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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XX NO. 6 CITY NEWS WANTED-A first class barber. L. J. Shelton, 213 Fifth street. Mr. Earnest Moppins of 4th Street Place is seriously ill. Mr. Lee B. Blagburn returned to his home in Denver last Thursday. Mr. J. E Shepard left Tuesday for Hinckley, Ill., to remain indefinitely. Mr. William Spears of 821 12th Street Place died Thursday evening at home of heart trouble. Get your baskets ready for the Old Settlers Picnic August 7th at Urion park Mr. Chas. Wilson, chef at Colfax, was in the city Monday visiting his family. The Sewing Hee will meet this afternoon at the home of Misses Genie and Marie Payton. The Choral Study club will meet next Tuesday at the usual place. Business of importance. The date of the Virginia picnic has been changed to August 9th, and will be held at Union park. Mr. George Shaw of Colfax spent Sunday in our city, the guest of his brother, E. L. Shaw. Miss Laura B. Williams of Quincy, Ill., has accepted a position as office girl with Dr. Georgia Stewart. Miss Beasie Rhodes and Mrs. H. Henderson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Bradford of Ogden over Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Jefferson, 1822 Day street, entertained at lunch Tuesday Rev. J. W. Braxton of Colorade Springs, Colo. Mrs. Julia Hudlin left last Tuesday for Omaha where she will spend a few weeks visiting her sister, Mrs. Rose LaCour. One of the features of the B. Y. P. U. last Sunday at Corinthian Baptist church was a paper by Miss Laura B. Williams of Quincy, Ill. Miss Florence Russ of Quincy, Ill., who formerly lived here several years ago, has returned to our city to make her home permenantly and is employed at Younkers department store. Miss Myrtle Claugton, a former Des Moines girl, who has been visiting friends and relatives in our city the past week, returned to her home in Minneapolis Tuesday. The letter heads for the officers of the Iowa State Federation are now ready and may be secured by writing to Mrs Harvey Brown, Editress, 1804 Bluff street, Des Moines. To all candidates for the degrees of Mark Master, Past Master, *Vost Excellent Master and Royal Arch must be ready by the 31st of this month, at which time the degrees will be conferred. By order of E. T. Banks, Deputy Grand High Priest. When visiting in Omaha, Nebraska see D. G. Russell for neatly furnished rooms—all modern up-to-date houses. Phones, residence Douglass 5033; Office Douglass 3193. 1918 and 1922 Cunnings street. Rev. McCravens will preach at Union Congregational church Sunday morning In the afternoon at 4:30 Vesper service will be held, conducted by Miss Will, Among those on program will appear Prof George I. Holt and Dr. J. Alvin Jefferson. Rev, J. W. Braxton, secretary of the National Preacher's Home of Colorado Springs, Colo., spoke last Sunday evening to an appreciative audience at the A. M. e. church in the interest of the home. Rev. Braxton is a brother of Mrs Dr. Dulin, whom he has not seen for thirty years. Miss Mattie Wade-Hicks of St. Paul stopped over Friday night on her way to Buxton for a visit among old friends A good place to get good Wall Paper and Good Books H. Jesse Miller 801 Locust Street Deer Moores, Ire P.O. Box Walnut 1665 Picture Framing a Specialty She was accompanied by her daughter, little Miss Opal, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Gould. Upon her return home she will spend a few days at the Gould home. Prof and Mrs. Laurence C. Jones of the Piney Woods Country Life School, Braxton, Miss, have received an invitation to meet the joint session of the Marshalltown and State Center chapters of the Daughters of American Revolution, which convenes at Marshalltown Sept. 19. Prof Jones is to deliver the principal address and Mrs. Jones will give some select readings. At last weeks meeting of the Lyceum Prof. Jones, who is an honorary member, gave the address of the evening on the subject, "Nursing a Business." The Cosmopolitan Literary society has extended him an invitation to address their regular meeting the last of July. Miss Luvenia E. Vaughn will appear on the musical program of the Charles Street A. M. E. church, Boston, Mass, Sunday July 27. Miss Vaughn is a De Moine girl and we understand that she is making quite a name for herself as an exeluctor in the far East. The Knights of Pythias are holding their annual session at Buxton this week, and Des Moines is represented by the following members of the order Measur Frank P. Johnson, C. H. Hart, A. L, Smith, Hamp Erwin, Harrison Gould, Wm. Warfield W. C. Rhodes and L. W. Green. OUR CITY CHURCH SERVICES. St. Paul's A. M. E. church, corner of Second and Center streets. Rev. B. U. Taylor, pastor. Morning services at 11 o'clock. Class meeting immediately after services. Sunday school at 3 o'clock p. m. Allen C. E. at 6:30 o'clock p. m. Evening services at 8 o'clock p. m. Corinthian Baptist church, corner of Fifteenth and Linden streets. Rev. T. L. Griffith, pastor. Morning services at 10:30. Sunday school at 12 o'clock. B. Y. P. Union at 6:30 p. m. Evening services at 7:30 p. m. Union Congregational church, corner of Tenth and Park streets. Rev. T. M. Brumfield, pastor. Morning services at 10:45. Sunday school at 12 o'clock noon. Vesper Service 4:30 Aubury Methodist Episcopal church, 777 West Eleventh street. Rev. W. L. Lee, pastor. Morning services at 11 o'clock a. m. Sunday school at 10 o'clock a. m. Epworth League at 7 o'clock p. m. Preaching services at 8 o'clock p. m. Maple Street Baptist church, between Eighth and Ninth street on Maple street. Rev. S. Bates, pastor. B. 1. F. 1. C. at 0 6 clock p. m. Prayer meeting at 7 o'clock p. m. ALBIA NEWS. The Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. Nellie Estes on Monday afternoon. The musical and drill at the A. M. E. church given by Mrs. Chas. Washington was well attended and very entertaining. At the A. M. E. church on Sunday evening Presiding Elder Moore baptised little Dorothy Bennings and baby, Leroy Grayson. Her Owner Roper were Buxon visitors over Sunday. Mr. Henry Jones returned from Kookuk on Tuesday. Mr. W. G. Davis returned to Albia for a few weeks' visit at the parental home of Monroe Davis from Denver and Wiggins, Colo., where he has resided on his claim the past two years. Master Frederick and Dorothy Fobush accompanied him here. A number of strangers in town the past week. KEOKUK NEWS. A large team of work horses valued at $400, the property of Arthur Robison, were burned to death in a fire which started in the barn of Mr. Abraham Yeiser at 526 South Twentieth street last Wednesday night. Mr. Robison and Miss Ida South were just recently wed, starting out in life with seemingly bright prospects before them. This distinct loss is a severe shock to them, as there was no insurance on the team. The barn loss, which was covered by insurance, was the property of Mr. Thos. Yeiser of Canyon City, Colo. A most cordial welcome was extended the grand lodge of Masons, which convened here last week. The local fraternity and their friends spared no pains to make it pleasant for the many visitors, who expressed themselves as being highly elated over their cordial reception. One of the prominent delegates stated their only regret was that our entertainment was not more limited. However, we did not consider that criticism, but rather a complimentary humane touch, in the presence of their children. D. Moites G. M. of the Masonic fratern- ity, was accompanied by his wife and little daughter and son, who we were pleased to have with us. We were also delighted to have with us Mrs. Serela Buckner of Des Moines, who formerly lived in our city. Mrs. Buckner was the guest of honor at the following social functions while here: At the home of Mrs. Geo. Kellis on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Wm. Gross was hostess to a small company of friends in honor of Mrs. Buckner on Thursday afternoon. At the home of Mrs. Nora Clemens the honor guest was entertained Friday afternoon. Mrs Susie Holmes was hostess Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon and Sunday at a I oclock luncheon. Covere held oight at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Jno. Craig, both Mr. and Mrs. Buckner being present, after which they left for the country for a few days' visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Baily. The largest crowd that it has been our pleasure to witness at Woodman hall enjoyed the festivities of the grand promenade last Thursday night, in which it was stated that everybody present participated. But we are thankful to have observed a few who were merely spectators. SIOUX CITY, IOWA. Mr. Edward Brown of Atchison, Kansas, is here visiting with his aunt, Mrs. Margaret Thompson. Rev. J. P. Howard of Kansas City, Mo., was unable to be with us last week, as was announced, but he will be here this week to preach at the mid-week service. The fried chicken supper given by the ladies of Mt. Zion Baptist church was a success financially, $18 being realized. Miss D. Mae Lee of Buxton, Iowa, appeared here in rectal last Friday evening at the A. M. E. church to a large and appreciative audience. She will appear again Tuesday evening. Mr. Mansfield Askew went to Omaha on a business trip askew entertained at Md. Monday and Mrs. W. Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hogson and children, and Miss D. Mae Lee of Buxton, Iowa. Mr. Wilbur Green visited at his parental home in Carroll, Iowa, last week. Mrs. Mansfield Askew will be hostess to the Mite Missionary on Thursday afternoon. Mr. T. H. Sturges has returned home from the grand lodge that con- with friends, return morning. Mr. and Mrs. J are the proud pay boy, which was Mothier. Mothier nice. Mr. and Mrs. J is City, Mo., city. Diggs packing house. Mrs. Bernie E Henderson and M. for lunch Sunday. Mrs. Bannin news of the illus- and expects to nseday for Louis her bedside. Mrs. Walter D Perry Mitchell for Rev. W. H. Wk尔 of the elder D市 central Missouri city holding qu Rev. Wheeler sermons Sunday. united with the cing. Love feas evening, which a present. Rev. Wheeler city over Thursday The First African Baptist church had baptized last Sunday morning. On July 22nd they will have a formal opening, it being the occasion of their first anniversary in their present home. A suitable program will be rendered. The public is cordially invited. Mrs. Lena Porter, who has been in Cincinnati for several months, has returned to our city. Mrs. Cecil Carter and children of Lavenport, who have been the guests of her sister, Mrs. B. F. Carter, for the past few weeks, left this morning in company with her sister and children for Fairfield, Iowa, where they will visit their mother, Mrs. Sykes. Mrs. Georgia Caldwell, matron of the Gate City Juvenile Tent, announces a picnic to be held in Kilbourn park the 17th inst. We regret not getting this announcement in our last issue. The Gospel Light club, which was organized in the country a few months ago, will have their next meeting on July 28th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Woods. Mr. and Mrs. Kellis is making good on his search in Wyoming. His sister, Miss Nellie, is with him. These are of our young people whom we point to with pride and we hope their courage and zeal may win them unbound success. Mrs. Jennie Freeman received a telegram last Tuesday from her sister, Mrs. Rosa Fuller, of Portland, Oregon, stating that her husband, Mr. Geo. Fuller, was not expected to live. Pneumonia is the cause. Mrs. Fuller was formerly Miss Rosa Dandridge. Mr. Arthur Robbins, our talented violinist, who has been suffering for some time with an entargement on his wrist, caused by a sprain, submitted to an operation last Monday. On the same evening Dewey Holmes suffered the misfortune of running a nail into his foot. Arthur and Dewey are nephews of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Holmes and make their home with them. A picnic was given in Band park last Wednesday afternoon for the delegates and visitors. A young horse of Mr. Reed Lamb's became frightened and ran away, demolishing the shafts of the buggy. Fortunately no other damage resulted. Mr. and Mrs. Peter King of Kingston were the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Fields during the grand lodge session. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ashby have purchased two houses and lots in Messengerville addition. They will reside in one of the buildings. Miss Ida Garnett of Macon, Mo., is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tebaeu. Mrs. Lea Baily of Indianapolis is visiting her mother, Mrs. Goins. Miss Letha Gohson of Des Moines has joined her parents here. We are glad to have Miss Johnson with us again. Mrs. Eha Goins has gone to Indianapolis for a visit with her sister, Mrs. Carrie Crump. Mrs. Abbington, state missionary of Missouri, is in our city in the interest of Macon college. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tebae were host and hostess to a company of ten gentlemen, visitors and delegates last Thursday at 12 o'clock luncheon. The Sunday school of Bethel church will enjoy a picnic at Wild Cat Springs the 17th inst. A song service will be rendered by the choir next Sunday, the 20th. hope that the officers will not fail to correspond before the arrival of our editor, who will make his annual visit next month. Let's make him smile by having all delinquent subscriptions O. K. Help For Those Who Have Stomach Trouble. After doctoring for about twelve years for a bad stomach trouble, and spending nearly five hundred dollars for medicine and doctors ree, I purchased my wife one box of Chamberlain's Tablets, which did her so much good that she continued to use them and they have done her more good than all of the medicine I bought before—Samuel Boyer, Folsom, Iowa. This medicine is for sale by all dealers. SIOUX CITY, IOWA. Mr. Edward Brown of Atchison, Kansas, is here visiting with his aunt, Mrs. Margaret Thompson. Rev. J. P. Howard of Kansas City, Mo., was unable to be with us last week, as was announced, but he will be here this week to preach at the mid-week service. The fried chicken supper given by the ladies of Mt. Zion Baptist church was a success 'inancially' $18 being realized. Miss D. Mae Lee of Buxton, Iowa, appeared here in recital last Friday evening at the A. M. E. church to a large and appreciative audience. She will appear again Tuesday evening. Mr. Mansfield Askew went to Omaha on a business trip last Sunday. Mrs. M. H. Spencer entertained at dinner Monday. Mrs. and Mrs. W. Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hogg and children and Miss D. Mae Lee of Buxton, Iowa. Mr. Wilbur Green visited at his parental home in Carroll, Iowa, last week. Mrs. Mansfield Askew will be hostess to the Mite Missionary on Thursday afternoon. Mr. H. Sturges has returned home from the grand lodge that convened in Keokuk. Mrs. Anna Norris has returned home, a pleasant visit of several weeks in Kansas City, Mo. The A. I. P. club will meet with Mrs. L. M. Coats of Morningside on Friday evening. The annual picnic of the A. I. P. club, which was to have occurred last week, has been postponed indefinitely. We are glad to state at this writing that Master Peerless Gordon is able to be out. He has been confined at his home with the appendicitis. The Art and Culture club held their picnic at North Riverside on July 11. The guests of the club were their husbands and eighteen invited friends. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jackson of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Coffee of Hudson, S. D. The colored baseball team known as the Tennessee Rats played Seney Bros. (in white) at Mizuno park last Friday afternoon. Mr. Frederick Baker of this city is with the team this season and also Mr. Herman Goodall, who is well known here. COLFAX, IOWA. Rev. R. Lipson of Enterprise filled the pulpit both morning and evening at the Bethel Baptist church on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Sophia Edmans of Enterprise were guests in our city Saturday, calling on their friend, Mrs. J. J. Beasley and Mrs. Alice Battle. Mrs. Sam Dean has been on the sick list the past week. Mrs. Henry Banks expects to give a birthday party for her little grandmother, little Mary Holmes, on Thursday, July 24, 1913, it being her 4th birthday, and if the day be favorable the little folks will be served on the lawn. There will be a social given at the Odd Fellows hall on Saturday, July 28th. Let everybody come out and help to make the crowd a large one and the proceeds a financial success. Bills are out announcing the Chautaqua to be held in Colfax on August 9 to August 18. Mr. Chas. ackson was in our city Tuesday of last week. I would be glad to have all the readers of The Bystander who have friends visiting them or when going out of the city to phone or send the news to the correspondent, who will be glad to receive it any time. Let's try and make the Colfax column a newsy one each week. MASON CITY, IOWA. Mr. Walter Howard, who was employed at Wallace's barber shop, was compelled to give up his job on account of sickness and he left for his home in St. Louis on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Ida Giles and daughter, Bessie, of Council Bluffs are in the city visiting their cousin, Mrs. Wellington Smith, for an indefinite time. Mr. and Mrs. C. Nelson, who have been employed by the Milwaukee railroad company, left Tuesday evening for Chicago. Mrs. Wm. Shaw has returned home from Ottumwa, where she was called on account of her mother being very sick. Mr. R. O. Henderson and Mr. J. Moore of Chicago were Mason City visitors Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. I. Sampson left Saturday evening for Chicago. Mr. Sampson also has been employed by the Milwaukee Railroad company. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil entertained Mr. R. O. Henderson and Mr. J. Moore for dinner Sunday. Mrs. Ella Mitchell is still very sick at this writing at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. L. Jones, of Bradley street. Mrs. Mary Wright and little daughter of Mrs. Wm. Carter left for a few weeks' visit with relatives in Minnesota. Mr. J. D. Reeler and Mr. A. H. Mayes left last Sunday evening to attend the K. of P. grand lodge, which convenes in Buxton this week. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Allen and Mr. and Mrs. J. Kennedy were visitors in Albert Lea, Minn., last Friday. Mr. Arthur Eton has accepted a presentation from Mrs. Martha Dixon, who has been visiting for a few days in Des Moines with friends, returned home Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie C. Crawford are the proud parents of a fine baby boy, which was left at their home Monday. Mother and child doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Diggs of Kansas City, Mo., have moved to this city. Mr. Diggs is employed at the packing house. Mrs. Bernice Eaton entertained Mr. Henderson and Mr. Moore of Chicago for lunch Sunday evening. Mrs. B. Banning received the sad news of the illness of her grandmother and expects to leave the city Wednesday for Louisville, Ky., to be at her bedside. Mrs. Walter Davis entertained Mr. Perry Mitchell for dinner Sunday. Rev. W. H. Wheeler, the presiding elder of the Kansas City district of central Missouri conference, is in our city holding quarterly conference. Rev. Wheeler preached two rousing sermons Sunday. Mrs. Walter Davis united with the church Sunday evening. Love feast was held Monday evening, which all enjoyed that was present. Rev. Wheeler will remain in our city over Thursday and will preach Thursday evening. The Ladies' Aid will hold their bazaar Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at the church. A program will be rendered both evenings. Everyone is invited to be present and the ladies will hold their business meeting Friday afternoon in the park and wish each lady to be present and bring a lunch under the leadership of Mrs. Brewton as president. A strange light was seen in the sky just before dusk Monday evening. The people from every direction came out to see the stranger and seem unexpectedly thread in the sky and not a cloud was near by. It was impossible to judge what the peculiar figure meant, as it hung for about thirty minutes. Mr. John and Jim Renix of Minnesota are in the city for a few days. Mrs. R. O. Stratton of Manly are in the city visiting a few wards with her mother, Mrs. J. D. Ruler. Mrs. Fred Wright entertained Rev. Wheeler and Woodford for breakfast Monday morning. Mr. Addee Stratton and mother of Manly, Iowa, were in the city Tuesday shopping and Mrs. Stratton having her eye doctored. Mr. Charlie Rivers left the city Sunday to visit in Des Moines. COUNCIL. BLUFFES NEWS. Rev. J. H. Garrison of Bethel A. M. E. church will be in Sioux City to administer the Lord's Supper for Rev. Johnson. Mrs. Rederic of Salt Lake City, who has been visiting her parents of this city, left Sunday with her three children for a visit with her sister in St. Joseph, Mo. Miss Minnie D. Cave, superintendent of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school will leave the city this week for Kansas City, Mo., to visit relatives. All wish her a pleasant visit. Mrs. D. J. Brown left the city for a visit to Salt Lake City and other points in the west. Mrs. Grace Ross and nephew, Herbert Wallingford, left for their home at Oak Hills, Kansas. Mrs. Russell has returned home, after a long visit with relatives in Fulton, Mo. Mr. L. J. Brockman, who left the city a short time ago for Excelsior Springs, Mo., has returned very much improved. Mr. Tompson, living at South Seventh street, have visiting with them Mrs. E. Woods of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The ladies of the Faithful Few club wish to thank the many friends who gave to them so willingly their financial help. We had with us Miss D. Mae Lee of Buxton the 15th and all who heard her reading were favorably impressed. We would be glad to have her again. The dinner given by Mr. Taylor on Friday evening was quite a success. Friday evening was quite a success. Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school had their picnic last Thursday at Fairmount park, with plenty of good things to eat and amusements of different kind. The day was well spent. The Daughters of the Tabernacle gave a chicken fry at the Tabernacle Baptist church Saturday night. Mrs. Alice Davis will give a lawn social at her home at Twentieth street and Seventh avenue for the purpose of raising money to paper the parsonage. The Baptist church has its rally next Sunday. All are welcome. Bethel A. M. E. church was well attended both morning and evening and the Rev. J. H. Garrison delivered a splendid sermon. MONYOUTH HLJ A number of Monmouth people enjoyed hearing the Tuskegee band in Galesburg last Monday night. . . Miss Mabel Bland of Keokuk is in the city, the guest of Miss Essie Niel The Calvary Baptist Sunday school enjoyed their annual picnic last Thursday. A good crowd partook in the outing and everyone reported a good time. Mr. Fred Smith, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Smith of South Fourth street was stricken last Sunday with paralysis. He is still very ill at this writing. Mrs. Anna Knight and daughter, Mrs. Jessie Graves, left last Wednesday for parts of Colorado for the latter's health. Complimentary to Miss Mabel Bland of Keoku, Miss Essie Niel very delightfully entertained about sixteen young people at whist last Wednesday evening in her home on South Eighth street. Dainty refreshments were served and music was enjoyed. Mrs. Lavetta Clark, Mr. Jno. Baker and Mr. Thomas Brown were also out of town guests. Miss Niel always proves a very pleasant hostess. John L. Thompson, the Bystander's editor, made a hurried visit in the city Tuesday. Mr. R. H. Higginbotham of Fort Madison visited a few hours with his sister-in-law, Mrs. Florence Skinner. Mr. and Mrs. Will Thomas of Chicago are visiting friends and relatives in the city. Mr. Don Waters of Pittsburg, Pa., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Waters. ROCK ISLAND, ILL. Mr. and Mrs. Cass Lambert of South Rock Island entertained at dinner July 4th Rev. and Mrs. R. A. Broyles and sister, Mrs. G. H. Winter. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Perkins of Davenport and Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Merchant of Davenport. The features of the afternoon were outdoor games, which were enjoyed very much. Mr. Ray Brown and Miss Valdenia Lillard were married the 19th of this month, Rev. Whitfield officiating. Doctor and Mrs. Davis left Monday morning for Chicago, where they will visit three weeks. Elder J. C. Jackson is in our city for a few days in the interest of the Danville orphan's home. Miss Matt Kelly, who has been sick for two weeks, is reported better at this writing. Mrs. Whitfield has been sick, but is somewhat better. Sunday morning, July 15th, a spelling contest was given at McKinley Baptist church. The prize was won by Mrs. Dr. Davis. Mrs. Margaret Phoenix left for Galesburg on Saturday, where she will spend a few days. From there she will visit friends in Chicago. Then she will leave for Michigan to visit her parents. Mrs. W. H. Moore and children left last week for Chicago, where they will visit a few days. QUINCY. ILL Several of the Quincyites attended th basket meeting at La Grange, Mo., on last Sunday. Mrs. Mary E. Young left Wednesday morning for Michigan to spend a couple of months. The picnic of the Household of Ruth, No. 213, which was held at the Soldiers' Home on last Thursday, was quite a success and a pleasant outing was enjoyed by all present. If you like the Bystander, tell your friends of it. The stewards and stewardesses of Bethel A. M. E. church will give a troley party Tuesday night, July 29. Mesdames F. P. Monroe and S. B. Golden left Monday noon for Monmouth, Ill., in the interest of the S. M. T. The will of the late Mrs. Frances E. Todd names her daughter, Mrs. Mamie B. Harris Moore, sole beneficiary and requests that after the navment of outstanding debts and funeral expenses all real and personal property be given to her. The instrument further provides for the nomination of Mamie B. Harris Moore as executrix of the estate and requests that only bond required by law be ordered. CLARINDA IOWA Richard E. Wilkerson, an industrious colored man, who had lived in Clarinda since 1900, died at his home in this city July 14 at 6:30 p. m. of paralysis, with which he was stricken the night before. He had been working hard all day on a farm, ate supper, hearty, healthy and in the best of spirits. The same evening his last illness came. Monday a. m. he bade his family good bye, saying he was going to leave them. He was born at Weston, Mo., August 13, 1858. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. R. T. Lane, Mrs. Give Nowling, an aged and blind mother; Mrs. N. Campbell, sister, Mrs. Ed Pemberton, and brother, Harvey Campbell. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. Morgan, assisted by Rev. W. Mitchell of Maryville, Mo. Out of town visitors were Mr. Dan Wilkerson of St. Joseph, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell of Shenandoah, Mo., Miss Nellie and Burt Wilkerson of Essex, Iowa. Henry Farrier's daughter of Carthage, Mo. are visitors at Mrs. N. Pemberton's, her daughter. Mr. and Mrs. R. Caldwell of Shenandoah attended the funeral of R. Wilkerson on Wednesday. Mrs. Carrie Reed visited friends in Waterloo. Sioux City and Red Oak. Mrs. Tillie Lee is visiting her Price Five Cents. daughter in Des Moines. Miss Winnie Johnson is out of our city. Mr. Andy Reed is in our city on his way to cook for the Fifty-first regiment. Mrs. Golda Smith and Helen Williams of Peoria, Ill., are visiting E. B. Cook and family. Mrs. Eva Davis is at present out of our city. Mrs. Mamie Bowlen was called to Leavenworth on account of illness of her father. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bowlen from Deadwood, S. D., have been visiting Mr. E. and Seth Bowlen of our city, whom they have not seen for a num-ber of years. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA Mrs. Myrtle Wood, who underwent an operation at Mercy hospital, is getting along nicely and expects to be at home in a few days, which her many friends are glad to hear. Mrs. Mary Joyce is the girl ill. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall and granddaughter are visiting Mr. R. Lewis. Mrs. Mary Joyce is spending her Mrs. Mary Joyce is spending her vacation in Colorado. Mrs. Charles Perkins of Chicago visited relatives last week. Mrs. Alnutt parted this life last Thursday, after a brief illness. She was a kind mother and a loving wife. We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. On last Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Milligan celebrated their twentieth anniversary at their beautiful country home, also Mr. Milligan's 61st birthday. This was the swellest event for many years. The home was beautifully decorated and their friends departed, wishing them many more happy anniversaries. DAVENPORT NOTES Rev. I. N. Daniels, P. E. of the Keokuk district, prescheduled two soul-stirring sermons at Bethel A. M. E. church the 13th inst., on the occasion of the fourth quarterly meeting. All the services were very well attended and a goodly number communed. Mrs. Sarah Bean, one of Davenport's high school graduates in the early 80's and who is a teacher in Crystal City, Mo., public schools, is home to spend her vacation. Mrs. Bean delighted Bethel's audience Sunday night by favoring it with a splendid paper. Subject, "The Church and Woman. the One Important Factor." Mrs. P. Edwards of Aurora, III, who is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brooks, also favored the audience with an instrumental solo. Mrs. Elnora Shelton and Mrs. Eugene Green sang sweetly. A duet and chorus by the other members of the choir. Mr. R. T. Hastings made an address, which was much enjoyed. On the whole this was the best prose by the stewardess for some time. Bethel church is arranging to dedicate on August 10, 1913. Bishop B. F. Lee, D. R. LL. D., will be here on that occasion and will lecture on Monday evening. Subject, "The Hand of God With Man." There will be a reception for the bishop in the dining hall of the church after the lecture Monday evening. Our city has been graced within the last few weeks with many distinguished visitors, who have been royally entertained by the good people of Davenport and Rock Island. Mrs. Elmer Rhinehart of Springfield, Ill., and Mrs. Mary E. Spencer of Jacksonville, Ill., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Johnson and were entertained as follows while in the city: At the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Windor of Rock is and, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Green and Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Merchant of Davenport. Mrs. Jennie Evens and Mrs. Allie Marshall of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, were the guests. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Johnson over Sunday. They enjoyed the services at Bachel on Sunday evening. Mrs. Bean and son, Allen, with the writer, were royally entertained by Rev. and Mrs. P. B. S. on the 4th. Mrs. Pearl Edwards of Amora, Ill., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brooks for the summer. Mrs. Cedar and Mrs. Anna Parker, formerly old settlers of Davenport, now of Chicago, Ill., were guests of Mrs. Eugene Green last week. Mrs. Calaway was en route to Washington, Iowa, and Mrs. Parker to Denver, Colo. These ladies kept the phone busy while here calling up old friends. They were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Ballard and Mr. and Mrs. Scott McGaad. Mr. Gus Pitts of Monmouth, Ill., was the guest of his daughter, Mrs. E. Shelton, last week. Mr. Pitts never forces to visit our Bethel when in the city. Mrs. G. H. Merchant, who has been visiting here for the past ten days, returned home Monday morning, much delighted with her trip. Mrs. Irene White of Oxford, Miss., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Merchant. (Continued on page 4 column 1) The Best Medicine in the World. "My little girl had dysentery very bad. I thought she would die. Chamberlain's Colle, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her, and I can truthfully say that I think it is the best medicine in the world." writes Mrs. William Orvis, Clare, Mich. For sale PAVED STREETS IN 2000 B. C. Babylon and Other Old Cities of the Dead Past Took an interest in Good Roads. When or where the first road was built is not known, remarks a writer in the Good Roads Year Book denote spoken Cheops employed 100-000 men for ten years. According to the historian, this road was built of massive stone blocks ten feet deep and lined on both sides with temples, mausoleums, porticos and statues. The streets of Babylon are said to have been paved as early as 2000 B.C., and several well-surfaced roads radiated to neighboring cities. Carthage, before its fall, was the center of a highly developed system. The Peruvianes had a wonderful system of national roads connecting all the principal parts of their empire. Bridges were also built by the ancients at a very early date. The Euphrates, at Babylon, was crossed by a stone bridge prior to 2000 B. C., and it is known that the Chinese built briges as public works as early as 2000 B. C. The first definite and fully authentic information concerning the systematic construction and maintenance of permanent roads comes from the Romans, who gradually under the Romanes learned the art of road building from Carthaginians. However, the construction of their great road was as perfect as that of any of their later ones. The first of the great Roman roads was from Rome to Cupa, a distance of 142 Italian miles, and was begun by Appius Claudius about 112 B. C. It was known as the Appian Way or "Queen of Roads." This road was later extended to Bremen, and the road was probably completed by Julius Caesar. About 220 B. C. the Flamianin Way was built. It crossed the Nar河 on a stone bridge which had a central span of 150 feet, with a rise of 100 feet. When Rome reached the height of her glory, under the reign of Augustus, no less than twenty-nile great military roads radiated from the city. Every part of the vast empire and are estimated to have a total length of 60,000 miles. The Roman construction was in general extremely massive. The Appian Way is said to have been in good repair 800 years after it was built. On a carefully prepared subgrade were placed four successive courses of layers, the statumen or foundation course, the dudus or second course, the nucleus or third courses the nucleus or third course and the pavement or wearing surface. The top and bottom courses consisted in general of large flat stones, while the two intervening courses were built of smaller stone or other suitable material. With the fall of the Roman empire the roads were neglected and gradually fell into decay. so that today but little more than a trace remains of these splendid achievements. Fisherman's Luck "That's a new one to me. Was it effective?" "For the time being it was. He went fishing with a jug of liquor and when he had consumed most of it he fell off the bank into the creek." "I guess that sobered him up." "It certainly did. He swallowed a gallon or two of water and swears it was the biggest 'chaser' he ever took in his life." England's Coast Most Perilous. Pilots say that the most dangerous coasts are those of England and Nova Scotia. They are especially dangerous on account of the fogs that envelope them and because of the great depth of water right up to the base of their rocky shores. Soundings are useless because the great depth of water, the viarigator can't always tell how close he is to shore until his ship crashes against the rocks. The coasts of Alaska and Australia are considered very dangerous, and the coasts this country have many wrecks upon them. It No Longer Goss "Slow, but sure," is no longer the eulogy it used to be," said Harrison C. Childs, the well-known publicist, at an advertising men's dinner in Duluth. "Slow, but sure, indeed, is a condemnation in these brisk twentieth century days. "It's all right to be slow and sure, but what is the matter with being swain and sick?" "The man who is slow and sure is bound, I admit, to get there, but he so often arrives too late." Unkind "Prosby says you are not the man you used to be." "Does the tone of his voice indicate that I am better or worse than I used to be?" "He speaks very sadly." "Umph! Prosby is always knocking somebody." Mental Gastronomy. "What did you do when that man hurried his iron determination in your teeth?" "I swallowed hard." Wonders of Nature. Uncle Treetop-We have to be very careful in summer, for lightning will sour the milk. Miss Terry (a city niece)-You don't say! And are those little knobs on the horns of the cows lightning-rods?-Puck. Altruistic. Rose-He said he would kiss me or die in the attempt. Marie-Well? Rose-He has no life insurance, and I pitied his poor old mother. CROP REPORT WORK Thousands of Reporters Contribute to Making of Estimates. Most of Them Are Not Paid, Being Classed as "Volunteer Correspondents," and Only Reward They Get Is Receipt of Circulates. Washington—About 130,000 reports contribute to the making of the government crop reports which are issued monthly at Washington. Most of these reporters are not paid, but are classed as "voluntary correspondents," and the only reward they get, aside from the satisfaction of doing the work itself, is that they receive the publications of the department without having to write to ask for them. Nevertheless most of them stick to the work. An inquired made in January, 1912, showed that 58 per cent of them had served a year, 42 per cent more than two years, 42 per cent, more than six years, four per cent, more than twenty-six years, and one per cent more than thirty-six years. Among these volunteers are county correspondents who have several assistants who can be called on if necessary. They report directly, to Washington. There are also township correspondents who report directly and independently to Washington. Reports from these and still other independent sources are used to check one another. The number of counties of agricultural importance the township has is approximately 2,500, and the township reporters number 32,000. Then there are reports from many individual farmers and planters received at the end of the growing season. It is their business to question M. David F. Houston, Secretary of Agriculture. the best-informed persons in each neighborhood—farmers, country merchants, equipment dealers and others and to collect information in every way. They make reports in every way. They make reports monthly, sometimes by mail and sometimes by telegraph, and if conditions require more frequent reports they are made. Then there are state statistical agents, each of whom reports for his state as a whole, and maintains a corps of correspondents entirely independent of those reporting directly to the department at Washington. The state statistical correspondents state the agent, who co-operate and analyze them in the light of his own knowledge, and from them prepares his reports to the department. Of course, although there is much checking up of reports from various sources, the final result cannot approach mathematical exactness because the whole rests on the opinions of farmers, merchants and others, based on much information as they hand. The reports, however, do not purport to be other than estimates. To take an agricultural census each year, it is explained, would be out of the question because of the great cost, and when it is taken the results cannot be known for a year or more after the data are gathered. The collection of estimates, with as great care as possible, is made to supply the demand for current information. Uncle Sam closed the fiscal year 1913 with a surplus of $40,082,229, rep- Uncle Sam's Surplus Gains. ma canal and public debt transactions. this exceeds last year's surplus by $3,750,000. Panama canal expenditures of $41,741,000 and public debt transactions, however, wiped out this surplus and created a deficit for the year of $2,149,000. Total receipts for the fiscal year amounted to $723,782,921, while the ordinary disbursements were $638,693,692. The record drinking and smoking of the American people during the last 12 months brought the government $808,478,000 in interest revenue receipts, which was $16,500,000 greater than in 1912 and one of the highest amounts on record. The Peoria district alone collected $34,000,994, a gain of $4,132,555. Corporation taxes yielded the government $34,948,870, or $3,565,766 more than during the fiscal year 1912. There is one thing that must be said for the Englishman's stubbornness; it seems to be finding its match in the Englishman's stubbornness. Six—sixty—may six hundred times the Englishman has told the Englishwoman that she shall not practice law. And six—sixty—may six hundred times the Englishman has told the Englishwoman. For the six hundred and first time, the master has again come up for action. The women have sued the Law Society and the Chan- few months have shown a decrease, as is characteristic of a tariff revision period, the total for the fiscal year reached $138,142,000, an increase of nearly $7,000,000 over the previous year. Under the first year's operation of the new pension law the government paid veterans and widows $173,134,000, an increase of $21,587,000. The fiscal year closed with $164,704,000 in the general fund of the treasury, as compared with $167,152,000 a year ago. Secretary McAdoo announced that the daily treasury statement in future would be issued in a complete changed form, designed to show at a glance the assets and liabilities of the government. It will be in the nature of a budget statement, with a purpose of indicating from day to day whether the government revenues are progresing on a surplus or deficit basis. That the space used by the postal service in federal buildings has a rett- Rental Value Ascertained. is shown by statistics gathered by Jonathan Bourne, Jr., chairman of the joint committee on railway mail pay and second-class postage. This rental value has never before been ascertained, and has never been considered in computing the cost of the postal service. In making the figures public, "Under present methods of post office bookkeeping, if the government is paying $3,000 a year for rent of quarters for a post office, that expenditure is charged as an expense of the service. But if the government expends $100,000 for a public building and locates the post office therein, the rental charge ceases, showing, according to the books, a decrease of $3,000 in expenses, whereas, in fact, the investment would equal the former rent. No account has been kept of the rental value of public buildings. "Believing that definite information should be available upon this subject, I asked custodians of all federal buildings to submit estimates of the rental value of buildings under their jurisdiction. From information thus secured, and with a statement of the proposition of space used by the postal service, it was ascertained that the rental properly chargeable to the postal service is $5,514,797 in the 719 buildings concerning work that were received. I submitted that intelligent business should require that this amount be debited against the postal service in addition to the $4,280,000 now debited for rental of buildings not owned by the government." The pages of the senate, all youngsters of twelve and thirteen, held a Pages in Mock Session. dozens of furgists, who flocked into the galleries and applauded the proceedings. Joseph O'Toole, a messenger in charge of the pages, occupied Vice-President Marshall's chair. The others, in shirt waists and knickers, ranged themselves along in the front seats, usually occupied by dignified statesmen. A resolution was proposed increasing the salaries of all pages from $75 to $200 a month. Then a nible page hopped to his feet and offered a substitute fixing the compensation at $2,000 a month. This was adopted with a hauzah that rattled the freco work. A bill was offered for the relief of bull pups, with the request that it be referred to the committee on dog fighting. A yongster named McCoy was inclined to be noisy, and the gavel pounding of O'Toole did not suppress him. When a mock scent moved that the Maxim muffler to McCoy, Colonel Higgins came strolling in through a rear door. He laughed and joined the audience. Uncle Sam has made up his mind to steer his people by dangerous pitfalls if they Were Against him Warns Against Pitfalls. Pittals. The other day Dr. W. C. Rucker, assistant to Dr. Rupert Blue of the United States health service, issued a statement telling everybody how to keep cool and well in hot weather. Following this warning Secretary D. F. Houston of the department of agriculture gave out some useful hints about summer food and drinks. Bolled down, the advice of Mr. Houttuin is that he and eyes are the housewives' best detectives of bad food. Smell, observe and taste everything offered as food in the summer time. The potmame, a deadly poison bacill- Pasteurize all milk. It is the most dangerous food, when not absolutely clean, pure and fresh. Clean your ice box and do not handle food more than necessary. Avoid all uncooked foods. Be careful of doubtful restaurants, particularly so of high seasoned meats and fish. Do not boiled water at summer recards. Do not be misled by the "guaranteed under the pure food and drugs act" label. Disqualified. Mrs. McCarty—An what does your son teddy he doin' now. Mrs. Flynn? Mrs. Flynn—He's doin' tome, Mrs. McCarty; but it's not his fault that he's a pickpocket, poor bye! They won't let him on th' perlecee foore on account of his jungs—Puck. cery Division for refusing to grant them any right to be examined and enter the profession. All four women are winners of first-class honors at Oxford or Cambridge. Hint to the Wise. Madeline—Don't come up to the house tonight, Harold. Harold—Why not, dear? Madeline—Pa had a puncture, cracked cylinder, and a bent steering wheel today, and I'm afraid he'll wreak his vengeance on you. SAYS AEROPLANING IS LIKE GAME OF POKER PATRICIA REFUSES TO MARRY A FOREIGNER SENATOR PENROSE LAUDS HOME-MAKING ART BOAZ W. LONG CHOSEN AS CHIEF OF BUREAU --- --- According to Miss Matilde Moulant, the accident victims in the air do not ts in the air do not blunt one's courage or destroy the desire to fly. And Miss. Moi ain't ought to know because she has experienced m o t every kind of mishap known to the game lost in cloud b a k s, pinfoned under wreckage and rescued from a burning aeroplane, and yet she says she would fly again. A Miss Moisant had just returned from San Salvador, where she went after retiring from the exhibition field. It was not until she was the victim of four accidents and in each instance had narrowly escaped death that she was persuaded to give up flying. And now she says she only quit because she had made nervous wrecks of members of her family and was compelled to make a promise to stay on her job. Miss Molesan, it will be remembered, took up flying soon after the death of her brother, in John B. Molesan, who lost his life in an airplane fall. "I never The report that Princess Patricia of Conanaught is betrothed to the heredi- tary grand Duke Adolph of Mecklenburg and Streitz is officially denied. There is said, to be no foundation for it whatever. A. H. That the hard-some English princess should remain so long unmarried (the ungallant Burke's peerage says she was twenty-seven on March 17 last) seema strange, but gossips in court circles declare that she positively refuses to marry a foreigner. tively felt helpless. He adopts the isthirty- and is visiting King George at Windsor Castle, and his friends say he is trying to find out who is the facetious person in Berlin attempting to effect a matrimonial alliance through the princesses of the kingdom and Princess Patricia. The duke, and the princess are well Declaring that the *trouble of day* is that we are *getting away too* Tar from the ideas of our forefathers," Senator Boles Penrose of Pennsylvania made a plea for "home-making as a profession" at the comm cement exercises of the National School School Sciences, held at the Playhouse in Washington a few days ago. He declared that the art of home-making is not only the most honored but is indeed the PETER H. or all professions, but is indeed the corner stone upon which rests the welfare of the nation. "There is too much ordering of groceries and household goods over the telephone nowadays," said Senator Robert Dole, who owns your own marketing at the market should come into vogue again. Telephone orders are sixty per cent, higher than when you do your own In the appointment of Boaz W. Long to be chief of the bureau of Latin American affairs. Secretary of State Bryan has selected a man from commercial life whose acquaintance with Latin America, as he states it, consists of knowledge acquired in old Mexico in the course of travels during the previous year during the past nine years. Heretofore the incumbent of the post has been a man versed in diplomatic affairs. Secretary of State Bryan has selected a man from com merial life whose acquaintance with Latin America, as he states it, consists of knowledge acquired in old Mexico in the course of travels during three months in the year during the past nine years. Heretofore the incumbent of the post has been a man versed in diplomatic affairs, with considerable experience, and—with one exception—of ministerial rank. Mr. Long is the son of Elisa V. Long, chief justice of the territory of New Mexico during Cleveland's administration. He is a native of Indiana, and about thirty years of age. His Chloride of Lime Best Dilinefectant. Next to corrosive sublimate malt liquor, chloride of lime and deodorizer is chloride of lime. Corrosive sublimate is such a powerful poison that it is dangerous to have in the house—as several recent cases of fatal poisoning prove. But chloride of lime is perfectly safe and very cheap. Albert H. Hooker of New York recently published a book describing the use of chloride which chloride of lime can be put. Among these are sterilization of water supplies and could watch my brother fly without experiencing great fear," she said, "but with myself it is different. And I leave the ground I enjoy every moment, I think of anything that might happen. "I If felt the least afraid I certainly would not fly. Anyone who has not confidence in himself and his machine should never fly. I think many accidents are the result of fear, which often causes an aviator to lose his head. However, I think there are unavoidable accidents, no matter how cautious the aviator may be." As an illustration Miss Moisant cited the case of Miss Quimby, whom she regarded as one of the most careful of women fliers. Miss Quimby never took chances," said Miss Moisant, "and frequently chided me for my recklessness. And here I have come out of accident after accident while Miss Quimby was to lose her life in her very first mishap! "It is something like a game of poker after all and each one is confident that he will win the next time. I can hardly realize what has happened to Miss Quimby and I wish some one would tell me it isn't true. Miss Quimby and I learned to fly at the same school and our exhibition flights were made together. No accident outside of that to my brother has made me so sad." Miss Moisant was considered very cautious. acquainted, but they never got along together, and the princess would be impossible as the future reigning consin in the stiff, provincial German court at Neu-Strelitz. Her unconventionality and independence would shock the Mecklenburg-Strelitz dowager into fits of apoplexy. The duke has always been a special protege of Queen Mary's. The queen took Princess Mary to Neu-Strelitz last year for a family/vist, and the prince of Wales is expected there in the near future, while the queen is also going again with Princess Mary in the autumn. The queen ostensibly to see her aunt, the dowager grand duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. She is one of the most remarkable old women alive. She will be ninety-one July 19, and is still hale and hearty, her intelligence unpaired. She is a grand-daughter of George III. of England and a sister of Queen Mary's mother. She is credited with having arranged the match between Emperor William II and Princess Ernest of Cumberland, and is believed to be really at the bottom of the present matrimonial plan for Duke Adolph and Princess Mary. But Patricia remains single. shopping, and you don't get what you want." Senator Mark L. Myers of Montana, in presenting the diplomas, said: "I am glad, in this day of the new thought and the new woman, to see some of them giving their attention to the home and such things in which our mothers and grandmothers were interested." Representative Frank B. Willis of Ohio spoke, as did Dr. Quay Russell of the University of Pennsylvania, Rev. Charles Wood and Rev. James T. Marshall led the devotional exercises. Mrs. Franceska K. Lawson sang. Several musical selections were given by a section of the United States Marine band. Ups and Downs. Governor Johnson of California at a dinner in Sacramento philosophized about a man of middle age who, having attained great success after years of struggle, failed through rash speculations, and fell back into obscurity again. Governor Johnson summed up this man's fall in an epigram. "How many of us," said he, "reach the topmost pinnacle of success only to be attacked with hopeless veridio." home is at Las Vegas, N. M. He comes to the department of state heavily indorsed. Mr. Long's acquaintance with old Mexico has been obtained in the pursuit of his business interests as an advertising man. He has little acquaintance with official Mexico, he states, although his business brought him in contact with many state governors he neither sees nor he believes he knows of the Mexican people. The failure of his prospects in old Mexico, incident to conditions of unrest and rebellion, forced him to seek elsewhere a field of endeavor. The state department affords him opportunity. Rough Life. "Can you build me a piano and leave the hark on the wood?" "I guess so," opticed the plank man. "I guess so," hunting lodge. We rough it up there, you know." Natural Result. "Jack Jingles has a swelled head." "And what about. I would like to know?" "Somebody gave it a good punching last night." sewage effluents, street sprinkling, flushing of gutters, disinfecting of all sorts in hospitals, homes, factories and railway cars; the extermination of vermin of all kinds, especially the typhoid-carrying house fly. Her States. "Houskeeping seems to have made a seeaw affair of life for Mrs. Smith." "How so?" "First, she broke down and then her husband insisted on her breaking up." MASTER OF HIS ART NO TROUBLE AT ALL Well Called Greatest of All Writers Who Have Written Novels With a Purpose—Living Authors Under Obligation to Him. Edwin Pugh, the English writer, in a chapter on "Dickens' Influences," in the London magazine, the Dickensian, says that it was Dickens who taught modern novelists the trick of easy characterization. Before Dickens there was no one who could embody a type in a few irrelevant, and so all the more striking, peculiarities. Most of the immortal people in Scott and Fielding are strongly and definitely drawn, but any one of them, insists Mr. Pugh, might have changed minds with any other member of his class without much loss of individuality. All Thackeray's gentlemen are perfect gentlemen, and so is Sir John Dickelock a perfect gentleman, but he is also a perfect fool. Dickens revolutionized character drawing when he showed Mr. Dickwick sliding on the ice. Only a genius could have preserved Mr. Dickwick's dignity in those silly moments. "Dickens was himself," says Mr. Pugb, "in some sort, in some directions, an imitator. There are passages in his earlier novels that are pure Fielding. The very plan of Pickwick was borrowed from that form of picaresque romance most popular at the beginning of the nineteenth century, of his characters hark back to the Restoration dramatists, Dotheboys and Verlipson, Melchizedek Howler and Magstinger; these might well be the names of characters in some comedy by Congreve and Wycherly. Dickens brought his genius to bear upon detail also, and in such names as Quill, Macwier, Dolly Varden, Chadband and Joe Gargery, to name but a handful. The rare effect of blending sound with meaning, which is the essence of poetry. "Dickens was, if not the first at least the greatest of all writers who have written novels with a purpose, You cannot write a novel nowadays with a purpose without acknowledging a debt to Dickens. You can be as subtle as you like, but you can never outdo the subtlety that Dickens displayed in his treatment of the mutual Friend; you can be as smart and witty as you like, but you must go to 'Our Mutual Friend' and borrow those infinitive drolls, Eugene Wrayburn and Mortimer Lightwood. There is no living author who is not under a load of objection to Dickens. And it is usually a slow-growing appreciation of this miracle that at last wins the superior young person, weary and scornful of Dickens, back from the old old persons who don't read Dickens, never did and never will, there is nothing to say, but what Marchonchles said of Dick Swiveler: They are 'dead, all but.' When Actresses Were Rare. The success of the French revue the "Old Mogul" is in marked contrast to the reception given to the first French players to appear in London in 1629. Their visit was an utter failure. It was notable, however, for the important innovation which was the chief cause of their unpopularity. The luckless troupe introduced actresses who were not French, thereby giving just offense to all virtuous and well-disposed persons in this town—"wrote Thomas Brande, reflecting the spirit of the playgoer of that time, who was used to seeing boys take the female characters. These "French women, or monsters rather," were "hissed, hooted and plipp-pelted from the stage." The first move against this prejudice was not long delayed. The French company came to London with woman players, under royal patronage, and were received "with good approbation" at the cockpit in Whitehall. Bottle That Comes Handy "The last international Congress of Brewers omitted one important item from their statistics on beer," said a wise old seaman. "They neglected to state that two-thirds of the bottled messages found drifting about in oceans and bays are sealed up in beer bottles. This is not because a beer bottle is more seaworthy than any other kind, but because it is handler. "People who send messages adrift either from necessity or fun are more likely to have a beer bottle lying around—a vinegar bottle or milk bottle or ginger ale bottle; so it's the beer bottle that makes the voyage." Dance Once Religious Ceremony. For thousands of years in all stages of the world, as far back as history has any record of me and I have danced together and alone, on gay occasions and on sad occasions, at festive and at religious ceremonies. In the beginning it was almost exclusively a religious ceremony. Perhaps the most ancient on record is the dance of the Jews, established by the Levitical law to be exhibited at their solemn feasts. Also is the dancing of David often quoted, and many historians claim every psalm once possessed and was accompanied by a distinct and sacred dance. Gifted. Dickey Dolt—Fweddy is ambwidex-tous, donton know. Cholly Chapp—Yaas? Dickey Dolt—He can handle his cane with his left hand just as well as with his right—Puck. The Diagnosis. "What's the matter with Jimmy that he's laid up?" "He went on a motoring trip with some friends and they got on a jag-" see "A case of auto-intoxication." --- "When do we start on our honeymoon?" I said to Mollie. "You mean their," said Mollie, pouting. "I wish you wouldn't be so scareless; some one might think—that hotly, it would be replied, that some wouldn't it, for any one to think that we are going on our honeymoon? You needn't be alarmed; I wouldn't go on a honeymoon with you for—" "Watt till you are asked! You have no right to talk to me that way." "Well! You ought to understand, when you and I are making all the arrangements for the honeymoon that I want, and I should take it, is perfectly proper to refer to the afar as ours. That's only the business way of putting it. It's customary." "We start on our honeymoon tomorrow evening at 8:15," said Mollie, conceding the point by conforming to the rule. "It's a funny idea," I said, shuffling over the railroad tickets and reservations, this making honeymoon arrangements for others. When I was a boy— "You stupid! You're way behind the times. Your trolling is enough to condemn you anyway. Don't you know nowadays that the bride and groom are too busy even to see each other for weeks and weeks before they are married. And as for talking things over and making plans—" I never would marry you. I said calmly. "I couldn't bear to be parted from you so long. Now let's go over the whole itinerary. Leave Grand Central at 8:15; arrive Niagara following morning from these—" "Never mind all that. Here's the wedding program, which is much more important. Let's check that off first—ushers' pins, ties, wedding ring, rice, church cards, acknowledgments." She held up a stack of envelopes. "I've written them all out for Bess already—only one or two in fifty know her handwriting. You see, I know who will send presents, and at the last minute nowadays it is correct form to acknowledge your wedding presents immediately. Listen—" She read from one of the envelopes: "My Dear Mrs. Gander: "It was just too dear of you to send that charming — Of all the lovely things in the world it was just what we most needed to complete our happy little home. And no one else thought of it. "With a heart full af gratitude for your sweet remembrance, sincerely yours. "Bessie Dimpleton this morning. Do not do doubling and a messenger boy looted in. Mollie tore the envelope. "The wedding's all off!" she shouted. "O! Can't! This dreewall! Bessie aunt died this morning from heart disease—fell in the park. Awful! What shall we do? Church engaged, flowers ordered, tickets bought—O! O!" "Cyd will never pay for those railroad tickets now upon which I have advanced the money," I said somewhat cynically. "I wouldn't like to remind him of it, he'll be so upset. "Of course not. It's dreadful for you to dwell on such a sorriding thing. This morning, I thought—right on top of the heart-reading disappointment: 'Come, now, old fellow, you owe me $80—' "Seventy-nine dollars and forty cents," I corrected. "You never were good at figures, Mollie—(except one," I added mentally). "How can you go on this way, when we're in all of this trouble. Suggest! Suggest!" "We're not in trouble, Mollie," I suggested obediently. "Any one would think, to hear you talk, that we were going to get married." "What's the difference, so far as the practical details are concerned? Haven't we got a wedding on our hands? Caterer! Florists! Cabens! Railroad Clergymen!" "We certainly are stalled with one grant ceremony." I replied. All we had was a bride and groom. Let's advertise. They'll take copy at the newspaper offices up to nine o'clock: "Wanted, for noon wedding, a—" "Stop! How can you be so floppant in the face of such a calamity? Of O! O! O!." Then something really happened. Mollie began to cry. (Of course, he hadn't meant to have it go that far. I got up and shut the door. I ran back and took Mollie's hand. I gathered as much of Mollie as I could in both arms. "Don't you know, sweetheart, I hear, that we must get married in their place? Why, it's Fate, don't you see it? All the time I've been loving you to distraction and trying my best to conceal my real feelings. The idea of our getting married and having to be parted from each other so long beforehand was more than I could bear. And to think that she's a wedding all ready for that, and we won't have to be parted any beforehand, say, it's almost too good to be true. Think, dearest, it's our wednesday—moon." bring Mollie looked up at me with shining eye, but her head still remained on her shoulder. "Why in the world," she sighed. "couldn't you have said all this before?" fore: "Just as if you didn't know!" I whispered, but not loud enough for Mollie to hear—T. L. M., in Life. Just So. "A department store carries tween and fifty thousand dit- tertories." "And a woman who drops in for a spool of thread has to look over everything else in stock." Young Parents. "What in the baby crying for, husband?" "Wife, I can't imagine. He is only six months old, and he doesn't know that there are such things as moving picture shows or candy." AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Hampton Institute's remarkable results in training negroes are vividly set forth in the forty-fifth annual report of the principal, just made public. From a school of fifteen pupils and two teachers the institute has grown into a busy educational village of over a thousand persons, with a far-reaching influence, not only for the races it is designed to aid, but for the whole nation, which benefits by the splendid work and example of Hampton graduates everywhere. Industrial training is the keynote of the Hampton success, according to Dr. P. P. Claxton, United States commissioner of education, who is keenly interested in the Hampton work. It is noteworthy that this industrial training is of the most immediate and practical sort, applied to the ordinary producing tasks of life, first of all in the educational plant itself. At Hampton training practically all the work is done by the educational buildings to be kept in repair and occasional new buildings to be erected; there is a farm of 600 acres to be cultivated, with 150 cows and young stock, 40 horses and horses, to hog and harness to be kept in repair, wagons to be built, boys to be clothed—these are a few of the industrial opportunities which the plant offers. Last year the girls received over $66,000 went to the girls for domestic work in the institute. This year the boys of the trade school have built Clarke hall' at a contract price of $26,142. The work called for the services of bricklayers, plasterers, carpenters, sheet metal workers, steamfitters, plumbers, cabinetmakers, electricians and painters. The architect who designed the building, after inspecting the brick work done by the boys, said it compared favorably with similar work done by New York men; and some of the local builders pronounced the best piece of work in section of Virginia. At Hampton work is considered a privilege; in fact, one form of punishment is the work from the pull. No student is ever punished by being forced to work. At the same time, labor is not insisted on as an end itself, but rather as the means to an end. "The aid of Hampton," says Dr. George P. Phenix, vice-principal, to educate men and women who shall stand for the best things in the communities to which they return, and who can make their skill contribute to this end. Colossal fortunes have been won and lost through the enterprises of men; but reverses have never succeeded in checking the ardent spirits. In all ages, in all climes, among all people, evil fate as well as fortune has played a part; but despite its frowns the combat has been waged, and valorous deeds have emerged which redound as a tribute to genius. The Negro should not curse the luck which is of his own creation, but exert every energy to make his position more tenable. Uplift is the outgrowth of hidden forces driven by individual will, and cannot be divorced from the benefits their efforts grant to man. A simple police call is in use in Chicago, where one has but to ask for Main 13 and connection is at once made with the nearest police station. There is one high office of the United States government which since the Civil war has been filled by a Negro. It is considered their property, after a fashion, and appears to be hereditary in the race. It is the office of register in the treasury. It is at present filled by J. C. Napier, a Negro, of course. Every piece of currency issued by the United States treasury be housed in a register of the treasury. One need only look at the paper money in his pocket to read the name of this Negro. W. T. Vernon and J. W. Lyons are former Negro registers of the treasury whose names appear on a large amount of the currency now in circulation. The poultry raiser need not have a watchdog to protect his flocks. Instead, he must be installed, which will be much more efficient protection. An alarm attached to the henhouse, door with a bell in the owner's bedroom is inexpensive. The voice of the past is but that of a will-o'-the-wisp. To heed it is to die of fatigue. The present wants you, and the future awaits. In focussing binoculars the tubes should be extended to their limit before placing to the eyes and then adjusted, for, if extended afterward, an optical nerve strain is caused that sometimes results seriously. The offer for $10,000 for a safety train stop brought out 1,574 responses of which were entirely impractical. The efficiency of the water turbine has been recently raised by various improvements to 94 per cent. For rinsing dishes a Michigan man has patented a dish pan with a number of projections on the bottom to hold dishes with their edges upward while in the center of a perforated vase for cutlery. Chickens will not eat potato peelings unless they are cooked. Apple peelings will be consumed raw, however. A pneumatic scheme is now made use of for working wires through underground conduits. In city and in country whereever, there are any large number of negroes they are confronted with the same sort of a problem that confronted the colored workmen at the Newport News ship yard. That is the problem of making the most of the opportunities for working. Nowhere in this country are the difficulties in working work for colored persons as great as the difficulties for working. No negro in the south is willing to idle because there is no work he can get to do. On the contrary, jobs, especially in the trades, are continually hunting him. If he loses his economic hold upon the south I will be because he has not made the most of his opportunities. Nevertheless there is everywhere, as at the Newport News always the likelihood of the Negro being displaced by foreigners unless he be came a reliable, a dependable work man, with the problem of the shiftless, irresponsible Newport general, it can be most effectively dealt with in a local way, just as was done here at Newport News. The responsible colored people here have set an example which should be followed by the better class of colored people in every community. Led by the ministers, teachers and parents, they should come together and take steps that the shiftless, irresponsible negroes do to their jobs. This class of Negroes is not a better race. It is from their ranks that the chain gangs are recruited. It is they who bring discredit upon us, and cause the whole race to be charged with being unreliable and irresponsible.—New York Age. Men of genius have not always been good financiers. They have known how in many ways to make fortunes for others unscrubulous enough to steal their ideas or inventions, but they have not been shrewd enough to secure the protective copyright or trademark and provision for royalty, and so have died and filled the pauper's grave. It is said, for instance, that the great Thomas A. Edison knew so little about money matters in his early career that he did not know what to do with the first check he got, said to have been for $100,000, for one of his first inventions. Theory of money, but may be true. A news report from delphia Record says that after spending all of his money to buy books from which to gain "additional knowledge to facilitate his work." John B. Trusty, aged forty-four years, "a colored man of unusual intelligence," has been removed to the porchouse, "there probably to end his day." The Record says further: Trusty his money is gone and he could not afford a physician or buy medicine if he did have a doctor. His food was nearly exhausted and he was facing starvation. Trusty is the inventor of numerous mechanical appliances now in use in plant plants. All of them are reared to most brilliant and economical machines. The inventor, however, does not seem to have his inventions would have meant to him had he had them patented, and he never received a royalty or even pay for them. While he worked he spent all his money, practically, buying books to help him work, and he had acquired a considerable library. This country's production of lead during last year was 480,894 net tons, a decrease of more than 6,000 tons over the previous year. The farmer who sells eggs should have a dating stamp, and after the eggs are brought to the house they should be carefully sorted and dated with indelible ink. The date will add 50 per cent, to the flavor of the egg when it is served at the consumer's breakfast table. It is a good idea for the farmer who retails eggs to include a card guaranteeing every egg to be as represented. It is not difficult to give five cents above the market price for each egg particularly when eggs found to be bad are replaced cheerfully with good ones. Official figures, recently complied, place the cement production of the United States last year at 83,351,191 barrels, which is a new high record and an increase of more than 3,800,000 barrels in a year. When a fowl is dressed for eating examine the gizzard. If the grinding material is blunted the fowls are in need of proper grit. A furniture museum is being organized in London for the benefit of furniture designers and builders. Recent official English figures claimed a greater proportion of young adults for that country than in France, Germany, Sweden or Holland, but admitted fewer children than any of those countries except France. The wireless time signals sent out by the government from Washington are picked up by thousands of watch-makers. Ojibway has been selected as the name for the United States Steel company's new plant in Canada. To enable automobiles to pull themselves up hills or out of soft spots in roads a South Dakota inventor has patented a windlass which may be attached to a rear hub and operated by the motor. In one of the institutions of Paris there is a dish washing machine which has a capacity of fourteen thousand dishes an hour. It is important to secure male birds and place them with the females in advance of the hatching season. BASEBALL Cravath refuses to stop his terrific batting. Joe Tinker's batting is best of his whole baseball career. In Rebel Oakes the Cardinals have a corking outfielder and hitter. Tris Speaker of the Red Sox is getting into the battle for the swat title. This replacing wabby pitchers with the stars may win a few games but lose a few pennants. Charlie Deal, the former Tiger now playing third for Providence, leads his team with the willow. Hugh Duffy is causing a great stir with his Portland team in the little old England league. Loomis of the Adrian South Michigan league team pitched a no-hit game against Bay City at Adrian. Russell Ford of the Yankees has been showing his old-time form and pitching some great ball of late. And now Connie Mack has bought back a player he sold. Claude Derrick has again been bought by the Athletics. George Kahler, pitcher of the Naps, says that Joe Jackson makes most of his hits when the pitcher has him in the hole. Jack Lapp, catcher of the Athletics, is one player who doesn't do any kicking to speak of when unpipes don't suit him. Hobe Ferris, formerly of several big league clubs, is playing a star game for the Columbus club of the American association. "They can't stop us," says Danny Murphy, captain of the Athletics. Danny declares that the Mackenzie will win in a walk. Rube Oldring's sensational playing has helped the Athletics considerably. Oldring has been hitting and fielding in his usual style. Bill Carrigan has rounded to his proper form, and his great work has had much to do with the recent success of the Red Sox. One of the unique records of the season goes to Ens, the Providence first baseman, who had only one put-out in a full nine-inning game. It is not a sure bet Tinker will not be able to make good on his claim of finishing ahead of Evers in the National league race after all. Owner Bob Hedges of the Browns says that the statements that Rickey is to succeed Stovall as manager of the St. Louis team are false. This is the time to predict some baseball shakeups. When the magnates debate whether to put a large bomb beneath the managers. The combined ages of the umpires is authentically stated as 429 years. This includes those estimable gentlemen, Hank O'Day and Bob Emsle. The big contest in Washington just now is to see whether Walter Johnson can win more games than all the rest of the Senator pitchers put together. George Dauss, the young Tiger hurler, owes his recent success to the fact that he finally has mastered control, according to Hughle Jennings. Just now it causes Fred Clarke a pang of regret every time he sees Tommy Leach walk to the plate and drive out a single against his pitchers. Terry Turner is entitled to a considerable space in the list of comebacks. He is playing the best game of his life and is hitting the ball with a vigence. They say that Jean Dubuc, the French-Canadian master of the change of pace, can hurt great ball for eight innings, but his right arm refuses to work after that. Joe Boehling seems to be the only member of Griffith's corps of young pitchers who has been developed into a good enough hurler to be worked regularly with the veterans. Manager Dode Birmingham of the Naps says that the umpires could avoid a lot of trouble with ball players if they would only admit once in awhile that they are wrong. Jake Daubert, Manager Bill Dahlem's star first sacker, has been doing much to keep the Brooklyn in the first division. Jake is batting in the .300 mark and felding in his usual sensational way. Outfielder Kommers, whom Manager Fred Clarke signed up for his Pirate, looks like a real find. In the few games that he has played he has been hitting and felding like a regular. Manager Stoveall has his Browns playing the hit-and-run game, and they work it successfully. Dode Parkert in the outfield and Mike Doolan at short are rated as the real quality of the Phillies in the fielding line. President Dave Fultz of the Players' Protective fraternity wants the club owners to notify a player in writing hereafter when he is released to another club, whether he is released outright or on an option. MANAGER JOE BIRMINGHAM. CLEVELAND PHOTO BY C. TRAIN, TENNESSEE Despite the fact that the Cleveland players have met with many accidents this season, Manager Birmingham has kept his team right up near the top. Just when the club was sailing along at its best speed two of its star players were disabled. Napoleon Lajole was forced out of the game on account of injuries to his hands and then Birmingham himself was laid on the shelf when he broke a bone in his ankle in a game with the New York Highlanders. Connie Mack's white elephants are walloping the pill heavily. Jacinto Calvo, the young Cuban, has decided to spend next winter going to school in Washington so that he can master the English language. Billy Gilbert, the old second baseman of the Giants, is now scouting for McGraw. Billy tried the managerial game, but did not meet with much luck. George Willett is said to have mastered a new kind of slow ball teaser that literally floats away from a bat and spelled by positive electric magnets. --- Among the recruits picked up by Brooklyn this season is Bill Wagner, pitcher. Wagner comes from New Orleans in the Southern league, where he made a good record. Frank Schutte missed only two games while recovering from an operation on his head, the nature of which has not been disclosed. Some one said a piece of bone was removed. SPORTING WORLD Jack Weaver's filly, Go Well, won the derby at Latonia, Ky. Fine tennis weather all over the land. "Forty love and a drink of ice water." America will send a team to Athens, Greece, to compete in the Olympic games next year. Tommy Ryan, former middleweight champion boxer, now living in Syracuse, N. Y., is reported to intend to reenter the ring next fall. Bob Burman has challenged Jules Goux, winner of the Indianapolis sweepstakes, to a match race, which may take place on Labor day. Johnny Dundee, the featherweight title challenger, had the time of his life to get a decision over Jack White of Chicago in 20 rounds at the Vernon arena, Los Angeles. Willie Ritchie, lightweight champion, has dismissed Manager Billy Nolan. The champion announced the break, adding that his reasons were "personal and financial." Bombadier Wells at London successfully defended his title as heavyweight champion of England at the National Sporting club by knocking out "Packey" Mahoney of Cork. France won the international gold match between teams of professionals representing France and the United States at La, Boulie, France. The Frenchmen beat the American players in all of the four single matches. Leo Goehring of the Mohawk club, New York, smashed the world's record for the standing high jump, clearing the bar at 5 feet 5½ inches. This boasts the old record by one-half inch. The lower house of the Wisconsin legislature, a vote of 65 to 3, concurred in the senate amendment to the Hedding bill creating a state boxing commission and legalizing ten round no decision bouts. Watson M. Washburn, Harvard, won the Metropolitan lawn tennis title in singles at the West Side Tennis club of New York, defeating T. R. Pell, former national indoor champion, 1-6, 6-1, 9-7, 6-1. Washburn, nineteen years old, is the youngest player who ever held this championship. Several thousand fight fans were treated to a bloomer in Madison Square garden when "gunbob" Smith of California made George Rodel, the Beer heavyweight, stop in the third round. The California Rugby Football union will invite the New Zealand rugby team to tour the Pacific coast during the coming football season. They are expected to arrive about October 2 and remain for five weeks. An all-star California team may visit New Zealand and Australia in 1914. LAMB CHOPS, ENGLISH STYLE Across the Water They Are Generally Combination and Combination Combination is Delicious Wipe each chop with a damp cloth and trim off any extra fat. Break an egg in a saucer, add a tablepoonful of warm water and beat with a fork just enough to break the stringiness. Have ready a quantity of dried and sifted bread crumbs. Cracker crumbs are often used, but do not give as crisp a crust. Dip each chop in the egg, lift up and drain for a moment, then roll in the crumbs. Repeat uncut chops are the same. Dip each chop in a saucepan or a tablespoonful of butter, one-half of a teaspoonful each salt and sugar and one-quarter of a teaspoonful of pepper. Place over the fire, and as soon as hot add one quart of shelled peas. Cover and shake for two or three minutes, add just enough boiling water to keep from burning and cook, adding a little water as needed until tender. Have a quantity of fat in a saucepan. Heat until smoked hot. Plunge in two or three chops at a time; in half a minute draw to the side of the chop. They should be in from five to eight minutes, according to the thickness of the chops. Drain on unglazed paper. Heap the peas in the center of a platter and range the chops round. The Hogkeeper An easy way to polish silver and plated ware is to rub the tarnished places with a piece of raw potato, dipped in common baking soda. This is quickly done and the silver does not incline to retarnish so soon as with other polishes. Try wiping the matting on bedroom floors with a mop wring out of salt and warm water. Rinse as often as necessary to take up the dust. Then it requires only a moment to sweep up and you have no dust flying. Socks and stockings should be darned on the right side, so that the smooth part of the mended place will come next to the foot, thus preventing irritation. It is much better when cleaning rugs or Brussels carpets to lay on the grass right side down, beat thoroughly, then turn on to a clean place and sweep well, as it does not wear them so much as to whip them on a clothes line. A little vinegar in water will clean and brighten windows better than anything else. When eggs are broken and can not be used at once, remove from the shell and keep well-covered in a coat. Eggs will prevent the jolks from hardening. Bride's Cake. Cream one-half cupful of butter and add gradually, while beating constantly, one and one-half cupfuls of fine granulated sugar; then add one-half cupful of milk alternately with two and one-half cupfuls of four mixed and sifted with three teaspoonfuls of baking powder and one-fourth teaspoonful of cream of tartar. Beat whites of six eggs until stiff and add to first mixture. Flavor with one-half teaspoonful of almond extract. Bake in a moderate oven. Cover with White Mountain cream frosting. Decorate with ornamental frosting, or not, as you like. Pluma In Rice Border Cook the rice in milk until tender and quite dry, adding a pinch of salt when it is half done. Make it rather sweet with powdered sugar and pour into a border mold to set. When ready to serve turn it out carefully and fill the center with very rich stewed plums, pour a little the sugar over the plums, pour a little the apples, and pour the plums. The stones should be removed from the fruit and the kernels simmered ten minutes in a little thin sipup and then mix with the fruit. Corn Soup. Cut enough corn from the cob to make one pint of the milky part of the kernels without the hulls; add one pine of hot water or plain white stock; let it cook for ten minutes; meanwhile have ready one quart of milk brought to the boiling point and season with a teaspoon of onion juice. Boil the milk with chicken with a table-spoon of butter; simmer gently for 15 minutes, press through a puree sieve, add a little butter, and serve in a hot tureen with croutons. Raspberry Preserve Try this raspberry preserve. You will pronounce it O. K. Take five pounds of berries (or double the amount if you wish), put them in a large bowl, put three pounds of sugar on top of the berries, and let stand for two hours. Then take one pound of sugar, pour over three cups of water, and let stand for two hours. Then take your berries and boil till a white foam forms. Then remove foam, cool off and bottle it. Use pint and quart lars. This will keep for years. Versailles Custard. Cook a cup of granulated sugar over a hot fire until it becomes caramel. Turn quickly into your baking dish, moving it so as to coat the sides and bottom with the mixture. This must be done quickly as the caramel hardens rapidly. Make a custard as usual, turn into your well-coated dish and bake for 15 minutes. Chill. So thoroughly. To serve turn out with a splendid sauce. Sorting Hose. Take stockings when new and, with a thread of contrasting color, put a small mark in the hem of each, marking each pair differently. This will save a great deal of time when sorting pairs after being laundered. Iron Rust on Linen. When linen becomes rusted from the iron, oxalic acid and hot water applied before washing removes the stains. After using the acid rinses the linen a few times, which leaves the linen beautiful and white. ELEPHANT REMAINS HIGH PLACE COSTLY Prehistoric Tusk and Teeth Found on Minnesota Farms. High Fluces In Last Few Years Have a Tremendous Erosive Action on the Soil Where Remains Were Discovered. Prof. J. M. Holzinger of the Wilna (Minn.) Normal school gives out an interview concerning the remains of an elephant recently found on the Budde farm near Wabasha, the article being prepared after a careful inspection of the skelton. "The brothers, George and Frank Budde," he says, "reported to Doctor Sanderson their finding elephant in the country out of Wabasha. Frank Budde's farm is in a secluded little valley tributary to Trout Creek valley, which joins the main valley of the Zumbro and Murfees. "The valley farms nestled in the side streams to the Zumbro in this vicinity have in the last decade or two been subject to tremendous erosive action at the annual spring freshets. Frank Budde's farm, nearly within one decade been gutted by a ditch nearly twenty feet deep and a mile long, with numerous gullies. "It was from the nearly perpendicular wall of one of these side gullies that a year ago Frank Budde found projecting a piece of a tusk over six feet long and fully seven inches in cross section. Fragments of this piece are now in possession of Budde, fully substantiating the statement of the large diameter of the tusk. But the larger part of the tusk has since crumbled into small pieces. "The Budde brothers have brought to light two well-preserved elephant's teeth nearly perfect. These have a grinding surface of 3.5 by 8 inches; their longest root measures 7.5 inches. They have also laid bare a part of that appearance, the skull of Topeapple skull, however, be a difficult task, for cheesy coalsenalty. "What other parts of the skeleton are preserved under the mantle of glacial rock it is not possible to foretell. It will require the removing of several tons of material to lay it bare. This seems to be a less serious task, however, than the preserving of the bones after they are secured, unless they are in a better state of preservation than the skull. "Our state geological records show that teeth and tusks of this American elephant, which is known to have roamed, probably in interglacial times, as far west as Puget Sound, have been found within the confines of our state in several places. The Winona tooth and scraper from a tooth and scraper of an even larger tusk than had Buddé's elephant, which were found some thirty-five years ago near Stockton; also a piece of a tooth near Tracy, Minn. But it is probable that new scientific facts may be brought to light, if a complete skeleton comparison be made with living elephants." Book Romance Revealed A romance of literature was unfolded recently in the auction room. When Benjamin Franklin went to London in 1724 he found work as a composer in a printing office. While setting up Wollaston's "Religion of Nature," he felt a revolt against the composer who wrote his own "Dissertation on Liberty and Necessity, Pleasure and Pain." He was then nineteen years of age. In after years Franklin regretted his precocious efforts and suppressed or destroyed most of the 100 copies of the tract. He did this so thoroughly that only two copies are known, and one of these up in the Hut sale at Sotheby's. Henry Stevens, the well-known bookseller, bought this copy for 60 cents about 1850. He offered it to the British museum for five dollars. The offer was refused. Throwing it into auction at Puttick's he was rewarded with a bid of $86 by Mr. Hotten, who bought it in 1872, the British museum lost it again at $99, and it eventually joined the Hut library. At the recent sale at Sotheby's the son of Henry Stevens paid $5,040 for the pamphlet. When Living Was Cheap. In Morris Bercke's "Journey in America" is the following account of a breakfast in Fairfield county, Ohio, on June 16, 1817: "A gentleman, myself and three children sat down this morning to a repast consisting of the oil, vinegar, bread, dry toast, waffles (a soft hot cake of German extraction covered with butter), pickelel salted (a fish from Lake Huron), veal cutlets, broiled ham, gooseberry pie, stewed currants, preserved cranberries, butter and cheese—for all this, for myself and three others—for all this, for four horses, we were charged 6 shillings and 9 pence (or about $1.65)." Business Caution. "Walter;," said the hungry man, "I want you to bring me a thick porch-house steak with mushrooms—" "I's sorry, boss," replied Mr. Erasus Pinkley, "but you'll have to take jealous' plain steak." "Why?" "Structures fum de boss. When do other gueses see an order like dat comin' into de room dey's liable to git so jealous ed all loses de appertite." English Towns 1,000 Years Old English Towns 1,000 Years Old. Last year the city of Oxford, England (not Massachusetts or Mississippi, or even Ohio), celebrated its one thousand anniversary, and town and gown co-operated to make the event a national occasion. English town is its code, celebrate its one thousand birthday. It is Waltham, in Essex, which had its beginning when Edward the Elder, king of the West Saxons, endeavored to repel the invasion of the Danes. The breastworks built at that time still stand outside the town. Some Ambassadors Spend More Than Their Salaries. Pay Well for Honor of Office Holding —Insignificant Emoluments of President and Other Officials Hardly Cover Expenses—Only for Rich. How would you like to spend more money than your salary just to hold your job? President Wilson has pointed out laterly that the great cost of some of our diplomatic posts closes them to all but the rich. You would be diving down into your private treasure chest quite often if you happened to be holding any one of numerous high positions under our government. From the president down to some of our officials at the important posts the expense involved in maintaining the position always equals and frequently surpasses the emolument accruing, the New York Evening sun states. Conspicuous among unprofitable positions of honor and trust are the chief ambassadorships. The post at St. James is a particular luxury. The salary is only $17,500. This might seem ample for an ambassadorship's needs, but it is not enough for allegations under which our foreign representatives are put. They must entertain on a large scale in harmony with the ways of royalty. Certain it is that when the late Whitelaw Reeld held the post in London the annual stipend was not big enough to be taken into consideration. Only the fact that the head of the private office enabled him to do the honors of the position as he did. The expense is mentioned as the reason that deterred William F. McCombs from accepting the offer of the corresponding Paris post. It would have meant a big financial sacrifice. According to Henry White, for example, the cost of the and of embassy at London, a salary of $40,000 to $50,000 is necessary to do justice to the diplomatic posts at London, Paris, Berlin and St. Petersburg. The result of this condition of affairs has been that only rich men can be considered for the honors. But it is not so generally known that in some cities are in a similar precondition with regard to finances. Seventy-five thousand dollars a year seems a salary sufficiently large to cover any man's expenses and enable him to put by a moiety for future reference, and yet no president has ever left the office substantially richer than when he entered it. It is said that President Taft left the White House with an income of $8,000 a year, but it must be remembered that he held public offices consecutively for nearly all his previous life. His income from property seems very small, nothing compared to what he had possessed had he been earning the same salary in an humbler career—and an office of a corporate executive's dignity in accordance with the dignity of his office and his position as leader of the cosmopolitan society of the capital but any great saving out of the question. An even break is about all a president can expect. The vice-president has not the obligations of the president, but then he must be hard put to it to manage on $12,000 a year. Although most of our vice-presidents came to the position from other public offices and had but little time to accumulate personal fortunes, there is no record of any of them having left with much more than they had when they came. The late James S. Sherman and Theodore Roosevelt came into office independently rich, but the present incumbent will have to go slowly to make ends meet on his annual $12,000. A great deal of expense is attached to the cabinet positions, that of secretary of state in particular, owing to that officer's close relationship with foreign diplomats of the late men who had this pivotal cabinet office—Root, Knox and Bryan—have been financially independent of the emoluments of the office. Root and Knox, in giving up their great incomes from the practice of law, made proportionately great sacrifices in accepting the $12,000 a year job. Although Supreme court justices get $1,500 a year, none of them ever accumulates any money. Justice Harlan died practically penniless after long years of service. Nor is the $13,500 a year which an admiral receives from the Navy. The admirals large enough to permit of any saving when it is considered that entertaining in foreign ports is just as costly as it sounds. Misapplied Benevolence A benevolent old gentleman one day saw a rural looking man sitting on a stone wall swinging his legs and gazing earnestly at the telegraph wires. Going over to the yokel he said: "Waiting to see a message go 'long, eh?" The man grinned and said, "Ay." The benevolent old gentleman got on the wall and for the next quarter of an hour tried hard to dispel his ignorance. "Now," he said at last, "as you know something about the matter, I hope you will spread your knowledge among your mates on the farm." "But I don't work on a farm," replied the rural citizen. "Where then, may I ask?" Where, then, may I ask. "Me and my mates are telegraph linemen and we are testing a new wire." Bryantine Crown The monks of M. Athos are considering the question of sending to Athens the imperial robe and crown which belonged to the Byzantine emperors, Talmikis and Nikephoros Phocas, to be used at the coronation of the emperor. The coronial relics are kept at the great monastery of Lavre. The robe is made of beaten gold and weighs fifty pounds. The crown is enriched with precious stones. This crown probably will become the official crown of HEALTH HINTS We do not know how many babies die in the first year of their existence here in America, on account of there being no uniform and connected collection of such statistics. In some communities the death rate is as high as 40 per cent—four babies out of ten. Under average conditions one baby in every six or ten brings anguish to its parents by dying in the first year. Ignorance and poverty, ignorance mostly is the cause. This rate is appalling and now throughout the country they are having baby shows, getting information to mothers about children and arousing interest in this matter of child culture. Baby shows are not for the purpose of seeing the prottiest, nor the fattest baby, but to determine its general condition. It is better to know the points of a healthy, normal child, and to learn how to correct any deformities or tendencies than to get a prize for a baby because it is cute. For example a six months' old child ought to sit alone, a year old baby ought to stand alone. If it breathes through its mouth continually there are adenoids present. The way the baby sits or stands may determine some special deformity or tendency. To correct these failings is to relieve the child of a handicap. It should be the desire of every parent to have medical school inspection, so that points of deficiency may be recognized early and attended to. Parents alone, no one else, have the right, nor will assure, to select who the physician will be to attend a child if it needs attention. The wise parent will attend to having tonsils and adenoids removed if they are troublesome; will see to back troubles and eye strains, so that the boy and girl may not spend energy overcoming physical defects. Tonsils, if removed, will not affect the voice in sinning. If you must buy milk for your baby see that it comes from a good dairy, in sealed bottles and has no dirt in the bottom of the bottle. There is no virtue in "one cow milk." Twenty-five Cents Is the Price of Peace. The terrible itching and smarting, incident to certain skin diseases, is almost instantly allayed by applying Chamberlain's Salve. Price, 25 cents. For sale by all dealers. Mrs. R. B. Bright left last week for Colorado Springs to spend the summer. Dr. R. S. Taylor and Miss Florence J. Snyder of Harrisburg, Pa., were quietly married on the 19th inst., at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. David Delwards, Rev. T. B. Stovall officiating. Dr. and Mrs. Taylor will be at home to receive their many friends at 1425 1-2 Harrison street. Mrs. C. B. Lewis of Des Moines is the guest of her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Owens. The sick are as follows: Master Lyman Shepard, very sick at his home on West Ninth street; Mrs. Eliza Read, not expected to live at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bynum, East Tenth street; David Delward, somewhat better at this writing; Mr. Clarence Gamble, suffering with a badly wrenched shoulder. Mrs. Chas. Burkley of Washington, Iowa, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. L. J. Phillips. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Berry of Casper, Wyo., sister and brother-in-law of Dr. and Mrs. R. S. Taylor, are visiting Dr. Taylor and wife. The Third Baptist Sunday school gave their annual picnic at Surban Island on Saturday, July 19th. Quite a few attended and report an enjoyable day. Mrs. Jane Young returned home from LaGrange, Mo., where she has been visiting friends. CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA The many friends of Mrs. Alnut were shocked to learn of her death, which occurred Monday morning. The funeral was held Thursday morning from the residence, Rev. F. J. Peterson officiating. Mr. I. L. Brown and Mr. G. Suter were in the city a few hours last week shaking hands with friends. Mrs. W. H. Milligan lost her favorite driving horse, Doll, last Thursday. Everything possible was done to save her. She was only sick a few hours. Mr. and Mrs. Alberts, Mrs. Ed Overby of St. Louis, Mrs. C. M. Washington and Mrs. H. Rose of Des Moines spent a week at the Milligan home. The starch works have now in their employment seventy-five colored men and have sent Mr. J. B. Nelson as agent in search of as many more. The cereal mills and Rock Island shops now have about two hundred of our people in their employ. Mrs. M. Woods is still in the hospital, but improving. Mrs. Fred Perkins is able to be around. Mrs. Chas. Perkins returned to Chicago, accompanied by Mrs. D. Lemme of Iowa City. A good place to get Rooms and Board down town is at Mrs Ella Epperson 507 Grand Avenue Meals are Served to the Public Phone Red 4076. MRS. ELLA EPPERSON. Prop. Magic Hair Grower and Straightening Oil MME. JOHNSON AND SOUTH The most wonderful hair preparation on the market. When we say Magic we do not exaggerate, as you can see great results in the first few treatments. We guarantee Magic Hair Grower to stop the hair at once from falling out and breaking off; making harsh, stubborn hair soft and silky. Magic Hair Grower grows hair on bald places of the head. If you use these preparations once you will never be without them, Magic Hair Grower and Straightening Oil are manufactured by Meadames South and Johnson. We also do scalp treating. All orders promptly filled; send 10c for postage. Money must accompany all orders. nesaday a. m. for their home in Toledo. Mrs. M. F. Lowery left Thursday evening to visit friends in Chicago and Michigan. Rev. Greene preached to an appreciative audience Sunday evening. When in Rock Island, Ill. go to Williams Restaurant For good meals and short orders at all hours. Barber Shop and Bath in connection G. W. Willey, prop. 2215 3rd Ave A Chance for a Bargain. An Irishman who had begun to prince photography went into a shop to purchase a small bottle in which to mix some of his solutions. Seeing one he wanted, he asked the chemist how much it would be. "Will?" said the chemist, "it will be two ounces as it is but if you want anything in it, I won't charge you for the bottle." "Then," said Pat, "but a cock in it." Magic Hair Grower and MME. JOHNSON AND SOU The most wonderful hair preparation on the we say Magic we do not exaggerate, as you suits in the first few treatments. We give Grower to stop the hair at once from falling off; making harsh, stubborn hair soft and a Grower grows hair on bald places of the these preparations once you will never Magic Hair Grower and Straightening Oil by Mesdames South and Johnson. We also Magic Hair Grower, 50c. Straighten All orders promptly filled; send 10c for po ```markdown ``` QUINCY, ILL. The funeral of Mrs. Holly, who died Wednesday afternoon, occurred Saturday afternoon from Daughtery channel. Mrs. Susa Allen' left Thursday night for Rock Island and other parts of northern Island. Mr. Robert Jacobs spent Monday in Hannibal, Mo. Prof. Coozie Brittion left Saturday for Bowling Green, Mo., where on Sunday he will preach an annual sermon and attend the Teachers' institute the week of July 21st. Mesdames Perry, Bates and Elizabeth Berry entertained this week for Madam J. Freeman of Jacksonville, Ill. Mrs. Mary Cummings of Monroe, Mo., and Mrs. J. Norton of Mattoon, Ill., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Tate. The Wood River Baptist S. S. Convention just closed one of the most interesting sessions of its history here. There being a large detegation present. Mrs. Bertha Johnson of Moline and sister, Miss Lillian, visited friends in Hannibal, Mo., Sunday. Mr. A. E. Moore is a little better. Rev. G. W. Brown is in Buxton, Iowa for a few days. Causes of Stomach Troubles. Sedentary habits, lack of outdoor exercise, insufficient mastication of food, constipation, a torpid liver, worry and anxiety, overeating, partaking of food and drink not suited to your age and occupation. Correct your habits and take Chamberlain's Tablets and you will soon be well again. For sale by all dealers. Would Seem So Crawford—Do the rich know how the other half live? Crabshaw—After taking their money from them they must be able to form some idea of how they are compelled to live...Puck. Jönes Cafe The Old Reliable Place to get your meals PHONE RED 318 W. 3rd St 3027 Rooming House at 3rd St. Hotel Buxton A new modern steam heated hotel—Everything first class Cigars, Soft Drinks, Lunches etc Open Day and Night O. PETERSON, Phone 261 Proprietor Buxton, Iowa ```markdown ``` stage. Money must accompany all orders. Agents wanted—Write for particulars. We carry everything in the latest fashion- able hair goods at the lowest prices. We make switches, puffs, transformation curls, coronet braids, and combings made to order, matching all shades a specialty. Send samples of hair with all orders. 2416 Blonde St, Omaha, Neb. Phone, Webster 880 GALESBURG, ILL. Mrs. Della Delward returned to her home in Davenport last week after a short visit here with relatives. Misses Illa and Marguerite Allen, Mayme and Adah Richardson and Mrs. H. Lane returned Friday from Washington, Iowa. Miss Illa Allen was appointed sub-district superintendent of district No. one. Rev. R. Thomas of Kewanne was a Galesburg caller last week. Mrs. Hattie Lewis and sister, Mrs. Wilkins of Chicago are visiting relatives here. Mrs. Mamie Smith of Gary is the guest of Miss Addie Johnson. Mrs. M. Auter is enjoyng a visit with relatives at Hannibal. The home of Mrs. Anna Worthington, has been the scene of a pleasant house party this week. The guests of honor are Mesdames Spencer, McDaniels and Sharp of Jacksonville, Mrs. Emma Smith of Bloomington, Mrs. I. W. Bess of Osceola, Iowa, and Mrs. Williams of Monmouth, Tuesday Mrs. Worthington held open doors and Wednesday evening the ladies were tendered a reception at Central Hall, by the Carnation club, at which time between 200 and 300 were present. Thursday evening the G. C. G. entertained at a lawn party in honor of the guests. Mrs. Dave Garnett was hostess Saturday afternoon at a whis party. Mrs. Frank Wilkins entertained Friday at breakfast. The ladies departed for their homes Tuesday, voting Mrs. Worthington a charming hostess and well pleased with Galesburg. They presented Mrs. Worthington with a handsome chocolate set. The rally which was held at Allen Chapel Sunday was highly successful, over $800 being raised. Mrs. Anna Worthington received the first prize for bringing in the most money. The prize was a gold watch. The second prize was won by Mrs. J. O. Washington. Miss Susie Brent is the guest of Mrs. E. F. Mason. Rev. Birt has returned from Evanton where he attended the funeral of Rev. Horace Graves. Mr. Chas Anderson has returned from Davenport. He was accompanied by John Sage, who will spend the summer here. Miss Clara Tarver of Moline, Miss Nelle Buckner of Davenport and Mr. Charles Hamilton of Moline were guests of Miss Mayme Richardson on July 4. Mrs. Alex Winston and daughter are visiting in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Anderson, Miss Essie Neal, Mr. and Mrs. Catlin of Monmouth spent the Fourth in Galesburg. Mrs. Rosie Payne and daughter of Rock Island are guests of Mrs. Chas. Brown. Mr. Nick Baker died Tuesday at his home following a long illness. A Good Investment. W. D. Magli, a well known merchant of Whitemound, Wis., bought a stock of Chamberlain's medicine so as to be able to supply them to his customers. 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Moore and Windsor of Rock Island. OSKALOOSA, IOWA. The chicken pie supper given by the Mothers' club, under the aupsides of the A. M. E. church trustees, was a financial success. The Mothers' club met in regular session July 2 at the home of Libbie Kimbrough. After the routine of business, Minola Bell read the "Black Girl Burden," author Mrs. J. B. Rush. Discussion followed. Ida Henderson, chairman of the lookout committee, reported Mrs. Mattie Johnson of Des Moines as being sick at the home of her mother, Mrs. Stewart. Flowers by the club were sent. ST. JOSEPH. MO. The Misses Elders of Milan, Tenn., who has been the guest of Mrs. Ben Hill, 1340 Buchanan street, left last week for St. Louis to visit before returning to their home. Mrs. Lewis Pug and children of St. Louis have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. McGaugh for about two weeks. They will visit relatives and friends at Bethany next week. Mr. J. Baker, a former resident of this city, but now of Omaha, was here a few days this week. On July 6th at the A. M. E. parsonage at 11 o'clock, Rev. J. Gregg united Miss Effle Shepard and Mr. P. M. Sawyer in the holy bonds of wedlock. Only a few of their friends were p resent. After the ceremony they enjoyed an automobile ride and went to Thompson's pharmacy for refreshments. They left the next day The Old and Reliable Place to get good meals or lunches Ice Cream and Cigars 114 E. 5th Street Phone 4908-y E. Green, Prop. Davenport Ia 1021 West Broadway A New modern Cafe Everything first class Good Rooms C. H. BURKE, Manager. Council Bluffs, Iowa. Will in a broad mind, rational way tell of the big and essential things that make a book a book. Edulair editorials, subtle cartoons, and sublusive special articles will make a book a book. The interactive interpretation of present problems and events. 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Mr. Endicott is a very studious young man and we trust that our race will give him a liberal patronage. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. E. & A. M., and International Grand Congress of Heroines of Jericho of America and Western Baptist Association. TERMS OF PURCHASE Dr. Breshears was in Kansas iCty last week to attend the National meeting of the Dental association. One year ..... $1.60 Six months ..... 7.8 Three months ..... 8.8 All subscriptions payable in advance. Miss Blanche Payne returned to St. Louis last Sunday after a few weeks visit with her parents at 1718 Messave street. Surprising Cure of Stomach Trouble. Prof. R. W. Walker, a former instructor at the Bartlett High school, is visiting relatives and friends in this city. When you have trouble with your stomach or chronic constipation, don't imagine that your case is beyond help just because your doctor fails to give you relief. Mrs. G. Stengle, Plainfield, N. 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