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IOWA STATE BY STANDER. Mr. B. I you have relatives or visitors in the city or going to visit a visit, please inform us; we collect all your local news—Ed.) Rev. S. Bates has been suffering with rheumatism the past week. Mrs. L. Denny is quite sick at her home, 509 Grand avenue. Lorna Danielle is quite sick at her home 103 West Thirteenth street. Miss Annie Reeves is spending several days visiting friends in Clarinda. Mrs. Jacq Glass and children left hast week for St. Joseph, Mo., to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry. Miss Alice Mitchel came down to our city last week on a short trip from Webster City. Miss Edith Conley of Webster City, who has been visiting at the R. N. Hyde residence, has returned home. Miss Bailey of Marble Rock, Ia., spent Thanksgiving in our city, the great of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Rush at West Twenthele street. Miss Ada Hyde returned to the State University at Iowa City, Monday, after spending Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Hyde. Mr. Leo Crockett of Omaha, Neb., formerly a Des Moines boy, was in our city last week on business. He called at the Bystander office and subscribed for the Bystander. Mr. R. A. Wilburn, our popular side fireman spent a few days visiting relatives in F. Dodge He also took a hunting trip, the result Alex has not told us. Mr. and Mrs. John Griffin of Southport Street entertained at Thanksgiving dinner Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Basker and Mrs. Green and daughter. A very delighted time is reported. Mr. Geo. Law who lives in Highland Park, but works in Odengun Coal Mines, was seriously hurt this week while working in the mines. His condition is critical. The Sunday school school rally that Union Congregational school is planning will be given Sunday, December 17, at the regular Sunday school hour, by the primary department under direction of Miss Marie I. Bell. A large crowd is expected. Mrs. Geo. O. Terrell and daughter, Lassie, of Colfax, Ia., spent Saturday in our city. Her daughter is teaching school in Sedalia, Mo. Missaila is a beautiful young lady. She says they have twelve teachers there. Mr. L. L. Wilholte of Culpeper, Va. a very bright and energetic young man in our city Thursday. He is the best represent Company Magazines of Philadelphia. He admired the west and is much pleased with the progress that we are making. The Dramatic Art club met last Tuesday with Mrs. Warwick and concluded the study of Book V. of Parade Lost. They will meet next Tuesday with Mrs. J. H. Brown and begin the study of Book VI. All members will please meet with Mrs. C. C. Johnson for rehearsal of the play, Susan's Revenge. The members of North Star Lodge, No. 2 A. F. & A. M. have just issued a very beautifully invitation to attend their Fifteen Annalu Entertainment to be given Wednesday evening, December 17. Ninth and Pleasant streets. No doubt it will be a swell affair up to their usual high order. The December meeting of the Mothers' Congress was held last Saturday afternoon in the parlor of the T. C. M. C. A. "Social Purity" was discussed, led by Mrs. Vera Simmons, in a most pleasant manner, who was followed by an number of the women. Upon the resignation of Mrs. Adam Dixon as president, Mrs. Frank Johnson was elected in her stead. Mrs. Al Gaisan was also elected assistant accompanist. The Maple Street Baptist church has entered into a fourteen day revival meeting beginning from last Sunday, and they are meeting with much success. Already three have come up for prayer and it is hoped that many more may soon come. The Forensic Forash Chapter, No. 10, in regular meeting last Tuesday, evening elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. J. H. McClain, W. M.; Mr. E. T. Blackburn. I have used your Pomade. Its the best thing I ever used for making curly hair lie smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful results, writes Louise E. Hayes of Pinellie, S. C. Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh sunburn and unruly hair and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion for the complication. Ask your dermatologist for them. Be sure and get the pomade (Ford's manufactured by the Organized On Show Company, Chicago, Ill. relected W. P.; Mrs. Maud Jones, conductress; Mrs. John L. Thompson, associate conductress; Miss Marie I. Bell, re-elected secretary; Mrs. R. Wilburn, treasurer. The chapter will begin again Tuesday evening December 12 for installation of the newly elected officers. Union congregational church, Tenth and Park street. Preaching 10:30 and 7:30. Sunday school, 12 m. Morning. The Passover Eaten. Special services in the courtyard we close Sunday evening. You are cordially invited. The ladies of the Intellectual Improvement club are demonstrating their interest in the Y. C. M. C. A. a benefit dinner which is being given during the Passover Eaten. This evening from 6 to 8 o'clock Will not other clubs and race organizations of the city emulate the example of these noble ladies? Mr. and Mrs. Gus Wedkins entertained at a dancing party last Friday evening in honor of their cousin, Miss Mabel McGee of Pisa, III. The floors had been waxed for the occasion which made it very delightful for the dancers. Music was furnished by Mr. James Windsor and the Morgan Bros. The younger set enjoyed the evening. At a late hour delicious refreshments were set. The Corinthian Ald society met last week at the residence of Mrs. Anna Morris. We were glad to see so many visitors. Mrs. Hilton, the president, has gone for an extended visit. W. Wiegand and the absence she hopes the members will be faithful as they have been. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. Frank Lewis, 1647 Walker street. The M. C. T. club held an interesting meeting last Monday at the residence of Mrs. Chas. Turner. They will meet next Monday afternoon with Mrs. Lizzie Green, 904 14th Places. All members are urged to be present. They will finish "The Last Lays of Ancient Rome." A grand concert was given Thanksgiving evening at the Maple Street Baptist church under the direction of Dr. W. Wiegand. Mrs. W. Wiegand, the pastor and wife and the grand sum of $80 was realized. Committee on arrangement were Mamedes N. M. Escher, Fannie Cox, Vina Rodgers, Geo. Williams, H. Warden. C. Trent and Messrs. Joe Redd, E. T. Hodges, J. L. Hughes, Joe Reynolds, T. H. Raleigh, C. Trent. Mrs. Mattle Brooks the D. G. P. of the district of Iowa was in Ogden, I. last week and set up a tabernacle and she gave them a gift. Rev S. Sir J. J. Adams of Council Bluffs set them up. There is a temple and tabernacle of Sir Knights and Daughters in that little town. We wish them much success. The Congregational club of Des Moines and adjacent cities will hold their monthly meeting Monday afternoon and evening at Union Congregational church, 10th and Park St. The ladies of the church will serve a chair plea supper at 6:30, and at the evening session, 7:30 the very distinguished and venerable gentleman, T. V. O. Douglass of Grinnell, formerly Supt. of Home Missions, will give an address subject, "From Ocean to Ocean." "The Maids of Blackville" a dramatic company of young Des Moines society girls, under the management of the Morgan Bros. played very successfully in their musical play "High Bruns in from Honolulu," to a crowded house in Buxton, Ia., Monday night. They returned home Tuesday evening accompanied by Morgan's orchestra and other male talent who so assisted them. We have just received word from Chas. Stewart of the Associated Press Bureau that he will be in our city for a series of meetings and lectures. He will be here Sunday morning Dec. 17 at the Corinthian Baptist; Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock to men only, at Union Congregational; evening at the A. M. E. church; Monday afternoon to women only at Maple Street Baptist East Sice and Monday night at lecture at the A. M. E. church. The Union Thanksgiving services held at the A. M. E. church Thanksgiving morning was well attended. The church was crowded and the meeting was one long to be remembered by all present. The sight was never seen but once before and was last epilogue to the unmeet meeting for Dr. Booker T. Washington. Then all the ministers of the city were present and last Thursday all the ministers were present and Presiding Elder S. B. Moore. The chairman of the meeting was Rev Bruce U. Taylor, the local pastor of the church and he made an excellent presiding over Rev H. R. Pinkney of Union Congregational church. It was a fine sermon filled with practical thoughts. It aroused the people and after the occasion called upon a few in the large audience to say a word what they were thankful for and it seemed that everybody wanted to their many blessings. A few more such meetings will bring our race together. ALEXANDER-BEACH NUPITALS. As announced by the Bystander sometime ago there occurred on Thanksgiving eve the marriage of Ms Edna Alexander at her parents home in Highland Park to Ms. Beach of New York. The home was beautifully decorated with smil- lays and carnations, interwoven in a borseshee in ferns. The wedding march was played by Miss Bertha Allen and the happy couple was joined together in holy wedlock by Rev. Bruce U. Taylor of the A. M. E. church, using the very beautiful window-pane witness nessed the ceremony and the happy pair are home at 778 West Twelfth street to their many friends. Several were in attendance from out of the city. We extend to this new couple congratulations. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our dear friends and neighbors for their kindness and thoughtfulness in our behalf in our city. We wish to thank Mr. A. C. Fisher and for the beautiful floral tokens—Mrs. Louise Mays, Mrs. Manile Riley, Mrs. Ettie Johnson, Mrs. Henry Robinson, Mrs. Louis Mays, Mrs. Mae Terry, Mays, Mrs. James Terry, Mays, Mrs. David Mays, Mrs. Walter ays, Mrs. John Mays, Mrs. Jim Mays, Vera, Lettie and Walter Mays. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Those in attendance at the popular meeting at the Young Colored Men's Christian association last Sunday afternoon were both enlightened and entertained by the two addresses and the food we eat, and the other by Mrs. S. Joe Brown on "The Lives We Live." Both addresses were well prepared and well received by a good sized audience who were present. On Sunday, the program there will be a general mass meeting to which all persons are invited who are interested in the success or failure of the association in the future, as the Joint Committee who have had charge of the financial matters of the program, some matter of vital importance which they desire to lay before the general public. If you are interested in the future of the association, come and let it be known for if you remain interested. As an evidence of your lack of interest, and action will be taken accordingly. CITY CONVENTION The 1911 city convention held last last meeting Monday evening, December 5, at the home of Mrs Warkle on Thirteenth street. The Iowa delegation will leave Des Moines December 10 and return to Western. Mr. E. R. Hall was appointed official yell master with Mr. Wm. Wanlk help his assistant. All plans for the Inter-State were perfected at this meeting. Anybody wishing to go to the conference chartered car see Attorney S. J. Joe Brown before December 36. LYCEUM The Des Moines Negro Lycceum held its regular weekly meeting Tuesday evening December 6 at the home of Mr. C. H.Mason 1187 Fourth street. A very interesting program was rendered by Mrs. Mattle Warick by Mrs. G. H. Mason and C. C. Johnson. The Lycceum adjourned to meet Tuesday evening December 13 with Mrs. Mattle Warick, 1006 Thirteenth street, at which time the following program will be rendered: Quotations, Virgil, Life and Works of Virgil, Mrs. J. B. Rush. Review of Virgil, Miss Iva McClain Piona Soie, Mrs. C. G. Johnson. The Value of the Classics, Dr. A. J. Thet Value of the Classics, Dr. A. J. Booker Rodriguez, Miss Hazel Cousina. Rodriguez, Prof. W. H. Warrick. Vocal Solo, Prof. W. H. Warrick. CITY CONVENTION. The Des Moines City Literary convention held its final meeting for the year at the residence of Prof. W. H. Wanicks, Twentieth Street, Madison Avenue. A letter was read from the general passenger agent of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad company agreeing to furnish a special car for the party to attend. The Des Moines State Library Association at Wichta, which car will start from Des Moines, provided there are twelve or more from this point. Reports showed that there would be attended by Des Moines and Des Moines on the special car is assured. The Des Moines party will be joined by probably as many more at St Joseph which party will probably be doubled upon being joined at Kansas City by the Leavenworth, Atchison and the Kansas City. The train will leave Des Moines Tuesday evening, December 26, at 10:25 via the Chicago and Great Western but tickets should be purchased at the office of the Santa Fe company at 315 West Seventh, as this company has charge of all the arrangements. See meeting Monday evening a new Iowa yell and a special Iowa badge were adopted and Mr. E. R. Hall and Mr. W. P. Wamicks were elected yell masters. A PIONEER CITIZEN GONE. Mr. Louis Mays of Newton, Iowa, who was an old and highly respected citizen died there suddenly last Sunday. He had only been sick a few days. He was born in Missouri 66 years age, and served his country as a soldier of the civil war. He was born April 19, 1845 in Ottawa, Mo. He came to Newton in 1863. He was an old soldier he received his discharge honorably in 1863 at Balls Bluff. He married Josie Walden in 1869. To this union ten children was born and a step son Mrs. Mayes passed away in 1883; he was then a widow a woman. He married Mrs. Viola Walden in October, 1896. Three children were born to this union. MT. PLEASANT, IOWA. Special to Iowa State Bystander. Rear Sirs—Friday, November 4th. Mr. William Burnaugh very pleasantly entertained about sixteen of his gentlemen friends at his home on East 42nd Street, the co-curator of his forty-fifth birthday. After several hours of progressive "high five" the guests were served to a swell three-course supper. With the largest stock in our history throughout the entire store. On every floor there is presented a galaxy of gifts which, in the very nature of things, must appeal to the better judgment of all practical people. A large collection of new and unique prices suitable for gifts, has recently been placed on display, which from its unusual character will, we feel, meet with high appreciation. Considerable space on second floor has been given over to children's and doll's furniture—much of its exact reproductions in miniature of articles in our regular stock. Don't fail to bring the children to see this beautiful and interesting exhibit. Twenty-six years of active experience in the furniture business gives Davidsons deserved supremacy and ability to sell furniture of known quality and reliability at moderate prices. Manufacturers' surplus stock of jewelry at half price and about Thousands of gift buying and clothes buying opportunities permitting great money savings. Sales in the Basement EDITORIALS CONGRESS OPENS. On Monday the American Congress convened a session of congress to begin its long for many months. It will be a session much watched because of the approach of the presidential election, also the house of representatives is being held, and so good their pledges and then the progressive wing of the republican party will be anxious to make a report this session for future congress, some very important legislation needed and hence it will no doubt be an interesting congress. OUR HOLIDAY EDITION THE HOLIDAY EDITION. The use of our holiday number will appear December 15 this year, and we hope to make it the best issue of the kind. We will have special articles written for it, also many cuts and other articles, and an original poem, song or other composition, that they would like to have published send them in at once and on the same day that this issue is published we will open our holiday number for a year, if paid in advance. This rate will last just thirty days or until January 15, 1912. A WORD TO OUR DELINQUENT SUBSCRIBERS For more than a month we have been conducting a campaign among our subscribers who owe us more than one year and have offered them special inducements if they would remit within a given time. Most of them have gladiator tattoos, and their back dues but others have not. We urge you to pay up at once or the United States postal laws will compel us to cut your name off our list. TWO COLFAX PEOPLE MAKING GOOD While on a business trip to Colafax, I learned with a great degree of pleasure that some of our boys and girls are succeeding in other states. Dr. Leo E. Walker who is so well known here who graduated from the Grinnell College in the regular course, then took a course in Chaknago, Tennessee, was elected Professor in the Medical Department of Fisk University at Nashville, where he has moved this fall. He was also elected the Athletic director, and from the newspaper report he made a great success in both departments. President Gates, formerly with Grinnell College, in president Fisk University, and Terrell who graduated from the Lincoln Institute at Jefferson City, Mo. is a teacher in the public schools of Medellin, Mo., and she is making good there. ST. PAUL BUDGETABIAN. We are enjoying beautiful weather at this writing. Mr. E. P. Wade, an old citizen of our city, is reported seriously ill with recovery at the city and county hospital. Union Thanksgiving services were held at Pilgrim Baptist church at 11 a.m. Rev. H. P. Jones, of St. James A. M. E. church, prescheduled the sermon, which was one of his many eloquence. He attended a canta of fifty voices under the direction of Mr. Jno. Hickman, Jr., was rendered. An offering, amounting to $85.50, was taken up for benefit of the Old Folks Home and Library. The Excelsior club of St. James church will give an entertainment Friday evening at the residence of Mrs. M. Bradshaw on St. Anthony and St. John's Church, daughter Miss Margaret Adams, daughter Editor J. C. Adams, was taken to Walker, Minn., sanitarium to be treated for tuberculosis. Also Mr. Edward Johnson, of Thomas street. A position as mail clerk on the railroad. The Johnson recital at St. James church Thanksgiving evening was well attended. Prof. James C., as planologist; David as vollinist, James C., as coilist; rendered excellent numbers. Mr. O. C. Hall addressed the Y. W. C. A. Sunday afternoon last. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. McCracken, the newly weds, left Thursday evening for Washington, D. C., where Mr. McCracken is employed, as a private member of the St. James Church. Mase McWilliams is now organist for St. Peter's Claven Catholic church. Madam Minor, directress of St. James' chapel, is busy rehearsing The Messiah's advent for Christmas. She is the new member of St. James' church deserve special mention for the dinner they served at the church Thanksgiving day. Messrs. Saunders, Wright, Bellessne and Stafford were the chiefs. A large number enjoyed the dinner. The One More Effort club meets this week at Caworth Caworth and Black of Rock Street. The fourth annual ball of the Fezan Temple, No. 6, Nobles of the Mythe Shrine, will be given at Tschida's hall Friday, December 23. All the latest imported camels will be served, together with a hen turkey supper. Drill by Fezan Patrol. The Boys' Culture club will hold a special meeting at St. James church Sunday evening. CLINTON HAPPENINGS. The Thanksgiving dinner at Bethal A. M. E. church was at a success, a large number in attendance, the dinner, as usual, being given under the auspices of Mrs. Wm. Henderson and Mrs. Emma Horn heading the working committee. In the evening a more entertaining concert program was rendered, in charge of A. A. Bush, at which a large crowd attended. Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Geo. Robinson are confined to their homes by illness. Major Culberson, Jr., of Chicago, is spending a few days here at his home. Miss Estella Bush spent Thanksgiving in Rock Island, the guest of Mrs. Rufus Phoenix. A series of revival meetings began at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday, December 3d. The Rev. C. Ellias Winston, in charge, will assist the pastor, Rev. H. Ferribee in preparing the program, and have been very interesting and bid fair to bring about grand results. Mrs. P. P. Taylor is the guest of Chicago relatives and friends. A. A. Bush has been commissioned local collector for the Howard-Severance Co. of Chicago, publishers of The Popular and Critical Bible Encyclopedia and Scriptural Dictionary. At the annual election of officers of Bethel A. M. E. S. S. held recently the following persons were elected for the ensuing year: Superintendent Culinary; Assistant Superintendent, L. W. Routt; Trade Roll Superintendent, Mrs. W. A. Emerson; Secretary, A. A. Bush relected; Treasurer, Miss Adah Wetherl; Liberal, Master Claude Heron; Assistant Liberman, Master Engene Stewart; Organist, Miss Ethet Emerson; Chorister, Miss Ethet Culberson; assistant Chorister, Mrs. Ethet Emerson. Give us your subscription to the Bystander and get in touch with what our people are doing over the country. BUXTON BRIEFES Mrs. Genevieve Turner was on the sick list last week. Percy Smith was over from Alba to spend Thanksgiving with his parents. Jas. Carter had his arm broken in No. 12 mine last week. Misses Cleo Smith, Mary Brooks, Mrs. Adelaide Parkins and Mrs. Adelaide Brooks were Buxton visitors during Thanksgiving week. Mr. Sylvester Carter, who has been away from Buxton about a year, returned to be with his parents indefinitely. The Nancy, president of the Local Union, was breaking a large stone in the mine several weeks ago and a piece of the stone flew and struck him in the eye. Little was thought of the wound being so serious, but no one promised that he will lose the sight completely. A fine girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Nic Massey last week. Mother and daughter doing nicely. Jas. Warren was hurt in a motor wreck in No. 14 mine last Saturday. Mr. Hermes Zimmerman, B. S. D. of Quincy, III, employed by the Howard-Severance Co., arrived in the city last Friday. He will be here for two or three weeks selling the Popular and Cinderella Jimmy Jones. Mr. Zimmerman is a pleasant young man and is meeting with very good success with his work. Mrs. A. P. Sharp, forely in the ladies suit department of the Monroe Mercantile Co. store, was taken very hard work and go home. She is better at this writing. Thankgiving was observed in the usual way by the different churches. Service was held in the morning and dinner from the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mt. Zion Baptist served in the Y. M. C. A. building. The dinner was managed by Mrs. F. B. Woodard, assisted by committees appointed by herself, and was a decided success in finalizing the plan to will go building the building of the bell tower. Much credit is due Mrs. Woodard for the splendid way in which she managed everything. The new seventeen-room hotel that is nearly completed. The M. M. C. Co. is nearly completed. Mrs. Nelson Carter is reported some better this week. Mrs. Henrietta Jones continues quite ill. Mr. Joseph Sorrell improves slowly. The M. M. Co. is getting in its Christmas goods. That's why the clerks are working at night this week. "I had been troubled with conspionation for two years and tried all of the best physician in the town, and they are nothing for me," Mrs. E. Williams, Middleboro, Ky. "Two package of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cured me." For sale by all dealers. CLARINDA ITEMS The members of the Second Baptist church served dinner and supper at the Armory hall Thanksgiving day and was well attended. He was joined for Forest City, Mo. spent Thanksgiving in this city and returned to her home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jones, and Mrs. Martha Wright spent Thanksgiving in Red Oak at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Farrer and Mrs. E. B. Cook was the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams of Creston Thanksgiving. Mr. Fred Jones entertained Misses Sisley and Mrs. Reeves at dinner Monday evening. Miss Anna Reeves, of Des Moines, who has been the guest of Miss Sisley Lee, returned to her home last week. Miss Jessie Walker and Callie Arnett spent Thanksgiving in Glenwood and Sisley. Mrs. Etta Gibson and daughter Ruby left Thursday for Onaha, where the former will join her husband, who has been there for some time. Mrs. Etta Parker was the guest at the home of Mr. William Stevens of Red Oak Thanksgiving. Mr. Emmett Moss and Miss Katie Johnson entertained a company of young people at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Cook last Wednesday and Mrs. E. B. Cook was the guest of Miss Anna Reeves of Des Moines. Miss Susie Lee is visiting in Sloux City. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cook and Mr. Andrew Baker was the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Baker of Red Oak Thanksgiving. Mr. Charles Chanell of Red Oak spent Sunday in this city. Little Peter Winnings of Ossession is a wrist at the E. B. Cook home. Mattle Hattle Drake has been very ill but is some better at this writing. The Second Baptist Sunday school are preparing a good program for Xnns exercises. Mr. Coffee, the advance agent of BH Mobile Concert Co., was in city last week looking after business matters. The Ministerial Alliance of this city was well attended last Monday morning and much interest was shown by the pastor; of the different purpose for the future work beginning 1912. It has been decided by the members that a week of prayer and services would be held by the ministers and the parishioners in the shops of the city. Also, Rev. Co. pastor of the First Baptist church, and Rev. Eppart, of the Christian church as the committee, with Mrs. Bell, of the N. Presbyterian church, and Rev. Eppart, of the Sunday school open in their hall in the east part of town, known as Gun Town. Rev. H. M. Rivers, pastor of the A. M. E. church, and Rev. John W. Evans, of the Second Baptist church, are in the city, and we are glad to say they show their happiness of the alliance along with the white brothers. ENTERPRISE NOTES Mrs. Jake Hickman entertained Mrs. and Mrs. Harry Allen, and Mr. and Mrs. Grant White and two children at a Thanksgiving dinner Thursday. Mrs. Perry Jackson spent Thanksgiving in Colfax with his friends. Ten young ladies and gentlemen are going to give a drama entitled, "An Advertised Wife." It will be given November 18 at the Roanoke by Mrs. Irsa Allen and Miss Blanche Allen. Mrs. Jake Hickman, Manager. Miss Ina Lafayette, one of our school teachers, spent Thanksgiving at her home in Oskaloosa. Miss Nellie Levidge and Mrs. Patte Alt are out of our hands, spent Thanksgiving at their homes in Des Moines. We are having one of the nicest B. Y. P. U. that we have ever had. The young people are taking quite an active part. We have got our new gas all of those who helped him put them lights for the church. Mr. Harry Allen helps to thank all of those who helped him put them in. On last Thursday night the Aid society entitled "Out in the Streets." A great success was reported. The Mt. Olive Aid Society met last Wednesday at the residence of Mrs. Frank Brent. Mr. James Lain spent Thanksgiving in our city. Every family has need of a good reliable humane. For sprigs, brushes soreness of the muscles and rheumatic palms there is none better than Chamberlain's. Sold by all dealers. ALBIA NEWS. Mr. W. H. Goddon and Miss Ora Lewis spent Thanksgiving dew in Des Moines. R. B. Manly entertained the male members of the A. M. E. church and their men friends at dinner Sunday at the A. M. E. parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Butter and son visited in Buxton with friends. Mrs. R. B. anly and Miss Cleo Carry are spending the week in Buxton, also took Thanksgiving dinner in the burge. Mrs. Hirrietta Jones, the efficient hair dresser of Chicago, spent Thanksgiving day in Alba at the parental Henry Jones home, and visited with her sister, Mrs. Norah Grayson, and brother, Mr. Burt Jones, in Hitanem, and her many friends were pleased to see her home again and to know of her good location in that city. Miss Ella Ruford was called to Eust St Louis Thursday by the death of her husband, Mr. Ruford, of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grayson of Hocking attended the Thanksgiving celebration in Alba Thanksgiving day. Mr. Burt Jones and Mrs. Nora Grayson of Hitman took Thanksgiving dinner at the parental H. Jones home on Thursday. The Missionary and Sewing club met at the home of Mrs. H. Jones on Thursday. The Missionary and Sewing club met at the home of Mrs. H. Jones on Thursday. Geo H. Woodson returned to Buxton on Saturday from his legal business in Alba. Some few strangers in Alba the past week. FOR THAT DULL FEELING AFTER EATING. I have used Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for some time, and can testify that they have done me more good than any tablets I have ever used. My trouble was a heavy dull feeling after eating—Darry Freeman, Kempi, More Goals. These tables strengthen the stomach and improve the direction. They also regulate the liver and bowels. They are far superior to pills but cost no more. Get a free sample at all drug store and see what a splendid medicine it is The Savoy Cafe 304 W. GRAND AVF. First Class Restaurant. Meals and Lunches served at all hours Home cooking. You are invited to give us a call. Nest 8 room cottage, almost new, 2 lots, $600 $10 cash and $10 per month. 2 room house adjoining and 2 lots for $450. $10 cash and $8 per month. 4 room brick house, 50 foot lot. So 8th street, near Sevatopol car line. $800. $10 cash and $10 per month. A dandy 8 room house, modern except heat; barn, shade and fruit. $2000.00. $500 cash, balance monthly payments. Maths Business Company. One Bank Bldg. EXTRAITS FROM BOOKER T. WASHINGTON'S FORTHOCING BOOK, "THE MAN FARTHEST DOWN." There is one English word which comes to be more widely known and used in Europe than almost any other. It is the word "Strike." Labor strikes. I have understood, had their origin with the factory system in England. But the people on the continent have improved on the original English device, and have found ways of using it of which we, in America, at any rate, have rarely ever heard. It seems to me that during my short journey on the continent, I heard of more kinds of strikes, and learned more about the different ways in which this form of warfare can be used than I ever learned before in all my life. In Europe one hears, for example, of political strikes, of general strikes, and of agricultural strikes, which are a peculiar and interesting variety of the ordinary armor strikes. There are rent strikes, "hunger riots," strikes of students, even of legislatures, and when I was in Budapest, someone called my attention to an account in one of the papers of what was called a "house strike." This was the case in which the tenants of one of the large tenement buildings of apartment houses of the city had gotten on a strike to compel the landlord to reduce the rent, and hung the landlord in the big central area around which the building is decorated, erected the walls and balconies with scurrilous placards and then created such a disturbance by their jeers and outcries, supplemented with fish hooks, that the whole neighborhood was roused. The house strikers took this way to advertise their grievances, gain public sympathy and secure reduction of the rent. I had an opportunity, during my stay in Europe to get some first-hand information in regard to the manner of these continental strikes. I was in Berlin just before and after the three-day' battle between the striking coal yard men of Mofah and the police, in the course of which several of the officers and hundreds of the people were wounded. For several days, one section of Berlin was practically in a state of siege. The police charged the crowd with their horses, trampled the people under foot, and cut them down with their swords. The soldiers hunted the strikers into the neighboring houses, where they attempted to escape. In the attacks of the police by hurling missiles from the windows of the houses into the streets below. At night the streets were in darkness. The strikers had cut the electric wires, thus shutting off the lights so that the police were compelled to carry troops in order to distinguish friends from foes. At another time, while I was in Flume, Hungary, I had an opportunity to see for myself the manner and spirit in which these strikes are conducted, or rather the way in which they are put down by the police. I had gone out one day to visit the immigrant station, which is situated on the outskirts of the city, and noticed, on my way thither, a number of policemen on the car. Then apparently at a signal from a man in charge they seemed to melt away. Half an hour later the final grant station, I was started by loud cries outside the building. Everyone rushed to the windows. The street was crowded with men, women and children, all running helter skelter in the direction of the city. Some of the hands in a nearby factory, I was told, had gone on a strike. I could not at first understand, however, why everybody seemed in such a state of running from the police, and a moment later the police themselves moved into view. They were formed in a broad line across the avenue, and marching rapidly, simply swept everything before them. At their head, bearing a heavy cane, was a man in plain clothes. I do not know whether he was an officer or the proprietor of the factory, but I was struck by the haughty contempt with which he surveyed the rabble of him. In a few minutes the street was empty and, so far as I could see, the strike was over. It was a small affair in any case. There was no bloodshed and almost no resistance on the part of the strikers, so far as I could see. It was sufficient, however, to give me a very vivid notion of the ruthless way in which the governments of these stern laborers were oppressed by laborers. European governments seem to have the habit of interfering, in a way of which we have no conception in this country, in all the small and intimate affairs of life. So it was not to be expected that they would be able, as the police in this country, to act as a neutral party or refuse to take part in the struggles, as we say, so that the police would not, so I suspect, why in Europe strikes almost always turn out to be a battle with the police or an insurrection against the government. Almost anything may be made the occasion of a strike in Europe, it seems. Sometimes in Austria and Hungary, I have been told, members of the local data, or provincial legislatures, go on a strike and refuse to make any laws, until certain demands are complied with, the central government at Vienna directs the students in one or more of the national universities go on a strike PRIED COL. W. GOETHAL, PET ROT Col. George W. Goethal, engineer in chief of the canal zone, has a joke on himself which is affording amusement to his brother officers here. While in Panama Colonel Goethal had a pet parrot, the cleverness and remarkable qualities of the pet have made him. But the bird had an embarrassing habit of repeating remarks it heard, and besides had a noisy and boisterous disposition. Ore because a favorite professor has been moved by the governor or because they are opposed to some particular measure of the governor. Not infrequently in France and Italy, labor disturbances are fomented for political or party purposes, particularly among the employees of the state railway. Strikes are a favorite weapon of the Socialists, who seek to push for political measure through parliament. Until a few years ago, it seemed that a "general strike," in which all the laborers of a city or several cities, suddenly lay down their tools and refuse to return to work until some concession has been granted by the government, was the means by which the Socialists proposed to overturn all the existing governments in Europe. Since the failure of the revolution on a smaller scale in Italy and elsewhere this form of strike seems to have fallen into disrepute. The most novel and interesting form of labor insurrection of which I heard while I was in Europe was the "strike of the agricultural laborer." in both Hungary and Italy, the agricultural laborers have for some years past been organized into more or less secret societies, and the laborers have been bloody and the more far-reaching in their influence than any labor strike in Europe. The possibility that farm hands might be organized into labor unions and make use of this form of organization in order to compel the land owners to raise wages, had never occurred to me, and I took some pains to learn the condition in Hungary and Italy under which these organizations have grown. In the next chapter I shall describe the farm laborer in Italy and Hungary and compare him with the negro farm laborer in the south. EXHIBITS WIN PRAISE Montgomery, Ala.—The Alabama Industrial exposition, held at Vandiver park, attracted large crowds of both races, many of whom came especially to see the exhibits in the negro building. The magnificent corn arch in the center of the first floor of the building was a revelation of the modern methods of raising fine corn. This arch rested upon a rectangular frame thirty-seven feet wide and ten feet high, with a seven-foot aisle. First sheeled the corn, then it covered the dome of the arch. Three thousand ears of corn were on exhibition in the building. In the corn palace was a section reserved for products of colored farmers. On the first floor of the negro building were exhibits from Tuskegee Institute, the agricultural and mechanical college at Normal, Ala., and the Greenwillie Industrial school. On the second floor were exhibits of farmers, county conference schools and art clubs. The Tuskegee exhibit consisted of all kinds of work done by the students in the various departments, agricultural, educational, and cultural work at the institute. Fine exhibits from the Tuskegee creamery also attracted visitors. Fine specimens of agricultural and mechanical work of the students at Normal were also on show. MURPHY'S MAIL. A freckle-faced girl stopped at the post office and yelled out: "Anything for the Murphys?" "No, there is not," said the postmaster. "No, nor Pat Murphy, nor Dennis Murphy, nor for Pete Murphy, nor Paul Murphy, nor John, Jack or Jim Murphy, nor any Murphy, dead, living, unborn, native or foreign, civilized, savage or barbarous, male or female, black or white, franchised or disfranchised, natural or otherwise. No! there is positively nothing individually jointly, severally, now and forever. The girl looked at the postmaster in astonishment and said: "Please see if there is anything for Clarence Murphy."—National Monthly. CHAMBERS FELT NO FEAR. At a well-known club in New York the other day one of those bores who are the bane of all clubs drew his chair up to Robert W. Chambers' and said, genially, "Chambers, you are writing at the rate of two, and sometimes three, novels every year, to say nothing of your annual sheaf of short stories. Aren't you afraid that things will come when you have written yourself out?" "My dear sir," Mr. Chambers replied, "I have no such fear. Just look at your own case. You have been talking for more than sixty years and you haven't talked yourself out, have you?" "If you do not marry me I shall kill myself in your presence." "Give me until next Saturday at noonday." "To prepare for your wedding?" "No, to prepare for your suicide. By that time I can have sold the rights to the picture to a moving picture concern." day when it had been particularly talkative, Colonel Goethals' negro attendant overheard the colonel say: "If you don't stop talking." The next day when the colonel sat down to luncheon he had what appeared to be a flame chicken set before him. "This chicken has a queer 'aste,' he said to his negro, when he sampled it. "Datn't see no chicken," the "Dat 'ein no chicken, boss," the man said, "and 'parvo' that it didn't talk to him." JUDGE W. R. HAMMOND DELIVERS STRONG ADDRESS TO NE. GROES AT ATLANTA. Pleading for friendly relations between the races, Judge W. R. Hammond delivered a strong and interesting address at the educational mass meeting held at the Central Avenue theater in the interest of negro education in the south. His speech in full follows: "Speech is thoughtful mind, it goes without saying, and is evident without argument or insistence, that the welfare of both races in this country, and especially in the south, is absolutely dependent upon the friendliness and cordiality existing between them. The growth and development of the organism which we call human society develops and expands a certain amount of force; and whether the best results are obtained depends on whether this force is all utilized for constructive purposes, or whether a part of it, or all of it, for that matter, is destructive in its operation. If a part of it only is constructive, and another part tends in the direction of the resultant and anarchy, then the resultant effect may be upward or downward, forward of backward, according to the predetermined direction of the relevant elements. If there are warring elements, energy is absorbed in the conduct of the warfare and the organic body of society suffers because of the lack of the harmonious cooperation that is necessary to its growth and development. "It follows, then, that the true philanthropist must seek to reconcile warring and discordant elements, and bring all into harmonious cooperation for the general good. Labor must cease to war against capital, and capital must learn to have due regard for the rights of the laboring man. Every class and element must learn to respect every other, and all must obey the laws of the law. Civilization accomplish its best and most substantial advance, and in no other way is such an advance possible of attainment. "The negro is a part of the south's civilization. His organic life is bound up with that of the white man in ties that are indisoluble. Fanatic utterances to the contrary notwithstanding, his elimination from the social organism of the south is not possible. All wise men will dismiss the thought, and seek some other solution of the race problem. The white man cannot kill him because he will not submit quietly to the operation. Neither can import him because it is too expensive, and only we can bypass by which he can be eliminated. So it is perfectly evident to any same mind that he must stay here, and continue for all time to be a vital part of our civilization. "The question of how he came here is not at all important; but the question of what to do with him, seeing that he is, he is, is vital. But it may not be amiss to say that we recognize the hand of an overrueling providence in the great fact of his presence in the midst of the white man's civilization. An overruling providence is one which overrules the evil designs of evil men, and turns them to good action. Who can name a great battle in the world of evil men, who has been overruled and turned to good account; and yet these battles were the direct outcome of the evil and malignant passions of men. So, the evil passions and sordid culpidity of the slave dealers, who captured these black men and brought them to our shores and sold them to our ancestors, have been overruled by a higher power, and the great great-grandchildren of these innocent people have become the wards of the American nation, and we are responsible to them for the faithful and conscientious intention of this high and important truth. But the damage may seek to obscure this truth, make the people of the south to feel that they are under no obligation to the negro; but true men will recognize it, and will not refuse to set themselves steadily and efficiently to the task of helping him to work out his salvation and elevate himself to a higher plane of civilization. "The inherent forces in the bosom of the white race, which are capable of being utilized for the advance of civilization, will be perceptibly diverted and diminished if the white man harbors a feeling of antipathy toward the negro, and indulges in acrimonious controversy with him. What he ought to do is to indulge himself in the feeling that he must look for good in the countenance of his black brother. If he looks for it he find it, for it it is there. A kindly attitude, a valiant it, when a contemplation appears, on a haughty indifference will efface it, obscure it. Let the white men seek recognition of the many good qualities and characteristics of the negro, to encourage him to develop those qualities and characteristics. Nothing develops character more effectually than a recognition and appreciation of the good that is in the other man; while a constant, cynical search for the bad, and an utter refusal to see the good, not only hides the good from our vision, but has a blighting effect upon the man who carries within his own breast the consciousness that he has not been appreciated. We do a great effort to the man whose good and true qualities we contemptuously refuse to recognize. "No man lives himself." There are many whites himself. Sir A. Conan Doyle had recently an amusing adventure with a Paris cabman. We read that the creator of Sherlock Holmes arrived at the station by the Paris, Lyons and Mediterranean railway and halled a cab. When he paid the fare the cabman said: "Thank you, Mons. Conan Doyle." "How you know you name?" asked Sir Conan. The cabman replied: "I read in the papers the negro who have a sincere desire and purpose to do him full justice, and who make an honest effort in that direction, but who seem to be unable to accomplish much, or to meet with gratifying results in their efforts. They are easily discouraged and turned aside from their purpose. They are not the ones whose hands and say: "What is the use? They are prone to lose faith in the negro, and say: 'Ephraim is joined to his idols: let him alone.' They feel a strong sense of duty, but they have no inspiration of hope. Their efforts are consequently mechanical and listless, and lack the enthusiasm that is essential to success. The trouble with these friends of the negro is, that they are not the ones who recognize of the best qualities of the negro character. They do not rightly apprehend and appreciate him. They look for certain qualities which they say he ought to possess, and not finding them they overlook others which he does possess. They form their estimate of him by looking at him in bulk, whereas, in order to get a correct estimate, they must identify individual members of the race who have made the greatest advance and accomplished the best results. There are negroes, and plenty of them, who are honorable and reliable in a high degree. Let him contemplate these, and not look altogether upon the shiftless element and the criminal classes. There are plenty of negroes who are industrious and frugal in their habit. Let them have a friend in their assistance and look into their honest faces, and not confine his observation and attention to the idle, vagrant, worthless classes. "The way to judge humanity is by its best specimens, and not by its worst. We see in the best the capabilities of the worst under proper training and environment which is our app to come attitude, should prompt us to bring into play our highest moral and intellectual faculties in order that we may be able to discern the good with a clear and strong vision, and thus get a broad and correct estimate, and thus convert one, of our brother in black. "There are others among the white people who are indifferent to all questions which relate to the problem caused by the presence of the colored people in our midst, and still others who are actively opposed to them, and who never lose an opportunity to strike them and hand them. They are good in their tone and tame those who do with the opprobrious epithet of neglophile. "Nothing in the way of helpfulness is to be expected of these except to open their eyes and decrease their numbers. They are a menace to the best civilization of the times in which we live, and if left to themselves would soon bring about a state of warfare between the blacks and whites. The number is the best of the intense relations of master and servant between the white man and the negro, and there are entirely too many of them today; but there are many of us who believe that a broader and more appreciative sentiment is gradually gaining ground among the white people of the south. There are many, very many, who do not join in that sentiment of indifference and hostility, and who are over ready to insist on the negro, and to lend him a helping hand; and there are strong and reasonable grounds for the hope that their number will increase. "This is not the time and place to discuss and elaborate in extenso the question of the relations between the two races, and, perhaps, the less said about that the better. But there can be no harm in saying and instilting the racial differences in civil and friendly. The colored man is 'Our Brother in Black,' and belongs to the great brotherhood of the races that inhabit the earth. He is a part of our common humanity, and is entitled to his place in the world, and in the civilization of this American country. Whether he will maintain the racial relations with his him, if he proves himself worthy, he will stand. If he falls, he must go down. Let all good men help him, and see that he has a fair chance." TOOK ONLY ONE TRICK. "I have seen some very remarkable whist hands," said one of the bridge fiends in a downtown club on Saturday. "But once, about four years ago, I saw one man hold all thirteen trumpets. 'Why, that's not so extraordinary,' two or three players broke in all at once; 'that's happened lots of—' "Hold on till I'm through. What made this hand remarkable is that the man who held it only took one trumpet. "Nonsense! What are you—" "It's a fact. When he trumped his partner's ace first time round his partner got up and threw him out of the window."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. THE FOLKS FROM MAINE The governor of Maine was at the school and was telling the pupils what the people of different states were called. "Now," he said, "the people from Indiana are called 'Hoosiers'; the people from North Carolina, Tar Heels; the people from Michigan we know as Michigananders." Now, what little boy or girl can tell me what the people of Maine are called? "I know, said a little girl. "Well, what are we called?" asked the governor. "Maniac." - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot that you were coming to Nice. I examined you at the station and your hair seemed to me to have been cut by a southern barber and your bootbear traces of the mud which we find at Lyons. Sir Conan, surprised to find a sort of Sherlock Holmes whip in hand, complimented the coachman on his ingenuity and asked if he had noticed any other point of identification. Yes, one other, said the coachman. "What's your name which is on the trunk?" - London Daily Globe. WANTS TO BE SENT TO PEN TO PERFECT HIS INVENTION SOUTHERN COLORED MAN WILL BE A QUEST OF UNLESS SAM. Savannah, Ga.—When the United States court convenes in Savannah the federal grand jury will be called upon to indict one of the most remarkable negro criminals with which the government has ever had to deal. The man gave the postal authorities endless trouble. It has never been their lot to contend with a lawless negro criminal. It has also evan P. Harris, a South Carolina negro. Harris is an exceptionally smart negro and is well educated. He confessed that on a number of occasions he raised postal money orders, in one case making an order for 19 cents reading $88.19. With every evidence of sincerity, Harris declares that he did not commit the crimes for the money he realized on his operations, but that he might break into the house and would have the facilities for perfecting an invention which has to do with compressed air. Whether the motive for Harris' crimes is correct or not, the negro talks in a most convincing manner. He says he has been working on an invention that would enable him to look for lack of faith in the government. Some one told him, he says, about the variety of tools and assortment of machinery the government has in the federal prison in Atlanta, and he says he came to the conclusion that if he were a prisoner there he could let the inventive inclinations have full play. Harris will be given an opportunity of investigating the inside of the federal prison in Atlanta. The post office inspectors intend prosecuting him in both Georgia and South Carolina. Harris having operated on both state. In addition to being a clever money order crook, Harris is a sleight-of-hand performer and has a reputation in several Georgia counties where he has given exhibitions. He maintains a large collection of trunks, several towns that he has been wont to visit. He is a lightning change artist. He has been known to appear in a post office wearing overalls and old clothes, with dirt begrimed face and hands, and present a money order within ten minutes after a public appearance in the street, where he was dressed as a dude. COLUMBUS COLORED BRANCH Columbus. O.-The negroes of Columbus have been exceedingly active in making a campaign for $5,000 to towards providing a branch Y. M. C. A. for colored young of the city. There will also be a girls' department. The white people of the city will give $12,000 for the project. The building will be covered by a convoy. The local ministers, business and professional men are very active in the canvass. Among the large contributors are; Wilbur E. King, Charles Hamilton, S. A. Weaver, William Moore, I. D. Huston, Dr. Woodlin, J. W. Williams, James Watson, William Hughes, M. E. Marchant, Robert Payne, R. B. Barcus, G. W. Bowman, William Burke, Rev. Collins and industrial employees of the Lincoln Ohio industrial school, who gave $50. A number have remarked that since Springfield, Dayton and Columbus are to have fine branch Y. M. C. A. buildings, perhaps Cleveland and Cincinnati people will wake up and take notice. Cincinnati has a fine new girl's school, leading white citizens having given substantially towards the place. AS A SLIGHT TOKEN A widower belonging to a country village lately led to the altar a fourth bride, says Answers. After the honeymoon the happy couple settled down in his home, and, as the surrounding country was new to the lady she was anxious to visit all the places of interest in the locality. Among the spots visited was the village churchyard, and there the husband and wife passed before a very elaborate tombstone, the property of the bridegroom. The bride, being a little short-sighted, asked him to read the inscription. In solemn tones he wrote "Here lies Susie——beloved wife of John——; also Jane——beloved wife of John——; also Mary——beloved wife of John——" He stopped abruptly. "What are the words beneath?" innocently asked the lady, and her horror can be imagined when he read: "Be ye also read." BUSINESS TRANSACTION. "I beg your pardon, sir," said the new clerk, "but that dollar you just took in is a counterfeit." "That may be," answered the proprietor nervously, "but the woman who gave it to me was the minister's wife." "But do you take counterfeit money from women just because they happen to be ministers' wives?" "Certainly I do not." "Didn't you notice the money was phoney?" "Darn it! If you've got to know it, young man, that was the dollar I dropped in the contribution box last week. Your business is to weigh out beans and measure spaghetti—not to keep tab on your employer." GOT THAT FAR. She was very literary, and he was not. He had spent a harrowing evening discussing authors of whom he knew nothing, and their books, of which he knew less. Presently the maiden asked archy: "Qoose you've learned 'Romeo and Juliet'? He foundered helplessly for a moment and then, having a brilliant thought, blurted out happily: "I've—I read Romeo!" THE CHICAGO NEGRO GOLLORED RACE BAID TO BE MAKING BETTER PROGRESS IN CHICAGO THAN IN ANY OTHER PART OF UNITED STATES. Many writers have advanced theories and reasons for so-called race question conditions. The subject has been studied in every section of America with but little success, for the very reason that humanity is not subject to rules, but responds only to the primal laws of nature. The negro, being after all a human being, has simply absorbed such knowledge as has been offered him in the division to his ties. He has responded to have his ties. For this reason Chicago and the surrounding territory have shown more advance than any other portion of the United States. Chicago's great industrial institutions needed labor. During the period between 1870 and 1890 immigration from the south responded to the call. The negro who came worked side by side with the foreign-born laborer under supervision of Yankee bosses. From the one he learned by actual contact to work steadily, how his wages were raised to the value of a home, and a definite system of savings. From the latter he acquired a true knowledge of the word liberty, a proper dignity, and a manly bearing. The Chicago stock yards have been responsible for more negroes becoming taxpayers than any other institution in this land, except possibly, the Pullman company. Contrast the horizon of these men with that of eastern negroes, nearly always servants of hotels, clubs or homes, where the nature of their employment brought to their view nothing but ease, splendor of garment, surroundings and extravagance. The eastern "boy" saw "Mr. George" during his hours of recreation and imitated him. He saw the top of society's structure without knowing of its foundation, as did the Chicago Without that influence and without the paternalism of the southland and the Chicago negro developed a business ability based upon economy and willingness to work. These seemed to be the foundations upon which is built Chicago's black citizenship. Another primitive law prevails there: That is "birds of feathers," etc. Notwithstanding any restaurant in town will serve a negro, none need to, for in that territory between Twelfth and Fiftieth streets, along Wabash, State, Dearborn and Armour can be duplicated any downtown restaurant's bill of fare. State street has its Pekin theater, as well as several smaller ones; its bank of $200,000 capitalization, real estate concern, department stores, hotels, small shops, even its own colony of artists, an incorporated concern that does a small order business, its lodges that own their buildings, and its churches their own edifices. A steam laundry is owned and operated by an individual. As a purely residential matter, it can own thirty-five saloons owned outright by negroes and catering to their own trade. And the whitby business is not out of proportion to the other lines of business. Dentists, physicians and attorneys are plentiful and average well. As I said before, this business and professional structure rests upon a solid foundation of labor. Asphalt paving gangs and railway construction gangs send into Chicago to their families $2,250,000 per year. The stock yards concerns get blank receipts for over $800,000 annually. Railways out of Chicago send to the State street in Chicago to earn wages. Vlaigro employees. The Illinois Trust company boasted to your writer of having 900 negro depositors, with some accounts over thirty years old, aggregating $200,000. To my definite knowledge the Jennings Trust company holds savings for 270 negroes. With such an industrial showing, and paying taxes on $2,000,000 worth of property, owning $500,000 worth of property, owning corporations owned, own it is really important that the negro is more in evidence in public service in Chicago than elsewhere in this country. To those fearing that staff and line officers in the National Guard might be a social embarrassment, let me point to the Eighth Illinois and its armory, the Uniformed Rank Knights and the grandest negro business and social club in America, excepting only one. I refer to the Appamattox, on Wabash avenue, where only negroes hold forth. Yet were you to enter, from the appointments and service you would hardly have thought such to be the case. The Elks, a beneficial order, have a club with a membership of 1,000. It is, then, no wonder that Chicago's colored citizens keep a member in the legislature, have one of five county commissioners, an assistant state's attorney, and are now trying for a member on the school board and a judge. These added to their fire company of proved efficiency, police sergeant, detectives, and three score policemen, carriers, bails, defenses, postal clerks, carriers, bails, defenses, postal clerks, etc., give to the Chicago negro the best showing of any Ameri can city because they have earned it → J. A. J., in New York Globe. WHY THE ICE FORMED. Old Gent—Pon my word, madam, I should hardy have known you, you have altered so much. Lady—For better or for the worst? Old Gent—Ah, madam, you could only change for the better—Judge. "I suppose you find that a baby brightens up the house," said the bachelor to a friend who was showing off the first baby. "Tell 'em" was the semi-sad reply, "we burn twice the gas we used to." HOW SHE KNEW. He—You refuse me, then. Oh, well, there are others! Familiar Phrase "Get the Hook" Has Come Down to Present Times From Long Ago: "We are accustomed to having accepted ideas about the freshness and originality of our slang held up to the soorn and mockery of the initiated," said a member of a group of amateur archaeologists and antiquarians which meets regularly in one of the New York clubs. "How often we have seized upon some coined phrase, some apparently unique product from the most popular language mind, and advanced it as a genuine invention of the day, only to discover that it was known to generations past in almost identical form and is truly an old columpsted. "Everybody is familiar with the phrase 'get the hook.' it has been established in current speech as a slang expression of peculiar vigor and tereness. Almost anyone could tell you that it originated in the amateur nights at popular vaudeville theaters where aspirants for fame are given an audience, and that it rests on the implement with which the stage manager brings about the actor's forcible exit when the audience can stand no more. Cat calls and jeers falling to extinguish the ardor of the performer, there is a demand for 'the hook' and the unhappy artist is dragged into the wings, willy nilly. "From this application the phrase has come into general use for all occupations, bored or worried of anything anybody. "Now on the face of it this looks like a truly modern bit of slang. it can be traced, apparently, to a modern custom and a modern method of entertainment. You would say, off hand, that 'the hook' is a genuine Americanism if ever there was one. "Not at all. it is at least 19 centuries." "Among the most interesting discoveries in the ruins of Pompeii, destroyed 79 A. D., are the inscriptions scratched upon the walls by idlers and street arabs, 'graffiti', they are called, "One of them reads as follows: "Puteolanis fellicter, omnibus Nucinus felicit, et uncu (m) Pompeiius. "Which means, 'Hurrah for the Puteolanes; good luck to all Nucerians; the hook for the Pompeilians and Pithecusans." Kindness to Animals "A little color from the Pottero"—so a genial friend informs the San Francisco Chronicle. "Far out on the very edge of town is a little school house, the first and second grades of which are commanded by a pretty little normal school graduate. "Here pupils are all scans and dauphins the warmer sort of impulsive foreigners and have all reach a state of adoration for their queen and vie with each other in ways to please her. "One day she had dwelt especially upon loving and caring for dumb animals. The next day little Pietro remained in his seat when his schoolmates dropped out to play. "Teacher was busy at her desk and did not notice him until she felt a little fat tugging at her sleeve. "Why, Pietro!' she exclaimed, 'what is the trouble?' "Bobin', teacher. I just wanted to tell you how I was good to dumb animals yesterday; he promptly replied. "Why, isn't that nice! Pietro, just what did you do?" "Pietro drew himself up to his full three feet and proudly asserted: Cochineal Scarlet. It is the opinion of Leon Diguet, who has been studying the state of the cochinelain industry in Mexico for some time, that before many years have passed cochinelain scarlet will have become a thing of history only, like the Tyrian purple of antiquity. I wonder how many people are aware of the method of manufacture of this well known dye. It is made from the dried female of the cochinelain insects (Coccus cacti). They are gathered by brushing the branches of the nopal cactus, on which the insects feed soon as they begin to lay their eggs. Their eggs are filled with boiling water. It has been estimated that one pound of cochinelain contains no fewer than 70,000 distinct insects. The color is brought out and fixed by chloride of tin. Only a few plantations of the sopal cactus now remain, hence the fear that the dye will soon become a thing of the past, at any rate unless some other substance is found on which to feed the insects. Calendar Reform in China. From Peking it is announced that the Chinese government is about to drop the troublesome moon from its calendar and follow the practice of western nations in using only the sun. The present Chinese year began on January 30. and is the year 48 of the seventy-sixth cycle, a cycle consisting of 60 years and the first year of the first cycle occurring B. C. 187. But owing to the use of the moon number of days in the year series considerably, Orion's moon are 12 lunations, but once in 30 lunations, a thirteenth lunation is added to the year, as a result of which the year can be as short as 354 days or as long as 384 days. The months are more regular than our own alternating between 29 and 30 days. The Chinese year completely fails to keep the seasons within proper bounds. Hue Eyes The constantly force light of the sun and glaring juveniles render many people's eyes painful and wretchedly cold. The eye is a fine cure in small poultices of cold tea leaves in small insulin bags placed one inch deep for about ten minutes at nighttime. Preferably, of course, after dark and when one is in bed. The effect of this treatment on the eyelids is almost magical. The eyes seem to open fully and grow strong at once. 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Y, CLEMENT — - Megerene S18 Gor. hand Lasnet St (Wpteward: non tice MOOS Gir ew, ier pomnne genes owe State Bystander PATER FUR 00s: Ruane | pas worms, _-_>_=_10WA gs DECEMBER 8, 1911. we per of the M. W. U. Grané ee eof Towa A eM. a tional blaaant etn, America eiiecorn Baptiat Aasoolation i ‘every Friday by the By Palleser Publlahing, Company, Des Sines, Towa. Offoe In Chohntca aoluey Neorner Seventh and Mw Sereno hone, WS rit $99. —__——— iNT. THOMPSON, EDITOR, iy. BITEPARD, MANAGER. 8 oe Faiered wt the postomicr as see ab cans matter, a cans nate __ TeKAS OF SUBBORIPLION. hear cs sisstmete tL oo Per nuontha *s71srako te da ue fubecriptions payable tn ad ace Mind money by Dostofflce order {Be order, express or dratt, 1 Retova State Bystander Compan BS hioines, Towa. ro are prepared to do first-clam port at reasonable (prices, AD tc work fs guaranteed, “The lowa State Bystander is tm ust Afro-American Journal pub tees in Town, It. was established Piso, and is read by nearly all fhe colored people of Iowa. We fecorremondents In the follow “Soran fh an eesesezys Miss May, Davis cdi hiiea Louta Willems gio. ss Luella. Branklts Fashington.<0.....2,-NoL, Black furlington......Mre, J. EB. Johnson “jouer, ho...Mra, M, Etta Bolden ot es en, Mise Maadiin Burnaugs "yauiouth, TH... Georgia Norwood \eburg, Ill,..Mayme Richardson Sfroris. Ul... 0... Mise Bell Lee Spuenport. Me” G. Fk Maranall ® Paul...........Mra Q. H. Hicks “Maseapila ove ones He BE, GIBB oto ccc A. J, Blelde feet iand. << are” W. Hi. Moore folbe, Te. Mise. Mable’ Tarver four City..........Miss Etta Gran: Gioton 0.2.2.0... A. A, Bust romea Mies ‘Lorena Vineow Celar Rapids........Mrs, H. Horne N BCorresponaents: Please ‘gai your letters that contain news “fa ablation not later than Thee day night to. insure publication for fis current. week; and. sign. your \nine, not for publication, but thal tay know who writes the news ‘Sonmunieatfons ‘must. be written ot me side of the paper oaly ant tot interest to. the public. "Brew fii the soul of wit?” romember ‘ve wil not return’ rejected. mao ert, unless aceompanted by ‘Por ee Advertising rates for display ads Aheents per inch, for each tnsertion Tree to six months’ contract, 12 ‘wots per inch. Local advertising Weents per line tor excd Insertion tomnting seven words to «line. Fo: thurches and secret. socfeties. wher ‘nission Is charged, one-half of {he above-mentioned ‘rates, For pro feslonsl, legal_and announcemen fais, yearly contracts, ete. torny fre given on application. “Atl ac Worthing 1s to he paid ia advance. = FOR ZOUEMA, TITER AND SALT SUM, The intense itching characteristic Of these ailments 1s almost instantly ailayed by Chamberlain's Salve. Many severe cases have bon cured by It. For sale by all dealers, Mi: Baten to Watkin Lew Arte, the well known Doctor ‘of Optics, believes in treating the color. ed people the same as whites, This‘s evidenced by the fact, he offers to sel or rent to black or white alike, his resi- dence at 8215 Fourth St, Highland Park, which contains city water, sewer, gms, barn, etc for $1250, on monthly paymentaof $lu. tf WE SEND and COIFFURES All over the United States, Prepaid ON APPROVAL (Examination Free.) HIGH CLASS HAIR GOODS. MODERATE PRICES ‘Send sample of hair with a fow particulars; we will make ‘an artistic selection and guar Aantee satisfaction. We send the hair to you prepaid on ap- proval, If you find it perfect- Iy aatisfactory and a bargain romit the price, If not return at our expeme, We offer a 22 Inch switch, like eut, of natural: wavy. ho ‘man hair to match any ordinary shade........ $1.98 THE OLIVE HAIR CO., 608 Nic. Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. W ate h é 5 woes That you will be proud to carry and at prices that you ‘ean afford to buy. ‘Come in and see the won- derful showing we are mak- ing on watches. Ifyou are think ing of buyinga watch now— ‘or later, your chance is here now. You will have no better oprertunity this Spring. Ceme in now and plek it out Sehlampp’s f Sixth and Locust St. fo eee NES Bes: { That Necessary Magazine —for the thinking man— for the professional man— for the busy business man—and his family; in short, it’s for You feqceree cele 25 cents fipeaxs| $3.00 per copy j eo. a year | SA uae ps i q * ° The Review of Reviews frat, because itis. a necenity—that i |-of men and allsre by-De. Alber the rule in magazine buying of Am- | Shaw, in his comprehensive editoca, ceica’s intellectual ariatocracy. It is |" Pfogrese of the Wodld;" a-clever iadiapensable to the busy busacss | cartoon history of the monthy book roan, who mus{ Resp abreadt of Le | soviowss the git ofthe bet which es, became it gives him the Tal | hay appeared inthe other magazines | Fea hilaelaete tne | "pisces Bey my Till, who’ demands only the truh)| character Whetcheas end interesting - and then deaws his own eoncliriaas, | articles on the all-important topics of Peete A eyes hin jos plain, | Uhedey,. Authodiative, now pattan, atraight facts. ‘ timely and very much to the point, | Ge hebfil to the whole fay. | Mis a Hberal education" isthe way { In it you will find a tony piece | eobacrber exprew i j { CF 190948 (CATALOGUB) | 7 fa arnt meets tt me one “You ean aed to ade for ont Betas OM Ean renee mig yea ore CU The Review of Reviews Company, New. York @ " ‘MT, PLEASANT. Mrs. Jobison of Ottumwa spent fvuaakegiving tu te ety. ‘the ‘Thankagiving program at the ‘Baptist was very fine indeed. The children “rendered gome very pretty foleetions. Much credit should. be eres ‘Mra. Smith for her succosatyl 2m. : Mra, K. Bartlett returned home Monday atter an extended vielt with Her children’ in ‘Chicago, ‘Mr. and Mrs, Willlatia of Agency apent Thanksgiving in the city vialt- ing friends, ‘The Kink Daughters ot A.M. 2 johureh gave thelr annual bapgvet Thursday evening of last wook. The guetta wero met. at the door by the ‘Teception committee, composed of Mlavos Myrtle Burngugh, Agnes and Louisa Mason, Mrs, ‘Robert: Thomes. "The guests were soated at Long tables heautifully "decorated. ‘with snowy Mnen and pink crysanthemeums, and Were served to an elogant nent When the inst course had been dully Dartaken, « short program was given Sonie of the special numbers ‘were solos by Mr. ‘Ralph Burnaugh, Mr and Harry Burnaugh. The banquel Was an ovent ‘iat. will long be re- membered bythe folks who" partlel- Pated. The committe in charge was: Madames Anderson, Ralph Burnaugh, 8. H. McCracken, Harry Burnaugh Clay Reed and Hert Wells, ‘The Kings’ Daughters heid a bus nese mecting at the home of Mri. Clay Roods, attor which refreshments mere served by the hostess. Next meeting will be with the Blase Agnes and Loulea Mason. ‘A Thanksgiving ball was given here the 2th at Strawn's hall. Many out of town people. attended and ‘it proved to be & grand oliccese. eitnaow weiner Among the many blessings the Bur- Jingtoninas bad to give thusks for thi zeus is the decrease in sickness aud jeaths, and also to havo both of our shurches once more presided over by [good christian, energetic ministers, Miss Ida Palmer is in Chigago visit: ing- relatives and frionds, Arr. James Brooks is ablo to resume his position at the Unterkirteher bara after a govere sick spell, ‘Mrs. Anna Baker, of Peoria, TIL, was 4 business visitor ‘in this city” last week. She was the ‘guest of Mrs, P King, of Foster streot, ‘Tho concert given by the Union Boy- tist Sunday school Thanksgiving even Ing, am quite ouocean Te was give Jat the white: Baptist ehureh on Wash: ington etrect, ‘On last Sunday evening ‘tho Union Baptist had a very large attendance. Some who dud not ‘Veen out for two years added to naw: members on thei roll a Fa ae A eter ee ee roe the property recently owned by Rev 'T. L. Smith, The property is located at Thirteenth and Morgan strocts. Mr, George Bland, of Watertown Il, visited a fow days last wook al ‘the! home of ‘his mother, Mrs. Fannie Williams, Sixteenth and’ Fulton strot Friendd in the city deeply regret that Mr. Wilbert Fields, whose illness was reported in last week’s Bystander, i still very ill, However, the Inst report was a little more favorable. ‘Ms. C, E, Beckley, who upon return: ing home from Ghicago, whore ohe bad been called to attend the funeral o! Der sister if-law, Mrs. J. W. Fiddler, received word that her son, Montrose, ‘was Yory ill of pneumonia’ in Kaneas ity, She eth aw once for Kanes Sy fand found ‘him greatly improved. She returned to her home last Monday. Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Wilson, of De: Moines, is in the city, the quest. of Mr, Wilson's mothor, Ars, Geo. Dado 811 South Bleventh street. ‘The Ohtistmas program for Botho A.M. B. Sunday school is. being ar Fanged under the supervision of Mrs Lena Porter. This occasion bide fai to surpass all previous ones. Mrs. Por ter has labored with untiring energy in her endeavors to interest the cil dren, and to her much credit is due. ‘The Union services at the A: M. fehureh on ‘Thanksgiving day was quite ‘well attended. Rev. Brown, from the Seventh Street, Baptist” church, proached an able gemmon, "which wa ently apprecia ‘ail.'The choi Hint was made vp of momibers of the different churches, rendorod excellent ‘musie for the occasion. ‘The Kev. Mr. Johnson, from Texas preschodsst jhe Union Heptist burch fon the third inst. ‘The entertainment given by Union Lodge, No. 1, xt their hall Thankogiv: ing evening mas a eplendid success. A very interesting program was rendered jafter whieh dancing wes’ indulged: in ‘Also. a splendid luncheon was sorve lby the committee. ‘They will give an siblor cotertaliaent ou Obrisieine night {The Masdnle: reunion held in Unior Ledge Hall Thankygving olght was i ee nb to heur tho excellent program igen by Dest talent, Mr. » D, Flokis and Mrs, Garnett John save imo Very plotaing, instrament selections, Blind wae at Thor bert inva recital from the works of ‘Dunbar. Dee) WW. ioe foe. etal aces Soc Reel on ‘The Patroeue Quurtette| was in atantancous bit, Thay wero compelled ‘to respond to numerous, enchores. Mr, William Martin’ maintained is ability ‘as ‘Master of Ceromonies.”” ‘Mise Bldora Burtoit entertained nuntoe of fer. fiends Ist Wodnexdy evening: Social games were indul Snel an “apptprinte" ‘hour whe ight refreshmionts were served. “Phe Young Meu's Sonday Lecture "club nt Bethel has been revived and io doling. good, work Misn Ella Scott. vias hostess to atom jnvited gusts last Friday evening i ‘honor of her sister, Miso Jossio, whe Spent her ‘Mhankagiving vacation at home, ‘Tho usual numberof young mer wont to Pt, Madison Thanksgiving day. Tnformation has boon recelved tn th city of the serious illness of Mrs, Mac Scurry, of Ohiesgo, whio wax formerly Miss Woods of this city. "Mfrs. Seurry fin St, Luke's hospital, ‘Tho Old Folks? concert that was pre sented at Pilgrime Rest church on Thankayiving evening was largely at- ‘tended. ‘The solo by. Mz. ‘Thos, Jofer 201, the dislogue by Mrs, Sallio Thom- 4s and Mz. Chas, Wilsos, and the’ chorus Jed by Mr. Lou Washington were all star hits that otcasioned much enjoy- ment for all, Mrs, Chas. Epbanks, of Ft. Madison, ‘who has been a pationt sufferer of a ngering malady for some time, is in the city reciving trentment of Mr. Bi ward Robeson, who is deserving of mention because the has won fame for himself in his ability to heal. Upon his own merits he has gained tho eon- fidence of a number whom bo has helped to recovery. Mz. Goo. Foster ls improving undor his ero, Ho suffered paralytic stroke some time ago and was in tho hospital several weeks. Mr. Robeson in truly endowed with a super- natural. gift, Mr. Geo. Dandridge, of Omahs, Neb, iyas returned home after an absence of four years, Ho, will spond several weeks with his paronts, Mr. and. Mes; Rufus Dandridge, of near Summitville Mrs, MeFadden and daughter, of Hanibal, Mo,, are the guesta of ‘Mrs. Sallio Vaugha and daughter, Mrs, Wm, Taylor, Mra McFadden is’ sister of Mrs. Vaugha, ~ Remember the date of tho turkey supper at Bethel under auspices of tho ‘Mrs, Ollie Reynolds, of Chicago, is hero for a fow days as guost of ‘her grandmother, Mrs, Penix, ‘The Colerlage Taylor Music club wil meet at. the home of Miss Nellio Kelles on the Sth inst. Various numbers, both Instrumental and voeal, will bo’ pre- seinted by the different mombers. Mrs. Julia Hardy and children, of Lagrange, Mo,, aro visiting at the bome of Mra, Hardy's mother, Mrs, Carter, of near Sandusky. Rav. and Mrs. Har: dy expect soon fo lente in St, Joven, Miss Daisy Ware, our highly talented and cultured vocalist, appeared in song ot Fe. Madison on ‘Thanksgiving day toa very appreciative: audience: iss Helen Wilson, of Galesburg, I, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs Maggio Smith, A claas of four was admitted to full membership at Bethel last Sunday even- ing, viz, Miss Mellie Singleton, Mr. and ‘Mss, Fielding Jobneon nd Wm, Mila ‘A thusical solection appropriate for the ‘occasion was rendered by Mz. and Mr. Chas. Wilson of Des Moinos. | CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. ten < || Ze FORD'S ke HAIR POMADE Cae talk POMADE (aetio\ || | feaeearld Hale POMADE ie MARES WHARS@. JONI OR CURCY BAIR Or) Seceern Re YF | tr cen ne rics NG Pe reece terme Sees apace atrs ‘Be 00 SoeROTTLES WMH CHARLES FORD'S MME ON "may FORD'S ROVALWHITE Ea LIT on sears se Pay ther cara THE MOST DELICATE SKIN. UNEXCCLLED FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES, VEY SA CSU BoN aeysnraette iearerrawea eee Eernaee a uaanewr Co Star cpouee or Manoa Ce BOSTON MARKET Co. Greatest Variety in the Ci’y of Choice Meats, Fish, Poultry and Delicacies. i We Strive to Please with the Best of Goods and Prompt Service + PHONE 765 920 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, lowa. eo ‘The most Complete Line We Have Ever Shown Bangs, Switches, pompodors, Transformations, , Braids, Full and Half Wigs and Waves We also make up any of.the above in gray, Our prices are reasonable and are goods are such that give satisfaction. OUR. DOLL HOSPITAL is complete and we repair: any old doll. Doll Shoes, Slippers, Stockings, Arms, Hands and Feet 705 Locust St. and door west of Chamberlain Hotel aerSWatwur Magic Halt Grower and Straightening Olt Pacer ais ee ae eee Peete! ipo ame eo te ey oo WME ca a tees S| lee Bee ce hm ae ot i eae oie econ wee) EA eae Pea reed BU ey ad | el PN AGA te eee Ck ‘ te Neat gcoephe SR OBR AS Pe ae CONS BES SE : [hear cee Mat no atowixnes. ae sore (aa naa | Pics cccictaniegunaes aes on creas: Reel "we do. not exancernte, ta. 700 cat seairen! resulta inthe fra BSCR a ee ‘cae from falling out and breaking Off; eakiny hareh stubborn halt’ »- | BAiameled | SSS a kseton Won eovencoronc ra valerie a. ae ie Creve hSiehning Ole manaattort iy ete ok preter ebro o Uiledert pesgty tied nde ter perage, Hanes ooc~s ee me aera es cs ee tHE S$ ‘i 3 ormation curls, coronet braids, and tees Sa om bings made to order, matching. - f] «ll shuces « specialty, Send sample ‘thas eh onder * 2405 Bloudo Street ~ Phone Webster 880. Omaha, Nebr. Mrs. Georgie Raglin. Mrs. 8. W. Green is om the scik list this week. ‘Mr, and Mrs, MeDaires and som, of Towa City, visited their daughter, Mrs 8. W. Green, ‘Mr, Harry Horne cntertained at his Ihome-six of his friends with luncheon. Mist Lenna Green, of Toledo, Iowa, spent ‘Thankwgiving with Miss’ Orga Morgan. ‘Mr, Robert MoMorry and Miss Tayon took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Narcilla Jackson Sunday. The Allen guards will meet at. tho home of Mrs, Jessio Smith on Wednes- day, December 6. ‘The One More Effort club mill mest Jat the home of Mrs, 8. B. Holley on Friday, December 8. The program of Sunday ovening was in charge of Dre Allie Boyd and the little cbildren. It wns largely attended. Solos by Mr. Maile Perkins and Miss Ruth Boyd. ‘A beautiful solo was rendered by Miss Boyd. ‘The quicker a cold is gotten rid of the less danger from pneumonia and Jother serious disease. Mr. B. W. L. Hall, of Waverly, Va, eaye: “I firm- ly bellove Chamberlains’ Cough Rem- edy to be absolutely the best propa: ration on the market for colds. 1 have recommended it to my friends and they all agree with me.” For sale by all dealers, ‘OGDEN, IOWA. Special to Bystander. The ate geting 08 cay, We have rected nice ttle eharch at, this point, which iy Pilgrim Baptist chureb, Rnd bave as pastor Rev. J. W. Morton, who gives us two Suudajs a months find to Soniays at Orolabor. "We have frat and third-at Ogden, We also have avery goad B. Yo-P. U, and Sunday chook ‘Also a. nice literary society on Stondey evening, Mra. Hew. J. W. Morton, Ms, Alico Brown, Mrs, Jesse Moore and Mee. Allee Bell have been fon the nick list for a few days bit i all better owe ike ‘Daughters give a public instal ation unter. the. auspices of Daughter Brooks. of Dos Moines. high priestess ‘Sir Kaight: Adame, of Coonell Bhufs, was bore on Tuesday’ and set Up Knight Bt thls place. ‘Therotwas services at the church all oy Thaukagiving. Preaching by past ores 11:30, Dinnor at 2p. m. and ft grand concert at 8 p.m. under tho Supieos of Are. Rov. J: W. Morton as Siby: Mrs, F. Jones. Music: by Mrs Groford. "We wuold be glad to have frente visit our town. ‘Mae Kelley of ‘Kansas City’ was in toa Thenkaiving Jones & Lucas FUNERAL DIRECTORS ‘The very best service guaranteed. Prices the lopiest ont on = ‘Calls answered prompt- ly day or night No extra charges for die- tanee—Reverse all phone charges. Phone Maple 2548. Office 649 Rast Court Des Moin ta Mrs, Goldie Morres left for home in Huntsville, Mo, Saturday, Mr. HL. J. Rogers spent his Thanks giving mith his son in Des Moines capa ice a aria aiiatay Sucthe akeroe deab Ceacaty McKinley Baptist church last Tuesday pee oe rae rn wee eect PON Cori Sprache asa silt alec fe cee ae ise meeen Saket peti eerie ia at Sea oe ea ie Te at i co ete aoe Pegi peat aera ree ree SEES a ier eects eee ee ae ee eens ‘Mr. and Mrs. H. Houston and family eee ee ee SaneE er set ol ad a eee ee ee ee ae ae Peer eG, Madina Rea ee oe rs oes ee ee alae Seer ee SoS eet een acpi anus pe cite cee ts Thanks ‘When you have a cold get s bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It will soon fix you up all right and will ward off any tendency toward pneu monia, ‘This remedy contains no opl- um or other narcotic and may be giv- fn as confidently to a baby as to an adult, Sold by all druggists. OSKALOOSA. ‘Mise Oarry of Iowa City Univercity visited her parents Mr, and Mrs. Prank Allen at 615 B, ave wost having spent her ‘Thanksgiving here will return te school Monday. Mrs, N. Wilson of Obieago is visiting hor Brother Mr. Prank Allen at 615 B acd. Wont for ton days: Robt. Johnson ‘Thanksgiving dance: wax succes every way # large crowd ee ero aa an nya Ang wae gig, Orval, Seoite and tin Goat of Ottumwa mere vin erm alr rai: “Mr. and Mrs, BoB. Jones and davgh- tor Bite spent ‘Thankegiving, ot the home of there danghtor Ara, Chas Wil- 100 of Ottumwa, , ‘Mrs, Lona Dowitt of Buxton ts visit: ing at the home of Mrs. E. E. Jones, on J north Sth street. jailer Smith rotorned to bis home in Chicago Monday after spending s oath with mother, oy Mrs. Osear Ropet and son visited at the bome of her Father and sistor Mrs. W. Lewis Thanksgiving. ‘Attoruey Geo, 1, Woodson of Buxton ‘was’ business caller in our city: last week ‘Mr, and Mfr, L; Smith of Dés Moines spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mr. Smiths mother Mra, H, Willians on A, avonte east, Mrs, Smith returned hone Friday while his wife remained for 2 Teecks visit. Tnell Connell and Thor. Spicer were 4p from Ottamwa to the Thankagiving Mv. Bort Danols.of Des Moines. pent to day’ wiating the home of lier mother Mrs, Jordon Wilson on 7h strect. The Literary will mect every Tuesday ‘might. Mra, Bell president Luella Frank vico president, Hattle Plenniry secretary, Edna Jones assistant seere- tary, 2’. Franklin ‘Treasurer, Rev. Boll ehaplin, Miss Buckners and Lewis program. com. Mrs. M, Henderson ‘chairman of Finance con. ‘The youug people feol the need of such an organization wo have some splendid. talente dero if we could only et the young people awake. Miss Nora Motte was shoping in our eity ono day lsat week. Mrs. John Barquett is ablo to be about ‘eyain after a fow weeks illness, Mr, Will Jeffers hes moved thro miles northwest of town he has a better laca- tion for his dairy farm, ‘The ¢nd Baptis church gave an ent~ ertainmont last. week, quite a neat sum was raised, they aré trying ¢0 raiso money to remodie their church, Rev O. Smith is paster, ‘Stewards levo Junchon ab Mra, Bells Wednosilay after noon from 2 to 5 p. m, Sowing veitele mest st the bome of ‘Mrs. Franklin Friday afternoon. |. When your feet are wet und cold, and your body chilled trough “and and Zone osponuro stakes & Ug ‘dose of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, ee eta toe eae etna nd pou are mont cer faite ha ie dearer cule Hor aio by all rageios me re % Columbia university belongs the credit of offering the first course de tigned to. give students a practical Knowledge of the conduct of political Aitalrs. ‘That tnatitation hag) asked the bureau of munlolpal researen a New York to give the members of the ‘hues the benelt of the experience {t ‘has derived from the study of the af faire of that city, and the invitation ‘has been accepted, The growing de mand for the adoption of the scion {ino methods. of city governmonte lands support te the view that college se) il be m dernd. hls partment of the public service, hf the propriety: and use'tinese- ofa tab veralty course esiabilshed on the tines Indleated by the lonovation at Colac ia. Haltians » Lazy Lot. Sydney Brooks, wrising (0 the Lom jon Chronicle avout Halt, saye the Haltlana were the first people in the world to aboliah slavery, and Atrs. ©. R Miller, writing In Lesile's Weekly, aye of Halt: “In chat little repubtla, covering about 10,000 square miles, within five days’ sal! of Now York, ona ‘nay encounter more strange complica lone and « greater disregard for It tan ilte than {a the remote coun- files of the ast, Situated in. the very heart of the West Indies, where Civilization existe ina high degree, Halt! alone has Kept her doors closed to progress, She became an independ ont state more than 100 years ago. Hor rich jands wore already under cul tivation, but the lexy natives allowed the plantations to go to rufa, and for cate hapa arnta cup toaiad™ Farm, Eraployment fer Srna . Gov, Harris of Ohio believes that ‘criminals can be employed on @ farm ‘with advantage.to themselves and the fiate. He proposes that prisoners in the penitentiary who are. not com ‘Armed criminals be transferred to the reformatory and put to work on the state farm, “It ta the conditions ef ur eltfes that breed crime,” says the governor. . “Most of ft can he traced to idleness and drink, and idleness is frequently) the cause of drink. There Is little drink in the country and prao cally uo idlenees. If the young man ‘who had slipped over the bounds of a law were taught sotentife farming ne would come to like it and escape the associates Who carry him down when fhe returns to the city.” PERS New York City alone consumes an- aually $40,000,000 qua:ts of milk. We drink 2,300,000 quarts a day. And tia docs not Include mothers’ milk tor infants; just cows’ milk—watered and unwatered, for both Infants and adults, "Milk." says Emerson. “ta readily made tntoxleating in warm climates slinply by agitation. This feature was quickly discovered.” Be Ing placed in a skin and slung from the shoulder or over the back. tt was agitated by the motion of the Bunter, t5u cermentation was soon well under way. ‘The skin waa undoubtedly nono too clean, some milk of the previous Jay betog lett in tt whicd would ouceess. Hie Yas achieved auccer- who hae rel tong, Inughed often, aid loved Twilch; who bas gained the trust of pure women, the respect of-tntelligent men, and the love of little childreas who bas filled hts aiche end. adoom pllahed nis task; who baa left the ‘world better than he found it, whether fay an Improved poppy, « perfect poem, or @ rescued soul; who Das never Yecned appreciation of earth's beauty ‘aor tatled to expresa it; who has ak ‘ways louked for the best. in. ‘others fand sive the beat he had; whose Hite ‘was .aninupiration; whose» memory \\ henediclion "=-Bensie A, Stanley. Re Ey ee re: Sitosy OR : , MES es PUP ET SMI Rg te ee ES MRT GES eR STORCeEN Rae Y AA a el STRIKERS IN EVROPE WASHINGTON'S RTHESY 1 BOOK, THE ATH Vpowne res ee i Ja one Bugliish word. whict ote be a widely known aud used. almost any other Wanda meee oeina Labor suis T Bave understood, bad their origit with the factory ayitem In England the people ox the continent have Improved ‘oa the original English do ‘view, and have found ways of using it “ot which we, in Amerios, at any rate Ihave rafely ever heard. Be seers to mo tha during my shor Jonrtey on the continent, I heard of ote Kinds of trikes, and learne: “more about | the differant ways fp ‘Which this form of warfare can be (owed than T over loarned’ before tn al my life. In Europe che heurs, for ex ‘tmple, of polition! trikes, of genera oe fod of agricuitural strikes, ‘whlch ‘are a pegullar and interesting ‘Yarlety of the ordivary labor strikes. hero are rent strikes, “hunger riot,” ‘strikes of students, even of legisla ‘tures, and when Twas in Budapest omeone called my attention {o an a0 ‘count in one of the papers of what ‘was called a “house strike." ‘This was ‘the ofse in which the tenants of one fof the large tenement bulldings 0! ‘apartment houses of the city had gone ‘2. strike to compel the landlord to weduce the rent, They had hung the Jandlord In efsy in the big central qourt around which tho ‘bullding ts rected; decorated the walle and bel conles with scurrilous placerde and then created such i disturbance by ‘their Jeers and outcries, supplemented ‘with fish horns, that the whole neigh: ‘Dorhood was roused. The house strik- ‘ors took thle way to advertine, thelr grievances, gain public sympathy and ‘Secure reduction ofthe rent. T had an opportunity, during my stay in Burope to get some Mrathand information In regard’ to the manner Of these continental strikes, Twas in Berlin fast before and atter the three: days’ battle between the striking coal yard men of Moabit and the police, in the course ot which several of the of ‘leera and hundreds of tho people were wounded, For several days, ono sec: fion of Berlin was practically ins state-of slege. The police charged the crowd with thelr borses, trampled {ho people under foot, and cut them down with thelr swords. The sofdlers Hunted the strikers into the nolghbor tug houses, where they attempted to Darricage themselves and replied to the attacks of the police by hurling uaaiies from the windows of the Houses into the strecta below. At aight the streots wero in darkness. The atrikers had cut the electric ‘wires, thus shutting off the lights 0 that ‘the ‘police ware compelled to airy forehes {a order to. dlatingulsh friends from foes. At another timo, while 1 was in Fiume, Hungary, I had an opportunity to see for, mytelt the manner and plrit (n\ which these strikes’ are con- Gueted,-or' rather the way in which they are put down by the pollee. © TBR gone out one day to visit the fmmigrant station, which is situated ot the outakirts of the clty, and no- Uoed, on my way thither, a number of Polloemen on the car. Then appérent- Ty at a algal from a man ln charge, they seemed to melt avay. Halt an Hour Jator, while 1 was at the, nm! ferent station, Iwas startled by loud ries outalde the bullding. Everyone Fushed to tho windows, The street was crowded with men, women and Children, all running helter skelter in the direction of the clty. Some ot the hands toa nearby factory, 1 was told, had gone on 8 strike. could not at first Understand, however, why everybody seemed in such a stato of terror. Very soon I learned they were running from the pollce, anda mo- ment Inter the police themselves moved into view. ‘They were’ formed in a broad line eros the avenue, and! marching rap- {dly, simply swept everything before thom. At tale head, bearing a heavy cane, Was & ma in plain’ clothes. 1 do not kiow whether he was an off- cer or the proprietor of the. factory, tut I was struck by the haughty con- tempt with which he surveyed the reb- ble, as Mt melted away trom in front Of him. {a aifew minutor the streot Was ernpty ‘nd, 40 far as T could see, thie strike was over.” It was a small atalr th any case. There was 10, bloodihed and almost no resistance on the part of tho strik- ers, a0 tarps I sould seo. It was suf- ficlent, however, to give mo a very vivid notion’ of the. ruthless way in Which the governments of these stern, military powers deal with’ rebellious laborers. European goveraments seem to ave ‘the habit of jatetfering, to a way/of which wo have no conception io this country, in all the small and intimate alfairs of fe. Bo it was not to be expected that they would be. able, as the pollce 1a thls country, to Act aa noutral party or,retuse 10 tako'part in tho struggles, ap Wwe say, of Iabor @nd capital. That is the rea- fon, 1 dttspéct,"" why in’ Europe strikés! almost ‘always turn ont to be & Battle) with the pollco or ani tnur- feciion agalust the government. ‘Almost obything may be made the occasion of «strike. io Europe, ft peoms: Sometimes in. Austria. “and Hungary, 1 have ‘been told, members haya S DR ic weeks eat gae FRIED COL! GOETHAL'S PET PAR- nor. Sicdierigel pmrantgenege ee a eee ee iia shotbe seicerh kote inti’ to Pcaneok Colonel Goethe ind & pet parrot, the cleverness and ey mies ot hich ba = pitt Bird nad st | mabtt of repesting re Cmeen atl ‘beckuse © favorite professor has been eee by the governor or because }they are ‘to wonte particular at the governor,” Not satre ‘quently tn France aid Italy, labor dls een ato fomiented for potitical ae: 3 is te the sa aay, Strikes are a favorite weapon of the Boclalists when they are seeking to force a political measure through par Mament, Until a few years ago, it Seated’ that a “general strikt,” | t9 ‘whlob all the Iabore's of a city or sev: ‘ere! cittes, suddenly Iay down their ‘tools and refuse to return to wotlk tuntil some concetsion bas been granted by the government, was the means by whlch the Socialists. pro: ‘posed to overturn all the exiating, gov- ermments in Burope, Since the fait: tre of the revolution io Russla and of ‘almilar movements on a smaller soale fm Italy and elsewhere this form of strike neoms to have fatlen into disre- pute. ‘The mont novel and taterenting form of labor insurrection of which T heard nile Z was In Burope was tho “strike Gf the agrionltural laborer.” In both Hungary and Italy, the agricultural tw borers have for some years past been organiaed Into more oF leas secret #0- cleties, and the outbresks which have been the more bloody and the more farreashing th thelr influence than any labor atrike In Europe. ‘The possibility that farm hands might be organized into labor unions anid make use of this form of organisa: tion {a order to compel the land own: ers to raise wages, had never occurred to me, and I took some pains to learn the condition in Hungary and [taly tinder which these organisations have grown up. Im the next chapter 1 shall deseribe the farm laborer in Italy and Hungary nd compare Bim with the eae gta laborer id the bouth. EXHIBITS WIN PRAISE ogee ie ek eee de eee pee a ees bate eared eas em ha eee rere Bee i a ih Greene at aa eee Becaig neous ot ie mse scat ae oa re thirtyseven feét wide and ten feet Pre ee ae he mee ee Tepe re leer sistas Pe fe ot oe eee au es eee eee See ear CC ee Sra oor as ae ee chanical college at Normal, Ala., and the Greenville Industrial school. On (Se pee ee tae ne ine ar cui ah Se eae, nae an ee are tae se ern ee pace rus lees ere elorie sce et Be Skee cee te ae ee ener eee ae ees aaa oe aaiel yee es near A treckie-taced- girt stopped: at: ths pont office and yelled out: “Anything for the Murphys?” “No, there ts not,” sald the postmas ter. “Anything for Jane Murphy?” “Nothing.” “Anything for Ann Murphy?” nee “anything tor Tom Murphy? No." “Anything for Bob Murphy?” “Not a bit" “Anything for Jerry Murphy?” “Nothing at all.” “Anything for Lize Murphy? “No, nor Pat Murphy, nor Dennis Murphy, nor for Pete” Murphy, no Paul Morphy, not John, Jack or Jin Murphy, nor any Murphy, dead, living unbora, native oF forelga, clvilized sayage or Darbarous, male oF feniale Black oF white, franchised or distran chised, ‘natural or’ otherwise. ‘No! there is positively nothing Individual 1, jointiy, severally, now and for ever.” ‘Tho gir) luoked at the postmadter t astoniohment and sald: “Pleaso sco 1 there is anything for Clarence Mur phy."—Natlonal, Monthly, CHAMBERS FELT NO FEAR. At a well-known club in New York the other day one of those tores, who fare the bao of all clubs drew’ his hale ap'to Robert W. Chambers" and said, genially: ‘‘Ghambére, you are writing at the rate of two, and sometimes three, nov. fla every year, to say nothing of your fannual sheaf of abort storlen Aren't you afraid tbat a time will come when you will have written yourself out?” “My dear ain" Mr. Chambers re piled, "I have no auch fear. Just look fat your own,case, You have been talking for more than sixty years and You haven't talked yourself out, have yout® ‘A BUSINESS WOMAN. “If you do not marry me I shall kill myseit th: your, presence.” Malye me unill next Soturday at noonday.” Sito ‘prepare for your weddng?” “No, to prepare for your suicide. By that time I can have sold the rights to fe picture to moving plete. gow ern" arora eS ‘day when it had been'particularly talk. ‘liye, Colonel Goethals’ negro attend: Gea ere i bind: TU haye you tried t eee ae ‘dow to luncheon be: had ap ‘abe a fine chan oat bat nko ap tata abi) vain ccten maa ure aise a rate shiceam eaianes at be sald to ri, wheat bo esipied Dat ain't no chicken, oe," Dat ein’ no. chieen, Meaty, ‘aarp roplieds dati at er parrot. URGES FRIENDLY RELATIONS BETWEEN WHITE AND BLAGK sgh ewan aa Pleading for friendly relations Be tween the raced, Judge W. BR. Ham ‘mond delivered a atrong and Interest hg address at the educational mn meeting held at the Central Avenu theater In the interest of negro educa tlon in the south. “ Hla speech fm full follows: ro any thoughtful mind, It goo seithont saying, and fs evident withou ‘argiimont or Inafstence, that the wel fare of both races tn this country, ant especially in th south, 1s absolutel dependent upon the friendliness anc ‘cordality existing botween them. Th growth and development of the organ fam which we call human soclety' de Yelops and expends a certain amoun of foree; and whether the bent result fae obtained depends on whether thi force’ fe all) utilized for constructive purposes, or ‘whether a part of It, 0 all of It, for that matter, 1s destructive {n Its operation. If a part of tt onl fe constructive, and another part tend {n the direction of disintegration an¢ ansreby, then tho resultant effect may be upward or downward, forward 0 backward, according to the predom! nance of the constructive or destruc tive elements. If there are warring elements, energy is absorbed In the conduct of the wartare, and the or sranlc body of soclety suffers because ‘of the lack of the Harmonlous co operation that is necessary to Its growth and development. ‘tt follows, then, that the true philanthropist must’ seek to reconcile warring and discordant elements, and bring all into Karmonfous co-operation for the general good. Labor mus cease to war against tapital, and capt ‘tal must Team to have due regard for the rights of the Inboring man. Every class and element must learn to re ‘spect every other, and all must obey ‘the golden rule. In this way can clvilization accomplish ite best and mont substantial advance, and {n no other way is such an advance possible of attainment. “The negro ta. part of the south’ civilization, His organle life 1s bound ‘up with that of the white man fn tls that are indlssoluble. Fanatical utter tances to the contrary notwithstand: ng, bis elimination from the social organism of the south Is not possible ‘All wite men will dismiss the thought, find seek some other solution of the race problem. ‘The white man cannot ill him because he will not submit Quietly to the operation. Neither can hie. transport him because it 18 too ex: pensive. And these are the only two sways by which ho ean be ellminated Bo it ts perfectly evident to any sane mind that he must stay bere. and continue for all time to be a vital part of our elvilisition, “The question of how he came here fs not at all important; but the ques- tlon of what to do with him, seeing that he fs here, ts vital. But it may hot be smtgs to say that we recognize the hand of an overruling providence In the great fact of his presence In the mlast of the white man’ civilize tion. An overruling providence ts one which overrules the evil designs of evil men, and turns them to g00d ac: count. Who can name @ great battle in the world’s history that hasn't been overruled and turned to good ‘account; and yet these battles were ‘the direct outcome of the erll and ‘malignant passions of men. So, the ‘evil passions and sordid cupidlty of the slave dealers, who captured these black men and brought them to our shores and sold them to our ancestors have been overruled by a higher power, and the great great-grandchil: dren of ‘these innocent people have become the wards of the American fntlon, and we are responsible to ‘them for the faithfol and conscten- tlous execution of this bigh and tm- Dortant trust. Blatant demagogy may seek to obscure this trith, and try to make the people of the Bouth to feel that Wew are under no obligation to the negro; but trie men will recog: ‘nize it, and will not refuse to. set themscives steadily and efficiently to the task of helping him to work out his salvation and olevate nimeelt to ‘higher. plane of civilization. “Tho inherent forces In the bobo ‘of the white race, which are capable ‘ot belng utllized for: the advance, of civilization, will. be perceptibly , dl Nerted and dimlatshed it the white ian harbors’ a feeling ‘of antipathy toward the negro, and indulges In ‘erlmonious. controversy. with. -bim, What he ought to do ts to indulge himselt tn. the feeling. that: he, rous! ook for. good in the countenance of his black brother, {f he looks for i be will find it, for, It is there. 4 ‘kindly. glance will reveal it, when contemptuous attitude, ot a haughty Indifference will effectually obscure ft Let the white men seek, by ecogaition of the many good qual: {ties and characterlatics of the negro, to encourage ‘him to develop. those qualities and characteristics, Nothing develops character more effectually than a recognition and appreciation of the good thet 1s in the othér man; ‘while ‘% constant, dymidal ‘search tor the bad, and an utter refusal to see the good, not only ides the! good from our vislon, but has » blighting effect upon the man who aries’ with te bis own breast the consctousness that he has not been appreciated. We do a great wrong to the man whose ‘g00d and true qualities we contemptu ‘ously or indifferently refuse to recog ‘nise. ‘Noiman liveth to himself’. “\. DOYLE FINDS A HOLMES. Sir A. Conan Doyle hud recently ap amuslog adventure with a Paris’ chb man. We readi that the creator o! ‘Sherlock Holines, arrived: atthe sta ‘lod 2b. et ‘Lyons. @: Mediter: ranean railway add’ balled’. «cab Wit Se peieipy fare ha bbe Does at 73 ro ee Sr ike tn Tee Tema Mean a a das areas Relais ‘and purpose to do him full justice, mak an honest stort in tha r but who seem to be una lish much, or to: meet. with tying reaalte in thelr | ‘eaally and tilted kide from thelr’ and are too ready to throw up thelr bands saya 1e the uel Ther ‘ire prone to lose fai.h In the negro, ‘and say! ‘Ephraim Is joined to bis dots: fet him alone’ They feel ‘trong sense of duty, Dut. they have Ho Inspiration of hoye. Thetr efforts fare consoquéntly mecbanteal and list Jobs, and Inck the onthuslaam that ts essential to success. The trouble with these friends of the negro ts, that they have failed to attain to & Fecognition of the best qualities of the negro character, ‘They do not rightly apprehend and appreciate Him, “They look for certala qualities Which they aay Re ought to possess, and not finding them they overlook dthers whlch he does possess, ‘They form their éstimate of him by looking ‘at him’ tn bulk, whereas, In order to ‘get a cofrect estimate of him they ‘Ought to look at the indlyldual mem- era’ of the race who have made the greatest advance and accompllshed ‘the beat results. ‘There are negroes, and plenty lof them, who are honor. ‘Able and reliable in a high degree, Lat him contemplate ‘these, and not Took altogether upon the sbittles ele- sient and the erlminal clases. ‘There are plenty of nogroca who are indus- trious and frogal in thelt habits. Let our white frlend think about these, make thelr acquaintance and look {nto thelr honest faces, abd not con- fine his observation and attention to the Idle, vagrant, worthless classes, “The way to judge humanity is by fts best specimens, and not by Its Worst. We soe in the best the capa- Dilitles of the worst under proper training and environment; and the op- timistie spirit, which ts our most be- coming attittide, should prompt us to bring Into play our highest moral and {ntellectual facultfes in order that we may beable to discern the good with a clear and strong vision, and thus Ket ‘a broad and correct estimate, and not ‘a narrow and perverted one, of our brother in black. ‘There are others among the white people who are indifferent to all ques- tions which relate to the problem caused by the presence of the colored people in our midst, and still others who aro actively opposed to them, and who never lose an opportunity to ftrike them with a mailed hand. They ean see no good in them, and taunt hose who do with the opprobrious epithet of negrophile. “Nothing tn the way of helpfulness ts to be expected of these except to open thelr eyes and decrease thelr numbers. They are a menace to the best elviifeation of the times In which we live, and ff left to themselves Would soon bring about a state of war- fare between the blacks and whites. Thetr number has been on the in- crease since the breaking of the old relations of master and servant be- tween the white man and the negro, and there are entirely too many of them today; but there are many of tus who believe. that a broader and more appreciative sentiment 1s grad- ually gaining gromd among the white people of the south, There are many, very many, who do not Join in that sentiment of Indifference and hostil- Ity, and who are ever ready to Instat on Justice and fair play toward the negro, and to lend him a helping band; and there are strong and rer- sonable grounds for the hope that their number will Increase. “This 1s not tho time and place to alecuss and elaborate tn extenso the question of the relations between the two races, and, perhaps, the Tess sald about that the better. But there can be no harm In saying and ineist- Ing that these relations should be cor- lal and friendly. ‘The colored man \s ‘Our Brother in Blick,’ and belongs to the great brotherhood of the races that tnhafit the earth. He Js a part of our common humanity, and {s en- titled to hs place tn the world, and In the clvillzation of this American country. Whether ‘be will maintain that place depends! absolutely upon him, If he proves himself worthy, he will stand. It he falls, he must go down. Tet all! good men help him, and seo that he’has fair chance,” TOOK ONLY:ONE TRICK. 1 have. seen ome very rémarkable whist hands,” sald one of the bridxe fiends in a downtown club on Satur day. “But once; about tour years ago 1 saw one man hold all thirteen trumps.” “Why, that's not so extraordinary.” two or three players broke In all at ‘once: “that's happened Tots of—" “Hold on tll T'm through. What made this hand remarkable ts that the man who held ft only took one trek." "Nonsense! What are you” "Mts a fact. When he trumped his partner's ace firat time round his part net got up:and threw him out of the ‘window."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. THE FOLKS °FROM MAINE, ‘The governor of Maine was at the chool'and was telling the pupils what the people of different states. were called ‘ “Now,” he sald, “the ‘eople trom Indiana are called “Hovslers'; the peo ple:from North ‘Carolina, ‘Tar Heela' the people trom Michigan we knon aa ‘Michtgandets’, Now, what littl bboy or girl can tell me what the peo pie of Maine are called?” "t know," said little girl. “Well, what are we called?” asked the: governor. “Mantace."—Norfolk Virginian-Pilot. that you were coming to Nice. 1 ex- famined you at the station and your halr seemed to me to have been cu bya southern barber and your boots bear traces of the mind whlch we And st Lyona” Sir Conan, surprised find @ sort of Sberiock Holmes whip tp band, complimented the coachman on his ingetiuity and caer it he bad noticed any other point of . identis. gation. | *¥eu"oe other," “nald’. the Meouoher” ary: ST Rave read. you gens rae pa he eake e don Dally Gehan oa ee WANTS TO BE! SENT TO PEN TO PERFECT HIS INVENTION SburHanN coloneD MAN Witt UT HB aay Ge UNCLE SAM. Bavannab, Ga—When the United ‘States court convenes in Savannah ‘the federal grand jury will be called upon to Indlet one of the most, re tmarkable negro crtminals with which ‘the government has ever had to deal ‘The man gave the postal authorites ‘endless trouble, Tt has never bee their lot to contend with « smoother hegro etiminal, The prisoner is Lew is H. Wagner, allas Byan P. Harris South Carolina negro, Harris Ie an. exceptionally smar negro and Is well educated, He con {eased thst on a number of occasion he raised postal money orders, in on¢ case making an order for 19 cents ead $88.19, With ovory evidence reer, Harris declares that he at not commie tho crimes for the money ‘ie realized on his operations, but that ‘he might break foto the federal pen! ‘tentiary, whore he would have the facilities for perfecting an invention whlch has to do with compressed air Whether the motive for Harris erimes ts correct oF not, the neste talks ins most convincing manner He says te hae been working on an Javention, but has been wiable to com Plete it for lack of faciliter, Some one told him, he says, about the v8 Hlety of tools and sasortment of ma chinery the goverament bas in the federal prison in Atlanta, and he saye tie came to the conclusion that if he were a prisoner there he could let Ma inventive inclinations have fall play, 2 Harris will be given an opportunity of investigating the inside of the fed: feral prison tn Atlanta. The post office ‘inapectors intend prosecuting him in oth Georgia and South Carolina, Harris having operated on both state, In addition to delng a clever money order crook, Harris ts a sleightot hand performer and has a reputation {in several Georgia countles where he has given exhibitions. He matatains an. elaborate wardrobe and keeps trunks in several towns that he has deen wont to visit. He ts a ghtning change artist. He has been known to Appear in a post offlee wearing over: tllg and old’ clothes, with dirt be srimed face’ and hands, and present A money order within ten minutes aft er a public appearance tn the street, Where he wad Arepaed aa’a'dude: Columbus, O—The negroes ot Co: lumbus have been exceedingly active fn making a campaign for $5,000 to wards providing a branch ¥. M,C. A. for colored young men of the city. ‘There will also bea girls’ department. ‘The white poople of the city will give $12,000 for the project. The building will be located conveniently. ‘The local ministers, business and professional men are very active’ in the canvass, Among the large con- tributore are:, Wilbur B. King, Charles Hamilton, 8. A. Weaver, Wiliam Moore; I. D, Huston, Dr. Woodlin, J. W. Williams, James Watson, William Hughes, M. E. Marchant, Robert ‘Payne, R. B, Barcus, G. W.' Bowman, William A. Burke, Rey. I. A. Collins and the Instructors and employes of the Lincoln Ohio Industrial ‘school, who gave $50. ‘A number have remarked that since Springfield, Dayton and Columbus are to have fine branch Y. M. C. A. baild- ings, perhaps Cleveland and Cincin- natt people will wake up and take no- tice. Cincinnati has a fine new girls home, which cost $8,000, leading white citizens having given substantially towards the place. AS A SLIGHT TOKEN. A widower belonging to a country village lately led to the altar a fourth bride, says Answers, After the honeymoon the happy couple set- tled down tn his home, and, as the sur- Founding country was new to the. lady hd Was anxious to vistt all the places of interest in the localtty. Among the spots visited was the vil Jage churchyard, and there the hus. band and wile passed before a very elaborate tombstone, the property of the’ bridegroom. The bride, being 2 Uttle short-aighted, asked him to read the inscription. In solemn tones .he rend: “Here les Suste—, beloved wite of John—; also Jane—,. beloved wife of Jobn—; also’ Mary—, be. loved wite of John—.” He stopped abruptly. “What are the words beneath?” in nocently asked the lady, and hor hor ror can be imagingd when he read: “Bo ye also ready.” BUSINESS TRANSACTION. “I beg your pardon, sir,” sald the new clerk, “but that dollar you just took in 1s a counterfeit.” “That may be," answered the pro- pritor nervously, “but the woman who gave it to me was the minister's ite.” “But do you take counterfelt money trom women Just because they happen to be ministers’ wivea?” “Certainly T do not.” “Didn't you notice the money was phoney?" a “Darn it! If you've got to know it, young man, that was the dollar 7 roped In the contribution box Jast Sunday. And look, here—your bust ness ts to welgh’ ovt beans and meae- ate: mpaghetti—not to Keep tab on your employer.” GOT THAT FAR, She wae very iltorary, and he was not. He fad spent’ harrowing evening discussing authors of whom he knew othtng, and thelr books, of which he new lean, ‘Presently the maiden asked arcniy: Sauter” sae Ei He fc Belplesaly for a} mo feet ees mans Bian svete read Romeo! os THE CHICAGO NEGRO COLORED RACE BAI TO BE MAK: ia DETTEN PROOREGS IN CHI- CAGO THAN IN ANY OTHER AGO THAN It lp eTATES. Many writers have advanced theo ries and reasons for wo-called race Question conditions. ‘The subject his een studied in every section of Amer {oa with bat little success, for the ery reason that humanity. is not subject to roles, but responds only to the primal nwa of nature. Tho negro, being af ter all a human being, hasysimply ab sorbed such knowledge nd bat. been Offered him in the different commun! ties in which he bappened to have his belng. For this reason Chicago and the surrounding territory have shown more advance than sny other portion Of tho United States, Chicago's great Industrial institutions needed labor. Daring the period between 1870 and 1890 immigration trom the south re ‘sponded to the call, The negro who ‘came worked side by side with the foreign-born Inborer under super! lon of Yankee bosses. From the one hhe learned by actual contact how to ‘work steadily, bow to ute bis wages thriftfly, the beauties of a home, and fa definite system of savings. From the Intter he acquired @ true know! edge of the word liberty, a proper die nity, and'a manly bearing. ‘The Chicago stock yards have been responsible for more negroes becom ing taxpayers than any other fnatitu tion in this land, excepting posalbly the Pullman company. Contrast the hortzon of these men with that of eastern negroes, nearly ‘always servants of hotels, clubs or homes, where the nature of thelr em ployment brought to thelr view noth- Ing but ease, splendor of garment, sur: roundings and extravagance. " The eastern “boy” saw “Mr. George” dur ing hls hours of recreation and imi tated him. He saw the top of socle ty's atructure without knowing of its foundation, as did the Chicago boy. ‘Without that influence and without the paternalism of the southland the Chi cago negro developed a business abil ity based upon economy and willing: ness to work. ‘These seemed to be the foundatfons upon which 1s built Chicago's black ctizenship. ‘Another primitive law _ prevails there: That is “birds of feather,” etc. Notwithstanding any restaurant in town will serve @ negro, none need to, for in that territory between ‘Tweltth and Fittleth streets, slong ‘Wabash, State, Dearborn and Armour can bo duplicated any downtown res ‘turant’s bill of fare. State street has te Pekin theater, as well as several ‘amaller ones; Its bank of $200,000 capitalization, real estate concerns, de- partment stores, hotels, small shope, even fts own colony of artists, an in- corporated concern that does a mail order business, tts lodges that own thelr bulldings, and its churches thelr own edifices, “A steam laundry fs ‘owned and operated by an individual. ‘As a purely industrial matter, I can ‘mention thirty-five saloons owsied out- right by negroes and catering to thelr own trade,” -And-the whinky ‘business is not out of’ proportion to the other Mines of business. Dentists, ‘physicians ‘and attorneys are plentiful and aver age well. ‘As I sald before, this business and professional structure rests upon & solid foundation of labor. Asphalt paving gangs and rallway construction gangs send into Chicago to thelr fami- les $2,250,000 per year. The stock yards concerns get blank receipts for over $600,000 annually. Railways out fof Chicago send to the State street merchants a half million in hare- earned wages via negro employes. ‘The Hilinols ‘Trust company boasted to your writer of having 900 negro de- positors, with some accounts over thirty years old, aggregating $200,000. ‘To my definite knowledge the Jennings ‘Trust company holds savings for 270 negroes. ‘With such an industrial showing, and paying taxes on $2,000,000 worth of property, owning $500,000 worth of stock in close corporations of thelr ‘own, it'is really no surprise that the negro Is more in evidence in public service in Chicago than elsewhere in this ‘country. ‘Tothose fearing that staff and line officers in the National Guard might be a social embarrassment, let me point to the Eighth Miincls and ite armory, the Uniformed Rank Knights of. Pythiaa, and thelr'$100,000 quarters, and the grandest negro business and social club in Amerie, excepting only one: T refer'to the Appamattor, on Wabash avenue, where only negroes hold forth. Yet were you to enter, trom the ‘appointments and service» you ‘would hardly have thought such to be the case. -The Elks, a beneficial order, Baye & club with’s membership. of 1,000, * It te, then, no wonder that Chicago's ‘colored elllzens keep a member in the legislature, have one ot five county ‘commissioners, an assistant state's at- tomey,iand are now trritg for a mem ‘ber-on the school board snd a stdge. ‘These added to thotr fire company’ of proved efficiency, police sergeant, de tectives, and thrée score pol{cemen, ‘meat inspectors, ‘postal clerks, cat rere, bailiffs, deputy sheritfs, messen fers, ete, give to the | Chleago Regro the best showing of any Ameri can clty because they have earned tt =. A. J., In New York Globe. WHY THE IGE FORMED. Old Gent—Pon my word, madam, I should tardy tave. known you, you have altered 20 much. Lady—For-better ot for the worse? Old Gent—Ab, madam, you "could only change for the Detter. Tudee TRUE BAYING. “t suppoie You Gnd that’ baby brightens up the house,” sald the baat clot to a frlend who wat showing of the frat baby. i “Yes,” was the semi-sad reply, “we ‘burn tice the gus we uted to.” HOW, SHE KNEW. He—You refuse me, then, “On, well, there are others! } ‘Ghent Waow there are I ncoepted Veuviot themthia atteracca; Sc ns SLANG BY NO MEANS NEW Pon te cea et va From Long Ago. "We are i to baving cepted (due ABOUT the Hestnest aj originality of our alang held up to thy scorn and mockery of the initiated sald a member 9 & sou of anateg ‘rchacolpgists and ‘antquarians why reote requlaly in one of the "Net York clube, “How often We Baye selzed_upoa nome newly coiled phrase, some ap. farently unlaue product from "th great populer language mint, and a4. Wanced {tas m gonulne Invention the day, only to dlacover that it'wa knows to genorations past in almost {dentical form and te truly an ol coin. restamped. ‘"Byerybody $+ familiar with th phrano iget the Hook” It bas been es {ablshed in current apeech na a alan tupreesion of pecullat vigor and terse ees Almost anyoue could tell yoq that {t originated im the amateor nights at popular vauderillo theater there sapirants for fame are give Tichance to try elt powers ‘pu fin audience, and that {t refers to the Implement with which the stage mas tgor Brings about the actor's foci Gait when the audience can stand ne more. Cat calle and jeers filing to extinguish the ardor of the performer, hore is s Getoand for ‘the hook and the’ unhappy artist 1s dragged into the wings, willy nilly. “From this application the phrase ‘bas come into general use for all o¢- ‘asions when one ls Bored of wearcd of anything or anybody. “Now on the f4ce of It this looks ike a traly modern Bit of slang. Tt can be traced, apparently, to & mol rn custom and t modern method et enlertatoment. You ‘would say, of Band, that “the hook’ Jo a. getulne Amertcantam if ever there was one “Not at all, It twat leaat 19 centuries ola, possiby, older than that, “among the most Interesting dle coveries in the ruins of Pompel, de Siroyed 79 A. D, are the inscrislons Seratehed upon the walls by idles and street arabs, ‘grafitti,’ they are called. “One of them reads as follows: “‘Puteolanie fellelter, omnibus Ne cherints fellels, et uncu(i) Pompel tania (et) Pitecusunia “Which means, “Hurrah for the Po: teolaneans; good Tuck to all Nocer- tues the hook for the Pompelians aad Pitheoueaun’™ Kindness to Animals, “A Mttle color trom the Potrero"— so a genial friend informs the Sun Francisco Chrontele, “Far out on the very edge of town {tw a little achool house, the first and second grades of which are com manded by a pretty Ulttle norma school graduate, “Her pupils are all sons and daughters of the warmer sort of fm: pulsive forelgnors and have all reach ed a state of adoration for thet queen and vie with each other tn ways to please het. “One day sho had dwelt especially upon loving and cxring for dumb anl- mals. ‘The next day little Pietro re mained tn Bia seat when Els” sctioo mates dropped out to play. “Teacher was busy at her desk snd id not notice hfm until she felt 8 Uttle fiat tugging at her sleeve. “‘why, Pietro’ she exclaimed “what ts the trouble? “‘Nothin’, teacher. I ust wanted to tell you how I was good to dumb animals yesterday? he promptly re plied. “Why, Ian't that nice! Pietro, ju what did you do?” “Pietro drew bimselt up to bis ful ‘three feet and proudly asserted: “41 Kdased the cat!” teachin @iastoe: It ts the opinion of Leon Diguet, who has been studying the state of the cochineal industry in Mextco for some time, that before many year have passed cochinesl scarlet will have become a thing of history only, We the Tyrian purple of antiquity. I wonder how many people are aware of the method of manufacture of this ‘well known dye. It fs made from the dried female of the cochineal insect# (Coceus cactt).. They are gathered by brushing the’ branches of the nopal cactus, on which the insects feed a oon as they begin:to lay thelr exse ‘They are then destcested in ovens of filled with boiling water. It has been estimated that one pound of cochines! jtalns no fewer than 70,000 distinct tanecia, ‘The color la Brought out and fixed by chloride of tin. Only a foF plantations of the wopal cactus 10% remain, hence the tear that the dye ‘will toon become a thing of the past, at any rate unless some other sib: stance 1s found on which to feed the insects, woth aes uhniee te hohine, From Peking \t is announced tbs* ‘the Chinese government is about 1 Grop the {troublesome moon trom its calendar and follow the practice of Weatern nations in using only the ‘nin, The present Chinese year besaa ‘on January. 30-and Js the year 48 of the seventy-alxth cycle, a cycle com alating.of 60 years and the firt Year Of the frst oyele occurring B. C. 2681: But owing to the’ tse of the moon the number of days {a the year varies con siderably. 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The Thanksgiving program at the Baptist was very fine indeed. The children rendered some very pretty selections. Much credit should be given Mrs. Smith for her successful work. Mrs. K. Bartlett returned home Monday after an extended visit with her children in Chicago. And Mrs. Williams of Agency about Thanksgiving in the city visiting friends. The Kink Daughters of A. M. E church gave their annual banquet Thursday evening of last week. The guests were met at the door by the reception committee, composed of Misses Myrtle Burnaugh, Agnes and Sarah Robert, Mrs. Robert Thomas. The guests were even beautifully decorated with sprays linen and pink crysanthemums, and were served to an elegant menu. When the last course had been dully partaken, a short program was given. Some of the special numbers were solos by Mr. Ralph Burnaugh, Mr. and Harry Burnaugh. The banquet was an event that will long be re-recorded. The committee in charge was Madames Anderson, Ralph Burnaugh, S. H. McCracken, Harry Burnaugh Clay Reed and Bert Wells. The Kings' Daughters held a business meeting at the home of Mrs. which refreshments were served by the housekeeping meeting will be with the Misses Agnes and Louisa Mason. The Thanksgiving ball was given her by the extra at Many out of town people attended and it proved to be a grand success. BURLINGTON ITEMS Among the many blessings the Burlingtonians had to give thanks for this year is the decrease in sickness and doctas, and also to have both of our churches once more presided over by energetic ministers. Miss Ida Palumba of Chicago visiting relatives and friends. Mr. James Brooks is able to resume his position at the Unterkirchner barn after a severe sick spell. Mrs. Anna Baker, of Peoria, Ill., was business visitor in this city last week at the guest of Mrs. P. King, of Poster street. The concert given by the Union Baptist Sunday school Thanksgiving evening was quite a success. It was given at the white Baptist church on Washington street. Last Sunday evening the Union Baptist church was large attendance. Some who had not attended for two years had added to our for two years on their roll. KEOKUK NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ware has bought the property recently owned by Rev. T. L. Smith. The property is located at thirteenth and Morgan streets. Mrs. and Mr. William Brown, down town, visited a few days last week at the home of his mother, Mrs. Fannie Williams, Sixteenth and Fulton street. Friends in the city deeply regret that Mr. Wilbert Fields, whose illness was incurred in last week's Bystander, is still very ill. Last report was a little more favorable. Mrs. C. E. Beckley, who upon returning home from Chicago, where she had been called to attend the funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs. J. W. Fiddler, was very ill of pneumonia in Kansas City. She left at once for Kansas City and found him greatly improved. She returned to her home last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wilson, of Des Moines is in the city, the guest of Mr. Wilbert, G.O. Dee, 611 South Elevensht street. The Christmas program for Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school is being arranged under the supervision of Mrs. Lena Porter. This occasion bids fair to the teacher. Mrs. Porter has labored with uniting energy in her endeavors to interest the children, and to her much credit is due. The Union services at the A. M. E. church on Thanksgiving day was quite well attended. Rev. Brown, from the town of Bethel, has preached an able sermon, which was greatly appreciated by all. The choir that was made up of members of the different churches, rendered excellent music for the occasion. The Rev. Mr. Johnson, from Texas, preached an union Baptist church on the third night. The entertainment given by Union Lodge, No. 1, at their hall Thanksgiving evening was a splendid success. A very interesting program was rendered, after which dancing was indulged in. The choir, led by the committee. 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Garrett Johnson gave two very pleasing instrumental selections. Mrs. Mary F. Blind was at her best in a recital from the works of Dunbar. Mr. W. W. Gross read an excellent paper on Nightingales Mossary at the attentive hitter Matthew Quitte. They were compelled to respond to numerous enchures. Mr. William Martin maintained his ability as "Master of Ceremonies." Miss Eldora Burton entertained a number of her friends last Wednesday evening. Social games were indulged in with light refreshments were served. The Young Men's Sunday Lecture club at Bethel has been revived and is doing good work. Miss Ella Scott was hostess to afw invited guests last Friday evening in of her sister, Miss Jessie, who spent her Thanksgiving vacation at home. The usual number of young men went to Ft. Madison Thanksgiving day. Information has been received in the book *The Scourge* by the Scourge, of Chicago, who was formerly Miss Woods of this city. Ms. Scourg s in St. Lake's hospital. The Old Folks' concert that was presented at Pilgrims Rest church on Thanksgiving day was the choir by Mr. Thaile Jefferson, the dialogue by Mr. Saille Thomas and Mr. Chas. Wilson, and the chorus led by Mr. Lou Washington were all star hits that occasioned much enjoyment for all. Ebanks of Ft. Madison, who has been a patient sufferer of a lingering malady for some time, is in the city receiving treatment of Mr. Edward Robeson, who is deserving of mention because he has won fame for his performance. Mr. his own mertis he has gained the confidence of a number whom he has helped to recovery. Mr. Geo. Foster is improving under his cure. He suffered a paralytic stroke some time ago and was in the hospital several weeks. Mr. fully unloved with a supernatural gift. Mrs. McPadden and the daughter, of Hanibal, Mo., are the guests of Mrs. Sallie Vaughn and daughter, Mrs. Wm Taylor. Mrs. McPadden is a sister of Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. McPadden is the grandmother. Remember the date of the turkey supper at Bethel under auspices of the Mrs. Olie Reynolds, of Chicago, is here for a few days as guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Penix. The Coleridge Tale club will play the Miss Nellie Kellos on the 5th inst. Various numbers, both instrumental and vocal, will be presented by the different members. Mrs. Julia Hardy and children, of Lagrange, Mo., are visiting at the home of Mrs. Hardy's mother, Mrs. Carter, of near Sandauk. Rev. an Hair-axpect soon to locate in St. Joseph, Mo. Miss Daisy Ware, our highly talented and cultured vocalist, appeared in song at Pt. Madison on Thanksgiving day to a very appreciative audience. Helen Wilson of Gateau镇, Iv is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Maggie Smith. A class of four was admitted to full membership at Bethel last Sunday evening, viz., Miss Molle Singleton, Mr. and Mrs. Fielding Johnson and Wm. Mills. A musical selection appropriate for the occasion was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wilson of Des Moines. 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Least Wednesday the progressive art club met at the residence of Mrs. Dangerfields for the purpose of distributing baskets to those whom they thought would appreciate it. The children nibbled with the chicken vegetables, fruit and salad in each. We hope that all of our people were well cared for all over the world and that many thanks were sent to the Father above for these kind gifts from his laborers. The wayman chapel A. M. E. church gave special services Thanksgiving day at 11 a. m. and Rev. W. H. Sanders taught the children which all went to the dinner parlor of the church for dinner supper and the evening concert. The S. M. T. gave an entertainment at Beslin Hall Wednesday night a nice crowd was out and enjoyed the good food and the directions of Prpf. R. Jackson and Rev. I. M. Daniels Presiding of the Koakuk district will speak the Wayman A. M. E. Chapel Tuesday evening. The Koakuk Jr. entertained at dinner Thanksgiving Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Great Sir. and family and Mr. and Mrs. H. Heuston and family. Mr. Peter Thompson of Rock Island and Miss Grey of Chicago were united in marriage by Rev. W. H. Saunders Tuesday evening Nov. 28,1911. We wish them success and happiness through Life. Mr. R. B. Taborn of the northern quarter of Tuskegee Institute with headquarters at Chicago was a guest of Mr. E. B. Hosmer another Tuskegee agent with headquarters at Rock Island Thursday and Friday evening. Mr. Taborn left Friday evening for Chicago and Mr. Hosmer left Saturday morning for La Crosse Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs. W. H. Moore entertained at dinner Sunday Rev. W. H. Saunders, Grace and Alfred Moore are on the sick. Mrs. S. ann entertained at dinner Thanksgiving Mr. and Mrs. Britten of Moline. When you have a cold get a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It will soon fix you up all right and ward off any tying. The bottle contains no opium or other narcotic and may be given as condensity to a baby as to an adult. Sold by all drugests. QSKALQQSA Miss Carry of Iowa City University visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen at 615 B. ave west having spent here will return to school Monday. Mrs. N. Wilson of Chicago is visiting Alen阵 at 615 B. Ave. west for ten days. ```markdown ``` We carry everything in the latest sustainable lab goods at the lowest rates. We make switches puffs, trans- formation curds, coronet braids, and embings made to order, matching all shades a specialty. Send sample of hair with all orders. 2405 Blondo Street Phone Webster 880. Omaha, Nehr. Robt. Johnson Thanksgiving dance was a success every way a large crowd was there and an enjoyable time was had. Mr. Orval Spotts and Miss Cecile Spotts of Ottumwa were Thanksgiving visitors with Homer Johnson. The group spent the day with daughter Edna spent Thanksgiving at the home of their daughter Mrs. Chas Wilson of Ottumwa. Mrs. Lea Dewitt of Buxon is visiting at the home of Mrs. E. E. Jones, on north 5th street. Walter Smith returned to his home in Chicago Monday after spending a month with mother. Mrs. Dewitt and son visited at the home of her Father and sister Mrs. W. Lewis Thanksgiving. Attorney Geo. H. Woodson of Buxton was a business caller in our city last week. Mr. and Mrs. L. Smith of Des Moines spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mr. Dewitt. Mrs. H. Williams on A. avenue east. Mrs. Smith returned home Friday while his wife remained for a weeks visit. Inell Connell and Thos. Spicer were up from Ottumwa to the Thanksgiving dance. Mrs. Borth Daniels of Des Moines spent a ten day visiting the home of her mother Mrs. Jordon Wilson on 7th street. The Literary will meet every Tuesday might. Mrs. Bell president Luella Frank vice president Hattie Flennary vice president C. L. Franklin Treasurer, Rev. Boll chapin, Miss Buckners and Lewis program com. Mrs. M. Henderson chairman of Finance com. The young people feel the need of such an organization, have some ideas here if we could only get the young people awake. Miss Nora Mota was shaping in our city one day last week. Mrs. John Barquett is able to be about again after a few weeks illness. Mr. Will Jeffers has moved two miles northwest of her home, a better faciatin of the fairy farm. The 2nd Baptis church gave an entertainment last week, quite a neat sum was raised, they are trying to raise money to remodel their church. Rev O. Smith is pastor. Stewards leave lanchon at Mrs. Bella Wednesday晨 from 2 to 5 p.m. Sewing meet at the home of Mrs. Franklin Friday afternoon. When your feet are wet and cold, and your body chilled through and through from exposure, take a big dose of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, bathe your feet before bed, and you are almost certain to ward off a severe cold. For sale by all drummers. College Course in Politics. To Columbia university belongs the credit of offering the first course designed to give students a practical knowledge of the conduct of political affairs. That institution has asked the bureau of municipal research in New York to give the course to the university, the experience it has derived from the study of the affairs of that city, and the invitation has been accepted. The growing demand for the adoption of the scientific methods of city governments lends support to the view that college men will be in demand in this department of the public service, by the propriety and usefulness of diversity course established on the lines located by the innovation at Columbia. Haltlane a Lazy Lot Sydney Brooks, writing to the London Chronicle about Haiti, says the Haitians were the first people in the world to abolish slavery, and Mrs. C. R. Miller, writing in Leslie's Weekly, says of Haiti: "In that little republic covering about 10,000 square miles, within five days' sail of New York, one may encounter more strange complications and a greater disregard for human life than in the remote countries of the east. Situated in the very heart of the West Indies civilization exalted in the high degree Haiti has kept her doors closed progress. She became an independent state more than 100 years ago. Her rich lands were already under cultivation, but the lazynatives allowed the plantations to go to ruin, and for sets have grown up instead." Farm Employment for Criminals. Gov. Harris of Ohio believes that criminals can be employed on a farm with advantage to themselves and the state. He proposes that prisoners in the penitentiary who are not conferred criminals be transferred to the reformatory or jail. He says, "It is the conditions of our cities that breed crime," says the governor. "Most of it can be traced to idleness and drink, and idleness is frequently the cause of drink. There is little drink in the country and practically no idleness. If the young man who had slipped over the bounds of the prison would be sent to idleness he would come to like it and escape the associates who carry him down when he returns to the city." New York City alone consumes annually 840,000,000 quarts of milk. We drink 2,300,000 quarts a day. And this does not include mothers' milk for infants; just cows' milk—watered and unwashed. "Milk" says Emerson, "is readily made intoxicating in warm climates simply by agitation. This feature was quickly discovered." Being placed in a skin and slung from the shoulder or over the back, it was agitated by the motion of the hunter, fermentation was soon well under way. The skin was undoubtedly none of the more virulent, given the b-ing left in it, which would not play a big role. success "The he has achieved success - who has lived long, laughed often, and loved much; who has gained the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men, and the love of little children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who has left the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who has never lauded appreciation of earth's beauty nor failed to express it; who has all ways looked for the best in others and given the he be head; whose life was an inspiration; whose memory be加助ed "- Bantzle A. Stanley. known as the Plymouth Clothing Company at 419 Walnut St., and the Economy Clothing and Shoe stock at 403 W. Wal. St. owned by Rubenson and Silver have been declared bankrupt and were sold to the New York Brokerage Co., the highest bidders, on Dec. 7, 1911, by the referee in bankruptcy W. H. Cathcart, by order of Judge McPherson, of the Federal Court--These stocks are two of the largest clothing stocks in Des Moines. The store at 419 W. Walnut was opened about a year ago, and carried the highest grade of clothing and furnishings to be found within the boundaries of the United States. The store at 403 Walnut St. was opened with bright new merchandise about 2 yrs. ago, these stores carried such lines as Becker and Mayer, graduate clothiers of Chicago, Art Craft clothes of New York, M. Wile and Co. of Buffalo, N. Y. Schwab clothes of St. Louis, Fur Coats from Slavik of St. Paul and Duke of York of New York City, Hats, John B. Stetson, Moxineof Philadelphia, Gamble and Sons Chicago, of shirts and collars, Monarch, Cluett, Lion, Gotham and other leading brands, Neckwear and Hosiery, Carter and Holmes, Chicago, Superba, Cohen and Co. of N. Y., Gloves, John C. Allen and Sons, Glovesville and Faultless. This stupendous array of high grade merchandise will be cut and slashed until not a vestige of the former price remains, a sale for the masses, one dollar does the work of two during this extraordinary 14 day bankrupt sale Don't miss this sale... Don't let any thing keep you away----Be a money saver-- Come with the crowd----where your dollar buys you two dollars worth of high grade merchandise. NOTICE: A petition has been circulated and signed by the clothing merchants asking some of the larger papers to reject our advertising. We believe in a squaredeal, we also believe the publicshould be informed of the facts that this Big Bankrupt sale will be demoralizing tosome of the high priced stores, is self evident. We will allow no concern pig or little to undersell or even reach the sacrifice prices that will be in force during this rousing 14 day Bankrupt sale--- THE PLYMOUTH CLOTHING CO. 419 West Walnut The Economy Clothing Company 403 W. Walnut The New York Brokerage Company in charge The Plymouth Clothing Store Located at 419 W. Wal. St. known as the Economy Cl son and Silver ha highest bidders, c Pherson, of the F The store at 419 and furnishings t was opened with er and Mayer, gradu of St. Louis, Fur Coat delphia, Gamble and and Hosiery, Carter a Faultless. This stup remains, a sale for th as the Plym my Clothing silver have been holders, on Dec. 7 of the Federal Co at 419 W. Wal things to be four ed with bright n er, graduate clothiers Fur Coats from Sla table and Sons Chica Carter and Holmes This stupendous arr sale for the masses, SALE pass this sale.-- with the crowd dise. NOTICE asking some o real, we also h t salewill be d will allow no o at will be in membe E PLYM Econ The No M. L. Don't miss this Come with the merchandise. Chants asking square deal, w Bankrupt sale We will all prices that will Remen THE P The Ed Th ject: "Development of Spiritual Life. The program at evening was put on by the Sunday school and was well attended, and the audience was royally mertained. Mr. J. A. Closel spoke at Bethel Sunday evening. Subject: "Men and Religion Forward Movement." Eleven laymen of Bethel attended the meeting at St. Pauls Lutheran church Monday evening to hear Mr. Marecis, president of the Colored Col ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` 14 Days of Selling PUBLIC NOTICE SALE OPENS FRIDAY DECEMBER 8TH AT 9. A. M. SHARP M. L. URDANGEN. Gen'l Mgr., Iowa Stores, DES MOINES, IOWA Terry Moyentown. They were members and friends of Bethlehem. A nurse surprised Roy, and Mrs. Stowell with a showers. Mrs. L. A. Porter made the presentation speech on behalf of the stewardesses. Mrs. D. S. Johnson on behalf of the trusses. Mr. Engene Green on behalf of the stewards, after which short speeches were made by all present, telling the pastor and family how they all appreciated them for their Christian lives and noble service. Miss Carrie May, Washington, and, Mr. Harry C. Buckner were quietly married at the A. M. E. paragon Tuesday evening, Rev. T. B. Stovall performed the ceremony, Mr. J. H. Harris acted as best man. The Third Baptist church expects to have a pulpit filled in the near future. The game-supper given at the rest dence of Mrs. Coen on Harrison street Tuesday evening by Club No. 2 of the Third Baptist church, was a decided success. Grand Master E. T. Banks, A. F. and A. M. of Iowa and jurisdiction, will make his official visit to Hiram Lodge, No. 19, Wednesday evening, December 20. All members of Hiram lodge are requested to meet at the lodge room on the above date to bail the Grand Master on this his first. The Economy Clothing and Shoe Store Located at--- 403 W. Wal. St. St., and the ed by Ruben- okerage Co., the order of Judge Mc- in Des Moines. grade of clothing at 403 Walnut St. such lines as Beck- N. Y. Schwab clothes son, Moxine of Phila- ng brands, Neckwear Sons, Glovesville and age of the former price may bankrupt sale money saver-- of high grade clothing mer- We believe in a that this Big self evident. the sacrifice nces!! 0. 419 West Walnut ny 403 W. Walnut ny in charge --- Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Barkley, of Washington, Iowa, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. L. F. Phillips. Mrs. A. D Sumlin left for Chicago Monday evening, where she will give instructions in tailoring at the McDaniel's Institute. Rev. Stovall and fourteen members held services at the county jail Sunday afternoon. This was a great meeting. Four prisoners expressed a hope 14 Days of Selling in Christ. Mrs. Hattie Lambert, of South Rock Island, was a Davenport visitor Monday. Mrs. M. O. Culberson, her son and two daughters of Clinton, Iowa, were the guests of the Scott McGaw home for Thanksgiving. Mrs. L. F. Phillips is planning a lecture tour through the Iowa Conference.