Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. CITY NEWS Mrs C. H. Wooda has been quite sick the past week. Wedding bells may soon ring forth again 'ere long. There will be church services Sunday at the Union Congregational church, Rev. H. McCraven will preach at 10:45 and Sunday school at 12 o'clock. All are invited the election of the officers for the Sunday will occur. The Dramatic Art club met with Mrs Mattie warriors last Tuesday. They will meet next Tuesday with Mrs Morton on Tenth street and continue the study of book VII of Paradise Lost. Al. Walker of Marshalltown, Iowa, stopped over in our city, Monday, enroute from Omaha, Neb., where he had been on a business trip. Al. is one of the successful young men of Marshall county. Mr. L. W. Williams, Dist. Grandmaster of the K. of P. Lodge of Iowa of Clarinda, made h's official visit to the local lodge last week. The list of colored delegates selected last Friday at the republican caucus who are Cummins delegates, John L. Thompson, R. N Hyde, E. T. Banks, Al. Smith, I. M. Jones Douglass Miller, Andy Fisher and Chas. Stewart, Mrs. Rachel Jefferson of Chicago, who was quite sick, was brought to the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. B. Woods of this city last week and she is improving very nicely at this writing. Mr Fred. Anthony, our old friend of Boone, Iowa, spent Sunday in our city and was snow bound over until Monday. He is a cleak in a store and is well liked there. Some attraction we presume (?) in the Capital City. At the meeting of the Intellectual Improvement club at the residence of Mrs. Chas, Cousin last Friday the members decided to take up and study Dr. DuBois recent novel "The Quest of the Silver Fleece." The club also hosted as its delegate to the 1912 City Literary Convention Mrs. S. J. Joe Brown, Mrs. J. B. Rush and H. W. Hughes. The meeting this afternoon will be with Mrs. H. W. Hughes and the topic of discussion will be "Votes for Women." The Callanan club met this week with Mrs. E. T. Banks Papers were red by Mrs. Johnny Johnson, subject, "Awakening of Forestry"; Mrs. J. F. Massey subject, "The Creation." Scripture lesson, Mark1;14:28; Luke 5; 1:11. The following delegates were elected to the City Convention, Mrs. G. Shackelford, Mrs. Emma Pyree, and Mrs. J. F. Massey. A very elaborate lunch was served. Will meet next week with Mrs. A. Dixon 1318 Day St. At the meeting of the Mother's Congress tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in the parlor of the Y. C. M. C. A. Mrs. William Midgett will give an address on "How the Mother's Congress has Benefitted Me," Said subject will be open for discussion to all present. The Corinthian Baptist Church Announcement. Sunday March 3rd, 10:30 a. m. Pastor's subject, "Obedience Better Than Sacrifice" 12 m. Sunday School 3 p. m. Covenant meeting and Baptismal service. 6:30 p. m. B. Y. P. 7:30 p. m. subject "Hidden Powers" Lord's Supper and Hand of Fellowship. T. L. Griffith, Minister. W. A. Brown of Buxton, Secretary of the Boys Y. M. C. A. was in our city Thursday and Friday attending the State Conference of the Boys Y. M. C. A. while here he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Marshall 778 W. Tenth. Mr. Brown is one of the coming young men of our young race. He is the wide awake agent for the Bystander in Buxton. The New Bizmark Lunch Room will be open for service Sunday, February 18. Meals served at all hours. Everything good to eat. Hours from 6 a. m to 12 b. m. 1010 Center Street W. HIERONYMUS, Prop. I have used your Pomade. Its the best thing I ever used for making curly hair lie smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful results, writes 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. Do you read the bystander every week? If not see the agent, she will be pleased to accept your subscription. Mrs. J. H McClain was called to the sick bedside of her mother in Macon, Mo., this week. Mr. C. S. Cary, Mrs J. R. Drew and Mrs. H. Hender-on were the guests of a 1 o'clock dinner last Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Charles Thoma's 37th street. Mrs A. M. Rivers, who has just returned from Tennessee, where she accompanied the body of her mother was called to Boone, Iowa, this week to be at the bedside of Mrs. Marshall, who is sick. On tomorrow afternoon the Mother's Congress will hold their meeting and on Monday evening from 5 to 8 o'clock this same organization will serve super at the association rooms for the benefit of the association. All members and friends should patronize them. Mr. Noble Wiley, proprietor of the Get Busy Dress club has installed a shining parlor and donates the proceeds of each party to the "Y." All members and friends should encourage him in this effort by patronizing the parlor on Saturdays if at no other time. In the wreck of the Wabash passenger train last Wednesday night at the Rock Island crossing by collision with a local R. I freight train, fifty passengers were more or less injured, among whom was a colored lady, Miss Della Davis of Shelbins, Mo., who is now making ner home here. She is improving now. Our Mission circle of the Corinthian Baptist church is meeting this afternoon with Mrs. J. Childress of 12th St The subject on "Love" will be discussed by Mrs. Wm. Robinson. Solo by Mrs. Walter Wells The circle will meet next Friday afternoon March 8th with Mrs. Ethet Nichols, 1010 Walnut St. The subject, "Is Baptism essential to Salvation?" will be discussed by Mrs. T. G. Griffith Mrs C. S. Cary, Mrs. J. R. Drew and Mrs. Charles Thomas was guest at the home of Mrs. Harry Henderson's 3025 Third St., last Thursday at a 12 o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs. Drew's thirteenth anniversary. All reported an enjoyable time. Mrs. Della Bryant, who has been the organist at the Corinthian Baptist church for the past seven years is not playing this year. The choir to show their appreciation of her faithfulness to their choir gave her a suprise Saturday evening, at her home. In a few but touching words in behalf of the choir Mrs. Mary Scott presented Mrs. Bryant with a beautiful silver berry spoon, ice cream and cake were served. After spending a pleasant evening, all departed, hoping to soon have Mrs Bryant again with them in the choir. V. C. M. C. A. NOTES. The address by Prof. Geo, I. Holt last Sunday on "The Clanging of the Tardy Bell" was both interesting and thoughtful. The theme of the speaker was that after 240 years of gratuitous labor during slavery days the emancipated Negro went upon a vacation from which he had not yet returned, and that the various forms of discrimination that are being visited upon him today are the clanging of the bell warning him that it is time for him to get busy economically as well as politically. Sunday will be popular meeting day and the principal address will be by Miss Zella Davis, our Deputy County Recorder, who will speak on the Y. W. C. and its Work. Special music will be rendered Prof John Wilson's male quartette. All are welcome. Ladies especially invited. Back to the Farm. Mr. Joseph H. Shepard, janitor of one of our public school buildings has resigned o take effect today to go out on a farm gate an near Clive, Iowa. We citizens of Des Moines feel sorry to lose Mr. Shepard from our city and society, as he is one of the strong pillars of the active life among the colored people. One of those early pioneers who for nearly forty years, has stood for those things and higher ideals in the life of race. He will be greatly missed, Mr Shepard left the old home-stead in Decatur county, Iowa, about decades age and now returns back to the farm. We wish him success and happiness. L. H. S. BROWN JACK DAVIS Brown & Davis Headquarters for Cigars and Tobacco Billiards and Pool Phone Walnut 2814 229 Third St JOSEPH I. MYERLY. Candidate for Councilman. I respectfully ask for the votes of the citizens of Des Moines at the coming municipal primary and election. If elected, I pledge my time and best service in the interest of all of the people of the city. I will not be under obligation to or draw pay or salary from any other source during my term of office. I will insist upon an orderly, decent and efficient business administration of city affairs in all departments and the enforcement of all laws and regulations looking to the physical and moral betterment of our people. I will insist that the money exacted from the people in taxes shall be expended for the benefit of all the people and equitable distributed over the city. M. Candidate for the Nomination of Governor of the State of Iowa. Mr. Holden has rendered the people of Iowa a very helpful service during the ten years that he has been in the state. He is a great friend of Booker T. Washington, who has had many good things to say about Mr. Holden's lectures while visiting the Tuskegee institute. There are many colored people in Iowa who feel that as Governor of the SAMUEL ZION. Mr Voter, do you want a representative in the council? Do you want a man who will give all his time to city affairs? Do you want the enforcement of all laws? Do you want city funds judiciously expended? Do you want a business administration instead of a p lical cne? If you do, vote for Samuel Zion and Business Methods. Deputy Clerk. Mr. W. H. Humburd is employed in the County Treasurer's office as an extra Deputy clerk during the Spring tax paying season on County Treasurer, Mr. W. H. Humburd. He is repectful to worthy citizen and we hope him well. state, he will be a big help to them and they will vote for him at the June primaries. We believe that the most lasting and substantial need of our race is not merely to be given a few political jobs but to bring about such conditions that will enable our young people who do qualify and are prepared to be permitted to have an equal chance to enter Educational, commercial, industrial avenues of our great state. An opportunity to go into our factories, workshops unhampered by color and there prove to the world our worth, our ability and our skill. MISS DUNLAP FOR SCHOOL DIRECTOR. Seldom has our city presented a lady candidate for a local office, but this spring at the coming school election to be held Monday, March 11th, will see the name of a great and useful woman on the ticket in the person of Miss Flora Dunlap, who is the promoter and director of the Road Side Settlement House in Southeast Des Moines where hundreds and hundreds of girls and boys are taught the trades, sciences, arts and useful lives. She is sometime styled the Jane Adams of Des Moines. Her platform is brief and as follows: Sane economy. Extension of trade schools as soon as possible. Absolute honesty in the administration of school affairs. No salaried treasurer, Demand good teachers and pay good wages. School nurses and good school sanitation. Furnishing East High as soon as possible. She very laconically says "I think a woman sh old be on the school board, because women have more to do will children than do men, and they know more about hygiene and home sanitation and conditions under which the women teachers have to work. CLINTON HAPPENINGS Clii ton was visited Sunday night by one of the worst snow storms in years. Every avenue of procedure was cut off by great drifts, the city railway and interurban lines were completely parlyzed most of the day Monday, and all appoices to the city by road was cut off and business necessarily at a stanstill. Clarence Williams, the 20 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Henderson, passed away Sunday night, Feb 18th after a five weeks illness. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from the home on Tenth avenue. The Rev, J. H. Ferribe efflicating. Interment was made in Sprindle cemetery. Geo. Young and Sam Kane of Davenport attended the Leap Yearparty at Bethel A. M. E. church last week. While in the city they were the guests of the Misses Eather and Mae Culberson. Give your name to the agent as a subscriber to the Bystander. Some of our young men are arranging to go to De Wit Wednesday night where they will assist in a minstrel performance. The Leap Year party given at Bethel A. M. E. church Thursday evening Feb. 22nd, was a grand success socially and financially. The supper room was appropriately decorated in the national colors, giving it a most pleasing appearance. Long and small tables were arranged in every conceivable place for the accomodation of the guests which taxed the seating capacity which had been provided by the committee. The palatial spread which the ladies had provided for their gentlemen guests is beyond description. Taken all in all the event was a success, and the gentlemen only wish that if all leap years were like this one, that it would come oftener than every four years. Rev. G. W. Slater has been asked by Presiding Elder Daniels to assist him in his work in the district. Several pastors also ask for him in their work. He may accept. Mr Frank Rogers, the well known artist of ventilloquism, appeared before appreciative audience last week at the family theater. A number of our people were confined to their homes last week by illness, but are able to be out again now. Holland Williams seems to be the less fortunate as he is still unable to leave his home. Mrs. Ella Lucas of Cedar Rapids is in the city the guest of her sister, Mrs. Henry Robinson. Jesse Mitchell of Fulton, attended the Leap Year party last week. At the recent re-organization of the Christian Endovor the following officers were elected: President, Rev. G. W. Slater, Record ng Secretary, Miss Ettel Culberson; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Emma Heron; Treasurer, Miss Anna Culberson; Organist, Miss Mae Culberson; Librarian, Master Claude Heuer. CEDA RAPIDS NEWS. The members of the Men's Forum gave a smoker in honor of their president, Mr. Geo. Ashby, at the residence of Mrs. A. Boyd, Tuesday evening Feb. 20th. All present report a good time. Mrs. Georgia Fray and Mr. Ashby have been on the sick list. Both are reported better at this writing. On the fifteenth Mr. E. C. Thomas leader of class number one, was surprized. The event being in honor of his birthday. He was presented with some useful presents. After refreshments were served all departed at a late hour wishing him many more happy birthdays. Mr. Ben Hawkins, one of our oldest citizens, is very ill at this writing. Little hope is entertained for his recovery, but we all hope for the best. The Misses Fern and Helen Martin and Mabel Price were entertained at a house party in Iowa City last week. All report a good time. Miss Helen Martin has just returned recently from Marshalltown. The Men's Forum was well attended on Sunday afternoon. There were two very good papers read, one by Mr. Charles Moulton. The paper on "Character is best Fortune" by Harold Price was discussed. The young men did splendid as it was their first efforts. The Forum is growing in interest and numbers. Rev. Hackley preached an able sermon Sunday morning. The evening was given over to the choir and orchestra which rendered a sacred song service. Those present were much benefited Mrs. H. L. Price expects to return to Ottumwa for an indefinite time. The Imperial Art Club gave a party in honor of Merle Fields, one of their members, it being her eighteenth birthday. It was a very enjoyable affair. The skating rink has reopened at the city auditorium for the young people. BURLINGTON ITEMS. St. Elmo Chapter No. 3, O, E S, held public installation at the A. M. E. church Feb. 1st The following officers were installed: Pauline King, W. M. Martha Claybourne, A. M; J. Folks, Sec.; S Biid, Treas; B. Johnson, Con; A. Newton, A. Con; W. L. Douglass, Warden. J. L. Brooks, P W. P. was the installing officers. Mrs. A. Pleasant, Mrs. J. Ray, Rev. R. Palmer and Mrs. Ed. Johnson are on the sick list. Mr. J. Broden of Cameron, Mo., is the guest of his sister-in-law, Mrs. A. Pleasant. P. E. Rev. I. N. Daniels conducted quarterly meeting Sunday to a large congregation both morning and evening The reverends sermons were very inspiring and greatly appreciated by those present. While in the city Rev. Daniels was guest of Mr. and Mrs P. King. We are pleased to note the improvement of Mrs E. Reed who has been an invalid for several years. The officers and members enjoyed great pleasure in administering sacrament to her last Monday morning. Rev R. P. Palmer was in Keokuk last week on business. Mrs. P. King who underwent an operation for tonsilitis is convalescent, Mrs Jordan Earle has accepted the nomination in the prize contest of the Bystander and the agent solicits the encouragement of all non-subscribers as it will be a credit to you as well as a benefit to Mrs. Early. Rev Palmer preached a sermon Sunday evening for men only. He choose for his text "What is Man." There was a large audience which was greatly pleased. Mrs. L. Washington is just recovering from a very severe burn, having mistaken carbolic acid for camphor during a severe headache. Miss Bessie Earle was summoned to Quincy, Ill., where her brother John is quite ill. Miss Grace Pleasant left for Ft. Madison last week accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Dunlapp. The Leap Year social to be given by the G. G. club this Tuesday evening, promises to be one of great note as well as pleasure, as its an opportunity for our widows and also maiden ladies to let their wants be known. We hope there'll be plenty of gents for all. The A. M. E church has organized a new choir which is composed some of the best talent in our city. Mrs. C. Palmer is organist and instructor. We wish for them success. Mrs. Claybourne has moved from Angular street to Brooks street. BUXTON BRIEFS. Mr. A. G. Rhodes with his wife has moved to Buxton from Des Moines. Mrs. Addie Johnson and her daughter Miss Eubanks were driving to town last Friday when their horse become frightened at the little car that conveys the coal to the coal-schute, ran down the hill and turned west on first street throwing the ladies into a ditch with buggy upon them. Mrs. Johnson received a broken collar-bone and two broken ribs from the fall, but fortunately for Miss Eubanks, she was unharmed, save getting her beautiful plush coat very muddy and greatly frightened. Drs. Early & Carter attended Mrs. Johnson's wounds and this writing leaves her resting easy. Mrs. Elizabeth Downey arrived in the city last Friday from Ottumwa to be at the bedside of her daughter. Leia, who is threatened with appendicitis, Dr. Frairare recommends an operation at the hospital but it is certain that Miss Downey will go. Mrs. Ed. Howell entertained the Mt. Zion Baptist Mission circle in her home last Thursday. The thirteenth chapter of First Sorinthians was discussed by the sisters and a splendid meeting was had. Mrs. Howell then served the sisters a nice luncheon. Miss Elizabeth Price has entered the great Bystander contest and desires the assistance of all the old subscribers who are not paid up in full to date, and as many new subscribers as will help her win one of the eight grand prizes offered. Let every citizen of Buxton help its contest to win. W. A. Brown is now the official collector for the Howard-Severance Co. on the encyclopedae put out by Mr. Zimmerman. Please have your monthly payments ready when he calls. W. L. Perkins went to Iowa City Monday to visit his mother who is in the hospital there. Miss Mary Perkins of Des Moines arrived in Buxton Monday to remain indefinitely. The Silver Leaf Lodge No. 5 with Sterling Bolden as C. C, the Propospive Lodge No. 16 with Moses Tandy as C. C., Herman Court No. 256 with Mrs. L. W. Davis, as W. C. and Sweet Beaula Court No. 343 with Mrs. Rose Watson as W. C., met in a joint session last Wednesday evening for the purpose of becoming better acquainted with each other. Brief speeches were made by the Brother Knights and daughters, after which the daughters served a dainty little lunch to the K's and all enjoyed a pleasant evening. The second quarterly meeting of the Executive Board of the Iowa-Nebraska association will meet in Hiteman, Iowa, March 12-14. The circles of the different cities are expected to send up their quarterly assessment. A rally conducted by the local circle will be held on Wednesday evening during the meeting. Miss Mae Ida Davis was taken very sick in the store last Thursday and has been confined to her home since. She was reported better Monday. Miss Leila Downey is much improved at this writing and will probably leave for her home in Ottumwa Friday or Saturday. W. A. Cooper who was hurt in the mine recently from a shot that was fired, is able to be out again. Chas. Cooper of Tennessee arrived Chas. Cooper of Tennessee. arrived ```markdown ``` in Buxton to take care of his brother, W. A. Cooper while he was injured. Buxton was in the midst of one of the biggest snow storms of the season last Sunday night and Monday. About two feet of snow fell on the level. Miss Veetta Step is still improving and gaining her strength real fast. We hope to see her out soon. ALBIA NEWS. Attorney James H. Spears of Buxton was in Albia Saturday. Geo. H. Woodson has been practicing in this term of court in the city. Mrs Virgis Burns of Hocking was in Albia Wednesday. The R. B Manley Literary society will serve lunch this Tuesday evening. Messrs. W. H. Gordon, Lewis Edmond of Hocking was in town Thursday at Professor Washington's. They are practicing for a musical concert. Mr. Burt Jones of Hiteman was in Albia, Friday. Mr. Roy Grayson of Hocking was in Albia Saturday evening. We are getting on nicely at Ogden; we have a very good night school under the auspices of Profa. C. W. Rodgers, also we have just ended a two-weeks prayer service, with a result of twelve additions to the church. Meeting was conducted by our pastor Rev. J. W. Morton. We are still striving to raise the club of small girls of which Mrs. Miller is president. They are doing fine; we already prepared the church with a nice pulpit, bible and also with a very nice 75-candle swinging lamp. Our pastor says he couldn't feel happy without those girls. The oldest of them only fourteen years old, and wherever the Pilgrim Baptist churches name appears I will these girls spoken of. The Rev. Mrs J. W. dorton has been on the sick list for a few days with the lagripe. All are invited to visit our town. Subscribe for the Bystander now YOUR HELP IS WANTED! 1000 NEW SUBSCRIBERS IS OUR SLOGAN. Within the next 60 daws we want to increase our subscription list to the Bystander by 1000 new subscribers and have made an extraordinary liberal offer to anyone in the way of a Grand Prize contest. A cash premium is offered to anybody who will secure us a club of 12 new years paid up subscribers, will give $5.00 in gold. Certainly this is a most liberal offer that any paper could make. Now it is up to you to help us. Every person can if they only will be one of the many to assist us in getting 1,000 new subscribers. This is the first time that we ever appeale to our friends to get new subscribers for the Bystander. Surely after 18 years that we have visited you weekly, you can feel safe to assist and support it and get out and see a few of your friends (both white and colored) to take it the white man will ask you to take their paper, why not ask them to take your paper? Let us all do our duty, be loyal to the worthy leaders of our race and to the worthy enterprises. Boost for the Bystander! wrk for the Bystander! Speak for the Iowa State Bystander! MARKET ANNEX 113 West Locust Street Pure and Wholesome Meat at Market Prices. Open every day. Remember you get the best meat here at Market House Prices. Give Us a Trial Order and be Convinced Mverly Announcement Elsewhere in this paper is to be found the announcement in of Hon. J. I. Myrely for City Commissioner, subject to the primaries, March 11th. Mr Merely is an old Polk county boy, born in our city, and raised on a farm. He is one of the best qualified men, by age, experience, a lawyer by profession and was at one time a member of the city council. He was appointed Postmaster of our city by Theodore Rosevelt. He is a good common-sense business man, owns property and is identified with our city, A CORRECTION Last week in our Colafax News it was stated that Mrs. Creed Taylor who was sick. It should have been Mr. Creed Taylor. "When you feels any temptation somin along," said the friend and ad-viser, "you mus' say: 'Get thee behin' me, Satan.'" "Da's what I done said," answered Mr. Erastus Pinkley, "an' den I maginee I hyuhs Satan answer me back: 'Da's all right. We's both gwine de same way, nohow, an' it don' make no diff'nce to me which leads de subcession.'" BYSTANDER PUB. CO., Publishers. DES MOINES. IOWA WHERE THE DIFFERENCE WAS Little Old Lady Had Not Understood, but, After All, Matter Was Quite Simple. A little old lady came into the station at Ames and asked for a ticket to Greenburg. "Thirty-nine," said the agent as she cut the ticket. "Twenty-nine," articulated the wom- "hit my nose," exclaimed an amateur. "I was 40." "No," said the man, as he gave her the change. "it is just 39." The woman took the change and the ticket and sat down, but she did not put either change or ticket into her purse. She held them in her hand, and looked quite troubled. Finally she went to the agent again. "I am sure there is some mistake," she said. "I came from Greensburg yesterday and I paid 40 cents. The agent to the Greensburg is 39 cents," said the agent. "It's all right, madam," he added, in a reassuring way. Again she took her seat, but not for long. Again she came to the window and spoke to the agent: "Will you please explain to me why the rate from here to Greensburg is only 39 cents when the rate from Greensburg here is 40?" This was a question that the agent responded to, but the woman looked so distressed over the unexpected cent received in change that he felt sorry for her. "Oh, it's down grade going that way you know," he explained, in a bust nesilike way. "So it lsl!" she said, in a tone of enlightenment. Her face cleared at once. She put the change into her purse and in great content sat down to wait for her train - Youth's Company. One-Seventh of World Goes to Mecca. The city of Mecca is the oldest place of resort in existence, yet all of the millions who have visited it not a score of Christians are known to have survived. No man of citizenship would save a man's life were he known to be a Christian within the sacred priests of the city, where the prophet himself decreed that no unbeliever should set foot. Of the 220,000,000 Moslems in the world only 15,500,000 live under the Turkish flag, yet most of them are knowledgee the sultan of Turkey as their ralph, the successor of the Prophet. As Mohammed shrewdly fore saw, the Mecca pilgrimage binds to together disciples into a unity which could be effected in no other way. "Mecca," says Dr. Samuel M. Zwemen of Arabia, "has become the religious capital and the center of universal pilgrimage of one-seventh of the human race." 4 Apostle of Peace. That incessant joker, M. Tristan Bernard, was chatting about the peace movement with some friends the other evening, and somebody remarked to him that peace at any price was quite an impossibility. "For instance," he said, "If an 'apache' cornered you in the street because you hurt you, and took your watch and chain away." "I don't think I would ever talk to him again," said Tristan Bernard quietly. And a day or two back, as we were driving up the Champs Elysees together in an open, hbrse-drawn cab, a taxicab bumped into from behind. Tristan turned slowly around. "My friend," he said to the chafter, "you want to go in and drive with us, but in by all means, but I warn you beforehand that we haven't got room for your car."-Paris Correspondence London Express. Strange Methods of Smoking. Strange are the variations of the strange habit that has become world wide in the last 400 years. The Negritos of the Philippines are cigar smokers and they are said to hold a cigar with the lighted end in their mouths. A nice cool smoke is not what they want. The Hottentot of Africa will sacrifice as much as any man for his smoke. He will sell his wife for tobacco. The Patagonian of the Straits of Magellan has a system of smoke swallowing by which he throws himself down on his stomach and secures a few moments of drugged ecstasy. Success Assured. "I can't see why I should attempt to produce your play," said the manager. "There seems to be nothing in it." "The mayor of this town has promised me that he will threaten to stop it if you put it on," the eager young dramatist replied. "Hurrah! You put it in rehearsal at once, and the addition to being the author, I want you to be the press agent." Bismarck's Hair on Sale. Quite an outburst of indignation has arisen in Berlin over the action of a well-known co-founded named Rohrig, who is advertising the hair of Rohrig for sale. In the last eight years of the famous statesman's life Rohrig, with the assistance of a vaire, collected all the stray hairs of his mistrustful brother, made more than hundred in number, each of which, before being placed on the market, has been affixed to a bronze bust representing the German chancellor. "I put a lot of work on that speech of mine," said the new member of Congress. "Of course you did," replied the veteran; "after you, have been here a while you'll learn to put less work on your original speech and save your self for the explanations." Thoughtful Observation. Instructor—What most frequently becomes a woman? The Other Fellow—A little girl—B Louis Post-Dispatch AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS "M marriage," said a negro preacher addressing his congregation, "is a mighty serious affair, specially fur de man. Dar was Peter an' John. Dar wasn't marryin' men. Peter wouldn't hab married de daughter ob de gubher, an' John he wouldn't hab jinned hans' wid de prosecution' 'turnery' anrly chille. Dem men was smart, lemme tell yer. Day had hoss sense. Look at all de big men in de Bible what did not get married. Samson, he got married, an' his ole wife paralyzed him. The job he got married didn't want him tern curs God an' die. She didn't care so much 'bout him cussin' God; de dying part was what she was arter. She was a bad 'mou an' would hob got any man inter trouble. Yer all know de story ob Adam. S'pozen he hadn't got married. He'd er done well, lemme tell yer. It was marryin' d broke him up in business. I might go on this way citin' facks till your hair' would turn white, an' still you young folks would keep on a tinkin' 'bout getting married. Yer's got de not in yer head, somehow, an' no amount ob reason will get it out". Just, then the old man's wife entered the church. "Xas," he continued, "as I was saying, there is nothing like marryin' a good 'oman. If I had nebber married me, he met my happiness in dis life. I would have been as eternal as the flowin' of the spring er de glorious rising of the sun. 'I in fabor marriage. I is, an' when Paul says, 'He what marries does well', right dar I agrees wid him." "Hole on dar," exclaimed the old man's wife. "A pusson come up ten de house jeew now an' said dat yet was down heath ginnin me a mighty blast afore all diese people." "Dat am de wust, fabrication, chille what I eber hear. I seew be standin here complimentin' yur fer de las' fifteen minutes, an' I sorry now day yer wan't here. It would have done yer good. Yes, bredern, if Samson had married de righon he might had been ibln' till yet an' enjoyhise' on ds fat de ob laen. "An'dar' Job. If he had married, ghe would n' had vised him ter cus God but-" His wife stepped from the door, and the old man, observing the movement, continued. "She would have hustled him outen de bed an' made him chop wood an' fetch water. As I seew ter go now an' watch dat smokehouse, de congregation will be dismissed."—Ex. Real fatherhood as realized by man does not consist in mere physical relationship. Nor is it physical likeness. A person may be physically the son of another; but if all ties of affection are lost, he is as though he were not a son. Affection is all. There may be two children who are in the same family—one a son by nature, the other by adoption. Suppose the son by nature grows up out of all sympathy with the parents. He follows paths directly opposite to those wished for by the parents. He is a continual sorrow to them. But the adopted son grows up in sympathy with the family. He honors its name. He is not the son of the parents, to sorrow it, to sorrow it, to sorrow it. This one is the joy of his parents, yet he is not their son by nature. Which one, however, is accounted more the son, or is deserving more of the fatherly love? The second, we agree. His relationship is that of spirit with spirit—Christian Recorder. The Savannah Tribune, thinks that "elaborate funeral displays" have become too much of a tax. It says: "How infinitely better would it not be to eliminate so much unnecessary taxation as is placed upon the members whenever a death occurs within their ranks and to increase the monthly dues just a trifle, thereby allowing a slight increase in the number to cut out entirely all street parades and large outlays at funerals." Tell a negro, an Irishman or an Italian that he cannot have a big funeral when he dies, and he will at once lose all interest in the societies that care for the sick and bury the dead. Many people would think life not worth living if they were to have no big funeral when they die. It is the policy of Tunkegee institute to employ in colleges where students are expedient do and Thirty-six graduates are now employed as teachers, some of them having charge of divisions. Among the oldest and most valuable teachers will be found many graduates of the institute—The Southern Letter. We are pleased to not the determination of our county teachers to improve themselves mentally and to keep abreast of new ideas and thoughts. We are glad to note this spirit, as it shows that our teachers are wide awake. Thorough preparation is absolutely essential if a teacher wishes to succeed in her profession. —Southern Missioner. A race is like an individual, it will be whatever it will make of itself—no more and no less. —Nashville Clarion. And yet some foolish people say ther is no hell. We know not what is "down yonder," but the sulphur fumes of injustice which so often rise, to suffocate the negro are wonderfully suggestive of the region presided over by his Satanic majesty. —Birmingham American. We cannot get along in this world simply by trusting God and doing nothing. God permits even praying to death to death - Richmond Planet. Ngrees, 'as a majority, ride on the trains as much as any people, though it be but a short distance. For most of them four or five miles is a good journey. However, it does seem that, as much as many of them have had the opportunity to ride on the trains, it is time they were learning to keep their hands out from the windows. This habit in itself makes many of them unbarable on the railways, however, solo they are not. Even they may cause others to suffer, they will hoist the windows almost as soon as they sit down, simply to have the opportunity to poke their heads out at the next station. It would seem sometimes that all their relatives and friends ahead for four or five stations have a knowledge of their being on board. If nobody is at the train to see them pass they will imagine so anyway, and when it rolls up to the station their heads are out the windows, and they are yelling and waving their hands, like a set of fools, at they know not what or whom. We are made to wonder why sometimes you condone will allow so much of this kind of behavior, and we remember that many conductors wish to be kind to and lendenit with this thoughtless element, and very often only in cases of pressing necessity will force them to put down the windows. On one occasion a gentleman kindly asked a young man who was sitting just in front of him to put down the window, and the young man insultively informed him that he would not put down the window. So it is in many case, good and well-behaved people have to be made uncomfortable on the railways by the self-important young Negrose who think they are not smart enough for all other passengers aboard the train. We want all our people who travel on the railroads to learn that glass windows were made to look through and that they can see through them all they want to see while traveling. It will not be necessary to poke their heads out the windows-Southern Ploughman. The negro preacher should be very attentive to his church duties at all times. He should album around on the streets but should be at home or in his study preparing himself for each and every service. When they spend the majority of their time loafing around gossiping it is impossible for them to instruct the people only in an unintelligent way from which no benefit whatever can be derived. If your congregation will not support you on account of your inability, then quit preaching and go to the farm or some other honorable labor. We know some divines who will preach from one to five Sundays to the month and during the week lag around with a drummer's valse, which is a disgrace to the ministry and the reason for your preach, let preaching alone. If you can carry the drummer's valse, then carry it and stop disgracing yourself and the ministry. —Palestine Plaindealer. The sins of white men seem to return upon them as a loathsome plague. White men are mistaken for negroes in their society and are compelled to flee for their lives. This was clearly manifested when a Russian Jew, in company with a white woman, entered one of the fashionable cafes. On account of his dark complexion, he was thought to be a negro. The whole city was aroused at once and had it not been for the swiftness of the victim's feet and legs which enabled him to leap high buildings and dodge his assailants and would-be lynchers, who in hot pursuit, were crying for his blood—Pine Bluff (Ark.) Herald. A great many negro husbands are natural and incorrigible rovers. They have a string of cities, with a family in each, from New York to Chicago, and they keep on moving from one to their families to the other, until the underaker catches them. The roving system is not only highly immoral but leads to some very ghastly tragedies; say, when two rovers meet in the same house at the same time and dispute as to which of them is the husband of the woman of the house. It is to be hoped that the system will grow less in favor as the tragedies of it increase in number and gaithlessness.—New York Age. Some time ago some one suggested that 5,000 negroes should march to Washington, D. C., and then and then demand President Taft to do something towards putting a stop to mob violence. We hope for two reasons that the suggestion will not be acted upon. First, the expedition would do no good. Second, there are plenty other ways in which the negro can and will play the fool without imitating Coexy's army. We must be able to differentiate between the man who believes in a square deal for all men, and the man who has no good word or encouragement for any one with a black face.—Danville (Ky.) Torchlight. Our business men will not grow faint hearted because of failures among themselves. While distrust and opposition will more than ever obstruct their pathway, they will meet it all with renewed and redoubled determination to succeed.—Huntsville (Ala.) Journal. The only time that The Independent feels like getting out of the profession is when we realize how much alone we are when we undertake to maintain the dignity of the profession.—Atta-uta Independent. NO COLOR LINE IN WEST INDIES Secretary of Jamaican Cricket Club of New York Makes Statement. CLASS DISTINCTION-JAMAICANS DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON ACCOUNT OF STATION AND NOT BECAUSE OF New York—Standing as silly the assertion of York, L. McDonald, a native of Jamaica, to the effect that the color or line is drawn in the West Indies between the blacks and mulattoes, K. Roger Melbourne, secretary of the Jamaican Cricket club of New York comes out in statement that while class distinction exists in Jamaica, there is no discrimination on account of race. Mr. Melbourne expresses himself on conditions in Jamaica as follows: "I see that a student of Morgan college, Baltimore, Md., while partially agreeing with Mr. O'Connor Cordova's article in refutation of Miss Mary Ovlington's statement in the Sunday Herald that the negro is a man only in Europe, takes exception to the term negro" (Mr. De Vos, 1994). De Vos argues that the mulattoes in Jamaica are a distinct people from the blacks or negroes. "When Mr. De Cordova came forward to refuse Misty Owington's statement, mentioning certain conditions in Jamaica, he did not for one moment think that the negro was not also a 'man' in the United States. He came forward out of justice to prove his innocence (the being himself a Jamaican), and that the spirit of the article was taken by the editor was shown by the headline, 'Negro Also a Man in America.' "Mr. McDonald has made the assertion that mutuates in Jamaica are a 'distinct people from the blacks or negroes.' That statement is sweeping and misleading. He, in his fragile statement, and no doubt aware that the "color line" is drawn, He has hopelessly mixed up color line with class distinction. "In New York city one hears much of the '400', and in other localities the same class distinction, although during the recent visit of the Duke of Connaught New York '400' dwindled down to 300 or so. You see in every community there must be classes. In Jamaica the mass of the masses is composed of negroes, and with the masses there are the world over penny and ignorance. "For convenience sake, according to Mr. Donald's viewpoint, I will divide the negroes of Jamaica into two groups—the blacks and the mulattoes. There are among the blacks and mulattoes people of prominence socially and otherwise, and the government of these people with a few officials appointed by the colonial office in London. "That there is no color line in Jamaica is well known; but there is certainly such a thing as class distinction. It is erroneous to think that there is a line drawn between the two groups of people. Among the blacks and mulattes there are classes. The blacks of culture and refinement would not recognize the race and vice versa; but both groups of the same class are at par and receive the same social recognition from the white man. Nor is it expected that the cultured of both groups would bring themselves down to the level of the peasant population. To bring it more clearly to the readers, the educated and refined class of Americans look down in sympathy with the ignorant. In the cause of law in the world, and would not allow themselves to be put in a class with them. "Reforms are needed in all governments, and history teems with the names of reformers who have lived centuries ago, down to our times. Reformers mean progress. There are many men who have stood for the rights of the negro in Jamaica who are dead and gone. Mr. Cox is a reformer and is esteemed by Jamaicans at home and abroad, although many think him too radical in his views. "According to Mr. McDonald, we understand that because Mr. Cox raised a hue and cry against negro oppression he was suspended by the 'aristocrats' from the legislative council. The truth is that the matter is that Mr. Cox was suspended by regular parliamentary procedure on account of being considered an insult to the representative of the king. Indeed, he was censured by his own colleagues and a motion for suspension and a vote of confidence in the governor, Sir Sydney Oliver, was moved, I think, by the Hon. D. A. Corinaldi, member for the parish of St. James, a representative of the people." NEGRO DOCTORS PRAISED. Dallas, Tex. "The negro physicians of Dallas are being especially complimented for their heroic work in the recent epidemic of spinal meningitis. The white physicians had to call them for a supply of serum and other medicines necessary for the treatment of the diseases. The towns of all the negro towns have been raised and schools have reopened and times are normal again." HARDER PART. Caruso, the famous tenor, defended neatly at a luncheon in Atlantic City a stern father. This father, a Pittsburgh millionaire, had compelled his son to stop idling in New York and come back homb and go to work. "I know the boy's mother thinks it hard," said Caruso. "Many mothers are always like that. They make excuses for their need-well behavior while the fathers have to make allow- MORE YOUNG COLORED MEN SHOULD HEED THE CALL OF THE LAW BY WILLIAM H. LEWIS, ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES. Races and nations, like individuals, during the centuries of their development and growth, show a decided predilection toward perfect attalment along certain lines in preference to others. The Greeks developed most pronouncedly in art and in letters; the Romans in stancecraft. Among nations in our day, the English and the model law-enforcers of the globe; the Germans are the world's philosophers; the French are the most art, dress, society and frivolity; the Italians are the craft-makers in music; and the Americans are distinguished as the highest development of frenzed financiers. Among races, the Caucasians are the world's premier builders, inventors and discoverers; the Chinese show most tenacity in adhering to customs that are centuries old; the Japanese are persevering in succession limitation; the American Indians are counting of nature's children; and up to the present stage of their development, the negroes of America and Africa have shown themselves to be the humblest, most patient and long-suffering of all humankind—nations not to be deplored, for the Christ has said, "the meek shall inherit the earth." The negroes' most painful and least hurting future decades of their evolution is a puzzling question. A one-sided development is not desirable in race or individual. Indeed, such development may prove to be fraught with grave dangers. For our part we are anxious that every essential line of preparation and training for a person should be stressed in order to importance to our future well being. In the early years of our freedom we was deemed wise to center our forces on getting together a Christian ministry of ample numbers to take care of the race's religious training. The numbers having been secured, we turned our attentions, assisted course by our white friends, toward increasing the efficiency and to the preparation of ministry. The ministry there was begun the awakening of our young men to the necessity of preparation for the practice of medicine that our physicalills might be attended by those within our ranks; and today large numbers of our young men are turning their attentions to this line of professional preparation. The time is now here for corraling the largest possible number of candidates to prepare for the practice of law. The opportunities for practice in this field of recovery are not being realized with sufficient weight. The white men chosen from time to time to make and administer the laws of the several commonwealths of these United States, so far know intimately only the deprived, ignorant, vicious negress—those who help to keep the court dockets filled. To the minds of these men there is but a small per cent. of worthy law-subsiding negro citizenry. How are they ever to become white men? They ever to realize that a surprisingly large per cent of our people are worthy of citizenship? As we see it a direct means for bringing about civic recognition from them, in many states of these United States, lies in the production and development of able colored law practitioners to serve us at the bar of justice; men who will by their practice in jurisprudence and their conduct as barristers, focus the attention of the law-manipulators of the other race on new communities and their conduct to community. To accomplish this would be a step toward the ends we seek. The leading objection brought forward to discourage those of our youth who would prepare as lawyers, is that the colored lawyer cannot attain eminence as a court practitioner or as a criminal lawyer. Grant that practically none of them can do so. It must be assumed that the colored lawyer will become successful and able as civil attorneys and counselors-at-law, which generally must come before attaining success in the courts; and even this alone is a consummation devotionly to be wished for by any one entering upon the practice of law. Exploited, swindled and misused as a larger threat, this country's colored citizen's lawyer of color to help them steer clear of these illa are a pronounced necessity. Even in the field of politics is there some promise of careers for some negro attorneys. What better example can we give than this achievements of our own William H. Lewis, day-before-yesterday a student at Harvard, yesterday a practicing attorney, today assistant attorney general of the United States. What might not a negro lawyer hone for who avails himself of the fullest preparation within his reach? Mr. Lewis is like a transplanted bloom from out of the dark for his ancestors knew from experience the crushing slays of slavery. Mr. Lewis has had to face and grapple with the prejudice of race prejudice. He came to the conclusion no man becomes great by avoiding difficulties, but rather by overcoming them; and he brought his magnificent will-power into play, held himself despite opposition, a clouded outlook, and proscription, to the task of fitting himself to accomplish big things and SAN JOSE SCALE IN TRANSVAAL The current number of the Agricultural Journal of the Union of South Africa contains the unpleasant news that the much-dreaded San Jose scale, Aspidiotus periculus, Comstock, has found its way into the Transvaal. The discovery was made by J. W. Moore of Potchefstroom, in working up a collection, and steps were at once taken to exterminate the pest. In the same journal an account is given of a new and very promising breed of maize today he holds the highest position under this government yet occupied by a citizen of color. The young man who feels an impelling call to the law, if he has the proper literary foundation, may by studying at home books especially prepared, or by reading law under the direction of a successor, have within a few years for admittance to the bar. Correspondence schools have courses prepared that fully meet all needs of preparation. Any one with the means for attending college can find here in the south well equipped law departments run in connection with some of our best educational institutions, and after taking a course in one of these, he may if he desires round out his preparation in the school of some northern university. With negro towns being promoted there and, giving promise of negro cities in time not far distant, young women of the race so inclined may yet have the opportunity of entering upon the practice of law in communities and under influences best calculated to give them large opportunities for development as legal lights, state laws affecting such a matter of course being taken into consideration. To help young men, quick of mental grass and sharp of wit, must dream their dreams of acquiring power in the legal life of this nation. An army of negro lawyers of strong hearts, cool heads, and sane in judgment, is needed. Every young man who feels the call of the law should resolve to get the preparation required and enlist for a man's part in some of the legal battles of the future. NEGRO SIGNS NAME; WHITE MAN HIS X SERMON ON ILLITERACY AND NEGLECTED OPPORTUNITIES FOUND IN FEDERAL CLEKR'S OFFICE WHEN TWO PRISONERS LEAVE JAIL AND SWEAR OFF FINES. Atlanta.—Two federal prisoners were brought into Clerk O. C. Fuller's office to swear off their fines of $100 each. The men were E. L. Blalock of Gwinnett county, county, and Sol. Williams of Cobb county, a negro. Both had served short terms in the Fulton county jail and being unable to pay their fines went through the customary formalities of swearing that they possessed not over $20 which could be used to pay the fine. "Mr. Blalock," called Clerk Fuller, and he administered the customary oath. "Sign your name right here," continued the clerk. "Aw, I can't write my name," replied the man in a natural tone, as if such a thing was an every-day occurrence, and the clerk wrote the name and let Blalock touch the pen as he put the cross underneath the necessary "his mark." "All, Sol!," called out the clerk as he told Blalock he might go. The negro, who appeared to be an ordinary country negro took the cath and wrote in a fairly legible hand as full name, "Solomon Williams," bowed to Mr. Fuller and left the office. "Do you know that is one of the commonest things up here that happens in my office and one of the most—well, disgusting." Clerk Fuller added after pausing for the right word. Karly, who comes before, must at least sign his name, and yet we have a number of white men from the country districts who can't write their names and who don't seem to feel the least embarrassment about saying so. "That negro man is over 50 years old and that white man is not 25. The negro gren was to manhood when an education was far harder to get than it is now, and the white man has today every chance in the world to overcome his ignorance and lack of knowledge if he but faid the ambition and pride to do so." "Now, there's a sermon in illiteracy and the need of a compulsory education law. A white man who couldn't write his name—and in fall. COLORED PERIODICALS DEVELOPING TALENT "A few years ago negro poets and novelists were represented very nearly every month in some one of the great magazines," says T. Thomas Fortune, "but now we seldom find one of them so represented. Scattered through our own newspapers, however, we find many contributions of them that are worthy, and that foreshadow that we have a generous literary harvest in fullness of the. Race has plenty of imagination in the crude, with which the refining processes are busy. In music, both vocal and in composition, we have made and are making a place on the dramatic stage, in Europe and America, of the most encouraging character, and this has been accomplished in the work, which it took the preceding twenty years to prepare to make possible. The father to the man, and great results are the products of small beginnings." FRATERNAL AFFECTION Recruiting Sergeant—Why do you say you won't enlist unless you're sent to the Seventy-fifth infantry? Geoghawk—Beca'we I want to be meant to be on his in 'h Seventy-sixt—Harper's Weekly. picked out from a crop of Hickory King that had grown alongside Virginia hornetose. Hitherto the yield has proved exceedingly good. BOOK8 FOR MOUND BAYOU. Mound Bayou, Miss.—One hundred volumes were received a few days ago by Charles Banks for the Carnegie library at Mound Bayou. The books were presented to him by Robt N. Johnson, a well-known negro business man of Pittsburgh. NOTED QUARTET OF PUGILISTS THE HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION CHAMPION JACK JOHNSON IS MATCHED TO MEET JIM FLYNN, HIS MOST FORMIDABLE OPPONENT, IN JULY-EVENTS IN WHICH LANGFORD, JEANNETTE AND SAM MVEY HAVE TAKEN PART. New York.-It is a fact worthy of note that in most walks of life in which individual achievements stand out boldly and above the ordinary the from mankind to be found among the foremost. Some have won fame in literature, some as educator and others are noted for special skill in the various professions. For the opportunity afforded to engage in business along many lines a large majority are successful. But the specific purpose of this comment is to call attention to a quartet of men whose physical prowess has placed them in the lead of all others in their profession without regard to race or creed. They are Jack Johnson, Joe Doe Jeannette and Sam McVey. These four men are the leading characters in the heavyweight division of pugilism. In the ognim commercial parlance we would say they have cornered the market. Jack Johnson, the acknowledged heavyweight champion pugilist of the world, is the center of attraction at the present time in view of the fact that he is matched to fight Jim Frym some time in July. Frym is said to be the only opponent who has the nerve to sign articles of agreement to face Johnson in the ring. Jack Johnson was the first of his class among the colored fighters to appear upon the scene after the passing of Peter Jackson. His career as a prizefighter began in Chicago in 1899. He has had a most interesting career. His physical strength, coupled with his knowledge, experience and skill, makes all aspirants for the heavyweight championship title stand in fear of him. He is yet young, ambitions, art and intellect. He is a man who uses good common sense he will long be the world's champion, the pride of his race in this particular and the idio of sporting men the world over. Of the other three it can be said in brief that Langford received his first lessons in boxing from Jim Walsh in 1901 and has been in the fighting arena ever since. McVey appeared upon the scene two years later, and in 1904 Joe Jeannette offered himself a fit subject to receive punishment as a fictile encounter. Johnson, Langford and Jeannette, the notable trio, have fought each other in the ring, and they or some reason has resided in Paris and other parts of Europe most of the time. A summary of events in which the four men have taken part reduced to a common denominator would read thus: Jeannette and Johnson have batted seven times. Joe won once on a foul and Jack won one decision. The other fight was a draw, and no decisions were rendered in the other five. Johnson has boxed McVey twice. He had him on both occasions, andmate met him. The first battle went ten rounds to "no decision". Jeannette won the decision in the next one over a twenty round course. The third contest lasted fifty-one rounds. McVey being knocked out. Shortly after they fought thirty rounds. The decision was a draw. Langford and Jeannette have met about eight times, with varying results. Generally Langford won, Jeannette had an edge the last time they clashed, which was in September in New York. Langford and McVey last April they fought a twenty round draw in Paris. Recently McVey got a decision over Boston Sam in twenty rounds at Sydney. WORK OF THE LEAGUE NATIONAL ORGANIZER CHARLES T. MOORE TELLS OF NEGRO BUSINESS INSTITUTIONS IN EXISTENCE. Turkegee, Ala.—"Since the organization of the National Business league 12 years ago by Booker T. Washington, president, the negro banks have been increased from two bankers to three. The banks worked last year on an approximate capitalization of $1,700,000 and transacted a volume of business aggregating $2,000,000. There are 40 negro insurance companies whose business last year amounted to $1,500,000. Perhaps the largest volume of business was done by an insurance company with headquarterers in Durham, N. C. That company had $80,000 reserve fund and reported a surplus deposit of about $20,000 in banks at the meeting held in December. Our National league nqw keeps kebs on about 25,000 places of business managed by negroes, including a hosiery mill, a cotton mill, shirt factory, an oil mill, oil store, tanneries, lumber store, calf stores, shoe stores, bearddressers, groceries, etc., besides hundreds of farmers. ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN. The afternoon of the big game between the Giants and the Athletics, Tom, entering the office, found a note from his employer, Mr. Soandso: "I am going out—shall return at six-fifteen." Tom left a note: "I am going out, too; but you'll never know it. Old-Glue-foot, for I shall return at six-fifteen." But Tom got caught in a street car blockade, and Mr. Soandso didn't The Farm ‘ro IMPROVE ARMY STUD, ine exhaustive Investigations of Fyoepesn aries and of their system PPerpienishing thelt cavalry with re: ara the war department of ‘the fied states bas adopted a plan Tul wil not only attain the obsect Bia, but will Incidentally result “feising the type of horses in all Pats ofthe cOUNKEY erp “jepartment’s plan is, briefly, to “qa niniber of first-class stallions, Miatle for cavalry use, and to farm fim out to horse breeders of estab: Pit reputation in various parts of fresontry where horses are raised. ners who have mares coming up Piecitcations may have service fea these stallions free of charge. -fesurn for this privilege the gov Rust is given an option on the tahvenulting, so that it may be putt for army use at any thme dur fy its third year for $160. Farmers five already become fnterestedsf6r ey have nothing to lose by.stich an Mreement, with the possfbilities of «fib in case the government does not fie use of ite optiow. Through this Pitted one of. the’ greatest stallions Fir shipped. x@st_of the Mississipp!, fuiringha. brother of an English sSety winner, has been placed on ie form of Dr. A. W. Mcalester of Sfunbia, Mo., for free service pur- “pres Oihers will be placed soon, “Mie mares to be mated with the ‘gnalry stallions must be of medium fie, and must be in perfect health. wih no indications of hereditary de- fete The young cavalry horse must be ves than 16 hands high and must ‘exform to the following description fetter respects: A gelding of specified color,” In good Yaath and fair condition, trom three to our years old; welghing from 875 10 1000 pounds, depending on height, wiich should be from 15 to 15% ands. Head—Small and well set on neck: vith ears small, thin, neat and erect: foreead broad and full; eyes. large, oninent and mild, with well-evel- tyeaed brow and fine eyelid; viston perfect In every respect; muzzle small tnd fne: mouth deep; Ips thin and fraly compressed; nostrils large and fee, and branches of under jaw—ad- fining neck—wide apart. Neck—Light, moderately long, and fupering toward the head, with crest fm and longer than under side; ‘ne fine and intact. Withers—Elevated, not unduly fine, ‘wl developed and muscled. Shoulders—Long, oblique and well Chest—Full, very deep, moderately ‘woud and plump fn front. Foreless—Vertical and properly Bees, with elbow large, long, proml- tent and clear of chest; forearm linge at the elbow, long and heavily mucled, with knees large, prominent tad wide tn front. Back—Stralght and well muscled. Voine—Broad, straight, very short td muscular, Barrel—Large, fhereasing in size tovard fank, with ribs well arched 124 defintely separated Hind Quarters—Wide, very long, fil, muscular and rounded externally. Tall—Fine and intact; well carried 184 frm. Hocks—Neatly outlined, lean, large, vite from front to rear, well situated tad will directed, Lnbs—From “knees and hocks dornvard vertical, short, wide Intoral- t, with tendons ‘parallel and stand- ig well out from bone and distinctly detned. Pasterne—Strong, medium length, tet too oblique and well directed. Fee—Medium ize, circular tn stape, sound, with horn dark, smooth ted of fino texture, sole moderately amare and frog wall developed, found, firm, large, elastic and healthy. TO BUILD GOOD FENCES. ‘The day of rail and barbed wire {neces in agricultural sections te prac tally a thing of the past. Wood fo Hal fences has become too scarce and Inlutbe to be used for this purpore ‘a barbed wire 1s Inefficient and faxgerous, Other kinds of tences are fre, except woven wire, and are not Werth considering as a whole, ‘The most economical and. service ‘e of all Kinds of fencing fs that of Woven wire. Great improvements have been mado of Inte years in this class ot fencing, and the product {much ayer than tt formerly was, Tt has ew become almost a perfect fence, Walch together with ite relative cheap teas, makes it very popular with the farming pubic. Tho farm whlch {s furounded, and the separate felds In Gloted, with high and tight woven ‘wite fence is well improved, and the Qaer of the tarm tn in & position to Make extra money trom his land {trough domestic animals of all kinds Which feed on Srasses and other for- ‘Me plants that could not Possibly be Ailized without a good system of term tences. The first thing to do in butlding s {0% and serviceable woven wire fence Is to set the posta deep and fu, ond strongly brace or anchor the ‘24 or ‘supporting posts. The best #8 for a corner or end post 1s the fitter or guy. The anchor ts placed © Algeing '& hole about three fect pepe POULTRY POINTERS, 18 amateur fs disposed to open ‘the incubator too often, especially dur- RE the inst days to help some chick Aner the shell or to remove exe shells. Let them alone. (The chick that is unable to get out M the abell ix Rot worth helping out. te whole hatch may be seriously aatted by attempting to ald” weak Sts, Keebing the. Incubator “door We 4 letting In cold als when It PAA Wa cinag Orr ann deep and three or four feet away from the bottom of the post to be an- chored, in a straight line with the fence. 1a this. hole is placed a large stone, an old Iron wheel, of a durable plece of wood. To this heavy anchor deep in the ground is fastened a doubled No. 9 wire, or a single No. 6 wire, galvanized to prevent rusting quickly. ‘The other end of the wire Is fastened to the post to be support- ed, at the top or near the top. The ‘anchor is then solidly covered with earth, and the wire twisted with a lever ull it pulls aligitly on the post. The farther out from the base of the post the anchor ts turted the greater pulling power it will Rave. If thly an- chor wire will be tn the way of feld tools. then it may be placed between the last two posts, fastened to the second to the last post, and the end post, braced to it. Have both end posts and several Mntermediate posts well anchored or ‘braced in the fence line, and then stretch the woven wire, Use the heaviest fence stretchers that can be had, as upon a good job of stretching the eMciency of the fence depends. A loose fence Is inefficient and soon Koes to pieces by being mashed out of shape. Some fence bullders staple only two or three wires to a post, but such Is poor economy of time and material Staple every horfzontal wire to every post, A well-siapled fence to substan tial and well-eet posts will not only tura all kinds of domestic animals. but_a man can climb over It as on a ladder, with safety to himself and no injury to the fence. By stretching fencing on immovable posts, no portion of the wire can pull | post out of position, Each post bears an equal strain, and the fence fs solid and firm in every part. A woven wire fence 1s good if It can be kept taut all the time; otherwise It is almost worthless. Different weights, heights, sizes of meshes, and sizes of wires are used in modern woven wire fences, yet the best in the end are the high, heavy and close-meshed kinds. They can be @epended upon at ail times to serve every purpose well for whlch they are laa teeta NEW KINDS OF PLANTS. Now come the seedsmen’s cata. logues, profusely fMlustrated. beautiful to look upon. if you don’t get them all, send for those you haven't got, You need them in your business and the seedsmen are actually so glad to find farmers to send them to that they aro willing to pay'for lists of names. Prominent always in the catalogues will be some newly discovered vere tables for which the dealer will claim wonderful things. Of those for which too much 1s claimed, beware if the price ts high: if cheap. get a few and plant them for an experiment, Few of them will be of any value, but a reat deal of pleasure can be derived from raising them. Never Invest heavily in these seeds or plants—remember the mushroom culture fad, the ginseng fad and the orris root fad. One of the new arrivals this year is endive, known already in this coun: try ag a salad. It-has long been suc: cessfully grown in Europe. Pectsal, a large Chinese cabbage, is another stranger which looks good, but has yet .to praje {ts adaptability 10 the climate, Udo, an asparagus-like plant that appears midwinter, is another new one. Sea kale, a newcomer, also pushes up frozen soll to find a’ way, ‘An attempt 1s also being made to In. troduce the Sakurajima Japanese radish, whlch te large and of superior flavor. \ HEN HEALTH. We are getting a good many letters from worrled poultry raisers, and three-fourths of the trouble seems to be some form of roup. Of course It's hard to keep up with tke work, but Ws harder to make vp what bas been neglected. If the poultry houses were in winter shape now It would not be necessary fo turn the fowls out of doors stormy, windy days: plenty of exercise could be furnished indoors. ood health be easily mainteined and the egg basket need not be quite empty. Shelter, sunshine, exercise, dust bath, clean water, a good bill of fare, are the best preventives of colds and roup we know of, and to furnish these Is cheaper and ensier than to cure, A disinfectant in the water, oc- caslonally a dose of salts In a warm mash. are also helpful. Don't let the vermin sap the vitality of the fowls: Keep them bright and active, make them work, and diseases of all kinds ‘will find It'a hard matter to secure @ lodging place—W. E. Vaplon. GREEN MANURING. When green-manure crops are plowed under, there 1s more or less tendency of stich material to sour the Iand, and applications of lime after plowing under such crops sweeten the soll and secure a more favornble con- dition for the growth of clover.» It ts very Important-to work Jn clovers as often as possible, and a sweet soll 18 necessary to get good results with ‘ihinee. never allows cold air to strike her Daby chicks at this time. She re mains on the nest till the hatching ts entirely over, and then remains on the young @ day or two longer for good measure, She knows best. Shells during the batch may be re- ‘moved from the tray about twice each day, but sca that the outside tempera- ture ts high when the work {s done, and do tt quickly. ‘A few drops of carbolic acid In the drinking water of chicks 1s recom- ‘ghenided: for bowel troubles: The Sanday School Lesson\\ Sunday School Lesson for March 3, 1912, THE CALL OF THE FIRST DIS- CIPLES. Golden Text—The harvest truly 1s ‘plenteous, but the laborers are. few. Pray ye ‘therefore, the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labor: ets Into his hurvest.—Matt. 9:37, 38. Lesson Text-—Mark 1:14.28; Luke 5:11. Commit vs. 16, 17 Time—A. D. 28. Place.—Galllee near Capernaum. Exposition —I. The Definite Call of the First Disciples, 1420. ‘The Im- prisonment of Join led Jesus to for- sake Judea for Galllee (v. 14 cf. Matt 4:12). It was an act of prudence on his part. He began with the same message with which John had begun (v.15 ef. Matt, 4:17; Matt, 3:2.) Part of his ery ("Repent ye") was the same as that of the Old Testament prophets (Is. 65:7; Jer. 9:22: Ezek. 4:6; 18:80; 28:92), but there was an addition “Belleve the glad tidings.” ‘The kingdom of Go’ was at hand. be cause the king himself was at hand. If the Jows had received Jesus, he would have set up the Kingdom’ of God then and there. As he was re- Jected and crucified, the outward es- tablishment of the Kingdom was post- poned. Simon and Andrew were at: tending to thelr own proper business when Jesus called them into his work. (v.16: ef. EX, 3:14: 1 Kings 19:19. 21; Matt, 9:9.) Jesus called them into a work of the same character that they were already doing: hitherto they had been fishing for fish: now they were to fish for men. The or Ainary fisher catches fish to kill and eat them; the Gospel fisherman catches men to make them allve and feed them. Jesus gave them the com- mand, “Come ye after Me,” and the promise "I will make you fishers of men.” Commandments and promises always go hand in hand in the teach- Ing of Jeaus. The day came when Jesus’ promise to Peter was 80 won- @erfully fulfilled that Peter caught ‘more men at a single haul than he did fish on this day (Acts 2:14-44). The one great condition of success in fishing for men Is following Jesus, and ‘any one who Is not a fisher of men fg not a follower of Jesus. Simon ‘and Andrew showed that they be- Veved Jesus and appreciated hie call by leaving all and following him. (cf. Luke 5:11). The one who would fol low him must forsake all. (Matt. 16:24; Luke 14:93). Forsaking all ‘will pay: for, those who forsake all gain all for time, and eternity. (cf. Matt. 1:27.29). There was no, hesita- tion in thelr obedience, “stralghtway.” James and Jobn were also attending to thelr proper business when Jesus called them (¥. 18). They, too, un- hesitatingly obeyed. ‘They’ not only left their boats and nets but thetr . —=_ 3 1 POETRY 1 of and by Our People OR eS See ee ae ROAD." He was ‘a friend to man and he lived na house’ by the side of the rond.— Homer ‘here are hermit goule that lve with- In the place of thelr self-content; ‘There are noula, Ike ‘stars, that dveell ‘apart, In i feliowtess firmament: ‘there are ploneer souls that blaze thelr paths Where highway never ran— ‘But let me live by the side of the road ‘And be a felend to man, Let me tive In te house beside the road, where ihe race of men go by ‘The men who are good and the men who fare bad. As good tid as bao T 1 feould not sit in the scorner's seat, Oe huel the eynic's pan a mie inhouse By the ald of the And he m friend to man, 1 see srom my house by the side of the oud. hy the slde of the highway of life ‘The men Who press with the ardor of hope, ‘rhe men who are faint with the strife gut T "would not turn away from thelr tmillem nor thelr tours Both parts of an tnflnite plan— Lat ime live. in my house by the age of the road ‘And be'n friend to man. 1 know there are brook-gladdened_mend- ‘owes ahead e And mountains of wearisome height: ‘That the road passes on through the long ‘atternoon é And atrotelor away to the night, But mill T rejolee when the travelers re- jolee, | Ana weep with the strangers that moan, Nor live in my house by the side of the road ake’a man who dwells alone. Let me live In my house by the alde of the road “where the race of men go by— hey nre. wood, they are bad, they aro ‘veal, they re a{FONR, wise, foollsh—so am T. when why should Tait In the scorner's ‘or hurt the eynic's ban? At melee in my house by the ale ot the road And be'a frlend to man. ‘ gam Walter Fess: 0X JOINTS A LA HUNTINGTON. ‘Two ox joints may be bought for 25 cents and, cooked in this way, furnish fa most satisfactory dinner. Cut two ox talls in pleces at the Joints, put in a saucepan, cover with dolling water, let boll five minutes, drain and then wash-thoroughly In cold Water. Again Grain, and saute in butter (to which hhas been added one sliced onion) un- il the surface ts well browned, Turn into @ casserole or deep earthen dish, dredge with one-fourth cupful of flour father, a8 well. (Ct. yee M1, Jeeua’ Power ag, 8 Teacher, 21. 22, “Astonished at hls teaching.” (the Greek word Ina very strong one), this way frequently the result of Jesus’ teaohing (comp, Matt, 7:28; 18:64; Jno, 7:46). That wiilch astonished them was that he was not a mere commentator on what ancient inen of God had xald, but he taught them as one who himself taught directly from God. They recognizéd that a God- sent man with a God-given message was speaking. Jesus indeed claimed authority above that of Moses and all the anelent men who spoke from God (Matt, 5:21, 2%, 38, 94; Luke 11:22: Jno. 3:3; Heb. 1:1. 2). We too ought to teach with authority. but we can ‘only do ft when we speak “as the oractes of God” (1 Pet. 4:11. IM, Jesus’ Power ever Demons. 22.28. There was one man in the aynagogue who especially necded help, ‘a inen who had come under the power of an unseen but real person, “an un: clean spirit." Demoniacal possession fg quite common today in China and othor heathen lands. (read Nevius on Demoniacal Possession), and ts not unknown In cur land in certain kinds of lunacy and some forms of clairvoy. ance and spiritualism. ‘The presence of Jesus filled the demon with terror. He recognized Jeaus as “the Holy One of God,” and lie knew his own doom must soon come, and te feared that the hour had come now, "Art Thou come to destroy us?” he shrieks In terror. ‘The presence of Jesus always tira up the devil and his minions. It Is not a bad sign to have the devil ‘rage In a community or a church. ‘The terror of thls demon at the ap- proach of Christ may suggest to us how evil men will feel when he comes again ‘The devil and every form of ‘evil always asks to be “let alone.” ‘But Christ will not let alone (1 Jno. 3:8; Heb, 2:14). The demon had the ‘most correct and extensive knowledge about Jesus of anyone In the syna- rogue; it Ia evident that orthodoxy Is not salvation (Jas. 2:19; Rom, 10:9, 10; Gal, 6:6). Jesus’ answer to the orthodox confession of the demon was very brief, “Be allent (Iiterally, muz- zled), and come out of him." Jesus never accepted the testimony of de mons (v. 34; 8:11, 12; Acts 16:16-18). ‘The demon did not wish to come out but he had to. But he made a Iasi struggle and gave his victim a part ing blow. He made himself felt and heard, but the cry was one of despair and thie awful struggle was the last It fs the devil's way to make a last struggle before giving up his hold upon a man (Rey. 12:12). The people earlier in the day had been “aston ished” that he taught with authority: now they are “amazed” that with au- thority he commands even the mighty demons and they obey him. But neither astonishment nor amazement are conversion, The report, of bis mighty power spread like wildfire tn the whole surrounding country. ‘The Deople were not necustemed “to rea Leading Questions. —What _ proofs have we In this letson of the Deity of Jesus Christ? What, does it teach about soul winning? About disciple ‘ship? About demons? About more orthodoxy? FAREWELL TO SUMMER. mo Nenad T."Tolak Farewell, sweet summer days, ‘That Joy to us did bring: ‘Trees cannot sway In thy aweet breeze, ‘The birda have ceaned to sink. We hinte to drop our hook and tne, ‘That once made tie sublime: ‘The rippling waters sing farewell "To the "good old summer time.” The Mttle rosebude which the sun, ‘The warm south ‘winds and. ratn’ adorn: Thelr Teaver they drop, defy the storm, ‘The winds and rain, with just a thorn, Like a knight, whtie tn the battle rae, Dismiases both ie shield and page, Rigen on hls steed, like "ight'ning ‘bourne, Into the fray with sword alone. ‘The litte violets we esnnot see, ‘Their roots are hid away Inthe ‘bosom 3€ the earth for many And there they all must stay: ‘But thes. wilt return to ue again In the pleasant month of May Like: ‘snail creeping out of his shell, When danger's gone away. ‘The pretty: Leaver of golden hue, Leat'by leat, not two by (0. Must Teave the oak exposed and bare, In winter's grasp, It's fate to share, But the evergreen does ever bear, And sll ranks high tn ‘ur esteem, Te cheers ts up, and tke the poor, ‘Will be with Us forevermore, But summer's gone, the days grow cold ‘The fato of winter ia untold. ‘Tho cold east raine begin to fall ‘The northwest winds begin to call ‘To the ice and snow In.a frozen tone, From sources to mankind unknown. And elothe our Mother Earth In white White we're asieep throughout the night But while the cold northwest winds biow, ‘Ana Sol forbide to ahine, ‘The farmer site down DY his tre, With naught o'er which to pine: No grain to reap, no grass to mow, He ‘welcomes both the fee and. snow. Hie cares and sorrows away are Hurled.— Five the bapulent cain on a8 thy orarid. -LOVE AND DEATH, Alan that men must ace Love bese Death! Else they content. might be ‘With thelr ahort breath: Aye, lad, wher the pale sun Showed restless day waa done, ‘And’ endless ‘rest begun. ina, when with strong, coo! hand Denth ‘clasped thelr on, And with 1 atrange command Hushed every moun: Glad to have Aalshed pain, ‘And labor wrought in vain Blurred by ‘sin's deopentng stan. But Love's insistent volee Bide welt to fee “Live that T'may rofolee. Live on, for me! 80, for Love's cruel mind, Men foar thie est. to nd, > Nor know great Death ts kind! ‘Margaret Deland. ‘and add 2% cupfuls of boiling water, three cupfuls of canned tomatoes, 1% teaspoonfuls of salt and one-fourth spoonful of pepper. Cover closely ‘and cook in a siow oven 3% hours, Remove ox talis, strain sauce and re- ‘turn ox tails with sauce to oven to fintsh the cooking. Add twothirds ‘cuptul each of carrota.and turnips eut in thin strips. one. inch in length, cooked in bolling saite’ water. eight minutes and drained. Again cover ‘and. cook until mest is tender, and ‘vegetables are soft. Ns Of Interest to Our Women BRIDES WHO DEFY ILL, LUCK. it fe already the exception instead of tho. ule tobe. superstitious, Jet there mill always be tonie peaple who will prefer not to tempt. the unin Tates by ronning counter to. ancient sown, especially on thelr wedding ay rave must be the woman who goes to’ verted tna binck dress, remem te yu her way to chuireh, as ale ta. cedly must, that, necordlng to tradition, to be wedded In black In to Court all Kinds of the very, worst of tek Nevertheless, In {wo recent cases & couple of well known rides wore binck, ‘There wae no reason why thes howld do wo. Doth were wealthy, £ {hat In thelr ease they hid not the & tune of the Scandinavian bride Who thugs a black frock from motives” of economy, No, these brides wore the handsom cst of materials, one silk, the other sgn in hey choose bak I or aGe IC te to be presumed, to register their supreme. conterapt for” supers tion, and because they were {lly dé termined to prove It on the ode occk ston that Is ordinarily kept as tree us “poasble rom elements tat tay ro ‘Toke misfortune. Friday brides there have boon late ly. and brides whose gowns were om broldered with green threads, even though green means “deserted” in te Hangnage of wedding lore, The thir ‘tenth af the month, which was also Friday. was deliberately chosen bY 3 tridesiect for her wedding day. Covi Aefiance go farther? the madorn marriage Is not the com ventlonally ordered affair that 1 used to be, but is by every ambitious and Individuallstle Bride inade an occasion for some sensational ‘novelty of ar rangement. in the case of a girl whose wedding was a late autumn wffalr, Instead 0 the Honeymoon tour belns made the ubject of prolonged and delight Aiscussion between the bridegroom ‘lect and herselt the young man ‘Was commanded to Keep the destination dense secret, and when. the app) pair left the house the bride hersel Ind no Idea to what place sho Wa foing, and her people were also quite tn the dark. ‘These are Insitutions acceptable in every may to all and nundry, and ce Highefully Inetvidvalistle rather than fansational, with the exception. per haps of the black marriage robe, wet to senultive and superstitious friends tnd relations must. bring. many Qualm and set them on the lookout for the coming of bad fortune to th anly Wedded gale: FOR THE BEDRCOM. A slab of clear glass, exactly the size of the bureau top and beveled at the edges, {s often Inid over the hand- some lace or embroidered bureau cov: er, needlework and dainty color effeet showing clearly through the glass, and the cover belng protected trom dust and soll, The most faithful mata can- not be trusted to dust a bureau. She will whisk dusteloth or feather duster over the bottles, Jars; photographs and tollet belongings rather than lift each one of them from its place In the process of dusting: and by and by the dainty bureau spread becomes so grimy that only a laundering that wilt scrub out sts beauty will render tt clean, ‘The sinb of ginss may, of course be wiped clean and clear at any Ume without disturbing the spread beneath. ‘A careful housekeeper protects also her handsome silk down bedquilts by spreading them over the bed and cov: ering them with a dotted swiss, ruf- fled bedspread. The colors and pat- tern-of the silken quilt show through very daintlly and the ruffled swiss counterpane gives a pretty finish to the bed, Squares of the swiss, also ruffled, are laid over the pillows. ‘Too much care cannot be exercised fn the selection of meats. The follow: ing will help the housekeeper In rec- ognizing good beef: The meat of beef should be nelther too red nor too pale, and the fat should be slightly tinged with yellow. Gristle between the fat and the lean shows that the animal was old. The best beef has little streaks of fat running through the ean, it should be firm to the touch and adhere firmly to the ones it con: tains, It has very little odor, and that not disagreeable. It does not be- come molst on keeping, and when cooked does not shrink much. For roasting purposes tendonous parts should be avolded, as they become hard and horny when cooked, unless stewed or used for soup. ‘Apples and cranberrles are very good cooked together in equal quanti. tles, Let a quart of the mixture cook with about @ cupful of water, or just enough to prevent burning. At the end of 20 minutes add two cupfuls of gramulated sugar and let all cook for ‘about forty minutes more. ‘Turn into molds and serve cold. ‘The apples seem to mellow the berries and the sauce Js often preferred to one en- rely of berries. ‘After drinidng water has been dolled {t has a flat and insipid taste ‘This may be entirely obviated by pouring the water rapidly from one pitcher to another, holding tRe pitcher from which It 1s poured some distance from the other. The progess restores the natural taste. ‘When reading a magazine, if you find an article which you especially wish (o save, put your initials on the cover to indicate that you would tke to cut out something after everybody else fe through and before the maga: nee passed on to somebody outa ‘the household. TO WASH SILK WAISTS. When the washing and iroring of ilk is #0 ensily done, there tx proba: bly nothing so practical and useful as the silk waists. When preparing to wash silk walsts separate them into colors, putting tke white ones alone ‘Soap Jolly is esslly prepared, und 1s @ valuable help, It shonld not be kept for longer than a week, as It soon Tones Its atrength. Haye ready three bowls of luke warm water, and Into two of them place some of the soap Jeliy. In the first bath plunge the waist, having the right side uppermost. Squeeze the soupy water gently through the fabric, keeping Mt well under the water, and paying special attention to the neck, wristbands and arm holes. When the waist t well washed in the first wa- ter, equeoze the water ot of I Never wring the garment. ‘Turn it fon the wrong side and repeat the pro: cons of washing It In the second bath Of soapy water. Squeeze when well washed, Shake and inse in clean, warm water to remove the goap. ‘Then Finge In cold water, and, If possible, tn running water, In order to make white silk a good color, rinse in bine water. Sk must be troned while quite damp or it will have a rough, unfinished appearance. Use moderate: ly hot iron and place a piece of. mus: lin between it and the right side of the silk. It has been found that 4 hot fron yeliows silk and gives r crimped, rough appearance. Iron the silk to give St a good gloss. Lace trimming fon the waist should always be Ironed fon the wrong side, as lace Is never suppcesd to have: & s000. ‘SKIRT, One of the most attractive forms taken by the Inevitable tunic, and one which lends {tself admirably to @ slim, girlish igure is the apron-shapett effect. A frock carried out in the paleat rose charmeuse has the bodice draped with fine Chantilly Ince, which falls down at the front and back, fo1m: Ing an apromshaped tunic bordered with lace. ‘Three bands of pale rose satin trim the ‘Kimono sleeves and front of the bodice, showing un Intervelling of lace. A band of soft black velvet ribbon tled In a tiny knot at one side. encircles the waist, whi'e another ts worn round the hips. Just helow the edge of the apron are three very fat broad tucks which take off from the plainness of the skirt and complete a delightful and dainty gown for the young eit. Satin shoes iad plain silk stockings in exactly the same shade of rose should be worn with it, or, as an alter: native, very smart black ones. Given a well cut undershirt or two In soft satin, it would be quite pos: sible to arrange this little apron tunic 80 that it might be worn alternately over a different shade of frock by do- ing away with the satin bands on the sleove. A tunic should always he made with an eye to its possible vark ation with other slips. ‘ (A NOVELTY IN DRESS, From Paris comes the news that white satin Is to be worn in the day: time for winter dresses. ‘This new Idea has already been carried out, one gown belng in tvory charmeuse, ‘vith 8 crossed bodice and a belt of ‘Dres den blue taffeta. Touches of the same colored tamfetas could be seen under the yoke of tine lace, which was scooped out In Dutch style at the neck, ‘The dress other wise was quite plain save for a hem of skunk, and it was worn with a long coat of black plysh hemmed with skunk and finished with a storm col: lar and large revers of the same fur. Pale mauze satin, another of the materials usually reserved for the evening, 18 being utllized for day gowns in combination with black chit fon and fur. Of course, such a gown [Is guitable only for afternoon wear, and then only when the wearer has a closed car at her service, YEAST BUNS. Scald one pint of milk, add two ta blespoonfule of butter, and when luke- warm add half a yeast cake dissolved in a little warm water, two eggs Well beaten, and sufficient flour to make a soft dough; knead lightly, stand aside over night or for several hours. When very light pinch off little bite, form Into buns, stand them in a baking pan where they cannot touch each other, and when very light put them Into 8 quick oven for fifteen minutes. After they have been in the oven for ten minutes, brush with a mixture of white of egg and sugar and milk beaten together. Put them back unt they are of a golden brown color. FRITTERS. Cook three tablespoonfuls butter ta the same amount flour and half tea- spoonful galt and paprika, Add a hak cup each of cream and chicken broth for meat stock and bring to the boiling point, then stir in the well-beaten yolks of two eggs over hot water unttt the ege {8 set. Then stir In one cream ‘or Camembert cheese. Turn on a but- tered pan and when firm cut into tiat round cakes, Dip in beaten eggs, then into bread crumbs and fry in deep fat. Serve with plain lettuce salad and bread and butter sand- wiebes. FRUIT DRESSING. ‘Take one dessertspoontul of any ‘good cocoa, dissolve In a very Iittle bolling water; then take five large ta- Diespoontuls of thick condensed milk or cream and two spoonfuls of sugar, Mix all up well together. ‘This makes fa fine dressing for any kind of canned fruits that are tart, or for baked ap- ples, apple sauce, etc. For canned peaches, pour the Juice into separate lsh, sweoten to. taste, pour in the dressing, Mix well together, aud serve “ovar the peaches: z H. M, Cottrell Sounds Warning Against Untested Seed Corn MAY LOSE SEVENTY MILLIONS Whatever 1s Done To Prevent This Enormous Love Must Be. Done ‘At Once By Testing The Seed To Be Used. Des Moines, March 1.—lowa is face ng calamity of tremendous propor tions, {avolving the loss of $70,000,000 which can only bo warded of by concerted movement by the commer- cll and industrial interesta of the state to secure testing of the seed corn to be planted this spring. ‘This was the startling dectaration mato by H. M. Cottrell, industriat commissioner of the Rock Island railway, (0 a Inrge gathering of Des Moines’ business men at the Grant club last night, Mr, Cottrell was called upon by President Meredith for an address at the conclusion of the regular pro- srosime, ond declared that the situa- tion with respect to seed corn was the most serious he bad ever known, adding that he had been engaged in this line of work twenty-eight years. Im other states of the middle west, ‘including linois, Kansas, Oklahoma fand Nebraska, conditions were even worse than In Towa, whole counties in some states beng without corn ‘that will germinate, In Iitinols one ‘of the biggest seed corn growing con- cerns In the country, which had ex: ‘pected to have 120,000 bushels. to ell, would have tess than 10,000, “tn Oklahoma he found they were expecting to get thelr see,ihorn from Kansas ‘and n Kang oy were looking to Towa td~aupply thelr needs. ‘ow THRESHERMEN TO MEET State Convention Will Be Held In Des "Moines at the Coliseum ‘Chuang March AE Des Moines, March’1—The lowa Thrashermen's associdflon will con- vene ia Des Moines on March 12 for its onnual convention, according to tho announcement made yesterday. ‘The convention sessions will be beld in the Coliseum. Headquarters tor tho convention will be established at the Towa hotel. ‘Tuesday will be devoted to registration, A. fellowship met ing, under tho auspiees of the Des Moines Thrasher club, will be held ‘Tuesday evening. ‘The frst Dusiness meeting of the convention will be held Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock, Henry’ band will be a feature.off== entertainment to follow the business session on Wednesday evening. WANTS MONEY FOR WELLS lowa City Hopes to Gain $25,000 Ap. propriation From Legislature to Relieve Conditions. Jowa City, March 1—Two months! supply. of bad water to the people of Towa City and the state university has ed to an Investigatioa by the city council here with the result that the Svater company's complaing that the state's dam over the Towa river at Burlington street 1s causing the stag- nancy will be carried to the state Doard of education with the view of gaining 8. $35,000 appropriation {rom the next legislature’ to relieve the existing conditions, ‘70s: Wisc ee “Sos ened: Remsen, March i—Two members of an Mlinols Central train crew re- celved injuries and 100 yards of track wero torn up in the eastern outskirts of town when the fast freight, west- bound going at high speed, collided with the first section of the same train, which was switching in the yards, Both engines and ten cars of the second section were thoroughly scrambled, Farm Enthusiasm Great. Humboldt, March 1—The Farmers’ Inatitute being held at Bode this week fs the best that town has ever had and enthusiasm for better farm con- ditions was never greater. Professor Holden addressed the institute. Paul Stillman, candidate for Tenth district congressman, also spoke. Conference Is Planned. Cedar Falls, March 1.—Delegates from nearly every college Y. M. C. A. in Iowa are expected to attend a conference to be held at the state teachers’ college in this clty March 29 to 31. It Is expected that there will be 100 present at the three day's conterence. Slade Ie Again President. Iowa City, March 1—A. A, Slade, of Towa City has been reelected to the position of manager of the John- son County Chautauqua association. Tho 1912 season promises to be one of the most successful in the history of the organization. SE Ee Wiota, March 1—Harley H. Foster; the featherweight wrestler of Wiota, “‘wlohes to meet any man of his welght 110 pounds, in the states of Iowa or ‘Nebraska, High Price for Chlokens. Des Moines, March 1.—Richard Palmer, who pleaded gullty before Judge Brennan inthe district court of the theft of two chickens, drew a sentence of two years In the reform: tory, or one year for each fowl. Osceola Again Has Water. Creston, March 1—After jpelng without city water since September 20, Osceola now has a good supply furnished by the thaws of last week, which raised the water in the Ike ‘there: to the six foot: mark. Fenimore the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fiel's died last Saturday evening at 6 o'clock at the family residence 1727 Main street. The little one was sick but a few days with pneumonia. Of the immediate relatives there survives the little one aside from his parents a baby, brother Thurman Leroy, Mr. Frank Fields, grandfather, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Webster great grand parents, Mr. Ed. Robertson grand father and a number of Uncles and aunts who have the deepest sympathy of a sorrowing concourse of friends. Little Fenimore was a sweet child, loved by all. Burial took place in the family lot in Oa'land cemetery. Little angel thou art free from sorrow. An the trials of each toils me day, Free from all the cares we borrow As we tread life's rugged way, Your smiling face we'll see no more But our Saviour's voice we must obey. When the storm of life is o'er We shall meet the some sweet day. Rev. Wm. Brown, former pastor of Seventh street Baptist church was banqueted at the Frye restaurant last Wednesday at 1 oclock by the members of the Ministerial Alliance. A bountiful 3-course repast was served. The affair being complimentary to the Rev. Brown's expectancy to soon locate in another field. Those present were Revs. J. Prewer, D. W. Anderson, Collins, Lowe, Grant and David Cross. Mr Joseph Fields of St. Louis, Mo, arrived in the city Sunday evening to attend the funeral of his little uephew, Fenemore Fields. The snow storm that reached our city last Sunday evening is given credit for recent conjecture that Mr. Arthur Frye was a little premature in the announcement of his pre-arranged excursion plan. One of the most social functions of the season was the Washington tea party that was enjoyed by a number of invited guests last Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coleman 1213 Morgan street. The rooms were tastily decorated with flags. A large one which was draped with artistic effect was a gift of the guests. The table was decorated with flags interspersed with souvenir hatchets, each place card, beearing a patriotic emblem. The viands were such as would appeal to the most fastidious. At a late hour the guests felt loathe to depart with an expression of regret that Washington's birthday only came once a year. Fire destroyed the property last Friday morning on Ninth and Main streets occupied by Luther Harden restaurant keeper. Mr. Wilson's barber shop and the Frye restaurant. Mrs Frye expects to continue in business if a desirable location can be secured. The ladies will all be given a chance to spend their money, Tuesday night at the Leap Year entertainment at Pilgrim's Rest church, under the auspices of the Willing Workers. Mr. J. O Boyd (white) addressed the Young Men's club at Bethel on the 18th inst. Much valuable information was gleaned by this forceful speaker. His pictures were varied and beautiful in effect, leaving an impression that reflects upon the inermen. We would that his talk might be printed in full. The young men of the Lecture club are to be congratulated upon the work they are doing. An entertainment will be given at the Seventh Street Baptist church the 14th of March. It is hoped that a large attendance will be present an appeal is made to all sympathizers of the historic church, which was organized in 64 to come out and assist in what is properly a farewell within the walls of our present site. Miss Marie Lewis has been suffering with a neuralgic tooth which has kept her out of school for several days. Friends from out of town are invited to attend the Easter Ball gtven by the Jolly Bachelors. Wednesday, Apsil 17th: Committee, Chas. W. Owents, Ora S. Bates, Robt Scott, the condition of Sy. Boyd who has been seriously ill with typhoid fever at his home 1217. Morgan street for the past week is improving slightly. Mr. William Rush is president of the Sunday lecture club They are giving some very interesting program. As we are about to close our news for the week, we are informed of a surprise wedding whic occurred at the home of Mrs. Fannie Tavis. Monday afternoon in which Miss Jessie Johnson became the bride of Mr. Lewis Wilson. They are two well known young people and their many friends wish for them a long and happy married life. They will reside at 1211 Johnson street. The Coleridge Taylor Music club held its regular monthly recital, Thursday evening, Feb. 22, at the home of Mr., and Mrs. Everet Holmes 316 North 12th street there was a splendid program and a large attendance. This being the anniversary of the birth of Geo. Washington. The home was tastily decorated with flags and hatchets were in evidence everywhere. DAVENPORT NEWS. There is a campaign on among the ministers of the city to improve church attendance. Twenty-three yellow colored boys ranging in age from fifteen to twenty have organized an athletic improvement club, with the following officers: Maison Cain, Pres., Webster E. Stovall, Vice-Pres., Lyman Shepard, Sec., Wm. Clark, Treas. The club will meet every Sunday afternoon, at Bethel A. M. E. church. Mrs. C. H. Marshall is manager. The boys will be installed in office March 6th. Mr. and Mrs. James Bailey will leave our city in a few days to take up their residence in Texas. Mre. L. J. Phillips who has been visiti- tress her husband Rev. L. J. Phillips at Milwaukee Wis has, returned home delighted with her trip. Rev. Toomey is having good success conducting the revival meetings at the Third Baptist church. Eleven have been added to the church. There are six candidates for baptism and will be baptised Sunday, March 3d. Rev. Toomey has accepted the call extended to him by the Third Baptist church. The call was extended him Friday night. His family is here with him. The Violet club was entertained by Mrs. James at the residence of Mrs. Cain. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O'Neal has been confined at their home on account of illness for the past ten days. Mrs. O'Neal has a very bad eye and Mr. O'Neal with stomach trouble. They are some better at this writing Mrs. Horace Barquet of Chicago is visiting Mrs. Twiggs and her mother, Mrs. Jones who is still sick. Mrs. D. S. Johnson and little Evangeline Garter were callers at the A.M.E. parsonage last Friday afternoon. They were also callers at the residence of Mr. M. M. McGaw and Mrs. Rosie Corbin on Gains street. Mrs. L. A. Porter will preach his trial sermon, Thursday evening at the A. M. E. church. Rev. T. B. Stovall was making his pastoreal calls this morning. Mrs. D. S. Johnson entertained a few friends at birth day party last Thursday, from 3 to 5 p.m., she received quite a few pieces of hand painted china as tokens in honor of her birthday. Master Allen Bean is one of the contestants for one of the prizes given by the Bystander. Hope all will help him. VIVIAN L. JONES Funeral Director ST. JOSEPH (MO.) NOTES One of the prettiest pre-lenten parties that has yet been given this season was the one given at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Scott 2205 Sylvanie street, on Monday night of last week (even though this is leap year) about twelve of our prominent men decided that it was time to have a select social party, after a few meetings they decided on the above date and place while a formal functions. Yet some very petty costumes were worn by the ladies during the evening. A number of vocal and instrumental solos were rendered, also checkers, whist and dancing was enjoyed after which refreshments were served. These men expect to form a nucleus for a permanent civic educational and social club. A club of that kind with good officers and membership would fill a long felt want in its city. Mr. Thomas Winn has accepted a position at the Robinson & Son's garage. He is a very careful driver and no doubt will give them good service in demonstrating their automobiles. "Jolly-John Larkin" and company in their new play, "Royal Sam" made their initial appearance in this city recently, and they gave a good performance. Their costumes and their female voices were superior to the Smart Set Company. Mr. Salisbury, an aged Afro-American was found dead in bed at the home last Saturday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wheeler 915 Messaine St. This death was due to heart disease, according to the statement of the coroner. The Art club gave one of their delightful entertainments at the home of one of its members, Mrs. N. E. Hicklin 2515 Jones St. last Thursday night a large number of their friends were present to enjoy the pleasures of that evening. Women only are members of this club which is one of the active ones in this city. Rev. Geo. R. Jackson, the Evangelist of Quincy, which is assisting Rev. w. J. DeBal, pastor of the Mason Temple M. E. church with the revival meetings. He is a good speaker and singer and are the meetings close no doubt a number of conversions will be secured Rev, E. S, Willett formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, but now pastor of the Episcopal church at Kansas City, Mo. Father Willett conducted services at St. Mathias Mission last Sunday morning. In the afternoon he delivered a short address. Subject: "The Episcopal church is the best of all for colored people," and at 8 p. m., he was the principe speaker at the Ebenezer A. M. E church his subject being some needs of our race as one of the worst snow storms in years was raging Sunday afternoon and evening, hence the attend- FORD'S HAIR POMADE MAKES HARSH, KUNNY OR CURLY HAIR GLOSSY, SOFTER AND MORE PLUBLE, EASY TO GAME AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE NRS. A.M. POPE TURNBO PORO COLLEGE, 3100 BINE VIEW OF BUILDING HALL FRONT VIEW OF BUILDING DRAWING ROOM OFFICE WAITING ROOM GIRLS SEVING ROOM OPERATING ROOM GIRLS DINING ROOM "PORO" COLLEGE is a well equipped modern four-story building located at 3100 Pine street, in the city of St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. A. M. Pope-Turnbo, the proprietress, is a specialist in the treatment of the scalp and the growing of luxuriant, beautiful hair. Her college contains the most modern electrical apparatus and hundreds of women and girls receive the best scientific treatment there daily. In addition to this excellet opportunity afforded the people of St. Louis and vicinity, there are, under personal supervision of Mrs. Pope-Turnbo, a number of young women and girls who are learning the fundamental scalp care and the use of scalp resurfacing and luxuriant hair growing. In her factory (which is directly connected with the institution), Mrs. Pope-Turnbo has the most modern equipment and uses the best materials in the manufacture of her many specialties. ance was not very large. Father Willet is a very pleasant and logical speaker, and those present were pleased with his addresses, and with good weather, he can rest assured that a large audience will greet him when he returns to this city in the future. DAVENPORT NOTES. Sunday was the A. M. E. Stewardesses day rally the program was an old time Methodist meeting which proved to be all right spiritually and financially. The Rev. Mr. Toamey is awakening quite an interest in the revival he is conducting at the Third Baptist church. Mrs. Toamey joined the Reverend last Friday evening. The late Jno. H. Woodard died at the county farm Monday evening, February 19th. He was buried at Oakdale Cemetery Tuesday afternoon from M. E. Balling undertaking parlors. The Willing Workers. P. E. committee met at the A. M. E. parsonage Tuesday afternoon. The chairman, Mrs. Ella Delward, was delighted over the secretary's report. Mrs. Lulu Watts is the secretary and she is a good one. The Eastern Star met in a special call meeting at the residence of Mrs. B. B. Bright, Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Hattie Lambert, of South Rock Island was a Davenport caller Tuesday all day. The fuel and Light committee will render a George Washington program at the Danish Brotherhood hall February 28th. Committee of some 30 persons will all appear in full Washington costume. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O'Neal of W. 9th street are both on the sick list. Forty boys, ages from 9 to 18 years, have banded together for a better life. You will hear from them later. Special to Bystander. Miss Helen Martin of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is in the city visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Brown. A dance was given February 14 by the Morgan brothers of Des Moines. Quite a crowd attended and all reported a good time. Mr. Otis Swan continues to slowly improve. We hope to see him out soon. Those who have been o nthe sick list for the past week are Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Brown; Mr. Earl Humphrey; Mrs. Charles Allen. Mr. Carl Brown, Misses Helen Brown, Clara Carter, Hardenia Gilmore, spent Saturday and Sunday in Toledo, Iowa. A dinner party was given on Sunday. The other out-of-town guest was Mrs. Ora Hudson, of Council Bluffs. Mrs. Earl Humpney called a meeting of ten ladies and started an Art club, the club hasn't been named yet. After the business a luncheon was served. Officers were elected as follows: Mrs. W. O. Crawford, president; Mrs. I. L. Brown, vice president; Mrs. E. A. Humphrey, secretary; Miss Mayme Rederick, treasurer. Committees on different work to be taken up will be chosen later. The next meeting will be at Mrs. I. L. Brown's, 805 Woodbury St. Miss Jessie Walker has returned from an extended trip through the Northern Artificial Limb Company SINGER Simplicity These are three of the distinctive features that combine to make the Singer the easiest sewing, longest lasting, and best sewing machine made. There is nothing intricate or fragile about it. are so simply operated that any one can sew perfectly upon them, so strongly constructed that the roughest kind of misuse can hardly get them out of order, and they last for a lifetime. Singer Sewing Machine Co., 704 W. 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The girls are given free access to the sewing room, office and kitchen that may economize their time; perhaps moments either by explaining the typewriter, by learning to prepare economic, meals all, of which are essential to an enterprising young woman of this age. are the proud parents of a son born last week. Mother and baby are doing fine. A boy and a girl icity, Durability active features that combine sewing, longest lasting, and fragile about it. Machines any one can sew perfectly upon that the roughest kind of at of order, and they last for Machine Co., Des Moines, Ia. KILLED ATS healthy animals, killed under bottom prices. DAILY Pork Butts .....12½c Side Pork.....10c Pork Shoulder.....9c Spare Ribs.....10c Frankfort Sausage.....10c Pork Sausage.....10c Hamburger.....10c Home Rendered Lard.....12½c Boiled Ham.....20c SHER 221 Locust Street Miss Helen Warn who has been on the sick list is much improved. There will be a dance given at the A. O. U. W. hall, Feb. 28, 1912. All get ready to attend. Little Glorene Humphrey drew the lucky number and won a beautiful silk crochet poke bonnet. It is a very beautiful piece of work. The A. M. E. church had a supper at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. Wheeler. Quite a few attended and a nice time was reported. Mrs. Ross, of Buxton, is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. D. Crawford. We have nineteen colored children going to school. All were promoted to higher classes this semester. Two are in high school. Those who have entertained Miss Helen Martin are Misses Clara Carter, Hardena Gilmore and Mrs. Henry Flippings. Mrs. E. A. Humphrey is planning to have her pupils give a recital soon. OTTUMWA NOTES. Mr. Langhorn Cheatham, of Buxton, is here having his eye treated by a specialist. A piece of kindling he was cutting flew in his eye. Mrs. James Hamilton of Chicago has returned home after a short visit with relatives and friends. The Faithful Few society will meet with Mr. and Mrs. Wells Fowler on Plum street. Quite a few young people attended the Valentine ball in Oskaloosa. The Gideon Band met Sunday afternoon at the A. M. E. church. The next meeting will be held Tuesday evening with Miss Alberta Horne. All members are urged to be present. The Gideons are planning to do a great work in the near future. Mr. C. H. Wilson is our president. Mrs. C. H. Wilson has returned home after visiting relatives and friends in Oskaloosa. A chicken pie supper was given Monday evening, January 26th from six to ten o'clock by the Trustees Aid of the A. M. E. church. Everybody came and enjoyed a good supper. Mrs. Mary Taylor cooked the supper. Little Miss Dicey Beverly has been quite ill with pneumonia, but she is getting along nicely at present. Mrs. Henry Casen is still confined to her home on N. Marion street. Tuesday night Richard Allen's anniversary was celebrated. 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