern high-lime cements are deficient in resisting power when exposed to waters containing dissolved alkali and sulphates. In America a company has begun the manufacture of a cement which it is claimed will resist alkali and sulphates by virtue of a low-lime content and an excess of silica, using limestone, shale and blast furnace slag as raw materials. other suggestion is to make paper from the bamboo, the mulberry, the furze brush and the sugar cane. In the French Congo and Soudan, our contemporary says, there is an abundance of papyrus which lends itself to paper making. Probably the owner of the largest number of dogs in the world is a Russian, who has 35,000 shepherd dogs to look after 1,500,000 sheep. The Sunday School Lesson Sunday School Lesson for August 20, 1911. JEREMIAH CAST INTO PRISON. Golden Text—"Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake"—Matt. 5:11. Jeremiah 37:421. Commit, v. 15. TIME—598 B. C. to 588' B. C. PLACE—Jerusalem. EXPOSITION.—I. Jehovah's word to Jermiah concerning the temporary departure of the Chaldeans from Jerusalem, 4-10. Zedekiah has many followers who inquire what God's Word is, but do not follow it when they find it. Zedekiah and his people were deceiving themselves with false hopes (v. 9), but God's Word was sure and their hopes were vain (vs. 8, 10). Whatever temporary calamity might overtake the Chaldeans, their ultimate victory was true, for God had predicted it (v. 10). It may have seemed impossible for the people to believe that a God of love was mit the city of his obelete to be burned with fire, no point of fact it was防火, God's predictions of punishment upon the rebels are true no matter how impossible it may seem to us to reconcile them with the doctrine that God is love. PECULIARLY GIFTED. "I don't know what I'm ever going to make of that son of mine," complained a prominent Cleveland business man the other day, says the Plain Dealer. The old chap is self-made, a graduate of hard knocks and all that, and it naturally grieves him to have a son who is not aggressive. "Maybe your son hasn't found himself yet" we consoled. " isn't he gifted in any way." "Gifted? I should say he is. He ain't got a darned thing that wasn't given to him." A LUCKY FELLOW. Mrs. Jinks—What do you think? A thief shot at Mrs. Bingle while she was sitting in her room, and the butler loded in a ball of yarn which she was winding. Mr. Jinks' Well well! Bingle is a lion-kind, isn't he? Mr. Jinks—I should say he was. Mr. Jinks—Yes, indeed. He has a wife who darms stockings. The average length of a moving picture film is 1,000 feet. ```markdown ``` CARMEN REST CASE No Definite -Statement Is Issued Following Conference MEET WITH COMPANY TUESDAY President Harris of Street Car Company States Belief That Matter Will Be Adjusted Satisfactorily in Time. Des Moines, Aug. 18.—"Some progress" was made towards a satisfactory agreement at the conference of car men and street car officers last night in General Manager J. R. Harrigan's office. Another conference will be held Tuesday. General Manager J. R. Harrigan said: "We went over the situation, made some progress, and will meet again Tuesday." Fred Fay said: "We went over the entire situation, discussing past conditions and those which may arise in the future. In our opinion some progress was made towards a satisfactory adjustment of the controversy. Mesara, Harris, Hutchins and Harrigan have taken the matter under advicement and the company has held Tuesday." Representing the company were A. W. Harring of Chicago, president of the Des Moines City Railway company; Manager Harrigan of Des Moines, and R. G. Hutchins, vice president of the Chicago Railways, in which the Harris company is interested. For the street car men were Fred Fay, international board member; J. M. Leonard, vice president of the local car company; association; Watson Roberts, J. B. Wiley, J. D. Seaman, R. A. Simon, and J. H. Sweeney, business agent of the electrical workers. TRIED TO KILL HER FATHER This Is the Charge Brought Against Mrs. Larsen Under Arrest at Northwood, Iowa. Northwood, Aug. 18—Charged with administering poisoned coffee to her father and two minor brothers in order that she might more quickly inherit valuable property, Mrs. Etta Larsen, with her husband, Christian Larsen, was placed under arrest here today. D. Rhodenbaugh, the father of Mrs. Larsen and the two minor children, are alleged to have been ill for several months, and prosecution was being by the county authorities, and a chemical analysis of the coffee they had been drinking, is said to have disclosed the presence of a slow but deadly poison. Rhodenbaugh and the other children made their home with the Larsens. The former is a wealthy land owner. WORKEHS VOTE TO STRIKE Unless Victory Comes Speedily To Union Side, Strike Will Extend to All Factories In City Muscatine, Aug. 18—All union button workers employed at the McKee & Bilven plant here will go out on strike at the call of the executive committee of the button workers' union. Should not this strike result soon in victory for the unionists, every union worker in Muscatine will respond to a general strike order. Following a massmeeting of the union, men held last night, at which the strike unanimously was voted, thousands of workers paraded the downtown streets, headed by Emmet Flood, the bureau of the Chicago office, is indicated by the opening of a company of unionists on the street that sentiment for an immediate general strike is strong. Find Body On Track Clinton, Aug. 18.—The remains of an unidentified man were found on the Chicago & Northwestern tracks near Low Moor today. The name Thorpe was found on the shirt band. The man was about 27 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches in height, was fairly well dressed, and had red hair. Oden Ja Niles On Man Boone, Aug. 18—Niles is the name written where Ogden should be on the new railroad commissioner's map which has just been issued. There is no way remedying the mistake until a new map is issued and until that time Ogden will be known as Niles, Ia. Try Winter Wheat Ida Grove, Aug. 18—Dr. E. C. Hellman of this city, who owns the Chicago ranch near Cushing, has decided to experiment with growing winter wheat and will sow 170 acres to wheat this fall. Cannot Steal From Husband. Marshallallown, Aug. 18—That a wife cannot steal from her husband was declared by Mayor W. H. Jones yesterday, when he discharged Mrs. J. E. Korus, who had been charged with the theft of $80 by her husband. Rural Schools Decrease. Iowa City, Aug. 18—The rural school population of Johns County during the past year has decreased more than 10 per cent, according to statistics prepared by Claude M. Miller, county superintendent of schools. Benton, Aug. 18.—The new German Methodist church has been dedicated with exercises appropriate to the occasion. Properly speaking, it is not a new church, but a remodeled church with only a little of the original. Montrose House Burned. Montrose, Aug. 18.—The residence of F. A. Glancy, two miles north of Montrose, was destroyed by fire. The loss will reach about $9,000, there was but a small amount of insurance. An Annual Horse Show. One thing that Iowa people have that stands almost alone is an annual horse show that is one of the best in the world. As the finest horses in the country are shown at the State Fair each year, so also a splendid horse show is organized and carried to perfection. This is a special feature held in the judging pavilion at night; and in addition to showing the best horses it provides music and entertainment with a large number of special features. The horse show is the aristocratic feature of the State Fair. It is worth seeing. IOWA BOOSTERISMS Greater Iowa is just beginning. Iowa people are prosperous, progressive and enterprising. The state maintains a great State Fair, where the Greater Iowa movement originated. All good Iowa people join in boosting for the newer and the Greater Iowa. The State Fair and Exposition surpasses all others even as the state leads all others. Iowa is good enough for all loyal Iowa people and it is being made better by systematic boosting. Be a booster and join the procession. A Jersey Winner at Iowa State Fair. Jersey cattle always attract attention. Iowa is becoming the home of many fine Jersey herds and they are increasing the value of the butter output. The very best of these fine dairy cattle will be seen at the State Fair the last week of August. WHY IOWA LEADS There is a reason for the leadership of Iowa in the matter of a great live stock and poultry exhibition at each State Fair. The premiums offered aggregate for live stock and poultry $40,000. Iowa has of her own the very best horses, cattle, sheep, hogs and poultry. Iowa gives them the best opportunity for a fine exhibition. The Iowa people have acquired the State Fair habit and go by thousands to their State Fair. It is not surprising therefore that Iowa leads in these things. IOWA PROSPERITY PYRAMID. Good People Good Soil Best Live Stock Fine Short Courses Great Agricultural College Chautauqua Assemblies Galore Dairy and Breeders' Associations The Iowa State Fair and Exposition. For Iowa Machinery. The new machinery hall for the Iowa State Fair now under construction at a cost of $75,000 will be all ready for the exhibitors at the Iowa State Fair the last week of August. It will be by far the most imposing building that Iowa owns at the Fair. It will be of concrete and steel, the roof being 42 feet above floor and the area covered being about five acres. Iowa people will take great pride in this structure, which will be filled largely by manufactures of Iowa companies. Iowa schools at the Fair. Iowa has the very best schools in the country; but Iowa schools are being made better, and the work is destined to go on for many years. Each year an exhibit is made at the State Fair to show what is being done in the Iowa schools, to show the possibilities and actual results where intelligence and industry are applied to the problem. These annual exhibitions of Iowa school work have had great influence in encouraging better work in the rural schools of the state. This year a larger and better exhibition will be made and schools from many counties of the state will compete in showing what is being done for the boys and girls of the state. Every person interested at all in the schools of Iowa—and that means practically everybody—will be pleased to see this exhibit. KEOKUK NOTES Mr. Charles Alden left Sunday night for Calway County, Mo., to visit his grandmother, Mrs. David Cave. He will also visit his cousin, Nathan Furgerson, before returning home. He will be gone two weeks. Mrs. Pauline King and sons of Burlington, who have been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Ashby, and also with Mr. and Mrs. Geo Kendric' left Sunday night for their home in Burlington. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Harris of St. Paul, Minn, and daughters are visiting at the home of Mr. Harris' sister, Mrs. Anaa Logan, 1215 Morgan St. Mrs. Norah Clemens very pleasantly entertained Saturday afternoon and evening about forty five hours, lady friends at an informal reception, given in honor of Mrs. Jennie Thompson of Miss Ill, and Mrs. Wm. Rush of Ft. Madison, who will soon return to Keokuk to reside. m entertained Monday evening a number of her friends, ladies and gentlemen, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Harris of St. Paul, Minn, and Mrs. P. King of Burlington. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Jones very pleasantly entertained Thursday night in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Harris of St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Geo. Ashton and daughter, Pearl returned home Saturday evening after a pleasant visit in Monmouth and Burlington. The funeral of the late America Mann, who died Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at her home, 1204 Orleans street, of paralysis, having been afflicted for four years, was held from the late home Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Helam of the Pilgrims' Rest Baptist church officiating, Mrs. Mann was much respected, community where she lived. She was a long and patient healer, and was tenderly cared for her devoted husband, Moses Mann and a host of other friends. The remains was laid to rest in Oakland cemetery. Miss Katie Owens, Mrs. Ollie Gross Miss P. King. Were Quincy visitors Miss Katie Owens, 1223 Morgan St. very pleasantly entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Wednesday. Mrs. P. King of Burlington, and Mrs. Peter Ashby of this city, also Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Harris and stationed at St. Paul. Mrs. James Smith was hostess to a dinner party given for Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Harris of St. Paul, at her home on the Plank Road. A fine time was reported. Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Anderson very delightfully entertained Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Harris at dinner Thursday. One of the most pleasing events of the season was the party given at the home of J. W. Bland by the Mises Blands, in the honor of Miss Birdella Harris of St. Paul. Games were indulged in until a late hour after which dainty refreshments were served. Wednesday evening, August 9th, at the home of the bride, 14 Morgan St. occurred the wedding of Mrs. Wilson to Mr. Hampton Mrs. Brown of the University. They are a highly respectful and are heartily congratulated by their many friends. hired by the Miss Louisa Harper of Ft. Madison, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Jennie Free- man, in Messinger Ville. Mrs. Arthur Pry was a Ft. Madison visitor one.day last.week. Mss Della Bland of Keckuk, and Miss Brown of St. Louis, were Ft. Madison visitors a few days last week. Grave. Graves of Eveston, Ill., spoke at the Emancipation celebration last 4th at Pace Park on both events. The splendid success. The committee deserve great credit for the splendid way everything was managed. What is Best for Indigestion? Mr. A. Robinson of Dromquin, Ontario, has been troubled for years with indigestion, and recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as "the best medicine I ever used." If troubled with indigestion or constipation give them a trial. They are certain to prove beneficial. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect. Price 25 cents. Samples free at all drug stores. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES. Mrs. Jas. Redd and daughter, Elizabeth, visited a few days in Oskaloosa last week. Mrs. Berkley has returned home from Davenport from a visit of two months with her daughter, Mrs. Rev. Phillips. Miss Estell of Kentucky, is visiting her niece, Mrs. Aaron Howard. F. D. Motts is home from a several weeks' visit in Chicago. Miss Jessie Gooden has returned to her home at Ottumwa after a week's visit at the H. Spencer home. Mr. Montgomery of Ottumwa, was a business visitor in the city last week. Mrs. Henry Campbell, who has been ill for the last couple of weeks, is a little better at this writing. Mrs. Salie Greaver of Ottumwa, was a visitor at the Henry Campbell home last week. She had a nice visit with her brother-in-law, Robert Greaver. Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. T. Price and daughter, Hazel, of Fairfield, were guests at the T. L. Burnett home over Sunday. Mrs. Anna Cissell gave a nice little lawn party to the young people the evening of Aug. 9th at her pretty home one mile north of the city. Music and games were indulged in and all the participants report a very enjoyable time. During the evening a two-course luncheon was served. The guests from out of town were Miss Edna Jones of Osakalao, and Leon Tyler of Burlington. Everyone responded to the invitation to honor Mrs. Julia Carrier and Mrs. Homee Spencer for an "At Home" last Friday night in honor of Mrs. Emma Basfield of Pueblo, Colo, and Mrs Jessie Gooden of Ottumwa. Everyone appeared at his best and an evening at the Spencer home is always looked forward to as a great treat, and the guests were not disappointed. Made of long, human hair that can be washed, combed and braided like your own. Buying by mail from the importer saves you all the retail profits and you get clean new hair that has not been tried on by everybody. Send for our free catalog DS 69 illustrating the newest New York styles in hair dressing. All sold from importer direct-to-you at half Music, games, conversation and a little tripping of the light fantastic were indulged in. A five-course luncheon was served during the evening by the hostesses, and the guests were loath to leave the Spencer home as the time seemed to have passed all too quickly. ROCK ISLAND NEWS Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Burrs of 1100 Seventh avenue, Rock Island, wishes to announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Gracey Elizabeth Burrs to Mr. J. W. Blackwell of Lawrence, KY., Aug. 1, 1910 at Clinton, Iowa, Rev. B. W. Taylor officiating. The bride was attended by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ethel Burris as bridesmaid and Mr. C. A. Burris, brother of the bride served as beat man. The bride is prominent in society and is also an accomplished musician acting as organist for the A. M. E. church for two years. She was employed in the printing office of her father for the past four years. She was the only Negro graduate of the high school class of 1901. The groom is a promising young man, being a graduate of the State University of Ky., also Barnes' school of Anatomy, Embalming, and Sanitary Science, which course he completed two years ago and has since been assistant undertaker with R. W. Green 3832 State St., Chicago, Ill., a prominent funeral director of that city. This being kept a secret will come as a anprise to their many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell will make their home here until Spring. Mr. Chus, Dickerson is doing nicely in the confectionary business Mrs. Morris, mother of Mrs. B. R. Penn is visiting here with the hope of improving her health. Mrs. Geo. Pearson has guests visiting her from Muscatine, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Penn has purchased a home on 30th street, and will occupy it soon. Mr. H. E. Burriss left Sunday evening to attend the Grand conclave of Knight Templars and session of Eureka Grand Chapter O. E. S. Champsign, Ill. Mrs. H. E. Burris left Sunday evening for Quincy, Ill., to attend session of Grand Temple S. M. T. Buy it now. Now is the time to buy a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is almost certain to be needed before the summer is over. This remedy has no superior. For sale by all dealers. OMAHA NEBR. Mrs. H. J. Pierce and daughter, Etta Lucile, is visiting her parents in Denver, Colo. Mrs. James Martin and daughter of Ogden, Utah will soon take up their residence in Omaha. Mr. Martin is chef on the Union Pacific dining car. ALBIA NEWS. Miss Eva Parker returned to Clarinda Thursday afternoon visiting a few weeks with Mrs. Johnson Hayes and family. Mr. and Mrs. Anther Esters, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bennings and Will Grayson spent one day this week in Hocking at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grayson. Mr. C. A. Thomas and Cornelius Miller returned home Saturday evening after a two weeks stay in the country. The Evangelist, Laura Schoolfield has returned to Oskaloosa to work. SWITCHES and COIFFURES All over the United States, Prepaid ON APPROVAL (Examination Free.) HIGH CLASS HAIR GOODS HIGH CLASS HAIR GOODS. MODERATE PRICES I Send sample of hair with a few particulars; we will make an artistic selection and guarantee satisfaction. We send the hair to you prepaid on approval. 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BEDEFORD ITEMS The Chautauqua has just closed with married success. One among the leading features of the great meeting was the Williams Jubilee Singers that did credit both to themselves and the Chautauqua that secured their service. Their work as entertainers was grand, first class in every way. We hope to have them again. Quite a few of the colored people from the nearby towns attended the Chautauqua, several from Gravity, among them was Mrs. H. Johnson husband and son, Fred, Mrs. Artist who is the guest of Miss Lucas, Mrs. Stewart of Blair, Nebraska, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. John Howe. The Pilgrim Rest Baptist church was much delitged to have all the visitors attend their services, both mornings and evening, The Rev. John W. Evans pastor Second Baptist church, Clarinda, preached for us both morning and evening, and all present enjoyed the service. Rev. 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Little Miss Jane McCleland of Davenport is spending the week with her aunt, Mrs. Wm. Parker, South Rock Island. Mrs. Fred Motts and Helen of Washington, Iowa, were the guests of Mrs. Belle Taylor, last week. Mrs. Fred Motts and Helen, of Washington, Iowa, were the guests of Mrs. Belle Taylor, last week. Mr C. J. Tolliver, a former Rock Islander, now located in Denver was the guest of Mrs. Geo. Hibring, of So. Rock Island, last week. Mrs. C. Morrison and Mrs. and H. Heuston were callers upon Elm street last Friday, Mrs. Cass Lambert of So. Rock Iselad entertained the following persons at dinner last Monday evening Rev. Stovall and wife of Davenport. Mrs. Phillips and mother of Washington, Iowa, Mrs. C. Morrison, Mrs. R. A. Broyles and Mrs. Geo. Black of Washington, An elaborate dinner was served. TRI-STATE PHONE 2718 Elegant Regular and A La Carte Meals for Ladies and Gentlemen . . . . . Mrs Henry Heaton entertained Mr, Tolliver at luncheon last Thursday evening and Mrs Parker entertained on Tuesday evening. Quite a number of the ladies of the Rock Island Art club will attend the State Federation at Monmouth this week including Mrs. Dangerfield. Mrs. Phoenix, Mrs. Vann, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Burris and others. 138 East Third St St.Paul, Minn. DO YO KNOW That we can do Expert Cleaning, Pressing, Repairing, Dying on all kinds of work. Our prices are reasonable. Work called for and delivered. Use the phone. All work guaranteed. GALESBURG ILL Miss May Sykes of Fairfield is the guess of M. J. W. Rea. Made to Order. Blocked and Cleaned Mrs. Adah Davis has returned from Decatur where she went to attend the grand session of the Household of Ruth Mr. T. S. Patton also attended the grand session of Odd Fellows. 920 Center Street Residence Phone, Store Phone, 4767 Red. 1740 Walnut Mrs. Wm Jackson is on the sick list. Miss. Lenah Greene is visiting in Chicago. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, September Term, A. D. 1911. Mr. and Mrs Davis entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Mr. Clay Welcome of the Soldiers Home at Quincy, IL. Ida Simms. Defendant. Ida Simms, Defendant. To the above named defendant: Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Carter, Jr., delightfully entertained, Monday and Tuesday evenings in honor of Mrs. W. D. Ousley of Gary, Ind. The musicale rendered both evenings was especially enjoyable. At a late hour a dainty collation was served the guests. You are hereby notified that on or before the 1st day of September, A. D. 1911, the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, Iowa, claiming you a divorce from the bonds of matrimony on the ground of desertion, and unless you appear and defend before noon of the second day of the second day of the next term, being the September term of marriage, you may be denied Des Moines on the 11th day of September, 1911, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered theron. About seven hundred Negroes attended the Emancipation celebration Aug. 8 at Riverview park, near Monmouth, Ill. Music was furnished by Lewis' Concert band. Despite the heavy rain of the afternoon every one seemed happy and enjoyed themselves. The manner in which the picnic was conducted reflects much credit upon the promo- S. JOE BROWN, Attorney for Plaintiff. 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"Brevity is the soul of wit." remember. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year ..... $1.5 Six months ..... 1.5 Three months ..... 1.5 All subscriptions payable in as vance. Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to the Iowa State Bystander Company Des Moines, Iowa. ALL HOME COOKING 214 Third Street t South. Electric Lights. Meals Served at all Hours. Agency for Colored Magazines and Journals. Telephone N. W. Main 537. Established 1968. Minneapolis. OPEN ALL NIGHT M.i.n. NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa in and for Polk county, September term, A. D. 1911. Margurrett Smith, plaintiff, vs. Thomas Smith, defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that on or before the first day of September A. D. 1911, the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa in and for Polk county, Iowa, claiming of you an solute divorce from the bonds of matrimony existing between you on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment and unless you appear and defame before noon of the second day of the next term of court, being the September term of said court, which will commence at Des Moines on the 11th day of September, 1911, default will be catered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. J. B. RUSH, Attorney for Plaintiff. NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa in and for Folk County, September ber term, A. D. 1911. Stephen D. Lisle, plaintiff, vs. Mable Lisle, defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that there was on the 27th day of July A. 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