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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XIX, No. 2 CITY NEWS. Miss Lillian Neal, of this city, is visiting her home and parents in Deatur City, Iowa. Mrs. J. B. Rush was called to the bed side of her mother, Mrs. Durden, of Topeka, Kans. Mrs. Will Small, from Buxton, left last week for her home after a two-week's visit with Mrs. C. S. Carey. W. C. Coleman of Oskaloosa was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Green for a few days. Mr. Bert Davis of Superior, Wls., is here visiting her mother, Mrs. J. W. Campbell, 1026 Flintteen street. Mr. Will Tomlin left for Chicago, ill, to attend the great Republican convention. Miss Cecil Williams and Lucrecia Nicholas are visiting their sister, Mrs. Mattie Johnson at Kirkville, Mo., also her aunt Ellen Underwood of Lapta, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen and son of Oskaloosa spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Burrell of 102C 4th Street Place. Miss Burch Marie Buckner of Oskaloosa is spending a week with her sister, Mrs R. L. Porter of 1020 4th Street Place. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Carey and Mrs. small were entertained at a six o'clock dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas last Tuesday. Mr. J. G. Yancy left Wednesday morning for St. Louis to visit friends. He expects to be abased from the city about to visit the school he will visit Los Angeles, Cal., Brunswick and Slater, Mo. Mr. James Hamilton of Chicago is in this city visiting her daughter Mrs. Price Alexander of St. Dakota to visit her daughter Mrs. Will Smith of Pleure. On Thursday evening June 13th Mrs. J. B. Rush lectured to an apprehender at St. Dakota. Every body was well pleased with the lecture for it was very instructive as well as entertaining. The members of Doric lodge No. 30 & P. & A. M. will celebrate the birthday of St. John the Baptist with appropriate services at St. Paul's A. M. church Sunday June 30th at 3 P. M. Full program will be published next week. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Mays and children of Newton, Iowa, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Fisher. Last Sunday they attended the Katherine Church where was held at Maple street Baptist church. Mrs. Mays played in the band and we hope to have him and family to live in our city soon. At a recent meeting of the Trinity Aid Society at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Mathews the subject of class meetings and class leaders was discussed by Mrs. R. N. Hyde, and Mrs. J. Jones was elected to membership, next meeting with the at 108 Fifth street, next Monday evening. Mr J. D. Cook, Editor and Publisher of the Wisconsin Weekly Defender, and MiiA Va. V. Hampton, one of Boley, Oklahoma's leading young ladies were married in Chicago at high noon June 3rd. Miss Hampton is the daughter of Rev. and H. M. T. Hampton prominent citizens of Boley. North Star Lodge will celebrate St. John's day with a basket picnic Monday, June 24th at Grand View Park. All fraternal societies are invited to participate in this event. Base ball and other outdoor games will be enjoyed. In the evening a program will be rendered consisting of music and addresses from the representatives of the different fraternal societies of the city. The Knights of Tabor and Daughters of Twelve celebrated their annul Thanksgiving day last Sunday with appropriate services at Maple Street Baptist church. The order turned out in full regalia and enjoyed one of the best observances in the history of the order. CORINTHIAN BAPSTIT CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT 12 m. Sunday School. Reports from delegates to convention. 6:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 7:30 p. m. Subject "Spirit Filled." T. L. Griffith, Pastor. I have used your Pomade. Its the best thing I ever used for making curly hair smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful result, 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 Ozonizer) Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. Prof. Lawrence C. Jones, founder and principal of the Piney Woods Industrial school at Braxton Wiss is spending a few days in the city in the interests of his school. Mr. and Mrs. John Drew, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Henderson and Mr. and Mrs. Melissa Henderson. Ed Wednesday, June 19th, at a three-course dinner in honor of Mr. Calvin Carey's birthday and wedding anniversary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Carey, 2715 Oxford street, Lake Park. Mr. Small from Buxton was also there, being Carey's hostess. The hostess were presented with a beautiful pedalest. All left wishing them another five years of success. THE LYCEUM. The Des Moines Negro Lyceum holds its semi-annual election last Tuesday evening and elected for the ensuing term the following officers: President, Miss Letta Cary. Way-president, Mrs. Mattie Warriors. Secretary, Miss Hazel Cousin. Asst. Secretary, Mr. Rusks Jackson. Treasurer, Mrs. S. Joe Brown. Critic, Mrs. B. Brown. Reporter, Mr. B. N. Hyde. Executive Committee Attorney S. Joe Brown, Miss Adah Hyde and Attorney J. B. Rush. These officers will be installed at the real estate office. Attorney S. Joe Brown, Booked Tuesday evening, Dr. A. B. Jooker, host. OPEN LETTER TO THE PUBLIC Creation: You are invited to attend a meeting to be held at the hall of North Star Lodge No 2, A. F. & A. M. the evening of Wednesday, June 28th at 8 p. m., cor. Tenth and center sts. Said meeting is to be held for the purpose of exploiting a corporation for the purpose of purchasing the brick block and frame dwellings located at the southeast corner of West 11th and Center streets. North Star Lodge has taken the initiative in forming this corporation, which has entered into contract to purchase the property above described. Believing that all Negroes, generally and their secret societies and clubs, particularly, are interested in the acquiring of property for the purpose of holding club and club meetings, also social entertainments, we are extending you this special invitation, that you may co-operate with us in acquiring this property for curricular benefit. The proposition will be explained in detail at this meeting. At this time also, application for shares in said corporation will be received. Shares are $5.00 each. Out of town applicants may secure shares by writing direct to the secretary. Very truly yours, North Star Masonic Temple Association. By Board of Directors: E. Tracy Blagburn, Pres; Harrison Gould, Vice Pres.; V. L. Jones, Secretary, 519 E Court Ave.; Gwatkins, Treas., B. H. Nye, James H. Woods, H. E. Jacobs, John L. Thompson, Effie Watkins. New Lunch Room First Class Lunches and Meals will be served to the public at Utopia, 211 West 9th St. Special and Private Dinner Parties Solicited. Music from 12 m. to 2 and from 6 to 8 p. m. Prof. L. Morgan J. H. McGUIRE, Prop. L. H. S. BROWN JACK DAVIS Brown & Davis Headquarters for Cigars and Tobacco Billiards and Pool Phone: Walnut 2314 229 Third St. EDITOR'S OBSERVATION. Again I take up my quill to pen the annual Editor's Observation for 1912 for the past ten years I have written what has become to be one observation of the editor when he goes on observations of his annual collecting or business trip. These observations have become a very interesting part of my travels for it covers a part of the state of Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska. I bring to readers in a brief summary or in a nut shell the real progress being made among my race and the business enterprises that they are engaged in. Also the group of the churches and the development of our home life along with the progress that we are now making in education, to some of my old subserviers these observations may seem useless or a repetition as they have read them last year to you if they be any foolish thus let me say that after a year has passed it is good to get a word of greeting or DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1912. to learn of the success or failure of the man who was in business last year and to note the many changes going on with our people. We shall learn more about them. More of the worthy and successful parties may be mentioned remembering in all my articles I only write about what I see and observe and I generally try not to over estimate but I will do so. I draw the conclusion for themselves. Our first stop was in Mason City, Iowa, this city is going to become one of our large cities, she is growing faster than any other Iowa town. She has a population of about 10,000 large brick plants and two of the largest cement plant in the world. One of these plants weekly pay roll is more than $30,000 per week. Mason City is so well altitude geographical that it is between the city mile and between Des Moines and St. Paul and Minneapolis and about mid way between Sioux City and Dubuque five years ago there were only about 20 colored people now there are nearly 200 the have been working on the Plymouth Mission a congregational denomination and Rev. E. J. Penney that well trained Christian gentlemen was called from Oklahoma and pasture the mission for five years. This is going to go on a farm to rest up a while and recently this mission was transferred to the Methodist Episcopal denomination and Rev. F. D. Woodford Bormer chapel. This organization are going to buy property and later build a church. Mr. John D. Reeler is living in the outskirts of the city, he is still dealing in fine poultry and coniferous farm shop under the First National Bank, he is a hustler and a good business man. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Williams are successful people, he runs an express wagon. He came from the cooperative to use them to the Boyd Drug Co. is now working out at an auto garage. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Allen formerly Des Moines people, who came here a few years ago, he is a plasterer by trade and he has all the work that he needs to do, including an editor to a one o'clock dinner. Tom wishes to be remembered to his Des Moines friends. Walter Davis is running his shining parlor on another street and he has all the work that he needs to do. W. L. Jones is still in the barber shop in the north end of the city doing well. He also has a drove of young chickens. Mr. and Mrs. Claudie Carr formerly (now) owns her house and is enjoying life. They served dinner to ye editor. He is making money. Mr. Williams runs a good barber shop. Mrs. Frederick Wright runs a chicken coop. She and her mother are doing well. They have most all white trade. Henry Sims is a good substantial citizen. A. L. Rice formerly (now) owns her house and is in the poultry business. He now has 250 young chickens and about 500 eggs setting. J. H. Cobb formerly of Colafax, Iowa, is a hard working man. He works for the Bell company. He owns a large acre of ground on which he is also raising chickens. He has over 200 little chicks. Wm. T. Carter conducts a large shining parlor the finest in the city. He owns a large general hundred chickens. Mrs. Ida Smith and husband lives just south of the city limits. They are raising chickens and hogs and are doing extremely well. The Bystander has added ten new subscribers from here and Mrs. Maud Brewnot has been selected to chronicle the Mason City regular from now on. Mr. H. D. Green has opened a new chicken coop near the M. & St. L. depot. Mr. Warren is hustling man. John Rutherford is engineer at the shop. Mr. B. B. Bain has a nice boarding house and is working on a new kitchen. They are nice business people and are making many friends. O onto Minneapolis our next will be There is no need of anyone being troubled with constipation. Chamberlain's Tablets will cause an agreeable movement of the bowels without any unpleasant effect. Give them a trial. For sale buy all dealers. ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. R. Rhodes has been quite sick the rest week. The Sowing Circle Club met at the home of Mrs. Eva Roper this Monday afternoon. Those from Albia who attended the District Conference and Sunday school convention in Oskaloosa are as follows: On Monday Rev. R. B. Manely and Mr. Edward Butler went over in the interest of the court on Monday day II of Milford Lewis, Miss Lillis, Mrs. B. F. Leuw, and Mrs. Eliza Hayes in the interest of the Sunday school. On Monday evening of this week a surprise party was given on Mr. James Jameson by his wife Mrs. Jameson and his many friends, which their good wishes and friendship and with kindly pleasure by the number that gathered at their home to partake of the bountiful and well cooked as well as nicely served supper Mrs. Jameson prepared for them. The evening was spent with toast and music and singing by the talent that was present. A home presents given to Mr. Jameson. The S. B. Moor Mite Missionary Society gave the following program at the A. M. E. church on Sunday evening: Song by Society; Song by the talent Matt 5-12; Song by Society; Paper, Miss Anna Haines; Vocal solo by Mrs. Eliza Hayes; Recital Edith Thomas; Song, Society; Paper, Mrs. C. W. Carton; Trio, Miss Edith Thomas, Marile and Frances Thomas; Song, Society; Remarks by the president Mrs. R. B. Martinez. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grayson and son Bennis Grayson of Hecking spent Sunday in Albia. A sprained ankle may as a rule be treated three or four days by applying Chamberlin's Lainment and observing the directions with each bottle. For sale by all dealers. In Stormy Weather Send a Carriage immediately RAIN, mud, snow, sleet and slush may be avoided by doing your errands over the Bell telephone. If it be necessary to go outside, you can order a carriage by telephone. If an appointment were better postponed, the telephone somehow fits in just right and smoothes things out. The Bell system reaches every Metropolitan center in the country. It renders efficient telephone service through fair and foul weather, day and night, anywhere. BUXTON BRIEFS. Miss Mina Johnson is home from Coquitlam where she has been attending school. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. London returned from Des Moines last week where they wont to witness the commencement exercises of the High school from which they are graduates of the 1912 class. The Mt. Zion Mission circle entertained by Mrs. Maggie Downs at her home 28 E. 7th street. After the close of the program the president Mrs. Sally Jackson gave the women a splendid talk on care for their health, thus avoids such necessary hospital expense and operations. The lecture was very timely and much appreciated by the sisters. The hostess then served ice cream and cake. Little Margarite Nightingale is in Hibernia visiting her aunt. Rose Jelks left last week for Iowa city where she entered the hospital for an operation. She was accompanied by her husband, who returned Saturday reporting that she had a successful operation but was quite sick at the time he left. Burton visitation again for the summer, the guest of her sister Mrs. W. H. Bailey. Miss Martha Lucas, daughter of the baker, will leave for Newton, Iowa, the 22nd, where she will visit her sister Mrs. Violet Mayes. Miss Elia Lucas of Cedar Rapids is expected to attend the same time to "hold the fort" at the bakery during Miss Lucas' absence. The delegates to the state S. S. convention at Mt. Pleasant returned Sunday morning reporting a splendid session. They were Mr. Marshall Lowery, Mine Bed and Mrs. W. A. Brown who was re-elected state president of the B. Y. P. U. One of the special features of the convention was the series of lectures on Sunday school work by Prof. Scruggs, ex-president of Western college, pastor of Mine Bed and Mrs. W. A. Brown. The lectures were helpful, wholesome and inspiring. Many of the delegates left the convention determined to do more in the next conventional year. Rev. Murff, returned Missionary to Africa will lecture at Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The delegates urged to be present to hear of the condition of our people in Africa, and the hardships a missionary must endure to take the gospel to them. During the absence of Rev. Woodward who did not return from the S. S. convention in time to fill his pulpit, the delegates will lecture at M. service and Dev. Hood filled the pulpit at night. Both are licensed preschools and members of Mt. Zion church. The B. Y. P. U. is using some very interesting meetings. The contest questions is creating much interest and causing more study on the month of June the president Mrs. W. A. Brown and secretary James Cheatham are on their vacation, and the vice-president Mr. G. W. Pendleton and assistant secretary Miss Susie Watson are serving giving the two young people a chance to become acquainted with the work. On account of not being able to get cars on which to load coal, some of the mines are compelled to work only 5 or 6 hours a day and some 4 days a week, which is not a very agreeable thing to do, and come out of a 60 days suspension. The Y. M. C. A. boys are planning a 3 day and nights camp on the river beginning July 1st and coming back in time celebrate the 4th in town. those who have not given in their names and desire to go, please hand in your names and please come in to see the secretary of boys department. Rev. Geo. W. Slater of Clinton has been in the city several days lecturing on socialism. He is a very intelligent and forceful speaker. Walter Dues is one of the latest additions to the large area of company administration. His work is to see to it that we have plenty of ice for iced tea, ice cream and etc., during these warm days. Walter is a fine young fellow, a member of Mt. Zion Baptist church and the Y. M. C. A. Pretty good for ice cream is assisting with the injail work at the Y. M. C. A. In Stormy Weather RAIN, mud, snow be avoided by the Bell telephone. If it be necessary to carriage by telephone. If a poned, the telephone someh things out. The Bell system reach the country. It renders fair and foul weather, day a IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY BULL SYSTEM IOWA TELEPHONE & TELEPHONE CO. since his return from Western college. There will be a Ragged Social given at St. John's church Tuesday evening June 25th under the nuspices of the most rugged person will receive a prize. A menu consisting of veal loaf sandwiches, pickles, pop, strawberries, ice cream and cakes. . . all are cordially invited. Wm. Cozones is on crutches as a result of getting his foot mashed in the mine. Rev. F. B. Woodward is reeled president of S. S. convention at Mt. Pleasant last week. Mt. M. E. delegates returned Saturday from their convention at Oceolaos reporting a very helpful session. They were Misses M. I. Davis, Anab Webb and Andry Logan. Miss Mesa Davis is selling a little book titled her own composition, called "Heart Throbs". It will be remembered by mary that Miss Davis has not been in very good health for more than a year, and is one of Buxton's best young christian women and chasing one of her little books for 25 cents will not only help her, but will get their money worth in the production. Miss Davis is planning a trip in the near future, to Salt Lake City to visit summer school at Drake University. Miss Helen Lucas of Bedford, Ia., is in the city visiting her sister Mrs. W. H. Bailey. Miss Gertrude Lucas will leave for Des Moines Friday where she will attend summer school at Drake University. Miss Ethel Terrell left Monday after two weeks visit with her aunt and friends. Mr. E. T. Mills and daughter Miss Miree were in Albia Tuesday on business. Mrs. A. E. Hill arrived in the city Saturday from a 10 weeks visit to her mother in Denver. Mrs. and Mr. Macar Peterson arrived in New York from an extended trip to Salt Lake, Utah and Millner, Idaho. Mr. Wm. Small-left for Des Moines Monday to have an operation on his eye. Missardas T. T. and R. C. Lewis went in Lovila Sunday visiting Mrs. Simeon Scroggins who remains quite sick. Mr. Richard Claybrook, an old ex-Buxtonian, who has been in Centralia, Ill., for some time arrived in the city last week. Did you see R. G. and his brand new girl last Sunday? TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH NEWS Rev. C. H. Mendhall returned from the S. S. convention at Mt. Pleasant Saturday and reports a pleasant session. Mrs. Ida Dae is much improved at this writing. The International Order of Twelve held a sermon at the church last Sunday, sermon by the pastor. Mrs. Lucy Butrom is convalescing. Mrs. Jas Jackson and children has moved to Colafx. She will visit Mrs. N. C. Pendleton at Enterprise. Att'y Geo. H. Woodson gave a very fine address on literature at the Literary Society Monday evening. It was indeed one of Mr. Woodson's numbers on the program were: Solo, Moss and declamation Mr. Louis Garland. WESTERN BAPTIST CONVENTION Western Baptist Convention will meet with the Second Baptist church, Kansas City, Mo., Dr. S. W. Bacote, pastor, July 16th to 21st, 1912. All Baptist pastors and church workers are urged to be present. Churches are requested to represent and send contributions for Home Missions, Christian Educational and Foreign Missions. Prominent denominational workers will be present. T. L. GRISFTH, President, Des Moines, Iowa. J. GOINS, Cor. Sec. Jefferson City, Mo. Each age of our lives has its joys. Old people should be happy, and they will be if Chamberlain's Tablets are to strengthen the digestion and keep the bowels regular. These tablets are mild and soft, in addition and especially suitable for people of middle age and older. Fore sale by all dealers. other Send a Carrier immediately now, sleet and slush may doing your errands over to go outside, you can order a an appointment were better post- show fits in just right and smoothes aches every Metropolitan center in efficient telephone service through day and night, anywhere. A TELEPHONE COMPANY State Capitol Bldg Historical Room KEOKUK NOTES Mesdames P. A. Jones and Naoni P. Fields returned home Friday morning from Davenport, where they attend the Grand convoction of Heroines of Jericho. A fine time, was reported. The very pleasant entertained at six o'clock dinner Sunday Mrs. Texas Mc Davis and son Fred of Iowa City. Mesdames Emma Teabeau and C. Woodard returned home Monday night from Davenport, where Mr. Woodard has been visiting her sister and Mrs. Teabeau. Mrs. Teabeau has the honor of being elected secretary. The funeral of little Victor Mason Johnson, who died Sunday afternoon, June 9 of lung affection was healt Monday afternoon at 3:00 from the church. Mrs. Teabeau and Brewer conducting the services. Little Victor was about one year old, a bright little fellow and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his parents Walter and Nevada Johnson, also his grand parents Mr. and Mrs. James Grigley and a number of other relatives. A profusion of flowers. The remains was laid to rest in Oakland cemetery. Mrs. Lucy Bland Terrell who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Fields for a fortnight returned to her home in Mitchell, Ind. Tuesday evening. Mr. and Alonzo Drame very pleasantly entertained at breakfast Sunday morning Mrs. Lucy Terrell of Mitchell, Ind. and Mesdames M. J. Fields and Naoni P. Fields of this city. Mr. Mark Johnson very entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Mon- 3d Jan. Mrs. Terrell of Mitchell, Indiana. Mrs. Kittie Owens returned home last week from Sutter, Ill., where she has been employed for the past six months as nurse. She will remain in the hospital. Quite a bunch of Koekukians attended the ball in Pitt. Madison Monday night. Mrs. Wm. Ashby near Burlington arrived in the city Saturday for a short visit. She was accompanied by little Harold and John Ashby who has been visiting Mrs. Ashby at her country home, while in the city. She was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ashby and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ashby. One of the most pleasing events of the season was the party given at the home of Messinger Ville, it being the party of Miss Vernas 16 birthday. The party was also given complimentary to Miss Grace Frazier of Chicago who is the guest of Miss Verna Freeman. Whist was indulged in until a late lunch when while a dainty prepared luncheon was being served. Every one left pronouncing Mrs. Freeman an royal entertainer. Miss Frances Reeder who underwent an operation at St. Joseph Hospital last week is recovering. Mr. Ben Harris whose illness was reported some time ago is still critical, little hope is entertained for his recovery. The Sunday school of the church of St. Mary The Virgin will give a Picnic July 4th at Cedar Glen. Everybody is invited to go and have a good time. Mr. Joseph Drane has been quite ill for some time with an attack with lumbago. ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN It seems as if we are not going to have any summer up this way. Editor Joel L. Thompson was in our city court in the interest of the Bystander. Mr. Hicks of Thomas street. The many friends of Mrs. Stella England were pained to learn of the sudden death of herself and infant son at the city hospital Monday. Mrs. England had been a resident of our city for 40 years and from Indianapolis. She was buried afternoon from St. James A. M. E. Church, where a large concourse of friends gathered to pay their last respects. She leaves a husband, a sister and other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. May she rest in peace. Mrs. Gussie Jones received the sad intelligence of the death of her grandmother at Bunson, Mo., Monday evening. She has our sympathy. The eighth annual convention of the State Federation of Afro-American women of Minnesota will convene at Bunson, Mo., July 27 and 28. Quite an interesting programme prepared, every one is invited to attend all the sessions. ? Gnewssia ana nal .Vmenernans. The Union Benevolent Association will hold their second annual sermon at Pilgrim Baptist church Sunday eve, 23. Rev. E. H. McDONald officiating. The girls of 1912 given by Queen of Sheba chapter O. E. S. at Tschiada's hall Thursday eve. June 13 was a good production. A fair sized crowd attended, notwithstanding the fact that a heavy rain fell all day and evening, the ornate furnished music. After the programme hung was indulged in until a late hour. Mr. and Mrs. J. Martin of Como Villa entertained the following friends at their beautiful home and Wednesday morning at Echoes M. A. Johnson, F. Jones and Quitman Hicks. A most enjoyable time was had until a late hour. A committee meeting of the national Educational Congress was held at the old State Capitol Monday night to debrief on the convention which comes to our city July 14 to 19 inclusive. Mr. J. Q. Adams is local chairman. Mr. S. L. Maxwell of Carroll Ave. is improving from his recent illness. Mrs. Dora Adams of Charles street and the 100th Street station, an extended visit in Nashville, Tenn. The Masonic lodges held a joint installation Monday night. Lawyer R. O. Loe is nicely located in the Cincinnati area. He seems to be doing the cleaning in his profession. Rev. H. P. Jones of St. James A. M. E. church is having a two weeks vacation and is enjoying an outing at Miss Georgia Cunningham of Minnesota is visiting her cousin Miss Opal Wade of Thomas street. The catholic ladies gave a Calico Hop ```markdown ``` at Bowlby hall Wednesday eve. The local committee for the State Convention of Women's Clubs held a meeting Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. E. H. McDonald to complete arrangements for state meeting. Mrs. E. H. McDonald, Lola Chapman Chr programme; Mrs. Mary Hatcher Chr press and Printing; Mrs. High Chr reception; Mrs. Mattie R. Hicks Chr Homes; Mrs. Emma R. Hicks refreshments. The Self Culture Club met Wednesday with Mrs. Couture Club of Mackubin street. MT PLEASANT NOTES An entertained given at the A. M. E. church last Thursday evening proved quite a success financially. The lawn social given at the Second Baptist church was a very pleasant afternoon, quite a net sum of money was realized. Mrs. Bertha Holt of Montreal, Canada and sister Viola Harris of Minneapolis arrived in the city last Thursday evening for an extended visit at the parental home of Mr. and Mrs. George Harris. Mr. Ruth Grandin received her diploma last Saturday evening from the College Academy. Mrs. J. Hedge and daughters Mrs. Charles Watson and Miss Ruth Hedge pleasantly entertained their friends at Kensington last Thursday afternoon in the cafes. Strawberry short cake was a special treat to all who had the pleasure of partaking of the same. Mrs. Givens of Keokuk and brother Mr. T. Brown visited the formers husband who is still in the hospital here last Sunday. Mrs. Grace Harris has remodeled and almost completed his pleasant home on East Madison street. Mrs. G. W. Jackson is owner of a square piano. Quite a few visitors from near points in Iowa was in attendance to the conference and almost completed his pleasant home on East Madison street. Mrs. Grace Harris graduated last Thursday from Iowa Wesleyan college. She completed her course and took the degree of B. of Pl. Last week was a very busy and enjoyable week as the Ministerial and Deaconum union also the Sunday school organization about sixty visiting delegates and visitors in the city. Stomach Trouble Many remarkable cures of stomach trouble have been effected by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tables. One man who had spent over two thousand dollars for medicine and treatment was entirely cured by a few boxes of these tables. Price, 25 cents. Free samples at any drug store. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NEWS. On account of the improvements now going on at the A. M. E. church last Sunday, but not to be outdone Mr. Hayes Crayton had his S. class meet at the home of the Misses Campbell. The Campbell will go to North Dakota soon to visit her sister Mrs. Robert Crumph. Robert Greaver visited friends at Moline recently. Messrs. Frank Walker and Moses Hall made a flying trip to the trichloroethane week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Turner and Mrs. Frank Walker are home from an extended visit in Chicago. John Harris of Chicago passed through the city recently from Buxton to Chicago, where he had been sent the funeral of his brother Zed. A. L. Hall's rheumatism is improving somewhat. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armstrong of New York are excited this month to visit his father with Mrs. Armstrong's mother, Mrs. Sarah Armstrong. They have just recently returned from England and Mr. Armstrong is on his way to attend the Johnson-Flynn match in the west. Mr. and Mrs. Jas Turner have moved to Fourth avenue to East Second street. Mr. Willis Turner and family have recently moved here from Buxton to make their future home. Mr. Bradley of Moline visited at the D. W. Brown home this week. Mrs. Mary Holmes, who attended Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Haynes during their recent illness, has returned to her home in Moline. The Misses Cordella and Marie Whale expect to visit at St. Louis home. Mr. Harvey Spencer visited his wife at Ottumwa last Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. David Bastfield and daughter Leone of Pueblo, Colorado, are expected next month for a short visit home of Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Black Miss Lula Gwinn leaves next month for Davenport, where she will visit at the home of her uncle Mr. D. S. Johnson. Well, she is 19 now, and may she live to see it is more and may her future be strenued with roses or flowers much more fragrant than they were in the past, or may she live long and be prosperous. Who? The BYSTANDER. The Misses Una and Pearl Coile will leave soon for Mason City, Iowa, who recently visited here at the home of Mrs. Anna Coile. Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Black entertained Reo and Mrs. D. W. Brown at breakfast Wednesday morning. Miss Marle Whale assisted. Bunny and the band arrange arrangements which is giving entertainments for the benefit of the trustee board to go to Alaworth and give an entertainment. Quarterly meeting is to be held at the M. McChairy July 7th. The wedding eldest is going to be here and a grand good meeting is anticipated. Quarterly conference will be held the following Monday evening. Would Saem Be Crawford--Do the rich know how the other half live? Crabshaw--After taking their money from them they must be able to form some idea of how they are compelled to live.-Pack Towa Siate Bystande: BYSTANDER PUB. CO, Publishers. DES MOINES, - «IOWA SOME THINGS TO PONDER. ‘Much of Our Horrying Is Necdhsse— Dont Hold a Watch on Your Meee: Just a9 Sm experiment, see how fas you can walk fo five minutes. It wit ‘convince you that a lot of your burry ing Is needless. ‘Many of us let slip a thousand op portunities by waiting for inspiration Pebeewiing, es Meraens ie ik eet ‘“Inepiration comes to him wha works.” ‘Don't be afarid to give compliments Overdelicacy in this respect 1s a social ‘handicap and a cause of much need Jess lack of popularity, with conse ‘quent depression and timidity. If you are In the habit of looking a your watch every fow minutes to see ‘what speed you are making, better dis ‘eard the wateh. You will save ever so ‘much strain and actually suffer no Joss of time. Is {t wise for sensitive natures to expose themselves to tragical plays and harrowing novels? Thoy pay Yor the experience by suffering shastly nervous exhaustion out of all Proportion to the temporary thrill. ‘Are you one of the people who hop ‘up nervously when the train is near. fog the station, and stand until tt stops? You think you are saving a Jot of time, whereas In reality a car empties in threo quarters of a mip- ote, ‘You have beard of “the total de pravity of inanimate objects.” They fare not depraved. We blame them for our own folly—as when we pile dishes fn redklens heaps that are doomed to tip over, or pour hot sauce into cut lass, oF go tnto'a dark room without frying to remember where the furni- fare Is. = = |. Why are people so awaro of thetr ‘sonsitiveness to the color of furniture ‘and wall paper, and so blind to the ‘effect of the color of artificial light on the feelings? Really, a mellow light ‘and an agreeable lampshade go far to- ‘ward making the evening restful and cheerful and cory. Crude fMumination fs irritating. ‘The quickest way to cure “blues” fs to identity them. If you look back fa little and discover that your woe has Bo reasonable cause, and that you “fust feel like feeling #0,” you know that the condition 1s physical. That Emowledge puts you on the road to recovery, for the physical condition ‘Degina to improve as soon ss you find ‘there is nothing worse the matter— ‘Woman's Home Companion, Gluck Not a Courtier, Gluck, the compoter,, was not of the fort of’ men of whom courtiers are made. Ono day he attended at the court at Vienna a concert at which the Emperor Joseph If and one of his archdukes sang a fragment from oue ef Gluck’s compositions. Naturally ‘enough, the imperial artiste. glanced ‘RE the composer to see how he was Ampretsed by the honor they were do fig him. They were shocked to ob eerve that he was making a series of Srimaces, The emperor stopped and fnquired whether be and the archduke ‘wore not singing the bit according to Gluek's idea of how it should be done “My idea!” exclaimed Gluck. “Why. sire, I am the poorest walker in the world, but I would vastly rather take 2 walk of sfx leagues than be forced to hear a composition of my own terpreted in such a, way as that.” Jo soph 11 was brave enough to take no notice of the criticism, but the court ‘was quite convinced that if such a re proach had been addressed to the Czar Nicholas the composer would Rave prosecuted his musical studies from that time forth under the un favorable surroundings of the Siberiar mines. | ‘Siansiuan Gian - Midnight, and in the smoking-room of the club sat a young man huddied fia chair, A friend entered. “Hallo, Smith" be asked cheery, “not golne home yet?" "No;" muttered the de spairing one. “I—I daren't.” “Why, ‘what's the matter?” “Matter? IU Tho end of everything! It means run, fret and spoiled Iie!” The triend owed frightened. “Here, Smith, tell me whats up. Perhaps T can help you." Smith clenched hie fists fil! the Knuckles showed white, “No one ean Delp mer" he eried in agony; “I have ‘come t0 the end of all things! At ‘eight o'clock I telephoned to my wife, tnd gave her a perfectly good excuse for not coming straight home, and”— his volco sank to a whlsper—"I'e for gotten what T anld!™ ' eee |. enounce the silk Hat London reports that the fasblon of wearing silt hate dying there. This Cxtraordinary variety of head cover: {ag was known in Florence torard the ‘2nd of the eighteenth century, but its ‘growth in popularity ald not begin un- Ei iszs, when its manufacture was begun tn France. Bete ne en es “A more deserving medical man ‘than our friend Richard’ does not ex- 4st. Ho very frequently accepts ‘no fees trom his patients.” y Mr. B—You don’t say 0. Mr. A—He generally settles with the helra—TitBite, Learn From Censure. | If anyone speak Ill of thee; consid: ex whether he hath truth cn Bin side; ‘and if so, return thyself, ‘that his ensures may Bot affect thee—Falete- tus. : : ‘Siow Fellow. “Fave you really broken ‘your on gugement to him?” asked the giddy fn. Yea," replied the other, “He was no fun at all, I simply couldn't make him jealous, no matter bow I tried."— ‘The Catholic Standard and Times, Her Protection: ‘ / ‘Mire, Gaddan. says abe ts tn terror of all the electrical contrivances; she In 60 much afraid of getting a shock.” ‘WBhe needn't be afraid. There's too ‘much rubber about her” STUDENTS AT TUSKEGEE [t- STITUTE MAKE INDUSTRY A HASIT. AND ATTACL HIGH STANDARDS OF LIVING. | fe its aystem of government. From the moment the rising whistie blows at five o'clock until the “lights out” Dell sounds at night, every moment of the time ts occupied; work 1s In the ‘atmosphere; industry is made a habit | =the ‘great aim of the school. At Tus Kegee refractory students are pun |Iabed, not by setting them at extra | tasks bat by glving them no work to do, The great Iden of the institute fs | to drill into the students the principle | that labor is a privilege, hence work js never prescribed as & puntabment, |ror that would be an inconsistency. | Batorced "idleness proves penal: | enough, and attgr lees than a day of Tounging, a mis in a busy commun ity, a drone among the workers, the | disobedient student generally goes to | the commandant and bege to be put to work. : |The discipline {a admirable. Ever | since the opening of the school the “atudents have been on a military sys tem of some sort. ‘The first day the student body assembled thirty yeara ‘ago It marched to chapel, and st has ‘been doing so ever since, drilling in the morning, marching to dinner aft Ler a review at. noon, marching to chapel at night, marching back to the @ormitories after a review procession before the faculty on the platform, ae | sembling on dresg parade every Sui- day morning and on siternate morn- ings during the week, marching and drilling and becoming » impregnated [with the Idea of order, system, obedl 'gnse and discipline, It fe a aight never to be forgotten to sce 1,700 students march into the great dining hall at noon, said to be the largest dining room in the coun try, and atand at attention until grace in tung. Then the silence 1s broken, chairs are pulled out and conversation starts up with such a roar that the and’ Is-Kept playing In the balcony to drown the nolse. There ts nothing Dotsterous, but 1,100 volces engaged ‘to simultaneous talk make rather @ cataract of sound. | Visttora rarely fall to comment up- ‘on the table manners of the students, ‘At Tuskegee table manners are_us ‘much a part of the curriculum as ts work in the shops or recitations In the ‘classrooms. The man at the bead of the tablo dves the serving, assisted by "wratudent on each side, There fs none ‘of the grabbing, none of the meat pearing and the bread harpooning [that in a far from unusual feature of [the life in the boarding clubs of many |@ northern college. The students are |terved, and the Tule of the school ts | that each shall eat everything that ts | placed upon his plate without passing | remarks upon the cooking, if, indeed, | such averse remarks could be made |The food comes fresh from the tnstl: [tute farm, raised by the students, "cooked by’ the students, served by the “students and eaten by the students, “and the variety of edibles placed on the table serves as another object les: son of the benefits derived from skit ful labor on the aoll. ‘The student who "goes out from Tuskegee I 80 accur “tomed to an excellent table, that, if a |farmer, he at once prepares jo raise all the vegetables In thelr season, bie | farm becomes an object lesson for the surrounding community and gradually leads to a bigher standard of living, ‘which In the great object sought, for Tuskegee's real problem 18 not’ 80 { much to educate a few thousand boys jand girls as to change conditions | among the masses of the negro peo ple. | ‘Three or four years ago the Univer | sity of Cincinnatl started to educate the students in Ite technical courses by providing alternate days for theory ‘and practice, one day belag spent in | the clasroom and the next day in | real factory, where the students would | not only learn how to build things, but | would have the Inspiration coming | from the bullding of things actually | to be used, This idea created a furore | in the educational world; it was ac | claimed an the newest and most ad vanced idea in technical education. Booker Washington, however, nas deen applying that idea at Tuskerec | for the last thirty years. The stu: | dents apend one day in the classroom, | and one day on the farm or in the | shops, where they turn out products | that are to be used. ‘The grea cry among tho great tech: nical colleges has been that in the practice work the students bulld things that are torn down as,soon a8 they are constructed, The energizing force that comes from creating some thing that 18 to be utilized ts lacking ‘What inspiration is there in building fa model bridge when the student Knows it {8 going to be torn down as soon as the last bolt is in place? Edu ‘ators {0 technical institutions have lamented this loudly. ‘At Tuskegee the boy in the tallor- ing-sbop makes uniforms that are sworn by the students. The head of the department still talks of the sult of ‘clothes the boys made for Andrew Car negio for $15, which the {ronmaster pronounced as fine a Bt as he had ever worn. In the harness and saddlery- abop the boys meaufacture things that ‘are not.torn to jteces.as soon as they fare, finished. “he head of the ahop speaks proudly of the $200 double har ness which the boys made for Col- opel Rasgerelt.. Inthe wagonahop, the smithy, the broomshop, the brick yard, the caning factory, the foundry, ‘Sift together.one quart of flour, one teaspoontul of salt, three teaspoontuls of baking powder, one tablespoontul of lard 1 to be worked {n cold, with one pint of sweet milk. Form into smooth, consistent dough, Mlour the boaré, turn out, the dough, give it a few qulek, vigorous kneadings, roll out to thickiiess of threequarters of an foch, Cut with amall biscult cutter, lay close fogetber on greased tins. Bako In ‘qijok oven. ST the maicretsshop, the shoemaking shop, the printing office, the tInsmith shop, Iu all the 40 different traden ani industries, the boys are not only get ting an occupational edueatior bu ‘they are deriving the inspiration tha comes from making something to used, At Tuskegee it 18 deemed a ‘meportant to {ura out. inspired cob ers and plumbers as inepired arch! tects and landscape artists. All the students are required to tak academic studies, and the <tlort made to correlate all the studies wit the Industrial training. In English for exemple, the boys and girls writ ersayn on thelr work in the shops. A commeticement time, thstesd of deliv ering orations on “Over the Alps” o “Standing on the Threshold of Life, the graduating class shows how meal should be served or how a hore should be shod. It {8 a practical det ‘onstration of what has been learned. ‘alinte on industrial education, ‘The students in the academle de partment are divided into day anc ight clasces, about one-third’ of tbe students being in the night school Which Is designed for those who are tunable to pay the small charges made by the day school. When a poor stu dent arrives he works during the éay ‘and studies at night, and whatever be ‘earns in excess of his board ts place¢ to his credit in the bank. As soon as he bas saved enough he enters the day ‘school. The pupils in the day schoo attend classroom exercises three day’ ‘week, and the othcr three days thes spend in the shops. The expenses o day students above the cost of cloth ing and what can be earned is cbout $45 or $50 for the nine months’ term. Many of the pupils earn all their ex penecs, Tie teaching in the academt depariment, which is about as bd vanced In Work as the second year of a northern high schoo! minus the lan Eueges, Is done by a faculty of 60 col lege graduates, many of them from leading universities of the country The male pupils form two battalions ‘one of four companies of $0 men eact containing the might students, the oth er of five companies of 90 men each made up from the day students, Drills and inspections take place every ay In the week, the day etudents being Givided nto,two squads, which drill on alternate days, An officers’ court pass 6 Judgment upon all breaches of dls cipline not serious enough (0 be re ferred to the principal. The industries ate grouped inte three departments, the schoo} of agr culture, the Industries for girls and the department of mechanical Indus tries, ‘The courses in agriculture are siven in Milbank hall, a modern bulld {ng erected in 1909 at a cost of $26,000 Farming was the first industry started at the fnatitute, and the school farm Jn thirty years has grown until it em braces 2,300 acres. Of this eighty acres form a truck garden on whieh is ralsed produce for the school, elghty ‘acres constitute an orchard, 840 acres form the tract for general farming, while 1,300 acres comprise an ares siven ove~ to pastures and woodland. ‘The dairy herd contains 227 head of cattle, breeders, yearlings and calves, with 105 miich cows “at the pail." The farm also has 662 -hogs and 146 horses, mules and colts, while the poultry yard contains 8,000’ towis ‘The farm work {s carried on by 226 students, 40 hired men and 18 instruc tors. Last year 632 tons of ensllage, 12, 000 bushels of sweet potatties, 8.50% Dushels of corn and 8,650 bushels of oats were grown on the general farm. while the truck garden ylelded 115.453 pounds of greens, 1,116 dozen bunche of lettuce, 485 bushels of onions, 3,57 ‘watermelons, 368 bushels of beans, 5 Dushels of beets, 783 bushels of toma toes, 821 bushels of rutabagas, 3,18 dozen ears of grees corn, 2,064 melons and cantaloupes, 57 bushels of white potatoes and 268 bushels of peas—thie enumeration belng given as an ind! cation of the varlety of the table a ‘Tuskegoe and the manner in which the pupils are being saturated in one of the many Ideas of Tuskegee thai fone indleation of cfvilization fs a va rlety of food products. “One of God's objects in surround Ing us with vegetables, with grain, ber rles and flowers,” says Booker Wash ington, “Is to help us to make out bodies better fitted for the uses o Ife, to make our bodies stronger, tc make them more healthful. When 1 go to church and hear people preact for hours on all kinds of subjects, es pecially in country dlatricts, where the soll 18 fitted for growing all kinds o vegetables, all kinds of fowl, hon much I wish the minister would take ‘a few hours and teach the people how to All thelr bodles with some ot the Ddeautiful things with which nature has surrounded them.” THE BEST SCARECROW. ‘As the best scarecrow 1s a dead crow, hung up where other crows can ‘ee Ii, it 1g well to know how to catch the crow, which 1s avery wary bird. One way that fe often successful ts to take the chilled or stale eggs from fan abandoned sitting hen's nest and make an artificial nest cut Jn the fleld somewhere so that the:crows ean see it as they fly over: Around the nest in the grase place two or three set steel traps, The crow will alight near the nest to investigate the eggs as to their eating qualities and will usually step into the traps, which should be concealed under some light grass or earth. A CALAMITY TO. HIM. “Jigeworth tells me Mrs. Jigsworth fe thinking very serlously of going to Europe.” “[ dare say, her thinking about it oom make her balfias serious as it does Jigsworth." | MARIE TEMPEST’S NOSE Ata musicale at the Waldort-Astoria ‘a young matron related a bon mot of Marle Tempest’s, “Mise Tempost’s nose ts frighttully pug, ien't Jt?” sho began. “Well, i met her at @ tea once and ahe joked about ber nose as i? it had belonged to some one else. “When the Creator,’ she said, ‘was looking for a nose for me he took, you ‘seo, tho firat one that turned up."— ‘Minneapolis Journal, EDUCATIONAL CONDITIONS OF THE GOLD COAST OF WEST AFRICA ITS GREAT PAST AND HOPEFUL FUTURE, PAPER READ AT THE INTERNA. TIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE NEGRO. AT THE TUSKEGEE NORMAL “AND INDUSTRIAL IN- STITUTE, UNDER THE PRINCI: PALSHIP'OF BOOK™” T. WAS: INGTON, A, M. L! MARK C, HAYFORD,D.D.F. I. @. 8 Tam to deal-with the section of AF rica wbich constitutes pa:t of its most Uistisctive negro or black zone, and I wil bo useful, before dwelling spon the conditions exatizg tree at the prevent time, to review the past it tory of the whole couniry of which I forma_an utegrat part. The review will Belp ua in cetermining what con ditions may, with beaett, be. In:ro @uced in the work of the’ future tor the good of thle resion of A‘tica wwhowe fortunes, as sifscting no: only the wellbeing of the nego there und eitowere, but alro the geieral prow ress and welfare of the world, every one may rightly ccex 1 propose, then, 19 deal with the past end preseat conditions of the country and the ecncitions which may best sudserve Its Interests in the ft tore; end the discussion will bear upon the educative tendencies that there conditions have had, and may be expected (o have. uron the people there, temporally and. spiritually. ‘The Gold Coast, which is to be re garded and treated a1 reresentng the Fett of the:-negzo, land of Africa and a2 a true type thereat, occupies the southern part of the Sudan (or “Country of the Hicks,” which is the meaning of the word "Suian"),, be ing oundea on the south dy the At lantle—the Gulf of Guinea; on the west by the French Ivory Coast and Liberia: on the east of the German Togoland, the Pench protectorate of Dahomey and the British dependency of Nigeria, while Its northern parts or territories extend right into. the Sudan, with whieh it forms one great whole! It les between and: 12 degrees north of the equator, stretch: ing from longitude 2 degrees east to longitude § degrees west, and ts about £00 miles long, its greatest breadth being about 380 miles. Ta our éay the question has often been asked, “Has Negroland or the Country of ihe Blacks, really had any past worthy of the historian's atten- tion, of the atudent’s consideration? Has it ever taken part in the race of the nations for thet which ennobles humanity in polities! government, in society, or in religion?” ‘The anawer to this question 1 can best give in the words of a descrip live note in a publication connected with the work of the Church Mission: ary society of Bngland: “Refore England was a monarchy, and whilst the Heptarchy was stil a troublesome fact, there existed tn the northern part of the Sudan sov- eral large and well-ordered native negro stetes, which had developed tn digenously. a comparatively bigh con dition of clvlization, Some of these ataten attained ,to. vast proportions one, for instance, that of Shonghay, was nearly halt the «ize of Europe stretching from the Atlantic to what is, now called Sokoto, and trom Bornu i Moroces. ‘The veinpire of Bornu was elto very wetrif' ns large. But now little remains of these ancient slories, “it was about the middle of the thirteenth century, that fe, when the Third Henry reigned in England, that the empire of Horau rose to Its zenith. The sext of its government was then in Kanem, and te a0 shown on El Edris!'s map published in 1153, but ita name subsequently became changed to that of Hornu, which has continved for many centuries until this day. Now, Horny, or rather, a8 the natives spell i, Barmoa, means the land of Noah, snd its people are called. Ke- aur, that Is, the “people of light. “The greatest extent of the empire was from the Niger to the Nile, that ia, abovt 1400 miles, embracing: what are now known as Wadal, Baghirml, Darfur, Kerdofun and Kanem, which is now tributary to Wadl. It remain: ea. prosperous, although occasionally suffering vilesitudes, until the mi dle of the last (eighteenth) century, when an Arab selzed the throne, and civil ware and dlacords ensued, which have’ resulted in its” present deca. dence, “Although Dornu has been reduced to about the size of England, it is by no means en unimportant aiate, "It form of government 1s constitutional, but Its sultan ts practically despotic being the head of both the church and state, and the mirror of al lexcellence and infallibility, He bas a. special bodyguard of horsemen still coated in sults of armor, manufactured tn the country. He has 20 metal can- none, which were cast in the capital Kuka, the capital, contains 60,000 In habitants ‘There are (besides Kuka) many other ‘walled towns. in the, country. There fe a large trade done in horses, cattle, a63e3, Seep, goats, I¥Ory, 8 trich feathers, indigo, wheat and leather, besides native manufactured goods, woven fabries, pottery and met ai ware, whlch are highly’ prized throughout the Sudan,” and, wo might add, outside the Budan, too. ‘There atanda révealed: the fact that | THE’ BORE’S COMEBACK. dele EI cos casnoe the Chleago Tribune, and with that po er for twenty years or more, tells hi ‘secretary’ to say to bothersome callers {Sate athe premroom and ana come Up for an hour oF two. | ‘Phe secretary told a particular bore lone day thet Mr. Keoley was In the ‘Tribune pressroom conferring with the Drescmen and ould not be disturbed, ‘Twenly minutes later the bpre came ties a ‘most Icading, part. The negro, then, fy not a special creation, requiring & special and exceptional treatment, of to be subjected to such, as some writers would have us think. He oc leaples a common position with all, Jand be stands or falls with all alike. Poiygaty, the .natural outcome of thelr social laws, which, however, is unfortunate for the postiton of man- hood, and, particulary, of womanhood, was ‘prevalent {n every part of the country, but, whether pagan or Mo fhaninedan in enelr practices, they were more of less clznnish In thelr eblts, end, for mutual security end help, observed cectain common laws fof good faith, hospltallty and benevo- ence withia the eleles of each clan and’ sometimes even generally. The people, as a rule, were, and still are Attractive personally, having fine phy- sigue and grrat powers of endurance. It fa a common practice in some quar- ters to represent the negro by the ugliest types of his race, not by the finest, or even the average. There 18 Ja constant pltlable caricaturing of the negro; it being forgotten that in all races there are (ypleal ugly types by which they could be caricatured with perhaps better effect than the negro {s. ‘And here 1 may remerk, also, that the morallty of-some of the heathen tribes of Africa Is of a very high order Ingeed, or 1s required 10 be. Chas tty before marrisge 1s an absolute re- ‘quirement. For adultery the punlsh- ‘ment in some places 1s 25 lashes on the bare back, fine or imprisoarent, ‘and on release a reminder of other 25 lashes, which generally bas the ef- fect of keeping the miscreant straight for Ce future. The woman is shaven ‘and marched through the town or vil- fage, fMeenve belng given to the chil- ‘dren and everybody In the place to ‘short of ery "Shaine” after her. You may depend upon it that this bes a ‘great deterrent effect upon thoe who would otherwise commit similar of fenscs. But 1 fs one thing to make stringent laws and another to have the moral and spiritual power to keep them voluntarily and on principle. This rower is whet Christianity im parts, and hence Its importance alike to the negro and to every other race ‘of helpless man. J NEW TEN COM ANDMENTS FOR WOMEN Thou shalt have no other man ex cept thy husband; neither shalt thou eye another, ‘Thou shalt not neglect thy home for club or bargain sale or suffragette prop faganda or any other female meeting place whatsoever. ‘Thou shalt not be a peach on the street. A plppin in society, and 2 lem: ‘on In the home. ‘Thou shalt not wear five dollar bon nets and imported Iingerle when thy husband wears ten-cent socks and hand-medown trousers: neither shalt thou keep thy husband's nove to. the grindstone perpetually until he” be a broken and beaten old map. ‘Thou shalt not play. bridge whist {for prizes or valuable consideration, nor shalt thow' sip the sparkling glass Jon pain: of thy son's damnation, ‘Thou shelt use the same blandish- ments on thy husband that thou didst use on thy sweotheart, and he stall always be the lover. Thau ehalt not uag thy husband, thy sou, thy daughter, nor thy servant within thy house. ‘Thou shalt suffer little children to Jcome, and forbid them not, for thy [greatest name ‘ mother, and holy shalt It be, and thy sons and daugh ters shall rise up and call thee blessed. ‘Thou sbalt not negiect to pray for thy children; nelther shalt thou’ ne Jglect to spank them as occasion de mands. ‘Thou shalt not rear thy children by proxy, but thou thyself shalt be thei mother, and thou shalt lead them {n ‘the way they shall go, and when they are old they will not depart from It Swiped: LINKS WITH GooD AcousTics. Four men were playing golf on course where the hazard on the nintt hole was a deep ravine, ‘They drove off. Three went inte the ravine and one managed to get hi ball over. The three who had dropped Into the ravine walked up to have a look. Two of them decided not to try to play thelr balls out and gave up the hole. The third sald he would go down and play out bis ball. He disap peared Into the deep crevasse. Pres ently his ball came bobbing out anc after a thme he ellmbed up, “How many strokes?” asked one o Ils opponents, “Three.” “But T heard six.” ; "Three of them were echoes!""—Sat urday Evening Post, CIRCUS CAUGHT HIM. ‘This story of Dr. Elmer Etleworth Brown, the new chancellor of New York university, 19 now -going the rounds. On one occasion, when he was ealled upon to respond to a toast at ‘a banquet, he compared the evening with the dull and drab nights he was foreed to spend poring over his books. “It makes me think of the little son of a friend of mine,” sald Chancellor Brown. “One summer he was taken to the circus for the first time by his dgting father.. When: he returned. round-eyed and’ all but ‘apoplectic’ with delight, his mother asked bim how he Wked the circus, ‘Mother,’ sald my frlend’s little boy, ‘if you once go to the clrcus.with me, you'll never want to fool away time on church again.’” —Untversity Item. nnn “1 want to see Mr. Keeley.” he an- nounced. “But Mr. Keeley {s in the pressroom and cannot.come up,” insisted the sec- retary. “No, he fan't," sald the bore. “I went down to the pressroom and no- body there ever heard of him!”—Sat. urday Evening Post. Some cynic has sald that all of the whole-soilled men are bachelors, but all bachelors are not wholesouled by Jong odds. $100,000.00 Y, MC. A. HOME DED‘CATED CREAN OT ee nak PEQPLE—ALL RACES AND ALL REEDS LEND AID. ‘An immense concourse of people | nilen sxtended a block In enc ate tion from the atructure, witnessed the | rormal dedication of the new $100,00¢ {home of the colored branch of the Young Men's Christian associatlon, lo cated at 1816 Twelfth street, North ‘west, In the heart of the most popu Jous ‘section of the negroes of Wash: Ington. It had been planned to hold the exercises in the gymnasium, but the crowd swelling to unexpected pro portions, it was decided to conduct them on the front portecochere of the building, ‘On account of the unavoidable ab sence of President Taft in Ohio, the place which he was to have filled ae principal speaker fell to the lot of the Hon, Henry L, Stimson, secretary ‘of war, Mr. Stimson dwelt at length ‘upon the necessity of moral training, supplemented by intellectual and phys: feal culture, and supported by ® prac tical knowledge of the professional, Industrial and gainful callings. that sive ability to do one's full duty as a part of the civic compact Everything that went to mike the wellrounded man of affairs could be given an Impetus by active identifica ton with the broad-gauged work of the Young Men's Christian association, and he urged colored young men to take advantage of the golden oppor- tunity that wae here presented to them. “The erection of this bullding $8 something for the colored race to be proud of,” continued Secretary Stim- ton, “designed as ft was by a colored man, built largely by colored hands and with money contributed by col ‘red people, It shows that the race {s capable of accomplishing much, if given the opportunity. It 18 also sig: nificant that gifts of white men and ‘of people not connected with the Christien religion helped in a large way to make the completion of this building porsible, Jullus Rosenwald, a Hebrew of Chicago, gave evidence fof the broadest human charity In contributing $25,000 to the building fund, It is encouraging to note the widespread tendency to give the col ‘ored people a chance to show what they can do and to lend assistance in the way that will yleld the most last Ing. results. “It ig belng recognized more and more that the problem of the colored race is a great national one,” de- clared the eecretary, with emphasis. “st belongs to no fection and to no particular claes of people. It can never be solved except. by the co operation of peoples of all religions and all races, We must face it as ‘Americans, all fighting together un der one fag for a common end.” Mr. Stimson’s epeech was frequently in‘errupted by hearty applause and ejaculations of “Amen!” Other speakers were Dr. George Otis Smith, president of the Wash- ington .Y.'M. C. AW. Knowles Cooper, eeeretary of the ‘Washington Y.M.G.A,,and Mr. RC. Morse, Ref erences were made by each t0 for: mer President Roosevelt, who laid the comer-stone of the structtire on ‘Thanksgiving day, November 26, 1907 Mr. E. J. Morton, president of the col fored branch, conducted the exercises and happily Introduced the speakers. ‘Too much credit cannot be given to those indefatigable _workere—Inter. national Secretary J. B. Moorland and Local Secretary Lewis E, Jobneon— Jsrho created the movement and whore unfaltering faith and unflagging indus- try pushed 1t on to its grand realiza- tion. One of the most gratifying gifts wes $500, pald in by H. W. Chaso, 0 colored maa and a former siave, The ‘other big donation, aside from that of Mr. Rosenwald, was $25,000 from Mr. John D. Rockefeller. More than $21, 00 came fro:a the colored people of Washington, representing the generos- {ty of all classes, from the humblest $4 per week laborer to the $4,000 per Year government official, mingling. to- Eether on a common platform of race pride and Christian co-operation. ‘The building 1s admirably adapted to the purpose for which It te intend- ed. It was designed by W. Sidney Pittman, a colored architect, and ev- jery brick was laid by a colored con: tractor, Thus {t is a monument to negro ‘brain, brawn and financial strength, The bullding has four floors. In the basement are a barber shop, ‘Turkish bath, soclal rooms, swimming ool (60x20 feet, 4 to 6 feet deep) shower baths, lockers and. furnace room. ‘The pool contains 42,060 gal Jons of water. Entrance to the bulld. ing {8 on the first floor. Four stal wart granite columns 2dorn the front, The spacious lobby is fanked by a reading 1oom on the.south side and a | ome room on the north side.” On this floor will also be found the executive ‘offices, lunch room, committee room and the gymnasium. ‘The “gym” te one of the prettiest rooms of the kind {Im the country, having light oh three sides and a 80f00t ceiling. The run: ring track, and also the balcony, en. rely surrounds and overhangs’ the fymmasium proper. The “gym” tn fully equipped with all the latest and modern gymnasium apparatus. The second floor is taken up with the as- ALMOST TIME TO QuiT, In Oliahoma there 1s a preacher who is not only slow but long-winded, A stranger happened into the church about the middie of the sérvice. He Metened to the pastor's discourse unti! he ‘began to think something ‘was wrong, but there wae no elgn of a con. clusion. Finally he reached ove: and asked the man in front: “How long has that man been preaching?” “About 10 years,” was the reply. dations in the 44 rocms for about 109 ‘men, The building 1s fitted up through. out with electric lights and steam heat, ‘TREATMENT FOR MILK FEVER. ‘Mix fever is common to all animals siving milk, but more common ad ‘more dangerous with cows. Many val. uable cows are lost every year from the disease, und In some cases with no treatment. A pronounced case of the disease runs Sts course within a very short time, and within a few hours the animal ts dead. The caure Is not positively known, It rarely oe. ‘curs with a cow before her third calf, ‘but after rhe hes once suffered from ‘milk fever, she becomes more suscept. fle to the disease than before. The Alsease never occurs before the secre. tlon of milk begins, elther before or after calving. ‘The symptoms of milk fever are: Duliness of the senses, lying dows, closing of the eyes, cessation of feed. ing and rumination and general prow tration, In the first stages of the dle easo the temperature is high, but it soon falla below normal. The pulse oon becomes weal and the fect and ears ccld ‘The old trestmeat for milk “fever was the administering «t medicines, and under this treatment about one cow out of every two affected with the Alnease died. No medicine seems to glve any positive relief, and of those that recover, treated in the old way, no doubt come through of thelr own strength rather then from any good results from the medicine. ‘The new and more efficent treat ment for milk fever ts the forcing of oxygen or air Into the udder, working the gas up Into the cols of the udder and body by hand massdre. A srecial apparatus or pump Is made and sid for this purpose, and such can be se. cured from veterinary instrument houses. The most essential part of the Instrument. however, Is the tent tuts, through which alr ts forced Into the udder, For those keeping many coms, It Is well to own a complete insirn- ment, yet the teat tube Is all that Is necessary if a bicycle pump can be se cured, ‘A neighbor this spring had a fresh cow go down with milk fever. The foreman of a nearby large dairy was called to eld. His Instrument had been borrowed a few days hefore, and all he brought with him was a com mon bleycle pump. For a teat tube he took the quill end of a chicken wing feather, orening the center and making the end to be inserted Into the teat as round and smcoth as ros- sible. This hollow quill was fastened Into the end of the rubber tube of the pump, disinfected and inserted in the teat of the sick cow. The pumo was set to work and one-quarter of the ut- der inflated. After {nflation. this quarter of the udder was kneaded and worked to force the air into the up- per cells of the udder. ‘As toon as one feat and one-quarter ot the udder were treated, the other quarters of the udder In turn were treated. In each cxse enough afr was pumped through the teat Into the ud- der to distend it to more than double Its normel efze, when masnagine was hegun and continued for from ten to twenty minutes incessantly. The dalryman explained that the message treatment after tnflation with air was of erent importance in foreing the air further Into the body of the cow. When the teat tube was withdrawn after Inflation, only a small quantity of alr exeaned, most of it rematning n the quarter of the udder infisted. Nothing was tled around the bottom of the teat, and scarcely no alr et cored during the massage treatment. ‘This cow had a very severe attack of milk fever, and six to elght hours passed before treatment wan begun. yet within two hours after the treat- ment, the cow showed material cizns of improvement. and within four hours she was up on her feet and eating, ‘Any person, with the agsistance of another, can ‘easily give the oxvgen treatment to a cow for milk fever. The animal fs too weak and paralrred to make resistance. In all cases It 's well to wash the teats and udder ‘ell and to carefully disinfect both instr: ments and teats to prevent infection The remedy 1s very simple and very effective, only one case In about twem POTASH AND KAINIT. Tt requires four pounds of Katnit contain a8 much potash as one round af murlate of potash. The freight and cost of hauling to the farm and the handling are, therefore, nearly foxt times as much on the kainit as on the murinte per pound of actual. potas. ‘A pound of potash in murlate will Usually cont Just a ttle more than & ound of potash in kaintt; but Mf the Aistance from the seaport Is consider able or if the haul from the station to the farm fs not short, the greater cost of getting Kainit to’ the farm will much more than balance the sigh? higher price of the potash In murlate ‘at the seaport. Use muriate of potash and save freight charges and cost of handling. COLLECT EGGS WITH REGULAR ITY. Eggn for the market should be cok lected daily and zot remain unsold longer than two ®..three days. Do not use atale eres vor nest eR, A one might be cMsred through mle take with the eggs lntended, for mar et and affec: ‘he sale of the entire Jot, as well ax one's reputation for se- ing fresh eggs. Such a reputation ' hard to make, but not dimealt to re tain if care is used. The customer, who knows that he {s,. getting . the freshest egas, will pay-a better price: win ccnsnteesninnscnmpennaesit tt “Oh, well,” he sald resignedly, “in that case I suppose Il stay. Hell surely be through in a little while.’ Kansas City Star. JELLY TARTS. Line shallow muffin rings with & ‘akey ple erust; Mil with grape oF cor rant Jelly. Cover each tart with the ple crust, pinch the edges togethers Dutier the tons lightly and pierce wi @ fork. Bake {n rather quick ove? ‘Serve hot seen: The Farm BOYS CAN RAISE PIGEONS. Boys, as a rule, everywhere, like to own and work with animals of some kind. Perhaps there are no animals boys like so well as pigeons, and the average interested farm boy will make a success with this class of birds it he is given material for good equipment. The boy, shown in the accompanying picture, has made a success with pigeons, growing them for sale as breeding stock and the squabs for market purposes. In keeping and raising pigeons not only must a suitable house be built but an inclosed shed or flying pen as well. Pigeons cannot be successfully kept on the farm, or any place, unless they are confined. All of them will wander and stray away more or less, and so some home owners imitate their fly back to their place in birth when removed unless they are confined. In building the pigeon house, its size will be determined by the number of birds to be kept. A house eight feet wide, ten feet long and about six feet to the eaves will be suitable for the average farm boy, who does not expect to go into the business extensively. Such a house may be divided into two rooms, or used as one room, and it will easily accommodate a family. The flying pen should be much larger than the house and ten to twelve feet high. It should be large enough so that the mature birds can fly considerably for exercise. The flying pen is constructed of poles or light timbers as a framework, to be covered on the sides and top with poultry netting. It joins and becomes a part of the pigeon house. Small openings are provided in the house wall connection or in large pigeons. There are fitted with sliding doors, so that they may be kept closed or opened in handling the birds. There should also be a large door from the outside and from the house leading into the flying pen. The outside door may be frame, covered with wire netting, while the inside door should be so solid as to be closed for protection in cold and storm weather. The house proper should contain two pigeons of large light, and these are to be covered on the inside with wire netting to prevent the escape of birds when the windows are open in summer. One wall inside of the pigeon house is fitted with shelves about ten inches wide, with eight to ten inches between shelves. On these shelves are to be placed the trays or nest boxes in which the pigeons are to lay their eggs and rear their young. For this purpose it is best to use small wooden or earthquake dishes or bowls, manufactured and sold for the purpose, as they are easily handled, cleaned and disinfected. A good matched board floor is the best kind of a floor for the pigeon house or loft, and on this floor are to be placed boxes containing feed and water. The feed should consist of a variety of mixed small grains, grit, salt, and shells. A variety must be furnished, since the birds are in confinement and cannot seek food on the open range. If they do not receive the kinds of food necessary for all their growing and producing needs, they cannot be expected to do well and in some cases death of the birds and failure will result. The following feeds in a mixture are recommend: Wheat, kaffir corn, cracked corn, peas and bird millet. In addition these, about twice each week, we eat, suitupply Grit, oyster shells and salt are kept before the birds all the time. Do not forget the salt, as pigeons are fond of it and must have it for health and growth. Also, give them charcoal. In winter more cracked corn in proportion to the other feeds should be supplied to furnish warmth in cold weather. Birds are clean animals and pigeons keep themselves clean by bathing in water. Owing to this habit, a large basin of water must be kept in the pigeon house and this must be renewed often with a large flock. It is a delight to see pigeons bathe in a basin of water. They like to play in water apparently better than boys do in the "old swimming hole." From the fact that the birds are kept in confinement, every attention must be given for their comfort and necessities. Everything must be kept as clean as possible to avoid insects and disease. Litter must be supplied for nest building; water must be given for drinking and bathing; rats and other enemies must be kept in the birds in general must be looked after and studied. Selecting and mating must be looked after at proper times. Pigeons differ from other domestic birds in several ways. One of these is that the parent pigeons feed their young from predigested food from their own crops. The young (squabs) remain on the nest till they are seven weeks old and almost as large as their parents. Here they are fed and cared for by both the male and female. Two eggs only are laid at one time and the other at the same time; these are performed both by the male and female, each taking his or her turn at the work. When the squabs are large enough to keep each other CANADIAN TOBACCO. Canada raises a good deal of the tobacco which is consumed in the country. The improvement of the quality may be imagined, says the London Globe, when it is stated that some fifteen years ago samples of the tobacco then grown by the Quebec farmer for his own use, upon being submitted to several of the leading tobacco manufacturers in the United Kingdom was announced to be of a quality quite unfit for their purposes; that in their warm in the nest, neither parent sts upon them. Although the female pigeon lays but two eggs for a hatching, yet she continues to lay and for a long season, practically all the year; hence, breeding of the birds is rapid and interesting. Squabs are reared in win- as well as in summer. The well-fed and highest pigeon house or loft is literally as busy as a wholly as profitable and interesting and less dangerous. Pigeons can be made as profitable as any other animals of the bird tribe, if one has the patience to study their needs. There is really less work with pigeons than with chickens and other poultry. Squab raisings offer a good field for profit. Squabs now command a high price on all city markets and the demand is always greater than the supply. Homers are the breed for more pigeons. There are also pleasure and profit in growing "fancy" pigeons. Some keep and breed several kinds. Profit comes from keeping good stock and attending to the details of the business.—O. S. K. PEKIN DUCKS PROFITABLE. In the world of paying poultry, the raising of the white Pekin duck should not be overlooked. As in other lines of poultry raising, it should not be expected that much profit will be reaped by beginners the first season, but after that the Pekin duck, or, in fact, any of the varieties of domestic ducks that have proven practicable, will be a source of profit to the farmer or his wife. Some women have made the duck a successful breed, and have made a success of it. There is always a good market for ducks and their feathers sell well. Although of a wondering disposition, ducks can be confined in a small area, and when enclosed, spread much guano and earlich the soil of a lot where they are temporarily quartered. The expense of confining them is small, as wire缚 only 18 to 20 inches high will be sufficient to restrain them. Any sort of shelter will do. On account of the adaptability of ducks, they are hard to advantage over chickens in not needing as much area to roam over, the small amount of artificial heat needed when quite young, and their rapidity of growth, being ready for market when ten to twelve weeks. Ducklings that are hatched under chicken hens, about nine eggs being placed under each sitting hen, are always harder than those hatched in incubators. At least the mortality is less the first week on two. Duck eggs should be set either in April or May, and the eggs should be sided by many the right time to begin operations. Ducks lay early in March and April and by the first of May an adequate supply of setting eggs can be procured. The feeding of ducklings should be given close attention at first. It is well to begin with bread, molested in sweet milk, and a little finely-chopped, hard-bolled egg with a sprinkling of sand about four times a day for the first week. Feed on a clean board or surface and give them just what they need, followed by tepid water. Later keep plenty of clear water near the growing ducklings, arranged so that they can insert their beaks well and keep their nostrils open and free from caked dirt. Many ducks are lost on account of their nostrils becoming clogged with mud because of there being no water furnished the ducklings. Keep plenty of sand near, so they are not disturbed. We have found that a flock of 30 is of good size to handle and to thrive well. In the selection of breeding stock from a flock, pick out your breeders when the ducks are about six or seven weeks old. Breeding ducks should not be allowed to get too fat after one has made a selection of stock for that purpose. Lots of green food and plenty of exercise are essential to their growth and welfare. For breeders, a young drake, weighing five to seven pounds, is said to be most satisfactory and found to have more fertile egg: than when they are weaned, a young drake is the heaviest from ducks that are not too fat are more vigorous and can be forced to greater weight as market birds. In raising ducks keep the different sizes separate and furnish as long runs as possible and have ample shade. House ducklings can be inclosed conveniently and profitably in a yard 20 by 100 feet with a shelter of 12 by 20 feet. In preparing ducks for market, they are dry-puckled when warm, the bodies then immersed in ice-cold water and, when the body heat is out, they are careful to keep the coat in market depends largely upon the luck one has. If half-way successful, one's efforts have not been in vain. TO GET RID OF DANDELIONS. The best way to get rid of dandelions, if there are too many to weed out by hand, is to spray them with a copperas and iron solution. If one cuts the plants out by hand, they should be cut well below the crown with a sharp instrument. opinion a use for it might be found for fumigation purposes, as an insecticide value for greenhouses, and that commercial value was about Id. a pound. Tobacco is at present raised almost entirely in Quebec and Ontario. The total crop last year was 20,000,000 pounds. The negro man who will not respect the ladies among his race should not ever be respected by a cur, as in our estimation he is much lower than the cur. Palestine Plaindealer. The Sunday School Lesson Sunday School Lesson for June 23 1912. THE PENITENT WOMAN. Golden Text.—Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.—I. Tlm. 1:15. Lesson Text—Luke 7:36-50. Com- mit vs. 37, 38 or 47. Time—Midsummer A. D. 28. Place—Carpennau. Exposition-I. I A Curious Investigator and an Anxious Seeker. 36-39. Jesus received an invitation to dinner from an unusual quarter, a Pharisee (ch. 11:37; 14:11). The Pharisee received to study Jesus. Jesus usually went to the houses to which he was asked, and always goes today. He received courtesy from the Pharisee, the usual social amenities were forgotten (vs. 44-46). An unexpected and unwelcome guest came into the Pharisee's home and abandoned woman. Nothing could have induced her to enter that home under ordinary circumstances, the usual draws sinners. She heard him say that very day: "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy jaden" (Matt. 11:28), and that certainly meant her. The Pharisee was much displeased, but Jesus was greatly pleased, to have her come (ch. 5:30-32). She brought a box of costly ointment with her. In her love to her new-found friend and Saviour, she wished to do something for him. As soon as she reached the feet of Jesus, she burst into tears of penitence and love. It is good for sinners to weep (Ps. 51:17; Joel 2:12, 13). It was love that brought this woman to repose and forgive her. The thankfulness would never have accomplished it. According to the Pharisee's notion, righteousness is shown by drawing away from all contact with sinners, but in Christ's method righteousness is shown by winning the sinner from sin to righteousness. II. A Critic Rebuked and a Penitent Commended, 40:46. Jesus quickly proved to the supercilious Pharisee that he could read hearts by reading his. He told the Pharisee he had something to say to him, while the Pharisee was more severe to the woman. He showed the Pharisee that he was debtor as well as the woman, that there was no essential difference between them (Ro. 3:22, 23). The Pharisee was like the woman in another respect, he "had nothing to pay." By representing himself as creditor of the woman, he found itself teethed to that all she was against himself. I.e. that he was God (Ps. 51:14). The Pharisee had never dreamed that he was as truly a lost sinner, with POETRY of and by Our People SHOWING THE WAY. Have you shown your boy the way, Have you taken time to tell That at labor or at play do you interest you well? If you show a boy just how; If you're patient, he will be, As upon his little brow Dance, the tokens of his glee. All a boy demands is truth, Faith, sincerity and trust, Ad that hottest spots of youth— That your truce with him be just. If you show a lady the way, He will follow, never fear, Like a soldier, when you may Rings forever in his ear. Don't forget his little soul game: the vim. All threereams that round him roll Have for this their core and vim. Show him how love is street in the things That to him are reason, rhyme, And the flight of lofty wings. Have you ever thought how you Wanted to be told and known for your boyhood For your boyhood that has known? Bows are all the same today, Eyes are all the same today, To your heart and shown the way—No boy really wants to sin! Bound Bard THE PEACH. Soy, fruit, who made thee With fuzzy skin so thin, And Saccharine within, each one a well a well Of juice to swell and tell A fragrant story? He took a bright hue From earth, from air to share In thy face fair and clear. A flavor sweet and meet That makes a treat complete Runs thy rich meat through. An artist surely Infused with care so rare In making thee to share In making thee to be The beauty we now see. And artist made thee. "Come out into the morning light," "Come out into the morning light," "Come out, come out from bed and sleep." Come out, come out and take a peep. Deep sleep. Come out into the morning light. Come out both one and all." "Come out into the morning air," "The dewy grasses say: 8PANISH OMELET. * A cupful of canned tomatoes or the same quantity of fresh, chopped fine and drained of most of the juice; an onion of fair size and a green pepper which has been cooled are minced finely. A large spoonful of butter is brought to bubble in the frying pan and the mixture is cooked in this for five minutes. Into the heated butter in another pan break six eggs, seasoned with salt, and stir briskly for a minute over the fire. Add, then, the nothing he could do to satisfy God, as the abandoned woman was. Jesus forgives sisters freely when they have nothing to pay, but before they enjoy, that forgiveness they must take their right place before him (Luke 18:13, 14). Jesus closes his parable with a question (v. 42), intended to show the Pharisee that if the woman had been a greater sinner in the past, she had now become a more loving saint in the present. Before there can be intense love for the Saviour there must be a redeemed woman, the holy of the sin she has forgiven. These forms of Christianity that minimize sin and have little to say of pardon never produce ardent love for Christ. Jesus put a second question to Simon: "Seest thou this woman?" He did not really see her. All he saw was a vile outcast. Jesus saw a redeemed woman and a great lover. In the contrast Jesus drew between Simon and the woman he depicted, the woman appears in far the better light. Thus God looks at the cold moralist and the redeemed outcast in the Redeemed. Jesus is far better pleased with the loving pentents, deep though they may have been in sin, than with the Simons. III. Forgiveness, Love, Peace. 47-50. Jesus said her great love proved she was a forgiven sinner. It was not that she was forgiven because she loved—her faith saved her (v. 50)—but her sense of sins forgiven to this great love, and so her great love was proof that her sins had been forgiven. Are we proving that our sins are forgiven by loving much? Jesus did not gloss over her. He forgives her, and her sins are many, was his very searchable word. But then he turns to the woman with that wondrous word of comfort and blessing. "Thy sins are forgiven." That woman had a right to go out and say, "I know my sins are forgiven." She had the best possible proof of it, the sure word of him, not one word of whom shall ever fall (Matt. 24:36). Every believer in Christ has the same sure word that his sins are forgiven. Acacia said, "I know my sins are forgiven for her to say: 'I know my sins are forgiven.' It would have been presumption for her to doubt it. It was not a question of what she felt, but what Jesus said. It was a significant question the hearers asked, "Who is this that forgiveth sins?" The answer is plain, the Son of God. Her faith had saved her. Her faith was simply this, that Jesus could and would forgive her sins. This is saving faith. His faith was simply this, that being saved she went "info peace." There is no other road into peace but simple faith in Jesus for salvation. (Ro. 5:1). Leading Questions—What proofs are here in this lesson of the Deity of Jesus? What is his attitude toward sinners? How is forgiveness of sins obtained? What is the proof that our sins are forgiven? What is the ground of our assurance that our sins are forgiven? What is saving faith? What are the results of faith? What were the seven steps heavenward which the woman took? "In all the trees regaining green and blooming, and the breath of early morn is seen. Come out, enjoy this day." "Make hate, make hate, come out, come out," "The brooks all sweetly sing;" "The way for all of us to do" "Embrace the day while it is new. Come out, for this is spring." -A. A. L. Wilson. ·LOVE'S JOURNEY. How many ways 'away is love That it is off so long In journey to the hearts that wait sephew to its long? In April it is very near, And nearer still in May, But yet for many an aching heart It seems so far away. How many dawns and many nights Has it been travelling here; It has been going to step Of sphere and rolling sphere. Its music lit the robin's note Outside my window then; But, lo, in long hours of time It seems to soar again! How many hearts beside a gate Of lonenessness must stand I have to travel the road Ere it comes over the land; How many regions hear or far Must it travel the road Where it tells you where And lights me, love, to you! THE LONELY LOVER The ripping of the 'brook sounds sweet; The fragrant air makes joy complete; A little little bud some joy complete; An bible little joy complete; The love that in my heart still lives, Is kindled to a flame in spring. When by your side I chance to be, Each moment, then, is dear to me. If from me you are far away. I can but long for you each day. E each night the moon shines bright and You'll be with me as you have been. The little violets by the way. "I'm sorry, I don't know to say," "Tis time for joy, why are you said" The hand of love has placed us here, "There is love around you everywhere:" Then I feel sure my love is true. In springtime you will love me too. In the world, I am loved. BAKED CORN. Drain one can of crushed corn and beat into it two eggs, a little sugar, salt and pepper. Dot with pats of butter and bake until set and slightly browned. This should be prepared in a neat bake dish in which it may be served upon the table. mixture from the first pan and stir vigorously to incorporate the ingredients. Let the eggs "form" and brown slightly upon the underside, making the omelet. Fold double and turn into a hot dish. Or you may make the omelet in the usual way, using the heated contents of the first pan as "filling" and folding it in. The girl whose parents are strict with her is always wild to marry—and the man soon becomes wild because she did marry him. THINGS SEEN IN THE SHOPS New baskets for bonbons are in dull rose color. One is shown in the shape of a small grand piano. A paper box for candies is in the same rose tint, decorated with magnolia blossoms very well painted. Either basket or box hold about three pounds of candy. The newest evening slippers are in the shape of a four-winged small angled ornaments in the place of buckles for these slippers are in the shape of a four-winged butterfly, and they are of the same color as the slipper, unless of gold. Both these ornament additions tend to make the foot large and gaudy, however. Many of the shops are showing stiff little neck bows of variegated ribbon, or velvet ribbon. These are worn at the front of the ribbon at the side. Their price is about fifty cents. Among the Easter novelties is a large nest of straw for bonbons; it is decorated with a few twigs of natural wood against which are wispes of wheat. A stuffed real chicken of full size is mounted on the side of the basket with spread wings. Another nest of straw made for a bonbon basket is decorated with a twig of natural twigs, twined about with artificial roses. Both these 'novelties are French. Very charming are the newest hatpins, which are rosettes of tiny silk flowers of exquisite fashioning, or of fruit. With some of these are mingled wreef ruffles of valenciennes lace. For the boudour there are to be found perfectly plain moire velour picture frames. The opening for the picture oveys is very large. These come in every color and the most exquisite shades. Their cost is $2.50 each. Other frames are shown in the imitation ivory known as ivortus. They have inlata a semi-conventional pattern of forget-me-nots in blue. One of the more elaborate frames is French gilt with china flowers in entire relief. Seed pearl jewelry is shown in great quantities, and some of the ornaments are bringing large prices, as much as $65 for a brooch. Great differences are to be noted in the designs, and they require careful selection. Too odd to be pretty are the all-pink linen handkerchiefs with narrow dark red hemstitched border and red initials. In fact, very few of the colored handkerchiefs are attractive this spring; the patterns show so little dainfulness. Many of the wraps and gowns of the gown are edged or trimmed with taffeta much. This is called "shirring". It comes ready to add to the gown and costs 65 cents a yard for the width most in use. As it is easily renewed when it gets to have a worn appearance, and is not expensive, it should be in favor with the woman who makes her own gowns. A new pottery called Copenhagen Art F仪ence imitates the old Italian Majolica, but has not the fascination of the Italian ware in that it is too regular in its art decorations. The shapes in which it is shown are largely the old Italian shapes, and it will probably be a favorite selection for girls with those looking for costly articles. Laces are always of interest to every woman, though there are wide differences in styles at present, which call for much consideration when the moment of purchase arrives. The Baby Irish, which was formerly an extravagance, is so reasonable now that it is almost common. Insertion three-fourths of an inch wide, for instance, with the roses in relief, is but 35 cents a yard, while scalloping of the same lace, allowing 16 scallops to be inserted. Ratine insertion, which is the exceedingly coarse, heavy lace, ranges from 60 cents to $3.50 a yard; this latter is distinctly for the gowns of women and not for young girls. The girl who expects to trim her own summer hat will find that she can purchase for less than $2 a ready-made bow of ribbon of sufficient size and good fashion to be the only needed trimming. These may be found at the ribbon counter of any of the large stores. NAPOLI MACARONI. Cut four thin slices of bacon into small pieces, try out and strain. Set into a saucepan. Add three-fourths can of tomatoes (quart capacity), one sliced onion, one-fourth teaspoonful, each of mace and allspice, one-eighth teaspoonful of cayenne and a bit of bay leaf. Bring to the boiling point, slimmer one hour and season with salt and pepper. Boil until the pieces into two-inch pieces (of which there should be two cupfuls), and cook until macaroni is thoroughly heated. Serve very hot. Spaghetti may be used in place of macaroni for this dish. EGG TIMBALES Heat six eggs without separating the whites and yolks. Add a scant teaspoonful of salt, a dash of pepper, a teaspoonful of chopped charsley, twenty drops of onion juice and one cup and a half of rich milk. Mix thoroughly, and pour into well-buttered timbale molds. Cook, on folds of paper, surrounded by hot water, until the centers are firm. Turn from the molds upon a hot platter and surround with bread sauce. IDEAL GRUEL. To make gruel successfully great care must be exercised. To make patient groats gruel the required quantity should be mixed very smoothly and carefully with cold water; Milk is apt to make it humpy. When mixed, it should be added to equal quantities of boiling milk and water; boil all gently for fifteen or twenty minutes. When done, three parts of cup, and seven cold milk or cream and castor oil. "REMEMBER, GIRLS." A flippant girl is the pet aversion of men; a witty one their delight. To have a pedigree is good, but a personality is better. A "Greek god" invariably demands a pedestal. Better wed a man. Love cannot survive long in a torrid atmosphere. Be more eager to demonstrate your right to the blood. Mere rarely quarrels with women." rragedy queens. So be merry of heart and mien. The nagger is never attractive as in the role of an engaged girl. Who bares her lover has already lost him. "Dad" is about the best "pai" an impulsive girl can have. It is moderately safe to follow an accredited leader. Nonentities never leave. Hyper-sensitivity is about the worst alliment that could afflict any aspirant for social popularity. Men wait for the cue before they presume to be flippant. presents to be impatient. To show temper toward another girl who attracts your rightful knight is to damage your cause. It is not enough to control your tongue; command your face also. An inordinate love of praise is the beginning of evil. The palm of fate is to be read heither or not more power. Between the monster and go in for outdoor sports and the "sporty girl" yawns about three generations. "Affinity" has become a word that self-respecting girls avoid. Envy no one. Destiny plays no favorites. The one you envy may have girls who habitually run down other girls rarely sense their own stupidity. A giggle at the wrong moment has ruined many a spotless reputation. Be respectful, but kow-tow to no one, if you crave respect. An adaptive girl wins admiration but fails to contempt. Gentlemen are at some palms to be gracious to servants. Dignity is acquired through a sane valuation of one's self and a fuller measure of appreciation of others. The most disastrous thing a girl can do is to cheapen herself. do is to cheapen herself. Man is as susceptible to flattery as he is suspicious of "gush." Not all girls can be beautiful, but any girl can be attractive. The personal note is always being attributed to ordinary mind. The ability to look cool, though boiling within, is enviable. Common reason is not a glittering charm, but it is a gold mine to its possessor.-Missa Thomas Antrim, & Philadelphia Record. GERMAN.BEAN.SOUP. One cupful of bears, two cupfuls of water (for soaking), one small onion, one medium-sized potato, two tablespoonfuls of salt, pepper to taste; water as needed. Soak beans overnight in two cupfuls of water; in the morning pour off if there is any water left, measure the beans (they will have expanded about two and one-half times their original bulk), add same amount of water, the potato cut into small cubes, added minced onion and boil about five hours or until tender. When ready to serve add the butter and seasoning. If too thick a little more water can be added. Many like a little vinegar in bean soup, so serve that to be added at tastemaking according to tastes. Thus soup can be run through press and served like peas as a pille. A pinch of baking soda hastens the process of softening beans or peas, but if you wish beans to retain shape it is best to omit this and just boil longer. EPIGRAMS Many are called, but few want to get up. Love would last longer if it really were blind. Why is it that a reformer seldom begins on himself? If a man has sense his dollars will take care of themselves. When counting his blessings a man seldom includes his poor relations. But the beauty that is only skin deep is better than the kind that rubs off. The faith of the average man wouldn't move a mote hill, much less a mountain. A square deal is all a man wants, but he likes to be the judge of its squareness. There may be plenty of happiness in sight, but distance doesn't lend enchantment to the view. HOW TO MAKE SAUSAGE. To every 12 pounds of meat take three tablespoonfuls of salt, three of black pepper, six of powdered sage and one tablespoonful of red pepper. Grind the meat through the mill, then mix in the seasoning thoroughly. Let stand half an hour, then grind again, stuff and hang up in a dry, cool place. After they hang a week or ten days, or until the skins are dry, take down, rub well with corn meal and place in a wooden box with brown paper beaten on each layer. Sausage may also be kept fresh if filed. And covered with the drippings. If not sufficient make up the deficiency with melted lard. Keep the jar well covered in a cool place—Farm and Ranch. WAFFLE8. Sift together one quart of flour, half a teaspoonful of salt, one teaspoonful of sugar, two teaspoonfuls of baking powder. Rub in one large tablespoonful of butter, add two beaten eggs and one and one-half pints of milk; mix into a smooth consistent batter that will run easily and limpid from mouth of pitcher; have waffle iron hot and carefully greased each time; fill two cups, close it up, when brown turn over. Sift sugar on them and serve hot. ```markdown ``` Recipe is Simple and Inexpensive and Calls for a Bolled Frosting Which Is Very Fine. Put into a mixing bowl one cup sugar and one and one half cups aided with cream. Mix the two half cups rounded teaspoon of baking powder. Then into a measuring cup put the whites of two eggs and fill to half full with melted butter and then fill to full with sweet milk, the three ingredients making a full cup; add a little flavoring. Now put all into the bowl and beat five minutes. You can mix the sugar in the same way with yolks but scant the butter, using more milk with whites. Bolled Frosting—One cup sugar, one half-cup water, whites two eggs, one teaspoon vanilla or one half-tablepoon lemon juice. Put sugar and water in saucepan and stir to prevent sugar from adhering to saucepan. Heat gradually to boiling point, and boll without stirring until swirl will thread when dropped from tubes of a silver fork. Pour swirl gradually on beaten white of eggs beating mixture constantly, and continue beating until of right consistency to spread; then heat until spreading evenly with back of spoon. Crease as soon as firm. If not beaten long enough, frosting will run. If beaten too long may be improved by adding a few drops of lemon juice or boiling water. This frosting is soft inside, and has a glossy surface. PRICE DEPENDS ON THE CUT Knowledge That Will Help Housewife Get the Most Out of the The price of meat depends on the cut; fore quarter is cheaper than hind quarter on the average. The most desirable cuts are porterhouse and sirloin steaks and loin roast. The flesh of these cuts is tender and of fine flavor. The rump furnishes a good roast; the brisket is good for roasting if baking is carefully done; if pot roasted it is not a cheap cut if the per cent of white is considered. Round is probably the cheapest cut if one considers actual food value; it is used for pot roasts, brushed beef and ham burger steak. If chopped and properly broiled it makes a very desirable substitute for the high priced steaks. ALL AROUND THE HOUSE Ivory handles that have become blackened may be cleaned by rubbing them with lemon dipped in salt. A few drops of paraffin added to the shoe blackening will impart a good polish to damp shoes and also help to preserve the leather. To give a pleasant flavor to mayonnaise use a sugar jar that has been previously used as linseed oil, beckon or cucumbers instead of fresh vinegar. Scratches on furniture will disappear if rubbed well with a solution of equal parts of linseed oil and turpentine. Rub this well into the scratches, and then polish with a soft cloth. To improve oilcloth, dissolve a pound of glue in a quart of water over the fire, then rub it lightly over the fire, then rub it lightly over the fire, then if possible do this in it to dry it. Do this the evening, so that the oilcloth may not be walked on till the morning. This treatment adds to the durability of the oilcloth, besides improving its appearance. Odorful pieces of fruit, such as one banana, an apple or an orange, are mixed with lemon gelatin to advantage. Oough steak should be chopped and mixed with diced potatoes and then baked. Grated cheese over this dish improves the flavor. A saucer of baked beans can be heated with catsup in a pan, and a spoonful on toasted crackers serve nicely for the noonday luncheon. Old bread just now takes a new form in bread-crumb cakes. Soak the bread in buttermilk and use flour to thicken the batter. Be careful never to use too much butter in cake. Use a scant amount rather than what the rule calls for, and it will save many a poor cake. Capillaire. Seven pounds of sugar, three eggs, one and a half quarts of water, half a gill of orange water water, three drops of vanilla extract. Put the sugar in the a saucepan, break in the eggs with the water, add the vanilla water, set it over the water and boll it, and take off the scum until only light froth rises; add the orange flower and the vanilla, then strain it and when cold, bottle it, cork it tight to keep. A winegassful of this put to it, the water is very refreshing. Slices of lemon or pheasant may be added to it; also a glass of wine or rum. Baked Crackera and Cheese Nine or ten milk crackers, one cup of grated cheese, 1½ cups of milk, salt and pepper to suit and two tablespoons of flour. Split the crackers or cut them into pieces of uniform size. Pour milk over them and drain it off at once. With the milk, flour, cheese and salt make a sauce. Into a buttered soaked cracker, layer the layers of the soaked crackers and with bread crumbs and brown in the oven. An economical supper dish for cheese lovers. Knickerbocker Salad. Wipe, peel and chill medium sized tomatoes. With a sharp knife cut five parallel cuts, at equal distance, crosswise of tomatoes on the rounded side, not severing the sections. In cut tomatoes, place them in a range on nest of crisp lettuce leaves and serve with a French or mayonnaise dressing. To Test Eggs. Freshness of eggs may be tested by putting them into water. A fresh egg will remain in the bottom, one egg will remain in the middle, and a bad one will rise to the surface. days' visit in Chicago with his brother. Mrs. J. H. Weeks and son, Earl, have returned from a few days' visit in Des Moines. They went to see their son and brother, Mr. C. W. Weeks, of New York, who was to be in Des Moines Monday. From there Mrs. Weeks stopped by Oksaloaos and attended the District conference. She reports a pleasant visit to son. She is the first meeting they are and the pleasure of having for a number of years. Miss Margaret Davis attended the District conference and Sunday school convention and was re-elected secretary of the District Sunday school. Mrs. Beulah Stepp, of Kansas City, attended the District conference and Sunday school convention in Oksaloaos. Mrs. Stepp was formerly of Ottumwa and is here visiting her parents. Mrs. John Cheshire has returned home after attending the Iowa State Federation of Women's Clubs which was held in Sloux City some time ago. She was re-elected captain. Mr. John Harris was able to be returned to his home on Mechanic street after being confined several weeks in the Ottumwa hospital. Word was received here some time ago announcing the marriage of Mrs. Eva Crump, formerly of Ottumwa, to Mr. A. Quinn, of Spokane Washington. Mrs. Crump has the hearty congratulations of her relatives and friends. Mrs. Robert Strauthers, a delegate to the Baptist Sunday school convention, is attending the sessions in Mt. Pleasant this week. Mr. Smith Herole is attending the Sunday school convention in Mt. Pleasant this week. Rev. Carr, of the 2nd Baptist Church, has gone to Mt. Pleasant to attend the Sunday school convention. The A. M. E. S. s. picnic will be about July 10th. Definite date will be given later. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Thompson, South Side, entertained Mrs. O. K. Thompson and little son at dinner Saturday. Burdhan Stewart, C. C., of Buckton, was in the city last Sunday visiting Mr. Ben Abney, who is in the Ottumwa hospital. Mr. Abney is somewhat better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bibb, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Thompson and Mr. M. F. Clark entertained Mrs. O. K. Thompson and little son, of Clinton, while they visited a week with relatives and Friends here. Mrs. Greene Greene attended the Sunday school convention, also District conference at Oskaloosa. Mrs. Greene was elected treasurer of the Sunday school convention. Mrs. Greene is superintendent of the Sunday school in Ottumwa. Mrs. C.arry Owens attended the District conference and Sunday school convention at Oskaloosa and received an office but we were unaware how know what office she received ```markdown ``` Commencement week at Iowa State University has brought numerous visitors in town. Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs H. Short entertained at a delightful dinner party in honor of the visitors. Covers were laid for Mrs Price Alexander of Des Moines, Misses Audrey and Leanna Lindsay of Denver, Colo. Adah Hyde and Letta Cary of Des Moines and Mrs. Daisy Lemme of Iowa City Messers Archie Alexander, James Crump, Milton Fields, and Hal Short. Mrs Short was assisted by her mother Mrs. W. H Moore. Mrs. W. H. Moore entertained Tuesday evening in honor of the visiting people. Mr. and Mrs. P. Alexander and son Leonard and Mr. Louis Strawthers of Des Moines and Audrey and Leanna Lindsay of Denver, Colo. are among the visiting guest. Miss Iva McClain of Des Moines is spending the week with Miss Letta Carey. ENTERPRISE. IOWA. The Tent Lodge turned out last Sunday. The band played. Never before have they had as nice a parade. Rev. G W. White preached their annual sermond. Mrs. G. Divers returned home Monday from Mt. Pleasant where she has been attending the Sunday school and B Y. P. U. Convention. Miss Annalee Breut returned home Sunday from Kansas City Kan. where she has been attending school this winter. We are very glad to see her. Rev. G. W. White preached Sunday morning and evening during the absence of the pastor Rev. Bowden. The Inviable Ball team of Des Moines played the Enterprise Quick Steps last Sunday, the score being 6 to 9 in favor of the former team. The Home Literary Society meets every Monday night and has some very interesting debates. Every body welcome. Mrs. Jake Hickem and Mr. Charlie Carrol have joined Mt. Olive choir. When your child has whooping cough be careful to keep the cough loose and expectation easy by giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as may be required. This remedy will also liquify the tough mucus and make it easier to expectorate. It has been and is safe and sure. For sale by all used successfully in many epidemics dealers. PRESIDING ELDER SCHEDULE. For the balance of this conference year of the A. M. E. church for Des Moines District, Rev. S. B. Moreg, Presiding Elder, 1041 E. South St., Galesburg, Ill. Rt. Rev. C. T. Shaffer, M. D. D. D. Presiding Bishop. District Conference Week. E. Des Moines ..... 16 Newton ..... 18 Colfax ..... 19 Buxton ..... 23 Buxton Mission ..... 25 Green Ridge ..... 27 FOURTH QUARTER. July, 1912. Ottumwa ..... July 7 Albia ..... " 14 Centerville ..... " 17 Mystic and Hawkes ..... 18 Oskaloosa ..... " 21 Sloux City ..... " 28 Sloux Falls ..... " 30 August, 1912. Yankton ..... August 4 Council Bluffs ..... " 11 Clarinda ..... " 18 Bedford ..... " 21 Osecaol and Chariton ..... " 22 OGDEN, IOWA. There has been circulated through the papers that we had to leave here, and it would be done at the expense of the Ogden Consolidated Coal Co. This I desire to flatly deny. The matter has been settled and we are perfectly satisfied, feeling that we have won a great victory, not for us here but for all the colored miners who wish to work in this coal field in the future. Everything possible has been done to get us out, even tried to starve us, but God has been with us, fought battles, and won more than conquerors. We think the sea has calmed and the old ship has anchored safely into the haven of peace. We can but say, God he praised. Yesterday was a great day in Ogden mine No. 1. The Sir Knights and Daughters of the International Order of Twelve had their annual sermon. The day was fine and everything was favorable and the people turned out nicely. The sermon was preached by Rev. L. G. Garrett, and it was stated by several that he had never preached a better sermon. The choir which had been recently organized, deserve much credit for the splendid music rendered for the occasion. The Lodge is not quite a year old but the deaconess, who has that ability, church here seems to be taking on new life. Our pastor, Rev. J. W. Morton, has been attending the Sunday school convention at Mt. Pleasant. We are expecting him in this week. We have a splendid Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. and things are looking very promising for the church. We are informed by telephone that the executive board of district No. 13 will be up today to reinstate the men into the union. This will once more settle the long controversy. Monday night a missionary from Africa will lecture at the 2nd Baptist church. All are welcome. Come and bring a friend. Thursday evening the Faithful Friday they will meet with Mrs. Mrs. Marshall. Mr. Homer Johnson, of Okalaloa, was in Ottawa last week. Mr. Tom Bradford was an Alba visitor last week. Mrs. Maude Marshall has returned from a two weeks' visit in Cedar Rapids. The Misses Hazel and Zella Clark have returned from a few days' visit in Oskaloosa. They attended the A. M. E. S. S. convention which convened in that city last week. Miss Mae Castlin attended the District Conference and Sunday School convention which was held in Oskaloosa last week. Northern Artificial Limb Company Rev. M. I. Gordon reports a splendid conference and convention and is very glad to report Ottumwa among the best, if not the best, in the District. Rev. Gordon's report showed that Ottumwa was all right and progressing very nicely. Rev. Gordon was given an office but like Mrs. Owens we were unable to out what office but what ever it was he was the president. Mr. Earl Wagner was a delegate to the District Conference. He reports a very nice time. A reception was given Thursday evening in Oskaloosa at Shorter's chaple, A. M. E. church in honor of the minister, delegates and friends and on Friday Mr. and Mrs. C. Jones on North Fifth street gave a reception for all the younger people. Every one presents reports a lovely time. M. THE "PORO" SYSTEM of Scalp and Hair treatment is based on the lat- scientific and sanitary methods, effective and promoting a growth of beautiful hair. The "Poro" preparations used in connection with the treatment are made and sold exclusively by myself, having the exclusive right to that name; and I, alone, know the secret of the composition that the patient has been allowed to have been that when the hair begins to grow as the result of the use of "PORO," it will continue to do so if only the scalp and hair be kept clean. This sanitary method of treatment is also having the desired effect in helping to prevent the spread of disease, for the hair is kept clean and the sanitary condition carries the germs of disease which often prove fatal to innocent persons coming in contact with them. For treatment, call on or address: Mrs. Mollie Whitney 726 108 St. Des Moines Trusses, Shoulder Braces, Artificial Arms, Apparatus for Elevated Feet and Shortened Limbs, all kinds of Brace Work for Deformities. Crutches and Elastic Goods. Mrs. M. F. Clark is confined to her home this wek. We hope to see her Mrs. Luther Williams and Mrs. Emma Gardner who attended the Iowa State Federation of Women's clubs at Sioux City have returned home. Miss Edna Jones of Oskaloosa was a visitor at the home of her sister Mrs. Chas. Wilson, Main street. Miss Jones was en route to her home after a few days' visit in Burlington. It is now well known that not more than one case of rheumatism in ten requires and internal treatment whatever. All that is needed is a free application of Chamberlain's Liniment and massaging the parts at each application. Try it and see how quickly it will relieve the painful soreness. For sale by all dealers. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES Mr. Andrew Gray and son Delmas are spending a few days in Chicago. Mrs. Mattie Morgan and two daughters were visitors in Toledo last week. Miss Helen Martin entertained a few young folks last Tuesday evening. Mrs. Borrow and niece of Nebraska are visiting at Mr. Borrow's home in the city. Mr. Tony Searcy who has been quiet ill is able to be up and around again. Mr. Edward Boyd is on the sick list. Quit a number of Buxton people moving into the city. We welcome all strangers. There was a mistake made in last weeks items about the rally. As there was seven-hundred and seventy-five dollars raised, instead of two hundred and fifty, the children day exercises was given last Sunday evening at Bethel A. M. E. church and was enjoyed by all. Mrs. A. M. Boyd conducted the exercises and had the children well trained. Mrs. Ella Locus is visiting in Buxton this week. Miss Flora Martin is very sick at this writing, but hope to see her up soon. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Warner are the proud parents of a son born June 4th. Mother and son doing nicely. Principal L. C. Jones of the Piney Woods School of Braxton, Miss., spent Wednesday in Des Moines, enroute to Chicago. Among the views recently taken of the progress of his work is a remarkable one shwing a group of the school's friends at the spring. In this group are Capt. Asa Turner, an aged northern white man and friend of the school who was there at the time, uncle Ed Taylor, an aged Negro who gave the first forty acres of land and $60.00 toward the establishment of the school, Mr. Foster Campbell a young northern white man who is a graduate of Ames College, Mr. James R. Webster a young southern white man who is an ardent supporter of the work and Principal Jones, a young northern colored man and builder of the institution In the eyes of the editor there is but one thing lacking to complete the group—that is a successful colored man from the north who is helping the good work onward and thereby writing his name in the history to be handed down to oncoming generations. Here is a remarkable opportunity for some northern man of of our race to stand shoulder to shoulder with this progressive work that it may go onward and that we of the north, who have had superior opportunities be represented in helping to uplift our brethren who are still down in poverty and ignorance. By helping these people who are; the least in the kingdom would be a good story for one to tell St. Peter how one followed the teachings of the Master whose work was among the lowly, for he is sure to ask on the final day "How have you helped your fellow men?" The Bystander will be interested in seeing who will complete the group. The Phone Will Bring To You The best laundry service possible. We employ only the most experience help and use only the most modern machinery. If you want only the best you'll call maple 1447 and let us call for your next bundle. 617 East Grand Ave. PHONE Maple 1447 When in Mason City stop at the 501 East 8th St. Furnished Rooms and Meals. Lunches or Short Orders at all hours. Cigars and Tobacco Barber Shop, Pool Hall and hot baths Best of accommodations, Any mother who has had experience with this distressing ailment will be A boy and a girl DES MOINES AT HOME. St. Joseph—May 9, 10, 11, 12. Lincoln—May 13, 14, 15, 16. Wichita—May 17, 18, 19, 20. Topeka—May 21, 22, 23, 24. Denver—May 25, 26, 27, 28. Lincoln—May 29, 30, 31. At Topeka, Lincoln, Denver Wichita, Omaha, St. Joe. Slow City, Junction, 23, 28, 29. Omaha, June 30, 11, 2, 3. Denver—July 7, 8, 9, 10. Wichita—July 11, 12, 13, 14. At Lincoln. Topeka—July 19, 20, 21, 22. St. Joseph—July 23, 24, 25, 26. At Topeka, Wichita, Denver. Topeka—August 8, 9, 10, 11. Wichita—August 12, 13, 14, 15. Joe, Sioux City. Lincoln—Sept. 7, 8, 9. 10 Omaha—August 24, 25, 26. St. Joseph—August 27, 28, 29, 30. Iowa State Federation of Colored women in theious City, Iowa May 28 to 30 include: The Iowa State Chapter of O. E. S. Grand Chapter will be held at Des Moines, May 21-23 inclusive. The North Missouri S. S. Convention will hold their Annual Session at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, Keokuk, Iowa, June 16. The 16th Annual Grand Session of the International Order of Twelve Knights and Daughters of Tabor in Des Moines, Aug. 29. Moe Washfulp United Grand Lodge of Iowa A. F. and A. M. will be held in Davenport, July 9-11 inclusive. FORD'S HAIR POMADE MAKES MARSH, KINNY OR CURLY HAIR GLOSSY, SOFTER AND MORE PLAIN, EASY TO CHOOSE AND PUT IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT. UNBREAKED FOR PREVENTING HAIR FALLS. FOR HAIR BRUSHING OR HALF-BRUSHING OF INITIATIONS, GET THE GOWHEE, UP IN ES5+ AND 50-BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S NAME ON EVERY PACKAGE Listen to this. The testimony of May F. Fanni as to what Hopewell's Hair Health has done for her. Hawkinsville, Ga., April 8, 1912 The Hopewell Company, H. H."ders With the Hair "H. H. H. Works Wonders Wit "H. H. H." 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Mr. Quinn is a highly respected citizen of Spokane being a stockholder of the Trustee company of Spokane and the owner of a valuable ranch of 160 acres of fine, tamaric timber and has been in the employ of the Milwaukee R. R. and Westen Union Telegraph companies for a number of years. Mrs. Quinn was reared in Iowa, being the first Negro graduate of the Ottumwa High school of class '91 and by her amiable disposition has hosts of friends in both Des Moines and Ottumwa who wish them a long, happy life. They will reside at S. 169 Jefferson St. Spokan' Washington. Chance to Make Up "We have parted forever. He writes me to send 'back the ring.' "Tell him to call for it." advised the friend. —Louisville Ocea step-Journal MARY SCHULZ TRY FORD'S ROYAL WHITE SKIN LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION, MAKES THE SKIN WHITE WHITE, NOT IRRITATE THE MOST DELICATE SKIN, UNEXCELLED FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES, ROUGH SKIN AND FRECKLES. SOLD BY DRUGISTS. IF YOUR WOULD DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING PICKS, SMALL SIZED BOTTLE 25% LARGE SIZED BOTTLE 30% THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. LAKE LST. DEPT. 27 CHICAGO, IL 62611 Cut out this coupon and mail it to the Hopewell Co., Department 19, Old South Bldg., Boston, Mass. A free letter of Advice regarding "H. H. H. will be sent you postpaid. Write Quick for Terms. IOWA CONVENTIONS. VIVIAN L. JONES Funeral Director Kinky Hair Straighten at Once Falling Hair Stopped Immediately Dandruff Removed and Itching Stopped Money Back if Not Satisfied. Dept. 19 Old South Building Boston, Mass. Live Agents Wanted. MADAME T. D. PERKINS Scientific Scalp Specialist Madame T. D. Perkins, of Denver, Col., who has spent five years in study of the scalp, is now interesting women all over the globe in the care of the hair and scalp. No matter how dark your skin is, Madame Perkins' Matchless Scalp Preparation and scientific method of treatment for cultivating, beautifying and growing the hair will grow your hair if there is no physical ailment to prevent. Her treatments have been successful where all others have failed. Have you written her? If not, and you want hair like her own, write her today. Be sure to enclose a four cent stamp and write your name and address very plain if you expect a reply. Don't write unless you mean business. No agents wanted. THIS TELLS THE STORY COPYRIGHTED-1910. If a Woman have long hair, it is a Glory to Her:—I Cor., 11-15 Every Woman Can Have That Glory if She Wishes It This is for you. No more ironed hair, but soft, long, beautiful hair that need not be put on the dresser on retiring. Do you want this kind of hair? If so, write for particulars to Madame T. D, Perkins, the Scientific Scalp Specialist, of Denver, Colo., who is astonishing the world with her wonderful art of growing hair. My own hair is my best advertisement. With these treatments my hair grew 17 inches in two years. It had remained one length (four inches) for 15 years. What I did for my hair I am doing for hundreds of others, and will do for you with my Matchless Scientifia Scalp Preparations. My treatment stop falling hair or breaking off, cures split ends, removes dandruff and scalp scurf, causes the hair to grow long, no matter how short; soft, no matter how harsh; thick, no matter how thin; straight from the bulbs, no matter how kinky. First treatment will show wonderful improvement. Do not wait if you are interested in your hair. I give treatments all over the United States by mail. Write me at once. I send booklet of information, and testimonials of those taking my treatments when four-cent stamp is enclosed. I do not have agents. I need a personal history of your hair and scalp and your physical condition. All mail promptly answered when four-cent stamp is enclosed. I am the only woman of the race growing hair to-day who can show the public the real length my hair was when I first began treating it. Send for booklet if you mean business. You can secure these preparations only from me. None like them made in the world. T. D. P. Scientifio Scalp Preparation, Madame Perkins sole agent COME TO OKLAHOMA Homes, Lands and Opportunities in Plenty Fifteen Cents a Day Makes You a Property Owner in Muskogee the most rapidly growing city in the southwest. 600 per cent increase in population in last ten years Choice Lots in Our Addition to This Magic City on very Easy Terms. Well located, close in, all city improvements handy. Certain to increase in value promptly. Take advantage of this right now. Write and ask us to send you literature and reserve a lot for you. No obligation to take it if you don't like it. For a short time we will sell them at $75 each; $5 cash with order and then $5 per month. No interest on deferred payments. To good live men who can sell real estate we have an attractive agency proposition. Write us. 294 Washington St, Boston, Mass. Dear Sir: Please send me $3.00 worth of your hair health. Send it just as soon as you get this letter. Some of it is for my friends. It surely has done my hair good. I made it wavy and long. I have told my friends about it. P. S.-Send two 50c jars and two $1.00 jars. Bleeplessness A good remedy for sleeplessness it to wet a towel and apply to the back of the neck, pressing it hard up against the base of the brain and fastening over this cloth to prevent too rapid evaporation. The effect will be prompt and pleasant, cooling the brain and inducing a sweet and peaceful slumber. Warm water is better than cold for the purpose. This remedy will prove useful to people suffering from overwork, excitement or anxiety. MADAME T. Scientific Sc 4630 West 35th Avenue Madame T. D. Perkins, of D. years in study of the scalp, is no globe in the care of the hair and skin is, Madame Perkins' Matching method of treatment for cultivation hair will grow your hair if there Her treatments have been success Have you written her? If not write her today. Be sure to en your name and address very plain unless you mean business. No agent THIS TEXT COPYR Women! Stop! We If a Woman have long hair, Every Woman Can Have This is for you. No more tiful hair that need not be put on want this kind of hair? If so, w. D, Perkins, the Scientific Scalp is astonishing the world with her My own hair is my best advertised grew 17 inches in two years. It had re years. What I did for my hair I am for you with my Matchless Scientific S falling hair or breaking off, cures split causes the hair to grow long, no matter thick, no matter how thin; straight. First treatment will show wonderful interested in your hair. I give treatment Write me at once. I send booklet of it taking my treatments when four-cent I need a personal history of your hair All mail promptly answered when four woman of the race growing hair to-day my hair was when I first began treatment. You can secure these preparations in the world. T. D. P. Scientific Scalp Prep BOSTON M. Greatest Variety Choice Meats and Delicacies We Strive to Please Goods and Prompt PHON 320 Sixth Avenue Invest Your M COME TO OKL Homes, Lands and O Fifteen Cents a a Property Own JOHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Entered at the postoffice an second class matter. Published every month by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets, Iowa phone, 899. We are prepared to do first-class job work at reasonable prices. All of our work is guaranteed. N. B.—Correspondents: Please mail your letters that contain news of publication later than Tuesday night to insure publication for the current week; and sign your name, not for publication, but that we may know who writes the news D. PERKINS Salp Specialist Denver. Col. Denver, Col., who has spent five now interesting women all over the scalp. No matter how dark your less Scalp Preparation and scientific, beautifying and growing the is no physical ailment to prevent. Failure where all others have failed. And you want hair like her own, close a four cent stamp and write if you expect a reply. Don't write its wanted. WALS THE STORY RIGHTED-1910. Wait! Listen! Read It is a Glory to Her:—I Cor., 11-15 That Glory if She Wishes It ironed hair, but soft, long, beautiful dresser on retiring. Do you write for particulars to Madame T. Specialist, of Denver, Colo., who wonderful art of growing hairment. With these treatments my hair remained one length (four inches) for 15 minutes for hundreds of others, and will do scalp Preparations. My treatment stops, removes dandruff and scalp scurf, how short; soft, no matter how harsh; from the bulbs, no matter how kinky, improvement. Do not wait if you are units all over the United States by mail, information, and testimonials of those stamp is enclosed. I do not have agents, and scalp and your physical condition, recent stamp is enclosed. I am the only who can show the public the real length it. Send for booklet if you mean business only from me. None like them made. MARKET Co. in the City of Fish, Poultry Use with the Best of Service E 765 Money in Land LAHOMA opportunities in Plenty Day Makes You er in Muskogee