Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XX NO. 25 CITY NEWS. Walter Birney is not any better at this writing. Look for our Special Holiday Edition next week. James Smith of Buxton spent Thursday in our city visiting his family. Mrs. Clay Lewis is very sick at her home, Nineteenth and Carpenter avenue. Her friends are alarmed. Mrs. Barbara Smith left Thursday for Superior, Wis., to attend the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Hancock. The I. C. Embroidery club will meet next Saturday, the 13th of December, at Mrs. Fletcher's, 951 Fourteenth Street Place. Ward was received from J. R. Weeks, a former citizen of this city, but now of Chicago, Ill., that he has been sick, but is now about well. Dr. Edward W. Thompson, druggist of St. Joseph, Mo., will spend a few days during the holiday week in our city visiting his old friends, the guest of his brother, John L. Thompson. Mt. Olive Court, No 4 H. O. J. will have a social session at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Wilkinson on Friday evening, December 19. Refreshments will be served. All friends are welcome to attend. Mr. Frank P. Johnson, one of our mail carriers, has been elected on the board of trustees for the City Letter Carriers' association, the first time in the history of our city that a colored man has been thus honored. Rev. F. C. Boling of Enterprise was in our city Tuesday on business. He turned his printing work over to the Bystander. He practices what he preaches. He also paid up his subscription to The Bystander. The third quarterly meeting for this conference year will be held at Asbury M. E. church, 777 Eleventh street, Sunday, December 14th. All members and friends are urged to be present. Chaplain C. Taylor will soon arrive in our city from Douglass, Ariz. He is the assistant chaplain of the Ninth cavalry. He will be the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. A. L. Richardson. The annual memorial services of the Hawkeye lodge, No. 160, will be held at Union Congregational church Sunday, December 14th, at 3 o'clock. Rev. Thomas M. Brumfield will preach the sermon. All Elks and daughters and the public are invited.—C. W. Williams. The grand master, John L. Thompson, has organized another new Masonic lodge in Mason City. He will set the lodge up Wednesday, January 14, 1914. John D. Reeler and Claud Carr were instrumental in organizing the club. The Des Moines Negro Lyceum will meet next week at the residence of Atty. and Mrs. S. Joe Brown at 1058 Fifth street, at which time there will be a general discussion upon the question "Is the Saloon An Asset or a Liability to the Taxpayers of Des Moines." All interested are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. S. C. Billings of Spokane, Washington, formerly Miss Georgie Curtley of this city, who called here to attend the death of her mother, Mrs Geo. Curtly, is having a very pleasant visit meeting old friends. She will soon return to her home beyond the Rockies. The annual holiday rates of $1.00 for 1 year for the Iowa State Bystander will begin Monday, December 15, and last until January 15, 1914. Everybody who is not a subscriber should take advantage of this rare opportunity to secure the Bystander so cheap. The Women's Aid was entertained Friday, the 5th, by Mrs. J. Robison, 1627 Walker street. Study, The Life of Nicodemus. Mrs. S. Joe Brown was a visitor of the club and in her usual charming manner gave a very interesting talk on club work. After the close of the meeting covers were laid for six. Mr. H. G. Darden, one of our reliable and well liked citizens, who is the leader and organizer of the Christian sect known as the Holy Saints, will leave Monday, December 15, for an extended visit back to his parents in South Creek, Bouford county, N. C., where he was born. He has not been back home nor seen his father and mother for fifteen years. He is the youngest son of eleven children. His parents are farmers. Mr./Darden will spend several months in the east. Mrs. W. W. Lee of Buxton was in our city visiting with her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Jones, on nineteenth and Woodland. She and Mrs. Jones made a brief visit to Bethany, Mo., to spend Thanksgiving there. They reported a pleasant time. The Mary Church Terrill club was entertained Monday evening by Mrs. J. H. Perkins. Business matters were transacted and a luncheon served. The club will meet with Mrs. Edith Strawthers, with the following program: "The Renaissance," with Mrs. H. R. Graves as leader. The Wednesday Night club was entertained by Miss Jerada Clay. Bridge was played and the prize awarded to Miss Adah Hyde. Refreshments were served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Louise Gray. Rev. Geo. I. Holt has been given a regular charge at Duluth, Minn., by Bishop B. F. Lee. He has accepted and will soon leave to take charge there. We are sorry to lose such a good and valuable man as Prof. Holt. He has been a mail carrier for the past quarter of a century here and is the oldest colored man on the force. However, we wish him success in his new field. Mr. W. H. Milligan, past grand master of the Iowa Masonic lodge of Cedar Rapids, came to our city Monday to attend the annual poultry meeting, the annual meeting of the Iowa Horticultural society and the annual Bee Growers association, and to my knowledge the only colored man that is. Mr. Milligan is a very successful gardener, owning a valuable farm just one mile from Cedar Rapids. He is a credit to any race. The Iowa State Bar association will hold its ninth annual meeting and banquet next Monday evening, December 15th, at the residence of the president, John L. Thompson, 1306 West Twentieth street. Atty. Wm. Morris of Minneapolis and Hon. Geo. H. Woodson of Buxton will be the principal speakers. Hon. Wm. Morris, an attorney of Minneapolis, Minn., and a high Mason, will spend Monday in our city and will lecture on Shrine and Scottish Rite Masonry. All master Masons in good and regular standing are invited to come out Monday evening, December 15, at the hall of North Star on Tenth and Center streets. The lecture is free. Mr. Morris will be the guest of the grand master, John L. Thompson, and wife. Mrs. Hazel Harris, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Julia Taylor, returned home in Dakota on Wednesday, after having a pleasant visit. The ministers of the churches of our city have organized into an emancipation celebration committee, assisted by five lay members, to give a celebration commemorating our fifty-first anniversary on January 1, 1914, to be held at the Corinthian Baptist church. A full program will soon be published. At the special communication of Princess Oziel chapter, No. 9, O. E. s, last Thursday evening the following were elected officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. Addie French, worthy matron; Mr. J. A Wilson, worthy patron; Mrs. Edith Essex, associate matron; Mrs. Jennie Mosly, conductress; Mrs. Anna F. Cousin, associate conductress; Mrs. Mary J. Jackson, treasurer; Mrs. Bertha Long, secretary. These, together with the other officers to be appointed, will be installed by Atty. S. J. Brown, past grand patron, at the regular communication January 22, 1914. Rev. J. W. Morton, formerly of this city, who was called to his home in Virginia on account of the illness of his father, has returned to our town and reports a grand trip. He also reports having a good revival meeting at Elbert, W. Va., with eighteen added to the church at that place. Rev. Morton is not expecting to remain here. He was called home on account of the illness of Mrs. Morton. He has been called to the pastorate of the church at Elbert, W. Va., where he held his successful meeting, and expects to return as soon as Mrs. Morton is better. The best of all, he reports the Negro doing something through the country where he visited. UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Morning worship at 10:45. "Christ's All-Inclusive Love." Annual sermon of the 'Hawkeye lodge, No. 160, Order of Elks, at 3 p. m. "Co-operative Alliance." Evening worship at 7:30. Forefathers' Day discussion. "The introduction of American slavery and the attitude of the colonists toward this system." T. M. Brumfield, Minister. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. The revival services were a decided success. Rev. M. J. Burton, the state missionary, assisted the pastor in the work and his sermons and his personal endeavors have been very successful. Twenty-one were baptized and twenty-six fellowshipped into the church last Sunday. A large party of members and friends surprised the pastor's home last Tuesday night and loaded the table with groceries and provisions. All present had a very enjoyable time. The missionary workers are organizing for more effective work in the coming year. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1913. Next Sunday morning the pastor's subject will be "The Fluttering Eagle." Evening, "The Faulty Heart." A very interesting program will apolis. Rev. T. J. Carter will be rendered during the voyage. Some, the general eulogy. Other of the numbers are: Address by sent in the order will make Drs. A. J. Booker, J. A. Jefferson, E. dresses. THE YOUTH'S COMPANION CAL- ENDAR FOR 1914. The publishers of The Youth's Companion will, as always at this season, present to every subscriber whose subscription is paid for 1914, a calendar for the new year. It is a gem of calendar-making. The decorative mounting is rich, but it is subordinated to the main purpose to produce a calendar that is useful. CITY OBSERVATIONS After so long a time we have again resumed our city observations. We found Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoggett 1220 E. Court avenue, own a nice home. He is pit foreman at the Carney coal mines. They formerly lived in Mahaska county. Mr. and Mrs. John Wilkinson live at 223 E. Thirteenth street. They own a very beautiful and valuable home. Mr. Wilkinson is one of our old and highly respected citizens in Des Moines. He works at the court house. His wife is one of the leading secret society ladies of this city. She is grand matron of the Heroines of Jericho of Iowa and worthy matron of Princess Zorah chapter of O. E. S. Her brother and mother, Mrs. Roland and Mr. Roland, of Chillicothe, Mo, have spent this year with her. Mr. Alex Griffin is one of the highly respected and worthy citizens. He owns valuable property on Capitol avenue. He has a nice family. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Erickson are living in their cosy home. They are successful citizens. Mr. Jos H. Reynolds on Walker street has been improving his home. He is a reliable citizen. Mrs. Julia McGhee owns a pleasant little home and is doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wilburn are at 1717 Walker street one of the finest and most modern homes of any colored person in our city or state. Mr. Wilburn is one of our veteran city firemen, having been in that department for many years. Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Mosby own a nice home on East Fifteenth street. She is learning and working at the hair shampoo and treatment. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Armstead own a valuable residence on Fifteenth and Fremont streets. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Murry own a nice home, which is one of the pioneer homes in this part of the state. Another old and highly esteemed pioneer citizen is Mr. Curtley, who has recently lost his valuable wife, who had been his companion for more than fifty-six years. He has lived on his lot for about forty years. Mr. and Mrs. Douglass Patterson, a newly married couple, have recently bought a beautiful home. They are a progressive young couple. He is our only colored grocery clerk. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Hunter own a nice home. He works at the court house. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert R. Hall are one of our leading young married people. He is a stenographer for Dr. C. Y. Clement, a specialist. Rev. S. Bates, pastor of the Maple Street Baptist church, has bought himself a nice home at 1318 Stuart street. He has taken the wise course to buy himself a nice home. Rev. Bates' church made the largest growth in numbers of any single church in our city. Mr. and Mrs. James P. Hamilton own a valuable home on Walker street. He is on the city fire department and is highly respected, one of the best firemen in our city. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Goggins own a beautiful home. They are hustlers. He owns several houses and lots. Mr. Chocklate owns a nice home. The Messrs. J. R. and W. R. Drew are substantial citizens, owning large, nice homes. Mr. L. M. Brown owns a home on Arthur street, also C. W. Brown. Mr. Brown runs a small grocery store. Mr. E. Reeves owns a valuable nice home. He does hauling. Mr. C. H. Hart is another substantial citizen, owning valuable property. Samuel James is a single owner, owning a nice home. His mother keeps house for him. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Wilson, both musicians and singers, live here. Mr. and Mrs. B. Wells own a nice home and are doing well. Mr. J. C. Watson owns a nice home, also does Mr. H. W. Walden own a nice home. S. C. Carey, another substantial man, owns his home. Mrs. Ada Williams, a young widow, owns a nice home and is doing nicely, except some good man should find him a frau in this house. Mr. James James, one of our leading racemen, owns a nice home. He has a loveable family. Mr. and Mrs. Hammitt, a young married couple, are doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Harris own valuable property here. A TIP AROUND THE WORLD On Friday, December 19th, at Corinthian Baptist church, Mrs. J. B. Rush, Iowa chairman of the Child Welfare committee of the W. A. N. B. C, and her Des Moines committee have arranged a trip around the world for all who desire to help the needy children and to look after the general welfare of children. The largest cities and most noted towns of the world will be visited, New York, U. S. A.; London, Eng.; Hammerfest, Norway; Paris, France; Rome, Italy; St. Petersburg, Russia; Tokyo, Japan; Pekin, China; Rio Janeiro, Brazil, S. A. At each of these cities it is hoped each person will purchase something. Clothing, art goods and foods will be for sale A very interesting program will be rendered during the voyage. Some of the numbers are: Address by Drs. A. J. Booker, J. A. Jefferson, E. A. Lee, Attys, S. Joe Brown and J. B. Rush, Mrs. F. P. Johnson; music and solos, Mesdames S. H. Armstead, Anna Morse, Jessie Davis, H. R. Graves, Miss Mayrie I. Bell, Master Malcolm Griffith, Gus Durden, Clyde Glass; reading, Mrs. Edyth Comley-Strawthers. Everybody should take advantage of this opportunity to see the world. Secure your passage now. Only 10 cents. The proceeds will be used to clothe the needy children. Give them an Xmas dinner and to further the welfare of children. Adv. ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN. (Last Week.) One of the prettiest church weddings that St. Paul people ever witnessed was that of Rev. H. P. Jones, the popular pastor of St. James A. M. E. church, and Miss: Carolyne B. Monjoy, which was solemnized at the above mentioned church Thursday evening, November 20th, at 6 o'clock sharp, in the presence of as many and more than the church could hold. Mr. Robt. Strong presided at the pipe organ, playing Lohengrin's Wedding March. Madam Addie Crawford Minor sang just before the ceremony "O Light Eternal." Bishop Lee read the marriage ceremony, after which Mendelsohn's Wedding March was played as the newly made couple proceeded to the assembly rooms, where a reception was held. The presents were numerous and beautiful. (This Week.) At St. James A. M. E. church Sunday morning Rev. R. E. Wilson of Chicago preached a very able sermon. The Rev. came up to Minneapolis on business and his many friends were very glad to see and hear him once more, as he was pastor in Minneapolis five years. Mrs. Harriet Stillwell, mother of Mesdames O. D. Howard and H. F. McIntyre, departed this life Friday, November 28th, at 10 a. m. and was buried Monday, December 1, from the residence of Mrs. McIntyre, 954 Fuller street, Rev. H. P. Jones and J. S. Strong officiating. Miss Helen Butler and brother, Bennie, of Superior, Wis., were over Sunday visitors to our city last week. Mrs. Mary Bryant of Oceola, Iowa, is visiting in our city and is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Q. Hicks, 453 Thomas street. Miss Bessie Jones of Sherburne avenue entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Sunday her two friends, Misses Lucile Elliott and Opal Wade. Next Sunday will be known as Tuberculosis day throughout the state. Dr. Val Do Turner will speak on the prevention of the disease at St. James church at 8 p. m. Thanksgiving dinner at both the Baptist and St James A. M. E. churches was well patronized. The union services were held at Pilgrim Baptist church. Rev. Jones preached the sermon. The annual collection was raised for the benefit of the Crispus Attucks orphanage and old folks' home. Mrs. Mary Moore of Rondo street is convalescent from her recent illness. Mrs. Mattie R. Hicks of Thomas street was hostess for the M. T. C. Art club of Minneapolis on Thursday afternoon. The club is planning to give an art exhibition in the near future. After the usual business and program, refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs. Geo. Hoag has returned from Chicago, where she was called by the death of her sister, Mrs. Ida Lewis. Mrs. W. J. Echols of Thomas street received the sad news of the death of her brother, Mr. Warwick, who died in Chicago last week. Mrs. Dora Adams of Charles street will entertain the executive board of the State Federation at her home on Friday, December 5. A large attendance is expected. Mr. S. T. Furr, president of an industrial school at Newport News, Va., has brought suit against C. S. Smith, editor of the Twin City Star of Minneapolis, for $5,000 for slander. Mrs. Mattie Furr, after an extended visit here with her aunt, Mrs. J. H. Dillingham, left last week for her home in Brooklyn, N. Y. The Crispus Attucks Home was greatly remembered Thanksgiving. Several turkeys, as well as chickens, fruit, vegetables and other nice things to eat were sent by friends, and cash donations were sent by the following: Union Thanksgiving collection, $13.22; Queen Esther Temple S. M. T., Minneapolis, $10; Self-Culture club, St Paul, $7.00, for which they extend many thanks to the donors. Mrs. Julia Smith is quite sick at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Warren, of University avenue. The musical melange at St. James' church on Thanksgiving night was a decided success and largely is the sixth consecutive day the sun has not shown in St. Paul. The mercury stood 49 above at noon; Trees and branches are above at noon; as in springtime, especially the lilac bushes, and it is like real spring instead of fall. Joint memorial services of Ames lodge and Gopher lodge, Elks, will be held Sunday evening, December 7th, at Bethesda Baptist church, Minne- apolis. Rev. T. J. Carter will deliver the general eulogy. Others prominent in the order will make short addresses. The many friends in the Twin Cities of Rev. J. C. Reed were shocked as well as sorry to hear of his very sudden death, which occurred in Alabama recently. MASON CITY, IOWA. A real old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Jones, 115 Bradley street. The poultry yard was well represented, turkey and chicken being the decorations for the table, with all the finishing touches that go to make up a genuine dinner of this kind. A delightful time was enjoyed by all. Mrs. R. G. Henderson of Muskogee, Okla, is visiting in the city a few days, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Allen. Mr. Wm Clark has returned from a pleasant visit with home folks in Kansas City. Thanksgiving was observed by many dinners and house parties and family reunions. Miss Artivia Williams entertained a few of her friends at a house party Thanksgiving evening. A delightful time was spent. Sunday was observed as historic period in church records of Mason City. Three churches were dedicated by Bishop Frank Bristol, assisted by the district superintendent, Dr. Flemming. Mason City presents a record breaking dedication in opening the doors of the three churches, to which the people of the city were all made welcome. At the first church in the morning the sum of $6,187.60 was raised; at Calvary chapel, $264.72; at Olivet chapel, $320.79; at First M. E. church (evening), $1,140.10; Union Memorial (evening), $1,011.44, making a total of $8,934.45. More actual cash was paid by the colored people than all the other subscriptions put together which was reported by the secretary. On Monday evening Bishop Bristol delivered an excellent lecture on "Brains" at the First church for the Harris- Showing Unsurpassed of Xmas Moderate All I Harris-Emery's Showing Beautiful and Unsurpassed Displays of Xmas Gifts at Most Moderate Prices All Lines Appropriate Gifts for Xmas will be found at Schl fore in our history choice selection of Diamonds, Watches, Lamps, and A Large Assort from which it should to select your Christr "At Schlamp will be found at Schlampp's. Never before in our history have we had such a choice selection of Jewelry, Novelties, Diamonds, Watches, Silverware, cut glass Lamps, and A Large Assortment of Rings from which it should be an easy matter to select your Christmas presents. "At Schlampp's It's Right" Relatives and friends will appreciate your gift more than you can realize if purchased at Schlampp's--Because the name Schlampp means quality and genuineness. Frank Schlampp Company Sixth Avenue and Locust St. benefit of Union Memorial church, at which a large sum was realized to help apply on local expenses. Mason City is preparing to organize a Masonic order. Mr. J. D. Reeler is chairman of the club. Mason City does things. Miss Pearl Cecil and Miss Unice Cecil have accepted positions as ushers in the Bijou theater. This is the first time that colored girls have been employed in any theater as ushers in the city. Maybe others will adopt this order. A house party was given at the home of Miss Lovee Carter last week in honor of the younger people. Miss Midget, Miss Robinson and Miss Carter were hostesses. A pleasant evening was spent. Mr. David Howard, who fell last week and hurt his back, is able at this writing to be out again. A first class supper was served last Wednesday evening by the K. of P. and a large su mwas raised by the committee. The little infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Wright is much better at this writing. Mr. Morris Foster is still on the sick list. I have used Chamberlain's Tablets for some time, and can testify that they have done me more good than any tablets I have ever used. My trouble was a heavy dull feeling after eating—David Freeman, Kempt, Nova Scotia. These tablets strengthen the stomach and improve the digestion. They also regulate the liver and bowels. They are far superior to pills, but cost no more. For sale by all dealers. HALL OF THE PRINCESS ZORAH CHAPTER, NO. 10, O. E. S. Whereas it has fallen to our lot to have the ranks of friendship and our order broken by the departure of our loving friend and member, Sister Emma Johnson, and Whereas we feel that in our loss we realize her gain, being cognizant of her worth and loyalty, nevertheless the sorrow brought to us is human Emery's Beautiful and ed Displays s Gifts at ost te Prices Lines ampp's. Never behave we had such a Jewelry, Novelties, Silverware, cut glass tment of Rings uld be an easy matter mas presents. p's It's Right" ends will appreciate Price Five Cents. and natural. Be it resolved that we extend to the bereaved family our sympathy and condolence and bid them bow to the will of the Father who knoweth all things for the best, and be it further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family and to the press, and another be spread on the record of the minutes. Respectfully, Sister Colleen Jones, Sister Emma Jackson, Sister Lulu Jackson CONDOLENCES OF THE MISSIONARY CIRCLE OF MAPLE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. Whereas it has pleased the Almighty God to take from our midst by the hand of death Sister Sophia Burnside West, a Christian lady, and a member of the W. H. and F. M. circle of the Maple Street Baptist church. Be it further resolved that we, the members of the W. H. and F. M. circle of Maple Street Baptist church, send condolence to the husband and relatives. Be it further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be printed in The Bystander and in our minutes of the circle. Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love, The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. When we asunder part, It gives us inward pain, But we shall still be joined in heart, And hope to meet again. Sister F. Bates, President. Sister M. Reynolds, Sey's THIS WEEK a great week at Jones Piano Co. 807 Wal. for PIANO Bargains 22 New Pianos Just arrived We need room. THEREFORE, ALL USED, SLIGHTLY USED, RENTED, MARRED IN SHIPPING AND WHOLESALE SAMPLE PIANOS MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE REGARDLESS OF ORIGINAL PRICE. PEASE Walnut case, Fair tone and action ..... $68 KIMBALL Ebony case, Fretwork years old ..... $75 EVERETT Ebony Fine Walnut case ..... $90 This piano cost $400 a few years ago. Sounding board is defective. Looks like new. CABLF Fine Oak case ..... $125 This $350 piano has been used 10 years. Good tone, medium action. BUTTELL Elegant Oak case ..... $168 This piano is almost new. Has likely been repossessed. There is $188.20 back on this piano. $25—$50—$75—$90 Stenway-Chcklering-Kimball Stelner-Davis. T If you buy a piano of Jones Piano cars, Iowa's Leading Piano Houses. FIND HOUSE. TRY THESE 10 DAYS. Return them if you are not more than pleased with your purchase. One Year to Exchange Payments $5-$6-$8-$12 Monthly. JONES Piano Co. 807 WOUNIT ST. DES MOINES, IA. MASON CITY, IOWA. Rev. W. L. Lee of Des Moines spent Sunday and Monday in Mason City holding quarterly meeting for Rev. Woodford. We feel as if we have been spiritually blessed by Rev. Lee's presence with us, as he preached three wonderful sermons. While here he was entertained at the homes of Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Reeler and Mrs. Brewton. Mrs. Walter Davis is reported on the sick list. Rev. F. D. Woodford will leave this week to spend a few days in Des Moines and to hold quarterly meeting for Rev. Lee. Are you a subscriber to The By-Subscribe for Iowa State Bystander. HOLES IN THE AIR Speed Helps but Does Not Insecure Safety—Life After Death is Theme of Dr. Schaefer—Treats of Ether and Matter. Washington. — Subjects ranging from life after death to experiments in soap bubbles are treated in the Smithsonian report for 1912, just as is used by the government printing office. Of the 38 separate scientific papers in the report, one of the most interesting as well as timely is an original article by W. J. Humphreys, professor of meteorological physics in the United States weather bureau, which is of practical value to aviators and students of mechanical flight. The title of the article is "Holes in the Air" which means the airtight spaces in the earth are not covered, so far as flying is concerned, resemble actual holes or vacuums. Actual holes cannot exist, the writer says, as the air surrounding such places, would rush in and fill them with a velocity of about 750 miles an hour. After explaining the nature of the nine known types of atmospheric conditions with which aviators have to contend, which he groups under two heads, the vertical and horizontal, and can cause the to danger at times, each condition he describes as follows: "All these sources of danger, whether near the surface like the breakers, the torrents, and the eddies, or well up like the bellows and the wind sheets, are less and less effective as the speed of the aeroplane is increased. But this does not necessarily mean that the swiftest machine is the fastest. There are numerous other factors to be considered and the problem of minimum danger or maximum safety of the aeronaut finishing can be solved by a proper combination of theory and practice, of sound reasoning and intelligent experimentation." "Icebergs and Their Location and Navigation," is the title of a paper by Prof. Edward T. Barnes, of McGill University, Montreal, Canada. The dangers of North Atlantic ice to navigation are described, and a system is presented whereby the presence of icebergs can be detected by a most sensitive microthermometer, which automatically records one-thousandths of a degree in temperature as readily as an ordinary instrument of this sort detects one-tenth of a degree. M. R. Legendre, of the Museum of Natural History at Princeton, discusses the history of organs and the culture of living tissues. Many remarkable experiments are cited, which resulted in the preservation of living tissues in cold storage and grafting them to living bodies. The general trend of bio-chemical inquiries regarding the nature and origin of living material and the manner in which the life of higher animals and man is maintained are told in nontechnical language by Dr. E. A. Schaefer. He discusses the phenomena of life after death. Natural death he says unaccelerated by disease, should be a quiet, peaceful phenomenon, unattended by change. An article by Sir William Ranby discusses measurement of infinitesimal quantities and details some recent efforts of scientists "to see the invisible, to touch the intangible, and to weigh the imponderable." A paper by Emile Borel deals with molecular theories and mathematics, and another by the late Henri Poincare treats of the connection between ether and matter, first read before the French Physical society in 1912. The report also includes a biography of Poincare. There are three articles on astronomy and astrophysics. Two are by M. P. Pulseux, of the French Academy of Sciences, and one by an American, C. G. Abbott, director of the Smithsonian astrophysical observatory. Ronald Amundsen, the emilian physicist, describes the connection to the south pole, and Pierre Clerget gives a historical, geographical, and economic study of the evolution of cities. Frank A. Perret's article on the recent eruption of the volcano of Stromboli is illustrated with nine plates, showing views of the eruption and the effects. A. Lecroix describes a trip to Madagascar, Ellsworth Huntington tells of the fluctuating climate of North America, S. Zaborowski, of the School of Anthropology, Paris, writes of the slave population of ancient Greece, Willy Pastor Discusses the music of primitive peoples and the beginning of European music, and C. V. Boys recounts his experiments with soap bubbles. The United States army has pretty nearly as many titled men in it as of the Third Coast artillery, is a native of Vienna, where his father, Baron Sediacke, now resides. The coronal, whose father is an Austrian baron, has been at Fort Leavenworth studying for a commission as second lieutenant. Corporal Sediacke speaks English fluently and took German as his optional subject in the examination. In addition to being a graduate of the Royal Technical school, he is also a graduate in mathematics and physics of Zurich (Switzerland) university. What it is Coming To. "What do you think of our bridge club?" "You have some excellent material in it. How do you manage to secure such good players?" "We pattern after the baseball people and maintain efficient scouts."—Judas. The army has a commissioned officer who is a son of a baron. Some years ago Baron von dem Bussche Haddenhausen came to the United States from Prussia. He was a mining engineer and for many years lived in Denver, where his son, Carl F., was born, May 19, 1881. The son enlisted as a private in Company L, Sixth United States, in May, 1899, and took the examination for a commission as second lieutenant two years later, being successful. He was assigned to the Twenty-fifth United States and became a first lieutenant in the Fifteenth United States in 1906. The family is an old one and has furnished many officers to the Prussian army. When Lieut. von dem Bussche was commissioned in the United States army it is understood his father asked the war department at Washington for official confirmation of the appointment, explaining that an ancestor of military inclinations had established a fund 200 years ago by which each member of the family who obtained a award in any way was to receive $1,000, to be used for the purpose of equipment. Saddled with debt, the nations of the world are feeling, no less than individuals, the Nations Heavi- pressure of the ly in Debt. The high cost of living. This is clearly set forth in a report issued the other day by the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce dealing with the national debts of the principal government of the United States debt is upward of $2,000,000,000, an increase of 20 per cent. in the last decade and double what it was 40 years ago. France, according to the experts' figures, has been leading the fastest pace, for its debt is the heaviest of any single government. Following on its heels is Russia, after which come the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, British India, Japan, Germany and the United States in the order named. The debt of this country in the last ten years grew by a little more than $100 billion. The rates of interest on this vast volume of indebtedness are a source of especial comment in the report. The strong nations are enabled to get money at comparatively low rates, but the smaller and less well established governments are compelled to pay heavily for accommodation. In the case of the United States the interest on the national debt ranges from 2 to 4 per cent, with the bonds selling at their act, because it is expensive. Governments as Nicaragua, Panama, Ecuador, China and Honduras, however, are compelled to pay interest charges on their debts as high as 10 per cent, in some cases. Nearly $2,000,000 worth of toys were imported into the United States during September of Importation of Toys. for the full calendar year 1913 the total value of toys imported will approximate $3,000,000. The domestic manufacture of toys generated the imports and will probably approximate $11,000,000 for the current year, bringing the total year's toy supply up to about $20,000,000. This valuation of $20,000,000 worth of toys supplied for consumption in the United States during the calendar year 1913 is based, in the case of imports, upon the stated wholesale value in the countries from which imported, and in the case of the domestic product, upon the stated value in the countries manufactured, and therefore does not represent the values at which they will be sold. Dolls alone form nearly one-fourth of the total value of the toys imported, amounting in the single month of September to $33,464 out of a total of $1,817,553 worth of toys imported. The total value of dolls imported in the fiscal year 1913 was $1,500,000, and the indications are that the importations during the calendar year 1913 will approximate $2,000,000. Germany is by far the largest source of supply for the toys imported into the United States and is, in fact, the world's largest manufacturer of this class of merchandise. The case of the crow, condemned a decade or more ago as a destructive bird in agriculture, has been repaired by the department of agriculture and a more favorable verdict reached. The investigation made by experts of the biological survey of the department shows the crow to be of great value to farmers. After a careful study of the habits and the examination of a large number of stomachs, the department experts have reached the conclusion that the cow consumes enough grasshoppers, cut worms, white grubs and other injurious insects to make him highly valuable to farmers. There is, however, one bad habit which the crow has, and that is the destruction of young birds and bird eggs, but this trait is outweighed by the good the bird is doing for the farmer in the destruction of worms and insects. Sand-Stuffed Chickens. The United States department of agriculture, after extensive study of the practice of certain poultry packers in feeding chickens with quantities of sand just before they are killed, so that the poultry will weigh more, has issued a warning to housewives to scrutinize carefully the crabs of any undressed chickens they buy, and to watch the crabs of chickens that are being dressed by the butcher. Detective—Not a thing. All he ever did before he came here was to sell awnings. Election Agent—Why that's just what we want. We'll say that he has been mixed up in some decidedly shady transactions—London Tid-Bits. Forced to it. She-Mr. Brown does not pay his wife much attention. He—No; the only time I ever knew of his going out with her was once when the gas exploded—Pick Me Up. A GREAT SERVICE OR A GREAT UNKINDNESS? THE MAN WHO KILLED EMPEROR MAXIMILIAN MRS. CHAMP CLARK'S PROTEGES ARE LEGION FINDS CLUB LIFE A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION When Henry C. Frick, the steel multi-millionaire, was reported to have handed a check for $2,000,000 to Miss France Schoenker Dixon on the other day, in Baltimore, as his wedding gift to the bride of his son, Childs Frick, he did a great service or a great unkindness to the young bride. MARGARET Will this hand some personal fortune suddenly thrust upon her turn out to be for her own real good, or will this charming, unaffected, simple, home-loving, serious-minded young woman be "spoiled" and turned into a frivolous, worldly society butterfly? These are the questions being discussed in Baltimore and New York society and among young Mrs. Frick's school friends, who are devoted to her man who sincerely hope that she will use his money as an increased power for good. Mr. Frederick Townsend Martin, in writing recently of the frezed treadmill of fashionable society, and after cataloguing the endless whirl of social duties and frivolities of the rich woman of fashion, says with earnestness: General Blanquet, who was recently referred to as the "power behind t, who was recent of the "power behind the throne" in the Huerta' administration, has long been prominent in the affairs of Mexico. M. Blanquet is a soldier who has come up from the ranks. He was a sergeant at seventeen and is a stern disciplinarian. It was Blanquet, then his own pistol administered the coup de grace to the Emperor Maximilian, when that ill-fated representative of European powers essayed the impossible task of uniting the discordant parties and governing the country as a monarchy. General Blanquet commanded the firing squad that was told off to execute Maximilian and two other political prisoners. Then as now Blanquet who obeyed orders to the letter. He was directed to execute, and he executed. Mrs. Champ Clark is one of the most charitable women in Washington in a quiet way. She does good by stealth and blushes to find it fame. Mary C. The down-and-out appeal to the kindly heart of the wife of the speaker of the house by scores and hundreds. If she has any political pull accruing from her position she never puts it to account. If she lady laughingly declares that only once in did she over try sheananygin" in oro lah. her whole lifetime did she ever try her hand at any "sheenyanyg" in order to get a friend a job. "He said Mrs. Clark, "when Champ was just a There is in Boston a woman's club in which 15 professions are represent- ed. Enrolled are lawyers, doctors, surgeons, actresses, singers, instrumentsists, artists, sculptors, dentists, pharmacists of schools, architects, trained nurses (who have college degrees and hospital diploma), poets, lecturers, composers, platform entertainers, playwrights and joueurs and warden of these professions claim that their club lawyers, doctors, surgeons, actresses, singers, instrumentalists, artists, sculptors, dentists, pharmacists, supervisors of schools, architects, trained nurses (who have college degrees and hospital diplomas), poets, lecturers, composers, platform entertainers, playwrights and journalists. And the women of these professions claim that their club affiliations bind them more closely to their homes and to their work in the outside world. They go even further and say: "There should be clubs of professional women in every large city." Marie B. Currer, president of the club, who before her marriage was a well-known actress, said recently: "I believe more and more that the active woman's club is instrumental." That Other Life There is no break in a life. Though our worthy ambitions may never be realized here, we may heaten ourselves with the word that Dean Bostworth once sent to a young man whose career threatened to end at the very opening of his life-work, once, somehow, you will have an opportunity to realize the highest ambitions of your soul." If we continue to do our work well we shall be at the close of the day, as Drummond's phrase, "to put by the IOWA STATE BYSTANDER "At what time does a woman find time to read in such a treadmill?" This frisierted social parade is made up largely of people who talk well on trifles and look profound over sophist and humbug. Men and women have no time to read, they are unacquainted with the great questions of the day; if they are merely smatterers in aesthetics, what sort of a conversation will they provide at a dinner table? Well, the inevitable will happen, of course—they will talk twaddle. "The social trendmill is responsible for any dullness we have. It accounts for the strange phenomenon of looking earth to do, getting nervous prostration doing nothing." It will be an extremely interesting matter to watch the development of the charming young bride of the son of the steel multi-millionaire, and see whether she will, as her friends hope, develop along the lines of serious-minded purpose, using her money and her position for good. If so, then the $2,000,000 wedding gift which it is reported she received from her father-in-law will be used wisely and will increase young Mr. Prick's opulence, being good. But if the money turns her head and she enters the social treadmill, then her life will become about what Mr. Fredrick Townsend Martin has so graphically pictured. Young Mrs. Prick's life up to the present time has been in the nature of a favorable augury for the future. The mention of the Emperor Maximilian recalls all the last century romance that surrounds that romantic figure, who was selected by Napoleon III. to rule Mexico. It was in 1864. The United States was torn by a great Civil war, and was distracted from interfering with foreign invasion of the neighboring country. Maximilian an Austrian princess, seized in '33 to intervene on behalf of the Assembly of Notables of France, was the younger brother of Francis Joseph. He accepted the charge and in 1864 he marched into Mexico, at the head of French troops. His troubles began with a proclamation in 1865, 'intended to suppress brigandage, but which was employed by imperialists ruthlessly to slay liberals. This started an insurrection. Simultaneously the affairs of Napoleon III. were so bad at home that Maximilian's support and latter's downfall and arrest followed. In 1867 he was shot to death together with two of his generals. General Blanquet was the military genius of the late President Madero and it was he, too, who arrested Madero last February when the Mexican capital was undergoing the throes of bloody revolt. common, ordinary member of the house. Out home in Missouri, I thought Bill Jones needed a post-office and I tried to get one for him." "And did you succeed?" "No," said Mrs. Clark, with the quaint chuckle that is peculiar to her, "nobody paid the least attention to my request. Bill never got the opportunity." But the distinguished lady's proteges are legion. When a worthy case for help comes to her attention she never relaxes her efforts until the subject is relieved. She never turns a deaf ear to an appeal for aid, and her hours are as full to overflowing as those of the president. She is kind to interviewers and she is charitably tolerant to the hordes of freakish folk who intrude upon her life, and she has the subject of psychological examination, or to get confidential views on the nebular hypothesis, or the authentic way of making corneum "batter bread," Missouri style. plier; it has been my experience that the woman who has an outside interest—an interest, for instance, that takes her away from her home once a week—is the woman that will sit down to dinner with less-jangled nerves if she had been tied to the household cares for seven days." "How do you reconcile the professional woman, her home and her club?" was asked. "Very easily, indeed. I believe that, when she is said, the professional woman is an ideal home maker; she brings to it the experience of her profession; she brings to it the patience that her profession requires; as a mother she has her profession as a restful avocation; as a wife she finds all the more joy in her home, because she is a professional woman." Accidentally Vaccinated. Accidental vaccination occurred to a Liverpool (England) physician, not many days ago. The medical practitioner, while vaccinating a baby, had the misfortune to break the glass tube containing the vaccine, with the result that he received an incision on the forefinger of his left hand. Imagine forcings of his left hand, imagines his surprise and dismay when, the next morning, irritation of that digit painfully brought him the realization that he had unwittingly vaccinated himself. well-worn tools without a sigh, and go out expecting elsewhere better work to go."—Exchange. Mrs. Binges—Mrs. Nextdoor told me you once wanted to marry that Miss Upton. She wouldn't have you, I presume. Mrs. Binges—Did Mrs. Nextdoor miss Miss Upton refused me? Mrs. Binges—No, she merely remarked that Miss Upton had always been a senile girl. IDEAS FOR THE SICK ROOM Preparation of Proper Food, and Other Matters That Will Be of Benefit to Invalid. Beef Tea—Cut a pound of fresh, juicy beef without fat into as small pieces as possible; pour a pint of cold water on it; let it stand for two hours, then pour off, and add a pint of boiling water and a little salt, and simulate it in the oven for two hours, pour off the mix the two liquids together, and heat. Linseed Poultry—Put a quarter-pound crushed linseed in a basin previously heated, and pour on half a pint of boiling water, stirring carefully until of proper consistency, then spread evenly on soft linen and apply as warm as possible, covering the poultry with oil silk. Arrowroot—Take two teaspoonfuls of best arrowroot, mix with it as much cold water as is necessary to make it into a paste, pour on half a pint of boiling water and stir briskly, when it will become a clear, smooth jelly; add sugar to taste. Barley Water.—Wash two ounces of pearl barley in boiling water until thoroughly clean, then add the washed barley to two pints of water; heat gently until a nice thickness; strain and add lemon juice and sugar to tapioca. Mustard Poulence.—Mix one or two ounces of pure mustard with tepid water until smooth. Apply on paper, or mixed with linenseed poulence. IMPORTANT PART OF SERVING Garnishment of Dieses Adds Immense ly to the Stimulation of the Applicant How to garnish artistically is an important secret in lending zest to a dish. Fritters and vegetables are attractive and delectable accompaniments of meat dishes during cold weather, and the garnishes that can be formed from hot boiled eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, asap jellies and pickles make a long list in themselves. The red radish cut facinally is a pretty garnish, and when the little red buttons topped it are removed and on slice of green pickle a most attractive combination of color is obtained. Instead of the heavy old-time wreath of green about meats and fowls, it is better to use a few sprigs at one side of the foods. Nut meats can be used advantageously with savory and sweet dishes, and croquettes are delightfully adapted for garnishment. Flowers and fruits should never garnish any dish, but a sweet one, except nasturtiums, which are of the crest family and combine better with meat and vegetables. In preparing the toast, an attractive variety can be given by lightly buttering after toasting and sprinkling partly or wholly with minced green parsley. Baked Vegetable Soup. Convenient to make on baking day, as it can occupy the back of the oven and be taken out for a time if space is needed and returned without detriment. Put into a jar or deep pan that can be tightly covered, about two pounds of lean beef or mutton cut into many slices, one level tablespoonful of salt, one scant teaspoonful of pepper, four onions, two parsnips, four carrots, two turnips, six potatoes, six vegetables scaled and skinned, the other vegetables being chopped to the size of a pigeon egg. Add to this three quarts of cold water when put into the oven. Never used cooked meat for this soup and keep tightly covered always. Two hours will be sufficient to cook it. If water falls below three quarts add boiling water when opening to serve. Chicken and Apricot Puff Balls. A typical Dutch dessert which will appeal to those who do not think that fried bananas or apple fritters—the last, by the way, came from Holland. A typical Dutch dessert, hickchuck and apricot puff balls. Take the white meat from half a cooked fowl and mince in a chopper or with a sharp knife till very fine, removing the skin and bones. Add a pinch of cinnamon and ground cloves, a teaspoonful of salt and a dash of paprika. Beat all together, gradually pouring in a generous tablespoonful of thick sweet cream. After extinguishing the puff from the heat, sprinkle with apricots, without Injuring, with the meat mixture. Cover with puff paste and bake. Plum Cakes. One cup butter, two cups brown sugar, yolks of three eggs, whites of two eggs beaten separately, one-half cup milk, one-half cup molasses, one-half teaspoonful soda, one-half teaspoonful cream of tartar, one-half pound stoned and chopped raisins, one-half pound currants, two table-spoonful fruit sirup, four cups of flour, two teaspoons mixed spices. If not dark enough add a little melted chocolate. Celery Salad. Two heads of celery, one tablepoonful of salad oil, one-half teaspoonful of vinegar, a teaspoonful of granulated sugar, pepper and salt to taste. Wash well the celery, removing any unsightly parts, lay in ice water wanted, then cut into pieces and add to son with remaining ingredients. Mix well, line a salad bowl with lettuce leaves, put in celery and serve. Caramel Mousse. Melt half a cupful of sugar until it is dark brown and add a cupful of boiling water. Cook it slowly for 12 minutes and then add to it a level tablespoonful of granulated gelatine which has been soaking till it is soft. Cool the mixture and add a pigtail of thick cream, whip it stiff and pack in a mould in ice and salt for three hours. Creamed Salmon. Make a cream sauce of two tablespoons of butter, two tablespoons of flour and one cup of milk. Into this put the contents of a can of salmon, free from bones, skin and fat; beat thoroughly, season with salt and pepper, add two eggs beaten. Stir constantly till eggs are cooked, and serve CITY.FLAT TENANTS Conduct of Swedish, German, Soothe and Other Occupants Described by Agent—Americans Pay Most, but Want Earth. The first question put by the renting agent was, "What nationality, please?" Being from New England, says the New York Times, the prospective tenant replied by asking "Why do you want to know?" "I meant no," he replied, the agent. "I thought that by finding out your nationality I could refer you at once to certain buildings on my list that would be apt to please you." The prospective tenant had half a notion to get angry. "I don't see what my nationality has got to do with finding a suitable flat," she said. "It has a good deal to do with it," said the agent. "Now, I can see that you are an American born and bred. This is a delicate question that you have plunged me into, but since I in it meant longer and told you a few facts pertaining to the merits and demerits of different nationalities viewed in the light of fathouse tenants. "First of all, I want to speak from the standpoint of prompt payment. If my success in business depended upon each tenant paying his rent exactly when it was due, I should try to fill all my houses with Scotchmen. "Never have I lost a cent on a Scotchman, and never have I had to wait. Understand, I am not making the rash assertion that I should do dishonest while for a Scotchman that is trying his best to cheat me. The point I wish to make is that personally I have never suffered loss at the hands of a Scot. "But they give trouble in other ways. They are inclined to be quarrelsome and raise so many rows with the other tenants through the dumb waiter shaft that it keeps the janitor busy straightening out domestic snails. In all my buildings where Scotchmen reside I select a janitor with an even disposition and diplomatic gifts. It doesn't matter much, unless you keep the floor floors keep the furnace going. Utilitarian accomplishments are a secondary consideration. "Taken all in all, the most peaceable people I get in my houses cone from Sweden. You never hear a peep out of a Swede. He doesn't bother his neighbor and he doesn't bother me, unless he has extreme provocation. As a rule he is good pay, too. "The only fault I have to find with him is his fondness for moving. A lease is a dead letter in his eye, about moving without a day's notice than he has about going to bed when he is sleazy." The prospective tenant inquired timidly what were the chief characteristics of Americans as tenants. "Their supreme selfishness," said the agent. "They have not a spark of consideration for a landlord. "They want the earth. They never get through asking for improvements. They are not content to get the walls tinted and the woodwork painted and the plumbing fixed once or twice a year. They want new decorations every month, and the trimmings must be first class. Americans pay big prices for their fats, but there is not really so much profit in catering to them as to other nationalities, for the simple reason that I have to pay out nearly all my income in trying to build up to the style they demand. "The people who ask for the least are the Italians and the French. They take almost any old thing I feel like giving them, the French meekly providing their own decorations and the Italians going without. "I like Germans pretty well, too, but they are hard on flats. I never could understand how they manage to inflict so much damage on walls and floors. Judging by an apartment just vacated by a large German family, one would think that their star piece of furniture was a battering ram." "Russians also have an abnormally developed bump of destructiveness, though they hold a special spire against glass. I have one house that is occupied by ten Russian families. If they were not compelled to repair their own damages it would keep me poor putting in new windows and gas globes. "I also rent to English people. I have three houses mostly filled with them at present. They're all right, too. But they are not as nice as my tenants are nice people, only I thought it might not be amiss while on the subject of nationality to mention a few of the peculiarities of each." Clnch. "Darn these collectors," exclaimed Blinks. "They hound you to death." "I know a good way to get rid of them," she said, "come back, either," remarked Blinks. "What is that?" asked Blinks. "Pay them," replied Blinks. Puncturing the Theory Optimo—It is estimated that the college education which costs $2,500 is worth $25,000 later on. Pessimo—But in how many cases does the father who invests the $2,500 get the $2,500 profit? Raptime Oratory. "Why do you refer to that speech of mine as ragtime oratory?" asked the statesman. "Because," replied the musician, "it was written strictly with a view to pleasing the popular taste." Unexpected. He—My dear, these pies are not like the other mother used to make. How can you tell me what the difference between mine and hers? MAKES WATER WARM Claimed Icebergs Have Heating Effect on Ocean. Montreal Professor Bases His Theory on Experiments in Beille Isle Straits — Water Chilled by berg Does Not Spread. The belief has long prevailed among seafaring men that the approach to icebergs could be detected by the increasing chill of the water. Such views were quite natural, for they were assumed on the ground that the cooling influence of the melting ice rendered the water ice cold, a condition which could be shown by the observation of submerged thermometers. Such bellies are radically worm, and if one is to believe the results of observations taken by a Canadian government vessel during the past summer, the theories concerning icebergs must be revised. It was found that the water chilled by the berg does not spread outward, but owing to the greater density, sinks downward. The movement draws the surface water toward the ice, and the surface currents, not being cooled by normal vertical circulation, grow warmer as they near the iceberg. H. T. Barnes of No Giill University, Montreal, gives some further details of the work of the sterner Montcalm, as follows: "Careful records were made of the temperature tests of icebergs and land. These tests, shown conclusively that it is the rise of the temperature which is the direction of the melting iceberg, and that a fall of temperature is observed at a fall, it is due to the influence of a cooler current from the north in which the iceberg is carried. The cooling influence of the ice itself is very small. "As a good example of how icebergs and groups of icebergs affect the water temperature, a microthermometer from the records which were obtained in a westward passage through the Straits of Belle Isle shows that in every case the approach of ice caused a rise of temperature. In this case the icebergs effect was founded on Peterson's theory of ice melting in salt water. By this theory, which can easily be verified by a simple experiment, ice melting in salt water produces three currents; first, a current of sea water cooled by the ice, which skims down by gravity; second, a current of warm sea water moving toward the ice; third, a current of light fresh water from the ice, which rises spreads over the surface of the salt water. "I at first thought that it was the surface current of fresh water that influenced the microthermometer in the actual sea tests. The fringe of this lighter water would be warmer than the sea water on account of the action of the sea and scattered water. The lighter water would retain the heat because it cools not mix readily with the sea water. Near the iceberge I considered that an fall of temperature would result from the cooling influence of the surface current of fresh water. "My recent tests have shown, however, that an iceberg melts so slowly that no effect of the dilution in the berg water even ripples the iceberge. Our tests were found over different parts of the sea than were challenged in the proximity of ice. "My tests have shown that an iceberg probably causes only two of the Petterson currents—that is, a cold current sinking down, carrying with it all the melted ice water, and a horizontal surface current that is aer flowing in toward the ice to cause its melting. With this we should be sure that the sea in the immediate proximity of fjeebergs to be warmer than farther away, because the sea surface current is moving inward toward the berg, and does not show in the near vertical curve circulation which tends to keep the sea surface temperature cooler. "It is interesting to find that an iceberg causes its own current of warmer water, thus causing its own destruction. A abundant evidence is at show that the melting process going on under the water line." ing on the ground. Another interesting fact brought out by Mr. Barnes is the large amount of oil dissolved in air. In berg ice, ice water made with bits chopped from a berg ice container, he says, almost like a good water. He thinks that the reported sudden sinking of the bergs with a loud report may be due to their explosion from air pent up in their interior. Great Scheme. "That was a great scheme of Shrewley worked." "I didn't hear of it." "He gave it up of it" the first one of his eleven daughters to be married should have his entire fortune." "What was the result? "Eleven elopement in one night. "The couple name which one was the first, so Shrewdy gets rid of the kids, and keeps the fortune." Suggestive. Percy—I wish to buy some pearls I am bashful, and I am going to provide to a young lady by letter. pose to a young lady in a stationery store. Clark—This is a stationery store. I guess you're looking for a hardware store. Percy—A hardware store. Clark—Yes; you need sandpaper. Judge. The Fate of a Motte. "Your motto used to be 'down with the trusts!'" "Yes." "And now?" "I have changed it slightly. I don't use the word 'down' any more. I'm with 'em." Interchange of Confidence. "I have come here," said the C.A. Model in the artist's studio, "for a set purr poes" "Yes," said the Dog, "anyone ought to snap at that job." AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS The high mortality rate among negroes from communicable and preventable diseases was held up as a grave mace to the general health of the south by speakers at the convention of the Southern Medical association at Lexington, Ky. Three thousand physicians, representing sixteen southern states, are in attendance. Statistics were given to show that typhoid fever, malaria, measles, scarlet fever, whooping cough, diphtheria, tuberculosis, and pneumonia are responsible for more than 10 per cent of all deaths among negroes. These same diseases also are responsible for more than 20 per cent of deaths among the whites. The high mortality rate among the whites was pointed out as directly traceable to the prevalence of these diseases among the negroes. The necessity for raising health standards especially among the negroes and of inaugurating a campaign of prevention was urged by the speakers. It was pointed out that negro citizens live under the worst sanitary conditions through poverty, racial inferiority, and neglect. But they mingle with the white population in the stores, factories, kitchens, and nurseries, and so spread the diseases which are prevalent among them. The health of the negro, therefore, was declared to be the most important subject before the south today. The burden of this problem, it was said, devolves on public officials, sanitarians and sociologists. Accurate observation of living conditions and experimental methods were urged. The speakers declared no field is so barren of sanitary achievement as the bettering of the health and conditions of the negro, and that none is more worthy of handstaking effort, presenting as it does the promise of far reaching results of the utmost importance to the southern states. Twenty-two years ago Jonas W. Thomas, a negro of Marlborough county, S. C., began his career as a farmer by buying an old horse for $40.75, and by renting 30 acres of South Carolina land for 1,400 pounds of lint cotton. After four years of hard work and close saving he was able to buy a mule for $69 and also 67 acres of land. Then he began renting and working farms which belonged to other men. Gradually he was able to buy the land he had been renting. He also found it worth his while to open a commissary Now Thomas lives in a 12-room house and employs on his $40,000 plantation 39 families, consisting of 189 men, women and children. He grows a variety of crops, including cotton, corn and some garden truck, and raises his own horses, mules, cows and hogs. He has received as much as $31,000 for his cotton crop alone—400 hales of long staple. On an average he has saved $3,000 a year for 22 years. All that he now has on the farm is his own, "directly and indirectly." He affirms with justifiable pride. In a single year he has borrowed of one local bank and repaid $23,000. "Good credit," so Thomas says, "explains a fair share of my success." --- Modern football is a direct descendant of an ancient Roman game called "harpastum," in which the object of the players on each side were to seize the ball and carry it, by some means or other, across a line marked on the ground in the rear of their opponents. At the present time the Tuskegee institute has an endowment fund of $1,901,468.32, and its total receipts from all sources last year were $359,493.94, an increase over the previous year of $61,433.60, while its expenditures for the year, exclusive of new buildings, were $275,767.97, a decrease of $48,337.75. These figures at once testify to the practical interest shown in the institution and to its efficient management. A very hopeful item in the account of receipts for the year lies in the fact that $2,544 was contributed in small sums by negroes and one legacy of $10,000 was left to the institute by Mrs. Ann Maria Fisher of Brooklyn, N. Y., a negress. The men who carry the dinner pall certainly ought to have a decent place in which to eat its contents. A recent strike in New York city by 5,000 varnishers was for proper lunch rooms, so that they should not be compelled to eat their noon meal among offensive smells or on the roofs of buildings. The electric bell signal, without some special protection, is not suited for use in mines, as the sparks made by the moving contacts often give off sparks. A new system which is free from this danger has been invented by a foreign electrician. One thousand-foot piers will be built in New York, and the mayor of the city is in favor of making them 1200, to take care of future needs. Most of us feel that Nature intended us for better jobs than we get. A patent has been recently issued covering the manufacture of dog biscuit made in the shape of a bone. There is a great engineering activity in Argentina. Several large projects are planned. The elevators of the Woolworth building in New York have a vertical travel of 676 feet. There is no indication that the submarine cable will be supplanted by wireless. Among the negroes in the United States who have made their mark are Booker T. Washington, president of the Tuskegee institute; Kelly Miller, educator and essayist, a dean in Howard university, Washington; W. H. Lewis, former assistant attorney-general of the United States; J. C. Napier of Tennessee, former registrar of the United States treasury; W. H. Vernon of Mississippi, former registrar of the United States treasury; H. L. Johnson, former recorder of deeds of the District of Columbia; R. R. Wright of Georgia, president of the Georgia State college and a former paymaster in the United States army; Major Charles Young of the Ninth cavalry; U. S. A., a graduate of West Point; Dr. S. C. Fuller, a psychiatrist of the Westboro, Mass., insane asylum; Dr. C. E. Bentley, a dentist of Illinois, who was head of the clinical dental surgery at the St Louis exposition; Bishop B. W. Lee of the African Methodist church; Bishop Alexander Walters of New York of the African Methodist church, who was leader of the New York Colored Democracy in the last national campaign; E. H. Morris of Illinois grand master of the grand lodge of colored Odd Fellows; A. H. Grimke author and formed United States consul at Santo Domingo; Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, former member of the board of education at Washington; T. Thomas Fortune of New York former United States minister to Haytl and an author; E. C. Morris of Arkansas, president of the National Colored Baptist association; Dr. W. H. Furness, United States minister to Haytl; Miss Lucy Laney, president of the Haynes institute; Georgia; W. R. Pettiford, a banker of Birmingham, Al., and Matthew Henson, who was with Rear Admiral Peary in his voyage to the North Pole. --- There is a campaign on in New York for the purpose of raising $4,000,000 for the local branches of the Young Men's Christian association and the Young Women's Christian association. The work is progressing splendidly, the enormous sum of $2,663,011 having been raised in the first ten days. It is evident, therefore, that the money desired will be forthcoming. The campaign has been a popular one, and although a great many contributions of large sums have been received, there have been thousands from people of mederate and even scanty means. This shows the widespread interest which is taken in the movement by the people generally. In the United States 9,000,000 negoes at least belong to the ordinary hard working classes. In all our planning for business success we will not, can not succeed unless we get close to these hard working masses. They are the backbone of our race. We must not feel we are not a part of them nor must we ever get above them. I beg of you in your local leagues that you get hold of the man who works with his pick and plow and of the woman who cooks, washes irons or sews. These people will put money into your banks and support your other commercial enterprises. Norway, according to the Ameri can-Scandinavian Review, within the last five years has become the fourth seafaring nation in the world, counting by ship tonnage alone; in proportion to its populaton it ranks first. The West Coast Leader of Lima Peru, quoting a government document, says that the Peruvian law regulating strikes, which has been in force since the beginning of this year, has proved highly satisfactory in eliminating the heretofore frequent conflicts between capital and labor in that country. It is proposed to hold an exposition at Messina, Italy, in the autumn of 1913, coinciding with the sessions of the Congress of Civil Engineers, the leading features of which will be the display of arts, crafts and industries allied to anti-earthquake construction. The following item appeared in a morning paper: "The body of a sailor was found in the river this morning, cut to pieces and sewed up in a sack. The circumstances seem to preclude any suspicion of suicide." A French bicycle rider is the inventor of a man power street sweeper consisting of a tricycle with a revolving brush mounted between the rear wheels. Recent irrigation works in Egypt have cost $53,000,000, but the results have more than justified the expenditure. Boston will spend $3,000,000 on the construction of a dry dock which will accommodate the largest liners now afloat or building. A gun for use of submarines disappears under the deck and is covered by a water-tight hatch when the boat is about to be submerged. Holland's production of beet sugar has increased tenfold in 20 years. Japan imported more than 810,000, 000 pounds of raw cotton last year. The Alps have been crossed for the second time by an aeroplane. An American university is being or ganized in Slam. Italy has 4,713 sailing vessels in service. TEST FOR THE OVEN HOW ONE MAY BE SURE IT IS JUST RIGHT. Employ White Paper to Tell When Right Temperature Has Been Secured—Good Recipe for Cleaning Black Woolen Clothing. You can never make a success of baking unless the oven is exactly right. If it is a little too hot or too cold all your cakes and pies will be spoiled. You can always test the heat by putting a piece of white paper on the oven shelf that is to be used and leaving it there for two minutes. If the paper comes out still white or very slightly brown at the edges, then the oven is cool. If the paper comes out a good deal browned, but not burned at all, then the oven is moderate. If the paper comes out brown all over and blackened at the edges, the oven is hot. If the paper burns all to a cinder, then the oven is much too hot for any use. The following is a good recipe for cleaning black woolen clothing: Dissolve borax in water and saturate a sponge or cloth in the solution. Wash the greasy spots by rubbing vigorously, then rinse in clear water the same way, and dry in the sun. This is especially good for cleaning men's coat collars. Thick, soft gloves are made to wear when lifting pots and heavy stove attachments; thinner ones come for the purpose of protecting the hands while sweeping or dusting; then there are rubber gloves to put on when washing dishes and asbestos gloves to wear when handling hot dishes. Should the clothes be mildewed, the stains may be removed by a mixture containing equal parts of soft soap and starch, half as much common salt and the juice of half a lemon. This may be spread over the spots, and the article should be laid on the grass all day and all night until the stain entirely disappears. The crisp, raw cucumber, appetizing as it is, proves indigestible to many people. Let these try them cooked. Cooked cucumbers may be served hot with a cream sauce or cold as a salad. Rather ripe vegetables should be selected and they should be stewed very slowly. Finely shredded chill peppers added to the sauce improve its appearance and take away the slight insidity of the cooked cucumber without destroying the flavor. When serving the cooked cucumber as a salad it lengthwise instead of across, as with the raw vegetable. A few drops of oil of lavender scattered on the shelves in the library will dissipate the odor of mold which frequently arises from damp weather. Peanut Butter Roast the nuts, shell and take off the brown skins. When making large quantities, the removing of the brown skins is best accomplished by putting the shelled peanuts on a coarse towel, covering them with another towel and rubbing them gently until the husks are broken or closed, and then blowing them off with a bellows. If you use salt, dust them lightly with it and grind at once. Mix to a smooth paste with half as much butter as you have peanut powder. It is always well to taste your butter and use its freshness as a guide in the matter of just how much salt you should add to the peanuts, if any. Put the peanut butter in covered glass jars or tumblers; keep in a cool place. Turkey Rechauffe Melt two and one-half tablespoonfuls of butter, add three tablespoonfuls of flour and stir until well blended; then pour on gradually, while stirring constantly, one cupful of rich milk. Bring to the boiling point and add one teaspoonful of salt, one-fourth teaspoonful of celery salt, and one-eighth teaspoonful of pepper; then add one cupful of cold roast turkey cut in thin strips, one-half cupful of cooked spaghetti cut in one-half inch pieces and one-half cupful of sauté, sliced mushroom caps. Turn into a buttered baking dish, sprinkle with one-third cupful of grated Parmesan cheese, cover with three-fourths cupful of buttered cracker crumbs and bake until the crumbs are browned. Cookiea. One cupful of butter, two cupfuls of sugar, three eggs, half a teaspoonful of baking powder, one even teaspoonful of nutmeg, half a teaspoonful of cloves and flour for a soft dough. Begin with two cupfuls and add carefully that you may not make them too stiff. Cream butter and sugar, add yolks of eggs, spice, one cupful of flour with baking powder, the whipped whites and the rest of the flour. Roll into a sheet a quarter of an inch thick, cut into rounds and bake in a good oven. These cookies ought to be of the soft variety if you keep them wrapped in a cloth in a tin box and will not let them dry out. Broth With Bread Dumplings Soak three thick slices of white bread in about a part of broth, squeeze fairly dry and beat up with a fork. Melt a tablespoonful of butter over the fire, add the bread; mix well and season with salt to taste and a little pepper. When cool stir in two well beaten eggs, a quarter of a grated nutmeg, and a little chopped parsley. Mix well and mold into small balls. Roll these lightly in flour, boll them lightly in broth for two minutes and serve at once. Potato Cake With Raisins One c-p butter, two cups sugar, two cups flour, one cup mashed potatoes, one-half cup milk, one cup chopped walnuts, one cup seeded raisins, one cup chocolate, four eggs, one-third teaspoon cinnamon, one-third teaspoon cloves, one-third nutmeg, two teaspoons baking powder. Spread dough in breadpan and bake in medium hot oven. Quick Pudding. Two eggs, beat yolks with one-third cup sugar, one-half cup molasses, one-half cup flour (scant), one-half teaspoon soda and add egg whites beaten stiff. Bake 30 minutes. Serve hot with hard sauce. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER SPORTS Fifty New York bowlers cross the water to compete in the 1914 German tournament. Bud Goodwin of the New York A. C. has been competing in swimming races for 17 years. He is going well and may break his own mile record of 25:36 2:5. established a year ago. European tennis stars are not observing the amateur rule which was originally passed to handicap America and which American players rejected. As a result there has been a decided str in Continental ten is. BILLIARDS Melbourne Inman, champion of English billiards, and William F. Hoppe words' champion at balk line billiards. Inman will play three matches each of one week's duration. The games will be staged in New York, Chicago and a Canadian city. FOOTBALL ```markdown ``` Harry Williams has a contract to coach football at the University of Minnesota that runs for two years. Pogue, of the Illinois university eleven, is ranked as one of the greatest quarterbacks of the year in the west. . . . The receipts for the Minnesota-Chicago football game were announced as $32,274—just $1,000 in excess of the previous high mark. The attendance was in excess of 20,000. John Lewis, twenty years old, a senior in the Cambridge (Mass.) high school died from injuries received in a football game played November 8 between Cambridge and Martin's Ferry high schools. Lewis' death was due to concussion of the brain. He played left end on the Cambridge team. --- Just to show how difficult it is to distinguish foo. ball players in action "Pooch" Donovan, the Harvard trainer, was unable to pick out his own men in a recent game at Cambridge. As most of the injuries in football are due to professional games, it is moved and seconded a game be played between elevenes composed of wrestlers. --- Among other things, the all-star selection for football officials comprises Fleager, Northwestern, referee; Wrenn, Harvard, umpire; Porter, Cornell, linesman. Inasmuch as football is being crused again by a number of "experts," it is respectfully suggested that they eliminate points for field goals as well as for goals from touchdown. It is said "big nine" coaches intend to revise their football schedules in 1914, but there is no truth to the report that Notre Dame is to get games with Minnesota, Chicago and Michigan. BASEBALL Charley Dooin of the Phillies says that the conceited players become the biggest stars. St. Louis admits that Rickey and Huggins are the greatest managers in the world from October 14 till April 13. --- George Stallings, leader of the Boston Braves, is considered to be one of the best judges of young ball players in the country. President Hermann of Cincinnati wants the world's series abolished. He needn't worry. It's all over as far as Cincinnati is concerned. Manager Clark Griffith of the Nationals has a novel scheme. Clark would give prizes to the teams finishing close up in the major league races. Federal leaguers say they have signed Helnie Zimmerman, but said they would not go after major league stars. Would Zim stick after this insult? --- During the 1913 season Frank Chance tried out ten men at first, seven at second, eight at short, nine in center field and about a half dozen in right and left fields. . . . . Buffalo exchange declares "all that Manager Clymer needs now is a catcher, two winning pitchers, two hard-hitting outfielders and another good infielder." Outside of all that Buffalo seems to have a pretty fair ball club. Gaffney spikes the Marquard-Tyler story by saying that he does not believe Stallings would have Marquard as a gift and that as far as George Tyler is concerned, Boston expects to make him the greatest left-hander in the game. 田 Ikujiro Tamura. A skilled manipulator of the cue in the person of Ikujiro Tamura has recently arrived in this country from Japan to meet any or all of the high class American amateur billiardists. Tamura is said to be a better player than Koji Yamada, who had little trouble in holding his own in the international matches in this country last winter. HORSE RACING About ninety pacers stepped into the 2:10 list this year. Mr. Billings has 13 trotters in his stable for saddle horses. Peter the Great leads the stres of money winners down the big line this year. Branham Baughman, 2:04¼, an honest pacer, went through the season without winning a race. Peter the Great, McKinney, Bellini and Todd are the only stallions that have sired more than ten 2:10 performers. The fast pacer Pickles, 2:03¼, likes the speedway game first class and is doing all that was expected of her in New York. Frank Bogash, Jr., having won $24.25 this year ranks second among all harness horses, Etawah being first and Tenara third. The Cox stable heads the list of money winners with $85,000, Murphy being next with $77,000 and Geers third with $55,000. Gunboat Smith of California was given the decision over Sam Langford of Hoston at the end of a 12 round bout. . . . Mike Gibbons of St. Paul defeated Marty Rowan of Brooklyn in the second round of what was to have been a ten-round bout in Brooklyn. Governor Ferris has resumed his war on the boxing game in Michigan and will take particular paints to prevent Chicago fighters coming into the state for exhibitions. Joe Borrell, the Kensington middleweight, knocked out Ben Koch, the middleweight champion of the navy, in the fourth round of their bout at Philadelphia. --- Johny McCarthy of California and Wildcut Ferns of Kansas City, went 15 rounds to a draw at Denver. Jimmy Duffy of Lockport, N. Y., won by a big margin over Willie Beecher of New York in their ten-round bout at Syracuse. Tom O'Rourke, who brought out George Dixon, says that he has the next middleweight champion under his management in George Ashe. This is at least open to discussion. One instination over the re-entry of Mr. Mike Gibbons of St. Paul into the welter class is that he found the climate too tough up in the region of middleweights. Colgate university's cross country team defeated Lafayette college, 20 to 35. Cornell won the annual cross country race with Pennsylvania by a score 20 to 34. Elmer Hoffman, a roller skater from Milwaukee, made a mile in 3:15 in a race at Racine. New York proposes to pass a city ordinance prohibiting all advance sales for entertainment enterprises in order to obviate the ticket speculation evil. . . . The University of California is to have a new cinder track. Work is to commence within the next few months, and by 1915 the new athletic field will be completed. IS IMPORTANT POINT Misplacing of Comma May Have Serious Results. Notable Instances on Record to Prove the Fact—Once Involved Commercial Houses in Most Expensive Lawsuit. Early in the world's history, philosopher urged upon their generation the necessity for considering small things writes Rev. Forbes Phillips in London Answers. The comma is about the smallest thing in practical life, but it is far away from being the least important. In a domestic difficulty, where a husband and wife quarreled and sought separation, a legal gentleman was kind enough to try and patch up a peace. He recommended overtures from the husband, and suggested that he should write to his spouse the simple and touching message: "May Heaven cherish and keep you, from your affectionate husband John." This John duly dispatched on a picture postcard, and the message ran: "May Heaven cherish and keep you from your affectionate husband John." The misplacing of a comma involved two big commercial houses in a lawsuit. A memorandum was sent: "Can let you have the hundred pieces at sixteen and nine, thousand more at same rate." When the message arrived it read: "Can let you have the hundred pieces at sixteen, and nine thousand more at same rate." I careless clerk had transposed a comma, unconscious of the part it was destined to play. Clerics are fond of quoting the proverb "For one point Raynard lost his priory." The story goes, that in pre-reformation days, a good and holy prior, Clement, ruled over his religious house with great wisdom and liberality. Over the entrance to the priory he caused to be written up: "He open evermore, O thou my door, To none be shut, to honest or to pfor." This free invitation was generously interpreted by the mendicants, and people came from far and wide to honor it. When the good Clement died, a very different man was appointed as his successor, a priest of the name of Raynard, who was as niggardy as his predecessor had been lavish. The sign over the entrance of the priory did not interpret his sentiments or his outlook on life. His meanness could not tolerate it, nor would it permit him to go to the expense of a fresh motto! He simply changed the meaning by altering the position of a comma, which made the couplet read: "Be open evermore, O thou my door, To none, be shut to honest or to poor." At a dinner in New York a well-known man gave the toast, "Woman—without her, man is a brute." A paper reported Mr. A——as saying, "Woman without her man is a brute." Most people have heard of the message, "Don't come too late," which by the insertion of a comma, became, "Don't come, too late." Then there was the barber who advertised on his signboard: "What do you think I'll shave you for nothing And give you a drink." Of course, there was rush of customers at once, but the barber's rendering was: "What! Do you think I'll shave you for nothing And give you a drink?" Care has to be exercised in noticing the comma when reading. There is the case of the curate who had to give out the notice, "A sailor, going to sea, his wife desires the prayers of the congregation." But when the nervous curate gave out the notice, the congregation was started by being informed that "A sailor going to see his wife, desires the prayers of the congregation." Flinda Riches In Honey. Miss Inez Cooley conducts a bee ranch in southern California. Los Angeles county is particularly adapted to bees, for they have pastureage all the year round. For many months they feed on the Rocky Mountain range back of Miss Cooley's ranch. It gives a flavor to the honey almost as delicious as that which has made Scotch heather honey famed around the world. Miss Cooley is thoroughly up to date in her methods. Her bees do not waste their time eating honey to make comb at the rate of ten pounds of honey to one pound of comb, but store their honey in sheets of stamped paraffin, whence it is removed by centrifugal extractors worked by waterpower. Early Struggles. As a rule, the successful man is reticent about his early struggles, especially if they involved any temporary loss of caste. And yet the other day in company with a little group of successful journalists and business men I listened to some qualit confessions. Two men admitted to having "shoved trucks" when things were very bad indeed, and one even boasted that, loading his truck with mineral waters and cakes, he had done a good stroke of business on a bank holiday at Hampstead Heath. An old public school boy pleaded guilty to having "bridged a gap" as a billiard marker, and an author, who is also well known as a speaker, told us that he had once shoveled coal for a livelihood.—London Chronicle. Mistaken Courteay. An old Irish countrywoman, going to Dublin by train, says the London Times, stepped into a first-class carriage with her basket, and made herself comfortable. Just before the train started the conductor passed along and, noticing the woman and the basket, sald gruffly: "Are you first-class, my good woman?" "Begor, I am, and thank you," she replied, with a smile, "and how do you feel yourself?" It was the day before the junior prom at the Blakemore. The campus was a thrill with expectancy. Dressmakers were sewing far into the night; express companies were working overtime under florists' orders; drug clerks were rapidly exhausting their stocks of wrinkle eradicators, eye brighteners, miracle-working bleaches and other alleged aids to beauty. As Lella Evans, Gladys Donohue and Vivian Branford walked arm in arm from Farrell hall to the gymnasium, a young man in a ramshackle buggy with one horse jogged along the graveled driveway. A slouched hat was raised, revealing a massive "rebead, a shock of black hair and deep gray eyes. "Heavens, here he is again! I wish we could have one dance a year from which Bob Kimberley could be excluded," said Gladys petulantly. "I just won't dance with him tomorrow night." "Nor I," replied Vlifan emphatically. "He steps on your toes and tears your dress. He's such a bore. Let's all stand pat and 'cut him!' Then she added with a sneer: "He's not a college man, you know." "College does not make me-e-n," said Lelia, with hurt eyes and paling cheeks. "Just think if these four or five dances were the only contact with your own kind of people that you had in a year! Just think, if you had driven 40 miles to come to this dance!" "If there was anything to him, he wouldn't live out on that old run-down place in the hills." replied Vlifan. "But that old place has been in the family for 100 years, Vivian." Lella answered, "and Bob's the only one of the boys that will stay there. I admire him for his loyalty and his grit. Aunt Polly and I stopped there one afternoon on our way to Eaton bay. it's a charming old home. There is a great porch that runs all the way round the house. The fireplaces are that huge that—" "Oh, stop it, Lee. That has nothing to do with his bad dancing. Why doesn't your hero have an automobile instead of that old buggy and pokey horse? I might forgive him for stepping on my toes, then." Lella made no answer, though a stubborn wrinkle about her mouth indicated that the matter was much upon her mind. The assemby hall was a vivid picture of college color and enthusiasm. Lella Evans, with her wavy night-black hair and flashing eyes, was the prattiest girl on the floor. The follows flocked about her, begging for favor. "I'm sorry, Clemmy, I can let you have only two dances tonight." Girard Clement, acknowledged as the best dancer and most desirable beau at Blakemore, bit his lip. "But—" "But, there are—others," she smiled bewitchingly up into his amazed eyes, and turned to a blonde young man at her left. "Isn't it a shame, Tony, that I have only the second extra for you?" Others of Blakemore's finest flower had to be content with extras. A massive brow underneath a snook of dark hair loomed on the outer edge of Lelia's circle of admirers. His firm, strongly-knit shoulders made way to the girl's side as easily and unconsciously as a mastiff moves among a convention of fox terriers. "I do hope you have saved something for me. I haven't been able to get a single dance this evening." "Yes, I have 12 for you." Blushingly, she added: "That is, I have 12 left—if you care for them." "Do I need to be the best?" "Please do." And Bob Kimberley scrawled his signature across every vacant place on her program. When their first dance came, a murmur went round the hall. Gladys Donohue remarked to Vivian Branford, "Well, that's the only dance he'll get. All the girls but Lee will stand pat." Bob Kimberley did not step on Lelia's toes nor did he tear her dress, but it was an effort to follow the music with blim. When the dance was over, he bent low over her. "It's perfectly gorgeous out under the trees. There's a moon, and it's very warm and—there is something I want to tell you. Will you come?" As they walked through a lane of poplars, the man continued: "Twe always had faith in the old place. It's been deadly lonesome, and there have been stand it longer. Do you remember the afternoon that you and your Aunt Polly sat on my porch? Since that day I knew that I just had to strike off. And a week ago I did, and now I'm going to spend my time doing all those things that I've missed for so many years, and, among other things, I'm going to learn to dance. I know all about 'standing pat', Lella." He came closer. "I'm going to New York in a couple of days to settle up about some contracts. I wonder if you—could go—that quickly, dear." A slim white arm stole about his neck. "I could go now," she whispered. It was many days before Gladys Donohue or Vlarian Branford ventured upon the campus, and "cutting" is now much frowned upon at Blakemore.—New York Press. A Thoughtful Parent He-I have your permission to call this evening? She-I shall be very pleased; but don't forget that father switches off the light at ten o'clock. He-That's kind of him. I'll be there promptly at ten. Discouraging. "Success will come to anyone who persevers." "I don't know about that. I've been married for ten years now and my husband hasn't licked anything I've had for dinner yet." Avoiding Embarrassment "Would you arrest a woman in a slashed skirt?" "Certainly not," replied the policeman. "I am a gentleman. I should turn my face away and never see bar." HOLES IN THE AIR Speed Helps but Does Not Insecure Safety—Life After Death is Theme of Dr. Schaefer—Treats of Ether and Matter. Washington. — Subjects ranging from life after death to experiments in soap bubbles are treated in the Smithsonian report for 1912, just is sued by the government printing office. Of the 38 separate scientific papers in the report, one of the most interesting as well as timely is an original article by W. J. Humphreys, professor of meteorological physics in the United States weather bureau, which is of practical value to aviators and students of mechanical flight. The air of the article is "Holes in the Air" which means the various places in the atmosphere are conditions, so far concerned, resemble actual holes or vacuums. Actual holes could not exist, the writer says, as the air surrounding such places, would rush in and fill them with a velocity of about 750 miles an hour. After explaining the nature of the nine known types of atmospheric conditions with which aviators have to contend, which he groups under two heads, the vertical and horizontal, and can assume to the dangers attending each condition the dangers attending each condition as follows: "All these sources of danger, whether near the surface like the breakers, the torrents, and the eddies, or well up like the bellows and the wind sheets, are less and less effective as the speed of the aeroplane is increased. But this does not necessarily mean that the swiftest machine is the fastest. There are numerous other factors to be considered and the problem of minimum danger or maximum danger, if the aeronaut insists, can only be theory and practice, of sound reasoning and intelligent experimentation." "Icebergs and Their Location and Navigation," is the title of a paper by Prof. Edward T. Barnes, of McGill University, Montreal, Canada. The dangers of North Atlantic ice to navigation are described, and a system is presented whereby the presence of icebergs can be detected by a most sensitive microthermometer, which automatically records one-thousandths of a degree in temperature as easily as an ordinary instrument of this sort detects one-tenth of a degree. M. R. Legendre, of the Museum of Natural History, Paris, discusses the survival of organisms and living tissues. Many remarkable experiments are cited, which resulted in the preservation of living tissues in cold storage and grafting them to living bodies. The general trend of bio-chemical inquiries regarding the nature and origin of living material and the manner in which the life of higher animals and man is maintained are told in nontechnical language by Dr. E. A. Schaefer. He discusses the phenomena of life after death. Natural death he says unaccelerated by disease, should be a quiet, painless phenomenon, unattended by violent change. An article by Sir William Humayn discusses the measurement of infectious diseases, some recent efforts of scientists "to see the invisible, to touch the intangible, and to weigh the imponderable." A paper by Emile Borel deals with molecular theories and mathematics, and another by the late Henry Poincare treats of the connection between ether and matter, first read before the French Physical society in 1912. The report also includes a biography of Polcare. There are three articles on astronomy and astrophysics. Two are by M. P. Pulseux, of the French Academy of Sciences, and one by an American, C. G. Abbott, director of the Smithsonian astrophysical observer. Ronald Amundsen, the emilian expedition itself, has its expedition to the south pole, and Pierre Clerget gives a historical, geographical, and economic study of the evolution of cities. Frank A. Perret's article on the recent eruption of the volcano of Stromboli is illustrated with nine plates, showing views of the eruption and the effects. A. Lecroix describes a trip to Madagascar, Ellsworth Huntington tells of the fluctuating climate of North America, S. Zaborowski, of the School of Anthropology, Paris, writes of the slave population of ancient Greece, Willy Pastor Discusses the music of primitive peoples and the beginning of European music, and C. V. Boys recounts his experiments with soap bubbles. The United States army has pretty nearly as many titled men in it as there are anywhere in the Army. Corp. Ernest Sedlack of the Third Coast artillery is a native of Vienna, where his father, Baron Sedlack, now resides. The corporal, whose father is an Austrian baron, has been at Fort Leavenworth studying for a commission as second lieutenant. Corporal Scolacek speaks English fluently and took German as his optional subject in the examination. In addition to being a graduate of the Royal Technical school, he is also a graduate of Zurich (Switzerland), university. "What do you think of our bridge chub?" "You have some excellent material in it. How do you manage to secure such good players?" "We pattern after the baseball people and maintain efficient scouts."—Judge. Good Night. "Well, did you discover anything in Stump's past life that we can use against him?" 11 The army has a commissioned officer who is a son of a baron. Some years ago Baron von dem Bussche Haddenhausen came to the United States from Prussia. He was a mining engineer and for many years lived in Denver, where his son, Carl F., was born, May 19, 1881. The son enlisted as a private in Company L, Sixth Unit, Edens, in May, 1899, and took the examination for a commission as second lieutenant two years later, being successful. He was assigned to the Twenty-fifth United States and became a first lieutenant in the Fifteenth United States in 1906. The family is an old one and has furnished many officers to the Prussian army. When Lieut. von dem Bussche was commissioned in the United States army it is understood his father asked the war department at Washington for official confirmation of the appointment, explaining that an ancestor of military inclinations had established a fund 200 years ago by which each member of the family obtained a commission in any army was to receive $1,000, to be used for the purpose of equipment. Saddled with debt, the nations of the world are feeling, no less than individuals, the Nations Heavi- pressure of the ly in Debt. high cost of living. This is clearly set forth in a report issued the other day by the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce dealing with the national debt of the principal. It is important that the aggregate debt is upward of $200,000,000, an increase of 20 per cent. in the last decade and double what it was 40 years ago. France, according to the experts' figures, has been leading the fastest pace, for its debt is the heaviest of any single government. Following on its steels is Russia, after which come the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, British India, Japan, Germany and the United States in the order named. The debt of this country in the last ten years grew by a little more than 60%. The rates of interest on this vast volume of indebtedness are a source of especial comment in the report. The strong nations are enabled to get money at comparatively low rates, but the smaller and less well established governments are compelled to pay heavily for accommodation. In the case of the United States the interest on the national debt ranges from 2 to 4 per cent, with the bonds selling at a lower rate, and governments as Nicaragua, Panama, Ecuador, China and Honduras, however, are compelled to pay interest charges on their debts as high as 10 per cent, in some cases. Nearly $2,000,000 worth of toys were imported into the United States during September of Importation of Toys, for the current year, the full calendar year 1913 the total value of toys imported with approximate $3,000,000 for plastic manufacture in the imports and will probably approximate $11,000,000 for the current year, bringing the total year's toy supply up to about $20,000,000. This valuation of $20,000,000 worth of toys supplied for consumption in the United States during the calendar year 1913 is based, in the case of imports, upon the stated wholesale value in the countries from which imported, and in the case of the domestic product, upon the stated value at the facture of the manufactured, and therefore does not represent the values at which they will be sold. Dolls alone form nearly one-fourth of the total value of the toys imported, amounting in the single month of September to $33,466 out of a total of $1,817,553 worth of toys imported. The total value of dolls imported in the fiscal year 1913 was $1,600,000, and the indications are that the importations during the calendar year 1913 will approximate $2,000,000. Germany is by far the largest source of supply for the toys imported into the United States and is, in fact, the world's largest manufacturer of this class of merchandise. The case of the crow, condemned a decade or more ago, a destructive bird in agriculture, has been for the Crow. Reopened by the department of agriculture and a more favorable verdict reached. The investigation made by experts of the biological survey of the department shows the crow to be of great value to farmers. After a careful study of the habits and the examination of a large number of stomachs, the department experts have reached the conclusion that the crow consumes enough grasshoppers, cut worms, white grubs and other injurious insects to make him highly valuable to farmers. There is, however, one bad habit which the crow has, and that is the destruction of young birds and bird eggs, but this trait is outweighed by the good the bird is doing for the farmer in the destruction of worms and insects. Sand-Stuffed Chickens. The United States department of agriculture, after extensive study of the practice of certain poultry packers in feeding chickens with quantities of sand just before they are killed, so that the poultry will weigh more, has issued a warning to housewives to scrutinize carefully the crabs of any undried chickens they buy, and to watch the crabs of chickens that are being dressed by the butcher. Detective—Not a thing. All he ever did before he came here was to sell awnings. Election Agent—Why that's just what we want. We'll say that he has been mixed up in some decidedly shady transactions—London Tid-Bits. Forced to it. She-Mr. Brown does not pay his wife much attention. He—No; the only time I ever knew of his going out with her was once when the gas exploded—Pick Me-Up. A GREAT SERVICE OR A GREAT UNKINDNESS? THE MAN WHO KILLED EMPEROR MAXIMILIAN MRS. CHAMP CLARK'S PROTEGES ARE LEGION FINDS CLUB LIFE A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION When Heny - c. Frick, the steel multi-millionaire, was reported to have handed a check for $2,000,000 to Miss Frances Schoenmaker Dix in Baltimore in Baltimore as his wedding gift to the bride of his son, Childa Frick, he did a great service or amundness to the young bride. M. Will this hand some personal fortune suddenly thrust upon her turn out to be for her own real good, or will this charming, unaffected, simple, home-loving, serious-minded young woman be "spoiled" and turned into a frivolous, worldly society butterfly? These are the questions being discussed in Baltimore and New York society and among young Mrs. Frick's school friends, who are devoted to her and who sincerely hope that she will use money as an increased power for good. Mr. Frederick Townsend Martin, in writing recently of the frenied treadmill of fashionable society, and after cataloguing the endless whirl of social duties and frivolities of the rich woman of fashion, says with earnestness: --- General Blanquet who was recently referred to as the "power behind who was recentc the "power behind the throne" in the Huerta administration, has long been prominent in the affairs of Mexico. M. Blanquet is a soldier who has come up from the ranks. He was a sergeant at seventeen and is a stern disciplinarian. It was Blanquet's own pistol administered that coup de grace to the Emperor Maximilian, when that ill-fated representative of European powers essayed the impossible task of uniting the discordant parties and governing the country as a monarchy. General Blanquet commanded the firing squad that was told off to execute Maximilian and two other political prisoners. Then, as new Blanquet, they obeyed orders to the letter. He was directed to execute, and he executed. Mrs. Champ Clark is one of the most charitable women in Washing- ton in a quiet ton. She does good by stealth and to keep it I faine. M. The down-and- out appeal to the kindly heart of the wife of the speaker of the house by scores and hundreds. If she has any political pull accruing from her position she never puts it to ac count. If she lady laugh inly declares that only once in did she ever try sheenanygin" in or on a. her whole lifetime did she ever try her hand at any "sheenangyin" in order to get a friend a job. "She said Mrs. Clark, when Champ was just a There is in Boston a woman's club in which 15 professions are represented. Enrolled are lawyers, doctors, surgeons, actresses, singers, instrumentalists, artists, dentists, pharmacists, supervisors of schools, architects, trained nurses (who have college degrees and hospital diploma), poets, lecturers, composers, platform entertainers, playwrights and dramatists. And the women of these professions claim that their club lawyers, doctors, surgeons, actresses, singers, instrumentalists, artists, sculptors, dentists, pharmacists, supervisors of schools, architects, trained nurses (who have college degrees and hospital diplomas), poets, lecturers, composers, platform entertainers, playwrights and journalists. And the women of these professions claim that their club affiliations bind them more closely to their homes and to their work in the outside world. They go even further and say: "There should be clubs of professional women in every large city." Marie B. Currier, president of the club, before her marriage was a well-known actress, said recently: "I believe more and more that the active woman's club is instrumental in the development of our culture." There is no break in a life. Though our worthy ambitions may never be realized here, we may hearten ourselves with the word that Dean Bosworth once sent to a young man whose career threatened to end at the very opening of his life-work. "Be sure," he wrote, "that some place, somewhere, where you can see the highest ambitions of your soul." If we continue to do our work well we shall be at the close of the day, in Drummond's phrase, "to put by the IOWA STATE BYSTANDER "At what time does a woman find time to read in such a treadmill! This frenzied social parade is made up largely of people who talk well on trifles and look profound over sophistry and humbug. If men and women have no time to read, they are unacquainted with the great questions of the day; if they are merely smatterers in aesthetics, what sort of a conversation will they provide at a dinner table? Well, the inevitable will happen, of course—they will talk waddle. "The social treadmill is responsible for any dullness we have. It accounts for the strange phenomenon of getting nervous prostration doing nothing." It will be an extremely interesting matter to watch the development of the charming young bride of the son of the steel multi-millionaire, and see whether she will, as her friends hope, develop along the lines of serious-minded purpose, using her money and her position for good. If so, then the $2,000,000 wedding gift which it is reported she received from her father-in-law will be used wisely and will increase young Mr. Prick's opportunities for doing good. But if she enters the social treadmill, then her life will become about what Mr. Frederick Townsend Martin has so graphically pictured. Young Mr. Prick's life up to the present time has been in the nature of a favorable augury for the future. The mention of the Emperor Maximilian recalls all the last century romance that surrounds that romantic figure, who was selected by Napoleon III. to rule Mexico. It was in 1864. The United States was torn by a great Civil war, and was distracted from interfering with foreign invasion of the neighboring country. Maximilian an Austrian princess, seized 63 to overthrow the leadership of the Assembly of Notables of France, was the younger brother of Francis Joseph. He accepted the charge and in 1864 he marched into Mexico, at the head of French troops. His troubles began with a proclamation in 1865, intended to suppress brigandage, but which was employed by imperialists ruthlessly to slay liberals. This started an insurrection. Simultaneously the affairs of Napoleon III. were so bad at home that he was forced to Maximilian's support and the latter's downfall and arrest followed. In 1867 he was shot to death together with two of his generals. General Blanquet was the military genius of the late President Madero and it was he, too, who arrested Madero last February when the Mexican capital was undergoing the throes of bloody revolt. common, ordinary member of the house. Out home in Missouri, I thought Bill Jones needed a postoffice and I tried to get one for him. "And did you succeed?" "No," said Mrs. Clark, with the quaint chuckle that is peculiar to her, "nobody paid the least attention to you." Request. Bill never got the postoffice. But the distinguished lady's proteges are legion. When a worthy case for help comes to her attention she never relaxes her efforts until the subject is relieved. She never turns a deaf ear to an appeal for aid, and her hours are as full to overflowing as those of the president. She is kind to interviewers and she is charitably tolerant to the hordes of freakish kids who intrude upon her; she makes her subject of psychological examination, or to get confidential views on the nebular hypothesis, or the authentic way of making corneal "batter bread," Missouri style. plier; it has been my experience that the woman who has an outside interest—an interest, for instance, that takes her away from her home once a week—is the woman that will sit down to dinner with less-jangled nerves than if she had been tied to the household cares for seven days." "How do you reconcile the professional woman, her home and her club?" was asked. "Very easily, indeed. I believe that, when I am said, the professional woman is an ideal home maker; she brings to it the experience of her profession; she brings to it the patience that her profession requires; as a mother she has her profession as a restful avocation; as a wife she finds all the more joy in her home, because she is a professional woman." Accidentally Vaccinated Accidental vaccination occurred to a Liverpool (England) physician, not many days ago. The medical practitioner, while vaccinating a baby, had the misfortune to break the glass tube containing the vaccine, with the result that he received an injection on the forefinger of his left hand. Imagine his surprise and dismay when the next morning, irritation of that digit painfully brought him the realization that he had unwittingly vaccinated himself. well-worn tools without a sigh, and go out expecting elsewhere better work to do."—Exchange Her Reduction Mrs. Blingz—Mrs. Nextdoor told me you once wanted to marry that Miss Upton. She wouldn't have you, I presume. Mr. Blinge—Did Mrs. Nextdoor say Mrs. Not wanted. Miss Upton refused me Miss. Binga--No, she merely remarked that Miss Upton had always been a sensible girl. IDEAS FOR THE SICK ROOM Preparation of Proper Food, and Other Matters That Will Be of Baneft to Invalid. Beet Tea—Cut a pound of fresh, juicy beef without fat into as small pieces as possible; pour a pint of cold water on it; let it stand for two hours, then pour off, and add a pint of boiling water and a little salt, and amuse the oven for two hours; pour off and mix the two liquids together, and heat. Linseed Poultry—Put a quarter-pound crushed linseed in a basin previously heated, and pour on half a pint of boiling water, stirring carefully until of proper consistency, then spread evenly on soft linen and apply as warm as possible, covering the poultry with oil silk. Arrowroot—Take two teaspoonfuls of best arrowroot, mix with it as cold water, to make it into a paste, then pour on half a pint of boiling water and stir briskly, when it will become a clear, smooth jelly; add sugar to taste. Barley Water.—Wash two ounces of pearl barley in boiling water until thoroughly clean, then add the washed barley to two pints of water; heat gently until a nice thickness; strain and add lemon juice and sugar to tapioca. Mustard Poulence—Mix one or two ounces of pure mustard with tepid water until smooth. Apply on paper, or mixed with linede poulence. IMPORTANT PART OF SERVING Garnishment of Dishes Adds Immense ly to the Stimulation of the heart. How to garnish artistically is an important secret in lending zest to a dish. Fritters and vegetables are attractive and delectable accompaniments of meat dishes during cold weather, and the garnishes that can be formed from hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, asap jellies and pickles make a long list in themselves. The red radish cut can fancifully is a pretty garnish, and with the small green leaves are placed on a slice of green pickle a most attractive combination of color is obtained. Instead of the heavy old-time wreath of green about meats and fowls, it is better to use a few sprigs at one side of the food. Nut meats can be used advantageously with savory and sweet dishes, and croquettes are delightfully adapted for garnishment. Flowers and fruits should never garnish any dish, but a sweet one, except nasturtiums, which are of the crest family and combine better with meat and vegetables. In preparing the toast, an attractive variety can be given by lightly buttering after toasting and sprinkling partly or wholly with minced green parsley. Baked Vegetable Soup. Convenient to make on baking day, as it can occupy the back of the oven and be taken out for a time if space is needed and *returned without detriment. Put into a jar or deep pan that can be tightly covered, about two pounds of lean beef or mutton cut into many slices, one level tablespoonful of salt, one scant teaspoonful of pepper, four onions, two parsnips, four carrots, two turnips, six potatoes, six tomatoes scaled and skinned, the other vegetables, one potato cut into pieces the size of a pigeon's egg. Add to this three quarts of cold water when put into the oven. Never use cooked meat for this soup and keep tightly covered always. Two hours will be sufficient to cook it. If water falls below three quarts add boiling water when opening to serve. Chicken and Apricot Puff Balls Chicken and Apricot Puff Balls A typical Dutch dessert which will pair well with a variety of fried bananas or apple fritters—the last, by the way, came from Holland—are odd desserts, is chicken and apricot puff balls. Take the white meat from half a cooked fowl and mince in a chopper or with a sharp knife till very fine, removing the skin and bones. Add a pinch of cinnamon and ground cloves, a teaspoonful of salt and a dash of paprika. Beat all together, gradually pouring in a generous tablespoonful of thick sweet cream. After extracting the plats from canned or fresh apricots, stuff them, about injuring, with the meat mixture. Cover with puff paste and bake. Plum Cakes. One cup butter, two cups brown sugar, yolks of three eggs, whites of two eggs beaten separately, one-half cup milk, one-half cup molasses, one half teaspoonful cream, one-half teaspoonful cream of tartar, one-half pound stoned and chopped raisins, one-half pound currants, two tablespoonful fruit stirp, four cups of flour, two teaspoons mixed spices. If not dark enough add a little melted chocolate. Celery Salad. Two heads of celery, one table- spoonful of salad oil, one-half tea- spoonful of vinegar, a teaspoonful of granulated sugar, pepper and salt to taste. Wash well the celery, removing any unsightly parts, lay in ice water until wanted, into plum- ple or jar, and in length, with remaining ingredients. Mix well, line a salad bowl with lettuce leaves, put in celery and serve. Caramel Mousse. Melt half a cupful of sugar until it is dark brown and add a cupful of boiling water. Cook it slowly for 12 minutes and then add to it a level tablespoonful of granulated gelatine which has been soaking till it is soft. Cool the mixture and add a pigt of thick cream, whip it stiff and pack in a mould in ice and salt for three hours. Creamed Balmon. Make a cream sauce of two tablespoons of butter, two tablespoons of flour and one cup of milk. Into this put the contents of a can of salmon, free from bones, skin and fat; beat thoroughly, season with salt and pepper, and two eggs beaten. Stir conveniently, all eggs are cooked, and serve at once. CITY, FLAT TENANTS Peculiar Traits Shown by Different Nationalities. Conduct of Swedish, German, Scotch and Other Occupants Described by Agent—Americans Pay Most, but Want Earth. The first question put by the renting agent was, "What nationality please?" Being from New England, says the New York Times, the prospective tenant replied by asking "Why do you want to know?" "I meant no offense," said the agent. "I only thought that by finding out your nationality I could refer you at once to certain buildings on my list that would be an act to please you." The prospective tenant had half a notion to get angry. "I don't see what my nationality has got to do with finding a suitable flat," she said. "It has a good deal to do with it," said the agent. "Now, I can see that you are an American born and bred. This is a delicate question that you have plunged me into, but since I am in it I mean to fouler around a few inches of the house and deal in a few facts pertaining to the merits and demers of different nationalities viewed in the light of flathouse tenants. "First of all, I want to speak from the standpoint of prompt payment. If my success in business depended upon each tenant paying his rent exactly when it was due, I should try to fill all my houses with Scotchmen. "Never have I lost a cent on a Scotchman, and never have I had to wait. Understand, I am not making the rash assertion that it is impossible for a Scotchman to be living whilst he cheat me. The point I wish to make is that personally I have never suffered loss at the hands of a Scot. "But they give trouble in other ways. They are inclined to be quarrelsome and raise so many rows with the other tenants through the dumb waister shaft that it keeps the janitor busy straightening out domestic snails. In all my buildings where Scotchmen reside I select a janitor with an even disposition and diplomatic gifts. It doesn't matter so much what kind of furniture and keep the furnace going. Utilitarian accomplishments are a secondary consideration. "Taken all in all, the most peaceable people I get in my houses come from Sweden. You never hear a peep out of a Swede. He doesn't bother his neighbor and he doesn't bother me, unless he has extreme provocation. As a rule he is good pay, too. "The only fault I have to find with him is his fondness for moving. A lease in dead letter in his eye, and a move in his house is moving without a day's notice than he has about going to bed when he is sleazy." The prospective tenant inquired timidly what were the chief characteristics of Americans as tenants. "Their supreme selfishness," said the agent. "They have not a spark of consideration for a landlord. "They want the earth. They never get through asking for improvements. They are not content to get the walls tinted and the woodwork painted and the plumbing fixed once or twice a year. They want new decorations every month, and all the trimmings must be first class. Americans pay big prices for their flats, but there is not really so much profit in catering to them as to other nationalities, for the simple reason that I have to pay out nearly all my income in trying to build up to the style they demand. "The people who ask for the least are the Italians and the French. They take almost any old thing I feel like giving them, the French meekly providing their own decorations and the Italians without. "I like Germans pretty well, too, but they are hard on flats. I never could understand how they manage to inflict so much damage on walls and floors. Judging by an apartment just vacated by a large German family, one would think that their star piece of furniture was a battering ram." "Russians also have an abnormally developed bump of destructiveness, though they hold a special spire against glass. I have one house that is occupied by ten Russian families. If they were not compelled to repair their own damages it would keep me poor putting in new windows and gas globes. "I also rent to English people. I have three houses mostly filled with them at present. They're all right, too. But they are down to facts all my tenants are close to. I thought it might not be amiss while on the subject of nationality to mention a few of the peculiarities of each." Clnch "Darn these collectors," excalled Blinks. "They bound you to death." Blinks. "They hound you to death." "I know a good way to get rid of them, and they won't come back, either," remarked Jinks. "What is that?" asked Blinks. "Pay them," replied Jinks. Puncturing the Theory Optimo—It is estimated that the college education which costs $2,500 is worth $25,000 later on. Pessimus—In how many cases does the father who invests the $2,500 get the $2,500 profit? Raptime Oratory. "Why do you refer to that speech of mine as ragtime oratory?" asked the statesman. "Because," replied the musician, "it was written strictly with a view to pleasing the popular taste." Unexpected He--My dear, these pies are not like the ones mother used to make. Will you please tell me what is the difference between mine and hers? He—Yours are fit to eat. MAKES WATER WARM Claimed Icebergs Have Heating Effect on Ocean. Montreal Professor Bases His Theory on Experiments in Belle Isle Straits — Water Chilled by berg Does Not Spread. The belief has long prevailed among seafaring man that the approach to icebergs could be detected by the increasing chill of the water. Such views were quite natural, for they were assumed on the ground that the cooling influence of the melting ice rendered the water ice cold, a condition which could be shown by the observation of submerged thermometers. Such beliefs are radically wrong, and if one is to believe the result of observations taken by a Canadian government vessel during the past summer, theories concerning icebergs must be revised. It was found that the water chilled by the berg does not spread outward, but owing to its greater density, sinks downward. This movement draws the surface water toward the ice, and the surface currents, not being cooled by normal vertical circulation, grow warmer as they near the iceberg. H. T. Barnes of University, Montreal, gives some details of the work of the steamer temporal, as follows: "Careful records were made of the temperature of icebergs and land. These tests were shown conclusively that it is the rise in the temperature which is the direct action of the melting iceberg, and that a fall of temperature is observed ice, it is due to the influence of a cooler current from the north in which the iceberg is carried. The cooling influence of the ice itself is very small. "As a good example of how beckers and groups of icebergs affect the water temperature, a microthermogram from the records which were obtained in a westward passage through the Straits of Belle Isle shows that in every case the approach of ice caused the temperature of the ice melting in salt water. The "Explanation of this icebergs effect was founded on Peterson's theory, which can easily be verified by a simple experiment, ice melting in salt water produces three currents; first, a current of sea water cooled by the ice, which skims down by gravity; second, a current of warm sea water moving toward the ice; third, a current of light fresh water from the ice, which rises spreads over the surface of the salt water. "I at first thought that it was this surface current of fresh water that influenced the microthermometer in the actual sea tests. The fringe of this lighter water would be warmer than the sea water on account of the action of the sun and scattered light at sea. The lighter water would retain the heat because it could not mix readily with the sea water. Near the icebergs I considered that a fall of temperature would result from the cooling influence of the surface current of fresh water. "My recent tests have shown, however, that an iceberg melts so slowly that no effect of the dilution can be detected even right before it. Larger icebergs found over the parts of the sea that were chained in the proximity of ice. "My tests have shown that an iceberg probably causes only two of the Petterson currents—that is, a cold current sinking downward, carrying with it all the melted ice water, and a horizontal surface current of ice to cause its melting. By this we should see the sea in the immediate proximity of icebergs to be warmer than farther away, because the sea surface current is moving inward toward the berg, and does not show in the normal vertical circulation which tends to keep the sea surface temperature cooler. "It is interesting to find that an iceberg causes its own current of water, thus providing for its own destiny. The most evident evidence is to show the melting process going on under the water line." Another interesting fact brought about by Mr. Barnes is the large amount of dissolved air in berg ice. ice water made with bits chopped from a berg effervesces, he says, almost like water. he thinks that the reported sudden sinking of the bergs with a loud report may be due to their explosion from air pum up in their interior. Great Scheme. "That was a great scheme of Shrewly worked." "I didn't hear of it." "He gave it out that the first one of his eleven daughters to be married should have his entire income." "What was the amount of payments in one night." "Eleven months' determine which one was the first, so Shrewly gets rid of the girls and keeps the fortune." Suggestive. Percy—I wish to buy some paper I am hashtag, and I am going to pro- vide a young lady by letter. pose to a young lady. Clerk—This is a stationery store. I guess you're looking for a hardware store. Pavky—A hardware store? Clerk—Yes; you need sandpaper—Judge. The Fate of a Motto. "Your motto used to be 'down with the trusts!'" "Yes." "No, now?" "I have changed it slightly. I don't use the word 'down' any more. I'm with 'em.'" Interchange of Confidence. "I have come here," said the Clerk in the artist's studio, "for a set purr pose" "Yes," said the Dog, "anyone ought to snap at that job." AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS The high mortality rate among negroes from communicable and preventable diseases was held up as a grave menace to the general health of the south by speakers at the convention of the Southern Medical association at Lexington, Ky. Three thousand physicians, representing sixteen southern states, are in attendance. Statistics were given to show that typhoid fever, malaria, measles, scarlet fever, whoping cough, diphtheria, tuberculosis, and pneumonia are responsible for more than 10 per cent of all deaths among negroes. These same diseases also are responsible for more than 20 per cent. of deaths among the whites. The high mortality rate among the whites was pointed out as directly traceable to the prevalence of these diseases among the negroes. The necessity for raising health standards especially among the negroes and of inaugurating a campaign of prevention was urged by the speakers. It was pointed out that negro citizens live under the worst sanitary conditions through poverty, racial inferiority, and neglect. But they mingle with the white population in the stores, factories, kitchens, and nurseries, and so spread the diseases which are prevalent among them. The health of the negro, therefore, was declared to be the most important subject before the south today. The burden of this problem, it was said, devolves on public officials, sanitarians and sociologists. Accurate observation of living conditions and experimental methods were urged. The speakers declared no field is so barren of sanitary achievement as the bettering of the health and conditions of the negro, and that none is more worthy of painstaking effort, presenting as it does the promise of far reaching results of the utmost importance to the southern states. Twenty-two years ago Jonas W. Thomas, a negro of Marlborough county, S. C., began his career as a farmer by buying an old horse for $40.75 and by renting 30 acres of South Carolina land for 1,400 pounds of lint cotton. After four years of hard work and close saving he was able to buy a mule for $69 and also 67 acres of land. Then he began renting and working farms which belonged to other men. Gradually he was able to buy the land he had been renting. He also found it worth his while to open a commissary. Now Thomas lives in a 12-room house and employs on his $40,000 plantation 39 families, consisting of 189 men, women and children. He grows a variety of crops, including cotton, corn and some garden truck and raises his own horses, mules, cows and hogs. He has received as much as $31,000 for his cotton crop alone—400 bales of long strap. On an average he has saved $3,000 a year for 22 years. All that he now has on the farm is his own, "directly and indirectly," he affirms with justifiable pride. In a single year he has borrowed of one local bank and repaid $23,000. "Good credit," so Thomas says, "explains a fair share of my success." --- Modern football is a direct descendant of an ancient Roman game called "harpastum," in which the object of the players on each side were to seize the ball and carry it, by some means or other, across a line marked on the ground in the rear of their opponents. --- At the present time the Tuskegee institute has an endowment fund of $1,901,468.32, and its total receipts from all sources last year were $359,493.94, an increase over the previous year of $61,433.60, while its expenditures for the year, exclusive of new buildings, were $275,767.97, a decrease of $48,337.75. These figures at once testify to the practical interest shown in the institution and to its efficient management. A very hopeful item in the account of receipts for the year lies in the fact that $2,544 was contributed in small sums by negroes and one legacy of $10,000 was left to the institute by Mrs. Ann Maria Fisher of Brooklyn, N. Y., a negress. --- The men who carry the dinner pail certainly ought to have a decent place in which to eat its contents. A recent strike in New York city by 5,000 varnishers was for proper lunch rooms, so that they should not be compelled to eat their noon meal among offensive smells or on the roofs of buildings. The electric bell signal, without some special protection, is not suited for use in mines, as the sparks made by the moving contacts often give off sparks. A new system which is free from this danger has been invented by a foreign electrician. One thousand-foot pliers will be built in New York, and the mayor of the city is in favor of making them 1200, to take care of future needs. Most of us feel that Nature intended us for better jobs than we get. A patent has been recently issued covering the manufacture of dog biscuit made in the shape of a bone. There is a great engineering activity in Argentina. Several large projects are planned. The elevators of the Woolworth building in New York have a vertical travel of 676 feet. There is no indication that the submarine cable will be supplanted by wireless. Among the negroes in the United States who have made their mark are Booker T. Washington, president of the Tuskegee institute; Kelly Miller, educator and essayist, a dean in Howard university, Washington; W. H. Lewis, former assistant attorney-general of the United States; J. C. Napier of Tennessee, former registrar of the United States treasury; W. H. Vernon of Mississippi, former registrar of the United States treasury; H. L. Johnson, former recorder of deeds of the District of Columbia; R. R. Wright of Georgia, president of the Georgia State college and a former paymaster in the United States army; Major Charles Young of the Ninth cavalry; U. S. A., a graduate of West Point; Dr. S. C. Fuller, a psychiatrist of the Westboro, Mass. insane asylum; Dr. C. E. Bentley, a dentist of Illinois, who was head of the clinical dental surgery at the St Louis exposition; Bishop B. W. Lee of the African Methodist church; Bishop Alexander Walters of New York of the African Methodist church, who was leader of the New York Colored Democracy in the last national campaign; E. H. Morris of Illinois grand master of the grand lodge of colored Odd Fellows; A. H. Grimke author and formed United States consul at Santo Domingo; Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, former member of the board of education at Washington; T. Thomas Fortune of New York former United States minister to Haytl and an author; E. C. Morris of Arkansas, president of the National Colored Baptist association; Dr. W. H. Furness, United States minister to Haytl; Miss Lucy Laney, president of the Haynes institute, Georgia; W. R. Pettiford, a banker of Birmingham, Ham, and Matthew Henson, who was with Rear Admiral Peary in his voyage to the North Pole. There is a campaign on in New York for the purpose of raising $4,000,000 for the local branches of the Young Men's Christian association and the Young Women's Christian association. The work is progressing splendidly, the enormous sum of $2,663,011 having been raised in the first ten days. It is evident, therefore, that the money desired will be forthcoming. The campaign has been a popular one, and although a great many contributions of large sums have been received, there have been thousands from people of moderate and even scanty means. This shows the widespread interest which is taken in the movement by the people generally. In the United States 9,000,000 negroes at least belong to the ordinary hard working classes. In all our planning for business success we will not, can not succeed unless we get close to these hard working masses. They are the backbone of our race. We must not feel we are not a part of them nor must we ever get above them. I beg of you in your local leagues that you get hold of the man who works with his pick and plow and of the woman who cooks, washes, irons or sews. These people will put money into your banks and support your other commercial enterprises. Norway, according to the American-Scandinavian Review, within the last five years has become the fourth seafaring nation in the world, counting by ship tonnage alone; in proportion to its population it ranks first. The West Coast Leader of Lima, Peru, quoting a government document, says that the Peruvian law regulating strikes, which has been in force since the beginning of this year, has proved highly satisfactory in eliminating the heretofore frequent conflicts between capital and labor in that country. It is proposed to hold an exposition at Messina, Italy, in the autumn of 1913, coinciding with the sessions of the Congress of Civil Engineers, the leading features of which will be the display of arts, crafts and industries allied to anti-earthquake construction. The following item appeared in a morning paper: "The body of a sailor was found in the river this morning, cut to pieces and sewed up in a sack. The circumstances seem to preclude any suspicion of suicide." A French bicycle rider is the inventor of a man power street sweeper, consisting of a tricycle with a revolving brush mounted between the rear wheels. Recent irrigation works in Egypt have cost $63,000,000, but the results have more than justified the expenditure. Boston will spend $3,000,000 on the construction of a dry dock which will accommodate the largest liners now afloat or building. A gun for use of submarines disappears under the deck and is covered by a water-tight hatch when the boat is about to be submerged. Holland's production of beet sugar has increased tenfold in 20 years. Japan imported more than 810,000, 000 pounds of raw cotton last year. The Alps have been crossed for the second time by an aeroplane. An American university is being or organized in Slam. Italy has 4,713 sailing vessels in service. TEST FOR THE OVEN HOW ONE MAY BE SURE IT IS JUST RIGHT. Employ White Paper to Tell When Right Temperature Has Been Secured—Good Recipe for Cleaning Black Woolen Clothing. You can never make a success of baking unless the oven is exactly right. If it is a little too hot or too cold all your cakes and pies will be spoiled. You can always test the heat by putting a piece of white paper on the oven shelf that is to be used and leaving it there for two minutes. If the paper comes out still white or very slightly brown at the edges, then the oven is cool. If the paper comes out a good deal browned, but not burned at all, then the oven is moderate. If the paper comes out brown all over and blackened at the edges, the oven is hot. If the paper burns all to a cinder, then the oven is much too hot for any use. The following is a good recipe for cleaning black woolen clothing: Dissolve borax in water and saturate a sponge or cloth in the solution. Wash the greasy spots by rubbing vigorously, then rinse in clear water the same way, and dry in the sun. This is especially good for cleaning men's coat collars. Thick, soft gloves are made to wear when lifting pots and heavy stove attachments; thinner ones come for the purpose of protecting the hands while sweeping or dusting; then there are rubber gloves to put on when washing dishes and asbestos gloves to wear when handling hot dishes. Should the clothes be mildewed, the stains may be removed by a mixture containing equal parts of soft soap and starch. half as much common salt and the juice of half a lemon. This may be streaked over the spots, and the article should be laid on the grass all day and all night until the stain entirely disappears. The crisp, raw cucumber, appetizing as it is, proves indigestible to many people. Let these try them cooked. Cooked cucumbers may be served hot with a cream sauce or cold as a salad. Rather ripe vegetables should be selected and they should be stewed very slowly. Finely shredded chill peppers added to the sauce improve its appearance and take away the slight insidity of the cooked cucumber without destroying the flavor. When serving the cooked cucumber as a salad it lengthwise instead of across, as with the raw vegetable. A few drops of oil of lavender scattered on the shelves in the library will dissipate the odor of mold which frequently arises from damp weather. Peanut Butter: Roast the nuts, shell and take off the brown skins. When making large quantities, the removing of the brown skins is best accomplished by putting the shelled peanuts on a coarse towel, covering them with another towel and rubbing them gently until the husks are broken or loosened, and then blowing them off with a bellows. If you use salt, dust them lightly with it and grind at once. Mix to a smooth paste with half as much butter as you have peanut powder. It is always well to taste your butter and use its freshness as a guide in the matter of just how much salt you should add to the peanuts, if any. Put the peanut butter in covered glass jars or tumblers; keep in a cool place. Turkey Rechauffe Melt two and one-half tablespoonfuls of butter, add three tablespoonfuls of flour and stir until well blended; then pour on gradually, while stirring constantly, one cupful of rich milk. Bring to the boiling point and add one teaspoonful of salt, one-fourth teaspoonful of celery salt, and one-eighth teaspoonful of pepper; then add one cupful of cold roast turkey cut in thin strips, one-half cupful of cooked spaghetti cut in one-half inch pieces and one-half cupful of sauté, sliced mushroom caps. Turn into a buttered baking dish, sprinkle with one-third cupful of grated Parmesan cheese, cover with three-fourths cupful of buttered cracker crumbs and bake until the crumbs are browned. Cookies. One cupful of butter, two cupfuls of sugar, three eggs, half a teaspoonful of baking powder, one even teaspoonful of nutmeg, half a teaspoonful of cloves and flour for a soft dough. Begin with two cupfuls and add carefully that you may not make them too stiff. Cream butter and sugar, add yolks of eggs, spice, one cupful of flour with baking powder, the whipped whites and the rest of the flour. Roll into a sheet a quarter of an inch thick, cut into rounds and bake in a good oven. These cookies ought to be of the soft variety if you keep them wrapped in a cloth in a tin box and will not let them dry out. Broth With Bread Dumplings BROTH With Bread Dipming. Soak three thick slices of white bread in about a plint of broth, squeeze fairly dry and beat up with a fork. Melt a tablespoonful of butter over the fire, add the bread; mix well and season with salt to taste and a little pepper. When cool stir in two well beaten eggs, a quarter of a grated nutmeg, and a little chopped parsley. Mix well and mold into small balls. Roll these lightly in flour, broth them lightly in broth for two minutes and serve at once. Potato Cake With Balsams One c-p butter, two cups sugar, two cups flour, one cup mashed potatoes, one-half cup milk, one cup chopped walnuts, one cup seeded raisins, one cup chocolate, four eggs, one-third teaspoon cinnamon, one-third teaspoon cloves, one-third nutmeg, two teaspoons baking powder. Spread dough in breadpan and bake in medium hot oven. Quick Pudding. Two eggs, beat yolks with one-third cup sugar, one-half cup molasses, one-half cup flour (scant), one-half teaspoon soda and add egg whites beaten stiff. Bake 30 minutes. Serve hot with hard sauce. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER SPORTS Fifty New York bowlers cross the water to compete in the 1914 German tournament. Bud Goodwin of the New York A. C. has been competing in swimming races for 17 years. He is going well, and may break his own mile record of 25:36 2:5, established a year ago. European tennis stars are not observing the amateur rule which was originally passed to handicap America and which American players rejected. As a result there has been a decided stir in Continental ten is. Melbourne Inman, champion of English billiards, and William F Hoppe the world's champion, will belt line billiards and an agreement to play three matches each of one week's duration. The games will be staged in New York, Chicago and a Canadian city. Harry Williams has a contract to coach football at the University of Minnesota that runs for two years. Pogue, of the Illinois university eleven, is ranked as one of the greatest quarterbacks of the year in the west. The receipts for the Minnesota-Chicago football game were announced as $3,274—just $1,000 in excess of the previous high mark. The attendance was in excess of 20,000. John Lewis, twenty years old, a senior in the Cambridge (Mass.) high school died from injuries received in a football game played November 8 between Cambridge and Martin's Ferry high schools. Lewis' death was due to concussion of the brain. He played left end on the Cambridge team. Just to show how difficult it is to distinguish foo-ooall players in action "Pooch" Donovan, the Harvard trainer, was unable to pick out his own men in a recent game at Cambridge. As most of the injuries in football are due to professional games, it is moved and seconded a game be played between eleven composes of wrestlers. Among other things, the all-star selection for football officials comprises Fleager, Northwestern, referee; Wrenn, Harvard, umpire; Porter, Cornell, linesman. --- Inasmuch as football is being crusaded again by a number of "experts," it is respectfully suggested that they eliminate points for field goals as well as for goals from touchdown. It is said "big nine" coaches intend to revise their football schedules in 1914, but there is no truth to the report that Notre Dame is to get games with Minnesota, Chicago and Michigan. BASEBALL Charley Doolin of the Phillies says that the conceited players become the biggest stars. St. Louis admits that Rickey and Huggins are the greatest managers in the world from October 14 till April 12. --- George Stallings, leader of the Boston Braves, is considered to be one of the best judges of young ball players in the country. President Hermann of Cincinnati wants the world's seris abolished. He needn't worry. It's all over as far as Cincinnati is concerned. Manager Clark Griffith of the Nationals has a novel scheme. Clark would give prizes to the teams finishing close up in the major league races. Federal leaguers say they have signed Helmie Zimmerman, but said they would not go after major league stars. Would Zim stick after this in suit? --- During the 1913 season Frank Chance tried out ten men at first, seven at second, eight at short, nine in center field and about a half dozen in right and left fields. . . . Buffalo exchange declares "all that Manager Clymer needs now is a catcher, two winning pitchers, two hard-hitting outfielders and another good infielder." Outside of all that Buffalo seems to have a pretty fair ball club. Gaffney spikes the Marquard-Tyler story by saying that he does not believe Stallings would have Marquard as a gift and that as far as George Tyler is concerned, Boston expects to make him the greatest left-hander in the game. 四 Ikujiro Tamura. A skilled manipulator of the cue in the person of Ikujiro Tamura has recently arrived in this country from Japan to meet any or all of the high class American amateur billiardists. Tamura is said to be a better player than Koji Yamada, who had little trouble in holding his own in the international matches in this country last winter. HORSE RACING About ninety pacers stepped into the 2:10 list this year. Mr. Billings has 13 trotters in his stable for saddle horses. Peter the Great leads the sires of money winners down the big line this year. Branham Baughman, 2:04¼, an honest pacer, went through the season without winning a race. Peter the Great, McKinney, Bellint and Todd are the only stallions that have sired more than ten 2:10 performers. The fast pacer Picklek, 2:03¼, likes the speedway game first class and is doing all that was expected of her in New York. Frank Bogash, Jr., having won $24.4 325 this year ranks second among all harness horses, Etawah being first and Tenara third. The Cox stable heads the list of money winners with $85,000, Murphy being next with $77,000 and Geers third with $55,000. PUGILISM Gunboat Smith of California was given the decision over Sam Langford of Boston at the end of a 12 round bout. --- Mike Gibbons of St. Paul defeated Marty Rowan of Brooklyn in the second round of what was to have been a ten-round bout in Brooklyn. Governor Ferris has resumed his war on the boxing game in Michigan and will take particular pains to prevent Chicago fighters coming into the state for exhibitions. --- Joe Borrell, the Kensington middleweight, knocked out Ben Koch, the middleweight champion of the navy, in the fourth round of their bout at Philadelphia. Johny McCarthy of California and Wildcat Ferns of Kansas City, went 15 rounds to a draw at Denver. Jimmy Duffy of Lockport, N. Y., won by a big margin over Willie Beecher of New York in their ten-round bout at Syracuse. Tom O'Rourke, who brought out George Dixon, says that he has the next middleweight champion under his management in George Ashe. This is at least open to discussion. One insinuation over the re-entry of Mr. Mike Gibbons of St. Paul into the welter class is that he found the climate too tough up in the region of middleweights. MISCELLANEOUS Colgate university's cross country team defeated Lafayette college, 20 to 35. Cornell won the annual cross country race with Pennsylvania by a score 20 to 34. Elmer Hoffman, a roller skater from Milwaukee, made a mile in 3:15 in a race at Racine. New York proposes to pass a city ordinance prohibiting all advance sales for amusement enterprises in order to obviate the ticket speculation evil --- The University of California is to have a new cinder track. Work is to commence within the next few months, and by 1915 the new athletic field will be completed. IS IMPORTANT POINT Misplacing of Comma May Have Serious Results. Notable Instances on Record to Prove the Fact—Once Involved Commercial Houses in Most Expensive Lawsuit. Early in the world's history, philosopher urged upon their generation the necessity for considering small things writes Rev. Forbes Phillips in London Answers. The comma is about the smallest thing in practical life, but it is far away from being the least important. In a domestic difficulty, where a husband and wife quarreled and sought separation, a legal gentleman was kind enough to try and patch up a peace. He recommended overtures to the husband, and suggested that he should write to his spouse the simple and touching message: "May Heaven cherish and keep you, from your affectionate husband John." This John duly dispatched on a picture postcard, but he omitted the comma, and the message ran: "May Heaven cherish and keep you from your affectionate husband John." The misplacing of a comma involved two big commercial houses in a lawsuit. A memorandum was sent: "Can let you have the hundred pieces at sixteen and nine, thousand more at same rate." When the message arrived it read: "Can let you have the hundred pieces at sixteen, and nine thousand more at same rate." A careless clerk had transposed a comma, unconscious of the part it was destined to play. Clerics are fond of quoting the proverb "For one point Raynard lost his priory." The story goes, that in pre-reformation days, a good and holy prior, Clement, ruled over his religious house with great wisdom and liberality. Over the entrance to the priory he caused to be written up: "Be open evermore, O thou my door, To none be shut, to honest or to To none be shut, to honest or to pard. This free invitation was generously interpreted by the mendicants, and people came from far and wide to honor it. When the good Clement died, a very different man was appointed as his successor, a priest of the name of Raynard, who was as niggardly as his predecessor had been lavish. The sign over the entrance of the priory did not interpret his sentiments or his outlook on life. His menness could not tolerate it, nor would it permit him to go to the expense of a fresh mottel. He simply changed the meaning by altering the position of a comma, which made the couplet read: "He open evermore, O thou my door, "He open evermore, O thou my door, To none, be shut to honest or to poor." At a dinner in New York a well- known man gave the toast, "Woman— without her, man is a brute." A paper reported Mr. A—— as saying, "Don't without her man is a brute." Most people have heard of the message, "Don't come too late," which by the insertion of a comma, became, "Don't come, too late." Then there was the barber who advertised on his signboard: "What do you think I'll shave you for nothing And give you a drink." Of course, there was rush of customers at once, but the barber's ren- cering was: "What! Do you think I'll shave you for nothing And give you a drink?" Care has to be exercised in noticing the comma when reading. There is the case of the curate who had to give out the notice, "A sailor, going to sea, his wife desires the prayers of the congregation." But when the nervous curate gave out the notice, the congregation was started by being informed that "A sailor going to see his wife, desires the prayers of the congregation." Elnds Biches in Honey Miss Inez Cooley conducts a bee ranch in southern California. Los Angeles county is particularly adapted to bees, for they have pasturage all the year round. For many months they feed on the Rocky Mountain range back of Miss Cooley's ranch. It gives a flavor to the honey almost as delicious as that which has made Scotch heather honey famed around the world. Miss Cooley is thoroughly up to date in her methods. Her bees do not waste their time eating honey to make comb at the rate of ten pounds of honey to one pound of comb, but store their honey in sheets of stamped paraffin, whence it is removed by centrifugal extractors worked by waterpower. Early Struggle. As a rule the successful man is reticent about his early struggles, especially if they involved any temporary loss of caste. And yet the other day in company with a little group of successful journalists and business men I listened to some quaint confessions. Two men admitted to having "shoved trucks" when things were very bad indeed, and one even boasted that, loading his truck with mineral waters and cakes, he had done a good stroke of business on a bank holiday at Hampstead Heath. An old public school boy pleaded guilty to having "bridged a gap" as a billiard marker, and an author, who is also well known as a speaker, told us that he had once shovelled coal for a livelihood.—London Chronicle. Mistaken Courtesy An old Irish countrywoman, going to Dublin by train, says the London Times, stepped into a first-class carriage with her basket, and made herself comfortable. Just before the train started the conductor passed along and, noticing the woman and the basket, said gruffly: "Are you first-class, my good woman" "Begor, I am, and thank you," she replied, with a smile, "and how do you feel yourself?" --- STANDING PAT It was the day before the junior prom at the Blakemore. The campus was a thrill with expectancy. Dressmakers were sewing far into the night; express companies were working overtime under florists' orders; drug clerks were rapidly exhausting their stocks of wrinkle eradicators, eye brighteners, miracle-working bleaches and other alleged aids to beauty. As Leila Evans, Gladys Donohue and Vivian Branford walked arm in arm from Farrell hall to the gymnasium, a young man in a ramshackle buggy with one horse jogged along the graveled driveway. A slouched hat was raised, revealing a massive 'forehead, a shock of black hair and deep gray eyes. "Heavens, here he is again! I wish we could have one dance a year from which Bob Kimberley could be excluded." said Gladys petulantly. "I just won't dance with him tomorrow night." "Nor I," replied Vivian emphatically. "He steps on your toes and tears your dress. He's such a bore. Let's all stand pat and 'cut him!' Then she added with a sneer: "He's not a college man, you know." "College does not make m-e-n," said Leila, with hurt eyes and palling cheeks. "Just think if these four or five dances were the only contact with your own kind of people that you had in a year! Just think, if you had driven 40 miles to come to this dance!" "If there was anything to him, he wouldn't live out on that old run-down place in the hills," said Vivian. "But that old place has been in the family for 100 years, Vivian," Lella answered, "and Bob's the only one of the boys that will stay there. I admire him for his loyalty and his grit. Aunt Polly and I stopped there one afternoon on our way to Eaton bay. It's a charming old home. There is a great porch that runs all the way round the house. The fireplaces are that huge that—" "Oh, stop it, Lee. That has nothing to do with his bad dancing. Why doesn't your hero have an automobile instead of that old buggy and pokey horse? I might forgive him for stepping on my toes, then." Lella made no answer, though a stubborn wrinkle about her mouth indicated that the matter was much upon her mind. The assemblage hall was a vivid picture of college color and enthusiasm. Lella Evans, with her wavy night-black hair and flashing eyes, was the prattiest girl on the floor. The fellows flocked about her, begging for favor. "I'm sorry, Clemmy. I can let you have only two dances tonight." Girard Clement, acknowledged as the best dancer and most desirable beau at Blakemore, bit his lip. "But—" "But, there are—others," she smiled bewitchedly up into his amazed eyes, and turned to a blonde young man at her left. "Isn't it a shame, Tony, that I have only the second extra for you?" Others of Blakemore's finest flower had to be content with extras. A massive brow underneath a shroud of dark hair loomed on the outer edge of Lella's circle of admirers. His firm, strongly-knit shoulders made way to the girl's side as easily and unconsciously as a mastiff moves among a convention of fox terriers. "I do hope you have saved something for me. I haven't been able to get a single dance this evening." "Yes, I have 12 for you." Blushingly, she added: "That is, I have 12 left—if you care for them." "Do I dare take them all?" "Please do." And Bob Kimberley scrawled his signature across every vacant place on her program. When their first dance came, a murmur went round the hall. Gladys Donohue remarked to Vivian Branford: "Well, that's the only dance he'll get. All the girls but Lee will stand pat." Bob Kimberley did not step on Leila's toes nor did he tear her dress, but it was an effort to follow the music with him. When the dance was over, he bent low over her. "It's perfectly gorgeous out under the trees. There's a moon, and it's very warm and—there is something I want to tell you. Will you come?" As they walked through a lane of poplars, the man continued: "I've always had faith in the old place. It's been deadly lonesome, and there have been times when I thought I couldn't stand it longer. Do you remember the afternoon that you and your Aunt Polly sat on my porch? Since that day I knew that I just had to strike off. And a week ago I did, and now I'm going to spend my time doing all those things that I've missed for so many years, and, among other things, I'm going to learn to dance. I know all about 'standing pat', Lella." He came closer. "I'm going to New York in a couple of days to settle up about some contracts. I wonder if you—could go—that quickly, dear." A slim white arm stole about his neck. "I could go now," she whispered. "I was many days before Gladys Donohue or Vlivan Branford ventured upon the campus, and "cutting" 'is now much frowned upon at Blakmore.—New York Press. A. Thoughtful Parent He—I have your permission to call this evening? She—I shall be very pleased; but don't forget that father switches off the light at ten o'clock. He—That's kind of him. I'll be there prompt at ten. Discouraging "Success will come to anyone who perseveres." "I don't know about that. I've been married for ten years now and my husband hasn't liked anything I've had for dinner yet." Avoiding Embarrassment. "Would you arrest a woman in a slashed skirt?" "Certainly not," replied the policeman. "I am a gentleman. I should turn my face away and never see her." HEALTH HINT. Pe Se ress This grey, damp weather; the rath. er mild autumn makes some people think that all sorts of illness must necessarily follow. It is not the kind of weather we have, generally, which causes illness, but rather the care we take of ourselves. ‘The winter season brings on the read of pneumonia, If we keep our feet dry, do not overeat and get plenty of fresh air we/are not likely ‘to eontzact: pneumonia. Damp shoes, poorly ventilated rooms and over- ‘crammed stomachs causes us to be more susceptible to these “colds” and their consequences. It is not a bad idea after exposure to sudden cold to ‘use some: hot foot bath or hot water bottle and jump into a warmed bed. Those people who take the proper amount of rest under the proper con- ditions are in better shape to ward off disease than the run down, tired folk. When you are tired it means that the body is saturated with what we call “fatigue taxius,” or poisons liberated by excessive exertion, which means that the body is not able to fight the additional strain of an in- vasion of pneumonia, or the pneu- monia germ. When we stop to consider that ix most instances we carry around with us, in our nose, or tonsils, these ordi- nary germs of influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and many others, it is not surprising that we succumb to them when we are out of condition. All germ diseases mean a reduced resistance and not a sudden invasion. ‘When one has pneumonia, there is little for the physician to do but safeguard the patient from any com- plication and make them comfortable ‘There is no cure, so far as a spe- cific medicine is concerned. What happens, after five, seven or nine days when the fever drops, the pain leaves and the patient drops off into a calm, restful sleep we do not know. The crisis comes, but whatever causes the ravages of the disease to cease is in the body and the body, depending up- on our reserve force, is the result whether we succumb or triumph in the battle. No doctor scatters the disease, nor cures it, nor prevents it We all prevent the disease by our fitness. Keep in condition. Fresh air, dry feet, proper rest, sufficien: food, but not too much, and above all do not allow advertisement and un- methieal physicians to dispel your quiet mind. Worry kills more than disease. CEDAR RAPIDS- Mrs. Nance of Chillicothe, Mo., re- turned home Monday, after a delight- ful visit with her daughter Mrs. Lula Horne. Miss Selma Patterson of Towa City is visiting Miss Eleanor Lavell. ‘The many friends of Mrs. Richaré Hicks are glad to see her out again, after several weeks of illness. Mr. and Mrs. Brown, who have made Cedar Rapids their home for the past year, have moved to Minn2- polis, Minn., to make it their future home. Mrs. Rush and daughter of Keo- Kuk, Towa, have joined her husband and expects to make Cedar Rapids their future home. Mr. Rush holds ‘a very good position at the Starch Works. Misses Maude Dorraine and Bis- mark Carter expect to visit friends in Towa City soon. ‘On last Thursday afternoon about seventeen ladies surprised — Mrs. Nance of Chillicothe, Mo., and Mas. Williams of Macomb, Ill, at the home of Mrs, Nance’s daughter, Mrs. Lulu Horne, It was indeed a’ great sur- prise. On last Thursday evening Mrs: Clara Harrison and Mr. Harry Horne gave a surprise on Mrs. Harry Horne and Mr. Harrison at the home of the later, in memory of their birthday. It was indeed a great surprise, as Mrs. Horne was dressed, well I won’t say just how, but she entertained her party until a late hour. Rev. Ford preached a very inter- esting sermon Sunday evening. ‘Skating every Monday night at the tee MOBERLY, MO. Mrs, Etta Avant left Sunday for Alton, Ill, for an extended visit with her sister. ‘Mr. Henry Dameron died at his home, 110 Horsely street, after 2 long illness. ‘Mrs. Katie Washington, who has been quite sick at her home the pas: week, is reported better. Miss Carrie Boone of ‘St. Louis arrived home Saturday night to spend the holidays with her mother and auntie, Mrs. A‘'C. Black. Miss Ida M. Tolson and Madam Ann Powell of Fayette were visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Black on Friday. Miss Carrie Harper was a Moberly Visitor Sunday. The young band that has jus lately started up gave a concert Sat. urday at the A.M, E. church, They realized a neat sum. ‘The club met Monday night, mak ing preparations for entertaining the visitor H. Lowery, president; 'T Hurt, vice president; A. C. Black, secretary; A. Graves, treasurer. MT. PLEASANT NOTES. (Last Week.) ‘The Thanksgiving supper that wa. given at the A. M. E. church was quite a success, both socially and financially. . The concert given at the Baptist church on Thanksgiving night was a oe Mr, J- W. Burnaugh spent Thanks- giving in Creston, Iowa, visiting rel- atives and friends. Mr. John Hen- derson of Bloomfield spent a few hours in the city Thanksgiving day. Mr. Arthur Burnaugh — spent ‘Thanksgiving in Rock Island and Davenport. Mr. Harold “of Ottumwa spent ‘Thanksgiving in the city. "Mr. Everett Reed and Miss Myrtle Barnaugh ae ene day in Te ied ey | XMAS SHOPPING Say is a pleasure in this store. So easy to find what you want, and feel assured you get full value at every price. Gifts For Men Gifts For Boys Neckwear, Hosiery Indian Suits, Cowboy Suits, Cuff Links, Searf Pins, Policeman Suits, Firemen’s ‘Suspenders, Garters, Suits, Belts, Leather Novelties, i Neckwear, Hosiery, Combination Sets, Gloves, Blouses, Underwear, .... Caps, Suit Cases, Umbrellas, Suspenders, Belts, Canes, Traveling Bags, Bath Robes, Pajamas, Fancy Vests, Bath Robes, Night Robes, Caps, Lounging Robes, House Coats 7 » Gloves, Searf Pins, . Sweaters, Mackinaws Mufflers, Sweaters, Raincoats, Overcoats and Raincoats, Rain Hats, Suits, ox Overcoats and Suits. Prices Low Compared with Quality Free Parcel Post Xmas Boxes for Paia on Purchases each Gift “ $3 and Over | | ae aaa | ¥, : a + | Ny fi i; TN vl / fri ~~ 9*\\ : a ae 3: Yt f \ (as ) 4 Ls | We handle a complete line of , | jewelry at prices that are the lowest 3 ; Our Motto j \ HONEST GOODS AT HONEST PRICES \, Boyson Jiy. Co. 7 7 NORTH WESTERN WATCH INSPECTOR ; Buxton and Bell Plaine Es : dN 2 ee tne pe none I A. M. E. church held another interest- ing program December 1. Mr. Montrose Beckley of Keokuk, Towa, spent Thanksgiving here visit- ing his aunt, Mrs. R. Hackley. ‘Mrs. Robert Anderson and children spent Thanksgiving in Keckuk. (This Week’s Notes.) Thornton Louis Rasha Elias _e- Neal was born February 22, 1888, in Mt Pleasant, Iowa, and departed this life December 4, 1913, at 1:05 a. m. He has lived here the most of his life. He had been sick something over two years and been confined to his home since October 12, 1912. He was a member of the A. M .E. church over two years. The funeral was held from said church Saturday aft- ernoon, conducted by Rev. W. W. Williams, and assisted by Rev. Eaves. Mr. Douglass Miller of Des Moines and MrJames McNeil of Chicago, Mrs, Dora Wilbern of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Bedford of Peoria, Ill, and Mr. Pete Wafeles of Peoria, Ill., ate in the city, called here by the death of their brother, Mr. Thornton Mc- Neil. 2 Messrs. Ralph and Harry Bur- naugh and Mr. William Lesely went to Burlington on business Monday. Mrs. Harry Burnaugh and sister Miss Louisa Mason, went to Burlins- ton to do their Xmas shopping: QUINCY, ILL. Dr. R. A. Adams of Kansas City, Kans,, is holding a series of meetings at Bethel A. M. E. church. All of his sermons are soul-stirring ones. filled with the pointed truths. Dr. Adams is awakening the people of Quiney to the fullest realization of inevitable. This is the second week of the great meeting and forty-seven conversions and additions to the vari- ous churches of this city. Dr. Adams has a gospel choir of fifty voices singing the hymns of Zion. Rey. T. L, Smith returned Thurs- day night from Alton, Ill, where he was in attendance at the executive board meeting of the Wood Rive. Baptist association. ‘After services Thursday night the When visiting in Omaha, Nebraska see D. G. Russell for neatly furnished rooms—all modern up-to-date houses, Phones, residence Douglass 5038; Office Douglass 3198. 1918 and 1922 Cum- eee aie: members and friends, under the lea/- ership of Bro. Scott Daniels, stormed the parsonage and upon gaining ad- mittance loaded the table to the ut- most with various edibles. After singing two verses of “All tne Power of Jesus’ Name,” Bro. Daniels presid- ing at the piano, they departed for their homes. Mrs, Mary Mitchell is suffering ‘with a sprained foot. | Rev: J. H. Smith of Canton, Mo, ‘was a visitor in the city last ‘week, ‘attending the revivals. Mr, William Wetzel, who has been in the hospital, is able to be out and around, yet a little weak. ey | How To Bankrupt the Dectors. | A prominent New York physician ‘says, “If it were not for the thin ‘stockings and thin soled shoes worn iy women the Goctors would pobably be bankrupt.” When you contract 2 ‘cold do not wait for it to develop into pneumonia, but treat it at once. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is in. ,tended especially for coughs anc colds, and has won a wide reputa. [tion by its cures of these diseases, .T js most effectual and is pleasant and sufe to take. For sale by all | dealers. ALBIA NEWS. The Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. G. A. Davis on Mon day afternoon at 3 o'clock, All mem. bers were present and afver busines: the hostess, with the assistance o! Miss Ada Davis, served a nice lunct in two courses. Mrs, Allie Bowman is taking or ders for Christmas and holiday goods the past week. Miss Viola Young of Hocking wes in Albia on Saturday. Mr. Wilburn Hawkins has returned from his visit, to Missourt Mrs. Moss Johnson's home was the scene of much merriment on last Wednesday evening, when the birth- day club members, with their friends with their baskets laden with many good things, gathered there for the evening. Mrs. Burns of Hocking was in Al- bia _on Wednesday of this week. Mrs, Geo. Hull was called to Mis. souri on account of the death of her ant. Mrs, Ollie Vandveer of Hocking was in Albia on Thursday. ‘Mr. Henry Jones was a Buxton vis- ? REAL COLORED PEOPLE’S HAIR EP RY WE are the largest Importer and Manu- Cid ge AS facturer in thislime, Plaits, Wigs, Pomps ee c@ Puffs, Braids and and Transformations in stock MENA or toorder. All our goods guaranteed to stand toot ay combing and washing and to hold the color and et crimp, All shades matchéd, none too difficult. ig Mixed gray our specialty. = Send 2c for catalogue. Straightening combs and toilet articles our specialty. The Only and Old Reliable. Mme. 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E, church on Sunday. fa om and ges PILE ant RECTAL Expaine the Mild Medical Treat ‘ y event ior ‘ail Rectal bieessee fesntains scores of texans from persons ‘cored "years ag0 Be with whom you may. correspond PR) Secoto sce. hy proteonal ite five study snd treatment of Ress e] isi Ductcr in Des" Soins £7 Senator book toon. | Slee / DR. C. Y. CLEMENT * a r suite 402, . tdareuardt ie ines ta, | ——————————— | SBR We ae the ts Q eae ae Ww facturer in | ee = Puffs, Braids and WEGENER or tooorder. All SERED combing and was fee ae crimp, Alll shade ig = Mixed gray our 9 Me Charles Tolson of Buxton was in Albia on Saturday. NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE ON SPECIAL EXECUTION. State of Iowa, Polk county, ss. District conrt of Polk county, Iowa. Robert Fullerton va, E._A. Lockwood, Dora Lockwood, Elias Schriver and E. J. (West. By virtue of @ special execution to me directed, issued’ by. the clerk of the district court of Polk county. Towa, in favor of Robert Fullerton, and against E. A. Lockwood et al, on a judgment rendered by said court on the 9th day of September, A. D. 1913, wherein it was ordered, adjudg- od and decreed, that the following de- scribed property be sold to satisfy said judgment, towit: Lot sixty (60) ‘of North University Park, an addi- tion now in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa. Now, therefore, ‘public notice is hereby’ given that unless the said de- fendants appear at my office in Des Moines on or before the 14th day of January, A. D. 1914, at 10 o'clock a, m, of said day, at which time said above described property is hereby advertised to be sold, and pay off the amount of said execution, with inter- est and costs, I will sell said property. or sufficient thereof to satisty said execution, with interest and costs, a public outery, to the highest bidder, at the east front door of the court house, in Des Moines, Iowa, for cash in hand to pay off said execution, J. F. Griffin, Sheriff of Polk County, Iowa. By J. H. 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