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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. CITY NEWS. Miss Bessie Jackson, who has been sick for some time at her home on Eighth street, is no better. Timothy Reeves, Jr., the son of Rev. and Mrs. Reeves, was quietly married to Miss Bertha Inman of Indiana in Chicago last week. Sioux City, Iowa, to deliver a lecture before the citizens of Sioux City, under the auspices of the local clubs of that city. Everybody should prepare to attend the mammouth celebration to be given by all colored churches of the city, January 1, 1913. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Comley and son, Earl, of Webster City, spent last week in our city, the guest of their daughter, Mrs. L. Straughther. Mrs. J. B. Brush left Thursday for Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Perkins were called to Keokuk on the account of the serious illness of Mr. Perkin's mother. Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Louis ond Mrs. Hughes were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. John Griffin at a Thanksgiving dinner, which they all enjoyed. Wanted—A first class barber. Will guarantee $12.00 per week. Write or telephone L. J. Shelton, proprietor of the Shelton Barber Shop, Iowa Loan and Trust Building, Des Moines, Iowa. Remember that the drama to be given by the local talent, entitled "The Octoroon" at the Union Congregational church next Thursday evening, December 12. All are invited. Admission 25 cents. Revival meetings are being held at the Maple Street Baptist church, which began Sunday, December 1st, and will last for two weeks. The door is open to all. Mr. Preston Smith of Topeka, Kansas, was a visitor in our office during the week. Mr. Preston while here is stopping at the L. J. Courtney home. The regular Mothers' monthly meeting will be held tomorrow afternoon at Union Congregational church, Tenth and Park streets. All members are urged to attend. The Thanksgiving dinner and literary entertainment given at the Maple Street Baptist church, was a great success, both in attendance and financial way. They served more than two hundred dinners. Mr. John Griffin, one of our old citizens and successful farmer, who lives just outside of the city limits, was a pleasant caller at the Bystander office. He says his crops are good and he is through gathering corn. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hilton entertained at a five-course Thanksgiving dinner a few of her friends. Covers were laid for twelve. All enjoyed the dinner fine and left under the impression that Mrs. Fred Hilton was a splendid cook as well as hostess. Mrs. Smith who suffered a paralytic stroke sometime ago is dangerously ill and has been unconscious the past week. Her daughter, Mrs. Charles Roy, is also quite ill at her home near Twelfth and Crocker. A CORRECTION Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Courtney served a breakfast Wednesday morning to Mr. Lang and Mr. Boone in honor of their childhood days. Mr. Al Walker of Ma-shalltown was also a guest. A delightful evening was spent. FOR SALE—A 12x12 Studio Camera, equipped with 16x16 R. R. lens, also adjustable 4 side back-ground, re-touching stand, plate holders, printing frames, 500 assorted mounts, etc. etc. $40 cash takes whole outfit. Formerly used by a well known colored photographer of Philadelphia. Address box A care Bystander. Open Every Tuesday Evening From 8 to 11:30 East Side Dancing Academy EAST SIXTH AND LOCUST STS, B. J. HACK, Manager. Music by ADMISSION L. McGuire's Orchestra 35c Why Not Mr. and Mrs. Basil Porter served a splendid five-course dinner Thanksgiving. Covers were laid for eight. The guests all agreed that Mrs. Porter is a delightful little entertainer as well as a first class cook. Mrs. Georgia A. Brown of 1638 E. Nineteenth street delightfully entertained a few of her friends at a Thanksgiving dinner, which was very splendidly served. The out of town guests were Mr. E. D. Edwards of Charleston, Virginia, and Mesdames hunter and Sorrel of Enterprise, Ia. At the meeting of the Intellectual Improvement club with Mrs. Frank P. Johnson, last week, Mrs. R. E. Patent read an interesting paper on "The Literature" and Mrs. J. H. McClain on "Lifting As We Climb" and Mrs. Chas. Cousins rendered an instrumental solo. The meeting this afternoon will be with Mrs. H. R. Graves at the residence of Mrs. S. Joe Brown, at which time the hostess will read a paper on, "The Significance of Christmas." Mrs W. H. Hughes will read an original poem and the club trio, composed of Mesdames Johnson, McClain and Mrs. Harvey Brown, will sing. The Des Moines Progressive Choral Study club met Tuesday in a regular business meeting and elected the following officers for the year: President, Mr. C. C. Johnson; Vice president, Mrs. Mary Leighton; secretary, Mrs. Florence White; Assistant secretary, Miss Lucile Morrison; Treasurer, Mrs. C. B. Woods; Librarian, Mrs. Wm. Shackleford; Chancellor, Mr. W. Shackleford; Honorary Mr. G. I. Shackleford, of Directors, Mr. C. B. Woods, Mr. Geo, Mason, J. B. Rush, Mr. Hampton Graves Mrs. George J. Holt. The next meeting will be at the regular meeting place, December 17, 1912. At the meeting of Princess Oziel Chapter, No. 9, O. E. S., last Thursday evening the following were elected officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. J. Brown, worthy matron; Mr. J. H. Reynolds, worthy patron; Mrs. Addie French, associate matron; Mrs. John Jackson, treasurer; Mrs. Josie Moody, secretary; Mrs. Edith Essex, conductress, and Mrs. D. T. Mosley, associate conductress. Trese, together with the other officers to be appointed, will be installed Thursday evening, January 16th, by Atty. S. Joe Brown, worthy grand patron. The annual election of the officers for Princess Zovah Chapter, No. 10, was held last Tuesday evening at their hall. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. Maud Wilkinson, W. M.; Mrs. Effie Watkins, associate M.; Mrs. Maud Thompson, conductress; Miss Lulu Jackson, secretary; Mrs. Luella Milhill, treasurer; Edward T. Banks, W. P. Installation will be next Tuesday, December 10th. A GRAND EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION The colored citizens of our city, headed by a committee from each of the five colored churches, nave associated themselves together to fittingly and appropriately celebrate their fifty years of freedom in the United States on January 1, 1913, at one of our large down town halls. Music, drills, singing and orations will be the main features of the evening's entertainment. One of the special and very interesting features will be fifty little children representing the fifty years of our freedom between the ages of seven and fourteen years, showing the future hope of the race. Complete plans are being arranged and a full detail of program and place will appear next week. Grand Sunday school entertainment at St. Paul's A. M. E. church, Second and Center streets, Tuesday, December 10th. Supper at 5 p. m. Concert at 8 p. m. The program follows: Piano selection, Mrs. C. C. Johnson. Opening song, by Miss Lucile Morrison. Instrumental solo, Miss Mildred Griffin. Reading, Mrs. A. W. White. Recitation, three little girls, Viola Forbs, Ada Newcomb and Hortense Woods. Duet, Beatrice Turner and Chas. Woods, Jr. Reading, Mrs. J. H. McClain. Quartet, Messrs. Mason, Warricks, Johnson and Bantom. Oration, Mr. N. Wiley. Solo, Prof. Geo. I. Holt. Instrumental solo, Mr. Clyde Glass. Scene, Clinging to the Cross, Misses Effie Mason, Rupert and Beatrice Hoggetts, assisted by Mesdames C. C. Jackson, and C. B. Woods. THE LYCEUM. At the meeting of the Negro Lyceum association Tuesday evening Mr. Rufus Jackson read a splendid panel on the Balkan war, which was fully discussed by the members present. Mrs. James, the mother of Miss Mamie James, the hostess, and Mr. Smith of Topeka, Kans., were also present and addressed the meeting; and Atty. J. Rush, Mr. W. P. Warricks and Miss Adah Hyle were elected delegates to the Interstate Liter- DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1912. OUR STENOGRAPHER MARRIED. Cupid acts peculiar. This is about the fourth of our office girls that has married after a few months employment in the Bystender office. On last Saturday at high noon Miss Emerald Hamilton was quietly married to Mr. Robert Mash. Only relatives and a few friends were present. We extend congratulations to this young couple. JOHNSON EPISODE. That the Jack Johnson recent troubles with some white girls has been unnecessarily discussed by the daily papers, who in many instances misrepresented the facts in the case and colored it to give sensational effect in prejudicing the white against the better class of colored people. We The above picture is the true likeness of Mr. L. J. Shelton, the newly elected exalted ruler of the Hawkeye Lodge, No. 160, I. B. P. O. E. W. Mr. Shelton is one of our prominent citizens, proprietor of a four chair modern barber shop located on the first floor of the Iowa Loan & Trust Building. He has a very pleasing personality and a host of acquaintances among both races in our city. His election to the station of exalted ruler will mean much to the future success of this young Negro fraternity of our city. Mr. Shelton is an energetic, efficient and trustworthy gentleman and we unhesitatingly endorse the good judgment of ary meeting at Topeka on the 26th to 28th, after which the hostess served a dainty repast. There will be no meeting next week on account of the A. M. E. Sunday school entertainment on The睡 evening; but on Tuesday, December 17th; will occur the semi-annual business meeting and election of officers at the residence of Dr. J. A. Jefferson, 904 Fourteenth Street Place and all members are urged to be present. BRILLIANT RECEPTION. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Comley of Webster City, who recently announced the marriage of their daughter, Edythe Mabel, to Mr. Louis B. Strawthers of this city, complimented the bride and groom with a beautiful reception in the new home of the young couple in this city on Jefferson street. The parlor and living room were beautifully decorated with smilax and pink Killarney roses. The same variety of flowers were used in the dining room, where a great mound of them formed the centerpiece for the table. Carnations were given the guests as favors. The guests were received by Mrs. Walter Birney, who in turn introduced them to Mr. and Mrs. Comley and the YOUNKER "The Store of C THE ECONOMY is in complete choosing, for every family gifts that useful and services This wonderful truly THE LOGICAL INEXPENS YOUNKER PROTHERS "The Store of Christmas Cheer" THE is in complete readiness. Your choosing, for every member of the family gifts that are appropriate useful and servicable to give. This wonderful basement store is truly THE LOGICAL PLACE FOR INEXPENSIVE GIFTS We are recognized the Watches, Cut Glass and silk Our many years exyeri have given us a knowlec profit in both purse and qu Everyone appreciates values that we offer are the We are recognized the home of exclusive Jewelry, Watches, Cut Glass and silverware. Our many years experience in the Jewelry business have given us a knowledge by which our customers profit in both purse and quality. Everyone appreciates a gift of jewelry and the values that we offer are the best obtainable. SCHLAMPP'S Sixth and Locust Streets the members of Hawkeye lodge in their selection. The colored Elks are planning to enlarge their membership all over the country. The following gentlemen were elected to these respective stations; esteemed leading knight, Gibbs Johnson; esteemed loyal knight, Vikni Lian. Jones; esteemed lecturing knight, Frank P. Johnson; secretary, J. H. Sims; treasurer, C. W. Smith; three-year trustee, C. W. Williams; titer, Edward McDonald. The lodge will hold a smoker at its hall Wednesday night, December 18, when the hand of good fellowship will be extended to guests and visiting brothers. bride and groom. Punch was served throughout the evening from a green bower presided over by the Miss Marjorie Strawthers. The dining room was in charge of the Miss Alice Mitchell, Lulu Jackson, Gertrude Hyde, Adah Hyde and Jerada Clay, girl friends of the bride. They had a three-course diner, which in taste and artistic arrangement could not be excelled. It showed the master hand of expert caterers such as Mr. and Mrs. Comley are. Everything was so beautifully planned and so exquisitely carried out in a most delightful manner, and all of this large crowd spent a very delightful evening. The presents were very costly and valuable. For this happy couple we, with their many friends, extend to them congratulations. It was an occasion long to be remembered. OUR HOLIDAY EDITION Our annual holiday number will appear about December 20th and all who have poems, orations, addresses and special contributions or cuts please send them in at once. If you want your cut or the cut of your homes, etc. send them in right away. R PROTHERS "Christmas Cheer" THE BASEMENT readiness. Your very member of the t are appropriate, cable to give. basement store is AL PLACE FOR SIVE GIFTS A Christmas Gift bearing the name of Schlampp's Will be Warmly Welcomed the home of exclusive Jewelry, silverware. experience in the Jewelry business edge by which our customers quality, is a gift of jewelry and the the best obtainable. --- State Capitol Blag risk of Room as we must have them by December 15th to insure publication. Those wishing extra copies please send in your order at once. OUR STENOGRAPHER MARRIED Cupid acts peculiar. This is about the fourth of our office girls that has married after a few months employment in the Bystander office. On last Saturday at high noon Miss Emerald Hamilton was quietly married to Mr. Robert Mash. Only relatives and a few friends were present. We extend congratulations to this young couple. JOHNSON EPISODE. That the Jack Johnson recent troubles with some white girls has been unnecessarily discussed by the daily papers, who in many instances misrepresented the facts in the case and colored it to give sensational effect in prejudicing the white against the better class of colored people. We are sorry for such wide publicity of the affair. It is simply the sporting element, and that class of people in race, and that class of people in race, but now since he has been released from jail on bonds and since he has married the Cameron girl and made her his wife, let us stop talking or printing about them. BLIND BOONE CONCERT. The Blind Boone Concert Company spent all of last week in the Capital City and on Thursday night he gave a great musical recital at the Corinthian Baptist church. It was indeed the largest crowd that ever packed into a colored church in our city. People began to crowd into the church at 5:30 o'clock and by 8 o'clock every extra chair that could be put in was filled and standing room was at a premium. Fully 700 people were in this church and Boone was at his best. He simply delighted every person present. His playing was most remarkable. Mr. John Lang, his veteran manager for thirty years is still with him. BUXTON BRIEFS. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson desire to thank the friends who so kindly rendered assistance during the short illness and death of their son, Gordon. Special mention is made of the Mt. Zion Sunday school and the baseball friends for the beautiful floral offerings presented. Grief over the tragic death of her son caused the delay in returning these thanks. Nevertheless they are just as sincere. Mrs. Lillian Anderson, who has been visiting the parental home at Huntsville, two months later returned home. Friday Miss Winona Hartwell, who spent several months in Colorado Springs, Colo., returned home Wednesday to remain indefinitely. Miss Prezella Carter spent Thanksgiving with the folks at home. Miss Nettie Gaines is very sick at this writing. The committee from Tabernacle church that solicited money to send their pastor, Rev. Mendenhall, to Hot Springs for his health, desires to thank all those who so kindly helped them in the effort. The committee's report follows: Mrs. Mary E. Moss solicited $33.80, Fannie Brooks $7.00, W. W. Jones $8.00, James Grimes $10.50 and A. B. Nance of Hiteman $4.90. Total, $86.70. Rev. Mendenhall left last Tuesday. Miss Bettie L. Burkley of Hiteman, a very interesting young lady, spent Thanksgiving day and the remainder of the week in Buxton in company with Miss Reola Buford, who is a student in Hiteman high school. While in the city Miss Burkley was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Horne. She is also student in the Hiteman high school, finishing with the sprig class of 1913. She is sub-superintendent of the Baptist Sunday school of Hiteman and is in many ways a very interesting young lady. Buxtonians are glad to hear of Miss Burford being one of the teachers in this same Sunday school. The two young ladies left for their school Monday morning. Miss Ada Mardis is the last addition to the M. M. Co.'s employed force. She is an accomplished dress- ANNOU Our Comple For The H WITH AN INCOMPAN Christmas HIGHLY SUITABLE NEVER in our many years prepared so well for the of a practical or novel nature in an early assemblage of cannot be duplicated, for in purchased are exclusive with NEVER in our many years of merchandising have we prepared so well for the holiday demand for gifts of a practical or novel nature. Our foresight has resulted in an early assemblage of desirable merchandise that cannot be duplicated, for in many instances the lines we purchased are exclusive with us for Des Moines. VISIT OUR TOY DISPLAY Considerable space on our over to Children's and doll's reproductions in miniature stock—well designed and of manship, which will be vie exclamations of delight. We play and request that you your earliest opportunity, ceive them. S.Davidson QUALITY AND TRUSTWORTHIN Considerable space on our second floor has been given over to Children's and dolls' furniture—much of it exact reproductions in miniature of articles in our regular stock—well designed and of superior finish and workmanship, which will be viewed by the little folks we exaltations of delight. We want them to see what you present that you bring the little ones here at your earliest opportunity. We are now prepared to receive them. maker and will be employed in the altering department of the ladies' suit room. Three of the young ladies are now employed with the large firm and each of them filling their respective places creditably. Rev. Frank Durden of Kansas City spent Sunday in Buxton and preached for the laoernacle church in the morning and for Mt. Zion at the evening hour. Thanksgiving day was quite an enjoyable day in Buxton. Aside from posting religious services at each of the churches in the morning, dinners were served by each church in the afternoon. Each church seemed to have a good many hungry persons present, as they sold nearly everything they had. Mount Zion church reported, above their expenses, more than $60 for their work. Mr. D. W. Carter was on the sick list last week, but is much improved at this writing. Miss Elsie Graves remains quite ill with little or no improvement. We neglected to mention Miss "Pawnee" Green as a Des Moines visitor last week to witness the Smart Set show. She reports a pleasant trip, as while she was there she visited her sister, Anna Craddock, and some friends. Masters Ollie Ray and Lehman Smith, who are attending school in Albia, spent Thanksgiving with their parents. The revival at Mt. Zion church closed Wednesday night with about fifteen or sixteen candidates for baptism, who will be emersed Sunday, the 8th. Rev. Biggs has been preaching each evening quite acceptably. He left for home Thursday morning. Mrs. Ella Johnson, a young widow, desires work, that she may support her two children. Anyone needing the services of a splendid young woman who is very neat in appearance and a good worker may call at 11 W. Second street. Glen and Pelam spent Thanksgiving in Des Moines with their little "doves." Mr. Jno. Roberts and family of Mason City spent Thanksgiving in Buxton with his parents and relatives. A. M. E. Church Notes. The Pastor' Ald society will hold their meeting at the home of Mrs. Anna Williams on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The deaconess meeting will be held with Mrs. William King, East Ninth street, Thursday at 1 o'clock. Mrs. Prentiss of East Ninth street will entertain the missionary society this week. All members requested to be present. The deaconess and stewardess board served dinner at the church Thanksgiving day and at night gave a very pleasing program. Their efforts proved a success. Rev. Wharton formed a presidential club, comprised of the presidents of the clubs and auxiliary of the church. Rev. Wharton, president; Anna Humbles, vice president; Alberta Lee, secretary; Anna Watson, treasurer. The social given at the M.A. by the Organ club was a success and was praised by all who attended. The treasury of this club is steadily growing. We regret very much to lose our choirister in the person of Prof. Richard Oliver, who has been offered a better position and salary in Missouri. He expects to leave some time this week. We wish him success in his new field of labor. ROCK ISLAND, ILL. The Sewing club of the Wayman A. M. E. church gave a concert Wednesday, the 27th, and a Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, the 28th, to assist the trustees, which was a great success and a credit to the young people and the Ladies' Sewing Circle. It was a Thanksgiving long to be remembered, spent in the church hall by many glad hearts, trusting that the good work may continue. A neat sum of money was realized. COUNCIL, BLUFFS, IOWA Thanksgiving at Bethel A. M. E. church was observed with marked enthusiasm. Dinner was served from 12 m. In the evening an excellent UNCING Rate Readiness Holiday Trade RABLE SHOWING OF Furniture FOR GIFT GIVING of merchandising have we the holiday demand for gifts. Our foresight has resulted desirable merchandise that many instances the lines we us for Des Moines. second floor has been given furniture--much of it exact of articles in our regular superior finish and work- ved by the little folks with want them to see this dis- ring the little ones here at We are now prepared to re- mon & Bros. LES IN CHRISTMAS GIFTS ```markdown ``` Price Five Cents. program was rendered, under the direction of Mrs. Bess. Mrs. R. V. Robinson, chairman, reported $25 cleared. Rev. Molen of Tabernacle Baptist church was faithful to the cause, "Unity." After a well attended Thanksgiving service he and his members, some twenty or more, took dinner at Bethel A. M. E. church. "In unity there is strength." Mrs. Samuel Davis, also Mr. Crump are reported on the sick list. Mr. William Caves of Cheyenne gave his family a very pleasant surprise by quietly walking in on them Thanksgiving morning "unknowingly." A very welcome guest. Mr. Charles Davis, a well known and influential man of our city, left Sunday night for Hot Springs, Arkansas, for his health. He and his family have our deepest sympathy. Sunday was trustee day at Bethel A. M. E. church. A splendid report was made. Three hundred dollars and eighty cents raised in three monthsd paid out. Seventy dollars left in treasury. All books had not reported. Mrs. Fredonia Green exported $14. A final report Sunday. Mrs. Accormer, formally state missionary of Missouri, now residing in Omaha, also Mrs. Roberson of Omaha, were callers on Rev. Motin on Sunday. Rev. Motin was called to Des Moines on business. While there he will visit Mrs. Moten and Dr. C. O. Seaman. He will be home to fill his pulit Sunday. Rev. A. Willson of Kingfisher, Oklahoma, was a guest of Rev. Moten on Monday. He has been appointed traveling missionary. We wish him Godspeed and success in his much needed work. Mrs. J. Perkins entertained the Mission Circle Monday afternoon. A delightful afternoon enjoyed by all. Golden Rule club will meet with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lewis next Tuesday evening. A good work is being done in Council Bluffs. If you are troubled with chronic constipation, the mild and gentle effect of Chamberlain's Tablets makes them especially suited to your case. For sale by all dealers. CENTERVILLE IOWA. Thanksgiving day was observed throughout the city Thursday, November 28th. The union services were held at the First Presbyterian church. All the churches in the city were invited to unite in this service. The Second Baptist church held their service at the church, called Eighteenth street. The memorial and First Baptist church of Mystic joined us in the 11 o'clock services. At the morning service the pastor read the governor's proclamation. Rev. Durden of Kansas City, Kansas, was present and invoked God's blessings upon the congregation. The pastor, Rev. Evans, then sang a solo, and prayer was offered by Rev. Patric of this city. Rev. Evans then announced his subject, taken from the 7th chapter of 2 Chronicles, 13-14 verses. He preached a soul-stirring sermon that was both full of logic and inspiration. The service was well attended; hardly seating room in the church. All citizens of the nearby towns were in, which added much to the present congregation. The committee began to serve supper at the church at 6:30 o'clock. The house was crowded by 7:30 and promptly at 8 o'clock Mrs. A, L. Cittenden, superintendent the Sunday school, announced the program, Mrs. J. P. Gooding, Mrs. Clark, Jones and Mrs. L. D. Price under the management of Deacon David Price, served one of the best suppers that the public has enjoyed this season. Eighteen dollars was the receipts for the evening. All went home well pleased and wish to see another such Thanksgiving day as well spent as this one. Mr. Travis of South Sixteenth street is much improved at this writing. The youngest music teacher in the city is Miss Dessie Johnson of West Garfield street. She is the 14 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson. She is possessed with rare ability as a musician and has started her class for the winter. Among them are little D Forest Evans, son of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Evans. Mrs. Shely Noah of East Bank street entertained at dinner Thanksgiving, Mrs. Wm. Cobb, Mrs. Mary Wells, Mrs. Lulu Pullen, Mr. A. W. Jackson, Mr. John Johnson. Mrs. Moriah Noah entertained at dinner, Thursday, 28, Mrs. Roda Clark and husband, and Mr. James Clark of Mystic. The Robinson Jolly Entertainers will give their big four act drama at the Drake avenue threater, Saturday, December 21st, instead of December 19th. The title of the play is Thiry Years of Freedom. It produces some of the scenes among the colored people, 30 years after the civil war. It will be worth your while to see it. The Ladie's Embroidery club meets at the home of Mrs. Wise Tompkins on North Tenth street, Thursday afternoon, December 6th. The boys and girls of the Maple Leaf club hope to soon have their new reading room opened to themselves and their many young friends of the city. The work of the Second Baptist church from August 11 to November 30, reports $260.57 and an incase of eight members. One by baptism, four by letter and three by restoration and we hope to do more in the next four months that we have done in the past four. The Daughters of Tabernacle will give their drill and entertainment at U. M. W. of A. hall Saturday evening, December 7th. The tent of the Maids and Pages will take part with them in the drill and entertainment. A cordial invitation is extended to the public. Iowa State Bystander BYSTANDER PUB. CO., Publishers. DES MOINES. . . . IOWA OLD TOM FOOLED THE BOYS Bagacious Pulse Wiseely Bided His Time to Escape From His Thought-Iose Tormente. One of our amusements was hunting cats without seriously hurting them. These sagacious apkins knew, however, that though not very dangerous, boys were not to be trusted. Once, in particular, I remember, we began throwing stones at an experienced old Tom, not wishing to hurt him much though he was a tempting trick, but that when we were up to fiddle to the stable and climb the top of the may-manger. He was still within range, however, and we kept the stones flying faster and faster, but he just blinked and played possum without wincing either at our best shots or at the noise we made. I happened to strike him pretty hard with a good sized pebble, but he blinked and sat still as if without feeling. "He must be mortally wounded," and now we must kill him to put him to death age in us rapidly growing with indulgence. All took heartily to this sort of cat mercy and began throwing the heaviest stones we could manage, but the old fellow knew what characters we were, and just as we imagined him mercifully dead he evidently thought the play was becoming too serious and that it was time to retreat; for suddenly with a wild himself of gun energy, he launched himself from our heads, rushed across the yard of our house, climbed the roof of another building and over the garden wall—out of pain and bad company, with all his lives wide-awake and in good working order.—John Muir, in Atlantic Hard to Keep Out: Mayor Samuel L. Shank of Indianapolis was talking about England's interference with the question of Panama canal tolls. "England," he said, "seems to be to be as middlesome, in this instance, as the Irishman who was watching the fish." "This Irishman watched two chaps pommel each other for three or four minutes, and the sight made him more and more uneasy. "Finally turning to the crowd, he said: "Excuse me, friends, but is this a private scrap, or might we all take a hand in it?"—Toledo Dale Blade. Child Labor Prohibition During the last year eight states have prohibited child labor at night, six have declared that eighteen was the age limit for night messengers, while four other states have made this age twenty-one. In Pennsylvania children under sixteen cannot be legally employed in the coal mines, and these laws, together with the laws regulating street trade and the adoption by the American Bar association of a uniform child labor and the growing use of the eight-hour day for all laborers, combine to foreshadowing an easier time for the child cf the future—Uncle Reme's Magazine. To Please the Baby Quite the most practical trifle for the baby thought of lately is a small best-quality bath sponge, which is at the same time a bath towel. The ton is the head of an indestructible celluloid doll, joined to the sponge with a few tiny blue bows and a fulling of the blue satin. It is so light that it floats in the water and so is always in reach, and, of course, it affords unlimited play. The sponge has struggled to amuse a child in its tub and end the bath expeditiously will rejoice in this delightfully attractive dolly. German Red Tape Under the headline, "A Criminal Rescuer," the Berlininer Tagbatt tells this story: "A man who had probably become weary of the battle of life endeavored to end it all by hanging himself. He chose for the scene of his exit a forest, and had succeeded in suspending himself by the neck when a youth passing that way came upon the grewsome scene. He cut the man down, who in failing injured his head. Next day the youth was arrested for causing bodily injury to the would-be victim, and in defense could only that he did not usually carry a cushion on which hanging men could drop. He promised never again to interfere in similar cases and was discharged." Laird of Skibo's Pun In response to a compliment paid to him on the Baltic upon the high literary quality of the contents of the various Carnegie libraries, Andrew Carnegie condescended to make a pun. The pun was a reference to books are literary through and through. One of them burnt the other day, and even the smoke issued in volumes." Balm for the Heart. She—I'm going to give you back our engagement ring. I love another. He—Give me his name and address. She—Horrors! Do you mean to go and kill him? He—No, I want to sell him the ring. -St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Reclaiming Peat Bogs The scheme of reclaiming and cultivating the peat bogs of upper New Jersey has been eminently successful. Should Be Spelled With a "B." The Serbs have a grievance against the English language for spelling the name of their country Servit with a "y," as though it came from "servu," a slave, observes the Springfield Republican. There is really no such connection and in other languages it is spelled properly with a "b." "Because he's a worker in concrete." MEN FOR THE NAVY Department Plans Organization of National Naval Reserve. VILL Be Similar to the Order of the Dincinnati, the Aztec Society, Loyal Legion and the Grand Army of the Republic. Washington.—The navy department has begun the preparation of data preparatory to the formation of a national naval reserve under such conditions as the congress may authorize. An analysis of the complement of a modern man-of-war shows not only that the navy will have such complement are skilled men, but that of these the greater part are skilled in the work that is entirely confined to the navy. Such are turret and gun captains and crews, fire controls, turbine machinery, etc. The demand, therefore, for new men in time of war can only be filled by those who have had this part of men in the country who have had this training in the navy. The department has no doubt but that in time of emergency these men will give their services to the country. It is felt, however, that, since modern wars begin quickly and last only a short time, the services of such men can be most valuably embodyed by organizing in time of war. Such is the object of the naval reserve. But there is another object to be gained by getting together the men who have served in the navy. That object is to keep alive in their minds an interest in the navy by keeping alive the memories of their own association. There is no class of men who are more familiar than men who are analogous to those who have served in the navy. To the merchant sailor there are experiences of the sea, of strange ports and foreign people; but to the man-of-war his man there are all these and more, for there are active campaigns in those remote places, and there are contests and competitions from baseball and boat races to turret guns and high speed guns. Looking over the history of this country, it is found that after each war, organizations, societies have been formed for the express purpose of keeping alive their associations; such are the Order of the Cincinnati, the Aztic society, Loyal Legion and Grand Army of the Republic, Spanish American veterans, the Americans, the man-of-war man, and the future will likely have some campaign larger or smaller in his experience. With his interest alive, the desire to return at intervals for a brief association with his old service, to renew personal associations, and observe the changes and improvements in the material, will it is believed, be a great gratification to the ex-service man. For unless he is totally different from all other men, his desire to return to the fleet will be the same as that which sends the hundreds of thousands—probably millions—each year to yell and scream themselves hoarse over a contest between their college and some rival. Consequently, preliminary to the formation of the branch of the proposed naval service, it is necessary that he address of each man, in order that he may be communicated with. Therefore, it is requested that each man honorably discharged from the navy send his address to the office of Naval Reserve, Navy Yard, Washington, D. C. AID FOR THE IDLE. Utilization of the schoolhouses of the country as employment offices for those out of work has been taken under consideration by the United States bureau of education, which has approved any movement that will make the schoolhouses more general in their sphere of usefulness. Professor John R. Commons of the Wisconsin industry advocated the principal advocates of the plan to utilize the schools as labor exchanges. The proposed plan contemplates the opening of a regular channel of intercommunication between the schools of a state with reference to the unemployed. Through the directors of the social centers connected with the schoolhouses, the man out of work, on registering the fact of his lack of employment, could be placed in touch with employers over a broad field. The organization of such a system would do a vast amount of good in popularizing education. "While educators have no way of finding out," says the bureau in a statement issued the other day, "just how far the suggestion will be adopted, the fact that a proposal like this receives attention proves how widespread is the sentiment in favor of any and all projects involving a wider use plant for the benefit of the community. The study of children in school, to aid and advise them in choosing their life work, also is advocated. ALASKAN RAIL ROUTES. An exploring expedition of four men, each expert in his own line, has gone to Alaska to make a study of Alaska transportation, which will result in a report to the congress in December, recommending a definite route to Alaska and most available routes for railroad and air kia which will develop the country and the resources thereof for the use of the people of the United States." Crescent a Christian Symbol Though now regarded as essentia- Mohammedan, the crescent was the emblem of the Byzantine empire and the eastern church, and the Turks adopted it the as a badge of trumph after the capture of Constanti- nople in 1453. Before that the cres- pent was common in the armorial bearings of English knights, and as a mark of the king's foundation founded an order of knights having as a badge a crescent moon. Its use by the Turks, however, led to its The chairman of this commission is Major J. J. Morrow, U. S. A., engineer corps; Alfred H. Brooks of the geological survey, Leonard N. Cox, U. S. B., engineer corps, and C. Mcfh. Inglewood consulting engineer on bridge affinity to the employ of the city of New York. This commission, which got its power from the act, passed at the last session, creating a legislative assembly in the territory of Alaska. was appointed by President Taft, with instructions to examine the Alaska railroad routes, the Alaska railroad routes from seaboard to the coal fields and to the interior and navigable waterways, to obtain surveys and other information with respect to railroads, including cost of construction and operation. It is believed in Washington that when this commission reports it will recombine and operate a federal railroad, either to the Bering river coal field or else to the Matanuska coal fields. MAY BE WHITE HOUSE BRIDE The advent of a presidential household with three marriageable daughters forming a part of it—something unprecedented—arouses Washington society to speculation as to the possibility of one or more White House weddings during the Wilson administration. Although the Wilson sisters are known as "bachelor maids," there is ever a tendency toward romance in the lives of the younger occupants of the historic mansion, and therefore the possibility that one or more of the Wilson girls will bring about a change of title. Deliver into the romances of the mansion has called attention to the old thirteen superstition by discovering that the next White House bride will be the thirteenth. Alice Roosevelt, the last White House bride, was the twelfth. The one before that was Frances Folem, who became Mrs. Grover Cleveland. Emily Platt, a niece of President Hayes, was more than a White House during her uncle's administration, to Gen. Russell Hastings. The question asked now is whether one of the Wilson girls will flout supersition and become the thirteenth White Mouse bride. MARY CIGARETTES SMOKED The American people are drinking more whiskey and beer and smoking more cigars and cigarettes than ever before in history, according to tax returns received by Royal E. Cabell, commissioner of internal revenue. From July 1, 2000, to June 30, 1922, 3,500,000,000 cigarettes were smoked, an increase of one billion over the corresponding period of the prettier year, which broke all records. The nation consumed 33,150,000 gallons of whiskey during July, August and September, an increase of 450,000 gallons as compared with that quarter of 1911, while nearly 1,500,000,000 cigars were smoked during that time. The cigar consumption promises to establish a record. A total of 19,800,000 barrels of beer were consumed during the three months, which was 320,000 barrels more than in the same period of 1911. This somewhat surprised revenue officials, as beer drinking fell on considerably during the fiscal year ended June 20. Last that decrease was partly accounted for by Commissioner Cabel, by the increased popularity of buttermilk as a summer drink. REBUILDING A STEGASARUS. Down at the national museum a squad of scientists are rehabilitating a stegasarus whose spirit fled to the happy hunting grounds some millions of years ago. This particular stegasarus who was known familiarly as an armored dinosaur, scampered about the lowlands of Colorado some seas before Adam and Eve made their appearance in the Garden of Eden. Nothing is known of his genealogy except in a general way, and the immediate members of his family left no traces behind. About thirty years ago a scientist discovered this stegasarus many pieces, ossified in the jaw, brought to Washington in fragments, and about a year ago hammer and chisel were put to work removing stegasarus from boulder. The work of putting his body and limbs together has just started, and the scientists are confident that when their labor is completed they will have a sure-enough specimen that will pass muster in any menagerie. It is estimated that when he romped about the world in the juvenile period he carried about ten tons of bone and body. Answering a Point of Etiquette William Henry: If, while you are making an evening call, the young lady of the family is pushed forward to entertain, and begins to back and fill and declare that she is so—sheeet! hee!—hoarse that she just knows she can't sing a note, it is bad form for you to give three cheers. Etiquette does not often demand the active or audible, form of lying, but the more how painful it is nothing, no matter how painful—is on enigle 'most any time. You should always strive to be a gentleman, let the chips fall where they may. Got Thing Out. Hewitt—But I thought you had a fat job? Jewett-I guess it struck some obesity cure. abandonment by Christians, though in many Russian churches a crescent may still be seen figuring beside the cross, as a sign of the Byzantine origin of the Russian church. Porch Tourista "I am thinking of going to Europe on a vacation." "You are! I didn't know you had that money." "I haven't, but you see, it doesn't cost anything to think at work."— MRS. ELLIOTT W. MAJOR FIRST LADY OF MISSOURI Although she has become the first lady of her state, Mrs. Elliott W. Ma jor, wife of the newly elected governor of Missouri, has not changed her daily routine and does not intend to. Mrs. Major, who was Miss Elizabeth Myers, was born on a farm in Pike county, the nearest postoffice being Prairieville. She has always lived simply and newly elected governor of Missouri has not changed her daily routine and does not intend to. Mrs. Major, who was Miss Elizabeth Myers, was born on farm in Pike county, the nearest postoffice being Prairieville. She has always lived simply and quietly, she says, and prefers that sort of life to social gayety. It is said Mrs. Major will establish a new regime when she moves into the executive mansion at Jefferson City. She is expected to introduce a "home" atmosphere into the capitol's social life and to dispel stiff formality. Her guests will always be made to feel at home, and the sparkle of smart fashion will be reduced to a minimum. "I like above all things a plain, simple, country life," she said, "that is the kind of a life Palways intend to lead." Mrs. Major is a handsome and charming woman and is noted for her brilliance as a conversationalist. She is the mother of a married daughter, Mrs. John Sanderson of Bowling Green, Mo., and of Elliott, Jr., Green years old, and Elizabeth, twelve. Jefferson City is agog over the prospect of Mrs. Major's advent as the state's hostess. It has been known there that the old-time air of dignity that marked the social affairs at the governor's mansion are doomed to go. Mrs. Major received her early education at a "district school," which she attended. Of the country girls. When she was twelve years old, however, her parents decided that she should have better educational advantages, and the family moved to Bowling Green, Mo. It was while attending school there that she met Elliott W. Major, then a law student and teaching a country school. She fell in love with the serious and ambitious young law student, whom she gave up her studies to marry blu. He was soon appointed principal of the Frankford schools, which post he held until he entered the bar at Jefferson City. Mrs. Major is devoted to outdoor life and is raising her two younger children in this manner. "When I was a girl I liked horseback riding better than any other sport," she said, and in great deal of my time he paused in the saddle. Above him is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and am interested in club work. I cannot devote much time to them because my chief interest is my home. I place my home above all else." PRINCE OF WALES NOW AN OXFORD FRESHMAN The Prince of Wales, who went up to Magdalen, Oxford, the other day, is to be more fortunate than some of his royal predecessors at the university in that last free to choose his own friends. Most of the new freshmen at Magdalen, it is said, had been entered on the books before it was known that the prince was going to that college. than some of his royal predecessors at the university in being left free to choose his own friends. Most of the new freshmen at Magdalen it is said, had been given the books before it was known that the prince was going to that college. This year's freshman class includes many notable young men, some of the most prominent being Lord Stanley who has rooms on the same staircase as the prince; the Hon. M. C. H. Bowes-Lyon, who was born in 1893 and is the fourth of the five of the earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, the Hon. A. P. A. Cland-Hood, the older of the two sons of Lord St. Audries. Among the freshmen at Magdalen, it may be added, there is also a Rhodes school from Adelaide. Rat Fleas. The British Medical Journal in an article in which the length of life of the rat flea is considered apart from its host, the rat, would seem to indicate that the harmless necessary cat, which has excited the animosity of some scientists who demand her extinction, is yet a needful member of the animal kingdom. The cat not only "caught the rat that ate the cat that lay in the house but killed it," but in doing so destroyed the rat fleas, the animal concluded that material infected with fleas and larvae may remain so infected for as long as a year and fleas derived from such infected material readily attacked rats and proceeded to multiply very rapidly in a short time. Mara, Trifle, Anxhow. An eminent German scientist who recently visited this country with a number of his colleagues was dining at an American house and telling how much he had enjoyed various phases of his visit. "How do you like our railroad trains?" his host asked him. "Ach, they are wonderful," the German governor replied; "so swift, so generously—and such luxury in all the furnishings and oppindmends. All is excellent excet one thing—our wives do not like the upper berths."—Harper's Weekly. In Friendship's Name. "Mrs. Miller, you and I have been enemies for a long while. Don't you think it time to forget our animosity and become friends again?" "Indeed, I do." "Well, as my husband has gone out won't you begin by buttoning my dress up the back!" Undoubtedly. "Don't you call it nerve to call for kissing games?" "Well, encouraging osculation certainly does require cheek." MABEL T. BOARDMAN HEAD OF THE RED CROSS MABEL T. BOARDMAN HEAD OF THE RED CROSS Miss Mabel B. Boardman, philanthropist, member of the social set at Washington and good business woman, is one of America's most interesting characters. While Mr. Taft is titular head of the Red Cross, it is Miss Boardman who is in reality its head and front. She has an office in the Army and Navy building and goes there daily. good business woman, is one of America's most interesting characters. While Mr. Taft is titular head of the Red Cross, it is Miss Boardman who is in reality its head and front. She has an office in the Army and Navy building and goes there daily. Of her executive ability, as shown at the outset in the reorganization of the Red Cross, President Taft said: "The moving spirit of American Red Cross is Miss Mabel Boardman. It is due to her indefatigable industry, her wide acquaintances, her high character as a woman, and the confidence that wealthy and influential men have in her, that the association has become so prosperous and a power for good." So, when the selection of officers came about, she was made chairman of the executive board, which is composed otherwise of men. Hard-headed old generals, accustomed to ordering battalions of men, and grave surgeons to whom the minutiae of hospital work is sacred, were pleased to find sterling qualities in this woman whom they had hitherto regarded only in the army. The work grew amazingly after she once got "in harness." She was capable of interesting the most blase person in the cause. In 1911, Yale conferred a degree upon her, the only other woman to share the honor being Jane Addams. President Taft, his cabinet and other dignitaries were present when she received it. Governments, too, have honored her. Sweden presented her with a gold medal two years ago; and Italy, through the Marquis de Montéllari, gave her a medal. She was also a saint as a tribute to the work of the American Red Cross at the time of the earthquake at Messina. Miss Boardman accompanied the Taft party to the Orient in 1905. While in Japan, she became interested in the*Red*Crown movement there, and she camped fired with a desire to place oure on an equally sound foundation. LADY CONSTANCE LYTTON IN POPULAR MOVEMENT While for years Lady Constance Lyton has been a leader of exclusive London society, just at present she is prominent in the public eye for her activity in a movement quite unrelated to the froth and frivolity usually associated with "smart setters." She was the instigator and may now be said to be the acting head of the idea of A. B. Lady Lytton is the wife of the second earl of Lytton and a daughter of the late Sir Trevor chicheleowdon. Lytton is the husband of that he is joined as a delightful hostess. Using the Left Hand. Why is it that we neglect to use the left hand so much? asks London Answers. Among English-speaking people 97 out of every 100 are right-handed when they reach maturity. Out of every 100 children 17 are born disabled, and the remaining 80 are born without preference as to either hand. Eligly are influenced to become strongly right-handed during the early childhood. No great asset of the world is no neglected as the average left hand. Formerly all the world was ambidextrous. Primitive man had no preference which hand he used and the world of efforts are now being made to revive the use of the left hand. Japan has for many years been teaching two-handedness to the men of her army and in her public schools. The German government is following Japan's example. Sir Robert Baden-Powell her son of the siege of Mafeking and founder of the Boy Scouts, does not consider a man a well-trained soldier unless he can mount equally well on either side of his horse, use the sword, revoliver and lance equally well with both hands. Marks—So your Italian barber refused to shave you? Why was that? "Parks—I told him I'd just had a Turkish bath. Each to Hla Trade. "This poem was written by a prominent lawyer of this city. Has it any value?" "About as much value," said the editor, "as a legal opinion written by a poet." Comparative Endurance Mrs. Youngbride—My husband vows that his love is more enduring than the everlasting granite. Mrs. Longweed—Huh! Mine said the same thing, but it didn't even last as long as a wood pavement Some of the Most Modern Tricks of the Experts. Many Ingenious Dodges Employed by Smart Rogues in Their Efforts to Rob the Unwary Victims of Their Efforts. Almost every day illustrations are afforded of the marvelous ingenuity of the modern thief. Recently a couple of rogues nearly succeeded in extracting a valuable pin from the cavat of a man sitting between them in a music hall by means of an almost invisible horsehair stretching from the right hand of one thief to the left hand of his accomplice. The thieves, by simultaneously raising their hands under the pretense of putting their pipes or cigarettes into their mouths, tried, by pulling the horsehair taut, gradually to lift the victim's pin from its place. In this particular instance, says London Tik-Bits, the trick was not successful, but it is often worked with advantage. If the pin falls to the ground unnoticed the thieves take the earliness of the seizing it, a skillful manipulation of the horsehair, the article may be made to slide down the almost invisible line into the hand of one of the thieves. Owing to the case with which they are detached, the tins are the favorite objective with many street thieves, says the Standard, and a great many of them are stolen by means of the old trick known as the lady crosses the gentleman, making along the pavement, notices that a lady crosses his path, suddenly stumbles and lurches forward. Inductively he throws open his arms to catch her, and for a moment she rests upon his breast. The next, with a confused apology and thanks, she is gone, and it is only some time afterward that the gallant discovers that his pin is also gone, and we watch. Of course, the average street thief pretends to work in a crowd, and his enterprise is strikingly illustrated by the fact that if he cannot find a crowd he proceeds to make one. One of the simplest methods of doing this is to take advantage of the inquisitiveness of the average person. It is only necessary for any one to stand in the street and gaze upward, as though staring intently at some edge, object, or look at edge at some apparently invisible thing in the waits-in-mediately attract the passers-by. The street thief plays upon this weakness of the average individual. He will walk along a thoroughfare, suddenly come to a halt and gaze steadily at something in the air —possibly it is only a chimney pot. Whatever it is, the chances are a hundred to one that in a few minutes a crowd of people will stop and stare in the same direction, and then it is an easy matter for a confederate to go through the pockets of the gazers. More elaborate was the plan adopted some time ago by three street musicians, who made a fair amount every day by exercising their vocal organs in the suburbs, but whose income was considerably augmented by a confederate who relieved the crowd which collected round the musicians of whatever cash and other valuables he could lay his hands on. Then there is the ragged little boy who creates consternation and excitement among the crowd of seaside visitors by tumbling into the sea off the promenade of the fish, but the longer he can keep up a realistic semblance of drowning the longer his father or big brother has to explore the pockets of the sympathetic crowd. Something of a Slur. "When you try to help other people such puzzling things happen," said a pretty young charities investigator to a newspaper man, and from her subsequent remarks he gathered that what did happen was this: The well meaning girl was trying to find out why the poor man was idle. "Can't you find work?" she ventured, sympathetically. "Sure, miss, any day I want it." "Well, why aren't you working today, then, instead of sitting in the house doing nothing?" "I didn't feel good today. You know how it is, lady, when you've been drunk a week." And the young woman is still wondering what he could have meant by that—New York Tribune. Thought They Were Samples A young man who had spent his life in a country village came to London to seek his fortune. On the day of his arrival he walked into a restaurant and ordered dinner. He walked in all those little side-dishes sacred to restaurant-keeping, and arranged them in tempting array around the young man's plate. For half an hour he sat and looked at the untouched dinner, until, overcome by hunger, he called the waiter, who had been watching him wonderlining. "Look here, mister, if you don't hurry and bring my dinner I'll eat up your samples!"—London Tit-Bits. Mere Suggestion. Hewitt—They say that in the next world we shall do the same as in this. Dewett—Hadn't you better learn to smoke? Mystery of Sleep. It is impossible to give any precise explanation of the phenomenon of sleep. Yet many theories have been advanced. One has shown by extensive inclusive arguments that it is due neither to "brain pallor" nor intoxication by carbonic substances in the blood, the theories that have been in turn advanced. Legendre intimates his preference for the view that sleep is not the result of fatigue, but is an effect of sleep that must to protect the organism against the ill effects of fatigue—Harper's Weekly. Roald Amundsen Tells How Polar Explorers Were Clothed. Protective, Yet Light Garments. Imperative on Such a Journey—Foot Coverings of the Best a Thing of Much Importance. On the first part of the journey we used double sleeping bags. The outer one of the skin of reindeer buck. The inner one of light skin of reindeer deer or reindeer calf. Both had the hairy side in. Outside the two we had a cover of light linen cloth, somewhat longer than the bags. This cover was always kept on, both in the tent and on the march in the tent. It protected the bags from damp, while on the march it kept the driven snow entirely. Our foot coverings had necessitated much consideration, and were of the very best. The great thing for us was to combine sufficient rigidity with softness. They must be soft, to keep our feet warm, but stiff if our skirts were to set firmly. I used the following myself: Outside all, a boot, the sole of which was of solid leather, the outer covering strong, green, windproof cloth. Inside these I had a pair of reindeer skin boots. As for stockings, next the foot I wore a little woolen sock lined with "sennegrane" (a kind of soft grass used by Laplanders in their moccasins). I wore this sock not so much for the warmth as to keep the sennegrane in position. Then a stocking of dog's hair. Then an ordinary woolen stocking and then two pairs of gaberdine stockings. With these stockings we never cold garments; we were lightly clad with light clothing under gaberdine outer garments. Our fur clothing, which we took for use on the plateau, we never had much use for. As long as we had them we used them under our sleeping bags at night. Of snow spectacles, several kinds were used—each thought he had discovered the best. Personally, I used a pair of ordinary spectacles with light yellow glass. It may seem unheard of to go on an expedition of fifteen hundred miles in these surroundings with only a pair of glasses in which the light can enter everywhere—but I did it, and, what is more, without so much as suffering once from snow blindness. That speaks for the excellence of the glass in them. Doctor Schantz, in Berlin, is the inventor. By a process the glasses have undergone they are able to keep out the injurious rays. On my hands I used, from our winter quarters to pole and back, a walking wool mittens with the four fingers together in one compartment. One pair lasted the whole way—Road Amundsen in Hearst's Magazine. To Restrain the Half Mad. The important question of "partial responsibility" in cases of criminals judged to be of unbalanced minds has been raised by a letter which was addressed by Dr. Grasset, the well-known psychiatrist of Montpellier, (France) university to the minister of justice, M. Briand, and which has called forth much common from legal and medical criticism. Doctor Grasset insists that this profession must take the greatest importance to public safety, since in the number of cases where the accused man is certified to as partially insane and discharged as irresponsible, another criminal is let loose on the world to commit further outrages. "Against such an anomaly society must defend itself," he says, "and carry out its duty to itself. The man who is only half mad must be punished and looked after by a sane man. He must be kept in an aseum, not he is properly during the time of his critical crisis, but until he shall completely cure—for his whole lifetime if he does not recover." Doctor Grasset asks that the minister appoint a commission of doctors, jurists, and deputies to the department, and regards as one of the most important of the hour. Tobacco In Boumanla Roumania, the dark horse of the Balkans, may be said to have been waffed into good government on a cloud of tobacco smoke. For it was the tobacco monopoly established by the degenerate ruler Couza that brought about his compulsory abdication. Every Roumanian soldier Couza up against the national habit came up against it. It was noted that the present ruler, Prince Charles of Hohenzollern-Sligaren was invited, in the teeth of the concert of Europe and the sultan, to become Couza's successor, and nothing finer ever happened to Roumania—except its queen, Carmen Sylva. The good fortune of Roumania also due to Blasmark, who counseled the young prince to "be the offered throne," to "if you fail you may rate have, a pleasant reminiscence for the rest of your life."—London Chronicle. Repartee A perplexacious young man, passing where an old colored man was busy setting fire to the dead grass in a meadow, accosted him thus: "Don't do that, Uncle Eb; don't do that!" "Why so, sah, why so?" "Why will make that meadow as black as you are." bath. "Never mind dat, sat, never mind dat. Dat grass will all grow out an' be as green as you is."—Judge. Foresight. "I thought you had such a good maid coming?" "I did. But when she called up on the telephone my husband answered her." "Well?" "Well, he was so much charmed by the voice that I didn't engage her." The Universal One. "What is the best maiden speech on record?" "That of any girl when she says 'Yes.'" AFRO-AMERICAN, CUILLINGS Indicative of the progress of the jeubern negro are the figures. given Regard to the increased value of firm lands, implements and equlp- ent in the Feport of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial institute, which as just been published. in this report Booker T. Washing- ton, principal of the Institute, points gat that the great need of the south fe agricultural education for ite ne ‘and calls attention to the rela fim between the prosperity of a farm: {ag community and the ostablish- pent of schools and the advancement @lall Kinds of education. “The largo increase in the amount at property owned by nogroes," nays {Be report, “ia, I'am sure, due to the teaching that bas gone out from the anual Tuskegee negro conference fad similar agencies. I find that the raluo of domestic animals owned by eero farmers of the south increased faring the last ten years 108 per cent, 485,000,000 to $177,000,000; poultry from $4,000,000 to. $5,000,009, or 26 yer cent; tmplements and machinery from $18,000,000 to $26,000,000, or 100 yer cent; land and buildings. from $63000,000 to $270,000,000, or 283. per feat. ‘The total value of farm prop fety owned by southern negroes in- reused during the last ten yours 177 per cent” in bis report Washington calle at tention to the improvement in the ftandard of life among the negroes In rural districts of the south, compar {ng thote who now attend the confer ences and extension meetings of the fnaitate with those who uscd to ap- pear at its gatherings. in former years,” he soys, “the con: ference was made up of uncouth rent ars ond croppers and a few owners: tow it ls largely composed of well: dressed, intelligent, progressive and ideawake owners, eager to discuss farming methods.” ‘Mr, Watt Terry, of Brockton, Mass, the young negro real estate’ agent, ‘who has had such an exceptional ca- reer, stated at the recent meeting of the ‘National Negro Business league, that he controlled real estate aggre: gating $500,000, There were those Aisposed. to discredit Mr. ge ry's atement at the time, so mia 80 that the executive committee of the busluess league, through its secretary. made a special report In open session with regard thereto. Since the Chi cago meeting, Dr. Booker T. Washing: ton, president of the National Negro Husiness league, has been quietly In- vestigating tho ‘matter at the bands of responsible Brockton people. A letter Just recelved trom the secze- tary of the’ Young’ Men's Christian as- tciation, White, of Brockton, states: "Some weeks ago I wrote you relative to our mutual friend, (Mr. Watt Ter- y's) business, but now I want to en- close the clipping from the tax list which you will see Is positive ert dence that at the time the taxes were recorded.he was carrying well on to- vrards $300,000, and I know his large purchase of $120,000 occurred since then, so with the estimated valuation of these properties, in the minds of our best real-estate men, I am thor oughly satisfled that the amounts re- ported are very little, if any, over stated. It 1s certainly a most wonder- fal development in a few years.” It ‘must be gratifying to the negro Deo- ple everywhere to learn that one of their rage hoe achieved so wonderful ly In 60 short a space of time. “Mr. ‘Terry ts an alert, aggressive, but sin- cerely modest young man. In his promotion to the rank of ma- Jor, just announced at the war depart. ment, Charles Young of the Ninth cav- alry, @ negro, becomes the first man of his race to attain that grade in the regular army of the United States. Major Young {s also the only negro officer of the army who was graduated from the Military Academy at West Polnt. He has served with the Ninth cavalry, Tenth cavalry and Twenty: ‘ffth infantry, all negro regiments, during his entire service, with the ex: ception of a year's service in the Sev: enth cavalry, a white regiment. Fisk University at Nashville, Tenn. is making efforts-to raise the sum of $125,000 as an endowment fund, and ‘Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan has promised to give the Inst $25,000. It 1s 2 Senerous offer, and if a few others of the wealthy men and women of the land would be just halt as gen {ous as Mr. Morgan the faculty of Fisk would soon be in possession of ‘the sum needed to carry on its work “Tho interests ‘of one colored man ‘thould be the concern of all.” Dr. W. T. Vernon, formerly register ot the United States treasury, has been elected president of Campbell ‘college, Jackson, Miss. Dr. “Vernon ‘was for sixteen years at the head of ‘the Western University at Quinds:o and Is considered one of the foremost Regro educators in the United States. The dreams of the people who ream, come true to the ones who don’t dream so much as they work, Most people fail to be original be- cause they fear to be. Under the terms of the will’of C. X. Smiley, the Univeralty of Chicago tan just recetved $3,000 to endow a Scholarship. Mr, Smiley was a negro, the ton of slave parents, Mr. Smiley's Yenetaction ts available in ald of white Mudents ax well as. negroes. Gulte trrespective of the contents, the home-coming holiday grip weighs bout a ton more than it did’ going away, - “gh Walking stick with a nobbly han- ile ie) «fine uregument.”: | ft bis annuel report to the trustees ot ‘Tuskegee. Normal. ard. Industrial institute, Booker Washington etates hat the ota value ofthe pert property, lands, bulldings ‘and. secur ten ih possession of the trustecs I |$8.60082547. Referring to the finan cial statun of Tuskegee Institute, Nr. Washington reports: “I am glad to fay’ thatthe number of "individual | donors. to. the school has Increased within the past 12 mouths. White the ‘aggregate amount Ye not as large, te important, in mip ‘opinion, to. tn crease every. year the number of tn fividual small donors. "We have re felved.duriog the year trom. al sources 42057848 for operating Penses; from undesiguated legacies (to be used at the discretion of the trustees) #25.185.21; for apecal dona tions and improvements of the plant $95:364.25, of whieh $22,622.95 In til Unexpended. The total amount added to the endowinent. fund during. the Year has been $28,560.80, making ov endovement fund at the present. time $1890,01608."The value ‘ot the plz at Tuskegee ts now $1:262,601242 the Dresent value cf the 18,10 acres of baineral land, given by apecial act of [congress some years ago.and rem tng unsold, fs about $250,000, mak tng a total valuation of the personal property, lands, buildings and. secutt tes In the possession of our trstees | $3,696,825.47. "The attendance for the year ha been 1,067 soung men and StS young women. They have come trom 24 ates and {0 foreign countries, oF col nies of auch foreign country. Pewe have entered late and left before th close of the year than has been the ponent | Thpse who have gone forth from our home mission schools and have siven themselves. to. home making. teaching, preaching and general uplift work, are verily the little Teaven in [negro life that will Teaven the whole Jumap It pays to help the negro 80 that he may help himselt, and It pays the negro to help bimselt x0 that he may gain strength, faith, courage and experience to better help himself — National Baptist Review. | The Norfolk, Va., City Counell has passed a law requiring all washerwom en to be registered. The object of the Taw fa to protect white families {rom tubereular coutagion. When tuber- culosis is discovered in a house ne eee in that house {s allowed to take in washing. ‘The aw. works terrible hardship on those who. depend oh washing for a livelthood | Only about 1 per cont, of the total ‘wealth of the United States is In: tented in church property, but, ac- cording to Dr. Hooker Washington over per cent. of the wealth of the hegroes of the country In Invested In ine way. They have 85,000 churches, with 3,700,000 members. Dr, J. W. Rarrett, member of the Board of Governors, Unlversity ot Melbourne, Avstralla, in an article whch recently appeared in the Mel Dourne, Argus, states: “It. really tooks ‘as if he, (Booker T. Washing: ton), had led the world from the ed- ‘cational point of view." oe Bvory time a man speaks to a git! of eighteen the oll and velvet shows pone siggee | When a man thinks he’s eating brain i ‘he ie really feeding his vanity ‘The groucher spotls no one else's time so much as his own. Envy is something which Is as hard to offace as indelible Ink. Some women live as though high style were the standard of heaven. ‘A great character 1s one who knows now to give un idea of largeness. Cheertuiness has taken many a sting from sorrow, when that sorrow was |e | When a wife laughs In her sleeve be sure the husband has been widely ‘comic. A treacherous disposition makes even its possessor miserable because fof treachery. Mullonaires let their wives and daughters got the airs while they get the millions. Money makes thg mare go, but It Is ‘an obstacle to @ young mule, \ swiss Ecce. Beat fust enough to mix four eggs and grate about a cupful of cheese. Put cheese in pan with a large table spoonful of buttet, and when nearly melted add the eggs. Stir rapidly and ferve as soon es cooked. Just before fending to the table ada salt and aaa ‘When a man tells his wife good-by ‘and sees a gitl friend coming towards him gushingly, everybody knows that's fa close shave. APPLE FRITTERS. Pee! and coré two or three apples: stice thin and set aside well sprinkled srith migar, make a good fritter batter ‘and puta slice of apple in batter and try in part butter, part lard. ‘The cheerfulness with which some women forgive encourages most men to sin again. ‘Cut out the worry about yesterday's sorrows and get busy with the joys of today. BEST FORM OF WOOD BOX Saves Labor In Chores and Does Much to Conserve Heat of Kitchen In ‘the Winter, ‘One of the most useful things to the housewife, a8 well as a labor suver to the small'boy, who perchance bas (0 carry In tho firewood, is a ¥ood box, Dull ax a part of the house, ‘The box. which is bullt over an opening In the aie | \ ae Pak i (pes k Shelhltowone yout WB OUTaIOE Tu Motte outalde wall near the atove, 1» partly outdoors and partly tn the kitchen, A ‘loping lid on the outaide lets the rain run off—a flet one tnalde makes & nice sent Tt { fled trom the outalde, which aves the opening and shutting ol doors, whch is 8 great saving of beat We aleo provides the house wife wit ‘ary wood ‘The dimensions of an ordinary sized | hex such ae the drawings represent would be suitable for a moderately sized kitchen. Inside dimenslons—30 Inches long, 15 inches wide, 24 Inches high; outside, 36 Inches long, 20 Inches wide, 40 inches high. CHICKEN SERVED WITH ONION One of the Most Appetizing Methods of Preparing Popular Delicacy For the Table. If you like onlons, try this smoth- ered chicken. I cut a fowl in pleces to serve, put in from kettle (casserole would be better If you have one) with teaspoon of salt and boiling water to cover. Let {t come to a boil on top of tove. then put in moderate oven and cook (covered tightly) five or six hours, If water cooks away more should be added, and { the top pleces brown turn them over so they will not desdry, But. the water will not cook away much if the oven ts not too hot, An hour before dinner 1 peeled a pint of small onions, nat larger than a-all ver dollar, and put in with the chick en. To serve, I took out the chicken on to platter, skimmed out the onlons and seasoned with pepper and salt. then thickened the gravy and served Im gravy tureen. Had bolled potatoes, eranberry sauce and squash ple. For the next dinner { put the chicken in the gravy and heated; had baked po: tatoes, boiled celery “and cranberry ple. Served the chicken in the gravy lke fricassee this time.—Boston Globe. Bancroft Pudding. Cream four tablespoons butter and ‘one cup sugar and add one well-beaten egg. Sift 1% cups flour with one-half teaspoon salt and one teaepoon baking powder. Add one-half cup of flour to the first mixture, and beat thoroughly, then add the reat of the flour and one. half cup of milk, alternately. Finally beat one-quarter square chocolate Into the batter and bake 20 minutes in « moderate oven. Sauce—Beat two. eggs until very ight, then add one cup of contection- er's sugar and one cup of thick cream, Beat until the wholo fs the consisten- cy of whipped cream. Mexican Codfieh, saute to'8 pate Yellow® email on ea chopped fine, fn three table tpcoofule of utter: then add two ta ‘blespoonfuls of flour, half a green pepper minced and a cuptul of stewed tna strained tomato pulp. When te Sauce reaches the boiling point add hal’ pound of faked codfish that bas been, ality fresbened In. co wreter and parbotiot; simmer slowly for ten minutes and nerve. very hot garnished with triangles of fried bread Salad Dressing. ‘This aroming {e a0t made with cream, but I think the readers il ‘Mike it: Three eggs, well beaten, one tablcepoon anit two ‘tablespoons sv far, onehalt teaspoon muna, one GSSieapoon cormtareh dlesclved “in [one cup ot milk. Mix all together hen add one cup vinegar, and butter [tse of an egg.” Cook faa. double ‘ellen stirring frequent, dit thickens, This makes quite a Jot, but tt con to Kept in ara in a-coo! place toveral weeks ——_—.. Mother's Ment Cakes, ‘Tako ploce et from sitet lamb o pest put through meat chopper, ecm fon wth salt and perber, a litle onion {you like and butter or gravy to mek hate Cook there fo'& sauce pan wn Ui thorournly blended. A fow minutos {a auffclent. Let cool and form int Catone ‘Sot away Ina ooo! place an four or more, Mako a batter of eg hd milk and four and'a ttle baking powder. Dip in the cates and ty He brown. : PORTRAIT ‘One-quarter pound suet, one pound chopped raisins, yolks of four eggs, two cups sugar, two cups milk, nut ‘meg and salt, four heaping teaspoons baking powder, enough flour to make a stift Batter. Steam the pudding five ‘or'aix hours. gauce for suet pudding —Two cups ‘eonfectioner’s suger, whites of four eggs, two tablespoons butter; flavor ‘with vanilla; beat well. Removing Finger Stains, wingers, stained with fresh trutt, walnts, ete, should be dipped tg strong tea, rubbed with a nat! brush. Eee aalied: tu Warm, Water: ANOTHER GOOD ROAD IN WISCONSIN y \ f ied ne ee ad ) eis afte PEE Sieace ata! Pe eee a Same a a ER a ee come al Pe NE ee Ce fo ae Ce pe ‘The Illustration Shows a Nine-Foot Stone Road Near La Grosse, Wis. In writing of cost of roads and ral, novenbert shows that i 20 per fentof We souatrys lghwaye wee der tn’ goa Soudin, at tease $350 3ataco ould be naved in the moving atthe opt of the year 1912. Tha Rinovee woul wales to Improve 6.000 fale ot rade an thus fn the course Brave rears 100.000 tltes of Riphwey ould Ge developed to meet the needs ee OOD... J LOA DS oOh Ce Ce RSS Gael ys a kee aE eZ as— aa Véry Little Progress Has Been | Made in Building. a ane Ronson ta Lack of Business Meth Sie same au Employed tn Many | Since eoeipten ras Pas Yee Tee ie wane |; The bad country road is a back ‘ing? ‘Very little, says the Western | Farmer. ‘Over three‘fourths of all fur gain Si cote Pet cers Penrice ee or Repel eee sr ae ee a aaa son sete Sr eae ae ns Sane eerie meas e See soa at i ores eet eas ee oe aiarcer Brees Scns or ee Fa atl a cane a ie so aa Oe ee oot ie hake want fo goo te eal Shgep Shelter In Winter. some Amore woom to taagive that Just because sheep has a fleece to Protect ft that abelter from cold and Norms is not necessary, bat they ‘Mould kzow that sheep are more sus ceptible to cold’ and. dampness. than ‘sy otter animal on the farm, Whitewash Poultry House, Xe is just as necessary to whitewash tho poultry houso and clean up around the yards now as to put the stoves in “ebae tor einione ‘of the farm, ao much in evidence. ‘When it in reflected the aver. ‘age cost of hauling in ue United States Is 25 conts per ton per mile ‘as compared with only 2 cents per ton per mile In France and Germany and England, the urgent economic need of highway Improvement and exten: Jefon in this country becomes painful: ly evident, fn road tax. And why not have it? Isn't It about tlme to quit pouring ‘money Into a mudhole? Most roads could have been nicely paved with the dollars they have cost since frst lata out, Where hae that money gone? Don't cry “graft.” Of course there hhas been too much polltics—ah, polt- tles, thero'a the rub—but there has been no political graft to speak of fm conection with country roads. ‘The trouble Is the system 1s and has been wrong. Road bullding 1s for the public good; just as mail carry: Ing 1s. ‘Tho mall carriers are under vil service, out of polities entirely. ‘They are paid for knowing thelr bus- fness, They must give a dollar's worth of service for a dollar in pay. Why not handle the road problem that way? Remove the road boss from politics and mako him pass an exam- Imation showing his efficiency. Keop ‘him fust as long as he does his work well. Then you will seo good dirt roads wherever there 1s nothing bet- ter. Enough money will soon be sav- ed In road tax to macadamize every mile of the main traveled country roads. TREES ALONG THE HIGHWAYS Every Drive Through the Country Gives Evidence of Need of Prompt and Effective: Action. | “The civic committee of the Als- bama Federation of Women’s clubs Is doing a good thing In starting a move ment for the preservation of trees along our highways,” sald a prominent citizen of Alabama, according to the Birmingham Age Herald, “Mrs. Al- ston Fitts of Tuscaloosa is chairman of the civic committee, and she has ts. sued an address In circular form which should stir up interest in this work. ‘After calling attention to the nation wide movement for ‘shady ways’ and ‘an appeal for a general rally for thelr preservation, she saye ““Bvery drive through the country gtves evidence of the need of prompt action, for the trees are at the mercy of ever changing road workers and fare ruthlessly, cut.down. These shady highways are a great asset to our state. Increasing numbers of tourleta fare motoring over them and aro there. by awakening (0 our wonderful re. sources. Our own people are finding fon these highways the playground needed for recreation and relaxation, ‘The farmer finds comfort and pleasure for himself and his horses in the day's work, to and from market, fleld and home. ‘Let every woman's club tn Ala- ama join in the crusade without de lay. Talk about tt in your homes and in your clubs and have your schools ‘champlon these God-given forest trees, true friends, allke to rich and’ poor, young and old. Every school improve. ment association In Alabama 1s asked to call a meeting and frame and sign ‘a petition and present it to thelr coun- ty commlasioners asking their author. Ity to prevent roadworkers from cut ting down these trees. Let 2s gil to ‘gether arouse such interest and love for these trees, that when a bill fe pre- dented in the next legislature for thelr Tegal preservation It may be pasued icc instnichte Clean .Up the Roadside. The fall of the year 15 a good time to clean up the unsightly roadside. The dry grass and weeds will bura, and when destroyed cease to become fan eyesore all the winter months. ‘Any green bush can be cut and bura- ed with the dried weeds and grass ‘with very little encouragement, and how st will Improve the roadside to ave this done now. Planting Apple Trees. ‘Tpe best time to plant apple trees 49d soon as most of the leaves have fallen. The roots belog then In an ‘active state, and the ground still re- taining a certain amount of hest, they will form new roots before winter. which 1s a material advantage. Keep Trees Growing. ‘Trees in the orchard that have not made much growth should not be manured. Keep every treo growing. ‘An old orchard that 1s past ite prime ‘can be set to work again by manure and fertilizers freely used. Burning Weeds. You will feel more than repald for pulling and burning those few remain- Jog burrs that wore missed and al- lowed to go to,seed in of¢ nocks and ‘atonartha thes. TRACE AROUND WORLD THREE-YEAR SEARCH FOR at OF COLORADO ESTATE. | la Not Know That Fortune of #49, 000: Left by Father Wae Awalt ing Him—Original Wil Broke ett by: Yeunosacianeiher Oak Creck, Colo—To cut himself ott trom all relatives becaure of It tnaignation over what be belleved to bo-an unfalr dvislon of iw father’s $300,0 entate; to bo tracked entire Wyaround’ the world tna three-yeur earch tnstituted. by. brother” who fran algo ignored 1a tho wil, and who Mucceeded tn. ebtataing “&_ new alt fon of the property, and finally to earn that a fortune ia awating. bi, fre the experiences of Jumee Mf, Bat ey of Oak Creek, who haw loft Tor Burllagtons lowe, to’ assume ‘posses: ‘sion of his share of the estate, ‘amounting to over $40,000, "Por tho peat three years Dalley bas reided hore tages acted ue Aah togineer for a. coal company. He ad constdored ait relations with Bis father, brothore and sisters ended, UD: til George Getz, a detective, who has fearched tho whole world for Bim, af rived, ‘and after {dentifying him’ tn- formed’ Batley that he in to recelve [an ogual shave with bie three broth ‘tra and three alates in tho father's cetate, "Ten years ago P. D, Bailey, tho fe ther, wae declared to be & mental In competent, and a wil, previously wrt. ten, bestowing tho alk ot Bis prop /erty on tho Astborn son, Joba G Haley of ‘Oakrille, wae probated tn the courts of lows: Tamer M, Bally trae at that (ime io. San, Francleco, od he recelved by mall a draft fr the $26 “whlch bie father ad bo guentied Yo him. Knowing. of the fathers wealth, ho was 20. dlnpusted ‘with being thus practeally Ignored “That he remalted tho draft to the at Horneys and has never since’ commu cated. with. his family, excepto attend the funeral of his mother, who led ine years ago, James, Dalley. had. Yeon vin ‘at the Winchester hotel, Soa. Pram flsco. When tt, wan destroyed by the earthquake of April 1008, mor than 800 persone tn tho bullding wer killed and’ w rolaiven belloved tha fe was aniong. those, who ost the liven, immediately after the leas {er Batley, who happened (0. be a Vallejo, Cals the day of the guake Shipped under an assumed namo a Gagincer on a steamer leaving” {0 Sapun, and. for a. year followed the tens tncireling. tho world. and Anal fnding. at. New York, trom_ whet point he returned to. San Pranelaco There be remained until, five. year go, when he eam to. Colorado took ‘a position au engineer ‘with sawmill at Fraser, In dale Park. ‘Villiam Bally, bis youngest broth ex, who wan elo cut off nthe wil swion $25" went fo Alaeha, where hi Tet with avecese in the mines. Hi | tered ro Tore x mioalry he Years ago, and’ proceeded to Invest | kato the vallty of the probating 9 |fhes fathers estate, withthe real | the ‘the cnso wan reopened! on | charge that undue Influence bad: bee fieed'by the brother in the welling 0 the wit, and a. new dlvtebutlon of the property ordered, giving an qua share to cach of his seven children ‘Witlam was ‘unwilling to. bellov that his brother James was dend, 00 he engoged George Gets to undertake esearch for tee missing man, Tl hae ‘continued. without interruptlo Untlinow, more than $10,000" havin been expended in the chase, Gets began at San Francisco, wher ho foorned that Balley had aavumye the name of James 3 Wilson In oF der to avold the attention of certain fiapecuntous aequtintances, He fount that "Witvon" bad pone to sen ae a tngincer, and” following. tho tal found the name of “Wilton” on “th ort repletere at every place that Bat Fey tad touched, Including. Honotuta Nagosakt, tho Philippines, ‘Constan tinople, Liverpool aad” Sally Oat Sacer 2 | BAT ROUTS WOMEN LAWYERS ‘Thelr Gereame Bring Brave Male Col Teague, Who Slays the Terrl- fying Monster. -— Kaneas City, Mo—An entire law firm of women was routed by = bat, ‘and fair Portis for whom the stern ‘visage of courts bas no terror fled with shrieks from a mild little cht Topters. ‘Tenants on the elghth floor of the New York Life building heard loud shrieks emanating from the west cor ridor. They found Miss Anna Dona. hue and Miss Tiera Farrow in tho hallway calling for help. “What's the matter, {s there a fire?” asked the other tenants, interrupting the erles of the women lawyers, "No, a bat,” they managed to say. Rescuers then entered: the law of fice, only to find Miss Carey M. Car. roll, the third member of the firm, sitting on a desk with ber fect straight in front of her. Finally A. 8. Ei, an attorney, killed the bat and threw {t out of the window. Bats aro hereby warned that a per petual injunction against their invad. Ing the law offices of Donahue & Far row will be asked if there ts a sec. ond otfense. Wants Censor of Women’s Clothes. Cincinnati, Oblo—The establish- ment of a government bureau to act ‘as censor of women’s clothes was ad- vocated in an address by Mrs, John C. Bessler of Decatur, Il. ee mio ‘Washington —"Bald headedness™ is feveloping a race with a wonderful Intellect," asserted Dr. G. R. Cole, in oxplaining that bald headedness ditt: ed the man far above the hairy ant. mal. Bteamer Lists at Angle of 23 Degrees. Calain—The Swedish steamer Gwanbridge, from Kronstedt, with a cargo of timber, has reached here lis- ing at an angle of 28 degrses, which ta perhaps a record in tho! annals of navigation. IN| WIFE’S CUSTODY CHICAGO MAN ORDERED TO QUIT WORK OR GO TO JAIL. Judge Sentences Joseph Girsch tt Remain Idle at Home With Hla ite, Whe says "Pay: Dave Gclicc “tucainata'tion, ‘Chicago.—Joseph Girach, who lives at 4620 South Paulina street, was sen tenced the other day to an Indefinite period of tleness by Judge Newcom- er. The terms of Judge Newcomer's decree were that Joseph was to be returned forthwith to hie restdence In the custody of bla wife to ent three square meals a day and sleep ten hours at night and to retrain vntil further notics trom all bodily Isbor— particularly from the labor of his trado aa a molder—under penalty of Golog sont to the dridewell, where he would have nothing to do’ but make Dig ones Into little ones all day tone. ‘This remarkable decree was uttered after the court had listened to a story told by Glrach's wife. Mrs. Girach had had her husband arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct. Her husband, sho ald, had beaten her and riven hor out into the street. “I am a law-abiding woman.” Mra. Girach told the court, “and I can't stand Joe's conduct any longer, You'll Just have to put him under bonds to Tefrain from working.” “What's that?™ inquired the court, sitting up and taking notice. “I sald." repeated Mra. Girsch pa- tently, “that youl have to put Joe under bond to refrain from work.” “You mean that, he's overworking imeelt?” “No, your honor, T mean that he mustn't work at all. Work doesn't ‘agree with Joc. Ho's got to be made to stop it it there's to be any pence in our bouse” Mrs, Girsch was weeping by thie time, “He's & molder, your honor.” she went on, between sobs. “He's just crazy about molding. When he sete a fob ho just works bimsolt to death, and when ho's pald of he gots drunk and comes home and beats me. Thia le the third time ho has attacked me.” “Now. lot me get this right.” Inter posed the court. “You say you want me to fesue an ordor forbidding your husband to work.” “That's right, your honor. You see, ve got plenty ‘of money of my own to support both him and myself. 1 own several butldings, and the rents pay all our expenses.” T lore my Joo, but T can't stand fim when he beats me. Tt youll fust send him home with orders to stay away from work, you'll be Instrumental in keeping us out of the divorce court." Judge Neweomer cogttated for time. “All right" be sald; “It’s a lltte un- eval, but let the order be tssued Joo, you go home with your wite, an¢ |if 1 hear that you're working again TH make tt unpleasant for you.” “Nice easy Job you got now, eh?” asked a neighbor who called at the Girach home In the afternoon, “Yep: my wife's husband.” Girsch replled, shifting his comeob pipe from ono corner of his mouth to the other. “Say, Joe, let me sweep under your chair, please,” sald Mrs. Girsch, ap proaching with a Broom. “What a bother.” sald Girseh with a wink as he lifted his two fect fn the alr so Mrs. Girsch could sweep under them. “1 used to work in a brass foundry twelva houra a day—" he started to say. “Ob, can that stuff” sald the neigh bor. “You've got the easlest Job is the world.” “Say, you're right; that’s one title hon: anyway,” Girach replied, Just then his pipe went out. A worried frown crosed his brow, but before he could ask for it Mrs. Girsch brought ‘him a match and lighted ft again, CONFESSES 205 BURGLARIES Burci-r ts Proud ef Record—Says He Was Always Polite to Polleemen. Paris—A burglar who had plied his craft in Parts for elght years with- out being caught by the police and who had a record of 205 succesful burglaries, has at last been brought to book. His astonishing record only came to light through his own con- fession, prompted by his preference for deportation as against imprison- ment in France. His claim to baving committed 205 burglaries was recetved by the judge with fneredulity, and he was much hurt to have his title to the burgling champfonship disputed. “I have com- mitted 205 burglaries. I swear that T have,” he sald to the judge in an- awer to the first questions put to htm, ‘The fudge asked him: “Wore you not afraid of the police?” "I was." ho replied, ‘bat I was always very Polite to the polfcemen, and I always looked 0 decent that they would not have thought of suspecting me.". The police inspectors visited with thelr prigoner twenty-two houses and flats, and his allegations were found to be true, He bad broken into all of them. He is therefore entitled to be called thp champion burglar of the world, and to bo gratified with a sentence te eportation for life. Dog Weare Spectacies. Lead Hill, Ark. — “Minnesota, Fanny." an English setter, wears apectaclos, which are held in place by etrapa and look Iike soxsies, Maechine to Bew Stams-i New York.--The use of « sowing machine in an operation on a human stomach was one of the many wonder ful demonstrations given at the anou- fal session of the clinfcal congress of @urgeons of North America, Woman Pilots Bost. | St. Louis, Mo.—Unable to secure a pilot eens because of color blind ness, W. A. Hulett minds the bables ‘and does chores on the steamboat while his wife, who. recently passed fab examination, guttes the craft, MARSHAILTOWN NEWS. Mrs. Mary Roman read a splendid paper at the bazaar on Thanksgiving evening, on Topics of Tc-Day, which was well received. Dear Mrs. of New York City gave an excellent talk at the Baptist church Thanksgiving eve. Rev. and Mrs. Roman was entertained at dinner with Deacon Carter. The menu was of such that constitutes a Thanksgiving dinner. Rev Chass is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Carter, South Iowa street. Rev Brazelon was at dinner with Beaulah Wheeler and mother, Mrs. Carrie Wheeler, 506 Bromley street. THANKSGIVING DAY OBSERVED IN MARSHAILTOWN. Rev. Chase of New York preached at 11 o'clock from the fifth chapter of Mathew, thirteenth verse. After Rev Kovel, J. Romney opened up a testimonial meeting which was enjoyed by all here. The evening of Thanksgiving day was given to the Mission Circle Ladies for the hazaar and entertainment. The Ladies' realized the neat sum of $10.20. A short program was given for few situations duets from the children. Mrs. Roman read a paper, subject, "How To Influence Others." There was so many thought brought out, that all that heard it, went away with heart lifted up and new expirations to do more in the future to gain friends, and to keep the ones we have already formed. Mr. Al Walker has been on the sick list for several days. His friends are glad to know he is convalescing. The series of meetings are still going on. Much good has been done these past weeks, and we are inishing some very reviving sermons and the church is spiritually revived. BURLINGTON ITEMS. The Thanksgiving dinner given by the Art Industrial club was a grand success. Sunday, December 8th, will be scheduled meeting day at St. John's, A. M. E. church. There will be 4尔 services. Presiding Elder I. N. Daniels, will officiate. Members and friends are all cordially invited to attend. An oyster supper was given on Tuesday evening, December 5th at the home of Mrs. Josie Bland, and was well attended. Proceeds to help pay presiding elder dues. The Rev. Mr. B. R. Penn and family are now comfortably settled at 600 South Eighth street. Rock Island was the guest of Miss Bessie Early the past week. Mr. Clifford and Miss Viney Erwin were married at the bride's home in Memphis, Mo., on Tuesday evening, November 10th, who was threaten with pneumonia, is past the danger mark, and is improving rapidly. The funeral of Lafette Bland, who departed this life on Sunday, December 1st, was held from undertaker's chapel on Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at the church, two brothers and other relatives. Messers Harvey and Roy Early of Monmouth, spent several days in our city last week For Eczema, Tetter and Salt Rheum. The intense itching characteristic of Eczema is caused by allayed by Chamberlain's Salve. Many severe cases have been cured by it. For sale by all dealers. MONMOUTH. ILL. Misses Mamie Hamond and Lavetta Brown have returned to their homes in Canton after a short visit in the city with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Wallace and other friends. Mrs. Francis Holly and daughter, Esther, Miss Linda and Mr. Susan, and Mrs. Sandy Clark of Galesburg visited with relatives and friends Sunday. Miss Lula Graves has returned to her home in Canton to remain the rest of the winter. Mr. Alonzo Thorpe of Macomb was hod-nobling in the city Monday and Tuesday. The first quarterly meeting was held St. Jude's A. M. E. church, December 1st. Rev. S. L. Birt of Alen Chapel, Galesburg, and J. Davis, assisted Presiding Elder Daniels and Rev. Searcy in the services. Reports read the quarterly conference Monday night showed the church to be in good condition; starting well for the year. Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Searcy, Mr. and Mrs. Zack Pryman were guests at dinner, and Katherine at the home and Mrs. Henry Grant, on South Fifth street. Mrs. Laura Ganger very pleasantly entertained Rev. and Mrs. Searcy at dinner Sunday. About sixteen of Monmouth's young people attended the dance in Galesburg, November 28. GALESBURG (LAST WEEK.) The United Brotherhood of Friendship and Sisters of Mysterious Ten, held monthly marital services in the G.A. R. hall, November 24, in memory of the late Jordon Chavis, National and State Grand Master. Rev. S. L. Birt of Galesburg very eloquently preached the sermon, taking his text from First Samuel, David and Jonathan were the principal characters of his theme and in many instances he compared the life of the deceased to the lives of those great men. The program was an allows. Short talk by Wordsman & Master. J. T. PPeoples by quartet; scripture by S. L. Birt; song; and of Unsettled Sun; Prayer. Rev. Birt; song; quartett; Rev. E. L. Scruggs. Life of Rev. Chavis as church worker; paper, Daisy Lash of Local Temple; song, quartett; paper, Mrs. J. T. Peoples, of life Rev. Chavis as worker in fraternal world; grand honors by bodge and temple. CLINTON ITEMS. The members of the Second Baptist church are jubilant over the success of there rally of a few weeks ago. They are out of debt once more. Thanksgiving day was observed in an appropriate manner with a dinner of a big turkey and other good things. At night a splendid program was given, which was enjoyed by crowd. $17.00 was retained as a result of the James W. Cooper was in M'osiela a few days ago, where he was united in marriage to Miss Drewella Thomas, a former Clinton lady. They many friends wish them all the happiness in life. The trustees of Bethel A. M. E. church met Monday night in monthly session, transacting a great deal of business. The dinner at Bethel A. M. E. church, Thanksgiving, elapsed anything of like nature ever given. A large number being, the one that could be asked for, and the committee in charge are deserving of much credit for the manner in which the affair was conducted. The effort netted them the handsome sum of a little over $70.00 for which the pastor and trustees are responsible. Mr. George Robinson is confined to his bed by illness. We hope to soon see him up and around again. Major Culberson, Jr., accompanied by Miss Foster of Davenport, visited him on his way. The Willing Workers club of the Second Baptist church are preparing for another dinner and program sometime during Christmas week. Rev. Sanders and family are well and getting along nicely. The Newport spent Thanksgiving, with his parents. The trustee helpers are arranging for a bazaar to be given December 19, 20-21st. This is one of several events which are scheduled to take place. The fever of activity seems to have struck every one. The committee holds a holiday ranging for the proper observance in the Sunday school. We would be very glad to give you a receipt for your obligation to the Bystander. You look for the paper each week, we look for your money. Deal fair and pay your back subscriptions before the holiday. Minnie Saylor is unfortunately confined to her home on account of rheumatism. DUBUQUE IOWA. We have just heard from Mrs. Harry Rose, who went home to Dowaging to spend her Thanksgiving. She says she is just enjoying herself and is expecting to visit South Bend, Ind, and Chicago on her return home. Mr. and Mrs. Isa Jones gave a 6 clock dinner in the out of the put on the table, Mrs. Drew, Mrs. Carey and Mr. Davis, and a few of the Dubuque people. Those that were fortunate to be at this dinner were Rev. and Mrs. Stansberry and son, Mr. and Mrs. Well, Mr. and Mrs. Madison and Mr. and Mrs. Green and daughter. The Des Moines indies left on the 2:40 p. m. train for home. They say coming back soon to enjoy the hospitality of the good people of Dubuque. There were a round of parties and receptiones for the out of town guests. Mrs. C. C. McGreeger entertained one evening and Mrs. Pelky held a reception Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p. m. The Sunday school are preparing a drama, entitled "Four Little Women," for one of their Xmas entertain- Miss Gretta McDavis returned to her home in Iowa City very much pleased with the good people of Dubuque, but she would not people are in the hill climbing. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Martin gave a party Monday evening in honor of Mrs. Carey, Mrs Drew, Mrs. Thomas and Miss McDavis. Mrs. Bolton, the Milan avenue has been packed in bed, but is a little better at this writing. Mrs. Gentry entertained at 12 o'clock dinner Monday, December 3, Miss Gretta McDavis of Iowa City. Mrs. Brooks of East Dubuque is very sick again and her friends fear she will have to return to the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. John Wells held a reception from 8:30 to 12 p. m. Friday November 29 in honor of Mrs. C. S. Carey, Mrs. J. Drew, Mrs. C. Thomas of Des Moines and Miss Gretta McDavis of Iowa City. Mr. Edward Martin gave a theater party Monday afternoon at the Majestic. Mrs. Drew hosted this party. Mrs. McDavis of Iowa City, Mrs. Drew, Mrs. Carey, Mrs. Thomas of Des Moines and Miss Loverin Martin of Dubuque. Mr. Harry Rose is looking very lonely nowadays. He is all alone. GRAVITY, IOWA. On Thursday, November 28, at the beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson a Thanksgiving dinner was served. It was one of the most brilliant affairs of the season. Plates were laid for fifteen. Those from afar were Mesdames Laura Welton, Georgia Beshears and Askins of St. Joseph, Mo., Mrs. Andrew Johnson of Bedford, Mo., and Mrs. at ten o'clock breakfast. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Keene, Mrs. Robinson. Out of town guests were Mesdames St. Joseph, Mo., Miss Nettie Franklin of Galesburg, Ill., Mrs. Henry Johnson and daughter, Miss Mabel of Gravity. Mesdames Laura Welton, Georgia Beshears and Askins of St. Joseph, Mo., guests of Mrs. Henry Johnson, Gravity, a royally entertained Sunday in Bedford by Mrs. Robinson. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ashford and Mrs. John Horne. CLARINDA IOWA. Sunday, December 1st, was quarterly meeting day at the A. M. E. church. Presiding Elder Moore was present and conducted the services of the day. Franklin returned from Kansas City on Saturday and filled his place in the pulpit at the Second Baptist church Sunday. Rev. Morgan will carry his series of meetings for another week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Farrier entertained Rev. Moore and E. Morgan to break the morning, also to Mr. and Mrs. L. Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hadley and Mrs. Lizzie Robinson were guests at the Farrier home to dinner. Miss Lottie Williams entertained Miss Jessie Parker and Mr. Glen King and Mr. George Williams to dinner Thursday evening. Miss Lottie Williams entertained Mrs. Ed Baker and daughter to dinner Thursday. Rev. Moore and Rev. Morgan were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Wilkerson to dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Cook attended the wedding of Mrs. Rosetta Brown, of Blanchard, Iowa. Mr. Luther Brown, who has been in Nebraska for some time, has re- "Hello, is this Gowing Schreiber's restaurant. Say into the ice box and find chicken. Send me over right away, will you?" All me now." The restaurant keeper sometimes on supplies. He doesn't have to over goods, because a rush order by Bell T delivery. was given last Friday appreciative the hearts Green, for Watkins at the Mt. Mining. rides convene at the Mt. Tuesday even large audi- IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY HAVE YOU DEAUTIFUL HAIR? WE are the only Importers and Manufacturers of Real Colored People's Hair. Also Wavy Hair. We absolutely guarantee our hair to stand combing and washing and to retain its color and crinky. Wigs, Plates, Brides, Transformations and Puffs in stock or to order; all shades, none too difficult. Straightening Combs and Toilet Articles. For Price List. Mail Orders receive prompt attention. Table Mme. 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Mrs. Sarah Williams of Buxton is a guest at the Eddie Stewart home this week. SIOUX CITY ITEMS Christmas is near here and the people are making great preparations for the event. Oh, how the pocketbooks will tremble, but subscribers in all your rush please drop a check to the Bystander for your back subscription and give them a Merry Christmas. Thumb wedding was given at the A. M. E. church last Friday evening to a large and appreciative audience. Little Cupid won the hearts of little Miss Celia May Green, for bride, and Master Charles Watkins for groom. The Morning Star met at the Mt. Zion church Monday evening. The Interstate Milkmaid convention at the Mt. Zion Baptist church Thursday evening, November 28, to a large audience, was a success both socially and financially. It has been expressed by many to be one of the best concerts to be given by home talent for some time in the city. It has been requested to be repeated, which may be in the near future. Bruce White, who has been confined to his home, is able to be out, we are glad to note. The members of the Malone A. M. E. church served meals at the church on Thanksgiving day and was well patronized by members and friends. There was Thanksgiving sermons at the A. M. E. and Mt. Zion Baptist churches at 11 o'clock. Miss Margery Carter arrived in the city to help to make her home with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Burleigh. The Lyceum meets at the Mt. Zion Baptist church every Tuesday, with Mr. Marcelli Morgan as president. It is getting along fine under his leadership. Friends come out and help him. Mrs. Polly Jewell, who went to the Samaritan hospital several weeks ago, was removed home several weeky ago and around the house, we are glad to note. My! My! We are having lovely weather for this time of the year. Some of Woodrow Wilson's weather must have slipped in. 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Durrough who is visiting at the Durrough home from Fort Dodge. The Literary society and the Ladies' Aid society gave a bazaar and entertainment Thanksgiving evening, which was enjoyed by all. A number of friends attended together to the leadership of Mrs. Banning and took a surprise party to the Durrough home in honor of her H4 SEND A DOZEN BROILERS "Hello, is this Gowing & Co? This is Schreiber's restaurant. Say I just looked into the ice box and find I have only one chicken. Send me over a dozen broilers right away, will you?" All right--don't fail me now." The restaurant keeper sometimes finds himself short on supplies. He doesn't have to overstock .with perishable goods, because a rush order by Bell Telephone brings quick delivery. IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY BELL SYSTEM TELEPHONE ATTORNEY guest, Miss Virden for Fort Dodge, last Wednesday evening. The prize entertainment given by the Knights of Tabor was a total success. Miss Mary Cecil held the lucky number and was awarded the prize, which was a beautiful mug and $1.50 in cash. The Golden Shield tabernacle will give a masquerade entertainment at Woodman hall Tuesday evening, December 10th. All are cordially invited. Miss Nora Williams, after making a flying trip from Fort Dodge to Omaha, has returned home. We are all awarded our home again. Mrs. Walter Davis of Warren street entertained Mrs. Kennedy of Ottumwa for Thanksgiving dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Allen have moved to their new home at 718 S. Willow street, and will be pleased to meet their friends. Pythias will celebrate their sixth anniversary on December 25th. A special program will be rendered and they will have an Xmas tree included. Announcements later. Mrs. Kennedy of Ottumwa, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Dear, left this afternoon for her home. MONEY, YOUR MASTER OR SERV VANT (Written for the Iowa State Bystander by Miss Florence Griffin of Des Moines.) What is money? It is a small piece of metal, either gold, silver or copper. It is the material of paper. It is a trifle more than this. It bears the mark of the nation in which it is made and it has its value stamped upon it. Although valueless of itself, yet because of its purchasing power it is our greatest aim to capture it. It is a curious fact that our money is our money. To succeed is to make money; to fail is to lose money. If we are asked what a man is worth, reply in terms of money he is worth so many thousands or millions of dollars as if men were measured, as cat owners, or dupsis, only man is a somewhat better breed. The reasonable desire for money is the common legitimate honest industry; the same honest industry is paralyzed by the passion to get rich quick, by getting something for yourself; so true is it that sin is a virtue; so desire transformed into a base passion. Men of today are considered more human, more for the higher and purer and nobler things of the world than they were in olden times. But are the men of today what are considered? Do you know answer yes, and answer no? The world is a high ambitions and noble ideas. But there are exceptions to every rule. We will then follow the course of the men who do not care for the nobler things of the world. They have ruined all the higher desires that were within them; the little flame of nobility has died out, for it was not power enough to bring the nobler thing to them. They have destroyed all their happiness, their capacity, their character, by what? By the one great desire to gain wealth, to possess money. But why should a piece of metal destroy their happiness and bring sin and shame to their once perhaps pure and honest lives? They need pure and honest needs? For instance, I hold a ten dollar gold piece in my hand. What will it do for me? 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The choirs of the two churches united and furnished appropriate music for occasion. Both churches are to be graduated for this excellent service. Look forward to a big time December 9th, when the athletic boys will entertain the public in a most royal manner. The renowned Miss Daisy Lee of Buxton will entertain in Davenport, assisted by some of the best home talent. Bethel's beautiful auditorium will no doubt be crowded on this occasion. Secure your tickets early and avoid the rush. Miss Belle Carter of Galesburg is visiting Mrs. R. B. Bright. Mrs. Frank Stevens of Chicago is visiting at the home of Mrs. Alice Richardson. There was quite a large delegation at the Rock Island depot Tuesday morning, December 3rd, to take a peep at Mr. and Mrs. Belle Bailer and see them on their way from Dallas, Texas to Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Erper of Chicago, Ill. and Mr. A. McDowell of Burlington, Iowa, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Holmes over Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs. Ann and the son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Davis, over Thanksgiving, returned to their home in Bloomington, Ill., Sunday. Mr. Charles Wilkins of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Charles Sheppard. Mrs. L. F. Phillips and Mr. Percy Garrett, from Washington, Sunday, where they had been visiting their parents. The following are still on the sick list: Mrs. Ida Cunningham is no better; Mrs. Clara Martin is worse; Mrs. Lena James, convalescent; Mr. David Delward is about the same; Mrs. Mary Sackett is only tolerably well; Mrs. Carrie Baker is improving ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the district court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county. 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 $594.84, 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, 1908, 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, 1908; $100.00 on February 1, 1910, and $500.00 on February 1, 1911, which note remains wholly unpaid, except the sum: $100.00 paid thereon April 12, 1909, and the sum of $50.00 paid thereon May 19, 1908. 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. 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Entered at the postoffice on second class matter. and able to be at the, although on crutches. Neal Neal of Monmouth, Ill., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Green, who has been visiting here for the last three weeks, and returned to her home in southern Minnesota. For That Dull Feeling After Eating I have used Chamberlain's stomach and Liver Tablets for some time, and I have had to do more than done me more good than any other I have have ever used. My trouble was a heavy dull feeling after eating— BUXTON, IOWA. The missionary ladies will have their meeting Wednesday at the home of their president, Mrs. Alberta Lee, on First street. The Organ club will hold their meeting at the home of Mrs. Anna Humbles with a friend at 11 o'clock. All members requested to be present. Business of importance. Mrs. Bally and Miss Minnie Prown spent last Friday an dSaturday in Des Moines. The Pastors' Aid society postponed their meeting until next Thursday, when they will meet with Mrs. Daly on Friday. 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