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JOHN McNERRE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS and ART 6th and Grand A We appreciate your patro the preparing of your prescrip Phone Walnut 1747 Empire Furniture Store A W su tr Glass 319 6th SU O OVER ICE CREAM CALL WALNUT 2256 Hutchinson's Purity Ice Cream Co. Successors to McFarlands 923 W. Locust St. Des Moines The Ice Cream That's all Cream D. E. LONG R. J. LENOX Long & Lenox Successors to DAHLSTROM BROS. Livery and Baggage 609-611 E. Grand Ave. Phones: Maple 37 Maple 1722 Full Line of Light Livery and Closed Carriages. Calls Attended Promptly, Day or Night. Capital City State Bank Bank Building, East Fifth and Locust Des Moines, Iowa. Established 1878. Capital, fifty paid. ..... $150,000.00 Surplus and Profits. ..... 25,000.00 Shareholders Liability. ..... 150,000.00 HENRY WAGNER, President. J. A. McKNINEY, Vice President D J. VAN LIEW, Cashier. GEO. W. RICHTER, Asst. Cashier. New Store Open The Beautiful New Piano Store f r which we have waited so long is now completed and we would take pleasure in showing yo through. W. H. LEHMAN, New Des Moines Club Building, Cor 8th and Locust --- ```markdown ``` A IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. JOHN McNERNEY DRUG CO. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS, DRUGS and ARTIST MATERIALS 6th and Grand Avenue Des Moines We appreciate your patronage. Special care is given to the preparing of your prescriptions. A Word of Advice When you are ready for a new suit of clothes or an overcoat try the Glasgow Woolen Mills Co 319 6th Ave. Des Moines. Also branch at 422 E. Locust SUIT OR OVERCOAT NO $15 NO MORE LESS Bell XVIII No. 27. SAM. OPINHAM, Prop. Buy, Sell and Exchange Furniture of all kinds. 716-718 Grand Ave. Des Moines, Ia. Best Patent TRADE MARK REGISTERED NT 36808 FALCON FLOUR Shannon & Mott Co. Dea Moines, Iowa For sale by All Groceries Every Sack Guaranteed HOLIDAY BELL IF IT'S TO BE Traveling Bag Suit Case or Trunk GIFT GIVING IS MADE EASY AT HENRY LIKLY & COMPANY'S, 720 Locust Street, J. E. HULL, Distributor for Iowa. SCOTCH WOOLEN MILLS CO., 419 LOCUST ST We are putting on an extra force of tailors so there will be absolutely no delay. Order now and if we promise it you will surely get it. 21 years a practical tailor. Hand Made-Union Made. SMOKE 5c Black Label 5c and 10c La Pintura 10c Word of Advice when you are ready for a new bit of clothes or an overcoat by the Gow Woolen Mills Co. Ave. Des Moines. Also branch at 422 E. Locust IT NO $15 NO R MORE LESS UNION LABEL IN EVERY GARMENT Central State Bank 215-217 Fifth Street. Capital Stock $ 200,000.00 Profits (net) 112,000.00 Deposits 2,700,000.00 Simon Casady, President J. D. Whisenand, Vice-Pres. H. B. Hedge, Vice-Pres. Fred S. Risser, Cashier. --- BOOKS! There is nothing more appropriate for a Christmas gift than a beautiful book. Our line is clean and new and we are prepared to give you an agreeable surprise Ye Remembrance Shoppe Just North of Walnut on Eighth St. New Davidson Building. FAIRLY & SHORT Proprietors Rochelle Livery Rapid Delivery, Baggage and Express. 504-506 10th St. Phone Walnut 999 Des Moines, Ia. Rapid Delivery. Baggage and Express. GIFT GIVING 720 Locust Street. SCOT ```markdown ``` Will Welcome Your Banking Business. 4 Per Cent Interest Paid on Savings. $4,299,019.49 Combined Resources. Willcox-Howell-Hopkins Company CITY AGENTS Hawkeye Insurance Co.,, Commercial Fire Insurance Co. Fire, Lightening, High Winds, Tornados and Cyclones. Surety Bonds and Accident Insurance. Phone Walnut 1082 202 Des Moines Life Bldq. For he's a jolly good fellow Which nobody can deny Nothing better or nicer than a Suit or Overcoat made to his measure. One that will fit, and please all the family. R. A. CRAWFORD, Pres. D. S. CHAMBERLAIN, V. P. Willcox-Howell- CITY Hawkeye Inst. Commercial H Fire, Lighteuing, High W Surety Bonds and Accident Insurance. WE would appreciate a share of your clothing business. Johnson & Miller Co. 716-748 Walnut St. Des Moines, Iowa. For he's a Which noble TWINING'S Drugs are Dependable. OLD RELIABLE STORE North-west Cor. 10th Center Sts. Down Town Prices, Phone 294 Walnut. Give us a chance to please you TWINING LABEL ROCHESTER, MAKE NEW YORK COLLEGIATE MADE EASY AT HENRY LIK C. T. COLE, JR. Vice Pres. W. E. BARRETT. Cashier. Hopkins Company AGENTS Insurance Co., Fire Insurance Co. Winds, Tornados and Cyclones. Phone Walnut 1082 202 Des Moines Life Bldq. Christmas Jewelry Diamonds, Watches, Rings, Brooches Scarf Pins, La Valliere's Cut Glass, Clocks, Silverware, Etc. John A. Hamborg JEWELER Capital City Bank Building. jolly good fellow body can deny HOME MADE CANDIES AND ICE CREAM Des Moines Candy Kitchen James Kaloides, Proprietor. 701 Locust St. Phone Walnut 1140 Des Moines IF IT'S TO BE Traveling Bag Suit Case or Trunk LY & COMPANY'S, J. E. HULL, Distributor for Iowa. ER or SON Overcoat made to his measure. family. 5 NO HIGHER ILS CO., 419 LOCUST ST. tailors so there will be absolutely Wash Your Duds In Our Suds We are newly equipped with modern machinery. High grade work. We make a specialty of family wash. Rough Dry 6c per pound—all flat pieces ironed, such as sheets, pillowslips, towels, etc. Miller's Champagne Laundry 816-818 Grand Phone Walnut 171. CHRISTMAS GIFTS OF JEWELRY Schlampp's New Store will be giving greater pleasure than anything you can give—A Gift for All At the corner of the Big Clock. 6th Ave. and of the Big Clock. 6th Ave. and At the corner of the Big Clock. 6th Ave. and Locust St. Merchant's Laundry 617 E. GRAND AVE. Maple 1447 Good Work Guaranteed You Can Save 35 Per By Bringing Your LAU 407 Grand Avenue or 541 Sixth Phone Wal. 1921. NORTHWESTE J. M. BRE HAY, FEED 713 GRAN 35 Per Cent Bringing Your LAUNDRY to Our 0th Avenue or 541 Sixth Avenue 1021. or 306 West N NTHWESTERN LAUNDRY J. M. BREWBAKER AY, FEED AND COAT 713 GRAND AVENUE at 2625. O CHRISTMAS TRE Will Be Sold At Cor. W. 7th and Grand A seven December 15th and 2 Consumer prices. Deliveries made to edge trees a specialty. Reserve your e 577 W. C. CHURCH 105 Ma By Bringing Your LAUNDRY to Our Office 407 Grand Avenue or 541 Sixth Avenue Phone Wal. 1921. or 306 West Ninth Street NORTHWESTERN LAUNDRY J. M. BREWBAKER HAY, FEED AND COAL 713 GRAND AVENUE Phone Walnut 2625. 3,000 CHRIST Will Be S N. W. Cor. W. 7th between December at "Forest to Consumer prices. the city. Large trees a specialt Phone Wal. 1377 W. C. CH 3,000 CHRISTMAS TREES Will Be Sold At N. W. Cor. W. 7th and Grand Avenue between December 15th and 24th at "Forest to Consumer prices. Deliveries made to any part of the city. Large trees a specialty. Reserve your orders for me Phone Wal. 1377 W. C. CHURCH 105 Manhattan Bldg. XMAS PRESENTS Your Choice Free Fancy Salad Dishes, Sleds and Coasters, Blackboards, China Vase, French Thate Mirrors. Any one given with one pound of Baking Powder, Come in for your Coffees, Teas, and Baking Powder and get your Xmas gifts. Grand Union Tea Co. 200 STORES 3000 WACONS Phone Walnut, 1091 504 W. Walnut BAYLESS The S. W. 10th a Fancy Holi BAYLESS The Live Drug S. W. 10th and Center Fancy Holiday Goods Candles and Soda our Specialties Phone, W ```markdown ``` 6th Ave. and Locust St. KODAKS FOR CHRISTMAS Everybody enjoys Pictures and enjoys making them—the simple easy Kodak We have a complete stock of Kodaks, Brownie Cameras, Supplies, Etc. KODAK FINISHING, DES MOINES PHOTO MATERIALS COMPANY 617 LOCUST ST. DES MOINES, IA. Our Cent LAUNDRY to Our Office Avenue or 306 West Ninth Street ERN LAUNDRY WBAKER AND COAL D AVENUE TMAS TREES Sold At Grand Grand Avenue over 15th and 24th Deliveries made to any part of y. Reserve your orders for me MURCH 105 Manhattan Bldg. Guiberson Costume Co. Historical and Fancy Costumes Wigs, Beards, Masks, Gold and Silver Trimmings, Grease, Paints and all Make-up articles. Costumes and Wigs for Rent at Reasonable Prices. Phone Walnut 5971 504 Walnut Live Druggist. . . and Center Day Goods Phone, Walnut 4746 Des Moines MERRY CHRISTMAS Is y Y St. NY A. et nes of me dg. Co. and lease, ke-up ent at Walnut BYSTANDER RUB. CO., Publishers. DES MOINES, . . . IOWA MAY BE NEW WORLD POWER Possibly That China Will Yet Become Military Force to Be Reckoned With. When the imperial government's troops are victorious over the rebels in the Yangtze Valley the same story of bloody and prolonged fighting comes out of China which was told when the insurgents were triumphant. In both cases success cost a high price in killed and wounded, in neither did the beaten army give way until it had made a brave show of steadiness under fire. There is no room for doubt that the Chinese can stand punishment, as the pugilists say, in war. They are no nonsurvival, nor are they lacking in perseverance. Every test indicates that the Chinese nation is rich in the raw material out of which great armies of good soldiers could be made. That may happen in time. It depends largely upon the need which the Chinese feel. If they are dealt with justly and liberally by military powers they will probably do little to build up vast and costly armies and fleets. On the other hand, if they find that the choice must be made between subjugation by foreigners and devoting much of their resources to training and equipment for war, as the only guarantee of national independence and safety, they will probably pay the price, in that case there will be another great power to reckon with in Eastern Asia, as Japan has to be taken into account now.—Cleveland Leader. Worth a Medal "I see that Padereswki has been decorated again," said a Chicago composer. "If there were a society for the absent-minded now, he'd have the grand cross. "Padereswki once called on a Philadelphia lady in West Walnut street. The lady's little daughter put an orange in his coat pocket as he was leaving, and, in his unconventional, bohemian way, Padereswki decided to eat the orange on the walk back to his hotel. "As he crossed Rittenhouse Square he began to peel the fruit. But while he was peeling it a woman he knew gilded past in her motor car. Padereswki saluted with a sweeping bow, then gracefully placed a handful of orange peel on his head and tossed his hat into a bed of flowers." Dread Disease Checked Dr. Simon Flexner, who recently announced a method for the absolute control of epidemic spinal meningitis, is a director of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, a post-graduate of John Hopkins, and has studied abroad in Strasburg and Berlin. He announces that a new method of using the serum has perfected the cure. It is now injected into the cerebral spinal membrane instead of into the blood. Dr. Flexner is a native of Kentucky, an interesting writer, and has published numerous papers on infectious diseases. Music Kills Men Young Painting and sculpture are conducive to long life; yet music kills men young. Schubert, with all his wealth of song, died at thirty-one. Mozart, who danced and laughed his melodies into being, died at thirty-five, the same age as Belini; Bizet, the composer of "Carmen," died, like Purcell, at thirty-seven; Mandelsohn survived to thirty-eight; Chopin, who loved life so well, had done with it at thirty-nine while Weber expired at forty-six. But Verdi lived and flourished as a non-verdian. Bloomsbury Bloombury was the nearest approach to a "Latin quarter" in London until tourists and travelers became more profitable to the boarding-house keepers than students. Here it was that the medical student of the type described by Albert Smith generally lived. Bloombury had the advantage of being within easy walking distance of such hostelries as the Old Black Jack, on Portsmouth street, Lincoln-Inn-Fields, where students spent their evenings, or where they met and for tified themselves with pots of porter and dozens of oysters before sallying forth for a lark, which often involved a penitent appearance next morning at Bow street—London Chronicle. Not Guilty. The Medical Times reports the case of Rastus, who inquired of the "doctah": "What you tink is de mattah wif me?" Doctor—Oh, nothing but the chick-enpox, I guess. Rastus (getting nervous)—I 'clare on mh honar, doctah, I ain't been nowhar I could kat dat. "When you marry my daughter, do you propose to work?" "Yes, sir; certainly I purpose to work." "That's all very well, but do you also propose to work me?" "All right. Money seems to be flying in a V-shape. I guess winter is about due." Out of Season. "What I want to know," said the economist, "is to persuade our young people to stick to the farm." "It's a good idea," replied Mr. Corntossel, "but it's out of season. Come around when gettin' up at five o'clock in the morning ain't such cold work." The Suggestion. "These are such good flannel cakes of yours, Mrs. Cookem—" "Kiss me!" "That I think I will send up my plate again for a blanket order." AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS The Hague peace tribunal had about as much effect in restraining war between Italy and Turkey as the breathing of a gnat would have in preventing a cyclone. In order to understand clearly the causes leading up to this war, it is only necessary to recall to mind that fact: In their dealings with one another and especially with an inferior people, the Christian powers of the world are actuated by the same motives that illustrated the career of Rob Roy: "Let him take who has the power and let him hold who can." The golden rule is serviceable as lip exercise, but the ruling sleepless principle is that of Rob Roy. The Christian powers of Europe have been making the Turk stand and deliver for the past forty years. One would take this country, another this province, etc., and they would long ago have blotted Turkey from the map could they have come to any binding agreement as to the division of the spoils. Now during all the time this territorial robbery has been going on, Italy, the "little sister," has been looking on with eager desire but without sufficient backing to get in the game. About a generation ago she grew impatient and told some of the larger brothers she just must have a slice of foreign territory for herself. They couldn't spare her any of Turkey. They directed her attention to a little mountainous country in Africa—Abyssinia—inhabited by her italic negroes. Go and take it! Italy sent negroes. Go and take it! All the world knows the result—or rather all the world hasn't been able to suppress or explain away the result. That magnificent army was hacked to pieces and their bones still mark the path of their disastrous retreat in their futile efforts to get back home! Adowa was more disastrous than Waterloo. The efforts made to explain it are laughable. The Italian historians claim that the general was a coward, was drunk or worse. And the ethnologists, while confident before that the Abyssinians were nothing more than black negroes, have bravely come to the rescue with learned dissertations to the effect that those Abyssinians are after all black 'white folks! Such learned antics are sufficient to arouse a sneer on the face of a Mephistopheles. Well, after Adowa, Italy had enough of foreign conquest to hold her for a while. But a few months ago Italy found all the powers prayerfully concecting plans for counteracting one another in their schemes of conquest. Turkey felt secure by reason of this situation. Italy saw and seized the opportunity to strike. Before the Turk or the European powers knew what was happening, Italy was on the sea. She is now in Africa. The question in the minds of many students is this: If militant Mohammedanism becomes thoroughly aroused will Italy be able to "come back?"—Dallas Express. France now has an army of black soldiers numbering 50,000. The knowledge of this black war cloud proved an important factor in averting war between France and Germany a few months ago. France expects to continue the policy of enlisting negro soldiers for her defense, and is of the opinion that when officered by Frenchmen, they form the finest troops in the world. Colonel Mangin of the French army and who has been an ardent supporter of this movement was recently asked whether he would use black troops against white men in a European war. "Of course, we should," he answered, "and we should not be the first nation to do so. Do not forget that it was with the help of their black troops that the Mussulmans conquered North Africa, and that it was with their help that they conquered Spain. Remember, too, that William Prince of Orange had black troops with him when he landed in England, and that Maurice de Saxe had black troops at Fontenoy—infantry and cavalry both. A battalion of black men went through Napoleon's Russian campaign under Murat, and France kept Guadeloupe, thanks to her black troops, who fought very well against the English. Rome, when her own resources began to fall, dominated the world for several centuries owing to her black troops." The church needs today to use the power which God has given. Often we pray for power when the power is already available, and we are found in the attitude not using that which God has placed in our hands. The Master said: "All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth." He is the head of the church and he has promised his power for the accomplishment of the work which the church ought to do. Are we not sometimes in the position of praying for power when we should be praying for a willingness to appropriate the power that Christ has already given us?—Christian Observer. A clean, reliable and high-toned Afro-American newspaper in the home is worth more than a shotgun, yet the latter is a valuable aid, if used when marauders assault your home. Do not ask the Lord's help until you have done your God-given duty—protected your family.—Cadiz Informer. The man who is trying to get along without the church is making a very great mistake. He is missing some things that most men can ill afford to miss; things that make for the strengthening of life in all that is best. The church is not perfect; its representatives cannot be defended in all that they do, and every last one of them can be criticized and rightfully charged with many faults. Yet the church is doing more than any or all other institutions in the world for the happiness and the goodness of men.—Christian Index. The parents of our children should look carefully after their rearing, as it does not take much nowadays to lead children astray, for enticement confronts them on every side. We will recall a scene which pictured to us a deplorable sight in the running of the young. During a night some time ago, at a very late hour, we chanced to pass a dancing parlor. The inmates were few; but the touching character of the crowd was a small girl of about twelve or thirteen years of age, gliding over the floor with a "grown-up." This poor little child should have been at home with her mother instead of mingling with the adults at a dance. Mothers, your daughters have plenty of time to make their debut in society. Don't rush them into a stage of society in an attitude of life very much different from that of your little twelve or thirteen-year-old girl. Let her association be with those of her equal. Teach her the ways of the world and guard her against the over-average association. What does a girl of the above ages look like having any kind of society on her brains? She should delve in school books at night instead, and attend those gatherings that are of interest to the general public and the race. Let us implore to keep your little girls away from the dancing parlor until they are old enough to realize right from wrong in a more vivid way, then they may choose the mode most enjoyable through association—Palestine Plaindealer. Publicity of accounts is the cry of today. There was a time when public officials were not called to account as now. Forty years ago but few would dare to ask a treasurer to make a detailed accounting of public funds. But so many officials have become corrupt, have misused money, have lived in luxury, out of the poor people's money that everywhere they are asking for an accounting. In this state this is truer today than ever, and same sad, sad revelations have been made. Millions of dollars were stolen in the building of our state capitol, resulting in the sentences of several prominent men. An accounting sent several Pittsburgh councilmen to prison, and an accounting now going on of affairs in this city seems to show that upward of seven million dollars have been misapplied. People are therefore demanding that through accountings be made. They ask not only what have been the gross receipts, but the itemized receipts. They ask not only what have been the gross expenditures, but the itemized expenditures, and only by getting each item can they tell whether their servant is dealing fair with them. It is gratifying to see how many published reports are itemized. This is not only a protection to the treasurer, but relieves the suspicions of the people. If Philadelphia had published all the details of expenditure, there would not be the present threatened disgrace on account of misuse of the people's money.—Christian Recorder. It seems that many of our farmers have just realized in the past three years, the real value of their lands, and are now putting every available acre under cultivation. Several years ago many of our farmers farmed for a living, but now they are farming for a living and wealth. In the next ten years the value of farm land will reach twice its present value, and some cannot be bought. Farming is the chief industry and every farmer should buy a farm while opportunities are good. —Palestine Plaindealer. An observant citizen has counted 329 business places on Seventh street, between Florida avenue and K street. Of this number 17 are conducted by colored people. And Seventh street is the leading business thoroughfare upon which colored people trade. Our people are sleeping upon their commercial opportunities.—Washington National Union. At no time in the history of the world have two distinct races lived together in peace and harmony. In spite of this fact, suppose white and black make up their minds to show this old world something it has never before seen? We have begun already to do our part in making such an undertaking a success. Have you?—Southern Life Magazine. Men are by nature fitted for society. By this we mean that they are naturally disposed to associate with each other. They could not be happy without such association. Hence we conclude that the Creator has designed men for society.—Southern Progress. Winter will soon set in. It will grow inconvenient for you who work out doors. We hope you have managed wisely and saved some of the summer money, for the rainy days will surely come. Wake up and arouse from sleeping on your rights. There are many ways in which you could help your people. Look ahead of your nose and see some things that are badly needed. The preacher has done more than his share in the uplift of the race. He has worked harder and received more abuse than any other sort of a leader. We don't want the preachers to stop work, but we should like to see them relieved from some of the constant nagging to which they are subjected. We should like to see the "avil chorus" get their hammers at work on the other professionals, some of whom are contributing nothing at all to race leadership. For goodness sake, give the preachers a rest.—Norfolk Journal and Guide. 4 ORGANIZING REGIMENT IN THE WRONG WAY So Thinks Col. John R. Marshall of the Eighth Illinois. SHOULD FIRST ENLIST MEN SAYS OFFICERS SHOULD BE SELECTED LAST—TELLS OF STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS — TO START WORK ON ARMORY IN MARCH. Chicago, Ill.—Col. John R. Marshall of the Eighth Illinois, which is the only regiment in the State National Guard made up of colored men, from officers down, has returned from a trip east, visiting New York, Washington and other cities of interest. While in New York Col. Marshall showed much concern in the proposed colored regiment being organized in that city, but does not speak encouragingly of the effort being made by the negroes of Manhattan, expressing the opinion that they are going about the work of organization in the wrong way. "In the first place the heads are appointing all the officers without first filling the various companies with desirable men," said Col. Marshall. "The selection of line officers in an easy matter compared with securing men qualified to enlist as privates. While to date most of the line officers have been named, only a small number of privates have been accepted. "The requirements are so stringent nowadays with reference to applicants being accepted as members of the State militia that I predict that they will be fortunate in New York city if 800 out of 3,000 applicants pass the examinations successfully. Even when the Elgthth Illinois was organized during the Spanish-American war, 2,300 men were examined and but 1,300 were passed on favorably, and at that time they wanted men badly. So you can readily understand what a big task the New Yorkers have ahead of them in forming a colored regiment. "I am also afraid that in New York they are not looking at the big expense that will be incurred in the mustering in of a colored regiment. It will cost no less than $300,000 to arm and equip a regiment, which does not include the expenditure of money for an armory. "The law provides that an applicant desiring to join the State militia must be between the ages of 18 and 45 years, and that they must secure the consent of their parents or guardians. One must successfully pass an eye and ear test and no flat-footed applicants are taken." "While in New York I noticed that the officers of the regiment were issuing statements that the numerical strength of a company would be fifty-two men, which is not in accordance with the law, which provides that the minimum strength of a company should be fifty-eight enlisted men and three officers, and the maximum strength 108 enlisted men and three officers to a company. The members of the Eighth Illinois would like very much to see a colored regiment in New York, but we know that in order for the negroes of New York to realize their ambition they must proceed along the right lines." Ground will be broken for the erection of the new Eighth Illinois armory in March. The building will cost $100,000 and will be located at Thirty-ninth street and Wabash avenue. The piece of property was bought by the colored citizens of Chicago for $20,000, due to the activity of Col. Marshall, who interested the negroes of this city in collecting enough money to buy the ground. After the property had been acquired an appeal was made to the Illinois legislature to appropriate sufficient money for the erection of an armory, which was done. ONLY WHITES WANTED IN BRITISH COLUMBIA PREMIER M'BRIDE WILL FIGHT THE ADMISSION OF COL- ORED RACE. Ottawa, Ontario.—"A white British Columbia is what I have come to Canada's capital to urge," said Premier Richard McBride, of British Columbia, who is here for visits to the governor general, the Duke of Connaught, and Premier Borden. "We want the Pacific coast of Canada to become a white man's country and not to be flooded with Asiatics from Japan, China and India," continued the premier. "Already we have too many people from those countries and under our present laws we are getting more steadily." At present Canada has a law requiring Chinese to pay an admission tax of $500. Mr. McBride wants this increased to $1,000. There is no law to shut out Japanese and Hindus, but for many years immigration from those countries has been held in check by a "gentleman's agreement." Premier McBride seeks positive restrictive legislation by Canada. THE PEG. Judge Ben B. Lindsey, in a recent address in Denver, said: "I believe in the future rather than in the past. I despise those ultra-conservatives and reactionaries who hate new things simply because they are new. Precedent!" Judge Lindsey snapped his fingers. "Precedent is all very well in its way, but how often is it only the peg on which we're but too glad to hang our misdeeds."—Ashewille Citizen. SUCCESSFUL NEGRO FAIR SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION HELD AT MACON, GA., BY PROGRESSIVE COLORED CITIZENS. Macon, Ga.—The fifth annual Georgia state noir fair, which in many respects is the greatest organization of its kind in the country among colored people, closed a successful exhibition here. The fair had been in progress ten days and had been witnessed by a large crowd of people from all sections of the state. In every respect the fair is declared to have been a record breaker. On opening bad weather was encountered, but even the most disagreeable weather did not prevent the people from Georgia from showing their appreciation for the remarkable work done by the management in making this mammoth fair possible. The exhibits can be said to be greater and larger than any former collection of negro exhibits, whether at state fairs or at world expositions, and the presence of the mammoth United States government exhibit lent color and dignity to the occasion. The success of the Georgia state negro fair in its five years' history will ever stand to the credit of President R. R. Wright, who more than any other one factor, is responsible for its high character. Although disappointed in several ways by men who had promised to be present and who had been advertised as features of the fair, none of these things served to discourage attendance at the fair. President Wright left no stone unturned to carry out his word. When C. Wesley Peters, the negro aviator, held out for cash advances approximating more than $3,000 above his contract; when the colored balloonist, F. H. Bradford, utterly failed to put in appearance without any explanation; and when a white aviator, Dr. Henry E. Walden, from New York, who put in appearance and received a cash advance of $250, refused to carry out his contract and left town, President Wright kept the wires busy until he located another man, by the name of Peters, in Atlanta, who came to Macon and made three pretty successful flights before big crowds. Opening day was stormy and wet, and yet the people of the state went manfully on with their parade. The address by the registrar of the treasury, J. C. Napler, was well received and appreciated, as were later addresses by W. T. Vernon, supervisor of schools under the department of the interior; Dr. J. D. Hammond, president Paine college, Augusta, Ga.; Dr. John E. White, pastor of the First Baptist church (white), Atlanta; Dr. P. James Bryant, pastor Wheat Street Baptist church, Atlanta, and Hon. Georgo Hillier, member Georgia railroad commission, Atlanta, Ga. Of particular interest was educational day, when addresses were made by Dr. J. H. Dillard of New Orleans, secretary of the Jeans and Slater funds, and Dr. J. W. E. Bowen of Gammon theological seminary; and "ex-slave day," when all the old ex-slaves of Georgia who could come had gathered to enjoy a huge barbecued dinner and to listen to an address by a well-known friend, Judge Hillier. A peculiar kind of sentiment was attached to this day. Like the army veterans, these old heroes were found to be fast dying out. Their lines were getting thinner, their steps less elastic and buoyant. It was perhaps this feeling, more than anything else, that prompted President Wright in his introductory address on "Ex-Slave Day," to give vent to eloquent and forceful remarks with reference to the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the emancipation of the negro. He had just read a telegram of regrets from Mr. Rosevelt, who had referred to ex-slave day as a unique celebration. "Mr. Rosevelt is right," he exclaimed. "Ours is indeed a unique celebration. In fact, the situation in the south is unique; and the southern people, white and black, will, working together, be able to handle it. We mean to show to the country what during the past fifty years the black people and white people are getting together in the development of the resources of the southland. "I want a semi-centennial celebration that will show to the country the progress the black people have made since freedom. I want this celebration in the south, where the black man has made his progress. I believe the white people all over the south will aid us, just as the white people of Georgia have helped us to make the Georgia state fair a success. I believe there is no place in the world where the negro will receive greater consideration than he will receive right here in his own home, among the people with whom he has lived and wrought during these more than 300 years." Judge Hillyer of Atlanta was the principal speaker at the celebration in honor of the "ex-slaves." This was, perhaps, the most noteworthy occasion of the fair. About 200 ex-slaves attended the fair on Friday, were given free admission to the grounds, the liberty of all the attractions and exhibits, and were treated to a barbecue after the speaking. Judge Hillyer, who spoke to them, was himself thirty years old at the close of the war and in his own way gave some remarkable experiences and impressions he had gained from slavery. He denounced the tardiness, injustice and prejudice in the courts and prayed for the time to come when the law would be administered impartially so that no guilty man would escape, and no innocent man would be punished, no matter what his color. "OLD OCTOBER." The organist was not lacking in patroltism, yet he rebelled when requested to play The Star-Spangled Banner and be applauded. "It is not appropriate," he said. "It is not appropriate," he said. "Ain't it?" said the bride's father. "For this wedding it is the most appropriate thing you can play. Cut all the rest of the program if you like, but stick to that. I had the hardest kind of a fight to keep Belle's mother from marrying her off to a foreigner. Several of the older ex-slaves present gave some experiences of their own during slavery and recited, in their peculiar manner, the progress the negro had made in their immediate localities. Several good horse races were run; several automobile races, and a football game between Paine college of Augusta and Morris Brown college of Atlanta furnished the larger part of the amusement, while the people were not slow by any means in taking in all the attractions on the Midway. An unusually fine line of exhibits were seen in the Woman's buildings the Agricultural building, the Government building and the building for schools and colleges. The Central of Georgia railroad offered a cash prize of $100 to the boy or man who produced the largest yield of corn per acre in territory traversed by the Central of Georgia railroad, and a year's expenses at the Georgia State Industrial college to the boy making the largest yield The special prize for the cooking contest attracted a great deal of attention. Sixteen women cooks entered this contest. From two to four dinners each day were prepared by the contestants, the judges being three prominent white women of the city of Macon. The cooks were judged on cleanliness, economy and taste. In agriculture, in domestic arts, in the Hall of Fame, having pictures, books and relics of negroes of prominence in this and other countries, in education, and in live stock, the exhibits were all of the high water mark. For the first time samples of money, real money, bearing the signature of four negro registrars of the treasury, were gathered together, together with the pictures of each. No liquors were sold at any place on the grounds, and all the sporting events were conducted with becoming ease and decorum. The educational congress, the woman's congress and the religious congress proved each to be an interesting feature. While it is a difficult thing to make an affair of this sort become a paying institution, some attention might be called to the large number of people employed by the fair management during the ten days of the fair. Besides the two bands, there were on the payrolls of the fair association more than ninety people, all of whom were given better salaries and wages than they received at their regular employment. The attendance was very good and showed marked appreciation of the effort on the part of the colored people of Georgia. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS Nashville, Tenn.—At a regular meeting of the Boards which have direct charge of the Sunday school and young people's work of the National Baptist convention, held in this city, it was decided that the seventh annual session of the Sunday School congress should meet at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, thereby accepting from a vast number of invitations offered by some of the leading convention cities of the United States the one extended by Dr. Booker T. Washington, principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial institute. At this meeting, which was held in the office of the secretary of the National Baptist Publishing Board and which was presided over Rev J. P. Robinson, D. D., of Little Rock, Arkansas, full expressions were made concerning the great success that has crowned every meeting of this congress movement. Among the places that have entertained the Sunday School congress during the past six years have been New Orleans, Nashville, twice, Jacksonville, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia, and Meridan, Mississippi, but indications are that the Tuskegee entertainment will be more elaborate and that the meeting will be more largely attended than heretofore. The time of the meeting has been fixed by the Boards as the first week in June. The meeting is to open on the first Wednesday in June, remaining in session for six days, which will include Monday of the following week. Letters and communications were presented at the Board's meeting, showing the deep interest manifested throughout every section of the country in the Congress Movement. The secretary of the Sunday School congress, Henry A. Boyd, presented a report, showing that nine hundred eighty-one schools were represented at the Meridian meeting. Some of these schools were very small, but the interest was as great with them as it was with the larger schools. Tuskegee institute will be a bee hive of congress workers, as they will go to Tuskegee from every portion of the United States. ELECT ALLEN PRESIDENT Hannibal, Mo.—At the meeting of the Negro State Teachers' association, held in this city, President B. F. Allen of Lincoln institute, located in Jefferson City, was unanimously elected president of the association, succeeding Prof. J. Slas Harris. The members have promised to give the new president loyal support in his efforts to conduct a successful administration. TOO NEIGHBORLY. "The Finchbys are altogether too neighborly." "Eh! Why, I thought I heard you praising them to the skies." "You did. But the other night they gave a party and borrowed our hired girl." "Well?" "And they've forgotten to return her."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Between Belle and me we won out for an American, and if this isn't the time for 'The Star-Spangled Banner' I'd like to know what is."—New York Sun. THE SAME ONE. "I see your neighbor, the banker, is looking for a cashier." "What! Again? He only engaged a new one a little while ago." "Yes; that's the one he's looking for!"—London Opinion LIBERIA WANTS SKILLED FARMERS Prof. Walter F. Walker Talks on Future of African Republic. A NEW ERA FOR LIBERIA COUNTRY HAS 35,000 SQUARE MILES OF FERTILE LAND—GOVERNMENT GIVES AWAY FROM 15 TO 25 ACRES OF LAND. New York—Before sailing for Liberia, Prof. Walter F. Walker, teacher of mathematics at the West Africa College, Monrovia, discussed the future of the African republic and the opportunity afforded American negroes in that country. Prof. Walker, who has been in the United States since July on a vacation, believes that the American negro farmer who tills the soil along scientific lines would find Liberia a productive field for his labors. In commenting on the announcement in the Daily Press that ten negro families left Muskogee, Okla., for Liberia, where they intended to engage in farming, Prof. Walker said: "I expect to see a large number of skilled farmers leave America for Liberia within the next few years. Any negro who tills his land, using modern methods, has an excellent chance in Liberia and will be gladly received by the Liberian government. "A new era has dawned for Liberia, and the country is now destined to make great progress" declared Prof. Walker to an Age representative. "The republic promises to make great strides in agriculture, which is bound to be an important factor in its rehabilitation. Liberia has 3,500 square miles of fertile land, so one can readily see the great opportunity if offers for farming. "Any American negro of good repute who desires to settle in Liberia as a farmer can get free fifteen acres of valuable land by applying to the government officials. If he has a family he can secure twenty-five acres. One can go from New York to Liberia by way of Europe, second class, for $155, and by way of Madera, Canary Islands, for $110. Then, if one desires to make the trip traveling third class it will cost about $70 by way of Madera and $50 by way of Europe. "There is one piece of advice I want to give Americans who go to Liberia to settle. They should bring their household effects with them, as Liberia to date has no large stores which supply the kind of household goods that are bought in the United States. If you bring your furniture along you will not have to pay duty, but if you send for it after you have entered Liberia it will be different." Prof. Walker feels confident that Liberia, with the aid o. the funds soon to be placed at its disposal, will be recognized before many years as an important commercial center and command the respect of the other nations. ARKANSAS GOVERNOR REPRIEVES COLORED LAD GOVERNOR INFLUENCED BY HIS WIFE—BOY OF 15 NOT TO HANG—PETITIONS POURED IN FROM NORTHERN PEOPLE. Little Rock, Ark.—Earl Gilchrist, aged fifteen, who was condemned to death for murder, will not go to the gallows. Governor Donaghey announced that he had commuted the sentence to imprisonment for a period of fifteen years. If the truth were known, it is probable that the influence of Mrs. Donaghey had as much to do with the action of the governor as the hundreds of thousands of people of the north who have been sending petitions. In addition to all the pleadings R. W. Porter, foreman of the trial jury, asked that clemency be granted. He said the jury never believed the court would impose the death penalty. THEIR REASONS It was the dinner hour and the prison inspectors were hurrying over their official round. They asked several questions quickly. "I am here, gentlemen," explained the pickpocket, when the warden turned his back, "as the result of a moment of abstraction." "And I," observed the incendiary, "because of an unfortunate habit of making light of things." "The reason I am here," chimed in the forger, "is simply on account of a natural desire to make a name for myself." "And I," added the burglar, "through nothing but taking advantage of an opening which was offered in a large mercantile establishment." — London Tit-Bits. THE RECKLESS HUMORIST. "I do hope," said the man who struggles to be biline and gay, "that this fear of the airship being utilized by smugglers will be realized." "What an unpatriotic wish!" "I can't help it. It would give me such a chance to refer to a smuggler as a misbehaviator." — Washington Star. THE EAR MARKS. 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The Thompson of the Bystander was a Spring City business visitor last Monday. Miss Laura Banks was a Des Moines visitor last Sunday, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Charles Holmes. Rev. and Mrs. James Bowles, were guests of honor at a dinner given by Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Clark last Sunday. Mr. D. J. Johnson of Des Moines, spent Thanksgiving with his many Colfax friends. Mr. George Terrell is on the sick list at this writing. J. Owen reedman of Iowa college at Cornell spent Thanksgiving with relatives and friends in this city. A union Thanksgiving service was held at Bethel Baptist church at 10:30 a. m. The ministers of the various churches in the city participated in the program. The musical numbers were well rendered. Mrs. C. B. Ashford and baby have returned from a delightful visit with relatives in Omaha. Miss Lessie Terrell, a teacher in the public school of Sedalia, Mo., spent Thanksgiving at the parental home, returning to her work Saturday morning. 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Miss Floyd White and Scott Johnson of Keokuk, olwa, were Rt. Madison visitors Thanksgiving day. Miss Ellen Wilkinson of Keokuk, la., was in the city Thanksgiving, as the guest of the Misses Harper. Thanksgiving day was "Red Letter Day" at the A. M. E. church. During the day dinner and supper were served, from which a neat sum was realised. The program was rendered by the Sunday school. They were ably assisted by Mrs. Daisy Ware, of Keokuk, Ia., who rendered two vocal selections. Messrs. Ralph Tebeau and Silas Watches.... That you will be proud to carry and at prices that you can afford to buy. Come in and see the wonderful showing we are making on $10.00 to $32.00 watches. If you are thinking of buying a watch now—or later, your chance is here now. You will have no better opportunity this Spring. 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Mashe of Des Moines is visiting with relatives in Ottumwa. Messrs Julian Campbell, Thomas and Spirer spent Thanksgiving in Oskaloosa. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Wilson, West End attended the Thanksgiving ball in Oskaloosa. Messrs Fred Williams and McCarth of Washington spent Thanksgiving in Ottumwa. Mr. Harold Gooch, North Jefferson street entertained the high school students to a Thanksgiving dinner in honor of Mr. Williams of Monmouth, III, who is a member of the Monmouth high school football team. Mr. Gooch is a member of the Oskaloosa high school team. and Mrs. Davis, Meadow street, gave four 'o'clock dinner in honor of Mr. C. L. Glass of Des Moines. The other out of town guests were: Mr. J. Henedrson of Bloomfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrews of Kansas City, Rev. and Mrs. M. J. Gordon were honorary guests. Mr. Homer Johnson of Oskaloosa, was in Ottumwa last week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. Spotts, East Main street. Mr. Spencer of Washington was here Thursday. Mis Cecil Spott, East Main street, is visiting friends in Oskaloosa. is visiting friends in osakaoka. The resitial given at the A. M. E. Chatham evening, November 30, by Mrs. C. Glass of Des Moines was a success in the class. His selection was "The Storm" by Miss Bertha Allen of Des Moines. Mrs. M. I. Gordon is on the sick list. Mr. Young of Chicago, is in Ottumwa this week. Mr. John Henderson of Bloomfield, spent Thursday in Ottumwa. Mr. Shelton and Mr. and Mrs. Fledler of New York left Saturday night for Chicago. They stopped with Mr. and Mrs. Fowler on Plum street. Mr. Henry F. Elliott, Fairview, has returned from Omaha, Neb., where he was called by the death of his father, which occurred November 24. The funeral was the 27th He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, two and one daughter, Henry F., of Ottumwa; Nathaniel, of Deadwood, S. D.; and Mrs. Wm. Jones of Omaha. Mrs. S. Greaver attended the funer- Mrs. Addie Elliott entertained a few friends at dinner last week. 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Easle of Washington street, Mr. E. Mackey of Des Molines passed through our city Saturday en route from Louisiana, where he was summoned to attend the funeral of his mother, J. Bland has had a bathroom added to her rooming house and other repairs made, which makes it one of the most up to date rooming houses in the city. Mrs. Ed Johnson entertained Mr. and Mrs. Ray and son James Sunday. We have just a few delinquent subscribers which I hope will settle before next year, and help to make our city in the lead as good subscribers. "I had been troubled with constipation for two years and tried all of the best physicians in Bristol, Teen, and they could do nothing for me," writes Thos. E. Williams, Middleboro, Ky. "Two packages of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cured me." For sale by all dealers. Miss Demple Christberg has returned from a visit with relatives in Lincoln, Ill. The Miss McDold of Bushnell and Miss Newsome of Macomb were guests of Mrs Will Washington, last week. Funeral services for Arvice Gay, who died in Moline, were held Sunday at the home of the grand mother. A touching sermon was preached by Rev. W. W. Williams. Mrs V. Burns of St. St. David is a guest of Mrs. Anna Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Wilder and Miss Helen Wilson have returned from a pleasant visit in Keokuk. Mrs. Will Johnson and children of Chicago sport Thanksgiving with Mrs. J W Davis. The Thimble circle met Friday with Mrs. John Finnesey. Plans were made for their annual Christmas entertainmaint. Dainty refreshments were served the ladies The members of Allen Chapel enjoyed services in the auditorium of the church for the first time Sunday. The formal opening will take place, Dec. 17, at which time it is planned to have Bishop C. T. Schaffer present, also a number of the ex-pasters. The church since it has been remodeled, is one of the handsomest structures of it size in the city, and reflects much credit upon the pastor Rev. T. Taylor and his congregation. A pretty home wedding occurred, Wednesday, Nov. 29, when Miss Jennie Bell became the bride of Edward Skinner, at her home in East Galesburg, preaching the ceremony. Mrs Blanch Nelson sang "O Promise Me," which was followed by the wedding march played by Miss Myrtle Wallace. The bridal couple were attended by Miss Irene Fletcher and Mr. Clarence Carter. The ceremony was impressively performed by Rev. T. Taylor. Following the ongregatulations, a three-course wedding supper was served. The presents were numerous and beautiful. Mr. and Mrs. Skinner will make Galesburg their home. The entertainment given by the Improvement club at their hall last week was a decided success. The music by the Lewis concert band was especially enjoyed. A neat sum was cleared. The culture club met with Mrs. E. F. Mason, Tuesday. Miss Eva Carter of Denver was present and spoke to the members. Her talk was much enjoyed. Miss Georgia Harris of Peoria attended the Thanksgiving ball. 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We send the hair to you prepaid on approval. If you find it perfectly satisfactory and a bargain remit the price. If not return at our expense. We offer a 22 inch switch, like cut, of natural wavy hu, man hair to match any ordinary shade. $1.98 THE OLIVE HAIR CO., 606 Nic Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. The intense itching characteristic of these alliments is almost instantly allayed by Chamberlain's Salve. Many severe cases have been cured by it. For sale by all dealers. Wheelock's At the new store Christmas is only a few days away and we had such a beautiful display of China German China plates in Floral and Gold thing for the dining room rail at 25c. 39c. Sugars and Creamers in color and gold at $1.00 a pair. Fancy Salad Bowls at 50c to $1.00 an. Never before have we offered such many pieces regularly priced at $4.00 now. We mention but a few of them: 8 in Mayonnaise bowl and plates, high foot Trays all at $1.98 each. ays away and never before have play of China and Glassware. and Gold decorations just the at 25c, 39c, 50c, 75c and $1.00. and gold ranging from 25c to to $1.00 and $1.25. ffered such values in cut glass, at $4.00 now selling at $1.98. of them: 8 in. Cut Salad bowls, high footed comports. Celery nth Street t and Locust Sts. Christmas is only a few days away and never before have we had such a beautiful display of China and Glassware. German China plates in Floral and Gold decorations just the thing for the dining room rail at 25c, 39c, 50c, 75c and $1.00. Sugars and Creamers in color and gold ranging from 25c to $1.00 a pair. Fancy Salad Bowls at 50c to $1.00 and $1.25. Never before have we offered such values in cut glass, many pieces regularly priced at $4.00 now selling at $1.98. We mention but a few of them: 8 in. Cut Salad bowls, Mayonnaise bowl and plates, high footed comports. Celery Trays all at $1.98 each. 316 Seventh Between Walnut and 316 Seventh Street Between Walnut and Locust Sts. --- people here assembled the offspring of the slaves of yesterday, the fruits of freedom, and notice the progress you have made in every branch of industry (and methinks you have made the greatest progress of any race under similar conditions and environments) I can but stand and gaze with a pleasing amazement. I can see improvement in your department and intelligent beaming forth from your faces. Your deportment and program bespeak freedom and liberty as American people. Your presence here bespeak volumes for you. Your presence here tells me that you appreciate the organization of this literary school, organized for the purpose of infusing inspiration in the minds of the rising generation. Your presence tells me that you appreciate the opportunity you have to labor for the intellectual improvement of the race, for the advancement of the Master's kingdom and for the betterment of those qualities which go to make a better people better homes, better citizens and a better nation. Your presence further tells me that you are anxious to listen to instructive pointing to the rapid march of civilization and the gospel of Christ in the hearts of mankind. I consider your organization to be one of the main branches of the church, and I am an assistant author going hand in hand with me to church to arouse the mind from a drowsy lethargy to a state of activity that the participants may become intellectually, spiritually and morally stronger (that they may be used as instruments in God's hand to save the souls of men who seem to be plunging headlessly down to the blackest hell. The object for which this literary school was organized is to build up intellectual man, improve the moral condition of the young, to strengthen the church, protect the home and to increase the mental powers of the young, that they may be better prepared for the future usefulness; therefor seek knowledge. Knowledge is powr. it is the only efficacy for our temporal and spiritual welfare. We cannot do nor say the things of which we haven't any knowledge. If we understand the science of mathematics, he cannot solve problems. If one does not understand the sciences of languages, he cannot analyze, diagram nor parse sentences, nor can he translate one language into another; then it requires the power of knowledge to accomplish great things. If we were to construct an elevated road upon which the locomotive and the electric car are to move, to tunnel the bed of the river, or to undermine younder mountain, it certainly requires the power of knowledge. If we were to construct a building similar to the one in which we are now assembled, or some other great structure in this city, that structure must first be constructed imaginably in the mind. The architect is to construct the building. Every piece of measured, squared and sawed, every blown stone is cut, arranged and fitted in the building, imaginably in the mind before the contractor has anything to do with it. Even the cost of the build J.M Every Coa Women *THE STORE THAT SAVES J.MANDELB 803-505 WALK Coat Price men's Misses Come and see these values. C. W. RODGERS Mr. President. Members of Fred Douglass Literary Society, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Smoky city of Pittsburgh: You may be assured that I appreciate this opportunity, and considered it a high privilege a, unique and distinguished honor to be invited to speak before this body of distinguished citizens of this industrious and enterprising city, having for its wachword, progress, and consideration the and influence of this literary school I have decided to speak of the power of knowledge. When I survey this vast domain of our republic, stretching as it does from the icy regions of the north to the sunny plains of the south from the boisterous Atlantic to the peaceful shores of the Pacific the progress made since the "Pilgrim Fathers" landed upon the soil of America I am filled with wonder and admiration. Look out in every direction of this once dense forest where the buffalo roamed, the scream of the panther was heard, and the poor unfortunate Indian wandered. The forests have been cleared away, the buffalo and panther slain, and the poor unfortunate Indian subdued; now we have valuable farms bringing forth the golden grain which bespeaks prosperity for the American people. From the rocky nobs of Maine, to the Golden Gates of California; from where the Mississippi rises to where it mingles its silvery thread with the deep blue waters of Mexico; we can hold beautiful cities, hills and valleys of the entire country, with their magnificent structures, consisting of churches, schools, and libraries; various public buildings, such as; Theatres, amphitheatres, chaunduquas, coliseums, halls, beautiful parks with all their attractive sceneries, and many other places of pleasure resorts, all of which gladden the hearts of the people of this republic. When I survey this concourse of . THE FOUR MEN The above group represents the very intelligent and strong Iowa delegates to the general A. M. E. conference to be held in Kansas City, Mo., in May, 1912. No other state will send a more intelligent or representative body of men. Dr. A. M. Roberts of Bethel church in Chicago, who heads the delegation is a very scholarly and eloquent material is calculated before the foundation is laid. The hand and the busy machinery used in erecting magnificent structures daily in our great cities, whose summits tower the sky, simply obey the order of the mind, or the power of knowledge possessed by the commander, therefore seek knowledge. This literary society of which you are members, (and you ought to be if you are not) will if continued, be the means of increasing the mental powers, and in the near future you can realize from its influence the power of knowledgeelf therefore you should seek diligently to obtain a thorough knowledge of the arts and science of this world that you may become factors in advancing civilization, especially in the religious advancement of mankind, which was doubtless the paramount object in the mind of the organizers of this literary school. The name of your society—Fred Douglass—should be inspiring to each member here, for he struggled agilely; the august graves of occupation, yet rose in spite of his poverty, wrote his name among the greatest men of his time. He was associated with Lincoln, John Brown, Lovejoy, Windle Phillips, Charles Sumner and others of his day, who stood for mankind. I believe it was Socrates who said, "Strive to know myself," strive to know you know, and be able to demonstrate that which you know. Strive to improve the intellectual, moral and spiritual powers that you may be able to play your part well among the races of this world as citizens, neighbors and Christians. It should be your aim to improve your lives through the influence of Christian knowledge, which is the foundation of all greatness. For we are commanded to first seek the kingdom of heaven and his righteousness and all things should be added unto us. Young men, you should remember that without principle, integrity and genuine character, knowledge loses its efficacy and fadeth away like the mist before the rising sun. In the mighty earth of truth, fame and position, you should forget with honesty and obedience, both the laws of God and the laws of the land are the real paths leading to happiness and the inroads which lead to permanent success in this world and to an endless joy in the sweet beyond. You must remember that knowledge, like the precious mineral is hidden from man therefore he must search diligently to obtain it. Seek knowledge thought it requires great and ceaseless study and patience. Go question the lawyer, doctor, musician, professor and the able divine; inquire of them how they obtained their knowledge of aw, medicine, music, science and of the gospel, and they will tell you it was obtained through hard study and toil, and by burning the midnight oil. In such school as your literary society is, where you put into practice the knowledge obtained through our high schools, academies, colleges and universities. For it is through these institutions of the most come to future men and women "who are to shoulder the burdens and responsibilities of the race, church and nation." Such literary organizations as this, if properly considered, great good will be accomplished, many sons and daughters rescued and homes made happy. When I think of the aim and object of your organization, the relation it sustains to our religious advancement of the race, I consider it as a recruiting officer, and you as fresh recruits volunteers, enlisting to make an a great divine, a Christian gentleman who is one of the leading candidates for the bishopric. Dr. A. J. Carey of the Institutional church, the Nestor of the Chicago Ministers, is a candidate for Editor of A. M. E. Review. Rev. H. S. Graves is a busy and influential man. W. H. Griffin and Ed. Green are the lay delegates. regiment of Christian soldiers, preparing to march out into the world's queer the powers of ignorance, sin battlefield to fight heroically to conquer the powers of ignorance, sin and immorality which seem to have a powerful headway in leading the sons of men down, down to the abyss of destruction. Read good literature if you want to have a full supply of knowledge but be careful that you do not read trashy stuff, for it will poison the mind and gap from it the power of reason. Read good literature, for it is to the mind what food is to the body. Good literature, if carefully selected and studied, is strength to the mind, and will serve as a medium through which the individual may be lifted from a low stage of illiteracy to a higher plain of Christian civilization and refinement. Study this kind of literature; secure a thorough understanding in the application, and it will give you strength to climb the rocky steeps of opposition, will assist in breaking down the forification of ignorance, dispel prejudice and cause the satanic host to retreat; then march in and take the field for God and humanity. No doubt you have read Cicerio's orations, but do strive to become a Cicerio. No doubt you have read of Demosthenes, what he had to undergo to make his name famous, but do you strive to become a Demosthenes. No doubt you have read of Virgil, Homer and Horace, and can translate them, but do you strive to write your name high in the temple of fame? These characters possessed the power of knowledge, and their names still live and shall live through coming ages, and unborn generations yet to come shall rise up and speak of these characters as possessing the power of knowledge. Read the history of the people of Greece and the world of those noble men who were blessed with the power of knowledge and it should give you courage, a determined ambition to possess the power of knowledge that coming times may find your name recorded upon the pages of history. If not a statesman, but as an industrious citizen, a faithful Christian, for we all cannot fill high stations in life, but we can fill with credit the position we occupy. Set your mark high and aim at it. Strive to emulate Hannibal as a soldier. Strive to reach the fame of Cicerio as an orator, Caesar as a ruler, Luther, Calvin, Bismark and Jno. Brown as reformers. Plato taught the world the immorality of the soul. Pascal measured and weighed the air, Franklin climbed, as it traversed the traverse and captured the last power known to the world. Edison sat in his laboratory, thought seriously of the human voice and finally reached a conclusion. He arrested the human voice, took it under his control and can reproduce it a hundred years after the individual has quit time and gone into eternity. C. W RODGERS, Buxton, Iowa. FOR ECZEMA, TETTER AND SALT RHEUM. The quicker a cold is gotten rid of the less danger from pneumonia and other serious diseases. Mr. B. W. L. Hall, of Waverly, Va., says "I firmly believe Chamberhains' Cough Remedy to be absolutely the best preparation on the market for colds. I have recommended it to my friends and they all agree with me." For sale by all dealers. The Economy Basemnt For Practical, Lesser Priced Gifts Less Expensive gifts----everybody buys some----and that is where the Economy Basement proves especially attractive. for there will be found, in complete assortments, all the most practical gifts for man, woman and child. We mention a few of them--handkerchiefs, gloves, hosiery, underwear, ribbons, scarfs, neckwear, blankets, sweaters, shirtwaists, coats, suits, furs, petticoats, jewelry, leather novelties, umbrellas--all of the less expensive sort, but still dependable merchandise; up to the standard--in keeping with the policies of this store. YOUNKER BROTHERS BUXTON NOTES. The executive board of the Iowa-Nebraska State association is in session here this week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nicholas are the proud parents of a bouncing boy born December 3rd. Mother and son doing well and father happy. Mrs. and Dawn, son, J. Newman are visiting their daughter and sister, Minta, in Colfax this week. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Burkett are rejoicing over the arrival of a new daughter in their home. Mrs. Kenrietta Jones is reported some better at this writing. Last week's note:—Mr. G. H. Edmunds of Enterprise, Ia. International Organizer of the United Mine Workers of America accompanied by his wife Buxton visitors Sunday, December 3, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Watson on East Fifth street. Mr. Edmunds delivered an address at the Y. M. C. A. at 3:30 Sunday afternoon to an appreciative audience, his subject being, "The building of a great nation." Mr. and Mrs. Louise Weaver are very much elated over a new son that put in his appearance in their home. Mrs. Weaver is very near completion. The bell has been put in place and with a little more work the church will be in nice shape. When it is completed there will be two extra rooms that can be used for class rooms and a chair over the front entrance. It is reported that Rev. Woodard will have two choirs then. The Sunday school union met with St. John's Sunday school and a very good program was rendered. The executive board of the Sunday school union will meet in the Boys department Y. M. C. A. Monday evening, ecember 18 at 8 o'clock. All members be present. Business of importance. Mr. C. H. Mease was on the sick list a few days last week. The Y. M. C. A. is undergoing some improvements. The entire plant is being rewired having all wires put in conduits, the ceiling of the gymnasium the boys department is being raised and its length increased from 32 to 50 feet. We will now have ample room for basket ball, hand ball and other games. Misses Calloway, Beason, Lucas, Bates, and Mrs. Tucker, teachers in the public schools here, were trying the art of skating in the Y. M. C. A. auditorium Monday afternoon. Miss Eliza Bates was accompanied by her sisters, Miss Corn and Mrs. Eva Burns. Some can and some cannot. Miss Lucas walks very well on her skates. Mr. Hermes Zimmerman is still in our midst taking orders for the encyclopedia of the Bible. He has succeeded quite nicely and is ready to deliver 25 or 30 books this week. O₂ you "Zim." The Church Organ Club served dinner in the Y. M. C. A. building Tuesday. The Mission circle of Mt. Zion Baptist church met in the home of M. F. B. Woodward last Thursday. Mrs. W. H. Brown, State President of W. H. and Foreign Mission Circles has been appointed by the National Secretary to collect stamps for stamp day January 1, 1912. The stamps are to be collected during this month and sent to Miss Nannie Burroughs to aid in the Missionary correspondence. Let everybody give a stamp. It's only 26 Messrs. Hermes Zimmerman and W. A. Brown were visitors in No. 3 school building last week. Mrs. Nelson Carter is still sick but is improving slowly. S. E. 14th St., Des Moines, Iowa. Scarcely does there exist a quality of mind or heart that compels the admiration of the world more than genuine heroism. From the lowest degree of fearlessness to the highest heroic daring, it always exites in us the same degree of admiration for the possessor. But the ocession for high heroic daring takes oceans, yet in the history of the great, important opportunities for private energies are continually presenting themselves before all of us. No one can tell who 'the real heroes are until some crisis comes to put us to the test. One who meets the conditions that arise, with courage, presecureance and intrepidity may be called a hero, for each one is left to fight the battles of life alone and single handed. Nothing of real worth can be required without courageous working. A great deal of talent is lost in this world for the want of courage. Every day sends a number of men to their graves who have lived in obscurity all their lives simply because their timidly prevented them from making a first effort in life. They begin, would have gone great lonely, career of fame. The strong and courageous ever rule the world while the weak and timid leave no trace behind them. The fact is we stand back fearing the dangers and dredging the difficulties we will never show the qualities of real heroism. The achievements of nature at which we gaze in wonder and amazement are in many instances the result of the restless force of perseverance. Stroke after stroke of the pick-ax and spade will in time level mountains. Who has not seen the deep ravines that are made by the continual wearing of the small streams upon the rocks? Upon the shore of Lake Superior are great rocks which were once very rugged and irregular but have been worn, by the long continued beating of the waves upon them, to a comparatively upon surface, to a comparatively life may be served to the rocks and then be modified by the same process, by applying a small unceasing force to them. Petty operations incessantly continued will surmount the greatest difficulties. The policy that can strike only while the iron is hot will be overcome by a perseverance which will make the iron hot by striking. All the men and women who have acquired greatness in this world are those who know no such word as fail. Defeat only gave them power, difficulty taught them the necessity of redoubled exertions, danger gave them courage and the sight of labor inspired in them corresponding exertions. It does not matter how improbable or how far away this realization may seem, or how dark the prospects may be, if we visualize them as best we can, as vividly as possible, hold to them tenuously and vigorously struggle to attain them, they will gradually become actually realized in the life. But a desire, a longing, a yearning abandoned or held indifferently will vanish without realization. Human life' is so constructed, five largely upon hope; the faith that she abhena and sees what the physical eye cannot see. Fortune, success and fame are never gained but by sticking to a thing until it is fairly accomplished. We must carry a thing through to the end if we expect to be anybody or to do anything. The world admires a stern, determined deer. To show the qualities of heroism we must be self-reliant. God never meant that strong, independent beings should be reared by clinging to others for support as the ivy clings to the oak. Those who are trained in self-reliance are ready to go out and contend in the sternest conflict of life, while those who have leaned for support on those around them are never ready to burst through the storms of adversity that arise. When misfortune comes they look around for something to cling to or to lean upon, and is support is not there, down they fall and cannot arise by their own strength. It is seldom that acts of great physical daring are called for, but rather the real heroism of life, which is to do all the little things faithfully and promptly. There are no such things as trifles in the affairs of men. Drops make up the sea, acorus cover the earth with oaks,砂s, make up the bar in the harbor's mouth on which the vessels are wrecked. Little acts are the element of time greatness. They raise life's value as the exponents in arithmetic, arise larger sums to their higher power. A word, a smile or a frown are little things, but they are very powerful for good or evil. The happiness of our lives is made up of the life courtesies, kindnesses, pleasant words, good wishes and good wishes and good deeds, moments are the golden sands of time. Every day is a little life in itself and our lives are but a day repeated. The little things in youth accumulated to character in old age, and if the little things of life are made beautiful and good, then the whole life is full of beauty and goodness. It is heroism for one to make sacrifices for that which he thinks is right or to anything that will also add to the dignity and lovability of every one who possesses it. Then why should we not all do all we can to cultivate this admirable quality? Everybody is born a hero, but it is of life that heroism gains its best development. Mortifying failures may entail this effort and that, but only those who are brave and struggle on, who visible the influence of sad, only through the delicuity and storminess, who have a self-reliance and will not be baffled by oposition, and whoence which will not countenance failure, but with a firm hand and a stamina heart, push on in their heroic resolve will ever gain the attainment of a higher goal. Life is a vital affair and each one of us is born to the task of performing some part in it. Man was sent into this world to be a growing, exhaustless force. The world around him is to be seized and conquered. Every day brings him new duties to be performed, and new problems to be solved. He may meet the conditions, seize the opportunities and do much for himself and for humanity, or he may float down the stream of life like a straw blown on the bosom of a river and leaves nothing by which he may be remem- bered and have made the world no better by his living in it. The field for energetic action is large and the call for vigorous laborers intensely exceeds the supply. The appeal for volunteers in the great battle of life is directed to each one of us. Shall we not then show the qualities of real heroism and take hold of the affairs of life with a will? What we believe is coming to us is a tremendous creative motive. The dream of home, of prosperity, the expectancy of being a person of influence, of standing for something, of carrying weight in our community, all these things are powerful motives. Santa Claus' Own Story of Christmas Grandpa and grandma's heads have grown a silvery white, showing signs of many and many a Christmas they have passed and tonight. Christmas eve, they are enjoying the bright glowing fireside with three merry little grandchildren at their side—Ruth, Willie and Frank. Such a merry little family, grandpa with his long grey beard and hair so much like old Cris Crinkle, and grandma with her long flowing white hair, the merry little youngsters are like all others of their size, from one year old to five years. Baby's first Christmas, yet he enjoys the coming event as much as the other members the family and his bright blue eyes she shows. He understands all that is said or done. Tells a story grandpa said Ruth, as she stollen knee and began to stroke his long grey beard. Yes said William, tell us a story of Santa Claus, as it is his time to be coming home again. Good old Santa Claus said grandpa in his grave voice, good old Santa Claus, how kind he is to remember all of us, and drop a blessing in each home for all. And I could tell you no story of Santa Claus better than he can tell of his own life. Many years ago in the land of Palastine lived many wise men who ruled their country by many cruel laws. So the people became very wicked and longed for new rulers. Time after time the prophets had promised the people a ruler so they looked for him among the enemies and wise rulers of the country, a lonely light during the reign of King Herod of Judea in the city of Bethlehem that was born a child called, Jesus, who was to be king and Saviour of the world. When King Herod heard this he sent the wise men and the priest and scribs to look for him. As they repaired from the king's castle a very bright star shone in the east and as they traveled the star led them and the rejoiced and were happy for the light it shone around them as they traveled. At last they came to the house where the child was with his mother, and they fell down and worshipped him when they opened their treasures they presented unto him gifts of gold frankinsense and myrrh. This was the beginning of Christmas. The presentation of Christ, the son of God, the Savior of Christ, the son of God, the Savior of Christ, to his people. Then when the wise men brought their gifts and the wise men fell his feet a dookie for his joy for his celebration. Since that time he has become a rule of all countries to choose this day to make gifts to their friends in early history the Christmas festivity lasted much longer and was celebrated with more pomp and splendor with the huge yule log which all gathered around, told stories and made merry with dances and feasting. At the present, day comes the Christmas tree, the many novelty way in presenting presents. Churches have services, homes are decorated, an dthee old Santa Claus with his sleigh and reindeers, his pockets, his cap and big fur overcoat, presents hanging from all parts, bounds forth on the nigh's invasion with presents for old and young. Then grandma and grandma wish they were young again, remembering many such days with turkey, chicken, cranberries, pies, nuts and candies. All good things that have been stored away for months. By this time little baby Frank was fast asleep, no doubt dreaming of Santa Claus, for he smiled in his sleep. Ruth and William began to nod perhaps hearing Santa Claus' sleigh bells gingle. So grandp and grandma tucked them to bed with a fond kiss good night and they too felt life worth living and turned their foot steps toward night of slumbers. May Mary Frances Davis. Albia, Iowa. Clothes wringers at Dawson's Hardware. When you have a cold get a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It will soon fix you up all right and will ward off any tendency toward pneumonia. This remedy contains no opium or other narcotic and may be given as confidently to a baby as to an adult. Sold by all drugists. OE EE EE BE BE EE SE AE SOE SOE SE SEE AE AE SE GE AE RE AE aE ENE Se SE SE ae GE SEN SEN SSE SES SESE SOE SSE SAE SAS TT ES oa rg 7 Christmas | l Railroad ‘ ‘ GR EA EXCI EMEN Will be paid on purchases of Can be bought for ara i h Ci f D M - 1 : h d $23.00 or over, up to a dis the actual value on the high tance of 100 miles, during this eee eect | In the City of Des Moines and the State of lowa. —_ Rights and | jr: rooney tens os Panknopt Sale a Wrongs are usualto eachside of the story but thisis allone-sided. | rr" "rm Comins 19 WALNUT ST. If you haven’t heard or witnessed this you ask your neighbor or friend- —_ They will tell you that this is the 403 a 4 9 S mest ee DOUBLE BANKRUPT SALE ever known by anyone in the STATE of IOWA or any other State 403 & 419 WALNUT ST. in the . Many wonderful things have been done by our competitors to prevent the putting on of this sale In Des Moines. | Why don’t the big papers take our ads? Why didn’t they announce that the undersigned have purchased from the receiver, Cathcart, which was ordered by Judge McPherson of the Federal Court a week ago Saturday, to be sold both stocks in bulk, which we, the undersigned, have purchased,---the two big BANKRUPT STOCKS of CLOTHING, GENT’S FURNISHINGS, and SHOES. Why didn’t they announce the sale and purchase? Why did some merchants go around with a petition asking to sign the petition to try and get the papers nol to take our ads? We will leave it to you our friends and patrons, if we haven't the right of selling high-grade merchandise for any low price we wish. The money which we would have to spend with the big papers we will now divide among our customers and our goods are now marked down lower than ever was heard in the history of high grade Clothing, Gent’s Furnishings and shues. You can buy suit, overcoat, or shoes for less than the raw materia -s worth. The Plymouth Clothing people started in business about a year ago at 419 Walnut catering to the high class trade and they bought the very best merchandise that could be procured inAmerica. Had this not fallen n our hands you would have to pay more than double for the same merchandise. = friends and patrons, if we havent the right of selling high-grade merchandise for any low price we wish. The money which we would have to spend with the big papers we will now ’ divide among our customers and cur soods are now marked down lower than ever was heard in the history of high grade Clothing, Gent’s Furnishings and shues. You can buy é suit, overcoat, or shoes for less than the raw materia _ 5 worth. ‘ ” "The Plymouth Clothing people started in business about a year ago at 419 Walnut catering to the high class trade and they bought the very best merchandise that could be : procured inAmerica. Had this not fallen n our hands you would have to pay more than double for the same merchandise. ‘ ee e ‘ A Few of Our Thousands of Bargains are Quoted Below: i e SSS 9 : ‘i : CLOTHING DEP’T TRUNKS MEN’S HATS FURNISHINGS One big lot of Mens sits up to date tothe 350, Tre ---e--eeoeee eeconenon--=-285 Mens! ere rn eng Men's Reece! underwear leavy weight -<_-" S¥a i minute. “Many of themare _ worth 4.0 OE ccaececcscicemueyesaeer Mens’ $2.20 halssecacamsancence ts @1 69 Men's fleeced rib Union Suits ---------------89¢ $10.00 to $12.50. Your choice while they 4.50 Wieeg eee ee ene 915 pene x nb lise '$ 3.95 85 ” 3.48 Mens’ $3.00 hats -----------------------$1.98 Cluett Dress Shirts, 1.50 grade, now ~.-.---85¢ i St - nm nnn nm nnn nnn nnn mnn nnn nnn nn 8 SF 5 aioe a B66 Diss Shits 119 Also one big lot at ----------.----------$ 2.95 TO ge RTD PRT a aaea secre nse jiay de Tea ‘ : 20.00 eT eb 2.50 Dress Shirts ---.-------------..-----1.39 ] Mens’ fine suits go at ------------------$ 595 95000 Lone nee 4 85 SHOES Cluett, Monarch or Lion collars -.....--------9¢ They are, worth more than double the money. Choice 13 fancy sox _-.------- To J The $15.00 Fine gors to Bankrupt Sale prise OVERCOATS Men's 00 Black oF tan work Shoes, extra heavy 25¢ fancy SOX -——---nvosssoavevwesansau 6 Up ip $on.00 oe lon ai, any sade ABRAM Wel vg cee Men's 00 Pat leather upto dae -s-s-aa 4.65 35 FREY stependers ie Vou tay with, Only coc aca 8 10RG, nce the Hae Imeot overccats, | Will bejsac: 3.25 Vici or Gun Metal Shoes take em away--1.98 50¢ faney Suspenders __-__________..__-.-29¢ re i rificed in the next few days at_.---------$3,95 4.00 Dress Shoes a Special cut .....--.----2.48 1.75 rib fleece Union Suits ____...__.--_---1.29 See the beautiful hand tailored suits that aes Many ol out cofmpetitors will ask youl $1600 “86 4.50 Dress Shoes while they last ---.........3.48 3.00 Jersey Sweaters --------________.-_.--1.98 hoy ave Fealy work G2g000° 7 When ou see ths coad you wil yr RSe Mets! 7.00 gh top Shoes, Bankrupt price=---3.98 20¢ fancy Sox -nwe coaveena nnn AO see this ys high top Shoes, extra special______2v i Chics The greatest values ever shown, strictly hand worth double the money. Men's heavy ieeehoes pick em oe 1-50 Suit Cases now --------_______________79¢ made Mens’ clothing, Bankrupt sale price--$13.85 ao prercoats cuentas ae Men's 1.50 rolled edge buckle artics_----. 1.15 175 an ee Now ~-~--~------.----.----98¢ 2 : 3. MO OVENURE cisccscaccusncnasee 40 Men's 1.75 buckle artics, Speci i 2.25 “ases ae eest one wen To the very sell dreses here is your Sib vale concnecicciagsrcccaccacog gay eM £79 Intl arc, Spall pnt ——-1--.g9 «(295 ut Cee ao poe | chance, way Nout Wet Rage ale ene $25.00 values -----------~-------------$14.95 Hoys! heavy. articsy cleansupiat Goss 23906 3.50 Suit Cas (ia ey, oe y Se tt eg: Bey on $30.00 tailored coats --------_--..-...--$17.48 ‘ ? ! Eee aS RATE Wholesal ASe8 NOW -——-- ~~. -2.95 | $40.00 No 9opon: These HG Ho Boat Phsh ned anu for colar covets wale os FU R CAPS hholesale prices on all fll leather grips and suit Just think of the big saving. Young Mens’ Russian calf fur coats $32.50 values... $17.95 . Good Weight Overalls ------- 36c suits go according the same prices. One big 100 C808 cercsenanrecicrsecncoveonestsr MB Red Hk sane "21-26 lot of two piece suits ---------------..-. 98¢ 5.00 Caps ---------------------- 20-222. 3,98 Blue Hai ee | Boys knickerbocker suits, one lot $3.00 TROUSERS 6.00 Caps ----.------ --222--------------4.25 White Hdkfs_____ Seen ee i vata oe ree og VaR a ee tag FSSC oA Shop Caps | Boys suits, all ages and sizes. reguiar $4.00 3.00 values, Special ...2_22----.--+------1.98 1100 Cloth Cpe a ene eel heavy weight, sale price -_-. -37¢ values, now . --. ,----------------------§ eh 4.00 Maluss, Suecial eqeneaasssenseeeesee esate 1:25 Cloth Caps <— on cnconmncn eee cancel B80 Mens! wool ine se alee ne | $6.00 to $7.50 suits only -------------$ 8, 5.00 vahes, Special 22220222 BAB 4.75 Cloth Caps CITI Toge Mens! woul hose Lorie? Stores Open Until 8:30 p.m. to Accomodate Shoppers Who Cannot Buy During the Day 9 DON’T BE MISLED. BE SURE AND COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE f at 419 Walnut where the Plymouth Bankrupt sale is now held and also at. 7 Every Article | 403 Watnut of the Economy Bankrupt Clothing and Shoe Sale Now On. It Will Pay : sold by us is guaranteed as represented or your SF ales coe mundreds, money will be cheerfully : Big Bankrupt Sues ead refunded for any reason Th N. Vi ik B he CG. h especiall ly to buy good, refunded for omy Reason Cc mew ror rokerage Go. in char GE | tsctarxmas Presents,” Remember the place. ¥ puying during this M. L. URDANGEN, General Manager Rankrupt Sale, you can The Plymouth _have two friends in place of the lowa Bankrupt Stores of one, as you can buy and Economy ; your presents for one- Clothing Ph at the ; ymouth and Co's. Sale” at 403 and 419 Walnut Street an amnu ree Economy Co’s 403 & 419 WALNUT ST. Sale at DES MOINES, IOWA 403 & 419 WALNUT ST. CRETE TTT TTS EEE EEE EITC EIA I a a oe x x... t~— It the ice than the ey is Me big Bal wit ed an Ye gual ely of ed co her on oth he ot by. Kansas PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISER: a Tests te Am der « et cen er cen towed ®t these © cont Ported ethog the dia during ¢ tatected 7 The Farm VALUE OF STRAIGHT ROWS. A ride through almost any farming section during the summer will convince any man that there is much truth the old saying "that more corn is raised in crooked rows than right rows." It was very unfortunate for the farmers who plant their crops in crooked rows that the modern two row cultivators, corn harvesters and potato diggers cannot conform to all of the serpentine curves made by some drivers. The farmer who can make nothing but crooked rows is certainly a sleekly farmer. When hitching to a corn planter, a drill or a land marker it is essential that we have a neck yoke that is rigid and fastened so that when one horse moves the other will hold the pole in place and prevent a crook in the row. If properly hitched both horses will have to go out of line to make a crook in the rows. While it is very difficult to estimate the value of straight rows in dollars and cents, yet it is very apparent that many hills of corn, potatoes and other cultivated pots are raised by the cultivators when they line up. Then again there is something about long straight rows that indicates the character of the farmer. When we see straight rows we naturally look for a good farmer who takes pride in the appearance of his fields. EXPERIMENT ON RUN-DOWN FARM. The Pennsylvania State college has recently added a run-down farm of 100 acres to its holdings. A certain twenty-acre field which was in wheat when purchased was this year in grass, mostly timothy. The land was too poor to obtain a good catch of clover, although an abundance of seed was sown. Even the timothy was a poor stand. From 11.7 acres of this plat six acres of hay were obtained. These loads were not welged, but if we estimated them at 1,700 pounds each, 875 pounds of hay per acre is obtained. On the remaining eight and one half acres on April 5, 1909, just as the grass began to grow, commercial fertilizers were applied at the following rate per acre: Acid phosphate, 150 pounds; muriate of potash, 50 pounds; sodium nitrate, 150 pounds. From this 8½ acres eleven loads of hay were obtained, while from the 117 acres unfertilized but six loads were obtained. If the loads are again estimated at 1,700 pounds, the yield in place of being 875 pounds per acre was 2,200 pounds. The cost of the fertilizer, not including the cost of application, was $5.57 per acre, or about $4.40 per ton of hay. While this is a fairly satisfactory result, it is not what it should have been, because of the poor stand of grass. FAVORS GOOD ROADS. State Geologist W. O. Hotchkiss of Wisconsin tells one man who farms in that state became a believer in good roads. This man had a thousand bushels of potatoes in the cellar which he was holding for a good price. An offer of 92 cents came in March, but as he expressed it, the roads were so bad that the only way he could get to town was by telephone. Of course the roads finally dried out, and then he procured 30 cents a bushel for his potatoes. Hence, rightly, he assumed that bad roads had cost him something over $600, and he likewise figured that if all the main roads in the county had been improved, his share would have been as much as the loss on his crop of potatoes. Mr. Hotchkiss sums up the situation very cordially in this sentence: "Good roads benefit us all the turn and bad roads are an extravagance that no people can afford." JAPANESE FRUIT TREES. Among the many ways of their own that the Japanese have for doing things is their system of pruning and training fruit trees. The system is called "tana" and consists in training the branches overhead on trellis-work made of bamboo or wire, supported on wooden posts about 5½ feet high. This offers advantages in gathering the fruit, and not only serves to protect the trees against wind and storms, but is said to increase production. Only very light pruning is done, and that usually in the winter time. This system is generally adopted for pears and vines, less often for apples and plums. THE HIGH-GRADE COW If the grade cow is a better producer and a more profitable animal than the pure bred one, then somebody is selling pedigrees and not cows. The high grade cow is an ideal animal with which to start a business herd and if a pure bred sire is used, the quality of the herd will be practically of the owner's making. If a pure bred cow is to be purchased, pay for her on the basis of the production of both her self and her ancestors and not by the length of her pedigree.—Kansas Farmer. GOOSEBERRY MILDEW Tests made in Germany to control the American gooseberry mildew with 60 per cent. lime sulphur mixtures, 50 per cent. lime solution of eucasia and 10 per cent. solutions of carboline, showed that one treatment with any of these sprays proved unsatisfactory in controlling the mildew. It is reported that the most satisfactory method so far known of combating the disease is a careful cutting back during the winter months of all plants infected with the mildew. WATERING HORSES It is always best to water a horse before feeding him. But some horses positively refuse to drink before eating. In such cases they should have very little water after their meals. Horses heavily watered after being fed will wash the food out of the stomach before stomach digestion has taken place, and in consequence the food will not be in condition for absorption, which oftentimes is the cause of colic. It is commonly believed that a warm horse should not be given water to drink, which is correct if the animal is to be allowed all that he will drink. Such cases will lead to foundering, especially if the horse is very tired. But it is safe to allow him, say, six to ten swallows of water, even if he is warm. If this water is given him before he enters the stable and he be allowed to eat hay for an hour, he will not want to drink very much water afterward. The danger is in the excessive quantity he will drink if not restrained. Horsesmen agree that the most dangerous time to give a horse a full draught of water is after he has cooled down from fatiguing work and has had some food. A noted horse trainer once said that he thinks a horse should have all the water he wants at all times. But when he said this he did not mean that the animal should be tied in a warm stall where he could not get a drink for five or six hours and then take him out to the pump and allow him to drink all that he wants. By giving him drink a little at a time and often, there will be no danger. There must be some good judgment used in the matter. MILK PAINT FOR BARNS AND FENCES. "Skim-milk paint" has recently been going the rounds of the agricultural press. Skim-milk will make a fairly good paint or wash, but whole-milk paint is much better, since the grease in the milk is what sets the paint. The following is a personally used formula which has done wonders. It has proved far more effective for rough work than best lead and oil paint. Mix a couple of pounds of standard Portland cement in a gallon of milk—sweet or sour—and add colored paint powder to suit. The cement is heavy and will constantly snink, so keep stirring with every brushful, since it is the cement which makes the paint a preservative, although the grease in the milk seems to set it. After drying—in a few hours—it is impervious to dampness and forms a hard coat on the wood. The cost is very slight and the paint is unexcelled for barns, fences or any outbuildings of rough timber. THUMB KNIFE FOR PRUNING A man in the fruit country of Lower California has designed a thumbknife, which is a very handy little implement for snipping off bunches of grapes or other fruit. A metal thumbhole has a sharp cutting blade projecting from the end, like a long thumb nail. Along the mouth of the thumbhole is a row of perforations for the purpose of sewing it fast to a cloth finger stall, which in turn has a drawing string at its open end. With this little implement fastened on his thumb a man can pinch fruit off the vines and trees with great rapidity and without injuring them in the least, just as if his own thumb nail was strong enough and sharp enough to cut through the branches. With some methods of removing grapes, for instance, a slight pulling is necessary, and this invariably results in a quantity of the ripen fruit falling from the bunch. EDISON ON ROADS. Thomas A. Edison, just home from Europe, says that America is good enough for him. We lead the old world in electricity, he declares, adding: "But the roads there are perfect. We don't know what roads are. We are a raw country on the road business." "France has got the best road engineers in the world. They build roads to perfection. On a 2,000-mile automobile tour I only passed over two miles and a half of bad road, and for a distance of 1,800 miles I did not see a rut two inches deep. France is a big park. It is farmed every inch of it, and they raise two or three times as much to the acre as we do. But I am still perfectly satisfied with my own country." PLOWING DEMONSTRATION. An interesting plowing demonstration has just been made on the Ohio State university farm at Columbus, O. A disk plow, designed for deep plowing, was compared with a six-bottom gang plow, pulled by a kero-sene engine. The two outfits were used side by side, in the same field, both doing good work. The plowed land has been prepared and will be sown to wheat and the resulting yields compared. For several years the deep plowing has given increased yields. PLANTS FROM SEED. About the number of plants that can be produced from one ounce of seed is as follows: Asparagus, 500; broccoli, 2,000; cabbage, 2,000; cauliflower, 2,000; celery, 3,000; eggplant, 1,000; endive, 3,000; kale, 2,000; leek, 1,000; lettuce, 3,000; pepper, 2,000; tomato, 3,000; sage, 1,000; thyme, 5,000. When a man borrows money from his best friend, it is best for the latter to give it away as a birthday present. POETRY of and by Our People THE CHARCOAL MAN. Though rudely blows the witty blast, And sifting snows fall white and fast, Mark Haley drives along the street, Perch'd high upon his weapon wait. His sombre face the storm defies. And thus from morn till eve he cries- Attend him on his daily rounds. The dust begins his ancient hat; His coat is darker far than that; His odd to see his sooty form. Yet he sees his fiery storm. Yet in his honest bosom lies Nor spot nor speck—though still he cries— Announce Mark Haley's morning rounds. Thus all the cold and wintry day He labors much for little pay; Yet feels no less of happiness Than many a richer man. I guess. When through the shades of eve he spies The light of his own home, and cries. The heath is warm, the fire is bright; And, while his hand, washed clean and white, Holds Martha's tender hand once more, His glowing face bends fondly o'er The crib wherein his darting lies; And in it coasting he cries, "Charco' Charco'" And baby with a laugh replies- Ah. go! Ah. go! "Charco' Charco' "Ah. go!" - while at the sounds The mother's heart with gladness bounds. Then honor'd be the charcoal man! Though dusky as an African, "The child that cloaked to be A little better clad than he. His honest manhood to despise, Although from mor till eve he cries— "Charco' Charco'" While mocking corse still replies— Had Kate O'' "Charco' " - "Hark O'" - Long may the sounds Proclaim Malex Haley's daily rounds! -J. T. Trowbridge. VITAL LAMPADA There's a breathless lush in the Close tonight- Ten to make and the match to win- A bumping pitch and a blinding light. An hour to play and the last man in. And it's not for the sake of a ribboned coat. Or the selfish hope of a season's fame. But his Captain's hand on his shoulder smote. "Play up! play up! and play the game!" The sand of the desert is sodden red- Red with the wreck of a square that broke; The Gatling's jammed and the Colonel And the regiment blind with dust and smoke. The river of death has brimmed his banks. And England's far, and Honor a name. But the voice of a schoolboy rallies the ranks. "Play up! play up! and play the game!" This is the word that year by year While in her place the School is set, Every one of her sons must hear, And none that hears it dare forget. This they all with a joyful mind Behind through life like a torch in flame, And falling, fling to the host behind— "Play up! play up! and play the game!" WE SHALL MEET AND REST Where the faded flower shall freshen, Freshen never more to fade; Where the shaded sky shall brighten, Brighten never more to shade; Where the morn is gladness, Where the morn is the joy prolong; Where the daylight dies in fragrance, 'Mid the burst of holy song:— Where the love that here we lavish, On the withering leaves of time, Shine the light of our life; In an ever spring-bright clime; Where we find the joy of loving, As we never loved before— Loving on, unchilled, unhindered, Loving once and evermore. Where no shadow shall bewilder, Where life's vanal parade is o'er; Where the sleep of sin is broken, And the dreamer dreams no more; Where the child has found the mother, Where the mother finds the child; Where we loved all the gathered, That were scattered on the wild. REFRAIN We shall meet and we shall rest, 'Mid the holy and the blest; We shall meet on yonder shore With the loved ones gone before; We shall meet and we shall rest, 'Mid the holy and the blest; —Rev. Horatius Bonar WHATEVER IS, IS BEST. I know as my life grows older, and Mine eyees have clearer sight, That there is a place somewhere There lies the root of right; That each sorrow has its purpose, By the sorrowing off ungusted; By the sorrowing on own brings daylight, Whatever is, is best. Though the hour be long delayed. I know that the soul is aided Sometimes by the soul's unrest. Alas, the means often to suffer- But whatever, is is best. And I know when my soul speeds onward, in its eternal quest. I shall say, as I look back earthward, Whatever is, is best. ALONE WITH GOD. He who himself and God would know, Into the silence let him go. And, lifting off pall after pall, Reach to the innest depth of all. How small in that uplifted hour Temptation's lure and passion's power! How weak the foe that made him fall! How strong the soul to conquer all! A mighty wind of nobler will Sends through his soul its quickening thrill; No more a creature of the clod. He knows himself a child of God. —James Martineau. Of Interest to Our Women FLORAL FABRIGS FOR GOWNS There are some new fabrics out of which we are to make picture gowns for the midsummer and the fall. The trouble with them, as far as the majority of buyers is concerned, is that they are difficult to find. The exclusive importers have them, and one reads a great deal about them in the letters from Paris. They are expensive, but many women think that the effect justifies the initial cost. The foundation color of most of them is a queer old parchment tone, which is one of the novelies coming back into the art of dyeing. This was very popular in its day, and for decades at a time it was ignored or possibly forgotten. There is nothing about it that is artistic. The only way to describe it is to say it looks like old parchment. It has no stiffness. It does not crinkle or crush, but it looks as though it would ripple and rustle as parchment if one were to shake it. It is a dry, acru, brown tint that stands for any color that is superimposed on it. For instance, here are the variety of colors used with it: One design has bright pink roses, large and small ones, bedded in quantities of green leaves. In between the bunches of roses are little loose groups of blue forget-me-nots. Another design has bold cerise foliage in it like wonderful autumn leaves, or the red of the sumach, and in between these sprays of leaves are quantities of black and white berries sprinkled on the surface. Possibly the prettiest design shows this dull parchment color for the foundation with stiff little bouquets of pink, mauve and yellow scattered over the surface. Imagine such a gown made in Dolly Varden fashion, and trimmed with bunches of satin flowers and stiff little rosettes! Whether or not you will be able to find or able to buy this new material it is interesting to know that it is the leader in the revival of floral fabrics. The figures in it are far cry from the bold geometric designs of the Egyptian, peasant, and Byzantine; its introduction has been demure and unannounced by a blare of trumpets. However, if one judges the future by the past, these floral fabrics will be in full swing by autumn. We are all beginning to see a few of them made up into good looking frocks, by midsummer we will see more, and possibly they will be strongly advocated in the new things that will be offered to us in September for winter. The manufacturers are never as revolutionary as many think. They put out feelers months before they make up anything in quantities. HEAVY LUGGAGE. Ever tramp squares and squares with a heavy bag or suit case in your hand—the weight apparently increasing every minute? It's trying, nerveracking and decidedly uncomfortable, isn't it? People who have experienced this will surely call down blessings upon the head of the inventor of rattan or straw bags and suit cases. They have so little weight and the cost is so slight that every girl or man who goes away for short trips where the luggage must be carried by hand should invest in one of these sensible luggage carriers. TO REDUCE DOUBLE CHIN. Sleeping on high pillows will soon produce a double chin and round shoulders. To sleep without a pillow is best, but never use anything higher than a baby pillow if you wish to avoid these defects. FASHION NOTES A new color alliance is mahogany and peacock blue. Blue and red is one of the new color combinations. In the evening frocks the wrapped tunic dominates entirely. This year the linen bathing suit promises to be much worm. The striped straw which has been so popular has already lost its charm. White buckskin pumps and slippers have crisp little bows of black satin. In the evening and afternoon wraps three-quarter sleeves are much in favor. Many afternoon frocks have their bodices of contrasting material and color. Skirts of the hour are close, narrow, quite short as a rule, but very recently made suits show skirts, some wider at the foot, although the straight effect still obtains. The lingerie robe is made all in one piece, and sometimes waist and skirt are put together with lace, sometimes with fine mull embroidery, sometimes with heading. The tapestry handbag, with a pointed flap, is called an "envelope bag." Its edges are bound with linen tape or silk galloon, and it fastens either by a button and loop or by a patent clasp. Many of the new top wraps are made with tiny directoire jackets, which have immense revers in front, and slim, scant skirts, which are put on to the jackets under a thick satin cord. Picture hats are trimmed with heavy bows composed of close circles of coral, tops or emerald beads; while cabochons show checks like a chess-board of two or four different shades to correspond with the hat. One of the materials that have come into being at the beginning of the hot weather is the figured cotton net that we had with us several seasons ago. Some of the long white gloves are exquisitely embroidered in tiny buds around the wrist with fine trailing vines extending part way up the long arm. THE VOGUE OF JET Among the recent fashion arrivals is that of wearing jet. It is particularly smart with the many black and white costumes that are being worn this season. The dcg collars are very elaborate in design. The winged combs are new and very effective for the hair, especially if the colfur is worn low. Butterflies with algrettes or spike bows for the hair are also new and very dressy. The newest jet chains or necklaces have plaque leckets that are very handsome' cut and the chain allows them to fall only to the bust line. There is a bowknot pin also that has fringe drops which make is most attractive. Hat pins and all other little' accessories will be found as complete as in all of the semi-precious stone novelties, and they are quite as becoming to the brunette as to the blonde or auburn type. SLING SLEEVES. The popular and fashionable top coat made of satin or crepe de chine has the wide sling sleeve, which was in style in medieval days. It is not so large as its ancestors and it has a wide cuff, which shows the color and the reverse side of the satin. Nearly all these coats are made of reversible cloth, the colors of which are in direct but harmonious contrast. It must be a trifle shorter than the coats worn during the winter, if one is to be fashionable, but it is not necessary to cut it off just below the waist line. For this reason the rather long Norfolk jacket is very much in style for tall women, who must wear long lines. These are made of linen. of checked cheviot, and of the shadows mohair that has come into fashion. They are an especially good choice in linen, for this kind of suit can never be anything but most informal, and the Norfolk jacket has never risen above its position as a sporting garment. It originated on the English moors, has always been worn for shooting and walking, and it is probable that, in its many revivals, it will not go any further. It is not warmer than the plain coat, and its entire absence of fit, and the fact that it cannot be trimmed, make it an admirable type of everyday summer coat. The new ones, which are exclusive so far and not popular, reach a little below the point of the hip. The waist does not fit in to the figure, but continues on straight lines. The box plats are laid on or made in with the material, and are not stitched at the edges. The stitches might help to keep them in place if there is any question of their refusing to behave themselves, but as a rule heavy linen crash is apt to remain in the position in which it is ironed. The belt is of the material slipped through the box plat here and there, and simply hooked in front. The revers are also of the material, notched like those on a man's coat, and finishing in a small round collar at the back. GOOD THINGS TO EAT Lemon Pie.—The juice and grated outside of one lemon, one cup of sugar, two heaping tablespoons of corn starch; two pour two cups of boiling water into the mixture and let thicken; when cool, one egg and small piece of butter; a spread meringue on the top and brown. Blueberry Pudding.—One cup sugar, one-half cup butter, two-thirds cup milk, two heaping cups flour, two heaping teaspoons baking powder, one egg and a little salt. Sauce—One cup sugar, two-thirds cup butter. Heat these well, then add one egg and heat well, then a little water, just to thin it. Steamed Berry Dumplings.—Fill a two-quart basin about half full with raspberries or blackberries, cover with a crust of raised dough and cover the basin with a plate. Steam three-fourths of an hour. Serve with a sweet sauce. SOME DON'TS FOR THE TRAV FLEBS. Don't talk so all the passengers can enjoy your conversation Don't take strangers into your confidence. Don't be afraid to inquire the way if you are bewildered. Don't wipe the dust off the car windows with your elbows. Don't forget courtesy gets better returns than tips. Though this may be hard to believe, try it. Don't let your children inflict themselves on your travelling companions FOR MILADI'S TOILET. A good cleansing cream to remove grime and the dust of travel, plenty of fragrant rice or talcum powder to freshen one after the bath, and a generous bottle of eau de cologne to bathe one's wearied and aching head—these are some of the "must have" of most women travelers. Smelling salts may also prove useful, cucumber cream will relieve sunburn, and peroxide may not come amiss. CARE OF THE REGISTERS If a piece of heavy cardboard is cut and fitted into the registers during the summer months it will prevent a great deal of dust sifting through the register into the pipes—dust which, when the furnace is lighted, will be scattered throughout the house. Another good reason for using these protectors is that if anything is inadvertently dropped down the register, it cannot completely disappear from sight. Guests At Tule Edmund Clarence Stedman NOEL! NOEL! Thus sounds each Christmas bell. Across the winter snow. But what are the little footprints all That mark the path from the churchyard walk? They are those of the children waked tonight From sleep by the Christmas bells and light: Ring sweetly, chimes! Soft, soft, my rhymes! Their beds are under the snow. Noel! Noel! Carols each Christmas bell. What are the wraths of mist That gather anear the window-pane Where the winter frost all day has lain? They are soulless elves, who fain would peer Within, and laugh at our Christmas cheer! Ring fleetly, chimes! Swift, swift, my rhymes! They are made of the mocking mist. Noel! Noel! Cease, cease, each Christmas bell! Under the holly bough, Where the happy children throng and shout, What shadow seems to flit about? Is it the mother, then, who died Ere the greens were sere last Christmas-tide? Husry falling chimes! Cease, cease, my rhymes! The guests are gathered now. The Origin of Christmas Customs It is interesting to trace the origin of festival customs to those connected with Drudical superstititions of classic observances and it will surprise many to learn that present-day sports very closely resemble the celebrations observed of old in honor of Saturn or Haechus. The Roman Saturnalia, which occurred in the winter solstice, were a season of great testivity and rejoicing honored by many privileges and exemptions. The spirit of gaiety had tree charter, and even quarrels were suspended, to be resumed after the noldays. As a manifestation of the gratitude felt at the renewed prospects of the returning march of the sun, gifts were exchanged and special hymns were sung. These latter were really the Roman representatives of the modern carol. At the Saturnalia the Roman feasted, sang and danced, as we do at Christmas. A ruler or king was appointed, who enjoyed certain prerogatives. He presided over the sports of the season. Probably he is the an- ```markdown ``` The True Spirit of Christmastide There is hardly a festival in the calendar which has such a hold on the hearts of old and young alike as Christmas Day. The ring of the car bells and the voices upon the streets seem to take on a more cheery tone, and the spirit of the time seems to throw a glamour over places and things which ordinarily are devoid of all beauty. As it is with places, so it is with people. They, too, not only seem to change, but the transformation does take place in millions of hearts to a greater or less degree. The spirit of Christmas even affects people who for the rest of the year are devoid of sentiment and of feeling for their fel- of Christmastide are those which will lows. The most interesting stories A ```markdown ``` ceister of the lord of misrule, who exercised a similar power in more recent times. Merriment was a matter of general concern, and the joyous spirit of entire districts is now narrowed to family parties. It is the touch that makes the whole world kin, and it is a pleasant reminder that, after all, history repeats itself. In all Chinese restaurants of the better class may be found at New Year's time experts, busy in the surprising tasks of frying beautiful La France roses or preparing orange skin and nuts with which to cook a duck. Chrysanthemum fifters are one of the time-honored New Year's delicacies, and the dinner is no more complete without this remarkable concoction than an American Thanksgiving dinner would be without turkey. So Near and Yet— "I was very near to proposing to Miss Maybeille last night." "Why didn't you?" "Because she had such a faraway look." never appear in print—true stories of men and women whose thoughts have been only of their own selfish aims and pleasures, but have been awakened, if only for a day or two, from their usual self-compacility, moved by some force of which they are only half-conscious to do some act of kindness to make the day happier for someone less fortunate than themselves in a worldly way.—The Christian Herald. "Say, mamma, my teacher would make a bully highwayman!" exclaimed a boy as he rushed in from school. "Why, Freddy, what in the world do you mean?" inquired his astonished mother. "Why, she's always telling the children to 'hold up their hands.'"—Judge. Floral Cookery. By Comparison. a aa aa r——sSCiiOisisCitisCi‘CitCtC:: | lp ; y = 5 3 His”? Christ : : For lis ristmas $ ~ What a man wants for Christmas is something he can = wear. The place toget it is where he himeelf would go to % makea selection. Our clothing is from the country's best | = i + and most noted manufacturers. Our hats, caps and head- | % wear come from the makers who lead in quality and style. | = Our Haberdashery is a choice selection of all the newest | % and best ideas on the market. Perhaps a few suggestions would help you decide just = what would be best to give. : : % suits UNDERWEAR PAJAMAS. ; # overcoats —coLLans NIGHT ROBES x FANCY VESTS SHIRTS BATH ROBES f nes UmeeLLas aGreLERS = Gloves “SUSPENDERS SWEATERS Hosiery eHIRT PROTECTORS : 4 : : ; - Come and see how many things we can show you that ; = would be just right for “His” Christmas. : : 3 . ‘ | Hansen & Anderson | 4 « ” : : ‘The Home of Good Clothes 3 : 509-511 East Locust Street : ; RACE ECHOES. Towa was the first state In the un- fon to wipe the black laws off of her statute books, More Negros Buying Farms. Negroes are buying many farms throughout the south and especially in South Carolina. From 1900 to 1910 the farms owned by negroes in- creased by 11,295. ‘There are now 176,180. farms'in that state. More than half of them, or 96,696, are ‘owned by the colored people. Raclel Interest in Charleston, Out of a total population of 65,000 in Charleston, S. C., the colored peo- ple number 40,000, ‘They have a large humber of churches and business oF- ganizations of various kinds, ‘There fre fifteen undertakers, two drug ftores, {Wo newspapers, one orphan Asylum, several private schools and two Insurance companies. Large Dalry Output at Tuskegee. The dairy department at Tuskegee Institute reports an average of 190 galons of milk daily, and the cream: Gry department averages eighty-five pounds of butter. The herd numbers 120." The school supplies many, fam- ilies in the community with milk and butter. doteutey Reriment Goes te Manila. ‘The war department has ordered the Twenty-fourth United States in~ fantry, which has been stationed at Fort Ontario, to Manila. The regi-_ ment left for San Franeisco on Nov. 28, from whence it will leave on the transport Logan for the Philippines on Tuesday, Dee. 5. ‘The Simmon’s schoo! at St. Louis. Mo., now far outranks the L‘Ouver- ture school which for many years had the reputation of being the largest ‘Negro school in America, The Sim- mons school is located in a highly congested colored district of St. Louis, where Negroes from humblest cot- tages to stone front mansions. which many own, contribute their quota of pupils. ‘The buildin gafter being enlarged a number of times, now contains nearly 40 rooms, The principal Prof. Rich- ard H, Cole, who is the highest sal aried Negro employed, is an able and progressive educator and also an elo- qvent and forceful pulpit orator of the Baptist faith. Dallas as Thirfty Business Center. Among the four hundred and odd enterprises, business and professional, conducted by the Afro-Americans in Dallas, Tex, the following fall in the special list.’ There are fifteen _physi- clans, four dentists, five lawyers, one capitalist, five contractors, one bank, ninety schoolteachers, two drug stores ‘one photographer, two hotels, fifty churches, seven school buildings. one saaitarium and one dry goods store. Young Men's Christian Associations. Robert P. Hamlin, former secretary of the Carlton avenue branch of the Young Men's Christian association in Brooklyn, is authority for the state- ment that there are among Afro- Americans in the United States nine- ty-three, student and forty city asso: clations with an aggregate member- ehip of more than 12,000 men and boys. There are nineteen buildings costing from $2,000 to $32,000 cach. ‘The greatest need at the present time 4s better equipment, Mr. Hamlin was appointed to the international fleld in Sune, 1911, and !s doing excellent work, Towa has 154 colored boys and girls to have graduated from her high schools, and 52 mon and women to have finished the college and univer: sity and have graduated from them in Towa in the last one-half century. No other state in the union can show such a large percentage In proportion to the colored population. ‘KEOKUE NOTES. Solomon Giles, who has always been a well respected citizen of Keokuk, died at 4:30 Wednesday morning at the home of his mother, Mrs. Lucre- tia Ruben, at Twenty-first street and Plank rosd. His death was due to quick consumption. He was born and reared in Keokuk and has always made this city his home, He leaves a moth- er, Mrs. Ruben, and a sister, Miss Ella Giles, both of ‘this city, who have the sympathy of all, Funeral was held on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’elock, at Seventh Street Baptist church, Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bryant Thursday, December 7th, a daughter. Mrs, Addie Miles is quite ill’ at her rooms, 1215 Morgan street. ‘The debate that was to have been discussed at Pilgrims Rest ebureh on ‘Tuesday, evening, has been postponed until a future date, Subject, Resolved That woman is more Valdable than man, The funeral of Mr, Joseph Releford occurred at Kahoka, Mo, last Tuesday morning. ‘The deceased ‘died in St. Louis, Me has relatives here and a | number of acquaintances who regret to know of his demise, Rev. J, H. Helm ‘oflicinted at the obsequies, [The death of Mrs. Jenaie V. Donnelly tof Palmyra, Mo., has oceasioned a shock [to her many friends here, although it has been known for sometime that her | condition was, seriouy, Mrs. Donnelly |was au ardent church worker, having I heli various offices in some through: out. Nearly every: week recorts an adil tion to the number of Water Power | inns either Kile, fatally oF ser j ously wounded. [othe Missouri jurisdiction of 8. M. j.'s will Hohl thie, monty meotings at Pilgrim's Rest church until ade: {quate quarters ean be obtained, there | heing no constitutional restriction per [taining to, "what. flor “the meetings | should be held. ("Mr Eli Smith is quite seriously il |having suffered auother stroke of pa ralysis. | Frienils of Mr. entry Jobnson are | gtad to know that he is now able to be J pon the streets, | "Rev, Brewer of Bethel ehureh preach: Jed two able and inspiring sermons Inst | Sunday morning and evening. ‘The con | grogation continues to increase, — Miss |Naomi Mills, the organist, is ‘on the |sick list. The congregation was for tunately blessed by having in thei jae Mr. and Mrs, Charies Wilson, of Des Moines, who seemed quite at | home and rendered the choir the most Valuable assistance which was highly | appreciated, A vote of thanks being [extended them. Miss Daisy Ware left for Minneapo | lis last Monday evening, where she will |aprest fa 8 gong recital Wednesday night Pe nke Coleridge Taylor music lub wil | present a iiterary and musical program [At Rethel on New Year's night, A’pro [ztamme composed of oral talent heen araraged for Christmas evening |The different clubs of Seventh Stree | cnurch‘are working very diligently en |Meavoring to mect obligations. [Tile members of Pilgrims Rest churel [stil continue to rally, The edifice i how being teshingled, their pastor [Rex gH, Helmthas labored ncn Jingty, and by his earnest endeavors ‘honest and upright dealing and. Chris | tion attitude, he has won the exteen and confidence of the members of hi | congregation and community. His ami lable wife is an ardent church worke \and has won many friends. SMe. Ployd Roberson of | Marceling | Mo, was guest of his father, Mr. Fi ‘jwarl Roberson, for a few lays. las “| Aeek. Mr. Roberson. is employed a A cook on a private dining var. J Dro stacy, Flournoy is a young tal | neserving of honorable mention, Sine locating here a few years ayo he hn [by ingenuity and scientific sill, mad ood, and is rapidly advancing in th professional world, 6) "Sir Anna Alden, 1007 Morgan stro ;| very pleasantly entertained her Sunda »| School class at_a eandy pull Saturda 1 afternoon. A. fine time was reporte: -|She alyso entertained Mrs Benthan’ -|elass Monday evening. This was als -| delightful affair. Mrs. Allen has th -|Teputation of being an ardent ente -| tainor. 1| Bishop Morrison has accepted the re 3 |ignation of the Rev. W. A. Bruce, t | take effect May 1, 1912. “He will act « 2 assistant to the Rev. J. C. Sage, wh sis priest in charge of St. Mary th 1 | Virgin, t | Tittie John Robinson, the young so of Mr, and Mrs, 7, Robinson, who ws quite ill, a fow days last week, is 7 5 | covering. 1{ Mr. Ollie Walker whose illness ws res in the Bystander a few day “ago, is still very sick, ttle hope Jestrainl for bin cover. | Rovival services are in progress « 1 | Union Baptist chureh, corner 'Thirteent and High streets. _ KENNARD’S Home of Good Things ' To Eat. If we please you tell your neighbor: if not tell us. Phone Walnut 2211 922 Center Stree Christmas wagons at Dawson's Herawant, ce Ne X p = Os» Wz SS, = [ZY = wy b- Gf = ee hy Per =| — ZS, aN silk FI edged, iy oress Mute OFZ 9S I \ Gloves fles “SY iy TRS W Ste to ee Gf Wt * $1.00 a 2% f, 7 AO Fancy Ny) y ) ( ) Hand- Supen- ae (4 My y} ker- ders t, ZZ i LG ( C chiefs ic te of e 10c to $1.0 Oo" yp se aaa meme seems Share These Bargains In Your Come to The Leader tomorrow andsee the unusual interesting displays of hol- Iday goods. inthis store you are always assured of the greater values for the money. Our salesmen will gladly as- sist you in making your selections. Pure Sitk Special Sale of four-in-hands 25c Men’s Shirts 45c A largo choice collection of ex- | A spectal lot of men's dress cellent, silk four-in-hand ties, | shirts, values to $1, in ‘coat cea openly Tool” See | AIRE ant suite attache a fred ae. 25G | ormutyatlert mee Ae @ Knit Mufflers Men's’ Special Sale... 25c Fur Caps $1.98 Meats, alt peathers: thes select Belect serie hae cans, neatly Ehorow eae 25¢ te on sate nt.) 91,98 Seo a odinetesta Mens west Boys’ Winter erCoats . . 50c Capsat. . . 25c Extra heavy knit sweater Boys’ Soe caps, with furined | cous, regular $1 grade on Mle nee eee ZOC | re 50C — ADIES' felt Juliets, exe “ Ate LiMn cut tur tee (aN Soe... $1.00 VPS Meetings escent G3: gift for the man, (& ed W Srey priced $ 1.25 aN CCMUDREN'S viet kid and \ ©: NY Cer ates tte WKY re XK BNE Cro tip or gunmetal Se foam LiMn Bt SE gt ota tales pairs B2AB Bee ST BO Boys’ Overcoats | Boy's $4 Suits $3.98 $1.98 flees sang| Oe CES Bocca en test and atest cole man Se" $3.98 "om ST gg Ne E. Locust er A TE ST TE TEs A NEW COMPANY. ‘The above cut represents father and son, two of our successful business men, Robert N. Hyde and son B. N. Hyde. They own and operate the Electrie Car- pet Duster Company; they also doa real estate business.” They have recent ly organized a big company tobe known as the “U, C. This Compound ‘Mammoth Stork. ‘The adjutant, or marabout, « tall ofed of India, of the stork species, will awaliow a bare or a cat whole, It stands five zee? high, and the expanse ae atias & Mane HCl: Company,’? with RN. Hyde as the Superintendent of factories and B. N. Hyde and two other young men inter ested. Mr, R, N. Hite was recently ‘appointed Grand Distriet Deputy. for ‘the Southern Distriet of Lowa by Harry HI. Pace, the Grand Exalted Ruler. of ; he Blks of the World of Nashville, Tenn. Better Kept in a Box. @ite—You know. John, you used tt tke may little displays of temper. Hubby—Yes, love, but it's been on exhibition so long pow i think {t's Jor few beens —Rieet~ Transcriot For Bargains in i Household Needs see THE YANKEE FURNITURE STORE 606-608-610 Grand Avenue We Pay the Freight to all Parts of the State M, GOTTFRIED J, HURWITZ AND MAJESTIC we USED BUY FURNITURE FURNITURE SELL CARPETS SSS Ae UMTORE mute Phone Walnut 4706 617 W. Grand Ave. Des. Signe Towa. : NE aes ‘ a che an ees Par... r ; b pies E ee ee | J. G. Dellinger was born at Catawba seation, North Carolin, Oct, 25, 1843 ‘Hie graduated from the graded schools 1M Burke wounty at the age of teen tune two ‘sears, preyaraters work at iekagsegnd ole worked for the Southern” Railway" Company: as brake for the Watts Steel and Tron syndicate iuechoro, Kg. im 1806. ite came 45 inate fa i800 and worked the mines for several years. He has lived ie Des Moines for five years. He was satiate the Wale Depainen see, "1008, under Sapte 3D itatery. ede Deter 21, 1908 he was wate ho Stan Mel Aaette Poulan, ta Monte of CaltayIligh sehoo! “ofthe sss of 1904, Mr, Dellinger is one of ae atl qualifed young amen anil Daddy smokes his pipe. (Special for Bystander Holiday Num- ber.) Watted through the cabin door, ‘There's a song of plaintive sweetness When the evening ‘shadows gather, And the toils of day are o'er; When the crickets near the doorstep, And the hoot owls in the glen, And the bullfrog in the marshes Echo back a weird “Amen”; There is joy within the cabin, There Is love of purest type, Where the mammy rocks the cradle, And the daddy smokes his pipe. When the winter blasts are howling, And the snow is coming down And the back logs near the chimney: Sputter forth a merry soun, When the knitting needles glisten, As they in and out do go. For the flingers know exactly How to turn the heel and tor: Listen to the jokes he’s cracking, ‘Of the quaint old-fashioned type, Where the mammy rocks the eradle, And the dady smokes his pipe. On an evening, often sitting, In the midst of splendid, bright, Do we borrow memory's torches Shining with a pale blue light, Backward through the years We travel crossing, oh, so many streams, ‘Struggling in the rugged roadway, Rougher made by broken dreams; But at last we reach a cabin, "Tis of truest southern tyDe. Where the mammy rocks the cradle, ‘And the daddy smokes his pipe. Virgie Whitsett White, Mr. Lous Banks was a guest of friends in the Capitul City last Sunday. Mr and Mrs. W, D. Miller of enter- prise were guests of theirs Every family has need of a good, reliable liniment. For sprains, bruises soreness of the muscles and rheu- matic pains there is none better than Chamberlain's. Sold by all dealers, BOPaINS ann ae In Measured Time Yaa : Grand Opera--Comic a Opera and | Bacd Music =, in Your HOMe qagefeamecs G24 or ins, Sy We want to get into your home with one of these great entertainers before Xmas. Let us know just what you want and how much you want to spend for one and we will get together and you will spend a happy Xmas Victor Vicirolas OR Edison Instruments THE WORLD’S BEST CASH OR TIME PAYMENTS Records Played at Any Time. Hopkins Bros. Co. 618-620 Locust Street SPORTING AND ATHLETIC GOODS East Side 5 and 10c Store 510-512 East Locust Street HEADQUARTERS FOR Holiday Goods, Books, Toys and Games. ‘Thousands of Beautiful Christmas Presents for 5 and l(c. 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DR 160 ceseseisis ces ccccss SAB ME TAOE. a cruyawessivaciccss Three months oo) ibe AI subscriptions "payable ia. aa vance, ria | 05% In Prizes for Christmas } Come to our store and | and let the clerks tell you about them Bargains In Groceries and Meats Our Leader flour........+01 $138 Extra Special. Sunkist Navel oranges, per i Posshieserengmcn ceca Sugar, 15 Ibs. for.....--- : Our Leader Bacon, sugar cured DOr ID. eevesevsceeseses esse 1208 Pure lard, 2 Ibs. for.....----+-25¢ Pork chops, 2 Ibs, for.-..... --25¢ We will have a full Line of Fancy Canned and Package goods for Christmas. Also. Ducks, Geese, i Chickens and Turkeys. | Get our prices before you bur. . HS. Wilson | Company etnies: Phone Walnut 2340 Washing machines at Davos Hardware, . OPPORTUNE. Or aM Te ie SONG iy EN PS 3 EE ( 5 Bo \ yp ae KG \ Sods Nit ps % ee! iy of ma hee y ee ie Ears ee { & St eer” 5 cS PA ene yD MPC OSL PELE Goorge—Ah, Lily, dear, this will b® the jolliest Christmas I've ever spent. Now that we're engaged 1 thiok onl of the future. ot Lity—Do you? Well, at this time the year I think only of the present