Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XIX, No. 11 CITY NEWS. The Iowa State Fair began yesterday. Everybody come. Mr. John Robinson on 10th and Park Sts., is seriously ill. Miss Mammie Diggs has returned home from Lake Okaboji. Mrs. Amanda Morton left for her home in Decatur, Iowa, last Saturday. Archie Alexander made a business trip to Ottumwa in the interest of the Marsh Bridge Co. The New Congregational Minister will arrive in our city this week and preach his first sermon Sunday. Mrs. J. B. Rush entertained at six o'clock tea last Friday, complimentary to Mr. A. G. Clark of Oskaloosa and Miss Mollie Watkins of Albany, Mo. Mrs. Gus Watkins and Miss Zoe Richardson left Wednesday evening for a three weeks tour of the East and Canada. Mrs. Lee Blagburn of Denver returned home Monday, after a very pleasant visit here with relatives and friends for the past month. Mr. Price Alexander, one of our highly respected citizens and faithful employees at the Iowa National Bank who was injured by a fall is able to be out again upon the streets. The Dramatic Art club met tuesday afternoon with Mrs. J. W. Morton, continue the study of book XI of Paradise Lost, Meet next Tuesday with Mrs. J. B. Rush. Finish book XI. Mr. E. G. Green of 946 14th Street Place, was hostess to a few of her numerous friends Saturday at 6 o'clock dinner, complimentary to Mrs. A. G. Clark of Oskaloosa. Rev. J. W. Evans, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, through his faithful work in that city has been transferred to a better and larger field in Centerville, We wish him access in his new field. Capt. Edward T. Banks left Sunday for Chicago, Ill., to attend the Illinois Grand Templars annual meeting and from there he will go to Washington, D. C., to attend the Knight Templar Grand meeting. Miss Mollie Watkins, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Thompson and brother, G. Watkins, left Monday for her home in Albany, Mo., accompanied by Enola V. Thompson. Mr and Mrs. Viyian L. Jones and daughter also Miss Alka Steele, who have been visiting in Evanston and Chicago, Ill, have returned home after having a delightful time for five weeks Mrs. L. Danny, who has been sick for the past three weeks, and who underwent an operation is gradually getting better. Her many friends wish her a speedy delivery from her suffering. Marriage license were issued Tuesday afternoon to Mr. Jake McGee and Miss. Garnett Hamilton. Both these young people are well known in this city Miss Hamilton is formerly from Ottumwa, Iowa. Their many friends wish them a most happy and prosperous married life. Mr. Fred Johnson of Gravity, Iowa, who has been visiting relatives in our city for the past week, left Wednesday morning with Mr. John L. Thompson to attend the National Negro business League which spends its 16th annual session in Chicago. Mr. Johnson, who is a rural route mail carrier of Gravity is the nephew of Mr. Jefferson Logan of this city. We received word this week from Omaha that Mr. Geo. Woods, a former Des Moines boy, was taken to the hospital for a very serious operation, which was performed successfully by Dr. A. G. Edwards. Mr Woods is reported to be getting along nicely at this time, and his many Des Moines friends wish him a speedy recovery. I have used your Pomade. Its the best thing I ever used for making curly hair lie smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful results, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes of Pineville, S.C. Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh stubborn and unruly hair and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion for the complexion. Ask your druggist for them. Be sure and use the genuine (Ford's) manufactured by the Ozonizer) Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. The Ladies Aid society of Corinthian Baptist church will have a tent at the Fair grounds, just in front of old street car entrance, and will serve meals. The parlors of the A. M. E. church presented a very pretty appearance with their decorations of yellow flowers and ribbons, representing the "Old Gold" college color of the Iowa University, when a reception was tendered on Friday evening to the University graduates, Misses Ada Hye, Letta Carey and Mr. Archie Alexander and high school graduates, Mesra Kimbrough of Oskaloosa high school and Norman Fredricks of North high school. The color scheme was also carried out in the decorations of the tables which presented attractive appearance. Prior to the reception a very interesting literary and musical program was carried out in the auditorium of the church of which a noteworthy feature was an address by the Hon. Mr. Clark of Oskaloosa. The affair was planned by Rev. Taylor, pastor of the church. MRS. MATTIE BROOKS who was re-elected District Preceptress of the International Order of Twelve. She will leave Sunday evening for Louisville, Ky., to attend the Tri-annual session of the order of Twelve. After all had been served, Atty. Brown, who is himself the first Negro graduate of the Liberal Arts College of the University, called the assembly to order and introduced the guests of Atty. Brown to appropriate remarks. Before presenting Miss Cary, however, he introduced Atty. Woodson, who in a very fitting address presented her with a handsomely engraved gold watch and pin which she was held by a few of her many friends in Des Moines and Suxton, her former home. Miss Cary was also presented with a beautiful medal and a dainty silver mesh bag all of which was brought aboard largely by Miss Cary, who has exhibited a special interest in Miss Cary because of her long acquaintance with her mother and her deceased father. At the conclusion of the touching response by Miss Cary, Miss Cary was appointed Clark of Oksalaska, the wife of the first Negro to finish any kind of a course in the University of Iowa, who responded on behalf of her husband who graduated from the College of Law in the Class of 1904, who departed, all expressing their hope that we should have many more graduates from our State University in the near future. OCTUMWA ITEMS. The stewardesses of the A. M. E church will give a social at the home of Mr, and Mrs. John Rose on Fellows St Aug. 28th. This will be the last effort of the ladies this conference year and they hope to have a large attendance. Mrs. Amy Green is home from Des Moines where she has been attending a sick sister. She expects to return to her sister in a few days. Ren. Vinson's team of ball players added another victory to their list Sunday when they defeated a South Ountum team by the score of 4 to 7. Features of the game were Bill Ross's home run and Mgr Mvr's fielding. Batteries: Robinson-Tompson-Wright and Sweeney. Mr. A. J. Reed is attending the encampment of the Fifty-fourth regiment at Iowa Falls. Mrs. Jake Cade who has been quite sick is much improved. Miss Bettie L. Burkley has returned home and is visiting in Port Madison, Keokau and Burlington. A fine time is reported. Mrs. Mary Bowles is on the sick list, Mrs. Mary Bowles is on the sick list, daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Butler and son of Albia were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. W, Cathron over Sun- day. The Sewing Circle club met at the house of Mrs. G. A. Davis on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Francis Henderson of Des Moines; Miss Hutton of Omaha; Miss Neal Morris and Mrs. Stevenson of Buxton were in Albia Thursday. Miss Hutton and Mrs. Henderson were enroute to Omaha. Mrs. M. T. Ward and Miss Pauline Thomas entertained at 6 o'clock lunch Saturday afternoon in honor of Miss Griffith of Des Moines. A company of six Misses Edith Thomas, Francis and Marie Thomas and Mrs. G. A. Davis and little Bennie Grayson. Mrs. Chas, Washington had out of town visitors over Sunday. The Albia Chautauqua has been going on the past week. A street carnival begins the 19th of August The Pastime Theater has had colored talent playing on their stage the past week. Mr, and Mrs. Ed. Butler, son Lawrence, attended the Old Soldiers' reunion in Hamilton over Sunday. CLINTON HAPPENINGS. Mrs. H. G. Williams left last week for a two weeks visit in Huntsville, Mo. Mrs. Mary J. Dodd left for Macon, Mo., last week where she will visit indefinitely. Rev. Saunders pastor of the Second Baptist church feels much gratified over the condition of his church. He was recently joined here by his family and they are now nicely located at 432 Elm St. on Tuesday evening, Aug. 13. A number of the members and friends descended on their home, causing a storm of good things in the Revs. wards. It hailed sacks of flour, hams of meat, hunks of bacon and heads of cabbages, and other things. The entertainment given by the Willing Workers of the Second Baptist church on Aug. 10th was a success. Subscribe to the Bystander, Sunday, Aug. 25th is the day set apart for the stewards rally at Bethel A. M. E. church. The conference year is fast drawing to a close, and this department] hopes to make a favorable showing in liquidating their indebtedness with the pastor. Cards have been received announcing the marriage of M. Cestia Bush of this city to Mr. Peyton C. West of Chicago, the event taking place on Aug. 14th at Chicago, Rev. Carey pastor of the Institutional church officiating. The services at the Second Baptist church Sunday was attended by a large and interesting congregation. The pastor, Rev. Saunders preached at 11 a.m. His text was taken from Mat: 9-31 and at 8 p. m., from Rev. 2-10. The members are planning a rally for November, for which cards have been issued. The young chair in charge of Mrs. Toney who is also an organist, are doing nicely, singing in a creditable manner on Sunday nights. Rev. M. Toomey of Davenport is expected Wednesday evening, August. 21st at which time he will assist in the ordination of a deacon, also delivering a sermon. The Women's Home and Foreign Mission society gave its first entertainment on Aug. 17th, which was a success. For Impromptu Invitations easiest way to get up an informal quickly, is by telephone. Any person, anywhere, is desired immc-bell telephone service demonstrates its great is particularly valuable when called upon emergency needs. Some invitations are not limited to a single but are made possible between friends inited cities by means of the Bell Long face. For Improvement 'Sure We'll Come' THE easiest way party, quickly, When any person, dately, the Bell telephone usefulness. It is particular to satisfy emergency need. Telephone invitation neighborhood, but are widely separated cities by Distance service. For Impromptu Invitations THE easiest way to get up an informal party, quickly, is by telephone. When any person, anywhere, is desired immediately, the Bell telephone service demonstrates its great usefulness. It is particularly valuable when called upon to satisfy emergency needs. Telephone invitations are not limited to a single neighborhood, but are made possible between friends in widely separated cities by means of the Bell Long Distance service. IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY --- HITEMAN NOTES ALBIA, IOWA CLINTON HAPPENINGS IDWN TELPHONE COMPANY ONE DISTANCE ONE JOHN MILL SYSTEM IDWN TELPHONE & MIDDLEWARE The Mite Missionary society of Bethel A. M. E, church, will have a meeting Friday night after which refreshments will be served. Typographical errors in our items of last week pertaining to social events caused Miss Robinson's name to appear as Stelle instead of Gilla. Curtis C. Burton should have been Curtis C. Bush. BUXTON BRIEFS Mrs. Nannie Strong and son Maurice after a ten days visit with friends returned to Des Moines last Monday. Miss Liliian Alexander of Macon, Mo., secretary of the Juvenile Lodge of Household of Ruth is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs Gabe Turner. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Burkett are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine son who came to make his home at their house August 6th. Mother and son doing nicely. Mr. G. W, Carter of Boonville, Mo., a particular friend of Mrs. Sarah Johnson spent a week visiting his love and other friends. He left last Wednesday. Mrs. W, H. Jackson of Omaha was the guest of Mrs. W. H. Cook. While here she was entertained by the F. B, W. club in the home of Mrs. Cook, and returned to her home Tuesday. The Industrial club entertained in honor of Mesdames L. W. Tucker and John Young in the beautiful home of Mrs. J. W. Neely Friday evening of last week. A reception was given in the Y. M. C. A., Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. and Mrs. L. W. Tucker. Many of their friends were present and spoke in very complimentary terms of both of them in their farewell words. They left Thursday morning for Cleveland, Ohio, for a month visit prior to taking up their work in the new field at Chicago. Mr. Glen Wilkes Pendleton was slightly hurt Wednesday by slate fighting against his leg. He is sitting up and doing nicely at this writing. Medames L. L. Ragsdale and daughter, Mary Rhodes went to St. Paul, on the occasion last Saturday. They report a very pleasant trip. While there they were the guest of Mrs. Ragsdale's son George. The most elaborately beautiful barber shop in the city is that of Mr. Arthur Fletcher just occupied last Friday. The entire space in the front of the three very pretty chairs is heavy plate mirror, so that one can see the shin on his shoes and the top of his head as well. In the center of the room is the stand for shampooing and massaging to which special attention will be given. A beautiful bath tub is also installed, the only one in the city. In front is an electric revolving barber pole which is very beautiful. The gentleman who will give the best attention in this elegant new shop are Mr. Chas. Moss on the first chair, Mr. Cicero Curtis of Oskaloosa on the second chair and the proprietor, Mr. Arthur Fletcher on the third, either of whom is a toner artist for all that word means. "Skinny" the dorter will see to it that you have clean towels for your bath and will also give you a nice shine. The shop is equal to any you can find in a city of ten or a dozen times as large as Baxton and the only thing that bars the colored man from these luxuries is the price. He is just as welcome as the flowers in May. Everybody give the new shop a trial. Mrs. Mary Mickens, after an illness of about a year departed this life Thursday and was buried Sunday p. in. The funeral was in St. John's A, M. E. church, Rev. D. E. Butterlicating Eimer Johnson, who has been in Otumwa about a month, returned last week to attend the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Mary Mickens. State Capitol Blog Virtual Room YST GUST 23, 1912. TANDI 912. Pri Wm. Johnson and Geo. Casey were in Ottumwa last week. Mr. Rufus Newsome is nursing a mashed thumb this week. Mr. Laura Jackson who has been in Omaha several months, returned Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Lucas, Mesdames Ella Lucas and Mae Terry and W. L. Perkins are company on the river this week. Cecil Oliver, who has been in Colfax for several months returned home Saturday. Mr. Lewis Jackson had a little bruise on his foot from falling slate last week. Messrs. J. F. Baker and Walter Blaney and Miss Gussie Mardis are enjoying a vacation from their labor at M, M, Co store. Miss Ona Webb who spent several weeks in Danville and Chicago returned home last Friday reporting a pleasant trip. Mrs. Sallin Gate, state depyty of the Elks, made her annual visit to the Buxton Elks this week. She is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Louise Ewing. Mesdames Louise Ewing and Addie Johnson returned Saturday night from Des Moines, where they attended the Grand session of the International Order of twelve. They report a pleasant session. Dt. Sellers of the International Order of twelve is in the city on business. Cyrus Hurst, while filling a powder jack in 17 mine last Friday was frightfully burned about the face and arms, caused by his lamp falling from his cap into the powder and causing an explosion. While he is seriously burned it is hoped that he will recover. Mrs. Roberta Russell of Kewanee, Ill., arrived in the city Tuesday to see her brother Cyrus Hurst who was badly burned in the mine last week. Miss Fannie Mayes who has been on the sick list for about three weeks was in her place in Mt. Zion church chair Sunday. The Famous Buxton Concert band gave another of their concerts last Saturday evening, which was quite well attended. Mrs. Bertha Watkins is enjoying a vacation this week. TABBRNACLE CHURCH NEWS, The church is progressing nicely. On Sunday Aug. 25 an effort will be made to raise $500. A cordial invitation is extended to all to come out and participate in the rally. God loves a cheerful giver. Mrs. C. H. Mendenhall, who visited in Topeka for about a month returned home last week. The Literary held on Monday evening is very well attended. Last Monday a "Mock Trial" was held aside from being real funny was in a measure instructive. Mrs Jas Jackson is enjoying a visit from her sister who lives in Des Moines The Mission circle net last week in their regular meeting and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Meadams Ada White, President; Salie Darden, Vice-president; Bessie Williams, Secretary, and Maggie Williams, Treas. Mrs. — White, who was called to Cincinnati to attend the funeral of her sister returned home last week. Peoria, Ill., Special — Mr. and Mrs. Pope made a trip to Chicago and Milwaukee. On Tuesday evening the young married people very pleasantly surprised Mr. and Mrs. Pope. "I was cured of diarrhoea by one dose of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy." writes M. E. Gebhardt, Orlando, Pa. There is nothing better. For sale by all dealers. Rev, Spencer filled the pulpit at the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Sunday has been called to take charge of the work in this field. We wish him success in his new field of work. Miss Irene Sturgis left Monday evening for Chicago where she will visit two weeks being the guest while there of Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter, sister of Mrs. Sturgis. Miss Robinson of Chicago arrived in our city for a visit. She came with Mr. and Mrs. Ward who also will visit here for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jewell will celebrate their 17 years of married life on Tuesday, Aug 24th, and Court street. Quite a number of invitions have been sent out for the occasion. Mrs. Wash Stokes of Yankton, S. D. arrived in the city last Thursday to be at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Charlotte Lee, who is seriously ill with the pneumonia. Mrs Mary Baker and three children left Saturday evening for St. Paul for a two week's visit with Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson. She was accompanied by Miss Geraldine Grant who also visit two weeks with her aunt, Miss Joaquin Prolean and three brothers and other relatives. Mr. Walls of Elk Point, S. D., was an over Sunday visitor in our city returning home Monday. Miss Henry sister of Mrs, C. E. Stubbilefield who has been visiting here since last October expects to return to her home at Nashville. Tenn ; soon for an indefinite time. She has made many friends while in our midst. Wherever she sees fit to return she will always --- TABBRNACLE CHURCH NEWS. SIOUX CITY ITEMS find a warm place in the hearts of the people for her. The ladies of the Mt. Zion Baptist church will give a fried chicken attainment on Thursday evening, Aug. 22d. Suppr 25 cents. Mr. Henry Hurns, who has been seriously ill with the typhoid fever. We are glad to note that he is getting much better. FGRT MADISON NOTES. The W W. club will meet Friday evening with Mrs. George Mack. Misses Bettie Burkley and Carrie Randolph of Hiteman, Iowa, has returned home after a visit with their uncle, Rev. J. W. Bowles. Mrs. A Wilson who has been sick for some time is much better at this time. Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Bowles and Miss Leta McRay are making preparations to attend the W. H. and F. M. convention and association which meets in Omaha in Sept. Rev. Bowles has accepted a call as pastor of the Union Baptist church of Keokuk, Iowa. Half of the time he is in Ft. Madison the first and third Sundays and Keokuk the second and fourth. They will still make their home in Ft. Madison. The Misses Carrie Randolph and Bettie Burkley were entertained at the home of Mrs. Charles Thomas at a four o'clock lunch while visiting in our city. Miss Burkley was also delightfully entertained at the homes of the Misses Harpers, Agnes Stewart and Marie Dunlap. They went home feeling their stay a pleasant one among many friends in the city. The many friends of little Earnest Kenny was shocked to hear of his death Saturday at 2 p.m. Earnest was born in Keukok, Iowa, Aug. 22, 1922, died in Ft. Madison, Aug. 17, 1912, age nine years 11 months, 25 days. The funeral was conducted by Rev. J. W. Bowles Monday at 3:30 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. Stewart where he had been making his home since the death of his mother and father. Though he was delicate, he was the pride of the home and faithful member of the Baptist Sunday school. He leaves to mourn their loss an uncle and aunt and a host of friends. "He took the cup of life to sip, To bitter was to drain He put it meekly from his lips. And went to sleep again." Mr. Gilmore Turner has been on the sick list but is better at this writing, Rev. J. W. Bowles made a business trip to Burlington, Iowa last Wednesday. FOR RENT—Two houses for Rent—reasonable terms. One 6 rooms; other 7 rooms. Phone 1181. Special to Bystander St. Joseph, Mo., Aug. 11, 1912, Mrs. John H. J. Horden entertained a host of of friends at her home 703 S. 15th, Friday evening, Aug. 9th in honor of his mother, Mrs. Agnes A. Lamb of Burlington, Iowa. Covers were laid for twenty-five. The guests having spent a delightful evening departed at a late hour. One of the chief attractions of the evening was a bacon ascension made by Mr. Thos Hather. Those present were as follows: Rev, and Mrs. W. J. De Boe, Dr, and Mrs Carrisen, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. J. Bones, Master Julius Jones, Mr. and Mrs. S, S. Montgomery, and Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Lowrie, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Thas Hatcher, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley White, Mrs. W, H. Winston, Mrs. Nora Hicklin, Mrs. Flora Campbell, Mrs. James Gordon and Miss Sadie Burch. MACON (MO. ) NEWS Mrs. Alice Houston and Kathrine Mease returned to their home in Des Moines, Iowa. They report a pleasant stay. Mrs. P, H. Tidings spent Sunday in Bevier. Miss Hazel Williams is visiting in Moberly. Rev. B. P. E. Gales preached two excellent sermons Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Cora Harris was hostess at a 6 o'clock dinner Friday evening, the following were present: Mrs. H. Coleman and Mrs. E. Oliver, both of St. Paul, Minn, Mr and Mrs. Nathan Houson, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mrs. M. E. Smith, Mrs. V. Brayzel and Corene Wright of Macon. A number of young folks enjoyed a dance Wednesday evening at Crystal Lake park. Mrs. Lallie Wilkinson, formally of Macon, died at the home of her sister in Liberty, Mo. Mr. Walter Owens of Moberly, Mo., was a Macon visitor, Sunday, while in the city, was the guest of Miss Idell Hubbert, of St Louis. Macon people are preparing for the association which is to convene the 28th of this month. DAVENPORT ITEMS. The "You Guess" entertainment given at Bethel A. M. E. church last Friday evening by the Trite of Asher and Sandeman, very grateful to those who helped her. The services at both the churches Sunday were very well attended. The superintendents of both the church and the attendance and membership. The play Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Harrison, who have been visiting at their home in Nashville, Tenn., for the past month, returned home last Thursday. Mrs. Marcy Walker, who has been on a walk for a number of months, is able to walk without the aid of crutches. Mrs. Pash and granddaughters, Miss Wheeler of Tennessee and Miss Moten of Rock Island, were callers at the church. Mrs. D. S. Johnson, who visited in Fairfield a few days ago, has returned home, accompanied by little Evagine and Olive Carter, who had been visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sykes. The Baptist church will have their final Rally all day and evening, August 25th. Mrs. C. H. Marshall and Mrs. Sarah Bean were callers in Rock Island Tuesday afternoon. The notes of the Bystander will be more regular here. Mrs. C. H. Marshall will best of papers have accidents sometimes. Chloe residence of the Ninees Chloe residence of the Ninees Kinney died at the age of nine years, 11 months and 28 days, at 1:45 o'clock, Saturday, Aug. 17, 1912. Death was caused by stomach trouble, from which the boy had suffered for some time. The deceased is sur- vived, the immaculately resilient his uncle, Charles' kinney, with whom he had lived for the past year, and aunt, survive him. He was born in Keokuk. Funeral services were conducted by Bowies at the house at 2:30 p. m. Ernest was a member of Sunday school, and will be greatly missed. The young people of the school render- ed selections at the services. Dearest Ernest thou hast felt, But it is God who has bereft ??. He will all our sorrow heal. WASHINGTON, IOWA. NOTES. Mr. Brinker returned to her home in Oskaloaas last Saturday after a two months stay in the city. The Leland Giants ballteam of Chicago played four games of ball with the Washington ball team last week and resulted as follows: First game, Washington, 3, Giants 2; Second, G. 7, W. 2, Third, G. 3, W. 0; Fourth W. 9, G. 8. And at all the games the grounds were full of people. Parties coming from all the surrounding towns to see the games, And quite a little unfriendly feeling was manifest with a certain class when the Giants made good. While the boys were in the city there were two entertainments given for their pleasure, viz: At Mr. T. L. Burnetta on Thursday evening and at the Mr. Horace Spencer home on Friday evening and every one had a good time on both occasions. Mr. Elmer Benton of Sigourney and Mr. H. Short of Iowa City were in the city last week and witnessed the Washington Leland Giants call games. Mrs. Lucy Jeffers and daughters of Oskaloaas visited at the G. W. Black home a few days last week. They were accompanied home by Miss Ruth Black who has been visiting at the Jeffers home for some time. Mrs. Eva Gwinn and daughters Misses Luba and Mildred went to Davenport, last Saturday and visited at the D. S. Johnson home for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Daniels entertained at dinner Thursday, Aug. 18th, the Rev. and Mrs. D. W. Brown of the A. M. E. church. Mrs M. Davis has returned to her home at Keokuk after an extended visit at the H. Campbell home here. Mrs Sarah Armstrong continues to improve and in a short time it is hoped she will be herself again. Moses Hall went to Davenport Sunday for a visit. Quite a colony of Negroes are working on the C. R. I, and P. R. R, near Verdi, laying steel. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS The editor recently spent some time inspecting the class work of two great institutions, the University of Wisconsin and Tinkercole Institute, the famous school established by Booker T. Washington at Tinkercole, Ala., for the education of negroes, and in which all the teaching is done by negroes. In many of their features the two institutions present striking contrasts, but perhaps in no respect do they differ more widely than in the quality of the teaching; and in this respect the negro school has a very developed advantage. The skill shown by the teachers at Tinkercole is incomparatively greater than that of the teaching forces at the University of Wisconsin. At Tinkercole, when a student recieves he stands erect, and says something that has a definite beginning, aim and end; and he makes his statements without interference or help from the teacher. Then he is quizzed by the other students. At Madison, the students do not stand to reciect, and most of them do not sit; they loll or look in the disciplined position, but as rule, it any reciection are made they are read from the note book in the hand of the student, but most of the alleged reciection work is done on the co-operative plan; the teacher and the student collaborate to produce a result, the student's contribution to which in many cases is limited to "yes" or "no," or at best consists of finishing out a sentence which the teacher has almost completed, the teacher not infrequently responding with approval "eg-zacky," or a reaction do-vo—rare occurrence—he manually introduces it with "Why" or "Well," and often closes with the rising infection—American Journal of Education. Problems of home life, the needs of the negro in rural communities, health and better school facilities were discussed at the sixteenth annual session of the Hampton Negro conference. The conference was called to order by Mal. R. R. Moton, Jackson Davis, supervisor of negro rural schools in Virginia, said that in 18 counties of the state the school term was lengthened to 18 weeks, new buildings erected, $17,744.16 raised by the colored people in these counties to aid in the support of their schools during the year. Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones gave a review of facts called from the recent census. Pro. J. M. Gandy of the Negro Organising Society, stated that $2,228 of the 48,114 negro farm operators in Virginia own $24,200. He said that improved methods would make the colored farmers realize as much as white farmers, and that the negro farm operators in the cities, Dr. George E. Haynes of Pisk university gave the following causes: Divorce of the negro from the soil; growth of commercial and industrial centers; legislation affecting city and urban conditions; relations of landlord and tenant; influence of employment agents; exaggerated stories; restlessness. The part that the colored minister can play in racial uplift was discussed at length. M. W. Redick, American乞士; Dr. M. W. Gibbs, American乞士; Dr. W. W. Cook, Washington; Mrs. Butler Wimson, Boston; C. G. Spalding, Durham, M. C; the Rev. A. A. Graham, Phoebus, Va.; W. T. B. Willem, and Capt. Allan Washington were among others who took part in the discussion. A very suggestive article on the race problem in South Africa was recently published in the Empire Review, a British publication of wide colonial circulation. The article was written by Mr. Henry Smith, who says in part: "The racial problems of South Africa are rapidly assuming gigantic proportions and every fact which comes to light indicates that the race problem now has to decompose upon a definite course of action in regard to the future of the country. For many years we have witnessed the growth of the colored population and the decrease of the white races. South Africa is becoming blacker and browner every year. The disproportion between the white and the colored races is increasing every year. If the Union of South Africa goes forward exactly as it has during the last decade, the race problem will contain roughly 3,000 whites and 12,000 colored people. If we take all British South Africa and not merely the Union the preponderance will be far more overwhelming." Man can build a house, but only a woman can make it a home for him. The colored National Democratic league, represented by fifty-five delegates, was in session at Baltimore during the national Democratic convention. The league is said to represent twenty-nine clubs. The effectiveness of these votes will be measured, of course, by their geographical locations. All Saints Episcopal church (colored) of St. Louis recently gave an offering of $50 to help liquidate the indebtedness of a white church. Miss Eda Johnson, the 16-year-old colored girl who probably saved many persons from death by stopping the Chicago-New York limited train on the Pennsylvania railroad, before reaching a burning bridge, was showered with silver coins for her bravery. This is not a white man's country, but a man's country; this is not a black man's country, but a man's country—St. Louis Central Afro-America. Plea Goon — Tuskegee Messenger. Because the bureau of census at Washington insisted that malusettes be enumerated in the last census there has been a genealogical mix-up, the negro being the loser from a numerical standpoint. Investigations show that the statistics just issued for publication by the department of commerce and labor class thousands of negroes with what has been officially designated as "foreign or mixed parentage." Had the bureau of census designated all of African descent under the heading of "Negro" figures would show that negroes constitute a much larger percentage of population. For instance, Greater New York is put down by the census of 170,708, when all told, there are at least 100,000 citizens of color in the various boroughs. The census people claim that there are 22,000 negroes in Brooklyn, although it was conceded by those familiar with the population of this city that from 27,000 to 30,000 negroes reside across the bridge. The census bureau in its statistics specifies the country's population under the following divisions: "Native parentages," "foreign or mixed parentages," "foreign born whites," "negroes," and "all other." Thousands of citizens in the state of New York have been classed under "foreign or mixed parentage," because maluates were enumerated, when they should have been put down as negroes. The opinion of the census bureau of what was a negro and what was a maluato was very confusing and caused thousands of negroes who were not maluates to class themselves as such. The census bureau's instructions were that the term black included all negroes of full blood, and that the term maluato included all not of full blood, but who had a perceptible trace of negroes of negroes who were not black, neither were they maluates, classed themselves as citizens of mixed parentage, being so confused by the complex instructions of the census bureau. Therefore, in the mentioning of these negroes, they are put in the "foreign or mixed parentage" class—New York Age. By will of Catherine Simons, a colored woman who spent most of her life as a cook, several Boston institutions are to receive bequests from her estate of $6,000. The will leaves $500 to St. Monica's Home for Sick Colored Women and Children of Boston, $500 to the Church of the Holy Trinity, the largest Episcopal church in this city. There are small bequests, $500 to the Home for Aged Colored Women in Boston, $500 to St. Augustine's church, Boston, $500 to Woodlawn cemetery in Everett, Mass., and to relatives. The residue is left in trust with ex-Gov. Frank B. Weeks of this city, the income to be received is in his discretion. Miss Simons in her early days was a slave. She worked as a domestic for many years in the homes of Middletown families. In Boston she was cared for during her last days by friends. She did much for the poor of her race. Distant relatives are making a contest on the ground that she was of unsound mind. All the indications point to a bumper cotton crop for this year. This item of news is second in importance only to the paramount and cheering fact that the watermelon crop is all that could be desired, and the country, therefore, is safe! On with the dance, let joy be unconfined! Now that Champion Jack Johnson has blighted another "white hope," and thereby inflated his own bank account, he has opened up a cafe in Chicago, whose fixtures and appointments cost something like $50,000. Running a cafe as a side line seems to have long been a mania with prize fighters. He has tried the ring, he has tried it—and many grief. It is predicted that in going into that line himself, Litt. Arthur has established a "rat hole" which in time will devour more money than he can make. However, when the game is over, John will have the consolation of reflecting, "I have had my fling." There will be no color line drawn at the cafe, but it is doubtful if its negro patrons will be very numerous. Everything is so costly that it would bankrupt a well-to-negro to loiter around there for a day or two. We can't stay there an hour—Old Hickory. No one has ever yet strained their back muscles breaking bad habits. Only silly bachelors joke about marriage. Perhaps you once were the "under dog," the "downtrodden race," but now you stand forth in the glorious light liberty and all indications are that some of you will trump, rising superior and dominant in the possession of all that goes to make a people honored and blessed. We are not prophets, we have only a vague idea of the millenium, but our hopefulness and belief in the courage and ability of our people, cause us to take this optimistic view of present tendencies. Illinois Chronicle. Champion Jack Johnson is suing a driver of a motor truck for $25,000 damages for having run into and smashed his automobile and for having inflicted injuries on the champion himself. At the same time Mr. Johnson has a case against him on the charge of smuggling diamonds into this country. The lazy man suffers often from tire troubles. Epoch-making is not an over- crowded industry. New Currency Can Then Be Carried In a Pocket Book Without Folding—Only Objection is Two Sizes of Money. Washington.—Despite the fact that the rise in the cost of living within recent years makes a dollar look smaller to most of us than it did a decade ago, the treasury department has decided to make the bills smaller than they are at present, the cumulative power of the currency, but the size of the bills themselves. It has been decided that the paper money of today is too large for convenient handling. A dollar bill is now over three inches wide and a little over eight and one-quarter inches long. It is to be cut down to six by two and one-half inches. The treasury thinks that this reduced size of the currency can do and it is certain that it will mean a large annual saving on Uncle Sam's expense bills for paper. The economy on paper alone (for $40,000,000 bills issued per annum) will amount to $7,000. Then there will be an increased output of at least 25 per cent for a given amount of labor at the bureau of engraving and printing where the paper monies are incurred. The bureau will pass through all the processes of printing, examining, counting, drying, numbering, etc., will in itself represent more than $200,000 a year. The notes being smaller, less engraving will be required for the plates from which they are printed. Less ink will be used—an item more important than one might imagine. Taking other items into account it is reckoned that the total saving of the bureau of engraving is size of paper money will be in the neighborhood of $165,000 per annum. In addition, it is expected that the "life" of a dollar bill of the new size will be much longer than that of one of the present series. Requiring the less fold to be stowed away conveniently in a pocketbook or bill-fold of the ordinary size, it will last at least one-third longer in circulation, according to the estimate of treasury officials. Consequently there will be fewer notes to be issued, and the office of the redemption division in this city can be cut down sufficiently to save some $50,000 a year in salaries. When it is considered that it costs the government one cent to print a paper dollar and put it into circulation, the importance of prolonging its "life" becomes manifest. Fortunately, the treasury has had an opportunity to make some advance tests, as they might be termed of the smaller money. All the paper money of the Philippines (which has replaced the old Spanish notes) has been printed at the bureau of engraving and printing in this city. It is of exactly the size now proposed for our own green-backs and certificates—six by two and a half inches. Up to date it has proved satisfactory in all respects. The bureau will be small enough to be placed flat. a, without folding—in a pocketbook of moderate size. It will also be very much easier to handle. Experiments made with bank clerks and tellers in this city recently have shown that the small notes do not cramp the fingers as do the old ones. They have also the additional advantage that banks can store in their vaults 25 per cent more of them within a given space. The only objection to the new departure seems to be that for some time there will be two sizes in circulation. But this difficulty is to be obviated as far as possible by preparing in advance large quantities of the small notes, which, on a given date, will be changed for the big ones at subtreasures and other large financial institutions throughout the country. By this means it is hoped that all the "large" bills will be collected within two months after the will ones are put into circulation and that this plan will obviate the confusion which would probably result from the two sizes of bills being in circulation at one and the same time. In addition to changing the size of the bills it is also planned to reduce the nineteen designs now on the currency to nine, using the same portrait on one denomination throughout. Thus, the $1 bill, whether treasury note, bank note or certificate, will bear the head of Washington in the center of its face. Its holder will thus know the denomination without look at the figures and the banks and others who handle great quantities of money will be enabled thereby to detect counterfeits more readily. MANY VISIT MOUNT VERNON. The visitors to the home of Washington, Mount Vernon, during the past year have numbered 113,000, the total receipts reported from the fees amounting to $28,250, which will be used for the general expenses incurred in preserving Mount Vernon. A new $8,000 pier has been ordered by the Mount Vernon Ladies' association. The wharf at the present time is a wooden one and is beginning to rot. The new wharf is to be of a substantial character. The ladies have to cut their plans for improvements according to their cloth, and sometimes run pretty short of funds. Japanese Bride. Brides in Japan follow the same custom which prevalens in the western world, that of wearing white at the wedding ceremony, at least during a part of it. But the significance attached to the choice of this color is quite different on the two sides of the world. The Japanese bride is dressed first in resplendent garments of white silk, the sleeves of the costume usually being about three feet in length, while the zash, an important feature, measures about eleven feet in length. WASHINGTON MONUMENT BUILD ER DEAD. There died recently in Washington a man whose name ought to be known on both continents, and yet it is more than likely that his death scarcely caused a sigh from one of the thousands who have viewed his handwork. This man was Thomas C. Purcell, builder of the Washington monument. He had the distinction of laying the second corner stone of the Washington monument and every other stone until the aluminum was old, and he aped. He was 18 years old, and has been a resident of the District. He is said to have been the best and most artistic stone mason in the country. He was a native of Ireland, and came to this country when about 23 years of age. When he came to Washington he worked on the extension of the Capitol. He set the second cornerstone of the Washington monument in 1880 under direction of Col. Thomas Lincoln Casey. He personally set every stone in the exterior walls of the monument and supervised the setting of all the stones. He worked with its construction every detail, and a few years ago published a nationwide famous history of the monument. The last work which Mr. Purcell supervised was the construction of the new naval observatory building at the reservation on Wisconsin avenue. Under his supervision the corner stones of the patent office, the old postoffice building, Cabin John Bridge, the war and navy department building and the pedestals of the Lincoln and McPherson monuments were laid. Mr. Purcell was personally acquainted with almost every president since the Civil war. He was a great favorite with Presidents Lincoln and Grant. He is serviced by three sons and three daughters. CELEBRATE JULY 26. The postoffice department celebrated its Fourth of July on July 26. It was in 1691 that the progenitor of the present postoffice was planned, when William and Mary, by letters patent, granted to one Thomas Neale, master of the mint, constituted him the first postmaster general of America. Neale delegated the task of establishing a postal service in the wilderness of the new world to a veritable, energetic Scotchman, Andrew Hamilton. Hamilton's first service, a weekly post, was from Portsmouth, N. H., to Boston, Saybrook, New York, Philadelphia, Maryland and Virginia, though the service was dependent to a large degree upon the weather. The receipts of the postoffice of New York city during the year 1688 were 261. Then England bought it back in 1671, paying Neale for his资本, 1,664. One hundred years ago he gave the whole country had only 2,300 post offices, as against it in 1664. The total recollection in the earlier year were 1551,649. Since then they have been multiplied more than 400 times to reach the $224,128,657 of 1910. And it was on July 26, 1776, that the postoffice department was really established, although it was then very much like it is now. MILITIA TO GET REVOLVERS. The present rate of delivery of automatic 45-calibre pistols, model of 1911, indicates that the ordnance department of the army will be able to begin to supply these pistols in quantities to the organized militia about December, 1912. In the meantime the ordnance department can supply to each state not to exceed 20 pistols, with extra magazines, holsters and ammunition, charging them to the quota of the state through the division of military affairs, or the pistol, holster and ammunition can be sold to several states by the ordnance department for cash under the provision law. The price of the pistol will be $14.75; holster, $1.55; ball cartridge for automatic pistol, $20.75 per 1,000, and the price of the slide for carrying the holster on the officer's leather sabet probably 20 cents. A leather pocket to carry extra magazine, and web pockets to be worn on the field belt, and web field belt are being designed by the ordnance department. PENSION OFFICE SWAMPED. The pension office is fairly swamped with applications. Over 425,000 have been filed under the new act passed May 11; hundreds are pouring in each day, and the pension office, which has to take care of them all, is undergoing the greatest rush of business that it has experienced since its foundation. The payments on the new pensions began July 4, and arrangements to pay them up to date just as fast as possible are being rushed. But because of the work incident to fling the applications, and then searching the records to determine whether they should be allowed, it has absolutely impossible for the pension office to keep up with the task. Imagination Needed Massage. W. D. Howells, at a luncheon at Kitty Point, said of a certain popular novelist: "There is about as much poetry in him as there is in McMasters. "What is your favorite flower, Mr. McMasters, the girl asked softly. "Masters thought a moment, then cleared his throat and answered: "Well, I believe I like the whole wheat best." Moral Busson. "I don't want oatmeal," screamed the kid. "You must have oatmeal," said his father. "Never force anything on a child like that," interposed uncle, who has theories. "Always give the child a choice." "All right," said father, "New, kid, you can have oatmeal, or you can have a clip in the jaw. Which is it?" The child took oatmeal. LOST WITH ALL ON BOARD Many Ocean Liners Have Disappeared, Leaving No Survivor to Tell of the Disaster. A writer in Chambers Journal recalls the number of vessels which have from time to time disappeared by taking a single survivor to tell the story. In the North Atlantic service alone, between 1881 and 1890, no fewer than 24 big steamers were totally blotted out of human knowledge, together with their crews and passengers, numbering 1,451. The President, with 136 souls on board, was the first of these to be lost forever in 1854. The ship without leaving a trace, and she had 480 souls on board. In 1856 the Pacific, with a living freight of 240, sailed from Liverpool in June, and was never more heard of. The Tempest, with 150 souls, mysteriously disappeared in 1859. The City of Boston, with 170 persons, vanished in 1870. The Huronian, an Allan liner, disappeared in 1802; and the British gunboat, which disappeared in 1901. In 1898 a cattle steamer, the Narcon, with 72 aboard, was lost. As to the possible causes of - the catastrophes, it is only possible to surmise. Capsizeing, damage from within, such as explosion, breakdown of machinery, or fire; or damage from without, such as collision with an iceberg or with a derelict hulk, have all been suggested to explain the losses of vessels. The Captain capised, and hundreds of lives were lost, and it is now generally assumed that the Warathah capized by reason of top-heaviness. As to the damage to machinery, there is the case of the City of Paris, which had a big smash in one of her engine rooms in 1890. She was the Irish Queen, and both engine rooms were filled with water in ten minutes, she was afoot owing to her waterlight compartments for three days till help came to tow her into Queenstown. In the case of a fire, everything, probably, would be consumed to the water's edge, and if this happened far from land, the chances of rescue would be remote. Heavy weather and tidal waves with the older vessels, at any rate, were probably other reasons for shipwreck. Tracing the Dog's Descent It seems to be generally accepted by naturalists and the world at large that the domestic dog is in some sense a collateral descendant of the wolf or jackal, says a writer in Harper's Weekly. A professor at the Natural History Museum in Paris has communicated results of his study of various canine skulls to the academy of sciences. He has also studied corvids and corvids' parietal collars of growth which have hitherto escaped zoologists. He states that the skull of almost every species of wolf and jackal differs from the skull of the shepherd dog to an extent that makes it impossible that this dog should belong in the same classification. The skull of the Indian wolf, on the contrary, shows some points of resemblance. This, indeed, is the only savage canine the top of whose head projects like that of the dog. There are, moreover, other characteristics which the Indian wolf has in common with the dog, and which the ordinary wolf does not share with them, although his origin and that of the dog have long been supposed to be a common one. The conclusion of this scientist is that the Indian wolf is the progenitor of the shepherd dog and the bloodhound. There were two primitive races of dogs analogous to these which were first domesticated in central Asia, whence they passed to Europe, and there seems no reason to doubt that the bloodhound of today is the direct descendant of the dog spoken of by the ancients as "the dog of the age of bronze." Value of Farm Scales The day for guessing on farm desis is past. If the farmer is to get the greatest profit from his produce marketed he must have the same means of protecting himself that the grocer, liverman and hardware man has. When the grocer sells sugar, he does not guess the price he himself undoes the weighing himself you happen to be out of feed and drive to the liverman or feed store, you buy by weight and must pay for so many pounds. The hardware man sells wire, nails, etc. by weight. Now, the point is this. A great many farmers lose enough in the run of a few years to more than pay for the platform scale by selling their produce, letting the other weight weigh in, and then selling off. If the farmer is to hold his own and get what is due him, he ought to do business in a businesslike way. The farm scales will help to do this. Valuable Document Stolen In the Spanish capital the police have arrested a Frenchman named Gaston, on a charge of stealing priceless historic documents in Paris. He attempted to sell three documents, which were seized by the police. They were the secret treaty between Louis XIV. of France and Philip IV, of Spain, signed in 1659; the marriage contract of Maria Theresa and Louis XV, when the French monarchs longer exist" and a parchment of the Emperor Charles V. The Paris police had given notice of the loss of these documents. Matter of Credentials "I am honest, intelligent, discreet, industrious, and capable of making friends," said the young man who was looking for employment. "Well, "replied Senator Sorghum, "you ought to get along; although I have seen a lot of men go before conventions with those same recommendations and fall to get more than a complimentary vote." Mere Matter of Choice. "Marie," asked the star of her mala, gaxing perplexedly at her reflection in the mirror, "what was I about to do—step into the bathhole and go on the stairs?" "Yes," she answered. "How can I tell?" Mademotelsia is dressed for either."—Judge. Government's Entries on Right Side of Ledger. Almost Every Fire or Other Disaster in Which Property is Destroyed Has Its Compensations for the Nation. The obvious fact is recalled that when the Titanic plunged two miles below the surface of the sea, the great ship carried with her an immense amount of wealth in various forms, among these a good deal of ready money, and of this money a considerable sum in United State notes, were promises to pay on presentation and demand, which shall not be paid, they can never be presented. How much of this kind of money, or of any other kind, went down in that ill-fated ship can never be known. But the catastrophe brings to mind the cognate fact that there is scarcely a day in the year in which the government does not make money by the destruction of some of the evidences of its liability to be asked to pay. Where a government bill is mutilated, any portion of it may be presented for redemption. Provided three-fifths of the note can be identified, the full face of the note is returned, if less than three-fifths can be identified only half is paid. Of course millions of money, or rather evidences of the government's obligations to pay money, are swept out of existence altogether. This happens every time a ship goes to the bottom of the sea or a great fire occurs. The treasury department issues statistics covering these points. In the midst of the Civil war the government issued more than $400,000,000 of legal tender notes. There are now outstanding $,000,000,000 of $ and $. Most of this is undoubtedly destroyed or held by collectors, and will never be presented for redemption. During the war the government issued fractional currency paper money to the extent of $369,000,000. Of this currency more than $15,000,000 is still found in the accounts of the treasury and little of it will ever be presented for redemption. For government use in the Civil war notes bearing compound interest were issued to the amount of $67,000,000, of which about $160,000 has never been presented for redemption. During the war there were issued demand notes amounting to $60,000,000, and of this $5,000 has never been presented for redemption. Besides this the government from time to time sends out checks to meet obligations for sums as low as dollar amounts, and also presents for redemption, but are kept as souvenirs by the receivers, and furthermore a great many banks receive checks in payment of interest in bonds, and sometimes neglect to present them for redemption, for years, if for small amounts, forever. This is all like finding money for the government, and with us the government and the public are. synonymous terms, the people are the gainers. Two Little Birds Stowaway. I was riding along the shore of Great Bear lake'in Utah one afternoon, and coming suddenly over a rise of ground, surprised a grebe in the edge of the tules. She swam into the lake, turning and calling repeatedly. Then two little grebes appeared and, swimming low with only their heads and backs visible, hurried after their carer, who overtook her, each one reached out and, catches the feathers of her back in their beaks they drew themselves alongside and quickly budded under her wing, completely hidden. Had I not been a spectator to the act, I should never have suspected her of carrying two little "stowaway" as she hurried off.—J. Alden Loring, in the Outing Magazine. Forgetfulness Causes Four Deaths. A terrible accident occurred the other night at a level crossing on the line from Paris to Tours, France. A woman who kept the crossing gates forgot a new express service which began the evening in question, and did not shut the barrier against the public. As the train was arriving at all three stations and her little boy aged two went to the train crash. Suddenly realizing the danger, the keeper rushed to the rescue of the woman and child, and a baby which she herself was looking after, ran after her. All four were struck by the engine and killed outright. On Hand. "Was your wife in the suffrage parade?" asked Morrowby, meeting Jellife on the street. "You bet she was!" said Jelliffe enthusiastically. "Why, she is the flag bearer for her shaper." "Mercy!" cried Morrowby. "Do you mean to tell me that little woman carried the flag all that distance." "Well—no," said Jelliffe. "My chauteur and I took turns at it—Judge." Opposite Causes, Same Effect. Mrs. Billard Player—How is it you aren't at home this evening? Second Ditto—My wife in a bad humor; she had company arrive and isn't ready. How about yourself? The First—Oh, my wife's mad, too.; she got ready for company and they didn't come. Couldn't Be Possible "Seems to me your town is overrun with flies," asserted the visitor in Plunkville. "He declared the loyal citizen. "No flies would daze hang around Plunkville with the daily paper full of distribes against them." A Fitting Person. "Shakespeare ought to have made Hamlet give that speech about rather being, a dog and baying the moon." "Why should Hamlet have said it?" BRITISH MONEY BAGS Figure Show Wealth of Nation to Be Enormous. Country is Said to Be Worth Six Times as Much as it Was a Century Ago—Money Unequally Distributed. Within the last twenty years over 120 millionaires have died in the United Kingdom. When they have left over 230,000,000 pounds, or an average of nearly two million sterling each. These are huge sums, but the income of even the most indulged of millionaires is a trifle compared with the income of the nation as a whole. Among us, official figures show we inhabitants of the United Kingdom are making two thousand millions sterling a year. Our national capital works out at the useful sum of eleven and a half thousand millions. The eleven thousand millions represents private property; the half—Eve hundred millions—public property such as government and municipal buildings, warships, public parks, etc., down to the postoffice public inkpots. How does Britain's wealth compare with that of the Britain of a century ago? The answer is simple. The Britain of 1912 is worth just six times as much as the Britain of 1812. The country that year made the nation's wealth rather less than two thousand millions. How much does the kingdom possess in hard cash? Very little in comparison. If an Englishman as rich as Rockefeller decided to turn all his wealth into golden sovereigns and half-sovereigns, nobody else in the kingdom would have one. There is only a hundred and thirteen million dollars, and half sovereigns in circulation, only twenty-four million in silver, and only three in copper—a total in all of a hundred and fifty millions, which is a trifle in comparison with the nation's capital and annual income. The explanation is that paper—in the form of checks, drafts, bonds, etc—plays a very great part in our national finance. Its importance is shown by the fact that though Britain possesses a hundred million worth of gold, some of them are millions' worth of checks go annually through the London clearing house. As for the wealth possessed by Britons individually, there are, according to the official estimate, nearly 300 people who are receiving over £4,000 a year, some 800 people are the lucky possessors of incomes of between £2,000 and £4,000; nearly 3,000 people have incomes of from £1,000 to £1,500 while those get from £5,000 to £10,000 a year number about 7,000. In all, between 11,000 and 12,000 people are enjoying incomes of over £5,000 a year. To deal with less income people, there are some 1,200,000 income taxpayers—1,200,000 people, that is, are in receipt of incomes or salaries of over £160 a year. For every person in receipt of an income of over £5,000, there are 1,200,000 making between £700 and £5,000, and eighty incomes lie between £160 and £200—London Answers. Personal. Cynthia—You said you have lost your complexion and ask you to tell you what to do. Look beneath the bureau. Perhaps it has rolled under there. Those round boxes are very elusive at time. You want to know how to have a pretty lawn, ask your neighbor. The neighbor always knows even if his own lawn looks like a crazy quilt in distress. Lemuel W—One way to be popular for a few days is to promise all your neighbors all of the brook trout they can eat. Fannie—Hips are not in style. There are not even hips on burrahs this sea- Cruel Laws of a Past Age It is almost impossible to hang a woman in this country, but in old time England this was not the case. King George III, once offered twenty-three women offenders an alternative to hanging. They might, should they choose, be transported instead. Six of them voted for hanging. Many women were then hanged for less crimes than smashing windows. George Paston, for instance, notes the fate of a woman left husbandless by the press gang: "Rendered desperate, she entered a shop and took up a piece of linen . . . but laid it down again. For this she was condemned to death, and was hanged, we are told, with her infant at her breast." Agriculture In Alaska. Although the Eskimos know next to nothing of agriculture, there is no reason why good crops of grain, vegetables and fruits should not be grown in Alaska. The government has three or four experiment stations there, and all the evidence goes to show that farming can be carried on with success to a more or less limited extent. A number of good strawberries, which yield well, have been developed, and winter rye and wheat can be grown wherever the snow fall is deep enough to protect it from the severe winter temperature, which means from 2½ to 3½ feet. Good potatoes have been grown and herds of cattle and sheep are doing well. What's the Use? George Ade, Oliver Herford and several others were once swapping stories, having for their basis the inability of the Britton to understand an American joke. The party laughed heartily at the idea, "bromide" who chanced to be present offered this perfectly obvious remark: "Well, you can always tell an Englishman." Of course you can "say" Ade, "but it doesn't do any good."—Mother's Magazine. The edifice of the A. A. E. church was the scene of a brilliant reception given in honor of their Sixth anniversary Monday. The chapel was handsome decorated, ferns potted plants and cut oak trees and streamers, the color scheme being green and yellow. A very interesting program was rendered which was the delight of every present. After the program refreshments were served in the lecture room. The program is as follows:—Choir Music—Alhieri; Mrs. P. A. Jones Church music—Mrs. P. A. Jones Piano solo—Miss Eliza Robbins. Address—A. W. Draine. Voice solo—Arthur Robbins. The duty of a local preacher—Aarmstrong. Local solo—Miss Blanche Kebo. Why we advocate Christianity—Mrs. Jennie Roman. Our social relation to the church—W. L. Green. Plano solo—Miss Marjorie Hobert Young men's Lecture Club; "Young men be strong"—George Snoddy. Dreel—Mrs. Mary Smith and Mrs. Piano solo—Miss Naomi Mills. The law of conscience—Lewis Low Closing address—Rev. J. Brewer. Mr. George Kellis Jr. Monday night for the Music Grand Lodge of Missouri that convenes in that city beginning the 12th inst., and lasting all the week. He will repair from there to Upton, Wyoming, to visit his son and daughter, Silas and Nellie Kellis. He expects to be gone a fortnight. Mrs. Sawalah Kellis to St. Louis, Mo., to visit friends. She will also visit a brother at Festus, Mo., also her old home at Bonne Terre, Mo., before returning home. Mr. Stanley Johnson of Des Miles is visiting at the home of his father- law John Bland, 1604 Fulton St. Mr. Charles Adams Jr. night fight at Festus, Mo., to visit his L. Cave. He will also visit his grand mother Mrs. Emma Cave at Bloomfield, Mo., and at Jefferson City with Miss B. Franklin. Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Summers have bought the property located at 1633 East Seventh Street. He is a senior almost entirely modern a salondel investment. The marriage of Miss Edna Fields and Mr. Harry Taylor both of this city was recently solemnized. Mr. Taylor planned to entertain at a picnic party in Band Park Friday the 16th in honor of Mrs. Young of Peoria, Ill., who is the guest of Mrs. F. D. band and Mrs. Rowan of Cape Girardeau her sister in law Mrs. A. W. Drain, Mrs. Thos. Yelser of Canyon City, Colorado, who spent a few days in the city with Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Yeser and Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Hix and Mrs. W. H. Hix. Mrs. Ernest Summers has returned from her old home at Ashley, Mo., after a brief stay with relatives. Mr. Edward Roberson, Chief Grand Mentor of the Iowa jurisdiction of the State, will be day morning for Buxton, Iowa, on business pertaining to the lodge. From there he will go to Des Molnes to preside at the Annual Grand sesh which convened this week. Mrs. Edna Yelser will also be in attendance. Mrs. Emma Tebeau attended the National Grand Lodge of the United Bros. of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten that convened to negotiate two weeks ago to represent the theme of the Illinois jurisdiction at its annual grand session which convenes in Jackson, Ill., next week. Keokuk justly feels proud of the future prospective development of our musical talent. The program will be a celebration at Bethel church last Monday evening was one among the best it has been our good pleases to witness, during the evening telegrams of congratulations were read that had been received by Rev. J. from Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Lewis of Illinois, and Rt. Rev. Bishop Shafter. Mrs. Ada Holland and Mrs. Anna Rice of Chicago, Ill., are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson. Mrs. Holland, who has been to regain her health and we are glad that at this writing she is convalescing. We read with much interest in our daily papers the reproduction of a speech taken from the Chicago paper that was delivered by Rev A. D. Venable at the 7th St. Baptist church at the National Progressive convention. The members of the 7th St. Baptist congregation are now comfortably located at 17th and Maine Sts., where a recently purchased. This is a very comfortable well for the faithful fow that are still clinging to the Old Mother Church. They are at present in the midst of a rally. Rev. Samuel Johnson of Des Moines is here laboring hard for their mission. Miss Ella Scott has been quite ill for the past week but is now greatly improved. We have been informed that Mr. Richard Holt is building a modern reference near the corner of 14th and Maine Sts. We want that our readers be the organizer of the fact that Mr. Holt is the educator, so you may guess, what this means. F. T. H. Phillips now has his residence thoroughly equipped with all modern conveniences. The basement exterior is well-lit, and it is a marvel of stucco, which is the only work of its kind in the city. This work was done by Messes. Harvey and Anderson Lawrence, Kans. Mrs. H. Helm left last week for Worcester, Mo., for an indefinite stay with the wife of Mrs. Yvangh, her father having been quite ill for some time. The wedding of one of our former Koch boys to a young lady who is a social leader in one of our prominent western cities is soon to occur. What is Best for indigestion? Michigan, A. Robinson of Quinquain, Ontario, has been troubled for years with indigestion. Serbia's Stomach and Liver Tablets is the best medicine I ever used." I troubled with indigestion or con- stipation give them a trial. They are certain to prove beneficial. They are able to take and pleasant in effect. Price: 10 cents. Samples at ALL DEALERS The daughters of Tabernacle gave a supper at their hall Friday evening and had a grand success. B and Mrs. Mw. Stevens entertained Mrs. J. Evans to dinner Sunday. Mr. A. J. Ride of Hewitt arrived in this city Wednesday and is employ- chef for the soldiers' embouchure. Presiding Elder S. B. Moore preach- ing on Monday, a day evening. He was on his way from Yankton, S. Dak., to Council Bluffs where he held Quarterly meet- ings. Mrs. Phlabia Pemberton and children of Red Oak and Mr. Percy Geener of Sloux City is visiting at of their mother Mrs. Carla Reed. Mr. Walls of Elkpoint, S. D., was a Sunday caller. He was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Dowden. Mr. Mullen who has been visiting the church for the past three weeks returned home Sunday reporting a lovely time. George H. Woodson has received the following letter from the Field Office requesting information for information which would aid in securing a pension for an excolled veteran of the late war who the company "A" of the 60th Iowa infantry Mr. J. L. Thompson editor of the Iowa State Bystander was in the city Monday in interest of said paper. He was quite successful in his work. Mr. Woodson requests the publication of the letter, with the request that the information be forward the same to him at his office in Buxton without delay. Cornellus B. Hosmer, Field Secy. 1240-38th St. Rock Island, Ill. Hon. Hector H. Woodson, Buttow Dear Friend-- I have undertaken to help an old colored fellow named John L. Fowler of Marinette, Wisconsin, find two members of his regiment. He belonged to Company A. 60th Iowa, colored Fowler is now an old man, has been trying for years to obtain a pension from the government. But he must have two persons who knew him while he was a soldier, to identify him. This is the only obstacle to him the pension. I am requested that you send me the names and addresses of any men who were and addresses of the 60th, Iowa, colored infantry, Co. A. M. Mr. Fowler originally came from Missouri. He tells me that these men are Harvard, Johnson, William Johnson and Cain Lucas. Do you know them? Any information you can give along this line will be greatly appreciated. Mrs. E. J. Skinner left Sunday for a visit with relatives in an Knaas City, Kan. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gash left for their home in Denver Saturday. Mrs. Gash stopped for a visit with her relatives in Missouri. Miss Stella Carter also returned to Denver Saturn. Mrs. Bell Carter has returned from a day in Mouthom. Mrs. Ruth Fletcher charmingly entertained at Odd Fellows Hall last week for the visitors, Mr. and Mrs. Easily of Norwalk, O., Mr. and Mrs. Gash of Denver, O., Mr. and Mrs. Gash of Denver guests were also entertained at a card party Wednesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. David Garnett, at their home. Mr. Geo. Fletcher left last week for Chicago wher he joined his wife who has been visiting her home. Mr. Odah Davis was at home to a number of the young set Saturday afternoon. The ladies as usual enjoyed themselves immensely. Mrs. Davis entertained complimentary to the visitors here and proved herself a charming friend. Mrs. Mercy Fletcher is visiting her mother in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Patton entertained at dinner Tuesday for Mr. and Mrs. Huy Gash and Mrs. La Place of Natchitcas, Huy Gash and Mrs. Anderson entertained at breakfast for Mr. and Mrs. Huy Gash. Covers were laid for eight. 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Master Henry Hurns is reported very sick at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Askew on Bluff street with the typhoid plague in Philadelphia and he is grieved to hear of his illness and hopes that he may soon recover. CLARINDA ITEMS. Sunday August 18 will be the last Quarterly meeting for this conference year. Rev. S. B. Moore will be present and conduct the services throughout the day. Rev. S. B. Evans left Saturday for Conville, where he conducted the service of the day. Mr. Galord Nash left for Omaha, where he will remain indefinitely. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Wiliams made a flying trip to Omaha Thursday. Mr. Williams returned home Friday while his wife remained for a few days. Mr. Eva Stevens made a business trip to Red Oak Wednesday. Mrs. Jessie Carson who has been visiting in Creston for some time returned home Saturday. She was accompanied by little Helen Williams who accompanied Mable Arnett of Oydess, Mo. is the guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Arnett. Mr. J. G. Thompson of Des Moines was in our city Tuesday in interest of The Bystander. Mrs. Ella Black H. P. expects to leave Monday for Des Moines where the Daughters of TABernacle session Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lane of Omaha expect to make this their future home. The Ladies' Aart club was rayloy entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Cook Wednesday evening. A number of out of town guests were present. Mrs. Henry Farrier has been somewhat indisposed for a few days. Mr. George Jones who has been dangerously ill is improving nicely. Mr. Lewis Montgomery has been ill twice. Rev. J. W. Evans pastor of the 2nd Baptist church of this city has resigned his position here and has been called to Centerville, Iowa, where he expects to move to Iowa. We all regret to lose this worthy family from our midst. Piles FIST All Recta tion. N aneasthe Mr. Henry Webb of Sloux City is visiting relatives in this city. PUBLIC NOTICE. The letter is as follows: Tuskogee, Institute, Alabama, July 21, 1917 Galesburg III. Pool and Billiards 216 W. 3rd Street. G. W. SCOTT, PROPRIETOR We carry a full line of choice Cigars and Tobacco. A Mrs. Geo. Kildd and Mrs. J. H. Washington left Monday for Metropolis, ill., where they will attend the grand session of the Case Star. Mar. 11. Mrs. H. Washington of St. Paul are visiting relatives here. Miss Pearl McGaw of Davenport is the guest of her sister Mrs. Frank Harber. Mrs. Chas. Anderson and daughter are visiting in La Grange. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Winston were at home to about 60 guests Friday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. H. Gash and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Easley and Mrs. Owley and Mrs. Miss Ruth Easley. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Carter Jr. entered the room for Mrs. Carter Jr. and Mrs. Gash and Mrs. W. D. Owley. The eighteen month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Green died at the home Tuesday morning. The little girl was bright and lovable and the little boy was by the family. Miss D. Harriett Christburgh is visiting in Springfield. St. Paul Budgetarian The Self Culture Club will hold their next meeting Aug. 21 at the Attuck's home. Combs of Thomas St. is spending a couple of weeks in Minneapolis the guest of Miss Ada Lewis of Lake St. Mrs. Jas. Lee of Sherburne avenue entertained at Progressive Whistle Theater in Minneapolis of Misses Emma Williams and Corinne Searles of New Orleans who are the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Murphy of Hainline. Mrs. cult Gregory of Detroit, Mich. is taking Mary and Mrs. E. DeVaillate of Central Ave. Mr. A. D. Adams is in Lincoln, Neb., attending the Grand Commandery Knights Templars. Mr. Louis Flye is very much better at this writing. He was harding who was stricken with paralysis and taken to the City hospital is reported as improving, which is good news to his many friends. Mrs. Thos. Neal last week for Michele, Mich., to join her husband who is employed at that place by the Soo road. Mrs. Kittle Terril is attending the Grand Chapter O. E. S. at Metropolis Ill. Mrs. Terril is Matron of St. Paul Chapter No. 29. Mrs. Terril is minor is directress of a New Orchestra in our city which is very much needed. Mrs. O. P. Hall is visiting in Alexandra,迈恩. Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith of Topoka, Kansas are must-come to reside perimeter. They are stopping at present with Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Durant, 837 Payne ave. A vast amount of ill health is due to impaired digestion. When the stomach falls to perform its functions properly the patient is often ill. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets is all you need. They will strengthen your digestion, invigorate your liver, and regulate your bowels, entirely doing away with that miserable feeling with food. Many others have been permanently cured—why not you? For sale by all dealers. Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Messrs. Wm. Robinson and O. Green gave a social for the benefit of the Baptist church Thursday Aug. 1st. A neat sum was realized. The "Farmer Kitchen" given Aug. 2 at the A. M. E. Church was a great success. The phone committee gave a social Aug. 8th an approved successful. Mrs. George Blande of Watertown, Ill., is visiting with her mother, Mrs. Ellen Wickson, 908 North Main st. The A. M. E. S. S. held there annual picnic last Friday and a time was reported. Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. McCracken an informal reception was given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Fred McCracken of Washington, D. C., who were enroute to St. Paul. They left Sunday morning for the morning. Rev. Broyles and Mr. Hunter visited our city last week 1 nth interest of a Miss school. Rev. Boone also visited our city in the interest of the Noxubee Industrial School, McLead, Miss. Sunday night he preached an evening service. Sunday was Rally Day at the Baptist church and a neat sum was realized. Mr. Wm. Burnough left Tuesday morning for a 10 day's camp in Fairfield. Pear McCollil of Fairfield was a M. Pleasant visitor Sunday. Many strangers are in town to attend the Henry Co. fair which con- tains the best of the foods. Agriculture and Dairy, Iowa State Fair Herd at Iowa State Fair N'T BEAT IT Agriculture, Horticulture and Dairy, Iowa State Fair A Fine Herd at Iowa State Fair YOU CAN'T BEAT IT Hot Home-Made Bread all day with those delicious home cooked meals. When in Chicago, Ill. Everybody eats at the --- (Special to Bystander). Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ashby entered the following persons at dinner, at their home on Ashby Terrace. S. Secretary L. W. Tucker, Mrs. L. Tucker, Miss Mayne Finley, Miss Anna Sharp, Mrs. Ellen Welch, and Hon George H. Woodson. S. Secretary to leave to take up the great Y. M. C. A. work in Chicago, and many people who are sorry to see him go are taking every minute to meet his wife and express to them the appreciation which the community feels for his useful and successful management of the Buxton Y. M. C. A., and the community has received from his work. Mrs. H. Jenkins Entertains Friends At Buxton. On the 7th day of August, there was a kind of a reunion with Mrs. Hester Jenkins at the home of her son, Mr. Jenkins in the Southeast part of Buxton. A program was rendered dealing with the pleasant reminiscences of the young Jenkins, who soon took part. At the end of the exercises an elaborate spread of refreshments was enjoyed and the good memories were preserved, the shades of evening began to fall. TTUMWA NEWS. Clark, 321 W. Div. St., Ottumwa, Iowa. Rev. Owens of Fairfield preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening. Do not rally that Sunday, Aug. 18, is Dollar Rally Day at the A. M. E. Church. Miss Bayou Gunn departed for her home in Chicago, Ill., after a pleasure at the bed of the laughter Mrs. Miss Muad Buckner returned to her home in Keosauqua Wednesday morning. Mrs. Hattie Benton has been confined to her bed for the past week at the laughter Mrs. M. F. Clark, W. Div. St. The Misses Wagner entertained a party of young people at their home on Fellow St. Thursday evening. An enjoyable time was reported. ... of interstate fame will give a recital under the auspices of the Sewing Circle Friday evening. Aug. 16th, at the Second Baptist church. A musical program will be rendered in conjunction with the recital. A good supper will be served beginning at six o'clock. The Benevolent club will have their annual picnic Thursday, Aug. 15th, at Caldwell Park. The Seconda Club is holding a $300 bake the 30th of Sept, the rally is under the management of the two church clubs. The Sewing Circle and the Benevolent club. Mr. Luther Williams of Foster Sundayed with his family. Miss Anna Myers returned Friday to Pasadena and other points in California. Mrs. Gilbert who conducts the restaurant on South Market street is reported quite ill with dropsy. Master Johnnie Cason of Peoria, who has been visiting his grand parent, has left Saturday morning for Newton to visit his mother and other relatives. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bibbs died at the family home. Mother getting along nicely. Miss Lisa Downy has been visiting her home in Minnesota is at home called home by the illness of her sister Mrs. Scott Bibbs. Mr. John Harris remains about the same. Mrs. M. I. Gorden is improving from a form of abbreviation from her attack of rheumatism. Mrs. Wells Fowler on Plum street has been confined to her bed with illness. J. Reginald Clark went to Oskaloosa Tuesday for a few days. Mary, Mrs. Mary Green is reported ill. Friends hope for a speedy recovery. Mrs. Mary Green will present the Mrs. Chicago to the president the marriage of her grand daughter Agriculture, Horticulture A Fine Herd at W. L. HARRISON, Prop Miss Bertha Gunn which will occur the twentieth of this month. CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS. The harbecue band on August 1st by the Masons was quite a success and there were a good many visitors in the city. Mrs. Ellia Marshall of Belle Plaine was visitor to the celebration and the guest of Mrs. Brooks on Tenth street. Mr. and Mrs. Will Watkins of Toledo were the guests of Mr. Richard Lewis. Mrs. M. F. Lowery entertained at dinner Friday Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Martin Brooks. Mrs. Brooks entertained at 5:00 o'clock dinner Thursday in honor of Mrs. Kate Martin and niece Miss Marie Martin. They shinged who are the guests of Mrs. Williams' daughter Mrs. Clara Price Harrison, Rev. Hackley, Mrs. M. F. Lowery and Miss Byrd were also present. Miss Fern Martin and Miss Mabel Price Harrison were the guests last week and report a fine time. Mrs. Jennie Evans of Chicago announces the engagement of her daughter Alberta Marshall to Mr. Nelson Perkins on Thursday, Aug. 22. .22. Mrs. M. F. Lowery entertained Rev. Hackley and Mrs. Fannie Hawkins last Sunday. Mrs. Harry Horne entertained a number of friends Monday evening Aug. 12. The evening was spent with music and progressive bands. Gail and Mrs. Elbridge Horne won first prize. Nelson won the booby prize. CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS We are expecting quite a number of strangers in the city this week to attend the barbecue. Mrs. George Barley of Ottumwa is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A, J. Gray on 7th street. Mr. Tilman Weatherall of Rockford, Ill., was in the city last week, the guest of his brother, Mr. Jas Weatherall and cousin, Mrs. Leroy Warner. Mrs William Lovelle entertained last Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Jeannie Evans and daughter, Miss Alberta Marshall of Chicago. Mrs. Leray Warren and sister, Miss Fern. Martin, entertained at whist, Friday evening, in honor of their cousin, Mr. Fillman Weatheralls. Mr. James Harris of Boone, formerly of this city is visiting friends. Miss Helen Martin gave a dinner party Sunday in honor of Mr. Ullman Weatheral. Mr. Dick Jackson of Fairbury, Ill., was visiting in the city last week. There was a picnic given at Ella's park last Thursday for Miss Bryd's who is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. M. F. Lowery Master Perkins had his arm broken at Riverside park last week, but is getting along all right. FORD'S HAIR POMADE. MAKES HAIR, JUNK, OR CURRY FROM GLOSS, SOFTER AND MOORE PLANE. EASY TO GIVE AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PENETRATE UNCLEELED FOR PREVENTION AND FROM FALLING OUT. CLEAR AND WATERPROOF HANDLE. GENTLE, PUT UP IN 25 AND 50-BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S NAME OR EVERY PACKAGE • **TNY FORD'S ROYAL WHITE** **SKIN LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION,** MAKES THE SKIN WHITER IMEDATELY THE MOST DELICATE SKIN, UNEXCEELED FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES, ROUGH SKIN AND FRECKLES. • • • SOL BY DRUGGISTS. IF YOUR DRUGGIST CAN SUPPLY YOU WILL SEND YOU A FREE DRUGGIST. 30% SAVE ON MARROW CO. 30% THE OZONIZED ON MARROW CO. LAKE ST. DEPT. 277 CHICAGO, IL 12 West 31st St. Near State St. Columbia Hotel Bldg., Chicago Moderate Prices Quick Service Phones-Aldine 3868 Automatic 79-174 Sig. A. Liberati at Iowa State Fair Sig. A. Liberati at Iowa State Fair The visitors to the Iowa State Fair and Exposition the last week in August will again have an opportunity to attend the finest series of open air concerts ever given in the west. Sig. Liberati is returning to the State Fair with his marvelous concert organization, which has entranced hundreds in the past ten years. As the very highest class of musical productions and State Fair visitors will hear two of them each and every day. In addition there will be Patrick Conway's famous band from New York, the Fifty-Fourth regiment band from Ottumwa and two special orchestras. Iowa State Fair music is the best in the world. Aeroplanes at the State Fair Aeroplanes at the State Fair. This year the aeroplane exhibit at the State Fair will be given by an entirely new machine, a Nieuport monoplane, the very latest French design of flying device. The man-made aircraft of the renowned Curtis biplane and a Wright biplane. All three of these machines will be sent up from the fair grounds every day during the fair. Iowa Poultry Show. The Iowa poultry exhibition at the annual State Fair is now upon a scientific basis as to the complete classification of birds, and exhibitors are taking great interest in the work, more than 3,000 fowls were shown last year and probably the usual number will be on exhibition this year. The Family Pride at Iowa State Fair Famous Air Dog Is Coming. Marcel Tournier, famous in France as the air dog of the great Nieuport aeroplane factory in Paris, is coming this year to direct the flight of the only Nieuport monoplane in use in the United States. Tournier is a young Frenchman who was employed at the Nieuport factory as a man to try out every new device in use in connection with air flights. This year he makes his first trip out into the world to show the highest skill of the French aeroplane makers, and he will handle the big Nieuport machine at the Iowa State Fair. Wild West at the State Fair. The big amusement feature of the Iowa State Fair this year is to be a reproduction of the famous Cheyenne Frontier Days and Wild West Show, which has attracted thousands of Americans to the great plains in other years. This entire show is to be brought to the Iowa State Fair, to be presented each evening in front of the amphitheater under the most favorable conditions for making it a wonderful attraction. Major Irwin, who has had charge of this show at Cheyenne, brings to Des Moines the finest collection of bronchos and riders and specialties relating to the life on the frontier, and will put up a program the like of which has never been seen in the state. The entertainment will close with a great exhibition of Pain's unrivaled fireworks. The music will be furnished by the best bands to be had. The Wild West Show will prove a great attraction for the Iowa people who attend the State Fair. You are welcome to rest at our office. When in Davenport Iowa go to E. Green's RESTAURANT 114 East 5th St. Good Meals and Lunches Everything First Class. Cigars and Tobacco E. GREEN. Prop. Davenport