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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. CITY NEWS Soot Destroyer at Dawson's 6th Ave. Mrs. L. Denny, who is quite sick is a little better at this writing. Atty. S. Joe Brown will deliver the Lincoln day address at Fayette, Mo. Mrs. P. S. Ervin is called to the sick bedside of Mrs A. L. Bolden of Indiana, who is her cousin Our great prize contest will open Monday Feb. 12th. A great day for the beginning, Lincoln's birthday. Get in your nominations. Rev. S. Bates was called to Clarinda, Friday, to conduct the funeral of Mr. Thomas Jones, an old pioneer and highly respected citizen, who died there this week. Mrs N. Kitchens, 1306 Park St gave a course dinner last Thursday in honor of Rev T. L Griffith, of ten year's service as pastor of the Corinthian Baptist church. A delightful time by those present The J. U. B. O. W. club will serve supper at the Union Congregational church, Monday evening, Feb 5, 1912, under the auspices of U. C. S. S. The Maple Street Baptist church, S Bates, pastor, will bring to a close its series of revival meetings on Friday evening. On Sunday afternoon at 2:30 the baptismal services will be held The revival was a great success. The colored citizens will celebrate the birthday of Abraham Lincoln and Fred Douglas, Monday evening, Feb. 12th at Union Congregational church. Everybody invited. In the evening the ladies of the church will serve a six o'clock supper. Look for the program next week The J. U. B. O. W. club met last Monday and elected the following officers for six mouths: President, Miss Mayrie I. Bell, Vice-Pres. Miss Lillian Neal; Sec. Mrs Chiss. Turner Assistant-Sec. Mrs. Theodore J. Bell, Treasurer, Mrs. Arthur Jones The M C T club will meet with Mrs Theodore J. Bell Monday afternoon, Feb. 5th. The lesson will be Lay Number 2, of Macauley's ancient lays of Rome The Battle of the Lake Regillus. A paper on the history of the poem will be given by Mrs Chas. Turner and discussed by the club. Current events by Miss Mayrie I. Bell. Clinker Hooks at Dawson's. 6th Ave. The S. A. S. club gave a very pleasing entertainment at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Dellinger, 818 East 5 St. Attorney and Mrs. S. Joe Brown were present and were presented to the club ladies and friends by the president, Mrs M. Ervin. Mrs. S. Joe Brown gave a splendid talk on the duties of a wife and the mother in the home, followed by attorney Brown who talked on rescue work The evening was enjoyed by all. The February meeting of Mother's Congress will be held Saturday, Feb. 3rd at 3 p. m. in the Y. C. M. C. A. parlor. "Sanitation in the Homs" will be discussed by Dr. A. J. Booker, Instrumental solo, Mrs. Al Gaiter; discussion of "The Girl Problem," by Atty. J. B. Rush; Vocal solo, Mrs. C. B. Woods. All married women of the city are invited and urged to attend this meeting. The members of the birthday club gave the first party of the New Year, Tuesday, Jan 80th at Mrs J. G. Dellinger, 818 East 35th. Miscellaneous quotation and select reading by Mrs Harry Lewis and a word contest. The prizes was awarded to Mrs Clay and Mrs Henry Lee. Mrs. Ervin was present and made an interesting address A two course luncheon was served. The next meeting will be held Feb. 8 at the home of C. S. Corey in Highland Park. Rev. J. A Lapham, Missionary of the American Baptist Publication society held a most helpful S. S Institute at the church from Jan. 26 to 31. The meetings were an inspiration. T. L. Griffith, Minister. Sled Bargains!—Dawsons, 6th Ave. WONDERFUL RESULTS have used your Pomade. Its the best thing I ever used for making curly hair lie smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful results, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes of Pineville, S. C. Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh stubborn and unruly hair and Ford's Royal White skin Lotion for the complexion. Ask your druggist for them. Be sure and get the genuine (Ford's) manufactured by the Ozonize! Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. Mrs. S. Joe Brown 1058, 5th Street, was hostess to the Improvement Intellectual club. PROGRAM: Instrumental Selection. ... Mrs. H. W. Hughes Biography of France. . E. W. Harper, Mrs. Harvey Brown. Book Review of the Quest of the Silver Fleece ..... Prof. W. E. DuBois Corinthian Baptist Church Notes SUNDAY, FEB. 4. 10:30 a.m. Baptismal sermon, followed by Baptismal service. Services promptly on time. 7:30 p.m. Hand of Fellowship and Lord's supper The delegates to the 1911 City Literary convention are called to meet at the residence of the chairman 1058 5th street, Monday evening, Feb. 5th, for the purpose of closing up the business of the old year and discussing plans for the organization of a new convention for 1912. S. Joe. E. Brown, Chairman, Mrs. J. B. Rush, Sec. Y. C. M. C. A. NOTES. On account of the indisposition of Rev. N. B. Jones the principal address at the Men's meeting last Sunday afternoon was delivered by Rev. J. W. Cobb of Chicago who gave the young men some practical and wholesome advice, based on his wide opinion in the metropolis of the middle west. Next Sunday will be popular meeting day, and Hon. Geo. L. Dobson County Treasurer of Polk county will be the speaker. Mr. Dobson is one of the only two County officers of this county who employ Negro deputies and is also the one who recently discharged a Caucasian deputy for discountes to a Negro taxpayer. Every Negro in the county should feel it their special duty to be present out of respect for such a man. Ladies especially invited Good music. NOTICE All members of the Polk County Negro Republican Club are requested to meet at the Young Colored, Men's Christian Ase's nroom, 6th & Park Sts., Monday evening, February 5th at 8 o'clock. All other negro voters who are interested in the political welfare of our race are urged to be present, and help formulate plans to further our interests during the oncoming elections. We solicit the co-operation of every negro voter in the city. The Callarhan Club meet with Mrs. Thornton Adams, 2515 Center Street. The newly elected officers were installed as follows: Mrs. Edwin Mixon, president; Mrs. E. B. Elliston, vice-pres.; Mr. Johnnie Johnson, recording sec.; Mrs. Emma Pire, corresponding sec.; Mrs. R. N. Hyde, treasurer; Mrs. A. M. B. Mivers, chaplain; S. M. S. Brown, erite; Mrs. Gertrude Shackford, chairman. The program committee: Mrs. Thornton Adams, chairman of the sick committee. Will meet next week with Mrs. Adam Dixon, 1318, Day St. Obituary A GOOD CITIZEN GONE Our city was shocked last Sunday morning to hear of the death of Mr. Jrmes C. Dixon, who died suddenly, Saturday evening about 6 o'clock at his home 810 h. 20th St. While he had been sick several months, but down in bed since Jan. 1, but few realized he was so low James Congress Dixon was born in Montgomery county, Tenn. Aug. 15, 1867. He moved to Illinois in 1873, from there to Buxton, Iowa, where he lived with his brother, Aadm Dixon, who practically raised him. Later he came to Des Moines and entered the grocery business. He married Miss Nora McKee, a promising young lady of Adel, Iowa, Dec. 2, 1903, to this union two children born, Chas C., age 7, and Winnie Madoline, 3 years. He united with the A. M. E. church. Twenty-five years ago and an earnest, active christian worker. He was Trustee of the A. M. E. church. Although not in regular standing in the Odd Fellows Lodge at the time of his death, yet he was high-up in that order. He was P. D. G. M. of Iowa, and Most Venerable Patriarchie of which very few are such in Iowa. He leaves a dutiful wife, two loving children, three brothers, Adam of this city, the other two brothers and two sisters of Tennessee, with host of friends and brothers to mourn their loss. The funeral services were held at the A. M. E. church, conducted by Rev. B. U. Taylor. The pall bearers were H. Gould, H. Clay, C. B. Woods A. C. Payton, Spencer Cary and E Shaw. Roasters! Bargain Prices! Dawson's GRAND PRIZE CONTEST List of Prizes to be given, also Rules governing the Contest Prize No. 1. Sewing Machine (standard make.) " " 5. Round Trip to Chicago Any point East of the Missouri River or West of the Ohio River. " " 6. Gold Watch (lady's or gentleman's ) " " 7. Gold Ring (lady's or gentleman's.) " " 8. Set of Silver Knives and Forks (standard make.) A cash premium of $5.00 in Gold will be given to anyone securing 12 or more new subscribers. 1st. Any person over 10 years old, church, society, club or organization may enter by simply sending their names to the IOWA STATE BYSTANDER office before noon, Saturday, February 10th, 1912. 2nd. No prizes will be given unless 20 or more New Subscribers shall be secured and the highest one above 20 subscribers will secure the first Grand Prize, and second highest, 2nd prize, and so on. 3rd. Every new subscriber for One Year will count 150 votes. " " " " " 6 months " " " 60 " " old " renew or pay up 1 years subscription will count 75 votes. No other fractional year or payment will count in the contest. 4th. The standing of each contestant will be published from time to time and at the close of the contest, three prominent, disinterested persons will be selected to count the votes and announce the winners. 5th. The contest will open Monday, February 12th, and close Monday noon, April 15th, 1912. COLFAX NOTES. The W. H. F. M. circle met at the residence of Mrs. G. O. Terrell, Thursday afternoon. The hostess served a delightful 2-course luncheon Mrs. J. W. Holmes is very ill at this writing. Her many friends hope for her spee-dy recovery "We have on the sick list this week: Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dean, Mr. S. A. Spencer, Mr. L. Baker, Mr. G. O. Terrell, and Mr. J. H. Brodus. The W. H. F. M circle will give an old folks concert in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Terrell gave a surprise Birthday party and a dinner in honor of their daughter, Miss Ethel Terrell. The dining room was beautifully decorated in colors. The guests consisted of sixteen young ladies. She received quite a number of beautiful presents. The B. Y. P. W. of Bethel Baptist church is progressing nicely, having a large attendance. Miss Rush of the First Baptist church prescheduled Jan. 1st. The Household of Ruth No. 1929 had their annual election of officers: Mrs. Lulu Edgar, M. N. G.; Mrs. Mattie Bryant, R. N. G.; Mrs. Malina Bodrus, W. R.; Mr. G. W. Holmes, N. G.; Mrs. A, Vandever, W. T. Mrs. Bennie Crank is on the sick list. Mr. Willie Smith of Evans is visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Brown. Rev. W. H Clark and wife were Capital City visitors Sunday. Mr. Charley Holmes was visiting Mrs C. Holmes and children Sunday. Mr. G. G. Terrell is transacting business in Enterprise this week. Mr. Henry Clay, P. G. Master of Des Moines was visiting Mr. Terrill this week. Oil Heaters at Dawson's 6th Ave. CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS The Imperial Art and Needle Work club will hold a Lincoln Douglas celebration Feb 12 at the home of Miss G. Gray Friends are cordially invited to attend. The Allen Guards realized from their Opossum supper $40 and turned over to Rev. Hackley the pastor $25 on his support, which was greatly given and greatly received. The Young Men's Forum on last Sunday had a very interesting program and an excellent paper by Mrs; A. M. Boyd. The Forum is doing fine work for our young men under the leadership of Mr. Wm. Ashby, and we trust that each Sunday at 3:30 they will have good attendance. Don't forget the Bazaar by the One More Effort club. There were two joiners at Bethel Sunday morning. Mrs. Ella Lucas was on the sick list Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bass on Oak avenue is quite sick. Don't forget the Musicale entertainment on the 5th of February. Men's Forum will celebrate Lincoln's birthday next Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Stanty Caulden's mother arriv- ed from Chicago last week for a short visit No doubt many of our younger class will be glad to know that the skating rink opened Monday night. We have several young ladies running for a gold watch; don't turn them down if they ask you to buy a ticket. The Allen Guards listened to an excellent address on last Sunday week by Mrs. Ida Dodd. The address was full of inspiration and was enjoyed by all. BUXTON BRIEFS. Mr. Robt. Hackney and step-son, Mr. Len Wright, of Evans, visited Mrs. Mary Wright and Alice Hackney of Buxton last week. Mr. J. J. Wolfkill, manager of Big Four Barber shop has put in two new chairs and seven very beautiful mirrors in his shop in Coopertown. He is now ready for more business than ever and is better prepared to take care of his customers. The new furniture adds greatly to the shop and is now a very beautiful place. Mrs. Ada Harris of Enterprise was the guest of Mrs. Jennie Wright last week. The funeral of Miss Jestina Carter who died last Sunday morning, Jan. 21, was buried Tuesday of last week from the Mt. Zion Baptist church. Reverend Woodard officiated. The Mt. Zion Mission circle was entertained in the home of Mrs. Jennie Wright last Thursday at which time a very fine program was rendered. There were 19 sisters present. Mrs. Ada Harris of Enterprise spoke very encouragingly to the sisters and urged that they continue in the good work. Has any one seen Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Brown lately? The Mission Circle sisters would like to know. The funeral of Mrs Betty Wilson, who died last Friday the 26th was preached at St. John's church, Sunday. Miss Kitty Farrell of Ottumwa is visiting her mother and her brother J. H. Farrell for an indefinite time. Mrs. Eva Brookins left for Chicago last Friday after spending two or three weeks with her parents and friends. Mr. Leon Walker was on the sick list two or three days last week. If some young lady from Buxton doesn't shorten her stay in Des Moines Amity Blakey will be very disagreeable and hard to get along with. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hawkins are rejoicing over the arrival of a ten lb. son that came the 17th to board with them. Mrs. Eva Burns returned from University hospital, Iowa City, last Friday. She reported having a very successful and almost painless operation from which she has been left feeling very fine. She is looking well and with another week in which to secure little more strength will be seen at her post of duty again. Mrs. W. A. Brown is serving as organist for the Mt. Zion church during the illness of Mrs. Burns. Mrs. Anna Stallaworth, after several months visit with parents, other relatives and friends, left for Salt Lake City last Tuesday. Mae Ida, her sister is very lonely now. Mrs Bertha Woodson of Kansas City, D PRIZE CON be given, also Rules gove EIGHT GRAND PRIZES Bewing Machine (standard make.) Bicycle (lady's or gentleman's.) Winchester Gun (take down.) Scholarship (Drake University, teach ound Trip to Chicago) Any point East or West of the Old Gold Watch (lady's or gentleman's.) Gold Ring (lady's or gentleman's.) set of Silver Knives and Forks (sta 5.00 in Gold will be given to anyone RULES er 10 years old, church, society, eir names to the IOWA STATE 100th, 1912. be given unless 20 or more New 20 subscribers will secure the fir- on. scriber for One Year will count 1 “ “ 6 months “ “ “ renew or pay up 1 years sub- onal year or payment will count if each contestant will be publish- ree prominent, disinterested perso- Mo, has opened a hair dressing parlor at No. 28 E. Seventh. Give her call. Mrs. Anna Hill of Des Moines was called to Huxton on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Kate Brown, who left Tuesday for an Iowa City hospital where she will undergo an operation. She was accompanied by her husband, Mr. Grant Brown. Mr. Frank Frankel of Colfax was the guest of Miss Bertha Strother last week. "He looked like he was in earnest about it this time." Lieut. Gov. G. W. Clark of Adel, Ia., was the speaker to a very large and appreciative audience at the Y. M. C. A., Sunday afternoon. It was through the instrumentality of Mr. E. F. Brown, the popular cashier of the Consolidation Coal Co., that Gov Clark was secured, and it was he who had the pleasure of introducing him, on this first visit to the Buxton people. The Gov gave a very splendid address—using for his subject, "The Beautitudes" from which he encouraged all young men and women to be morally clean and to live an altruistic life. Miss Bertha Strother at her home 29 E. 7th entertained twenty of her young friends in honor of Mr. Frank Frankel of Colfax. The evening was spent playing progressive whist. Prizes were won by Mesdames Fred Coleman and W. A. Bailey and Mr. Dwight Granberry. A dainty 3-course luncheon was served. Mrs. Owen Baker remains quite ill. Mr Graves of Des Moines is visiting in Buxton this week. James Chestham who had his leg broken in the mine several weeks ago is able to be up on crutches. Rev. Joseph Coleman, Slum Worker of Des Moines, was in Buxton Sunday and preached at the St. John's and Mt. Zion churches morning and evening respectively. Rev. C. H. Mendenhall has moved his wife to Buxton. His son Leo, will remain at Topeka until the close of the school. Carvers! Bargain Prices! Dawson's BURLINGTON, IOWA. Mrs. A. Pleasant who has been indisposed is better at this writing. Mrs. King is reported as better this week. Mr. R. Jones of Ottumwa is visiting his aunt, Mrs. J. Badgett. Mr. B. Searcy and Long of Monmouth Ill., and the Misses Marie and Bessie Leslie and Miss Lillie Brandon visited in Mt. Pleasant last week. Mrs. Ford and Son Wallace of Monmouth was summoned to our city to the sick bed of a nephew of Mrs. Flood's. Mr. George McCord, who is at Saint Mr. George McCord, who is at Saint Francis hospital. Mrs. Flood & Son are the guest of Mr. Mr. and Mrs. T. Moore of S. 4th St. The L. G. club give a social this Tuesday evening, at the residence of Mrs. Pleasant. Mrs. L. Washington is nursing a sprained knee. Mrs. A. Pleasant entertained with a dinner, Sunday, complimentary to Mrs. Flood and Son, Mrs. Wallace of Monmouth. CORRESPONDENCE WANTED - A refined christian lady, very light, straight black hair, age 29, would like to correspond with a refined gentleman. References exchanged. Miss Mary Clifton, Springfield, Ill., Gen. Del. OTTUMWA ITEMS. Misses Edith and Leanora Williams, Miss Maude Buckner and Mr. Levi Anderson were Fairfield visitors last Sunday. Mrs. Maude Marshall returned to her home after visiting relatives and friends in Cedar Rapids. She was accompained by her daughter, Mrs. H. G. Price. Mrs. Mary Greene is ill at this writing. Mr. Nelson of Cedar Rapids is in the city for a short time. Mrs Ida Stevens of Chicago was a business caller here for a few days. Mrs. Aurora Phillips is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pollins. The many friends of the Rev. J. Cornelius Reid are sorry to learn of his serious illness. Messrs. Roy and Paul Johnson will entertain a few friends Sunday afternoon. The Faithful Few society will not meet until after the revival meetings are over. The wedding bells have been ringing for some time in our city. On the 28th Rev, M. I. Gordon united in marriage Mr. Harvey H. Spencer of Washington, Iowa to Miss Sessie C. Gordon of Otumwa. They were married at the residence of Mr. Eugene Anderson; Mrs. Andrsson being a relative of Mr. Spencer. At present Mr. Spencer is conducting a pantatorium in Eldon where he will take his bride. The wedding bells are still ringing. We wonder who is to be next This is the third week of the revival meetings at the A. M. E. church. The interest is intense. People are being converted, back.sliders are being reclaimed and the church thoroughly revived. Rev. Gordon has Mrs. Cealia Carey, evangelist, helping him, and also Mrs. Mary Robinson, singing evangelist, both of Chicago. Mr. Edgar Milligan of Grove street, was injured at the Morrell Packing Plant Tuesday morning by the falling of the elevator. We hope for his speedy recovery. Last Sunday afternoon there was a men's meeting at the A. M. E. church, where there was an organization effected for the men's religious movement. The men turned out en-mass. Mr. W. S. Page was elected president. Mr. and Mrs. L. Greaver entertained Mr. L. A Williams, Mrs Lizzie Marshall and Mrs. E. J. Smith and sister, Mrs. Liddie Williams and Rev, Rhinh to dinner sunday. SIQUX CITY ITEMS The revivals which has been going on the past three weeks at the A. M. E. church, under the leadership of Rev J. L. Wharton, of Council Bluffs, has come to a close, the result being five conversations and the members of the church spiritually revived. Rev J. L. Wharton left for his home at Council Bluffs, Thursday. There will be a Leap Year social at the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Thursday, Feb. 1st. Mr. Lewis, a market gardner in Dakota City is quite sick at his home with Bright's disease. Presiding Elder, S. B. Moore left Friday for Yankton, S. D. to hold quarterly meeting. He assisted with the revivals while in our city. Rev J. E. Roberts is touring different cities in Iowa holding meetings in the churches. A donation party was given on Rev B. F. Abner and wife last Wednesday night. A nice little supply was left. A church conference was held at the A. M. E. church, Tuesday evening to lay plans to carry on the work of the church in its departments P. E., S. B. Moore preached Wednesday evening. He left for Council Bluffs Thursday to hold the next quarterly conference. DAYENPORT NOTES: Quite a number of Davenporters attened quarterly meeting Services at Moline, Sunday afternoon. There will no doubt be a large attendance at Bethel A. M. E. church, Sunday, feb. 4th, Rev. J. P. Simis, D. D, Paster St. Paul A. M. E. church, Moline, ill., will preach at 3 p. m. The Rev. 1, N. Daniels states his district in fine condition with few exceptions. The List Conference will be held at Fairfield, Iowa, March 27-28, 1912. The late Geo Wilms died as the residence of his daughters, Mrs Eugene Allen, Sunday evening, Jan. 28th, Funeral conducted by Rev. T. B. Sboall rd Rev. J. M. Burton. The body was taken to Keokuk, Tuesday evening. Mr. Eugene Green is keeping mighty busy these cold days in his line of business. The Economic Committee was entertained at the residence of Mr and Mrs James Christian last Tuesday evening. After a nice program an Economic lunch was served. Price Five Cents. Davidson's 27th Annual February Sale Is now on and will continue throughout the entire month. Every Day a Bargain Day Covering every article in every department in our entire store If you intend buying household goods of any kind, it will pay you handsomely to visit our store. Easy terms arranged DAVIDSON'S JOYAS LARGEST FURNITURE STORE 412-414-416-418-WALNUT-ST. Sister Mary Jones remains quite sick at her home on West 9th street. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. E. Bradford were greatly and agreeably surprised, Saturday evening, by members of Hiram Lodge No A. F. and A. M. W. W. Bradford has been quite sick for some time and this surprise come in just right. Mrs. Rosa Corbin, who has been quite sick, is much better. Mr. Albert McDowell of Burlington, Iowa, is visiting nieces, Mrs. D. L. Holmes and Mrs. Henry Harper. There are quite a number of colored pupils in the High School, this year, five boys and six girls. We truly hope they will stick to it until they graduate; for no one can take away from what you know. The great Plummer breach of promise case which was to have been played at Bethel A. M. E. church, Feb. 1st, is postponed until Feb. 9th. All tickets that have been sold for the first will be honored on the 9th. The executive board of the city federation met at the residence of the president, Mrs. Ruth Bright, Monday afternoon. Presiding Elder Daniels will hold his Second Quarterly Conference at Bethel A. M. e. church, Monday evening, Feb. 5th. All members of the church are urged to be present. Delegates to the Dist. Conference will be elected at this time. The A. M. E. Stewardess will celebrate Allen Day, Feb. 20, 1012. The Bystander ought to be in every home in Davenport. It is a good paper and we can make it better. C. W. Bates will do your printing as cheap as anybody. Coal Picks at Dawson's. 6th Ave. MT PLEASANT NOTES. Mrs. Ida Palmer, wife of Rev. Palmer and children of Burlington is visiting Miss Palmer, mother of Mrs. Mary White. The children's program at the A. M. E. church last Sunday afternoon was reported as being very good indeed. Mrs. Ellen Wicks, who has been sick at her home 908 North Main St., is some better at this time. The memorial service of Bishop Wesley Gains, who died at his home in Atlanta, Ga., was preached by Reverend Thamas last Sunday evening. Mrs. Alice Colston is on the sick list this week. Miss Geneve Watts is reported having been very sick. We learn she is improving. Mr. Thornton McNeal of Chicago is home for an indefinite stay. He was accompanied home by his sister, Mrs. Dora Webber. She returned to Chicago, Sundav evening. Mrs. Gee. Harris entertained at Kinsington last Thursday afternoon after a successful afternoon work. A nice 2-course lunch was served consisting of sandwiches and coffee, blue plums and cake. It was enjoyed by all. Coal Hods! Bargain Prices! Dawson's ALBIA, IOWA. Mrs. Ella Bristo left our town Saturday morning for Lincoln, Neb. where she expects to make her future home. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grayson and son, Ben of Hocking, spent a few days of this week in Albia. The Literary society had some special production on program this week. The Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. G. A. Davis on Monday afternoon. Mr. Burt Jones of Hiteman was in Albia two days this week. A number from Hocking attended the Literary society Tuesday evening. Some few strangers in town this week. lowa State Bystander BYSTANDER CB 00, Pubilaners Dee MOINES, “s+ + (OWA — SURELY DESERVED A RAISE fhe Office Boy In the. Vaudeville keter Took the Laugh From nee ‘The actor born, be he old or young. ‘only sees things one way. The otber ay one of the stars of the legtimate tage determined upon a little venture Sito vaudeville. He selected for that purpose a strong little playlet, tense ‘with tragedy. One of the members of Bis Uttle company was x yolingater ratte fears olf, Fiumte by neste ‘who took the part of an office boy. During the tryout weeks through the femal towns nearby Jimmie bad a si ie Itbe to apeak. The story was deftly ‘earried along, until the central char ‘acter, crouched in the very center of ithe stage, heard over the telepbone of ‘the death of bin wife and child. ‘Stunned by the blow, be sat there, un- able to speak or move, And then iit tle Jimmle, the office boy, walked for ‘ward, and placed bis hand tp tbat cof the elder man. “Gee.” said little ‘Jimmie, “Then me kid brudder's dead. too." Now, there isn't anything bumor ‘oun in’ that sentence. But the aude ‘ville audience in the tryout towns Anvariably took tt as a signal for laugh: ter. Perhaps thelr overstrained nerves demanded some rellet. Perhaps it real Wy seemed funny to them. In any ‘event, laugh they dié, 24. heartily. After a tatr test had deen given, litle Timmle's one line was struck out, and Yhat youthful Thespfan succumbed to a severe ft of the blues for a time. And then he brightened up, bought him a new necktie, wore bis hat at & eanslor angle, and on Saturday struck ‘he manager for a raise fo salary. “t gotta have tt, see?” sald Jimmie, “Ob TD give you me two weeks’ notice Fight now.” ‘The manager wanted to know why Jimmie thought himself entitied to @ Poort. “1 ike your nolve.” sald Jimmie. “Didn’t I take the Jaugh away from the star?” Peril of Overstudy. ‘The sutclde of @ promising youns colloge student and the recent break: down of a young girl who hed come {rom & distanoe to Boston to acquire Righer education are instances which serve,to call attention to the peril that Wes ta overstudy, To be studious i# ‘Admirable, but to devote one's ener sles to the acquiring of book knowl: edge with such application that the mind collapses and fudgment 1s de throned ts pitital ‘There {s middle ground between 10- ifterence and extreme soul that every pupil ahould endeavor to attain. It 18 Better to be near the foot of the class and bave hoalth and strength and * fair working knowledge than to be among the leaders and’a nervous wreph..Tegchers abould give _bindl7. advice to studenta who are inclined to ererstudy, and parents should be watchful and prevent injurious devo- tlon to studies, A thoughtful word tn time may save many a girl from breaking down. Motto of Bucosseful Man. Robert E. Bmith, who recently sold small lot in New York for $1,000, (00, receiving the highest price per foot ever paid {n the cfty, arrived from Russia 31 years ago, & peasant boy of sixteen, with just 96 to. bie name. Of bis sitm capital he invested #4 in a peddler’s outfit. made a little Toney and saved it. Then, be began making plush coats in a dingy loft. This proved a great success, business rapldiy increased, and investments proved fortunate. His motto bas been, “Pay every dollar when it's ae New Disease Baffles Doctors. ‘A mysterious new diseaso has bro- ‘ken out in the Fylde District of Lap ‘cashire, Eng., and 's seriously exer claing the medical profession. ‘At a meeting of the sraitary com- mittee of the Garstang Board of Guar. lane, Doctor Sergeant, the county medical officer of health, stated that the name of the disease was “pollo malites,” and as it affected young children there was a great deal of tragedy about it. ‘The symptoms were thove of parm lysis, involving the loss of the use of fone or more limbs, more especially the logs. As far as tho medical investiga tlon hed gone, recovery was almost hopeless. Cases in the district had come under his personal notice, and his son was preparing an exhaustive report dealing with them. A Cyitesl Suspicion. “Father,” said the small boy, “what ia the initiative and referendum?" “My 200,” replied the statesman, “vm afraid fte another of the move- ments which sometimes occur to com- pel more dependence on the dictionary and less on the law books.” Mere Useful. “John,” said the senator's wife, “T ‘think we bad better have Mr. Pite at ‘our Thanksgiving party. He ts eo bril- ant at repartee.” “T can attend to the _brilifant repartee, You invite somebody to li ton.” Book Reviewer Was “Broke.” “Do you recall what book had the jenst in it of any you ever reviewed?” “My pocket book. Haven't got a dollar with you, have you, old mant” Judes. la Gaasadiation:: Paseer-by—What the fuss in the school yart, bor? . ‘The Boy—Why, the doctor has just besa around examinin’ us an’ one of tbe deficient boys: 1s Kockin’ the ever lastin’ atuffina out of « perfect kid. }. RIO Young Bechelor—I often wonder if I ‘um meking enough money to get mat Hed on ‘Old Bachelor—Well, 1 don't know \how much you're making, bot roe ‘ain't—Pock BOOKER T, WASHINGTON ASKS NEGROES TO SUP- PRESS THE GUN-TOTER ‘Through your paper I wish to call the attention of the men of my own race to the frightful loss of life and serious wounding aud maiming of Kuman polugs that grows out of the habit of carrying concealed weapons. No one can read the dally papors, giv: {ng account of the crimes and acct dents growing out of shootings during the Christmas holidays, without being impreaged with the fearful and useless Joss of Iife and limb resulting trom the habit of carrying concealed weap ons. ‘During Christmas week a rough esiculation shows that in Alabama there were 28 persons killed and about the same number of persons seriously or fatally wounded, ‘Taking for granted that an equal number were Killed and wounded tn the remaining twelve southern states, and I think this is conservative entiniate, we have a total of about 300 persons ‘killed and an equal number wounded during Christmas week. ‘Of course 1 reallze that all of this shooting was not done by colored people, but the majority of the erfmes or accidents reiste to the members of my own race. ‘My object {n writing tn to appeal to the masses of our people through ministers, teachers and other leaders to give up once for all the habit of carrying concealed weapons. It 1s 8 subject that should be taken up in the pulpit, in the Sunday school, in the home and continually agitated un til every member of our race who a mow in the habit of carrying con- cealed weapons will feel ashamed to do so. During all the years that 3 have lived in Alabama I have never carried a concealed weapon, I have never kept one in my house and have never fe! the need of one. I have travelod through all parts of the south by night and by day and have never felt that I have been in the least dan- ger, and if I bad 1 am quite ure T would not have been protected by rea: son of carrying a pistol. Where a pis- tol or gun keeps a person out of trou: ble one time, nine times it gets him tn trouble. Besides, carrying concealed weapons not only does not protect Mfe, but carrying concealed weapons ls & barbarous, coarse and vulgar habit. ‘There is no reason why A per- eon in « clvilized country Iike the United States should get into ‘the habit of going around in the commu: nity loaded and burdened with a plece of {ron in the form of a pistol or gun. If this subject Is taken up at once and discussed and agitated through: out the south by our people I am sure chat within a few weeks at least the colored poople will cease carrying weapons and there will not be #0 great a loss of life and limb as fs now crue, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. ‘Tuskegee, Ala. ACHIEVEMENTS OF TWENTY GREAT MEN OF THE RACE It the progress of a race is to be tn any wise Judged by the capactt) of ite members to grasp intellectua Imowledge, retain it and use It for the ‘common welfare of the masses of its ‘own people as well as to benefit the public generally, then the following Ust of twenty eminent colored mex (selected by the Negro Soclety for Historic Research, Yonkers, N.Y.) ‘who have won thelr spurs as authors scientists, philosophers, atatesmer ‘and warriors is a refutation of the charge made by some person that the colored race Is incapable of higher calture. ‘The list includes: Francis Williams, born 1700, post graduate University Cambridge, Anthony William Amo, doctor phi: losophy, University Wittenberg, 1720 Richard Allen, founder first ‘negro chureh in America. J.E.J.Captein, Latin poet, Ungultt, University Leyden, 1720. Geoffroy Lilslet, botanist, member French Academy Sciences, 1760. Prince Hall, founder negro Mason. Fy in America, Boston, Crispus! Attucks, patriot and sold: ter, 1778, Boston. Eustece, philanthropist, winn«: Monthyn prize of virtee, Ganto Do mingo. Benjamin Bannaker, astronomer. born 1782, Baltimore. ‘Toulssant LiOverture, soldier and statesman, born 1748. ‘Alexander Dumas, novelist. ‘Alexander Poushiin, poet, Russia's “vlack Byron.” Frederick Douglass, orator, diplomat and statesman. Brindls de Sala, violinist, decorated by crowned heads of Europe (Cuban). Bir Conrad Reeves, chief justice of Barbados, Knights of St Michael's and St.George, Barbados, British ‘Weat Indies Alexander Potion, civil engineer, Hatt, Paul L, Dunbar, lyrte poet, Jobn B. Russworm, editor first ne ro newspaper In New York. ‘Martin R. Delaney, explorer, four alist and physician ‘Nethaniel Turner, negro prophet. SCALING THE PEAK. Kaloker—Is that Boston girl frigid? Bocksr—I should say so. When fel- tows call on ber they tle themselves together with ropes—Harper’s Baxar. ‘COMMON KIND. “What has become of that man who used to say be was « servant of the people?” “the people had to let him go," re piled Farmer Corntoasel. “He got to ‘De one of these hired men who stand ‘around talkin’ when they ought to be at _work.’—Washington Star. Women who try to. reform: other people's ebfidren generally don't try £5 ind out-what-theli own chtidres QUR COLORED AUTHORS By IRENE ¥, McCOY, 2618 WABASH | Tho evening was very dreary. The rain beat a dismal tattoo on the win dow panes, Just how long I bad been studying my literature Jeason 1 ca hot toll, but my eyellde grew very ayy and I could not resiat the woo ing of Morpheus. Suddeniy 1 seemed to be standins before a dream palace. A waning sun caat Its rays of elfin gold on the Wide marble staira. Lifting my eyes to the {nseription over the entrance, T saw the words: ‘The World's Titerature Butlding. ‘Traversing the brilliantly lighted hallway, T stood on the threshbold of f apaclous, high vaulted room, open- {ng Into eimilar ones beyond. 1 was freoted by a group of frlendly per fons who volunteered to excort me through this wonderful butlding. |The fret room that. we visited was Histor fans’ ball Th this Interesting apartment there were magnificent paintings of the World's great historians, Twas sur: prised by aeelng s0 many black faces ‘Who are those distinguished looking black mon. wearing turbans? task: ed. The frat te Mollamann Kotl, an minent negro writer born in the year 1460, In a ittle Sudanese village." His Ite and works date from the third ‘quartor of the fifteenth century to the Year 1560, Hie most celebrated work, Tpatasal" ts 2 history of the Kink doms of Ganats, Songhat, and the city fof Timbuctoo, the Queen of the St dan, "The necond painting was that of Anmen Baba, called “The Unique Pearl of His Time.” This great man ‘was born in Arawan, Afrioa, « elty of the Sudan, in the year 1656. He ts the author of twenty known books. dealing with philowophy. law, ethics, traditions, theology, rhetoric and ae. tronomy. His text. books were used in such noted universities as those of Fer, Tunls, Sankore, and Cairo, M. Du Bola, « celebrated French scholar fn African traveler, Was #0. {m- pressod with the writings and acholar- hip of the Budanese negroes, that he spoke of them in these words of praise: "The learning and scholarship of the Sudanese Blacks wero genuine fand no thorough that during thelr #0- Jourse tn forelgn universities they ss- tounded the most learned men of Ts: lam by their erudition. That these negroes were on the level with the ‘Arabian savante, thelr tenchers, i proved by the fact that they were fo- Stalled as professors in Morocco and Catto.” By. the slxteenth century these binck scholars became #0 learned that they were regarded as dangerous and twas this that brought upon them the Moorish exile in Morocco, While there our distinguished anthor, Ah- ‘men Babe, taught_thetoric. law._and theoiogy. His décisfons in the courts | were forarded am nal. After some! Yours be was allowed to return to bis Beloved country, where he died In 16t7. Among bis works we find an astronomical treatise written tn verse, “Mfiras." a work written by Baba while in exile, In a wonderful deserip- tion ‘of the erudition of the Nesrals Deowtes residing in the very heart of Klon By thie wapk the attention of Morocco and the Whole of northern Arica was callod to thejculture and scholarship of the Suda! negro, On arcount of “EI Tbitihads,” his large Miographtcal dletionary of the Mussul- man doctors of the Malokite sect (oomploted in 1896), {t has been por- sible to reconstruct the Intellectual past of Timbuctys, showing the cul- ture and civilization of our race tn the Sudan, Africa: for this reason the name of Ahmen Baba should be held in pus memory by every lover of the’ Face. His great-areat-grandchil- dren are now living in Timbuctoo, near the mosque of Senkore. ‘Adjoining Historians’ ball was. an- other spacious room in which there were thourands of books. Glancing through the catalogue, T came across many other negro historians. There was Joba Sarbar, author of “Fant! Customary Laws.” written near the close of the nineteenth century, and sald to be the most authoritative work on native laws and customs, ‘The ai: thor, an educated native of the gold const, West Afrieg, tells. understand: Ingly and truly every phase of the customary Inwa of his people. This valuable work has done as much, it not more, than any other, to place the African and his inatitations before the world in something Ike thelr true light and condition. Perhaps there is no continent and no people held tn such little esteem through ignorance of their true life, culture and character as Africa and ite races, and againat whom there is so much unfounded profudioe. ‘That the African race {s now producing its own authors to interpret Africa and her people to the nations of the earth, ought to be an inspiration to negroes and mankind everywhere. By bis wide acquaintance with native fe and conditions, his great command of Mterary form and style, Hayford may well be mentioned with Sarbar, whose Iterary prominence recalls the fade- tens fame of Koti, Babe, and Sadi, who gare the heart of Africa to the highest forms of literature more than three centuries ago. ‘There was the great Dr. Edward Wilmot Blyden; this great writer 8 ati living across the weas, an old man in the little British colony of The Kind of Clothes Washington, Hancock and Adame Wore. John Hancock, thin in person, six feet 1p stature, was very fond of or- namental dross. He wore a wig when sbroed and @ cap when at home,” A man who visited, Hancock one day at noon In June 1782, describes bim av-dressedins red: vetvet “cap lined vith fine white’ Mnem, which: was Works we find: “Christianity, Islam, ‘and. the Negro Race,” “The Koran fo Africa,” “West Africa Before Ew- Tope,” “Liberia's Offering,” and “Mon- rovia to Palentine.” Such scholarly productions were his that they have ‘deen translanted from English {nto French, German, Italian and Arable. Besides there publications, Dr. Bly- den has written numerous essays and pampbleta on different subjects touch: ing the welfare of African peoples and the government of them by European colonial powers. For years he bas deen recognized as the foremost au- thority on Weat Africa, and has done more than any other’ thinker and wrlter to modify and soften the att tude of ,white Europe in its govern ment and control of black Africa Familiar with French, German, Arab fe and m number of ‘native tongues. and with a literary style that 1s fas: cinating, forceful, and unique, this noted writer will ever be remembered as among the first and foremost scholars on Africa; besides be was for years secretary of state of Ll beria, envoy extraordinary and min: Ister plent-potentlary to the court of St. James, special envoy to the re: pubile of France, and director of Mu- hamudah education in Sierra Leone. ‘And W. 8. Scarboroug'y president of Wilberforce university a most scholarly gentleman, had contributed several toxt books, His Greek Gram: mars hove been used In Harvard and other colleges In the United States and are recognized as being among tho bost text books written on this subject ‘There waa William A. Sinclair's “aftermath of Slavery,” © record of the progress of the colored citizens in the United Stater since the Civil war. This book, written in 1906, has wide reading by the American publle and has done much to car rect the views of people In this coun- try and abroad, concerning the char- acter and progress of the American negro. The press and literary crit: fea have fustly paid tribute to its merits. For some time Mr. Sinclalr was secretary snd treasurer of How: ard universityS@:d has taken a prom- Inent part in the advance movements in behalf of the race. He now re- sides in Philadelphia. George W, Williams of Obto. And here I find’ two large and splendid volumes written tn 1883, on the “His: tory of the Negro Race,” and another volume fn 1888 on the “History of the Negro Troops in War.” The au thor of these publications had begun another upon the “History of the Ne gro of the World,” when in the midst of his literary task, he suddenly dled. He waa « member of the Obio legisla- ture for some years; and his history of the negro is the best history ever written of the colored people in the United States. His style fs warm, vivid and glowing and replete with copies of documents from original sources exhaustive of every phase of his subject. Without a dissenting volce he {a the premier historian of the American negro. It would be dif- tfieult to find words that would praise too bighly the Mterary and substan- al character of bis works ‘And now turning to, the name ot Kelly Miller. I was cvery much in- terested in the high quality and char acter of his works. As dean of the college department of Howard untver- sity, for some years he has held » unique position In the education ot colored people. He Is per-eminently a a controversal thinker. In the many great questions before the country in which white prejudiced writers sought to defame the character and ability of the negro race, they have found in the pen of this race thinker, a power that has been unable to be subdued. One after another he dashed off in brilliant form and style: “Roosevelt and the Negro,” “Appeal to Reason.” “Forty Yeara of Negro Education.” “The Ultimate Race Problem,” “The Political Capacity of the Negro,” “So- clal Equailty,” and other pampblets similar in character; and eurpassed himself tn a splendid collection of high classed essays dealing with the mul- tiform phases of the race problem; and we had In 1905 his great work, “Race Adjustment," to be followed by his “From Servitude to Service.” The Cleveland Plaindealer says of him: “Prof, Miler shows bimselt a mae- ter of an incisive and keen logic. fan," Of him the New York Evening Post remarks: "Admirable for calmness and temper, thoroughness and skill.” Dr. Booker T. Washington, regard- ed by Andrew Carnegie a8 one of the foremost men of this age. He ls pres ident of the great industrial Inetitute of Tuskegee, the greatest institution of It kind fn the world. He sprang into prominent in 1890 by what is known as his Atlanta speech, in which be pleads for peace between the races and urged them to unite for the com- mon good in all matters industrial, re- maining separate socially. He has been the trusted adviser, on southern matters, of two presidents, wined and dined by princes and crowned heads of Europe and accepted by the autbor- itles as the leader of the American ne- ro. He Js an advocate of the. gospel of Work, and s0 careful a publication as the Independent, after bis speech on Abraham Lincoln, pronounced him the moet forceful speaker living, He turned up two or three inches over the lower edge of the velvet; © biue damask gown lined with silk, a white allk stock, a white satin embroidered waistcoat, black satin small clothes, ‘white silk atookings and red morocco attppers. ‘Washington, at his receptions in Pailadelphla was dressed in black vel- vet, His batr’ was powdered and gathered. behind {n a large silk bag. His hands were incased in yellow (gloves. He'held » cocked hat with a cockade on ft and {ts edges adorned ‘which he ‘emphasises the grow’) © Tebit and the priceless posseasion of food character, He iw the author Stner ‘books, "The Lite of Predertck Douriass" tnd "by fxperencen faoued trom the presg With & cleat thd foreealatye and an abundance o practia! facts he ha tprossed th Country and the world, itis sald tha his “Up From Slavery” has been trans Tnted into more foreign languages than tay. other work. by, an. American fogro,, The hntre of in life, tame ime work, Wied ory upon the whol negro race Peosing from this room we entered rretion tala room Just se spacious “nd more beautiful, ‘Thi 7008 wat ‘owded with great Dgures snd 1 Wor ‘cored it thoy were visio ike 139 felt; but thoy 1ooked no meh at bome, ‘ough some were very antigue. MY [ruldes tld me that theao. were the Suthore themectves,, Natarally 1 100k ta for the colored tacorand T found them ‘There was a very distinguished look tag onteman who came vp aud sd {ota in French, "Good Brentag, Mist” (on oir, Madomotacle), and then 1 how biti—we all know aio, the rovlest of all colored novlita, Alex teare Dumas, born in France in the fat hal of the Toth cenry, author Of the world renowned, “Count of Mon: to rigor ite sequel, "Edmund Danteo:* "Three Guardsmen,” "Twen Years. After" "Toe, Ma to. the Tron Mask, “Le Bastille” "La Tllpe Nolte “te. Quest's Necklace” and many other notable orks thet have Taterested and delighted the world of Teter Some crf piace bm atthe ond of the world’ novel writers t2 tile, the development and. portrayal Of character Iie fatuence for good ts Deon. worldwide and De Bas. in- imortallaed the. negro in alot of Po. mance end Action, le namo recalls to our minds the gfeat and fmomortl novella, Detoe and Dickeos af E28 fand, Victor Hugo of France, Harriet Beesber Stove of Amerieg, Alexandre Pushkin, the negro writer of Russie thd Cervantes of Spain "Anothor dlatingulshed loklog. gen: tloman whom | recogniaed at once Was W.B Durgnardt Da Hols, an American negro, who for the last Aiteon years has been writing some of the world’s beat compositions, ‘Thin astbor hae fone much to infvonce the giving of Higher education tothe negro Boy and Gt Hin. works ‘have chused the Mrorid to alscue anew the negro prob. Tom. His renowned book, “Souls of the Black Folk” nes been reed by mil Hous and enttie him to a permanent plnce among the fotion writere of the flobe.” With w charm and felllty of fiylo he has dislored the fer feel Inge and emotions of he. Amerlean bisek ‘people under the pecilar and embarvamsing environment of Awe: can sovial and polltieal conditions. He Te algo the author of a recogntzed and standavd ‘work on, the "Negro. Slave Trades” and is regtrded an one of the Dont brllat men ever” gredinted trom Harvard university. from the press there has jurt been tered his how work, “he Quest of the silver Fees” rovleved by Wil paRiie: asthe orient writer of our race, I fancy that Isso 1m ia heads a piture of young negro Dor and girbatandng in cotton Meld and [recall Bow Abiya and Zora in thelr quent of the aller leate, hie work wil bring new Tustre and fame to ia tuthor aad wil be read with increas ing lateret and enthusaam Oy thot sends black end white, throughout the World. He tothe editor of the Cis, a national negro publicdtion creating tod moulding sentiment ‘everywhere for eaualty and justice to Repro Deo ples We might Justy aay of im What Shakonpetre auld of Brutus He wae mild and gentle and the siemente oo mized in en that all core might atand up and ee, "Thie & (Of the work's great lving negroes we ink with pido. and delight of Da Bole an scholar and American race. champion; of Blyden as an fut and champion ofthe African Senro; of Kelly Miler as the thinker and race controverallt, and of Wash: ington aa the practical orgenler and lator of ten, Blding doors opened into Poets’ bal This wer the most beautiful of ML” Here 1 found. the litle Afican eri, Phils, who to 1671 wan sold fn e Boston slave market to'a vey cl tured and’ loving ‘woman, ‘Mrw. John Wheatley, who grew to, love. ite Phily dearly and talned ber in the fner arts, There were many beaut fl poor writen trom the depths of her pure, young heart between the years of {763 and 1784. The poem a. Jreesed. to Gen. George, Washington prourht to her a lovely letter ot thane trom the father of our coun: try Mer translation of one of Ovid's Morton was widely, published (0. Bu: rope, "It was abo who sald: mwas merey brought me from my agan land pnd taunt my Benighted soul fo un- ‘eratand that there’ & God—that there's a Bevier, to: once f redemption neltber sought oor ieoow And there was & young man, very young, who bed writen poetry’ lace Si ehidbood until his peetié death in 1906, the Doloed poet of the Amer- in 1906, the beloved post of the Amer- with a black feather. He wore Imes and shoe buckles, and at bis left hip appeared a long sword in a polished white leather scabbard with a pol Inbed. steel fit, John Adams on the day of his inav- guration was dressed in a fall sult ot yearl colored broadcloth, and. his hair was powdered. Chiet Justice Dana of Massachusetts used to: wear in winter a white corduroy rartout lined with fur. and held his_bands dn a large mutt. ‘The fustioes of the Bu: preme court ef Massachusetts wore Hoarthalde,” and others of equal merit, It was he who expressed Ufe fo poetically and inclalvely: ‘A crust. of bread and s corner to sleep 10, ‘A minute to laugh and an hour to ‘weep 10; ‘A pint of Joy to a peck of trouble, ‘nd never laugh but the moans ‘come double. ‘And that Is Life. ‘A-ccrast and a corner that love makes preclous, With the eralle to warm and the tears ‘to refresh us, ‘And Joy seems sweeter “hen care ‘comes after, ‘And moan Is the fest of folle for laughter; ‘And that 1s Lite. It would de dimeult to find in the whole range of literature lines tore {mmortally beautiful than these trom the soul of this negro poet: An angel robod tn spotless white Stooped down to Kiss the sleeping alght; Night woke to blush; the @prite was gone, Man saw (he blush and called it dawn, When I left the World's Literature building my heart was joyful and filled with exceeding gladness. ‘May our authors ever write, and our poets sing, and in the end may they be heard way out upon the up- Utted plains of the future in one grand strain: “Bring forth the royal diadem ‘And crown him Lord of all.” BOOK REVIEW Dr. Booker T. Washington's new book, “My Larger Education,” con- tinues the autodlographical narrattye of hls “Up From Slavery.” His educa. tlon has been Intensely realistic, im “learning from men and things.” Half of these “chapters from my expert. fences" relates what he bas learned from some exceptional white men, from experience with reporters and newspapers, from oxPresldent Rone. velt, from black men of many sorts, Including “the Intellectual” and thelr “Boston mob,” from his educational campaigns through the south, trom ‘meeting high and low in Europe, trom observing education in Denmark. His great problem has been how to recon: elle and unite the antagonistic forces of public opinion, racial and sectional, ‘30 as to Inapire, uplift and regenerate the negro masses, Belleving In edy. cation as tho solvent Influence, he set to work in “bullding a school ‘around the problem.” How he hag ‘Succeeded in educating public opinion to agree with him, galning larger ed. cation of himeelt in the process, forma this story of his experiencer, No American of our time has so long and steadily, amid ali crosi-currenta, pursued an undeviated alm at an ideal of national tmportance, or has become more widely influential than he. Aa seen through his testimony, our dread. ed race problem is a retreating cloud. Even in Misslssippl, supposedly in: hospitable tonegro interosts, there are regions where the races seem to be getting on “as well as, if not better than, In any other portion of the Union.” Yet only an inspiring begin. ning has been made, Wherever Dr. Washington's line has been followed he finds hostility transformed into co- operation. But he tells us that, “so far as concerns the masses of the negro people, education has never yet been really tried”—tried in his reallst- fe, virile way of terching how to work out one’s own salvation, There are too many sham colleges fur ne- groes whose pretentious futility tends to excuse what remains of southern hostility to negro education. On the other hand, we'are warned to re. gard newspaper reports and political speeches as “a very poor Indication of the actual relations of the races.” Aside from {ts report of the advanc- ing solution of a national problem, this remarkable book, replete with toliing facts, possesses a distinct ped- gogical value for all professional teachers, PLANTING APPLE TREES, Some fruit growers belleve that the most appropriate time to plant an apple orchard fs in the fall, from about the last of October tl the mid. dle of November, when the ground is loose and molst enough to work well, but not wet and sticky. At the same time the growing season 1s over and the trees will hardly be injured at all by the change from nursery to. or chard. The roots that have been cit In digging and preparing for resetting will callous over, and the ground will settle firmly about the roots, and in the spring the trees are ready to awaken into new life without » check to thelr growth? But in severe win- ters some trees will be ‘lost. The better plan Is to set the trees in a trench with tops sloping close to the ground, Then cover with litter to Prevent severe freezing. They will bo in fine shape for early spring plant: ing. OLD CLOCK OUTWoRN. ‘The clock tn the tower of ‘Trinity chureh, New York, is one bundred years old. Rust and age have played hhavoc with it. It {e to be replaced by one of modern make, having four dials, each six feat in diameter with numerals insoribed in stone, until the year 1798 robes of scarlet faced with black velvet in winter and Diack silk gowns fa mummer. At the deginning of the last century powder for the halr became unfashionable, tying up the hatr was abandoned, col: ored garments went out of use, Duckles disappeared, and nes Breeches gave place’ to trousers — New York Press. ~p-Most~men~are‘"eatleiied with the Wite of their choosing, untl another ‘than's choosing puts interference, A NEGRO MONOPOLY ee ioe, Seer eet eee ay | 18 QOD MEDICINE, TAKE i, | et A beiter New Year greeting coug not be given to any people thin that given by the Houston (Tex) Post Our people under the caption, “A Ne gro Monopoly.” While Ws piain tax. funge, about a plain subject, it een {atoly’ potnts out a plain duty our people owe both to themselves and {hose for whom they Iabor. What is worth dotng at all ts wort doing well, is fust a true today ae it ever was.” He who would aspire Greater things must firat abow himeelt more than @ match for emaller things, If we would show our fitees for larger responsibilities, we must perform completely and acceptatiy te smaller duties or Fesponstbitin, It we would bo in demand ax hove servants or statesmen we must make ourselves indispensable, and in this fage of “brain rule” we will bave is learn that tt ts fust as necessary to put brain in kitchen wervice as itis ta translate Greek sentences, For tay one would prefer the service of the {dividual who can get the most out of the thing at & lees cost. Besides, Wa money {0 our Own pookels, tot only from the increased ‘wages such intelligent service would produce, but in the management of oUF o¥t per sonal affairs. The Btar sees much to stress in the editorial, for the Post hes spoken better than ft knew. Hor: ever, lest ft weary you with a lengthy artiste, It will stop by asking care ful reading by {ts thousands of read- ere, high or low, of the following ar cle, The thoughts uttered as well fs suggested cannot harm but may bo unto us a poweiful weapon to the destruction of the inroads being made fm this country by forelgiiers. which rightfully belong to the negro. itt ours. Let's rise and take It from the wash pot to the senate by the force of character, cleanliness, intelligence, reliability, honesty, efficiency. Ths editorial referred to reads thus: “Whatever one may think of me nopolies, its generally true that they strive hard to give the people the {ood service and they are managed with the maximum of intelligence tn order that there may be no fallure ot this pgint. The monopolist knows that te privilege which entities him to control any branch of business or industry could not avail long if he éld ot give the public good service. With out this prime essential, the privilege would fade and the monopoly would crumble. “Why ia it that the negroes of tne south are ao indifferent to the mo- nopoly they have tn the matter of = mestic service? We assume they Indifferent ecause #0 fow of thei seem to care whether they equip thmselves for intelligent and effclent service, The housewives of the south on the whole prefer negro servants, They entertain no racial. prejudice against them ané it fs no task for & good servant to win the afectionste Interest of the southern housewife “Character, cleanliness, tntelligence, rellablty, honesty and effclency Would guarantes to the negroes for all thme & monopoly of this most im- portant eld of labor. Why do not the negro leaders stress this important truth upon the minds of the negro masses? It is the experience of 90 Der cent. of household employers that negro servants are untidy, unrellable, Indotent, unskitful and wasteful. Why are efforts not made to remedy these grave deficiencies? Few servants meet the requirements of thelr em ployment. Most of them are indifer- ent cooks, and in nearly every branch of household work they are ineficient. There Is no good reason why this should be true. ‘There {a no reason why a cook should permit negro loat- ore to infest the premises where she ts employed. Sho could keep them away easily. Instead of doing.t0, she wants them around. She feeds them with her employer's victuals and it the employer objects, she will bundle up her belongings and quit. “No other branch of labor exacts such Ienlency from employers, ad even it employers did not object to it the cook ought to see that she stands tn her own light by tolerating in:7 loafers where she is employed. That system means waste. It means best: ter grocery bills and heavier expend tures with the butcher, all of whleD tend to Keep down wages. A careitl, consclentious, economical cook could reduce most of the family provision bitle by one-half and this in time would mean better paid domestics all around. It would strengthen the mo- nopoly of which we speak and terlally promote the happiness and prosperity of the negro people ‘The domestic who steals from ber employer, who wastes Lor employers provisions, who in unreliable oF Imi dont, who associates with the charic- terleas rufiane who live upon the Kitchen of the community, who d00s not try to learn the domestic arte and who does not care whether she pleases er employer never remains ong 1 one place and is not apt to get soot pay. “The point 1s, the negro monopoly of domestic service in the south will live of fall In the mensure that next> servants improve the service they re2- der. If they continue indifferent 0s SORRECTING A MISAPPREHEN- $ BION, Klymer—What {a the secret of fue Sess in business? Gelling the people What they want? Muntoburn—No—not exactly; ed Sating them tnto wanting the things You'have to sell. ‘When a woman finds fault with ber Ausband,-she-genoratiy—oalle—ap._the Memorten of men she turned down for him—and net to hia advantage, © The Farm ae ee hs - tuys the Philadelphia Record: State pel ospoctor Harry P. Cassidy ex Teer vowe of tho methods used by Yer jpere yesterday afternoon at fet re Food Congress on the sey: fo Moor of the Gimbel store. After ‘Sodar elgnt years tn the sorvice ie tate in running down food ators, Inspector Cassidy deciar what bo ie atil finding new ways ‘el ‘manufacturers decelve the He ce ene mont Intronting cass aT bave ever run into,” he said, Sy come up for trial in Trenton tn Whore time. A Newark firm was aired slaughtering horses, whose ‘bereas pickled and sent to Buropé? Ride It was mado into sausage and er tent beck to this country. Peo- ja'wto bought the sausage thought iy were getting a pure brand, jinn whom T arrested some time \ pin this city was selling olive ofl ‘it was Inbeled absolutely pure and Qu sol as an imported article. 1 Jos that It was manufactured trom fon seed and that an Amert: tro mado the cans with flan phraseology displayed on them fhis perticular brand of olive off bad jee swarded scores of modals at ceptions. “uany of the materials used in eyed foods are tnfurious to the health iptv liable to cause sickness, An (Gibeat physiclan told me that T had ferer sent him a dried ogg. sample fut falled to Kill a guinea pig. These ied ogee x0 used In bakerles in- ad of good exes, because they are mich cheaper. “Cheap candles, soda waters and ico ums ore often found reeking with fcerls. One dealer whom we ar reted for selling colored soda waters Gurvard posted labels at all his forolains. I found that these labels coalaioed in big letters the words ‘iqiy adulterated.’ The man ex- planed that the class of people who pairnived his fountains did not know fhe meaning of adulterated, but. be- caue It had the word ‘highly’ before H ihey supposed It to be something a CAPITAL ON THE FARM. Capital {s needed in running a farm wrellas in any business. Land poor fea very expressive term, and ft ts ‘condition that too often exists on farm. ‘The now beginner can not be blam: eit be Is short of capital. He does Weely in securingea farm, even If he doer not have capital enough to equip Has well as he would lke, The ‘rouble comes in when this farmer ‘makes enough to pay for his farm and thea buys more land Instead of thor- ‘oxgdly equipping the farm he has. It ‘is 4 good deal Ike the merchant who, ‘ving goods enough to occupy 8 ‘mull part of his store, should buy an- other store Instead of buying more ‘Mock to put on his shelves. ‘This. ar- mumeat could be used—the land will tue In value, and ao might the store. Wit this bring fn more than working the farm to {ts full capacity? The ore with but a few goods on the shelves would not Itkely increase very ‘tat fo value, and half-worked farms do tot Increase in value an fast as the ‘wlitiied acres. And when {t does 0 up Jn value it ts not due to any forts of the owner, but will come as ‘result of the great demand for land f@ becnuse of uptodate farmers on ‘te surrounding farms.—Campbel!s Sdlentifc Farmer. WORMS FOR INFECTED GROUND. “While '« few awine can be rained fa toited quarters, {f such quarters to kept clean they will do better, will 1eep in better health, and canbe ftom more cheaply it they _ have Dienty of range for pasture. It ts de- table to have the pasture fenced of foto suteblo. areas so that the ‘hogs {2a be shifted from one pasture to an: etter, not only to provide fresh pa¥ ture, but also fo afford an opportunity 42 Gitatect the pastures, either bY Howing and seeding to a forage crop ® by exposure to sun and weather. Naaly all casos of Intestinal worms, Wied are rather common to swine te contracted from infected. ground, td swine can be Kept tree from theas Yanuites by frequent changes of Dat ‘we” This s from Farmer's bulletin No. 448, esued! By the United States enrtment of Agriculture. <i.) PURE WATER NECESSARY. Perhaps the greatest sources of foble in a rural Rome are the water Roply and the heaps of refuse around ‘he outbuildings, 80 many times the Yell ls situated ‘so that the surface "ater from around the barn and stag ‘ant pools near by can drain into the Well “A well should be placed. be {een the house and barn and in such ‘way that all surtace water, will drain ‘way trom tt. The platform should be Mehl so that nothing can fall into the Tulor water run back into fe fe time when bowel disorders aries fn ‘he household ft 1s dest to have the Ye eamines, and it the trouble ‘wees from ‘polluted water, that {mM of trouble can be corrected — Amy Kelly, NATURAL VEGETATION, Tie bureau of plant industry has Wes eutying with valuable requlta the Atleations ‘of the agricultural poss Wiiea ot the and given by the nat Thy Tuten of the great laine region Be Prevalence of certain. types ol SAM thows at a. glance the nature Sot toll and the ‘character of_the Pe MODPIY with regard: to rainfall Tut Ane’ penetration, Three, prin HRY Yetions ate, toted—ahort grass hat, Wire-grate lane aud Gorse rs HOW GEORGIA BUILDS ROADS, ‘The state of Georgia in building tundeh convict or." he ed fas sas Saas ae Soe echt a es Spon ane las a? Siegert iw et paiement! 5 ice 2 see reece cs oe Say cao et mae "Phe best medium for effecting ro ‘forms is believed to be outof-door york either on @ prison farm or on pies Sennen ss | ‘The state road buflding forces are See Se ee ‘road to their credt! every day of the '& year, or twelve times across the | ‘The showing is 2 good one, but not ee ie in seo estan a coordination and co-operation.” the eee at oe [hax been scattered and desultory, an¢ See see eer ‘one dollar result out of two dollars “expenditure.” #, - The convicts are apportioned to the afc mene mie Sek eres oe rete | Florida has adopted a similar policy cgreea her cet ene are cereseee epee | WHEN THE HORSE BALKS. Balkiness is an attribute of equine ‘meanness which, when it manifests 1: ‘self, ts sure to appeal to the evil dls- position of the teamster. Beating » balky horse does not appear to reform the vice. When exhibiting a demon- stration of balky disposition the horse ‘appeara to be immune from the pain of punishment and stands beating without flinching. ‘The animal appears to be under the influence of a spell fn which it would rather dle than obey the volce of {ts master. The balky horse can not be conquered by brutal treatment, but may be induced to pull by many devices intended to detract attention from ite resolution not to pull. To lift the fore- foot and pound on the shoe, to put a handful of hay or dirt in {ts mouth, to give a lump of sugar or an apple to eat have ‘all proved successful in some tn: stances in inducing a horse to pull To pass a cord around the pasters ‘and pul the forefoot forward until the animal has to move is also means of ‘starting a balky horse. We knew an old fellow once back in Penneyivante who cured a balker by tying it to a sapling and leaving {t there for two days while another horse was substl- tuted in the toam to pull away and leave it there alone—Denver Field and Farm. MULCH 8MALL FRUIT VINES. /_A successful West Virginia raspber ry erower gives the following reason for mulehing: (ye prevents the growth of weods It retains moisture in the sol It adds humus, one of the necessary elements. Te Keope the fruit clean and pre venta mud at picking time, Te saves labor, the cost of mulch ing not exceeding $15. eprovente deep freezing. Tt makes. the frult more solid fo cultivation and better for sipping purposes. Te provents the baking of the eo caused by tramping at picking time. Tt has the. dleagvantage of encour ‘aging mico and etabliebing surface Foot system, However, we have. nol fotleed any serious damege "trom tlther of these effects ‘The cost of growing raspberries by nature's method, a4.1 like to cal i fn bot very great. Plcking Io nice joo here there fe No Tus, no weed tna where the canes have Deen prop erly pruned. Dont leave any old canes standing ‘i thb ela DON'T EXPOSE THE-DAIRY cows. Dairy cows will not stand the ex- pooure, that, Beet cows wil etand, ‘With the latter the fat is distributed ‘through the fiesh and forms a lay- for under the skin which server to oop the animal heat in the body aad fives the cow & certain. amount of Srotection when they are’ expoapd. The cow of « deity breed tuna all {his fat into milk and does not have fr to use as a protection from edld. TE the dulry cow 18 exposed to. the cold raipe of fall and spring, or {he Sia winds of winter, the fow of milk fe inevitably lessened, A nelghbor not infrequently blankets his cows ‘when turning them out into an open eld where there fs no abelter, on ee peclaly cold days, H. Sweat tm Michigan Farmer, Tend, The wiregrass land ts the most Yaluable, because of ita intermediate position between shortgrass land which ts produetive in good years, but Tubject to water fallure, and buch- frase land, which is reninvant to the of! fects of drought, but relatively lacking fi nutritive iateral, COBT_OF IRRIGATION. The average cont of irigntion work by the United States is about wap per acre, : ae | BASERE RARE RA ERS | || The Sunday | School Lesson Saiwiee een as eeanan Golden Text—Look unto me, and be yo suvod, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there {s none else. laa, 45:22. Lesson Text—Matt. 2, Commit vs. 1,2. ‘Time.—B, ©. 4. Places. —Jerusalem, Bethlehem. Exposition—1. The Wiso Men Seeking Jesus to Worship Him, 1, 2. ‘The certainty of God's Word comes out remarkably in thls passage: 700 years before Micah had prophesied that he that was “to bo Ruler in Ie yrael, whose goings forth have been from old, from everlasting,” was to come forth out of Bethlehem (Micah 5:2); but whe that was chosen to be the mother.of Jesus did not live in Bethlehem but far away Nazareth; ‘and men who were utterly uncon- sclous of God's purposes and prophe- ‘cles, by many decades and ways work- ed together so that Mary was brought to Bethlehem at the time of our Lord’s birth; thus the sure word of prophecy spoken over seven centuries before by a man who was “borne along by the Holy Spirit” was ful- filled to the very letter, in spite of all the cunning of great men. (cf. Luke 2, 1-8; Pa. 76, 10). These wise men from the east’ were tho ancient magi. ‘They were studying the atars, astrol- ogers; they sought to live up to the dest light they had, and God met them where they were and gave them more ght (c. f. Acta 10:16, 90-82), but the man who refuses to live up to the Hight that he has will lose even that (Mutt, 26:29; 2 Thess. 2:11, 12). As they studied the stars, God’ led them by a star. The light’ that led .aem on was dim, only starlight, but 1t was the best they had; and, as they fol lowed it faithfully, God gave them fuller light, that of his revealed Word, and following that they find him who fa the ‘Light of the world” (John 8: 32), In thelr earnestness to find the King, they took a long, weary Journey, but their labors were abundantly re warded. They made a far better use of thelr little light than the chief priests and scribes did of thelr fuller light. They came for the beat of pur poses, to worship him. IL. Herod Seeking Josus to Kill Him, 38. The tidings that came to Herod should have brought him joy, Dut in reality they troubled him, for he wanted to be king himself.’ So many a heart today that ought to ‘welcome Christ as King with joy is troubled at the declaration that Christ is King, for we wish to be king our ‘selves. “But not only Herod was trou bled, but all Jerusalem, as well. Jeru- salem, the city of the great King, whose whole glory waa"to “center in him, was unwilling to recetve him when he came; was troubled about ‘bis coming, instead of rejoicing in it (John 1:11). How many in the church would be troubled if they knew Jesus C— = 1 POETRY ] (Written for The New York Age.) Who has sald Tam de keepor (Of my brudder on dis earth? If he sown, am T'do Feaper, ‘should hia grief cut short my mirth? Must T take my only candle, In de middle of de’ night, ‘Ant git out my bed az handle Hie affaire and set him right? ‘Must T go and get and set him ‘At my dinner table's head? Munt'T #0 and get and gee him ‘Drink ‘my. tea an" eat my bread? Mant T go down in my pocket, ‘Hand to him my only aime, ‘When he'd awipe my coat and hock tt, 1E you'll only give bim time, Must T take my bard earned money, "After T have worked all day? ‘Tall you now It" does look funny ‘Ob ver, when you come and say: “fim “in Sead, wid) no Ineurance, “Come an’ give e dollar Pill.” ‘Though ‘ts far beyond endurance, ‘Have T got (0 give it atll? "Listen, son, an’ T will tell you ‘Ob: de meaning of de phrase: ‘You am aul your brudder's keeper, ‘Hated no difference what you anys Jeaun Chelat done tole de story, “Fore He lef dle world fur glory, ‘aq as much a ye have done It, “unto these Ye have to Me.” 1f you go, my son, an’ ahun ft, “You. culnt Hila. disciple. be, You may say “he's Ide gutter ‘Kn’ Tm not a gwine down: For to have do mod ‘and aaplutter ‘On my twin coat an" Tay OW.” But Tm here-to tall de at0ry,: If you're on yer, way 10 glory, ‘on din blessed Christmas "Cay, “To de waker or do sleeper, Dat you am your brudder's keeper ‘Maltere not whet you TAY aay. ‘rArmarel B. Sterns. RIGHT SHALL RULE. Bhort 1s the triumph of evil, Tong is the rela of Tight: tne men who win by the ald of alo; "Pho nation. that rulen by iRnt; ‘rhe party tat lives By corruption: he rickater, the kowve, the thief, May’ thove for atime on the fruits of crime, But thelr apeming access tn brit, ‘near, It you will, at honors Biake virtue theme for Seat: nn DEER ARE GREAT SWIMMERS, It a boy were asked to, name bn ‘animal thet could swim a long way it is probable that he would think of al: most anything before ho named a dour, If you (old elty folk that deer have ‘been known to swini clear across ‘the sound, from Long Island to Con- nectleut, they would probably, laugh at, Yet ali the-boatmer along. the Piul® wow thie to be tru. Deer il ‘acon fue. to the-tek when ay are one by the hounds, and 8 bars st. Lou was coming tomorrow. Herod thought {Hie proper place to go for information about the Christ waa to the. Scrip. tures, In that he was Fight (John 6: 39). If he bed studied the Bible as he ought for himself, it would not have been neceusary for him to go to the chief priesta and scribes to tell him; but mapy kings and many com- mon people, Instead Of searching the Scriptures for themselves, depend jurou the theologians for thelr In- formation, Herod was very thorough fn his search to find out about the Christ; be gathered all the chief priesta and all the scribes; he In- quired diligently of the wise men; he told them to go and search dilt gently. He latd bis plans with great ‘skill, He was bound to make sure. He thought he had left no loophole In his schemes, but he had left God out of his calculations, so in spite of bis thoroughness, they all came to noth- ing. The scribes were well-instruct- ed from the Scriptures and perfectly ‘orthodox. They knew just where the Christ should be born, but they had ‘no Interest in bis coming. There ts much of that sort of Scripture knowl. edge and orthodoxy still. It did the scribes no good. Christ must be born tn Bethlehem for thus it was written by the prophets, and whatever ts written 2 God's Word must come to pass, Ill, The Wise Men Finding Jesus, 9:12, As soon as the wise men have received the desired information, they started immediately to find the King ‘whom they sought. Again God leads them by the star, and leads them to the very spot wiiere the young child was. They were more accustomed to being led by stars than any other way, ‘and God adapts his leading to our ne- cessity. While Herod and and Jeru- salem bad been troubled at the thought that Christ was come, the wise men of the east rejoiced with exceeding great joy to Sind him. Those who enjoy the largest privileges, oftentimes least appreciate them, and those who have the least light are most eager for more (cf. Matt. 8:10, 11). There is an eagerness to hear about Christ today in heathen Iands that {8 sometimes lacking in socalled Christian lands, There is mo greater joy to the true heart than that of finding Jesus. When they entered the house they fell down ‘and worshipped Jesus. They saw ‘Mary, bia mother, but they did not worship her. Worship may not have ‘meant to thom all that {t means to us, but ft fa right to worship Jesus (Heb. 1:6). When they had worshipped they presented unto bim their gifts. ‘That fs the true order; first, worship, then giving. They gave bim thelr very ‘dest, gold and frankincense and myrth (cf. Pa. 72:10, 11). They were wise men indeed. Many today give ‘im only their poorest. Note careful- ly the conduct of the wise men: 1. ‘They sought Jesus, % They found Jesus. 3, They rejoiced over Jesus. 4. They worshipped Jesus, 6. They gave gifts to Jesus. God now guides them by till anotber method, a dream. Leading Questions.—How does the Delty of Christ come out in the les ‘son? How does the humanity of Christ ‘come out in the lesson? What does the lesson teach about God's guld: ance? What about the Scriptures? In what points were these wise men aches Gia seal diac hae cn ‘Reflect on the man who strives aa he can ‘To seek and to do’ the best Make goodness a butt for slander, ‘And offer excuse for Vice! Proclaim the old lle, the ‘corruptionist's em. | That every man haa hie price. Yot know that the truth shall telumph: ‘That evil shall fad Ite doom: ‘That the cause of right, thought subdued by might, ‘Shall break from the strongest, tomb: ‘That wrong, though 1¢ seems to trlumpb, Lasts only for a day, ‘Wille the cause of truth has ternal ‘youth, ‘And shall rule o'er the world for ays. “Clinton N. Howard, SING UNTO THE LORD WITH ‘THANKSGIVING. T spoke hia name! ‘And sen'and shore. were all aflame! T stood ‘and. sane ‘Tm, with the song, the mountains rang, "And ttle hits, ‘And flowers, and trees, and laughing rill, ‘Gave. back the sound, ‘And throbbing air and teeming ground, Had but one volce= ‘Rejoice! Swoster than swest, Fairer than fait, perfect, complete, Hla mercies are; Hs hands the gates of life unbar, ‘And, full and free, His dountles fall on land and ea, ‘Til Gay and night Run o'er with beauty and delight, ‘And with one volee Rejoice! ‘Thankesiving, praise, ‘And humble adoration ralve, "Ye who revere Bia holy game, He dwelleth here, ‘Tn hearts that love, And bringeth heaven from above, “And maxes earth shine With glory, Iike tothe Divine, ‘and with glad volce— F econ | ‘THE PRIMA DONNA’S LOGIC. "You are rather diffieult,” ventured the impresario. “Why not?” replled the prima don- na. . "In; thia business you may suc: coed with @ good voice and a bad dis. poalilca, But a bad voloe and a good lsposition won't get you anywhere at a” NOT UP TO STANDARD. ‘be cook’ Is going to quit,” sala young Mrs. Torkins. “What's the mattorT” asked her husband. “Doesn't she tke us?” “You: she's parfectiy aatiafied. But hor faratly doesn't approve of the qual ity of what she brings home.” ‘they bave been: known to stay 10 the ‘water swimming until the dome got tired and went away, or until night fell and sheltered them —New York Sun. LUCKY FISHERMEN. Record herring catch for thls ses- on {a 110,000, landed at Bcarborough By the Golden Hope, Sootch’ herring floet.— ‘The fshermen —recelved. four centa_a thousand for the herrings, ‘and took fm about #460 for the night's fishing. Of Interest to Our Women ARTISTIC PILLOW COVERS. Dainty pillow covers are made with two colors of the same fabric. ‘Thus ‘a background of linen or plate tint and soft loose weave has a center of anoth: er color, cut elreular or dlamond shape On a 22-inch pillow of pale green linen baste a olrcular center 19 inches in dia ameter of a deeper green. Stitch the edge flat by machine and stamp aroun¢ ita wreath of white daistes with part of the flowers potnting In, the rest to ‘ward the pillow edge. Work the petal in white, the centers in pale yellow French knots, and the follage and stems in gray greens. Use outline stiteh for stems, and the leaves may be outlined and seeded the petals be ing done In an over-andover stitch. ‘Another similar pillow can have & clreular of pink linen on @ pale gray background surrounded by a wreath of pink wild roses and foliage In nat ira) colors. ‘A more conventional design cts have a diamondshaped center of vio let linen on @ strongcolored back ground, with conventionalized {ris ex tending into each corner. These can be in violet and yellow tones, the shad ing copled from designs in floral cat alogues. ‘The edges of the center not covered by the design should be worked in shadow: buttonhole or over-andover stitch In white or the tone of the cen ter. All white pillows are effective an¢ ‘cool, and good-looking casos can b¢ made from dotted Swiss or figured muslin. These may be made plain, with a double hem extending beyon¢ the edge of the pillow several inches or the outer edge of the equares oF ob long can be finished with heavy cot ton Ince Insortions. Stylish designs that look comparatively fine can be found on remnant counters. A mono gram worked {n center, done in satin stitch padded or in double chain stitch or cross stitch, makes uch a pillow more distinctive. ‘A quickly worked cover made from white dotted muslin with coin dot widely scattered. Rays from each dot fare worked in chain stitch in bive pink or green. The center may be outlined or lightly darned with a deep er tone than the rays. The edge if finished with a cotton cord in white of the color used in the rays. Gray pillows with conventionalized scattered figures worked In white, with ‘& black outline, are stylish, and if § quick filling stitch 1s used need ver) ttle work. Oblong pillows usually have the dec oration In the form of bands a for inches tn from each end. These may be worked directly on the pillow o both sides, or can be applied on em broldered bands. A quick effect is ha by using some of the colored insertion tn old blue, pink or green. Anothe good looking band ts of loose canva ‘weave with conventional cross-stite dacigs. ‘AN ENGLISH INNOVATION. | the introduction of the English ‘vorve for using tinoleume as foo Coverings tn bedrooms as Ted fo an enormous Inereate in the demand for Fuge. Housekeepers appreciate the Cleanliness of a floor covering” tha fan. be washed without requiring. further polishing with oll or. wax ‘The patterns, in the dedroom no Toume ere, pretty and When” orne monte with few rogs "look very Attractive. Inexpensive. velvet and tapestry aquares are often used 0 thle purpose and are to be had In old Perstan patterns, tn whlch the dil Fieb tones of ble and the Deautlful varying tints of soft rose are seen to wonderful advantage ‘Among. the noveltion for curtains and draperies the Murllo fabric, a ul finish silk and satin material ob falnable, in. beautiful colorings, and the Naples satin, which Ras a bright appearance of silk atin, although { fe simply mixture of cotton and wool, Rola rat place, combined with thelr decorative effects. ‘They are fu portations. WOR THE MOTORIST: ‘Bash season sees an Increase in the many things the shops offer to add to the luxury of motoring. The lunch baskets now come fully equipped for inner or tea, and one may find a s0- called “combination” basket which meets almost every need, There are bares for the thermos bottles, auto clocks In greatest vartety and {n flow. ‘er vases, mirrors mirrorscopes and tumbler carrlers one has a wide choice. It one seeks something in the way of a gift for the friend who motors, first ‘study the car she or be uses, and then find a novelty in Keeping with ite fur. fshings. FADS AND FANCIES, In aplte of the fact that Ince frills wore 80 widely distributed last sea- ton ,they are again featured to a sur prising extent. ‘All kinds of laces appear in different parts of new dresses, and there Is a Yogue known for some time. Fringe will be seen on nearly all of the new costumes for afternoon and evening wear, on house gowns, neg fee, parasols and even on hats, ‘The early fall tendency in tallored sults 1 strongly toward sulte having trimming on the collars, cuffs and rev- fore and occasionally on the akirte. Senn eCSn NO enereene HINTS. ‘The decolletege in evening and house gowns is frequently trimmed now with a deep scalloped cape, plain fitting and molding the shoulders 20 that It forms the upper part of the sleeves. ‘The long coat cut to give the nar row allhouette continues to be popy lr. ohn Velvet brocades on silk tissue grounds are one af the accepted ultra ‘novelties. A BLESSED GIFT. At a dinner recently the men and firla were discussing what gift they would choore if the “good fairy” Should be lading them out Riches, fooks, fascination—the whole gamut was run, until one brilliant young matron'’s turn, With a balf laugh she said: “It 1 could have but one gift of the gods, what Would I take? A senso of humor?” ‘That girl Koew the secret of com: fortable living. Thro 1s no situation so trying, no lot #0 bard that It can- Tot be lightened by the power to seo the fun in it. "Tho humor sense is sometimes called dangerous and the soberaides ‘even deem It frivolous. There Ie no ‘greater safety, however, and the bap. DY possessor ‘should deem nimeelf Dlossed of the gods. "Tels sald ‘tow women own @ real ‘sense of humor. This 1s as false as ‘most of the theorlzings about Ber #ex. a ‘roman may not be ablo to soe fun in the samo things a does a man, ‘but too many women are facing ais: teasing conditions and actly set {ing amusement out of them to deny ‘her this sixth and moat blessed sense. Lots of women think they have & sense of humor when they have only ‘a dogged sort of “grinand-bear it" courage. It is much better to smile than to weep, to take life cheerfully, fand keep on fighting than to “chuck the Job,” but that 1s not the saving sense, It You really have it, this sense of ‘humor, and you do not have to force ‘a amile, you chuckle because you ean ‘not help ft, While doing the most Impossible things, your thoughts wil be bubbling over with the funny side of tt Lots of women think they possess this sense bectuso they can see 8 wellaharpened point to joke—that {is only perception, a quick wit. Oth. ‘ora lay claim to the coveted poster Slon when they can enjoy & Joke at ‘another's expense and realize Dow ex eruclatingly funny are the happenings of thetr frtends, ‘The real sense of humor enjoys & Joke fust ax much as its owner's ex petee a0 at her neighbors. HOUSEHOLD HINTS —— Clothes horses make excellent screens. First paint the top and low: er part of the logs with enamel to match the wall paper. ‘Then cover the remaining part with some pretty art muslin or silk and secure to the ‘horse by dainty ribbons. To clean @ copper kettle, which has been blackbned by fire, ‘first wash well with soap and soda water, then make a paste of knife powder and paraffin, and scour well, Two or three cleanaings may be necessary to. Te- store It to Its original brilliance. Aluminum utensils for the Kitchen fare becoming dally more popular on account of thelr light weight and cleanliness. ‘They must never be washed with soda, soap and water be ing all that 18 required, with a tt tle powdered whiting for polishing. ‘The muff suspended from the shoul dor by a thick silken cord i the Intest novelty at the furriers’. Carried in this fashion the mul suggests one of the enormous aumo- nfere bage which were the fad of the moment a season ago. When worn with an evening wrap, the mum, made en sulte with the cloak, ts suspended from the wrist by plaited satin rib- bons. Many new coats are rather plain, the only trimming conslating of large collars, cuffs and pocket flaps. Belts are froquently added. Nearly all the new coats have large collars, and the newest have the long pointed effect, simulating a hood and finished off with a tassel. SOME NOTES ON NEW JEWELRY. ‘The new note in Jewelry 16 a splen- dor which has never been equalled in ‘previous seasons. Perhaps the Dur ‘bar to be held in India has something to do with the sumptuousness which Is ‘displayed in all the new pléces. Sun- ‘bursts of diamonds and other precious stones, wrought in the form of dis ‘dems and corsage ornaments, and the ‘magnificent torch-shaped and splaying Jewels that support the turban algrette have become popular designs. ‘They never lose thelr charm, thone timeworn and beautiful patterns, and thelr vogue will be permanent thie sea- on. ‘Among the less costly ornaments the Influence of the east will be ap- parent also. The rough, uncut slabe of jade that are being sold now bave thelr appeal for many women, who like thelr barbaric beauty and pin thelr faith to them as luck briagers. A recent bride gave to the brides malda Jewelry and ornaments of fade, a double investment in good for- ‘tune, for the elephant 1s regarded as ‘a luck bringer, and jade, as every one knows, Is one of the first magnitude. SUPERIOR. Little Nelly told little Anita what ‘he termed a “ttle fb.” ‘Anita—A fb is the same us a story, and a story {s the same 8 0 lle, Nelly—No, it’s not. Anita—Yos, St ts, because my fu ther sald so, and my father ‘8 a pro- fensor at the university. —Neliy--I-den't care if he ts. My fa ‘her {a a real estate man, “and, he knows more about lying than your fa- ther does—United Presbyterian, Bolton Advocates Care of Juvenile Delinquents Under New Plan BY EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT S1ye Many Cases of Delinquency In right Children May Be Traced "Te Fact ‘That They Ara Not Giveh autrislemt Week: Towa City, Feb. 2.—Delinquents of Iowa should be given to the caro of the state department of education fand all institutions for their confine: ‘ment should de governed by that state office, ts the declaration of Prof. F, B, Bolton, head: of the edu- cational department of the state unl- versity, In an address here last ev- ening before a meeting of the Pollt- foal Science club of the university. His address treated of “The Relation ‘of the Publle to the Education of Exceptional Children.” “Eleven years ago,” declared Pro- fessor Bolton, “the school superin- tendonte of America in the national convention, in discussing the promt nent problems in education had not @ word to say on the education of exceptional children. In fact, not a single mention of child health, school hygiene, of development of physical vigor can be found in the proceed: ings of that time, At that time only eight olties In America had systems of medical inspection; today there are more than 400. Then no one hed ever heard of @ school nurse; to- day seventy-six American cities have regular corps of school nurses, and forty-eight cities employ schoo! den- tists, That the care of defectives has not been regarded as an educa tlonal problem is shown by the fact that at first all states placed the care of defectives under boards of control of charitable institutions and frequently under the same manage- ment gs the state penitentiary. FALSE TESTIMONY ADMITTED Geeing Similar Case to His Own In Pleture Show Causes Man to Make Confession. Cedar Rapids, Feb. 2—Goaded by ‘the Infustictact bis jealous act of two es ng eneat nee Charles Jack to the Anamosa reform- atory for twenty months, John G. Gates, after seeing a moving picture parallel to his own case, today went before an attorney and made an affidavit that his testimony at the trial of Jack was false in every par- tloular and inspired because they wero rivals of the same girl at Traer, Miss Agnes Harrison: Kiron -thipe 21 Gaia fem Kiron, Feb. 2—A special train of twenty-one cars of stock was shipped out of this place. Corn and feed are 80 high that the feeders are clearing up thelr yards. Old timers say that beet will be higher and scarcer this coming spring and summer than has ever been known. Wolves Kill towa Sheep. Prescott, Feb, 2.—Forty-one head of sheep are reported to have been kill- ed tn one night by wolves on the Charles Okey farm near Prescott a few nights ago. A part of the flock were killed in the open field and the others were chased into a shed. / ‘Frain ‘Milla Gin Mecane. Oskaloosa, Feb. 2.—Six head of val- uable pedigreed horses, the property of Clyde Vormillyea, living six miles north of here, were killed yesterday by aM. & St. L. train. They bad brok- ‘en from the pasture and were walk- ing on the rightot-way. $530 for Palr Horses. Ida Grove, Feb. 2—At the F. A Cattermole public sale a team of bay mares sold for $580. This 1s Just one instance of the high prices being pald ‘at Ida county sales this winter for good stock. Horses are worth more ‘than they ever were. Boy Fatally Burned, LeMare, Feb. 2—Frank, the 2-year. old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mersch fell against a red hot stove and was burned to death. His mother was in the yard and when she heard the ‘boy's screams he was enveloped in flames. Employer Held Up. Iowa City, Feb. 2-—Michael Sorina, superintendent of construction of the 'g. U. I. physics hall, caused the ar- rest of his workman, Josle Cesare, today, charging him with holding him up and securing $5, by using an {ron tamp. Lenox College After $105,000, Hopkinton, Feb. 2—The campaign of Lenox college for $75,000 in order to secure an endowment lexacy of $30,000, lett ty Archibald Livingston, ‘will come to a head this evening when : people's mass meeting will be held ‘tn the Chere Kness here, Bulld Opera House. Towa City, Feb. 2.—Will H. Eng- lert, owner of the Bijou theater, will erect @ $55,000 opera house here, dur- ing the coming year. He has gone to Chicago to approve plans, Bulelde Has Even Chance. Towa City, Feb, 2—The Rev. H. H. Falrall, D. D., who attempted to kill imeelt with a razor yesterday, was reported to be improved alightiy to- day. Physicians say he now hes an even a chance.for recovery. Storm in Northern lows, ‘Mason City, Feb. 2—A storm ts raging here and an lows Central pas- oenger train {s stuck iu a snow bank north of Ackley, Trains on all the five ‘eronk lines centering here are badly delayed. Mrs. Wm. Jackson, who has been quite ill, is slightly improved. Mrs. Ella Johnson left Tuesday for her home in Danville, Virginia. Her many friends hope the change of climate may be beneficial to her health. mase may be beneficial to her health. The Misses McDonald have returned to their home in Rushnell after a pleasant visit with friends. Mr. R. Catlett of Aurora arrived Tuesday evening for visit with his wife who is ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hawkins. The Culture club met with Mrs. Warren Johnson, Tuesday afternoon. The time was spent sewing after which a dainty lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Ed. Skinner. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Lyons is recovering from his recent illness. Mr. Clyde Robert Kimbrew passed away at his home Wednesday, after an illness of about a week. Mr. Kimbrew's death comes as a shock to his many friends. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Allen Chapel in charge of Rev. T. Tyler, burial was in Linwood. Mrs. Will Skinner and children have returned from a visit with relatives in Peoria. Those have news items which they wish printed in the Bystander, will please phone 513. Mr. Luther Williams of Chicago spent a short while in our city Thursday. Mr. Perry Cook is on the sick list. RED OAK (IA.) NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Boland entertained Sunday, the event being a family dinner. Mr. Art Jones, also dined with them. A good time was had. Miss Jennie Lee is quite sick at her home on Market street. We hope for her speedy recovery. Mrs. Etta Jones, who has been quite sick for the past two weeks is better. Mr Tom Jones has been called to the bedside of his aged father in Clarinda, who is reported as very low. Miss Hester Chaplepe continues to improve, and we are truly glad to see as Hester is a dear girl, and we miss her from among us. Mr. and Mrs. Will Hampton entertained at dinner, Mrs. Martin Brooks and son, Sunday, Forest Martin, of Cedar Rapids, also Gertrude Chapple. Mr. Will Hampton and Mrs. Dave Galines were collars at the home of Mrs. H. S Martins, on W. Comens St., Saturday afternoon. We have had some lovely weather the past week. ST. JOSEPH (MO.) NOTES. Mr. Frank Perry is taking some special studies at the Bartlett High school after completing the same he expects to enter the Iowa or Nebraska University Law department. Rev F. Peck who is now pastor of A. M. E. church at Los Angeles and former pastor Ebenezer A. M. E. church of this city spent a few days here last week. He spoke very highly of California. Since the weather is not so cold the politicians are beginning to get busy and making preparations for the city election which will be held in April. A few of the society young men are making preparation to organize a 'Bachelors Club.' Girls as this is Leap Year you will have to make selection, as only single men will be eligible for membership. Mr. I. Fredrick, a former newspaper man of this city is making preparation to begin publishing another newspaper and as usual during the year that a president is to be elected a number of new "new papers are started by members of our race to make some "easy money," but what we need are papers like the Bystander, Plaindealer, Freemn, New York Age, and other standard publications that are published every week in the year for the past 20 years or more and when you select your periodicals for the year, be sure that some of them are published by an Afro-American for if we don't read and pay for our own race publications how can they attain the zenith desired by the editors? We are pleased to see that I. F. Ramsey & Co., Undertakers and funeral directors' business continues to increase—even if some of the so-called leaders are "knocking" him, Mr. Ramsey has been here several years is very courteous and well prepared for his profession. He is able assisted by his wife. Mr. J. W, Green of Kansas City, Kas., spent last Sunday in our city. Miss Jessica Hamilton of Kansas City, Kans., who has been spending several weeks visiting relatives and friends in this city returned to her home last week. The Chauffers club will give a dance at the K. of T. Hall on the 14th of next month and as usual they are expecting a good attendance. The revival which began New Years at the Ebenezer A. M. E. church was concluded this week; about fifty conversions was secured, the pastor Rev. Gregg was assisted by Rev. Howard, and as the weather was so extremely cold during most of the time which lessened the attending or no doubt a larger number would have joined that church. Mrs. Rossana Terrel, a well and respected citizen of Macon, Mo., and also member of Vine and Broadway Baptist church, dutiful and faithful, loving and kind to every one; a faithful and kind word to the lonely, departed this life Jan. 20, 1912. Peaceful and calm she leaves to mouner her demise, two daughters — Médame Susie Mettie, Linen Green of Macon, one sister, Mrs. Susan Brown, a brother, Henry Oliver; a grand son, Extra Patric, of Saint Louis, two nieces, Mrs. Carla Macon of Macon and Miss Cora Logan of Buxton, Iowa, three nephews, Harvey Holmes of Mexico, Rev. D. A. Holmes of Fayette, Mo., Joseph Holmes of Butte, Montana two sons-in-law, Mr. Harsted Motta dn Armsted Oliver, one Grind-daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mary Patrick, and a host of friends to mourn her demise. POEM. Our mother is not dead but sleepeth, in the church yard across the way. Although our eyes are dull with weeping, Fair one we had loved, so has passed away. Hushed in her voice, her mission is ended— Her Saviour has called her to brighten her crown. Life had her soul, but Jesus redeemed it. Farewell, dear Mother, we will meet on that morn Rev. C. G. Green officiated, assisted by Rev. Hawkins and Rev. S. Emery, and Dr. J. H. Garnette, D. D., President of Western College, Macon; Mrs. Dr. Edgar Smith's solo: Tell Mother I be There, was very pathetic and beautiful. Flower designs and beautiful. KEOKUK. LA. Mr. James Bennett had the misfortune to freeze both feet a few days ago. While driving from Montrose to Kookuk, they were frozen so badly that it was necessary for the extremities of both feet to be amputated, he is an employee of James Cameron. Aunt Millie Saunders who has been quite sick for the past week is slowly recovering. He is in the city deeply regret that Mr. Chas Genso, who is an industrious and highly respected young man has suffered a relapse and was returned to the Mt. Pleasant hospital for further treatment. Friends hope that he may soon recover. Mr. William Martin is the Sunday school superintendent at the church of St Mary the Virgin. Miss Katherine Evens, who is an experienced man with a permanent position at the new hospital located at fifth and Morgan Street. Mr. George Williams, an old and well respected citizen of Kookuk, until recently, died at the home of his daughter in Davenport, Monday, the remains were brought to Kookuk Tuesday evening and taken to the home of his brother Dudley Smith. The time of the funeral is undetermined. The quarter of the Quarterly Conference of the A. M. E. church will be held the eleventh of February. The presiding elder, Rev. Daniels is expected to be present. February 8th the next Parish Aid Meeting will be held at Mrs. C. Teabeau 419 North Tenth Street. A tea will also be served and an address by Rev. Sage. Everyone is cordially invited. William McCutchone is dangerously at the home of his mother on the Plain Road. Mr. Edward Godwin of Moline, Ill., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thos Freeman for a few days the past week, several members of the younger society tendered him a very pleasant surprise last Monday evening, eighteen guests being present. Music and games were the chief diversions, the mourns here departed at the moment, each in simultaneously significant in their sentimental expression in behalf of their honored guest. Several leap year proposals have been reported and more are anticipated. A surprise wedding of much interest will occur in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Jrs. Adams received the news of the illness of their daughter Maymei of Seattle. Fielding Johnson entertained Mr. Edward Godwin of Moline, Ill., at dinner last Tuesday. Mrs. Kate Tate, one of our old residents has been committed to the hospital to undergo an operation for a very serious throat affection. Mr. Rufus Dandridge of Summitville lost a valuable two year old coll last week. Mrs. Chas. Buckner has purchased a new incubator, she intends going into the poultry business extensively. The Savoy Cafe 304 W. GRAND AVE. First Class Restaurant. Meals and Lunches served at all hours Home cooking. You are invited to give us a call. Charles Townsend, Prop. 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A. on the above named subject: But owing to my having been sick at this time I was unable to do so. However I shall give the reader some statistics along this line. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 1909, there was a total of 7838 arrests, 878 of this number were Afro-Americans. For the year ending March 31, 1910, was a total of 7645 with 970 for our people. For the year ending March 31, 1011, the total number of arrests was 6436, with 743 with 744 being credited to Negroes, which shows a decrease of 226 arrests among the delinquent members of our race for the preceding year. There are two causes to which this decrease can be attributed, first, the general awakening to civic betterment. Second, the segregated districts having been wiped out caused a large number of police characters to leave the city. While this improvement is shown there is ground for a greater decrease in the number of arrests among Negroes. We must not lose sight of the fact that this should be done. We are like other human beings; we are liable to waste too much time congratulating ourselves over the progress that has been made along this line! He should not forget the old edge that "Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Liberty." The reader must bear in mind that the number of arrests does not represent an equal number of separate individuals arrested. For example, one person might have been arrested four or five times during any one year; hence it would require some considerable work to ascertain the actual number of persons arrested, it would be necessary to go over the daily bulletins covering this period of time. Our slogan should be to boast to the city by teaching the delinquent members of our race. The high ideals of good citizenship. We should encourage thrift and integrity among those that are disinterested in the everyday affairs of life. ENTERPRISE. IOWA The Mission circle will be well entertained Friday, Feb. 2d by the president, Mrs. Mary Roman. 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