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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XIX, No. 24 CITY NEWS Mrs. Peter Bell is much improved this week, which is good news to her friends. Little Ruth, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Davis, is quite sick this week. Marjorie, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James, is very sick this week. Mrs James Bowles left for her home in Fort. Madison, Thursday morning, after spending two weeks with her mother, Mrs. Pete Bell. Mr. Andy Thompson of Decatur county is quite sick on his farm, although not bedfast. He is the father of Editor John L. Thompson. Mrs. Chas. Mash took suddenly sick at church last Sunday and has been sick this week, but somewhat improved. Come out and here the musical programme given by the Home Missionary society, Sunday evening, November 8, 1912, at 8 o'clock. Mr. Archie Day, one of our highly respected East Side citizens, called at the Bystander office yesterday and paid up his subscription in advance, a good example for others. Prof. Louise McGuire's orchestra will furnish the music next Tuesday evening, November 26th, for the dance given by the Nocturnal club. Public invited. A program will be given by the intermediate class of Union Congregational Sunday school. November 26th at 8 o'clock at Union Congregational church. Tenth and Park streets. Public invited. The East Side Dancing academy is planning on having a special entertainment next Thursday evening instead of Tuesday evening. The public is invited to attend. Miss S. A. Merrill, treasurer of the Town Home Missionary society of this city, addressed the missionary society of the Union Congregational church last Thursday. Quite a number were present. Mrs. Sarah Wright, mother of U. S. counsel, H. R. Wright, was in the Methodist hospital several days this week, receiving treatment for her eyes, but has sufficiently recovered to return to her home in Marshall-town. The Dramatic Art club met Tuesday with Mr. W. H. Warrick and studied chapters 34 to 39 of the book of Job. The club decided to give a reception to presidents of the Federated clubs of the City, Monday night, November 25. Meet next Tuesday with Mrs. J. H. Brown and finish study of book of Job. The Woman's Political Study club met Thursday night, November 14th, with Mrs. Harvey Brown and discussed "The Unions," led by Mrs. Warrick, "Street Railway Franchise," led by Mrs. Harvey Brown. Meet the second Tuesday in December with Mrs. Warrick. The topic for discussion will be "Equal Suffrage for Women," the numbers of states that have equal suffrage and the results. Discussion led by Mrs. V. Simmons. All women interested in the study of politics are invited. Program of the union Thanksgiving services to be held at the Corinthian Baptist church Thursday, November 24th, 11 a.m. Song—By the choir. Prayer—Rev. Samuel Bates. Song—By choir. Scripture Reading—Rev. T. M. Brumfield. Song—By the choir. Reading Governor's Proclamation —Rev. W. L. Lee. Sermon—Rev. B. W. Taylor of St. Paul A. M. E. church. Song. Collection. Announcements. Benediction. Master of ceremonies, Rev. T. L. Griffith. MRS. GOV. CARROLL SPEAKS AT SPECIAL MISSIONARY SERVICES. The following program will be given at Union Congregational church on Sunday evening at 8 o'clock: Voluntary. Invocation 'y' Rev. T. M. Erumfield. Open Every Tuesday Evening From 8 to 11:30 East Side Dancing Academy EAST SIXTH AND LOCUST, STS, B. J. HACK, Manager. Music by L. McGuire's Orchestra ADMISSION 35c Science reading. Vocal solo by Mr H. W. Hughes. Address, Mrs. B. F. Carroll. Quartette, Mrs. Chas. Wilson, Mrs. Chas. Roy, Mr. Chas. Wilson, Mr. L. J. Shelton. Blind Boone Concert Co. at Corinthian Baptist church Thanksgiving night, Tickets, 25 cents. At the meeting of the Intellectual Improvement club last week, Mrs. O. L. Glass read a paper on the "Life and Work of S. Coleridge Taylor, which was discussed by the members. The meeting this afternoon will be with Mrs. Chas. Cousins at 1546 Lyon street, at which time Mrs. B. K. Mosley will render a musical number and Mrs. J. H. McClain will read a paper on "Lifting as we Climb." The Des Moines Progressive Choral Study club met last Tuesday evening at Asbury church on Eleventh street. Alarge number were present. The next meet will be Tuesday evening, November 26, 1912, at which time there will be a solo by Mrs. Wm. Shackelford and Mr. J. H. Graves. On the first Tuesday of the month, the society will elect officers for the ensuing year. Rev. J. W. Morton spent last week home with his wife, 1521 Pleasant street, Des Moines. They also made a flying trip to Oralabor, where he preached a wonderful sermon. His text was, Finally, Brother, Farewell. He returned to Council Bluffs on Saturday morning, where he and his wife will make their home in the future. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS 10:30 a. m.—The pastor will preach Sunday morning. Sunday school follow- ing morning service. 6:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 7:30—Dr. D. D. Proper, district se- cretary American Baptist Home Mission society, will preach. T. L. Griffith. Minister. THE LYCEUM. The recent election and its effect upon the Negro was discussed by the Lyceum, led by Prof. W. H. Warricks, last Tuesday. On next Tuesday the annual Thanksgiving program will be held with Mr. B. N. Hyde at 821 138 street, at which t iime each member will respond with a quotation on Thanksgiving. Miss Mamie James will read a paper and Mrs. J. B. Rush will give a review of the recent address of Miss LaFollette at the Y. M. C. A. A full attendance is urged, as the delegate to the Inter-State Literary association meeting will be elected at this meeting. HUNTING PARTY IN DECATUR COUNTY. A very interesting hunting party, consisting of Oscar Glass, John Smith and John L. Thompson went down to Decatur county to hunt on Andy Thompson's farm and in that vicinity the boys walked about twenty miles in the game territory, yet the warm weather prevented them finding much game. They got twenty-five pieces of rabbits, squirrels and quail. Oscar Glass brought back the most game. The good fresh country dinners were very fine. All had a good time. A. GRAND RECEPTION. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph La Cour, formely of this city but now of Omaha, Nebr., gave a grand party in honor of their only daughter, Miss Marguerite, whose entrances into society, marks an event in the social life of Omaha, long to be remembered by those so fortunate enough to be present. The house was beautifully decorated in pink and blue, corresponding with Miss Marguerite's beautiful gown, and a profusion of flowers also bedecked the room. Miss La Cour received many boxes of flowers and telegrams of congratulations from her absena friends. The out of city guests are as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Gus Watkins, Mesdames Lewis Blagburn, the girl's grandmother, Walter Briney, Mary Caalson. Miss Ollie Emith, Mr. Clyde Glass, de Des Moines, Iowa, Mrs. Frank Henry of Oakland, California, and Mr. John Simms of St. Joseph Mo., Mrs. Mary Coanson rendered a beautiful piano selection. Clyde Glass rendered a fine piano solo. Dancing was the enjoyment of the evening, which was given in Peterson hall. The following social functions were given in honor of the visiting guests. On Friday night, Mr. and Mrs. Alfredson Wilson gave a reception and dancing party at their home. On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Mahmitt entertained informally and at 5 o'clock Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. La Court gave an elaborate dinner, and at 8:30 o'clock Mr. and Mrs. Sargent Bailey gave a large reception in their beautiful new modern home. NEW VENTURE. The Haynes Advertising Agency of New York City is the name of a new agency to secure advertising for the colored news papers of North America. They have about one hundred colored journals. They claim that DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1912. Phone Maple 44 FAIR STORE 504-6-8-E. LOCUST 91 F.J. & I. Younken We Guarantee our Ads. as they are Saturday Specials Warm Bedding Now For $2.39 Heavy Australian wool fin- ished blankets of good full size Very best quality pure cotton. Have a very heavy nap. Equal in warmth to many a real wool blanket. Come in gray, tan and white $3.00 value, pair... $2.39 Heavy Cotton Blankets in the full range size. Heavy plush nap—in gray or tan $1.75 values, pair... $1.39 From Our Linen Department Pattern Table Cloth of an exceptionally fine grade highly mercized table damask Pure white bleached, has the conventional and floral design. $2 values, full 68x90 size, each Saturday... $1.49 Napkins. Pure white satin damask, all linen. Several pretty designs, full 5-8 size, doz., value... $1.98 Specials for Saturday After Supper 15c Machine Oil—Satur- day after supper... $25c Dr. Graves 25c Tooth Pow- der Saturday ater supper... $9c Mennen's 25c Talcum Powder Saturday after supper... $11c 5c Safety Pins Saturday after supper—2 cards... $5c LADIE'S 50c UNDERWEAR Heavy fiseed—high neck and long sleeves. Good and warm. Saturday after supper... $33c 15c Heavy Union Huck Tow- els—size 18x40—triple red border—a splendid values. Saturday after supper... $9c more than a $1,000,000 of advertising is missed by the colored newspaper, simply because there is no agency to solicit the advantages of advertising in our colored journals. We hope that it will not only be a benefit to the colored journals, but a benefit to the agency and ensure a benefit to the advertisers. We wish this new venture sucess. EDITOR'S OBSERVATION. Rolling into Salisbury we found a wide-awake, live bunch of colored people living here. Mr. C. H. Bently is still the millman at one of the large flour mills and Mr. W. P. Moss is another millman working at the other large mill. They are both competent men of experience. Mr. Wm. M. Damerson is still working at his trade doing well. Albert Gooch is still at his trade, that of a carpenter. He is a successful man. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hairgrow are highly esteemed citizens, and Miss Mattie White live in the country on a farm and are doing nicely. We next stopped at Keytesville, a small town of only few hundred colored people. Mrs. Belle Norman still lives on her beautiful home in the suburbs of the town. She owns a valuable five acre tract of land in the town. G. A. Lewis is doing well. Mrs. Anna Baldwin owns a nice home, as also does Mrs. Ewing. We next fell over into Brunswick, Mo. Here we found only 1,000 colored people. This being the first time any of our representatives ever stopped off in this town, we enjoyed ourselves immensely. While a stranger to all, yet most of the people were not a stranger to the Bystander. I was only here one-half day and fourteen new subscribers enrolled their names as members of the Bystander family. Brunswick is a town of about 3,000, of which one-third are colored. They have two school teachers, Prof. R. H. Payne and Prof. S. W. Bigby, both bright, active, preceptors and well experiences in school teaching. They are great race men. Mr. Ben Price and Spencer Payne are well respected citizens here. Mr. John L. Ford is a hustling man, owns his home. In fact nearly every family own their homes and an extra family piece of property. S. R. Robinson is a hard working, respected citizen by both races, as is J. W. Morris and Spencer Dean. There are many colored farmers, well-to-do, living in this county. The churches, two in number, are doing as well as usual. Our next stop was in Chillicothe. Here the colored people do not take to reading very much. Their attention is engaged in something else. We hope for improvement. Cameron being our next stop. It also being the first time that a representative ever stopped in this town. It is a nicely located little town of about 2,000 people, a very old town, with about 250 colored people, with one school teacher, Prof. F. H. Ridge. Mr. W. W. Fields is one of the leading and most highly respected citizens of this community. He is a successful business man, having the finest tonorial parlors in the city. He has a loveable family. His wife is the only first class hair dresser in the town. She has nice parlors on the main street. His only child is Miss Nina Fields, who it will be remembered attended the Highland Park Musical Conservatory in Des Moines. She is a very accomplished and loveable young lady, having been teaching in the Muskogee, Oklahoma, school. Mr. Fields is an active high Mason, grand secretary of the relief department of Missouri. Dudley Wilson is a successful man. The Mr. McGills are two highly respected members of our race. We next found our feet trodding upon the paved streets of old St. Joseph. KEdKUK NOTES Responsive to the request of many who witnessed the presentation of "Among the Breakers" last spring, the play will again be presented in the near future, possibly during the holiday season. With only a slight difference, the cast will be as before, and under the auspices of the ladies of the Sunshine club and for the benefit of Bethel A. M. E. church as before. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Bland of 1029 High street delightfully entertained at dinner Sunday, November 3rd, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Prof. M. Bland of Sparta, Mich., and Mrs. Augusta Pepper of Green Bay, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Fields very pleasantly entertained at their home, 323 N. 13th street, November 1st complimentary to their brother, Prof. M. Bland, and wife, also Mrs. Augusta Pepper of Green Bay, Wis. A three-course luncheon was served by the hostess. FORT MADISON NOTES The Willing Workers club will meet Friday evening with Mrs. E. J. Thomas of 327 Second street. Rev. James Bowles and wife were in our city Sunday. Rev. Bowles preached Sunday morning and evening to a well filled house. Mrs. Mahala Green of Macon City and son, Macie, spent a few days in our city last week. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Hoskins of Davenport are visiting at the home of Rev. and Mrs. McClelland. Mr. Hoskins is just able to get around since he met with an accident on the railroad about a year ago. His many friends here are glad to see him. Miss Effie Range of Canton, Mo., is visiting in the city, the guest of Miss Grace Smith and Miss Lillian Woods. The Sunday school is preparing to give a fine program Thanksgiving and the church will serve dinner and supper. Rev. and Mrs. Dawles were entertained at 1 o'clock dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. George Wallace will leave soon for Monmouth, Ill., to make their home. We regret very much to have them leave our city. The Ladies' Social club will meet Thursday with Mrs. Robert Goodwin on Fifth street and will elect officers. The ladies of the A. M. E. church are making arrangements for a grand time on Thanksgiving. Will serve dinner and supper and render a program at night. SIOUX CITY ITEMS. Presiding Elder S B. Moore, remained in the city over Sunday on his way from Yankton, S. D. He filled the pulpit Sunday at the A. M. E. church. A reception was tendered Rev. A. L. Johnson and family at the A. M. E. church last Thursday evening. A nice sized crowd was present to greet him. A Lyceum has been started at the Mt. Zion Baptist church by Rev. M. State Capitol Blvd Historical Room H. Spencer and the young of the city, All who are interested in such good work come out and take part. Mesdames Henderson and James and Miss Collier of Higginsville, Mo., arrived in the city last week for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Morgan. They left Saturday for Omaha for a short visit with friends before returning home. Mrs. J. B. Rush of Des Moines, who is president of use Iowa State Federation of Women's Clubs, will lecture at the Mt. Zion Baptist church on December 5th. Rev. James Washington arrived in our city last week on his way from the Kansas conference. He spent a few days greeting old friends and left Saturday for Omaha to visit his sons. The leap year party given by the Morning Star club of the Mt. Zion Baptist church was a success both socially and financially. The sum of $12.50 was taken in. The ladies of the Mt. Zion Baptist church will present the play, entitled "The Inter-State Milk Maids' Convention," on Thursday, November 28. Don't fail to see it. The ladies of the Mt. Zion Baptist church will serve dinner at the church on Thanksgiving day. Mr. Clarence Stacker has returned home to spend the winter with his mother, after traveling during the summer with the Barney Robinson circus. Mr. Johnson went to the St. Josephin hospital two weeks ago for an operation. He has been released and is getting nicely. Mrs. Moses of Lexington, Mo., is in our city for a visit, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Mullen. Mrs. Harry Jewell, who underwent an operation at the Samaritan hospital last Friday, is getting along nicely. (We are glad to note.) Mesdames Lee and Johnson returned home Sunday from Chicago, where they have been visiting the past three weeks. They reported a nice time. Miss Ora Spears, who has been in Omaha for the past three or four months, is in the city again for a while. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Graves are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine girl that came to their home on the 7th inst. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Reasby are also very happy over the arrival of the third son that has come to make his home with them. He arrived the 11th. The mother and children are doing nicely. Miss Helen Williams of Des Moines is in the city spending the winter with her sister, Mrs. Hattie Hutchison. Mrs. Walter Blaney left for Poplar Bluffs, Mo., last Tuesday night to visit her father. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Patterson are just simply elated over their second son that put in his appearance last Saturday night. Mrs. Patterson and son are doing nicely. Misses Josephine Bryant and Minnie Doyle will leave for Des Moines next Wednesday to remain a short while visiting friends. Mrs. Sarah Williams of No. 12 mine was visiting friends in Buxton this week. The Mt. Zion Mission Circle met in the home of Mrs. Bessie Clay, No. 8 E. Eleventh street. There were sixteen of the sisters present, and after the rendition of a very splendid program, the hostess served a dainty lunch. Miss Veetta Step, who was quite sick last week, threatened with typhoid fever, is able to be out again. Mr J. F. Baker has severed his connection with the Monroe Mercantile Co. and is now sticking to his printing business with the tenacity of a buldog. "Jim" is a dandy good printer and knows the business from "a" almost to "z." Then he is a fine big fellow and so very pleasant to deal with. Messrs. Eddie Ellis and Clifton Lee returned from Omaha last week. Rev. Biggs of Missouri preached for Rev. Woodard on Sunday night. The revival meeting began at Mt. Zion Baptist church Monday night. Rev. T. J. Carr of Ottumwa is assisting Rev. Woodard. Mr. Edward Green is again in the city visiting relatives, friends, etc. Miss Ora Hale and Mr. Jas. Gallant were married Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the home of her sister, Mrs. Ruth Rhodes. A full account of the wedding will be given in next week's issue. Tavernacle Church News. The church is progressing slowly. Rev. Mendahlhain's health is still very bad and his members and friends are donating enough to send him to Hot Springs for recuperation. Our prayers are that he may soon recover. Mrs. L. G. Garrett is on the sick list. Mr. Junior Tate and family will leave for Des Moines on Tuesday to remain indefinitely. Rev. S. S. McMann addressed the Sunday school in a very pleasing manner last Sunday morning. Miss Lillian Simmons left for Centerville last Saturday to visit friends. Mrs. Mollie Picey returned from Des Moines, where she went to visit her mother, who is quite sick. The entertainment given by the choir Thursday night was a success. Rev. L. Biggs of Higbse, Mo., of BUXTON BRIEFS Tabernacle Church News. Mt. Caairmel district preached a good sermon in the morning and Rev. C. G. Green preached at night. Lee Medley has returned to the city, after spending some time in Memphis, Mo. BUXTON BRIEFs. Last Sunday evening, November 17, Mrs. Ada Monroe entertained some of the officials of Guiding Star Chapter. The characters present were R. G. Potter, Mrs. W. H. Bailley, Mrs. E. A. Carter, Mrs. Minnie B. London, Mrs. C. R. Forster, Mrs. Sampson Johnson, Mrs. Anderson March, Mrs. Frank Melton. Business of vast importance was discussed. Everyone left on their face an expression fairest among thousands and altogether lovely. MASON CITY, IOWA. Since the weather has been so fair it has been the means of several visits by the stork. The stork visited the nome last week of Mr. and Mrs. John Stephenson, leaving a fine baby girl. Both mother and child are doing nicely. We are indeed glad to report the honor of having with us this week Rev. Dr. Sherrill, president of George R. Smith college, Sedalia, Mo., who has given us several lectures which were very interesting and well worth listening to by one of the strongest and most ablest men of our race. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Spencer of Washington, Iowa, have moved to our city. Mr. Spencer is a contractor and expects to engage in work here. We welcome such good men to our city. We are glad to report that Mrs. Mary E. White of E. Ninth street is back from her visit from the east and reports a pleasant visit. Mr. and Mrs. S. Stratton were over rejoiced by the arrival of some realties from Frankfort, Ky. Mrs. Henry Cabbell of Ninth street entertained Dr. Sherrill and Rev. Woodford for breakfast Sunday morning. Mrs. Walter Davis of Warren street entertained Dr. Dr. Sherrill, Rev. Woodford, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Spencer for dinner Sunday. A three-course dinner was served. Rev. Sherrill delivered an excellent lecture at the M. E. church (white) Monday evening, which was well listened to by a large audience. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Reeler of Eighth avenue very pleasantly entertained at a 12 o'clock dinner Tuesday. The following parties were present: Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Stratton of Manely, Iowa, Dr. Dr. Sherrill of Sedalia, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. W. L. James, Mrs. M. M. Brewton, Mrs. Walter Davis and Mrs. E. Williams and Mrs. Wm. Carter. After each one found their place cards they were seated to a beautifully decorated table, in the center of which stood a large pot of white chrysanthemums. They were served to a three-course dinner. All departed declaring the hostess a pleasant entertainer. We are sorry to report the illness of Mr. Chas. Cecil, who was brought home this morning by his brother. We hope to report his condition better soon. The Ladies' Aid society will meet at Mrs Cabbel's. All members are urged to be present. Business of importance. The Union Memorial Literary society will meet Friday evening as usual. The debate is, Who is the most intellectual colored man, and an old-time spelling match will also be held. All are invited. We have been wondering what had become of Mr. Dobbins, the chef on the Milwaukee railroad. No one had seen him for nearly a week, but we can announce at this writing that a visitor arrived at his number, Mrs. Dobbins. W. L. James and family went out to odinner Sunday to the Stratton farm in an auto. They report a pleasant trip. The young ladies of Mason City and grass widows also want to know if all railroad men are married. Ask Mr. Dobbins. Mrs. Thomas Allen of 123 East 7th street entertained at a 6 o'clock supper Tuesday, Dr. Sherrill and Rev. Woodford and Mr. and Mrs. H. Spencer. Mrs. M. M. Brewton will entertain for supper Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Lacey Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Howard, Mr. and Mrs. S. Sampson, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Crawford and Mrs. Couzins of Yankton, S. D. 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. MT PLEASANT NOTES Mr. John Henderson left last Tuesday morning for his former home in Bloomfield, Iowa. Mr. George Blake, a young man from the south, who has spent several months in our city, started for his Alabama home, arrived at Moberly, Mo., and was in some manner killed, being shot by some one of that place. Particulars are not known. Mr. Blake had won many friends in the city, and we are sorry to learn of the sad accident. Little Eva Parmer is very sick at this writing. We sincerely hope for her speedy recovery. A donation party was given on ```markdown ``` Price Five Cents. Rev. Lowery and wife last Friday evening. It proved to be a little surprise party also, as that day was her birthday also. CLINTON JOWA. The reception tendered Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Slater Monday evening, November 11th, was a success in every sense of the word. A large number were in attendance, who gave the guests of honor a hearty greeting. Mrs. C. E. West returned to her home in Chicago on Monday, after spending Sunday with her brother, A. A. Bush, and family. The cantata which was given at Bethel A. M. E. church Friday evening, November 15th, under the management of Mrs. F. P. Alkens, drew a good sized audience, who were pleased with the evening's entertainment. The program was interspersed with solo and quartet numbers by cantata members, who in the main compose the choir. The proceeds are to be devoted to the trustees to be used in assisting in defraying the expense of repairing the church roof. Thanksgiving will be observed as usual at Bethel A. M. E. church with a dinner and program at night. The rally held at the Second Baptist church the 17th was a success to the amount of $86.76. The program rendered was enjoyed by a large crowd. The pastor says the debt will soon be paid and he and his people can worship God under their own vine and fig tree. The W. W. club met at the residence of Mrs. Donahue on Monday evening to arrange for a Thanksgiving dinner. An excellent program will be rendered, for which tickets are being sold. The many friends of Rev. Sandy McDowell were pained to hear of his death, which took place in Burlington last week. He was a former pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church of this city and was well liked. We hear the wedding bells will ring soon for one of Clinton's well known colored boys. We await the peal. ST. PAUL. BUDGETARIAN. And the weather man says, "Our nice weather is to continue." The Kings Daughters will serve Thanksgiving dinner at St. James A. M. E. church, assisted by the trustees. The Social and Literary society of Pilgrim Baptist church will serve Thanksgiving dinner at their church. In the evening a grand military drill, composed of sixteen married ladies, will be given. Union Thanksgiving services will be held at St. James A. M. E. church at 11 o'clock. Sermon by Rev. A. H. Tealhead of the Episcopal church. Special music by the choir. The Self Culture club was entertained last Wednesday by the president, Mrs. Mattie R. Hicks, of Thomas street. A paper on the life of John Brown was read by Mrs. Emma Hood and discussed by the members. The club will take a Thanksgiving basket to a worthy old lady, as is their usual custom. After adjournment, refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Blanche Charleston of University avenue. Friends of the late Mr. Flye were pained to hear of his death, which occurred on the 14th inst. at the home of his parents in Memphis, Tenn., where he went recently. Prof. Harrison, the dramatic reader of Chicago, will appear in a recital at St. James A. M. E. church on the 19th inst. Be sure and hear him. It will be worth your while. Mrs. Mattie R. Hicks was commissioned by Gov. Eberhart as a delegate to and attended the Conservation Congress in Minneapolis last Tuesday and Thursday. Mrs. Blanche Charleston is temporarily in charge of the Crispus Attuck Home, Mrs. King having resigned. Miss Lucile Wheeldin was compelled to leave her studies at Wilberforce college on account of her eyesight, which she came near losing. She is now at her home on Rondo street. Bro. Dan Hardin has recovered from his recent illness enough to be removed from the hospital to his rooming place. Such news is pleasing to his many friends. Rev. Father John Dorsey, a colored priest of Alabama, has been attracting large crowds of both white and colored at St. Peter's Claver Catholic church (colored), where he has been delivering interesting sermons for the past two weeks. Father Dorsey is one of the five colored Catholic priests in the United States. The Excelsior club of St. James church is preparing to give a baby show at the church in the near future. The Christian Endeavor will have charge of the evening services at St. James A. M. E. church Sunday next. We regret very much to hear of the death of Rev. S. McDowell, who passed away recently at Burlington, Iowa, where he was pastor of the A. M. E. church. Rev. McDowell was one of the old landmarks of the Iowa conference. Don't waste your money buying strengthening plasters. Chamberlain's Liniment is cheaper and better. Dampen a piece of flannel with it and bind it over the affected parts and it will relieve the pain and soreness. For sale by all dealers. RETURN TO OLD FAVORITE Black Walnut Wall Fracket Has Been Brought Into Use to Display Small Collections. The black walnut wall bracket long ago banished an old fashioned, unlightly, even useless, is reappearing among furnishings. It must be just the right size to display modest little collection of trinkets or small surries. One carved bracket picked up in a second hand shop is being used by its new owner to hold dosens of tiny foreign silver articles—representations of musical instruments, boxes, furniture and animals. In another home, where cloisonne is a hobby, little boxes, teapots, vases and traps of this material are displayed on the back of the boxes, the trinkets can be handled and enjoyed. The owner did not want to put her collection in a glass cabinet, and the long discarded parlor bracket fills the need fittingly. On the shelves she has laid strips of rich blue and gold Oriental embroidery, a perfect painting for the little ebony stands on which the choice pieces of Chinese bric-a-brac are placed. Still another woman has a little gallery, many family photographs, a dress or more, in heavy silver frames, arranged together on one of these old brackets, which hangs in a conspicuous place in her morning room. A pair of old brackets of generous dimensions have been covered with a coat of white enamel paint and are doing service in a blue and white nursery, where they hold an interesting collection of curious dolls from many countries. The small single brackets with carved earring underpieces are pretty bedrooms, hung near old-time dressing tables. In one room on such a bracket the owner has her grandfather's snuff box standing in front of a miniature of her grandmother. Just a single brass candle stick is quite enough decoration for one of the brackets. A young couple inherited along with an old walnut dining room set two odd little brackets which they are now using on either side of the buffet into which the decorated debelbon was converted. An old wooden clock stands on one and a piece of pewter picked up in Normandy on the other. Made an Innovation. Over the door of a pretentious saxon downtown is a chime of gongs that may be played from an electrical keyboard inside. A wag from the jewelery region, who has some facility as a pianist, got to the keyboard the other day and passers-by were amazed to hear snatches from rolllicking drinking songs instead of the usual formal ding, dong, dang, ding that sounds automatically each quarter hour. Later when all the street was unlighted except for the flaring lamp just above the chime "Lead, Kindly Light" was played through by the jewelry man—New York Sun. Public and Private Life Distinguished beauty, brilliant talent and the heroic qualities that play a great part in the affairs of life, sink into a minor place among the elements of married happiness. Marriage brings every faculty and gift into play, but in degrees and proportions very different from public life or casual intercourse and relations. Power to soothe, to sympathize, to make more important than the highest qualities of the hero or the saint. It is by these alone that the married life attains its full measure of perfection—W. Lecky. Sperm Whale on Rampage. How a gigantic sperm whale broke two steel ribs of a whaler and disabled a dynamo and one engine when harpooned off Sitka bay, was told by the crew of a whaler which arrived at Seattle, Wash., from Baranof island a few days ago. The battle with the whale began when the whaler's gunner harpooned the big fellow. The ship dashed at the vessel with warrife speed. There was a crane on the amidstside. On the side. The force of the collision increased the whale's fury and after a hard struggle it escaped. As soon as the blow was struck, the captain went below and examined the hull. He found that two steel ribs had been broken and the machinery put out of commission by the shock Keen Kid. "Mother, didn't you say that some one would get spanked if my new doll got broke?" "Yea, I did." "Then would you mind spanking dolly most severely, mamma? The naughty thing has just broken her arm!" MAKE CHEAP LOANS United States Ambassador Reports on System of Banks Which Serves the Artisan, the Workman, and the Small Business Man. Washington—The German artisan, as well as the German farmer, has provided himself with financial machinery to assist him in the conduct of his business. As with the farmer, cooperation is the basis of his banking scheme—cheap credit and quick credit is obtained for him by offering a collective guaranty. That he should obtain when he combines his limited resources with those of his fellow-workman. The system of banks which serves the artisan, the workman, and the small business man of the towns of Germany is known as the Schule-Dellitzsch system. As the membership of these banks includes a high percentage of agriculturists and their operations have an important bearing upon the question of financing the farmers, Ambassador Leishman the investigator of this system, the investigation which he is making in connection with President Taft's effort to establish co-operative credit in this country for the benefit of the American farmer. As the social structure of the town is more complex than that of the farming community, so the structure of the Schule-Dellitzsch or urban co-operative banks is more complex than that of the rural banks of the Raiffeisen type. Their membership includes men from many walks of life and of varying degrees of financial standing. It has been necessary to possess them, many of these banks with a larger foundation capital than is the case with the farmers' banks of the Raiffeisen type. The collective guaranty offered by the farmers is indirectly, a land guaranty. The guaranty of town residents is not so well defined. Therefore, the members of the urban banks are required to subscribe a comparatively large amount for capital stock, and the banks operate upon this cash basis more in the manner of other banks. The Rafflesian banks, which operate almost entirely upon the guarantees given by the members and with only a practically nominal capital. Also the urban banks do more of a general banking business. Their larger cash capital makes this possible for them. They do not depend for their funds upon central co-operative banks, but receive loans from outside banks. They maintain and seek to pay dividends upon their capital stock. This dividend runs generally from 6 to 10 percent of the Schulze-Delitzs banks of Germany pay as high as 10 per cent, and a dividend of 25 per cent. is not unknown. The primary object of the urban banks is to furnish their members with cheap, quick money. They lend in two forms—loans on current account and loans for fixed periods. Loans on current account comprise something over 40 per cent. of the banks' business. Loans for fixed periods are made on pledge or by discounting bills of exchange. Also loans on mortgage form about 10 per cent of their total loans. A small number of loans are granted without guaranty of any sort. Capital shares in the Schulze-Doltzsch banks average a little over $90. The liability of a shareholder is generally limited. The rate of interest paid for their money by these banks averages about 3% per cent of the total working capital, while the gross profits average about 5% per cent of the working capital. Deducting from this margin the cost of operating the banks and other expenses there is still left a net profit distribution of the shares at 8% per cent of the share capital. A portion of this net profit is carried over as reserve and the remainder distributed as dividends. Surplus funds not needed by the banks in making loans to members are deposited with outside banks or are invested in first-class securities. The urban banks in three provinces in Germany have organized central banks, but for the most part the banks are able to obtain money satisfactorily from outside banks, and the three provincial central banks are not of much importance. The urban banks do, however, maintain current accounts with the Dresden bank, a private bank, in order to facilitate the movement of their funds and to equalize their debts and credits. "MOVIES" RUINING BALOONS. Moving picture shows have practically ruined the saloon business of the national capital, according to investigations of the excise board. Although the new license year began November, only 175 applications have been made for renewal of retail licenses. Last year 513 retail liquor licenses were taken over and unless few days the board anticipates only one third of the regular saloon business will be in force during the coming year. The People's Most Prominent Part. "I insist," shouted the political candidate, "that this shall be a government of the people, by the people and for the people." "Yes," said the man in the audience, "and I guess you might as well add at the expense of the people." The Fight. Willis—So your wife recovered? Fine! I heard the doctors made a great fight for her life. Gills—They did and they almost got it too. Woman's Home Companion. NEW RULING IN NAVY. All young officers in the navy will hereafter, serve at least one year on gunboat duty, according to a new plan of detailing announced at the navy department. The navy department regards gunboat duty as highly important, because the gunboat officers are thrown on their own resources to larger extent than on the battleships and more quickly learn self-reliance and confidence in their own abilities. In the future the period of duty for all gunboat officers, except the commander, will be one year. At the end of this period they will be ordered to the battleships and armored cruisers. With this new system a greater number of officers will have the advantage of gunboat training than is now the case. The officers will have, while on gunboat duty, larger individual responsibilities and a new plan of one year details will make gunboat duty more popular, as such assignments will not hereafter mean long separation from the fleet. A number of ensigns of the class of 1811 are now being detailed to the gunboats. This gives them a distinct advantage over their classmates not so detailed, as these ensigns immediately become watch and division officers, with quarters in the wardroom. For this reason, only those who have proved special education chosen. At the end of the year they will return to the battleships. It is expected that the same policy, somewhat modified, will also be applied to the destroyers. In this service, however, young officers will be allowed to remain two years if they choose. GRADUATES SHUN MINISTRY. A remarkable decrease in the number of Protestant ministers graduated from the universities of the country is shown in a current report of the United States bureau of education. It is plain," says the report, "that educated men no longer seek the cloth as they did when the nation was younger. It may mean much or little that the percentage of ministers among the graduates of typical colleges has declined from a proportion of 60 to 70 per cent, to less than 10 per cent. An examination of the figures collected at the end of the nineteenth century shows 37 representative colleges discloses the fact that the ministry takes between five and six per cent. of the university graduates, which marks the lowest point for that profession during the two and one-half centuries of American college history. Between the years 1896 and 1900 only 865 diversity students were graduated, 37 representative colleges and universities, or 59 per cent. of the total number graduated, which was over 14,478. WON'T PAY WARDEN $2. The Atlanta prison cow, whose indictments caused a two hours' debate in congress several months ago, and changed the wording of a $460,000 appropriation bill, stirred Comptroller of the Treasury Tracewell the other day to write a long legal opinion as to her conduct. The cow wandered out of her pasture and ate up all the neighboring farmers' turnips. She was impounded and Warden Moyer paid two dollars out of his own pocket to get her free. He could not collect from the government because the auditors here disallowed the claim. Congress denied the remedy the situation that Moyer could get his money back and the comproller the other day added another chapter by handing down a decision that the expenditure was an illegal one that the government could not repay. The warden will make another appeal to congress for his two dollars. TEA ROOM IN U. 8. TREASURY. Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh has officially recognized tea as one of the rights of women by authorizing the opening of a "tea room" in the treasury department, where 100 individual pots of tea keep up a merry song during the lunch hour. The new tea room is the only one under Uncle Sam's protection. Some time ago indiscriminate tea making threw the special teaVeagh to issue an "anteen" rule. The women raised a protest and the special tea room was the result. To Oalerize Roosters. Harry M. Lamon, in charge of the poultry division of the bureau of animal industry of the department of agriculture, recommends the Olerization of all roosters after the spring hatch. He thinks that if his advice is followed, the cost of eggs and consequently the high cost of living, will be considerably reduced. Mr. Lamon has found, after many experiments, that infertile eggs are best for food, and will keep longer than fertile ones. Soymilk or selling them as bird food, after the breeding season, Mr. Lamon says the annual loss of this country will prevent the annual loss of $15,000,000 in eggs. The statement made by Mr. Lamon is cheering news to the poultry keepers of Washington, whose roosters are under ban of the health office. There's a Reason. "Why do you wish to divorce her, because she doesn't cook like your mother used to?" "No. because she does." Saving His Life "He's always borrowing my cigarettes!" "Perhaps he is trying for a hero medal." "But suppose the beholder squints?" The Alternative. "Would you leave a mean man?" "Do you think I would hesitate be between almamy and parsimony?" MRS. DAVID HUME GUEST OF SULTAN OF ZANZIBAR MRS. DAVID HUME GUEST OF SULTAN OF ZANZIBAR Mrs. David T. Hume, wife of Commissioner Hume of the Killiganjaro district of British Africa, recently visited the harem of the sultan of Zanzibar. The young man, Ali bin Hamoud, has a splendid English education, being a graduate of Eton. A Mrs. Hume, in an article in the Chicago Sunday Tribune, after describing her reception at the palace, and the splendid of the Italian home, she went to say regarding the proper: "The harem is in a building connected with the palace by a bridge. As we entered the long court he (the sultan) pointed to some rooms with the doors closed, or half open, and said these were unimportant, as they belonged to the lowest class of women, who are practically slaves. Of these rooms, noticed two Arab girls were masked in semi-mosel fashion. They were squatted on the floor, just as do the higher types of monkeys. Their faces were protected by bright yellow masks that reached the mouth and were slit so the eyes showed through. Their dresses were even more ridiculous. The one had a large black and white dress, and the other of her body. Her chief upper covering was a long strand of shell beads. "We walked on some paces and entered a more spacious apartment. The first room was a large reception room. The floors were covered with splendid rugs from Persia and India, and about the room were scattered great quantities of ebony, ivory, and lacquer work. "The adjoining room was a bedroom crowded with furniture, including a handsome Turkish couch, costly silk draperies, and a handsome ebony dresser, plump with high toilet articles of solid gold. "On the couch was a slight, graceful Zanibar maiden. She was fairest of the most of the women, and the dresser she showed a double row of handsome pearls. "Close by were the sultan's room, the favorite wife of the sultan. As we passed the sultan pointed out the suite and said that he was sorry he was not able to show me his favorite wife and her handsome room, but it was the rule of the haram that he was only one, other than her slaves, and the right to enter her apartments. "As we retraced our steps we passed a room with the doors wide open, and I saw a beautiful girl with rosy cheeks, reddish hair, and large blue eyes seated on a couch doing some beautiful English embroidery. "She had been brought to the place when she was not much more than a child, and was the daughter of a San Francisco carpenter, but he could not find out from her or from anybody in the harem how she had been brought there. "We left the harem I remarked to the young sultan: "You are fortunate to have so many wives." "It is all the way you regard these things, he replied. 'If I had my way, I should choose an American br English girl for my wife, and love her and her alone.'" WEDS THE MAN HER DAUGHTER REJECTED Mrs. George A. McLean of Riverside, Ill., is the bride of George Isham Randolph, son of Isham Randolph, the well-known engineer of Chicago. P The couple were united in marriage at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul in Chicago by Dean Walter T. Summer and Rev. Oscar De Wolf Randolph of Lee Memorial Church, Lexington, Va. The wedding is the sequel of a romance begun when the groom was rejected by a daughter of his bride. Announcement of the engagement of Miss Dorothy McLean, daughter of the bride, to Mr. Randolph, the bridegroom, was made in August, 1909, and was later canceled. Harold Hellier, next door neighbor and childhood sweetheart, had become a constant caller to McLean and with it years she married Hellier. The jilted man continued calling at the McLean home, and the fact that he is in the early thirties while Mrs. McLean is nearly forty-five, served to allay notice. The wedding came as a surprise. Another General Rule Gen. Sir John French of the British army talked to a reporter on the Lusitania about aviation. " Its mortality is dreadful," he said. " Such sacrifices, however, attend every human advance." With a grim smile he added: "On an aviation field an aeroplane inventor said one day to me complacently. " See the aeroplanes looking down on the plodding motor cars! That is the general rule now. Aeroplanes everywhere are looking down on motor cars." "Yes, and falling down on them, too," said I. A Pampered Pet. "Annette." "Yes, madame." "Take Panky out for an airing in the room." "Yes, madame." "And be sure you put on the little darling's rain coat. I thought his bark sounded rather hoarse this morning." One more rule: "I presume there is the deuce to pay when ScrIBlet writes a poem?" "No. It is usually the butcher." REV. F. C. EISELEN DECPIPHER OLD LETTERS REV. F. C. EISELEN DECPIPHER OLD LETTERS Four thousand years ago in Babylon a young man wrote a love letter to his sweetheart. He wrote it on a chunk of damp clay with spikes in canneiform characters. Then he baked the missive and turned it into a brick, which has preserved the message to this day. Love letter was deciphered recently by the Rev. F. C. Elselen, profes- He wrote a count of damp clay with a stylus in cuneiform characters. Then he baked the missive and turned it into a brick, which has preserved the message to the day. The baked love letter was deciphered recently by the Rev. F. C. Eisenle, professor of Old Testament interpretation, in an address upon "The Recovery of a Lost Civilization," at the commencement Bash of the Fall of the Bible Biblical Institute of Northwestern university, Erasmus, III. In addition to this cuneiform romance, Prof. Eilsen read inscriptions on other bricks setting forth marriage contracts of Babylon and Nineveh; contracts relating to almamy; complaint from a locker in a boardroom; description for toothache; business and government records; and messages relating to the daily life of those ancient peoples whose capitals have been dust for centuries. These bricks were unearthed by savants of the German Oriental society (Diederich Deutscher Oriental) offering extensive excavations on the sites of Nineveh, Babylon and Ashur, which antedate Nineveh as the capital of the Assyrian empire. The Northwestern university recently has obtained 60 of these bricks. Many of the bricks are inscribed with temple records. Others are engraved with messages to kings, official records of government, and letters of the common people. The bricks vary in size. The largest are three inches long, two inches wide, and one-half inch thick. The smallest are not more than an inch long, half an inch wide, and one-fourth of an inch thick. The average is about one-third inch wide and one-fourth inch thick. The temple records and the bricks which may be termed "official documents" are klin baked. The love letter is likewise klin baked. But most of the private letters are on sundried bricks. The bricks vary as greatly in value as in size. The temple records and the bricks setting the temple are five dollars spleces. Others, especially those of historical significance, are valued at hundreds, and even thousands of dollars. The cuneiform writings cover both sides of the bricks. SIR THOMAS LIPTON PLAYS BEING NEWSBOY An amusing incident occurred not long ago at Boulogne on the return of Sir Thomas Lipton and Sir Thomas Dewar from a continental motor trip. Anxious to learn the latest news from England, Sir Thomas Dewar purchased a parcel of English papers, and handed them to Sir Thomas Lipton to take care of. On the el of the boat ex- ton and Sir Thomas Dewar from a continental motor trip. Anxious to learn latest news from the land, Sir Thomas Dewar purchased a parcel of English papers, and handed them to Sir Thomas Lipton to take care of. On the arrival of the best express from Paris Sir Thomas Lipton wearing his yachting cap, was standing at the head of the gangway. An American went up to him, and thinking Sir Thomas was a newspaper vendor, said: "What papers have you got there? Have you got any New York papers?" Sir Thomas immediately realized the situation and said that he had no New York papers, but had some English paper, the Daily Telegraph, the Daily Express, the Daily News, the Star, the Westminster Gazette and Reynolds'. "Give me the Daily Telegraph," said the American. "How much is it?" Thinking to make a profit, Sir Thomas replied "Twopence." The purchaser took the paper and made his way to his cabin. Subsequently on Sir Thomas Lipton informing Sir Thomas Dewar that he had some money for him during his absence, the latter quickly told him that he was mistaken, that the paper had cost him threepence, and through the transaction he was a loser by a penny, or, as he put it in commercial language, 33 1/2 per cent. Geography of Blushing. The hunter, seated under a dended tree upon a mound of red and yellow leaves, at a luncheon of sandwiches in the mild sunshine of an October day. "Dogs blush," he said. "Look at Carlo. I'll frighten him, and you'll see him plainly. Dogs blush in the tail." He distinguished that he was going to tilt his buttling dog, and the animal showed the whites of its eyes in fright, while the skin of its white tail was sure enough, suffused with blood. The tail blushed vividly. "Horses," continued the huntman, "blush in the ears, especially in the left ear. Cows and sheep blush just above the fetlock. Watch that spot on a cow. When she blushes there it's a sign she's nervous. Move the milk pail then, for she is likely to kick it over." "Cats and mice and lions and tigers blush at the roots of their antennae, or whiskers." Fortune Worthily Used. The new woman suffrage club recently opened in Rome has established a free employment bureau for the benefit of Italian working women. In making this departure, the club is carrying out the wishes of the late Donna Glacina Martini who was president of the museum of the Italian Suffrage Association. All her life Donna Martini worked for the betterment of the conditions of working women, and she devoted a large part of her fortune to this end. MARK'S LOST SOCK Humorous Incident Not Creature of Writer's Brain. Declared in After Years that It Was a True Story of His Search in Dark for His Lost Article of Apparel. Readers of of "A Tramp Abroad," who recall the incident of the finding of the lost sock in the vast hotel bedroom in Hellsbrown may be interested to compare the story as thus told with what really happened. In his installment of the Mark Twain biography in the August Harper's, Albert Bieglow Palne quotes a letter from Mr. H. Twichell, ens to his friend, Dr. H. Twichell, in which we are given the earliest version of this incident. In the letter the account runs as follows: "Last night I awoke at three this morning, and after raging at myself for two interminable hours I gave it up. I rose, assumed a cat-like stealthiness, to keep from waking Lliv, and proceeded to dress in the pitch dark. Slowly but surely I got on garment after garment—all down to one sock; I had one slipper on and the other in my hand. Well, on my knees I crept softly on; pawing and feeling and scouting along the carpet and among their legs for that missing sock. I kept that up, and still kept it, and kept it up. At first I took to myself, "them that sock; but that soon ceased to answer." "My expletives grew steadily stronger and stronger, and at last, when I found I was lost, I had to sit down on the floor and take hold of something to keep from lifting the roof off with the profane explosive that was trying to get out of me. I could see the dim blur of the window, but, I could see was in the wrong place, and could give me no information to where I was. I had comfort—I had not waked Livy; I believed I could find that sock in silence if the night lasted long enough. So I started again and softly pawed all over the place; and sure enough, at the end of half an hour I laid my hand on the missing article. I rose joyfully up and butted the wash-bowl and pitcher off the stand, and simply raised — so to speak. Livy screamed. "Who is it? What the matter?" I said. "Is it anything the mat- I'm hunting for my sock." She said: "Are you hunting for it with a club?" "I went in the parlor and lit the lamp, and gradually the furious subsided and the ridiculous features of the thing began to suggest themselves. So I lay on a sofa with a notebook and pencil, and transferred the adventure to our big room in the hotel at Heli bromn, and got it on a paper a good deal to my satisfaction."—Rehoboth Sunday Herald. Dangerous Story. A Yale undergraduate had been having a fairly timely time of it during his summer vacation. He was invited out to dinner with his mother, and he was seen to get a bit nervous when she began one of her favorite stories. This concerned the burning of the son's watch, left on a bureau, was found ticking in the ruins after the house had been destroyed. At the conclusion of the story the college boy jumped up abruptly and left the room with his handkerchief over his face as if suddenly seized with nose bleed. He did not return for seven hours, by which time the conversation had drifted. After dinner the "undergrad" "sum asked the significance of the move. "I'll tell you, but nobody else," said he. "When mother told that story I was afraid she was going to ask me to show the watch." His Idea of Sunday Albert was a solemn-eyed, spiritual-looking child. "Nurse," he said one day, leaving his blocks and laying his hand gently on her knee, "nurse, is this God's day?" "No, dear," said the nurse, "this is not Sunday; it is Thursday." "I'm so sorry," he said, sadly, and went back to his blocks. The next day and the next, in his serious manner, he asked the same question and the nurse tearfully said to the cook: "That child is too good for this world." On Sunday the question was repeated, and the nurse, with a sob in her voice, said: "Yes, Lamble, this is God's day." "Then where is the funny paper?" he demanded. Embarrassing. A tramp knocked at the door of a lonely spinster's home. "Kind lady, arst yer 'usband if 'e ain't got a old pair o 'trousers to give away." The spinster, not wishing to expose her solitude, replied: "Sorry, my good man, he—er—er—never wears such things."—Harper's Magazine. You'd Think So. "brute." "How so?" "When she promised to be his wife he said he would do everything in his power to make her happy." "Well?" "He spends all of his time at the dairy." "Well, if he is really a brute that ought to help some." Lucky Flash. "The codfish," said the professor, "lays considerably more than a million egg." It is mighty lucky for the codfish that she doesn't have to cackle over every egg," said the student who came from the farm. "Well, here's an example. America wasn't named after Columbus, who discovered it, but after Amerigo Vespucci, who first advertised it." SIMPLY WASTE TIME Mistakes That Mr. Wilkinson Will Not Repeat. Has Practically Given Up Idea That Telephone Girl Can Be Induced to Acknowledge That She Has Made Mistake. Mr. Wilkinson had just fallen into a sound sleep when at 11:45 his wife shook him, saying: "William. William! Hurry—get up. The telephone's ringing." "Let it ring," Mr. Wilkinson sleepily replied. "No. no! Hurry and answer it. It may be long distance. I'm so afraid mother may be worse—she might be dead! Please hurry! I am so frightened I don't know to do." Mr. Wilkinson relentlessly crawled out of bed and stumbled through the darkness to the electric switch. While he was turning on the light the telephone bell rang again. "Please hurry," Mrs. Wilkinson implored. "They may not wait." At last he got down into the hall and took the receiver from the fork. "Well!" he asked, "what is it?" "Then he no immediate reply. 'Hello!' he exclaimed. Still there was no response. Then he jiggled the arm a few times and presently a sweet voice asked: "Number, please." "Number nothin'!" replied William Winkson. "Who calling us?" "I say, who's calling us?" "Nobody is calling you." "This bell has been ringing." "Nobody is calling you." "Well, what do you mean by getting people out of bed at this time of night?" "Number, please." "I say, what do you mean by ringing us up at this time of night if nobody wants us?" "Did you wish to call anybody?" "Didn't you ring this phone just now?" "Number, please." "Has anybody been trying to get us?" "Nobody is calling you." "The bell has been ringing for the past ten minutes." "Has it? The wires must be crossed." While he was lying awake during the next two hours William Wilkinson arrived at the philosophical conclusion that it was useless to try to get a telephone girl to acknowledge a mistake.-Chicago Record-Herald. The Vandal. Senator Depew was depreciating at Saratoga certain contemplated changes in the Constitution. "To break up the venerable Constitution like that," he said with a smile, "smacks of vandalism, and recalls Tom Tunkin to my mind. "Tom, travelling in Italy with a friend, said one day in Naples: "Well, we've done Naples thoroughly—Aquarium and Arcade, Poppel and Vesuvius. Let's get on to Florence. "Oh, the deuce with Florence, the friend groused. "There's no cafe life there, my nothin'." "Look here," said Tom Tunkin sternly, "a man tours Europe for something a little bit more elevating than cafe life. I'm going on to Florence if I go alone. I've got to get a chunk of Michael Angelo's famous statue of David for my souvenir collection." Two Thrusta. Congressman Henry was depreciating in Washington an international "marriage de convenance." "Two men were talking about this marriage cynically but truthfully," he said. "The first man remarked: "Of course the earl won't be able to support Miss Lotta Golde in the style she's been accustomed to." "Oh," said the other, her father will make allowances for that." Congressman Henry gave a grim laugh and resumed. "The first man looked thoughtful for a moment. Then he said: "I appreciate the stories about the earl's past. It does seem to me that he's Miss Golde's devoted slave." "Oh, yes," was the other man's reply, he's eager for the bonds, all right." Child Labor and Health "Child labor predisposes to tuberculosis. This does not apply exclusively to child labor in the factory. In many cases child labor in the home is as bad as in the factory, and the danger from tuberculosis is just as great. These are among the statements made in a paper before the recent Congress on Hygiene and Demography in Washington by Dr. S. Dr. Knopf of New York. "Tuberculosis is a social disease in the final analysis. It cannot be eradicated until we have social justice." Of Course He Doesn't Or Course "Do you find your husband much of a help?" asked the lady who was a candidate for the legislature. "Yes," replied the one who was running the mayor, "I really don't know how I should be able to get along without him. He listens to all my speeches before I make them in public." "Does he ever criticize them?" "Never. That is what gives me confidence in myself." Strange Sounds "The Russians have no sense of moror," remarked the frivolous person. "no." "Why do you think 'If they have no pressing oceor could get at his roll call without laughing at his own words." All the Same to Him. "Aren't you sorry the nights are getting so long?" "Oh, it doesn't make any difference if life always sits up and waits for me, no matter how long the night may be." . AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Dr. P. A. Johnson, ex-president of the National Medical association, and who served three terms as chairman of the executive committee, is of the opinion that the south is destined to be a great field for efficient colored doctors and surgeons. This conclusion was formed after a meeting of the National Medical association at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, when he participated in the interesting clinics and came in contact with the physicians and surgeon of the south, whose efficiency was in the nature of a revelation to him. Dr. Johnson became so deeply interested in one of the cases during the session of the National Medical association that he is treating the patient in a patient-agent case in a sixteen-year-old gold who lives about 30 miles from Tuskegee. For ten months she has been under the care of a doctor who was treating her for pulmonary tuberculosis. An examination by Dr. Johnson showed that she had Bright's disease. Emaciated and weighing only a few pounds, the sick girl has not been able to sleep for more than a week for fear of mothering to death. Since she has given medical aid at Tuskegee institute her condition is much improved. The need of additional capable doctors in the south is further emphasized by Dr. Johnson in relating a case in which a male patient, fifty years old, was being treated for indigestion when an examination by doctors attending the session of the National Medical association showed that he was suffering with the enlargement of the heart. Dr. Johnson was shocked to find that in many parts of the south no record is kept of the death of a negro, a condition he did not think existed anywhere in the United States. It is commonly reported that the number of multatoes is decreasing, and observation in the south tends to confirm that view, but the census returns show an increase for the country generally. Among multatoes are included all persons except full blood negroes, who show any trace of negro blood. In 1910 the census enumerated 9,227,763 negroes of whom 2,000,688 or 20.9 per cent. were reported as multatoes. In 1911 the census enumerated 7,488,766 negroes of whom 1,132,008 or 15.2 per cent. were reported as multatoes. In 1870 there were counted 4,880,000 negroes of whom 584,049 or 12 per cent. were reported as multatoes. This showing of a steady increase would be alarming but for the accompanying suggestion that it does not necessarily mean a growing intermixture of whites and negroes, and that it may be accounted for by a growing intermixture of multatoes and full blood negroes. Multatoes are increasing, it may still be true that fewer children are born of pure white and black parents than formerly. From the southern point of view it is encouraging to find that the comparison of states shows relatively fewer multatoes where the negro population is densest. In New England, the east north central, and in the Pacific states about one-third of the negroes are reported as multatoes, while a general average about two-thirds are strange that the average writer on this subject never reckons with the fact that marriages between multatoes increases the number of multatoes.—Macon Telegraph. The negro soldier has demonstrated his ability to serve with less loss of time from active duty by reason of sickness than the white enlistment. According to the annual report of Surgeon General George H. Torney, made public today, the non-effective rate of the colored soldier was 25.88, while the white soldier was 33.60; the Porto Rican 29.78, and the Philippine 18.86. The report likewise shows that the white troops required the highest average number of days treatment for each case of disability. The Porto Rican had the highest rate for admissions to hospitals and for deaths and the colored troops the highest rate for discharge. Things which never could make a man happy develop a power to make him strong. Strength and not happiness, or, rather, only that happiness which comes by strength, is the end of human living—Phillips Brooks. With all subjinary entries, this is the question of questions. What talent is born to you? How do you employ that?—Carlyle. You find yourself refreshed by the presence of cheerful people—why not make earnest effort to confer that measure on others? Half the battle is gained if you never allow yourself to say anything gloomy.—L. M. Child. Anxiety and ennui are the Soylla and Chaybrols on which the bark of human happiness is most commonly wrecked.—W. Lecky. He who speaks honestly cares not, needs not care, if his words be preserved to the remotest time.—Carlyle. The emancipation from care and sorrow and unrest lies in that going out of ourselves which we call by the name of love.—Dr. Macaen. Let us not sit with folded hands, gaxing upon the past as if it were the building; it is but the foundation.—Jerome K. Jerome. After duty hath been driven forth then selfishness creeps in—Lowell. In all things it is better to hope than to despair—Goethe. "Have you a man to take care of our farm?" "We wish a young woman to teach domestic science in our city school?" "We need skilled mechanics to teach carpentry, wheelwrighting, and blacksmithing." "Negro nurses, men and women, in great demand here in our town." in greek demand here in our town. There are some of the many calls the assail the principal of Tuskegee institute all seasons of the year. It is reasonable that the trend of education among both white and black; the increase of wealth and courage to venture into business among negroes; the higher and higher esteem into which the skilled negro workmen are rising—all make this call louder and more general. At Tuskegee Institute some 30 odd of these industries are taught. There are millinery, dressmaking, ladies' tailoring, upholstering and mattress-making, domestic science, laundering and gymnastics for girls; there are shoemaking, tailoring, wheelwrighting, carpentry, cabinet making, tinkering, woodworking, mechanical and architectural drawing, mechanical, electrical and steam engineering for boys; and there are dalrying, swine raising, truck farming, poultry raising, stock raising, floriculture, landscape gardening, veterinary science, fruit growing and many other branches of industry, both mechanical and agricultural trades for both boys and girls; this again is the thing that therefore let no one halt at the idea of young women entering the agricultural trades. Moreover, experience and experiments at Tuskegee institute are demonstrating that the young woman is just as apt and able a pupil with the machinery in the creamery, with the science of feeds in the poultry yard, with packing and handling fruit in the orchard as she is with grammatical syntax in her world and with aggressive as her young man classmate, to whom time and prejudice have hitherto restricted these trades. The colored man that proposed a negro flag has certainly lost his bearings. And he is said to be a bishop, too. Well, whoever he is, he has a right to his private opinions, about whatsoever, but when he breaks into print with the object of influencing and teaching he should be cautious. Of course no harm follows, but it makes the race appear silly and foolish. How is it possible to get a flag under the conditions? Flags stand for something. We think the bishop would be ashamed if he was driven to the possible source of his flag getting. The Africans, apparently, have not worried themselves about what banner they essayed under, or cultivated their fields in peace. They would not be ashamed of the source of his extracrime, but ashamed of the actual banner if they had any. The art of manufacturing cloth did not spring up in our portion of Africa. The art of manufacturing cloth did not spring up in our portion of Africa. Be too hard to hark back to the Garden of Eden in the hopes of finding a vestige of cloth sufficient for a flag design—Indianapolis Freeman. A man who lives right and is right has more power in his silence than another has by his words. Character is like bells which ring out sweet music, and which, when touched, accidentally even, resound with sweet music—Phillips Brooks. At the recent meeting of the Negro Business League the most striking story of financial success was that of Watt Terry, a young negro, who in 1900 went from Virginia to Kentucky Mass, with a capital of $100. He worked as a banker, janitor, porter and enamel maker, and finally became a estate broker. In the last named occupation his success has been so great that at the present time he reports that his income ranges from $8,000 to $7,000 a month. One great value of initiative is the conquering of fear. Through all history we find that those that have accomplished things lived above fear. Fear of adverse criticism, fear of hardship, fear of failure, all were lost in a supreme effort to share with their fellow men the gifts entrusted to them—Blanche Blessing. Talents are best nurtured in solitude: character is best formed in the stormy billow of the world.—Goethe. Have it a fixed principle that getting into any scornful way is fatal to the best that is in you.—Bushnell. The world always judges a man (and rightly too) by his little faults, which he shows a hundred times a day, rather than by his great virtues, which he discloses perhaps but once in a lifetime and to a single person.—Lowell. Take warning by the misfortunes of others, that others may not take example from you.—Saadi. Carry your cross with patient submission, and in the end it will carry you.—Thomas a Kempis. It always surprises a girl *more or less when a man tells her that he loves her—just as if she didn't know it all the time. Man's work in life is to turn himself from the raw product into a piece of fine art—Whiting. The girl who remains faithful to her ideals is likely to break into the spinister class. The height of a girl's ambition is seldom less than five feet six. WHAT STEEP GRADES MEAN TO ALL FARMERS REASONABLE COST PER LOAD $2,500 10% $4,000 8% $6,500 4% $9,000 2% $7,500 LEVEL $504 POWER REQUIRED ON DIFFERENT GRADES Accurate tests have shown that a horse which can pull 1,000 pounds on a level road will draw only 800 pounds with a rise of one foot in 100. The difficulty increases steadily as the grade becomes steeper. GOOD ROADS ROAD MATERIAL IS TESTED Machines in Engineering Department of Karnataka College Give Us Services When you ride over a good road or a paved street in your carriage or motor car do you ever wonder how long that road or pavement will remain in good shape? Doesn't it seem as if it would be a big waste of money if the road should prove to be of inferior material and would have to be replaced in a few years at an enormous expense? If you are a tax payer on a paved street you have undoubtedly asked these questions. Fortunately, the men who build these streets and roads know how to use them. You know that just how much water will stand and how long it will hold together. There is no guess work about such things when properly done. Several small, insignificant looking machines were received, a few days ago, by the engineering department of the Kansas Agricultural college. These machines mean much to road builders and to tax payers. They are mechanical contrivances with which tests are made to show just how much pressure may safely be put upon rock to be used on a road, and they determine approximately how long the rock will last or, rather, how it will wear. A sample of the rock is powdered and the powder is tested to discover how well it will stick together— cementation. In the laboratory of the department is another machine which tests sand for its building qualities. Not long ago a test was made of all the different brands of sand sold in the state. Different brands of cement are tested in much the same way. Other road materials are tested in this department, and easily what his road is going to be when it is finished. There is no guess work about road building as one might suppose. Buying Stock Swing Never buy an animal simply because he has a pedigree, and because he is on sale at a low price. Pedigree does not constitute merit, for there are animals with pedigrees a foot long which would ruin any herd into which they were introduced. The animals with pedigree pig-is that which is not good enough as a breeder of high-class stock; this animal may be a bit coarse, and not up to standard, but he is a good growthy or a prolific sort, which the pork producer will be glad to have. The next kind includes the culls, runs and interior specimens, which should be turned into butcher's meat as soon as possible, nor circumstances whatever should they be used as breeders. Uas Ample Coops. Shippers of live poultry should never use coops which are too small to carry the poultry properly. Poultry arriving in a cramped and wretched condition will not command satisfactory prices, and, furthermore, the commission man is apt to get himself into serious trouble with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals unless the stock is removed immediately into other coops, and these are not available at all times. Pickle Worm. The pickle worm has caused some trouble this fall and much of the loss might have been avoided by the use of arsenate of lead. That is, had the cucumbers been sprayed with arsenate of lead the larvae could not have entered the fruits. This material is easily removed from the cucumbers by washing, so that no danger attends its use when the cucumbers are thoroughly washed before using. Grow Soling Crops When a sufficient number of stock is kept to consume the farm products to the best advantage, it will nearly always pay to grow some crops that can be used as needed as soiling crops. Hen Paya Food Bill A hen that begins to lay in November and lays even as many as ten eggs a month through to the end of February, at the prices that prevail in any town, has paid for her feed for a whole year, and all she produces the remaining eight months of the year is clear profit. Remedy for Scaly Legs About the best remedy for scaly legs, which is the work of miniature parasites, is an application of sulphur and melted lard once a week. GOOD ROAD CONGRESS Meeting at Atlantic City Marks Epoch in History. Most Important Feature Was Attempt to Find Ways and Means to Stop Tremendous Drain on Revenues—Subjects Discussed. The first national road congress held at Atlantic City, N. J., October 1-5 marks an epoch in the history of good roads. Among the purposes of the road congress and one of the most important of many was the attempt to find ways and means of acquiring this tremendous drain on road revenues; also to consider the best methods of road management and of road construction and maintenance, and discuss the innumerable questions that arise out of these fundamental ones, writes J. W. Darrow in the New England Homestead. The first two days of the congress were road users' days, so called, and the program was under the direction of the American Automobile association. Among the subjects discussed was, "The Farmer and Good Roads," by N. P. Hull, lecturer of the national range, contended that good roads would be better the way of keeping the boys on the farm, and would reduce cost of products to consumers by giving farmers easier and quicker access to the markets. On automobile laws Charles T. Terry, chairman of the A. A. A. legislative board, objected to the motorist paying the cost of road building and de- National old trails was discussed in a paper by Judge J. M. Lowe of St. Louis and by Mrs. Donald McLean, honorary president-general of the University and the "see America first" idea, will be presented by Belvin of the Virginia State Automobility association, Dr. Joseph Hyde Pratt of North Carolina and Dell M. Potter of Arizona, who is general "booster", in other words the presi- tential to the Ocean to Ocean Highway association, to construct a highway across the continent. Among the other speakers up to the time covered by the third day of the congress were Col. W. D. Sohier of Massachusetts, who advised uniform road making laws; H. W. Anderson of Richmond, Va., who discussed needed reforms in road legislation, and advocated a complete system of federal, state, county and town roads; James H. MacDonald of Connecticut, who was introduced as the father of the good roads movement in America; Kenneth K. Kearns of Danapolis, who described the Indiana system of good roads as unworthy the state, yet much had been accomplished in spite of it. The road machinery and material exhibits were most complete and instructive and they added distinctly to the success of the congress. The exhibit won praise on all hands. The government exhibit consisted of a series of models showing the development of road building from early Roman times. The state exhibits afforded much information relating to roads within their respective boundaries, and a dozen or more states were represented in this manner. The road congress went on record as favoring federal aid for the purpose of building and maintaining good roads. The president of the congress was authorized to appoint a committee to confer with and interest the American Bar association in regard to formulating uniform laws relating to the building, maintenance and use of roads. Laws for the employment of prison labor in the improvement of the public highways were also recommended. The congress commended the proposition to construct an "old trails ocean to ocean highway." Fradicating Quack Grass Some experiments that have been conducted during the past two seasons by the Iowa experiment station, show that quack grass can be completely and effectually eradicated by sowing sorghum. Infested tracts were grown in the same soil and rather thickly in the latter part of May with sorghum. This made such a vigorous growth that it swamped and smothered the quack grass so that not a bit of it was cut for feed in the fall. The advantage of this sorghum method is that it produces a more nutritious ration that knocks out the grass giving a valuable and nutritious ration for the farm animals. Highest Producing Cows. Data shows plainly that the highest producing cows are also on the average the most economical producers. It is true that the cost of feed eaten by these cows is considerably higher than for the low producers, but since the products obtained are much more valuable than the feed consumed and since a larger proportion of the net energy in the feed eaten can be used for production, in the case of such cows, the net returns secured are increased to a far greater extent than the increase in cost of feed. YOU CAN MAKE WASHING EASY There Will Be No After Aches If the Tubes Flooded! placed High Enough. The washday is often spoken of as "blue Monday" because it is usually a day of hard work, followed by days of recovery from such aches as woman thinks her due. Now, it has been Frick, instructor of Medical correction gymnastics in the Samaritan hospital of Germantown, according to the New York Tribune, that washing clothes has nothing to do with making woman feel gloomy, but that the way she has all to do with her after health. The most common complaint of women after a day's washing is the terrible backache which almost compels them to go to bed. This is sometimes followed by headache in the middle of the head and behind the neck which often affects for day now. What is the cause of these after effects? Certainly ordinary work should not entail such after sufferings. The whole cause is the position of the woman while working over the tubs. The majority of wash benches are too low and the woman must stoop over while at work. This causes the muscular strain of the stomach, liver, kidneys, and, in fact, all the organs, to fall forward out of their normal positions, causing the terrible after effects of such work. The proper position to sit in a perfectly erect position. Here it is impossible for the abdominal organs to hold up, in the position, as the abdominal wall should it should be when in the erect position. Another point of value in the erect position is the fact that the wringing of the clothes is much easier, since the whole force of the arm can be used without having to exert an effort to keep the erect position. The lifting of the tubs is an entirely unnecessary labor. When they are not of the stationary kind they can be emptied by means of a siphon. Coconut Candy. One and a half cupfuls of soft pale yellow sugar, half a cupful of dark sugar, two and one-half ounces of desiccated coconut, one heaping tablespoon of butter, a quarter of a teaspoonful of cream of tartar, half a pint of cold water and two ounces of plain fondant. Put in pan the sugar, water and coconut and stir and dissolve, adding cream of tartar when it bolls. Stir most carefully all the sugar and coconut and stir fondant quite soft and pliable and put it in the batch and mix and stir it until it begins to grain. Pour into buttered tin and when half cold cut in strips and wrap each in wax paper Tea Biscuit. Take two cupfuls of sifted pastry flour, two teaspoonfuls of baking powder, one teaspoonful of salt, two tablespoonfuls of butter, two thirds cupful of milk. Use the flour has been sifted and measured, add baking powder and salt, sift again, then rub butter in with the finger tips. Now with a fork combine this and the milk, neither stir nor knead, just see that ingredients are blended, then take on lightly floured board, then mix with butter and sheet a little more than an inch, cut with small round cutter and bake in greased flat tina. Worth Knowing. To get rid of carpet moths scrub the floor with hot water made exceedingly salty before laying the carpet and sprinkle the carpet once a week before sweeping the pests disappear. To have gems bake nicely when filling the gems with batter, batter leave out the gems empty and fill it with the gems. The gems will not scorch when this method is followed and will brown nicely. Onlon Chowder. Two large onions, three good-sized potatoes. Slice thin, put into pan with water enough to cook without burning. When soft, mash very fine, leaving water in. Add one pint of milk or more if desired, let come to a boll. Have ready one egg well beaten in serving dish egg. Season with pepper, salt and butter. For a cold day for lunch. Chocolate Cream Pie Here is a chocolate cream pie which everybody likes and it has the merit of being cheap. Into your double boiler put one pint of hot water. Blend together one and one-half cups of sugar, four tablespoons of flour, two of cocoa, butter size of small egg, a pinch of salt and stir into the water. Cook until thick. Cover with a deep pie plate with thick crust. Cover with a plate inside mixture, cover with whip cream and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Ericassead Lamb. A cheap dish that is very nice: Get three pounds of lamb (small pieces will do and are cheaper), boll them till tender, set away to cool. Remove all the fat and cut in small pieces. Fry two or three lamb slices and then put in the lamb and broth. Add a piece of butter, salt and pepper to taste. Let it boil and then take out meat. Thicken the gravy and pour over meat. Mutton, Broth. Three pounds mutton, two quartz cold water, one teaspoon salt, few grains pepper, quarter cup barley, Wash and soak barley over night. Wipe meat, remove skin and fat and cut into pieces. Repeat seasoning and cover with cold water. Bring to boiling point and simmer until meat is tender. Strain. Remove fat. Reheat and add barley and cook until barley is tender. Orange Layer Cake. Rub to a cream one cupful of butter with two cupfuls of sugar; sift three cupfuls of flour with a haeping teaspoonful of baking powder; four eggs, whites and yolks beaten separately and one cupful of milk. Use any desired flavoring, and bake in layer tins. Any preferred filling may be used with this cake, but orange is suggested. FLEES HOME OF WIFE ENGLISHMAN HAD YRIED TO DROWN SPOUSE YAGO. Ex-Prisoner Suddenly Sets Benefactor Is Really His Father-In-Law, After He Had Swindled Him-Police Search for the Fugitive. Sydney, N. S. W.-Released from the city prison after serving a nine month sentence for a number of petty larceny offences, Norman Grafton, an Englishman, about thirty years of age, applied to the Hon. L. R. Burns, a prominent solicitor and one of a number of people whom he had muted on British magazine subscriptions, for aid to assist him in leaving the country. Mr. Burns had not appeared against Graham in the criminal proceedings and the fellow soldier came to thank the solicitor for his consideration. He was a very smooth talker and at once won the friendship of Mr. Burns. On being questioned concerning his life in England, Grafton told an apparently straightforward story, so impressing Mr. Burns that the latter invited him to his home, with the intention of having him dine, supplying him with food, and fishing him passage money to the old country. But upon arriving at the rich and handsome Grafton residence on Haverley lane, Grafton took a look at the premises and immediately began to make excuses about entering, saying that his clothes and general appearance would not permit him. But as his would-be host urged, Grafton offered the excuse that he had forgotten that moment that the head mistreated me a friend. Thereupon, very excited, he went to the vicinity. Mr. Burns believed that was not right and going into the house he related his suspicions to his family, including a daughter who had married in England during her school days in that country and whose husband, a Charterhouse student, attended to her as a like Scotland, whither they had gone on their honey-moon. In the meantime the husband, whose name was Henry Grafton Studley, had secured possession of all her valuables, including about $1,750 in cash which she had drawn from the Exeter bank. The follow immediately fled England and tillled search by the English and Continental police failed to trace him. With her father's description of the stranger Mrs. Studley, who has long since resumed her malen name and who has never quite recovered from the attack, she went to night at Lough Inver, told her suspicions, and Mr. Burns at once communicated with the authorities, with the result that today the police of all Australia are looking for the man. He is believed to be not only the one who attempted to make away with the young woman six years ago, but also the culprit, at that time unknown and unsuspected, who induced the Hon. Lema Parcsen, a daughter of Count Parcesen of Denmark, to elapse from the Exeter Girls school in 1905, and whose body was found floating in Inver lake during the first days of the fall vacation. Concerning this tragedy but little was published in England at the time. Miss Burns until today had never shown a picture of her nagegad hussar, who would be murderer, but when her father saw the photograph he was unable to say whether or not it was the man who had appealed to him for aid, a full blond beard being worn by the ex-prisoner, while the photograph revealed a boyish looking student. Endeavoring to explain the fellow's sudden change of mind when the homo was reached, Miss Burns says that at the time of her love affair in England she had no pictures of her home or parents, but that just a few days previous to her flight a newly born child was born, the sensation arrived in the mails, and she recalls that her husband studied it carefully. FINDS THUGS, BUT NOT KIN David Williams, Back to Old Home After Eighteen Years, Vain Seeker, Is Robbed. Hazleton, Pa.-Upon his return to Hazleton, the first time in eighteen years, to hunt his parents, who had believed him dead, David Williams, a middle-adag man coming from Omaha, was waylaid on one of the streets of the city and robbed for $45 in cash, together with some valuables. His assailants got away. Williams was found unconscious by a number of boys, who took him to nearby where he revived and told the story. The man's parents and all other relatives here had died during his long absence. WILL CARE FOR DEFECTIVES New York School Board Adopts System of Supervision for Mentally Deficient Children. New York—After calling several elites into consultation on the subject of mentally defective children in New York public schools, the board of education has voted to appoint two physicians and two inspectors to have the care of such children and a social worker whose duty it will be to make sure the parents of those 2,500 children "mentally defective" are at present enrolled in the New York schools. Shake Hancis 600,000 Times Fort Worth, Tex.-Six hundred thousand handsick were given here when 400 converts in recent Baptist revivals were given the hand of Christian fellowship by 1,500 church members lined up on a Broadway street. The converts pressed down the line and were given a hearty shake by every one of the army of 1,500 and toward the last, according to the converts, the welcoming became almost an ordeal. The unique ceremony lasted an hour and a half. Music was furnished during the handshaking. --- CHAMPION HENPECKED MAN IS A RESIDENT OF CHICAGO. In Answering Divorce Bill He Says Wife Throw Stove at Him, Besides Using Hammer, Scissors, Fists and Feet as weapons. Chicago—August F. W. Siebel, attorney in the Fort Dearborn building, the other day made an answer to his wife's fife for divorce, which, if all the tales told therein can be credited, brand'd, that most humped husband in America. The Siebels were married in 1903 and have three children. They attained some notority in June when Siebel "kidnapped" his children and took them for an outing at Lincoln park. There he fed them all the ice cream they wanted. Afterward he took them home. Mrs. Siebel, who is a partner in the West Side shoe store, had sued him for divorce. She charged him with cruelty and desertion. Siebel's answer avers that so far as the cruelty and desertion is concerned, the shoe is on the other foot. He chronicled his married life in detail, and, if his averments are accurate, matrimony for him was a continuous war. His troubles, he said, began a few months after the marriage, and culminated in a three day battle, which started on December 31, 1907, and continued until January 3, 1908, when for self-preservation, he packed up and left home. His disagreements with his wife, so the bill stated, all had their origin in his wife's overeating delight in the warmth of midnight. In less melodramatic language, this means that Mrs. Siebel was visiting gaudy restaurants at night, while husband stayed home and minded the babies. Mrs. Siebel, said her husband, not only beat him regularly and earnestly, but boasted of her purlistic ability. Among the instruments of her wrath were the following: A hammer, scissors, her fists, her feet, a plate, a section of gas hose, a small gas stove, a foot rule, her shoes, his arench, a wrench, a butcher knife, their furniture. One of the things that made Siebel want to leave home, said his bill, was his wife's curtains lectures. "He was obliged to lay on the floor," said the bill, "and endeavor to sleep, but said Patricia B. Siebel by her continual abuse, spitting in your orator's face and striking him, prevented him even securing sleep in the bathroom." The crowning catastrophe occurred on New Year's evening, December 31, 1907. Mrs. Siebel, said the bill, went out celebrating while her husband remained at home with their children, and she waited the streets until 1:15 in the morning, when she returned and invited him to join her in the festivities. He refused, according to the bill, and she struck him and locked him out of the house. He stopped that day at a hotel, but returned to his residence January 2. When she had got him safely inside, said the bill, his wife attacked him with an "eight-foot gas hose, breaking his nose and greatly bruising his face, continuing such beating for over half an hour and while she was so enraged she brushed a small gas stove at your orator, bruising him on the back and she ceased only when her mother came to the room and said: "There is no use doing that, you cannot hurt him that way," where upon she took a one foot rule and struck your orator on the shoulder, thereby breaking said rule." THREW THEIR MONEY AWAY Nigara Falls Woman Forgot $205 She Had Tied in Bundle of Old Linen. Niagara Falls, N. Y.—Mrs. John Devilin of Fifth street rolled up some old linen the other day, and when her husband came home she told him to take the linen out and throw it away. He took it to the Ferry avenue bridge and threw it over onto the Erie tracks below. next day a good friend of Mr. Devilin asked for the loan of $75. Mr. Devilin hurried home to get it for his friend, but when he asked his wife for the money she turned white and when she was able to recover her senses explained that the six bank books belonging to members of the family and $205 in cash had been rolled up in the linen. A search was immediately started and every inch of ground in the vicinity of the bridge was gone over. A man driving a cow was suspected and he was located in a previous miles away. The previous miles were previous. This search so far has failed to reveal the money. SNAKE'S MUMPS HIS MEALS Man Finds Reptile Carrying Nine Eggs in Storage—Breaks One When Hungry. York, Pa.-Shooting a seven foot blacksnake which appeared to be suffering from some elongated form of the mumps, Stanley Klinedinst of Carroll township found that it had swallowed nine gnuwea eggs. Seven of the eggs were unbroken, leading Klinedinst to the conclusion that the mumps were caused by a number of a few days on the storage plan and had been breaking an egg by construction of his body every time appetite called for one. Takes Long Walk in Sleep Plainfield, Ind.-Getting out of bed in the middle of the night and walking three squares to the home of an uncle and knocking at the door for admittance, and being returned home with experience of Josephine Fisher, age six, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fisher, of this place. The child's uncle heard the knock and went to the door. He saw that she was asleep, carried her back home and unconscious, and unconcious of the midnight walk. LAST Thursday evening Mrs. Jas Hardin and Miss Essie Neal entertained at the home of the latter on South Eighth street a company of sixteen young people at a whist party. The evening was delightrigh spent at progressive whist. Mrs. C. B. Catlin, Mr. E. F. Berditt, Miss Lois Skinner and Chas. Groff were the winners of the prizes. A dainty two-course luncheon was served, after which the guests departed for their homes, feeling that they had been royally entertained. The occasion was given in honor of Mrs. Jessie Jones. Mr. Thos. Brown of Keokuk, who has been employed in the city for the past several weeks, having completed his work, left last Tuesday for Lincoln, U. Mr. and Mrs. J. Thos. Peoples very pleasantly entertained in honor of the A. M. E. church choir a company of twenty people last Friday evening in their home at 518 Eighth street. A delicious five-course dinner was elaborately served and followed by an impromptu toast program, Rev. W. A. Searcy presiding as toastmaster. Several musical numbers were also enjoyed. Such occasions give new life and inspiration. May others follow. Mrs. Jessie Jones, formerly of St. Louis, Mo., who has been visiting friends in the city for the past several weeks, left Saturday for her future home in Washington, D. C. There she will join her husband, who recently accepted a position in the government service. Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Clark of Galesburg were in the city for a few hours Sunday. Mrs. Clark was formerly Miss Layette Little. Mr. Thompson of Ottumwa, Iowa, spent a short time with his daughter, Mrs. W. A. Searcy, last week. Dr. E. L. Scruggs of the Calvary Baptist church spoke in Geran Monday evening on the subject, Missions Among the Colored Folk of the South. It was a very able address and, as usually, was well rendered. We trust all persons in arrears in their dues on the Bystander will be prepared to pay when the agent calls next week. "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. BURLINGTON, IOWA. Saturday, November 9th, at 9:50 p. m. at Burlington hospital occurred the death of Rev. Sandy McDowell. Rev. McDowell was born in 1842 at Milton, Mo. He was pastor of the A. M. E. church, an earnest and devoted man to his ministry and a true leader. He remained at his post until he was strenken with the disease which called him from labor to rest. He leaves to mourn his loss a devoted wife, son, mother and sisters, relatives and a host of friends. The funeral took place Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. from the A. M. E. church, conducted by Rev. I. N. Daniels. Prayer by Rev. S. L. Birt of Galesburg, Ill. Scripture reading, 90th Psa., by Rev. Eugene Allen (white), M. E. church. Rev. M. I. Gordon of Ottumwa preached the sermon. Sympathetic remarks were made concerning the diseased by the following brethren, Rev. W. Searcy of Monmouth, Ill. Rev. Williams of Galesburg, Ill. Rev T. E. B. Stovall of Davenport, Iowa. A selection was sung by Mr. and Mrs. James Brooks. Solo, Face To Face, Mrs. Cyrene Trent. The following resolutions were offered: Whereas, the hand of Divine Providence has removed our beloved pastor from the scene of his temporal labors, and the choir who sat under his ministry and profited by his example are desirous of testifying their respect for his memory. Be it resolved that in our natural sorrow for the loss of a faithful and beloved shepherd we find consolation in the belief that it is well with him for whom we mourn Resolved, that while we deeply sympathize with those who are bound to our departed pastor by the nearest and dearest ties, we share with them the hope of a reunion in that better world, where there are no partings and bliss ineffable forbids a tear Resolved that these resolutions be transmitted to the family of the deceased as the token of our respect for our leader who has gone. Respectfully submitted, Della Brooks. Lola Brooks. Ollie Foulkes. Cora Palmer. Otho Smith. George King. James Brooks. Cyrene Trent. Choir. Della Brooks. Lola Brooks. Ollie Foulkes. Cora Palmer. Otho Smith. George King. James Brooks. Cyrene Trent. Choir. Whereas it has pleased the Almighty God to remove from our midst our beloved pastor, Rev. Sandy McDowell, we will miss him as a friend, a brother and a leader. But some day on the beautiful isle of somewhere we will meet him and shake glad hands. What is the life of man? It is like a rose, beautiful, but is soon cut down. Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be given to the beloved wife, a copy sent to the Iowa Bystander and a copy be placed on the minutes of the Industrial Art club. Mrs. Josie Bland, President. Mrs. S. Henderson, Sec'y. Mr. Wm. Ray of Duluth, Minn. made a short visit in the city, the guest of Mrs. King. Mrs. G. W. Brown entertained at dinner Mrs. L. McDowell, Mrs. Stoner and daughter. Prayer meeting was started at the Union Baptist church Sunday. Members and friends are invited to come. Mrs. F. Martin and children of Chicago are visiting in the city. Miss Beesie Early has been suffer- ing with neuralgia, but is some better. Rev. B. R Penn of Rock Island filled the pulpit at the A. M. E. church both morning and evening. He delivered a very interesting introduction sermon in the morning to quite a large and pleasing congregation. The Great Monarch has visited our midst and taken one Howard M. Bird, better known as Walker Bird, at his home 823 Washington street, at 11:30 Monday night. He was born in 1863 in Booneville, Mo. Lived in Burlington for many years. He is survived by a widow, sister of Booneville and a brother in Chicago. He leaves many friends to mourn his loss. Mrs. King entertained at her home on Foster street at dinner the Revs. I. N. Daniels, T. B. Stovall, M. I. Gordon and W Searcy. Mr. Jordan Early is improving, but not able to do his work. The Art Industrial club met at Mrs Bland's on Thursday and transacted business. ALBIA NEWS Editor J. S. Thompson of the Iowa State Bystander was an Albia visitor on Thursday looking after the interest of his paper. Editor Whittaker of the Buxton Leader was hustling new subscription and looking after other interests of that newspaper in Albia Tuesday. The R. B. M. Literary society met on Tuesday evening at the A. M. E. church. The program was as follows: Inaugural address by Mrs. Nellie Esters, which was very fine, showing her ability as a president. Respond by Mr. Ed Butler. Solo entitled, Garden of Roses, by Miss Ora Lewis. Reading of Literary Digest by Mr. Ed Butler. Solo, Mr. Cornelius Miller. After which a banquet was given by the society in honor of their anniversary to which Madame R. B. Manly and Mrs. Esters served sand-witches and coffee. Visitors, Mr. Henderson of Chicago, who spoke very highly of the society. Mr. Harte of Oskatoosa, who spoke on The Negro in Politics. Mr. Wiliamn, Mr. Young and Miss Young of Hocking. The White Missionary society had a call meeting at the parsonage on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Whitaker of Buxton addressed the ladies of the society. Quite a number of strangers were in town the past week. The trustees of the A. M. E. church will serve 6 o'clock dinner at the church on Thanksgiving day. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grayson and son, Ben, was in Albia on Sunday. CEDAR RAPIDS Miss Makal Price, who has been seriously ill, is gaining her strength. Mrs. Lena Green is quite ill at her home on Seventeenth avenue. Mr. James W. Warren has changed his run from Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis, to Burlington and Cedar Rapids, and expects to locate in Burlington. Miss Fern Martin has been on the sick list, but is able to be out again. Mr. Aaron Gates has returned to the city and has opened up a pantorium. We all wish his success. Mrs. M. F. Lowery has returned from a visit to Michigan and Canada. She reports a fine trip. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Milligan entertained a large number of friends at a house warming in their lovely new home. A fine program was rendered by some of the best talent of the city. The Imperial Art and Needle Work club observed their first anniversary last Thursday evening, in the form of a reception at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fields of Arondale. The J. S. Y. citizens were guests of honor. A lovely program was rendered, and all departed at a late hour reporting a fine time. Mrs. A. M. Boyd is busy rehearsing the children of the, Lillies of the Valley, for a concert to be given, Thanksgiving night. The Culture club is preparing to give a Japanese drill some time this month. Mrs. M. F. Lowery's niece of Michigan returned home with her. Mrs. S. V. Holley has returned from Oskaloosa, after accompanying her niece, Mrs. Clara Leber, that far, and after visiting her brother, Mrs. Leber returned to her home in Chicago. 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Stovall officiating. The funeral of the late Mrs. Sam Green was held from the Third Baptist church Monday afternoon. Rev. M. Toomey officiating. Interment in Oakdale cemetery. Mrs. Clara Martin, Mrs Lena James Mrs Ida Cunningham, Mrs. David Underhill, Jake Busey and David Delward are all on the sick list, and have the sympathy of relatives and friends. Mrs. Cass Lambert of South Rock Island, Ill., was making calls on the sick in Davenport Monday. Mrs. Lambert always brings sunshine when she comes. Thus she is a very welcome visitor. Mrs. Wm. J. O'Neal and Mrs. J. H. Merchant returned from a three days' visit in Chicago, Tuesday morning. Mrs. C. B. Lewis returned from Burlington Friday morning, where she went to be present at the funeral of her cousin, the late Rev. S. McDowell. The following will be the order of service at Bethel A, M. E. church, Thursday, Thanksgiving day, November 28th, at 10:30 a.m. Thanksgiving services between the A. M. E. church and the Third Baptist church sermon at 11 o'clock sharp by Rev. Toomey. The two choirs will furnish the music. The President's message and the Why Not Invest Your Money in a Negro Enterprise IDMA TELEPHONE COMPANY BELL SYSTEM IDMA TELEPHONE & ENGINEERING Governor's message will be read preceding the sermon. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hoskins of West Eleventh street are visiting relatives in Ft. Madison this week. Dr. R. S Taylor, although not thoroughly settel in Davenport yet, is kept busy. This is just as it ought to be. Dr Taylor is a thorough scholar and deserves the patronage of his own people. In Washington, Iowa, the following is the new stewards and stewardesses of Bethel A. M. E. church: Bros. Thos. Mitchell, E. Green, B. F. Hopkins, D. S. Johnson, W. J. O'Neal, Geo. Hawkins T. L. Davis, H. M. McGaw and T. L. Dalni.Mksd5rss McGaw and Daniel Delward; Stewardesses, Mesdames, C. H. Marshall, Sarah Danie, Hattie Lambert, Alice Richardson, Georgie Perkins, Josephine O'Neal, Flora Mitchell, Lucy Hopkins, Rosa Corbin. The stewardesses' day at Bethel on Sunday was a fine success. The program in the evening was up to the standard. Lookout for the big Thanksgiving dinner at Bethel church on November 28th. Served from 12:30 p. m. throughout the afternoon and evening. What Would You Do? In case of a burn or scald what would you do to relieve the pain? Such injuries are liable to occur in any family and everyone should be prepared for them. Chamberlain's Salve applied on a soft cloth will relieve the pain almost instantly, and unless the injury, is a very severe one, will cause the parts to heal without leaving a scar. For sale by all dealers. CENTERVILLE, IOWA. The ladies of the Maple Leaf club met at the home of Mrs. Scott Richmond on North Main street last Thursday afternoon and organized an embroidery club. Sir Roberson, G. C. M., of the Knights of Tabor, was in the city last Thursday and Friday. He visited the Daughters' Tabernacle and the Sir Knights Temple and the Children's Tent. He was pleased to note the progress made by the three de- partments in the past quarter. After the initiation of three men into Tabernacle degrees a nice lunch was served. All went home well pleased with the visit of the Grand Chief Mentor. Mrs. J. H. Hicks and Mrs. Cutic Robinson were callers at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Evans on Friday afternoon. They were introducing the work of the Embroidery club. Miss Lilian Simmons of Buxton is visiting friends in Centerville this week. Master James Crittendon entertained at dinner Sunday, the 17th, Master D. E. Forent and Theodore Evans. The Thanksgiving program will be rendered Thursday evening at the Second Bapst church, instead of the afternoon. All those who are taking part with the program will please be present at 7 o'clock sharp as the program begins at 7:30 p. m. Mrs. J. E. 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THE "PORO" SYSTEM of Scalp and Hair treatment is based on the latest scientific and sanitary methods, effecting a healthy scalp thus promoting a growth of beautiful hair. The "Poro" preparations used in connection with the treatment are made and sold exclusively by myself, having the exclusive right to that name, and I, alone, know the secret of the composition that bears that name. Our claim has always been that when the hair begins to grow as the result of the use of "PORO," it will continue to do if only the scalp and hair be kept clean. This sanitary method of treatment is also hard to the best effect in helping to prevent the spread of diseases, for it is a fact that hair in an 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 YOU CAN'T BEAT IT WASHINGTON, IOWA. NOTES. Rev. T. B. Stovall of Davenport, formerly pastor of the A. M. E. church here, delivered one of this soul-stirring sermons on last Thursday evening, November 14th, to a good sized audience. The Rev. was en route home from Burlington, where he had been to attend the funeral of Rev. S. McDowell, who died at that place on Tuesday, and stopped over here. The members of the A. M. E. church and Sunday school are thinking pretty strongly of entertaining the next Sunday school convention of this district here, which convenes some time in June. The stewardesses of the A. M. E. church had charge of the church services on last Sunday and they made the day quite a success financially and otherwise. Mr. Hayes Crayton, one of the efficient teachers at the A. M. E. Sunday school, has started an innovation in that he is having his scholars take turns in teaching the class. On last Sunday Miss Iota Phillips acted as teacher. That class is growing fast, too, as the average attendance now of the Bible class is fifteen. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armstrong of New York are expected about the 1st of December for a visit at the home of Mr. A.'s mother, who has been quite sick, but is some better at this writing. The young people of the A. M. E. church are talking of organizing a Bible study class to meet an evening of each week for the study of the young peoples' topics of the Bible., The Christian Culture Ladies' club is making arrangements to have a bazaar in the near future. Mr. Horace Spencer has purchased a lot on East Madison street and in the spring expects to erect a nice little cottage on it. As Mr. Spencer is a first class cement worker. All are glad to learn that Mr. Spencer has decided to locate permanently in our city. We want more such enterprising citizens. The young people of the A. M. E. church are to be commended for their untiring efforts in working to pay off the indebtedness of the organ and they have succeeded. 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Miss Ollie Alexander, the 17-year-old daughter of Mr. Frank Alexander, died at the home of her parents on Center avenue Saturday morning at 10 o'cock, after a lingering illness. She leaves to mourn her loss her father, one sister and two brothers. Her mother and one sister having preceded her in death. She was a member of the A. M. E. church, from which place her funeral was preached Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. M. I. Gordon. The remains were laid to rest in the Ottumwa cemetery. Mrs. Jamison of Albia spent Sunday with friends. The Girls' Embroidery club will meet with Miss Maggie Davis. Mrs. Hattie Bruton has been sick for the past week. Mrs. Wm. Tompson has returned from Pooria, where he visited his son and a sick cousin. A small child of Mr. and Mrs. Hurt on McChanic street is quite sick with pneumonia. 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 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. A. B. W. L. HARRISON, Prop JOIN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. M., and International Grand Congress of Heroines of Jericho of America and Western Baptist Association Published every Sunday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, sorner Seventh and Mal berry streets. Iowa phone. Wau nut 899. Entered at the postoffice on seco ond class matter Send money by postoffice or money order, express or draft, to the Iowa State Bystander Compan Des Moines, Iowa. ROCK ISLAND NEWS Mrs. John Spence of Collinsville, Ill., is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. W. H Moore, 1240 Thirty-ninth street. The Wayman Mission church will give a concert November 28th and will also give a bazaar the 29th and 30th. The installation of the new pastor of the McKinley Baptist church, Rev. J. W. Whitfield, was held last Sunday afternoon a. 3 o'clock. Rev. M. Toomey of the Third Baptist church of Davenport preached the installation sermon. The Third Baptist church choir also furnished excellent music for the afternoon. Mr. Frank Hall is suffering from blood poison in his foot. 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. ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the district court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county. R. B. Thode, plaintiff, vs. Middleton Manufacturing Company, Siff Bros., Clinton W. Sweet, Lamper, Skinner & Co., et al, defendants. To Middleton Manufacturing Company, Siff Bros., Clinton W. Sweet, and Lamper, Skinner & Co., above named defendants: You, and each of you are hereby notified that the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause is now on file in the office of the clerk of the district court of Iowa, in and for Polk county, claiming of you the sum of $549.88, with eight per cent interest per annum on said sum from August 1, 1912, as justly due plaintiff upon the promissory note for $700.00 bearing date the 27th of January, 1918, made by Lillie V. Heaivilin and C. H. Heaivilin, bearing seven per cent interest per annum from February 1, 1908, payable semiannually, and due and payable in the following installments, towit: $100.00 on February 1, 1909; $100.00 on February 1, 1910, and $500.00 on February 1, 1911, which note remains wholly unpaid, except the sum of $100.00 thereon April 12, 1909, and the sum of $50.00 paid thereon May 19, 1910. On April 10, 1911, the said note was renewed and extended to February 1, 1912, at 8 per cent interest from February 1, 1911. The said note is made payable to the order of plaintiff, who is still the holder thereof. Plaintiff also asks judgment for $6.00 paid by him for insurance upon the building situated on the real estate hereinafter described, and for the sum of $10.00 expended by him for continuation of abstract of title to said real estate, with eight per cent interest on said several sums from August 1, 1912, and for the costs of this action, including attorney's fees. Also asking the foreclosure of the certain mortgage of even date with said note and securing the same, upon the south 28 feet of lot 3, in block 31, in the Town of Demoine, now in and a part of the City of Des Moines, Iowa, and claiming that the lien of said mortgage is prior and superior to the rights or interests of each and all of the defendants. No personal judgment is asked except against the defendants, Lillie C. Heaivilin and C. H. Heaivilin. For further particulars see plaintiff's petition, and take notice of any amendment which may be filed thereto. And unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the January term of said court, which will commence at Des Moines, in Polk county, Iowa, on the 6th day of January, 1913, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 19th day of November, 1912. Geo. Harnagel. 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