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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. State Capitol Blg Historical Room IOV VOL. XIX No. 28 Christmas Greeting THE BOSTON MARKET CO. WHERE QUALITY COUNTS Meats, Poultry, Fish and Delecatessen Goods THE BOSTON WHERE Q Meats. Poultry. Fish State agents for Cream Butterine Cuts your butter bill in half Phone Walnut 763 Fike & Fike FIRE & FIRE DES MOINES NEW & OLD BOOK DEALERS Books bought, sold and exchanged SUIT OR OVERCOAT TO-ORDER 15 NO MORE LESS THE GLASGOW 319-6TH AVE DES MOINES,IA Best Patent TRADE MARK PRODUCED ON 047 2000 0008 FALCON FLORIDA Shannon & Vilott Co. Des Moines, Iowa For good bread use most any flour, but for the best bread you must have Falcon Flour Standard Laundry 574 7th Street Get the Office Price Phone Walnut 1916 Northern Artificial Limb Co. MANUFACTURERS OF ARTIFICIAL LIMBS Trusses, Shoulder Braces, Artificial Arms, Apparatus for Elevated Feet and Shortened Limbs, all kinds of Brace Work for Deformities. Crutches and Elastic goods. —Phone Walnut 5347— YOU CAN SAVE 35 Per Cent By bringing your LAUNDRY to our Office 407 Grand Avenue 704 Mulberry Street 306 West Ninth Street 541 Sixth Avenue or 772 West Ninth Street Respectfully, By bringing your LAUNDRY 407 Grand Avenue 704 Mulberry Street 306 West Ninth S 541 Sixth A or 772 W No BAYLESS Fancy Holiday Good BAYLESS The Live Druggist S. W. TENTH & CENTER Fancy Holiday Goods Candies, Soda and Hot Bullion PHONE WALNUT 4746 ```markdown ``` 100 ```markdown ``` N MARKET CO. QUALITY COUNTS and Delecatessen Goods Capital City State Bank Building, East Fifth and Locust Des Moines, Iowa Established 1878 Capital, fully paid..... $150,000.00 Surplus and Profits..... 25,000.00 Shareholders Liability..... 150,000.00 HENRY WAGNER, President J. A. MCKINNEY, Vice President D. J. VAN LIEW, Cashier GEO. W. RICHTER, Asst. Cashier We may not be the nearest Druggists To You But we will try to come the nearest to pleasing you Sandholm Drug Co. 601 E. Locust St. Des Moines Telephone us your Orders SMOKE 5c Black Label 5c and 10c La Pintura 10c Phone Maple 13 The Woman Afraid of Her Clothes Is the One We Want to do Just One Wash For. We want to convince her that we will handle the frail and delicate pieces even more carefully than she herself. We want to prove to her that the clothes will be cleaner and whiter, the starched pieces better starched and the flat pieces better ironed. Why shouldn't we do them better? We have every convenience to work with and an abundance of soft water. Just Call Maple 2424 —The Sanitary Laundry— TWINING'S Drugs are Dependable OLD RELIABLE STORE Cor. 9th and 11th on Center st Down Town Prices Phone 294 Walnut Give us a chance to please you Traces, Artificial Arms, and Feet and Shortened Space Work for Deformi- astic goods. Alnut 5347— St. Des Moines Ia E 35 Per Cent Y to our Office street venue West Ninth Street Respectfully, Northwestern Laundry The Live Druggist S. W. TENTH & CENTER Candies, Soda and Hot Bullion PHONE WALNUT 4746 320 6th Ave ```markdown ``` DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1912. OUR HOLIDAY NUMBER TRUNKS, BAGS & SUIT CASES all styles, all grades, all kinds of leather—Priced from 1,50 to 100 You are earnestly requested to call and look over our Large Stock—here you will find just what you need either in a Trunk, Traveling Bag or Suit Case HENRY LIKLY & CO. 721 LOCUST ST. JOHN McNERNEY DRUG CO. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS DRUGS and ARTIST MATERIALS 6th and Grand Avenue. Des Moines We appreciate your patronage. Special care is given to the preparing of your prescriptions, WE CUT THE PRICE BOOKS A Few Good Things at 50c Freckles—Gene Stratten Porter A Girl of the Limberlost—Gene Stratten Poter The Trail of the Lonsome Pine—John Fox. The Heritage of the Desert—Zane G.ay. Ye Remembrance Shoppe 304 8th Street. OPPOSITE WILKINS—NORTH OF WALNUT STREET Central State Bank 314-316 Fifth Street State Bank Fifth Street Chamb STAR Capital Stock.....$ 200,000.00 Profit (net).....140,000.00 Deposits.....3,000,000.00 Simon Casady, President J. D. Whisenand, Vice Pres. H. B. Hedge, Vice Pres. Fred S. Risser, Cashier. Dr. E. A. Lee DENTIST TELEPHONE ADDRESS Wal. 1154 764 W. 9th St. DES MOINES DUNT-EVANS BLOUNT-EVANS Co. 1005 CENTER STREET 1005 CENTER STREET All grades of domest at the yards ALL grades of domestic coal on the yards ALL THE TIME All grades of domestic coal on hand at the yards ALL THE TIME PHONE WAL. 1430 ```markdown ``` People's Savings Bank At the close of business November 26, 1912 LIABILITIES Capital Stock ..... $100,000.00 Surplus ..... 100,000.00 Other Profits ..... 54,403.05 Dividends Unpaid ..... 47.25 Deposits ..... 2,349,543.69 $2,603,993.99 OFFICERS CHAS. H. MARTIN, President; FRANK P. ELYNN, Vice President; EDW. A. SLINNINGER, Cashier, GEO. V. HARRITT, Asst. Cashier. Chamberlain Cleaners & Dyers F. REMSBERG, Prop. Goods called for and delivered promptly Phone Walnut 351 413 7th St. Des Moines, Iowa Columbia Laundry Your Business Appreciated W. P. BYRNE, Manager Phone Walnut 1367 1004-1006 Center Street EVANS Co. ER STREET stic coal on hand THE TIME ```markdown ``` We have had this car of holly selected and packed specially for our own trade. Get your order in early and we will deliver it when wanted. Price is only 25c per lb., 5 lbs. $1.00 NO MORE CRACKED COLLARS Not if Laundred by Phone Walnut 171 LAUNDRY We mould them into shape while wet, leave tie space, and finish the top without friction 819-820 LEATHER GOODS ST. W. LOCUST "LEATHER SUGGESTIONS" Pillow Covers Wall Hangers Art Skins Music Rolls Portfolios Mens Wallets Fitted Traveling Laces Pass Books Coin Purses Card Cases Foot Gloves Watch Guards Money Belts Manicure Sets Traveling Watch Collar Bags Tie Racks Drinking Cup Gloves Ladies' Fitted Hand Bags Plain "If Its Leather we have it" We also carry an extensive line of Fur Robes, Steamer Rugs, Sweaters, Etc. Merchant's Laundry KODA Head you Kongk or the whole LAUNDRY into shape while wet, leave pish the top without friction HRISTY HERTHER STORE "LEATHER SUGGESTIONS" Books Books Pin Purses Card Cases Foot Gloves Watch Guards Money Bags Manicure Sets Traveling Watch Collar Bags Tie Racks Drinking Cup Gloves Ladies' Fitted Hand Bags Plain We also carry an extensive line of Fur Gloves, Steamer Rugs, Sweaters, Etc. We mould them into shape while wet, leave an "easy-slip" tie space, and finish the top without friction. CHRISTY'S LEATHERGOODS STORE "LEATHER SUGGESTIONS" Pillow Covers Pass Books Manicure Sets Men's Slippers Wall Hangers Coin Purses Traveling Watches Table Runners Art Skins Card Cases Collar Bags Leather Pennants Music Rolls Foot Gloves Tie Racks Trunks Portfolios Watch Guards Drinking Cups Suit Cases Mens Wallets Money Belts Gloves Traveling Bags Fitted Traveling Laces Ladies' Fitted Hand Bags Plain and Hand Stamped Belts We also offer an extensive line of Fur Caps, Fur Gloves, Fur Caps, Fur "If its Leather we have it." We also offer an extensive line of Fur Caps, Fur Gloves, Fur Caps, Fur 617 East GRAND AVENUE Maple 1447 Good Work Guaranteed J. M. BRE HAY, FEED 713 GRAND J. M. BREWBAKER , FEED AND C 713 GRAND AVENUE 625. J. M. BREWBAKER HAY, FEED AND COAL 713 GRAND AVENUE Phone Walnut 2625. XMAS PRESENTS For Everybody Your Choice Free Fancy Salad Dishes, Sugar and Cream Sets, Big Story Books, China Vase French Plate Mirrors Any one given with one wound of Baking Powder. Come in for your Coffees, Teas, and Baking Powder and get your Xmas Gifts. Grand Union Tea Co. 200 STORES 3000 WAJOHS Phone Walnut 1091 504 W. Walnut For the best, m and servicable Des Moines 412-416 U the best, most econom servicable light see Moines Gas Com For the best, most economical and servicable light see TEL. WALNUT 202 Willcox-Howell-B CITY A Hawkeye Insura Commercial Fire Fire, Lightening, High Wi Willcox-Howell-Hopkins Company Fire, Lightening, High Winds, Tornados and Cyclones Surety Bonds and Phone Walnut 1082 Accident Insurance 202 Des Moines Life Bldg # 919 CENTER STREET LADIES' FURNISHINGS NOTIONS CHINA, CLASSWAKE MEN'S FURNISHINGS TINWARE HARDWARE Phone Walnut 171 1912 700.00 000.00 408.05 47.25 543.69 998.99 819-82 W. LOGU Pillow Co "If Its Leath Merch 617 Good TBL. Wil Fire, Surety, Accid NEW S LADIES' FUN NOTIONS CHINA, CLAI ```markdown ``` LY A WHOLE CARLOAD OF FANCY VIRGINIA HOLLY SHIPPED DIRECT TO US selected and packed specially for our hand we will deliver it when wanted. 5 lbs. $1.00 packed for express. Price list of Christ- mas sent on request. 815 st. Des Moines, Iowa 9 E. 5th St., Phone Maple 1253 MOST CONVENIENT STORE KED COLLARS hundred by DRY te wet, leave an "easy-slip" without friction. STY'S ODDS STORE E. G. Christy Proprietor GEGESTIONS" Miniure Sets Men's Slippers Traveling Watches Table Runners Dollar Bags Leather Pennants Tie Racks Trunks Drinking Cups Suit Cases Gloves Traveling Bags Hand Bags Plain and Hand Stamped Belts sensitive line of Fur Caps, Fur Gloves, Fur Coats, Fur Maters, Etc. KODAKS Head your Xmas list with a Kodak or Brownie a gift the whole family will enjoy Kodaks $6.00 to $65.00 Brownie Cameras $1 00 to $12. KODAK FINISHING Des Moines PHOTO MATERIAL Co 517 Locust St. WBAKER AND COAL AVENUE SUIT OR OVER COAT TO-ORDER NO MORE $15 NO LESS THE GLASGOW 319-6th AVE.DES MOINESIA. ost economical ight see Fas Company 7th St. Price 5 Cents. Phone Walnut 171 Des Moines Santa ants. ```markdown ``` Iowa State Bystander BYSTANDER PUB. CO., Publishers. CUB MOINE. . . . IOWA BEFORE AND AFTER MARRIAGE What Occurs When Mr. Pennypacker Takes the Lady of His Choice Out to Dine. Fragments of Mr. Pennypacker's restaurant conversation, when the ladies ask him his choice: "I hope you're good and hungry, dearest, I know I am." "You would like some oysters and a little clear soup, of course." "I think a nice cold quart of Chateau Quem would go about right, don't you." "Suppose we have some of that fillet mignon with fresh mushrooms. Two portions, so we'll both have enough." "Don't want any salad? O, do have some salad. Let's have a nice fruit salad with alligator pears and things, huh?" "You'll have some dessert, won't you, an ice or something—and then some cheese and a demi tasse?" "O, don't let's hurry. Let's stay a while. It's so cozy here." Fragments of Mr. Pennypacker's restaurant conversation when the lady accompanying him is his wife: "You're not very hungry, are you?" "You're not very hungry, are you? I know I'm not." "You don't want any oysters or soup, do you?" "You don't want anything to drink, do you?" Suppose we have a steak. One will enough for the two of us." "I don't care for any salad, do you?" "O, shucks! Sweets will only up-set your stomach. They always do. O, very well; have it if you want to?" "I don't want any cheese and coffee you?" "Conon; let's get outside. It's awfully stuff in here."—Brooklyn Times. Nobs and Snobs Thackeray's noted aphorism "there are nobs and there are snobs," continues to hold good in England, and those to whom the latter designation applies seem to find space for their activities in the newspapers. A London morning paper remarks: "It is important to remember in future join the guns for uncheon at the king's shooting parties." Commenting upon this a cynic in London Opinion says: "This is indeed most important and should greatly stimulate the patriotic wave in Australia and other distant parts. Queens are independent people, and assert their right to take a glass sherry and a biscuit in their hands, then if it is disposed. Know that her majesty will positively pick the leg of a chicken in the society of her husband and friends is a great joy, and has set me off on my week's labors with a light heart." When Turkey Had Its "Season." The famous landlords of fifty and sixty years ago who ran the world's finest hotels from Maine to Oregon, men like Parzn Stevens of the Revere house. Boston: Fifth Avenue hotel, New York, and the Continental at Philadelphia never served turkey be fore early October nor later than March 1. Until ten years ago only a few eastern hotels and restaurants served turkey between April and mid-September. Since then the large atlorage of eastern hotels, restaurants and clubs by well-to-do western people has made the turkey and the oster an every-day item on bills of the city. The landlords of the Revere stewards who used to say that neither turkies nor oysters should be eaten in springtime, summer or early autumn. Spanish Mutton Dog meat, we learn from the Frank further Zeitung, is largely sold in Germany, and more especially in Saxony but rarely under its own name. Traders describe it as Spanish mutton, and their customers are less chary of asking for it. Catfish in this country is treated in the same euphemistic way. There was a time when this fish was never seen in the shops. Then some German cooks named the name of "rock salmon," and bestowed it upon the desipped catfish, which now has an established place in the market. Many a One. Speaking nearly twenty years ago to a great gathering of women, Mrs. Ellen M. Henrotin, took occasion to say: "The value of one person's mind or one person's work is steadily diminishing; it is the associate mind, the many hearts beating as one, that now move the world; and this is so we can learn that we are rapidly learning what can be accomplished in economic, social, and intellectual life by the power of an educated public opinion." Not a Greek "Is your furnace controlled by a thermostat, mad?" "Well, we have a man come in to look after it, but I don't think he's one of those Greeks you mentioned, because his skin is black." Got to Live Them Down Again. "Do you think he will ever run for office again? I don't think so. It will take him all his time living down again the evil things they discovered in his past during the last campaign." Up and Down and Far and Wide. "Yes, I believe in seeing America first." "How much of it have you seen?" "A lot. I've traveled from Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to Lowville, N. Y., and from Longmeadow, Mass., to Brodhead, WI." Not Strong on the Particulars. "What was that story about Hero and Leander?" "I don't remember the particulars. There was a woman in the case, but I don't happen to recall her name." AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS To the Colored People of the South: Chosen people: Rebecca, our four, for several years, I have spoken a word to you regarding the importance of building up a good, first-class school in every community. Plans are on the way by which during the third week in October, 1913, the colored people throughout the United States will celebrate the fifth anniversary of their actual freedom as a race. In this continuance of the greatest importance that we be able to show to the world the progress that we have made in sustaining and building up first-class public schools, especially in the rural districts. During the last 50 years we have succeeded in reducing our ignorance from 97 per cent, to 80 per cent. This is showing for 50 years that we must not stop, we must go further. We must not stop, we must go further. In every case where there are already proper school facilities, the business men, together with the ministers and teachers, should appeal constantly to the public school authorities to see that better provisions are made. Unless we look out for ourselves, we cannot expect other people to do so. As an illustration of what we used to state, I would state that during the last five years the colored people in Macon county, Alabama, have contributed $12,133.05 toward the building of new schoolhouses; in addition they have contributed $14,000 toward the extension of school terms in the county. The result that nearly every school district in Macon county has a first-class schoolhouse, well painted and well furnished; the school term has been extended from four to seven months; the school building is thusinuing to contribute in the way of extra taxation toward the upkeep of public schools. We must not cease to agitate the question of education, to keep the white people in our communities informed concerning our educational interests and desires. We cannot get something for nothing. While in many parts of the south the educational opportunities are so few that it is almost discouraging, in other section the outlook is bright. For example, at a meeting of the county superintendents of Alabama called by the state superintendent of education in Montgomery a few days ago, the following sentiment, relating to the negro, was unanimously endorsed: "by providing the education of polson and whisky, he will make a better and more useful citizen, according to one delegate others. Others expressed their opinion on the negroes' relation to education, and it was the unanimous opinion that the race should be aided as much as possible by the state." It is encouraging to note, too, that in many counties in the south, the teachers are under the supervision and guidance of Dr. James H. Dillard, president of the Anna T. Jeanes fund, and are doing much to improve the education of the race and to bring about an increase between black and white people. These Jeanes fund teachers should have the constant support and co-operation of our leaders wherever they are at work. In conclusion, let me urge ministers, teachers, business men, women's clubs and all classes to unite and make this a banner year in the matter of improving the public schools for our race. (Sigal) BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. The conditions surrounding the negro today are critical. They demand strenuous leaders, men of iron will, men of strong physique, men who think right and stick to their convictions. We must have leaders who do not cater to selfish purposes, but who are wholly and solely upon the sacrificial altar for the sake of their people. In earlier days the race considered the most important of the race, because of many not proving faithful to their trust the politicians stole his fire, but he, too, has also made shipwreck of his charge, and the negro race must now turn to the advocates of industrialism, and work out the problem of life and conditions along practical lines. Shall we as a race fail to reach the culmination of our desire, because of the fault of many of our leaders? Our greatest and truest leaders are those who many times are at the race with fear and excitement of the race with fear and excitement. They are the men who are attaining while others suggest, are completing accomplishments while others rest.—Colorado Appeal. By the time a man's wife has trimmed the raw edges off his cynicism, taken tucks in his morals, polished up his manners, ironed the wrinkles out of his disposition and put embroidery on his tastes he wouldn't recozize the ghost of his youthful self if he were to meet it on the street. Never "stoop to conquer" a man or a cat; just sit still and pretend not to notice them, and sooner or later they'll come around, stand on their hind feet, roll over and purr for petting. In the comedy of marmiony a wife must be able to play chorus, scene shifter, property man and hired aplause in private and can be ready to assume the role of leading lady, with brilliancy and eclat, in public at a moment's notice. You'll not be able to throw any more light on the subject by burning your candles at both ends. A man weeps for his lost love with their child, so apart that he can see the next coming. We have received and studied with great interest, a copy of the "Negro Year Book—Annual Encyclopedia of the Negro," compiled by Mr. Monroe N. Work of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial institute. The book was planned to meet the growing demand for Tuskegee students and some portions of the old work for accurate and concise information in regard to the history and progress of the Negro race. Probably it would be possible to condense a greater variety of important facts into the same amount of space, but we doubt it. In this book one can find important facts the essential facts—touching the lives of Negroes and any and all fields wherein he has been a worker. Nor is this all. All legislation bearing upon his descent both as a slave and as a freeman are given here in condensed form. Negro education before, during and since the Civil war, is treated in an interesting way. In fact it might be difficult to think of any subject in which Negro is, or has ever been, identified, that is not found here, and the facts put in a form which makes them easily accessible. Among a number of surprising "first things or persons," may be mentioned these: "The first settler in Alabama was a Negro." Paul Cuffe, noted Negro skipping, was the first person to visit the Negro settlement of Africa; "Lot Carey the first missionary to Liberia." "The first slave insurrection occurred in New York." "John Brown Russwurm was editor of first Negro newspaper in the United States, and was one of the first Negroes to graduate from a college in this country;" "Daniel Walker, the first Negro to attack slavery through the objects since as far back as 1834, when a Maryland free Negro was granted a patent on a corn harvester, It is curious in the light of later developments to note what strenuous efforts, as given in this book, were made by many of the Southern states to abolish slavery in the first quarter of a century of its existence. The price of the "Negro Year Book," is we believe, 25c, and to say that it is worthy many times that much, would be another way of trying to indulge in the progress and development of the race, and those who didn't know anything at all about the subject—and this, I believe, includes all Negroes and just as large a proportion of white folks—Dallas Express. Education as the pancea for all of the illiterate conditions under which the abolished race is struggling was an important address before the Negro Civic Improvement league at the Masonic temple in Savannah, Ga. "Education and Cleanliness—the Foes of Disease and the Friends of Prosperity," was his subject, a very appropriate one for Tuberculosis day. He sketched the progress of the negro from slavery to emancipation into the southern states until the present day, showing that "no race has progressed so much in the same space of time." A man's "remorse" in after years appears to be not for the foolish things he has done and did, but for the foolish things he might have done and didn't. --- Thirteen years ago, when President Cleveland left the White House, a South Bend (Ind.) Democrat vowed he would wear a beard until another Democrat should be elected. His name is Peter Krezmer and his hair is very red. He had to pay 50 cents to a charity, and the rank was the growth of 13 years. He has gathered up the fiery red bunch and has had a watch chain made of it, which he will send to President-elect Wilson. Thirteen is generally considered an uncanny numerical combination, and President Wilson will get the full benefit of it "for better or for worse." Tuskegee, Ala. — A few months ago a few special friends of Dr. Booker T. Washington organized a movement to secure a special gift of $50,000 to lighten his burdens and encourage him in his work at Tuskegee, to be given annually for five years from a number of selected persons through the movement has been so successful that spontaneously responded to that $33,000 a year for five years has been guaranteed. A true "gentleman," is one who is always chivalrous toward the "weaker vessel" even when it is filled with inconsistency—always tender toward the "clinging vine" even when its clinging has begun to choke him. In this age of progress, the people who go on before must bear the torchest of intelligence; must be abreast of every hour; must read between the lines—The Baptist Rival. For every hot day gone there's a cold one coming. What is to a woman a dream of a bonnet is to her husband an awful nightmare. Hate heats the blood, but it is not a good tonic. He that plants thorns will not gather roses. The first easily recovers after a discovery. A little impatience causes·great trouble. IMPORTS OF DRINKS Consular Reports Show United States Largest Coffee Consumer. amount of Cocoa Brought to This Country Nearly Trebled in Ten Years—Japan and China Send Most of the Tea. Washington.—Imports of cocoa into the United States in the year which ends with December will exceed those of any earlier year and approximate 150,000,000 pounds, against 57,000,000 pounds ten years ago. The growth in the importation of this article in recent years has been much more rapid than that of tea or coffee. The quantity of cocoa, or cacao, imported in 1912 is practically three times as great as in 1902, a decade earlier, while tea imports show an increase of but 20 percent, and those coffee are at rather than 1902, the comparisons being for the nine months ending with September of the years named. This rapid increase in importations of cocoa has brought the United States to first rank in the consumption of that article, the present consumption, based upon the net imports of the calendar year 1911, being 130,000,000 pounds, compared with 112,000,000 for Germany, 60,000,000 for France, and 56,000,000 for the United Kingdom, out of a world consumption of proximate 100,000,000 pounds of World's imported coffee the United States is also the largest consumer, the net imports last year having been 796,000,000 pounds, compared with 404,000,000 for Germany, 245,000,000 for France, 28,000,000 for the United Kingdom, and 26,000,000 for Russia. In imports of tea, however, the United States ranks third, her total imports of that article, 100,000,000 pounds, being exceeded by those of the United Kingdom, 294,000,000 pounds, and those of Russia, 155,000,000. Germany's tea import, for consumption, is amounted to but 8,000,000 pounds, and those of France 3,000,000 pounds. Most of the cocoa imported into the United States is produced in the West Indies, Central and South America. Of the 131,000,000 pounds imported in the first nine months of 1912, 31,000,000 pounds were from British West Indies, 28,000,000 from Santo Domingo, 20,000,000 from Ecuador, and 12,000,000 from Brazil; while 20,000,000 pounds were credited to Portugal and 7,500,000 pounds to the United Kingdom, though, in fact, produced in certain of their colonies. Brazil is the chief source of our imported coffee, having applied 435,000 pounds, of which a total of 651,000,000 pounds was imprinted in the nine months ended with September, 1912 compared with 55,000,000 from Colombia, 37,500,000 from Venezuela, 37,000,000 from the Central American states, 29,000,000 from Mexico and less than 60,000,000 pounds from all other countries, including 42,000,000 pounds imported from Europe. Japan usually supplies about one half of the tea consumed in the United States, though in the current year the proportion imported from that country is somewhat less than one-half. Of the 67,000,000 pounds of tea imported in the nine months under review, 29,000,000 pounds were from Japan, 18,000,000 from China, 10,000,000 from the East Indies, and 7,000,000 from the United Kingdom, presumably the product of certain of her colonies. The relative increase in imports of cocoa, coffee and cocoa from the United States is attributed by the following publication of the Statistical Division of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce. It will be seen that in the period from 1880 to 1911 imports of cocoa increased from 6,600,000 to 184,000,000 pounds; those of coffee from 404,000,000 to 800,000,000 pounds, and those of tea from 68,000,000 to 104,000,000 pounds. Imports of cocoa are thus twenty times as much as in 1880, while those of coffee in the same period have about doubled, and those of tea increased about 50 per cent. ILLITERACY DECREASES. Illiteracy in the United States has decreased during the last decade from 10.7 to 7.5 per cent, according to statistics just given out by the census bureau. That the decrease has not been even more marked is due to the heavy immigration in the last ten years. An illiterate in the eyes of the census bureau is a person of ten years or over who cannot write, regardless of his or her ability to read. The number of illiterates in the United States in 1910, when the last census was taken, was 5,516,693, as compared to 6,180,000. In the next decade about 600,000. And a decrease of about 800, from the figures of 1890. Compared with most countries of Europe and South America, the United States has a record of which it may well be proud. In Austria the percentage of illiteracy was 26.2 in 1900, the most figures available in the United States, the population ten years old or over was illiterate in 1897; in Greece the percentage was 57.2; in Spain in 1908, 58.7; in Italy in 1900, 48.2; in Canada the percentage among the people five years old or over was 17.1 in 1901; in Mexico the percentage among persons eleven years old or over was 17.1. But the United States has not equal the records of some of the more enlightened European countries in wiping out illiteracy. Among Scandinavians it has become so rare that it is Unanswerable. In a recent debate at the Wichita high school the woman suffrage amendment was under discussion. "It would be unwise to give woman the ballot," declared a budding Daniel Webster, in attacking the proposition. "Woman could not be relied upon to exercise good judgment in voting. She changes her mind far too often." The next speaker, a woman, said she would cast a fishing glance at her opponent. "I would like to ask my honorable opponent," she negligible, and the statistics no longer take account of it. In Germany the army recruits showed 3-10 of 1 per cent, illiterate in 1905; in Great Britain the percentage of illiteracy among recruits in 1903-1909 were 10%; illiterate in 1909 among the population ten years of age and over in 1905 was 14.1. NEW HEAD FOR NAVY WIRELESS Commander W. H. G. Bullard will head the radio-telegraphy office soon to be established at the Navy Department under the Bureau of Navigation. Lieutenant Commander D. W. Todd, in charge of the radio division of steam engineering, will be his assistant. The radio office is necessary because of the expansion of radio affairs, due to the ratification of the Berlin convention and the radio legislation which has been enacted and which goes into effect on December 13. The London convention will also entail additional legislation. An important event in wireless communication is the establishment of a radio station at the American Legation in Pekin. This station will be operated by the marines on duty at the legation. It has been possible to communicate easily at night with naval ships at Shanghai, a distance over of about six hundred miles; also with ships at Chefoo and Talzanau. This installation will add materially to the efficiency of the Aslaste fleet, due to the fact that communication can be established between the American Minister at Pekin and the commander in chief of the Aslaste fleet either Shanghai or Hankou. It is the only radio station in an efficient state. We can land wire connect with *sekin* be cut the value of this station is obvious. TO SEEK LOST CONTINENT Vilhjalmar Stefansson of the American Museum of Natural History, discoverer of the new tribe of *blonde Eskimos* in the arctic, announced the other day at the Cosmos club, where he was a guest, that he will head an exploring expedition, which he will from either Seattle, to Francisco in May, 1913, to tell the question whether or not there is, as many as five, alive, another continent in the arctic. The expedition has been voted the scientific support of the American Museum of Natural History. Funds will be furnished from private resources. Mr. Stefansson expects to take with him a staff of six scientists, are more applicants for the positions than there are places to fill, and the personnel of the party has not yet been tried. The expedition will proceed from the Pacific coast up around Behring strait and will have its main base of operations at Cape Bathurst. TO BE THE WHITE HOUSE BABY. For the first time in 15 years, when Governor Wilson becomes president of the United States, the White House will have a baby occupant. The baby is Josephine, daughter of Mrs. Peggy Cotran of Raleigh, N.C., only daughter of Cotran. George Howe, the only sister of Governor Wilson. Josephine is about 15 months old, and 'is a favorite of her great uncle. The mother is only twenty-two years old and will probably enjoy cities of Washington life as much as the daughters of the president-elect. BUFFALO COATS FOR SOLDIERS. More than 4,000 buffalo overcattle which the government has preserved for the past 20 years, or since they were worn by the troops in the northwestern Indian campaigns before 1891, are to be used by soldiers in Alaska. Last year nearly 300 of the costs were sold at an average price of $34, but Quartz Oil General Alessia油公司 in his annual report submitted to Secretary of War Stimson recently recommended that no more be sold. VAST BANKING POWER. Total resources of all the banks in the United States on June 14, 1912, amounted to 24,966 million dollars. These figures were obtained from the compilator of the currency from about 29,500 banks of all kinds. There was an increase in four years of 5,403 millions, or 27.5 per cent. About one-fourth of the banks reporting were national banks, which had about one-half the total capitalization of 2,080 million dollars. WHITE HOUSE AGAIN WHITE. The White House is once more white. It is always supposed to be white, but during the course of a year he gets pretty dingy. Usually it is painted, but this year there money to pay for painting, so the fire was called on inside, and the hose was turned on the house with very good effect. Society Man Vowa to Die Newport society is gossiping over a remark made recently at a dinner by a bachelor society man that he was tired of the world and everything in general. He is quoted as saying: "In less than two years I will have passed away, and by my own hand." The woman sitting at his right turned quickly and asked: "Do you mean to commit suicide?" "That's just what I mean, precisely," he replied. His identity is being closely guarded. Every one at the dinner was pledged to secrecy by the hostess. cooled sweetly, "if he ever tried to change a woman's mind once it was made up?" The young woman got the decision — Kansas City Journal. On the Altar of Fashion. Football Athlete (in a towering rage)—What's become of my mole skin pants! His Mother—Now, Everard, there's no use of your raising a fuss. We had to cut them up to make a jacket for your sister. DR. MARY WALKER, 80, SPENDS TIME ON FARM DR. MARY WALKER, 80, SPENDS TIME ON FARM Dr. Mary E. Walker, the widely known advocate of woman's rights and "dress reform," was eighty years old November 1912. Her home is in Oswego, N. Y., and all of her living relatives reside in that vicinity. Much of her life has been spent in travel above the country, with long periods of residence in New York, Washington and other was eighty years old November 26, 1812. Her home is in Oswego, N. Y., and all of her living relatives reside in that vicinity. Much of her life has been spent in the country, with long periods of residence in New York, Washington and other cities. Last March she passed through a dangerous illness and since then she has lived on her farm near Oswego, devoting much of her time to writing. Dr. Walker was born in Oswego Nov. 26, 1832, her parents being descendants of colonial settlers. They erected on their farm near here the first free school in this section of the state. She attended this school and later the Syracuse college, where she was graduated M. D. in 1855. She began practice at Columbus, O., but later located in Rome, N. Y. Among other distinctions Dr. Walker has that of being the first woman physician in the world to hold a commission as assistant army surgeon. Upon the outbreak of the Civil war she entered the Union service in her professional capacity. For bravery and valuable services in the field she was awarded a medal of honor, which she always wore conspicuously. During her service in the war she had the unique distinction of being exchanged as a prisoner of war for a man of her rank in the service. In later years Dr. Walker became a leader in the woman suffrage movement and she aims to have been the first to attempt voting at the polls. She has made suffrage speeches throughout the United States and England. At the beginning of her professional career Dr. Walker adopted what she called the American reform costume, but later dressed in full male attire and never discarded it. Attired in a man's frock coat, man's trousers, wearing a man's silk hat and carrying a leather belt, he was leading topic of discussion when she was touring the country and lecturing upon the proper dress for women. LAUNCH ORGANIZATION TO IMPROVE RURAL LIFE A movement of great importance was launched in New Orleans a few days ago when, at a meeting of the Farmers' National Congress the National Country Life Federation was brought into being. Its purpose is to bring into one body all the organizations throughout the country interested in rural life, and it will have relation to each of a meeting of the Farmers' National Congress the National Country Life Federation was brought into being. Its purpose is to bring into one body all the organizations through the cooperative interest in rural life, and it will have relation to each of them like that which the American Federation of Labor holds toward its affiliated bodies. It is believed that such an organization will have power to better farming conditions and reduce the cost of living. It will make country life more enjoyable and it will endeavor to stop the present drift of young men and women from the rural region to the city. C. P. Punched, of London, Ohio, is president of the press. The meeting was largely attended and the launching of the new organization stirred up a great deal of enthusiasm. Vision I swept the horizon and saw at one glance these glorious elevations on whose tops the sun kindled all the melodies and harmonies of light. I was alone. I disdained company. I was a son of God, and I felt eternity, and God and glory. And life!—its murmur was like the murmur of the ocean when you hear the beating of the surf life!—it was like twenty miles away. Life!—it was like a memory of a fading dream. And the fluences that had subdued me or warped me—In that royal hour of coronation I lifted them up, and asked, in the light of the other sphere, what are ambition and vanity and selfishness and all other worldly passions? From that attitude I gained anew a right measure of life. I never have forgotten it, and I shall never forget in the vision lapes into the mirror. Thus too, one may stand on a mount of vision apart from life and its seductive infinity and there fashion again and readilie all his moral measurements—Henry Ward Beecher. Emily Bronte G. K. Chesterton has added his meed of praise to Emily Bronte, the woman writer, who of all others has perhaps won most unstinted praise from men. A splendid creature, Chesterton calls the author of "Wuthering Heights" and the book itself he finds likewise splendid. "But there is nothing but man about it. It might have been written by an eagle." Very Absent Minded Very Absent-Minded. Bill—Gill was nearly drowned. Jill—How was that? Bill—He's so absent-minded, you know. He went under the water and forgot to come up. Bright Side. "Doesn't it annoy you to have a member of your congregation go to sleep?" "No," replied the patient clergyman. "I take it as an evidence that he has profited by my presence in instruction and has a clear conscience." How She Cured Him, Edith—Why did she marry him? Ethel—To cure him of drinking. Edith—She did she succeed? Ethel—Yes; she's so extravagant he can't afford it. --- AMERICAN GIRL WIFE OF PRETENDER TO A THRONE There is another American woman than Anita Stewart, who married Prince Miguel of Braganza, son of the Portuguese pretender, who might sit on a throne in purple ermine if only the vice had spun a waffle of a different pattern A. K. This woman is Prince Lazaro, Hebrewman, wife, the present head the old royal and imperial family which ruled for many hundred years in Servia. She was in New York a short time ago, where with her hand she helped recruit soldiers for the Servian army and add to the Red Cross funds of the allied forces. But, although she is called Princess and in European society is treated with the courtesies due her rank, it hardly seems likely that she will ever attain royal honors, for the present king jealous of the influence which he fears the old name would have among his people, will not allow her husband within the Servian borders. Just how great that influence might be is indicated by the fact that the great Syriac epic, or Lartzka, relates the adventures of the last emperor of the Serbs who bore the same name as the present prince. This is still sung and told at the gatherings on feast days. The old emperor has been lying for more than five centuries embalmed in a little church at Ravanitak, a part of the Servian land that is now under Austrian domination. The body is ivory and so perfectly preserved that it is not enclosed in a sarcophagus. Thither every year loyal Servians make a pilgrimage from the lands which the Turk and Austrian hollow and kneel bareheaded before the body of the emperor to renew their catholic allegiance to old Servia and pledge themselves to work for the restoration of its power. Few women have had as interesting and varied a life as the Princess lazarovich. Thanks to the breadth of her experience, she is a woman of charm and versatility, at home in many walks of life and circles of society. She is above the average in height, with a well rounded figure and graceful manners. Her hair is black, silky and wavy, her skin that of a pronounced brunette, which, combined with amber-colored eyes, gives her a striking appearance. The Princess was Eleanor Calhoun, daughter of Judge E. E. Calhoun, one of the pioneers of California in the days of 49, and a great-grandniece of the famous Southern statesman, brothers in Calhoun's Valley, miles away from any other family, and when she was fifteen she was sent to school at San Jose. There she took part in several amateur theatrical performances, in which she showed so much talent that her father sent her to London and Paris to study. Mrs. James Russell Lowell, wife of the United States ambassador to England, was her guardian, and through her she was introduced into diplomatic circles. In London she played with Forbes Robertson, Sir John Hare, Beerbohm Tree and other players of distinction. ROMANTIC LOVE STORY OF ARCHDUCHESS FRANZISKA There is material for a romance worthy the pen of any novelist in the love story of the Archduchess Elisabeth Franziska, granddaughter of the emperor of Austria, and Count Georg Von Waldburg, whom she has recently married. The count was once a tutor with no property and few prospects of wealth—today he is the husband of P a princess. It was about a year ago that the ex-tutor met his wife and, it is said, they fell in love at first sight in spite of the many usually insurmountable obstacles that bar morganatic marriages. The princess had numerous royal suitors for her hand, but she rejected them all, and resisted to marry the tutor. She was hardy in enlisting the sympathy and help of her grandmother, the emperor, and his support, her parents were at length persuaded to corrent to the marriage. However, since her husband was not of the blood royal, it was necessary for the princess to pronounce all her royal rights. To Build an English Village William B. Osgood Field has let the contract for the building of a miniature English village at Highlawn, his Lenox estate. Within the circle of the old trotting track, where the stallions of Highlawn were trained, Mr. Field will have cottages for chauffe, coachman, head farmer and garage, barn, greenhouses and storehouses, all of brick. A little further south there will be a poultry plant big enough to house six thousand fowls. The location of this tiny village is on a high table land, overlooking Laurel Lake and about a mile of a mile from Highlawn House, which Mrs. Field's mother, Mrs. William Douglas Sloane, buft and gave to her—New York Herd. Her Method. Mrs. Eve—Does your husband ever refuse you when you ask him for a little money? Mrs. Wye—I never ask him for a little money; I ask him for a lot, and what I get is a little. Feelings Under Control. "A man must dissemble in politics," said the defeated candidate. "What reminds you of that?" "I find myself obliged to send congratulations when I'd like to file sub for fabel." NOTHING IS BETTER FOR A XMAS PRESENT THAN SOMETHING USEFUL 5TH and COURT AVE. Hawkeye Buggy & Implement Co. Open Sat. Evenings 7 Retail Floors --- MUSIC GIVEN A WAY ABSOLUTELY FREE with every new piano sold be- fore six o'c lock $1000inCash over our signa- who can prove have been rais- for the occasion will be given over our signature to any one who can prove that our prices have been raised or changed for the occasion Positively no schemes or puzzles connected with this offer in any way, it being absolutely bona fide Deliveries made Xmas morning if desired. You will make money to investigate this today. You will make money to investigate this today. EASY TERMS W. J. Massey Piano Co. "Iowa's Largest Piano House" 813 Walnut St. Des Moines Roberta Bailey, Esther; Mrs. Sallie Moore, Martha; Mrs. Kitty Richardson, Electra; Mrs. Bettie Hughes, warder, and Mr. R. G. Potter, sentinel. Mrs. Ruth Bright, W. G. M., of Davenport who was on her visiting tour, performed the installation, after which a bountiful repast was served and altogether a lovely evening was spent. Dr. Carty was in Iowa City Monday on professional business. A reception was given Monday eve in Y. M. C. A. auditorium in honor of the newly called secretary and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McGrew. The Buxton Concert Band, now under the management of Mr. Joseph Tate, rendered some very splendid music for the occasion. The Appolo Quartette gave several of their selections and were widely cheered. The speakers of the evening were as follows: Atty Geo. H. Woodson, Rev. F. B. Woodward, W. W. Jones, Presi L. W. Strother and response by Mr. J. H. McGrew. A sumptious lunch was served and a very pleasant evening was spent Mr. W. L. Perkins and his mother, two of Buxton's first residents, left for California Monday, to make their future home. Mrs. P. A. Reeves is confined to her bed with illness this week. Miss Ora Webb returned from the hospital at Chicago Friday feeling much improved after a successful operation. Mrs. S. Joe Brown of Des Moines, state organizer of Colored Women's clubs, was in the city Monday evening and made an address before the Tabernacle Church Literary society. A very interesting musical and literary program was rendered preceding the address. Mrs. Ella Johnson returned from Centerville Saturday where she went to witness the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Reed. Tabernacle News. We are still laboring with out any pastor, but the church is progressing nicely. Rev. L. G. Garret and William Brooks filled the rostrum Sunday morning and evening. The Sunday school is preparing for a splendid programme Xmas, under the management of Mrs. Poe and Mrs. Williams. The deacons and Trustees of the church are preparing to serve Xmas dinners at Y. M. C. A.. Everybody is cordially invited to attend. Miss Grace Chocolate of Ogden, Ia., has moved to this city to make her home with her father, Wm. Chocolate. Mrs. S. B. White will entertain the Self Culture club Wednesday, December 18th, at her home, No. 26 East Tenth street. The Literary is having interesting debates each week. Last Monday night the topic for discussion was, Resolved that the sun does move. Affirmative, Wm. King, R. C. Brittain; --- Kitchen Cabinets KIMBALL CENTERVILLE NEWS ITEMS. The Second Baptist Sunday school, with the superintendent, Mrs. A. L. Crittendon, and Miss Cornelia Smith, are busy drilling the children for the Xmas program that will be given Tuesday evening, the 24th. The young men, under the leadership of Mr. Walter Smith, are doing their best to secure a large Xmas tree for children, as there are about fifty little boys and girls that will receive presents from this tree, and a very large one is needed. The old folks' program will be given the evening of the 25th and quite a number of the elderly ladies and gentlemen are preparing to take part in this program. Mrs. L. D. Price, one of the oldest members of the church, is on the program for a solo. Mrs. Price is an active member of this church and has been a Christian nearly fifty years. So do not miss this program. The Robinson "Jolly" Entertainers will give their big four-act drama at the Drake theater Saturday evening, December 21st. This play is made up of home talent and we are sure it will please the public. So come out and see them. Rev. Evans is much improved at this writing. He was under the care of Dr. Sawyers last week. Mr. James Clark of Mystic, Iowa, was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Evans on Sunday at dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Reid celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary last Thursday evening, the 12th. They received many beautiful and useful presents. The home was beautifully decorated. A large number of their friends were present. Dainty lunch was served and all present enjoyed a fine evening's pleasure and wished them many more years of happy wedded life. BUYTON BRIEFES Mrs. Anna Foster of Chicago, who came to our city two weeks ago to attend the funeral of her brother, Wm. Smith, and who was the guest of Mesdames Mary Miles and Wilson while here, left Monday for her home. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine girl that came to their home the 12th inst. Mother and daughter doing nicely. Guiding Star Chapter, No. 11, held its installation at Cooper's hall on December 12th and the following officers were installed: Miss Katherine Carter, W. M.; Mrs. Mary Peterson, A. M.; Miss Essie Watson, secretary; Mrs. Julia Southall, treasurer; Miss Florence Green, conductress; Mrs. Otis Wright, A. C.; Mr. T. A Coleman, W. P.; Mrs. Addie Johnson, Ada; Mrs. Irene Jenkins, Ruth; Mrs. Make This Christmas a Useful One by Buying the Following negative, W. A. Brown and son. The decision was in favor of the negative, W. A. Brown and son say the sun stands still. What think you about it? The program for Monday night, December 17, will be very interesting. Mrs. S. Joe Brown of Des Moines, Iowa, will be the feature of the evening. The wedding bells are ringing. Oh ye preachers. Mrs. Leola Wilson, Westella Garrett, Pearl Simmons and Ida Poe, who have been on the sick list, are able to be out again. Lloyd Robinson and wife of Ogden, after a short visit with relatives in this city, returned to their home Wednesday. In an unknown way the parsonage caught fire Wednesday night, burning the house completely up and all contents therein. The Mission Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Agnes Taylor on Thursday, December 19. CHARITON, IOWA. (Last Week.) Mrs. Henry Farrar, who has been ill for some time, left Sunday for Kansas City, where she will be treated by a specialist. Mrs. Fannie Parker has been ill for a few days. Mrs. Ethel Gipson, who has been in Omaha for some time, has returned to this city. Mr. Galard Nash has returnel home from Omaha. Rev. Franklin, pastor of the Second Baptist church, was in Bedford last week. (This Week.) Rev. Morgon, pastor of the A. M. E. church of this city, will hold quarterly meeting in Bedford, Sunday, December 22, 1912, and from there he will go to Ottumwa to spend the holidays with relatives, before returning home. Rev. Franklin expects to spend Xmas with relatives in Kansas City. A winter picnic will be given at the Second Baptist church for all the little children of the city in the evening. A program will be rendered under the management of Mrs. E. B. Cook. Invitations are out announcing the grand musical banquet to be given Tuesday evening, December 24, 1912, by the members of the Golden Eagle Lodge, No. 6, Knights of Pythias, at their hall, 917 Garfield street. Everybody is anticipating in having a grand time. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Baker royally entertained Mrs. Fannie Parker and daughter, Miss Jessie, and Mr. and Mrs. Nora Stevens to dinner Sunday at their home on East Gareld. Mrs. Josephine King has been ill the past few days, but is some better at this writing. Mr. Andrew Baker will leave Saturday for Cheyenee, Wymo, where he will spend the holidays with his son, Joe Brown, and family. Mr. Walker Dickerson left Friday for Red Oak, his wife and daughter will leave after the holidays for that city, where they expect to make their future home. Mrs. Phalbia Pemberton and children of Red Oak will spend Xmas with relatives in this city. Little Bertha May Dickerson has been very sick the past few days. CLINTON, IOWA. The members of the Bethel A. M. E. church and friends were very much disappointed in not having the Rev. Bishop B. F. Lee with them on Wednesday, December 11th. On that occasion, the Bishop was expected to deliver a lecture, under the auspices of the Mite Missionary society, but during the afternoon word came that he could not be present. Nevertheless, a large audience gathered and a very enjoyable evening was passed, with a programme, which has been prepared for the occasion, followed by the serving of refreshments. The celebration which was planned to be given on January 1st, 1913, by the citizens of Clinton, has been abandoned. It being found impossible to get the people sufficiently interested to make it a success. A robed choir, composed of little boys and girls, is a recent addition to the A. M. E. church. They make a creditable showing. We are glad to see Mr. George Robinson around again, after his recent illness. Rev. G. W. Slater was out of the city last week. Sunday evening Mrs. W. I. Hayes spoke at Bethel A. M. E. church on the Tuberculosis crusade. She is well informed and ardent worker for the cause, and her talk proved very interesting. Mr. and Mrs. Holland Williams were the host and hostess at a most enjoyable dinner served in three courses at their home on Wednesday evening, December 11th, at 6:30, in honor of the Rt. Rev. Bishop B. F. Lee, who was to have been their guest while in the city. Covers were laid for ten persons. Mrs. Boyd of Cedar Rapids was a guest of the evening. Mr. Henry Robinson announces a concert at Bethel A. M. E church Christmas night. The proceeds are to be devoted to the trustee department. A present, which would be greatly appreciated by the Bystander, is the payment of your delinquent subscription. Mrs. Boyd of Cdear Rapids visited last week with Mrs. M. O. Bulcerson. The services at the Second Baptist church were well attended both Morning and evening. Christmas morning at 10 o'clock a service will be held, followed at noon by a dinner, served yb the W. W. club. In the evening a programme will be rendered and a Christmas tree held. Mr. and Mrs. Fine arrived the last of the week for a visit with Chas, and Oscar Thompson. Mr. Fine has gone to Cedar Rapids, his wife remaining here indefinitely. We are always glad to receive items of interest, especially from our subscribers. Miss Hattie M. Cook has returned from a most pleasant visit with friends in Rock Island. Give a year's subscription of the Bystander to your friend for a nice Christmas present. ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN Death has been in our midst often of late, cutting down on the right and left. Yet at no time did its work cause more sorrow than when on last Saturday evening a few minutes before 9 o'clock Miss Margaret E. Adams fell a victim to its death dealing scythe. Margaret, as she was known to all of us, was the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Adams of the Appeal. She had been ill for some time, suffering with that dreadful disease, tuberculosis. Yet, during her long illness, she did not murmur nor grow despondent. No matter when you saw her, she always had that same sweet smile of contentment. She had just passed her 18th year, was loved by all who knew her. The end came so peacefully that not even her mother, who was constantly at bedside, realized it was so near. Slowly repeating the Twenty-third psalm, with the usual blightness in her face, she passed peacefully over, never to return. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from St. James A. M. E. church and was one of the largest ever held in the church. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Margaret was laid to rest in Oakland cemetery. She leaves to mourn her loss a father, mother, two sisters, one brother, besides other relatives and a host of friends. "May she rest in peace." Theodore Barber, who has been confined in the asylum at St. Peter for some time, died there last week. The social and literary of the Baptist church met at the residence of Mrs. E. H. McDonald Monday evening. You should get a copy of the Tri-City Age, official organ of the Afro-American Women's Federation of Minnesota. It's a hummer. Please see the agent, those in rears and upfit for the Bystander for this year. She is desirious of seeing you. Mr. and Mrs. E. O. James of St. Anthony entertained at a musical last Monday evening for the benefit of St. Phillips Episcopal church. Mrs. Lula Howard has returned from California, where she spent the past year with her daughter. Mr. W. J. Utley has moved his barber shop just a few doors west from his former place, to a more commodious quarters. He now has an up-to-date place of business for the boys. A Des Moines man had an attack of muscular rheumatism in his shoulder. A friend advised him to go to Hot Springs. That meant an expense of $15.00 or more. He sought for quicker and cheaper way to cure it and found it in Chamberlain's Liniment. Three days after the first application of this liniment he was well. For sale by all dealers. When in Keokuk, Iowa, go to Everything First Class Meals and Lunches at all hours. No. 8 and 10 Main Street R. H. DARDEN Prop. Keokuk REASONABLE RATES PUBLIC INVITED Hotel Buxton A new modern steam heated hotel—Everything first class Cigars, Soft Drinks, Lunches etc Open Day and Night O. PETERSON, Phone 261 Proprietor Buxton, Iowa Open Every Tuesday Evening From 8 to 11:30 East Side Dancing Academy RAST SIXTH AND LOCUST STS, B. J. HACK, Mansger. Music by L. McGuire's Orchestra ADMISSION 35c THE NEGRO FIFTY YEARS AGO By N. Wiley, Des Moines. (Written for Bystander.) This article is written for experiment and cannot be compared with the standard works of today. Fifty years ago the Negro was informed that the daybreak of freedom would soon be in reality and not an imaginary dream and the prayers of the exslaved and friends was still ringing in their masters' and mistresses' ears. Lincoln, who was a Moscs to the Negro, and John Brown, who was as John the Baptist, seconded. Their deeds are too well known for me to even dwell upon the subject. There is a day set aside to commemmorate those that died in the cause that rose with shame and fell with dishonor. This is not an article of fine spooned theories on what to do with the Negro or what either race have done to him. It is a few gathered things of his actual accomplishment for the past fifty years. At first many members of the race entered the ministry. But under the leadership of such men as Frederick Douglass and Blanch K. Bruce and many well wishers of the Negro the lesson was soon taught that we must not only have men to speak the divine word, but farmers to till the soil, doctors to heal the sick, teachers to instruct the mind and to train the statesmen to help promulgate new laws, undertakers to bury the dead, musicians to lighten the heart and cheer the soul. As a physician there is no better example than Doctor Will Hapen, who was born in Amherst county, Virginia, in 1870. He graduated from Virginia Normal in 1891; in 1893 he entered Yale university at New Haven, Conn., in 1897. He not only graduated with high honors, but was the first Negro ever chosen as editor of the class book in the medical department. He was also one of the leading spirits at Freedman hospital in Washington, D. C. A large portion of the Negro wealth is in farm land and city property. We have published 500 books, 300 newspapers, 2,000 lawyers are at the bar, 3,200 doctors, 1,400 homes. Real estate and personal property more than $920,000,000. There is none able to philosphize of what the progress will be fifty years from now. Washington, D. C., 1,302 firms and professions Negroes. Capital, $700,000. There are thirteen building and loan associations, 100 life insurance companies and benefit companies, eight banks, several mining companies, one street railway, one iron foundry, one cotton mill, one publishing house with a plant valued at $15,000. Mr. J. B. Grave of Kansas raised seventy-five bushels of potatoes each year. Mr. C. C. Leser of Charleston, S. C., has $30,000 invested in a fish markit. Charleston, S. C., leads all cities of its size for negro business firms. MASON CITY IOWA. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Myrtle Edwards has left the city and will now locate in Denver, Colo. The Maskarade entertainment given by the Tabernacle was a success. A large crowd was there to witness the different masks. We are indeed sorry to report that Mrs. Walter Davis of Warren street, is sick at this writing. Mrs. Marie Allen was called to Ft. Dodge on the account of the illness of her uncle, Mr. Tom Davis. Mr. John Mitchell, who has just closed the season with Yankee Robinson Annex Band, was a business caller in the city last week. Mrs. Walter Davis, Jr. is on the sick list. Miss Berneice Davis and Mr. J. Kelley spent Sunday with their parents in the city. Mr. J. D. Keeler has been on the sick list for the past few days. Mr. Lacy Lewis was compelled to take his bed last week on the account of sickness. Miss Mary Cecial is still on the sick list. MOLINE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Scott are the pround parents of a baby boy. The little fellow is named Marion Scott, Jr. Mrs. Emanuel Gormon has returned after two weeks visit in Peoria. Mrs. Ella Woods and Mrs. John L. Jones are on the sick list. Mrs. Holme is not improving rapidly. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Ben Walkup has been sick with an attack of La gripe. Mrs. Clifford Hardin has been on the sick list. QTTUMWA IOWA. The Faithful Few society will meet this week with Mrs. Campbell on Plum street. Mrs. Ruth Bright, W. G. M. O. E. S. will visit Esther Chapter, No. 4, Monday evening, December 30th. Mrs. Jackson of Delavan, ILL., is still in the city visiting with her two sons, George and William, and expects to remain until after the holidays. Mr. W. S. Tyler of Garry, Ind., is in the city at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milligan. The bazaar and chicken pie supper given by the stewardesses of the A. M. E. church was a decided success, both socially and financially. Quite a neat little sum was realized. Mr. Isaac Patten has purchased a home at 1262 Center avenue and has moved his family into it. Mrs. Jas, H. Robinson is till on the sick list. Mrs. Hattie Stevens and son, Albert, have returned to their home in Fairfield. Little Lawrence Magill fell down the cellar and cut a severe gash over his eye and several other bruises. Mrs. Abbie Campbell has been quite ill at her home on Plum street. Mrs. Gooch of North Jefferson street and two children are confined to their home with sicknick. Mr. and Mrs. Allen have purchased on the South Side. Mr. James Fields of South Ottumwa, who has been sick for the past four weeks, is able to sit up a little. Mrs. Queen Taylor of South Moore street is confined to her bed at this writing. Mr. John Harris remains about the same. The Old Folks' concert given by the Sewing Circle of the Second Baptist church was a success and a neat sum was relaized. Mrs. John Cheshire, 624 West Mechanic street, entertained Wednesday at a 3 o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs. B. F. Abner, who will leave soon for Oklahoma, and Miss Beulah Williams of Omaha, Neb. Covers were laid for ten and a dilightful repast was served. Rev. Lee of Kansas filled the pulpit at the Second Baptist church on Sunday and preached a splendid sermon in the morning. The sacred concert givin by the choir in the evening was greatly enjoyed by a large and appreciative audience. Mr. Bertrand Thompson, 325 North street, entertained Sunday at a 2 o'clock dinner. Mrs. B. F. Abner and Miss Beulah Williams were the guests of honor. Mrs. Willa Woodley, who has been very ill at her sister's, Mrs. Saunders, on Benton street, we are glad to report, is improving. Cupid has been very busy in Ottumwa in the last few months and rumor has it that there are still other victims in the near future. Miss Gertrude Wagner has been suffering with appendicitis and we regret to learn that it is necessary for an operation to be performed. ROCK ISLAND NEWS The Wayman Mission church will run a three night bazaar, beginning December 19th. There will be a program rendered each evening and refreshments served. There will be a Christmas tree at the McKinley Baptist church Christmas eve and they will have Christmas exercises Christmas night in connection with the Old Folks' convention. The public is cordially invited to attend the Literary society held at the McKinley Baptist church every Tuesday evening. There are some very excellent programs being rendered each week. Rev. B. R. Peen is in the city this week attending to business. KEOKUK NEWS. Mr. David Saisle successfully passed the desired requirements as an applicant for police officer in the civil service examination recently field. The marriage of Miss Margaret Gross to Mr. Amos Johnson recently occurred. Many friends extend to them heartiest congratulations and wish them bon-voyage upon the matrimonial sea. Mrs. Sallie Vaughn has returned from a visit with her sister, Mrs. McFadden, at Hannibal, Mo. The marriage of two of our other young people occurred last week, when Miss Lillian Bender and Mr. Harry Stuart were united in the holy bonds. The groom is of the mature age of 17 years, while the happy bride is just sweet sixteen. May their lives be long happy and prosperous. Mrs. Sarah South, who was confined to her bed for a few weeks, has now recovered. Much sorrow is expressed by relatives and friends over the death of Mr. Chas. Goins, which occurred in Mt. Pleasant hospital last Thursday His demise had been expected for some time past, he having been a patient sufferer for the past year. Funeral services were held at Bethel church last Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. J. P. Sims. The deceased was a plasterer by trade and recognized among the best in our city. We are sorry that space will not permit further comment on his life. He was police officer here at one time and acquitted himself with credit to our race. The floral offerings, which spoke silent words of deepest sympathy to the bereaved relatives, were numerous. Of near surviving relatives he leaves a wife. Mrs. Etha Goins; his mother, Mrs. Jane Goins; and three sisters, Mrs. S. PEARLMAN. 1003 Center St. Prop. We Buy Sell and Exchange All Kinds of Furniture -- We Do All Kinds of Upholstering and Furniture Repairing - - - --- Carrie Crump and Mrs. Lena Baily of Indianapolis, Ind., and Mrs. Bertha Cook of Pooria, Ill. All of whom were present at the funeral. The death of Rev. Wm. Greenc, an aged Baptist minister, occurred last week. His death was primarily due to complications resulting from old age. His funeral was held at the Union Baptist church last Friday, afternoon, conducted by his son, Rev. E. D. Greene of Macon, Mo., assisted by Rev. Collins of this city. Rev. Wm. Greene of Murfreesboro, Tenn., former pastor of Pilgrim's Rest Baptist church, is a son of deceased. Another surviving son is Mr. Henry Greene of this city and two daughters living in St. Louis, Mo. The body of Larkin Webb, an aged and respected citizen of our vicinity, was found in the woods a few miles distant from his home last Friday morning near Sandusky. Upon investigation it was found that he had started a fire, which somehow or other must have ignited his cothing, and being unable to extinguish the flames, he was forced to meet death in this deplorable state. He was 68 years old and a widower, two sons surviving. Had lived in that community for some time. Rev. and Mrs. J. P. Sinis are now comfortably located in the new parsonage of Bethel church. The dedicatory services were conducted last Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Dr. A. J. Carey of the Institutional church of Chicago. Bishop B. F. Lee was to have been present with us on this occasion, but because of other pressing duties was unable to do so and sent to us the distinguished Rev. Dr. A. J. Carey. As this was quarterly meeting day the presiding elder, Rev. I. U. Daniels, was also present and eulogized with much emphasis the work that has recently been accomplished by this congregation. Mr. Alonzo Drain presented the keys to Dr. Carey, who responded in a forceful and impressive manner. May the memory of this beautiful service linger long in the hearts of those permitted to be present. Rev. Dr. Carey lectured at Bathel church last Monday night. Seldom if ever before have we been honored with the privilege of listening to such a descriptive picture of existing conditions of vital subjects, which concern our race of today. The speaker briefly referred to the recent Chicago racial episode which the press is giving world-wide fame. During his discourse he touched upon certain things pertaining to our United States government that gave some of our hearers a new vision. We wish that more of our representative men could have heard this wonderful address. KENNARD'S Home of Good Things To Eat KENNARD'S Home of Good Things To Eat If we please you tell your neighbor; if not tell us. Phone Walnut 2211. 922 Center St MARCH OF WOMAN SUFFRAGE. One little suffrage State, lonely to the view. Didn't go and bust the home; then there were two. Two little suffrage States, where the sex was free. Didn't take men's jobs away; then there were three. Three little suffrage States, hollerin' for more. 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Martin, teacher of history and civics at the Westport High School, spent three months, working from six to eight hours a day, collecting data regarding the Negroes of Kansas City, and after he had collected the data he spent one month, working eight hours a day, in writing it, and the result is thirty thousand words and more facts about the Negro in Kansas City than ever were gathered together before. In collecting his data Mr. Martin visited hundreds of Negro homes and talked with thousands of Negroes. After he had written what he had found out, he used the article for a thesis for a master's degree at William Jewell College at Liberty Mo., and he received the degree. The material for the study was collected in January, February and March of this year. Mr. Martin found that the white population of Kansas City is .24, 680, and the Negro population 23, 566, and that of forty thousand property owners, eight hundred are Negroes. He found that real property owned by whites was assessed in 1911 at $123,037,780, and that property owned by Negroes was assessed at $1,400,000. Personal property owned by whites was assessed at $7,942,894, and personal property owned by Negroes at one-half million dollars. The white per capita realty wealth is $543,69, and the Negro $59.40. Fifty Negroes own property valued at above $19,000, one hundred between $5,000 and $10,000; two hundred between $1,000 and $5,000 and 450 between f5,000 and l1,000. The comparative figures show that the Kansas City Negro is worth $28.01 more than the average United State Negro. Only 2,000 Paid Taxes. Mr. Martin found that about half of the Negro property of Kansas City is in the possession of fifty persons, that of this half, one fourth is in the possession of eight persons, and further, that of this $237,500 more than one-half, or $140,000, is owned by one man, thus showing that the wealth of the Negro, as well as that of the white man, is concentrated in the hands of a few men. Mr. Martin found that only about two thousand of the seven thousand Negro men over 24 years of age in Kansas City paid taxes, either personal or real, during 1911, so that not more than one Negro man out of every three pays any form of taxes. The city takes little interest in any of the Negro districts except to have them well patrolled by policemen. The streets and walks are poorly kept, and no provisions whatever is made for parks, playgrounds or public baths. Nevertheless the Negro takes great interest in his yard and house. Mr. Martin made a house to house canvass among one hundred and ninety-seven Negro property owners and obtained the following facts: The incomes given in the table represent the incomes of both husband and wife. The figures show that seventy out of 197 wives work. The majority are laudresses. Mr. Martin deduces that lack of religion is conducive to Negro poverty. He found that ninety per cent of the property owners were church members, and that the Negro churches of the city own about $300,000 worth of property, on which the debt does not exceed more than $50,000. What the Negro Does. Of the 23,566 Negroes in the entire city about 7,000 live north of Eighth street; 8,000 on the "Bowery," the Negro district between Troost and Woodland and Sixteenth and Twentieth streets, and about 1,000 in the West Bottoms. Less than one per cent of these 16,000 persons own real estate. The 23,566 Negroes of Kansas City he found classified as follows: Negro children, 14 and under ..... 6,300 Men, 14 to 60 ..... 8,150 Women, 14 to 60 ..... 8,000 Negroes, male and female, Negroes, male and female over 60 1,206 A careful investigation of the employment of the more than 8,000 Negroes in Kansas city between the ages of 14 and 60 resulted in the following classifications: Barbers 240 Dentists 4 Doctors 23 Janitors 350 Laborers 5,006 Lawyers 6 Police service 8 Postal service 20 Porters in barber shops 375 Porters in hotels 140 Porters in raions 600 Proprietors independent 90 Pool hall owners 75 Preachers 25 Pullman service 140 Railway service 250 Teachers 30 Teamsters 210 Waiters 510 The total annual wages received is $3,811,140 Nine hundred of the 5,006 common laborers are employed at packing plants, eight hundred are hod carriers, two thousand work on the street for the city or for the Metropolitan Street Railway Company, and the remaining 1,306 are engaged in various forms of labor. We Pay $421,000 in Tips There are bout 1,415 Negroes employed at waiters and porter in hotels, barber shops and on trains, who receive an average guaranteed salary of $26 per month, $312 per year making a total annual income of $441,480. According to information personally given by about seventy-five employees, the average annual income is $609,90, which gives a total annual income of $863,000. In other words, the people of Kansas City pay annually in tips $4.1,520. Mr. Martin finds that the 8,150 wage carers are idle 140.925 weeks annually, whiche his an average of 17.4 weeks for each individual. Few provide for the idle weeks, he says, and idleness breeds crime and immorality. Among the females the gainful occupations are divided as follows, with a total annual income of $608,000 Annual Expenditure. Per Cent. Food $202.41 38.46 Rent 116.29 21.27 Clothing 49.15 7.62 Fuel and light 24.81 4.20 Car fare 18.80 3.00 Other expenses and savings 228.29 25.45 The Negro and The Saloon. Only seven or the 596 saloons in Kansas City are operated and owned by Negroes. About fifty white saloons east of Troost Avenue on Eighteenth street, Nineteenth street and Vine street that sell to the Negroes of that vicinity about $150,000 worth of, louvers each year. "The following table," Mr. Martin says, "gives a comprehensive view of the different items of expenditure for thi entire population of the city." Alcoholic drinks..... $ 400,000 Barber work..... 114,000 Car fare..... 150,400 Clothing..... 393,200 Church..... 78,000 Dues, insurance and fraternal orders..... 175,000 Food..... 1,619,280 Fuel and lights..... 193,440 Funerals..... 60,000 Pool halls..... 45,000 Theaters..... 50,000 Tobacco..... 50,000 Taxes..... 21,170 Rent..... 900,320 Other expenses and savings..... 249,330 Total..... $4,419,140 When you have a bifous attack give Chamberlain's Tablets a trial. They are excellent. For sale by all dealers. 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SCHLAMPP'S Sixth and Locust Streets YOU CAN'T BEAT AN'T BEAT IT YOU CAN'T BEAT IT W. L. HARRISON, Prop --- --- COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA. Rev. Morton, of Tabernacle Baptist church, has returned from Des Moines Rev. Lewis gave a fine discourse Sunday morning. Rev. Mortan in the evening, subject, "Walking With God." Mrs. C. Perkins is reported quite Mrs. C. Perkins is reported quite sick. Mrs. Goodwin convalescent. Rev. Garrison is still separating the wheat from the ears, the church is still on an upward march. In two months he has received seventeen new members and he fortells a greater success in the near future. Xmas exercises at Bethel A. M. E. church will be observed by the Sunday school, Xmas tree and exercises by the children Xmas eve, December 24, Regular services Xmas morning, 10:45 o'clock Golden Rule club will meet with Mrs. Charles Hall Tuesday evening. It is for the benefit of the pastor. Dinner will be served Xmas day from 12 a. m. throughout the evening. Extensive exercises by the Sunday school, and a large Xmas tree. All are invited to come and partake of the feast. Mrs. Ross will assist Mrs. Field in purchasing the Xmas presents for the little folks. Stewards of Bethel A. M. E. church will give an entertainment on December 23rd. Program will be rendered by Mr. B. Burk, assisted by the talented young people of Council Bluffs. Chicken pie supper will be served by the stewardesses. Union prayer meeting Wednesday at Tabernacle Baptist church. Choir at Bethel A. M. E. church is fast improving under its present leadership. A grand success it will make in time. Mr. William Caves is looking for a farm, "a producer as well as a consumer." Success for him. ENTERPRISE ITEMS Last week was a very busy week in Enterprise. The Executive Board of the Iowa and Nebraska Baptist Association mit at Mt. Olive Baptist church from the 10th to the 12th of last week. The Woman's Home Foreign Mission Circle and the Mt. Olive Progressive club gave a dinner in honor of the board members. The presidents of the two clubs delivered welcome addresses which were responded to by Rev. Woodward in behalf of the board. Rev. Woodward, Rev. Toomey and Rev. Burton preached stirring sermons during their stay. The Executive Board ordained Mr. W. D. Miller and Mr. R. Brown as deacons, Wednesday night. Mrs. A. W. Divers and Mrs. Mammie Vendergriff entertained the Board at dinner Thursday at 1 o'clock. Covers were laid for eight and a delightful four course dinner was served. The Board adjourned to meet next quarter in Marshalltown. The turkeys and chickens, what 'few are left, are mourning over their last weeks lost., The Mission Circle met last week A Christmas Gift bearing the name of Schlampp's Will be Warmly Welcomed Hot Home-Made Bread all day with those delicious home cooked meals. When in Chicago, Ill. 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E. church people and the citizens of Albia wi$^{11}$ observe Emancipation day January 1, 1913, in Albia this year. Lawyer Geo. H. Woodson of Buxton was in Albia on business this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Butler entertained friends at dinner on Sunday. Mrs Virginia Burns of Hocking attended services in Albia on Sunday and visited friends. Mr. Wm. Harris was an Oskaloosa visitor Sunday. Mr. Eudell Lewis and son, Willis Lewis, of Oskaloosa are guests at the parental home of B. T. Lewis the past week. The R. B. M. Literary society is growing in interest this winter. They are having some very nice programs. The Hocking society and Albia will give a concert during the holidays. QUINCY, ILL The quarterly meeting, held on December 8 at bethel A. M. E. church, was success both spiritually and financially. Rev. Henry Simons, presiding elder, left Friday morning en route to Jasksonville, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Smith, Mr. Robert Payne and Mr. George Wilson left Saturday morning for St. Louis, Mo. Miss Adalaide Price, who on the account of her health, was compelled to give up her studies at Wilberfori and come home, is improving nicely. The wedding of Mr. Frank Johnson and Mrs. Griffin was solemnized at the home of the bride on last Friday evening. Dr. Sandy Osborn officiating. The Culture club is progressing THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S UNION 3100 Pine St. St. Louis, Mo. THE "PORO" SYSTEM of Scalp and Hair treatment is based on the latest scientific and sanitary methods, effecting a healthy scalp thus promoting a growth of beautiful hair. The "Poro" preparations used in connection with the treatment are made and sold exclusively by myself, having the exclusive right to that name; and I alone, know the secret of the composition that bears that name. Our claim has always been that when the hair begins to grow as the result of the use of "PORO," it will continue to do so if only the scalp and hair be kept clean. 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"Iowa's Oldest Piano Dealer" Established 50 Years Des Moines Club Building, Eighth and Locust Streets EVERYTHING IN SHEET MUSIC nicely, and Mr. J. W. Tull was re-elected president. The program was very good. Miss Doris Smith is improving at this writing. Mrs. Grace Bates and daughter returned on Thursday evening, from a pleasant visit in Springfield, Ill. Mrs. Rosie Coleman is improving at this writing. Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Martha Cole are on the sick list. Mr. G. M. Giles, who has been in the city several weeks, left Thursday morning for 1 is home in Bloomington, Indiana, via St. Louis. Miss Vanner Coffer has returned home from Paris, Mo., after a delightful visit with Mrs. B. Lasley, her niece. DAYENPORT NOTES The funeral of the late William Garner, who was found frozen to death last Thursday, occurred Sunday afternoon at the Hartwiz and Nissen undertaking parlors. Rev. M. G. Neurann of Oskaloosa, Iowa, offered. The body was incinerated Monday morning at the Davenport crematorium. Two sisters survive him, in Mrs. Louise parks of Oskaloosa and Mrs. Ella Gatlin of Burlington, Iowa. The Sunday schools of both churches are busy arranging for their Christmas exercises. The Third Baptist church will treat its school to a Christmas tree Christmas eve. Bethel will treat its Sunday school scholars to a banquet Christmas night. At a meeting held by the Boys' Athletic club the following officers were elected for the ensuing six months: G. H. Young, president; S. Cain, vice president; O. W. Richardson, recording secretary; K. L. Marshall, corresponding secretary; A. Roberts, Jr., treasurer. Mr. Edward Sample, who was reported ill last week, is able to resume his occupation in Sylvius. Mr. John Greenup, who has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. D. S. Johnson, for the past month, returned to his home in Mount Pleasant by way of Fairfield. The following remain on the sick list: Mrs. Geo, Hawkins, Mrs. Lena James, Mrs. Clara Martin, Mr. David Delward, Mrs. Mary Sackett, Mrs. Ida Cunningham, Mr. Henry Pitts, Mr. Henry Draper. Rev. M. J. Newman preached at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. O'Neil entertained for supper Monday evening Revs. T. B. Stovall and M. J. Newman. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Green entertained last Thursday evening in honor of Miss Effie Neal of Monmouth, Ill. The fuel and light committee will keep open doors at the A. M. E. church all New Year's day and evening. The fuel and light committee's marked down entertainment proved to be quite a novelty. Mrs. B. B. Bright, G. W. M., of the Iowa jurisdiction, is making her annual visits in the interest of the O. E. S. Mrs. Hattie Lambert of South Rock Island was missed very much from her post of duty Sunday on the occasion of the stewardesses' rally, she being confined to her home on account of sickness. The local correspondent and her nephew, Mr. Allen Bean, will spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. S. Bean in Crystal City, Mo. MACON NEWS. Mrs. Jane Finney was called to the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Homer Houstin of Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. J. B. Harris is spending a few days in Quincy and Rock Island, Ill. Miss Ruth Gleaves was quietly married at her home at 204 S. Missouri street to E. E. Escot of Muskogee, Okla. We wish them much success and a long, happy life. Misses Addie and Lucile Harris and Miss Elva Braxter spent Thanksgiving in Moberly, Mo. Mr. Sylvia Marshall made a business trip to Kirksville on Thursday. ness trip to Kirksville on Thursday. Macon will be highly entertained Wednesday evening by Blind Roone and his excellent musical talents. Mrs. E. L. Scruggs will render another one of her favorite musical entertainments Friday evening at her home on Jackson street. ```markdown ``` Shop in the Economy Basement for "Lesser Priced" gifts For no previous Christmas were such preparations made as for this one. Stocks are tremendously large. Stock-rooms are filled with reserve and all lines are kept at the highest point of completeness by constantly replenishing them. Merchandise is the absolutely dependable kind—but "lesser priced." Buy your gifts in the Basement. YOUNKER BROTHERS Mr. Ralph Tebeau spent Thanksgiving in Moberly, Mo., and while there was the guest of Miss Edna Tyniony. Miss Edvina Harris made a business trip to Moberly on Sunday., The Baptist Sewing Circle is preparing to give a tackey social Monday evening. The A. M. E. church held their quarterly meeting Sunday. Two excellent sermons were preached both morning and evening. Mr. John Lang made an able address to the students of Western college Sunday afternoon. Mr. J. T. 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Explains the Mild Medical Treatment for all Necrotic Diseases, covers courses of testimony from presidents and with whom you may correspond or go to see. My professional study is the study and treatment of Necrotic Diseases in Des Moines. Send for book订. DR. C. Y. CLEMENT Marquardt Bldg. 56, Des Moines Maurandig Bldg. 56, Des Moines Every Bell Telephone is a Long Distance Station A Merry, Merry Christmas to all. The Bystander now for $1.00 for one year. Patronize those who advertise in the Iowa State Bystander. Attend your church each Sunday and pay your church dues. Mrs. F. P. Johnson is indisposed the past week with a cold. Christmas program and trees will be at all the churches Tuesday night. How can the Bystander celebrate Xmas when so many of our subscribers still owe them for this year. Miss Rachel Jefferson has been seriously sick at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. B. Woods. Mr. B. N. Hyde and Willie Warrick have been put on the U. S. postoffice clerk force during the rush for the holidays. They are clean, representative young men. Mrs. S. Joe Brown, superintendent of the Social Science department of the National Association of Colored Women, visited and lectured in the interest of her work before one of the clubs in Buxton last Monday. Atty. S. Joe Brown is in receipt of the sad intelligence of the death of his only sister, Mrs. Bertrand Brent, of Everett, Washington. She will be remembered by her Iowa friends as Miss Lou Ella Brown. The Birthday club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Cottoms in a business meeting and Mrs. Andrew Morris was elected to membership in the club. The next meeting will be December 31st with Mrs. Dellinger at 818 East Fifth street. The Progressive Choral Study club is making rapid headway under the leadership of Prof. Geo. I. Holt. They opened their doors for the reception of the members. A good time reported. Miss Alice Bell of Los Angeles, Cal., arrived home to the sick bedside of her mother, Mrs. Peter Bell, who is a little worse again. Miss Alice has taken ill since she arrived here, due perhaps to the climatic change. At the last meeting of the Intellectual Improvement club Mrs. C. C. Johnson read a splendid paper on "Ideal Womanhood" and Mrs. H. W. Hughes gave an instrument selection. The meeting this afternoon will be with Mrs. C. C. Johnson, 1313 Day street, at which time Mrs. S. Joe Brown will deliver the principal paper on "The Mission of the Wonan's Club." Christmas Trees Direct from forest to consumer. We have both price and quality. Special prices to churches and charitable institutions. Fine assortment wreaths, holly, garland, bells, tree holders and electric outfits for tree decoration. Deliveries made anywhere W. C. Church, 609 W. Grand Avenue. Phone Waltut 496. The regular weekly meeting of the Progressive Choral Study club was held Tuesday evening. The two solos which were an added feature to the program were rendered by Mr. E. B. Elliston and Mrs. A. M. White. The remainder of the evening was devoted to the preparation of song to be rendered at the celebration January 1st. We are especially desirous to have the entire membership of the club present at the next meeting, which will be Monday evening, December 23, at Burns M. E. church. Thet Dramatic Art club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. J. B. Rush and studied Canto 3 of Dante's Infernal. Meet next Tuesday with Mrs. Wm. Marshall and study canoes 4 and 5, with a general review of as follows: Infernal, Mrs. Geo. Patton; Canto 2, Mrs. Warricks; The Ninth Muses, Mrs. Marshall; Canto 3, Mrs. Hammit; Acheron, Charon, Limbo, Mrs. J. H. Brown; The Life of Virgil, Beatrice, Mrs. Rush. Mrs. W. L. Perkins and mother, Mrs. Anderson Perkins, arrived in our city this week from Buxton, Iowa, their former home, on their way to Allensworth, California, where they are going to make their future home. They were the first to open up a hotel in Buxton and run it until it was accidentally burned down about one year ago, and they never rebuilt again, but decided to go out to California on the fourteen acre farm that they have. Ye editor has known this family from his boyhood days. While in the city Mr. W. L. was the guest of John L. Thompson. We regret to lose such a valuable family from our state, but what is Iowa's loss is California's gain. We wish them success in the west. THE LYCEUM. At the semi-annual business meeting of the Des Moines Negro Lyceum association last Tuesday evening at the residence of Dr. J. A. Jefferson. Atty S. Joe Brown. Mr. Jesse A. Graves and Miss Julia Bailey were elected alternate delegates to the Inter-State Literary meeting to be held in Topeka, Kans., next week, and the ensuing term: Mr. Rufus Jackson, president; Miss Eldora Burton, vicepresident; Miss Hazel Cousin, secretary, Mr. W. P. Warricks, assistant secretary; Dr. J. A. Jefferson, treasurer; Atty S. Joe Brown, constitutional adviser; Mrs. W. H. Warricks, critic; Mr. Jasie A. Graves, corresponding secretary; Mrs. J. B. Rush, reporter; Miss Mary Perkins, accompani- man; Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Mr. W. H. Warricks and Atty. B. R. Bush, executive committee. There will be no meeting next week, but the next meeting will be December 31st with Atty. and Mrs. S. Joe Brown, at which time reports from the Inter- State delegates will constitute the program. THE DRAMA. The drama, entitled "Octorcon," which was given by a local home talent company last Thursday evening was a great success in every way. The church was filled and all the parties acquitted themselves nicely. Those deserving special mention were Mrs. J. H. Brown as Zoe and Miss Lillian Coalson as Dora Sunnyside, also L. W. Green as McClasky, Joe Stone as Peyton, J. C. Williams as Old Pete. Many who could not attend are asking that it be reproduced again soon. Great credit should be given Harrison Gould for staging this play. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH, Sunday, December 22. 0:30 a. m.—Pastor's subject, "The Blood of the Lamb." 12 m.—Sunday school. 3:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 7:30 p. m.—Subject, "The Eleventh Hour Man." Christmas Week. Tuesday, December 24 at 8 p. m.—Christmas tree and Sunday school program. Widnesday, December 25th, at 11 a. m.—Christmas services. Pastor's subject, "The Prince of Peace." Music by the juvenile choir. Thursday, December 26th—Grand entertainment by the B. Y. P. U. T. L. Griffith, Minister. CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Sunday Services December 22 Morning worship, 10:30 o'clock. Sermon by the pastor, "The World's Light." Evening worship, 8 o'clock. Sermon by Rev. H. McCraven. Sunday school at 12 o'clock. There will be special music at each of above services. The Sunday school has arranged a very interesting program for the Christmas tree exercises to be held at the church on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. All are welcome at our Christmas services. Rev. T. M. Brumfield, Pastor. GIVE US A CHANCE GIVE US A CHANCE. We started from the bottom of the very lowest round, And we reached, and clung, and tussled, till we felt our feet on ground, And we looked and watched the darkness—'twas the time of a nation's night, And we gleaned each dusky shadow for a glance of hope or light, Long seemed the night and weary, for 'twas o'er two hundred years, Many were the days that were prayerful, many our sighs and tears. But alas, one drear morning, the answers of the prayers had come. The days of cruel slavery were o'er—Ah, 'twas done. Up from the mire of bondage—up to a place among men. We answered the questions of progress and marked the past with a pen. Equal to every nation, equal with time and tide We are now far up the pathway where the road is broad and wide. We ask no favors but justice, and as men we'll make it true, need our help. We expect to gain without losses, on every side is the fight. We hold up our heads and swim through it, some time 'twill be all right. Each nation in turn made the music, and each in turn did the dance. We know we are just like the others We know we are just like the others and we urge you to "give us a chance." —Rainbows of the Western Slopes. GOLDEN JUBILIE CELEBRATION Opening Chorus..... "Come Thou Almighty King" Invocation ..... Rev. S. Bates Chorus ..... Fifty Children "The Red, White and Blue." "Divine Lord." Song, "Steal Away" ..... Des Moines Progressive Choral Study Club. Introductory Address ..... Atty. S. Joe Brown Song, "John Brown's Body" ..... Children and the Choral Study Club. Address—"Economic Progress" ..... D. W. H. Lee Address .....Rev. W. L. Lee Solo .....Mr. Malcom Griffith Address—"Women's Progress" ... .....Miss Zella Davis Song "Estudiantina" (Lacome).. Rev. B. U. Taylor Instrumental Solo.....Mr. Clyde Glass Address. Gov. elect Hon G. W. Clarke Song, "Greeting To Spring" (Strauss). The Choral Study Club Address.....Senator A. B. Cummins Song, "Great and Marvelous" (Farmer). The Choral Study Club Benediction.....Rev. T. M. Brumfield Master of Ceremonies—Mr. John L. Thompson. Program Committee—Rev. B. V. Taylor, chairman; Mr. J. H. Reynolds, Rev. T. M. Brumfield. The Philadelphia Tribune celebrated its twenty-eighth annivarsary by purchasing an $8,000 building into which it is shortly to move EDITORIALS CHRISTMAS. As the year rolls around it brings the natal day of every person. Some are honored more than others, yet it brings gladness to each individual when they have lived to witness another birthday. Well might the Christian world say that it is good that we pause in this busy world to properly celebrate and commemorate the natal day of the greatest of all persons that was born, the birth of our Saviour. At Christmas time we should make proper use of the good things by distributing them to the needy and let our minds dwell upon the surroundings of his birth. In our imagination we see the frightened shepherds upon Bethlehem's plain and we hear the solemn words of the Angel of God as he says, "Fear not, glad tidings, fir this day the King of Kings is born." Let us then not rest until we appropriate this meaning to ourselves and as we gather around our festival board on Christmas day and let our Saviour this day save us from all our sins that we may become humble and love one another as he loves us, and in that condition we will be better able to help humanity and exemplify the Christian spirit. WHY STAND YE IDLE Young people of my race, this editorial is an earnest appeal from my heart. Why are so many of our people standing around in idleness upon the street corners, in the barber shops or pool halls or so-called club 100s, indulging in shallow, low gossip or complaining about not being given a fair chance in life with the other race. The time has come when we must cease complaining, get down to hard work, make an opportunity for yourself. If you have any leisure time go to your home or our public libraries, read good books, improve your talent, seek good and noble thoughts, keep off the street corners or away from the depots; let the world know that you are trying to live and be a better man. Cast off foolishness, learn a trade or profession; be a man and help make the world better by being a good, industrious, honest citizen. HOME LIFE MAKES CHARACTER. Parents, we too often neglect our home life, the family ties, the sacred altar and go out after society or the fashions of the world. We sometimes seek the company of friends rather than the members of our families, thereby failing to inculcate into the minds of our children what true happiness ad true life is. Our children often roam the streets seeking company or amusements, because we ourselves go away when we should remain at home and provide amusement for the children. Let us pay more attention to our children while they are young. NEGRO BANKER AND EDITOR HONORED. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., the game editor of the Richmond Planet and president of the Mechanics Savings bank, the oldest Negro bank in America, received notice of his ejection as lfe member of the Royal Society of Arts of London, England. This is a rare and high honor and is especially noticeable since he is a colored man. The society is the third oldest in the British empire, having been incorporated by Royal Chapter in 1754. Its purpose was for "The Encouragement of the Arts, Manufactures and Commerce of the Country," by bestowing rewards for such productions, inventions or improvements as tend to the employment of the poor, to the increase of trade, and to the riches and honor of the kingdom, and for meritorious works in the various departments of the fine arts for discoveries, inventions and improvements in agriculture, chemistry, mechanics, manufactures and other useful arts. The society's officers are: Patron, His Majesty the King; council, H. R. H., the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, K. G., president of the society; Lord Sanderson, G. C. B., R. C. M. G., vice president and chairman of the council; Sir Henry Trueman Wood, M. A., secretary. The election took place November 20, 1912, and the diploma, with the title M. R. S. A., was issued to oJhn Mitchell, Jr., Richmond, Va., U. S. a, ten days thereafter. It will be hung in the offices of the recently organized The Anglo-American Finance Corporation. We congratulate Brother Mitchell, as we are personally acquainted with him and admire the aristocracy, dignity and the hard struggles Mr. Mitchell had to overcome to reach the height he has attained. DR WM D CRUM DEAD: DR. WM. D. CRUM DEAD. We are shocked to announce our readers the death of Hon. Wm. D. Crum of Charleston, S. C., who held the important diplomatic position as minister to Liberia, Africa. Dr. Crum took the African fever and came home about two weeks ago to regain his health, but of no avail. He was born in South Carolina over fifty years ago, educated in the medical department of Howard university and practiced in Charleston, S. C., most of his life. He was very successful and wealthy and was highly esteemed by both races. He was appointed collector of customs by Theodore Roosevelt. His confirmation was held up because Senator Ben Tillman did not want a Negro appointed. President Roosevelt wrote his famous letter stating that he would stand by Dr. Crum and not close the door of hope of opportunity gainst any man because of color. It was at this port in Africa that Iowa's beloved diplomat, Hon. Alexander Clark of Muscatine, died. EMANCIPATION CLEBRATION. It is indeed but fitting to the colored race that they should assemble in their various churches and halls and commemorate the first day of [Portrait of a man in formal attire, with a tie and a suit, facing slightly to the right.] [Picture of two men in formal attire, one with a white beard and the other with a darker beard and a white shirt. The man on the left is wearing a dark suit with a white tie, while the man on the right is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt. Both men are facing the camera. The background is a plain, light color.]] January, 1913, as the day of Golden Jubilee in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of their freedom, made possible through the issuing of the proclamation by President Lincoln emancipating all the slaves in the United States, which numbered about 4,000,000. This event cannot even occur again, and if it could occur it would not be so unique and so fitting as it is today. Some of the greatest fundamental questions of life have been solved by the bondsman, namely, that he was capable, having so lived in ignorance, slavery and debauchey for 250 years, he emerges from that terrible condition and began life amidst strangers and oftimes under horrible conditions, yet showing his honesty, integrity, long suffering and hard working as any other race. He has produced a generation of men and women who are a credit to any race upon the face of the globe and in many instances equally, if not surpassing them in ability, skill and qualifications, for amidst all the trying scenes of this nation's peril the Negro race was found upon the side of right and justice, shedding his blood and freely giving his life to maintain our flag as her institutions. I again say that January 1, 1913, should be not only a day, but the entire year should be one of thanksgiving and praise to our Heavenly Father for being permitted to demonstrate the worth of this downtrodden race. 15 AL WALKER. It is a pleasure to present to our readers the likeness' of Mr. Albert Walker of Marshalltown, Iowa, one of the most successful business men of Iowa. He has just bought a fine farm near Redding, Pa., forty miles from Philadelphia. He is the sole owner of a first class tonsorial shop in Marshalltown, also towns a truck farm in the outskirts of the city and [Name] MESSRS, R. N. AND B. N. HYDE. The above cut represents father and son, Mr. Robert N. and Mr. Branhan N. Hyde, successful business men and real estate dealers. Mr. Robert N. is grand trustee of the Elks grand lodge of the world and district deputy of the state of Iowa. The next year's COLORED MEN HAVE HELD MANY OFFICES OF TRUST. From this list, by consulting the congressional record, it will be seen that men have served in congress from every one of the southern states and that two of these men actually occupied seat of election in United States senate. Their record was in all cases satisfactory, and in many instances the men in this list showed unusual brilliance. This was especially true of Senator Revels, Senator B. K. Bruce, who one time occupied the position of vice president of the United states, by acting as presiding officer of the senate. John R. Lynch of Mississippi, Robert Smalls of South Carolina, John M. Langston of Virginia and many others proved themselves the peers of their white colleagues. Illinois Elects Colored Man. Coming to the borders of our own state it may be surprising to know that the great state of Illinois has had a representative of the colored race in the legislature of that state for the last twenty or twenty-five years. Hon. J. W. E. Thomas served two terms of t wo years each. James E. Bish one term, George Eckton, one term. Edward H. Morris, two terms. John C. Buckner, two terms. William L. Martin, one term. John G. Jones, one term. Edward D. Green two terms. Dr. Alexander Lane, one term. For Eczema, Tetter and Salt Rheum. The intense itching characteristic of these ailments is almost instanty allayed by Chamberlain's Salve. Many severe cases have been cured by it. For sale by all dealers. THE CITY OF NEW YORK owns a beautiful modern home in the city. Al was born is Toledo, Iowa, and has worked his way up through hard knocks. He is a single man and his sister, Jessie, keeps house for him. Miss Jessie is well known over Iowa, ex-president of the Colored Woman's club of Iowa and honorary member of the National Federation. His other sister is Mrs. Mattie Lemma of Philadelphia, where she also owns a farm. 12 meeting will be held the last Tuesday in August, 1913, is Atlantic City, New Jersey. Brashan N. is a graduate of the West Des Moines high school, business manager of the Electric Carpet Cleaner Co., a member of the board of directors of the Masonic Temple association, an exemplary young man. OBITUARY. the many friends of Mrs. F. D. Jackson will doubtless be grieved to learn of the death of her older daughter, Miss Bessie, who departed this life at the residence of her mother, 1122 West Eighth street, Thursday morning, December 19, at about 7 o'clock, aged 26 years, and after a lingering illness of several months' duration. Deceased was the daughter of the late Fred D. Jackson, who served for nearly a quarted of a century as a member of our City Fire Department immediately prior to his death, which occurred several years ago. Miss Jackson was a charter member of Princess Zorah chapter, of the order of the Eastern Star and the funeral services, which will be held from the residence Saturday morning, December 21st, at 10 o'clock, which will be in charge of said order, the Rev. Brive U. Taylor, pastor of the A. M. E. church, acting as officiating minister. She leaves to mourn her loss her mother, one sister, Miss Lula, and a host of friends and admirers in this city where she was reared and educated and where she resided practically all her life. --- All Kinds of Hats Remodeled Suggestion List of the Christmas Gifts Hurried Shopper Here's a Suggestion List of Acceptable Christmas Gifts For the Hurried Shopper Hidson & Bros. WESTWORTHINESS IN CHRISTMAS GIFTS IBBETTS Oc Store Street HEADQUARTERS FOR Books, Books, Toys and Games. Christmas Presents for 5 and 10 cents. 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Wherever the name the price the same. ```markdown ``` Kimball Hat Co. 317 5th Street Hats and Furnishings Hats $2.00 UP DOWN GIFTS AT LESS THAN $5 Tea or Card Tables Chocolate and Tea Sets Coffee Percolators Sewing Rockers Desk Chairs Reception Chairs Hall Chairs Shirt Walst Boxes Piano Benches Students' Tables Shaving Mirrors Table Runners Brass Spindle Sets Parlor Tables Hall Mirrors Portieres Rugs Wall Mirrors Metal Beds Folding Step Ladder Chairs Copper and Brass Trays Fire Screens Rattan Work Baskets Baby Jumpers Baby Walkers High Chairs Go-Carts DAVID FREEMAN, Kempt, Nova Scotia. These tablets strengthen the stomach and improve the digestion. They also regulate the liver and bowels. They are far superior to pills but cost no more. Get a free sample at All dealers and see what a splendid medicine it is. USED JONES PIANO CO. PIANO 807 Walnut street. BARGAINS JONES PIANO CO. THIS WEEK 807 Walnut street. 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Bankers, farmers, automobilists, educators, labor and business men from all over Illinois met at Peoria and approved unanimously a general program for "pulling Illinois out of the mud." After three rousing meetings they prepared a resolution to the next state legislature setting out the lines on which they think state legislation should be based. The Illinois highway improvement commission called the meeting declared $55,000,000 will be wasted in Illinois during the next twenty years unless the present antiquated methods are changed. To prevent this waste the conference urges the creation of a small state railway commission to replace the present army of local commissioners, more active assistance by the state trunk lines, and more active insistence by the public on good roads. It is proposed that prisoners in the state penitentiaries be used not only for the preparation of road building materials, as at present, but, if possible, for actual construction work through the state. It is proposed to follow the Colorado method, using the honor system, and sending the gangs out with guards. The legislation recommended by the conference would provide: State and county cooperation in the construction and maintenance of main highways and bridges. A non-political state highway commission of at least three competent members, who shall devote their entire time to their duties. Improvement in such counties as elect to come under the provisions of the law, of main, continuous intercounty highways connecting county seats and other important cities, principally at the expense of the state and county authorities and improved by county authorities, subject to the approval of the state highway commission and after improvement to be turned over to the state for perpetual maintenance. Improvement, maintenance, and control of remaining roads (about 80 percent of the whole) under supervision of county and township authorities, guarantee maintenance after roads are once constructed. Use of the state automobiles tax, together with such other funds as the legislature may appropriate in the improvement of highways. Use of state prisoners—under state direction—on an honor system, in actual road work when practicable. Payment of all road taxes in cash. Compulsory dragging of all earth roads. Proper construction and guarding of crossings at railroads and intersection of street and highways. The "platform" of the conference is responsible for postroads and national highways, and calls attention of Illinois congressmen to this position. Jesse Taylor of Jamestown, O, told the convention the difference between hauling cost in Belgium and America, 13 cents a mile, meant a waste of 600,000 in this year's farm crops alone. Egg Material. The laying mash has become generally recognized as the most convenient as well as economical method of providing a hen with egg material. The following is a good formula: Coarse wheat bran, coarse middlings, ground corn and oats, alfalfa meal, meat scraps, each 100 pounds, lineed meal forty pounds, fine table salt ten pounds. This 550 pounds of feed, costing around $10, should be last month's base one month, and should produce during that time, at December and January prices, from $50 to $60 worth of eggs. There is not another animal on the ranch that will show this profit from the same amount of feed given in addition to the regular rations. Plant Food. When plants run to vines and tops it is a sure indication that the soil is full of nitrogen and lacking in potash and phosphoric acid. This frequently comes from the use of large quantities of fertilizer, such as nitrogen and rich potash and phosphoric acid will balance up the plant food ration. Difficulty With Guineas One difficulty about raising guineas is that the young birds are very easily killed by mites and lice. Grit Grit and shells are comparatively cheap, but the cheapest of all ways is to haul a load of sand and gravel and dump it in the poultry yard. Sand and gravel from some streams contain a large percentage of broken shells, which the heats will soon dewrure with a relish. It will be surprising to see how soon an average-sized flock will make away with a box of grit. Cull Out Poor Layers. Cull out all the poor layers and give the good heats a chance. WASTING OF ROAD MATERIAL Estimated That $10 Out of Every $10 Usefully Squandered Annually in States of Corn Belt. It would be difficult to give in actual figures the amount of money that is annually squandered in road work in the states of the United States or $10 out of every $10 is useless squandered would be putting it too strongly for some communities, but it would not be wide of the mark in others, says the Iowa Homestead. Strange as it may seem, those very localities having the worst roads are astonished in their support of the old-fashioned roads; the highway are in charge of those who know absolutely nothing about the scientific construction of roads. We are not assuming to give advice on how to build roads, because road making is not our profession, but it is sometimes in order to point out how not to build them. While travelling recently on a highway that has almost a nation-wide reputation due to dragging, we found at a construction thirty teams applying gravel. Already several miles had been graveled, application being made to a surface that was in many places at least thirty feet wide without the slightest attempt having been made to make a grade. For a distance of many rods in places the center of the highway was considerably lower than on either side of the surface "gravelers" were dumping their loads in the very middle of what might be called the "saucer" grade. No attempt whatever was made to pack down the loose gravel, so that all traffic was being diverted to the sides. Heavy traffic following wet spells had resulted in cutting the entire surface into well-nigh impassable ruts, the situation therefore prevailed, losing prospect of having the ground resurface up with the surface in frightful condition. It requires no expert knowledge of road making to conclude at once that labor expended in this way is practically wasted. Instead of first getting rid of the water, which has always been the fundamental principle of road making, and then applying the gravel, those in charge of this road simply because the cash was available on the surface began at the wrong end, it may safely be predicted that not two years will elapse before this gravel has disappeared into a bottomless bog. Here was an expenditure of $500 a mile that was in our opinion worse than wasted because this loose unpacked gravel by its diversion of traffic to the gides simply means that where formerly some good could be accomplished with a drag, now this benefit cannot be exchanged for the center will only the more quickly bury the surface material—the gravel. While we have given but one instance we believe that similar cases could be found in a great many counties of the corn belt where gravel is available and if this is true it is high time that some system is developed whereby every dollar that is spent on gravel is used to superintended by someone who is schooled in a practical way on the scientific principles of road making. BETTER ROADS ARE COMING Recent Convention Held at Peoria Gave Powerful impetus to the Movement in Illinois. The recent good roads convention at Peoria gave a powerful impetus to the good roads movement in Illinois. Prospects are that some sort of road legislation will be passed by the legislature this coming winter. Opposition to the hard road movement will come mainly from two sources. The first is that class of people who do not trust the state to spend money wisely and economically. They believe that the township or county can use the road money more effectively. The second and largest source of opposition is from the northern part of the state, where the main roads are now pretty throughly graveled or made of asphalt. The people there say with some justice that after having taxed themselves to build their own roads, they should not be compelled to help build roads for the rest of the state. This should not block the progress of the good roads movement, however. It should be easily possible to devise a law to provide for an equitable distribution of the state road money. In the sections which already have macadamized roads, the money could be spent for concrete pavement on the roads where traffic is heaviest. As for the first objection, the state, with a force of trained road makers, ought to be able to put in permanent roads much better and at less cost than the township or county. Experience does not show that much of funds is any more likely to occur der state than under county administration. Important that the good roads question be thoroughly threshed out this fall and winter. We should like to hear from our readers on this subject, and will be glad to give space in the paper to as many letters as possible—Prairie Farmer. Klaking Habit of Mule If a mule is properly trained he will not develop the .kicking habit any more than a horse will. Mules have a bad name on this score simply because they are not as well broken as horses are. Disposition of Cripples The cripple and the malformed chicken should be put to death immediately after hatching. Such little unfortunate will bring nothing but disappointment. They will give you more care than ten well and whole ones. They will make you sick of the chicken business and give your entire flock a black eye from the first Kill 'em the instant they are born. Green Food Necessary a hen should have all the green food she will eat every day of her life --- IN CLOTH OR VELVET? Really Comes Down to a Personal Matter as to Which of the Two Fashionable Materials is the More Desirable. NEW YORK.—"Shall it be a suit of cloth or velvet?" This is the question that is perplexing many a feminine mind. There are so many advantages in either of these fabrics that the problem resolves itself into a purely personal one. If a woman already possesses a cloth suit, which may be made wearable by a few up-to-date alterations, she will make a wise choice in selecting a second suit of velvet, but the woman who must depend upon one suit for warm and stormy weather will find the suit of cloth far more satisfactory. No hard and fast line can be drawn between the suits of velvet and cloth, both of which are cloth quite dreary enough to be used for handsome reception costumes, and velvets which may be fashioned into the simplest and severest of tailored costumes for the street during the morning promenade hours. Appearance of New Shades. Appearance of New Shades. For the cloth suits such materials as velours de laine, *belleine*, peau de souris and the boucle goods are the most fashionable, and even at this date they are appearing in new shirts to arouse interest in delayed ordering their tailored suits on account of the mild weather. Among the new red tones, now so stylish, there is an intense hue, using its color from the priceless ruby, and another in the terra cotta tine which blends with the red artist Besnard has made famous. The most unusual of the new colors is that called "frosted grape," which is a clever imitation of the grape after the frost has touched it with its snowy breath. Green is still another color which bids fair to supersede the brown and gray tones. Despite this fact one of the most admired costumes at a morning concern was a diagonal strut of the skirt, which also included the skirt was straight and narrow, as all the fashionable skirts this winter, yet it was not so tight as to cause the wearer to walk with mincing Japanese steps—a sight by no means uncommon on the avenue these days. In deference to the dictum of fashion that skirts shall reach to within an inch of the ground, oftentimes as close as half an inch, this one was quite long. The narrow silhouette was further retained by a band of opossum fur edging the skirt, and extending at least six inches up from the bottom. The coat suggested the popular Russian blouse, fastening at the side with large smoked pearl buttons and extending further, about two inches in width, outlined the side fastening, though it did not extend around the bottom of the coat, as is sometimes the case. The collar was a close, high one of the fur, and there were also cuffs of the same fur. Velvet the Rival of Cloth. The suit of cloth, even when it is severe, is a warm and rich in the velvet costume. Many of the smartest velvet suits are fashioned on the same simple lines which give the cachet to the cloth suit. The skirts of these velvet suits may be plain or slightly draped, and the jackets are cut on the lines of the Russian blouse or the jaunty cutaway. One of the most admired costumes at the horse show was of black velvet in the Russians. The skirts are cut for the collar and also for the cuffs of the long sleeves, which were set into the regulation size sleeveholes. A strip of this effective fur finished the opening at the side and added a dressy touch to the bottom of the coat. The skirt was cleverly slashed in the front to permit perfect freedom in walking, and yet not so boldly that it would find food for discussion. The slashing was edged with a band of fur, which, likewise, extended around the bottom of the skirt. The black velvet hat was such a harmonious complement to the suit that it deserves description. The lines of the hat were similar to that of the Russian turban, which is worn low on the head, the empires being two single prams of coque feathers, worn directly in front. Black velvet, by the way, seemed to be the material most strongly favored by the well gowned woman. Another suit of this fabric was fashioned with a medium cutaway jacket. The curve of the fronts was not too extreme to be unbecoming to the woman with large hips, as is the case with the cutaway jackets which curve back abruptly to the elongated back. The attention, however, was immediately attracted to the Large sailor collar and deep cuffs of blue fox. The skirt was cleverly draped to the side, the drappings kept well to the bottom of the skirt so that the slim silhouette might be preeminent. On the back the collar and cuffs were of white fox. This costume illustrates the popular vogue for a skirt of contrasting material, the skirt worn with this velvet jacket being of black and white striped peau de mouton, cut straight and narrow, and without any trimming. Contrasting Materials The effectiveness of two contrasting materials was interestingly displayed in a coat of taupe velvet worn with a drained skirt of broadcloth. With tat Burns' Howff It is little less than a panic that has come into the town of Dumfries, Scotland. The reason therefor is that the Globe tavern of that town, known as Burns' "Howf" (which is Scottish for the German word "Hof"), is in the market, and there is fear that some American may buy the tavern for relics and ship the United States. The books include the poet's in which he sat while enjoying himself "wf" reading swats that drank virginly: "a punch swat and a pane short back narrowing to a slight point and straight fronts rounding a little at the bottom, the jacket sounded the new note. It was semi-lifting, suggesting rather than revealing the figure, and was fastened across the chest with one button. There was a collar of taupe, fox one of the dyed furs which has created much gossip, and cuts of the same fur to finish the three-quarter sleeves. Despite the long sleeves it will appear on the new coats, there are two or three of the leading designers who cling to the three-quarter sleeves for all coats not intended for general utility wear. Before leaving the subject of jackets with the skirts of another material, one other model must be mentioned. The coat was of rose matelasse and did not extend more than 24 inches. It was quite short enough to show off to good advantage the panner drawer property was carried well to the back, where it was decidedly bountiful, and would have been becoming only to a figure as litle and slight as the wearer. Thefulness was belted in below the knee by a saxilike fold of the material. are snowed in the horse show were noteworthy on account of their simplicity. The majority of them were small, resting low on the head, and were trimmed with a single mount of a feathery consistency placed directly in front. Sometimes it was a single spray of spray, or an origine, which nodded over the velvet or broocaded crown. Again, it was one of the manufactured fantasies. The draped crowns were a feature of the best-looking hats, and there was a very soft and becoming effect lent by the flexible, stirred or filled crowns, which may be adjusted to suit the face of the wearer. The latest idea shows the crown pulled down into a point at either side. The best fur is one of the fads of the season, and is most demonstrated by the quantities of it used in decorating the fashionable headgear. Any one who owns a bit of fur, even though it may be only a scrap, should utilize it in some way this season. It requires only a scrap to make one of the ears MARQUES which adorn some of the high-priced hats. In addition, there are the bands, quills, wings, sigrettes, cabochons and scarves, all made from fur—sable, emrine, fox, squirrel, mole, seal and civet cat. Two Fashionable Costumes The first costume shown in the illustration is of dark blue moire antique. The left side of the skirt and the back are covered with a long tunic; the right side is slightly draped. The corsage, very simple, crosses in front, where one side is ornamented with buttons and buttonholes, the other side with a wide white satin revers, and both are bordered with a band ofermine. The chemisette is of white lace ornamented with little buttons, and the cravat is of green ribbon. With this costume is carried a large muff of ermine and lynx. The other costume is of changeable green velvet. The skirt is draped over a tablier of green mousseau de sole which is lined with yellow silk and finished at the bottom with a wide band of gold lace. The corsage with kimono sleeves is of the green mousseau de sole over silk and has a long sleeveless bowie of gold lace. The bretelles, cuffs and girdle are of green velvet, the last ornamented in front with a gold motif. The chemisette, with Marie Stuart collar, is of white lace. Copper Egg Set. Altogether fascinating to the lover of attractive table accessories are the copper egg cooking outfits for the breakfast table. Usually the set is found in cheerful copper, but sometimes may be duplicated in nickel for the more economical. There's a tray to hold the whole outfit, an alcohol egg cooker, an aluminum cup, and six egg cups of metal with porcelain inner cup. They are really most attractive when made of copper. Narrow Belts. Belts are being worn narrow in shiny black, with touches of scarlet or some other hue about the buckle, or of suede or soft silk, but on many dresses belts are a necessity. On country coats it is the half-belts at the back that are the distinguishing feature. of glass on which the poet-peasant inscribed two verses of poetry. Judge Springs a Problem. "I plainly see," said the Billville justice to the prisoner, "that you are guilty of mendacity." "What's that?" whispered a spectator to a near by bailiff. "I dumno, replied the bailiff. "I reckon, some kin to 'equilibrum of 'pendicit,' but, whatever it is, you kin jes' bet it it's 'cordin' to law."—Atlanta Constitution. CAP and BELLS WHY SOME MEN LEAVE HOME Wife Could Not Clearly Understand Husband's Explanation of Ossified Man's Hard Life. "Circus men must leave a hard life! "Indeed they do. Especially the ossified man." "The ossified man?" "Yes, the ossified man, see? A hard life. Hard-ha! ha! ha!" "You don't mean that really, do you?" "Of course, dear. Don't you see, a hard life! H-A-R-D hard life. I think that's a pretty smooth one. Ha! ha! ha-er, don't you get it?" "But I don't understand. The ossified man certainly doesn't have any work to do—" "Of course not, but you see—" "Then if he doesn't have any duties to attend to, how can he lead a hard life?" "He doesn't! He doesn't! He doesn't! It's the married man that leads it. Well, I've got to be getting to town." Hla Tlp. Billy—Then your engagement with Maud is off, old fellow, eh? Tom—Yes; I'm rather afraid Maud will be contrary in matrimonial harness. She will not care for team work. Billy—No? How did you reach that conclusion? Tom—Well, I asked her, supposing we were married, if she would vote as I did. Billy—And what did she reply? Billy—She said: "No, I should vote the other way."—Judge. Do You See? "Why is Mrs. Wombat wearing such dowdy clothes lately? She spends half her husband's income on dress. But why is she wearing such bum clothes just now?" "Her husband's mother is visiting her just now. See?" The other woman saw. WHAT DID HE MEAN? Miss Gusher—Oh! how I wish I could paint a pretty face! De Auber (the artist) — You wouldn't if you possessed one! The Gift Horse Idea Wiseman—I see a dentist says a man intending matrimony should look carefully at the teeth of the young woman selected. Cynicus—No doubt a scientific conclusion. But it will not appeal to the foreigner of title in search of American money—Judge. Bathing Suite, Mayban Hub (looking up from newspaper) —My dear, have you seen any of those invisible suits yet? Wife—Invisible suits! What are you talking about? Hub—Why, here's a New York ladies' tailor advertising: "Suits made to order with or without material." Promise Well. Intimate Friend—Squiggles, how does it seem to have a baby in the house? Young Father—I didn't think much of him at first, but the little—or—begar improves wonderfully on acquaintance. The Anxious Husband "My love, I don't want you to do your work when we are married." "That's considerate of you." "And that brings me to a delicate question. Have you enough money to enable us to keep a hired girl?" Charming. "Ive just been introduced to Prof. Smythe; such a charming man to talk to. He doesn't make one feel a fool in spite of his cleverness." "Ah, my dear, but that's because of his cleverness."—Punch. A. Correction. "We are drifting toward a paternal form of government," said the economist. "Pardon me, if I correct you," responded the suffragette, gently; "to be accurate, you should say a maternal form of government." Case and Comment. Appropriate. "Tinkers, the watch-mender, is often heard to quote Shakespeare." "What is his favorite quotations from Shakespeare?" "'The time is out of joint.'" Extremely Busy Man Finally Understands Why Caller Insists on Intruding His Presence. "See here," said the great man when the caller had finally been permitted to enter the private office, "this is the sixth time you have come to discuss this matter. I told you in the beginning that I would notify you when I was ready to take it up. Why do you insist on bothering me about it? "I'm sorry it's a bother to you to have me call." "You must understand that I'm a very busy man. I can't understand how you are able to afford to waste so much time hanging around here, waiting to see me, when you must know that your coming isn't going to do you any good. I'll take up your case when I come to it in its regular order, and not before. I've told you that a number of times." "Yes, I know you have, but that prefect who in your in your outer office, telling you are busy, is one of the most entertaining girls I ever met." Little by Little. "Do you remember that ancient hero who trained himself by carrying a calf a certain distance each day?" "Yes; the calf grew day by day, and the athlete eventually found himself able to carry a full-grown ox." "Just so. Well, I'm going to try that scheme under modern conditions. I'll start with the Monday paper, and maybe by the end of the week I'll be able to carry the Sunday paper home." COULDN'T SEE THEM. She—Women like to be admired by men. He—Then why do they always try to knock out men's eyes with their umbrellas? "Did you strike copper on that land?" "Nope." "Then I suppose you will return the money and take up the stock you sold?" "Not exactly. We shall promote an orange grove on the land. Two shares of the new stock for one of the old." Metropolitan Ways "But you really can't call Metro-polisville a city." "We can't, huh? Why, we've got a street car strike on that lasted a month, two murder mysteries, the mayor and the chief of police under Jury Indicments and thirty seven dictaphones in the city hall." - Life His Pet Play. Edith—That Mr. Phan is conversationally impossible. Ethel—Why so? Edith—We were talking about the theater, and when I inquired what was his favorite play, he said if he had any favorite it was seeing a man steal second. Didn't Walt First Newsboy—A guy handed me a half-dollar for a paper di morsings. I went outer de depot to get de change an' when I came back he was gone. Second Newsboy—How long was you gone for de change? First Newsboy—Rout two hours. First Newsboy—'Bout two hours The Deceased "Unfortunately the girl in the boat with him when he rocked the boat did not know how to swim." "That was unfortunate." "For him, yes. You see she clawed him under the surface and stood on his face to keep her head above water." Law In New York "Your honor, I ask for a special centre of 500 talesmen. It will take us some time to select a jury." Why so? The will accept only married men with blue eyes and warts on the nose, just like the defendant." Another Needed George—But you bought one last week. Wife—Yes, dear, but there's a rat in that—London Tatler. Poor Mrs. Noah Mrs. Styles—And you say they only had two of each kind in the ark? Mr. Styles—Yes, my dear. Mrs. Styles—No, poor Mrs. Mrs. only have two dresses? And Fairy Tales Mr. Crismonbeake—Why, dear, your hair is turning white! How do you guess the ghost stories you have told me, John have something to do with John. Unafraid. Goodman—and do you expect to face your maker with the smell of liquor on your breath? Rounder—Oh, I don't expect to have any breath when that happens. And She Knew. Patience—What is Will doing now? Patrice—He's writing breakfast-food poetry. Patience—Well, he always did write the mushy kins PUDDINGS ALL ENJOY OLD AND NEW RECIPES THAT ARE ALWAYS IN SEASON. Substantial Dish D composed of Lean Meat and Kidneys—Steamed Fruit a Dessert D delicacy—Orange Cream Also Favored. Meat and Kidney Pudding—Sift a quarter of a pound of flour into a basin, add a pinch of salt and one level teaspoonful of baking powder; then put through the meat chopper a quarter of a pound of suet and mix it in, rubbing it into the flour with the water. Add as much cold water as will wet it, and make it up into a stiff paste, then flour the baking board and roll it out into a round piece scarcely half an inch thick. Then line a buttered basin with the paste, flour the flouring dough, and together on a plate one tablespoonful of four, one teaspoonful of salt and half a teaspoonful of pepper for seasoning. Cut one pound of lean meat in thin slices, dip them in the seasoned flour and place them lightly in the basin; split one sheep's kidney, skin and cut it in thin slices; dip them also in the flour and put them in the bowl and pour in one cupful of water for gravy. Wet the edges of the paste on the bowl; roll out the scraps of paste large enough to cover the dish; place it on, press down at the edges, and sprinkle a little flour over the top. Now dip a pudding in the flouring dough, lightly over the top and plunge the pudding in plenty of boiling water; then boil it for three hours. Remove the cloth and turn the pudding onto a dish. Serve hot. Steamed Fruit Pudding—Three cups of flour, three teaspoons of baking powder, one half-teaspoonful of salt, one cupful of suet, chopped finely, one cupful of milk, one cupful of moasses, one teaspoonful of soda, one half cupful of currants, one half-cupful of raisins and one teaspoonful of sugar, one teaspoonful of together and add suet, mixing thoroughly. Lastly add the liquid. Put in mold and steam for three hours. Serve with vanilla sauce. Orange Cream Pudding—Two heap tablespoons of powdered gelatine, one cupful of boiling water, two cups of orange juice, two cups of whipped cream, two cups of sugar and the yolks of three eggs. Dissolve the yolks in the water and add sugar, orange juice and yolks of eggs, beat all well together, then add the whipped cream. Pour into a wet mold and turn out when firm. Best Way to Wash Windows. There is a right and a wrong way to wash windows. The work should be done on a dull day, for when the sun shines on windows it causes them to dry streaky, no matter how much they may be rubbed. Before washing the windows, dust them off well, both inside and out; then wash all the inside woodwork. The windows should be washed carefully with warm water to which a little ammonia has been added. Soap should never be used. A small cloth on the end of a stick is used to hold the instrument. When the dust out of the corners, the windows have been washed thoroughly, wipe them dry with a piece of cotton cloth. It is never good to use a linen cloth, as linen will leave a great amount of lint on the glass. When the windows are thoroughly dry, polish them with tissue paper or old newspaper. Here and There: A good, sweet sandwich filling is made of dates and powdered sugar. To make baked potatoes dry and mealy, just when potatoes are tender, put a fork at least twice into each potato to let the steam escape. Try mixing pancakes in a pitcher of the bellboy shape, one that an eggbeater fits in nicely. It is much easier to pour directly from the pitcher to the head of ladling the butter out of a bowl. Celery and lettuce may be kept fresh by sanding the roots in cold water and throwing over them a damp cloth or dry manila paper. They should, before using, be washed thoroughly, soaked in ice water and dried on a towel. Do not mount the gas oven from getting on fire when broiling put some water, in the drip pan. Greeting Cakes Cream together a half cup butter, and one cup sugar, add three beaten eggs, one cup of milk, one cup washed and seeded raisins, dusted with four, three and a half even cups sifted flour, two teaspoons baking powder. Mix al together gently. Bake in small pans in quick oven. When cool, frost in white, and when the frost open firm, decorate each with the greeting, "Merry training the greeting, Sprinkle the greeting and edging with sugar, which will readily cling to the wet frosting and shake off from the dry frosting. It gives an attractive "frosty" effect.—Harper's Bazar. Beefsteak Chowder Cut silice of salt pork into small lots, with one onion minced fine; cook until a nice brown; add one quart of boiling water, let simmer five minutes, then add one pound round steak cut into strips one-half inch thick and two inches long; bring this quickly to a boll, then simmer until meat is tender; add four or five pared and sliced potatoes, season with salt and pepper, add more boiling water and when potatoes are tender add one and one-half cups of good milk or cream; split six or eight crackers, put into soup dish and pour chowder over them, serving at once. Home Hinta The finger marks on a door can be removed by a clean cloth cloak dipped in kerosene oil; afterward wipe with a cloth wring out of hot water in order to take the smell away. Dingy towels may frequently be restored to normal whiteiness by putting in kettle of cold water, adding white soap shavings and lemon juice, and letting come slowly to a boil. Rinse in tepid water, then blue water, and hang in the sun. WHEN THE HARE WON As in This Case, Old Proverbs Sometimes Prove to Have Exceptions. By M. DIBBELL. "Mother. I am going to try to write stories." Little Mrs. Harrison breathed a patient sigh and answered, "Yes, dear. Do you think you can find a market for your stories." This tall, handsome, imperious daughter had always been a problem too deep for you to solve. Why anyone who family was in comfortable circumstances should persist in efforts to self-supporting was utterly beyond her comprehension. But, also, since it was Ritw罗 who was attempting it of course it must be right. "Yes, mother," continued the girl. "I really think I can write quite as interesting tales as the general run of those with which the papers and magazines are filled—at least I mean to try." Later when Ritw informed her father of the new field of labor she intended to enter he simply laughed and wished her every success in her undertaking. At once she set to work and her first effort in the literary field was sent out to all the available markets. After the regular return of the manuscript at lair, did not discourage her. When over six months of unrewarded effort had passed Mrs. Harrison said to her daughter: "Ruth, child, don't you think you might succeed better with your homemade candies than you do with the writing? You know that every one who has ever tasted your candies always longed for more and I am sure you can get any number of orders for them." Ruth smiled at her mother's suggestion as to her change of occupation, but answered: "No, mother, I mean to keep on trying; I have just finished a dear little love story which I am sure will be the very thing for Up-To-Date Romance, and I shall start it at once. I have never sent the editors anything." At last her patience and perseverance were rewarded. After a short time, instead of the usual bulky envelope, came one of the ordinary business size with "Up-to-Date Romance" and enclosing a check for her story. The letter contained also the encouraging information that if she could send them anything equally good they would be pleased to see it. After this the regularity with which Up-to-Date Romance accepted and printed everything coming from her pen seemed remarkable. Ruth thorny and her mother were excited all her spare time to the production of some very readable stories. Success had had a good effect both on the writer and on her writings. For nearly a year this state of affairs continued. Then, upon entering her daughter's room one afternoon, Mrs. Harrison found Ruth dissolved in tears. By, Ruthie, what is the matter?" merited her mother. "Mother, I shall never write another word," answered a doleful voice. "It has been a farce all through. Frederic Mortier owns a large interest in Up-to-Date Romance and he has made them accept my stories just because he thought it would please me—I shall never forgive him. How did you find that out? And if it is so, surely it was kind of Frederic to want to make you happy. Why should you be angry with him? But Ruth was not be comforted. Mrs. Harrison gazed at her daughter in perplexity. What could one say to such an unreasonable young person as this? The desire of her heart had long been that Ruth would wed the son of her dearest friend, Jane Mortimer, and settle down to a life of peace and happiness. But Frederic had tried his best to do what would give her pleasure, everything apparently was at sixes and sevents. For four years Frederic Mortimer had been trying to win Ruth Harrison's promise to become his wife, but her reply was ever the same—that she wanted to have her own share in the battle of life, not become merely an addict to his store. He admired the uniting vignar that Ruth displayed in her desire to be something more than a mere nonentity; but he wished above all things that this bright particular star of womanhood might shed light on the house. The incident of the stories was only half as bad as Ruth considered it, for unless they had been worth printing they never would have been published in Up-to-Date Romance, even with Frederic's influence. It took time and patience for him to make his peace with the offended young woman, but before many weeks she had been using usual terms—a lil' aover's devotion on Frederic's part. Friendship on Ruths. Not long after Ruth's sad fall from the pinnacle of fame a cousin of Frederic Mortimer's arrived to spend the summer with him. This was the cousin's first trip east, for he had been born and reared on a big ranch in California. He was a fair type of the breezy west, tall, straight, handsome, full of life and vigor and with a happy disposition. From their first meeting there seemed a mutual attraction between Ruth Harrison and Guy Atkinson. When his dark eyes looked into her own Ruth experienced a feeling utterly new and strange to her. The even beating of her heart changed to a fittil futtering, and instead of returning his gaze with her wonted serenity her eyes soon sought shelter beneath their own long lashes. Guy Atkinson had heard of his cousin love for Ruth, for Frederic could not keep some mention of her out of his sisters and the cousins had corresponded for years. He was prepared to admire her as Frederic's sweetheart, with no thought of danger to himself. There were many picnics and other social gatherings during that summer and Ruth often met the Californiaan. Mrs. Harrison was delighted with the way in which her daughter had changed. She said to her husband: "You child really seems to be growing of her household duties and I never get a word about any new effort at earning money. I believe Fredric's faithfulness is beginning to touch her heart." The friendship between Ruth and the western cousin continued through the summer. Then a rather rude awakening came to them both. Toward the end of the season a party of young people planned for a sall down the river; the party to have a picnic supper on a small island which was a favorite resort for such affairs, and take the homeward sail by moonlight. The program was carried out perfectly to the point of getting supper on the island. Here some of her wanted her wanted to boll the kettle for a pot of tea. They all set to work collecting sticks and soon had a merry bazaar. Ruth and Guy were left to tend the fire while the others were busy spreading their repeat on a convenient knoll. After a few moments Ruth, with the impatience of youth, bent over the fire to see if the kettle was heating as raptor should. Suddenly, he remof of her dress tauched an outlying brand and at once blazed up. Guy was a few feet away and saw the accident. Tearing off his coat he quickly wrapped it about her, and in a few second the flame was smothered. He had fallen to his knees to reach her fanning skirt, and now looked up into her white face. "Darling, you are safe," he said simply—then he realized the team he had had to flee and spread over his face. It was matched by the scarlet of Ruth's own. He rose to his feet and their friends came rushing up. Guy donned his slightly scorched coat and Ruth's friends assisted her to make repairs. The next morning Ruth received an early call from the Californian. She was wandering about the beautiful rose garden which was the pride of her father's heart when Guy found With western frankness he went at once to the point. "Miss Harrison, I wish to apologize for speaking as I did to you. I have known all along that you were to become Frederic's wife and I did not know until I saw your danger how I loved you. Forgive me—I wish you and Frederic every joy." For a moment Ruth did not answer, and she said slowly: "I shall never marry your cousin. I do not care for him except as a friend." She hesitated. "I too, made a discovery yesterday." Frederic was forgotten by them both; the light of hope and happiness came into Guy's eye, while he asked, trying to speak calmly: "Can I dare to ask what discovery was?" Ruth lifted her gaze to his without any of her old timidity—and the answer must have been in her eyes, for she spoke no word. Letter Writer's Scheme Dozens of persons write plainly and legibly until they reach the page where they sign their name. The signature trails off vaguely, vowels and consonants running into one another until the unfortunate person who receives the letter is puzzled to ascertain from whom he has come. The letter who receives a great many letters from the outside public is sometimes compelled to paste the signature of a correspondent on the envelope that carries back her reply to an interesting letter. She has decided upon this plan as the only peaceable way of saving the time of lessening the understanding of lessening the burden of officials in Washington upon and return dead letters—Christian Herald. Duly Anologized. On one of the Highland passenger steamers the sailor in charge of the passengers' luggage was having a hot time. One old lady especially so needlessly worried the seaman that at length, in exasperation, he gave her a cordial greeting to go to Jericho. The indignant old dame stalked to the captain and breathed forth threats about headquarters knowing, and so on. The captain advised the sailor, for his own good, to apologize. After some persuasion the Highlander sidged up to the aggrieved passenger and, looking sheepish at her, sald, in imperfect form, to pour the old lady that was told to go to Jericho." to go to Jericho. "Yes," she replied. "Well"—with a gulp—"the captain saves you needn't" Dead or Alive. Two Irishmen were working on the roof of a building one day when one made a misstep and fell to the ground. The other leaned over and called: "Are yez dead or alive, Mike?" "Ol'm alive," said Mike, feebly. "Sure you're such a liar Ol don't know whether to bellieve or not." "Sure you're stuck a har Or not know whether to bellave y or not." "Well, then Oi must be dead," said Mike, "for yez would never dare to call me a liar If Oi wor alove."—Philadelphia Record. Unfettered. "Those framers of the United States Constitution did great work," said the patrol. "It seems to me they did it pretty easy" replied the member of congress. "They worked with comparatively free hands. No legal experts could arise to contend that the things they were putting into the documents were unconstitutional." Round and Round. He—Do you approve of dancing? She—No. He—Why not? She—Why, it's more hugging set to music. He—Well, what is there about that you don't like? Jones' Windfall "Poor old Jones! He had a wind fall last week." wieldful! Then why do you say "poor Jones!"? Well, you see, he's an aviator. PROPER WASHING OF DISHES Methods That Take Time but in the End Produce the Results Most Desirable. The bacteriologist finds no kitchen clean enough and the ordinary method of washing dishes he is likely to call a "smear." Dishes have been tested to determine the number of organisms that remain on them after "ordinary" washing as compared with a method that uses an application of hot water with the dishwasher still carbonate of soda, a rinsing in hot water, and a wiping with a sterilized cloth (that is, one which has been in boiling water since it was used before). By this latter method the dishes were practically sterile, while the dishes were left on the dishes that were washed by the "ordinary" method. One might ask, what harm will they do? Oftentimes none, but if the bacteria are those which convey disease, dirty dishes may be the means of giving it to well persona. But most bacteria, dirty dishes are the ful of such things do not want any dirt which may be prevented by good methods, simply because dirt in itself is sufficiently unpleasant. In washing milk utensils it is first necessary to remove with warm water all traces of the milk before scalding water is used. Because of the cream in the milk, it is important also, but the greatest care must be taken to remove by repeated rinsing every trace of soap. A taltite flavor of soap in the morning cream has more than once revealed careless habits in the kitchen, and made it evident that all the soap was not removed in rinsing. The utensils must then be dipped absolutely boiling water for a moment. It is an important matter to wash the milk bottle in which milk is now commonly delivered to customers. By this we refer to the washing of the full bottle before it is opened. It is important to notice the bottle as it is brought into the kitchen, the milkman grasping it with his hand over the top. EXCELLENT FOR THE DESSERT Little Better Can Be Devised Than The Two That What Are Given Below. President's Fruit Cake—This recipe must be measured exactly. Two cups of four, one cup of sugar, two teaspoons of soda, a pinch of salt, one teaspoon of cinnamon, one teaspoon of cloves, one-half grated nutmeg, three tablespoons chocolate, one tablespoon sugar, a gift tea. Mix with whipped with one cup seeded raisins (chopped raisins), add both to dry ingredients; one-half cup melted butter, one and a half cups cold unsweetened apple sauce. Bake one hour in slow oven. Frosting—On teaspoon melted butter, one cup powdered sugar, two tablespoons oil, stirred with sifted stiffness and spread on cake. Divinity Fudge—Three cups sugar, one cup corn sugar, one-quarter cup water. Cook until it cracks. When cooled in water, set aside. One-half cup sugar, one-quarter cup water. Cook until it whites. Whites of three eggs beaten to a stiff froth; pour last sifted over brushed whites and beat cones until then; add fruit sauce; about 15 minutes and add a cup of nuts. Bressed Corn Best—Cold Soak over night if very salt, but if beef is young and properly corned, this is not necessary. Four over it cold water enough to cover it well, after washing off the salt. The rule for boiling meats is 25 minutes to a pound, but corned beef should be boiled until it is soft, where it will simmer, not boil, uninterrupted from four to six hours, according to size of the piece; remove from liquor, then place in a tin; put sufficient weight on top to press the parts closely together; set where it will become cold. This gives a firm, solid piece of parsley or celery and serves with fancy pickles or French mustard. A brisket or plate piece is the best, removing bones when done. Alabama Dellight. Mix one cupful of stale bread crumbs, half cupful of finely chopped beef suet, one cupful of grated sweet potato packed down, half cupful of molasses, one egg, well beaten; one cupful of raisins, one cupful sweet milk, in which dissolve a level teaspoonful of baking soda, and mix the beans, mace, and nutmeg, one teaspoonful each of cinnamon and salt. Boll in a greased mold. Set in boiling water for three hours. Serve with either hard or liquid sauce. Curried Eggs. Fry two silica calcedons in butter to a golden brown, add one pint of good stock and one teaspoonful of curry powder and stew the onions tender. Then add one cupful of cream, thicken with arrowroot or rice flour and let simmer a few minutes. Cut eight or ten hot, hard baked eggs in huius, arranging in deep dips, and cover them. A plain salad of head lettuce or shredded lettuce with slices of stuffed olives adds to the dish. Inexpensive Chocolate Cake Two eggs, one-half cup butter, one cup sugar, two cups flour, one cup milk, two teaspoonful baking powder, one teaspoonful vanilla. Butter and sugar beaten first, then add mixed baking powder and flour. Add butter, eggs and milk. Bake 40 minutes. Put on chocolate icing. Erizzled Meat Take meat that is too tough to boll, put on ice and freeze. Then shave in small pieces; have a hot griddle or frying pan, gasen and put the meat in to cook. Turn quickly, then serve a gravy after adding salt and pepper. Eried Summer Squash Take three of four small and tender summer squashes—crooknecks are the best. Cut in slices about half an inch thick, taking out the seeds. Boll squash is usually slightly salted water. When done fry them in butter a delicate brown. HAS LOST STATIONARY HEN Death Finally Takes Remarkable Bird the Property of a Farmer in New Jersey. A stationary hen owned by a farmer in New Jersey is dead, after a career of nearly a year as the only one of the variety. The farmer expected that the hen would live only a short time, and consequently does not feel as bad as he might. She became stationary at the time her owner laid the new concrete floor in his hennery. The hen, a fine example of the Brahma variety, wandered into the roost a few hours after the concrete had "set" and was anchored. As it was impossible to get her out, a seat was provided for her. One point that is said to have interested chicken fanciers is the ability to play a long, graceful playing ability of the hen was not impaired in the least. MATTERS OF FACT. The great anaesthetic, chloroform, was discovered about the same time (1831), by Guthle, in America, Liebig in Germany, and Soubler in France, and was first employed in surgical operations in 1847. Women in Burmah propose to men whom they seek in marriage, and when they tire of them a divorce can be bad for the asking. Gibraltar is the smallest British possession, and measures less than two square miles. Canada is the largest, with 3,746,000 square miles. Wire hairpins in England in 1545. Before that time the female coiffures were held in place by wooden skewers. Henry 1,000 marriages in Great Britain, 21 are solemnized between first cousins. Among the nobility, the rate is much higher, amounting to 45 in 1,000. Miraculous. Flsh. In a suburb of Constantinople is a Greek Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin of Baldoukul. One may see there a basin fed by a spring, in which swim a number of red fish. The plious swim that these fish have a miraculous origin which dates from the epoch when II. II took Concord at the end of the siege a holy man was engaged in frying some fish, when it was announced that the Turks had entered the city. He responded: "That is impossible; I would only believe it if these fish were to return to the water." Immediately the fish leaped from the frying pan and the water spilled onto the orthodox later constructed a church at the very place where the miracle occurred. Turkish Landscapes Sir Charles Elliot gives a dreary impression of the regions on which the world's eyes are now fixed. "Wherever one goes through Adrianople to Salonik, the sides of the railways look desolate and lifeless; hills overgrown with dwarf oak alternate with plains whose breadth is half covered with water by grass. "There are few signs of cultivation, and fewer of human habitations. Oriental railways have a way of only skirting the edge of cities, and stations are sometimes several miles from the places whose names they bear. "The deserted appearance of the land is intensified by the Turkish habit of constructing towns in depressions of the undulating plains, where they are invisible at a short distance. Balkan Names. Little difficulties of pronunciation are worrying all of us as the war goes on and we want to talk about it. A few hints may be useful. Here is a list which a Slavonic scholar assured us may be relied on: Danube in Russian and Bulgarian is Doonaye, and Constantinople is Teargrad, which means "Emperor's Town." Cure for "Gold Feet" A remedy for the cold feet habit is to immerse them in a tub of cold water, and keep them there for fully two minutes before going to bed. If there is not an immediate reaction upon drying them with a rough towel, rub them vigorously until the skin is aglow. There are very few cases in which the heat thus generated will not last through the night. If, however, this does not succeed, the hot water bag must be called into requisition. Repairing Famous Bridge Musselburgh's (Edinburgh Co.), "Auld Brig," a bridge over which, in the course of centuries, many nota- bilities, such as Oliver Cromwell, Mary Queen of Scots and Prince Charlie, as well as countless troops or armed men, have passed, being repaired by the army, and being built on a further damage by water from the "wheep-holes" short outshoot pipes are being introduced. He Know. "Do you know where the ball ground is?" asked a stranger in the neighborhood. "Say, mister," returned the kid, "I know every knothole on the four sides of it." - Judge. SOME RULES FOR LONG LIFE Englhamian, in Splendid Health at 81 Tella Howe, Howe Has Been Replenished. Five golden rules of health were given the other day by Mr. Frederic Harrison, the English author, critic, bibliophile, ex-professor, bister, historian, traveler, and amateur gardener, on his eighty-first birthday, celebrated at his home at Hawkhurst, Kent: 1. Abstain from tobacco, spirits, made dishes, and all dreadful things. I am satisfied with a little bit of muton and rice pudding. 2. Rise from a meal with an appetite. I believe people eat too much. 3. Walk every day for two hours. I am too old to play at tennis, and golf is too slow. 4. Sleep eight hours. People cannot sleep who smoke themselves black in the face, eat too much, and have not walked enough. 5. More important than all—be contented with what you have got. Take things quietly. CLOCK WITHOUT A SPRING Marvel of Mechanism Put together by Los Angeles Away With All Winding. A unique timepiece has recently been invented by Eugene Waler, a watchmaker in Los Angeles. Four years of work has perfected a clock which keeps accurate time but is with out a spring in its makeup. The motive power is gained by the clock rolling down an incline, regulated by a wonderful arrangement of weights on the inside of the clock. There is no winding to be done, but every thirty days the clock is lifted to the top of the incline and begins to slide downward. The dial does not revolve with the case, but remains as an ordinary clock. In the figure the incline is of a quarter wood, sixteen inches long, with an 8.1-3 per cent grade. There is no relation between the wood and the clock; it is simply a matter of properly adjusted weights which move the hands and control the downward motion of the timepiece. HARD LUCK, INDEED. The Small Boy (as He Gazes at the Lost Box of Apples—"An' me full of Turnips." Origin of Common Phases The origin of the common expressions in daily use is often highly interesting. Thus we often use the phrase "belted ear," without knowing that from Saxon times down to 1615, a newly made ear was invested with his dignity by the girdling of "belting" on of his sword. This beltling was then declared unnecessary, and later became a symbol of the patient, until today it is only recalled by the phrase itself. Again, we hear the expression that he is not "worth his salt," though fed of us are aware that long ago Roman soldiers received a daily portion of salt as part of their pay, and when through time this was commuted for money, the amount was termed salarium, salt a common Roman dietaryary, so that "worth his salt" really means worth his salary or wages. Gladstone on the Balkans The traditional opposition of Bulgaria to Turkey constituted, according to Mr. Gladstone, one of the chief factors of European progress. Speaking of the Balkan peoples, he once said: "They are like a shelving beach where the sea meets the ocean. That beach it is true, is beaten by the waves; it is laid desolate; it produces nothing; it becomes perhaps nothing save a mass of shingle, of rock, of almost use seaweed. But it is a fence behind which the cultivated earth can spread and escape the incoming tide and such was the resistance of Bulgarians, of Servians, and of Greek citizens, who were unable to claim the enjoyment of her own religion and to develop her institutions and her laws." Making Blae's Tower Blumb The mistress noticed that the picture of "The Leaning Tower of Pisa" hung crooked. She straightened it and said nothing. The next day the picture was again crooked. Finally, one morning, chancing to be in the room, the mistress said to the maid, as she dusted: "Mary, you have hung that picture of the tower crooked. Just look at it." "That's just what I say, mum," returned the domestic. "Look at it!" The only way I can git that old tower to hang straight is to hang the picture crooked."-Christian Intelligencer. May Mean New Industry. An attempt is about to be made to manufacture tobacco dip and nicotine from South African grown tobacco. The estimated tobacco crop for the coming year is put at about 100 million tons. The proportion is available for purposes of extract. The works are proposed to be established at Vereeniging. Why He ObJECTED "I've made up my mind to leave this town." "What's the matter? Don't you like the people, or do you find it difficult to get work?" "The people are all right and there seems to be plenty of chances to get work, but you have such blamed poor scenery." Lively Cheese. Mrs. Gotham—This cheese needs something. Mr. Gotham—Well, it certainly not a crutch. It can walk without that. WILDS OF AFRICA|RENO FAR BEHIND Series of Thrilling Adventures of American Mining Engineer. Attacked by the Tatesta Fly, Hordes of Mosquitoes and Cannibals—Ran Into Herd of Hippopotamian; Man Killed by Huge Gorilla. New York.—With a story of a series of thrilling adventures in the wilds of Africa, Robert Overton Tatale, a mining engineer, 35 years of age, arrived in New York the other day on the Lapland. He was on his way to his home near Los Angeles, Cal. "I sailed for South Africa some ten months ago to prospect for gold in hitherto unprospected regions," he told the reporter. "At Cape Town I met up with Gordon Campbell, a hardy Seet of my age. Campbell, I learned, was a great hunter and had penetrated manoeuvres of the ark continent. We agreed to strike out with an expedition to the eastward of Cape Town, planning to cross the continent in our quest of the yellow metal. "Our troubles began to come thick and fast after we reached Zanzibar, in German East Africa. We struck out for Lake Victoria Nyanza, where we camped at a small town called Kagehi, on the southern end of the lake. "The second night the camp was aroused by a series of nerve-racking screams, to find that giant crocodiles had slipped ashore and seized two of our negroes. One of these we managed to rescue, but he was so terribly mutilated that he died within two hours." "After prospecting vainly for some time in the Victoria Nyanza country we set out for Stanley Falls, on the Congo. Then came the tsetse fly and hordes of vicious mosquitoes. Beside these troubles we had camped exactly on the equator, and suffered greatly from heat. "Although we located some placeau gold that gave every indication of proving better all the time, we could not stand the hardships and struck out for Stanley Falls. There we built a raft and proceeded down the Congo. For three weeks we floated through a wild country, suffering indescribable hardships. "One day we ran into a fleet of nearly 100 hippopotamil. They ragged about the raft, bellowing fiercely, although they seemed to be frightened and desired only to get away. In the excitement the raft was overturned and parachute, and guarded him in the rampant beasts. Five natives were drowned by being trampled under the hoofs of the hippos. Campbell, myself and three natives managed to reach shore, but with no weapons except two revolvers, hunting knives and cartridge belts. "We found ourselves in a wild jungle, inhabited mainly by cannibals. Then for three weeks we wandered almessly about, dodging the clusters of native huts and seeking what food we could get by use of our revolvers. "All were weary and ill and half crazed from our terrible sufferings. The only water we could find to drink was brackish, and made all of the party ill. "We died of one of those awful nights screens awoke our half-suprised senses. In the grasp of a giant gorilla was 'Obo', one of our men. The captor was the largest animal of its kind I ever saw and must have been more than seven feet tall. "Big Tim', knife bared, sprang at the gorilla. The animal dropped his victim and charged the oncoming savage. 'Big Tim' struck again and again, but to no avail. He was crushed almost to a pulp in the great arms of the monster and carried into the forest. We made no attempt to force 'Big Tim' already was beyond human aid, the gorilla having broken his back against his hairy knees." Then came a fight with cannibals, a thrilling escape and finally rescue by a party of Belgian rubber hunters, who conveyed the half-craved adventurers to Leopoldville. From there they were sent down the river to the coast and thence to Cape Town. Mr. Tait asserts that after the Christmas holidays he will return to the field of horrors with a stronger party and a physician. Campbell, he says, is awaiting him in Cape Town. FAILS TO DIE; SUES DOCTOR Spokane Jeweler Brings Strange $15,000 Action for Damages Against Physician. Spokane, Wash—He did not die, Henry Goldblatt. Spokane jeweler was suit against this physic Dr. G. H. Rohr, for $15,000. Goldblatt alleged in his complaint that Dr. Rohr told him he had cancer of the stomach. Believing that recovery was impossible and wishing to leave his property in cash, Goldblatt states that he sold his jewelry business at a sacrifice, he estimates it at $15,000, and waited for his him. Becoming impatient at his presence among the living, he consulted eastern specialists and was told that he was perfectly well. Buys Entire Tobacco Crop Louisville, Ky.-John Brown, a Louisville tobacco man, has practically closed a deal for the entire pooled tobacco crop of the Bowling Green plant. The amount, "about $1 to 11,000,000 pounds," the price is approximately $800,000. All Cut Up. New York—Joseph Cahalan, who displaced vital organs in a marathon, has undergone 12 major operations. Still uncured, he is being prepared for the thirteenth, this time on the kidneys. Devotion to Duty. Logansport, Ind.-To prevent the sale of a $100,000 business because of a $12 debt, Federal Judge K. M. Landis, of Chicago, heard arguments at his old home, a few hours after his mother's funeral Chicago Judges in Two Hours Try 100 Divorce Cases. All Trials Are Uncontested, and in Most Cases Court Has No Alternative but to issue Decree—Children Are the Sufferers. Chicago...Between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon the other day judges sitting in the courts of Chicago heard 100 divorce cases. Not one of the suits was contested. In nearly every case the judges have no alternative but to grant decrees. Most of the litigants have children. When the judge entered Chicago will have at least 100 new "divorce orphans." The "divorce orphan" is the most miserable orphan in the world. Between the child and one of its parents the law has placed a barrier. Too often the other parent "doesn't care." Recent dispatches announce that the Nevada legislature is about to put the "easy divorce mill" at Reno out of business. It really does not matter. Compared with Chicago Reno is an infinitesimal边 on the map as a divorce center. Figures compiled from the census returns show in spite of the fact it is the best advertised "divorce mill" town in the world and that persons go there from all over the country for the express purpose of obtaining legal separation. Reno judges during the period from 1887 to 1906 granted only 327 decrees. In the same period Chicago courts ground out 33,906 divorced couples. As an "easy" divorce town there is little choice between Chicago and Reno. This is not because of the laxity Illinois' divorce laws. It is due to the fact the flood in divorce litigants in the Cool Spring counties so overwhelming the judges find it a physical impossibility to give every case the consideration it ought to have. The record of fifty divorces an hour made the other day repeats itself day after day. There is no time for inquiry, little opportunity for reconciliation, multitudinous chances for fraud. The court hears the story of the plaintiff and the corroboration of one or possibly two other witnesses. A prima facie case is made out. The evidence is "written up." It comes back to the judge in due course of time he has no choice under the law but must adjudgment which the bill of complaint takes for the divorce court makes more orphans in Chicago than death. Judge Kavanagh said that an average of 175 persons die in Cook county every week. The divorce decrees granted in the same weekly period quarruples that number. "Divorce orphanage is much more pittiful than the orphanage of death," the judge added, "because of the disgrace and shame that follows these children throughout their lives. The sanctity of the marriage die seems to come from the unending Year by year more and more people come to our courts to be relieved of wife or husband. "Another shameful feature is the number of men called before the courts because they neglect to pay almony after separation from their wives and families. Many seem to think their whole responsibility ends when the divorce decree is signed in the court. "It is a fact there are many instances in which the same man has three broods of children by three different wives. "One of the alarming features of our divorce evil is the fact that it pervades practically one strata of society here and that the largest body of our citizenship. It obtains especial importance the ordinarily well-to-do people—the poor. We have comparatively few divorce cases among the wealthy class. "We find almost no divorce cases among the poor." JAPAN COAL SITE IN HAWAII That is the Rumor Reproduced in Report by American Officials—U. S. Is Watching. Washington.—Rumors that the Japanese steamship line, the Toyo Kisen Kaisha, is obtaining options on land in Honolulu for the erection of a modern coaling plant, are reproduced in a government report here, without comment, by government officials. The Lodge resolution, passed by the congress, declared against the acquisition of ammunition stations in America by corporations controlled by foreign powers, but no definition was made as to whether it applied to outlying possessions of the United States. It is understood the state department is watching the Honolulu situation. ASKED TO GIVE $267,000,000 Widow of the Late Edward H. H. riman Gettin. 000 Begging Let- New York—In 1910 and 1911 Mrs. Edward H. Harriman received 6,000 "begging letters." She was asked by persons of whom she had never heard to give away the sum of $267,000,000, and invariably she was told that she "would never miss" sums of money which in the aggregate amount to something like four times her entire fortune. Seea All Right Now. Lead H31. Ark—When Minnesota Fanny, thoroughbred English setter, was lost in the field, and stumbled over rocks, her owner bought her a pair of spectacles. Now she sees all right. Pipe Ignites Beard Middletown, N. Y.—A spark from the pipe John E. Gibson, a farmer, was smoking the other day ignited his long whiskers. The flames spread to his clothing and he was burned to death. What a man wants for Christmas is something he can wear. The place to get it is where he himself would go to make a selection. Our clothing is from the country's best and most noted manufacturers. Our hats, caps and headwear come from the makers who lead in quality and style. Our Haberdashery is a choice selection of all the newest and best ideas on the market. Perhaps a few suggestions would help you decide just what would be best to give. Come and see how many things we can show you that would be just right for "His" Christmas. RACE ECHOES. The colored people of Brooklyn, New York, are to have an up-to-date resturant. Edgar M. Miller and Isaiah Walker are the proprietors. Fred M. Johnson, one of San Juan Hill heroes, has invented a belt feed rifle that will fire 300 shots in succession, at the rate of 20 shots a second. Allensworth, California, a Negro colony, is completing a new grammar school. "One of the best colony schools in the state," the neighboring papers say. In a recent ten days campaign the Negroes of Baltimore, Maryland, pedged $31,000 towards a Young Men's Christian Association building. This is another one of the cities to cover the $25,000 offered by Mr. Julias Rosenwald, the Chicago philanthropist. The National Reflector, Wichita, Kansas, has an interesting article on George M. Fox's steam laundry. Mr. Fox runs five delivery wagons and one automobile. During the past year he has installed four thousand dollars worth of improved laundry equipment. The North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association of Durham, North Carolina, has decided to invest its surplus earnings in securities that will yield the safest return. Following this plan the company invested $20,000 in Georgia State bonds, on Saturday, November 23rd. CALL NEGRESS FOR JURY. Spokane Woman First of Sex to Have This Honor. Spokane, Wash.—Dorothy Coates, a Negress, summoned for jury duty in the Superior Court here, is believed to be the first women of her race in the United States to have the opportunity. Mr. William H. Lewis, assistant attorney general of the United States, has sailed for Europe, and will include in his itinerary a visit to Paris, where his wife and children have been living for the past year or so. London, Liverpool, Berlin and other points of international interest. At the French capital the Lewis children are taking advantage of the superior educational facilities offered. Mr. Lewis will return to America in January. The feast of St. Francis Xavier was celebrated with solemn high mass on last Sunday at 11 o'clock. mass at St. Francis Xavier's Catholic church, the oldest colored Catholic church in the United States, the golden jubilee of which will be celebrated in October. The altar was handsomely decorated with cut flowers and palms. PROGRESS OF THE NEGRO IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. More Negro saints. The church has already raised to her altars Saint Benedict, the Moor, under whose invocation a church has long stood in New York City, and Blessed Martin Porres, a South American, a son of a Spanish father and a Negro mother. The beatification cause of 22 native black men, martyred a few years ago in the Nyanza, is now being opened at Rome. Most of these were converts of Cardinal Lavigierie's White Fathers, and were baptized only in the 80s. Some had previously been Protestants; others, Mohammendans. At the test they met death as bravely on the hill of Kampia, and torments as frightful at those of the martyrs of the Coliseum in Pagan, Rome. In the matter of the Negro martyrs, their parlayers must be helping the spread of the faith amid their race in America, for New York has now its second church for them, and a house of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament—Mother Katherine Drexel's order, founded exclusively for the service of the Negroes and Indians—has been opened in this city. Messra. A. Dejoie and T. J. Howard two very successful business men of New Orleans, Louisiana, has opened a fine shoe store. The New Orleans Business Journal, a Negro weekly, has been changed to a Negro daily. It is henceforth to be known at The Daily Spokesman. Baltimore.—The Maryland State Teachers association will hold its annual meeting Monday and Tuesday, December 30 and 31, 1912, at Morgan college, is authority for the statement are Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, Prof. Kelly Miller and Dr. L. B. Moore. Dean Hubbard, of Meharry Medical College, is authority for the statement that Texas has more reputable colored high schools than any other southern state. Philadelphia, Pa.-Dr J. Max Barber, formerly editor of The Voice of the Negro, but now a practicing dentist, was married to Miss Harriet B. Taylor. THE WOMEN'S HISTORY MISS GERTRUDE L. HYDE Miss Gertrude L. Hyde is the oldest daughter of M. I. and Mrs. R. N. Hyde, a graduate from the C. C. C. C. and is the stenographer and bookkeeper for father and son's business. She has elocutionary ability and will leave next week for Topeka, Kans., as a delegate to the Inter-State Literary society. KEOKUK IOWA We hope that Dr. Carey may return again and help us to wake up. Mrs. F. D. Fields has returned from a very pleasant visit with relatives and friends in Quincy, Ill. A dance will be given by the Masons at Woodman hall on Christmas night. Miss Kittie Owens has returned home from Breckenridge, Ill., where she has been employed as nurse for several weeks. Don't forget the dance that is scheduled for January 2nd, given by Messrs. Chas. Owens and W. A. Frye. Rev. O. E. Jones, presiding elder of the Hannibal, Mo., district, was in our city last Monday, coming up o'attend the lecture that was delivered by Dr. Carey. Mrs. M. J. Dove of Chicago is visiting friends in our city. She was entertained at 6 o'clock dinner last Friday evening by Mrs. M. E. Dixon. Mr. Edward Bryant has been confined to home with a severe attack of rheumatism. Mr. Emmanuel Proctor was drawn as juror for this term of court. Miss Kittie Owens entertained at a six-course dinner at her home last Monday evening Rev. and Mrs. J. P. Sims, Presiding Elder I. N. Daniels, Rev. D. E. Jones, presiding elder of Hannibal, Mo., district, and Rev. Dr. A. J. Carey of Chicago. And the wedding bells are still ringing, this time to record another of our most favorable young ladies, Miss Edna King Henderson to Mr. Oscar Albert. Numerous friends extend heartiest congratulations. Miss Henderson is an intelligent young lady graduate from our public high school and an ardent worker in the First African Baptist church. Mr. Albert is employed as chef for Stone & Webster Co. Christmas is only a few days away and never before have we had such a beautiful display of China and Glassware, German China plates in Floral and Gold decorations just the thing for the dining room rail at 25c, 39c 50c 75c and $1.00. Sugars and Creamers in color and gold ranging from 25c to $1.00 a pair. Fancy Salad Bowls at 50c to $1.00 and $1.25. Never before have we offered such values in cut glass, many pieces regularly priced at $4.00 now selling at $1.98. We mention but a few of them: 8 in. Cut Salad bowls, Mayonnaise bowls and plates, high footed comports, Celery Trays all at $1.98 each. DES MOINES. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1912. JOHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. E. & A. M., and International Grand Congress of Herolines of Jericho of, America and Western Baptist Association Published every June by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemistry building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Iowa phone, Wanut 899. Entered at the postoffice as second class matter. Advertising rates for display ads 20 cents per inch, for each insertion Three to six months' contract, 10 cents per inch. Local advertising 10 cents per line for each insertion counting seven words to a line. For churches and secret societies where admission is charged, one-half of the above-mentioned rates. For professional, legal and announcement cards, yearly contracts, etc., term are given on application. All ad vertising is to be paid in advance. 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B.-Correspondents: Please mail your letters that contain news for publication not later than Wednesday to insure publication for the current week; and sign your name, not for publication, but that we may know who writes the news. Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the public. "Brevity is the soul of wit." remember. The Iowa State Bystander is the oldest Afro-American journal published in Iowa. It was established in 1894, and is read by nearly the colored people of Iowa. We have correspondents in the following towns: Albia ..... Miss May Davis Oskaloosa ..... Luella B. Franklin Washington ..... N. L. Black Burlington ..... Mrs. L. M. Able Mt. Pleasant ..... Mrs. M. Burnugh Montillom, Ill ..... Georgia Norwood Colfax ..... Miss Stella Pierson Minneapolis ..... Chas. F. Neal Clarinda ..... Mrs. Eva M. Stevens Keoku ..... Mrs. A. Fields Mrs. Jennie Franklin Ottumwa ..... Miss Hazel F. Clark Galesburg, Ill ..... Maya Richardson Daapport ..... Mrs. C. H. Marshall St. Paul ..... Mrs. Q. H. Hicks Rock Island ..... Mrs. Chas. Windsor Moline, Ill ..... Mrs. Geo. W. Gorman Buxton ..... W. A. Brown Sioux City ..... Miss Etta Grant Clinton ..... A. A. Bush Council Bluffs ..... Mrs. F. C. Walker Centerville ..... J. W. Evans Macon, Mo ..... Lucy Harris Mason City ..... Mrs. Maud Brewton Quincy, Ill ..... Mrs. Mattyte Lilly EDITOR'S GISERVATION OF BUXTON, IOWA. Some of Her Passiness Men and Her homes. There are many towns that are admired and talked about because of their age their history or some event connected with it. Yet I am to tell you in as brief a manner of a town not noted for its age or her great man, but one that is perhaps the most unique American town on the map. It is Buxton, Iowa, an un- For That Dull Feeling After Eating. I have used Chamberlain's stomach and Liver Tablets for some time, and can testify that they have done me more good than any other tablets I have ever used. My trouble was a heavy dull feeling after eating— twenty-five years. He is perhaps the richest colored man in Iowa. He owns a little more than 1,100 acres of Iowa farm land in Mahaska and Monroe counties. Some are very valuable farms. He recently purchased 200 acres at a cost of $100 per acre. His son, Charles, runs the meat marrye, while his oldest daughter, Lottie, until recently was the cashier of the Buxton bank. Ruben Gaines, Sr, is a very rich man. He is a real race man, has built the beautiful Buxton fireproof modern hotel costing fully $10,000. B. F. Cooper is perhaps the richest colored bachelor in Iowa, the oldest drummist, a real race man, a gentleman in every respect. The London Bros. run the only music and millinery and insurance office, doing well. E. A. London, is the facade of this firm. The Jeffery restaurant is the oldest and best restaurant, doing well. Mr. J. W. Nelyl has moved his grocery store out in South Buxton on his own property and is doing nicely. He owns a beau- You will find that druggists everywhere speak well of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. They know from long experience in the sale of it that in cases of coughs and colds is can always be depended on, and that it is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all dealers. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES. Howard Motts is at the parental F. D. Motts home sick with the quimsy. He came from Centerville, where he has been employed for the past several months. Mrs. A. G. Clark of Oskaloosa visited at the Jas. Redd home recently. Mrs. Rhodes of Kentucky came in from Indiana last Saturday morning for a visit at the home of her son, Henry, and incidentally will care for Mrs. Rhodes during her illness with the grip. Mrs. Lyons of Tennessee, niece of Mrs. Sarah Armstrong, expects to return to her home after the holidays. She has been here caring for Mrs. Armstrong during her sickness, who is some better at this writing. Mr. Lewis H. Wallace is expecting to start for Pittsburg, Pa., Monday, December 23, for a visit at his old home. He expects to be gone about three weeks. Relatives in the city have received word to the effect that Mrs. Mary Holmes is very sick at her home at Moline, Ill. Her many friends here wish her speedy recovery. Samuel Hall, Jr., is the new janitor at the German Lutheran church. Those people were wise in their selection. The A. M. E. church has been fortunate in getting equipment for its kitchen and dining room, as recently there has been donated a full complement of dishes, utensils and dining room furniture by Miss Sadie Hamilton and brother, William, warm friends of the congregation, who have gone to California to take up their abode. The church people seem very appreciative, and so they should. The Rev. D. W. Brown was very fortunate in securing such a worthy and well equipped evangelist as he has in the person of the Rev. Geo. W. Slater of Clinton, Iowa, who is conducting the revival services at the A. M. E. church, as his efforts are being felt and indications are that quite a few new members will be added to the church. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams contemplate moving to the farm in the near future. The more simple and independent life is the thing nowadays. Monday, December 16th, at 9:30 p.m., after the church services, occurred the marriage of Miss Ruth L. Black and Mr. Wm. F. Kipper of Peoria, Ill. The Rev. D. W. Brown of the A. M. E. church performed the ceremony in the presence of the immediate relatives, only a few being present. The bride is the only daughted of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Black, who has grown to womanhood in this city and is well and favorably known. The groom, Mr. Frank Kipper, has been a resident of Washington for some time and during his residence here has proven himself to be a straightforward young man and well worthy of the flower he chose for his helpmate through life. He has been employed, since coming here, by the Spencer Bros., cement 'contractors. The young couple have a host of They suit father, mother, son, daughter, brother and sister. All are happy when these comforts are given and we have the greatest variety and choicest styles offered this year. Everything at a very moderate price considering quality. Men's fine kid top Roheos, congress style—Very soft and comfortable in any size and made up strong and serviceable. All the most comfortable lasts, both black and tan leather, hand turn soles; selling at Christmas time at $1.75 to $2.00 Continued Next Week SANTA Victor VI OR Edison Ins THE WORL HOPKINS B 618-620 Loc SPORTING AND A Give Your Fri Gifts That Appreciate Christmas presents that a less to the receiver. For a useful practical price, see our high grade worsted and mercerized silk roll collars, in White, B and Salmon. 50c and We also carry a co SHAWLS, AUTO HOODS, A THROWS and HOSIERY. DeBARRY & 703 LOCUST ```markdown ``` friends who wish them a happy and prosperous wedded life. The happy couple expect to reside in the city for the present. Philip Rushing, who has been spending the summer at Fairfield, has returned home for the winter. Beebe Gwinn is expected home soon from Keokuk, where he has been working on the big dam. The Most Substantial Christmas S uit father, mother, son, daughter, brother, comforts are given and we have the greet this year. Everything at a very modern Men's fine kid top Romeo Very soft and comforta made up strong and ser most comfortable lasts, I leather, hand turn soles; mas time at Shoes for Christmas Should you consider other shoes than fancy ones and want the substantial footwear, you will find here an assortment equal to any two other stores in the city—at very reasonable prices with the Walker guarantee behind them. Walker's @高 GRAND OPEN COMIC OPER BAND MUS YOUR HOME We want to get into your home with one of these great entertainers before Xmas. Let us know just what you want and how much you want to spend for one and we will get together and you will spend a happy Xmas. Victor Victrolas OR Ison Instrumen THE WORLD'S BEST CASH OR TIME PAYMENTS Records Played at Any Time. OPKINS BROS. C 618-620 Locust Street TING AND ATHLETIC C DES MOINES, IOWA Your Friends X That They preciate Thousands of do spent every y this presents that are absolutely the receiver. s useful practical gift at a mo price, see our exclusive made worsted sterized silk dollars, in White, Black, Grey, Re almon. 50c and 75c. we also carry a complete line o AUTO HOODS, AVIATION CAP and HOSIERY. ARRY & WHAT 703 LOCUST STREET Appreciate Thousands of dollars are spent every year for Christmas presents that are absolutely worthless to the receiver. For a useful practical gift at a moderate high grade worsted and mercerized silk Mufflers, made with roll collars, in White, Black, Grey, Red, Pink and Salmon. 50c and 75c. We also carry a complete line of... SHAWLS, AUTO HOODS, AVIATION CAPS, HEAD THROWS and HOSIERY. DeBARRY & WHALEN 703 LOCUST STREET Most Substantial Gifts Are Christmas Slippery son, daughter, brother and sister. All a and we have the greatest variety and dining at a very moderate price consider s fine kid top Romeos, congress style, soft and comfortable in any size a up strong and serviceable. All t comfortable lasts, both black and t ter, hand turn soles; selling at Christ- time at Christmas Men's o low cut. Men's fine kid top Romeos, congress style— Very soft and comfortable in any size and made up strong and serviceable. All the most comfortable lasts, both black and tan leather, hand turn soles; selling at Christmas time at ker's 613 W Stree GRAND OPERA---- COMIC OPERA AND BAND MUSIC IN YOUR HOME XMAS. Victrolas R instruments LD'S BEST BROS. CO. Ocust Street ATHLETIC GOODS friends Xmas They Will Thousands of dollars are spent every year for are absolutely worth- al gift at a moderate our exclusive line of Mufflers, made with Black, Grey, Red, Pink d 75c. complete line of... AVIATION CAPS, HEAD & WHALEN ST STREET The Christian Culture club will meet with Miss Geneva Murray at the home of Mrs. Fred Turner on Thursday, December 19th, when some of the current events of the day are to be discussed. An interesting session is expected. No club was ever organized in this city where the interest was more intense than in this club. Special Gifts Are Slippers mother and sister. All are happy when greatest variety and choicest styles are price considering quality. coos, congress style— table in any size and serviceable. All the both black and tan sies; selling at Christ- $1.75 to $2.00 Men's ordinary style, low cut and Mephisto or roll top house slipp- pers, solid color and "solid comfort". Make ideal presents that every man likes. 613 Walnut Street ```markdown ```