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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XIX, No. 22 CITY NEWS. Mrs. Martha Bass and daughter Lena, are on the sick list this week. Mrs. Peter Bell, who has been sick so very long, is reported to be worse, as she seems to be weaker each day. Mrs. Taylor, who has been sick with blood poison in her foot, is able to be out again. The revival meetings at the A. M. E. church is progressing nicely and interest is still growing. Everybody is invited to come out. Mrs. James H. Boales, the wife of Rev. James H. Boales of Fort Madison, has come to the sick bedside of her mother, Mrs. Peter Bell. Mrs. T. Robinson of 1011 West Seventeenth street, who fell a week ago, is very ill at the home of her daughter's, Mrs. Howard Davis. Miss Lillian Neal, who is employed at J. H. Wheelock's china store, spent Sunday and Monday down on the farm in Decatur county with her mother. Mrs. Emma Harris, who has been sick for many months, is improving so well that she is able to get up and walk a little. Her many friends will be glad to note her improvement. Mrs. Harry Henderson, who has been confined to her home on account of sickness, was able to be out Sunday. Her many friends were glad to see her and hope she will soon recover. WANTED AT ONCE—A first class barber. Will guarantee $12.00 per week. Write or call and see me at once. L. J. Sheldon, barber shop in Iowa Loan and Trust Building, Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. J. R. Erickson entertained at dinner last Tuesday, the 29th, complimentary to her sister, Mrs. Aza Johnson, and also Mrs. Thomas Jones, who is visiting friends and relatives of this city. Mrs. Azar Johnson left Monday morning for her home in Keytesville, Mo., after a delightful visit of two weeks with her sisters, Mrs. H. Seymore and Mrs. J. R. Erickson; accompanied by her two children, James and little Sarah, Cathryn John and also Mrs. Thomas Jones. Mr. John Capart of Portland, Oregon, is in the city visiting parents and relatives. While in the city a number of social functions have been given in his honor. Among those that entertained are Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cocanat, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hammitt, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hammitt, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Thompson. We welcome Mr. Capart to our city. At the regular monthly meeting of the Mothers' Congress last Saturday, Mrs. J. B. Rush led the discussion of the proposed mothers' pension-bill, after which the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: President, Mrs. Price Alexander; vice president, Mrs. Wm. Marshall; secretary, Mrs. J. H. Brown; assistant secretary, Mrs. V. Simmons; treasurer, Mrs. A. M. Guire; chaplain, Mrs. R. N. Hyde; accompanist, Mrs. Albert Gater; reporter, Mrs. S. Joe Brown; executive committee, Mesdames Frank P. Johnson, Simeon Jeffries, J. W. Campbell, G. W. Stanton and John Walker; lookout committee, Mrs. J. W. Field, chairman. The entertainment committee reported one dollar as proceeds of the house social at the residence of Mrs. Marshall and over eight dollars from the rummage sale under the direction of Mrs. Alexander at the hall of the Masonic Temple association. At the meeting of the Intellectual Improvement club last Friday, Miss Martha Loeffler gave an, interesting discussion of the proposed mothers' pension bill, which was very much appreciated by the members present. Hon. R. C. Simmons of the New York Age, who happened to be in the city, was present and gave an interesting and instructive address, as did also Atty. S. Joe Brown. The meeting this afternoon will be with Mrs. R. E. Patten at 701 Center street. THE LYCEUM A very interesting session of the Lyceum was held at the residence of Atky. S. Joe Brown on Tuesday evening. Dr. J. A. Jecerson was elected to fill out the unexpired term of Miss Chenna Graves, the former critic, who is now attending the State university at Iowa City. The next meeting will be with Miss Eldora Burton at the residence of Miss Hazel Cousin, 2816 Fourth street. Lake Park, at which time Prof. W. H. Warriors will lead the discussion of the recent election and its effect upon the Negro. CORINTHIAN CHURCH NOTES. We hope to see all members at services next Sunday. Morning service at 10:30, evening service at 7:30, Sunday school at noon and B. Y. P. U. at 6:30. Come and bring your friends. ELECTION RESULTS. The national election held Tuesday was an overwhelming victory for Mr. Wilson and Marshall, with Theodore Roosevelt running a strong second, and with President Taft running a poor third. We are very sorry to see a democrat elected, for as a rule the democratic administration means stagnation in business and financial depression. It was true that Mr. Wilson did not get a majority of all votes cast, yet his plurality was large owing to the old adage that a divided house (as the republican party was) cannot stand. Yet the republican national convention at Chicago last June made it possible for Tuesday's results. The wishes of a majority of the people should at all times be respected. However, let us hope for better things next national election in 1916. CLINTON Rev. P. P. Taylor left Saturday for Chicago, where he joined his family and where they will make their future home. His many friends wish him success in his new home. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Bush entertained a few of their friends at a 7 o'clock dinner recently, in honor of John Robinson of Chicago. Covers were laid for nine. B. F. Cooper of Buxton visited the week with his mother and brother. Rev. G. W. Slater arrived home Saturday from a three weeks' trip in the east, where he lectured for the Socialists and held evangelistic meetings. Sunday evening he delivered a Socialist lecture at Bethel A. M. E. church, his subject was Cleansing the Temple. Sunday, November, 10th will be quarterly meeting, the first for this conference year. Rev. I. N. Daniels, presiding elder, will be with us. Rev. Sanders of the Second Baptist church was the victim of a surprise on November 1st, when a liberal amount of vegetables was presented by a non-religious friend, and some of the members of his church, in honor of his birthday. These he storied away for a cold winter day. The W. W. Club gave a successful entertainment on November 2nd, at the Second Baptist church. John Robinson of Chicago left for his home last week, after a week's visit with his mother and other relatives. The services at the Second Baptist church Sunday night was well attended. Mr. and Mrs. Pain and daughter of Huntsville, Mo., where they are members of the Second Baptist church, were present and their friends were glad to see them. Rev. Slater will give a lecture at Bethel A. M. E. church, Friday night, November 8th, on court-ship and marriage. The members of the Second Baptist church are looking forward for a grand time on the Third Sunday of this month, the rally day. A good program is being prepared for 3 o'clock. See program later. Mr. David Bowen, a graduate of Tuskegee institute, is in the city in the interest of that institution. He spoke Sunday night at the Congregational church, where he was well received. He also gave short talks during the Sunday school hour and the evening service at Bethel A. M. E. church. The reception to Rev. Slater and family will be given Monday evening, November 11th at Bethel A. M. E. church. HITEMAN. Mr. Luke Mosly has been quite sick for several days, but is somewhat better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bowles and family and Mrs. Buillon Moore were visiting in Buillon last Sunday. Mrs. Mabel Wilson of Buxton was visiting her sister, Mrs. Wm. Randolph, Monday. Rev. C. H Mendenhall of Buxton preached a splendid sermon here Wednesday night. Hon G. H. Woodson gave a splendid political speech to the people here at the Miner's hall, Tuesday night, October 29. Everyone was well pleased with his address. While here, he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs., H. T. Randolph Mrs. Wm. Randolph was in Albia on business Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Jones, of Buxton were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nance, last Sunday. Mr. A. Chapman and Mrs. L. Walker of Buxton were visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Randolpn last Sunday. Mr. Monroe of Lovilia was visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nance Sunday. ALBIA, IOWA. The Sewing Circle Club met at the home of Mrs. Chas. Washington on Monday. Madame Burns and Robeson of Hocking were in. Mrs. Bush and friends of Oskaloosa was also visiting at the club. Mrs. Mary Harris was called to Ogden on account of the sickness of her daughter, Jessie. Mr. Wm. Bennings and Mr. Donald Thomas were in Hiteman working the past week. Mr. Will Grayson visited in Des Moines with his mother, Mrs. Jeffers last week. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1912. Mrs. Nellie Estes and Mrs. Hattis Bennings were visitors over Sunday at the home of Mrs. Burns in Hocking. ROCK ISLAND (Last Week's News) The Progressive Art Club will give a bazaar at the McKinley Baptist church, October 28 and 30. There will be a program rendered each evening. Mr. Arther Moore, who has been home on a vacation visiting with relatives and friends for several weeks expects to go out on the road again soon. Rev. Hawkins is holding services at the McKinley Baptist church. It will be remembered 'hat Rev. Hawkins was one of the first ministers that pastored the McKinley church. Mrs. James Windsor has been on the sick list for the past two weeks and has not been able to leave her bed since last Thursday. Mrs. R. Johnson and daughter of Davenport, called Sunday afternoon on Mrs. Cras. Windsor. GALESBURG. ILL Mr. Fred Medlock died at his home October 19, following an illness of several months. Funeral services were held Monday at the Second Baptist church, in charge of Rev. Webster, who was assisted by Rev. N. T. Allen. Mrs. Anna Harris has returned from a week's visit in Chicago. The Culture Club met with Mrs. R. E. Lyons, Tuesday afternoon. Miss Lillie Fletcher was a guest of honor. Mrs. Julia Anderson has returned from a short visit in Joliet. Mr. Geo. McAtee is seriously ill at his home on west. First street at his home on west First street. Dr. M. Anten has returned from a visit at his home and several places in Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Patton entertained Friday evening in honor of the sixth anniversary of their marriage. The decorations of autumn leaves was unusually beautiful. Cards and dancing was enjoyed until a late hour, when the guests departed, voicing Mr. and Mrs. Patton delightful entertainers. Mrs. Joanna Fletcher has returned from a visit in Denver and Omaha. Miss Helen Wilson entertained Sunday Miss Kay of Kansas City, Mo. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES. On Halloween the young folks of this burg chartered conveyances and hied to the country residence of Mrs. Anna Ceilee for a ghost party, and a "jolly good time" they had too, the verdict of all who were present. Walter Shelton of Chicago was in the city Tuesday for a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis H. Wallace and other relatives. On Tuesday evening the members of the organ committee gave a mock marriage at the A. M. E. church, and with some readings made a very nice and enjoyable entertainment. After the "show" the members served refreshments in the lecture room. The principals of the mock marriage were Mr. Walter Williams, preacher: Mr. Frank Kipper, groom; Miss Iota Phillips, bride, and Mr. Samuel Hall and Miss Marie Whaley, best man and maid of honor. A nice little sum was added to the organ fund. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Spencer have gone to Ottumwa to reside. Mrs. Sarah Armstrong, who has been confined to her bed for a week, was able to be up Tuesday. James Turner's have moved from 608 East Third street to 602 South Second avenue, where they are now ready to receive their friends. Mr. Frank Kipper expects to spend the winter in Omaha with relatives. MEN—To introduce a new shaving soap. Will send stick of the soap and a safety razor for 40c, postpaid. N. L. Black, 115 West Jefferson St., Washington, Iowa. TABERNACLE CHURCH, COUNCI BLUEFLES. We are very glad to say we are still improving with our work. We had a glorious meeting all day Sunday. Three additions, and our collections were better than ever, so we just feel that under the guidance of the Lord, through our pastor, Rev. J. W. Morton, we will pull to the shore of success. Come and see us. DAVENPORT NOTES Quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday was indeed a great meeting. Rev. A. Boyd of Moline was at himself and preached a soul-stirring sermon. At 3 o'clock p. m. Presiding Elder Rev. I. N. Daniels preached morning and evening, to the delight of all. Two joiners added beauty to the services. Dr. R. S. Taylor of Omaha, Neb. has located in Davenport and has opened an office at 1425 Harrison street. It seems that day is breaking in Davenport now, since we can have a regular registered physician and surgeon. Rev. Whitfield of Rockford, Ill., preached at the Third Baptist church Sunday evening. Rev. M. Toomey is helping Rev. Botts at Omaha, Neb. Rev. Toomey writes that the meeting is a great success. There will be a rally at the Third Baptist church Sunday, November 17th. Misses Freda Forster and Hazel Busey entertained twenty-two ladies and gentlemen at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Bright on Halloween eve. The young people had a great time. The E. L. D. club had a fine program Halloween eve. The ghosts' drill was indeed entertaining. Rev. I. N. Daniels will hold quarterly conference at Bethel A. M. E. church Wednesday evening, November 12th. All departments of the church will please be ready to report. The following sick are reported convalescing: Geo. W. Watts, David Dilward, Mrs. Jno. Gorden, Dr. Bradberry and Mrs. Mary Sackett. Sunday is World's Temperature Sunday and there will be special notice given to this great subject at Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. T. B. Stovall will explain the book of Hosea, taking this book for his subject morning and evening. MT. PLEASANT NOTES. On Tuesday evening, October 22, about twenty guests spent a lovely evening at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. Eaves in the form of a donation party. The gifts were highly appreciated and they are very thankful to Mrs. Watts, the promoter. On October 29th an eight-pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. Holt. Mother and son are doing nicely. About 5 o'clock Thursday evening the fire department was called to the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. McNeal. It is unknown as to how the fire was started and the house was a total loss. On October 31 at the Mason home on N. Cherry street a masquerade party was held by the Kensington. The house was beautifully decorated in flowers, autumn leaves and appropriate drawings by Messrs. Harry and Wm. Burnaugh. The parlers were lighted with Jack o-'lanterns, while the dining room was lighted with candles. After the masks were removed fortune telling and other harmonizing stunts were indulged in. A real Halloween menu was served and at a late hour the guests departed, expressing their delightfully spent evening. CHASE & 312, 314, 316 We GOOD FU At Moderat CHASE & WEST 312, 314. 316 West Eighth Street GOOD FURNITURE and Easy Terms We would like to have of golden oak dining f of Buffets, China Closet Chairs. The designs a --construction high g will surely prompt you. Goods Shipped Free of Freight DON'T START ON THE "That you, Watson? finish for the living ro The owner has just be make a radical chang afternoon and expla Everything going well by." The architect is frequentl desire of the owner. The Bell in touch with the builder. We would like to have you see our new line of golden oak dining furniture, consisting of Buffets, China Closets, Dining Tables and Chairs. The designs are new and different --construction high grade and the prices will surely prompt you to buy. Goods Shipped Free of Freight Charge to Any Part of Iowa SINGING "That you, Watson? Don't start on that finish for the living room, on the Brown job. The owner has just been in and decided to make a radical change. I'll be down this afternoon and explain what he wants. Everything going well? That's good--goodby." The architect is frequently obliged to alter plans at the desire of the owner. The Bell Telephone service keeps him in touch with the builder. --- IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY BELL SYSTEM INDIANA TELEPHONE COMPANY BYST VEMBER 8, 1912 Miss Hazel Logan is improving, after several days of illness. Mrs. Rena Logan is also improving. Mrs. Mahala Hunt has taken her little son to Burlington to have his eyes treated. For some unknown reason he went blind suddenly. Mr. Arthur Brown of Burlington was visiting to the home of Mr. Wm. Burnaugh. Rev. Palmer is here visiting his family. Mr. Eugene Patterson has returned from a short visit in Kewanee. Centerville people witnessed the first snow of the season last Thursday night. Everybody seemed to enjoy it. Mr. Jas. Saunders, who has been very ill for the past month, is reported much improved at this writing. Sunday was communion day at the Second Baptist church. The entire membership was present and a glorious meeting was enjoyed. Mr. Elmer Baker of Mystic, Iowa, who joined the Second Baptist church the first Sunday in October, was baptized Sunday afternoon at 2:30. A large number of Mystic people were present, along with the church and the people of the city, to witness the baptizing. The ten days' meeting at the Second Baptist church was a success. A general arousing of the spiritual life of the church was felt and all enjoyed it. Rev. R. P. Palmer preached at the Second Baptist church last Wednesday evening to a very appreciative audience. He was en route to Foster, Iowa, where he hopes to soon establish a Baptist church, as there are qiute a few newcomers to that town. They are mostly all Baptists. The maids and pages of Tent No. 249 gave a big Hallowe'en social Thursday evening, October 31st, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Price of West Garfield street. Rev. Evans and family were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wmi. Noah at dinner Sunday. Rev. Evans preached at the Second Baptist church in Mystic on Sunday, October 27th, administered the Lord's supper to the members and a joyful meeting was the outcome of the service. Rev. J. E. Smith of this city will be installed as their new pastor in the near future. The members of the Maple Leaf club are preparing to give a grand concert. It will be worth your while to hear them, as they are a company composed of the best talent in the & WEST West Eighth Street FURNITURE Rate Prices you see our new line furniture, consisting sets, Dining Tables and are new and different grade and the prices to buy. Charge to Any Part of Iowa E FINISH Don't start on that room, on the Brown job. seen in and decided to age. I'll be down this plain what he wants. Is? That's good--good- only obliged to alter plans at the 1 Telephone service keeps him Every Bell Telephone is a long Distance Station. TELEPHONE COMPANY State Capitol Blág ilist ideal Room CENTERVILLE, IOWA. city. Watch for their date. Mrs. Carry Noah has returned from a week's visit with friends in Fort Madison, Iowa. While there she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Roberson. She reports an enjoyable trip and praises Fort Madison people for the hospitality shown her while in that city. Tuesday is election day and everybody seems to keep silent as to who they will vote for. No alarm is shown in any way by the colored voters of this community. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Barrow; at North Eighteenth and E. Jackson streets was the scene of the beautiful wedding of their daughter, Miss Dorothy, to Mr. Charles Mash. The wedding was solemnized by Rev. John W. Evans. We extend to them our heartfelt congratulations. GLEAMINGS FROM QUINCY ILL GLEAMINGS FROM QUINCY, ILL. The members of Eightin and Elm Street Baptist church are working very hard for Thanksgiving, under the leadership of Mesdames Gordon and Turner. Mrs. Evelyn Draper is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Jeanetta Early departed for Burliminton, Iowa, Monday morning to spend the winter with Mr. and Mrs. Early and family of Burlington. The Calendar Social given Friday night at Bethel A. M. E. church, under the auspices of the Trustee Helpers, was quite a success. Mr. Carl Pickett of Washington, D. C., is shaking hands with friends in the city. Mrs. C. J. Russell left early Sunday morning for Minneapolis. Mrs. Swan is sick and confined to her home. The Carnation Embroidery class met at the home of Mrs. John Clark on Friday last and after the class had received the instructions for the day the hostess and instructress, Mrs. Clark, served an elegant three-course luncheon. The members tendered her a vote of thanks. Mr. W. H. Mitchell is on the sick list. Miss Ugee Yeager was taken to St. Mary's hospital Monday a very sick woman. The officers' council of Bethel A. M. E. church will have charge of the Thanksgiving dainties this year. Mrs. Myrtle Anderson is on this sick list. Mrs. Beulah Sales and little daughter, Cleo, accompanied by Miss Nellie Gordon, left for Omaha, Neb., Tuesday a. m. Miss Lillian Humphrey is some better at this writing. The colored of Clarinda have a K. of 7. lodge. Rev. O. A. Johnson or Independance, Mo., was the guest of Mr. Williams, while setting up a Knight of Pythias lodge. Mr. J. N. Thomas of Omaha was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jones and assisted in setting up the K. of P. lodge, while in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jones entertained a number of friends at their home Tuesday evening in honor of Rev. O. A. Johnson and Mr. J. H. Thomas. About eighteen guests were present. Games and music were the features of the evening. A three-course lunch was served by Mrs. James, assisted by Miss Susie Lee and Katy Johnson. Mrs. Eliza Jones, assisted by some of the members of the Second Baptist church, presented Mrs. Eliza Cason with a nice rocking chair, as Mrs. Cason has been a invalid for some time. Mrs. L. H. Williams is on the sick list. Last Wednesday about noon Mrs. Levina Denney passed away at her home, 507 Grand avenue, after a long lingering illness of many months. Mrs. Denney was one of the colored pioneers of this county, having lived here for more than thirty-five years, a very prominent lady in our religious and social life and active member of the A. M. E. church, also the Princess Zorah Chapter of Eastern Star, also the H. B. S. Reading club, the oldest ladies' club in this city. She was born in Virginia 66 years ago, married to Green Denney in Randolph county, Mo., in 1861. Mr. Denney died in our city several years ago. There were no children to this union. She leaves two sisters and two brothers; Mrs. Elizabeth Williams of Kansas City, Kans., Mrs. Ella Christian of Colorado and Wm. W. Warren and her other brother, both of Kansas City, Mo. The funeral was held from the A. M. E. church under the auspices of the Princess Zorah Chapter, assisted by Ozell Chapter of Eastern Star. The sermon was preached by her former pastor, Rev. Ss upson Brooks, now of St. Louis, Mo., assisted by Rev. B. U. Taylor. The remals were laid to rest in Woodland cemetery. CEDAR RAPIDS. Miss Mabel Price is improving very fast. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Harrison have returned from New York City and reported a fine time. Mrs. Harry Horne is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Warren visited with Mr. and Mrs. Horne Sunday. CLARINDA JOWA (Special to the Bystander.) OBITUARY. Mrs. Denney Dead CEDAR RAPIDS ```markdown ``` Price Five Cents. Mrs. Jessie Spiggs gave a 6 o'clock dinner Sunday. Miss Marriget Wilson is on the sick list. Mrs. Holley is visiting in Oskaloosa this week. About forty friends were invited to the beautiful new home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Milligan on Third avenue, west, last Thursday evening. Hallowe'en jokes, also fortune telling were indulged in. All departed wished Mr. and Mrs. Milligan a prosperous life in their new home. BUXTON BRIEFS. Mrs. Jno. Rice of Kansas City, Mo., cousin of Mr. Moses Gandy, is in the city for a short visit, and to recuperate in health. Mr. Stewart Rhodes, who has been traveling with the Wallace Circus, has returned for the winter. He reports a pleasant season. Mr. James Goins was in Aliba last week on business. Rev. Lucius was in Oskaloosa last week attending to some business. The Mt. Zion Mission Circle was entertained by Mrs. W. A. Brown last Thursday and will meet in the home of Mrs. Samuel Burkett of Number 17, East 8th street, next Thursday. The Tabernacle Baptist church had its baptizing in the Mt. Zion church pool last Sunday. A large number witnessed the ceremony. Sunday was regular covenant and secrement day at Mt. Zion church and those present enjoyed a spiritual feast. After the expenses of Rev. Burton, who preached the anniversary sermon last Sunday, were paid, there still remains $18.54 to be paid on the tower, which amount is expected to be raised next Sunday. Rev. Woodward is doing a splendid work and aside from baptizing some converts now and then, he has made some substantial improvements on the church property. Hon. N. E. Kindall made a fine address in behalf of Attorney, Geo. H. Woodson, Monday night at Y. M. C. A. auditorium and urged the voters to go to the poles and do their duty by voting for him. Rev. Mendenhall is on the sick list. W. A. Brown, Jr., is the latest addition to the Monroe Mercantila Companies employed force. Chester Dishman, who was quite ill for about three weeks, returned to his stand at the M. M. Companies soda fountain last Monday morning. While he is a little thin from his illness, he is feeling fairly well. Mrs. Anna Humbles, president of the Church Organ Club, with her corps of officers and members gave a Hallore'en party at her home last Thursday evening, with splendid success. A number of men were in the wood's hunting Tuesday. The poor rabits did not see any peace that day. Even "Glen" took a shot at them, but those were not in much danger. Miss Ruth Gonthall was quite ck with croup last week. Miss Trilby Walker was in Crickett last week. Don't forget your "Uncle George" at the poles Tuesday. Mr. E. F. Butler of Albia was in Buxton Monday. Christian endeavor will be led next Sunday by J. R. Newsome. Topic, Temperance Lesson. There will also be a duet by Mrs. Rosa Guy and R. J. Potter. The boys department of the Y. M. C. A. will give a grand reception. November 28, under the auspicious of the Drum and Fife Corps. Several ladies met at the residence of Mrs. Smith and organized a Pastime Aid society. They will meet again next Tuesday at the residence of Mrs. Myrtle Steward. The Hallowe'en social given at the residence of Mrs. Humbles by the Organ club was, as usual, a success. The Stewedess and Deaconess'es will have a business meeting Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. The choir rendered some beautiful new music Sunday. The endeavor was led last Sunday by R. J. Potter. Rev. Wharton slipped and fell on the door-step Sunday morning and consequently is not feeling so well. Mrs. Willa Roberts united with the church Sunday evening. The missionary Ladies met at the residenceof Mrs. J. T. Johnson last Wednesday afternoon. After business they were served with a delightful three course dunch. The pastor's aid society will give a social at the Y. M. C. A. next Saturday. Your are invited to come and help make it a success. The Organ Club will meet at the residence of Mrs. Ada Monroe next Tuesday. Each member is requested to be present. D. T. Whitaker editor of the Buxton Leader, visited the Allen endeavor last Sunday, was introduced oy the president and he made a very interesting address, which was highly appreciated by all present. Sick Headache. This distressing disease results from a disordered condition of the stomach, and can be cured by taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Get a free sample at any dealer's and try it. Subscribe for the Bystander now. Iowa State Bystander BYSTANDER PUB. CO., Publishers. DES MOINES. . . . IOWA HAD ITS ORIGIN IN THE EAST Term "Assassin" Traced by Scholar to Tribe Ruled by the "Old Man of the Mountains." In a recent lecture before the Chicago-Kent College of Law, in speaking of the attempted assassination of Theodore Roosevelt, Professor John F. Geeting gave the origin of the term assassin as follows: The term 'assassin' comes from a tribe of lahmaiteans who inhabited a mountain range south of the Caspian sea and who flourished from the year 1180 to 1256. Their ruler was known as the Old Man of the Mountains. Whenever he was desirous of disposing of some potentate or person of consequence he caused several of the young men of the tribe to drink a solution of hashish or hemp-plant, and while they were under its influence, they were lighted garden where all of their appetites and desires were satisfied. After a short period they were again intoxicated and carried away from the scene of their pleasure and informed that they had been transported to heaven, and that hope of return to that bifurcled region depended on obedience to the orders of the Old Man of the Mountains, and that death in such obedience would be followed by immediate return to the land of pleasures. Then the order would be given to take the life of the intended victim. These deluded youths, impressed with the sacredness of their tribe would undergo any prize or dangers until they were able to the fatal blow. These murders were numerous and struck terror to rulers and chiefs；但 were at last traced to the Old Man of the Mountains. "The main tribe was overthrown by Hulaku, brother of Mangu Kahn the Tartar, who would have treated the tribe with moderation, but discovering treachery, the conqueror caused the chief and 12,000 of the tribe to be put to death. "These people were called Hashah, or drinkers of hashish, but the name became changed by Europeans to that of Assassins, and now is a term attaching to those who attempt fatal assaults on rulers or people of promulence." Why the Small Victim Was Thankful. The small son of the family, had climbed to the top of a forbidden telephone pole, but on looking down from the giddy height, lost his nerve and came sliding down, at break-neck speed, running an ugly silver into the family physician's wound. The family physician came, administered an anaesthetic and performed the necessary operation. At the first sign of returning consciousness the white lips twitched in an effort to speak. The anxious mother bent over the limp little form anxious to catch what might be her darling last words. This is what she beamed. "Gee! I'm glad I didn't have my Sunday bans on." Essay on Woman. Woman makes use of a letter just as she employs a glance or a smile, in a way that is carefully thought out and with an eye to effect. And, after all, does a woman's hat serve to cover her head? Does a woman's paracol keep off the sun? Are a woman's shoes good for walking? Why men should wear shoes better to cover her real thoughts to the person addressed, just like a communication from a grocer, who writes, "i send you five pounds of coffee," because he really does send you five pounds of coffee?"—London Chronicle. Uncle Thaddeus is Quite Harmless. "That Comtesse DeSomething who said we women were the real bosses in America ought to see my Aunt Sasha Cadwalader," commented the assertive bride. "Poor Aunt Sasha can't say her soul is her own and she is always whispering to me and making motions at me to keep from saying and doing something to oppose Uncle Thaddeus. DeKalton and he is right out of my hand, but he certainly has Aunt Sasha buffalowed all out of her senses. Nowadays, a woman has to take her choice between being either a doormat or a diplomat and that all there is to it"—Kansas City Blar. His Blu* Called. "So you advertised for your lost purse, pretending that the person who found it was recognized?" "Yes." "How did the bluff work?" "Didn't work at all. Next day this ad appeared in the same paper: 'The recognized gentleman who picked up the purse on Boylston street requests the loser to call at his house.'" Referendum The Judge—Have you anything to say as to why sentence of the court should not be passed on you? The Convict—Before you do dat I’d like to submit de question of me guilt or innocence to a vote of de people—Fan Francisco Examiner. Difficulty. "If women vote, there is one bad thing to be, reckoned with." "What’s that?" "All the old cats among them will want to scratch the ticket." To Be Expected. "There is a man in this town where I’ve never one allowed to treat me that I didn’t have to pay for it afterwards." "Who’s he? The champion mean man?" Something Simpler. "That man yonder would do anything in his power to promote the development of the race." "Is he an 'ethnologist'?" "No: a bookmaker." TO SHOW FARMERS Uncle Sam Ready to Pave Way to Big Profit Filers of the Soil Can Double Their Incomes if They Are Willing to Act on Advice From the Government Experts. Washington.—"We can show the average farmer how to double his income without requiring him to do things differently from the way in which he now does them and without relatively increasing his operating expenses," was a declaration made by Prof. Wm. J. Spillman, chief of the office of farm management, department of agriculture, who said, in continuance: "The average farmer is not a good manager. In order to double his income it is only necessary for him to utilize his present equipment to the best possible work advantage. All farmers need to work hard and are required to a fair return for their toll. The average farmer does not get anything like a fair return. This is largely due to lack of management and planning. "For example, there are two farms in New York state near Elmira. They are the same size and the same types of farming obtain on both. At the end of a year's work one of the farms showed a net profit of $138,000; the other farm showed the invested capital. The other farm showed a net profit of $1788. "This wide difference seems almost unbelievable. But it is true, nevertheless. Furthermore, the two farms adjoin, the land is practically identical. In fact, the farmer who managed to show a net balance after a year's work of only $131 harvested heavier yields of some crops than did his neighbor who showed so many crops that a professor who made the profit is now operating on a plan mapped out for him by an expert of this office. Ultimately he may make a larger profit than his more successful neighbor, because some of his yields have been larger. His farm was wholly lacking in balance. He was attempting to grow too much of one crop and not enough of another. "One of the most important things is to so organize the work that it will be evenly distributed through entire year, and the money-maker has been of only occasionally. This saves waste at many unsuspected points. "If the farmer will permit our competent experts to map out his work, showing him how much of this, that or the other crop he can raise to best advantage, how much stock he can raise to best market purposes, and will follow instructions, the results will come. He can largely increase his income without increasing his expenses perceptibly, and can go right on farming the way he has for years, only adopting our best practices of the one he has been following. "We now have seven experts doing co-operative work in as many counties in New York state, and will have two more at work before the close of the year. At present farm management experts are at work in Broome, Cherung, Herkimer, Jefferson, Onida, St. Lawrence and Tompkins counties. We final determine where the other markets will be placed. They very likely will be put to work in counties lying along the right of way of the Lackawanna railroad, which also is co-operating with the office by paying one-third of the expenses of experts in two counties. "We welcome this kind of co-operation, because it enables us to make our money stratch one-third further. The railroad, of course, expects to get a return on our investment in increased yields of various crops due to better farming. The Lackawanna also is co-operating with us in One New Jersey county. "There are many more requests for help from New York counties with its present appropriation. Under the plan of co-operation with counties, the government stands one half the way in the other half of the county the other half. Where a railroad also co-operates, the expense is divided into three parts." Rainmaker Kept Secret. On the Aegean island of Santorini (Thera) a modern traveler encountered a rainmaker a few years ago. She was a very old woman, seated on the extreme edge of the harbor cliff, and it appeared that the islanders had paid her in advance for her present effort at rainingmaking, although once she had so disappointed them that they tried to burn her house over her head. The traveler also paid a trifle to her for rain and before her thunderstorm heard more rain than she warranted followed. The old woman would not give away the formula, but admitted that she caused the rain, not by her own virtue, but because she knew "the god above and the god below." Safe. Nearly all of the children in the neighborhood had been ill with chicken enox, and one morning when they were able to play about again, Julia, aged four, came running in to her mother and burst out excitedly: "Oh, mother, the Smith children have got something else, but brother says we can't catch it." "Well, what is it they have?" the mother asked. "It's pigeon toes," she replied.—Mother's Magazine. Light Comedy. Unprepossessing Stranger (holding pipe in one hand)—I say, friend, could you give me a match? The Carrot One—A match? What would you do with a match? Unprepossessing Stranger (sarcastically)—Why, commit arson, of course. Surprise. Parson—I was glad to see you at prayer meeting last night, brother. Village House—Was that where I was? Wall. I'll be—ligered—Puck. TYPHOID PREVENTIVE IMPROVED Remarkable results are being obtained by the use of the new typhoid fever preventive, "typhoid prophylactic," according to Brigidager General Robert H. Evans, U. S. A., chief of the division of militia affairs. The unpleasant after effects of the old-fashioned vaccination are no longer painless ones, and out of 40,000 soldiers of the regular army that have taken the treatment the only after effects have been an occasional headache, lasting a few hours, and once or twice a slight fever has resulted, but has disappeared within on hour or two. In the army and navy the treatment now is compulsory, and the medical corps of the army has had extra proof of the efficacy of the treatment. The prophylactic treatment is not compulsory in the national guard, but it is administered to the members who may desire it. Brigadier General Evans says that about one-third of the members of the national guard of the District of Columbia, both officers and men, are voluntarily taking part in the war, nothing of it would be a good thing for the militiamen of other states. OLD SOL IN BAD. "Excessive sunlight may be responsible for American nervousness, as sunlight is a nerve stimulant," said Dr. Gardner C. Basset of the psychological department of Johns Hopkins in a lecture at the exhibition of hygiene and demography. "But," he added, "how sunlight affects mental activity is still a subject for investigation." Mental work, according to Dr. Basset, can be done more effectively when one is lying down. "The vertical posture is better for muscular work, the horizontal for mental," he said. "In thinking many people prefer a semi-reclining posture, as in a Morris chair with the feet elevated." Mouth breathing, Dr. Basset asserted, affects a person's memory injuriously. The mouth breather is also accurate in holding figures than is the breaster. "Don't allow your child to become too solemn," said Dr. Basset. "Undue secreteness is likely to result in adolescent insanity." "The normal person," he added a moment later, "is the seldom awake in every part. We sleep in sections. Reasonably, we sleep in sections, presents the rest of the nervous system." UNIQUE RAILROAD SYSTEM. The United States senate is building its own railroad system. Work was started on the project the other day, and when the solons who hold forth in the upper branch of congress come back to resume their duties in December they will be able to ride right from their offices in the senate office building to the capitol, where elevators will whisk them to whatever floor they wish to go. A monorail system is being installed in the tunnel leading from the cooring to the capitol, and will be a double-tracked, sure-enough rapid-transit line about 500 feet in length. The cars will be operated by electricity, but owing to restrictions of space they will not be of Pullman proportions, and it is possible that senators who are corpulent in gird may find it convenient to walk. HIS CONSCIENCE RELIEVED. After giving personal attention to the letter of a Decorah (iowa) man who desired to ease his mind by paying the United States two cents, Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh the other day removed the minimum limit of five cents on "conscience fund" contributions. The letter read: "Unkei Sam, United States Treasury "Hereby I sent 2 cents which I owe by mistake we were sending a little article with him and wrote of writing in with after sum time thought I did not do right and regret, so excuse me." PREMIUMS FOR INVENTIVE EM- PLAYEES. Postmaster General Hitchcock has created a commission to consider the merits of mechanical and labor-saving devices invented by postal employees and submitted by them for use in the postal service. On the recommendation of Mr. Hitchcock, congress reorganized the postal system in his discretion as rewards to postal employees whose inventions may be adopted. Where Women Vote "Women vote in your state, don't they?" "Yes." "How does it work out?" "First rate. My wife controls twenty-two votes." "Twenty-two?" "Yes. She can influence the twenty-one women of her whist club to vote just as she please." "You said she controlled twenty-two votes. Where does she get the twenty-second?" "From me."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Serial Story. Ascum—Do you remember the night I had to take you home from the club in a cab and— Nagget—Yes, indeed. Ascum—I don't suppose you have heard the last of it yet? Nagget—No, my wife's still living. —Exchange. Satisfied. Teller--You should have said so before. It's too late now. "All right. I'm satisfied. It'll help to pay my rent."—Life WILL Hardly Be Missed. "I think I will take my phonograph along when I take my vacation," said Mr. Homely. "That's a good idea," asserted Mr. Nextdoor. "It certainly needs a vacation." ALFRED G. VANBERBILT AMONG MOST WEALTHY Alfred G. Vanderbilt's thirty-fifth birthday was celebrated on October 20. This fact, of more or less general interest, was very significant to Mr. 'Andrew' Tinder, because this was the day on which, according to his father's will, he came into full possession of the vast fortune which was left to him for his own pay, $25,000,000. In addition more or less general interest, was very significant to Mr. Vanderbilt himself, because this was the day on which, according to father's will, he came into full possession of the vast fortune which was left to him. That is to say, $25,000,000. This. In addition to the $25,000,000 he received on attaining the thirtieth year of Vanderbilt in the state of the super-dreadnaughts of American finance. While the sum of Mr. Vanderbilt's fortune is set down at $50,000,000, it is believed by those who have made a study of America's great private fortunes that the holdings of young Mr. Vanderbilt will exceed that amount by several million dollars. This accretion has come in spite of his proclaimations both in this country and abroad. Alfred G. Vanderbilt is now the master of the wealth left by his father for the reason that his elder brother, Cornellus, lost favor with his father a few years before the latter's death. Had this not occurred, the great fortune would now be divided equally between the two brothers. The breach between them was never healed, although members of the family and close friends did all in their power to dissipate the elder Vanderbilt's anger against his son. As a consequence, Cornellus was cut off with the comparatively meager sum of $1,500,000, but it is believed, in fact, generally understood, that the "disinherited" son has not been obliged to worry on his alim inherited that both his brother Alfred and his sister have been of their own patrimonies to his purse to the extent of $10,000,000 or $12,000,000. While Alfred G. Vanderbilt has now become one of America's real wealthy citizens, it is not generally believed that it will have any special or direct effect upon American finance so far as active commerce is concerned. This young millionaire seems never to have had much fancy for business or the manipulation of finance that involves any greater intricacies than the process of maintaining blighted horses and elegant horses in India for Love, London, and Paris, conducting horse shows and driving coaches. This has been his habit for years and it is not to be expected therefore that he will drop these diversions which he so deeply love to enter into a business career, for which he has no taste. Of late years Mr. Vanderbilt has spent most of his time abroad. He favors Europe as a playground more than he does his native country. His passion for coaching found an outlet a few years ago when he established the old coach line between London and Brighton, and he soon became a very familiar figure on the Internet met his sitting on the box of his such speeding with his fashionable passengers on the way to Brighton. As president of the New York Horse show, Mr. Vanderbilt takes rank as the foremost society horseman in America, and in the circle of those who go in for such things, he enjoys great popularity. While his social position and wealth gives him a place in the inner temple of society, he has never shown a great taste for the conventional functions of Fifth avenue and Newport nor London's West End. However, society has always watched his movement with keen interest, and he is not exaggerating the case to say that he has given society many a plaintive theme for drawing room discussion. Mr. Vanderbilt has been married twice. His present wife was the divorced wife of Dr. Smith Holmes McKim of Baltimore. She is the daughter of Capt. Isaac E. Emerson of Baltimore and Mrs. C. Hazeltassine Bashar. The present Mrs. Vanderbilt obtained a divorce from Dr. McKim and married her to Mr. Vanderbilt in England the following year. The romance of Mr. Vanderbilt and the beautiful Mrs. McKim is said to date from 1808. AVERILL HARRIMAN TO WED KATHERINE BRITTON Informal announcement of the engagement of Miss Katherine Britton Averill Harriman has been made, Miss Britton, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Britton of Washington, D.C. and young Harriman is the son of the E. H. Harriman, the railroad magnate. BROOKLYN Miss Britton won fame in the social circles at the national capital last winter by balancing a dance with a golden serpent twined about her corage. The effect was so lifelike that it startled the guests until the wearer assured them it was made of jewels. As a devotee of aviation she has also gained some note, having made several flights on the speedway with her husband Hank. She is twenty years old. He has had practical training in railroad work. Name the Institution "I am in receipt of a surprising letter from a young man who is just out of college." "What is surprising about it?" "He uses English and his partnership is so good that I can read every word right off." Elevation. "There's always room at the top," said the ready made philosopher, "he replied to Professor but who wants to spend his time in the office." PRESIDENT OF OLDEST COLLEGE FOR WOMEN Miss Mary Woolley, the president of Mount Holyoke, the oldest college the oldest college for women in America, made the astonishing statement at the opening of that institution in September that she did not believe in girls working their college. This statement aroused a great deal of comment in the college world and of it, too. .Miss America, m a d e the astonishing statement at the opening of that institution in September that she did not believe in girls working their way through college. This statement aroused a great deal of comment in the college world and out of it, too. Miss Woolley's stand is at such direct variance with the glowing stories published in the many women's magazines that she was requested to give her reasons for thus disagreeing with the optimistic views on the question. In the following exclusive interview Miss Woolley said: "Snobbery is not at the root of my attitude, which, by the way, is being taken by the majority of the women's colleges, but a conviction that no girl can well serve two masters—her college and her pocketbook. "Before I go into my reasons for taking so firm a stand on this question, let me tell you something of the place that Mount Hofoake holds in the college world. Then you can see why my stand seems so radical. The imposition of the college in the country that this college was founded for the post. girl, that it was to be a college where a girl could give service in return for an advanced education. This was not the case and it most certainly is not the case today. "We are celebrating our seventy-first anniversary this week, and we find ourselves in a position which the in general complains, is affecting all departments of our college life. The girl of today has to have a great deal more money than those early girls needed. If it was unworse for the girl of 1837 to work her way when she needed but two hundred dollars, is it not trebly unwise when she needs six or perhaps seven hundred dollars? "There are more opportunities, you say, for the girl to make money. Yes, but, alas, there are more girls for those opportunities. When opportunity knocks on, the door today there are frequently twenty eager girls for the job. There are great groups of fortunes and increases our problems have increased rather than lessened. "I have several specific reasons for my attitude on the work question. One is the small amount that a girl is paid for her labor—15 cents an hour or less! Work demands a certain amount of physical labor. We have reduced the house service very much, and we do not with it entirely before long. At present the girls make their beds, wash silver and the glasses, and wait on the tables. These duties take about thirty minutes out of the day. Then our physical requirements are increasing each year, and I think they are of the utmost importance. Gynasium work is insisted upon throughout the whole year, and the seniors are required to report four periods of outdoor exercise weekly. "Back of this 'work' question is the question of what a college education means. If it means just book knowledge, the memorizing of facts and the solving of scientific and mathematical problems, then a girl might work and still keep up with her classes, without injury to herself. "But college means so much more; it means culture in the best sense of the word. A broadening outlook on life, a growing of the senses. It means social pictures and the formation of friendship. "We never help poor students. We give scholarships to girls that prove their ability and who give promise of being a credit to their alma mater. These scholarships range from fifty to one hundred dollars and only reduce the cost of the tuition, not the board." PLAIN MRS. MANDER PROGRESSIVE PRINCESS A dispatch from Calcutta says that Princess Prettia, daughter of the rich mahara jah of Cooch Behar, was married in that city to Lionet Mander. The cerebro- was performed according to the Brahmo Sajai rites. P The bride and bridgroom wore Indian costumes the maharashtra the maharashtra Lady Hardinge and Prince and Princess William of Sweden were present at the ceremony. The princess, although born in India and typically Oriental in appearance, is essentially Occidental in her habits of thought. She has spent much of her time in London, where she occupied a prominent position in Anglo-Indian society, and has lived on the continent. At Moritz she established quite a reputation as a daring tobogganist. The princess possesses one of the finest minds of pearls in the world, but her taste in dress and adornment is remarkable for its simplicity. She is extremely modern and progressive. While excelling in all domestic accomplishments, she is extremely fond of outdoor sports. Still, It Would Be Noisy. Child—What's a stag party, mamma? Merry Widow—A party where there are only gentlemen, dear. Child—And what do you call a party where there's only ladies? Merry Widow—I should call it a stagnation party—Judge. Had Heard of it. "There's one thing I want to see while I am in Europe." "And that is?" "The Hungarian goulash in session." AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Memphis, the county seat of Shelby county, Tennessee, founded in 1826 and chartered as a city in 1849, called the Bluff City, 109 miles west of Nashville, is one of the chief commercial cities of the south and one of the most important cotton markets in the United States. The growth of this city, both in population and commerce, has been remarkable. The population has grown from less than 100,000 in 1850, to 13,105 in 1911. There are the United States that have larger negro populations than Memphis. The last census shows negro population in six cities as follows: Washington, D.C., 9,446; New York, 9,170; New Orleans, 8,926; Baltimore, 8,479; Philadelphia, 8,459; Memphis, 5,241. There are in Shelby county, however, between 90,000 and 100,000. The new union depot which cost five million dollars, with equal accommodations for both races, the imposing sky-scrapers, the beautiful shaded and paved streets, the costly real estate, the 1,000 acres of park-like parks, the junction of several great railroads, the trolley cars threading the avenues in every direction, the numerous factories, public buildings, costly and spacious churches, add to the charm of this most wonderful southern city, situated on the great "Father of Waters." The spirit of progress is contagious. The colored people of this city have caught the spirit. Many of them have made good. They have been helped and encouraged by their white helpers. This is very good news, a positive development, it is interesting to note that the value of the output of the various manufacturing establishments in this city has grown from a little more than one and a half million dollars in 1850 to over thirty million dollars in 1912, an increase of two thousand per cent. The negro's best friends are found in the south. Here is an instance: In Judge Miller's court room the other day a negro youth was tried on the charge of theft. His employer, a well-known Dallas woman who is prominent in social circles, believed him innocent. The evidence was entirely circumstantial. She saw that the boy had a good lawyer and she appeared as a witness to the jury and promptly acquitted the negro, for the 12 men were fair-minded southerners who believe in giving the negro with a good record the benefit of the doubt. There is no blind prejudice against the black in the south. There is no race problem here, because the south is not careless in its social relations. The negro finds his real haven of refuge in Dixieland where he can always get a job, a square meal and a square meal, not his pretended friends when he tries to do right, and that they will fight for him when he is unjustly treated—Dallas Times-Herald. Christian philosophy was designed from the beginning to keep the children of the woman and the sons of the man in their proper relation to one another in the home, the church and the state, so that the human race might be perpetuated, as the races before the Christian era were not. The thoughtful women of the negro race should study this matter. What the race needs are men, and it can't have them if the negro women follow their white sisters out of the home and family making into the world of affairs where they must cease to be women and cannot be men—New York Age. The ancient Guild of Spectacle Makers is numerically one of the strongest of London companies. Its charter dates from the year 1629, and though the exact date of its origin is lost, there is ample evidence that the calling of spectacle maker was extensively followed at a very early date. An old book of 1563 mentions the spectacle makers among other traders, and the biography of Carl Zeno, an inventor of Venetian Spectacles, died in 1418 that even at the age of eighty-four he needed no artificial aids to his sight. So presumably spectacles were common in Italy five centuries ago. At Seattle Doctor Crichton has ordered the use of Puget sound sea water to lay the dust and flush the streets. "Salt water is one of the best germicides in the world," says Doctor Crichton. "Sea water contains several grains of chloride of sodium to the gallon, and within a few days the city's streets will become white with sodium chloride and the action of the sun's rays on this will produce chloride gas, one of the very best disinfectants known to science." The Philadelphia Traction company has been experimenting with women conductors, in order to minimize the trouble it has with men and to reduce the cost of operating expenses. If the experiment succeeds the men conductors will have to go as the ticket sellers have gone, and the motormen will be in danger of losing their jobs. After a woman has been a trolley car conductor for a month who would have her for a wife? The ages of woman masculinity and rule have always been the death ages of man femininity and rule. Lieutenant Mortenol, a negro, who is a native of Guadeloupe, has just been promoted captain in the French navy. There are several Chinese officers in the French army, but Captain Mortenol is the first negro to attain high rank in the navy. Some women are so changeable that they never wear the same complexion twice. No woman can afford to be a moment late if she expects to be called business-like The average Chinaman knows how to keep silent when everybody else is talking. The average negro knows how to talk when everybody else is keeping silent. The two attitudes are not the same. The Chinaman learns a great deal by keeping his mouth the negro forgets a great deal by keeping his mouth. What a man learns and what a negro forgets are not the same. Dr. Sun Yat-sen, who did so much to make the Chinese Republic possible, and was its provisional president, has been silent for months while the press of the world was trying to make it appear that the Chinese republic was on the verge of disruption because Dr. Sen and President Yuan Shi-kai were in a dark knin interview to the New York Sun to declare that, personally, his relations with the president are cordial, and that their differences are to public policy and questions are only such as exist between statesmen in all countries who work together for the common welfare. He says: "I believe I can safely say that upon one matter of importance I will be for you. For in the china of one mind: The best of the country. As to how this may be attained is quite another matter, but we are all striving and working for the meritorious and noble end." No one thinks of a civil war in the United States simply because Mr. Taft, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Roosevelt do not agree upon matters of public policy. Each of these gentlemen is certainly a true American and a patriot. But if my knowledge of American affairs is worthy—many great and vital issues upon which they disagree totally. May it not be so in China?—New York Age. "Negro Year Book"—whoever heard of such a thing? "An Annual Encyclopedia of the Negro"—whoever heard of devoting a whole volume of a year book and encyclopedia to any single race of people? Here it is, however, and it comes from Tuskegee. No one claims to have shown originality in thinking of it. It bears the name of Monroe T. Woolf and the name of the records." Out of these records, at first only of the students and graduates of Tuskegee, and then of the negro population, this first of all race books seems to have grown. Behind a desk of the Chicago Theological seminary 14 years ago a young negro student, Work by name, sat for three years. With persistence persisted he studied and struggled his way through to graduation. Ever loved to his race, he eagerly did the whites how to help them help themselves. He began at the beginning in looking about him here in Chicago, to find out what the actual conditions of his people were. In the south he continued to look for facts on which to base the means and plans which Tuskegee and other schools for life and work were devlising and carrying out. And now from his card catalogue of "case records" and race facts come to register the valuable attempt in this "Negro Year Book and Annual Encyclopedia." Although it is but a beginning, it is creditable enough to him and his people to mark an epoch in their hostory—Tuskegee Student. A shy man will imitate the tactics of his older brother and wonder if that fellow meets with the same coolness. Five hundred Cuban negroes captured in the uprising in the province of Oriente have been rounded up in the jails of Havana and are keeping, as the other jails are already, the Latin people like to play at revolution, and those who succeed faint暑uptually for a season, while those who fail, if captured, are very sure of having their heads cut off. If the Latin-American people should spend one half the time in building up their governments that they do in striving to tear their heads they would be a great and progressive people. For example, Mexico is best in the past twelve months of internecine war when she gained in thirty years rule with a strong hand for a long period of years, but under him Mexico was prosperous at home and had abundant credit abroad. If America's annual candy supply were loaded on one train there would be over 8,000 trucks full of boxes, buckets and glass jars. This load of sweetmeats for the sweet tooth of the American girls costs the consumers about $125,000,000 every year. The woman's work is essentially in the home. The home is the foundation upon which the Christian church and state are built. Destroy the Christian home by unsemining her work and manners as wife and mother and daughter, and the underworld, the wolves and swine of the social order will rise up and sweep the Christian church and state from the map of the world. What then? The answer is to be found in the death of Egypt, Babylon, Carthage, Greece and Rome before the Christian era. Solomon thought he was de wiser man, but dey is folks in de wiser day, who think dey could give him points in de wisdom game, an de beat him at it. With hearts as trumps any old gift deceiver can play a neverending game. Nobody thinks much of the widest advertised self-made man. Folly is what the other guys give themselves up to. --- GOOD ROADS Little Dragging by Each Farmer Will Aid Materially. No Patent on Implement Invented by King, and Cost Varies From Nothing Up to $250, Depending on Material That Is Used. (By F. D. COBURN, Secretary Kansas Board of Agriculture.) Rough and muddy roads, cost the average farmer more than his taxes. If each farmer will, at the proper times, do a little dragging on the road in front of his land, the state's bad roads will largely be made good roads. Try it for a year; get your neighbors to do the same; see how inexpensive and simple it all is, and if it isn't one of the wisest investments you ever make, tell you how: The drag may be made of a log, say 8 feet long and 12 inches through, split in the middle, or of two pieces of any substantial The King The King Road Drag. wood, 2x8 inches, and the lighter the better. After the log is split, give two flat-faced slabs, bore three two-inch holes in each slab as shown in the drawing, connect the slabs, facing the same direction, with the three stakes, or rounded 3x30 long dough balls, or rounded 3x30 long dough balls after the connecting pieces have been driven into the holes. Two or three boards nailed together can be laid on these pieces, affording a loose platform for the driver to stand on. Use a chain or strong rope for attachment to the doubletree. Supposing the drag to face the west, and assuming the drag to face the east, end of the chain to or around the left hand outside connecting brace, letting the chain pass over the top of the front slab. If attached to the face of the slab near the left hand end, the chain would interfere with the movement of dirt toward that end of the SIMMONS' ROAD BILL PASSED North Carolina Senator Makes Name of Republican to Appropriation From Government In the dying hours of the congress just closed Senator Simmons of North Carolina made a name for himself as the father of the first appropriation for road building by the federal government that has been made since Henry Clay made his successful fight for the building of the old Cumberland road. Senator Simmons bill provides for the expenditure of only $500,000, and that for experimental work; but the ice has been broken now, and the advocates of national highways constructed by the national government have taken new courage. In any rite where people are placed in any community by the federal government the local authorities shall put up two, so while the actual appropriation is only five hundred thousand, the bill will cause to be expended on the roads of the country a million and a half; it is further stipulated that every cent of the money shall be spent under the direction of engineers from the United States office of public roads, thus eliminating the possibility of local graft. The information that the national government has at last made a direct appropriation for road-building outside of federal cemeteries, national parks and army posts come to the conclusion of great news they have heard in many years; the appropriation is not much, it is true, but road-workers will insist that it is the first ray of light that presages the approach of dawn. National highways are coming, and coming soon. Good roads are essential to the success of the farmer the world over. Poor roads are very costly, they cause the speedy wearing out of wagons, the loss of animals and the fall are to market crops profitably. Good roads mean a great ease in marketing longer wear of farm wagons, more robust and more comfort. Good roads are more efficient; all roads can be improved at small cost in money, time and labor. Feed for Pigs. Six pounds of skim milk to two pounds of cornmeal makes an economical feeding ratio for growing pigs. A 100-pound shovel will make very satisfactory gains on two such feeds a day. Eight pounds of skim milk make a gallon. Feeding Corn Chop. Stock are liable to swallow crushed corn and other fine rations too quickly for it to be thoroughly masticated. Therefore, break up an ear or two of corn to feed with the chop. ```markdown ``` Good Roads Feed for Pigs. Feeding Corn Chop drag. The drag is run at an angle of 45 degrees, so that dirt will be thrown toward one side. The other end of the chain can be inserted and fastened in a hole in the face of the front slab near where the right-hand connecting piece comes through, as shown in the illustration. Shoe about four feet of the bottom edge (right-hand side) of the front slab with a piece of iron or steel, about three inches wide and a half-inch thick, with one edge sharp or beveled. Bolt it into secretly, letting the sharp edge project about half an inch below the edge of the slab. This shoe will enable the drag better to shave the surface and cut down the ridges which are usually met with on roads that have not been kept smooth, a good drag will come from almost nothing to $250, depending on the material and construction, and last five or ten years. There is no patient on it, and anybody can make one. Iron Plate casing over the surface which will shed water like a roof and by distributing travel over the entire area, instead of confining it to the center, the shell will constantly increase in solidity. At the outset dragging cannot be done so rapidly as when the road has been shaped up by several sweeps of the drag; after this pre-condition the load can be half the time originally required. Drive slowly. Any boy and farm team can operate the drag and will learn at every dragging for years how to get better results from it. If you don't want to attend to dragging your own part of the road, chip in a trifle with others and hire some neighbor who will work regularly and at the proper times. Don't be disturbed by the perfection in the first year. Keep carefully at it, and later on you will be glad. Poultry food should be palatable. Some grains are the favorite food of chickens, while others are not. Rye may be fed, but it is not generally liked by poultry, and should never be made the principal feed. It may be used in a mixture with other grains, and will be eaten by the flock. Relish is one of the factors of proper feeding. Food should be varied. The best commercial poultry foods on the market are combinations of the common farm grains. There are varying amounts of each, according to nutriment, protein, fat, oats, corn, barley, rye, millet-seed, canned feld peas, buckwheat, sunflower-seeds and grassseeds. With these are combined grit, shells and charcoal. These foods produce good results, mainly because of the variety. With a little instruction, one could make such a combination for the flock of grains on the farm. When the time comes to wean the pigs cut down the sows' ration of water and hay. She will then dry up without injuring her udder. When she is giving a large supply of milk, and all the pigs are taken away at once, the udder is often ruined and she becomes unable to suckle another litter. Oata and Wheat on the Hoof. Buy some livestock. It will be growing while you sleep. It will also be increasing in value and increasing your crops in value at the same time. Oats and wheat on the hoof are worth considerably more than cats in the sheaf or in the bag. The Manure Spreader. One valuable lesson the manure spreader has taught is the use of small quantities applied frequently. It makes possible what can be, but is seldom done—light application. Food for Poultry. Value of Good Roads The Sheep Yard. Weaning Pigs. The Manure Spreader. TALE OF AN "OLD SALT" SEAMAN LEGG, THE NARRATOR, IS A GOD-FEARING MAN. And Says He \ Captured Mermaid- Storekeeper of an Atlantic Linar Tells Strange Story of His Find on Chinese Coast. New York. — William Legg, engineer and storekeeper on the Olympic, who has followed the sea for over thirty years, arrived at New York recently and started the city with a mermaid story. Mr. Legg told his friends he had the stuffed body of one in a glass case aboard the big liner. Thus the story bore by Harry Rascovar of New York, according to the Buffalo Express: "While I was lighthouse keeper at the Steep Island lighthouse, off the Chinese coast, about 150 miles from Shanghai," Mr. Legg said. "I found a living mermaid on September 2, 1902. The mermaid had been flung on the rocks and was still alive when picked up. The body below the waist was that of a fish, with a fin on the back and one on the stomach and a double finned tail. The body was of a dark, greenish blue, without scales, while head and shoulders were of the regulation. The body was about 20 inches long and omitted a whiting sound before it died, death being caused by a laceration in the throat, where it had been flung on a sharp rocky projection. "As you can see by the stuffed body," said Mr. Legg when telling friends about his experience, "the mermaid had a perfect human face, slightly Chinese in cast. Her hair was brown, as some of the hair still remained, though more brown and edged white by the motion of the acids used in preserving the body. The Chinese fishermen told me that they had very often "seen these mermaids, which they call vitches, and have heard them making their peculiar whining noise on the shores at night. These mermaids do not live in the water, but between the crevices of the rocks on the Chinese coast, going into water only for an occasional swim. "The body of the mermaid as it reclines under the glass case in my room on the Olympic shows a perfect human head, with hair probably four inches long, part of it white and part brown. It has regular teeth and nose, but the size of the head is not larger than that of a newborn child, with no evidence of scales on the body. I think about the mermaid is the perfect shape of the hands and arms." "Those who may doubt the truth of the statement will change their mind when they know I am an intensely religious man, God fearing and devoting my life to the settlement of the sailor." Applied to the waist, Mr. Legg presents a wonderful appearance. Tattooed on his chest are scriptural texts, and across his stomach is tattooed a picture of the last supper in colors. Mr. Legg is unable to say from what painting the picture tattooed on himself was taken, but it is a most wonderful work of art. When he turns around there is found tattooed in his back on his shoulder blades, and in his lap, praying underneath that the hymn, "Nearer, My God, to Thee." "It was from my back, as I worked in the bowels of the ship, that the engineers who sang 'Nearer My God, to Thee,' upon the sinking Titanic, learned the hymn. The unfortunate fellows worked with me on the Olympians, and they could plainly read as learners, and they could plainly read as workers the inscription on my back." Mr. Legg says he has lectured on the subject of the Mermaid in England, giving all of the proceeds of his lectures to the seamen's missions in England. He says he thinks of quitting the sea and exhibiting himself and a mermaid he claims he has, for the benefit of the various religious bodies connected with the seafarers in Great Britain. "Ustill I found this mermaid." Mr. Legg says, "I had heard the peculiar moans and whitings on the rocky shores of the Chinese sea, but had never believed it possible that these sounds came from real mermaids. The moans were I plucked up this 'little being lies between the Bonham and Ting Tong lighthouses. I have never found another after this one, all though I have heard of many cases where the natives have come across the mermaids." GOODWIN DENIES CHARGE Actor in $25,000 Suit Says He Did Not Eat Vegetables More. -Jane Ward, Ms. Los Angeles—Nat C. Goodwin, the actor, in a statement asserted that he did not alienate the affections of Miss Margaret Moreland, as charged by the latter's husband, Charles N. Doughty of San Diego, who has sued Goodwin for $25,000 dmages, because he says, he did not even know she was injured. The actor said that Miss Moreland came to Los Angeles to play at a local theater with him, and when he was injured some time ago he employed her as secretary and housekeeper. "But at that," he said, "I took reaction to forestall any gossip that might arise, and I have always seen to it that she has had a chaperon Moreland, and I did not know she had a band, so I could not have enticed her from him." Dog Wins a Home South Boundbrook, N. J.-By rescue Miss Berta Thapson, daughter of a rich manufacturer here, from drowning, "Hector," a vagrant Newfoundland dog, has won for himself a beautiful home. Elinda Lost Wife In Hotel New York—After waiting four hours for his wife while the police were searching for her Jos. Gribble found his spouse had bene calmly waiting for him at the Martinique hotel. PASTOR NIGHT WATCH ORDAINED MINISTER GUARDS LARGE OFFICE BUILDINGS. The Rev. H. R. Hurtt Also Has Two Sons on Duty With Him and Ex- Baltimore, MD—Perhaps the wedding of Herman L. Majors and Margaret Concannon, while Elmer L. Shea, the loser, disgusconate in the extreme other end of town the other day, was one of the most interesting events in the life of Rev F. R. Hurtt, the Luzerne avenue preacher who tied the knot; and then again perhaps it wasn't. And long ago, Reg Mr. Hurtt was walking by Cole & Glimpin's place of business when he saw lights inside. Following the lead of an open door he went in, and there were two sure-enough, regular dare-devil burglaries ransacking the place. "What are you doing there?" the preacher demanded. There were some introductory interchanges and then came a fight. The preacher tussled all over the place, but two to one was too many and the burglaries got away. The preacher spared himself, beded in a crushed and bruised face and later the burglaries were rounded up and both sent to the penitentiary. Now Rev. Mr. Hurt was not interfering with burglaries in his ecclesiastical role—not at all. On the contrary, that was his profession. For he and his two sons—William D. and F. R. Hurt, who were the keyes of many of the big downtown buildings, including those of the Stock Exchange. "For forty-five years I've been a watchman," said the preacher-sleuth. "It was in 1867 I started the business, and now my sons and I watch more buildings and guard more valuable things, perhaps, than any private schien in the business. Preaching? Oh, yes; I'm a busy preacher." "I was ordained at Caroline Street Methodist church 25 years ago as an elder, and with all the powers of a clergyman. I have a little church of my own, where I preach every Sunday—Christian Union church. it is called, on Philadelphia avenue near Hare street; and we have quite a few churches in the region. Last month I preached at Caroline Street church. I've performed about 75 marriages and have officiated at lots of funerals. How many? Oh, I don't know. I've christened, married and buried clients." But his watchman activity is the real one, after all, for it's every day the year through. He doesn't look like a bad man physically. He is around 70, gray and nervous as a child. He's a burglar hit him flashes red when he is flushed. He had to be fighting to get that. "I've been in many a fight," he said. "The only way to take a man is to go right in and take him, and if he fights—the only way to stay in there and fight. In the mercy of God, I'm living five years from now, we are going to hold a great celebration of my life. Then, perhaps, I will tell stories of my experiences—but not now." "Why is a watchman?" Mr. Hurt rubbed the scar on his chin. "Why is a watchman?" he repeated. "Well, I'll tell you. We have today a better police force than we ever had. But a policeman cannot carry keys to buildings, go through them, have access to the police station, watch his time to him. He must pound his beat. That is why a watchman." And he went away to resume his occupation of keeping his eye on alley windows and shifting shadows. COPS NAB SLEEP-WALKER Young Woman, Clad in Dainty Pajamas, Found Wandering on Streets of Brooklyn Brooklyn, N. Y. - Clad in dainty pajamas, her long hair streaming down her back and her bare feet beating the pavement in a quick tattoo, Miss Ella Skidmore of 109 Halsey street, Miss Elsa Blockmore of 109 Halsey street blocks from her home by Policeman Peter Horan of the Gates avenue station. Instead of stopping her at once he followed her for about 100 yards before he became convinced that she was walking in her sleep. Stripping off his coat, he threw it around her shoulders and took her into the home of a friend near where he had found her. Here she was attended by Dr. Poole, of Saint John's hospital, and allied with her parents and sisters. She was none the worse for her experience. Her parents did not know of her absence from the house until the policeman tapped at the door and handed the shivering Miss Skidmore over to them. All the doors were found to be locked and how she got into the set in her pajamas is still a mystery. When Horan touched her arm she swoke with a start. She was shivering with the cold when taken indoors and was unable to offer any explanation of her strange conduct other than that she was walking in her sleep, something she said she had missed. Miss Skidmore is a teacher in a Manhattan kindergarten school. Captures Carrier Pigeon at Sea OFFERED AS A SUGGESTION Various Ideas That May Be of Use to Future Entertainments. Broiled Birds—Small birds are exceedingly nice to broil. Dress, divide the birds in half, butter the gridiron (a double gridiron is best) and broil carefully so that both sides are a delicate brown; put on a hot, platter, season with butter, salt and pepper and serve with buttered dry toast. Smothered Birds—Prepare as for broiling Put in boiling water for 10 minutes, remove, arrange in baking and season highly in salt and pepper with buttered jam of butter on each bird; pour in the pan a little water, to which has been added enough vinegar to give it a slightly sour taste; dredge the whole lightly with flour; cover with another pan and bake until done. Roast Wild Duck—Parbell with an onion in each to remove the fshy flavor; use a carrot there is to be onion in the dressing; stuff with dressing for mallard; roast until tender, basting at first with melted butter, and then with the gravy in the butter in the dressing; stuff with water, then with brown flour and stir in one tablespoon of currant jelly. Separate. Frogz—Skim and dress the frogs, removing the head and feet; wipe dry with a towel; roll in seasoned cracker or bread crumbs; fry in butter to a light brown. Frog Legs—Scafd the frog legs for just a moment, drain and dry; dust with salt and pepper, dip in boaten egg, then in rolled cracker crumbs, and fry quickly in hot oil. HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONS HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONS When sweeping a room open all windows and sweep toward the center of the room. This keeps dust from woodwork and walls. To clean white and light colored plumes that are only slightly soiled gently rub them in a pan of equal parts of salt and flour. When the tips of shoe laces pull off, twist the ends of the strings and dip into the glue bottle. When dry they are as good or better than when new. Add a sliced banana to the white of one egg and beat until stiff. The banana will entirely dissolve, and you have a delicious substitute for whipped cream. To insure a good light from oil lamps wicks must be changed as often as they become clogged and do not permit a free passage of oil. Soaking wicks in vinegar twenty-four hours before placing them in lamps aids in getting a clear flame. With the Young Housekeeper. When cooking peas or squash or other green vegetables, add one teaspoonful sugar to each quart of water used. It will bring out the flavor of the vegetable and is very agreeable, especially with peas cooked with cream. Hot chocolate, unsweetened wafers and crystallized prunes form a dalynt course for luncheon or supper. Cook tiffin, fried potatoes, or cook fried potatoes that also always puts into her sponge cake the grated rind of an orange and a tablespoonful or two of the juice. I have tried it with great success, says a contributor to Good Housekeeping. The cake has a delicious flavor and keeps moist almost indefinitely. I also put in lemon or vanilla extract as usual. Peach Dumplings. Pare, halve and pit six large, ripe peaches and place the halves together as they are cut. Make a dough precisely the same as for shortening, roll thin and cut with a large round cutter, then place the peaches in the center of each, put a small bit of butter and three drops of vanilla in the center of each peach on the forms. Then place the remaining halves of the peaches in position, fold the dough over, roll gently in the hand to make a hole, place the peaches in the hole, put closely, set in a steamer and steam 20 minutes. Serve hot with peach or any sauce preferred. Apple Cream. Peel three pounds of apples, remove the cores and cut them in thin slices. Put them into a saucepan with one half pound of crushed sugar, the rind of a lemon shredded, one-half ounce of ground ginger and four table-spoons of red wine. Let them simmer until they are soft enough to press through a sieve, then put them in a dish of cream to cool. Boll a dish of cream or new milk with some nutmeg, add the apples to it, beating all thoroughly. Time to simmer, about one-half hour. Sufficient for eight persons. Hot Biscuit Required: Two cupfuls of flour, one cupful of milk or water, one heaping tablespoonful of lard or butter, three teaspoonfuls of baking powder and a pinch of salt. Mix the flour, salt and baking powder together, then work in the lard or butter; then work in the sugar. When preferable, put in biscuit pans and bake for 20 minutes in a hot oven. This will make about 12 biscuits. Dealrable Brush. Do you wish always to be neat? Then supply yourself with a collapsible clothes brush which shuts up into a rather small handbag. The brush is made of the finest bristles set in rows against a flat surface and over this fits a thin action of a tiny lever. It is a nice farewell gift for any one and would be an acceptable bridge prize. Mint Sherbet Bruise a bunch of fresh mint leaves and pour over them two cupfuls of boiling water. Cover and let stand on the back of the stove to infuse for 15 minutes, then add a cupful of sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, strain and when cool add a cupful of boiling water to juice and two-thirds a cupful of grape juice. Freeze to a mush-like consistency and serve in butter glasses. Here Is a Fish Story That Has the Real Flavor. Bird on the Wing Rewarded Efforts of Cluh Commodore, Whose Veracity May Not Be Called in Question. Sitting on the float of the Palisado boat club in Yonkers, several members and friends were relating vacation adventures of this season. Fish, snakes and other reptiles had been favored with their innings. Bear, deer, birds, canoe upsets and rescues from drowning also had received veracious attention, when former commodore William J. Lord of the Yonkers Yacht moved his chair to the edge of the group. "Friends and fellow citizens," said La, "I don't expect any of you to tell, but it doesn't make much difference to me, for the narrative is true. Most of you know," the former commodore went on, "that I put in three weeks at Watkins Lake, on Seneca lake. One evening, shortly after sunset, I took a pole and line and went down to the lake. The hook was baited with a salmon fly, and I thought some kind of fish would strike at it. I was disappointed. After making probably 100 or more cast at different points in the lake, I was getting discouraged. Just as I had resolved to go back to the lake, I made a rough cast. I watched to see and hear the faint splash in the water. It did not come. The fly did not touch the lake. And not a tree or other obstacle for it to strike was within 500 yards. I was unazed. "Suddenly the line straightened. Next came a series of jerks, short and long pulls. The line sawed up and down and from side to side. I had a bite in mid-air. But no fish of my experience ever behaved in this fashion. I was scared to look twice two minutes the tugging continued, when the pole was twitched out of my hands and I saw it go sailing inland at a height of perhaps 30 feet I followed the fishing tackle. Soon it caught in a clump of bushes and there the outfit remained. Selzing the pole at the butt, I began to swim. Nothing else moved for some seconds, but when it became taut there was a commotion among the leaves. Then I found that I had safely secured my catch. My prisoner was a cheiropter of good size. The fishing line was twisted about a twig and held the captive fast, where it was hanging. It had swallowed up the water, which it had mistaken for the leash whirling in the air." "Commodore," said a young lady, speaking the abysmal silence of the listening group, "what is a cheloper?" A cheloper, the commodore replied, "is a bat—a bat that cats in ects." Improved Outfit for Diver When clothed in the ordinary diver's suit topped with the heavy brass helmet a diver is helpless. The air that is pumped down to him fills not only the helmet, but the entire suit, puffing it out to such an extent that heavy weights are required to keep the man down. The work that he can do is limited. One of the annoying facts is that he cannot reach inside of his suit to ease any discomfort. A diver once discovered a June bug in his helmet when he was down under water and he was obliged to endure all the torture of having the insect crawl over his face without any possible means of reaching it to destroy it or even brush it away. Recently, however, a French inventor devised a diver's outfit which dispenses with the weight of helmet. Air is pumped to the diver in the usual way, through a pipe which is attached to his helmet at the back of the neck. Two Waves. A hunter of the old school, who lives among the foothills of the Aleghenies, was teased into making a wager of $10 that his antiquated gun would shoot a bullet through a railroad cross-tie. The old hunter was confident of winning, as he had tested his gun on cross-ties, hickory, oak and even ironwood. The bet was to be decided in the lumber yard back of the depot. The old hunter arrived at the place in advance of the others. His armoured of the thickest cross-ties for the test by standing them against piles of lumber with their flat sides forward. Imagine his astonishment when the man with whom he had made the bet upon arriving, exclaimed: "Flatways! You are daffy, man? Turn them endways!" The hunter of the old school lost. Pistol as Aid to Teaching. As the result of an accident it has been discovered that the schoolmaster at the village of Burglen, Canton of Thurgovia, Switzerland, has been employing a pistol as an aid to teaching in class and pointing the instrument at any refractory pupil with, it appears, successful results. During the absence of the master the boys took the pistol from the desk, and a boy in play Jred at a comrade, who fell with a bullet through his shoulder. An inquiry has been opened by the local authorities and the schoolmaster suspended pending the result. Often Looks That Way "And your husband gave $1,000 for that old book?" "Yes." "To show how much you care for literature, I suppose?" "No. To show how little we care for $1,000." Christian Honored in Japan. S. Ebara, for some time the floor leader of the dominant party of the house of commons in Japan, is the first Christian in the island empire to be promoted to the house of peers. ```markdown ``` Divine Even at First Mistaken for Visiting Drummer. Voice and Face Familiar, but Other Characteristics Were Lost to the Memory of Regular Sunday Attendant. Being a devout member of the First Presbyterian church, Yonkers, Captain and former Supervisor William Welsh is not only a regular attendant at Sunday services, but there he has a pew. This pew he has occupied with his wife. When the Rev. Dr. Stevenson was installed as pastor he listened eagerly to his sermons. This continued for a month, but the captain had not spoken to or shaken hauds with the minister. One morning a tall man of good presence entered Captain Welsh's store, where he was selling window shades. Waiting until Welsh was disengaged, the visitor approached him with a smile and outstretched hand, but there was no sign of recognition on the parts of the merchant, who had won his title in the Civil war. "You don't remember to remember me, captain," the caller remarked. The captain shook his head. "I can't say that I do, stranger," he replied. "You see, a great many drums are on the floor, and I don't remember all their faces." "But, captain, you see me often. In fact, we are face to face at least once in every seven days, I should say. You must recall me now." Again the veteran gazed long and earnestly at the face of the man. Once more the captain shook his head and said, "I'm a familiar," he said, "but I don't seem able to place you in my mind." The captain called his partner, former Mayor James M. Weller. "Do you remember this man, James?" was the captain's query. Weller, who also goes to the First Presbyterian church occasionally, said, "No, I don't believe that I've seen him before in my life." He said, "I will observe," the captain observed, "you will have to introduce yourself and let us know what line of goods you are carrying." "My line," the caller explained, "is straight gospel goods, delivered every Sunday from the pulpit of the First Presbyterian church. I am the Rev. William P. Stevenson—your pastor." Welsh and Weller were astonished. They never had seen the clergyman except in clerics. He said to speak, "That beats all," he said, "and I guess it's my turn to treat. Come, doctor, have some window shades on me." Had to Deliver Message. They're a queer bunch on Wall street. Always running, always breathless, always in a hurry—and always willing to pass two hours and three quarters watching a stray cat have a fit with every circumstance of ostentatious publicity. The other day a hatless, catless, breathless man dashed out of the entrance to one of the largest buildings, overturning an innocent squad of crap shooting messengers as he did so. "Any one—see—see—tall man—black beard—white hat—go out?" he gasped. The messengers had seen him. They had noticed which direction he had taken. "Hur-hur," panted the excited man. "Stop him! Don't let him get away!" The boys boiled toward the corner the tall man had turned. They had visions of a reward or glory accruing to them for catching a defailter or counterfeiter or bomb thrower or something. Several thousand people, deeply immersed in their own affairs, turned and pounded heavily after the "boys treed the tall man at the corner of Nassau and Liberty streets. The excited man who had started it all pushed his way with difficulty through the throne. He found the tall man with the black beard and the white hat assuming a defensive attitude. Several thousand persons cast their ears forward in an effort to hear all about it. The man didn't forget to bring out Mary's pickle forks to-tight!"—Cincinnati Times-Star. Woman May Be Legislator Quite a hubbub surrounds the question of whether Frau Beatrix Kunetitzky, the young Czech writer, should be allowed to take a seat in the Bohemian diet, according to the wish of the voters of Junghunzulau. It is up to the governor of Bohemia to decide, for, though there is no specific prohibition of woman legislators in the electoral laws, no woman has ever been elected before, and the opponents of women have been elected. The governor of certain words to make them appear to indicate the eligibility of men only for election. But the governor in a cautious man, and his present idea is to let the diet decide as to the admission of Frau Kunetitzky at an early sitting. The Difference. A couple who were at times subject to fits of incompatibility were seated before the fire between rounds. A cat and a dog also shared the warmth of the blaze. See that dog and cat. They never fight and scratch like we do. Husband—Tie them together and see what will happen—Judge. Wise Child. "You may give three important illustrations of the power of the press," says the teacher to the class. The pupil who has not hitherto distinguished himself is first to reply: the courtship and politics." — Judge On Deaf Ears Gabe—Smithers is an awful picture show fland, isn't he? Steve—Should say so. Why, he appears in every time he appears in the picture. SIOUX CITY ITEMS. (Last Week) Sunday is quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church and Presiding Elder S. B. Moore is expected to be present. Mr. Clay and family of Yankton, S. D. have moved to our city. We welcome them here. Yankton's loss in Soo's gain. The Morning Star club of the Mt. Zion Baptist church gave a reception to the public last Monday evening. Mrs. Sadie Norris, who has been out of business for several months, has gone in her restaurant business again at her old place on Fifth street. Much success to Mrs. Norris. Hark! You will hear the wedding bells in our city soon. Miss Hester Ellison left last Sunday for her home at Fort Scott, Kansas. Mr. John Jones has joined the choir of the M. Zion Baptist church. It will greatly improve the choir, for Mr. John has a fine basso voice. Mr. Nelson Littlejohn arrived in our city Saturday for a short visit. He left Monday to take up his show work on the road. Mrs. Polly Jewell, who has been quite sick the past week, is much better at this writing. Quite a number of strangers are in the city and they all seem to have all the work they can do. Some of them expect to remain with us. The Culture Reading club of the A. M. E. church met at the church parishors last Thursday evening. The ladies of the the Zion Baptist church will hold a three nights' festival at October 29 to November 1. Mr. Cal Harris, once a resident of our city, but now of Kansas City, is in the city shaking hands with old friends. Mr. J. C. Wescott, one of the leading undertakers in our city, died suddenly last Tuesday. He will be missed among our people, for he was certainly a friend to the colored race. Mrs. Johnson left Sunday for Chicago in preparation to moving to our city. She was accompanied home by Mrs. Charlotte Lee. MASON CITY NEWS. The Epworth League are preparing for a jubilee concert. The date will be announced later. Mr. and Mrs. Wellerton Smith entertained at dinner Sunday for Sir Edward Roberson of Keokuk and Mrs. M Brewton. An enjoyable time was spent. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis, Jr., have taken a suite of rooms over the People's bk on Fifth-and Main streets. Mrs. M. Brewton will entertain a few friends Monday evening in honor of Sir Edward Roberson, who will then depart for Davenport and on to his home in Keokuk. Sir Edward Roberson has made many friends while in our city. They regret very much the life of him. Union Memorial Literary society will serve refreshments Friday evening at the church. Mr. Clarence Milton of Chicago is here as second cook on the Milwaukee railroad. Mr. Thomas Marshall of Chicago passed through the city and spent a few hours with Mr. Thomas Allen. Mr. Thomas Allen, the only colored contractor in the city, has started the mason work on the new colored church. Mrs. Ardella Carr of Des Moines is expected in the city Tuesday to visit her brother, Mr. Claude Carr. The bull moose party has made quite a hit among some of the colored voters of Mason City. The man of Mason City think that Mrs. Luella Wright (recently of Buxton, Iowa) is the bravest woman in the city, just ask Mrs. Susie Cecil. Ha, ha, Come again, Tom. Mr. Frank Rhodes is looking awful pleasant at the present time. He has had his luck changed. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES, Mrs. L. F. Phillips of Davenport visited over Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Berkley. Mrs. Anna Cecile has issued invitations for a Halloween party at her home on the evening of October 31. Mr. Chas. Berkley is home from Iowa City hospital for a short time, where he went to have his eyes treated for cataracts. He expects to return to the hospital in about two weeks. Rev. D. W. Brown and wife have returned from Caliesburg, Ill., where they attended the annual conference of the A M. E. church and has held his first quarterly meeting of this conference year. All bodies of the church have seemingly taken on new life and everything points to a very prosperous church year. The work on the improvement of the church is going steadily on also. Miss Iola Phillips has returned to the city for an indefinite stay, after a three months' visit with relatives in Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Denny, who spent the summer in the nity, left last Friday night for Chillicothe, Mo., to make their home. Mrs. Thos. Lewis, who has been sick, is convalescing. Master Wilber Chrystal of Cedar Rapids is sojourning in the city for awhile. Mr. A. G. Clark of Oskaloosa was in the city last week en route home from a visit to the Masonic lodges over the eastern part of the state. On October 1st Miss Elizabeth Redd celebrated her 12th birthday at a dinner party to her little girl friend and a very pleasant time had, with games and music during the course of entertainment the mother married the elegant four-year-old that was much enjoyed by the participants. Many nice presents were received by Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams visited at the Wm. Greenway, Sr. home in Muskegan. Philip Rushing of Fairfield visited his mother and other relatives over last Saturday. Word has been received here of the marriage of Miss Hattie Shelton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Shelton, of Chicago, and Mr. W. Sneed at her home recently. They will reside in Chicago. The many friends of Mrs. Sneed here wish for the new couple much joy and prosperity. ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN. The ladies of the Catholic church will begin their bazaar in the basement of their church next Monday night and continue four nights. Miss Olga Wilson of Kent street entertains her friends at a Halloween party Thursday. Quite a number of lads and lasses will be to participate on this jolly occasion. Mrs. M. Barnett and Miss Helen Washington have returned from a very pleasant visit with the former's home folks at Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Bettie Jones has returned from a two weeks' stay in Chicago. Mr. M. A. Johnson of Thomas street has been confined to the house for the past four days with a very sore foot. A correction is in order in our last week's items. It should have been Rev. W. D. Carter who officiated at the funeral of the late Phillip Reid, assisted by Revs. E. H. McDonald and Camp, instead of Rev. Jones. Those on the sick list are about the same. Not enough improvement mention. However, he was for a speedy recovery of all of them. Erik Maxwell of Thomas street is out again, after her recent illness. Rev. H. P. Jones filled the pulpit at St. Peter's A. M. E. church, Minneapolis, Sunday afternoon, it being quarterly communion. Dr. V. D. Turner, our eminent physician and surgeon, gave a very instructive talk on "Tuberculosis, Its Causes and How To Prevent It" at St. James' church Sunday evening. He struck the keynote when he said, "The one great trouble with our people is that they are afraid to let the air blow on them." He recommended plenty of fresh air and properly prepared food, and do not sleep in a room without ventilation. Snow furries were very much in evidence in our city Tuesday morning. We cannot complain, for we have had beautiful weather all through October. I, Mary B. Bethune, principal and founder of the Girl's Industrial School at Daytona, Fla., addressed a good sized audience at Pilgrim church Sunday afternoon, under the auspices of the State Federation. Her talk was splendid and those who failed to hear her missed a rare treat. The Christian Endeavor of Sa. James church, under the leadership of Miss Edith Leonard, is doing a splendid work. A large number of young people are interested and attend regularly. Recent advices from Prof. L. C. Jones and wife are that they are now at their school in the piney woods of Braxton, Miss., enjoying the work and a big log fire. Mrs. J. Jackson will entertain the Excelsior club this week. This club is one of the best supporters of St. James A. M. E. church. The One More Efforts held a meeting at the home of Mrs. Ida Mills Tuesday night. The One More Literary of Pilgrim Baptist church was entertained at the home of the president, Mrs. High, Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Zack Johnson of Minneapolis were callers in our city last Wednesday. Mrs. Johnson leaves Friday for an extended visit to her old home in Indianapolis. Please see the agent of the Bystander, for she wants to see you. "There could be no better medicine than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. My children were all sick with whooping cough. One of them was in bed, had a high fever and was coughing up blood. Our doctor gave them Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and the first dose eased them, and three bottles cured them," says Mrs. R. A. Donaldson, of Lexington, Miss. For sale by all dealers. FT. MADISON NOTES. Last Week's Items Rev. James Bowles will be with us Sunday. He is doing a good work in the two churches here and at the Union Baptist church at Keokuk. There will be dedicatory service at the A. M. E. church Sunday, November 3. Following is the program: Song, prayer by the Rev. Sneath, scripture lesson by Rev. Banker, solo by Miss Naomi Harper, sermon by the Rev. Amick, remarks by resident minister and other prominent men. All are invited to attend this service who so kindly assisted in securing a parsonage for the local pastor of the A. M. E. church. Mrs. James Sanders had the misfortune to fall and break her arm last week. We hope to see her able to be out again soon. Mr. Bert Jackson, one of the home boys, passed through here this week en route to Kansas City to visit his parents, who have recently located there. While he was the guest of his uncle, Ambrose Jackson. The Willing Workers club met with Mrs. E. J. Thomas on Friday even- A new modern steam heated hotel—Everything first class Cigars, Soft Drinks, Lunches etc Open Day and Night O. PETERSON, Phone 261 Proprietor Buxton, Iowa ing and elected Mrs. James Sanders vice president. Miss Jennie Harper has gone to Jefferson City to attend the school there. We wish her much success. She is a young lady of rare talent. The Second Baptist church is preparing to serve Thanksgiving dinner and supper. Will have everything good to eat and a program will be rendered at night. The Rev. Mrs. Cary has been conducting meetings at the A. M. E. church for the past two weeks and the church is much revived and sinners are being aroused to the sense of duty. We want to say to some of the Keokuk boys. Be careful how you act when you come to Madison to visit. There was a church social at the Second Baptist church Thursday evening, conducted by Mr. Hickenbotham, assisted by Miss McRay, Mrs. John Mack and Mrs. James Sanders. Supper and ice cream were served. Mr. Frank Wedley is conducting a barber shop at his home on Fifth street and solicits the patronage of all who need such work. Mr. Charles Thomas is doing a good work hauling mail and baggage The evangelist, Sister, Delia Turner Cary of Chicago, has been conducting a revival meeting for the past two weeks in the A. M. E. church of this city, which has been a great blessing to many. After this week she will leave to hold meetings for Rev. Gordon and people in Ottumwa. "It is a pleasure to tell you that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best cough medicine I have ever used," writes Mrs. Hugh Campbell, of Lavonia, Ga. "I have used it with all my children and the results have been highly satisfactory." For sale by all dealers. KEOKUK IOWA James Tucker, the man who killed John Towne on the corner of Seventeenth and Main streets last September, plead guilty to second degree murder. His plea was accepted by the court and he was sentenced to twenty years in the Ft. Madison state penitentiary. Prior to his sentences Tucker penned a strong and touching letter to County Attorney Craig, which gave evidence of the fact that he was by no means below the average of intelligence. He said that his conscience was clear of having a murderer at heart, that the act was unpremeditated, that he was prompted by fear to fire the fatal shot. It was largely upon the letter that the decision of the court was based. Mr. Frank Flint has sold his pan-tatorium to Mr. Selby Johnson. It will be conducted by a nephew of Mr. Johnson's, Mr. Selby Whims of Nashville, Tenn. He is an industrious young man with much experience in this line of work, and we feel quite sure that Mr. Whims will make good. As a resident of our city a few years ago he won and retained a large number of friends, who welcome his return within our midst. While Mr. Chas. Buckner and son, Irving, of New Boston were attending a progressive political meeting at Argyle last Friday evening some person or persons desirious of acting the part of a spartan in their horrors and drove away. It was the horsemen that the horses had been stolen until they were located the next day, after several hours' search. The perpetrator of the joke which was not a very acceptable one must have been in a state of non-comus mentis. Mrs. M. Dandridge will serve a turkey dinner on Sunday, November 10, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Freeman in Messengerville, for the benefit of the First African Baptist church. The patronage of all sympathizers is solicited. Proceeds to be applied on rally. Mr. Everett Holmes has purchased a nice family driving horse. A large crowd greeted Billy Williams (white), known as the drummer evangelist, at Bethel A. M. E. church last Monday evening. A large number of the members of the different white churches were present and exhibited a spirit of earnestness for their interest toward our race. The evangelist pictured to us vivid scenes of his life at a time when he was an inveterate drinker. With tears in his eyes he plead with our race to desist frequenting saloons and houses of ill repute, using as an illustration his subsequent commitment to the Keeley institution. It was at this institution on the brink of an untimely grave that he accepted calvary's cure and began life anew. In all it was one of the most wholesome, inspiring and uncompromising sermons that it has been our good pleasure to hear. We welcome all such God-fearing men who care not for the censure of hypocrisy, but preach the gospel regardless of race, sect or creed. At the conclusion of the service H. F. Burns (white), secretary of the Y. M. C. A., offered prayer. Dr. Lathrop (white) of the Trinity M. E. hurch spoke the bene diction. The Austin, Texas, Herald says one of our Keokuk girls is now traveling missionary and lecturer, Miss Sidney Davis. She spoke there October 11th on the subject of courtship and marriage. To say the least, her efforts were not excelled by any we have ever heard of the kind. Miss Davis is a pleasing and entertaining speaker of extraordinary culture and wide experience. She leaves a deep, lasting impression upon the minds of her hearers. Miss Davis has many friends here in her home town who feel that she is a blessing to her race and culture. The honour of Mrs. Amanda Holt on Sixteenth and Franklin streets was the scene of a very brilliant social function last Monday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock. the hostess enter- tained at a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Vera Lee Frye, who is soon to become the charming bride of Mr. Richard Harvey Holt. The parlor and sitting room was very tastefully decorated with red hearts and lighted candles. The curtains were drawn, forming a pictureque scene. Dainty refreshments were served. Many beautiful and useful presents were showered upon the intended bride, whose estimable qualities has won her way into the heart of many friends. Our Excelsior quartette appeared at the Hippodrome at last week, much to the delight of their hearers. They were historically enriched. This quartette is composed of some of our best musical talent, viz., Mr. W. H. Martin, Chas. Williams, Earl Ware and Arthur Fox. The Coleridge Taylor Music club will give a recital at Bethel church the 17th prox., which is the date of their first anniversary. Several new members have recently enrolled. the completion of Bethel church parsonage is well under way. The painters will begin work this week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Short dinner, 1419 Fulton street, very pleasantly entertained at 7 o'clock dinner Wednesday evening, October 16 Mr. and Mrs. Prof. M. Bland of Sparta, Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Fields, Mrs. M. I. Fields and Mrs. F. Williams of this city. Mrs. F. Williams of Sixteenth and Fulton streets very pleasantly entertained at dinner Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Prof. M. Bland of Sparta, Mich. A splendid four-course dinner was served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. B. I. Anderson pleasantly entertained Mrs. and Mrs. Prof. M. Bland of Sparta, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Fields and Mrs. M. I. Fields of this city at a 7 o'clock dinner Friday evening, October 19. The bazaar and supper given by the Parish Aid society of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin on October 23 and 24 was a decided success. A jolly crowd, of which Mrs. A. J. Fields was promoter, went to Quincy on Thursday, October 17th, on the Keokuk. It was an ideal day and the trip was greatly enjoyed by all. The trip was August Pepper Beach. Wise of her sister, Mrs. F. D. Fields, 329 North Thirteenth street. ST. JOSEPH, MO. (Last Week) W. H. Pinkard, one of the leading attorneys of Omaha, spent a few days of last week in our city on legal business. Mrs. Brown of Marceline, Mo., is now at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Beshears, 714 Dewayne avenue. After her mother spent about a week with her at her home they decided that she could get better medical treatment here. Mr. John Baker, a former resident of this city, but now of Omaha, was shaking hands with his relatives and many friends for a few days last week. Mr. Fremont Quarles, after an illness of several months, died Sunday of friends were at the church to pay their last respects and homage to one who was called to his reward. Mr. I. F. Ramsey, our undertaker, had charge of the funeral. Burial was at Mt. Mora cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Beard are now living at 515 South Seventeenth street, Don't waste your money buying strengthening plasters. 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This sanitary method of treatment is also having the desired effect in helping to prevent the spread of disease; for it is the sanitary condition carries the germs of disease which often prove fatal to innocent persons coming in contact with them. For treatment, call on or address: Mrs. Mollie Whitney 726 10th St. Des Moines Is your husband cross? An irritable, fault-finding disposition is often due to a disorderly stomach. A man with good digestion is nearly always good natured. A great many have been permanently cured of stomach trouble by taking Chamberlain's Tablets. For sale by all dealers. As stated in our previous "notes" in the Bystander, Mr. Beard is a mail carrier coming from Chicago. Rev. Shipp, pastor of the Baptist church in South St. Joseph, preached his farewell sermon last Sunday night. Three services were held on that day, and at the conclusion of the rally and services nearly $100 had been secured. As yet his successor has not been selected. The officers of the Y. M. C. A. have decided that on the first Sunday of every month they will admit ladies and have short addresses by different prominent men and women on those dates. It is a new innovation to admit ladies to their regular Sunday afternoon services, and being a popular meeting, no doubt the attendance will be large. The night school meets every Thursday night at the association avenue, 916 1-2 Frederick avenue. For any information about the classes see Mr. Wm. O. Reynolds, the secretary. Rev. O. A. Johnson of Independence, Mo., a former pastor of Burns M. E. church at Des Moines, Iowa, spent part of last Monday in this city en route to Clarinda, Iowa. A number of Afro-Americans were at the Tootle theater last Wednesday and Thursday night to see Walker Whiteside in "The Typhoon." There was several different parties and entertainments given at the different homes and churches last night, it being Halloween evening. The small boys as usual had a jolly time with their masks, Jack o' lanterns, etc. MASON CITY. Rev. W. H. Wheeler, the presiding elder, was in the city Wednesday, Thursday and Friday holding quarterly meeting, which he stated the outlook for Mason City seemed to be prosperous and they were doing fine work with the church. Now they have completed the basement of the new church. Mrs. H. Cabbell served dinner Wednesday for Rev. W. H. Wheeler and Rev. Woodford. Supper was served Wednesday evening for Rev. Wheeler and Rev. Woodford by Mrs. Roy Bates. The stork arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Bredford on east 7th street last week, leaving a fine baby girl. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. Thursday Mrs. M. Brewton prepared dinner for the Presiding Elder, Rev. Wheeler and Rev. Woodford. Thursday Mrs. Thomas Allen served an elaborat supper for both Rev. Wheeler and Rev. Woodford. The Ladies of the Memorial church gave a halloween social at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Carter, all that were present enjoyed. Halloween games were played and guessing matches were had. A neat sum was cleared for the benefit of the children. Blind Boone Concert company played here Monday evening, November 4th, to a crowded house, and it was indeed a treat to hear Boone and his company. Miss Bernice Davis, who is pianist at Ft. Dodge, was an over Sunday visitor in the city with her parents and friends. Mr. Kelley of Ft. Dodge was an over Sunday visitor in the city, the guest of Mrs. Davis. Master Theodore Brewton solenized his 7th year birthday, which a large number of children gathered at his home, Saturday, November 2, and quite a few presents were presented to him by his playmates. A large birthday cake with the 7 candles, was the center of attraction for the children. All had a nice time, and light refreshments were served by his mother. What Would You Do? In case of a burn or scald what would you do to relieve the pain? 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It doubles the heat with half the fuel an ordinary stove uses. Operates easily—holds fire perfectly—warms the floor and burns the smoke and will use hard coal, soft coal, lignite, coke, gas, wood or slack. BUGGY AND IMPLEMENT CO 5th and Court Ave.—7 Retail Floors. died at her home on Star avenue, Tuesday morning, November 5th. She has been a resident of this city for nearly forty years. Having reached her century, she is one of the oldest members of the Baptist church. Grandma, as she was called, bore her sickness with patience. When asked how her condition was, she would answer, I have started my journey and am waiting for the time. She leaves to mourn her loss, an agged husband, Mr. Sanford Mitchell, Mrs. Julia Folks, Mrs. Nancy Miller, Mrs. Lydia Bindin, Mrs. Beatrice Johnson, Mrs. Sophia Bird, and Mrs. Sadie Norris of Sioux City, sev- grandchildren, great grand- children, and a host of friends. Mr. Dm. S. Brooks accompanied Miss Emma Beard of Mendota, Ill. returned to Davenport after a brief and pleasant visit with his mother, Mrs. R. Brooks and sister. Mrs. Greene of Canton, Mo., is paying a two week's visit with her son, Mr. Wm. Ashby, seven miles north of town. Miss Bessie Early arrived home Monday, accompanied by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Jeanette Early, where they will spend the winter with her mother, Mrs. J. Early. Mr. S. S. Miller is in the city for a week's stay from Mammouth, Ill., where he is working with the construction company. Mr. Jordan Early met with an accident, he was thrown from his wagon, cutting a small gash on the side of his head. Hope the injury won't prove fatal. SIOUX CITY ITEMS. Sunday was quarterly meeting at the Malone A. M. E. church. Presiding Elder, S. B. Moore, was present and preached through out the day, he will leave Friday for Yankton, S. D., where he will hold his quarterly meeting at said place next Sunday. The ladie's aid society of the Mt. Zion Baptist church will meet with Mrs. John Patterson Thursday afternoon. The Culture Reading Club of the A. M. E. church met in the church parlor Thursday evening. The Ladie's aid of the Malone A. M. E. church gave a Taft, Roosevelt, and Wilson supper at the church parlor, Tuesday evening, November 5th, during the election returns. There will be a leap year party given on Monday evening, November 18, 1912 by the Morning Star club of the Mt. Zion Baptist church. All will be dressed as "Ye Old Folks." The ladies will be the guests. The members of the Malone A. M. E. church will hold a bazaar at the church, beginning on Thanksgiving, November, 28, running three nights. The bazaar given by the ladie of the Mt. Zion Baptist church, beginning on October 29 to 31 inclusive at the church was a decided success, both socially and financially. The Tom Thumb wedding by the little tots was fine and made a hit with all present. The sum of $60 dollars was realized. Mrs. John Burgis of Cincinnati, Ohio, arrived in the city last week for a visit with her daughters, Mesdames John Patterson and Wm. Shirte. Mrs. Myrtle Morgan, formerly of our city, but now a residence of Omaha, was an over Sunday visitor. She was on her way to St. Paul, Minn., on business. She was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Anna Aaron, while here. The ladies of the Mt. Zion Bapchurch will give an inter-state milkdairy's convention on Thanksgiving night. November 28. Come and hear the delegates. Mr. Walker of Elk Point, S. D., has decided to move to our city, where he will reside in the future. SEI THE DEMON All Day S $14.50 Howa Heater for THE HOWARD OVERDRAFT with half the fuel an ordinary y holds fire perfectly—warms the and will use hard coal, soft coa slack. CASH OR F HAWK BUGGY AND IM 5th and Court Ave. YOU CAN'T W. L. HARRISON, Prop JOHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. R. & A. M. and International Grand Congress Heroines of Jericho of America and Western Baptist Association Published every month by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moine, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mui- berry acrea. Iowa phone. Wax 899. Entered at the postoffice as a on class matter Send money by postoffice order money order, express or draft, the Iowa State Bryantander Compa- Des Moine, Iowa. Allscriptions payable in ad- vance. The Morning Star club met at the Baptist church Monday evening and was entertained. Niel Hiskman, a porter, employed by Palmer and company, fell four flights down an elevator shaft Sunday morning and he was instantly killed. His remains will be held at the morgue until the arrival of his brother from Shrievport, La. Presiding elder, S. B. Moore, was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Sturgis Monday afternoon. Mr. Talafaro of Minnesota has returned to our city to spend the winter. Prof. Hamilton of Chicago arrived in the city last week in the interest of his training school at said city. He will remain here for an indefinite time. NOTICE IN PROBATE. To Whom It May Concern: You are hereby notified to appear at the court house in Polk county, Iowa, on the 2nd day of December, A. D., 1912, at 9 o'clock a. m., to attend the probate of an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Levina Alias Lavinia Denny, deceased, late of Polk county, Iowa, at which time and place you will appear and show cause, if any, why said will should not be admitted to probate. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the district court at Des Moines this 6th day of November, A. D. 1912, J. P. Maher, Clerk District Court. J. E. O'Brien, Deputy. STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC., of the Iowa State Bystander, published weekly at Des Moines, Iowa, required by the Act of August 24, 1912. Editor, John L. Thompson. 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