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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XIX, No. 30 CITY NEWS Fred Anthony of Boone was a visitor during New Year. Mr. Gus Watkins was called to Kansas City, Mo. this week. Mrs. Clay Lewis had another stroke of paralysis this week. Mrs. J. Alvin Jefferson is seriously ill with the la grippe this week. Mrs. J. H. Reynolds is very sick at her home, 1641 Walker street. Mrs. Eugene Moore, a student in the State Agricultural college at Ames, Iowa. We extend to all of our readers a Happy New Year in all the fiftieth year of our freedom. Eva Jones, Laura Wilson and Master Robt. Wilson spent Xmas at Woodward, Iowa. Miss Finney of Macon, Mo., has been visiting her cousin Mrs. Jessie McClain during the holidays. Oh what beautiful winter weather we are having. The finest and most sunshine we have ever seen. Hon. Geo. H. Woodson of Buxton was in our city New Year's day to attend the fiftieth emancipation jubilee celebration. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Hicks served a fine New Year's dinner to her friends. Covers were laid for seven at their home, 1341 Buchanan street. Mr. and Mrs. Waddell Payton of Canton, Mo., arrived in our city this week to visit his brother, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Payton, 952 Fourteenth Street Place. The annual church meetings of the Union Congregational church will be held on next Wednesday, the 5th, for the election of officers, etc. All members are urged to be present. Mrs. F. F. Thomas of 225 Arthur avenue entertained at dinner New Year's day complimentary to Miss Davis and Mr. James Burrell of Minneapolis, Minn. Mr. Wm. Grey gave a New Year's stag party to a few of his friends. A very pleasant time was had by all present at his nice home, 1317 Day street. Fred Johnson of Gravity was a special guest. Mr. Fred Johnson, a mail carrier of Gravity, Iowa, spent New Year in our city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Dixon. He attended the great celebration. Mr. W. T. Jones, one of our coming young men, has been appointed as court bailiff in the sheerf's office by John Griffin, the newly elected sheerf. We congratulate our old friend, Mr. Griffin, upon such a good selection and hope that Mr. Jones will hold said office with credit to himself and race. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Erickson, one of our successful citizens on East Sixteenth street, gave a very beautiful New Year breakfast complimentary to Mesdames A. Bradley and S. Hatcher of St. Paul, Minn. Covers were laid for six. The others present were Mrs. J. W. Fields and Mrs. H. Brown. A very delightful time. When in Des Moines stop at Mrs. Jake Smith's rooming house for good rooms, neatly furnished. 511 West Third street, Des Moines. Phone, Red 6589. We are proud to know that two of our young men have been added to the government service as mail carriers in the persons of Burnham N. Hyde, son of R. N. Hyde, and Elbert R. Hall. These young men passed the civil service examination recently and their grades were among those of the three highest. At the meeting of the Intellectual Improvement club at the residence of Mrs. Chas. C. C. Johnson last Friday Mrs. S. Joe Brown read an interesting paper on the Mission of the Women's Club. The next meeting will be held this afternoon with Mrs. J. B. Rush, at which time election of officers for the ensuing year will be held and reports from the recent meeting of the Inter-State Literary association will be heard. Mr. and Mrs. Charles McGregor of Bethany, Mo., spent Xmas in our city, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Fred Jones, on fourteenth and Crocker streets. They were recently married and were on their honeyton trip. Mr. McGregor married the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dusen of Bethany, Mo. Mr. McGregor is of a very fine engineer, having worked on bridges in South Africa during the Boer war. He was an old pupil of Ye Editor in bygone days, when I taught school in Bethany. We wish this happy couple success. Greek Proverb. What the wind whirls the devil fetter Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor of 1108 Second street entertained at dinner New Year's day. The dining room was nicely decorated and at one long table covers were laid for twenty and a three course dinner was served. Music was one of the features of the dinner. We received word of the marriage of E. Morgan to Miss Lorna Wilson, both formerly of this city, but they now live in Milwaukee, Wis. Young Morgan is a son of E. S. Morgan, barber of this city, and Miss Wilson is a sister of Mrs. S. Joe Brown. We wish this young couple happiness and success. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Fisher were at home to about thirteen Monday evening as a courteous to Mr. G. R. Henry of Hiawatha, Kans., who is the guest of Miss Helen Brown Music and games were the diversion and at the close of the evening a two course luncheon was served. Among the guests were Mrs. E. J. Lucas and Dr. Willis enroute from Topeka, Kan., where they had attended the Inter-State. A Christmas dinner was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Fisher, 127 Ridge street. There were eighteen guests seated at two table which were nicely decorated. Among the guests were Dr. Wills of Buxten, M. R. Mays of Newton and Mrs. Ella Lucas of Buxton. A beautiful decorated tree was the attraction for the children and each one received a present. All enjoyed a delightful time. OBITUARY. On last Sunday morning Dec. 29th occurred the death of Mrs. Frances Parker-Henderson at her home, 3025 3rd street. She had been suffering for quite a while from tuberculosis. She was a devout little christian worker, being a member of the A. M. E. church, at which place the funeral services were held, presided over by Rev. B. U. Taylor assisted by Rev. T. L. Griffith. She leave to mourn her daughter, mother and father, several sisters and brothers and many other relatives and a host of friends. The remains were laid to est at Glendale. She rests from her labors. We extend our sympathy to this bereaved family. EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION WAS A GREAT SUCCESS. The great celebration held in our city last Wednesday night was the greatest meeting and most successful meeting of the colored race ever held in the state of Iowa and perhaps the northwest. Fully 1,500 colored men and women packed that large auditorium of Plymouth Congregational church and the program as published below was rendered in toto. Every party on this program acquitted themselves with such splendid dignity and credit that it is not necessary to mention any single individual, except to comment on the address of Mrs. J. B. Rush, who had to take the place of another party and only had one day's notice; also Mrs. Edy Comley Strauwthers, who also had to take the place of another party with only one day's notice, and each of them did most splendidly. Below is the full program, with the complete committees who managed this wonderful gathering to such magnificent success. Opening Chorus ..... "Come Thou Almighty King" Invocation ..... Rev. S. Rates Remarks ..... Master of Ceremonies Chorus ..... Fifty Children "The Red, White and Blue." "Dixie Land." Reading of Emancipation Proc- lamination ... Mrs. Eydh Strawther Song, "Swanee River" Song, "Swanee River".....Des Moines Progressive Choral Study Club. Introductory Address.....Atty, S. Joe Brown Song, "John Brown Leaf".....Children and the Choral Study Club. Address "Economic Progress".....Rev. W. L. Lee Solo.....Mr. Malcom Griffith Address "Women's Progress".....Mrs. J. B. Rush Song, "Estudianteina" (Lacome).....The Choral Study Club Address "Religious Progress".....Rev. B. U. Taylor Instrumental Solo.....Mr. Clyde Class Address.Gov. elect. Hon. G. W. Clarke Song, "Greeting To Spring" (Straus).The Choral Study Club Address.....Senator A. B. Cummins Song, "Great and Marvelous" (Farmer).The Choral Study Club Benediction).Rev. T. M. Brumfield Editor John L. Thompson, Master of Ceremonies. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH. Sunday, January 5, will be the eleventh anniversary of the pastor's service in the city. The day will be observed by the church. At 10:30 a.m., anniversary sermon by Rev. M. J. Burton, missionary. 12 m.—Sunday school. 3 p. m.—Covenant meeting and Lord's Supper. 6:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 7:30 p. m.—Address by Deacons Hart, Goggins and Trustees James James and C. W. Brown, Deaconeses Reeves and Patton, Supt. C. F. Topson, Mrs. F. Helton, Mrs. W. H. Johnson, Mrs. G. W. Stanton, Solos by Mrs. S. H. Armsted, Mrs. Jos. Morris DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1913. Seventu-five Children who took part in the Golden Jubilee Celebration Photo by M. A. Brasher, Baker Bjock and Mrs. Ed Dimmitt, Two deacons will be crdained. LINCOLN PROCLAMATION LINCOLN PROCLAMATION. Fifty years ago President Abraham Lincoln penned the famous document known as the Emancipation Proclamation, which was one of the greatest documents ever penned by mortal man and immortalized the author as a warrior of a race. The Golden Jubilees held a plenary of the United States was inspiring and very helpful to the struggling African race and certainly there was none more systematically arranged and carried out than the one held in our city. The program was filled with well trained, highly educated and refined ladies and gentlemen, all living in our city, and music was simply grand, being trained by that masterly hand of Prof. Holt. Those 100 little children were a credit to any race. I can only close this editorial by quoting the editorial by Harvey Ingram, which is no doubt the best editorial in any large daily paper in America about this great event: One of the Hopeful Signs. A crowd of audience of colored people at Plymouth on the evening of the fifth anniversary of the fifth year of the emancipation proclamation. Governor Clark, who delivered the principal address, said that he had never before stood before so large a gathering of colored people. But it was not the size of the audi ence, nor yet its fine demeanor, that was the distinguishing feature of the occasion. It was what was said by representative colored men and women and the spirit in which what was said was received. There was neither boisterous declamation nor boisterous applause. Moderation prevailed in everything. It was a determined, thoughtful, ambitious body of Americans who were rejoicing over fifty years of progress and looking forward hopefully. In what was said and in the manners of the people, in everything connected with the observance of the day the colored people proved their capacity. It would be fortunate if more of the white people could see the colored people as they appeared last night. MARSHALLTOWN NOTES. The Marshalltown Negro Lycceum met Friday evening at the Second Baptist church. Miss Wilda Warn gave readings from Dunbar. Miss Jessie Walker is preparing to go east again to spend the winter with her sister, Mrs Lemonm. Mrs. I. L. Brown is on the sick list. Mr. G. R. Warn had the misfortune to lose their driving horse. The Second Baptist Sunday school is preparing a grand time Xmas eve. The entertainment and program was in charge of Mrs. Roman and Miss Wilda Warn. Mrs. Eliza Williams left last week for Virginia to spend the winter. Mr. L. H. Johnson went to Enterprise to spend Sunday with friends. Mrs. E. A. Humphrey entertained the Dunbar Progressive club. Mrs. Warn read a splendid paper on Eminent Women of Our Race. Rev. J. Roman has been sick a few days. Mrs. Bertha Angles of Des Moines spent Sunday in our city, the guest of her mother, Mrs. Mary Roman. COLFAX, IOWA. The colored people of Colfax called a meeting not long ago and decided to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the Negro freedom on January 1st at the Odd Fellows hall. This is the first time the Negroes of Colfax have celebrated their anniversary of freedom. This proposition was brought to the Colfax people by Mr. J. O Redman, a brilliant young man of Grinnell college, whose home is in the city. At the first meeting Mr. M R. Welch was elected permanent chairman and Miss Syllia Sorre permanent secretary. Committees for arrangements were elected and are Mr. Vandeler, Mr. C. Taylor, Mr. J C. Welch, Mr. H. Coles, Mr. J. Anderson. Also committees to arrange program, and are: Mrs. Beatrice Crank, Mr. J. J. Beasley. At the second meeting we have arranged to have a basket dinner that day and each family is to bring a basket and each single person to give 50 cents. A committee was appointed to look after this part of the business and they are: Miss Eva Bell and Mr. Louis Banks. At the third meeting committees in general were heard from and gave in a favorable report. We invited Newton to come and participate with us in the celebration. The dinner will take place at 1 p. m. and the program will start at 3 p. m. We expect to have an excellent program. We extend an invitation to all people over 50 to give a three-minute talk. ALBIA NEWS. On December 24th the children of the A. M. E. Sunday school entertained at the A. M. E. church with Christmas exercises and Santa Claus. Miss Mildred Lewis, superintendent of the school, treated all the boys of the school to a pumpkin pie. The school officers furnished the other children with candies. Many visitors from Hocking were present. The little boy of Mrs. Headspath of Hocking recited very nicely in the Christmas exercises. Mrs. Oscar Roper has been visited the past week by her father, Mr. Harte, and two sisters, Mrs. Willis Lewis and Miss Ada Harte of Oskaloosa, and a sister from Des Moines. n who took part in the Golden Mrs. Nellie Estes entertained at Christmas dinner Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hollinsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grayson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bennings and Mrs. G. A. Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Washington are visiting her sister, Mrs. Black, in Washington, Iowa. Mr. Will Benning's daughter of St Louis is visiting at the parental home. This week since Christmas eve has been a week of merry goers. On Wednesday evening the crowd was in Hocking, but on account of some misunderstanding returned to Rev. R. B. Manely's for the evening. On Thursday evening they were in Hiteman at Mr. and Mrs. Carthon's, where a delightful time was had. On Friday the R. B. M. Literary society met at the A. M. E. church and treated the crowd to a fine program. Visitors from Hiteman and Hocking. On Saturday evening the merry goers were at the home of Mrs. Arthur Estes, where they spent the evening with great enjoyment. Mrs. Geo. Hollingsworth entertained at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Edward Buler entertained at dinner Sunday Mrs. Carthon of Hiteman and Rev. and Mrs. R. B. Manly. Some few strangers in Albia during the holidays. FT. MADISON NOTES The Second Baptist church and the A. M. e. church had Christmas trees for the children and program after the presents were given. Refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Jackson entertained friends at a Christmas dinner on Wednesday. Covers were laid for twelve. A six-course dinner was enjoyed by all present. The White Rose club was entertained at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Bowles on Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. After the regular routine of business a three-course lunchon was served. Mrs. James Landess entertained about twenty of her friends at a three-course dinner Sunday, December 29th, in honor of her sister, Mrs. Harrison, who is visiting from Shelbina, Mo. There occurred at the residence 1111 Front street, Fort Madison, Iowa, a a.m. Thursday, December 26th, with the help of Mr. Charles Eubanks of the typhoid fever, aged 54 years, 8 months and 16 days. The deceased was probably one of the most prominently known men of his race in southeastern Iowa. Mr. Eubanks was a prominent member of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. During his membership he had been honored with high office and --- was generally looked up to as one of the leaders of the order in this section. His wife skiverves, as proprietor of a hair dressing establishment on Front street. She enjoys a position of respect equal to that of her devoted and departed husband, Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. James Bowles, assisted by Rev. McClelland and Rev. Payton. The choir rendered appropriate music, with Miss Agnes Stewart organist. The remains were shipped to Kirksville, Mo., for interment Sir Edward Robinson accompanied the bereaved wife to the place of burial as a representative of the lodge at Keokul. Mr. Thomas Mills of Keokul was in our city Saturday to attend the funeral of the late Mr. Charles Eubanks. Mr. Mills was a member of the Keokul lodge, of which Mr. Eubanks was a member. The churches are going to observe watch night New Year's eve. A glorious time is expected while watching for the new year. Mrs. Dunlap will entertain the Sunday school children who took a part in the program Christmas eve on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. Miss Lewis of Keokul is the guest of the Misses Harper. The members of the A. M. E. church will serve dinner New Year's day. They will have everything that goes to make up a good dinner. The Willing Workers club will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Photo by M. A. Brasher, Baker Stock In Jubilee Celebration Thomas on Tuesday evening. After the regular routine of business oysters and refreshments will be served. Miss Effie Range visited her parents in Canton, Mo., Christmas day and has returned greatly pleased with a good time with friends and relatives. Miss Lula Williams of Carbondale, Ill., was called home to be at the bedside of her brother-in-law, Mr. Eubanks. She is a teacher in the public schools there and a young woman of great merit. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA Mrs. Robert Aluntt was taken very sick at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Perkins, on Seventeenth Ave. East. Mrs. Aluntt is much better at this writing. Mr. William Martin is very low at the home of Mrs. R. H. Waran. Miss Gurite Alunte underwent an operation. She is getting along nicely. Mr. Robert Thompson is confined to his home. Mrs. Pearl Williams is very sick. Mrs. Katie Williams is in our midst again. We welcome her back again, a kind mother and a dear friend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Harrison. Mr. Thorp and her little daughter of Acorns, Ill., are visiting her daughter, Mrs. I. H. Flowers. Mr. Charles Turner and Miss Minnie Ford were quietly married Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Blakley of Buxton has been in the hospital at Iowa City for the past five weeks, where he underwent a critical operation. He is now able to return to his home. On his way home he visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Green. Mrs. W. L. Green visited with Mr. and Mrs. McDavies at Iowa City. The Culture club are planning for an onyx sale February 3rd. an upfront fee for Tuesday to Mrs. Mame Sliven of Roma, Georgia, and Mrs. Vanivilla of Chicago visited with Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. BURLINGTON, IOWA. Mrs. Ida Palmer Burros, formerly of this city, but now a resident of Chicago, is very ill. She is suffering with an abscess on the right lung. Mrs. Agnes Lamb spent the holidays in St. Joseph, Mo. She was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. L. Jordan. Mr. Thomas Walls of 825 Washington street is a patient at Mercy hospital. Mrs. Avery Pleasant, who has been very ill the past week, is improving slowly. The Christmas ball given by the Twentieth Century club was a grand success. There was a good attendance, which included a number of out of town people. Everything moved along with automatic precision. Not a harsh word was heard during the entire evening, and in the "wee small hours," when the orchestra played "Home Sweet Home," the guests left for their various homes, perhaps a little tired, but happy. En route from Sheridan, Wyoming, to Chicago, Mrs. Eunice Wilson Douglass stopped over for a few days to visit the Brooks family at 1411 South Church Road, Mrs. Ella Hughes is visiting relatives and Friends in Richmond, Mo. Mr. Thomas Bender of Avondale, Tenn., is visiting his brother, Major Bender, of this city. Mr. Charlie McGinnis of Aledo, Ill., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Palmer during the holidays. A. M. E. Church Notes. The Christmas tree exercises were well attended, and a neat sum was realized from the sale of refreshments. After watch meeting a New Year's breakfast was served by the Willing Workers club. No charges were made, but a free offering was taken at each table. Praise and prayer service every Sunday morning at 10:30. Come early and get a blessing before the regular service begins. The E. League has been enriched with the following officers in charge: President, Mrs. Mamie Johnson; vice president, Mrs. R. R. Penn; secretary, Mrs. L. M. Abel; assistant secretary, Mrs. S. M. Dowell; treasurer, Mrs. Susie Henderson. Services every Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. We extend a special invitation to the young people. CENTERVILLE NEWS ITEMS. the death of Mr. Randle Travis occurred last Monday at 4 o'clock a.m. at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. John Mays, on South Sixteenth street. He was a native of Virginia and went from that state to Springfield when only 11 years old. He spent his serviceable life in that state and three years ago came to spend the remainder of his life with his daughter of this city. He was born March 15, 1848. Age at death, 64 years, 9 months and 8 days. When he died he was a devoted Christian, having been a member of the church thirty-four years. He was a member of the Second Baptist church at the time of his death. He was also a member of the V. B. 't's society and an honorary member of the Knights of Tabor. The knights of this city acted as pall bearers. He leaves to mourn his loss three sons and a daughter, Mrs. John Mays of this city, Mr. Harry Travis of Omaha, Nebraska, and Mr. John Travis of Gary, Indiana, and Mr. William Travis of Kansas City, Mo., and five grandchildren and a host of friends of this city. The Xmas tree and program at the Second Baptist church was largely attended on Tuesday evening, December 24. About fifty little children were present, of which about thirty-eight took part in the program. Many beautiful presents were received by both old and young people. Mrs. A. L. Crittenden, assisted by Miss Cornelia Smith, had charge of the program and the Xmas tree. The program was beautifully rendered and much credit is due the Sunday school superintendent and her assistant for the manner in which it was rendered. December 25th, Xmas night, the old folks' program was rendered. It was an excellent program. The song by the trio was grand, with Mrs. L. D. Price as soprano and Mr. Thomas Riding as tenor and Rev. Evans as bass. Mrs. Clara Jones of West Garfield street entertained at dinner Xmas day several of her friends at a five-course dinner after the gentleman went out for a shooting exhibition. Mr. Wm. Noah took first prize from the men and little Theodore Jones took first prize from the boys. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Price of West Garfield street entertained at dinner Friday, December 28th, Rev. Evans and family. The young people and members and friends of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Jackson, who recently went into their new home on North Third street, was given a hearty surprise. Speeches and songs were the highlight of the event. All went home at an early hour wishing Mr. and Mrs. Jackson a Happy New Year. Last Week's News. Married at Second Baptist parsonage, Sunday at high noon, December 22, 1912, Mr. Albert Jackson and Mrs. Lulu Pullens. They were quietly married in the presence of a few friends. The ceremony was a very impressive one and those present passed many complimenting remarks. Mrs. Pullens is a devoted Christian and is at present a member of the Second Baptist church. She possesses rare ability as a business woman, having at present the best patrons of the city as her customers in her line of business, which is the fine art of hair dressing. She is also vice queen mother of the childrenrs tent Cadets of Knights and Daughters of Tabernacle. Mr. Jackson is a thrifty young man and a devoted Christian and a member of the Second Baptist church. He is of a quiet disposition and a good financier. Their many friends extend to them their heartiest Price Five Cents. extend- of out moved Not g the small played left aaps a mning, doug-ays to South relai-Mo. mdale, Major Ill, Wm. were was fresh-earn'silling made en at very early congratulations and wish for them a happy life on their matrimonial voyage of life. Rev. J. W. Evans officiated. Little Maggie Oliver of 902 East Wilmslow street celebrated her birthday Thursday evening, December 12th. About fifty boys and girls participated in this beautiful party of little folks. The home was artistically decorated. The color scheme being pink and green. Games and plays were the feature of the evening's pleasure. Many handsome and useful presents were given her by her little friends of the Sunday school. Little Maggie is a Kansas girl and came to this city about five months ago to visit her father, Mr. Wm. Oliver, who holds a trusted position at the Continental hotel in this city. A dainty three-course luncheon was served to the little folks by Mrs. Jennie Hughes, assisted by Mrs. Hannah Oliver, stepmother to the girl. She left the city Friday morning, the 13th, for her home in Topeka, Kansas, where she expects to join her mother and grandmother of the winter. Wish her a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. The Roberson Jolly Entertainers, under the auspices of the Maple Leaf club, gave their dramatic play at the Drake avenue theater Saturday evening, December 21st. MYSTIC NEWS ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Baker entertained at dinner Wednesday, December 25th, Mr. and Mrs. Carey Noah, Mrs. Georgia Baker of Centerville, Mrs. Annie Robertson of Fort Madison, Mr. and Mrs. James Clark, parents of Mr. and Mrs. Clark, the Misses Blanche and Gertrude Clark, Earl Clark and Isaac and Viola Edmonds of Centerville. A dainty fivecourse dinner was served and all reported a fine time and consider Mr. and Mrs. Baker royal entertainers. We wish them a Happy New Year. Mr. and Mrs. James Clark entertained at dinner on Thursday, December 26th, Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Evans and family of Centerville, Master Carey Belh, M. B. Shaw, and Elmer Clark. With the visitors and the family and relatives there were seventeen served to a delicious dinner. The afternoon was spent in songs and music and recitations by the little folks. Mr. James Clark presented to his family a fine piano, costing $293, which was greatly enjoyed. Mr. Clark is one of the prosperous citizens of Mystic, being a resident of that city about twenty years. IOWA CITY NOTES Mrs. Minnie London of Buxton is here visiting her son and daughter. Mrs. Lena Greene of Cedar Rapids spent Friday evening with her paren- tors. Mr. and Mrs. Alberts spent Xmas in Cedar Rapids. Mr. Fred McDavis was entertained at the home of Mr. Earl Patterson. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Patterson of Chicago spent Xmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Patterson. Mr. Bill Patterson is visiting his son and daughter in Chicago. Miss Minerva Graves and Miss Chenna Graves are visiting their parents in Moulton, Iowa. Stewards of Bethel A. M. E. church will give an entertainment on January 2. All adle welcome. The (Mission) Woman's Home Foreign Missionary Circle and the Willing Workers will meet at the parsonage next Thursday afternoon. Rev. Hubbard will speak in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday evening at the M. E. church. All are welcome. Miss Lizzie Bell is on the sick list. Mr. Jim Crump, who was sick in the hospital, is able to be up and around again. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to hereby express our sincere gratitude to the many friends who so kindly remembered us during the recent illness and funeral of our beloved daughter and sister, Bessie. ENTERPRISE IOWA We wish all readers of the Bystander a Happy New Year. The children of Mt. Olive Sunday school rendered a nice program Xmas eve before the distribution of the many gifts. Rev. F. C. Bolling was nicely remembered by members of his flock with gifts off the Xmas tree. Mrs. Frank Brown of Saylor and two daughters spent their Xmas with her two sons, Robert and Eddie Brown. Mrs. Della Wilson and daughter spent Xmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Hunter. Mr. and Mrs. Mosley were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hunter on Xmas day. The Mission Circle was to meet with Mrs. Wm. Holland on Friday, and will meet with Mrs. Hicks this Friday. The sick list of our town contains many names and more being added. Mr. Walter Rhodes is spending a few days visiting his parents, but expects to return to Minnesota soon. Mrs. Hazel Wimay is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Taylor. Mrs. Rhoda Nightingale is the guest of Mrs. Nick Nelson this week. Rev. Boling preached a wonderful sermon. Sunday is full of all the awaizing. He will be wearing a rejoicing. The subject was "Where To Pray and What To Pray For." a aN a A Hl | IW LINCOLN'S HONOR Memorial Building Costing $2 000,000 tc Be Erected. ongress Expected to Approve Plane for Construction of Gigantic Hall— Scheme to Bulld National e Road Rejected. Washington.—As a result of a meet- Ing of the Lincoln memorial commis. sion held at the White House the ‘other day a memorial hall costing $2. 000,000 is to be erected here in honor of Abraham Lincoln. ‘A number of suggestions as to the form of the memorial were consider ed. They included a roadway from ‘Washington to Gettysburg, a roadway from Mount Vernon, the home of ‘Washington, to Gettysburg, and & roadway trom Richmond to Gettys burg. The commission decided, how: eyer, in favor of the plan presented Uy Henry Bacon, a New York arch: tect, and urged by Senator Cullom. ‘The commission is composed of President Taft, Senators Cullom, Wet- more, and Martin, Speaker Clark, for mer Speaker Cannon, and Congress: man McCall. In the act creating the commission these men upon retire: ‘ment from public life will continue to supervise the erection of what 1s ex- ected to be the handsomest memo- rial in the United States. A technical description of the de- sign is as follows: “The memorial to the memory of Abraham Lincola 1s to be erected io Potomac park ond on the axis of the eapitol and the Washington monu- ment. This acis was planned more than a century ago. “The Lincoln memorial 's to be placed in the center of a terrace eleven fect bigh and 1,000 feet in diameter and will rest upon a rectan- gular stone wall fourteen feet high. 256 fect long. and 186 feet wide. On this rectangular wall will rise the me- morial hall, which 1s eighty-four feet wide and 156 feet long. This memo- rial hall will be surrounded by a col- onnade composed of thirty-six cok ‘umns forty-four fect high and seven feet five inches in diameter at thelr base, thus Increasing the dimensions of the memorial to 188 feet long and 118 feet wide. The total height of the structure above the present grade ‘will be 122 feet. Entrance to the me- morial will be by a colonnaded en- trance forty-five fect wide and forty: four feet high. “The four feafures of the memorial will be the central hall, sixty feet wide, seventy feet long and sixty feet igh, in which will stand the Lincoln statue: two halls separated from the central hall by columns of the tonic order, thirty-seven feet wide, “fifty- seven feet long and sixty feet high, in which will be placed memorials. of Lincoln's Gettysburg speech and bis second Inaugural address, and sur- rounding the walls inclosing these me- ‘morlals will be a colonnade forming & ‘symbol of the union, each column rep- Fesenting a state—thirty-slx in all— which existed at the tlme of Lincoln's death. “Above this colonnade and support- ed at intervals by eagles will be forty- eight memorial festoons, one for each state existing at the present time.” ‘The proposition for the construction of a roadway was rejected because such a memorial would lose much of the simplicity necessary to recall the nobility of the rallsplitter. Moreover. few traveling over It would associate It with the lite and deeds of Lincoln. ‘and the lesson which a monument to his memory should teach, and for which it will be primarily erected, ‘would ‘be destroyed. It fe expected the memorial will be constructed within three years SHE WAS A DEBUTANTE. That Washington has a well adver tised social life andgan up-to-date col fored population is Illustrated by the following: ‘Young Mrs, H— required a nurse for her children and advertised to fill the position. From among the applt: eants she selected a neat and attrac tive young colored girl. soon arrang- §ng most of the preliminary details of hiring. “You may have two nights a week cont.” Mrs. H. said, kindly. “That wouldn't do foh me,” the col ored girl answered quickly. Ah must hab ebery night out dis wintah.” “Out every night!” replied Mrs. H. 40 astonishment. "And why this win tert” “Well, yo" see,"—the colored girl healtated a moment—"yo' see. Ah'm @ deberatante dis yeah, an’ Ab mus' be out at night.”—Judge. | BMOKES AS TOE IS CUT OFF. Senator Benjamin F. Shively of In- Giana had one of the toes of his right ‘foot cut off recently in a local hospital. ‘The toe had become irftated and ‘Dlood poisoning was feared. Senator Bhively refused to take ether or chlo- goform. During the operation he siooked a cigar. 2 Wan Grocer (who has lately joined the militia, practicing in shop)—Right, ‘eft, right, left; tour paces to the rear, saarch! (Falls down trapdoor into the eller.) Gtocer's Wite (anziously)—Oh, Jim! Are you hurt? # Grocer (savagely, but with dignity) Go "way, woman. What do you know about war?—Bverybody's. « i Se ee Ba “Don't you think Mr. Chortleton is | ood story teller?” “"¥ou,” replied Miss Coyenne. “J Sm alvays relieved shen by tells. 0 ‘story. Ho laughs at it himself 20 Jaguich that he doesn't notice whether fyon are doing #0 or not.” ‘ The Man. “He sooms to make an ideal wit 008." ‘Yes, indeed. He doesn't believe feaything he says gad netther’ does maybody else.” REMARKABLE PUBLICATION. ‘The publication and mailing of the aly Congressional Record is an, tm Pressive spoctacie, even to publish ‘ere used to rapid printing on @ big scale. Here It a publication whlct sometimes for weeks at a time will average dally 150 pages of rolld prin: cd. matter, a staggering number of ‘words, much larger than is printed In any dally newspaper or weekly oF monthly magazine. The Congression: ‘al Record {a often printed in fevertah haste in the amall hours of the morn: fing, yet it ia remarkably tree from errors, elther of English, composition oF of make-up, oF In the government’ “atyle."" ‘Tho stutterings of the lino type never get Into the Record, The proper words aro capitalized, or left Uncapitalized, and spellings are unt form. Although written, printed and delivered in 12 hours, t compares very favorably In accuracy with the best specimens of bookwork. The print ng officials declare it Is the most remarkable publication ia the world in this respect, - ‘The Record has an editor, @ stat of reporters and contributing editors. The editor Ia John R. Berg. the su- perintendent of work in the G. 0. P.; and he 18 probably the most unloved man in the halls of congress. His sympathizers will be the members of the fraternity of newspaper managing editors and "makeup. men" every: where. Many Ie the senator and rep- resentative who bas burned the mld- night oll revising a speech he was par- ticularly anxious to have appear in the next day's Record, only to get bis copy of the publication the next mora- ing, and find instead the sentences: “Mr. X. of Oregon addressed the house. His remarks will be printed later.” On such occasions Mr. X. has expressed his opinion of Managing Bd- itor Berg in language he wouldn't care to have a constituent hear But midnight 1s the absolute “dead linc for “eapy" to go into the next day's Record, and while the forms are sometimes held open a few minutes after this hour, this does not often happen, and when his eops Is late the delinquent contributor finds the to-be printed later legend instead of bio speech, U. 8. EXPORTS INCREASING. An astonishing and wholly unpreee dented inerease in the export trade from the United States to South Amer fea occurred in October, though the acecleration has been going on with steadily increasing ratio for the past ten months. The state department, Which 1s compiling the figures, is dis posed to attribute the Increase to the Breat activity of the American con fuls, who, under the department's In structions, are constantly seeking trade opportunities for American ma utacturers, During October the trade exports to to Argentina reached the total of $4, 820,050; to Brazil, $2,144,386, and to Uruguay, $483,948, In the ease of Brazil the increase In trade amounted to 66 per cent. compared with October last year. og a tenmonth period ended Oe tober $1 the Argentine exports totaled $41,997,043, the Brazillan $33,968,755, ‘and Uruguay $6,129,023. That amount fed to an increase of 110 per cent. {1 the cate of Uruguay, compared with four years ago. The export trade with Japan during the same ten-month perlod rose to a total of $45,025,125, Which is an increase of 16 per cent. Ip one year. ‘The state department officials point with satisfaction to the fact that, espe ally in the ease of Argentina and Uruguay, this American export trad is composed, not of raw material, but generally of manufactured products ‘whieh compete with European goods memepalenczo ence ¥nGEe ‘The national Ibrary for the blind, equipped with a printing press, a reading room and four other rooms designed for the comfort of the unfor tunates, has settled down in new quar ters within a few blocks of the White House. The printing press will be ‘operated by blind printers and press- ‘men, and the output will be books and pamdhlets designed for those whose sight 1s gone, ql ‘One of the objects of the organiza- fon Is the education of the sightless {in the art of setting Braille type and in printing and binding thelr own books, which are read by the “touch” system. Tho books will be placed In clroulation and sent throughout the United States to other sccletles for the blind. ‘The national organization's new hore Is the gift of Mrs, R. MeManes Colfell of Philadelphia. The circulat. ing Ubrary has been begun with a col lection of books presented by the Per: kins tnetitute of Boston and by the School for the Blind at Halifax, N-S. In addition, Baroness Von Schenck, in Mexico, has promised to send the faatitution one book each month, Modified Request. “Could I see your husband, ma‘am asked the tramp at the door. “What do you want to see him fort” demanded Mrs. Henpeck. “I am the head of this house.” “Oh, excuse me, I didn't know.” re piled the tramp, courteously. “In that case, could you spayo me a palr of your trousers, ma'am?"—Harper'« Weekly. eR ET ay Captain (spinning a yarn)—I wa for elght days a prisoner among the cannibals. ‘Lady—And how was it they didn't eat you? Captain (calmly)—Well, the truth ‘was, the chtet’s wite had mislaid her cookbook —Bay City Times. Solution. “What can I write to Mr. Penn tn an wer to his request for an honest opin. fon on his recent articles. They are as heavy as lead.” ‘Then fust tell him bis articles car. ry great welsht.” Not the. Kind. “Does you study about the élementa tn your classes? “Not us little ones.” “Really, npw, I thought your mother told men’ you were golng to the ele ‘wacntaty schools.” ’ : COLLEGE FOR TURKISH GIRLS AMERICAN IDEA During the past few wooks, In a eplendid white bulldog, ao the ‘Bos. photur scores ot em | ligidceyed. Turk: j tah college ‘srt iN have been Indus- a triously and pa- MD | rotcany work r tng away for the ig] | cRea Crescent.” / which ig the Mo- Tenmedan ed tion of the “Red Crona” I pre : sided. over by \ PrinceasNaime, = ¢ Nonammedan, | Phare sultan and_wife of General Mo bammed Mukhtar Pasha, who was fat the front. The potential hours of the harem—as romantic west: erners still persist in considering every velled Indy in the near East— have been making bandages and pick- {ing lint and rehearsing “frst ald” for the benefit of wounded friend and foe alike, in thoroughly orthodox Euro- pean fashion. ‘Whatever may be the ‘outcome of the treaties with the victorious Bul- gars, the fact remains that today Tur- key is the newest country for civiliza- ton to reckon with, a commercial pos: sibility next in importance to South America, which in turn bas followed ‘on the heels of Japan and South Af lea. ‘The new Turks are very presenta- bio citizens, Judged even by western standards, and among other things they are keen for higher education. ‘This ts why, now that the war ts over, those splendid white buildings ‘on the Losphorus—built with Amerl- can money, officered by Americans, with a fine’ corps of American teach- ers—is, perhaps the most Interesting spot in the entire empire today It ts now called Constantinople col- lege. Until this year {t was known as the American College for Girls, but this was a misnomer, suggesting a mission school which it was not; or fan Institute designed to teach the lik: Ue Musselman damsets the speech and customs of the United States. It is a full-fledged college for wor- en, with a string of learned profes: sore and various courses leading to degrees; and the fovely Turkish maid: ens who are strikingly different from the popular idea of them are flock: ing there in numbers, along with scores of studious demoiselles trom Montenegro, Servia, Bulgaria, Albania, Greece and balf a dozen other places, to win the scholastic rating which elves them letters after thelr names fand an equal placo among their edu- cated sisters in other countries. Hundreds of thousand: of dollars have been raised in this country, largely through the efforts of Lr. Mary Mille Patrick, an Towan, who matriculated at the University of Herne, Switzerland. She 1s president of the college and well known in ‘America, where she has made more than one recent visit for the purpose of explaining conditions and inter- esting philanthropists and educators {in the great work for the higher edu- cation of Eastern women. She spoke fat the commencement at Bryn Mawr college last spring and in many other iia GEORGIA SENATOR TO PLANT HACKBERRY TREE aS uaa S know. as Washington ts a ee et Satisfied that BE? | ine national cap: m | a oie te BR) Hackberry tree, er | Senator Bacon, m3 of the senate. an- < probably dor’t E know. . Washington ts a soon to find out = All about this par. Ueular kind "of E tree My Satisfied that MNP | ve national cap Ktal "belles ts | ame without a B| Hackberry tree S | Senator Bacon, B] president pro tem of the senate, an nounced the other day that ho would Fomedy the oversight. The Georgian, it was announced, ot only sent. to his native. stato for the young, tree, but will oMelate with the spade in planting It in the capitol grounds Vieepreaidents and speakers of the house have. planned numerous. trees fand abruba in the elassle territory Servian military Genius One of the war correspondents tn the Balkans writes of Goneral Putntk commanderinehlet of the. Servian forces, aan miltary genius: "Iwas struck by tho estraordinary _lkeness whieh he bore tc General Grant, both in feature and build. Perhaps, how. ever, it the Feader of these lines will recall what Andrew Carnegie {s like. then he will have an excellent Iden of the appearance of tho Servian general lnsimo who has organized the marvel ously successful campatgn against tho Turk. Placid and gentle-eyed, one of the Kindest of men, 1 should think, he fs adored by his staff and by al ranks.” jimall aaeened. “Why did your cook leave? “She sald our tamlly was too small.” “Too small?” “Yes, We didn't market for enough people to feed her family, even if we went without eating ourselves.” as iakaieiie M0, |“ hear they fought a duel with aa vera “Yes; 1 was one of the seconds” Aap tosces™ et ete he thes sod ek” Tai and wat Bhe—Sometimes you appear really mie een'vonatines Jou aro af FEB aor fo yo coon for mie upon ee havea. Hal ais cattan gh ton att the Sa aah eal Te, oe “Bpludberry contributes. to all the publle charities” “"Belteves in publle charity, oh?” “Yes, The more public it is the bet- ter it suits him.” : “GOOD HOME FOR WILL,” ‘AIM OF MRS. SULZER “What am 1 going to do when 1 get to Albany Wellin going to make toed home or wv: 5 ik That was Mrs. iq Suler's "response | ton cuestion ane Bel ca by a reporter “We "wil lve A the simple tte is and if fritnds (Be [Sle ry have pork * anc FREE, | bone for anne BEG | ey nue “enioy RY the pork and P beans oF go some ‘Deans OF 0 ie ree} Bag i “Will and J have no social aspira: tions. We have a bappy home lite and we love to have friends come and Join with us in the good thmes we have in our home. Will and 4 agree upon this from start to finish. We welcome every one. but if the visitor does not tke us he can go somewhere else. Our home is our home and I will always be our home. “There will be no $5.00 dinners given In our home at Albany We will live just as does the average American family where the husband provides a good income. We will try to save WH has Ideals, but he has in his mind the thought of a fine farm some time. He says so in his speeches, and I'm going to try to help his. “Our home at Albany will be a real home. There will be no frills about it, Te will be Just a home on the levo! of Will's aalary, We have no disagree ment upon, this subject. “L suppose it will be hard work WI Is always doing things that keep me studying how to get along. Ik wasn't many months ago that he tele phoned me at six o'clock that he had invited five persons to dinner# {will not name the persons, but they were men and women most prominent In s0 clal and diplomatic life in Washing ton, “and what do you think I was con: fronted with? | had a dinner of corned beet and cabbage upon the stove axd not a change to got anything else. | immediately called upon the telephone fone of the women whose husband hhad been Invited and | sald to her: “AWIN has put his foot in it. J would love to have you to dinner to night but I Just cannot.’ “AWhy not?" asked my guest. +T have nothing but a dinner of corned beef and cabbage, a regular old New England dinner that Will tikes," replied. ““Well, that s just what 1 would ke, replied my friend, and the party came and we had a most delightful dinner. And that’s just the way I ‘am going to live In Albany. Men and women who want us for ourselves will ever be welcome. Those looking for Aisplay will not find it” ‘The Sulzer home is on the fourth floor at 175 Second avenue, and there is no elevator in the building. It is fa case of walkwalk. Mrs. Sulzer waa ‘Miss Clara Rodelhelm, and their mar riage four years ago was one of the really great political surprises, as Sut zor had been rated as au incorrigible dachelor. i FAMQUS EARL. RUSSELL BECOMES A SOCIALIST ‘The Socialists have gained their first recrult in the house of lords Earl Russell, who Mi | 28 formerly a pepe | Radical and an a DB) agnostic, has foin- , ed the Fablan 8o- BO | ciety, wheredy he q becomes a sup G&S | porter of the La: CF | tor party, with , whlch the Fablan me society Is afliliat: | ed. i A Earl Russell 18 j) grandson of the MP AMMEM! famous democrat. 1 ie Loed John Baw Mim | 2s formerly 2 pee | Radical and an te B| agnostic, has join. P ed the Fablan 80 PP —BO| ciety, wheredy he Re becomes a sup GBH | porter of the La BF | tor party, wit Wey | which tho Fabian SO | society 18 amiat J ea. 4s Barl Russell ts f) a grandson of the [SRE famous democrat fe Lord John Rus- sell. He will be remembered in Amer iea tn connection with his marriage to Moitlo Somervitie, or Cooke. some years ago. The earl secured a dlvoree in Reno and married the American Meanwhile the frst Countess Rus sell ued, in England for divorce on the groumd of bigamy and got a de cree. The earl was arrested and con ieted of the bigamy charge and served three months In Holloway fall ‘That was in 1901, In August, 1911 ke reenived a full pardon for the felony recorded against him. Lord Russell in a statement sald: “My reasons for taking this step are simply that 1,am In general agree ent with tho socialist tdea placing the control of industry and the means of production tn the hands of soclety for the benefit of the masses. In this connection 1 attach special import ‘ance to the natlonaltzation of land.” ipeecgil Ge Meciasaneee: ‘He caught a glimpse of the visitor as he came up the steps and told hie wife to answer the bell and say he ‘wasn't home! “But, myp dear,” she argued, “It's that frlend’ot youre who was here the other @ay and asked your ad vice.” “1 know it ts,” returned her husband “V'm atrald be took it."-—Lite, i ae wc Magistrate—Now, if you please, the bride's mother has nothing whatever to say here. Mother (who has come to prompt the bride)—Excuso me! If I had noth- ing to say, wo shouldn't be here at el! ‘With the Preceesion: | Wifey—I'm going to have my pio ture taken today, + ‘SSflubby—Again? You had it taken week ago, Witey—Yes, but styles in hair dressing have changed twice since ‘the. - Wisin Marks—I have some money, but I don't know whether to buy a home or ‘an automobile. Parks—Take my advice; buy a home and mortgage it to get the ma chine Thea you'll have both. CHIEF IN PUNGENT COOKING Humble Onion, One of the Mainstaye of the Kitchen, Should Be More Widely Used. Kitchen. Liltes—No faney nickname, this, for the onion belongs to the lily tribe. It is an “allium” of which we feat the bulb. The eachalct, the leek, chives, garlic and rocambole—another varlety of garlic, though much wilder —are all of the same family. All are bulbs. all contain a volatile essential oll which is most valuable. They Fe store and heal the sick--who has not heard of grandmbther's onicn sirup for colds—who has not fled from Rrandmether’s onion compress {oF coughs—they Keep disease away (as Aisintectants) they give beauty to the complexion’ Onions are one of the Anest nerve tonics known, and onfons we must have in cookery—more espe- cially in vegetable cookery. They should be considered the wit that en livens the whole, Here {# a hint for thore who would have a dish of boiled onions—some of the esrential olf which causes them (0 eccasionally indigest 1s removed by bolling them in (wo waters. Also. aft: er #kinning an onlon—under water 10 keep from crying over It—cut out carefully all the base. Another bint— before frying oF beiling ontons for a dish parboll them to remove an ex cess of pungency. We all know that blonde onfons Are more delicate than the brunette varieties and that young onons or small ones are to be pre: ferred to those of portly dimensions. MUST HAVE TIME TO RIPEN -Mincemeat Should Be Made In Large (Quanttien, if One, Would Have Th at Te Best Mincemeat ts dest when made tn large quantities and left to stand for femme time to ripen, To make, select [Shout ‘ve pounds of lean beet from ‘neck, rump or round. Cover with boiling water, add one teaspoonful of JEnie and simmer gently until very ender. free from fat ani bone, put {throngh the food chopper, then weigh ‘For three full pounds add two pounds of alt suct,elx posnds of art apples, [pared and chopped tine, one quart of cold beef liquor, six pounds of granu- ated. sugars tree plnte of Dotied ck der, four pounds of seeded. ralsins, ‘three pounds of eleaned currants, and halt pound. of chopped. eltron, "two ountees of chopped candied lemon pee, {wo ounces of candied orange peel two teaapoontule of eal, one. copful innamon, twothirds. cup ground Cloves, one teaspoonful blac pep: per, and three pints. of currant Sally. : Heat over the fire. if you cannot procure elder, or donot care {0 use {e'tn making your mincemeat, there fa an excellent substitute. To each gallon of mincemeat allow one pint of clear, strong coffee STEERS Cut one and one-half pounds of tripe in small squares, put in an ‘agate pan with five chopped ontons. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with stock or water and bake in a slow oven three hours. Strain the Nquid into a saucepan, add enough flour to thicken, stir over hot fire and let tt boll up once. Put the tripe in a baking dish, pour in the sauce and cover all with mashed potatoes beat, en toa cream. Bake till brown, Lobster Croquettes. Make a white sauce by melting leas than a tablespoonful of butter and stirring Into It about the same quan: tity of flour. Season to taste with pepper and salt, then beat in half a cup of boiling hot milk und cream, half and half. Spread on a dish to cool. Shape Into any desired form and fry in deep very hot fat. Garnish with parsley and lobster claws. To Clean Satin. It satin Is very much soiled, pour fone and a half tablespaontuls of kero: sene into three quarts of soapsuds and let the satin soak in it one or two hours, At the end of this time dlp the satin up and down repeatedly fn clean water that has been made soapy, and then rinse well by moving it up and down In clear, warm water, Press when nearly dry. Baia eee Wenieie Gneees Put into a frying pan a little but- ter or bacon and slice Into tt one on fon and one sweet, green pepper, let brown slowly, then turn into a larger saucepan together with a small can ‘each of corn and tomato. Cook slow- ly twenty minutes and serve hot with toasted bread croutons. This will be found to be both appetizing and satis. tying. German Pancakes. Beat yolks and whites of three eggs separately, beating whites stiff. Add fone cup of flour and one cup of milk. Mix together lightly and fry in large cakes very thin in frying pan. Put jelly In center apd roll around till jong and narrow omelet shaped. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve. Cleaning Copper. Although vinegar may be used to clean the outside of copper cooking utensils, care should be taken to avoid letting any fall on the tin Iin- Ing of the pan. To clean the pan tn- side and out, by far the best method fa to scrub it with eoda, hot water and ‘soap. ‘The outside may then be pol- ished with a rag dipped tn vinegar. Cream Ple. Beat the whites of three eggs very suf, then add twothirds of a cup of sugar, one teaspoon vanilla, a little autres and beat all well together. Hastily stir in one pint of thin ercam. ‘Make ples with the one crust, samo as fa custard and bake thirty minutes tn quite a quick oven. Wal Gatce Sheitaiel First sprinkle the matting with bite of wet newspaper or similar substance, ‘as with carpets, and, sweep the way of the weave, but not across it. Wash with strong salt and water to strength- ‘en tho fiber, ‘Or wash with skim milk, rinse jn warm water and dry quickly with a aa lama AFAMERAN CULLING cal Negro Business Leagues: Now that the political campatgn 19 over and we are free to give our at- tention to matters that more directly concern our welfare as individuals and as communities, 1 want to urge upon each Local Negro Business League throughout the United States to cut out a definite plece of work that the league may accomplish dur- ing the coming winter. First—In order to accomplish some definite thing, each league should have a regular time for meeting. ‘Second—A regular program should be mapped out in advance of each meeting. ‘Third—Each league should bavo special attractive place to meet in. Fourth--Each league should constd- er carefully what the organization ean do to promote the welfare of the community In business and commer- lal directions. ‘There never has been such commer- lal prosperity existing throughout the country as fs true today, and our people should share in this prosperity. It is largely through the help and leadership of each Local Negro Rusl- ness League that they will be able to do $0. If your league has not had a meet- ing for some time see that one fs called at once and new life ts put into the organization. Persons desiring to organize new Local Negro Husiness Leagues may secure information by writing to Mr. Emmett J. Scott, corresponding sec- retary, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. (Signed) HOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President National Negro Business League. Miss Nannie H. Barroughs, corre sponding secretary of the Women's Auxiliary convention and president of the National Training School for Girls, made a strong plea for the Women of her race and appealed to the white women of the south to as sist in the efforts to make the negro what he should be. She sald in part: “We have too many organizations. ‘The negro is the most organized race tn the world, and his organizations are the least effective. We have our hands on the mass of people, and this mass {s plastic—but, it seom exceed- ingly dificult for the leaders to settle upon a definite plan elther for our ‘moral, socfal, political or industrial betterment, “To be permanently effective or re- gious and secular organizations must be manned by live men and women who have been somewhere and have seen something. They must be full of faith and of the spirit of the living Goa. “The negro Is restless because he 1s not a normally placed creature; he Is put into an unnatural position and kept there by force, and whenever this fs done with a race or an ind vidual, {t makes trouble. Persons thus placed are uncomfortable, and as a natural result, we protest, and this protest creates @ disturbance and resistance that will never be stopped until the right remedy 1s applied. Ap- ply to the negro his constitutional rights and not special laws; give him an opportunity to try his strength to labor and to enjoy the fruits of his Inbor, and there will be 0 negro problem. When a man agrees with you at all times look for the ax he has to grind At a meeting of the general educa tion board held several days ago $440, 000 was appropriated for education ‘among white people, north and south {in this country, and’ $5,000 was appro printed for education among negroes. We are wondering if our race 1s doing its duty In making applications to the general education board for help. Un. less there is a screw loose somewhere it seems to us that we should get more money from this board for the education of ten millions of people than $5,000, considering the "large amounts appropriated for white schools, We understand that the general edu cation board does not appropriate money unless the institatiton will agree to raise a certain amount. We earnestly advise the colleges and unl veraities extsting for colored people to do their part In making application to the board and try to meet the re quirements of the board, 80 that our race will receive a larger share of the money.—New York Ago. After a Jea}ous man gets married toa Jealous woman there le something deing avery tia aneeta” Chicago Blade recently observed that negro soldiers had demonstrated thelr ability to serve with less loss o! tIme from active duty by reasons ¢ sickness than the white soldiers, Ac cording to the annual report of Sur geon General George H, Torney, the non-effective rate of the negro’ wa: 2,588, while that of the white war 8.260; the Porto Ricans 2,978, and the Fillipino 1,986, A loyal wife {8 one who has implicit confidence in her husband, even when he's running for office. Nothing is calculated to worry a man more than to hive his wite tn- form him that he has been talldlng in ‘his sleep and then refuse to tell him what he said, ©. D, McClelland, a successte! plumber of Chicago, Is the first negro master plumber to pass the Illinois board of examiners, Hartshorn college an intitation for negro iris, in Richmond, Va, celo- rated ie Gne nundredih aanversery ‘on October 17th. ‘The notion has grown up in the pub. No land states and territories. that ‘everybody who is on the ground has ‘a right to all the public domain bo can get hold of under the thinnest possible color of compliance with law: that every lumber company has a right to run ita steam sawmills day and night on public timber, and every own er of live stock has an inalienable right to free pasturage on the public domain, Casos involving the rights of the nation when tried In the local courts have often been declded by the prevailing local sentiment. But the Supreme court of the United States fs not subject to the influence created by “sooners” and “boomers” and the exploiters of natural resources in the newer parts of the country. The na tion has a right to protect its proper. ty and conserve its natural resources and administer ite lands and mines and forests and water powers with a view to general rather than individual Interest, and to take some note of tho rights of posterity. The oxplolter of the west has had a long day, but It ls ‘over it leat, It fe an old and much disputed avestion by what ‘means -earrie pigeons find thelr way home over di {ances sometimes’ of “hundreds ot tiles, Some. extraordinary tussee tions have been offered to expat thi range faculty, auch as tht tho birds fare guided by magnetic currents, that they posteas a apectal tense of dire: ‘tion enabling them to reverse a course fonce pursued, and that they. hive a particular arrangement of the itera frgans of the eat” which affords a means of guidance, The problem bat boon attacked again recently by P. Hachet Souplet, rector of the fot {oto of animal Payehotogy in Park, tho concludes that the whale secret In contained. In. the ability of the igeone to lay thelr course by recon figed points tn the landscape beneath them. "He believes that the. Tongeat huthentleated fights are explteaie fa thie way, Dr. W.T, Grenfell describes Labre dor as'0 land atl hardly knows be Youd Its borders. The. cold. cirrent ifat flows slong its shores from the horth dominates it climate, and, not Teithotanding that it is considerably Turthor south, t recelves less contin ous sunshine than Alas, because its fummer fe shorter. ‘Tho’ coldness of the soll and the dryness of tho winds Stunt many of fee plants to such @ de free that a larch growing “at tbe fouthern end. of Labrador "which Showed 82 annual growth rings, was only in inches tal, and it trunk was Dut three-etgnina ofan Inch In lame ter. Mineral deposits seem to be abundant, but prospectors havo been Sere de alae bit for abertiperiogs: ‘Where lands have been “cropped to death,” as some plain people aptly term it, live stock farming Is the sur eat, cheapest and quickest method of Festoring, its fertility. To live stock farming the crops ralsed on the fart: are grown primarily for the purpose of feeding one or more classes of lve tock, and but litle is sold except an Kea duc, On the oles an meentrated feeding tufts are. pur chased for feeding tho farm animals. ‘which adds to the amount of fertility Feturned to the land In the manure Since the anfmal products sold do not. fs a general rule, contain large quant ties of fertilizing Ingredients, it is easy to rapidly Increase the fertility fof land by this system of farming. Mosers, A. Dejole and T. J. Howart! two very successful business men 0° Now Orleans, Louisiana, have open ‘en a fine shoe store. | ‘The education of negro children 1s lof greatest Importance to negro 1st eat ‘All the possessions given ‘ehild may vanish, but a. good educa tion remains forever. ‘The educate! nan ean maintain himself ageinst al dittcutties. He {sto all intents aué purposes the architect of his own for Tune, Wo owe { to ourselves ane four, posterity to contribute substan tlanty” to. the elviliation which enjoy. Thin we eannot do unless we feducate in the most thorough manner Wherover we fail to educate the race fuffers in the most singular and dit Cenc anon, | It fen’t very consoling to » homely erteoge old that a beautiful dispo sition f@ more admirable than # beat ‘ital face, ‘The man who looks tgward the well watered plains of Sodom with long {ng eye, will soon be wearing out #ho> leather In trying to got to them ‘The New Orleans Business Journal fa negro weekly, has been changed (¢ f negro dally. It ts henceforth to be known as The Daily Spokesman. John Baker, one tle employed oF the Union Pacific railroad, recently purchased a farm at Grand Oakland. Nebraska. He has retired to tit farm. He 1s also operating several restaurants. ‘How easy it tn to conclude that we can do the most for the Lord where the pay is best. It te ericouraging to note that neste farmers of Alabama are seeing Prot in hogralsing. A few weeks ago Jone Knlght, of Decatur, Alabama, shipped from bls farm two carloads of, Noss to Tulare, Kentucky. No, Cordelia, the bride never mir rion the best man at her weddins, bt she probably thinks ehe does. ‘The average man nearly always ‘manages to get caught in the eet whey iho Ban oceaston to perform » call? ‘able @aek:: MASON Mrs. W. L. Jones of Braintree street is on the sick list at this writing. The entertainment given by the K. of P. on Christmas evening was witnessed by a large crowd. Many presents were received off the tree. A nice supper was served free by the man, and all departed at a late hour, declaring that Mr. Mayes, Mr. Reeler and Mr. Allen and Mr. Williams were the entertainers. We are indeed sorry to report that Mrs. Ia Smith is very sick and has been for two weeks. Her friends with a speedy recovery. Little Haddock Davis, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis, Jr. is very sick at this writing. The Union Memorial Literary society held election of officers last Friday, which were as follows: Mr. C. B. Smith, president; Mr. Walter Howard, vice president; Mr. J. A. Durrough, secretary; Miss Ruby Allen, assistant secretary; Mr. Alenco Conn, treasurer; Mr. J. A. Durrough, chaplain; Mr. W. W. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Reeler entered Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Stratton of Malley for dinner Xmas day. The little infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cabbell is very ill at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Green will visit relatives and friends in St. Louis and Mississippi during the holidays. Mrs. Lacey Lewis and son last week to visit relatives in Columbia, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Green left last St. Louis and Ottumwa through the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Wright have to 123 East Seventh street and will be glad to meet their friends there. Mrs. Anna Crawford is on the sick list at this writing, but is reported better. Paul Scott of S.C. S. D. is visiting in the city at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Victor Wright. Rev. F. D. Woodford has just completed the basement of the new church and they expect to be able to move in about the first of the year. Mrs. Martha Dixon of Des Moines arrived in the city Saturday to spend New Year's day with her niece, Mrs. M. Brewton. The Union Memorial church will hold their third quarterly meeting the 12th of January and the meeting will be held by Rev. W. L. Lee of Des Moines. Mrs. Elizabeth Williams is on the sick list at this writing. Mr. Walter Davis was in Fort Dodge Tuesday visiting his daughter and brothers, Mr. Scott and Thomas Davis. Mrs. Ethel Mays of Chicago is visiting her mother and friends during the holidays. We are indeed glad to announce the marriage of Miss Bernice Davis Mr. Arthur M. Eaton of Chicago, which took place December 16th. We all wish the couple a long and prosperous life. Mrs. Thomas Allen entertained Mrs. Ethel Mayes for dinner Monday evening, who is visiting in the city from Chicago. Mrs. H. Della Marshall of Davenport, Iowa, was called to the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Ida Smith, who has been sick for several weeks. Here is a remedy that will cure your cold. Why waste time and money experimenting when you can get a world-wide reputation by its cures of this disease and can always be depended upon? It is known everywhere as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and is a medicine of real merit. For sale by all dealers. CLINTON, IOWA Wm. Luckey of Chicago spent Christmas in Clinton, the guest of relatives. The Christmas tree of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school was held on Christmas eve and was a very enjoyable affair. Preceding the distribution of the presents by a real live Santa Claus, impersonated by Mr. Scott Robinson, a very pleasing program was rendered by the children before a good sided audience. Wm. Fine of Cedar Rapids spent Christmas in Clinton, the guest of relatives. The bazaar which was held for three nights, commencing December 19th, by the trustee helpers, was a success, notwithstanding the several attractions elsewhere common to Christmas time. They were fortunate enough to raise over $40, which will be devoted to the main debt on the church, for which the trustees are thankful. Artis C. Bush was the guest of Chicago relatives and friends Christmas week. The concert given on Friday evening, December 27th, at Bethel A. M. E. church by Mr. Henry Robinson was a success. A large audience in attendance, who were highly pleased, twenty-two dollars and twenty-five cents was cleared as a result of the effort, which will be given to the trustees, who are very thankful. Mrs. C. V. Bush returned to Chicago on Sunday, after a pleasant visit through the holidays with A. A. Bush and family. Miss Murda Beason is home for the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Richardson. She was accommodated home by her cousin, Miss Vivian Smith of Waterloo, Iowa. At the conclusion of the sermon on Sunday evening at Bthel A. M. E. church Miss Vivian Smith of Waterloo, Iowa, gave a very pleasing violin solo. The Christmas dinner that was served by the W. W. club at the Second Baptist church was a grand success. Things are looking very bright for the further progress of the Second Baptist church, as it is making a record of its history. We are thankful, by the help of God, that when the morning dawned of the New Year it will find the church clear of debt in every way. The pastor is paid up in full. On Christmas eve old Santa Claus came and brought Rev. and Mrs. Sanders a fine baby girl, so her name is Christeaver. Baby and mother doin- tely. Roby. Mr. and Sandford Junkins are spending Christmas with relatives and friends at their old home place in Bloomfield, Iowa. The program that was rendered on the 25th at the Second Baptist church was enjoyed by a large crowd. ITEMS FROM QUINCY III Mrs. Flora Redd and son, Elmer, of St. Louis, Mo., spent a few days during the holidays with her daughter, Miss Myrtle Osborn. The game supper given Nxmas night by the young ladies and men of Eighth and Elm Street Baptist church was well attended and a decided success financially. Mrs. Janie Payne is indisposed at this writing. On Friday night occurred the annual supper of the G. U. O. of F. F's and the H. of R.'s. It was attended by about sixty persons. Among the invited guests were Revs. T. Price and T. L. Smith, there being tittle remarks by the former and the latter. Music was furnished during the evening by Messrs. Green and Johnson. Mr. Cecil Jackson is home from the George R. Smith college for the holidays. Miss Lora Fleming and Mr. Earl Willis are home for the holidays from Western college. Mr. W. A. Lilly was called to Monroe City on account of Mrs. M. E. Jordan, his mother, being ill Saturday, returning Sunday night. Mrs. W. W. Field while driving along Sixth avenue was run into by an automobile, which accident resulted in slight injury to herself and the horse, which had to be shot. We wish Mrs. Fields speedy recovery. Mrs. Cora Harris is convalescing slowly. On Tuesday night, December 31st, the Current Event club entertained their husbands and friends at the home of Madame M. H. Morgan. A very pleasant evening was spent and greatly enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Minnyne Robinson was in Monroe City on Sunday. Mr. Eubanks of Kirksville, Mo., passed through the city Fridty en route home from Fort Madison, Ia., whither he was called by the death of his brother. Mr. Grace Bates and daughter, Willetta, spent the holidays in Spring-field, Ill. Mrs. Mary Tate entertained a few friends on Friday evening in honor of Mrs. Idai of the city of Chicago, III. They visited in the city of Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Bullett. BUXTON BRIEFS. Miss Mattie Striblen of Dee Moines is in the city spending the holidays with relatives and friends. Miss Leslie Torrell of Colfax was in the city a short while last week. Mr. Scott Mardis left for St. Louis and Medley, Mo., and Sparta, Ill., to visit during the holidays. Mr. G. W. Lucas, his daughter, Miss Helen, and Miss Theresa Boyd of Bedford, Iowa, are in the city visiting relatives and friends during the holidays. Minta Johnson is home from school in Colafax visiting parents and friends. Mr. Nelson Walker had his usual big Xmas dinner last Thursday and invited a number of his friends to come and dine with him. Mrs. Ada Brown of Omaha, who is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. Sidney Williams, was the only out of town guest. Mrs. Walker is one of Buxton's best cooks and she spared no pains to make it the best of all of her husband's big dinners. All present ate heartily of the big turkey, reack duck, pressed chicken, oyster dressing, several kinds of vegetables, fruit cake, marble cake, etc., and left wishing Mr. Walker and family a Merry Xmas and Hanuvv New Year. Miss Pearl Mardis and Mr. Llohnie Carter were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents Christmas day about 1:30 o'clock. No one was present but the home folks and Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Watkins, who are near friends. The couple will make their home at No. 14 East Fourth street. Rev. Wharton, past of the A. M. E. chapel, Mr. Earl Watson, who has been attending school in Aurora, is home for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lawson and those of the families from whence they came had a reunion Xmas dinner last Wednesday, Mrs. John Hammonds of St. David, Ill., a sister of Mrs. Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Katie, Mr. and Mrs. Nightengale of Hiteman, also sisters and brothers-in-law of Mrs. Lawson and Miss Betty Berkley of Hiteman were present. A number of Mr. Lawson's relatives living in the city were present and all told there were twenty persons at the reunion. It was a very pleasant affair and a delicious dinner was served. Miss Anna Lawson, the cateries, deserves much credit for the delicacies that were served. Perhaps the sweltest affair during the holidays was the wedding of Rev. Wm. Taylor and Mrs. Viola Maree, on Wednesday, December 25, both of whom are more than 50 years of age. The ceremony was performed at the Tarnacle Baptist church by Rev. F. B. Woodard. The bride was robed in a white mohair dress of the latest style and wore a long white veil. The groom were conventional black. They were taken to the church in a carriage, where the ceremony was performed, and went immediately to their home on East Fifth street. A plain gold ring was used as a wedding ring, which the groom very tenderly placed on his beloved bride's finger. There was a large crowd present to witness the wedding. The A. M. E. and Tabernaecile churches had their Christmas exercises and trees last Tuesday evening. Mt. Zion church had an Xmas log cabin the same evening. All were well attended. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coleman are spending the holidays with Fred's folks in Boone, Iowa. Miss Ruth Southall is on the sick list and could not fill her place as organist at Mt. Zion church last Sunday. Mrs. A. R. Jackson and daughter, Freda, left Monday for their home in Topeka, after spending the holidays with Mrs. Sally Jackson. Misses Breckenridge and Johnson of Fort Dodge are spending the holidays here. They are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Guy. Misses Bettie Berkley and Reola Buford-returned to their school at Hiteman last Saturday. Little Marie Dues is sick with the mumps this week. Mrs. Bertha Long of Des Moines spent Xmas with her sister, Mrs. Nellie Cross. Mrs. Carr's little daughter, Helen, who is attending school in Des Moines, came also. Mrs. Early Blackman, who has been sick about three months, departed this life Sunday afternoon about 6 o'clock, and was buried Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Atkinson are rejoicing over the arrival of a new girl that came to them Saturday morning. Mother and daughter doing nicely. Wm. A. Brown, Jr., returned Monday morning from the Inter-State Literary that was held at Topeka, Kans. He reports a very pleasant meeting and an enjoyable trip. He seems to be filled with inspiration. The new meeting will be held in Atchickan, Kans. Services were held at the A. M. E. and M. Zion Church Xmas day, Misses Lulu Bryson and Jeanette Chapman and little Jennie Graves were baptized at Mt. Zion church by Rev. Woadard. Mr. Arthur Eaves, attending Western college, spent the Christmas holidays here with his parents and a big reunion dinner was given by his parents in his honor. He returned to Western on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Craddock of Des Moines and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burns of Cedar Rapids spent the holidays, in the city with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Green. Mrs. Rose Brown left last Tuesday for Danville, Ill., and Indianapolis, Ind, to visit her daughters. She will spend about two weeks in each city. "What will poor Mary do without her Rose?" A pound party was given last Thursday evening at Mt. Zion church for Rev. and Mrs. Woodward. While it was supposed to be a pound party, many of the members brought much larger presents. There were hams, bacon, home made fruit, one sack of flour and many other things too numerous to mention. Rev. and Mrs. Woodward thanked the members kindly and said they might call again. Dr. Willis, Miss D. Mae Lee and Mrs. Ella Lucas attended the Inter-State Literary at Topeka. Tabernacle News. The church work is still progressing nicely. Mr. Thomas Raleigh of Des Moines was the guest of S. B. White and Miss Bessie Clay on Xmas. Mrs. Bessie Williams is on the sick list. Mr. William Starkey of Centerville, Iowa, spent Xmas with Miss Lillian Simmons. Mrs. Veda Butrom of Colfax is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Alice Poe. The Will Do club gave a reception at the home of Rev. L. G. Garrett on Saturday night. The evening was spent in discussing history. A program was rendered in connection, after which the hostess served a three-course luncheon. At an early hour the guests departed to their homes, reporting a nice time. Mrs. Alice Poe, who has been on the sick list for some time, is able to be out again. Her many friends are glad to see her out. Mr. Silas Wade and Mrs. Mary Triggs were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. White on Xmas. Mrs. Leola Wilson left Monday for Oksalsoa to visit her mother and friends. Mrs. Elmira Freeman will leave Friday for Iowa City to the hospital, where she will have an operation performed. We pray God's blessings upon her. Mrs. Ellen Russell of Des Moines, Iowa, came to visit the bedside of her sick daughter. Mrs. Elmira Freeman. Mrs. Seletha Wheeler and Miss Clara McMillan spent Xmas with their mother in Des Moines. Mrs. Eugene Carter is suffering with a severe cut in her hand, which she accidentally cut while washing windows. To John R. Stewart: You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of December, 1909, the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, towit: Lot seventeen (17), in block four (4), of Stalford's addition to Des Moines, now in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax for the year 1908 to the undersigned, Gear. Harnagle; that the undersigned is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale, and that the right of redemption will extire and a deed for the land will be made unless redemption is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. Dated this 30th day of December, 1912. Gee. Harnagle, Owner and Holder of Said Certificate. If your children are subject to attacks of crow, watch for the first sympton, hoarseness. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as the child becomes hoarse and the attack may be warded off. For sale by all dealers. COUNCIL BLUFFS Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rose gave a five course luncheon in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Garrion. Covers were laid for seventeen. Mr. Chas, Davis has returned from Excelsior Springs. He reports feeling much better. The entertainment given by the young people of Council Bluffs under direction of Mr. Albert Burk, a promising young man of our city, was a grand success. The Stewarted served chicken pie supper; Mrs. Robinson, chairman. Mr. and Mrs. A J. Richardson gave dinner for Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Garrison. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Brockman entertained at Xmas dinner Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rose. After a very pleasant Xmas Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Garrison wishes to thank members and friends for the tokens of rememberance. At least thirty-three people remembered him and wife. A Xmas never to be forgotten at large in Council Bluffs. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Henry Walker dined the Rev. H. Garrison and wife The Rev, said he would not forget this December soon, as the hostes served them with watermelon. July would have been just wright but December. The willing workers of Tabernacle Baptist church gave a three nights bazaar beginning Xmas night. It was enjoyed by all and financially a success, Mrs. C. Hall was chairman. Thursday at 2:30 the funeral of Daniel Rhodes was conducted by Rev, J W. Morton. Interment at Walnut Hall. --- No More Gold Lace for Afghanistan. The amuer has published an edifice which applies to all parts of Afghanistan, prohibiting the import into the country of all kinds of gold lace, in cluding ancient and modern high quality gold shoes. The amuer is evidently actuated by a desire to prevent his subjects from spending their hard earned money on showy dress. It is the poorer classes who are notoriously addicted to this extravaganza which his majesty has decided to check. The gold laced coat of the Afghan is decidedly handsome, and all though it is not a high quality garment in general use clothing less costly, his majesty's orders will doubtless be received by his subjects with rather mixed feelings. Proper Bestowal of Charity Proper Bestowal of Charity Dickens: There are not a few among the disciples of charity who require the best of their abilities only by pleasure than the votaries of pleasure in theirs; and hence it is that diseased sympathy and compassion are every day expended on out-of-the way objects, when only too many demands upon the legitimate exercise of the same virtues in a healthy state are constantly within the sight and bearing the burden of the world. In short, charity must have its romance, as the novolist or the playwright must have his. Bare Washington Portrait A rare and curious mezzotint portrait of George Washington in the library of the late Lafayette S. Richardson of Lowell, Mass., was auctioned on last year in Boston. It is entitled "George Washington, in a president of the University of Virginia," and was published March 14, 1801, by J. Hinton Linden. It is a small folio and is colored by hand. It looks as much like George III. as it does the Father of His Country, Baker, who wrote the "Engraved Portrait of Washington, says that only one inscription can be found under the notice of the writer. It was in neither the Clarkson nor the Carson sale of Washington portraits. Insist on Yellow Flower Charles Christadio, an expert or flour and grains, sounds the keynote of the new situation brought about by the bleached flour decision when he says in a communication to the editor commenting on the bleached flour decision: "The housewife will now in silk on yellow tinted or creamy flour and will learn to realize that a natural flour will be better to compare with the creamy or yellow flour in so far as glutens and muscle building values are concerned. "As f=m 85 to 90 per cent, of the large flour mills of the country were using this blanching process, the de-creasing branching."—National Food Magazine. Ancient Uses of Bloodhounds Ancient Uses of Bloodhounds. Although the use of bloodhounds for tracking criminals still survives, another ancient use of these dogs seems to have died out. Bloodhounds were at one time often called upon to assist an army in the field, the forces with which the earl of Essex suppressed the rebellion of Elizabeth, for instance, being accompanied by 800 dogs. In the Scotch clan feuds and the wars between England and Scotland bloodhounds were regularly employed in tracking fugitive warriors, and both Wallace and Bruce were hunted in this manner. Wallace is said to have haved his pursuers by killing a follower and leaving the corpse for the bound to find, while Bruce adopted the less cruel plan of wading some distance down a stream and ascending a tree which overhung the water. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To S. K. Harlan: You are hereby notified that on the 6th day of December, 1909, the following described real estate, situated in the city of Des Moines, twelve (12, in block four 4), in Jack's plat, being in and a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax for the year 1908 to the undersigned, Geo. Harnagle; that the undersigned is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of said sale, and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for said lot will be made unless redemption is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. Dated this 30th day of December, 1912. Geo. Harnagle, Owner and Holder of Said Certificate. NOTABLE YEAR IN BUSINESS VIGTORY IN THEATER CASE The Steady Advance of Afro-Americans in Many Laudable Understandings For Racial Uplift Furnishes an Inspiring Example For Future Efforts Mound Bayou Oil Mill Operation. By N. BARNETT DODSON. The year 1912 witnessed many successful achievements among the colored people of the United States. More than ever before they have directed attention along the lines of genuine constructive work. Remarkable advancements were made in business, education, arts, sciences and religious culture. At intervals from Jan. 1 to Feb. 22 participate exercises were held in various sections of the country in recognition of the forty-ninth anniversary of the issuance of the emancipation proclamation and in the celebration of Washington's birthday. Early in the year legal steps were taken in a test case at the Lyric theater, in New York, to force recognition of the civil rights net. The case was that of Louis F. Baldwin, a mail clerk and real estate dealer, against the assistant treasurer of the Lyric theater for refusing Baldwin the use of theatrical equipment with Baldwin bought. The case was handled by the vigilance committee of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People. It resulted successfully. International Conference at Tuskegee. In April representatives from eightteen foreign countries or provinces attended an international conference at the Tuskegee (A.M.) institute, which was called by Dr. Booker T. Washington. The object of the conference was to develop methods and systems used at Tuskegee with a view of having the same used by these representatives at their schools and business places. The mouths of May and June were notable for great religious gatherings of the various denominations. In Kansas City, Mo., the quadrennial conference of the A. M. E. church was held, and the conference of the Methodist church was ed. There were representatives from all foreign posts where the denomination carries on missionary work. The Methodist Episcopal conference was held in Minneapolis, Min., and instilled nearly the whole of June. Prominent among colored men who received votes for bishop was Dr. Robert E. Jones of Minneapolis, who was the highest vote of any man who has ever been a candidate for the office. The New England Baptist missionary convention held its annual meeting in Orange, N. J., the latter part of the second and first part of the third week of August. The conference came from all of the northern and New England states. The reports showed R. W. THOMPSON. gains in new work. in finance and its home and foreign mission fields. The Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, L. L. D., of Washington was elected president, succeeding the Rev. Dr. W. A. Creditt, who had held the position for four years. The New England Baptist Sunday school convention and the young people's Sunday school congress each held interesting meetings during the month of June. **Women's Clubs and Business League.** In women's clubs, both state and national, held their annual conventions. The New York State Federation met in St. Mark's church in New York city, the Northeastern federation in Jersey City and the National association at Hampton Institute. The principal events for August were the meeting of the National Negro Business league in Chicago, the National Press association, the Bankers' association and the Funeral Directors' association. The sessions of these organizations were held in the Institutional church on Dearborn street, of which Dr. A. J. Cary is the pastor. These gatherings were notable for the interest taken by the delegates and the reports, which showed advancement along all lines of work. The National Negro Press association is pushing a more vigorous campaign for the building up of a strong organization of messenger men, correspondents and publishers generally. The future of the organization is bright. The plans mapped out by the general officers for the work of the year are being successfully followed by the members, all of whom are deeply interested in the association. Officers were elected as follows: President, R. W. Thompson, Washing ton; vice president, Joseph L. Jones, Cincinnati; second vice president, Gurley Brewer, Indianapolis, Ind; corer, secretary, Henry Allen Road Nashville; third secretary, Charles Summer Smith, Minneapolis Muni; treasurer, John L. Thompson Des Moines, In.; N. Burnett Dodson New York, chairman of the executive committee. **Principal Events in Early** Principal Events in Early Pan. In September the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows' meeting in Atlanta, Ga., was largely attended. At Hous- N. BARKETT DOBSON. ton, Tex., the national Baptist convention held its session. It is the largest organization of colored Baptists in the world. It carries on an extensive home and foreign mission work and operates a publishing house in Nashville, Tenn., which supplies most of the literature used by the denomination. Unusual interest was manifested in political affairs on account of the split in the Republican party which resulted in a third candidate for the presidency in the person of ex-President Theodore Roosevelt. The three cornered fight resulted in a national triumph for the Democratic party. The completion and opening of the oil mill and manufacturing establish at Mount Bina, Miss., the 25th of November, the most noteworthy achievement of the race along business lines from the standpoint of capital invested and plan and scope as a purely commercial undertaking. Some of the more important events in December were the complimentary dinner to Bishop Alexander Walters in New York city by leading citizens from in and out of the city in recognition of his leadership in national, state, church and community affairs in the interest of the race. Dr. Booker T. Washington made a speaking tour through the city, with visibility to the Rev. A. Clayton Powell, D. D., of New York delivered several lectures in various parts of New England. In Washington the Jeanes fund board met at the White House, at which meeting appropriations were made for rural schools for 1913. The Jeanes fund was one of $1,000,000, bestowed by Miss Anna T. Jeanes, a Quaker of Philadelphia. The request grew out of the representation that the crying need of the colored children of the south was better schools in the back country districts; it was beyond the few weeks allowed by the local authorities and that property equipped teachers should be provided. Miss Jeanes responded to Dr. Booker T. Washington's recommendation by giving the $1,000,000 for the relief of these poor children in the rural regions of the southland. The interest on the fund amounts to $3,000 per annum, and very satisfactory progress is being made in the work of the program, which is produced along with the academic training, and education of the most practical sort is being more and more generally diffused throughout the counties of the "black belt." --- Samirian Charity Club Organized. The Samirian Charity club, recently organized through the efforts of Mrs. C. J. Walker in Indianapolis, Ind., is finding a wide field for active charitable work of the most worthy kind. During the Christmas holidays the organization distributed many Christmas gifts of the most useful kind among the less fortunate people of the community. The organization of the club is but another evidence of Mrs. Walker's great interest in the welfare of the race. Alabama Penny Savings Institution. As a mark of distinctive progress of the race along financial lines at the end of fifty years of freedom the Alabama Penny Savings bank, Birmingham, Ala., and its branches held a joint celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 1. The occasion also included the bank's new six story steel re-enforced building. Dr. W. R. Pettiford is president of the bank in Birmingham, which maintains branches in Montgomery, Selma and Anniston. American Soldiers Ordered to Hawaii. The war department has notified the Twenty-fifth United States infantry to prepare to leave for Hawaii early in the spring. The infantry ordered to go at the same time are the Tenth, Sixteenth and Seventy-fifth. Protective Devices. When a telephone like is electrically statically charged the telephone acts as a condenser. The winding server as one plate of the condenser, the frame of the receiver as the dielectric and the person who is holding the receiver to his ear as the other plate of the condenser. In order to prevent this condenser from discharging through the person, a German favorite provider a grounded metallic cover to the receiver, the capacity of which compares less than that of a telephone. PROGRESS OF THE CALHOUN SCHOOL Work of Uplift Noted at Well Known Institution. FOUNDED TWENTY YEARS AGO Annual Report of the Principal, Miss Charlotte R. Thorne, Showcases In Buildings From One to Nineteen. Located on Tact Where Auction Block Once Stood. The growth of the Calhoun Industrial school, in Lowndes county, Anas, as shown by the recent annual report of the principal, Miss Charlotte R. Thorne, is highly gratifying to the trustees and friends of the school, who have been involved in the special way. No feature of work by which the colored people in that section of the state might advance themselves in education or other lines of industry is neglected. Twenty years ago when the school was started there were only three teachers. They served in the capacity of officers as well as instructors. The force now consists of twenty-nine officers, teachers and other assistants. In 1882 there were only one school building and one frame cottage for the accommodation of students and teachers. Nineteen buildings now form the group of school property now used for various purposes. An interesting fact in connection with the Californian school is that it is located upon a tract of land upon which an auction block once stood, where slaves were sold as so much merchandise to the highest bidder. The first building erected was painted white and soon afterward took the shape of a house. Since so much by the people of the surrounding country, as they saw in the efforts of the founders of the school hope and encouragement for the colored people. Twenty years ago, says the principal, four classroom teachers spent most of their time trying to accustom the young people in school to the "strange talk of the teachers," for our language was as strange to them as theirs was unintelligible to us. This past twentieth year, we have been working from the kindergarten through nine grades to acclimate work. In the day school the enrollment this year totals 255, of which 140 are girls and 125 boys. In the community class there are thirteen women and fourteen men. Four boys and four girls have graduated this year from this depart- CHRISTMAS CONCERT. Hampton (Va.) Institute Students Render Charming Musical Festival. Hampton, Va.—The annual Christmas carol concert, given by the great chorus of Hampton institute students, included the following numbers: “Adeste Fideles” J. Reading, 1692; “Holy Night” (Franz Gruber, 1818); Victor Victroa trombon, “Song of the Ages” I. H. Meredith;油管 obligato. Mr. W. M. O. Tessmann, bandmaster (Va.) M. Meredith; bartone solo. Mr. Tressler Scott, singing teacher Hampton institute. “Ye Shepherds Awake” (German folk melody); “Hall to Messiah” (Charles Bocham); “Halleighh Chorus” (Handel’s “Messiah”); “H圣诞 Hymn” (old carol melody); “O Holy Night” (soprano solo, Miss Adelaide L. Hutchins, singing teacher, Hampton institute. “The Babe of Bichechem” (traditional); “Venite Adoremus Domnun” (G. Meredith); “Charge to God in Highest” (C. Simper); “He is King of Kings” (plantation melody). The pianists were Miss Frances H. Rogers and Mr. Allen H. Gates of Hampton institute. Franklin on Lack of Business System. The need of good business management in the conduct of household affairs of churches and lodges and of the business enterprises of the race is not given the recognition it should have, says Editor C. A. Franklin in the Denver Statesman. The earning power of the race is too little to admit of leakage, yet poor managers go along blithely trusting to luck and guessing on their business instead of knowing the facts from carefully kept books. Foreign Mission Board's Great Work. The foreign mission board of the national Baptist convention, which has been recently located in Philadelphia, covers mission stations in five foreign countries. These mission headquarters are looked after by 133 missionaries and native workers and have a membership of more than 40,000. The Rev. L. G. Jordan is the corresponding secretary of the board in Philadelphia, which was formally located in Louisville, Ky. Ambition of the Rev. Dr. J. W. Rankin. If the plans mapped out by the Rev. Dr. J. W. Rankin, missionary secretary of the A. M. E. church, with headquarters in New York, do not miscarry he will raise $50,000 during 1913 for missions as a special fund in commemoration of the fifth anniversary of the death in the United States. Dr. Rankin, the missionary moved his family from Texas to Brooklyn, where he has established his residence. French Presiding Make one-half level teaspoon of salt a dash of paprika with three table- spoons of olive oil, one-half table- spoons each of vinegar and lemon Lemon Sauce Three-quarters cup sugar, one-quaz cup water, two teaspoons butter, one tablespoon lemon juice. Make a syrup by boiling sugar and water eight minutes, remove free fire, add butter and lemon juice. Subscribe for the Bystander MACON. MO.. NEWS. May the year of 1918 be prosperous. Pay your subscriptions. How do you expect the paper to run. Mrs. Geo. Ruthford entertained at a dinner Xmas day in honor of her daughter, Mrs. Lee, of Buxton, Iowa. The following persons were present: Rev. G. W. Cross and wife, Rev. B. P. E. Gales and wife, Mrs. J. Noel and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Harris and son, J. T. Jr. G. W. Guy, formerly of Macon, was in the city last week visiting friends. Mr. Woodman Coleman and Miss Aleata Pleasant spent Saturday and Sunday in Armore, Mo. Miss Addie Harris left Saturday night for an indefinite stay in Rock Island, Ill. Misses Willa and Edna Gales spent a few days in Shelbina, Mo., the guest of Mary Picket. Mrs. Cora Harris entertained at a dinner Friday in honor of her son, Mr. J. B. Harris. Several songs were rendered and all enjoyed themselves exceedingly well. Miss Ora Finney was called to the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Homer Houston. Misses Nellie Lewis, Elva Braxton and Mrs. Ruth Escoe spent Sunday in Kirksville. Mrs. Mildred Webster delightfully entertained the Harris family at a 6 o'clock dinner Sunday evening. A delicious four-course dinner was served. The guests departed at a late hour lauding Mrs. Webster as an excellent hostess. The following young ladies attended the dance in Brookfield: Misses Hazel Williams, Alma Jackson and Mrs. Ruth Escoe. Lloyd Davis is spending a few days in Louisiana, Mo., visiting his mother. Mr. Neal Davis of Rock Island, Ill., spent Ymas week in Macon. Mr. Harry Major is in the city visiting his mother, Mrs. Mattie Major. Mrs. B. P. E. Gales left Tuesday night to visit her mother in Chicago. Mrs. Sarah Chatman made a business trip to Macon on Monday. Mr. Richard Webster spent a few days in the city last week. Mr. Captain Austin met with a sad accident Sunday. His race horse ran off and annihilated his fine buggy, worth about $400. Mrs. Susan Brown spent a few days in Huntsville, Mo., the guest of her son, Rev. D. R. Holmes. Mrs. Raphel Garth is visiting friends in Moberly, Mo. While lodging in the city, go to Mrs. Sarah Sherwood's rooming house. Little Edith and Watzeal Harris and Cleo Williams were Callo visitors Saturday and Sunday. The drama which was rendered Friday evening was well attended and highly appreciated. Dr. J. E. Smith made a business trip to Shelbina on Saturday. Persons troubled with partial paralysis are often very much benefited by massaging the affected parts thoroughly when applying Chamberlain's Liniment. This liniment also relieves rheumatic pains. For sale by all dealers. QTTUMWA, IOWA Mr. Frank Hinson is taking a much needed rest. Mr. Woodley is working in his place for the next two weeks. Mr. John Harris departed this life Friday morning at 3:15, after a lingering illness. He leaves to mourn his loss his widow, one son, Forest Harris, two sisters, Mrs. Mary Wilson and Mrs. Daisy Johnson, of this city, and one brother, Wm. Harris, of Chicago. He was a member of the A. M. E. church, Golden Star lodge, No. 4, A. F. & A. M., and Esther Chapter, No. 4, O. E. S. The funeral services were held at the A. M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev M. I. Gordon, assisted by Rev. Carn of the Second Baptist church. Golden Star lodge held their impressive funeral services at the grave. Interment in the Ottumwa cemetery. Mrs. W. L. Green of Keokuk attended the funeral of her brother-in-law, J. H. Harris, and is visiting for a few days with her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wagner of Chicago are spending the holidays with relatives. Mrs. Henrietta Horn's home on Center avenue was the scene of a conflagration early Friday morning, when the basement floor of her home was badly burned. Mr. Robert Thomas of Eldon attended the funeral of J. H. Harris on Sunday. Mrs. Hattie Bruton has been confined to her bed a part of the past week. Mrs. Anna Cason and children of Newton returned to their home Sunday morning, after a visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thompson entertained at a family dinner party in honor of their daughter, Mrs. Cason, who visited over Christmas with them. Mr. Joe Hennington has gone to Mississippi to visit relatives. He expects to be gone several weeks. Mrs. Luther Williams entertained a party of young people last Monday evening in honor of her niece, Beulah Williams of Omaha, Neb. Music and games furnished the amusement for the evening. Refreshments were served. The Golden Art club met at the home of Miss Blinford Robinson. A very pleasant afternoon was spent. Dainty refreshments were served. Mrs. Maud Marshall and Mrs. M. F. Clark entertained a small company at a 6 o'clock Christmas dinner. Mr. and Mrs. John Rose entertained relatives and friends at a sumptuous Christmas dinner. All report a delightful time. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Barquett is quite sick with pneumonia and measles. Mr. Wm. Downey of Sioux Falls. S. D. is spending the holidays with his family and greeting old friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Downey entertained at a family dinner Xmas. The Second Baptist church having engaged in a four months' rally and during that time they have raised over $456. This amount was raised by the Benevolent club and Sewing Circle. The Benevolent club raised $258 and the Sewing Circle $218. The Baptist and Methodist churches are going to unite in celebrating the Emancipation Proclamation on Wednesday evening, January 1, 1913. The Baptist church will burn their mortgage, which they have been trying to pay off for a number of years. On this evening the new orchestra will appear for the first time before the public. Other numbers will be supplied by talent from both churches. On account of the excellent work by Rev. Carr of the Second Baptist church and to show their appreciation the members of the church presented him with a beautiful overcoat on Christmas, which he prizes very highly. The Benevolent club and the Sewing Circle gave he and his son some lovely and useful presents. Last Week's Items. Mrs. Margaret Rose answered the final summons at 8 p. m. on December 9, 1912. The deceased had lived in Ottumwa for thirty years and was one of the most highly respected women of the city. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Marshall and Mrs. Anna Foster of this city and one son, Henry. The funeral services were held at the Second Baptist church. Rev. T. J. Carr, the pastor, conducted the services. Interment in the Ottumwa cemetery. Esther Chapter, No. 4, O. E. S., held their annual election and installation of officers at their last regular meeting, with the following result: Mrs. Susan Harris, W. M.; Bro. Geo. Baily; W. P.; Sister Mary Baily, A. M.; Sister Josephine Fowler, C.; Sister Daisy Johnson, A. Con.; Sister Cleo Thompson, secretary; Sister Matte Weeks, treasurer; Sister Mary Taylor, warden; Bro. H. T. Elliott, sentinel; Bro. J. H. Weeks, chaplain; Sister Mattie Williams, Ada; Sister Mary Wilson, Ruth; Sister Mate F. Clark, Esther; Sister Addie Elliott, Martha; Sister Anna Rose, Electa. The grand worthy matron, Sister R. Bright, has changed the date of her annual visit until some time in January. The A. M. E. Sunday school had a splendid program and Christmas tree Tuesday night. All past records of the officers were excelled. The children's hearts were made glad with beautiful presents and Christmas cheer. Mr. and Mrs. Wells Fowler had the misfortune to have their home damaged by fire so badly that they will be unable to live in it until it has been repaired. The Second Baptist church had their Christmas tree on Christmas night. They also had a good program and served refreshments to a large and appreciative audience. Stomach Trouble Cured If you have any trouble with your stomach you should take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Mr. J. P. Klote of Edina, Mo., says: "I have used a great many different medicines for stomach trouble, but find Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets more beneficial than any other remedy I ever used." For sale by all dealers. Rev. Morgan, pastor of the A. M. E. church, has returned from his visit in Ottumwa. Rev. Franklin expects to carry on a series of meetings at the Second Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pemberton were recent visitors in Omaha, Neb. Miss Susie Gee left for Topeka, Kans., where she will attend the session of the Ladies' Study club. Mrs. Libby Montgomery of Coin, Iowa, is visiting relatives in this city. Mrs. E. B. Cook and niece, Helen Williams, are visiting relatives in Mt. Vermon, Mo., and Hiawata, Kans. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Headly entertained a company of friends at dinner Xmas day. Miss Jessie Parker entertained a few of her friends Thursday evening at her home on Garfield street. Mrs. Sarah Williams, who has been visiting in this city, left for Creston last Friday. Mrs. Allen Jones spent the holidays in Omaha, Neb. Mrs. Martha Wright has returned from her visit in Forest City, Mo. 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Mrs. Reeves of Des Moines visited her daughter at the hospital last week and took Xmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. George Jones. Mrs. Lavere Fields of Omaha spent Xmas at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Nash and family. Mrs. James Pemberton is enjoying a visit with her two sister-in-laws, Misses Barnett of Greenfield, Mo. Mrs. Phalia Pemberton and children and Miss Gertrude Chappel of Red Oak spent the holidays in this city. MY COOK HAS LEFT IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY CONGESTION DISPENSATION TELEPHONE BELL SYSTEM IOWA TELEPHONE & TELEPHONE PILE and RECTAL BOOK SENT FREE Explains the Mild Medical Treatment for all Reliant Diseases, from persons with distemper from persons tainted with whom you may correspond or go to see. My professional Life is based on a thorough study and treatment of Reliant Diseases in Des Moines. Send for bookings. DR. C. Y. CLEMENT Suite 4024 Margarud Bardg. Des Moines la. Phone Walnut 171 Every Bell Telephone is a Long Distance Station INTER-STATE LITERARY ASSOCIATION. The Iowa delegation to the Inter-State Literary meeting at Topeka, Kans., consisting of Atty. and Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Miss Gertie Hyde, Mrs. Selma Brown, Miss Stella Stanton, Messrs. Jesse Graves and T. W. Wilson of Des Moines, Misses Nellie Leftridge, D. Mae Lee, Mrs. Ella Lucas, Wm. Brown, Jr., and Dr. L. R. Willis of Buxton and Miss Susie Lee of Clarinda, returned Sunday evening and reported a most successful meeting, in which Iowa, as usual, carried off the lion's share of the honors. Miss Nellie Leftridge presided as one of the vice presidents and Miss D. Mae Lee as recording secretary of this session. Mr. Jesse Graves served as chairman of the committee on credentials and also a judge in oratory. Atty. S. Joe Brown being an ex-president served as chairman of both the committee on constitutional revision and the committee on resolutions, the reports of which committees provoked the most interesting discussion of the entire session, while Mrs. S. Joe Brown was a member of the nominating committee, whose report was unanimously adopted. Dr. L. R. Willis was a judge in declaration and Mrs. Ella Lucas. a judge in poetry, while Mr. Wm. Brown. Jr. sang a solo. In the contests which were the climax of the session, Miss Susie Lee of Clarinda won first place in oratory, and J. C. Williams of Des Moines in poetry, and Mrs. Selma Brown and Gertie Hyde both made creditable showings in the oratorical and declamatory contests respectively. The newly elected officers for the ensuing year are: Prof. Fred Roundtree, Topeka, president; Miss Efie Green, Stockton, Kan., first vice president; Dr. G. W. 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NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF You are hereby notified that on the 6th day of December, 1909, the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, towit: Lot thirteen (13), in block four (4), in Jack's plat, being in and a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax for the year 1908, to the undersigned, Geo. Harnagle; that the undersigned is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of said sale, and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for said lot will be made unless redemption is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. Dated this 30th day of December, 1912. Geo. Harnagle, Owner and Holder of Said Certificate. When you want a reliable medicine for a cough or cold take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It can always be depended upon and is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all dealers. 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