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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XVIII, No. 31 CITY NEWS [N. B. I you have relatives or others visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we will all your local news—Ed.] Mr. W. P. Hamilton, our East Side friend, is indisposed this week. Mrs. J. W. Jackson is sick this week. She is suffering from rheumatism. Next week is the last week that one can get the Bystander one year for $1. Mrs. C. W. Eubanks of Ft. Madison will be in our city this week to take treatment from a specialist. Wm. Smith, of Piere, S. D., formally of this city, is in our city this week to attend his brother's funeral. Mr. Geo. Jones, one of the respected old citizen of Oksalcoa, was in our city this week visiting his only son Viwan Jones, our popular undertaker. Mrs. James James accompanied her little grand daughter, Mary Stanton, home from Brookfield, Mo., to visit infinitely. Mary reports a fine time in Missouri. Mrs. G H. Clegggett and daughter, Miss Adah will leave next week for Ames, Iowa, at the Agricultural College, where they have been employed. They enjoyed the holiday rest at their home immensely. The M. C. T. Club will hold their reuni- rally weekly meeting at Mrs. John L. Thompson's residence 1804 20th street. All members are urged to be present on time, next Monday afternoon Jan. 15 The Callanan Industrial club will hold their first meeting this year with Mrs. R. N Hydne, W. 19th St. All members are requested to be present as busines of importance by the president, Mrs. Hazel Harris of Sioux City, who has been spending the holidays visiting her relatives, Mrs. Geo. Taylor return- ed home last week. She made a plea- nent call at the Bystander office. She had a very pleasant visit in her old home city. Mrs Geo. Kellis, one of Keokuk's leading ladies, who have been spending the holidays in our city the guest of relatives and friends left Tuesday for the Gate City, having a delightful visit. The revival meeting that is in pro- gress at the A. M. E. church is increasing in every way. Only the extreme cold weather prevents the large crowds from going. Rev. Winston and Taylor are strong ministers. Notice of Dissolution We who compose the co-partnership of Jones & Lucas, Undertakers and Funeral Directors, located at 519 East Locust street, was dissolved this week by mutual consent. Public please take notice. Geo. W. Lucas. The boys of the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium club met and organized. There were nineteen boys and young men present. The first movement will be a basket ball team. The officers elected were as follows: Douglas Miller, President; Adam Newcomb, Vice Pres; Finesse Bledsoe, Secretary; Lucillous Beverly Asn't, Secretary; Dr. E. A. Lee, Treasurer; J. S. Beverly, Mgr. "A Model Housekeeper" was the most able and splendid address delivered before the women of the Mother's Congress by Mrs. Charles Cousin on last Saturday afternoon. Regardless of the extreme cold weather quite a number were out to hear her, and were unanimous in declaring they had been greatly benefited. The next meeting will be the first Saturday in February at the Y. C. M. A. at three o'clock. Those of our readers who have just served on the Polk county jury during the December term, were Charles B. Woods of this city, W. H. Johnson of Chesterfield and L. Barbee of Carney, Iowa. They were all good honorable and respectable citizens, and reflected credit and not discredit as some former members of our race have done. We hope that hereafter among members of our race, who may be chosen as a juror will use his common sense and good judgment for your public actions reflects on the race. I have used your Pomade. Its the best thing I ever used for making curly hair lie smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful smash, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes of Favrile, S. O. Try Fords Hair Pomade for harsh scabborn and unruly hair and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion for the complexion. Ask your drugstret for them, sure and get the genuine (Ford's) manufactured by the Ozonizan Ox Harvey Company, Chicago, Ill. At the initial meeting of the Intellectual Improvement club at the residence of Mrs. J. B. Rush Friday afternoon, the following officers were elected for the enquiry term: President, Mrs. S. Joe Brown; Vice Press, Mrs. Chas. Couain; Secretary, Mrs. Wm. McGruder; Ass't. Sec. Mrs. J. H. McClain Treasurer, Mrs. J. B. Rush, Crife, Mrs. F. P. Johnson; Reporter, Harvey Brown; Executive Committee, Mrs. H. W. Hughes, Miss Martha Loeffler, Mrs. O. L. Glass, Mrs. R. E. Patten and Mrs. J. W. Holmes. Mrs. S. Joe Brown, delegate to the Inter-State Literary meeting at Wichita, Kan., made a detailed report of the proceedings of that body and exhibited a photo of the manmoth chorus which dispersed such splendid music for the occasion. The newly elected officers will be installed at the meeting with Mrs. F. P. Johnson, W. 10th and Park streets this afternoon. Y. C. M. C. A. NOTES Last Sunday was popular meeting day at the Young Colored Men's Christian Association and notwithstanding the fact that it was the coldest day Des Moines has experienced for many years, a fair sized audience was present and heard the splendid address by Police Judge Lian W liew of the "Conservation of the Human Energies" in which he advocated the abolition of child labor and the establishment of public playgrounds in every community of the cities. Improvement club was present and made their final report on the "Benefit Supper" given by the "Y" several weeks ago from which the total sum reported was $22.50. On next Sunday at 4:30 p. m., the Rev. C. Elias Winston, who has been conducting a series of evangelistic services at St. Paul's A. M. E. church will be present and deliver a special address to men and boys. Rev Winston is a pleasing and entertaining taker, and it is hoped that every Negro man and boy in the city over fourteen years of age, will be present to hear him at the age. Dr. A. J. Booker, who has been sick was taken worse last week and taken back to the Methodist hospital. At this time he is resting well, and expect to be at his office by Monday. Notice to our Agents and Reporters. We must again ask our news reporters everywhere to condense your articles. Do not comment, simply give the public the plain news and facts. Sign all articles; is valuable. Our city clubs and literary societies must be brief. Please remember this! Monday. New Year day, at home of bride, at 4 o'clock, occurred the marriage of Miss Hannah Smith and Mr. John Taylor. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. L. Griffith. Miss Eddie Williams played the wedding march. After which her sister Miss C. Howard served a lovely 4-course dinner with table decorations, with carnations, After dinner Mr. Lawrence Morgan rendered quite a few pieces in the evening. The happy couple will make Des Moines their home. Jones-Lucas Dissolution. The Jones-Lucus Undertaking establishment has dissolved partnership last week. Mr. Vivian L. Jones, buying out Mr. Lucas's interest, and now ne owns it all. This is the first and only Colorized Undertaker and Formal directors in Iowa, and are glad to see it continue as Des Moines is certainly able to support one. In fact Buxon, Kookuk and Davenport ought to have one. Mr. Jones is one of our best samples of an upright, energetic young man, and merits not only all the colored people's business but the best white people's trade. Let us encourage our colored men to enter the different business enterprises and our race will be more respected and appreciated. Watches..... That you will be paid 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. Cruise in now and pick it out Schlampp's Sixth and Locust St. Constipation is the cause of many ailments and disorders that make life miserable. Take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver. Talk about your bowels regular and you will avoid these diseases. For sale by all dealers. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1912. Already one can see the revival of politicians. They begin to know you, speak, and some times stop to shake hands with you. After a sleep of two years indications points to the fact that it will be a long bitter political fight for the nomination in our City, School, and County, Congressional, State and National elections. They will all promise you anything to secure your support, and the colored voters in this city as well as all other cities and states should become so interested and united upon this one question regardless of political affiliations, who will give us as a race a square deal. Will you appoint some good worthy colored man in your department. Will you not close the door of hope and opportunity against him, and Mr. colored voter, we ought to organize for our own welfare. The Divorce Evil and its Remedy. The American people today are facing one of the greatest foes of modern civilization, the divorce evil. The clergy is holding up its hands in horror at the condition of affairs in the material relations between husbands and wives. The courts are peperplexed as to which method to adopt to curtail this evil. The lawmakers are spending much of their time in trying to find some method by which it can be checked. These men are honest in their conviction that something must be done, but they seem to be at a loss as to what should be done. If they would turn to the scriptures and read what Christ said concerning this, and make laws to conform to his teachings and these laws rigidly enforced, it could be greatly reduced. There should be no divorce except for reasons set forth in the scriptures. Christ on one occasion, when asked concerning the divorce law by the Jews, set forth the reasons for divorce in these words: Matt. 19:9. Whoseover shall put away his wife, except it be for farming and shall marry another, committeh adultery. And whose marrieth her that is put away, doth commit adultery. The reason is very plainly set forth in this passage of scripture, but we are more ready and willing to accept the precept, as given by Moses: Dent. 24:1. When a man hath taken a wife, and it come to that she find no favor in his eyes because he hath found some cleanliness in her, let him write her a bill of cement and give it in her hand and send her out of his house; and when she is departed out of his house, she may go and be another man's wife. Under the laws of Moses the Jews could divorce their wives for many causes, but Christ being the end of the law, gave one one reason for divorce. PROE HAM NUPTIALS. We received notice of the marriage of Prof. Jordan Ham of Mercer, Mo, to Mrs. Ida Watkins-Johnson. The marriage took place in Trenton, Mo, Dec. 30th. Only a few friends witnessed the ceremony. The Groom is one of Missouri's products; he graduated from the Lincoln Institute, Jefferson, City, and taught school for more than twenty two years, and for the last six or eight years, he has been on his mother's farm. The bride is also a Missouri lady, raised in Albany, Mo. She is quite well known here, being a sister to Mrs John L. Thompson. They will live on the farm near Mercer, Mo. Obituary. Last week we chronicle the death of Frank Smith, who, after several weeks sickness in Topeka, Kansas, where he was living. He passed away, Jan. 3, 1912. His remains were brought here for interment. Frank Ellsworth Smith was born in Bryan, Ohio, Oct 21, 1873. Later he came to Ottumwa with his brother and sister. Later they moved to this city where he lived until he married Miss Effie Spears, of this city. They then moved to Topeka where he was employed by the Chicago Ry. Co., for the past fourteen years as chief cook. He leaves to mourn their great and sad loss, a loving wife, two sweet little children, Vasco, Franklin and Darrow, El waworth, a sister, Miss Olive V. Smith of this city, Wm. Smith of Pierre, S. D., and a host of other kind friends. The funeral was held from the spears of his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Spears, 1825. Moines, Sunday at 2:30 p. m., conducted by Father Cassidy, of the East Side, Episcopal church. He was a member of that denomination. Miss Margurite Fields rendered two sections of the fielders were John Walker, Douglas Miller, John L. Thompson, C. L. Brown, Henry Clay and Mr. Patterson. The remains was laid to rest in Glendale, Cemetery, SALESMEN, ILL. The dedication of Allen Chapel took place Sunday, Dec. 17, 1911. The service for the entire day was unusually interesting and a large gathering was present at each service. The sermon in the morning was preached by Rev. D E Butler. As usual the d'course by Rev. nutter held the audience spell bound until the close. The regular dedicatory services took place at 3 o'clock. The presentation of the church keys to the Bishop was by Mr. J. J. Brown. 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Graves delighted the large audience. Among those who assisted the pastor, were Rev. T. Tyler, Rev David Fales, Rev F. E. R. Miller, Rev W. W. Williams, pastor of Linoleum Memorial; Rev I. N. Daniels, P. E.; Rev S. B. Moore, P. E. Des Moines district; Rev S. Van Pelt, Rev W A Searce of Montmouth. On "Monday evening Bibhop S' after delivered his famous lecture: "The Supreme Moment of Opportunity," af BROTHERS YOUNKER JANUARY YOUNKER BROTHERS JANUARY SALES In The ECONOMY BASEMENT affords unequaled oppor-tunities for savings on all kinds of seasonable mer-chandise and stylish wear-ing apparel. State Capitol Blug Trist plant Room ter which he was tendered a reception by the members and friends. An interesting program was rendered. Mr. Isaac Greene, Sr.; passed away at his home Dec. 19, 1911. Following a brief illness of pneumonia Mr. Green was one of the oldest residents here and well known. He is survived by eight children and other relatives. Funeral services of a touching nature were held Thursday at Allen Chapel in charge of Rev. Tyler. Burial was in Linwood. Mr. and Mrs. John Ward entertained at dinner, Tuesday, in honor of Bishop Shaffer, Rev. Tyler, Rev. H. S. Graves of Evanston and Rev. Butter of Buxton. Mrs. Holmes of Moline attended the dedicatory services Sunday. While here she was the guest of Mrs. John Bell. Mr. and Mrs. John Bell have returned to Chicago after a pleasant visit with relatives. Mrs. Nora Lewis has arrived from Ohio for a visit with her mother Mrs. Richardson. Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Richardson entertained at dinner, Tuesday, Rev. W. W. Williams, Rev. S. B. Moore, Rev. H. S. Graves and Rev. D. E. Butler. Mrs. M. C. Malone has returned from a visit in Chicago and Aurora. Miss Daisy Gahs has arrived from Denver to spend the winter with her parents. Rev. and Mrs. T, Tyler left Sunday for a visit in Chicago and points in Michigan. Mrs Scott McGaw of Davenport is the guest of Mrs. R. E. Lyons. Miss Nettie Franklin spent New in Peoria. The Culture club met with Mrs. S. Thompson. Tuesday. Following the program dainty refreshments were served. Guests present were Miss Eva Carter and Prof. Harrison. Mrs. C. Bolder and Mrs. John Logan entertained at dinner Friday at the Bolder home. Out of town guests were Mr. and Miss Johnson of Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Rev. and Mrs. Mason of Monmouth. One of the prettiest of the parties given during the holiday season occurred New Year's evening at the Improvement hall, when the Thimble Circle entertained about 120 guests. A short program was included including several readings by Prof. Richard Harrison. The hall was beautifully decorated. Refreshments were served in 4 courses. The guests departed at a late hour voting the ladies royal hostesses. Miss Hale Mobely entertained Thursday a company of fifteen young people at the home of Mr and Mrs. Chas. Anderson. Music and dancing furnished the amusement of the evening. Misses Flora and Helen Wilson entertained the same crowdriday evening. Those present report a very pleasant evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Berry entertained at dinner Monday, the following: Mr. and Mrs. C. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Adams, Miss Stalk of Kansas, Miss Jabine and Miss Vida Burns of St. David and Mr. and Mrs. Wash Berry. Miss Janetelle Lewis of Kewanee has returned home after a pleasant visit with Miss Daisy Gash and Mrs. Alice Winston. S. H. DUDLY The comedian who is the star with the SMART SET will be at the BERCHEL THEATER 4 days commencing SUNDAY, JAN. 14TH. He is an artist on the stage. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES. Frank Moore and son Carl of Oskaloosa, were guests at the Wesley Moore home New Year's Day. Frank brought his father a New Year'sdinner all ready to eat which pleased him greatly. Mrs. Fred Motts is home from Washington, D. C., after a three months visit at the home of her daughter Mrs. Harry Parker with numerous friends. The A. M. E. S. S. had its Xmas exercises Christmas night, consisting of a nicely decorated and trimmed tree and recitations and music. A large crowd was in attendance and the evening was enjoyed by all present. The misses Nettie and Wargret Campbell gave a little surprise party on their cousin, Mr. Samuel Davis of Keokun, Monday night which was a success in every way. Games and music were indulged in and a 8-course luncheon was served during the evening. All participants report a grand time. The misses Una and Pearl Ceile are spending a few days visiting. All participants report a grand time. The misses and Una Pearl Ceile are spending a few days visiting relatives at Fairfield. Rev. D. W. Brownand wife were in Fairfield last Sunday, the Rev. to conduct the quarterly meeting and the Mrs to visit some friends and attend services. Next Sunday is quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church, and the Presiding Price Five Cents. While John return at visit from Mrs. center. W. W. H. S. from from her Sunday nents in sport is New Mrs. S.ug the were Eva Logan at the were Elder, I. N. Daniels is expected to be present to the conduct. Miss Iota Phillips is spending her vacation with her father, the Rev. L. J. Phillips at Milwaukee, Wis. Walter Williams visited at Fairfield last Saturday. Howard Motta who is managing the Modern Shoe Shinning parler at Fairfield, spent New Years here. Samuel Hall has returned home from his visit at Moline and Rock Island. Samuel Davis, who was visiting at the Henry Campbell home has returned to Keokuk. The Men's Religion and Forward Movement of S. E. Iowa will hold a convention here next week, when about two hundred delegates are expected. The men of the A. M. E church are prominent features on the several committees in furthering the cause and pushing the convention to success. ALHLA NEWS. Mrs. Marry Harris and children from Ogden has returned to Albia. Mrs. Nora Grayson, Burt Jones of Hite-man spent a few days at the parental H. Jones home. The Sewing Club club met at the home of Mrs. Chas Washington this week. A surprise and birthday party was given Jun. 6, 1912, at the home of Mr. Edward Butler for Mr. Edward Butler, Mr. Gordon of Hocking spent Sunday in Albia. Mr Roy Grayson of Hocking was in Albia, Sunday. S. H. DUDLEY. COMING. Once more the colored entertainers has an opportunity to shine as a public performer and under favorable conditions too. This season S. H. Dudley, recognized as the funmaker of his race and headed by the famous "Smart Set" Company is coming to Des Moines and this is an event in itself. This band of genuine distractors of gloop are slated to appear at the Berchel Theater four days beginning Sunday, Jan. 14, with Sunday and Wednesday Matines, in the latest musical comedy success "Doctor Beans of Boston." The adjoining of a scheming, and conning daring vagaband who poses as a physician and scientist of renown forms the basis of the humor. The scenes are all laid at Buckroe Beach, a watering place in Virginia and the atmosphere of the "Sunny South" is faithfully retained. It is a production, which, in addition to being presentent, is brimful of original features, bright and sparkling music and "bits" certain to send dull care a flying. The piece is the joint achievement to Henry Troy, Mr. Dudley, Will H. Vodrey and Creamer. The quartette, from all accounts, have performed yoeman work and the engagement should be most prosperous. The cast includes; Arthur Talbot, Daisy Martin, James Burris, Alberta Ormes, Frank De Lyons, Jesse Harper, Arthur Wilson and Madame Flower, known as "The Bronze Melba." When given as soon as the crumple cough appears, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will ward off an attack of crop and prevent all danger and cause of anxiety. Thousands of mothers use it successfully. 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Card of Thanks: We desire to extend to our friends in Topeka, Kansas, and Des Moines, Iowa, heart felt thanks for their sympathy and beautiful floral offerings during the illness and death of our beloved husband and brother. Effie Smith L. H. S. BROWN JACK DAVIS Brown & Davis Headquarters for Cigars and Tobacco Billiards and Pool Phone Walnut 2314 229 Third St AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS There are grave indictments made against negro editors week after week for improper articles published in their papers. Many of them have not stopped at "bullyragging" and narging at their brother in white, and are ungrateful to use, but they have gone forth with their vulgarity upon their brother in white. White people can stand plain truth and honest discussion that carries sentiment with it. But whenever a negro pours out a bottle of vulgarity and vultures, the book for judgment and a ball storm falling from somewhere. The reason we love Charleston so much, is because it has some of the most liberal and conservative white people that God has ever permitted to live in a city. We have seen articles published in little sheets, here and there in this city, against the best intentions and efforts of the white people, in interest of the negro, that had the same been published in other white people. We have written could not have escaped the jail and penitentiary on a charge of criminal libel and general disturbance between whites and blacks. While the Messenger's staff is composed of both white and colored writers, the editor-in-chief has watched with the eye of an eagle to see that nothing goes into its columns untrue or reflecting upon any individual. The plain truth told, cuts to the bone, and we advise our colored contemporaries to find facts and subjects that are full of discussion and give the general news as it is, or go out of business. The average foolish negro editor doesn't believe his paper will be sold unless he is slandering some one, whose shoe latchhes it is not worthy to stoop down and fasten. Such papers only live for a time, they sink themselves and those who publish them in oblivion. The negro intends to live in this city, he is by side with the white man, he has got to make up his mind he has got to obey the laws and be a gentleman, and such negrities will get all that is coming to them in the way of protection as American citizens at the hand of the powers that be—Charleston Messenger. For years the various religious sects among the negro race have gathered thousands of dollars for foreign missions, and from authentic records they have made very little headway in the foreign work. The foreign missionary work is beneficial and should be executed, but some accurate system should be applied to the work so as to bring better results. We have a great mission in America that needs all the time of missionaries; and that is home missionary. In some sections of civilized United States, there are people who are great leaders of the great work. With Africa-American missionaries, should carry on their home missions until every ignorant being would relapse the existence of the Great Lord, perfect their morality, which are dominant portals of civilization. Go into the dense settlements of our people, dwelling largely in the southern states; go into the slums and alleys and commit your mission to the polluting; then when you have done it, do them afire, extend the work throughout the world wherever there is man to be found—Falestine Plainsideer. The problem of furnishing employment for negro boys and girls who are preparing themselves for efficient service, recently came home to a certain ministerial friend of ours. The problem was regarded as one of sufficient importance for him to mention it in a sermon and to urge his congregation to unite their efforts to the end that their boys and girls might have a job after they have finished their school. "My boys," he said, "grew up and played with the white boys of the community, each went off to his college, each went off to his home. Jobs finished up and returned white boys—there was nothing for my boys to do." The problem, you see, after looking vaguely in the distance, had finally invaded his neighborhood—his street—his home! It is seen then that the man who, by his words and actions is doing anything towards making this problem less acute, is in reality a leader and benefactor of the race—Dallas Express. When congress was assembling at its opening in December, Speaker Clarke was heard to say: "I wonder where he is! The old regular. He must be dead!" The speaker was referring to an old colored man who has attended the great clock at the opening session and greeted the forst sixteen years. His absence brought out the foregoing expressions from the speaker. Liberty must first cultivate the minds of her savage subjects before she can build up the physical condition of the country. Prepare the great Liberator must to take part in the affairs of the country. Education will create the interest. No one can read the census figures which have recently been published without being forced to the conclusion that the negro race is not increasing so fast in numbers as is desirable, not in the increase so large as it was some years ago. We make it clear that we know mistakes that we know mistakes have been made and many negroes in the southern states especially have not been counted. Our own doctors are almost unlittious in the opinion that in the large cities of the north the death rate of the negro race is much larger than is true of the white race, and but for the immigration from the south the negro would soon cease to appear in large numbers in northern cities. The death rate in the large cities of the south is too large. All this indicates a "bugle to duty" on the part of the negro minister, negro teacher and other leaders. They should not mince words, but should get right down to business, in the pulpit, in the schoolroom and everywhere, and teach our people how to live and how to keep themselves clean, how to protect their bodies from cold, how to get plenty of good air and clothes, and how to secure and eat good, fresh food. If we do not give immediate attention to the health of the negro the end of the next decade will show a serious condition of affairs. No amount of time and money spent in yelling for the "freedom" and rights of the negro can help him much unless he has a strong, vigorous body. New York Age. The question of increasing land lordism in Texas and the south generally is causing reflection and comment in various quarters. Farm and Ranch has been making some investigations into the subject, and the findings are somewhat surprising. Its representative in what work says: 1. Landlordism spreads in Texas by the merchant usually forelooking mortgages on owners' farms; (c) owners moving their families into towns. tenant increase has seen no such a rule, land worth less than half as much as lands rented by white tenants in 1800 produced per acre on improved land $11.96 worth of crops, white white tenant farmers the same year produced crops worth only $10.43 per acre. 4. The negro tenant is following the white owner to the town and city. 5. The white tenant, who is gaining the field, is not one whit better off, economically, under present cropping systems, than the negro, while he is much the financial inferior of the landlord. From the foregoing it will be seen that the negro given the greatest sort of land to work the colored brother has been setting the best results both for himself and for the landlord. That item about the increase of white tenants over negro tenants by 350 per cent is significant and shows that the negro is "round here somewhere."- Old Hickory. It seems as but a vision passing briefly, since a new year greeted earth and man to reign its unit and record the diversified incidents of man, civilization, progress and invention. Like a rolling ball of perpetual motion, Mother Earth records fading time anum after annum, and man after man disappears in its fathomless mists. Vegetation springs and decays mountains change their magnitude by the time a wave from their original courses, for which many years are consumed, for which the "Grim Usuperar," Time, reigns, numbered by the years. On man's countenance shines childhood, his advent to deal with worldly things, and as but a dream these joyous days pass, and are many years his hair is hoary, and he has spent a life time: now ready for his final resting place; yet the ages of time retain their original pose and mock the leading of humanity to the unknown. Let each being make the best of life. Let it be exemplary of all that is good, and when time marks your passing let the unknown future be in the promised beaven—Palestine Plaindealer. If all men could look each other in the face and say they attend to their wives and children, they would be telling the truth much trouble could be prevented among us. Ye teachers of "Support Race Enterprise," go forth into all the world and show the people that you are practicing your doctrine. Wouldn't there be a great shortage—Ex. No bishop should remain longer than two terms of four years each in the same conferences—Star of Zion. We despise the very thought of a man insulting a woman—Charleston Messenger. John Jackson made it publicly announced that he would retire from the ring. He asserted the following: "You can announce my definite retirement," said the fighter. "I never again will enter the ring, even if I find myself working for ten dollars a week." Our ministers must discontinue so much ball and brimstone in their pupils advice and put before the people their every day faints and help them to get right. This system has disrupted the church atmosphere. Sentiment Favoring Better Facilities in the Increase. GROWTH OF PRAIRIE VIEW NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE LARGELY DUE TO THE INFLUENCE AND WISE MANAGEMENT OF PROFESSOR E. L. BLACKSHEAR — TEXAS GIVES LIBERAL AID. Prairie View, Tex.—Whatever one might say of the disposition of the south toward negro education, it must be admitted that in recent years seminal changes in favor of giving to the children of the race a better chance to improve their condition. Practically every southern state makes some provision for education beyond that afforded in the public schools. Tennessee is the latest state to make such provision; the last娶lature providing handsomely for the commencement of the state normal school in Nashville. In Texas, where more than in any other state the colored people have taken advantage of the opportunities offered and have begun to make records for themselves, the state has been very liberal. In his recent trip through Texas, Dr. Booker T. Washington repeatedly called attention to the matter of providing educational facilities. Texas leads all other states, and there are more colored high schools in Texas than in all other southern states combined. The Prairie View State Normal college has been in existence since 1879. It was established primarily for the training of colored teachers. Later under the Twenty-sixth legislature the name was changed to the Prairie View Normal and Industrial college, and placed under the supervision of the board of directors of the A. and M. school where work is conducted practically along the same lines, with the possible exception of the fact that more pronounced Industrial work is done. Prairie View is best known to the public by reason of the fact that Professor E. D. Blackshear, a well known educator and leader, has been its head for 15 years, and that much of its real and substantial growth is due to his wise and efficient management. Professor E. D. Blackshear is the agent of Professor Blackshear has done good work and has made its influence felt, all over the southland there is no getting around the fact that it would have done much better work, borne much better fruit, have been able to do more real and substantial good with a more commensurate work, borne much better fruit, have the south get what they deserve or what they need when the work they are expected to do is taken into account. The same may be said of all the state schools, whether for white or black. In the first place, the legislatures are not always made up of men to whom the needs of the young people so far as an education is concerned are paramount. Then, again, the state treasuries are not always in condition to take care of the needs of those institutions for a future. Often, frequently is to take care of the growth that has taken place instead of making provisions for the future. For example, time was when appropriations were made for the usual accommodation of 350 or perhaps 500 students. Suddenly, in face of this provision, which was then adequate, the student body suddenly jumped to about 800, due to an educational awakening that spread throughout the south among the colored people. Churches, fraternal organizations and other organizations of education, and the response in the increased enrollment that taxed facilities in all the colored schools was startling. The appropriations by the recent legislature seek to remedy that situation within the next few months, and a new mess hall, capable of accommodating a thousand students, with an assembly hall above, in now being planned by Professor Terrell, the head of the mechanical department. A new dormitory for girls will also be erected during the year, which will greatly increase the facilities and relieve the overcrowded condition. That students are willing to come to an institution and suffer overcrowded conditions means much of a tribute to the work done. The need, however, in Texas is greater than in any other state in the Union. While there are church schools and private schools in nearly every important center in Texas, the students are crowding into them also, and there is no other state school in the country that has a larger or better appearing number of students. Good is done in spite of the congested conditions, and the class of equipment that most of our schools have to get up with. It must be borne in mind that state schools are handicapped—often with the burden of the state name—that is to say, that an institution owned and controlled by the state cannot so readily be generous public school, as other schools, being that the state is able to maintain them, whether it be so or not. Small Brother—Are you going to marry Sister Ruth? Caller—Why or I really don't know, you know! Small Brother—That's what I thought. Well, you are—Life. James—Is it necessary for you to send your daughter to Europe to complete her musical education? Brown—Yes; I cannot stand the informal rachet here any longer—Portland Grenada. PLEA FOR NEGRO HISTORY ALAINE LE ROY LOCKE AD DRESSES NEGRO SOCIETY FOR HISTORICAL RESEARCH. Yonkers, N. E.-Under the auspices of the Negro Society for Historical research at Yonkers Alain Le Roi Locke, of Philadelphia, ex-Rhodes scholar from Pennsylvania to Oxford during 1907-10, and a present student at Berlin university, where he is studying for the degree of Ph. D., read a paper on "The Negro and a Race Tradition." Mr. Locke is visiting his mother in Philadelphia and will be in this country until January. The meeting was held at the home of J. E. Bruce, of Sunny Slope Cottage, and was largely attended by local and out-of-town guests. A general musical program was arranged, which was followed by an inspection of the school's several presentations and memorations. Several presentations were made, chief among them being an early engraving of Van Dyke's portrait of Jacobas Capetem, the neuro graduate of the University of Leyden, in the early seventeenth century. Mr. Locke's paper was a discussion of the aim of a negro historical society. The speaker made a reasoned plea for a consistent and thorough going rac propaganda along historical lines, believing it to be the easiest way of giving content and dignity to all specifically negro enterprises and organizations. The American negro, he believed, faced a difficult historical dilemma, and can only solve it through a voluntary adoption and reconstruction of his own tradition. The last injury of the slave regime, instead of being a punishment, has been to degrade his past and despair him for his 'racis' affiliations, in redeeming his past, be may largely redeem himself, at least in his own estimation, for the most vital of negro problems is the problem of self-respect and corporate pride. Effective and necessary as this self-respect and corporate pride is to the negro for his practical progress in the country, a development of that pride and self-respect in intellectual and spiritual matters would not only react favorably upon his social condition in this country, but anticipate his ultimate solution of his own problem and make it easier to live meanwhile under conditions that would not fight unfair distinction and discriminations is to begin to set up standards and contrasts of one's own, to replace and redeem the distinctions forced upon the race. The speaker was further of the opinion that nothing short of a racial consciousness stretching out beyond more American boundaries would satisfy the ultimate mental and spiritual needs of the negro in this country. EDUCATED COLORED GIRL COMMITS SUICIDF HUNGRY, DESTITUTE—"NO PLACE TO LAY HER HEAD," THE CAUSE OF ACT. Jackson, Mich.—One of the most pathetic cases of suicide on record is that of Miss Lena Brooks (colored), who dropped dead from effects of potioning in a local drug store November 15. A letter left by the young woman, who was pretty, well educated and well dressed, has just been found. It says: "Have no money, and oh, Anna, you don't know what it means for darkness to close down over the city and you have no place to lie your head. "They have gone, and me out of a ward went just to get a warm, they also told me to get out of the public library, Michigan Central depot and the M. U. R. waiting room. "Now, remember, dearest, I just went into those to get warm. It seemed as if my very blood was loed. I presume I looked so forlorn, that is why they put me out." The letter goes on to tell that she has been out of work for a long time, and that no one would have her in Jackson. She also told how she enjoyed herself in the public library, and how she enjoyed读书 Booker T. Washington's works. She also said that she intended to take her life. From other sources it was learned that Miss Brooks found it difficult to obtain employment in keeping with her education and refinement because of prejudice and that she finally became disgruntled with the world. CAN YOU TELL? When the English tongue we speak Why is "break" not rhymed with "freek?" Will you tell me why it's true We say "sew," but likewise "few;" And the fashion blues of wore Cannot be "horses" with "worse?" "Beard" sounds not the same as "heard;" "Cord" is different from the same as "word;" "Cow" is cow, but "low" is low; Think of "hose" and "dose" and "lose;" And of "goose" and also "choose;" Think of "comb" and "tomb" and "bomb;" "Doll" and "roll" and "home" and "some;" And when "pay" is rhymed with "say;" Why not "paid" and "said," I pray! We have "blood" and "food" and "good;" "Mould" is not pronounced like "could;" Wherefore "done" but "gone" and "lone?" Is there any reason known? —Pittsburgh Dispatch HE WAS NOT ALWAYS THUS. "Madam," remarked the weary way- fer with the bandaged eye. "I was not always as you see me now." "I know it," replied the stair-wav- ing woman at the back door. "The last time you were here you had on a deaf and dumb sign."—Puck. Willie—Did the doctor make you take nasty medicine when you were sick? Freddie—No; it was father who made me take it—chk. Dr. Ernest Lyon Issues Pamphlet Urging Colored Officers for Colored Congregation in M. E. Church. NATIONAL ANTIPATHY PROF. MASON A. HAWKINS SAYS SELFISH RACE ANTIPATHY MUST NOT BE TOLERATED, Baltimore, Md.—Dr. Ernest Lyon former American minister to Liberia, has published a pamphlet dealing with the question of autonomy or segregation for the colored membership of the M. E. church, in which he says: "We have been in the church over two score years, reckoning from the close of the Civil war. What have we been doing all this time? In some school, some say, undergoing training. Well that is a good and noble thing, but when we be graduated we will be in the commitment day? Such a day is always inspiring to parents as well as to professors and pupils. Is those none worthy among the 300,000 pupils in training since 1850? Why is it that we have no commencement? Has it been the fault of the instructors of the pupil's Christendom is interested in the answer. Somebody is, responsible for results. Either the instructors have failed instructors in the course of receiving instruction. In either case it is a reflection on all parties concerned. In my judgment anything is best that will throw us on our own resources; that will enable us to stand upon our own feet; that will enable us to act and to plan for ourselves as other incipient denominations—any condition that will develop race consciousness, self reliance and self dependence. Whether that be autonomy or segregation, it would seem to make very little difference, provided it brought about the desired results. Personally I would prefer autonomy to segregation. By autonomy I mean the plan suggested by the late Bishop Foster—to wit, that we remain exactly as we are in the mother church, but governing ourselves instead of being governed by the whites; that where we now have annual conferences presided over by white bishops they be presided over by colored bishops who meet with the white bishops in their semi-annual gathering to plan for the work among both white and colored people; that we have a school union. Eworth league, Freed-missionary church, extension school, and other ecclesiastical societies of our own, conducted exactly like the present ones, with the exception that, instead of white secretaries, as we now have they be colored secretaries. This arrangement would give us full pledged secretaries instead of the agents, as now. This arrangement would open up opportunities for development of the race, would quicken his aspirations and give it an impetus that, would be magical in its consequences. Surely no colored man who has the interest of his race at heart would object to a plan that had in it larger opportunism than the reason can be give for not wanting such action to the matter of elections, he would act singly and alone, voting in his own convention for men selected for leaders, according to his own preference and not, as now constituted. AGAINST TIPPING EVIL INTERNATIONAL HOTEL WORKERS' UNION DECLARES FOR "LIVING WAGES." New York — A campaign against the tipping evil is to be the chief work of the newly organized international union. The union's platform declared "the only wage for hotel workers," which would render the tip unnecessary. "The tipping evil is a relic of patrilarchical times," declares a statement by President Paul Vehling. He scolds at the idea that waiters can make fortunes these times, and scores the heavy fines levied by employers on their men. Then he explains the perils of hotel employment. Hotel workers, he says, are more prone to disease than any other workmen except miners. He attributes this condition to the fact that many of them work in overheated rooms, in a smoke hiden and often "above-castured" rooms. Shorter hours will help alleviate these conditions, he declares, and he advocates a twelve-hour work day, with one day off each week. Shorter hours of employment and better pay is the solution of the tipping evil, he says. ACCURATE. A Brooklyn Sunday school teacher once had occasion to catechize a new pupil whose ignorance of his Testament would have been amusing had it not been so appalling. One Sunday she asked the little fellow how many commandments there were. To her surprise, the lad answered glibly enough, "Ten, ma'm." "And now, Sammy," asked the teacher, "what would be the result if you should break one of them?" "Then there'd be mine," triumphantly answered the youngster. "Do you believe in reincarceration?" "I am tempted to. All the relatives whose funerals my employees attend are here, and they reappear before winter." NEGRO WHO CLAIMS OWNERSHIP OF WILMINGTONN WILL FIGHT CASE. Wilmington, N. C.-Special—Fred McKenzie, colored, better know in Wilmington as Fred Davis, has laid claim to the reality upon which practically the entire business district is located and embraces also a portion of the residential section in the northern part of the city; a able prove that the property or its equivalent, which is not probable, he would probably be the wealthiest negro in the country. Kickleen has asked the aid of Governor Kitchen and other state officials in his effort to recover the property which he alleges was willed to his ancestors back in the colonial days. The property which he alleges belongs to him and his relatives begins at a point on the Cape Fear river at the foot Market street, runs north up the river to a point some distance north of the seaboard track, thence south to Market street and west down Market street 150 poles to the point of beginning. His story goes back to the colonial days and according to his statement the property, as far back as he has been able to trace it, was first owned by Mr. Marseden Campbell of New Hanover county. On the death of Mr. Campbell it went to his belts, James G. Campbell, Marseden Campbell of New Hanover. Hugh Y. Waddell, John Marseden W. Yaddell and William Camp. It was finally acquired by the last named, William Campbell, who later left this state for Louisiana. On leaving the state Mr. Campbell desired to leave his property to Moses Davis, a slave, but as the laws of North Carolina prohibited a slave from holding property, he was forced to leave it in the hands of a number of trustees, these being Mesara, T. C. Miller, Fred D. Lord, D. Wearens, Fred D. Wright, Johanna and the town of Wilmington. At that time the town of Wilmington did not cover any of the property owned by Mr. Campbell. On the death of Mcses Davis, McKenzie claims, the property went to his daughter, Lucy Davis, who married a negro named McKenzie. She soon left McKenzie, however, but not until after she had borne him children. Her first child was Fred McKenzie or Fred Davis. He was the father of a second Fred Davis, who in turn had a son named Fred Davis, or Fred McKenzie, the present claimant to the land. McKenzie claims to have the original deed of trust, in which the land is left to the trust, for Mosses Davis. This he says, is in truth just at present, but he says there is a certified copy in the city. He also has several other legal papers bearing on the matter. He is now awaiting a letter from the governor and other state officials, whom he expects will look into the matter for him. He seems confident that the land upon which a great part of the city of Wilmington is located rightfully belongs to him—Charlotte Observer. FORM STATE ASSOCIATION COLORED BUSINESS MEN OF OHIO ORGANIZE—WELCOME T. BLUE ELECTED PRESIDENT. Cleveland, O.-A meeting of about 75 colored business men from every section of Ohio was held in Columbus at the Lincoln Ohio Industrial school. After talks by several of the delegates, an organization was formed to be known as the Colored Business Men's Association of Ohio. The following officers were chosen: President, Welcome T. B. Blue Cleveland, J. H. Stewart, F. B. Stewart, N. H. Flayley, Dayton, Alfred C. Alfred, Marietta and G. A. Morgan of Cleveland; secretary, Leroy Godman, Columbus; corresponding secretary, James M. French, Sandusky; treasurer, D. C. Fisher, Lorain; executive committee, P. W. Chavers, A. Shanklin, Thomas Williams and wheeler Brooks, Columbus; Edward Peterson, Ubrichsville; John Williams and Henry Tuck Oberlin. The organization was perfected for the purpose of Welcome T. B. Cleveland a prominent real estate dealer of Cleveland. The object of the association is to encourage thrift and industry among colored people. Meetings will be held annually on the third Monday in August. WHITES LEAD IN CRIME. Greensbor, N. C.-During the month of November warrants were issued from the police department for seven more white people than negroes, this result being an unusual one, and being regarded with interest by those connected with the police department the warrants issued to 155, 81 of whom were people and 74 negroes, 9 of the latter being negro women. Six of the warrants for white people have not yet been served, but of those served 65 have been convicted in the municipal court, the remaining number either being found not guilty or the cases against them nolle probed. Three of the warrants for negroes have not yet been served. Four of the warrants have been convicted, leaving a maidner nolle probed or found not guilty. Five of the warrants against negro women were nolle probed or the defendants found not guilty. Three of the negroes have not been tried. OLD FASHIONED PLANTS. "That Burbank is a wonder," said Magde. "I don't like a man who tries to be so smart," replied Magde. "What is going we know, we'll be undertaking to invent a blissful mistle-tion." Showman—Walk in, indica and genuine deodorant. The scent is de- sirable of a long-tailed monkey. Birds Are Entered From Nine States In Local Exhibition PONY SHOW IN CONNECTION Strong Pressure At Work to Take the Next Annual Exhibit Away From Des Moines—Waterloo and Sioux City Makings Bids. Des Moines, Jan. 11.—The Iowa State Poultry and Pet Stock association's annual exhibit, this year has for the first time taken a national aspect, according to E. L. Beck, secretary of the association. For the first time in the history of the association, shipments of exhibits for the show are being received from other sections of the country. At least nine states will be represented in the exhibit, in addition to Iowa. Exhibits have been received from West Virginia, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, New York state and New Hampshire. An exhibit of poultry worth $300 was received from Derry, N. H. Another exhibit was received from Buffalo, N. Y. There will be $400 birds on exhibition in the show which opens at the Collisum building tomorrow, according to Mr. Beck. This is equal to the size of the Chicago show this year and twice the size of any poultry show east of Chicago. A feature among the pet stock exhibited in the show is conducted in connection with the poultry exhibits. It is expected that forty ponies will be on exhibition. PROMOTE CATTLE INDUSTRY Iowa Beef Cattle Producers Association incorporate for Purpose of Promoting Stock Raising. Des Moines, Jan. 11.—Articles of incorporation were filed in the office of the secretary of state yesterday by the Iowa Beef Cattle Producers' association, which will establish headquarters in Des Moines. The corporation is to further the interests of the cattle industry in Iowa. The incorporation will secure an appropriation assembly for the purpose of promoting the cattle raising industry. The incorporators are Charles Escher, W., of Botha, G. H. Burge and Prof. W. J. Kennedy of Ames. IOWA GILLERS' CLUB MEETS Annual Convention Will Be Held in Des Moines on January 16 According to Program. Des Moines, Jan. 11.—The annual convention of the Iowa Miller's club will be held at the Chamberlain hotel, January 16 and 17, according to the announcement made today by B. F. Consigy of this city, who is charge of the Mc Company in charge of the local arrangements and is arranging an interesting program. Don. M. Stearns of Furthbdt is president of the organization. FATHER OF FIFTEEN IS DEAD Prominent Iowa Mason Drops Dead at His Home In Anita, Leaving Large Family of Children. Anita, Jan. 11—C. B. Dorsey, 26 years old, local representative of the Bloomer Ice & Cold Storage company of Council Bluffs, dropped dead at home in Anita this morning. He leaves in anita and lifts children eight and fifteen girls. He was in apparently good health, having been at his office all day. He was a member of Obedience lodge, A. F. and A. M. Was Almost Electrocuted Monticello, Jan. 11.—E. W. Harrison of Anamosa had a narrow escape from electrocution when a telephone wire fell across the electric light wires attached to the lighting system in the Harrison residence. When Mr. Harrison attempted to turn on a light he received a shock, in falling he luckily tore the fixture loose. Sails for Mission Field. Iowa Falls, Jan. 11.—From the port of New York tomorrow will sail Clinton Morris of this county, who goes to India as a diplomatary of the orphaned church. He will be located at Nowgone, Bundel-Kahnd, where the church has maintained a mission for twenty years. Joint Meeting at Manson. Lake City, Jan. 11.—The county superintendents of Calhoun, Pocahontas and Webster counties will hold a joint teachers' meeting at Manson, Jan. 20. The most prominent educators of these counties have places on the program. Cement Men Attend Meeting. Sloux City, Jan. 11.—Many delegates are here for the eight annual convention of the Iowa Association of Cement Users, which opened last night. A show depicting the progress of the cement industry I. being held in connection with the convention. Senator Kenyon Will Speak. Mussallownut, Jan. 11.—Senator W. S. Keaton W. deliver an address here January 14. in the interest of the Men and Religion Forward Movement. Slean Pioneer Citizen Dead. Sloux City, Jan. 11.—Today, while returning to Sloan from Exxon by way, George Kirk, a pioneer citizen, suffered a paralytic stroke. When found he was unconscious and nearly frozen and died shortly afterward. Shope at Creation Destroyed Creston, Jan. 11.—The repair machine shop of the C.B. & Q. railroad here was burned early this morning, the fire supposedly originating from an overheated steam pipe. The loss is fifty men are out of work. The Farm WHAT IS GOOD SOIL. "I am often asked," remarked Under Parker, "What do you mean you say, 'Use good garden and'? What is and what is a good garden so it is not a moisture composition, air postal position. milies and other drainage, either natural or artificial. Moisture is a needful but standing water is a destructive. It is a principle of physics that no two forms of matter can occupy the same space at the same time. So standing water is a dog in the manger. It must be provided an outlet. Provide moisture at the bed of the seed or the feeding plant by the position of the small particles of matter, but prevent the escape of this moisture by breaking the close portion of each particle of soil near the surface. This stirring destroys the capillary attraction and the pumping of moisture into the air nearly ceases. Secondly, good garden soil must have a condition that air will be allowed to circulate in it. Enough to feed oxygen to the bacteria that need it in preparing the soup plant. Carbon is absorbed through the leaf, but the root demands its The composition of soil is based largely on the rock from which it was made. If leachy it must be skinked. If it will cling enough to slowly crumble when pressed and released its sand composition is no detritum provided there is plenty of humus. The clay soil to be good must have been sanded and provided with the abundance of rock. It too, should slowly crumble when released after being pressed. Silt the same. "Good garden soil must be fine, filled with humus of the same kind in the depth of a fork or spade, dark in color and sweet. If your garden will not bear the test on every square inch of soil, it will be the poor parts. Put into condition this fall. The frost will aid"—American Producer. HOW TO CURE HAMS. The methods of curing hams are follows: Trim them neatly and make a brine strong enough to float a fresh egg. Put them in this and let them remain four or five days to draw all blood. Then take them out and boil and skim the brine and when cold return them to the brine, adding enough fresh brine to cover them and then add for each 100 pounds of ham a pint of black molasses and an ounce of saltpeter, and let the hams remain in the brine two or three weeks. Then take them out and hang and smoke well with hickory wood or corn cobs and smother green cedar brush. When white smoke is added, smoke them all over with a thick mixture of black molasses and black pepper. Wrap 1 instant brown paper and put such in a cotton sack and dip it in time wash and hang it in a dark smoke-house. The hams will improve till a year old. I treat shoulders in the same way, and sides, except that the sides remain in the brine half the time the shoulder is boiled in the way this is fine for boiling with turpentine in the spring—W. F. Massey, in The Progressive Farmer. CARE OF THE BROOD SOW. The matter of exercise with the brood sows is too often neglected. Without philosophyhiring and giving the reasons why, I will say that it is absolutely necessary. To neglect the exercise is to endanger the chances of success with the spring pigs. It is better to compel the sows to go a particular distance for their feed, twice per day, and trust to moderately warm weather to encourage them to stir out and exercise of their own will. They will be prone, if well fed, to spend a good total of time in the nest, not exercise enough to insure a good circulation of blood, the whole system becomes agile, and they are unable to troop the pigs to enable them to fire and get a start in life.—Michigan Farmer. A RULE FOR FEEDING COWS. "The experiment station method is to feed as many pounds of grain per day to each cow as she produces pounds of butter fat per week, or one fourth to on-third as much grain she gives pounds of milk daily. Two cows can be fed exactly each such must receive individual attention, according to her requirements, general grain mixture may be used, the milk which will meet the needs of more than the cows in the need. The amount of mixture to be given may then be varied according to the production of the cows, high producers need more protein than cows producing only small amounts of milk and butter fat. The amount of feed used by cows depends on their body weight, larger cows requiring more feed for main WINTER FEEDING OF TEAMS. How to feed the team most economically, especially when there is no work for them, is a good deal of a problem. If there is any place where he eat straw can be economically it is to this team to supply a lot of the filling and fiber. This, with willow clover hay and corn or timothy hay and cattails, will keep them in good condition and maintain their musculature. It has been found economical to have the grain firmly ground for horses SOMETHING TO TAKE THE PLACE OF COTTON. There is no part of the country where corn can be grown more successfully than in the South. There is no section that can compete with the South in the production of winter oats. There is no section of the country that can compete with the South in the production of crops for hogs to gather for themselves and thus to raise sheep pork. There is no section of the country that can compete with the South in the production of forage from legume crops and grasses, and there is more future in hogs and cattle and dairy productions than in black-eye peas and lima beans as field crops. If you are really compelled to drop the cotton crop, simply go to farming as farmers do elsewhere. Adopt a good rotation of crops. Grow corn with peas with it, then oats followed peas and hay. Then oats again on the pea stubble with liberal applications of acid phosphate or Thomas phosphate. Follow with peas again and sow crimson clover or weathon on the pea stubble. Stower and the pea hay and turn all over in the spring for corn and then repeat the rotation, and my word for it, you will soon get into shape to not miss the cotton. You will have forage and grain for cattle and hogs. Then you can lay off a series of, say, four lots and fence them and on these keep up a constant succession of crops for hogs to gather like rape, crimson clover, cowpeas, sweet potatoes, etc., that will carry the hogs to the fields and then to fatten on corn. There is not the slightest need for hunting up strange crops, but simply to farm well with the regular farm crops. But if I were farming in the weevil-infested sections. I would certainly make a strong fight before giving up cotton as part of a good farm rotation.-Prof. W. F. Massey, in The Progressive Farmer. CATARRH IN COWS. Nasal catarrh is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nostrils and upper air passages. Simple catarrh is not a serious disease itself, but if neglected is liable to be complicated with diseases of the respiratory organs, which are of serious nature, and sometimes fatal. Catarrh is a common disease among cows. It is often due to sudden exposure to wet and cold after they have been accustomed to shelter. It may arise from inhalation of irritating gases. It is sometimes due to certain specific atmospheric conditions, and may assume an enzootic form. It is very debilitating and requires proper treatment. The animals should be housed in a well-ventilated place, with good hygienic surroundings. In cold and damp weather it should be kept warm with blanketing. If the fever is high, this may be reduced by giving nitrate of potassium from one to two ounces, in the drinking water, three times daily. Diffuse stimulants are beneficial in most cases. Too much importance cannot be attached to good nursing—Journal of Agriculture. WHAT THE ROBIN IS WORTH. What is a robin worth to a fruit-grower? asks the Industrialist. The answer to this question depends upon two things. First, as to whether the person concerned is a grower of large or small fruit; second, the amount of fruit grown. To a gardener or grower of large fruits the robin is a useful bird. Very early in the spring he be seen eating the grubs and other insects. It arrests the destructive work of these pests and gets its board free. The robin has no consideration for eight-hour laws. It puts in full time, from daylight until dark. Of course, it does not go out and get a cutworm, just because a cutworm damages things. It gets the worm because it, the bird, needs it. The robin eats other destructive members of the garden. The bug forms a large part of its menu. While the robin eats a large amount of fruit, nearly one-half of this fruit is wild. What it takes of man's cultivation is comparatively small. The robin comes early in the spring and stays until late in the fall. These things considered, it has a definite worth to the farmers. INDIGESTION IN HORSE8. A good ration for a horse that is troubled with indigestion is mixed as follows: Ground oats and corn, 5 pounds each; 4 ounces of oil meal, 2 ounces of salt, a desertspoontail of powered gentian and a small teapoonful of dried sulphate of iron. If the animal refuses the ration, a little starvation will make him tame, when the diet includes a begin with the large quantity of this ravage each meal and increases gradually until a full ration is being fed. As the cold weather comes on horses that have been overworked often fall in condition and need special attention to build them up again.—Field and Farm. over 12 and under 5 years of age. The teeth of young and old horses will not unuse them to thoroughly masturbate whole grain; hence there is a loss either of grain or flesh or both—Farm and Freside. POETRY of and by Our People COMRADES OF THE ROAD. Only a little way Our roads together run. Just for a brief sweet day Beneath the sun. Only a little while For you to ease my load While I your cares beguile Along the road. Just for a Summer day Until the twilight fall. Not as two lovers, nay, Comrades--that's all! When the Sun's glowing heart Thrills like a rose on fire. We will chap hands and part Lest either fire! Clasp hands, press lips, cling close One mad, sweet moment, so! The twilight path Lonely must Clasp hands, press lips, cling close. Then, if you will, forget That, comrades of the road, "... IN THE STREETS. Boy, my boy, it is lonely in the city. Days that have no pity and the algha'ts know how to fall. Follow all too slowly and I can no more dissemble. I am frightened and I tremble—and would that you wade here. O boy-God keep you! Boy, my boy, I had sworn to weep no Time I thought was stronger than the whispers long gone by. The ardent looks, the eager words, the But the all you come back unburied and not one of them will die. O boy-God save you! Boy, my boy-you were glad with youth and power. Your joy was like a flower that you were upon your sleeve. And wherever you may go there'll be a a girl with eyes that glisten. A girl to wait and listen—and a girl for you to leave. O boy-God help her! -Louis Untermayer. SUPPOSITION. Did ever a flower. I'd like to know. Decide it. was hardy worth while to did ever a fern, with its fronts out- spread." Bemian they were not lily beds instead? Did e'en a forget-me-not tio of blue, And long for a gown of another hue? Or to marry a perennial mare? Or humble moss to be blossom fair? Did e'en leaf of grass to its kindred and Harangue against being so long down- or so sad that fall on a rock waste. Bemian that its efforts were thus mis- placed? Or is it that, lacking God's dissonance, The fern never questions what chance has sent? And that it's content to be— That moss will be moss to eternity! Forget-me-not-how your eye hears glow You, too, mourn a friend 'mongst the living dead! THE STREET They pass me by like shadows, crowds on crowds, Dim hues of men, that hover to and fro. Hugging their bodies around them, like thin shadows. Whispering their souls were buried long ago: They trampled on their youth, and faith and love. They wander hope of human-kind away. With Heaven's clear messages they mad-ness, and conquered—and their spirits, turned to clay. Lo!: they wander 'round the world, their grave. Whose ever-gaping maw by such is fed, Gilberting him, but you are dead, truly live, but you are dead. Alas: poor fools, the anointed eye may trace A dead soul's epitaph in every face. -James Russell Lowell. Blow with child-pouting lips upon her fire, and nurse each lovely thing! I have no mite for the deeds of men. It was ordained that I should dance the Spring. I am too foolish for the storms of men. It was ordained that I should dance and A QUIET ROOM Our plastic hands but half create, We build dairy seeming husks and shells, We build a skin in quite a way. The consciousness that in them dwells. Beneath the burden of our star, The ghost slip back within the gloom, Man never yet found unaware, The Spirit of a lonely room. Yet always with his friendly eyes He sees our little moths of thought. And sometimes by his melodies The thirstiness is charmed and caught. -T. P. Cameron Wilson, in Westminster Gazette. "REPROACH_NOT_DEATH." Reproach not Death, nor charge to him, in wonder. That he doth separate awake; But think how many hearts that ache, asunder. Deceiving Death-doth join and rescind! -France Earle Coates, in Bortner's. NOT MUCH OF A GAME. "I can't for the life of me understand why anybody should wish to play chess." "It's a great game, perhaps the greatest intellectual game there is." "Yes, but it affords no opportunity whatever for breaking need records." —Chicago Record-Herald. COSTLY KNOWLEDGE. Every tailor knows a lot of crousing young men. The Sunday School Lesson JANUARY 14, 1912. THE BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST. Golden Text—Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people. Luke 1:68. Lesson Text—Luke 1:57-80. Commit we 87-69 or 78, 77. Time—July, B. C. 5. Place—The Hill Country of Judah. Exposition I.—The Birth of John the Baptist, 57, 58. God's Word proved to the very letter. (v. 57 cf. v. 18; ch. 2:6, 7; Gen. 2:12, 3; Num. 2:19). There was also a very immediate fulfilment of the promise that many shall rejoice at his birth. (see v. 14). The coming of the child is a magnifying of God's kindness to neighbors and kinsfolk who rejoiced with Elizabeth realize how much was wrapped up in the birth of that child. II. The Circumcision and Naming of John the Baptist, 59-63. Everything was done in strict accordance with the law of God. (v. 59; cf. Lev. 12:3; b. 22:1; Gen. 17:12; 21:34; Phil. 31:5) The neighbors undertook the naming of the child. The name was given to the boy, and enough but God already had named the boy (v. 13), so any other name was wrong. Doubtless Z. had communicated to Elizabeth what the angel had told him and she, without any explanations stood firmly for God's commandment. The neighbors were bound to have their way, but Zachariah settled it. Note exactly what the angel said. The man was there. There was no going back on God's Word. Leading: Questions. — What does this lesson teach about God's Word? What may we learn from the conduct of Ellisabeth? The conduct of Zacharias? What does the lesson teach about the Holy Spirit? About God? About Salvation? TOO SOON TO TELL. Tommy had been playing truant from school and had spent a long, beautiful day fishing. On his way back he met one of his young cronies, who accosted him with the usual question, "Catch anything?" At this Tommy, in all the consciousness of guilt, quickly responded: "Nope—isn't been home yet."-Harper's Magazine. The famous red hat that is a part of the insignia of a cardinal is round with a low crown and a wide, stiff brim, from the inside of which hang fifteen tassels, attached in a triangle. The red hat is used but twice, once when the cardinal receives it from the hands of the pope himself and after death, when it is put upon the cardinal's cataclysm and afterward hung up in his similar church at Rome or the cathedral of his diocese. Of Interest to Our Women THE STANDARDS OF THE MODERN GIRL. Two women were drinking tea together the other afternoon. The grown up daughter of the hostess had just left the room and the mother, looking after her girl, shook her head and sighed. How only you have brought up that girl? the guest remarked. The mother came out of her reverie. "Brought her up!" she cried. "I haven't brought her up. I tell you seriously that I don't think I influence her in the slightest degree or that any of the teaching I gave her when she was a solemn little thing in pinafores has any more effect on her now than the fairy tales I told her when she was a still more solemn thing in bibs. Mary is not my daughter in the sense that is my mother's daughter and she was my mother's daughter. She is just a charming woman who lives in, my house. She is a daughter of all the forces of her time. "Frankly, I don't understand her; perhaps one generation never does understand another—or at least, not the one next to it. She is as little like you and I were when we were girls as she is like that what her grandmothers were with their sandal shoes and crinalines and their sweat, cramped little minds. "Girls seem to have no enthusiasm nowadays. Do you remember how keen you and I were when we went to college You read sociology and were going to reform the world. I lived for mathematics, and we both worshiped our teacher. Mary taught us completely and took no brilliant prizes she is more no brilliant 'book learned' than either of us. She says she isn't of the mathematical bent and hasn't the reforming zeal. She made her own frocks all through her college career. I wouldn't be bothered even to ease that mine were properly hooked during mine. "At Mary's age I should have become a madly militant suffragist if militancy had been in the air then. But Mary gives only her sympathy to the cause. She says that, like most men, she is a victim of politics, and that agitation isn't her line." "What is her line? Does she say?" "She does. Muster up all your modernity, my dear, or I am afraid that even you will be shocked. She says that she means to make a success of domesticity. She means to marry, and that is the name of her inspiration?" "She doesn't know. When a girl talks about marriage in an abstract way it is a sure sign that she isn't in love. At present her difficulty is that she doesn't care about the sort of man who makes a good husband, and though she herself might find life much more profitable and entertaining with a bad one, she says she hasn't done anything. She dresses with a bad father. Goodness knows where she'll end." The other woman laughed. "Trust him," said. "that it will be on form ground." HOW TO CARE FOR THE PIANO. Planos should be as carefully nurtured and cared for as the favorite house plant. Trying to play on an instrument with a lot of rattling strings is about as satisfactory as trying to sing with a husky voice, and it is no wonder that some women allow their skill at the piano to wane in the face of tones that sound like a burlesque song. Do not allow the piano to stand against a cold, damp wall. Be sure there is an air space between piano and wall. Once a year is the minimum for tuning the piano. Twice or even three times is better, especially if it has been neglected for some time. The piano very much out of tune should be tuned twice within a period of a few months, after which it will stay in good condition for some time. Select a good tuner and keep him. Every tuner pursues a different method, a procedure likely to result rather badly when practiced several times. The keys of the piano are kept white by rubbing them once a month with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol. When the piano case looks dull and smoky, go over it carefully with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol or cold water, then rub well with a dry cloth. Too much alcohol eats into the varnish. Be sure to polish vigorously after using it. CORDUROY FOR BATHROBES. There is a kind of cotton corduroy which is very warm and eminently suitable for winter bathrobes. It can be bought for 65 cents a yard and only seven yards are required for a robe in kimono style. A charming model, one to make any woman jealous, was seen recently, made of pale pink corduroy. The ends of the sleeves and the front edges of the gown were cut in shallow scallops and bound with inch-wide ribbon. Large pink satin covered buttons and embroidered buttonholes made pretty fastenings. The use of corduroy for this purpose is not very common yet, but the coming Christmas season promises to and more than one of the warm, pretty negligence among the tributes of love from people who can see. A PICTURESQUE REVIVAL Tallored costumes in cloth, serge or velvet are being ruffled at the wrists with snow-white lawn. This fashion has followed the rage for directive frills on summer suits, and it looks extremely picturequeen. Some of the frills falling to the finger tips from the tight fitting gown, dress conjoined plush and the more ornate costume delicate lace is used. The fashion, for one-sided arranjo- The fashion for one-sided arrangements on day and evening gowns has SIMPLICITY IN HAIRDRESSING. Individuality and simplicity are the two most pronounced features of cofine fashions at present. While the medium low and low cofines are preferred in the great majority of cases, there are a variety of styles shown which permit a woman to express her own individual ideas in the arrangement of her hair. The Psyche knot, or that effect, is shown in many of the most fashionable styles, and is its worn out by use of a switch or by elongated puffs which are arranged lengthwise and are made larger in the center to produce the Psyche effect. Three puffs are, as a rule, used in the form, or more may be added if desired. This is practically the only use of puffs at present, as switches or loose puff curls are used almost universally in the arrangement of the hair. The biscuit form of hairdressing continues popular, and is especially well liked by the young girl, who wear puff curls with one each ear. Women of mature years wear their hair in this style arrange the biscuits close together in the back, leaving the ears exposed. Pads are not used in the present styles of hairdressing, as the flat effect on the sides is generally desired. The waving of the hair is used to quite an extent in the fashionable coifures, and this gives a soft,uffy effect around the face, which relieves the severe lines. American women do not possess such hair to dress it becoming without a switch, which is capable of being arranged in such a variety of ways and is especially adaptable to the present requirements in hairdressings. The present styles do not require as elaborate a use of ornaments as did the styles of last season. Some of the combs have Bulgarian effects in the design and colorings of the ornamentation. Bandeaux are in a variety of styles and materials, metal effects be used. With the Payne knot the wide barrettes are desired as they hold the hair up and give a pretty effect to the back of the head. A round pin is worn in the center of the biscuit form of hairdressing. MAN'S PARS IN THE WEDDING CEREMONY. Too often the difficulties of the bridegroom—and any man will tell you that they are legion—are forgotten in the myriad of ceremonial perplexities assailing the bride. Masculinity is supposed to offce itself as much as possible in these days preceding love's consumption at the altar. No one seems to remember that possibly the bridegroom might like to know a few things concerning his part in the ceremony, and many a man goes his way blindly without any fragrant blunders to mar the ceremony. Of course the matter of choosing a best man is entirely one of preference. An intimate friend or a brother usually acts in this capacity. Formerly custom prescribed that this supporter be a bachelor, but today married men are usually called easily blue®. In selecting his list of unhers the bridegroom-to-be always consults his fancee, and if he has a brother he pays her family the compliment of including the brother in the list. The request to serve is made without ceremony in the business office, at a casual meeting or by brief note. Fees of the marriage license, clergy men and sexton are paid by the bridegroom. The clergyman's fee is governed by the financial status of the man who is to be married, $5 being regarded as a standard amount. Crisp new bills or gold pieces should be provided for this purpose. In addition, the sexton must be remembered if the church is opened for rehearsal. The bride's bouquet, the flowers of her maids and the marriage ring are the gift of the bridegroom. There is a pretty custom which concerns the prospective benedict of providing his attendants with scarf pins or sleeve indications of the ideal dress of the happy man. The bridegroom sends carriages to convey his ushers to and from the church, his own and his best man's carriage, and the carriage which takes the bride and him self from the church. If the best man comes from a distance, the bridegroom plays the part of host during his stay. The same general rules obtain at house weddings. NEEDLEWORK NOTES. Do not stitch skirt seams all in one direction. Hold the bias side uppermost and this will give half the skirt seams stitched from bottom to top and half from top to bottom. To hem a skirted plint for either a chiffon or a satin skirt, baste the plints evenly to the bottom, then turn the hem and press well. When the plates are let out the pressed line still remains and is easily followed. In this way it is not much more trouble to hem a plinted skirt than a plain one. Crocheted buttons and stenciled buttons make very acceptable presents for an gift both are used for dresses or dress decoration. Embroidered buttons also make very nice gifts and a dosen of either crocheted, stenciled of embroidered buttons arranged neatly on a piece of white cardboard would certainly delight the heart of the receiver. extended to the tailor-made for the winter. Some of the coats and skirts other are brushed or paralleled while other is brushed or paralleled with buttons and loops as a finish. A QUICK CHANGE ARTIST. Inquiring Visitor--Yesterday you appeared as a fire-enter--today you are an Eakimo swallowing raw, frozen fish. "Yes, my doctor ordered a change of diet." State Railroad Commission Asks Aid of Other States RECENT CHANGES NOT CLEAR Rate Experts Who Have Examined New Classification Claims Work Has Been Poorly Done In Many Cases. Des Moines, Jan. 12.—Letters were sent out by the Iowa state board of railroad commissioners today, requesting the railroad commissioners of the several midwestern states to join in an investigation of the new freight classification issued by the western classification committee, to take effect Feb. 15. The rate experts in the employ of the Iowa commission have examined the new classification and find that there are 1,680 changes in rates and carload minimums affecting interstate traffic. Of this number 852 changes are increases and 808 decreases. This simple numerical summary may incomplete the classification of changes in the effect of the changes. The increases may be so large that they will far more than offset the decreases; or, the decreases may move than offset the increases; or, again, the increases may be on articles which move extensively, while the decreases may be on traffic which does not move." The idea of the commission is to have a general committee of experts from the different states make an exhaustive check of the new classification, and if the facts warrant such action, to contest the new classification before the interstate commerce commission. DEATH OF LUMBER SALESMAN J. H. Verbeck Well Known Agent of Des Molnes Saw Mill Co. Dies In Lobby of Hotel. Des Molines, Jan. 12--J. H. Verbeck, salesman for the Des Molines Saw Mill company, fell dead in the lobby of the Iowa hotel yesterday afternoon. He died daintily. Heart failure is given as the cause of death. Verbeck has made his home at Grant City, Mo., for some years. He had just come in from the street and was struck by a car. He was急, when he suddenly fell over backwards, striking his head with terrific force against the tiles. Verbeck has a wife and family at Grant City, and they were wired at once. Marshall Teachers to Meet Marshall Teachers to Meet Marshallhall, Jan. 12. Dr. S. H. Clark of the University of Chicago will talk on "Reading in the Public School" and Prof. W. H. Bender of Cedar Falls will discuss "Essential Elements in Good Teaching" at a general meeting of school teachers of this county to be held here tomorrow. Rate Hearing at Keoku, Des Moines, Jan 12—Attorney General Cosson today received notice from the interstate commerce commission that the river cities rate cases will be heard at Keoku, Jan. 18th, instead of at Chicago, Jan. 19th. Commissioner Harlan will hear the cases. Judge Smith Improved. Council Bluffs, Jan. 12—The condition of Judge Walter L. Smith, former congressman from the Ninth district, is gradually improving. He has just returned from Chicago, where he consulted a specialist, whose report on his condition was very favorable. Sues City for Damages. Krokuk, Jan. 12—For dislocation of the left arm, a sprained wrist and internal injuries, Miss Edwina McKenzie has asked the city for $5,000 to pay for the care of a district court she says she tripped over a fire hose on Main street. Long Career In Ended Glenwood, Jan. 12.—The sale of the D. L. Helmsheimer stock of goods to a Lincoln, Neb., firm ends what is probably the longest mercantile career in Iowa. Mr. Hensheimer commenced business here in 1860 and has continued without a break. Hotel Allee Burns At Persia Persia, Jan. 12.—The hotel here known as Hotel Allee, was destroyed by fire last night, the blaze originating in the kitchen. No one was injured, but practically nothing was saved. The loss was $4,000. General Store Burns. Council Bluffs, Jan. 12.—At Maple Grove, near here, the large general store of C. L. Males was totally consumed by fire at 4 o'clock this morning. The cause is unknown. The loss is $3,000. Big Fire at Summerac. Summerstreet, Jan. 12.—Fire here last night practically destroyed the entire business portion of the city. The Hemphill store, together with the stock of goods, the postoffice and the Hemphill residence were all burned. Danbury Market Destroyd. Danbury, Jan. 12.—The meat market building, fixtures and stock of M. J. Floor were destroyed totally by fire this morning, and difficulty was encountered in saving other structures. Damage Done By Flat Wheel. Sloux City, Jan. 12.—Railroad crews worked frantically last night to repair the damage done to Milwaukee tracks on the Aberdeen line out of here caused by a flat wheel on a passenger coach. It is reported that 800 rallies were broken. Light Plant Is Frozen. Greenfield, Jan. 12.—Greenfield was thrown into darkness yesterday when the pipe at the bottom of the large steel tank froze solid. As a result the light plant is without water. On January 6 at 8 o'clock p. m. at the residence of C. Cook, 1080 Brook street, ocurred the wedding of Henry Purcell and Miss Lena Marshall, kev. J. W. bimth performing the ceremony. Only intimate friends and three sisters were present. Mrs. McMowell of Hannibal, Mo., was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. Trent last week. Miss Susie Leedan has returned to her home in Hannibal, Mo., after a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Johnson of spruce St. Mrs. L. Washington entertained with a delightful dinner on Sunday complimentary to Miss S. Leedan of Hannibal Mo. and Mrs. M. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Simms and Mr. and Mrs. J. Ray, December 31st, and a delightful time was enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. C. Badgett spent New Year's in Kookuk. Miss Bessie and Marie Lealle visited in Monmouth during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Saunders have returned to their home in Des Moines after a pleasant visit with Mrs. V. Leslie. Mr. and Mrs. H. Frizier of Poorla, ill, are the guests of Mr. Frazier's mother, Mrs. Anderson of Main street. Rev. R. Palmer was the recipient of a nice prize of money from the Union Baptist Sunday school for a Christmas present. Eugene Patterson of Mt. Pleasant visited Sunday with his sister and family. Mrs. R. P. Palmer with a number of friends gathered at the home of Mr. J. Dun on the 2d of January and gave him a surprise, it being his birthday. He was the recipient of many useful presents. Rev. Palmer made the pre-Christmas gift. With a well chosen remarks. A delightful time was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Jordan Earle has returned from a very pleasant visit at Frankfort, Mo. AVER SORER Fever sores and old chronic sores should not be healed entirely, but be kept in healthy condition. This can be done by applying Chamblain's Salve. This salve has no superior for this purpose. It is also most excellent for chapped hands, sore nipples, bursa and discesses of the skin. For sale by all druggista. CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS. Mrs. Fannie Alnutt is quite ill at her home on 9th street. The J. S. Y. club met at the home of Mrs. Addie Gray last Wednesday and elected their officers and will have an installation and reception at the home of Mrs. Harry Horne on next Wednesday night. The Culture club met at the home of Mrs. Price Harrison and installed on the ensuing year. Mrs. Kate Williams is spending the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Price Harrison. We hope the ladies will make it pleasant for her while in our city. The Allen Guards met with the president, Mella Lucas, Thursday and an interesting meeting was held. We trust that each individual will take upon himself the burden of sending news to the agent or call up Uc. 1813 Red, as it will be quite a help to her, especially news from the different clubs. Let this 1913 be one of property and let Cedar Rapids be second to none. We can do so by each one lending a helping hand, as the poet says: "Let us then be up and doing with a friend for any fate, Still achieve my perning, Learn to labor and to wait." The Rev. R. Hackley was out of the city New Year's visiting relatives. The chairman of Child and Mother Study wishes to meet all the different clubs of the city in a mothers' meeting the last Friday in this month at her home. Let each one wear a white ribbon. Further particulars will be announced later. Mr. Ross Simms died at Mercy hospital Saturday night. He leaves a wife, sister and other relatives. Do you know that fully nine out of every ten cases of rheumatism are simply rheumatism of the muscles due to cold or damp, or chronic rheumatism, and require no internal treatment whatever? Apply Chamberlain's Liniment freely and see how quickly it gives relief. For sale by all druggists. Mendames Thos. Midget, James Allen and Miss Etta Ross of Chicago, Mrs. Daisy Luerne of Iowa City and Mrs. Peter Lowney of Muscatine have returned to their homes after spending the holidays with Mrs. Rufus Phoecox, Mrs. Chas. Jones entertained a number owr tri-city friends in honor of the house guests of Mrs. Rufus Phoenix. Mrs. James Lizsons also entertained Friday evening, December 29. Mrs. R. D. Pollard and little grandson Scotte returned home after an extended visit with relatives and friends in Chicago and Henderson, Ky. Mrs. J. H. Corley have returned to the city after spending a week in Chicago. Mr. Eddie Richardson of Galesburg, ill, spent a few days in the city visiting his brother Ray. Mr. Chas. Dickerson our successful business man has returned home after a short business trip to the suth. Messrs. Earl Bradley and Wm. Terrell left Sunday evening for a few days' visit with friends in Chicago. Miss Maude Buckner of West, 4th street has returned from a few days visit with her relatives and friends in Koeaaua, Iowa. quiet home wedding occurred a few days ago when Miss Nora Harris, M. Marion St., became the bride of Henry Caseen of West, 2nd St. Rev. M. I. Gordon, pastor of the A. M. E. church officiated. The couple received many useful and beautiful presents. Mr. George Young of Peoria, Ill. visited a few days with Mr. and Mrs. H. Spotts, 321 E. Main Street. Mr. Thos. Spicer, 450 W. 5th St. spent New Year's in Oakalake. Miss Cecil Spots, 331 E. Main, is visiting at R. Johnson's home in Osakaka this week. The Awardness of the A. M E. church served dinner and supper on New Year's which was a success socially and financially. Mr. Hattie Benton. 331 W. Dv. St. is on this week's sick list. Miss Blendon Robinson's cousin of Centerville is visiting in this city. Miss Hazel Clark. 331 W. Dv. spent New Year's Day in Oaklake, the guest of Miss Edna Jones. Meursa. Paul and Ray Johnson of Fellow street entertained a few of their friends at their home last week. Miss Blendon Robinson has returned from a few days' visit with relatives and friends in Fairfield. Miss Mary Dean Beverly and Mr. George Jackson were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents on North Marion street Monday evening, January 1st. Rev. M. I. Gordon officiating. Mrs. Nora Cason played the wedding march. After congratulations a two-courses luncheon was served to the 50 guests present. They went to housekeeping on Main street where they are at home to their friends. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson of Delevan, III., parents of the groom were present. BERCHEL SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Jan. 14, 15, 17. Matinees Sunday & Wednesday SMART SET THE MISSING MARKER Dr. Bean From Boston Night Prices—25c, 35c, 50c, Matinees—15c, 15c, 35c and a few Rey, J. H. Ferrybire spent the holidays in Chicago with his family. day in Chicago, Illinois. Elles Moses of Champaign, IL, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. E. W. Mann. Rev. Ellas C. Winston gave a most pleasing recital at the Y. M. C. A. on Friday evening, December 22d, under the auspices of Bethel A. M. E. church. The audience which was exceedingly small was nevertheless appreciative. The Christmas festivities at Bethel A. M. E. church were evidenced on Christmas night when a very pleasing program was rendered by the Sunday school scholars. A Christmas tree was decorated with presents and articles suitable to the occasion. A large number of their friends were present, which lent enthusiasm to the occasion. The Misses May Taylor of Wilberforce college and Ida of Chicago spent Christmas their parents, Berthea Burtha, in Rockford, Ill. visited in Clinton just week. The woman Loyal Club held their annual reception at the home of the president, Mrs. J. T. Culberson, recently. An interesting program was rendered, followed by the serving of refreshments. A pleasant evening was spent. Mr. William Thompson, of Ottumwa returned to his home Tuesday after a pleasant visit with his sons, Charles and Mrs. Oscar Thompson has been entertaining her mother, Mrs. Anna Foster of Ottumwa, who left Monday for her home. Miss Munda Beason of Buxton, spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Richardson. The trustee helps will entertain at Bethel M. E. Church, Friday evening, Jan. 1st at a social. A good time is looked forward to. ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN. Snow and plenty of it, and then some cold, crisp weather, with it. "The Messiah's Advent" was most beautifully rendered on Christmas Eve, by the St. James A. M. E. Church choir of 23 voices under the direction of Mrs. Addie C. Minor. A large audience listened to its rendition. Memorial services of Gopher lodge 105, I. B. P. O. E. W., were held at St. James church Sunday evening, December 31st. Rev. Jones preached a good sermon. Mrs. E. Echols of Thomas street entertained at luncheon Thursday of last week, Medames Elizabeth Lee of Chicago and I. Hicks One of the most brutal murders in the annals of the city and especially among us was committed on last Tuesday night by Geo. W. Parker, a student in a medical college at Omaha and also a resident of that city. Parker is thought to be insane. For motives unknown to no one he took a razor and cut to death Mrs. Andrew Jackson, also colored, at her home on St. Anthony avenue, who was and has been an invalid for several years, being stricken with paralysis. Parker came here from Omaha the first of the week, and was staying at the Jackson home. For some reason the young lady postponed the wedding, much to the dislike of Parker, whom some say thought Mrs. Jackson might perhaps had something to do with, therefore wrecking such vengeance upon the helpless woman. Mrs. Jackson was highly respected in our community. 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Special events, after which the club adjourned to meet January 18th with Mrs. mma Helm of Minneapolis. grand musical under the direction of the Cosmopolitan Quartette, assisted by other talent will be given at St. James church on the 18th inst. proceeds for the benefit of the church. dismission only 28 cents. Mrs. Laquia Williams of Winnipeg is in the city, being called here by the male death of her mother, Mrs. Jackie. Mrs. Blie-die High is spending the holidays with her husband at Winnipeg. Mrs. B. F. dwarfs is in Chicago at the beside of her sick mother. Mrs. Madge Thomas of New York and Mrs. Ingram, and Mrs. W. R. W. Wait for the big musical hit given by Queen of Sheba chapter in the near future. Something entirely new. The Self-Culture club will hold its next meeting January 10 with Mrs. B. R. Durant of Payne Avenue. MASON CITY NEWS. A number of people attended the services Sunday at the church, regardless of the extreme cold weather. 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