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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XX NO. 14 CITY NEWS Mrs. Frank P. Johnson left Friday morning for a two weeks' visit in Chicago with relatives and friends. Buckner's Colored Ragtime Opera Co., of which Mr. E. M. Buckner is manager, passed through our city this week enroute to Peary, Ia., to fill an engagement. Mrs. Ida Wilson of Los Angeles, Cal., formerly of Des Moines, is visiting Mrs. Eater Morton on 10th street and friends. Before returning home she will visit in Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul. Mrs. J. H. Brown, accompanied by her sister, Miss Stella Stanton, returned Sunday morning after a very pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Stanton of St. Louis. Mo. Mrs. W. M. Rice of 413 So. E. 16th street entertained a few of her friends at dinner Sunday, in honor of the Misses Maggie and Lillie Rice of Chicago who are visiting in our city. Rev. and Mrs. Brice U. Taylor left Tuesday morning for Evanton, Ill., to attend the annual conference of the A. M. E. church which convenes in that city this week. They expect to be gone about two weeks. Miss Tatibita Masha, one of our Dear Moines girls, who has made her home in Kansas City, Mo., for several years returned to our city Sunday to make her home permanently. She is a trained nurse of several years experience and will follow her profession in Iowa The Mary Church Terrell club met Monday at the home of Mrs. J. H. Perkins, roil was called and each member responded with quotations and current events. An outline of work was mapped out to be studied. At the conclusion of the program the hostess took the club members to the Palace Swet Cafe.eria for refreshments. Club adjudged to meet with Mrs. Jessie Davis. R. N. Hyde has returned from Atlantic City, N. J., where he attended the National Conclave of Elks. He was appointed chairman of the committee on charters. He also visited New York City and Philadelphia where he left some of the soap he is manufacturing to be placed on exhibition at the celebration "Progess of Fifty Years of Freedom." On his return home he stopped over in Washington. D. C. and Chicago. When visiting in Omaha, Nebraska see D. G. Russell for neatly furnished rooms—all modern up-to-date houses Phones, residence Douglass 5083; Office Douglass 3193 1918 and 1922 Cummins street. The Mother's Congress held a very pleasant meeting Saturday afternoon at Union Park. The president, Mrs. Price Alexander, who has been unable to attend since May owing to sickness was present. All members are urged to be present at the called meeting September.20th with Mrs. Al Gaiter. The October meeting will be held with Mrs. J. W. Field, 769 W. 11th street, The Des Moines Negro Lycæum met Tuesday at the home of Dr. J. Alvin Jefferson. The delegates to the City Convention reported, after which the society was favored with an address from Dr. Jefferson, subject, "The Sanitation in the Homes." Miss Watson of Albany, Mo., who is attending Des Moines College, was a visitor. Next meeting will be held with Miss Margaret Davis at the home of Mrs. Allen on Park street. Don't forget this is the time of year to get ClearanceSales ON Wall Paper We do Painting, Hang Paper do Paper Cleaning and Picture Framing H. Jesse Miller 801 Locst Street In connection with our Ice Cream Parlor and Declacation the Dysart's Palace Sweet has added a Cafe, and w dinner every Sunday. Pa service. Individual teleph Fans and Electric Piano. Open Until 2 A. M. Every Night 1018 Center Street has added a Cafe, and will serve a table de hoyte dinner every Sunday. Parties a specialty. Ala carte service. Individual telephone on each table—Electric Fans and Electric Piano. Open Until 2 A. M. Every Night RAYMOND DYSART Prop. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 The Mission Circle of the Corinthian Baptist Church met Wednesday afternoon in the church parlor, Mr. Demmitt, an esteemed member of the church, was the guest of honor, it being his seventy-fifth birthday anniversary. The ladies served an elaborate repast. Mrs. J. H.4 Perkins, 830 W., 11th street entertained yesterday in honor of Mrs. Edward Harris of Chicago, Ill. A large crowd of the society ladies were present. The table was beautifully decorated with flowers, etc., and the dinner was served in 4 courses. A splendid good time reported by all. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Hopkins of Hannibal, Mo., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs John McClain this week. Mrs. Hopkins is an old school-mate of Mrs. McClain. Mr. Hopkins is a mail carrier in Hannibal and has been on the force the past twenty-five year. On Tuesday evening a club was organized at the home of Mrs. Lucile Howard, to be known as the Wednesday Night club. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Louise Gray; Vice President nt Miss Adah Hyde; Secretary, Mrs. Edith Strawers; Assistant Secretary, Miss Mamie McLeyr; Treasurer, Mrs. Lucile Howard, Reporter, Miss Gertrude Hyde. The club which will consist of twelve members will hold its next meeting at the home of Miss Ardella Carr. Mr H. Beshers, formerly of St. Joseph, Mo, but now attending the State University at Iowa City. passed through the city this week enroute to school. While in the city he was the guest of Mrs. Louise Winn, 1320 School street. Mr. Beshers was accompanied by Mr. Clayton, also of St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. Beshers is taking a dentist's course and Mr. Clayton an undertaker's course. Both these young men are to be commended and we wish them success in their different branches of study. MT. PLEASANT NOTES Mrs. Clara Arbuckle left last Saturday for a day's visit in Burlington with her daughter, Mrs. S. Jones, leaving there Tuesday for Otumwa for an indefinite stay with her daughter, Mrs. E. Tindle. Rev. Lasley returned Saturday from Centerville, where he attended the Baptist association, and reports a grand time. Miss Georgia Williams stopped off for a few days' visit with her grandfather, E. Richman, after visiting her mother in Albia en route to St. Louis, where she is attending school. Mrs. Ione Burnaugh and Miss Louis Mason very pleasantly entertained the Kensington last Thursday afternoon. Light refreshments were served, Mrs. Julia Hibbs being the out of town guest. Mrs. Wm. Lasley has returned home, after a few weeks' visit with relatives and friends in Des Moines. The many friends of Miss Hazel Logan were much surprised to learn she and Mr. Howard Burrell were quietly married in Keokuk last week. We extend to the happy couple our congratulations. Rev. Lowery, Mrs. Mary White and Mr. Rev. Crawd left last night for Evanston to attend the A. M. E. conference. Arthur Burnaugh, who is now working in Keokuk, made a business trip home Monday. The reception given at the A. M. E. church Monday evening for the pastor and wife was a very pleasant affair. Mrs. Martha Baugh spoke in behalf of the A. M. E. church, Mrs. Harriet Smith in behalf of the Baptist church, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Nora Burna, Mrs. Ione Burna, Mrs. Louis Mason, with the help of a few others, made the reception a very pleasant affair indeed. Mr. Edward Prentice of Fort Madison spent Sunday in the city. Saturday, September 14, at high noon Miss Ida Wicks of this city and Mr. Ellsworth Waldon of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, were united in marriage at the home of her grandfather, James Wicks. They left on No. 6 for their home in that place. They carry with them the best wishes of their many friends. CLINTON, IOWA. Miss Effie Smith of Evanston, Ill., is a guest at宴会 of Mr. and Mrs. Evanston, Winfield. The funeral of Miss Miy Mitchell, who passed away at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Mitchell, in Fulton, I升on, on Labor day was held from her late home, with services by the Rev. G. W. Slater, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church of Clinton, Iowa, of which she was a member, assisted by Rev. G. E. Sanders of the Second Baptist church. Beautiful music was rendered by the choir of the A. M. E. church. Deceased was born in Fulton, Ill., November 19, 1888, where she spent her life, which was brought to an end, and in her growing illness by a complication of diseases. She leaves, aside from her parents, five brothers, other relatives and a host of friends. The casket was attended by Oscar Thompson, Chas. Thompson, Orrin Simmons, Curtis Bush, Peter Weatherall and T. G. Dozier. The remains were laid at rest in Clinton in Springdale cemetery. A pleasant dancing party was given on the evening of September 9th at the old armory hall. Miss Mitchell of Muscatine was a guest from out of town. Rev. G. W. Slater left Tuesday for Evanston, Ill., to attend the A. M. E. conference. Others will attend later in the week. Miss Bertha Bradley of Moline attended the funeral of Miss May Mitchell. Rev. Milton Howard of 412 Twelfth street, Davenport, was in Clinton on Sunday, delivering services at the morning and evening service at the Second Baptist church. Mr. Mark Gurdon was also a visitor in the city. Mr. Harvey Mitchell of Sioux Falls, S. D., was in the city, called here to attend the funeral of his niece. Miss May Mitchell. of the death of Mrs. Hattie Hutchinson of Buxton. Miss Edith Leonard, the efficient secretary of the West End branch Y. W. C. A., has returned from a visit to her home in and about New York City. Mrs. Addie Minor, who has been sojourning out west for a few months, returned to the city last week. Mrs. Dovie Campbell of Winnipeg is a guest at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Adams, 411 Charles street. If you have any news for The Bystander, phone Dale 7189. We will be glad to get it. EDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS John L. Thompson Our next regular stop was in Mason City. Here we find this city increasing rapidly with colored people. Many have moved here within the past few years. They have just bought them a church plant and Rev. F. D. Woodford has done lots of hard work with his Methodist flock. They hope to have the church completed this fall. They are now worshipping in the basement. John D. Reeler is still operating his fine torsional parlor and he still finds time to raise fine chickens. He owns a beautiful home. Mrs. Fred Wright and mother are running a first class rooming house. themselves and are doing W. F. T. Chandler, one of the next Masons of the Badge first class restaurant. basha in a avenue. Dr. O. Conducts one of the fine shops in this city at 417 nue. He is also a chirp Kate Crawford and his beautiful home at 525 Re. Their son, Henry, is quite news agent. Rev. H that able and brilliant Chister, who is destined to the formidable power church, has charge of the church and it is general each Sunday to hear his sermons. They are plan large their church soon. is presided over by a strong young man, Rev. McDone also are doing well. He has Rev. Lealted as their Catholic Colored Mother Theobald, a well of experience. Mr. J. Adams is still appealing to the Church Weekly Mack Bradley. A former here, doing well; a Burnham, so well known. They are both on the railroad company. Ken,伦顿, one of our well Moines boys, is living well. He is working at home. He is and his family. A social was given Monday night to assist in raising conference claims. During the evening a pleasing program was rendered. The affair was under the management of Mudamesa Alwins, Emma Wallace and others. On the eve of the fiftieth anniversary of his reception in the church probably the greatest event in his life next to his liberation from slavery, R. D. Sink sank to eternal rest, it is supposed, some time during Thursday night at the home of his stepdaughter, Mrs. Art Brown, 218 Elm street, she finding his lifespan body about 11 o'clock Friday morning in bed. Night thursday he seemed to assure health health attended a meeting of Salvation which had been his custom for several weeks. Although an early riser, Mrs. Brown was not particularly alarmed when at 7:20 o'clock when she left the house to go to the home of a friend he had not yet arose. On returning she found him as stated above. His funeral was held Sunday afternoon from Bethel A. M. E. church, many having to stand. The service was conducted by Rev. G. W. Slater, assisted by Rev. C. L. Nye, pastor of the First M. E. church, for the deceased had been a member he had the highest tribute possible his remains. Attorney L. F. Sutton, a life long friend, spoke of the deceased as a character worthy of emulation by all. During the service Bethel choir rendered in a capable manner the songs the deceased loved so well. The remains were then borne to their last resting place in Springdale cemetery. Those attending the casket, which on account of the patriotic spirit of the deceased had been becoming draped with his American flag, together with the many beautiful floral tributes of friends, were Geo. Robinson, Jas. Cooper, Wm. Henderson, Jas. Cooper, Ch. Thayer, J. T. Culbertson, Wm. Allen Jr., and Cassius Culver. Besides the stepdaughter in Clinton, another is left who resides in Seattle, Wash. Thus another pioneer of over forty years' residence is gone. A rally will be held at the Second Baptist church Sunday. Bethel chair has been asked to assist. Mr. Geo. W. Martin was in Davenport on Sunday week assisting at the Baptist church service. ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN St. James A. M. E. church was quite well attended last Sunday. Everyone was anxious to hear Rev. H. P. Jones' farewell sermon. The dollar money collection was the best ever sent from this church, being over $270. As a whole St. James had the best financial report they have had for many years. Mr. McCormick, assistant postmaster at Boley, Okla., is in the city, stopping with Mr. and Mrs. B. L. White and Mrs. B. J. K. Archer, the organist at St. James church, has returned home from a very pleasant visit to Chicago. Mrs. Mattie Reid and daughter, Miss Anna May, recently of Kansas City, Mo., are stopping at the Dodd residence on Margaret street. Mrs. M. A. Johnson of 479 Thomas street is confined to her bed, having had the sad misfortune to release a bri. Mrs. Nettie Cunnigham of Minneapolis spent the day Sunday with her husband, John, who was a teacher. A party comprising the following ladies formed a hiking club and hiked over to Minneapolis on foot last Friday evening, making the time in about two and one-half hours. The following ladies made up the party: Mesdames Mary Black, Ella Cannon, Ida Broyles, Mattie R. Hicks, Hattie Pickett, Mattie Hall and Katie Crawford. The two last named ladies were the only game ones in the crowd. They walked back, while the others came back on the car. Upon their return Mesdames Black and Crawford served the crowd to a bounteous supper at their home on Rondo street. They will hike to Mendota next time. The testimonial concert at Pilgrim Baptist church on the 11th for the benefit of three worthy students was a financial success. We were very much paired to learn of the death of Mrs. Hattie Hutchinson of Buxton. Miss Edith Leonard, the efficient secretary of the West End branch Y. W. C. A., has returned from a visit to her home in and about New York City. She reports a very pleasant time. Mrs. Addie Minor, who has been sojourning out west for a few months, returned to the city last week. Mrs. Dovie Campbell of Winnipeg is a guest at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Adams, 411 Charles street. If you have any news for The Bystander, phone Dale 7189. We will be glad to get it. EDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS John L. Thompson. themselfs and are doing well. Mr. W. F. T. Chandler, one of the prominent Masons of the Badger state, has a first class restaurant at 317 Wabasha avenue. Dr. O. C. Howard conducts one of the finest torsional shops in this city at 417 Carroll avenue. He is also a chirpidist. Mrs. Kate Crawford and sister own a beautiful home at 525 Rondo street. Their son, Henry, is quite an industrious news agent. Rev. H. P. Jones, that able and brilliant Christian minister, who is destined to become one of the most important churches in church, has charge of the A. M. E. church and it is generally crowded each Sunday to hear his soul-stirring sermons. They are planning to enlarge their church soon. The Baptist is presided over by a strong, bright young man, Rev. McDonald. They are also doing well. The Episcopal has Rev. Lealted as their priest and the Catholic Colored Mission has Father Theobald, a well trained man of experience. Mr. John Adams is still appealing to the people through the Weekly Appeal. Mr. Mack Bradley, a former Iowa, is lovingly remembered by Burnaunch, so well known in Moines. They are both employed by the railroad. they are both employed by the Kenneth Hamilton, one of our well liked Des Moines boys, is living here, doing well. He is working at the same home. He and his family have a nice home, well furnished. Mr. L. Henderson is a former Buxton boy, doing well here. Hon. J. H. Sherwood, P. G. M. of Mons. of Minnesota and deputy potentate of the Shriners, lives here. He is a mail clerk in the U. S. postoffice. He is one of the leading and most successful businessmen. He is a Victor enjoyed Sunday dinner with him. He owns a beautiful home and some other valuable property. He is a credit to any race. Mr. A. D. Adams is also a successful business man. Miss Grace Smith, formerly of Kehoka, Mo., is running a rooming house at 619 Temperance street, doing well. DAVENPORT NOTES Rev. Wickerson, pastor of the Third Baptist church, ls in Nashville, Tenn., attending the Baptist National association. Mrs. Rev. L. Owens and Mrs. Samuel Sykes of Fairfield, Iowa, spent several days in the city, the guests of Mrs. Cecil Carter. The following persons left here this morning to attend the conference at Evanston: Rev. and Mrs. Stovall and daughter, Esther—Mesmedes Owens Sykes, Evangellist L. A. Phillips. Miss Gertrude O'Neal has returned from Des Moines, where she gave a recital, and will leave tonight in company with her mother to attend the conference in Evanston. Mrs. Cecil Carter entertained Monday afternoon in honor of her house guests, Mesmedes Owens and Sykes of Fairfield. Mrs. Lena James and Mrs. Chas Shepard attended the funeral of Mrs. Carter in Marshalltown last week. Leon Peterson of Beloit, Wis., is in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Maylon Marshall. Mrs. O'Neal was indisposed several days with hay fever. Mr. Bradford, master of Hiram lodge, A. F. & A. M., is able to be out, after several weeks' illness. Miss Elma McGaw has accepted a position in the Bee Hive Clothing store. Mrs. Kate Hart, who underwent an operation at the hospital, is home and getting on nicely. There will be a sacred concert next Sunday evening at Bethel A. M. E. church, under the auspices of the stewardesses. Mother of Eighteen Children "I am the mother of eighteen children and have the praise of doing more work than any young woman in my town," writes Mrs. C. J. Martin, Boone Mill, Va. "I suffered for five years with stomach trouble and could not eat as much as a biscuit without suffering. I have taken three bottles of Chamberlain's Tablets and am now a well woman and weigh 168 pounds. I can eat anything I want to do, and much of the time I feel better than I did at any time in ten years. I refer to any one in Boone Mill or vicinity and they will vouch for what I say." Chamberlain's Tablets are for sale by all dealers. ST JOSEPH, MO. On Saturday at 3 p. m., the 6th inst., Mr. Ray Haltay and Miss Celestial Simms were united in the holy bonds of wedlock by the Rev. J. H. Brooks at the home of the bride's parents, 2825 Patcee street. Only their relatives were present to witness the ceremony. We, with their many friends, wish them success and happiness. Our public schools opened Monday, September 8th, with an enrollment larger than last year. The only change among the teachers were Miss Blanche De Boe is now a regular teacher and Miss Sadie Ogleys, supply, and B. T. Perkins is principal at Douglass and W. H. Jones at Lincoln. Mr. Clarence Hurn spent his annual vacation in Nebraska and Colorado. We are glad indeed to see another Afro-American appointed in the postal service in this city. Mr. Charles Hargraves began work as a mail carrier last week. Mr. J. R. Ramsey, our undertaker, leans his valuable bird dog He said "I am sure poison was the cause of his death." State Capitol Bldg Historical Room The following young people have gone to attend the different universities: The Misses Dorothy Watkins, Ruth Indicott, Eveltta Wheatley, Beatrice Moore are at Jefferson City, and Miss Bessie Lee is at the Perry Sanitarium, Kansas City, preparing to be a trained nurse. The Messrs. H. Beshears and E. Clayton are at the State University of Iowa, Russell Crossland at the University of Michigan, Gordon, Jr., University of Illinois, Simms at the University of Kansas. We are glad indeed to see so many of our young girls and boys securing a higher education, and we as a race must support our professional and business enterprises better, so that our graduates will secure more lucrative practice and positions after receiving their diplomas. Rev. Harts of California is now in the city and will assist Rev. J. H. Brooks with his meetings. Miss M. Moker of Patterson, Ariz., who is one of the summer with relatives and friends in this city, left last Tuesday for St. Paul, Minn. The C. M. E. church at Eighteenth and Beattie streets is being remodeled and enlarged. The cornerstone was laid last Sunday afternoon in the presence of a large crowd. The pastor, Rev. McCullough, says if his members and friends continue to work in the future as they have in the past the building will be finished in the near future, which will afford plenty of room for the students of their Sunday services. In the present building they could not afford good accommodations. It is rumored that a few weddings have occurred recently among the younger people of this city, but since we have no proof that they are married will not call any names. Mrs. Richard Starks, after several weeks' visit in different cities in Kentucky, has returned home. Miss Zenolia Walker will leave Sunday for Manhattan, Kans., to enter the university. She will enroll in the domestic science department. Mr. Milton J. Thomas and Miss Ella Graham of Richmond were married last Monday. Only a few persons were present when the ceremony was performed. Most everyone was surprised to hear of that wedding, but Milt is cheerful and passing the cigars. We extend congratulations. DAYENPORT JOWA Rev. F. K. Nicholson left Monday for the national convention, which convenes at Nashville, Tennessee. Rev. F. K. Nicholson reports that the association was a grand success, both spiritually and financially. There will be given an entertainment Wednesday evening at the church for the benefit of the church under the management of Mr. L. Fuqua. The Missionary Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Francis Baker, 1720 loft on Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock. Mrs. J. S. Jones and Mrs. L. Applewhite have returned from Omaha, where they spent several weeks visiting Rev. and Miss Toomey. OTTUMWA. IOWA. The young people have awakened and perceive that the higher education is required to solve the difficult problems of our race and we have sixteen scholars enrolled in the high school this year, namely, Wendell Johnson, Harold Gooch, George King, McKinley Weeks, Victoria Jackson, Mabel Wicks, Edith Williams, Jeezella Zoll, Clark Ellen Williams, Arletta Barnett, Jessie McGuire, S. T. Crop, Marie Williams and Beulah Allen. Mr. and Mrs. James Black of Hannibal are in the city at the home of Levi Pallins. Rev. M. I. Gordon left Tuesday evening for Evanston, Ill., to attend the annual conference. Rev. James Eaves of M. T. Pleasant was visiting friends en route to Centerville to attend the Iowa-Nebraska association. Mrs. Minona was in the city a few days, the guest of Mrs. H. Owens, en route to Evanston, Ill. Her little daughter accompanied her. Mrs. H. Elliott entertained at breakfast in honor of Mrs. G. Alexander of Topela, Kan., and Mrs. Tina Chessire Abner of Wenoka, Okla. The Mite Missionary society of Mt. Zion A. M. e. church have completed their yearly report and were proud to send as their conference claims $26. Mr. Harry Jackson of Milan is visiting his sister, Mrs. Earl Wagner. iting his sister, Mrs. Earl Wagner. Mrs. Earl Wagner, Mrs. Miss Hazel, Francis and Gertie Wagner have returned home from Milan, Mo., where they have been visiting Mrs. Earl Wagner's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson. Mrs. C. A. Therin Strother entertained a week ago Sunday in honor of Misses Mamie and Grace Jackson of Delvin, Ill., and Mrs. Tina Aher of Wenoka, Okla. Mrs. Tina Aher, after a pleasant visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Chessine, has returned to her home in Wenoka, Okla. Rev. Carr last left week to attend the National Baptist association in Nashville, Tenn. He stopped off at St. Louis, Mo., where he was entertained by the pastoral association. During his absence Rev. McMann and Rev. Pages will fill his pulp. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES. Mrs. Walter Williams has been ```markdown ``` Price Five Cents. sick for a couple of weeks and does not improve as fast as her friends would like. The A. M. E. church congregation gave a chicken dinner last week and realized a goodly sum for the church treasury. Monday evening in the lecture room of the A. M. E. church the congregation gave a farewell to the Rev. and Mrs D. W. Brown. About twenty-five were present and after refreshments were served Mr. John Taylor acted as toastmaster and many words of encouragement and praise and good bye talks were voiced, which proved the high esteem in which the Rev. and his good wife were held. The Rev. and Mrs. Brown left Tuesday a.m. for Evanston, Ill., to attend the annual conference. Mrs. G. W. Black and Mesdames Frank Walker and Fred Turner visited few days in Oskaloosa last week. Geo. Burkley came in from Davenport and visited at the parental Chas. Burkley home over Sunday. Orrison Tiffin of Moline spent Sunday with relatives spent. Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock at the home of Rev. and W. W. R. Sawhill occurred the marriage of Miss Iota Phillips to Mr. James Wetheral of Cedar Rapids in the presence of a few intimate friends, Rev. Sawhill officiating. Wetheral is a daughter of the Rev. L. J. Phillips, who during his term as presiding elder of the Keokuk district brought his family to reside in this city, and Iota, as everyone called her, has remained ever since. She attended the public schools here and proved to her that she pupil and a favorite with her teachers. During her residence she endeared herself to everyone, both old and young, and all were sorry to learn that she was soon to leave good old Washington, but all wish for her and her husband many years of a happy and prosperous wedded life. The groom is not much known here, but all who have known him speak only words of praise for him. The happy couple left at 6:30 for Cedar Rapids, accompanied as far as Courubus Junction by two of Mrs. Wheral's close friends, the Lena Guba Winn and Helen Motts, where they expect to make their home. H. Rhodes has severed his connection with the Rock Island company as junior at the depot and Mr. Hayes Cormier has succeeded him. Miss Alice Griffith of Chicago, a Christian Science practitioner, was a guest at the Horace Spencer home last week. She went on to Mason City to visit at the Harvey Spencer home before returning to her home at Chicago. ROCK ISLAND. ILL Miss Gracie Morton returned home last Saturday, after visiting relatives in Denver, Colo., all summer. We are glad to know that Mrs. Whitfield is improving. Miss Millie Bennett, who was operated on by Dr. Davis about two weeks ago, is able to be home again. Mrs. Frank Jackson and children have been visiting in Springfield, Ill. Mrs. Margaret Phoenix has returned to Rock Island, after spending a pleasant vacation in Chicago and Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. William Cain and Mrs. Allen of Davenport were callers in Rock Island on Sunday. The members of the Rock Island Ladies Party club gave a surprise party. Mrs. Henry Houston last Saturday evening. Miss Love Travers left Tuesday for Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. Jas. Ligons has returned home, after visiting friends in Chicago and Henderson, Ky. Rev. Saunders has left for Evanston to attend conference. Mr. Walter W. Kimbrough of Chicago was visiting old friends in Rock Island last Sunday. Mr. Jas. H. Ligons visited a few days in Chicago last week. Miss Bessie Kelly spent a few days last week in Iowa City, Iowa. Mrs. Slaughter is feeling better at this writing. The barbecue given by Wayman's Chapel did not prove very successful. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Dr. A. J. Booker and Miss Carlson, both of Des Moines, Iowa, were married Saturday evening at the residence of Dr. J. H. Redd. Rev. T. W. Lewis performed the ceremony. Mrs. Roy Colman of St. Paul, Minn., and baby have been spending a week with her mother, Mrs. U. W. Lewis. Mrs. Lewis will visit with Mrs. Colman during Rev. Lewis' absence at conference. J. Mr. Chas. Neal expects to leave Richboro Washington, D. C., to resume his studies. Dr. J. H. Redd and Mr. Mrs. B. S. Smith will to Anandale, Minn., last week on a fishing and hunting trip. Dr. Redd killed several ducks and there was fish to spare. Rev. E. R. Edwards of St. James A. M. E. church, Minneapolis, left for Evanston to attend conference. The writer was informed that his return has been asked for by his members. Mrs. R. L. Buttner is visiting in will take items for the paper. Chicago and expects to be gone about three weeks. In her absence Mrs. Luther Abey of 2429 Fourth avenue FIVE—Bystander—Ida Sellars, president of the State Federation, is reported sick at her residence. Subscribe for The Bystander and know what is going on in the other cities among the race. AFRO-AMERICAN GULLINGS ‘There never wes a time in which mankind was absolutely perfect in all tldngs; nor do we belleve such will ve the state of society before the millenlyin dawn; but, there have been perlods, in which existed a more wholesome regard for sacred obliga- tions. The tendency to dogencrate from exalted congitions 1s a growing fullure;-and the aMiction 1s apparent in every phase of civillzed life. The Golden Rule e trampled upon dally, and there 1s“a small inclination to render a8 we would receive. Sentl- ‘ments, enthusiastically expressed In favor of religion, fall short in its practice; and promises faithfully giv. en aro treated with disdain, Through this medium a lack of confidence Is created, and operations are hampered, because faith In integrity is destroyed. There are few who, seemingly real- laing that the performance of obligs- tons of individuals to each other Is the basis pon which prosperity stands; because a solemn trust be- ween man and man removes obstruc- tions ond throws wide the gates of opportunities, But when these are clesed on account of man’s delinquen- cy and Indifference to the duties which should direct his steps, stagna- tion follows; and general depression reigns where peace and plenty should abide, Nothing is so destructive to happiness as the unsettled condition which disturbs the repote of communt- ties; and every act which casts a shade over the conduct of society re- tarda to a certain degree, Its on ward atrides. Little forethought rel- ative to the part each ts expected to play im the drama of life 1s exhibited: and we drift along heedless of inev. Mable consequences. Very often, dil igence in smell matters leads to’ con- trol in great ones; and by our failure to properly cultivate the chances by which our varied careers are affected, we forfelt cherished blessings and lose the reward which faithful service begets. Our understandings are ex: perimental, and we are not wise as to the outcome; but where duty meets its requirements, things may be reck- oned with a less degree of uncertainty. ‘The wheel of fortune ever turns; at each revolution somebody wins ‘and somebody loses; but winner and loser alike pursue their occupation in hopes of final success. With faith in the honesty of our fellowman, we rest our hopes of triumph; but should he desert our cayse In the midst of ac- tion, our prospects are doomed to dis- appointments, Human Interests are so interwoven that whatever Injures one member nas a baueful effeg up- on the other, likewise; therefore, {t is Siting that caution in dealing should be exercised: lest, In our ef- forts to handicap the progress of others, we do irretrievable damaze to oar. oun: Resolutions declaring that the pol- {ey of the administration at Washing- ton in segregating the races is a petty one were adopted by the Iilinots State Federation of Colored Women's clubs. ‘The federation promised co-operation fo preparing for the wemi-centenalal celebration of Negro freedom to be held in 1918. ‘The state was com- mended for providing an appropria- tion for this event. It was decided to hold the 1914 convention in Moline. ‘Among the speakers were Senator Jobn Dailey of Peoria, Bishop Fellows of Chicago, Rev. A. J. Carey of Chi- cago, Rev. Charles Virden, visitation agent for the state board of adminis- tration, and Mra. Nora Taylor of Cht- cago. ‘The National Negro Business league fn an address to the public setting forth the achievements of the race during fifty years of freedom, says that the possessions of Negroes In the United States ardount to $700,000,000, exceeding the poeszssions of the white pessantry of Russia. The address fur- ther states that while there were 4. 500,000 Negroes at the beginning of the elvil war, of whom 9,600,000 were slaves. the number fas Increased to ten million; that only 80 per cent. of the race owns twenty million acres of Jand; equal to the area of South Caro- ina. ‘The annual convention of the league ended. with the reelection of Booker ‘T. Washington ay president for , tho fourteenth consecutive time. Charles Banks, of Mound Bayou, Miss, was elected vicepresident; Emmett J. Scott of Tuskegee, Ala.. secretary. and Charles H. Anderson of Jacksonville, Pins eaieree, ‘The statement has been made that life would ‘be proloiged if persons would acquire the habit of stooping by the bips instead of bending the backbone. = Polygamy was declared a felony tn England In 1604, but ft was not un- {WI 1866 that the congress made plu- rall'y marriages unlawful in the Unit ed States. Bullet-proot armor (0 protect pilot, pastenger and motor fe required In the latest specifications for aeroplanes for the United States army. Cremation shows a marked Increase in Burope. Last year there were 7; 685 cremations In Germany, as aguinet 6500 in 1910. Dean Goorge Hodges of Harvard ‘Theologioal school says the world nev- er was soolally better than It 1s now. Press cloth for use in the manutac- tore of vegetable olls Is belng made in France trom human hair. Naval-arsenals are being built un- erground in Bngland because of\dan- fer trom aerial craft. Misr Mary Hildreth of Butternut farr.° Plymouth, Mass,, has. adopted 14 cablea While the millions of Negroes in the south are largcly an Ignorant peo: ple 0 far as letters are concerned, they are net as .a rule a degraded People, declared Booker Wastilngzon A Philadelphia. Some of the fest specimens of physleal and worst man: hood to be found anywhere In the World can be found among the coun- ty people of our race. There Is a Vast difference between ignorance and degradation, Now as to cur program for the fu: ture. We should make up our minds thoroughly that there ts a permanent place In the country for us, and that We have more friends both in the north and the south than we have enemies We should make up onr minds that WWe are to use material gain und pros perlty not as an end, but as a means towards securing and enjoying the best things in our American lite. What are our chances und what {s the outlook? The large number of in- dependent, prosperous and lawablding ‘lack people right here in Philadelphia partly answers this question. What hundreds. in Philadelphia bave done ‘others ean do throughout the United States. There ts a place for at least $00.000 Independent, self-supporting Negro far- mers. When I wae recently in the far | west, nothing Impressed me more than to note the large number of educated white men who were beslaning life as farmers. Often they started In a litte hut or “dug out,” and sufered priva- ons, but they were sticking to It ‘Those are the people who in the tu. ture make the great kings of indus- try, ‘There are openings in the south for 1.000 more saw mills and 1.000 brick yards. It is eastly possible to find in- viting places north and south where 4,000 more grocery etores can be opened. We need 2,000 additional dry goods stores and 1,500 shoe stores. Our race needs 1,000 more good restaurants and takai. ‘The cfficers of the Philadelphia Negro Business League's committee n charge of the recent celebration are: Chairman, Charles H. Brooks; secre tery, Charles R. Taylor; treasurer, E. ©. Dawkins, Other netional officers of the league besides Dr. Washington are a8 follows: _Vice-presidents, Charles Banks, Mount Bayou, Miss.; J. B. Rusk, Little Rock, Ark; 8. G, Elbert, Wilmington, Del.; Harry. T. Pratt. Baltimore, Md, and John. M. Wright. Topeka, Kan.; corresponding secretary, Emmett J. Scott, Tuskogee, Ala.; treasurer, Charles H. Anderson, Jacksonville, Fla.; registrar, F. H. Gil bert, Brooklyn, N. Y; assistant regls- trar, RC. Houston, Fort Werth, Tex.; transportation agent. A. B. Jackson, Philadelphia: offlclal stenographer. William H. Davis, Washington. D. C.; compiler, 8. Laing Williams, Chleago, m, A truckers’ association, composed of colored farmers, was organized at Natchez, Miss. About 100 acres was pledged. There were fifty colored far. mers at the meeting who evinced mueh Interest and enthusiasm The assembly was addressed by Prof. G W, Brumfield, Prof, 8. H.C. Owens, Dr. A. W. Dumas, J. R. Rose’ and James Boyd. Prot. G. W. Brumfield was elected president J. R. Ross, secretary, and Jchn 8. Toles, vice: wecabtaat, We must not lose faith In our white friends, and above all this we must have constant and unvarying faith tn ovr own race. We must have pride of race. We must be proud of being ‘a Negro as the Japanese Is of being a Japanese. Let us go from this great meeting filled with a spirit of race pride, rejoicing in the fact that we ‘Delong to a race that has made greater ‘progress within 60 years than any race In history. and let each dedicate himself to the task of doing his part in making the 10,000,000 of black ltt zens In America an example for all the world in usefulness. law-abiding habits and high character. If an English engineer's plan to run an electric railroad up the side of Mount Popocatapetl In Mexico be car ried out, passengers will experience a change In temperature from 70 degrees above zero to 10 below within two hours. ‘The French postal authoritles are ex- perimenting with Ameriean automatic ‘and semfautomatic telephones in two cities with a:view to thelr general n- troduction into Paris if satisfactory. A new German machine cleans and sorts medicinal tablets, refecting brok- fen ones, and packs them In boxes or tubes at a rate of from 150,000 to 200, 000 a day. Imports from Brazil to the United States last year were $115.000,000, while exports to that country were valued at $29,000,000. ‘Sam Patterson, sixty-five years old, ‘was sent to the whipping-post In Wit mington, Del., the other day for wife beating. Sometimes a woman Hstens to a man’s talk #0 she will be ready to start fn when he pauses for breath. Electrical machinery to keep targets tn a rife gallery in motion has been deeigned by an Australian. It many people wure to think before they speak they would forget what they were going to nay. Ordinarily « woman manages to hold her own—-with the exception of her tongue. KITCHEN FLOOR NEEDS CARE Constant Scrubbing May Be Done ‘Away With Ifa Few. Simple Precautions Are Taken. The kitchen floor, which needs such constant scrubbing, often causes much trouble, ax soap and water soiten the wood and increase Its tendency to splinter. If it Ja splintered much tt must be scraped omcoth and then ‘with care It ought to do ricely Haya the floor clean and smooth, the cracks filled (if a close grained wood, It needs no filler), then rub a thoroughly crude o!l or one of the special preparations that are manufac: tured for the purpose. OM slowly hardens and darkens a floor, 0 that grease and stains do not sink Into the wood. Never wax or varnish kitchen or bathroom floors. The slipperiness of the wax may cause a nasty fall and to any case It Is @ waste of money, for tho water that has to be used In both kitchen and dathroom will rutn the looks of elther wax or varnish, After the floors are ‘once in good condition it is not a Aificult matter to keep them s0. Eau de cologus will remove candle sreavo, Use the Ironing fre for preparing stocks for soups or baking Duddlngs 4 charming orery sere ean be covered with the prite that the smal hit loves best ‘To take machine ol ot of white ma: teria dip the ayot to cold water while fy trea, ‘Never allow «cooking. utensil to wand acd dry before, washing. Pot eld water ine tamedately "To make an excelent dressing for Hnoleum take. equal parte of need oll'aud_ vinegar and mix’ thoroughly together Tous and {ce cream will freeze more auickiy ita dlpger ot water is poured ver the fee and aalt Just before the {uruiog: process desta — As a dainty to serve with salads try crisp crackers. Split common crack: ers and spread lightly with but- ter, then bake in oven until a delicate brown. Stale bread 16 always useful for bread sticks and croutons to serve with soup. Cut Into slices baif incb thick. For the croutons cut Into cubes, ‘and for the bread sticks cut three Inch lengths, Spread before cutting with butter and toast to a golden brown, ‘A delicious sour cream dressing for fruit salad 18 made with a cuptul of rich sour cream Into which « half cup ‘of melted butter is stirred gradually. ‘This blended with a variety of cut fruit, such as pineapple, bananas and oranges, and some meats or some dates, 1s most appetizing spread on crackers as a luncheon dish. Bolled Dressing. ‘One teaspoon salt. one teaspoon mus- tard, one teaspoon sugar, one tea- spoon flour or cornstarch, one egg, fone cup vinegar, one cup milk, piece of butter the size of a large walnut. Mix dry ingredients. Put vinegar on fire and just heat through. Have ready milk and egg which bas been thor- oughly beaten together; add this to Vinegar. If you allow the vinegar to doll before putting In the eggs and milk {t will curdle. Add dry Ingre- dients to this and stir constantly ‘until mixture comes to a boll. Let tt boll a couple of minutes and add the butter. ‘The dreesing will keep indefinitely and Js good for salads, fish and meat. mis ateneae hina. For removing mildew from white material: Take one teaspoonful of chloride of Hime and one teaspoonful of washing soda. Put this and the mildewed article Into two quarts of cold water and let it boll for about four hours, then skim off the scum, ‘add two pailfuls of cold water and let ft stand overnight, with the article well covered. If this is not long ‘enough put the article back again and soak it until the mildew entirely dis- ‘appears; then rinso well and wash In the usual way. Be sure to take off the scum, for that Is what burns the material in so roany of the-recipes given. HomeMade Sausage Meat. ‘Take one and one-quarter pounds of Jean beef, three-quarters of a pound of Jean pork, one-quarter pound of lean bacon, onequarter pound of bread crumbs, two teaspoontuls of chopped parsley, half teaspoonful of mixed herbs, half teaspoonful of pepper, one teaspoonful of salt. Grind the beef, pork and bacon in a meat grinder, mix ft with the crumbs, herbs and season ing. Pass through the meat grinder fa second time. Shape into balls by hand, brush over with a beaten egg, roll in bread crumbs and serve, Peanut Soup. ‘Take two tablespoons of peanut but- ter and one tablespoon of browned flour (plain flour may be used, but browned I to be preferred); cream together and pour slowly over this fone pint of boiling water, atir con- stantly to keep smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add to this one pint of scalded milk. If too thick, add more hot water. Serve immediately ‘with oncutens or crackers. Southern Potatoes. Roul four cupfula sweet potatoes, cut fm balf-inch dice, five minutes. Drain ‘and put In buttered baking dish. Add one-half cup sugar, salt and pepper, a very Ittle nutmeg and one-half cup meited butter. Sprinkle top with flour and bake in oven three hours, ‘This reetpe 1s 60 years old. Green Corn Balle. Beat a whipped egg, two teaspoons melted butter and one of white sugar and salt to taste {nto two cups green corn cut trom the cob and put with mixture enough flour to enable you to handle {t and form It into balls, Roll these in. raw-egg. and then’ in our and fry in deep f-* Mike Mitchell ts holding down cen ter field for tho Pirates In grand style, Davas ts considered by far the most reliable twitler ow the Tiger staff Just now. BIN Dahlen, tt 18 sald, Is threatening to give King Cole a chance with the Doagers Water baseball ts all very well for the players, but 1t does not cool off the spectators ox a hot day. A Brooklyn paper carries openly the odds quoted on ull ball games in doth leagues each day. Joe Rochling Is sald to be pitching better ball since bia winning streak was broken than before, Seven double plays were made {a a game between Providence and Baltt more in the International league. Carl Lundgren, once with the Chi cago Nationals as a pitcher, will coach tho University of Michigan baseball club. Bil O'Connell, former Roxbury, Mass., high school athlete, probably will be given a tryout with the Red Sox. s Umpire Klem's feelings were dam: aged $10 worth, It seems, when George Pierce called him a “sh” from the bench, Now that he is hopelessly out of the pennant race, Tinker Is gong to devote most of his time to trying out recruits, It fe sald that the Quakers wanted Josh Devore because of his inside knowledge of the methods used by the Giants, 2 The Browns have only Stovall, Pratt and Shotten batting at all respectably. ‘Most of Stovall's club own averages around .209, Ping Bodie has been quite a while coming into his own, but uow that he has arrived he says that he Is going to atay. Fred Clarke says this season. has been his most trying year a. vicsts!! and he has had a great many years in the game. Roy Patterson, former Sox star, but cne of the Millers for many years past, is pitching as good ball this year fas he ever did, Casey Hagerman comes back to the big leagues av a Cincinnat! Red after f brillignt record with Deaver in the Western league. Ray Caldwell, besides being classed as a coming pitcher, does good work in the outfield when called upon to Ail a gap there. Elmer Brown, the new $7,000 Brook: lyn pitcher from Montgomery, was once a meinber of the Cincinnat! Reds under Clark Grifith. Ira ‘Thomas, catcher for the Ath. leties, {8 sald to be dabbling In poll tics, with the ambition of some day becoming an alderman. Joo Tinker will get onother chance to lead the Reds without much doubt Joo has made a better showing with the team than was expected, Iva a protty safe bet that the New York National’s option of $600 on the services of Outflelder Dave Rohert son of Mobile will be exercised, A St, Louis umpire wants $35,000 be- cause a ball player spoiled bis nose. He seems to have a high opinion of what his beak used to be, New Orleans papers are beginning to speculate on just when the Charlie Somers league will start pro tocting Frank's players from the draft. Miller Huggins Is out to build up an entirely new teat, he says. He fs willing to trade anytbing ‘ and everything he has if be can see any advantage in ft. Eddie Collins of the Athletics fs the leading run getter in the American league while Miller Huggins of the Cardinals onjoys the same distinction im the National league, A report comes from New York that the district attorney's office has de termined to put a stop to the dase ball pools and has arrested one man cherged with running a pool. Boston has been né pleasant place for the Cubs all season. George Stall ings has somo way of getting the Braves worked up to 8 winaing point whenever they try real hard against the Cubs. . Joe Birmingham of the Cleveland Naps aay Johnny Evers may be cham- plon crab, but he wishes he had nine crabs on bis ball club just like the ‘Trojan. BIG RECORD FOR YOUNGSTER ae By S.. =} ly : = ad eats 7 ead lemma” Ho te | Be ee Pas oe tga etna Joe Boebling, @ youngster with clark Guimre’ Wasningtoutans, ‘won tloven ttaght_ gained for hin” teum fecently, SkouldPoevng Koop Up Ris good work the climbers may bave Vette ‘or the big fag next Year. ts‘Waenington ‘would then have’ two St che best bil men in organized ball fn Johneon and Roebling. Piteburg bas ak weouts on the road. Witlam Hodge, star pitcher of Wit ign college i fo got'n tryout with the Browns, 4 _ Qutfelder Collins, who was sent to ‘mattalo by the Braves, probably il ber used an a pitcher Cravath’ ambition fe to put a bal over the loft eld wall a the Philadel: ghia National league park tly Graysos's tomb labeled “war on organised batebail” made a. sole Fencmbling a uke Srecracker. | sim Scott ts not tar trom belng the leading picker in the American ‘league, on the basis cf earned runs cored’ of piecing Frank Chance says that Joe Bost ting wil curve bimeclt out ofthe Die tent three’ #hort season. TW Better to have curved and blowa sha never to have curved at all. ‘ Bl Phelon says Tinker to Auring eat somo. way (0 polaon Chet Jou fon, Tho Chit recently complained of ‘lomaine polsocing and then went eat {na pltehed a three Bt game bil Lathroy,& hig reerlt pitcher o tne White Soy, think be Cup have pisked up e wonder in Wiliams, ow Tote feider, Lathrop. and. Wil ihme played on tho same team at No tonne ey SPORTING WORLD it's about time to Dear from orem, Zvyezko, et al, Norman Taber, National mite cham- pion, will do no more running this year. a Los Angeles wants 1914 national lawn tennis tourney, usually staged at Newport. ‘Yost has nvited 35 men to report for work on the Michigan football ‘held this fall, Queen Mary of England Is sald to be a golf enthusiast and may play at Balmoral this tall. ‘Tom Jones announces that his man Wolgast will get a fight in the fail with Champion Ritchie. Members of the Leland Stanford Rugby team have started thelr prac- tee for the coming season. Alt Shrubb, the Harvard cross coun- try conch, will call his men out to prac: tice as soon as college opens. J. B, Joel, an English turfman, re- cently pald $236,560 for Prince Pala- tine, sald to be tho best horse Io the world Joe Malcolmson, ex-National A. A. VU, low hurdle champion, 1s now in business In Chicago, and has hung up bis spikes for all thme, James I, Wendall, Wesleyan, ‘13, a member of the Amertean Olymple team In Sweden, has quit athletics “while he 18 good.” For the first ttme In many seasons the Polo grounds will harbor one of the big college games, Dartmouth meeting Carlisle at the home of the Giants. “Fighting Fred” McKay of New York was knocked out by Carl Morris of Oklahoma in the third round of a scheduled twelve round bout at Winnl- pee Man Creosote races better in front than anywhere, which Is a family trait, as his granddam, Fantasy, was notorious for her disilke toward any position but the one where there fs no dust. English polo players have already started practice and are laying plana to take another shot at the big cup which they failed to lift this year, Tommy Ryan, the ex-welterwelght yoxing champlon, 1s going to open a boxing club in Syracuse and 1s also thinking of again entering the ring. Uhlan, the world’s champion trot- ting gelding, stepped the first two-min- tute mile ever recorded in Michigan when he was driven at 1:69 36 at Grand Rapids, . SELEGT RIGHT DIET|WIN'S AWAKENING saat \ } Whenever conversation in Three Food Believed to Have Effect on! pines reached the olat where ponte wanted to express the superlative o Character. tyranny they said: “An bossy as Win a Neffens’ wife." ‘Si Win Neffens’ wife had been mem Men Who Have Given Thought to the] sours omen wife Bad Ot ed Subject Are of Opinion That — |'a chance to develop. She was pretty Proper Kind of Eating leof lin a birdiike way, with snapping Immense importance. I bteck exes and a pert twist of the | Nowadays eating has become a ver- stable elena, and hero aro” thon tho navort that a. man ‘an alter i ery character If ho will only indulge Jin the right kind of diet. Tho other diy the private aecretary of the Mu hnrajah ot Jhalawar gave a Teste ot food in London, fn tbe cour ot whic he sated thatthe eating of onions Conduicive to "darkness of apinit He Sao averred that the eante syste a India ie largely regulated by. dle ‘Thus, thone of the Bighest caste only fat vogetarian meals inorder to Hoe their soula pure. Members of am ther caste are alowed to eat mest 10 that uioy may becom hited to bo wat Hlore; while’ the loweet casto of al fat "uno, fat fooda,” which aul the Suepirtual natures, ‘Two meted German protestors gave sean thei oplaion not long ago that I people would eat plenty of ehatk they would havo not only more energy nd Rapplnese, vue considerably Inoreaued run power pdbetor in Philadephia recently stated that 0 one who eata 4 pound [ct macaron! galiy wil ever become a drunkard, but he also stipulated thet ‘the would-be teetotaler should live en- ‘ively on a vegetable tet and. never touch meat In any elrevmetance. indirect contradtetion (0 the "vex [tarlanism for aoulfonene" theory I at of « Now York wman. She bo lever that there is nothing lke She [chops and. glans of eer to Tnepio boots and writers, and ako epenet a Festurant for tho express purpose of providing. thowo. who, wasld. woo. the muro with the proper kind of lat She nan no patfence with people who sould becom “aositl” on pranes and Tents, and her "inn for bohemfans,” te her estabhment la called, has Certainly been well patronized by bud ding Tennysons and future Meredith. ‘The bell fe galning “ground. i many quarters that It you wiah fave off ald ago and to have the feel ing of perennial youth and alety, no matter what your cctual yoare tay be you eannot do better than eat plenty St suger, One of the plonesrs of thi theory ta Professor Metchnikom, who has mado exhauative experiments ( prove ble statementa, ‘There are tome who oven assert that not only doen the frequent eatin of tugar keep one from growing old but that fa man or woman wil est the suger treatment, even afte seal ity hae sot In, tho effect will bo reat te to amount to” a complet | change in is or her eharacter. Moneker. Moneker, or moniker slang, and probably “thieves Latin” for “a name" has for some time puzzled those who try to follow such graceless fag-ends of Janguage back to thelr originals. One who has evidently devoted much study to the subject says that “in ac cordance with the law of backslang moneker 1s but cognomen disgulwed. ‘The objection does not ile that a pure. ly Latin noun Is above the reach of the thlet in his Kennel, for the Alsatia of the mediaeval thief was the kitchen of the monastery, whence Latin came out with the garbage. With the tre. iendous vitality of word roots the master of back-slang inverted the order of root and prefix and cognomen was rearranged Into nomencog. The next Inversion took hold of the first syllable of the root and Inverted It; the result 8 ion-en-cog. From this to moneker is the easy progress of word degradation in the pronouncla: tion of those unworthy to speak. It 4s for this reason that, if any preter. ence 1s preferable In speech #0 low, moneker 1s the preferred spelling.” ‘There does not appear to be finality about this derivation, however. Can any reader help us out? Countess Dances 16,000. Mites. ‘The Countess Lambedor® has Jest siven ber unique memoirs to tbe pub Iie in book fort, and St. Petersburg I full of talk about them. The author states that sho attended 22f dances prior to her marriage and 687 after hor wedding. Before she wus married aho recelved 18 offers of snarrlage at different balle, and afterward 272 men tent her love ralesives, while 100 more nthuslante ‘and. temperamental gen Hlement threatened to shoot them aelves in thelr deapalr. ‘The number of dances which Count ore Lambedorit takes to her credit Is hothing short of stupendous. She took part, sho says, in 2,934 square dances, 4.600 waltzes and 560 polkas, Ske had 41700 partners, of which, she declares, 11200 wore stupid, 300 boresome, 120 in ‘offensive, 22 nice and only threo witty Tho countess estimates thet she has danced over 16,000 malles; at he at tended 7,984 dances, this estimate { modew. “Moview” Used as Man Catchers. Motion picture theaters now play a part in the catching of criminals in Bohemia, Whea a erlminal of impor tance {a “wanted” by the pollee author Itles of Prague and diffeuity ts expert enced in finding him, a photograph Is tent to overy motion picture. theate in the country and this is shown, with short explanatory note, unt the Criminal is found or the order fae the aisplay of the photograrh ia with drawn, bak Een, “Duke,” sald the medical man, “you motor, ride horseback, and biplane. You never walk. Your lega will be. come atriphied from lack of exercise.” “My lege get some exercise, doctor. Tdek the servants quite frequently.” ‘mana Gae, Church--As a railroad man he be- gan at the bottom, but has risen pret- ty high. Gotham—Oh, I suppose he began tn ‘the Subway and has got up to the Wlevated. freee ee eee roe ae wanted to express the superlative of tyranny they said: “As bossy as Win Neffens’ wife." Win Neffens’ wife had been mmed Serena before her characteristics had ‘& chance (o develop. She was pretty ina birdiike way, with snapping Diack eyes and a pert twist of the neck and a general snug, trim round- ness of person that reminded one of a sparrow. Whea Win first knew her ho was charmed with her little alr of proprietorship and the way she ruled him and ordered him around. Te was pleasing to think that a gtet took enough interes: ‘n bim to act as though sho owned him. Nobody bad ever Interfored with his having bis own way before and ft amused him to let such a scrap of a girl bend him, ‘a slxfodter and broad in proportion, to her will. After the novelty wore off it wan diferent. Still, delng & good-natured and placid ‘fellow, he endured it and was not particularly unhappy about 1t tiIb the question of Joining the Antelopes came up. The Antelopes were primar ly a fraternal order, but they were fitting up real club’ rooms, with & reading room, billiard und card rooms, and Three Pines had never had any- thing of the sort before. E Up to that time when fell the shades of night and business men in Main street shut up shop there was no place to go but home, and they ‘went. It clustering around the eve- ning lamp reading the Dally Clarion and tho Farm Journal ever palled they did not volce thelr boredom. be- cause the case was hopeless. With the advent of the Antelopes a great light shono out. All the male populs tlon hastened to join the Antelopes, ‘Then and there Serena Neffens de lvered her ultimatum “Don't you let me hear of your go- tng near those Antelopes, Win Nef- fens!" tho told her husband. "It's perfectly scandalous the way the men fare acting about ft. 1 for one am fo- ing to keep my husband at home! Where should a married man be but home, I'd like to know? Pretty idea, donorting his wite and tamlly Just to waste monoy on cigars and billiards find gossip! You don't seo me going out to clubs evenings, do you? Well, you don’t go, either!” ‘Win Noffena walked out of the house without a word, as was usual ‘uth im when Serena talked, but be wore a frown, which was unutual. Every man In’ town but bimself was going to Join the Antelopes and he ‘wanted to foln, also. It would be nice to have a comfortable club to drop {oto occasionally—Serena needn't have been so peremptory and selfish. He felt rebellious. It was whila he was fuming bitterly that the tempter In the shape of Ben Sprankle got bold of him. ““g'pose Serena kicked up a rogy, eb” arked that astute elderly personage when Win told him shortly that he ‘wasn't going to joln. “Huh! Don't be {an idiot! You join anyhow and she'l never know it! The boy's won't tell on yeh!" In a ft of rockless daring Win Nef- fens followed Sprankle's advice and with the freemaconry of a small town all the other members were aware that they were to keep still about it at home. Thereupon Win launched out on his double life. ‘When he was dato to supper he ex- plained that he had been talking with A traveling man, Besides, bis business Increased #0 that every once in a while he had to go back to the store after supper to work on the books and his correspondence, It wore on Win and be develope nerves, Serena was always lecturid fon the sine of tho Antelopes. Sta called the club a home-breaker a1 d sald she, for one, wouldn't stand It te way tho other women did. ' Win was always gulltily expecting the blow to fall. When Serena did not come home ono day till a half hour after ho arrived for supper, he took fone look at her faco and knew the blow bad fallen. Somebody had told her. As he surveyed her standing gazing at him breathlessly, biting ber Tip, collecting her forces for one grand explosive attack, a curlous calm fel over him, the calm of despair. Then to his utter amazement, he heard him- selt speaking, or, rather, roaring. He even pounded the table with bis big fst. “What do you mean,” he heard com- ing from own lips, “by being away from your home this time of the day? What do yon mean by Keeping me walting for my supper? Gadding about, gossiping, neglecting your bus- band ‘and your duty—" . “"Wh—wh--why, Win!” gasped bis startled wife. “He had never in all the years even ralsed his votce before, “T tell you, 1 won't stand it!” he ‘concluded at the ond of five minutes heated remarks that seemed to form themselves. “This Is what drives a man to clubs! You ean get your eup- per and eat It alone—as tor me, I'm Roing down to the Antelopes, where an can get a little attention!” Hee flung on his hat and stormed out. His last sight. of hie wife showed her dissolved in tears in tho big chalr, tears of shock and bewilderment. “Gee!” said Win Noffens to” him selt af ho stalked down the street with expanded chest, “why didn't I ever do that before?” | Maud—t understand Mr. Pryde has stopped trying to trace bie family. treo. { suppose the further back ba wont the harder it got Jack—Yes, and the further back he wont the harder his ancestors got. ‘ecm Geaibias Debian: “That's the fellow what's goin’ to marry my sister.” “Rum looking guy, ain't het” “Yep. I hate to Save ‘im in the family an’ if he did=% own stock in & baseball club I wouldn't stand for ‘im a minute!” i hist pamiatses:; \ “Theatrical manager are hard to plase.” “why? "Because they're mad if thelr houses are Gark and sad if they're light” ITEMS FROM QUINCY, ILL. Mrs. Mary Porter of Kansas City, Mo., is in the city visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Tutt. Mrs. Sarah Steward was hostess to the Mutual Aid club, a fortnightly club, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Meten of Poplar Bluffs, Mo., leaving a bouncing boy who bears the name of Frederick Pierce. Mother and son are doing fine. Mrs. G. T. Morgan left Monday for Shawneetown, Ill. to visit her niece. Mrs. Henry Young returned home from Macatowa Park, Mich., Tuesday after a pleasant sojourn of two months. Mrs. Sarah Young entertained a few friends at supper Wednesday evening. The guest of honor being Mr. George Dabner of Indianapolis, Ind., formerly of this city. Mrs. Laura Smith is the guest of her brother Mr. F. Miles. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey of Canton, Mo., are the guests of Mr. Geo. Mills. Mrs. Elsie Brown is convalescing. Mr. Walter Hawkins is on the sick list. Miss Hazel Lewis returned home from St. Louis, visiting her sister Mrs. B. Scott. GALESBURG, ILL. Mrs. T. S. Patton entertained Monday in honor of Mrs. Kelley of Peru, Ind., who is the guest of Mrs. Georgia Fletcher. The afternoon was spent playing tennis. Mrs. Drew of LaGrange who has been the guest of Mrs. W. W. Williams returned to her home last week. Mrs. Myra Hardin is enjoying a visit in Chicago. Mrs. Alex Winston of Omaha is in the city, having been called home by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. T. Gash. Mrs. Addie Garnett was hostess Monday afternoon to about twenty-five little ones in honor of Master Cassuis Kelly of Peru, Ind. The funeral of Mrs. Ellsworth who died at her home in Kewanee was held Thursday at Allen Chapel. The service was in charge of Rev. Birt assisted by Rev. R. Thomas of Kewanee. Mrs. G. D. Lewis entertained Monday afternoon at her home, the party being complimentary to her brother, Horace Crawford. The children spent the afternoon playing games on the lawn, after which dainty refreshments were served. Mr. Theo. Green is reported on the sick list. Mr. H. E. Richardson spent Monday in Peeria on business. Miss Myrtle Wallace of Monmouth in the guest of Mrs. Warren Johnson. is the guest of Mrs. Warren Johnson. Mrs. S. L. Birt and children have returned from a visit in Springfield, Ohio. Miss Dorothy Hawking has returned from a visit in LaGrange and Hannibal FORT MADISON NOTES At 4:05 a. m. Monday morning an alarm called the fire companies to the old Zeiser home in the 200 block on Fifth street. The building is a two-story frame, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Zeiser, and also the Prentice family, whose home a block away was burned down a few weeks before. Rev. and Mrs. Bowles are in Centerville this week attending the Iowa and Nebraska association at Centerville. Miss Lizzie Stewart has returned, after a visit at Rock Island and Peoria, Ill., and reports a fine time. Mrs. Eliza Hedge of La Grange, Mo., and son, Charles, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas at 118 Spruce street. Mrs. Bapnister of Peoria, Ill., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lucy King. Mrs. Albina King is much improved, after her serious illness. She remains with her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. King at the west limits. Mrs. McClelland, one of the old members of the church and a faithful worker, is quite sick at her home on West Fifth street. Mr. Charles Thomas has been confined at home for two weeks, not able to leave his room. His many friends hope to see him out again soon. The White Rose club will meet with Mrs. Charles Henry on Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Jackson are on the sick list. MINNEAPOLIS MINN. (Special to the Bystander.) The rally which was held at St. Peter's A. M. E. church last Sunday, conducted by the Stewardess board was a success. Revs. T. W. Lewis and E. R. Edwards left Monday evening to attend the Iowa Annual Conference. Miss Naomi Coalston and Dr. Arthur J. Booker, both of Des Moines, Ia., were quietly married Saturday evening Rev. T. W. Lewis officiated. Mrs. L. Carter of Galesburg, Ill., is the guest of Mr. and Mr., John Monroe of Snelling avenue Mrs. R. L. Buttner and little daughters left for Chicago Monday night Wait for the entertainment given by Pride of the West Chapter No 14, O. E. S. at Masonic hall Oct. 8th. Mrs. Susie Hazel of Galesburg, Ill., is the guest of her brother, Mr. L Fisher of North Minneapolis. Mr. J. M. Morris has returned from a six weeks visit. Mrs. J. N. Sellers of Riverside avenue is on the sick list. If you have news of interest telephone South 3827. Good For Biliousness. "I took two of Chamberlain's Tablets last night, and I feel fifty per cent better than I have for weeks, says J. J. Firestone of Allegan, Mich. "They are certainly a fine article for biliousness." For sale by all dealers. CLARINDA, IOWA. Mrs. Mrs. Renfro of Greenfield, Mo., is visiting Mrs. Mattie Cook. Mrs. Martha Lewis is at present visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Oldham. Mrs. Katie Moss and Callie Arnett grant a few days out of our city. Mrs. L. Washington of Corning is in our midst. Miss Jessie Baker has gone to Buxton. Mrs. Carrie Reede moved to Sioux City to make it her home for the winter. Mrs. Essa Bowlin is enjoying a visit from her father of Leavenworth, Mo. Mr. Noah Pemberton, Sr., has joined his family here, who moved recently from Omaha. Mrs. Scott of Omaha visited Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jones a few days. Mrs. Allen Jones left for Omaha to attend the funeral of a friend. Mrs. Lewis Blythe has been on the sick list. ALBIA NEWS. Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. Mattie Bennings on Monday. Rev. R. B. Manly leaves Albia on Tuesday for Evansville, Ill, to attend annual conference. Mite Missionary society had a called meeting on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Henry Jones. Mr. Reed, Mrs. Mosely and a number of others from Hiteman were in Albia on Sunday. Social at the A. M. E. church for a farewell gathering for Rev. R. B. Manly on Monday evening. Albia public school opened on Tuesday after Labor day. About thirty colored pupils in all and four in high school. This week has been a week for strangers in Albia. A number on our streets. OSKALOOSA, IOWA: Edna Jones has gone to Ottumwa to visit her sister, Mrs. Anna Wilson, for a few weeks. Mrs. P. Barquette and children, Maxine and John, were here last week attending the wedding of her brother, Lamont Frederick, and Isabella Allen, who were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Allen on F avenue West. Letta Cary will visit ten days at the home of her parents before going to Marshall, Texas, to resume her work as teacher in Bishop college. Mr. Rollen Weeks has moved his family here from Chicago and expects to make this his future home. Thos. Spice was an over Sunday visitor in Oskaloosa. Mrs. Kate Hutcheon, who has been visiting relatives in Chicago for five weeks, passed through here and spent the day visiting her mother, Mrs. Jordan Wilson, before returning to her home in Des Moines. Mrs. Sarah Williams, who has been sick for the past week, is improving nicely. Russell Kiner visited at the parental home last week. Rev. Bell will leave Tuesday for the A. M. E. conference, which convenes at Evanston, Ill. Will Crump came down from Hawkeye for an over Sunday visit at the home of Mrs. J. Barquet. Ethel Robison was called to Buxton, her sister being very sick. Mrs. M. Bell went to Ottumwa this morning to get her daughter, Dorcas, who has been visiting at the home of Mrs. H. Owens for the past four weeks. From there she will go to Evanson, Ill., to conference. KEOKUK NEWS Mrs. J. B. Matthews went to Mason City, Mo., last week to attend to some business interests. While there she remained for a few days' visit with her mother and other friends. Mr. Howard Burrell and Miss Hazel Logan of Mt. Pleasant were recently joined in marriage. Many congratulations are extended this happy young couple. Mrs. F. D. Fields is visiting friends and relatives in Chicago, Ill., and Milwaukee, Wis. Mrs. E. G. McElroy and Mrs. Geo. Jones of Kansas City, who attended the wedding of their sister, Miss Bertha May Buckner, have returned to their homes, after a very pleasant visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Buckner, of New Boston. Mr. Lyle Suter of Marshalltown was a recent visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gross. The death angel has again appeared in our midst and taken from the home of Rev. and Mrs. M. J. Burton their beloved daughter, little Vivian Katherine. This little star of the household was but two and one-half years old and was only ill a short time. Much sympathy is extended the grief stricken parents in their sad hours. The funeral service was conducted at the home last Saturday afternoon by the Rev. J. H. Bowles. Many were the tributes of floral emblems which sorrow silent words of deepest sorrow beneath which the little casket was tenderly laid. Little Vivian is survived by her parents, Rev. and Mrs. M. J. Burton, two sisters, Misses Eldora and Benjie Burton, and three brothers, Roger, Judson and Arthur. Mr. Cortez Bradshaw of Chicago, Ill., is visiting friends in our city. Diarrhoea Quickly Cured. Diarrhoea quickly cured. "I was taken with diarrhoea and Mr. Yorks, the merchant here, persuaded me to try a bottle of Chamblain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After taking one dose of it I was cured. It also cured others that I gave it to it," writes M. E. Gebhart, Oriole, Pa. That is not at all unusual. An ordinary attack of diarrhoea can almost invariably be cured by one or two doses of this remedy. For sale by all dealers. Mrs. Carrie Turner Webb of Medison, Wis., visited recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Johnson. Mrs. Minnie Bland is spending a few days in Lacrosse, Wis., going by way of boat, accompanying her husband, who is employed thereon. Mrs. Florence Browne is visiting relatives and friends in Lagrange, Mo. Mrs. Lucy Anderson and Mr. Wm. Howard were recently married. This was quite a surprise to their many friends, who join in extending heartiest congratulations. Mrs. Rufus Dandridge of Summitville and Mrs. Chas. Buckner of New Boston expect to leave next Sunday afternoon for Humboldt, Tenn., for a visit with relatives and friends and to view the scenes of childhood days, after an absence of more than forty years. Mrs. Sarah Holland Johnson has been in ill health for some time past. We hope for her convalescence soon. Mrs. F. D Holmes attended the Household of Ruth grand session, which convened in Buxton; also went to Washington for a visit with her mother-in-law and husband, Rev. and Mrs. Brown. COUNCIL BLUFFS ITEMS On September 14th Rev. Garrison preached his farewell sermons for this conference year. The attendance was excellent. At night he preached to a large congregation. Finance was good. On the 15th of September a social will be given at Masonic hall in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Garrison. Mrs. McKenzie will leave for her home Wednesday, after spending a few days with her son. Mrs. R. V. Robinson entertained Mrs. Costin of Omaha, Mrs. Costin of Chicago, Mrs. Lizzie Anderson of Kansas City, Rev. and Mrs. Garrison last Tuesday at her home, 2425 Fifth avenue. Mrs. Sam Davis entertained Rev. and Mrs. Garrison with the stewardesses September 13. Mr. Charlie Hall entertained Rev. and Mrs. Garrison on September 3 at his home on Sixth avenue. Mrs. Grant Thomas of Chicago is visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Davis. Mrs. Webb, after spending a few weeks out of the city, has returned and reports a pleasant visit while away. Mrs. Emiline Walker will entertain the Silver Leaf club on Tuesday night. The Tent will give an entertainment Saturday night. Camille Simpson left Tuesday morning for Ohio, where she will attend school. Mr. McVain of Kansas City is visiting in our city. BURLINGTON ITEMS Rev. P. Simms and wife of Keokun spent Tuesday afternoon in our city, and in company with Rev. B. R. Penn and Mrs. Julia Polks, Keokun district delegate, they left for Evanston, Ill., where they will attend the chirty-first annual session of the Chicago conference of the A. M. E. church. The entertainment given by the choir on Tuesday evening, September 9th, was well attended and a success both socially and financially. Mrs. O. J. Burkhardt left Tuesday for her home in Lincoln, Neb. Master Adolphus Jones enrolled with the freshman students at the Burlington high school Monday. The marriage of Miss Mamie Mathews to Mr. Harry King, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter King of this city, was solemnized on Tuesday, September 9th, at Los Angeles, Cal., by the Rev. M. F. J. Peck. The young couple left immediately on their honeymoon trip to this city and other points east, including Indianapolis, Ind., where they will visit the parents of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. King will make their future home in Los Angeles. They have the best wishes of their many friends for a long, happy and useful life. DAVENPORT NOTES. (Special to Bystander.) Mr. and Mrs. George Douglass very pleasantly entertained a number of friends in honor of their second anniversary at their home Friday evening, September 12th. 'they were the recipients of many useful presents and their several friends wish for them many returns of the day. Best Treatment For a Burn. If for no other reason, Chamberlain's Salve should be kept in every household on account of its great value in the treatment of burns. It allays the pain almost instantly, and unless the injury is a severe one, heals the parts without leaving a scar. This salve is also unequaled for chapped hands, sore nipples and diseases of the skin. Price, 25 cents. For sale by all dealers. 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 VIVIAN L. JONES Funeral Director The very best service guaranteed Prices the lowest Calls answered promptly day or night No extra charges for distance—Reverse all phone charges PHONE: Maple 2548 Residence Black 1658. Office 619 East Court Ave Des Moines --- NOTICE OF INCORPORATION. To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned have associated themselves together under and by virtue of chapter one, title nine, of the code of Iowa, and the laws amendatory thereof as a corporation which provides as follows, towit: 1. That the name of such corporation is "The Clay Hill Improvement Company"; its principal place of transacting business is Des Moines, Iowa. 2. The general nature of the business to be transacted by such corporation shall be the buying and selling of real estate and the making of temporary or permanent improvements upon real estate, owned or leased by it, the leasing of real estate, the building and erection of buildings for its own use and for the purpose of leasing to others by the day, month, year or for any period of time which may be decided upon by its board of directors at the time any lease is entered into and all business growing out of or connected with a general real estate business or the buying and selling of real estate and the leasing of the same, and the leasing of rooms for legitimate amusements and the conducting and promoting of legitimate amusements. It shall be the duty of the board of directors to look after the collection of the house rent and other money belonging to the stockholders; to look after and keep up the taxes on the property owned by said corporation, and to look after and keep in a safe place all leases and contracts in which the said corporation is interested. Before the said board of directors shall enter into a contract for the purchase or sale of real estate, notice must be given to every stockholder of the time and place when such contemplated contract shall be entered into and each stockholder shall be given an opportunity to attend such meeting and vote upon the proposition, and each stockholder shall be entitled to one vote for each share of stock owned by him in the said corporation. 3. The amount of capital stock authorized by the articles of incorporation is $10,000. 4. That the said corporation shall commence business on the 1st day of September, A. D. 1913, and continue for twenty years with the right of renewal. 5. That the affairs of such corporation are to be conducted by seven directors to be elected the first day of July, 1913, and the first Tuesday of each July thereafter, at which election each person or corporation shall be entitled to one vote for each share of stock owned by such person or corporation, which vote may be cast in person or by proxy and until the election of such officers in July, 1914, the following named persons, Charley Palmer, William Aikins, Wm. G. Claridy, A. B. Latimer, A. Munro, W. M. Smith and J. D. Moore, shall be the directors of such corporation and the directors shall at their first meeting in each year elect a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer, who shall hold office for one year and until their successors are elected and qualified. 6. That the highest amount of indebtedness to which said corporation shall at any time subject itself shall not exceed two-thirds the amount of the capital stock nor be in excess of the amount provided by law. 7. That the private property of the members of such corporation shall be exempt from the debts of said corporation. Lorn Elmore, president. Will Aikins, Vice President. Henry Taylor, Treasurer. E. J. Mixon, Secretary. W. Jackson, Asst. Sec'y. Directors: Chas. Palmer, Ollie Wells, Wm. Claridy, A. B. Latimer. A. Munro, W. M. Smith, J. D. Moore, P. A. Fletcher, Wm. Fletcher, D. G. Patterson, B. Williams, S. Brown, Robert Dickens, John Beverley, R. K. Bruce. Caught a Bad Cold. "Last winter my son caught a very bad cold and the way he coughed was something dreadful," writes Mrs. Sarah E. Duncan, of Tipton, Iowa. "We thought sure he was going into consumption. We bought just one bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and that one bottle stopped his cough and cured his cold completely." 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Operative Educational System and commissioner of affairs for his race for the San Francisco Tour Co., spent a nighttight here in the interest of the American Race Problem. Mrs. Amanda Williams, who has been a patient at St. Francis hospital the past two weeks, is improving nicely. Mrs. A. M. Pope—Turabo Results of "Poro" Treatment "PORO COLLEGE" Largest College of the best in the world. 2000 FIRST STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. on guarantee Have our care of you is the greatest privilege we have of all our students. We are proud to offer you the best college in the world. We are committed to providing you with a high quality education and a safe and secure environment, and we will continue to provide you with the best possible care and service. ATTN. J. H. HOOVER, BROOKLYN, NY 11223 Rooming House at 3rd St. 216-218 A good place to get Rooms and Board down town is at Meals are Served to the Public Phone Red 4076. MRS. ELLA IJJJJI (N. Icr. 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 A New modern Cafe Everything first class Good Rooms Open at All Hours. I. BURKE, Council Bluffs, anager. Iowa. C. H. BURKE Manager. PARKS AND RECREATION BALCONY SCHOOL BALS FORTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMUNITY DAVENPORT NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. William Shepard of Grand avenue entertained on the 4th inst in honor of their nieces, the Misses Green and Shepard of Lancaster, Wis. Fifteen invited guests enjoyed a two-course luncheon. The young ladies left on the 5th inst. for their Wisconsin homes. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 1913. JOHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR Mrs. Edward Buckner returned from Keokuk, Iowa, on the 5th inst., where she went to her sister-in-law married. Entered at the postoffice and on class matter. Published every Friday by the stander Publishing Company, Des Martin Place in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Maberry streets. Iowa phase. Wal 899. Mrs. William Cain, who has been visiting in Michigan and Chicago for the past two weeks, returned home Saturday, September 6th. Mrs. Kate Hart, who has been quite sick at Mercy hospital, is home, much improved in health. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa. A. F. & A. M., & International Grand Congress of Heroines of Jericho of America and Western Baptist Association Mrs. Samuel Sykes and Mrs. L. H. Owens of Fairfield, Iowa, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Cicle Carter. Mr. Jno. E. Bradford, M. M. of Hiram lodge, No. 19, is very sick at his residence on W. Eleventh street. Mrs. W, J. O'Neal is on the sick list. Mrs. William Brooks was called to Mrs. Ill., to attend her sick mother. Advertising rates for display ads 20 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months' contract. 10 cents per inch. Local advertis- tions 10 cents per line for each insertion counting seven words to a line. For admission when an secret societies whose admission is one-half of the above-mentioned rate. For pro- fessional, legal and annuity card- s, yearly contracts, etc., these are given on application. All ad- vertising is to be paid in advance. Miss Gertrude O'Neal left for Des Moines, Iowa, on the 8th, where she will give a recital at the A. M. E. church. The A. M. E. Sunday school is* arranging to give a barrel breaking entertainment on the 26th. The Musical Aid Literary dress entertainment at Bethel A. M. E. church on the 8th inst. was a grand success. A large audience was well entertained. Amount netted $24.25. Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to the Iowa State Bystander Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Don't forget to hear the annual report at Bethel A. M. E. church on Sunday evening, September 14th. Rev. T. B. Stovall will leave for the conference at Evanston, Ill., on the 16th. # Rev. R. K. 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