Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. CITY NEWS W. H. Stacks of Boone was in our city a few hours, Wednesday. Mrs. Geo. Patton left for Kansas City, Kaa., and Mo., where she will attend the Western Baptist Sunday school convention, also visit relatives and friends. The dramatic art club met Tuesday with Mrs. J. B. Rush and continued the study of Book X of Paradise Lost. Will meet next Tuesday with Mrs. H. Spaulding and finish Book X of Paradise Lost. Mr. Clyde Branham of Fremont, Neb., is in the city visiting relatives He is a graduate of the Civil Engineering Department of the Fremont college. Wanted—A good barber, one that will attend to business: Call or write to 1010 Center st. E. S. Morgan. The Old Settlers will picnic at Union Park Thursday August 1st. A special invitation is extended to churches, Sunday Schools and societies to take part with them in the observance of this annual outing. Misses Ellinora Eubanks, Gertrude Lucas, Lillian Neal, Messrs. H. C. Brown and Andrew McDowell were the guests of Mr. Samuel Ewing at a course dinner party served at the Utopia Cafe Tuesday evening, Our Collector Will Call Upon the subscribers in the following towns next week: Fort Madison, Monday July 22nd. Burlington, Tuesday July 23rd. Mt. Pleasant and Fairfield, July 24th Ottumwa, Tuesday July 25th. Albia, Saturday July 27th. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Watkins on Mondainville avenue was the scene of a brilliant dancing party Wednesday evening, given by them in honor of Meames Lee Blagburn of Denver, Mae Ruff Johnson of Indianapolis and Bertie Jordan of Philadelphia. Frappe was served throughout the evening. About seventy-five guests enjoyed the evening, among whom several strangers added out of town interest. Music was furnished by Messrs. James Windsor, Clyde Glass and Mr. Dunnhill. On account of her inability to be present in person at the Nation1 Association of Colored Women at Hampton, Va., July 23 28, Mrs. Kathrine D. Tillman, of Pasadena, Cal., who at the last biennial session was elected Chairman of the Ways and Means committee of said association has appointed Mrs. S. Joe Brown of this city Vice Chairman in full charge of the National Ways and Means fund. This is the nearest to an elective office ever held by any Iowa woman in the National Association and all Iowa should feel proud of the honor which has been so worthily bestowed upon Mrs. Brown who was already a member of said committee as well as Organizer of the Iowa State Federation. At the meeting of the Des Moines Negro Lyceum last Tuesday evening with Miss Hazel Cousin, the Lyceum voted to go in body to Iowa City Friday July 26th to attend the Mid-Summer Commencement of the State University of Iowa, at which time and place two of the charter members and present officers of the Lyceum, Misses Letta Cary, president and Adah Hyde, member Executive Committee will receive the degree of Bachelor of Arts being the first Negro woman to receive degrees from that institution in the sixty-five years of its existence. The total expense of the trip will be only five dollars and it is hoped that as many of the members as possible will take advantage of this opportunity to visit the University and at the same time do a fitting honor to these two very deserving members of the Lyceum. Mesdames Pyrese and Mosby were present and addressed the Lyceum, and Mrs. Pyrese who is the mother of the late Louis J. Watson, first president of the association extended to them a cordial invitation to meet at her residence on Tuesday, Aug. 6th, which was accepted. The next meeting will be at the residence of Atty. S. Joe Brown, 1058 W. 6th St., at which time the arrangements for the trip to Iowa City will be completed I have used your Pomade. Its the best thing I ever used for making curly hair slee smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful results writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes of Pinellie, S. C. Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh sunburn and unruly hair and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion for the compaction. Ask your druggist for them. Be sure and get the genuine (Ford's) manufactured by the Ozonize! Ox Marrow Company, Chicago. [Portrait of a man in a suit with a tie]. J Grand Masonic Lodge Session. (Special to the Bystander.) The Twenty fifty annual communication of the M. W. United Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of Iowa and her jurisdiction met in regular session, Tuesday morning July 9th at 10 o'clock in the hall of Hiram Lodge, No. 19 Davenport. The Grand Lodge was opened in due form by Grand Master E. T. Banks of Des Moines, who announced the following committees: Committee on Credentials-Charles Cousins, C. M. Simmons, G. L. Suter. ```markdown ``` JOHN L. TPOMPSON We present to our many readers and to the Masonic fraternity especially, the familiar face of Mr. John L. Thompson, who was recently elected Grand Master of the M. W. United Crand Lodge of Iowa and Jurisdiction. Mr. Thompson has been quite active in the Masonic order for the past fifteen M. O. CULBERTSON M. O. Culbertson, the newly elected R, W. G. S. W. hails from McNeil Lodge No. 21 of Clinton. He is one of the old settlers, substantial and highly respected citizen of Clinton. He is a G. M. Address—W. H. Milligan, M. O. Culbertson, C. B. Woods. Appeals and Grievances—W. D. Craw- ford, W. L. Jones, H. E. Williams. Jurisprudence—A. G. Clark, S. Joe Brown, T. B. Stovall. Finance. Accounts and Claims—L R. Willis, E. Tracy Blacgburn, A. G. Clark Returns of Chartered Lodges—John Rhodes, I. L. Brown, S. Joe Brown. Fraternal Dead—T. B. Stovall, T. H. Sturgis, Pirre Barquette. The Grand Master delivered his annual address, and the other Grand officers made their annual report which showed the Grand Lodge to be in fairly good condition. In the evening the ladies headed by Mrs. Richardson, representing the tribe of Gad gave a lawn social at the home of Mrs. Merchant for the A. M. E, church and the Baptist ladies gave a lawn social at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. F. Baker. A delightful evening was enjoyed by those present. Wednesday morning the Grand Lodge was opened in due form at 9 o'clock, then the report of the representatives from the other Grand Sisters Jurisdictions was received, also Fraternal greetings. The afternoon was taken up in matters pertaining to the good of the order. In the evening the local lodge assisted by the citizens of Davenport gave a welcome reception with a very fine program, as follows: Attorney F. G. Matters of Corn. Attorney W. G. Mott, Master of Ceremonies. Opening chorus A. M. E. choir, Invection, by Rev. Toomey. Song by choir. Welcome address by Rev. Stovall, Past Master. Selection by Bynum's family orchestra. Response to welcome address, Atty. S. Joe Brown Past Master Des Moines. Vocal Solo, Mrs. Clara Sheard. Piano Duet, Misses Foster and Buséy THE NEW YORKER years and has attended nearly every grard session during that time. He is the youngest Grand Master in the history of the Iowa grand lodge, and real Iowa to be thus honored. He was born and reared in this state and needs no introduction to the craft or public, as he is one of the best known men in Iowa. 1 great church worker and at present is the president of the Keokuk District Sunday School Normal Association of the A M. E. church. His amiable wife is ex-president of the Iowa State Federation of Women's Clubs. Vocal Solo, R. T. Hastings. Piano Selection, Mrs. Alice Speaks. Vocal Duet, Mesdames Toomey and Perkins. Piano Solo, Mrs. Ada Lewis, Moline. Vocal Solo, Mrs. Rachel Johnson. Cornet Solo, Master Roy Christinee. Thursday morning was taken up in reports of the various committees. In the afternoon the election of the Grand officers was held, Worshipful Grand Master E. T. Banks of Doric Lodge No. 8c was placed in nomination by S. Joe Brown the name of John L. Thompson of North Star No. 2, was placed in nomination by T. B. Stovall of Davenport and seconded by A. A. Bland of Keokuk. The name of W. H. Milligan was placed in nomination by H. Martin of Dubuque. Mr. Milligan withdrew, then the contest was between Banks and Thompson—the ballot showed that Banks had received 46 and Thompson 80 votes. Thompson was declared elected. For the G. S. W. I. L. Brown and M. O. Calbertson were the candidates C. B. Woods and W. D. Crawford having withdrew; the ballot showed Brown received 28 and Calbertson 98. The G. J. W., H. E. Williams of Ottumwa, and W. J. Shepard of Buxton were nominated, the ballot showed Williams had 80 and shepard 46; for Grand Treasurer W. H. Milligan, T. A. Sturgis, H. K. Hillon, S Joe Brown, were nominated, Mr. Hillon withdrew. The ballot resulted as follows: Milligan 64, Sturgis 25, Brown 88. Milligan was elected. W. W. Gross unanimously re-elected for his second term for Grand Secretary. A. G. Clark and S. Joe Brown were nominated for custodian. The ballot gave Clark 78 and Brown 53. In the evening the lodge of Sorrow was held in the Third Baptist church. Att. A. G. Clark of Oakaloca delivering the principle address. It was a very fine eulogy to our three departed brothers. Those who had died since our last Grand session were C. M. Simmons and J. S. Bailley of Rescue Lodge No. 25, Omaha, and Dan Anderson, of Union Lodge No. 1, Keokuk. Friday morning was taken up in receiving the final reports of the committees. In the afternoon a grand parade took place, led by the Bates Light Guard Band, followed by King Soloman Commandery of Rock Island, Ill., who was an escort to the Grand Lodge, then came the Lodge, followed by the Grand officers in carriages. In the evening the Grand Lodge came to a close by a public installation at armory hall. Past Grand Master John L. Brooks and Grand Secretary conducted the installation at that time. The newly elected Grand Master John L. Thompson announced his appointments as follows: R. W, Deputy G. M., A. A. Bland, Keokuk, Iowa. W. Grand Register, Harrison Gould, Des Moines. THE NEW YORK TIMES A. M. H. E. William the R. W. G., J. W. comes from Golden Star Lodge 4 of Otumwa; he is one of the active, strong, W. Grand Senior Deacon, C. C. Allen, Davenport. W. Grand Junior Deacon, Robt. Johnson, Oskaloosa. W. Grand Senior Stewart, Chasles Cousin, Des Moines. W. Grand Junior Steward, Edward W. Martin, Dubuque. W. Grand Chaplain, Rev. T. B. Stovall, Davenport. W. Grand Marshall, T. H. Sturgis, Sioux City. W. Grand Standard Bearer, C. M. Simmons, Omaha. W. Grand Sword Bearer, W. D. Crawford, Buxton. W. Grand Master of Ceremonies, Jas. For Social A We'll be over after Dinner. THE informal in over the teleph most welcome. The Bell service ma lightful social affairs at away with suspense and u the instantaneous reply. Bell service is consta of 20,000,000 people. 10 facilities interconnect alll. Social Arrangements informal invitation which con- tains the telephone is generally income. Cell service makes it possible to arrange social affairs at the last moment. It has suspense and uncertainty because it prov- nues reply. Service is constantly serving the social re- sults people. Its Local and Long Dist terconnect alll. We'll be over after dinner. THE informal invitation which comes over the telephone is generally the most welcome. The Bell service makes it possible to arrange delightful social affairs at the last moment. It does away with suspense and uncertainty because it provides the instantaneous reply. Bell service is constantly serving the social needs of 20,000,000 people. Its Local and Long Distance facilities interconnect alll. IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY --- H. E. WILLIAMS NEW TELPHONE CONTACT BILL SYSTEM BILL SYSTEM & INSTALLATION H. Woods, Des Moines. W Grand Pursuitian, Chas. Davis, Council Bluffs. W. Grand Tyler, Alonzo Drane, Keokuk. Chairman of Committee Fraternal correspondence, Geo. L. Suter, Marshaltown. Com. on Code Revision, E. Tracy Blagburn, I. L. Brown, S. Joe Brown. Then the grand ball was enjoyed by many hundred, who tripped the light fantastic until the 'we 'sma hours. Thus closed the Grand Lodge to meet in Keokuk, Iowa, the 2 Tuesday in July to hold a four days session. Davenport entertained the Grand Lodge royally, the boys made hit. Mr. and Mrs. Ruth Bright entertained the largest number of the grand officers at her home. They had about eight in her home. Four past G. M.'s and one present G. M., more than fifty votes in one home. The two prettiest young members of the lodge present were Pierre Barquett of Oskaloosa and Tommy Spicer of Ottumwa. They made a hit in the city. Of course the Marshalltown young men were not here and John Rhodes of Des Moines was all alone! The ladies of the two churches worked so nicely together to make our visit pleasant. Mr E. Green, the popular restaurant man was the busiest man in Davenport His amiable wife was a great help to him. Mr. Green was a Mason and made many friends. See his advertisement in the Bystander. The Grand lodge had more lawyers young men of this city, who is highly respected. He was elected G. S. Warden three years ago. He is now employed at the Elks club. in it than ever before, S. Joe Brown, W. G. Mott, John L. Thompson, and A. G. Clark. Mr. and Mrs. F. Baker, who kept the Grand Junior Warden, Mr. C. B. Woods Of Des Moines, gave a dinner in honor of the Des Moines guests. Those present were C. B. Woods, S, Joe Brown, Harrison, Gould, John L. Thompson, John McClain and Rev. Toomy. A delightful time. Oh, my the tri-cities has some beautiful damsels. The Masonic Code will be revised this year. Look well, King Solomon Commandery of Rock Island made a hit. It is an old order. R. G. M., E. H. Burris of Illinois is leader of the command arrangements invitation which comes phone is generally the kinds it possible to arrange de- the last moment. It does uncertainty because it provides antly serving the social needs its Local and Long Distance --- P, G. M., E. H. Brown of Rock Island made a fine showing with his commandry in the parade. About two hundred young people the light fantastic at the ball. It was an orderly crowd and a beautiful sight. The Bates Light Guard band of about 18 pieces made the music. They made a hit. At one time during the installation there was present six Past Grand Masters and one present Grand Master, Misses Adah Hyde and Miss Lettie Carey, both students at the State University at Iowa City, whose home is Des Moines, who will also be the colored girls to graduate from the full course in the great University next week, were present. Mr J. W. Thompson accompanied them also did Mrs. Daisy Hannor Lemme. Des Moines sent the largest delegations; North Star lodge had the most individual members. There was too much quibbling and entirely to many points of order raised for the good of Masonry. So mote it be till we meet again next year in Kookuk. W. H. MILLIGAN W. H. Milligan the new Treasurer hails from Mt. Olive lodge No. 17, Cedar Rapids. He is a successful fruit grower and apaury raiser and owns a nice fruit and berry farm just out of the city limits. He was Grand Master of Iowa for six years and is wellknown through the jurisdiction. He is an active member of the A. M. E, church. WM. W. GROSS. Mr. Wm. G. Gross, who was re-elected G. Secretry for his second term, comes from Union Lodge No. 1, Keokuk, Iowa. He is one of the coming young men of the race, and is employed in the U. S. mail service as a carrier. He was elected G. Secretry, several years ago. He is a worker in society and church in the Gate City. ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. Bennings and children of Fairfield were visiting at the home of Mrs. Hennerson, this week. Mr. Alfred Grayson visited his grandson, Mr. Roy Grayson in Hocking, the past week. Mr. Fred Coats of Buxton passed through Albia enroute to Missouri, Friday. Misses Ora Lewis and Bertha Allen of Des Moines, Messrs. Donald Thomas, Earl Bowman, Toy Grayely, Mrs. Jameson, Ottumwa, visitors to the picnic, Thursday. Mrs. Joe Robeson of Hocking was in Albia, Sunday. Quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church on Sunday, Rev. Tilman of Moline and another minister assisted the Rev. in his quarterly duties. Mrs. Chas. Carthon and Mrs. Luke Mosely of Hiteman were in town today Sunday. Basket dinner and ice cream was served the ministers and friends of the church on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Roper are rejoicing at their home over the arrival of a baby boy. Mother and child doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grayson of Hocking in town Saturday, Madame Grayson and Benning and two children, Bennie and Harold, returned from Des Moines, Wednesday. Miss Bertha Allen of Des Moines is a visitor at the home of Misses Ora and Mildred Lewis, this week. Quite a number of strangers in town the past week. MACON NEWS. Mrs. Maude Brewton is a Macon visitor the guest of Mrs. L. Mary. Mrs. L. M. Hancock is visiting her aunt Mrs. Fannie Dorsey. Mrs. H. McCill left Sunday morning for a two weeks visit with her husband in St. Louis. Miss Addie Harris is still visiting in Clinton, Iowa. Mrs. L. Mary, who has been on the sick list for the past few weeks is still improving. Mrs. M. McNutt is still quite sick at home on S, Ruby street. Mrs. Flora Irving of St. Paul and Miss H. Smith are Macon visitors the guest of Mrs. Monroe Gooding. Mrs. C C. Cannoe very pleasantly entertained the following friends at her home 310 Missouri St. Friday at 3 o'clock dinner: Meadames H. McGill of St. Louis, Mo, M, J Lampkins, Oklahoma Maud Brewton, Mason City, Iowa, L. H. Hancock, Kansas City, Kansas, Corima M. Ray, Ottumwa, Ia, L. C. Gales, C. B. Lampkins, Fannie L. H. S. BROWN JACK DAVIS Brown & Davis Headquarters for Cigars and Tobacco Billiards and Pool Phone Walnut 2314 229 Third St. ```markdown ``` Dorsey, Neillie Evans, and Myrtle Smith Mrs. McCann was assisted by Mrs. Mable Timey. Mr. Earnest Smith is still sick at the home of his mother, Mrs. Vina Smith. Milton, son of Mr, and Mrs. Wade Brown has been quite sick for the past few weeks. Miss Mary Angel very pleasantly entertained Madam L. M. Hancock. Maude Brewton and Corrina Ray sat at Luncheon at her home 412 Jefferson Avenue. OGDEN. IOWA. Dear Editor: I desire to give you a few dottings from this place. We have had many trials since we came to this place, still we have been blessed in many ways. Everything possible has been done to frighten and scare us from this place, but we have stood like a stone wall. We are not in any worse condition than any other coal camp in the state, in fact from all reports we are in better condition than many. We have plenty to eat and a little money. Of course, the District is still trying to get the colored people out of the camp, that is Mr. Sam Bollandty, the District Board member of this Fourth sub-district and Mr. Dick Hoven are still trying to get the men out by paying them to leave. They were fortunate enough to get Joe Bryant and Easter Reynolds to leave last Friday. They bought Joe Bryant's household goods and paid transportation to Kansas City. This is what Mr. Bryant told before he left. It is said "Mr. Bolladtye paid Mr. Bryant fifty dollars for his household goods and then gave him money to pay his fare to Kansas City. I wonder how the miners of this District know how these officers are squandering the districts funds to continue the discrimination among members of the Union. I trust the time will soon come when the eyes of the members of this District will be opened to this fact. Yesterday was a gala day for our church Yesterday was a gain day for our church. Our children's Day Exercises were deferred from the usual time in June until yesterday. I must say the program was simply fine. The children both large and small deserve much credit for the way the program was rendered. The rendition of it was one of the finest it has been my pleasure to witness. The songs, recitations, declamations and essays were all very good. The duets and solos were much admired by the public. The collection was good considering the scarcity of work and the hard times. On last Saturday, the Sunday school picnic was much enjoyed. A nice dinner was served on the church grounds and everybody seemed to have enjoyed the day. After dinner, ice cream was served, after which all went out to the baseball grounds and enjoyed a splendid game between the first and second nines, the victory being in favor of the first nine. Buy it now. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is almost certain to be needed before the summer is over. Buy it now and be prepared for such an emergency. For sale by all dealers. Pool and Billiards We have opened a first class pool and billiard hall at the above address and solisit your patronage. Courteous treatment to all. We carry a full line of choice Cigars and Tobacco. Once again the Death Angel visited our city on last Monday evening and took away Miss Bessie Robinson, the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Belt Robinson, who had been sick for several weeks with that fatal disease, consumption. The deceased was only twenty-three years of age and was born in Bowler, Tenn., in 1885. Bessie leaves to mo urn her loss a father, mother, five brothers and two sisters, and a host of friends. Her brothers are: George, of Chicago; Samuel, of St. Louis; Peter and Gertrude, resides in this city and the other resides in Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have the heartfelt sympathy of our community, in their dark hours of bereavement. Cherrire street has been visited twice by the stork the last week—July 12th a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burnaugh, and on the 13th Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pickett welcomed a little son. Mr. Len Page and son, Lenous, were on the sick list last week. Last Sunday was rally day at the A. M. e. church. Bro. McDowel of Burlington was in attendance. Mrs. George Harris entertained at Kensington last Thursday afternoon. A lovely afternoon was spent, as Mrs. Harris and daughters are royal entertainers. A lovely two course lunch was served. Mrs. Wm. Wielclet on No. 11 Saturday evening for a few days' visit in Fairfield. Not More Than One-Third of immensely Fertile District Under Cultivation. The Great Digital Swamp is but a day's journey from New York city and Jezus than that from Washington and Baltimore. Much of its primal wilderness unbroken by human foot. It begins a little south of Norfolk, Va., and extends into North Carolina. Some estimates make it thirty miles from north to south and ten miles from east to west. Others give its area as about two thousand square miles of this the ground is covered with its undergrowth, springing from the oxy soil, is so dense as to be almost impenetrable. A little of the swamp has been drained and cleared and is devoted to agriculture. Some say as much as one-third of it has been reclaimed; others put the cleared portion at a much smaller fraction. Ages ago the Dialam Swamp was a part of the ocean floor. The upheaval that lifted it to the surface left it lying level without slope or drainage. George Washington headed the first project for draining the Dialam Swamp, and organized a compass course around the close of the Revolution. A narrow canal was dug to Lake Drummond, and is still known as "Washington's Ditch." Later another canal was cut from the Elizabeth river at Deep Creek, Va. to the Paquatnk河 in North Carolina. This has been widened and deepened of late years and now gives a continuous passage for vessels from Norfolk to Alamarie城. Owing to the way the earth tilted to the east of it was drained, while that on the other side remained as narrowly as ever. Other portions of the swamp, principally around the edges, have been reclaimed, but the rest of it is still impenetrable as ever. It has been asserted that if the swamp were drained it would yield the almost incredible sum of $160,000,000 in farm products each year. Hold Your Racket Firmly. The racket should be gripped near the end in order not to sacrifice leverage, but not so near that room is not left for a generous uncramped hand. The hold should be firm, and in the matter of firmness a sharp distinction must be drawn between firmness and stiffness. The latter quality does not leave the wrist and forearm muscles free play, while the former does. That there is no danger of twisting when the ball is not met squarely and solidly. The racket should meet the ball unfalleringly and yet every movement that brings about this meeting should be free and untrammeled by any feeling of stiffness.—Forbes Watson, in Outing. Not All Its History Tragic Chios, recently bombarded by the Italians, and one of the many bribbles places of Homer, is the scene of one of the most terrible of Turkish outrages. During the Greek war of independence the island rebelled against the sultan, and his fleet and an army descended upon Chios. Over 20,000 Chios were murdered and 40,000 sold into slavery. Even now the island and suffers from that far off barbarity. But Chios has pleasanter memories—memories of the wine that made glad the heart of the sailors who manned the 100 ships that fought against the Persians. Famous as the Chian wine—well excellent—were the figs and the pottery. Feat of Expert Golfers. How many golfers would care to send a ball over the weathercock of St. Giles, Edinburgh? It has been done, however. In virtue of a bet of 1798 Mr. Scales of Leith and Mr. Smelie, a printer, were selected to perform the curious fete of driving a ball from the southwest corner of Parliament square over the weathercock of the famous church (161 feet from the base of the building). They were allowed the use of six balls each. These all went considerably higher than the vane, and were found in the advocate's close, on the north side of the High street. Fisherman Hcooks Octopus. The combined efforts of six men were necessary to loosen the tentacles of a 12-foot devil fish from the hull of the launch of Mike Marinovich, who hooked the monster while fishing for grouper off Catalina Island. The octopus is the largest ever captured at the island, and was so unwieldy none of the aquarium tanks would contain it—Avalon Cor. San Francisco Chronicle. Two of a Kind. Pecunious Father—So you dare to say you are an ideal match for my daughter? Impecunious Youth—I do, indeed, str! Pecunious Father—Why, you have never earned a dollar in your life. Impecunious Youth—Neither has she. Dangerous Condition. Crawford—I hear he was operated on. What did he have? Crabshaw—Money. An Error in Acquisition. "That thermometer of yours is all wrong," paid the observant person. "It registers away above the actual temperature." "Yes," replies the man who tries to get more than his money's worth. "I picked it out because I thought it had more quicksilver in it than any of the others." Thought Him a Miner Poet. "He is a minor poet." "Well, he'd better stick to his minster and let poetry above." THE MOVEMENT TO UNITE BY THE NATIVE OF SOUTH AFRICA (From the Lagos, South Africa, Weekly Record.) The movement on the part of the native of South Africa, to unite in their own welfare and for safeguarding their interests and rights in the face of the problems and perplexities confronting them under the segis of the activities of present day civilization is rendered as indispensable as it is inevitable. And inevitable because of the plain and undisguised character of the treatment meted out to the black man everywhere, involving a policy of invidious discrimination, as the treatment upon which the black man is to live, move and have his being. With such an outlook confronting him, the black man would be less than human if he failed to realise the situation and take counsel with himself as to the ways and means he should adopt for meeting the ominous outlook. The very exigencies of the situation and take counsel with him finish, compel the black man as a rational being to do. Race preservation, which is only another name for self-preservation, is as important for him as for any other human being. And whatever may be said against the black man endeavoring to unite and formulate a national policy from his own standpoint as a set-off against the national problems he is compelled to face, he is but acting upon the dictates of reason and common sense such as would act in the people placed in life circumstances. Whenever such an attempt of the kind is made by the black man, or even where the attempt is suggested, it is generally met with soft sophisms something like the following: "He (the black man) should always persist in looking rather at the bright than the gloomy side of their position; that he should see how they advanced; that he should know and believe that nothing could check their advance; that he should teach that he should teach them with a literary touch; that he should frankly recognize and highly value the services and co-operation of thousands of Europeans in the cause of justice, and he should strengthen their hands and their work and not make it more difficult; and that he should abstain from expressing doctrines which imparted to the black man the spirit of general injustice and general hostility to the advancement of the native." The foregoing represents the time-honored advice tendered the black man by his European well-wisher. Those who tender the advice lose sight of the important question which it postulates. Such question relates to the reason why the grumblings of the black man under the acknowledged burden of distress and ill treatment met out to him should arouse a "spirit of general injustice and general hostility" with the European, both friends and foes, toward him, and that, because of its lacking any justification, invests both the advice and friendship professed with a speaculousness which is too plain to be overlooked. And the shadows character of both is further exposed by the equivocal suggestion that the native should keep his eye or faith pinned to "the bright side" of his position that position of justice, including shedding and despair. It would indeed be interesting and enlightening as well if Mr. Schreiner or any other well-wisher of the native would indicate where the native of South Africa lies, when the intolerance and persecution which had already been brought to bear at the hands of white communities has been legalized by his being disfranchised by the act of union, and the efforts and services of the thousands of Europeans advocating the cause of justice did not await to prevent the application services in the cause of justice and humanity, at the same time he recognizes also that such services are specially directed to arrest injustice with the European himself and have him to conform to the rule of life and to acquire the character which becomes him as the civilized and Christian man which he claims to be. The treatment of the native in the Congo emphasizes the need of the services of many thousands of Europeans still as apologies of righteousness to their own people in the cause of justice—a cause that is not the victim of injustice, has for its substantive object that of redeeming the character of the European and making him more truly an enlightened and Christian man. As regards "the advance" which it is alleged the native has made, we can only say that so far as material things are concerned, it has been an advance which has deprived him of everything as he moved along the path of advancement, and besides leaving his desirite, has extirpated him from his kindred and patrimony. As regards advance in morals, unhappy evidence exists that his actions has this been when, it would be distinctly fatal to the native to advance to a moral stage which should require him to be taught, the elementary principles of justice, righteousness and humanity. We have alluded BEETLES GROW MUSHROOMS. Scientists have known of mushroom growing ants for a long time, and it was generally believed that the ant was the only insect possessing sufficient intelligence to make such a mushroom. Prof. Bouverie, the French entomologist, has found that a certain wood-boring beetle known as the Botrychidle is as familiar with mushroom cultivation for home consumption as the ant. Prof. Bouverie discovered that the to these matters in order to show how dark and dismal is the outlook as it appears to the black man, and who while surveying all sides for some ray or hope, is pondering seriously on the trivial matter of self-preservation. And the movement for the native to become united in his own interest in South Africa is the inevitable and natural course which the native has pursued upon him by the inasable conditions with which he is menaced. "Let us get together" is the step suggested by his awakened consciousness, and the widespread character of which is denoted by a like echo from the gold coast. And while, as is accurately expressed by the editor of Taslae Becona, "the native is not in any way looking for antagonism, he desires to get together in order to discuss the economic and to render it possible for the formulation by the native himself from his own standpoint of the stand he should take under the exigencies of present-day life and activities. UPRIGHT LEADERS AND SAFE (From Charlotte Evening Chronicle). The three weeks' conference of the A. M. E. Zion church, which closed at Clinton Chapel, brought to Charlotte the most representative gathering of colored citizens that perhaps was ever in the city at one time. Men from Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Texas, Tennessee, and from nearly every state east of the Mississippi, have been here, engaged from day to day, the most important work of the church that represents a membership of over a half million of the best colored people in the country and in the south, upright and law-binding men and women, who are an honor to their race. The dignity and conservatism with which the venerable bishops of the church have presided from day to day in regular rotation kept the conference deliberations on a high plane, and during the three weeks of the conference many sentiments, opinions and views have been expressed relative to the future welfare of the colored race that would be heeded by the white citizen, perhaps in the entire country. The conference was one of harmony and peace, representing the spirit of the great church which it represented as the highest official body of that church. There was never a word of rancor or of race strife uttered, but on the contrary the whole occasion was marked by a spirit of brotherhood and of desire for the best relations possible that might exist between the race and the colored man. The colored welfare of the colored man was always given the leading preference over all other considerations. The assemblage of such men in any city is calculated to draw the attention of the white race to the fact that the brother in black is not only capable of but has already accomplished his sphere the development of men of brains, of deep spiritual insight and of wise and practical counsel, men who can see deeper than the ordinary man into the problem of black men in society, who do not hesitate to express those convictions in a manner that carried, with it power to impel the concurrence of fair and open minds everywhere. The one act of the candidates for high office of bishop in throwing aside as so many childish trinkets their personal ambitions for the good of the great church which they have sworn fealty to, and thus declare to the world that the service of the master is paramount in their minds and their deliberative bodies, has convinced their white friends that these men are not time-servers or politicians, juggling with the offices of the church. When a score of men said they they may be in order to maintain the fair name of the church and to keep the peace, they perhaps unconsciously brought upon themselves a higher meed of true honor than they could have achieved in many years as bishop in the church. It was an honest, upright gathering of the best colored men of the country, devoted with one united aim to the furtherance of the cause of that kingdom whose subjects they are. The colored people have safe and sane leaders in these men, if those who attended the Charlotte conference are even average examples of the preachers and church officers of the great institution which they represent, and with the whole country's colored population dominated by such men as these, God-fearing and even slicker们 told descriptions of their church, there would be no race problem—such would have no meaning to these men. And yet it had not been for the requests of the newspapers for reports of the proceedings, the whole conference might have met, worked and adjourned, and the world remained uninformed of such a gathering. They exemplify the classic quotation that shallow streams murmur but the deeps are dumb. SPICED RED CABBAGE Shave a medium sized head of red cabbage and soak for half an hour in cold water, then drain as dry as possible. In a saucepan melt one heaping tablespoonful of butter and add one tablespoonful of sugar, one teaspoonful of salt, one-quarter teaspoonful of pepper, six whole cloves and one-half cup of good vinegar. Add the drained cabbage, cover and cook slowly, then simmer gently for fully an hour and a half. beetles bore holes in wood and half fill them with a prepared fungus, which makes an ideal mushroom bed. The garden is carefully spawned and tended, and in course of time the mushrooms appear. In this way the beetle provides itself with a food sufficiently tender for its feeble jaws. When a man hasn't sufficient sand in his craw to propose, let him sit on the sand at the seashore with the girl and he'll be engaged before he knows what hit him. The National Baptist Sunday School Congress, Dr. C. H. Clark of Nashville, Tennessee, president, and Mr. Henry Allen Boyd, secretary, held its seventh annual meeting at Towson on June 5, and closed the following Sunday night. When the special trains from Nashville, Tennessee, Montgomery and Selma, Alabama, reached the Institute depot Wednesday morning, the distinguished parties were greeted by Principal Washington, members of the Executive Council, teachers, the Institute Band, a very large number of dents and prominent citizens of the charge of a trained chorus, and superintendents, teachers and pupils of three Baptist Sunday schools of the neighborhood, carrying banners, streamers and flags. The greeting was most cordial. A procession was quickly directed, and led by the band, marched directly to the Institute Chapel. The Fresh-First Committee Congress to order and the seventh annual meeting was opened for business. Principal Washington was enthusiastically received by the Congress. He spoke of the ten millions of Negroes in this country, 82 per cent of whom live in the rural districts and are engaged in agricultural pursuits. These teeming millions may be comparatively ignorant, but they are not degraded; they are worth saving. The organization that will reach out and take hold of these people in the rural districts, said Dr. Washington, and left them to a higher plane of Christian civilization is the organization that shall live and grow and abide. All the papers read before the Congress showed careful study and some of them showed thorough scholarship and deep insight into the concrete work of the organization. The personnel of the Congress was inspiring. Real workers were in attendance. There was a conspicuous absence of pyrotechnic oratory, except an occasional rocket. No time was lost in fulsome praise of mediocrity. It was neither a mutual admiration gathering nor an amateur debating society. It was an assemblage of Christian workers doing constructive work, solving some of the problems affecting the future of the race. Dr. R. H. Boyd, of the National Baptist Publishing Board, Nashville, supported and surrounded by his "Cabinet" in the conduct of that great enterprise, in all the deliberations of the Congress. Delegates were present from every section of the country. The departmental meetings were especially helpful and instructive. The parade of the Institute Battalion, the young women here during the summer, the officers and members of the Congress, local Sunday School organizations, and church workers Sunday afternoon, headed by the Institute Band, was an inspiring sight. The Alabama Penny Savings Bank has been selected as the depository of the funds of the A. M. E. Zion church, which means that the headquarters of that great religious body will be transferred from Philadelphia to Birmingham and the money hitherto manipulated by white men will be under the management and control of colored men. With a race, like as with an individual, success depends in the largest possible sense on its own rightly steered efforts. Outside influences are adjunctive aid, but the real work that must count for the most in the greatness of its destiny must be done by its own directive energies. There is no flouting the truth that a race, like an individual, is the architect of its own destiny. If some men were to divest themselves of their prejudices they would appear unclothed. The fourteenth annual meeting of the National Medical Association will be held at Tukegee Institute, August 27, 28 and 29, 1912. The first announcement of the meeting as seen by Dr. Kenney, chairman of the local committee, and General Secretary of the National Medical Association follows: The indications are that all rallies will lead to Tuxekee Institute in August of this year. From several sections of the country advice comes to us to the effect that arrangements are being made for special parties. Clubs are forming for the purpose that the best advantage of the travel of the students is generally conceded that the coming meeting will be the best attended the Association has over witnessed. Arrangements are being perfected to comfortably and pleasantly care for all who come. Physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses and members of their families and friends are earnestly requested to attend. Features of interest to teachers and other representative leaders will be presented. They are cordially invited to come. Tuskegee Institute is fast becoming a "Convention City." We are accustomed to handling big crowds. From all parts of the world visitors come to Tuskegee to see what we are doing, and to study our educational methods. The International Conference just closed brought representatives of some 20 different nations or their colonies. Do you believe we can interest you? Come and see. We are with its beautiful flowers, rubbery and shade trees, buildings, chert roads and extensive fields of growing crops furnish a veritable panorama of beauty. Of special interest to members of the profession will be the scientific program, which will contain papers and addresses by some of the leading lights in medicine. The U. S. Public Health and Marine Hospital will be represented by A. Warfield, the surgeon-in-chief of Freedman's Hospital, Washington, D.C., will deliver the oration on surgery. The Pellagra Commission is expected present some startling original ideas with reference to the successful treatment of this baffling disease. The Clinic Committees are striving to present the most interesting series of clinics we have witnessed. The committee will be such as to satisfy the most skeptical. We have arranged to entertain all of the delegates and visitors on this occasion at the nominal and uniform rate of $1.00 per day. Announcement to be made later concerning the matter of railroad rates. Those intending to come will kindly advise the chairman of the local committee, and arrangements will be (Signed) J. A. KENNEY, Chairman Local Committee. CORN CULTIVATION The following bulletin, being No. 2 in the series, has just been issued by Manager S. M. Jordan of the Pettis County Bureau of Agriculture. "A few years ago the only race at this season was as to who could get done planting first. The game in Pettis county seems to have changed, and we have to get his seed bed in the finest shape." "I must say that I never saw fancier work done. In only rare cases do bad cloaks appear. Some seem as yet not to have caught the idea. Most of the corn fields are like gardens. This is certainly wise, as it means much easier and better work from now on. "It is evident that if the seed planted grows, something of a corn crop will be grown. We seed beds as we find in Pettis county, these same men will do the best of the work ahead as it should be." "There were only a few fields, comparatively, when the ground was not disked ahead of the plow. Then most of them were harrowed and disked and harrowed again. Some, however, plowed first and plowed the entire field, leaving the cloaks for a rain to come to soften their cloaks; in fact, they seem to hope that Providence will do the big end of their farming. These can't expect much. Some corn that has been planted and not yet up has had one cultivation already with a harrow. "When the time comes for the cultivator, deep plowing is safe and often advisable the first time. This is true where the ground may have been packed pretty closely. The roots cut at much harrow, and the plowing cannot do much harm, and, in some instances, actually do good. "As the season progresses, it is commonly best to cultivate a little shallower each subsequent time, and in laying by as few roots as possible should be disturbed. "Deep cultivation late in the season should be avoided, if possible. Sometimes this deep work may be necessary when heavy rains may have run the soil together and weeds have the start and cannot be killed by shallow work. "On rolling ground the land should be ridged as little as possible. It is sometimes necessary to ridge on flat land and then roll it over the soil, all when the season is very wet, deep cultivation is sometimes best. The more the surface is stirred the more moisture the soil will hold or the less evaporation will take place."-Sam Jordan in Missouri Farmer. DRAFT BROOD MARES. There is no well-defined type of grade mares to be bred to a heavy horse that will insure a high class colt. It is safe to assume that like begets like, but in the breeding of grade mares there is always the possibility that the colt will resemble the dam. This possibility is lessened in breeding pure-bred stock—Country Gentleman. The nuptial knot is a beau-knot. NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE TO BE HELD IN CHICAGO-DELEGATES FROM NEARLY EVERY STATE IN THE UNION TO BE PRESENT - LOCAL CHICAGO COMMITTEES AT WORK. The thirteenth annual meeting of the National Negro Business league will be held in Chicago, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 21, 22 and 23, 1912. The Local Negro Business league of Chicago has secured the Seventh Regiment armory for the sessions. Delegates intending to be present should be well as practicable, notify W. Neighbors, secretary Chicago Negro Business league, 3517 State street, Chicago, of such intention, so that proper accommodations may be reserved. Last year, nearly every state in the Union was represented at the annual meeting held in Little Rock. Officers of the organization are now earnest at work to secure at Chicago an even larger gathering. The Little Rock meeting set a high standard in point of attendance, attractiveness of program and hospitality of its host, but the Chicago league is striving to have the coming season surpass all previous meetings. The Chicago Chamber of Commerce joined with the Local Negro Business league in inviting the national organization to meet in Chicago, and is co-operating to welcome and entertain those who may attend. Very low reduced rates will be offered from all parts of the country, and especially from the south, for the meeting. Local leagues are urged to elect delegates at once. Experience has shown that the railroad system in agriculture is very successful in arrange special Pulman tournaments for parties. It is earnestly desired that plans for such parties be arranged for as early as possible. Some of the strongest men and women of the negro race will be present and speak at the meeting. These gatherings annually bring together a group of, hopeful, energetic, aspiring and successful men and women who are doing their part of the world's work. Sessions of the following affiliated organizations will be held at the same time: The National Negro Bankers' association, National Negro Funeral Directors' association, and national Negro Press association, and the National Bar association—a group of the strongest organizations in the country among the negro people. A GLOBE TROTTING DOG A GLOBE TROTTING DOG CANINE PET OF RUSSIAN AM BASSADOR'S WIFE HAS A RECORD. Mme. Bakhmietief, wife of the Russian ambassador has a pet dog, Petmey by name, and Remmy is a claimant for the globe trotting record. He bars dogs that live on tramp steam ships. Remmye is a, French bulldog, five years old. He was born in Paris, where Mme. Bakhmettief bought him. Shortly afterward her husband was made ambassador to Japan and Remmye was taken there, says the St Paul Pioneer Press. From Japan he continued on right around the earth and back to Paris, making one comeback to Paris. He called M. Bakhmettief to the far east once more and Mme. Bakhmettief accompanied her husband on another complete tour of the world, taking Remmye with her. When they got back to Paris he had been around the world twice. Since then the dog has paid visits to many foreign countries. At present he is making himself quite at home in Washington. Whenever he goes walking with Mme. Bakhmettief, he attaches attention. Mme. Bakhmettief is a sister of Mrs. John R McLean and one of the most prominent leaders in Washington society. WHY MILK SOURS. Perhaps you have often wondered why it is that if you let milk stand for a short time, especially in warm weather, it will turn sour and become unfit to use in your tea or coffee, but if it is boiled and then sealed up in some sort of air-tight can or jar it will keep for any length of time in any weather. Many persons believe that a thunderstorm will turn milk sour, and if you ask them what the thunder, which is nothing but noise, can do to the milk, you will find that they have no idea, but they just know it is so. there. The reason that milk turns sour is that it contains a small microbe that makes acid from the sugar in the milk. When the milk is boiled these microbes are killed and the acid is never developed. Warm air, and very favorable to the rapid growth of these microbes, which are really a sort of plant, and all plants flourish in warmth. The acid which is made by these microbes in the milk is called lactic acid, and if the milk is good and clean it is not alone the worse for turning so although it is not just the thing that causes the sour milk is a much more wholesome milk than sweet milk, and is recommended by some doctors for the cure of certain diseases. There is a famous Chinese statesman who believes he will live to be 165 years old because he drinks so much sour milk every day. KNIFE FEATHERS A notable novelty, and one that is appearing on every side in Parisian millinery, is the high knife feather or "couteau," carried in curled or ostrich plume. They are forthcoming in black, white and every modial color of the moment and are exceedingly pretty. A couple of white "couteau" and an edging of white plume on a black tritortrone shape, or black upon white, are very fetching and becoming. WIT AND HUMOR Choosing His Passengers. P. V. Daniel, "Virginia Gentleman," was one of the general officers of the old Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad. Even in those days before the Civil War, the road was prosperous, and at a meeting of board of directors some progressive district a resolution to reduce the rate for passengers from 17 cents to 11 cents a mile. Instantly Daniel, who was chairman, declared the motion "out of order." "Why?" protested its patron. "Why!" thundered Daniel. "If you do that, you will have all rag-tags and bobtail in the State of Virginia riding on our road. That's 'why'." The resolution was unanimously tabled — Everybody's Magazine. A London Dialogue. Lis—Wot makes 'em go up in the air, them things? Ai—W'y, the blinkin' hinjin, yer silly kid. Lz=Well, ain't motors got hjinjis! Alf=Corse they 'as, but they ain't got no wings, 'ave 'em? Lz=Then it's the wings as makes 'em go up, ain't it? Alf=Pawty. well, it's like this. This moving the granda a bit, an' then the wind gits under the wings and hup they go! See? Lz=Wunnerful, ain't it? Alf=Jest abaht. Lz=An' 'ow do they come dahn, then Alf? Alf=Wy, stop the hjinjn, o' course. Lz=But 'ow can they git the wind aht from under the wings? Alf=Well 'instance— well, 'ow does a bird do it? Lz=I dunno. Alf=You seen a bird, I s'pose, ain't yet? Lz=Eaps. Alf=An' you seen a bird come dahn, I s'pose? Liz—Oh, yus. I seen that! Alf—Well, then, don't art sich silly cuechuelan—Fall Mall Garette Cat Ato the Evidence. "Bring in the evidence," ordered Judge Black, when the case of Robert Righter and Edward Hubbard, aged 14 and 11 years respectively, accused of robbing a hencoop, was called. "An't none," admitted a court attack. "Where is it?" queried the court. "Black Tom ate it." "Then bring in the cat." "But we can't find him. He's under the house sleeping it off." "This case stands continued until the cat can be produced in court. One of you men sit 'dog watch' on that cat and bring him in dead or alive. The evidence consisted of the fact that the cat had eaten over night. Columbus (Ohio) Correspondence New York World. He—So your father thought I wanted to marry you for your money, did he? She—Yes, and when I explained that you didn't care a snap about money, you must be a fool, then.—Variety Life. A Woman's Way. Mrs. Clawson—Why do you always weigh each of your two cats before you leave the house? Mrs. Musseff—So I shall know which one to punish If I come home and find my canary has disappeared.— Keeps at a Distance. "McFe is a man who juggles with the truth, isn't he?" "Well, I wouldn't want to put it that way," replied O'Beelet. "You see, he never gets near enough to the truth to juggle with it."—Judge. Struck a False Note. "This is an exceedingly healthy suburb," exclaimed the real estate agent. "Then I guess we won't take the job." "Well, I don't, and is a doctor," Kansas City Journal. The Only Party. "Is your husband at home?" "Yes. What do you want with him?" "I'm-er—revising the voting list, and I am—involving in which partie he belongs to." "Do you? Well, I'm the party wof e belongs to."—London Tatler. Magistrate-What! Do you mean to say your husband struck you, and he a physical wreck? Mrs. Heavyweight-Yes, your honor, but he's been a physical struck only since he struck me—McCall's Magistrate. Couldn't Help Himself. Owner--How did you come to puncture the tire? Chaumeur--Ran over a bottle of milk. Owner--Didn't you see it in time? Owner--No; the kid had it under his coat--Town Troubles. A landowner in Japan owns the surface and products of the land only. All minerals under the surface appertain not to him, but to the Japanese government. Moreover, should the government or its nominee wish to extract the minerals lying under a landowner's property the latter, though his would of course, receive compensation for loss, cannot object on legal ground to the development of these minerals.—British Consular Report The Farm Hay of any kind to cure for the most palatable and nutritious feed should be cut rather green than overheat. Some have a notion that it is better to hay stand and grow till it is fully mature and ripe. It is a fact that hay allowed to fully mature will be slightly more bulky and perhaps dry out and cure easier, yet it will not have the high feeding value as when cut earlier and cure properly. Many fall to realize the difference between hay and other forage to be stored for future feeding that has a green color and pleasurable that which has no green color and no aroma. Hay and dry hay is not adapted to animals, and it is not easily digested. It contains a relatively large amount of indigestible green. Hay hay, of course, is more difficult to cure than ripe hay, yet the extra work is well worth while. The amount of time any hay should lie in the field before being raked and hauled in for storage will depend upon the amount to the acre, the length of the days of sunshine, the absence of the clouds, the dryness of the air and the dryness of the soil upon which it lies after being cut. If the soil and air are both dry and hot, a heavy crop of hay will cure in a very short time with a moderate amount of sun. If both air and soil are moist, the same crop will require a much longer time for curing, even under a hot sun. Where the air and soil are reasonably dry, hay of any kind should be allowed to lie in the sun only a few hours before being raked into windows. In most cases two or three hours are sufficient. Should be raked up in hour or two after cutting it, or a mistake to allow it lie in the sun so long that it becomes perfectly dry and bleached. Sunshine aids in the development of green matter in plants when they are alive, yet it quickly destroys this green when the plants are dead. It should be the aim in curing hay to retain as much of the green and tenderness as possible. Curing hay right does not imply drying it out completely, but allowing only enough of the surplus moisture to escape from the plants so they will not heat, mold or rot in bulk in storage. The more moisture that can be safely retained, the more aromatic, appetizing and digestible the hay will become as a feed. Some good farmers who are experts in the making of choice hay follow the mower closely with the rake, and the rake closely with wagons for hauling and storage. Their hay is put into the mow green, so hay is and full of moisture that heats and sweats* excess water and sweats* excess water it cures out perfectly and comes out of the mow some weeks or months later with a beautiful bright color, aromatic and very nutritious for the animals which consume it. This manner of curing hay is a fermentation process rather than a sun drying, and it is to be highly recommended to those who can work it with success. A good and safe way to cure hay so that it will retain its green color and possess good aroma and tenderness is to allow it to dry in the sun for about two hours, then rake into large, light windows and allow it to cure there for four or five hours. After curing in windows it is then piled into small stacks, or cockes, in and in this form may be allowed to stand for a week. Timothy and other similar long hay can be built into cockes that will readily shed water, while alfalfa, and the other legumes in bunches in the field will need to be covered with hay caps made of canvas. The first cost of hay caps for a large acreage of hay is relatively large at first, yet they will soon more than pay for themselves through the curing out of better hay, as well as the saving of large amounts of this now one of our most valuable Clover should always be raked into windows for curing shortly after being cut so that the leaves, the best part of the hay, will not become dry and shatter. The same is true of cowpeas and alfalfa. CULTIVATING POTATOES. Potatoes like a rather fertile, cool, moist, but well-drained soil. It is a waste of ground and seed to try to grow a crop of potatoes in any soil that is hot, dry and full of weeds. The vines must have a full share of sun air, the roots and formings must have a moist and relatively cool soil in which to grow. Perthshire crocus will respond to good cultivation and respond well as potatoes. Every time the cultivar is worked along the rows it means better vine growth and better soil conditions for the growth of the tubers. The first cultivation of potatoes should consist in working the surface soil with a spike-toothed harrow. This will mellow and make the soil fine andtriable better than any other tool you may think that harrowing potatoes with spikes off and kill the plants, however, such is not the case. Some of the best potatc garden harrow their potatoes as soon as the first shoots Navy beans are a warm weather crop and should never be planted until the ground is thoroughly warm. For this reason they can be planted as late as June. The patch is of considerable extent so that horse-cultivation may be used. Place the beans in the few about 4 inches apart and cover them 1 to 1/4 inches deep, even a little deeper will do no harm, depending on the dryness of the season. If it is appear above the ground, and then immediately cross-harrow the patch. Some shoots may be torn off by the harrow teeth, yet latent buds on the tubers planted will quickly send up more new shoots to take the places of the ones destroyed. Where potatoes have been planted in ridged rows, harrowing down the tops of the ridges is the best form of early cultivation that can be given. The ridges should first be harrowed down well, and by subsequent cultivation again worked up to the vines. Potatoes to do well should be made to grow rapidly. This is accomplished by frequent and thorough cultivation from the time the first plants show till blossoms appear, when the patch should be clean and cultivation stopped. The cultivated roots should be kept as the show plants can be run between the rows. This is necessary to deepen and mellow the soil before the feeding roots have grown long. Later cultivated may be more shallow. In order to grow a large and profitable crop of potatoes, they must be cultivated about every week during the early growing season. Gradually work the soil to the vines, keeping the ridges moist and absolutely free from weeds. GENERAL FARM NOTES. It is not a good plan to pasture the orchard with large animals. Hogs may entirely ruin a young orchard within a few days. Poultry and right young calves are about the only animals that can safely be pastured among fruit trees. It is not a question of how many times a certain neighbor cultivates corn or other crops, but how much time you have for the work. Cultivate crops eight to ten times. Every cultivator counts and pays handsomely for the labor. Provide good farm gates for the fields and all places where gates are to be used. A farmer may be almost known as a business man by the kind of gates he keeps on his farm. A shabby gate indicates careless methods. By all means keep tools sharp. Flies and a good tool grinder are necessary. Have these tool sharpeners in your farm tool shop. Learn to sharpen your own tools perfectly to save time running to the town shop. The farmer who must keep a hired man all the time will do well to build a tenant house on the farm and hire a young married man, giving house rent free with wages. In this way, help will be reasonably sure at all times. A good way to dispose of field stones, if you have many on the place, is to use them as concrete filler or for private road making. Matched lumber painted makes a cheap and serviceable roof for V-shaped hog, houses. If such houses are in the shade of trees during the summer, the boards will warp. A heavy coat of white paint will also prevent warping, as well as making the roof last longer. Every farmer can, and should be, his own painter. All wooden buildings should be painted and kept in good paint repair. The paint seals the pores, fills the cracks, makes the walls firmer, is proof against moisture and improves the appearance fully 100 per cent. You need your net profits with poultry by keeping pure bred birds only and selling eggs for catching during the breeding season. Poultry is very essential in killing noxious insects. Allow the fowls to range in the orchard and fields when they will do no injury to crops. That irritating pest of summer, the jiffy (or gulgher or chigoos), will migrate from their habitat of weeds or grass, which is frequently mown with the grass hook, or clipped with the nisoy lawnmower. AN ELECTRIC FENCE. The head-hunters of the island of Formosca, preserved their integrity as tribesmen, and were invincible in the hands of the Chinese when China owned the island. That long-suffering and philosophic people, after centuries of ineffectual effort at subjugation or extermination, gave up the task, concluding that "what could not be bured must be endured." Not so the Japanese. When the island was ceded to Japan at the close of the late war between the countries, the new masters renewed the effort at subjugation with different methods and better success. Dr. Inazu Nitoe, a leading educator of Japan, told about the struggle while lecturing before the National Geographical society at Washington. For a considerable time Japan had no better success in establishing her authority over the island than China had known, the head-hunters resisting more desperately than ever. At last the Japs invaded a part of China. They constructed a three-wire fence, 300 miles long, and so disposed as to completely encircle the hostile tribe. The central wire carried a heavy voltage of electricity. After many of their men had been killed by it, the head-hunters capitulated. A wet season shallow planting is better. An ordinary grain drill can be used to put in the beans very satisfactorily. The soil should have been plowed in the spring and discoped often enough to work the weeds and to prevent such frequent hand-heoing afterward. Beans should be cultivated much as cori, but should be worked more shallow and more frequently. No man whose intellect is clouded should hau permitted to reign. The Sunday School Lesson SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON FOR JULY 21, 1912. THE GROWTH OF THE KINGDOM. Golden Text—Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Matt. 6. LESSON TEXT—Mark 4:26-32; Matt. 13:33. Commit vs. 36-28. TIME—Autumn A. D. 28. PLACE —By the Sea of Galilee near Capernaum. EXPOSITION—I. The Seed Growing of Itself, 26-29. This parable is found only in the Gospel of Mark, but it is in the closest relation to the parables of the "Sower" and "The Wheat and Tares," found in the 12th chapter of Matthew, verses 1-30. In this parable also the seed is the Word (cf. Luke 8:11; 1 Pet. 1-23). it is to be sown in the human heart; it it springs up and grows because it is a living thing. Jesus sows it and so does every teacher and presacher forloring thought that if we sow the true seed, it grows even while we sleep (v. 27). We do not know how it grows nor do we need to know. All we need to know is that it will grow. The kingdom of God appears insignificant, in its beginnings in the human heart but it will grow. In the Christian life we must not expect the full corn in the ear at the beginning, we must be patient and rejoice in the blade, knowing that "the ear" and "the corn" are the same in their season. Jesus is the harvester (v. 29). He knows just the right time to reap the grain and the moment it is "ripe" (v. 29 R. V.) He putteth in His sickle. II. Outward Growth, 30-32. There is the closest relation between the parable of the mustard seed and the two parables that precede it. *N* is still the parable of the seed and teaches the growth of the kingdom. The kingdom of heaven is like the parable of the mustard seed and its marvelous growth (cf. Acts 1:15; with Acts 21:20; also see Ps. 72:16, 17; Dan. 2:34, 35). The kingdom of heaven was first planted in a single seed, Jesus Himself (John 12:24; Gal. 3:16). In the eyes of the world, this seed was small and utterly insignificant (is 53:2, 3). This parable is intended rather to teach the outward kingdom of heaven than the "internal growth of the church as a system of truth and ethics" or "the growth of the spiritual life of the individual." There may be other respects in which the kingdom of heaven is like the mustard seed. He sows it in His field, which is the world (Matt. 13:37-38). By the birds' branches thereof he is symbolized the nations of the earth taking shelter under the shadow of the kingdom of God (Ezek. 17:22, 23, 24; 31:6, 12) POETRY of and by Our People O Holy Father, just and true and right, With our unworthy selves we bow the knee To offer us our souls with power and might In praise and loving thankfulness To Thee. We thank Thee for our health through all the years. Thou are been good and just in every way; And still when 'er the beam of day appears, Thy living presence comes in every ray. We thank Thee for this land of beauty rare. Thou are mountains show Thy wondrous plan. Thou art a God of mercy and of care. So mindful Thou art of the needs of man. Accept, O Lord, our thanks for faithful friends. Who are our prop and stay on every hand. They walk with us on earth and to its ends Are one united, earnest, loving hand. But must we thank Thee for Thy own dear Son Who gave His life to save our souls from sin. Accept our praise as unto Thee we come, Accept our grateful hearts yes, give'n to Him. O may this day be filled with thanks and praise With earnest joy and strong devotion sweet! Direct us Lord, in all our thought and ways. Till we around Thy throne above shall meet. —Etta S. Butler. 8CENT O' PINE8. Love, shall I liken the into the rose Nay, since for a single day she grows, Then scattered lies upon the garden rows Beneath our feet. But to the perfume shed when forests nod. When noonday shines. That lull us as we tread the woodland sod. Oh, what comes, over the sea, Shoals and quicksand past? And what comes home to me, Sailing slow, sailing fast? A wind comes over the sea. With a wave in its blast. But nothing comes home to me, Sailing slow, sailing fast. Let me be, let me be, For my let is cast. Land or sea, all's one to me, And sail it slow or fast. —Christina Rossetti. Den. 4:12-14). Some take it that "the birds are in this parable the birds are as those in the first of "the seven parables of the kingdom" (Matt. 12: 19), but this will not bear close examination. Almost as in movements from the first, the birds tend seed, small in their beginnings, but great in their growth. III. Inward Decay, Matt. 12:33. In the third parable of our lessons, the kingdom of heaven is likened into yeast, which the woman took and hid in three measures of meal, etc. In every other passage in the Bible, where leaven is found, it is the type of corruption and evil (1 Cor. 5:6, 7; Gal. 5:8, 9; Matt. 16:6; see also the旧 Testament). It was not usually allowed in the sacriest offerings in which it was allowed, the meal offering in connection with the sheaf and the wave offering (Lev. 23:17). It was permitted here to symbolize the imperfect human element. It is used as a symbol of corruption because it is the product of decay. As this is the universal use of leaven in the Bible, the antecedent probability is that it is the type of corruption here, also the earliest form of certainty when read the inspired interpretation of this parable (1 Cor. 5:6; Gal. 5:8, 9). The parable sets forth the fact which history has abundantly fulfilled, that along with the marvelous growth of the kingdom in its outward manifestation, there would go on also a process of decay. The woman of the church forze the represent the apostate church of Zech. 5:7; Re. 17:8. There were meals of meat represent the children’s bread. There are three measures because that was the usual use for baked from Gen. 18:16; Judges 6:19; 1 Saik. 1:24. Three forms of leaven are mentioned in the teaching of Christ (Matt. 16:6, 12; Mark 8:15). The woman “hid” the leaven because Satan and his emissaries always work by stealth (Matt. 13:35). The apostate church forzes the represent the leaven of error with the children’s bread, the Word of God. Satan never presents leaven alone to men to feed upon, he always mixes it with meal—covers it up with truth—Christian Science and every other modern form of error has a measure of truth mixed with it, but the heaven corrupted the whole three measures of meal. The whole doctrine of the church was corrupted for centuries by the leaven of Satan and every other modern form at a very early date. The whole doctrine and life of the church leavened. We can find a safeguard against this corrupting of the children’s bread by the leaven of false doctrine in the study of the Word of God (Acts 20:29, 30:22; Tim 3:13, 14). In the second and third parables taken together we have a picture of the outward growth and inward rot in the outward kingdom of God among men. JesusGod the Father offers these three parables from the simplest affairs of every day life. Here is a lesson for Christian workers today. Leading Questions—What do these parables teach us about our Lord? About those kingdom of God? About factions in the best lesson in the passage? "SLUMBERING ON." And what if I go to join the numberless band. And slumber in the dust? Why should I fear to shake the ice hand If Fate says I must? And what is all this world to me As I look to wonder shop? With the soul a eternal joy I see Life forever more. Then let me sleep, Oh! wake me not, For life I do not crave; Lay me in some lonely, dreary spot, And then forget my grave. Here let me lay and slumber on Until that final day. When earth shall yield her sleeping throng From her breast of clay. Weep not for me when I am gone For weeping gives you pain; Remember the good and forget the wrong And leave me free from stain. This is all I shall ask of thee When I am gone: One work, one kindly, thought of me, While I am slumbering on. —Archie R. Smith. A MOMENT WITH THE BIBLE. A moment in the morning are the cares of day begin. Ensure the hearty, wide door is open for the world to enter in; Ah, then alone with Jesus, in the silence of the morn. In the sweet communion let your duty day be born; In the quietude that blesses with a prelude of repose, Let your soul be soothed and softened, as the morn. A moment in the morning take your Bible in your hand. And catch a glimpse of glory from the morn. It will linger still before you when you seek the busy mart. And, like flowers of hope, will blossom in beauty in your heart; The glistened like jewels, will glisten all the day. With a rare, effulgent glory that will brighten all the way. —Selected. ON A MAY MORNING Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger, bringing from the east and leads with her the flowery May, who from her green the yellow cowlsip and the pale prim-Hall, bountie May, that dost inspire Mirth and youth and warm desire! dressing, dressing, Hill and dale doth bust, the heat. Thus we salute the with our early song And welcome thee and wish thee long. QUIT. Quit asking for a chance— Make one. Quite begging for an opportunity— Make one. Quit using, "I can't"-You can. Quit being satisfied with the "worst of it." THE ROSE. Fixed to her necklace, like another gem, A rose she wore, the flower June made for them. Faither it looked than when upon the stem And must, indeed, have been much happier. —Thomas B. Aldrich. Of Interest to Our Women WASHING DELICATE FABRICS. The processes of dyeing have so improved that almost all wash goods are now considered to have fast colors. This is particularly true of the better grades of fabrics, in which the dye seems to attach itself more firmly to the fibers of the fabric than to the surface to be said to be fast this is only a relative term, and colored goods require more careful treatment than white goods. Avoid the conditions which most affect the stability of colors in fabrics, such as long-continued action of water and soap, strong alkalis or acidic liquids, and the constant bleaching agent and is constantly used for this purpose. When washing colored clothing these things should be kept in mind. Colored clothing cannot be soaked for any length of time unless the color is known to be very stable. Any soap used in the washing process should be a mild soap used in solution, or if the color is very delicate it should be replaced by soap bark, rice water, potato water or cooked starch water. The washing process should be conducted quickly, and the water should not be very hot. After washing, colored garments should be turned inside out and hung in a very shady or dark place, and should be taken in as soon as dry. Fuding is more often due to carcass drying than to any fault in washing. Water used may be or strong alkali should never be used. If the water needs softening, use borax. If starch, bran, rice water, etc., are used instead of soap, use the mixture as if it were seaweeds. Sometimes a fabric shows a decided tendency to fade even under the best conditions. It is always well if there is any doubt on this subject to test a small piece of cloth before washing it. If it fades, then an attempt should be made to set the color. With certain colors a dyer uses a mordant, a substance which forms insoluble compounds with some dyeusts, which under certain conditions, unite with the textile material or cloth. The same principle as mordanting or making a color fast may sometimes be used by the housekeeper in strengthening weak colors with satisfactory restraints. The housekeeper, in brine, whisks the sugar of lead and alum, used in the following proportions: To one gallon of water one-half cup of mild vinegar, or two cups of salt, or one tablespoonful of alum, or one tablespoonful of sugar of lead (poleson). Vinegar is best for pinks. Small pieces of cloth should be tested in each of the above solutions, and a choice made after experimenting. The cloth should be left in the solution over night, and may be left in for several days with good results. It should be thoroughly dried before being washed. Even with relatively strong colors soaking a fabric over night in a brine solution before washing it for the first time may render it less effective. Influences. The effect of brine is said not to be lasting. Colored goods are often rinsed in a salt solution just before drying them. Silk should be washed in much the same way as wool. While it is not so strongly affected by soaps and alkali's, its gloss is destroyed by the use of strong reagents. The delicacy of the fiber makes hard rubbing impossible, for it breaks the fibers and destroys not only the durability, but also the silkiness of the fiber. In washing, the fiber is wetted in towels or heavy cloth, and put through a loosely adjusted wringer. Iron on the wrong side while still damp with a moderate iron. Silk is very easily scorched, and if the iron is too hot, the silk will be stiff. Iron back and forth with a wriggling motion to give softness and pliability. It is often best to iron silk under a cloth. This gives less body and a softer finish. Ribbons, of good quality, may be very successfully washed. To iron, cover with a dry cloth, and force the surface of the cloth and forth over the surface of the cloth and forth over the ribbon. It is often better to dry-clean fine laces, as they thicken slightly in washing. To wash them, use a warm soap solution to which has been added ammonia or borax. Squeeze out the dirt by pressing the lace in the hands, but do not rub it, as rubbing breaks the delicate threads. A good way to wash fine lace is to first baste it to strips of cheesecloth, being careful to catch all the points down. Put to soak over night in warm soapy water containing a little borax or ammonia. Wash by squeezing and rinse free of soap. Old yellow lace may be bleached by stretching it while wet about a bottle and standing it in the sun, rewetting occasionally. Javelle water, may be used to bleach lace. Lace may be stiffened by rinsing it out of two tablespoons of alcohol to one cup of water; by rinsing in borax water, two tablespoons to the cup, or by using gum arabic, one-eighth teaspoon to a cup of water. If a yellow color is desired, dip in coffee or tea. Black lace should be cleaned by squeezing out in a mixture of one cup of strong coffee and one tablespoon of ammonia. Rinse in gum Arabic water made with coffee to give natural stiffness. Lace curtains should be washed with as near an approach to the care In washing laces that have become stained with perspiration first wash them with cold water and soap, and after the stains are removed put them into warm water. When it is not convenient to hang them, put of doors, is to wash them and then let them soak over night in water in which a little cream of tartar has been dissolved. Warm weather ironing has its prob- of lace as is practical. Clear starch them, and stretch and pin out on sheets, one curtain over another. Curtain stretcherers are better if available, but good results may be obtained by using a curtain with the first curtain straight and even. This is best done by measuring sides and corners with a tape measure. OUR SPRING LINE. The feminine "line" is one of the secrets of the spring. Are we to be fat or thin this year, or just medium? When I say "we" I mean the gentler sex; for all! man has to remain as he is, unless he is a jockey or an athlete, both of whom have their painful legs, if getting down to weight. But the female form divides is enable of extraordinary change, especially in the spring. A decree goes forth from the Rue de la Palx, and instantly the plump and matronly become "mince" and the thin more slender still. In its haste the feminine world thought there was going to be a relaxation of the line this year. A while ago the plump and matronly became "Palx," seemed to point to rational Not a bit of it. You have to be thin still, fair readers, if you would be fashionable. Some unguallant person said the present fashions made women look like an umbrella—an umbrella, presumably, that you cannot lose, though you may give away. An umbrella you have still to be, but the stick is no longer steel; the type—pardon me—approaching the gingham. There is to be a certain fulness of the skirt at the knees, but you can wear it without it. You retain the look of youth and elegance. Gradually we shall evolve, no doubt, towards the bell shape. For the moment "nos elegantes" remain "belles" without being bells. CHICKEN AND VEAL PIE. Buy chicken giblets, the necks, glazards, hearts and livers. By adding to these half a pound of veal cutlet there is enough for an excellent chicken pie. Put the giblets into a saucepan with a pint of cold water, a slice of onion, a small carrot and a level teaspoonful of salt. Simmer until there is only half a cup of liquid. Strain this and set aside. Cut the veal into small cubes and cook slowly until well done and a light brown. Put into a baking dish with the giblets cut up and scatter a little salt fat. Cut in shreds through the meat. Thicken the chicken slightly with flour moistened with water, to a paste. Cover with good rich pie paste, puff paste if you have it, and bake in a steady oven for an hour and a half. KITCHENETTES. If you wish to beat an egg very light beat the white first to a froth, then add the yolk and beat. In thickening gravies or sauce try an egg beater to get out the lumps of thickening. The sauce or gravy will be as smooth as can be and will not need to be strained. Another way: If you are making milk toast or anything similar put the thickening into the cold milk and stir constantly till done. It will be so smooth and free from lumps that you will feel well inside. It will be few minutes' extra time. It does not take much longer. To keep the zinc tray of a gas stove bright and clean, rub with benzine, then wash with soap and pulverized pumice. It will look like new, if spots are stubborn, use a little kerosene. CARING FOR YOUR PETS. Many pet cats who live there cannot get fresh grass to eat become sick and die because their little owners forget to supply plenty of fresh green vegetables in place of the natural herbs. Fresh green of some kind is necessary to keep the system and blood in order with cats and dogs as with humans. Green corn scraped with a fork, asparagus remnants, spinach and all such things are excellent for pussy as are also the carrots, turnips and leeks are frequently cooked in the soup pot. If pussy does not take to them readily mix them with a little chopped raw beef or with well cooked fish or canned salmon. In this guide they will slip down readily, but many cats eat them with gusto quite plain. Nature has made the eyes as bright as she intended them to be and if we try to increase their brilliance by an artificial method we may impair the sight. Let them have all the rest they require. Do not strain them by reading when lying down or when sitting down. Do not strain them from cold water in cold water and once in a while give them an extra bath with a teaspoonful of boracic acid dissolved in a teacup of distilled water. An eye cup which you may purchase at a drug store for ten or fifteen cents is the best method of bathing the eyes. Cold water strengthens and brightens the eyes and the mouth should be taught the habit of bathing them once or twice daily. lems in keeping the sadriors hot enough without making the room too warm. A large baking pan placed upside down over the irons causes them to heat quickly and to retain the heat over a low fire. To clean silver put a quantity of sour milk in a shallow pan and place the articles in the milk, letting them remain there till they become bright. Afterward wash them in warm water which contains a few drops of ammonia; and your silver will be bright and shine. DREAD DEATH COMING PEAR DEEPLY IMPLANTED IN THE HEARTS OF ALL. Some More Effected by Loss of Honey, a Visit to a Dentist, or Bank: Probably the frat thought of every reasonable man in reading the dreary details of the disaster to the Titanic was: "What would I have done in the same circumstances?" Probably his second bore the hope in all humility that if such circumstances should arise for him he would behave without too much of the awkwardness of panic. Only a fool would haphazard a prediction of his conduct in the face of a peril no unexpected and attended by the terrors of midnight and the sea. It is no discredit to the human race to say that cowardice is a gift from the devil which has been impartially distributed among mankind. Every man who thinks at all is afraid of death. He may be more afraid of nothing else, or loss of health or longevity, or going to a death, or like the man in Pleikwick, of life without buttered muffins, but he chooses death only as a bad alternative for a worse. If he is not afraid of one thing you may be sure he is afraid of another. A man will go up to the clouds in a balloon who wouldn't go down into twenty feet of water in a submarine. A steeplack may be afraid of dogs and a lion tamer of riding in an elevator. We know a man who has made a great reputation for coolness under fire and has been a hero ever he has the stomach ache. One man fears fire, another burglar, another railway trains, another measles. Conduct in an emergency depends on many things besides those abstract qualities known as "cowardice" and "courage." A man is a仆 act to act calmly when his surroundings, at the time the peril presents itself, are customary and familiar, when his nerves happen to be sound, or when he has time to meditate on his action and weigh carefully its consequences. Again a man may be persuaded to shame or glory, as the case may be, by the example of his neighbor. One person afflicted by blinding fear may turn men into a poison mob of the flesh into a throng of heroes through their very horror of his conduct. And one man who has established his moral equilibrium quickly can instantly convey fortitude to the others. Courage and cowardice both like company.-F. P. Dunne in the American Magazine. Fruits Bripened by Drug Vapors Fruts Ripened by Drug Vapors. Horticulturalists have for some time been experimenting on the effects to be achieved by the vapor of ether, chloroform and other volatile substances. They have found that the growth of many fruits and flowers can be forced by this method and have obtained particularly striking results with lilacs, which they have thus been able readily to obtain in winter. An American agriculturist has experimented more particularly in the effect of these and other substances on the growth of fruit. His observations have shown that in the majority of cases the more volatile the substance to which the plant is treated the more rapid is the ripening. In forcing the ripening of dates, for instance, he found that the best results were obtained when he employed acetic, propionic, lactic or salicylic acid. Heat powerfully stimulates the growth of the varieties of fruits thus forced to maturity is that they are generally found to keep better than those which have ripened naturally. Old-Time Market Days "Market-day," for ages an institution in England, still exists in certain localities, 'and may still be studied with interest by the tourist who visits Halifax, Nova Scotia, or Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, where large enclosures and roomy market houses are maintained for the benefit of the country people, and such cities as New York and London market business. Everything from live stock to a bouquet of flowers may be brought here for sale, the owner being allotted a suitable place and charged a small fee for his accommodation, and while most of the market people are far from being especially rustic in their dress or speech, the variety, and sometimes the peculiarity of their offerings still suggest the English market and its legal control in the local and business life of three centuries ago."-Nobility of the Trades—The Farmer." Charles Winslow Hall, in National Magazine. Pantheon and Parthenon The Parthenon, or what is left of it, stands upon the Acropolis of Athens. This most famous building on earth was erected under the administration of Pericles about B. C. 442. Its present ruined condition was caused by the explosion of a bomb during the war between the Venetians and Turks in 1887. The Parthenon, at Rome, was built by Agrippa in B. C. 27, and, unlike the more beaten temple at Athens, is a fine fresco preservation. The Parthenon is, of course, worth seeing, both for its own sake and on account of its historic interest; but it does not hold the fame belonging to the incomparable building on the Athenian Acropolis. Passenger's "Lucky Escape." **Passenger's "Lucky Escape."** A traveler in one of the London tubes attempted to board a train after it had closed. He got his feet under the gate and hung on until the train ran into the tunnel. He here was knocked off, and but for the prompt action of the engineer he would have had both legs cut off. He wrote a letter of complaint to the company, whereon they had him "ummoned" for breaking one of its regulations, and the court fined him $8.80 and costs, which amounted to $1,000 in the London Times was labeled "A Lucky Escape." Evidently from a heavier耳—New York Press. GALESEURG, ILL. Mr. Regine Carter and sister, Stokl in, were called from Denver by the serious illness of their mother, Mrs. Carter. Mrs. Carter is much improved. Rev. S. B. Moore spent a short while with his family last week. Mrs. Arselle Smith of Hannibal, Mc. is the guest of Mrs. Sanford Harper. W. D. Owley and children of Gary, Ind. are visiting relatives here. Rev. D. E. Murf preached Sunday at the second Baptist church. Rev. Murf, who has spent several years in Africa, as a missionary, martyred. He is a Baptist church. His many friends are pleased to see him again and assist him in carrying on his chosen work. Mr. and Mrs. W. McBride, Mrs. W. D. Owley and Mr. and Mrs. R. E Lyonna have returned from Burkina, where they have been living. They party given by Mrs. Lizzle Moody. Mr. W. H. Corn left last week for a business trip to points in Nebraska. Mrs. Anna Worthington entertained at dinner Wednesday in honor of Prof. and Mrs. Pickens of Talledgea Ala. and of the chief. Mrs. Worthington is a charming hostess and those present enjoyed the sumptuous repast. Prof. R. Harrison, the noted reader, spent a short while in our city with friends last week. The greatest receptions of the season occurred Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Davile, when the culture club entertained in honor of Prof. and Mrs. Pickens and Mrs. Pickens left decorated with pink and white, the refreshments also being the same color. A short program was enjoyed during the evening. Prof. and Mrs. Pickens left Sunday for Chicago. They also attended the Sunday school convention at Davenport are: Rev. and Mrs. Tyler and son, Mrs. H. Lane, Mrs. E. J. McGruder and Mrs. L. Wilder and the Misses Illa and Marguerite and Mayme Richardson. They report the convention as one of the best which has been held recently. If you are a housewife you cannot reasonably hope to be healthy or beautiful by washing dishes, sweep v and doing housework all day, and e itling yourself. You must get into the open air and sunlight. If you do this every day and keep your stomach and bowels in good order by taking Chamberlain's Tablets when needed, you should become both healthy and beautiful. For sale by mail OTTUMWA NEWS There was a plicent given on the 4th of July at the residence of Mrs. G. B. Tylor on the South side by the I. B. W. Tylor. Quite a few visitors were there and those present report a lovely time. The lawn social given at the home of Mrs. Bibb on Fellow St., was a decided success. Everybody present enjoyed the fireworks and a social time. Refreshments were served the Stewartardes realized a next sum. The 4th quarterly meeting was held Sunday, July 7th, at the A. M. B. church. Elder Elder Rav. S. B. Moore delivered three sermons which were enjoyed by the congregations. On Monday night the quarterly conference will be held in the Lecture room of the church. A prayer meeting will be led by Mrs. Clara Cook. Friday night night. Mrs. Rush of Des Moines will lecture at the 2nd Baptist church! Everybody cordially invited. Thursday, July 11th, is the annual occasion of M. A. M. E. S. S. There will be an entertainment given at the K. of P. Hall Wednesday night, July 10th, under the auspices of the Court of Calathea. Admission free to everybody. Miss Nellie Jackson of Milan, Mo., is listing hgr sister, Mrs. Earl Wagner. Miss Lella Downey of Buxton expects to arrive in the city Tuesday for a few days' visit before she leaves for an extended visit in St. Paul, Penn., with her brother, Isaac Downey. The young people are planning a big hay rack party in about a week. Rev. S. B. Moore, P. E., is stopping with Rev. and Mrs. M. I. Gordon at the parsonage and played ball Sunday with 8 a. Ethnics. The game was 7 to 8 in favor of the Athletics. Robinson and Brown were the batteries for the Browns and Berry and Swanson for the Athletics. The best feature of the game was Johnson's field. On the 2nd of July, 1912, Mr. and Mrs. C. Harry Owens celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary at their home on West Mill St. The rooms were the best in the town, but the hostess assisted by the hostess assisted by the Misses Mae Catlin of Chicago, Edith and Lenora Williams, Gertrude and Hazel Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Owens receive quite a large amount of gratulating Mr. and Mrs. Owens the guests departed at a late hour. The out of town guests were Mrs. Doc Clark, Mrs. Rhengo and daughter, Miss Stella, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jones of Oskaloosa. Returned to her home in Oskaloosa after attending the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C. Harry Owens. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jones of Oskaloosa have returned to their home in Oskaloosa. Returned to their wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C. Harry Owens and visiting their daughter, Mrs. Chas. Wilson. Mrs. Rhengo and daughter, Miss Stella, of Oskaloosa, have returned some after attending the Celebration of Mrs. and Mrs. C. Harry Owens. There will be an entertainment given during church Tuesday. Sunday, July 28th Mr. and Mrs. Williams of near Agency attended the I. B. W. picnic Thursday, July 4th at the home of Mrs. G. B. Taylor. During the summer months mothers of young children should be for any unnatural foods of the bowels. When serious trouble attends at this time serious trouble may be avoided. Chambrain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can always be depended upon. For sale by dealers. ST. JOSEPH, MO. Mr. Anthony Morton, the veteran city mail collector, is now enjoying his annual fortnight in making improvements on his property. The K. of P. gave a barbecue and picnic on the sts at Toolos Park. A nice crowd was present and excellent order was maintained during the colorized concert band. Mr. Elmer Woodson, the mail carrier, surprised a number of his that he is "married now." Charley Lankford, who has taken the examination for delivery mail catholic school this ago, has been notified to report for work this week. The annual meeting of the Eastern Stars will be he: in this city beginning next Wednesday. More than a hundred representatives of that order are expected to attend the meeting. Miss Anna Saliburya and Miss Kristine her sister, Mrs. E. M. Cohron. Mr. R. L. Scott, one of the U. S. meat inspectors, has about completed his annual vacation. The Afro-Americans Chanfeurs have organized a club, Mr. Isaac Powell, president and Wm. Powell, secretary. They have secured rooms over Thompson's drug store, 100 Francis St. They have about 20 members, and meet every Tuesday evening. Miss Nelson of Chicago is the guest of Rev. Jao Gregg and family. She is a member of Mrs. Gregg. A large number of people from here expect to go Kansas City next week to attend the Western Baptist convention. A full program of that event was published in las weas's issue of the Bystander. The Y. M. C. A. are making arrangements to run an excursion to Lavanna. That event association needs your financial assistance, so buy some of Lee tickets, and help to replenish their funds. Rev. Boggs of Plattsburg preached the annual sermon for the U. B. F at their hall last Sunday. Mrs. Lewis Powell left last Tuesday for Mackinaw, Mich., to spend the remainder of the summer. BUXTON BRIEFS One of the most elaborate social events of the season was the surprise birthday given by Mrs. M. E. Oliver in honor of her husband, Mr. Richard Oliver, Friday evening, June 28. The home was very beautiful decorated in lavender and pink. The Buxton Concert band, of which Mr. Oliver is the leader entered in the spirit of the evening and having been secretly employed, ylayed some of their choice selections, and in addition presented Mr. Oliver a handsome c mibination writing, desk and music cabinet. The choir of the Tabernacle Baptist church of which Mr. Oliver is chorister and leader, very willingly assisted in making the affair a success, and were all present to render their most choicest anthems. They presented Mr. Oliver an elegant Morris chair. After this delightful 3-course lunch leon was served by four little girls, dressed in white acting as waitresses, and serving over one hundred people. Having listened to more of the music by the B. C. B. the guests departed at a late hour, after having declared themselves delightfully entertained. In addition to receiving a thoroughly genuine surprise Mr. Oliver received other presents. Mrs. Oliver was assisted by Mrs. Rosa Guy, Mrs. Maurice Foster, Mrs. W. J. Jackson, and her niece, Miss Lesia L. Terrell of Colfax, and Miss Grace McDowell. TWENTY-FIVE CENTS IS THE PRICE OF PEACE. The terrible itching and smearing, incident to certain skin diseases, is at most instantly allayed by applying a cream of sodium Price, 23 cents. For girls by all druggists. RED OAK, IOWA. (Special to Bystander.) Miss Rosa Goodlow purchased a very handsome Piano from P. S. Everhart, the music and Art dealer of Red Oak, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Pemberton, Jr., were callers upon their brother who is living in Red Oak, July 4th and while in Red Oak called at P. S. Everhart's Music store" and were very much impressed with the handsome line of Pianos and Player-Plonios which he carries in stock. It ought to be to the interest of every intelligent colored person in the state to patronize such a fine store, when you can do just as well at his store as you can with any other dealer in the state in high grade instruments. I wonder why Oscar Conner had some swell Photos taken a few days ago? Harry Martin had the misfortune to throw his shoulder out of place last week while boxing but it flew back in place after a little twisting of the arm I think he is training up to take (Al Paler on next). The graffiti who tried to show that a colored man committed the horrible murder at Vallisaica a few days ago, which article appeared in the Council Bluffs Nonpareil, July 4th were disappointed and so they did not get the $3500 offered. No colored man would commit such a crime. 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. Family Washing & Per Pound 617 PHONE East Grand Ave. Maple 1447 Miss Lou Haney of St. Louis is in the city visiting her father and other relatives and friends. Miss Bessie Coleman, teacher in the public schools of St. Louis is in the city visiting her brother, Fred's family and other relatives and friends. Miss Minnie Tansel is home from Des Moines to remain during the summer. The Boy Scouts of the Y. M. C. A. gave a very pleasant reception last Thursday evening to some of their young lady friends, in the boys department. The evening was spent in games and other amusements, Messra Falit and Seewers furnished music for the occasion. The grand march was led by Mr. Joseph Nichols of the men's department and Miss Lena Steel. The menu consisted of sandwiches, lemonade, ice cream, cake and fruit. Medames Tandy, Smith and Williams of the F. B. W. club, with a number of young girls meet Monday to organize a girls department of said club for the purpose of helping the State Federation of Women's clubs to erect a school for girls. The club will sail under the name of Y. G. H. (Young Girl Helpers) and its officers and members follow: Jonie Roberts, president Myrtle brown, See'y; Susie Waten, Cor. See'y; and Katrine Smith, Treasa. Thelma Monroe, Emma Smith, Lelia, Smith, Veetta Cross, Leona Elwng, Leona Steene and Irele Prentice. The club will will meet next Monday with Thelma Monroe. Meadames M. E. Oliver and W. A. Brown, Rev. T. B. Woodard and Miss Fannie Woodard, left Monday to attend Western Baptist convention which convenes at the Second Baptist church Kansas City, Mo., July 16th and will be in season the remainder of the week, Scout master R. G. Potter and number of the scouts gathered in the Boys department Monday evening and organized a club calling themselves "The Boys of 1912." Earnest Watson was chosen as president, Ivory Steel, Vice-President, Jas. Shade, Sec'y', Earl Johnson, Asst. Sec'y'; Jas Carter, Treas. The Boys are planning a number of outings for the summer and pleasant evenings of entertainment. Mrs. A. Perkins is still on the sick list. Mrs. Rose Jelks is improving slowly. Mrs. Booker Dues is yet confined in the hospital at Iowa City, but is expected home Friday of this week. Mr. W. L. Perkins, agent for Buck's Laundry Crad Rapids, has put out a wagon to collect and deliver your laundry. If you want your laundry called for and delivered to your door, just wait for the Perkins wagon. Laundry is sent out every Tuesday and returned Saturday. Mr. Arthur Fletcher, the tonsorial artist is putting in a modern shop in the postoffice building. He will have all new furniture and will install a bath tub. A shop of this kind is very much needed for both the traveling and home trade, as there are few houses in town sufficiently arranged to install a bath tub. The new Gaines hotel is nearing com- For soreness of the muscles, whether induced by violent exercise or injury, home clothing is doing better than Chamberlain's Liniment. This liniment also relieves rheumatic pains. For sale by oil dealers. 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 accomodations. H. D. Green, Prop. Mason City Just across from the M. and St. L. Depot. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN THE "PORO" SYSTEM of Scalp and Hair treatment is based on the latest scientific and sanitary methods, effecting a healthy scalp thus promoting a growth of beautiful hair. The "Poro" preparations used in connection with the treatment are made to be as effective as the exclusive right to that name; and I, alone, know the secret of the composition that bears that name. Our claim has always been that when the hair begins to grow as the result of treatment, it continues 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 diseases, for it is a fact that hair in an un sanitary condition is often prone to fatal to innocent persons coming in contact with them. For treatment, call on or address: Mrs Mollie Whitney 725 10th St. Des Moines YOU CAN'T BEAT IT plecton and when finished will be a very hardcome and substantial building. Lucius & Lucius are prepared to give you most anything in the grocery line as well as to give you a nice meal of spring chicken, etc. When you are hungry—see Lucius & Lucius. At 20 young people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Brown last Friday evening at a party in honor of their son, W. A. Jr., after spending a portion of the evening in games and vocal and instrumental music, they were served cream and cake and departed 'are the storm, which had been threatening thro' out the evening came. Miss Ruth Southall of the 1912 class of Howard University, who has a very sweet soprano voice, is a newly added member of the Mt. Zion Baptist church choir, and Mr. W. A. Brown, Jr., of 1912 class of Western college, has been added to Bess row of the same choir. He also has a pretty voice, both in solo and chorus work. A great deal of interest is being manifested in tennis playing by the M. Y. C. A. boys and young men. If there are any tennis payers in the nearby cities who would like a series of games with the Buxton boys, simply drop a card to W. A. Brown, care Y. M. C. A, and we will endeavor to arrange the same. Miss Lorna Wilson of Des Moines is visiting the home folks, Mr. Jake Wilson and family. Mr. Martin Lee is suffering with a fractured hip as result of a runaway last Tuesday. He is out on crutches this week. Mrs. D. Mae Lee has Signed a contract to travel with the "Old Southland Sextete" as a dramatic Reader. She leaves next month to meet the company in Chicago. A son was born to Mr and Mrs, Jake Wilson, Sunday, July 14. Mother and babe doing nicely "TABERNACLE CHURCH NOTES" The S. S. choir is rendering some excellent music under the management of Mr. James Fith. Mr. Chas Moss made a business trip to Ottumwa last Tuesday. Mrs. Henry Weaver is on the sick 1st. VIVIAN L. JONES Funeral Director The very best service guaranteed Prices the lowest Calls answered promptly day or night No extra charges for distance-Reverse all phone charges PHONE: Maple 2548 Residence Black 1658. Office 519 East Court Ave. Des Moines When in Davenport Iowa go to E. Green's RE IAURANT 14 East 5th St. Good Meals and Lunches Everything First Class. Cigars and Tobacco E. GREEN. Prop. Davenpo ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk county. September Term A. D. 1912. Sadie Woods, Plaintiff vs. John L. Woods, Defendant. You are hereby notified that on or before the 15th day of August A. D. 1912, the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Pok county, Iowa, claiming of you, an absolute divorce from the bonds of matrimony, heafter existing between you and this plaintiff, on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment, such as to endanger life and health. For further particulars see petition when filed. And unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the September term of said Court, which will commence at Des Moines on the 8th day of September 1912, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dan. W. McCord, Attorney for Plaintiff. YOU CAN' W. L. HARRISON, Prop Pho Piles FIS All Recreation, I apexthe last bit will WRITE FOR BOOK ON PILES AND RE DR. C. Y. CLEMENT. 402 MARG There is a Christian band composed of women, who meet each Monday morning for prayer in some one of the homes. The meetings are proving very helpful. They meet with Mrs. Clara Tate 15 E 18th, next Monday. All are cordially welcome. Miss Lillian Simmone, organist of Tabernacle church will leave shortly for Des Moines where she will take more music instruction. The church welcomes for her much success. The Mission circle is making preparations for a rally to be held July 28th. A special program will be rendered. A very pretty little surprise party was given for Magnolia Harris last Wednesday evening. Many of her many friends were present and they spent a joyful evening. At the Literary Monday evening a splendid paper entitled "The Flair People," was read by Mrs. Mary Rhodes. The debate "Resolved that the profession of a doctor is more beneficial to humanity than that of a lawyer" was very intelligently discussed by both the affirmative and negative sides but was won by the affirmative, W. A. Brown Jr was the first speaker for the affirmative, Miss Lucy Rhodes, first speaker for the negative. Mr. Ovel Carter then spoke for the affirmative, followed by Mr. Robert Lowery, Jr, for the negative. W. A. Brown, Jr. having the closing argument for the affirmative. The judges, Mrs. Minnie B. London, Messrs R. A. Fooker and W. H. Bailey decided that 16 points were made by the affirmative and 10 by the negative. The large and enthusiastic audience lent much inspiration to the speakers. Mr Thos. Gibbons, Jr., received a broken leg in the mine last week by a car of coal running over it. He is resting easy at this writing. Dysentery is always serious and often a dangerous disease, but it can be curbed. Chambesiai's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has cured it even when malignant and epidemic. For sale by all dealers. OTTUMWA NEWS. Mrs. J. B. Rush, P. I. S. and C. W. C. delivered an educational lecture at the Second Baptist church on Friday night, July 12th. Mrs. Rush's lecture was greatly enjoyed by those who were fortunate to hear her, and who were presented and the Benevolent club ladies realized a neat sum of money. Mrs. Emma Gardner of Ottumwa is the vice-president of the Iowa State Federation of Women's clubs and Mrs. John Cheshire is the chapain. Mrs. Gardner intermarchs with Mt. lecture and after the lecture the chore rendered a short program. Wednesday night at the K. of P. hall there was an entertainment given by the Court of Calanths. Those present report an enjoyable evening, at both churches Wednesday night. Thursday night, July 11th, was a beautiful day for a picnic. The A. M. E. S. s. held their annual outing on that date at Caldwell park. This year seems to have_been the "banner year although we have always had a fine time. Large crowds were seen all over the park, full filled baskets and about 10:30 a large number of the Sunday school pupils and their parents went out on the special car. Every one, both old and young, played games of all kinds and enjoyed themselves. The milsters laid aside their dignity for awhile and played games with a large crowd of young people. Rev. S. B. Moore, our president, left the school and Rev. Newman and Gordon weren't far behind him. There were, about 200 who attended the picnic during the day. Miss Juanta Newman of Qekalosaoa attended the A. M. E. S. s. picnic and is visiting a few days at the home of Miss Margaret Davis. The students attended the A. M. E. S. s. picnic Thursday, July 11th, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Williams. Hot Home-Made Bread all day with those delicious home cooked meals. When in Chicago, Yll. Everybody eats at the 12 West 31st St. Near State St. Columbia Hotel Bldg., Chicago Moderate Prices Quick Service Phones-Aldine 3368-Automatic 78-174 MADAME T. D. PERKINS Scientific Scalp Specialist Madame T. D. 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Miss Ora Lewis of Palma attended the Methodist S. S. picnic Thursday and in a guest of Miss Margaret Davis. Mr. Cornet Allen of Rutledge attended the S. S. picnic Thursday and took quite a few pictures. Mr. Wilbur Burnage of Mt. Pleasant attended the A. M. E. S. S. picnic Thursday. Master Lawrence Dunbar Mays of Buxton, who is spending his summer vacation with his aunt, Mrs. . . . Kennedy, attended the picnic Thursday. Master Mays had the misfortune to be accidentally in the arm by hunter, but is getting along nicely with the hunter. Miss Naomi Kimbue of Oakaloosa attended the A. M. E. S. S. picnic Thursday. Miss Mable Greene of Oakaloosa attended the A. M. E. S. S. picnic at Caldwell's park Thursday. Miss Mable Greene of few strangers at the picnic whose names we were unable to get. Rev. B. F. Abner of Sioux City arrived in Ottumwa Wednesday evening for a visit. His wife came last week and while in the city Rev. and Mrs. Abner are guests of Mrs. Abner's, Mr. and Mrs. John Cheshire. Mr. H. E. Williams, Master of the local lodge, has returned home from Davenport where he attended the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of the Masons. Mr. Williams was elected Grand Juniorarden. Miss Beverly Beverly and Miss Victoria Jackson have returned after a two weeks' visit in Columbia and Fayette, Mo. While away they attended the Baptist S. 3. Convention in Columbia. They report a fine time. Mr. Thos. Splcer has returned from Davenport, where he attended Grand Lodge of the Masons. He reports a splendid session. Mr. Orville Spotsel left Monday morning to resume his duties as railway mail clerk. Rev. M. G. Newman was in Albia this Sunday. July 7th Rev. M. G. Newman was in Newton. Miss Margaret Horne has returned to her home after an extended visit the west side. She made her home on the island, Mrs. M. G. Graves, while in Seattle, Wash. Mr. Henry Taylor of Springfield, Ill., is the guest of his grandmother, M. A. E. S. S. picnic Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. 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