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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XX NO. 28 CITY NEWS. Mrs. B. H. Gentry of Chicago is visiting in Des Moines. She is a sister of Mr. D. E. Henderson. Mr. E. S. Morgan returned from Milwaukee, Wis., where he spent a few days visiting his sons. He had a most enjoyable time. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Henderson of 119 West Locust street last Tuesday, leaving a thirteen pound boy. It lived but a few hours. Mrs. Wm. Coalson is very dangerously sick at her home, Twenty-first and Center streets Atty. S. Joe Brown left Thursday to speak at an emancipation celebration at St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. Ina Byrd of Keokuk is in our city visiting with her brother, Dr. C. M. Wilson, at No. 416 East Sixth street. Capt. E. T. Banks was put on the city public works. We are glad to see the captain return to the city works again. Mr. S. Suggs of Hiawatha, Kan., is here visiting during the holidays with his sister-in-law, Mrs. G. W. Brown, 1154 West First street. Mrs. S. C. Phillips of Holly Springs, Miss, arrived in our city several days ago to be with her sister, Mrs. Dr. C. M. Wilson, who is very sick. The Elk's Order of the I. B. P. O. E. W. tendered a reception this week to L. J. Shelton and gave him a handsome present in token of their affections. Mrs. L. J. Shelton returned this week from Webster City where she had spent a few days during the holidays visiting Mrs. C. H. Comley. Mrs. Harriett Lewis of Fayette, Ia., is in our city visiting her sister, Mrs. Martha Bass and other relatives. They are one of the pioneers in Fayette county and highly respected there. Mrs. John Jackson, 1311 Buchanan street, left this week to spend New Years in Kansas City, Mo., her old home. She will also visit Venetia, Okla., her old homestead where her son Rufus was born Mrs. C. M. Wilson, wife of our popular East Side physician, was operted on Monday at the Methodist hospital. It was a very delicate operation. At this writing the patient is resting as well as could be expected. About twenty friends enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. John McClain last Saturday evening at a buffet supper. The hostess was assisted by Mesdames Harrison Gould and James Woods. WANTED—Light brown skin or mulatto girl to travel—singer, dancer or pianist. Salary and expenses. Answer quick, giving description. E. F. Elliott, Marshalltown, Iowa, Gen. Del. The Mary Church Terrell club met Monday night, December 29th, with Mrs. J. Davis. Study of the lesson was Spencer's "Fairy Queen," which was led by Mrs. Emerald Mash. The club will meet next week with Miss Marie Belle. Subject, "Life of Robert Wylcliff, Leader, Mrs. Arthur Jones. Mrs. John S. Wilkinson of 223 E Thirteenth street arrived Wednesday from Winnebago and Minneapolis, Minn., where she had been visiting relatives and friends. She reports having a Merry Christmas and says the weather is fine. No snow has fallen as yet through the north. Mrs. I. J. Robinson of 1627 Walker street spent Thursday, Xmas day, with her son, Mr. H. H. Stone, of Marshalltown, Iowa. Thursday evening she was entertained at the residence of Mrs. L. H. Johnson, over 11 West Main street, her son's mother-in-law. Friday evening she was entertained by the ladies of the Eastern Star chapter at the residence of Mrs. Walders, 415 Union street. Covers were laid for fourteen about 10:30 p. m. Mrs. Robinson arrived home Sunday, reporting an enjoyable time. One of the most brilliant affairs of the season was the reception and dancing party given on last Friday evening at the Elks hall by Mr. and Mrs. James H. Woods. The host and hostess were assisted in receiving the 100 guests by Mrs. Harrison Gould, Mrs. Fred Jackson, Mrs. Will Jones, Mrs. Louis Shelton, Mrs. Arthur Winn, Mrs. Lewis Strawsh and Mrs. C. A. Williams. At the close of the reception hour dancing and cards were the diversions. The cards for the program of dances were in white and white bore the title "W." The orchestra played throughout the evening. At 11 o'clock a grand march was led by Mr. and Mrs. Woods. Frappe was served within a beautiful border of Christmas colors by Masters Norman and Alden Blagburn. Ferns, palms and the red blossoms of the poinsetta were effectively com- bined in the decorations. Among the out of town guests were Miss Francis Fields of St. Joseph, Mrs. Lewis, Miss Maude Lewis and Miss Leatha Johnson of Keokuk. Miss Mayrie I. Bell entertained at a four-course breakfast Sunday as a courtesy to Miss Leatha Johnson of Keokuk, Iowa, who is the guest of Miss Lucile Morrison. Covers were laid for eight. A very beautiful reception was given by Mrs. W. T. Buckner at her beautiful home last Monday evening in honor of Miss Letha Johnson of Keokuk and Mrs Maude Lima of Lima. In the rooms were decorated in holiday colors and a very enjoyable evening was had by all present. Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Jones gave a grand Xmas dinner for the old people of the city. Elaborate preparations were made to make the dinner a very enjoyable occasion for the guests. Mrs. Rush gathered up the old people. Mrs. G. W. Stanton and Mrs. Nellie Davis assisted in the serving. The guests talked over old times and had a real jolly time. They will never forget the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Jones. NOTICE TO PROGRESSIVES There will be a meeting of the Polk County Progressive League at the Randolph hotel Friday evening, January 2nd, at 8 o'clock, to complete arrangements for the Progressive Lyceum Course and to discuss local arrangements for the state-wide progressive conference on January 8th and 9th. All progressives of the county, men and women, whether members of the league or not, will be welcome. Casper Schenk, President of Polk County Progressive League. INTER-STATE LITERARY SO- CIETY. Iowa Won Three Prizes and Secured Two Offices. The annual meeting of the InterState Literary society just closed its session in Atchison, Kans., Wednesday night was well attended and Iowa won first prize in declamatory contest. Miss Edythe Straughter of this city; second prize in oratory. Miss Gertrude Hyde of this city, and second prize in music, Miss Sarah Johnson of Des Moines. Mr. Harrison Gould was called on the executive committee to succeed Jesse Graves and Mrs. Edythe Straughter was elected second vice president. The following are the Iowa delegation from Des Moines: Jesse Graves, Elbert Hall, Harrison Gould, Edythe Straughter, Mamie James, Judith Cook, Sarah Johnson and Gertrude Hyde. D. Mae Lee of Buxton, Mrs. W. H. Johnson and daughter, Mabel, of Gravity, and Mrs. Ada Flummer of Indiolaan. DAVENPORT NOTES. Card of Thanks To all the colored friends who were so kindly disposed to us in our sad bereavement, and especially to those who visited and spoke cheering words and opened their hearts in prayer. We thank Rev. T. B. Stovall for his kindly spoken words. We thank them one and all. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Sheppard grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Sheppard and family, rear 514 Division street, Davenport, In. THE CHILD WELFARE COMMITTEE MAKES MANY CHILDREN HARRY, XMAS. The Trip Around the World, given by Mrs. J. B. Rush, Iowa's representative on the Child Welfare Committee of the Woman's Auxiliary N. B. Convention, Friday evening, December 19, at Corinthian Baptist church proved a grand success. All of the addresses were carefully prepared and very instructive. The musical numbers and readings were the best written. Mrs. J. B. Rush and her committee were very much pleased with the assistance given them in trying to care for the needy children of the city. About 200 tickets were sold for the Trip Around the World and large donations were given. Over $150 in clothing, quilts, blankets, provisions was collected and distributed to make seventy children happy Xmas. Mesdames. C. C. Johnson, Starks, C. C. Johnson, Bertha Long, Rhone, Richard Johnson, Atty. J. B. Rush and Mr. Camble assisted in dishing the dinners and clothing: Mesdames Goggins, Simmons, Carr, Rhone, H. R. Graves, N. C. Marshalla, Bertha Terry, Miss Wilkerson, Mrs. Geo, Law, Mrs. Garth and Mrs. Tosson, toether with the other committee, gave valuable service in making the Trip Around the World a success. NEGRO MASONS HONOR J. JOHN the anniversary of the birthday of St. John the Evangelist was observed by the Negro Masons of Des Moines this year as it never had been before. On Saturday evening, December 27, about fifty members of the crafts, including entered apprentices, crafts, master Masons, past masters, grand officers and past grand officers, were entertained by the memorial Doric lodge in the 318-East Fifth street, which addresses were made by Past 'Grand Master E. T. Banks, Grand Master J. L. Thompson, Worshipful Masters C. F. Topson and J. B. Rush: Dr. A. J. Booker, a master DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1914. Mason, and Rev. Brice U. Taylor, a fellow craft, after which a buffet lunchroom was served by a committee on the hostess lodge. On Saturday, the 28th, a religious service, participated in by members of all branches of Masonry, including the two chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Court of the Heroines of Jericho, was held at the Corinthian Baptist church, under the auspices of North Star lodge. There were nearly a hundred master Masons present and after a splendid program of music by the juvenile choir under the direction of Mrs. F. G. Goggins, an address by the grand master and a solo by Mrs. Frank P. Johnson, Rev. T. L. Griffith, a fellow craft, delivered one of the most eloquent and soul-stirring Masonic sermons ever heard in Des Moines, after which a contribution of nearly twenty dollars was raised for the benefit of the church and a neat purse given to the pastor. HITEMAN NOTES. (Special to Bystander.) Mrs. Lucy Lee Ferguson of New York is sending two weeks with her father, H. T. Randolph. Mrs. Sophia Strider of Columbus, Ohio is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Mooley. A splendid program was rendered at the Rising M. Zion Baptist church on Christmas eve, conducted by Miss Carrie Randolph. It was highly appreciated and the solo rendered by Mrs. Mary Mooley and also that of Mrs. C. W. Cothron were highly appreciated. Miss Bettie Burkley, who is teaching school at Anderson, Iowa, was visiting relatives and friends during the Xmas holidays. Mr. and Mrs. W. Cothron entered and family and Mr. Cornelius Miller of Albia to a four-course dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs. Lucy Lee Ferguson of New York. who is seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. Lawrence Tarver are on The Aid society are on a social and are to be a hard 22 at the A. M. E. play, "The Two Sisters," dered by a well selected Mr. Milton Ritchie and Mrs. Marion Scott and Robinson, were called to account of the serious ill Henry Ritchie. Mr. Ben Walkup is on ST. JOSEPH, MO. Mr. B. D. Rulsedge, in the Washington Route, spends in Chicago with r friends. Dr. F. N. Goodson spends with his parents at Carr Rev. J. H. Brooks has fering from an attack gripe for the past week valescent. ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. E. Jeffers of Des Moines is visiting her family and friends in Albia this week. Mrs. Stevenson of Buxton spent Christmas in Albia. Rev. R. B. Manly, Mrs. Manly, Miss Azee Bowman and Mr. Earl Bowman took Xmas dinner with Headspeath's in Hocking. The sister and mother of Mrs. Hall from Missouri are visiting in Albia. The A. M. E. Sunday school held their annual Christmas entertainment on Wednesday evening. Those who entertained the Christmas dinners were Mrs. H. Bennings, Mrs. Mary Harris, Mrs. Richy and Mrs. Washington served Christmas auspices. Mr. Moler, the African lecturer of Osakaosa, spoke in Albia on Christmas evening. On Sunday Mrs. Geo. Hollingworth entertained in honor of Mrs. E. Jeffrey of Des Moines. OTTUMWA IOWA. Mrs. Webb, wife of the pastor of M. Zion A. M. E. church, Rev. A. N. Webb, was a visitor in this city, the guest of Mrs. Oscar Williams, on Panama street. The snow house and concert at the A. M. E. church Christmas eve was very nice and the children had a time long to be remembered. Mrs. Addie Elliott gave a surprise birthday party for Master Kenneth Car at her home in Fairview. The children enjoyed themselves immensely playing games of various kinds. The hostess served an elaborate three-course lunch. Christmas night the Second Baptist church gave their Sunday school concert and tree, which was well attended and all the children were greatly pleased. Mrs. Ida Stevenson of Chicago is spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. M. Taylor. Mrs. Reginald Clark of Omaha is the guest of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Mate Clark. Mr. Thompson had a family reunion Christmas day. Those present were E. Thompson and wife of Peoria, Ill., C. Thompson and wife of little daughter, Clinton. Mrs. Mattie Thompson of Clinton, Miss Minnie, Anna and Bud, of Ottumwa. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson are good religious people and are members of the A. M. E. church. We wish them many more happy Christmas with their family. Mrs. Jessie Renfo is visiting in Des Moines this week. Miss Ida Davis is visiting in Des Moines during the holidays. Mr. Harry Horn and wife of Cedar Rapids and Elibridge Horn of Cedar Rapids are visiting their mother, Mrs. Henrietta Horn, on Center avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Allan of Chillicothe, Mo., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. Mitchell. Rev. T. Carr preached two interesting and soul-stirring sermons Sunday and each service was well attended. The choir of the A. M. E. church gave a musical Sunday evening. Great praise is due the choir and leader, Mrs. Carrie Smith, for each a treat. All were well pleased. The solo by J. Weeks is a special mention, as it touched the hearts of the hearers and brought tears to many eyes. We will eagerly look forward for another. The Mite Missionary society will meet at 4 o'clock at the A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon. A special program has been arranged and an address by a noted speaker. Charles Owens gave a family dinner Christmas day. He soon will reach the 80th milestone and is still active. May he see many more happy Christmases. More Earthquakes in France Toulon—Slight seismic shocks curred again Monday in Draguignan, Vancuise and Puy-Site-Reparada. Ne damage is reported, but the residents were pans-stricken We Know Of None Better Than CERTAINTY FLOUR Subscribe for The Bystander and know what is going on in the other HITEMAN NOTES. (Special to Bystander.) Mrs. Lucy Lee Ferguson of New York is spending a few weeks with her husband, Harry, at Mrs. Sushi Strider of Columbus, Ohio, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Moseley. A splendid program was rendered at the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist church on Christmas eve, conducted by Miss Carrie Randolph. It was highly applauded and the solo rendered by Mrs. Mary Moseley and also that of Mrs. C. W. Cothron were highly appreciated. Miss Bettie Burkley, who is teaching school at Anderson, Iowa, was visiting relatives and friends during the Xmas holidays. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Cothron entertained Mr. H. T. Randolph and family and Mr. Cornelius Miller of Alba to a four-course dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs. Lucy Lee Ferguson of New York. Miss Cornelia Smith, a teacher in the Hawkeye school, was visiting friends here during the first of the week. Mrs Rhoda Nightingale and Mrs. Emma Cadle are visiting relatives in Canton, Ill. Mr. H. T. Randolph was pleasantly surprised by twenty-two of his friends on Saturday night, the occasion being his sixty-sixth birthday. He received many handsome and useful presents. MACON NEWS The log cabin which was at the Baptist church on Christmas eve was greatly enjoyed by the children. The musical concert which was rendered at the church by Prof. E. W. Perkins was a success. The B. Y. P. U. gave an excellent concert Monday night at the V. and B. church, under the aupices of Miss Margaret Oliver. The Xmas tree which was enjoyed at the A. M. E. church was beautifully decorated. Hazel Brummall and Lyda Pitts spent a few days in Macon central of the Macon girls attended the dance in Brookfield on Xmas night. Mrs. Mary Scott of Chicago, Ill., is the guest of Mrs. Mary Angel. Mrs. Allie Campbell and Mrs. Beatrice Sanders of Omaha, Neb., are the guests of their father. Mrs. Sarah Engram of Helena Montana, is visiting relatives in the city. Miss Blanche Brooks spent Xmas holiday with her mother. Mrs. Vicora Brassel entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner Friday. The Mission Circle met at the residence of Mrs. John Garnor on Friday. A delicious two-course lunch was served and all enjoyed themselves exceedingly well. Misses Mary and Bertha Wallace and Aline Thompson spent Sunday night in Macon. The Macon brothers, Raymond Houston and Darlington spent Xmas night in Moberly. Several Macon knights attended the dance in Clarence on Friday night. Mr. Rolly Harris of Brookfield spent Sunday in Macon. The bean supper which was rendered by the old soldiers on New Year's night was a success. Mr. Don Cranshaw has returned to resume his studies in W. C. Pay your subscription. How do you expect the paper to run. The sacred concert which was rendered by the evening choir Sunday night was deemed excellent. Miss Ida Garnett, the teacher of the public school in Quincy, spent the holiday with her parents. The Georgia Jubilee Co. passed through Macon on Sunday en route for Callo, Mo., where they are preparing to render a musical entertainment Monday night. Breakfast masa served at the V. and B. New Year's morning. A number of people ate breakfast with the Willing Workers. Misses Alberta and Hattie Young spent a few days in Chillicothe visiting friends. Miss Bertha Harris of Ottawa, Iowa, is visiting relatives in the city. Mrs. Jane Robue spent Xmas day in Macon. Mrs. Essie Kellie of Hannibal, Mo., is the guest of her mother. Mrs. Alice H. Crewes and baby will spend the week end visiting in Columbia, Mo. MOLINE ILL. NEWS. Miss Clara Tarver is spending the holidays in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander of St. Paul are in the city, visiting relatives. are in the city visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Curtis of Chicago are in the city and will spend the winter at the L. B. Tarver residence. Mr. Henry Wood is spending the holidays with his daughter, Mrs. Frank Rodgers of Chicago Mr. and Mrs. Ballfield Nusence of Bloomfield are visiting at the Clarence Epps residence on Thirty-first street Mr. Will Ingram spent Xmas in Peoria and Galesburg. The Misses Allie May and Virgie Hunter have returned to their home in Macon Mo., after an extended visit with their auntie, Mrs. Eugene Bradshaw. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bradley spent Xmas with Mr. and Mrs. Cooper of Clinton. Mrs. John L. Jones was called suddenly to Chicago to the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Pollard, State Capitol Blog visits can come who is seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tarver and Mr. Lawrence Tarver are on the sick list. The Aid society are arranging for a social and concert to be held January 22d at the A. M. E. church. A play, "The Two Sisters," will be rendered by a well selected cast. Mr. Milton Ritchie and daughters. Mrs. Marion Scott and Mrs. Henry Robinson, were called to Peoria on account of the serious illness of Mr. Henry Ritchie. Mr. Ben Walkup is on the sick list. ST JOSEPH MO NOTES S. F. JOSSELL, MO., N.C. Mr. B. D. Ruleedge, an employee of the Washington Route, spent the holidays in Chicago with relatives and friends. Dr. F. N. Goodson spent Xmas day with his parents at Carrollton. Rev. J. H. Brooks has been suffering from an attack of the la gripe for the past week, but is convalescent. Mr. and Mrs. A. Carrierg of 711 Albermarle street had a few of their friends as their dinner guests Xmas afternoon. The dining room was nicely decorated and lighted candles added beauty to the decorations. The members of the Whatsoever club received their friends at the home of Prof. and Mrs. Perkins, 705 Pendleton street, on New Year's day and a large number of their friends called during the reception hours and a dainty luncheon was served. The pupils of Mrs. Sella May Hill gave a visit to the Francis Street Baptist church last Friday night. The attendance was very large. As stated before by the Bystander representative, Mrs. Hill is the best pianist in this city also a good instructor, as all her pupils show improvement at the recitals. She also has a number of white pupils. We are glad that our people are beginning to give a large patronage to classic entertainments. By perusing the program of the Interstate Literary society, which was in session at Achison, Kans., this week, we find the names of the following persons from this city on the program: Prof. B. T. Perkins, J. H. Simms, W. H. Jones, J. H. Coleman, Mrs. Ida Walker, Dr. J. R. A. Crossland, Raymond Robinson, the Miss Blanche DeBoe, Halle Claybourne and J. Redmon. A Christmas cantate, "The Manger Throbe was rendered by the Francis Street Baptist church last Sunday night, under the direction of Miss Verta Cohron. The soprano solo by Mrs. Ada Duncan and the duet by Miss L. Moore and Mr. W. A. Brown, Jr., were rendered in a very acceptable manner and they were the recipients of many compliments. Had the choir more members the choruses would have been more effective. Dr. Wm. Lawrie and little son of Columbia, Mo., who spent most of the holidays with relatives and friends in this city, have returned home. Miss Annie Lewis of 520 South Seventeenth street entertained a few of her friends at dinner last Sunday evening in honor of Miss Childs, who is one of the holiday visitors. Miss Lewis be a cateress, it is unnecessary for us to attempt to say what was served, as there were so many good things, that we were there. A. G. Carpenter of 501 South Eighteenth street gave a party for their son last Friday night and a number of his young friends were present to enjoy the evening. One of the pretty informal parties that was given during the Yuletide season was the one given by Miss Mayme Hundley at her home, 604 South Seventeenth street, last Monday night in honor of her guest, Miss Childs, of Carrollton. Whist and dancing were enjoyed until after 11:30, when a four-course luncheon was served by Mrs. Hundley, assisted by the Mesdames J. H. Coleman and P. Dr. Louis, a dentist, who has been practicing in Coffeyville, Kans., for several years, has decided to locate in our city and will soon have his office open for the reception of patients. He is a graduate of Meharry and with several years of practical experience is no doubt prepared to render good service. Miss Cora Childs of Carrollton, who has been the guest of Miss Mayme Hundley the past week, will return home Saturday. She was the recipient of a number of social functions during her visit. Miss Bessie Lee, who is now a student at the Perry sanitarium in Kansas City, was among the visitors in the school. The students who are attending the different colleges and universities and have been spending the vacation at their homes, will leave tomorrow and Sunday to resume their studies. A NICE WEDDING AT ANAMOSA. (Special to Pusthander.) A wedding was solemnized at high noon Christmas day at Anamosa, Iowa, that will be of interest to people of Des Moines and Colfax, when Mav Virden was united in marriage to Harry L. Lewis of Fort Dodge, Rev. J. Jasper Jones officiating. Only the family and most intimate friends were present. The happy couple left on the 7:04 train for Fort Dodge, where the groom has a position with the cooperage factory. At home after January 1, 1914, at 445 Tenth avenue south, Fort Dodge. ROCK ISLAND. ILL. Rev. J. W. Whitfield preached an sledemon at 11 a.m. to the Sunday school. He discussed, "Why We Celebrate Xmas." The majority of the Sunday school remained to hear the sermon, which was a soul-stirring one. The Standard Literary society of the McKinsey Baptist church will be rejuvenated after four weeks' rest. The literary was stopped on account of revivals which have been in progress. The first meeting will be held January 6, 1914. The principal business will be the election of officers. Rumor has it that Mrs. John Blackwell is to take her departure for Chicago, where her husband, Mr. Blackwell, has opened an undertaking establishment. Mrs. Blackwell is the best for the choir at McKinsey Chapel. The church as well as the community, will feel the loss of Mrs. Blackwell. Mr. Freddie Slaughter is home spending his vacation with his parents. Miss Elizabeth Bell returned to her home in Iowa City last Sunday. Mrs. R. D. Pollard and granddaughter returned home last week. daughter returned nonce last week. She was with Muscatine is visiting a few days with his auntie, Mrs. George Pearson. Mr. James Ligons visited a few days in Chicago last week. The Ladies' Federation Club of Arts held its memorial last Sunday afternoon at Wayman chapel in honor of the president, Mrs. Lewis. Quite number turned out from the Moline clubs. ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN. A Happy New Year to all. Appropriate exercises were held at the Baptist, Presbyterian and St James A. M. E. churches on Christmas night by the Sunday schools. A large crowd attended each church. At the Baptist church an original drama was presented by the young boys and girls. The choir of St. James church rendered the beautiful cantata, entitled "The Messiah's Advent," Sunday evening. Samuel Lewis passed away Sunday evening, after a prolonged illness at his home on Western avenue. His funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from St. James church, under the auspices of Douglass lodge, G. U. O. F. He leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife, one daughter and one son, besides a host of friends. Miss Alberta Bell is spending the holidays in St. Louis, the guest of her uncle and aunt, Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Brooks. Mrs. W. B. Tandy of Rondo is visiting her home in Kentucky. She will be gone about a month. Misses Eunice Hoage and Opal Wade have issued invitations for a holiday party Friday, January 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at 690 Charles street. The address of Sherburne avenue is convallisate, after a severe spell of sickness. Mesdames Anna Hughes and Blanche Charleston are both confined to the hospital at this writing. We wish for them a speedy recovery. The ball given by the Shriners on Monday evening, December 29th, was a swaff allure. Everybody was out in their best frocks and frills and a delightful time was enjoyed by the very large crowd present. Mrs. Mary Hatcher is expected home this week from an extended visit in her old Kentucky home. She will be welcomed home by her many friends. Miss Lisa Vassar, one of our popular young ladies, was very quietly married to Mr. J. Sutton of Canda on the 22nd of December at the home of the bride on Rondo street. The Excelsior club will keep open house at St. James church New year's day from 2 to 8 p.m. The famous H. Y. W. k club, or better known as the Hikers, certainly put on a stunt when they entertained their friends at a progressive dinner Friday evening, December 26th. The dinner was served in courses, starting at the residence of Mrs. Taylor on St. Albans street, thence to Mrs. Duckets, on to Mrs. T. H. Lyles, from there they sped across the street to Mrs. Quarkes, and to the Mesdames Crawford's and Black's, ending up at the home of Mrs.-L. Lawrence. Everyone enjoyed the dinner as well as the hike. The club feels proud of their success and will serve lunch at the meeting of the trustee election at St. Albans campus Tuesday evening, January 6th. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Parker enjoyed a pleasant outing Christmas day at Anoka, the guests of the Arnold family. Mrs. B. J. Edwards and little daughter, Benneta, are spending the holidays in Chicago. The beautiful drama, "Hickr'y Farm," will be presented soon, under the management of Hickr'y High. He is strong cast of characters. Proceeds for the benefit of the Benevolent association. CLARINDA, IOWA. Misses Arnett, Johnson and and Moss, also Messrs. Cook, Gipson and Griggs, attenle a banquet at Creston given in honor of Richard Pringle's minstrel troupe. Mr. Thomas Dunn has been ill, also Mrs. Dunn with an abscess on foot. Mr. Charlie Oldham has been suffering with rheumatism. Rev. Mitchell has been enjoying a visit from his son and daughter during the week. Mrs. Lottie Williams of Peoria, Ill., is visiting E. B. Cook and family. Mrs. Bride Matthews of Burlington attended the K. P. banquet. Messrs. Herman Griggs, Frank Matthews and Miss Sailie Able wi- Price Five Cents. ed Mrs. Lizzie Washington in Corn- ing Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Jones, Jr., took Xmas dinner with their mother, Mrs. T. G. Jones, Sr. Watch meeting will be observed at both churches. A winter picnic was given by Mrs. Cook, in which free dinner was given to every colored child and all greatly enjoyed the treat. Miss Susie Lee of Des Moines is visiting her mother, Mrs. T. Lee. The K. P. annual banquet was held at the Armory or December 24th, Covered Bridge at the 4th Installation of officers for the ensuing year was conducted by State Grand Chancellor L. W. Williams. Then the grand march, after which a lengthy program was given. DAVENPORT NOTES. Death of a Bright Young Man. Mrs. William Piper, who spent Xmas with her parents at the old home in Pontiac, Ill., returned home on the 27th of December, 1913, bringing her mother, Mrs. Robert Oss, home with her, who will visit Davenport for an indefinite time. Mr. Linsey Pitt, J., remains very sick at this writing at the residence of his brother, Richard, on East Tenth street. Mr. William Shepard of N. Grand avenue is confined to his home with rheumatism. Little Rex Henry is some better. Mrs. Chas Cain of South Harrison street is entertained for Christmas breakfast. This is an annual custom of Lady Cain. She laid covers for twenty-four invited guests and everything that goes to make up a full and complete Christmas breakfast was considered. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. O'Neal of West Ninth街 served Christmas dinner. Covers were laid for five guests. The Misses Clara and Beulah Tomlin of Muscatine, Iowa, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Buckner over Christmas. The Christmas tree at the Second Baptist church Wednesday evening was well attended. Everybody received an Xmas token. The members of the T. L. O. club entertained December 31st' at the residence of the vice president, Mrs. Emma Brooks, West Ninth street. Mr. and Mrs. Emma Brooks陪 twelve guests at their residence on December 30th at 7 o'clock p. m. Among the invited guests were Mrs. Oden of Castor, Wyo., mother of Dr. R. S. Taylor. Mr. Cass Lambert of South Rock Island, but a member of Bettel A. M. E. church of this city, is very sick at this writing. Many prayers are going up for his speed recovery by his many friends in the tri-cities. As we go to press arrangements are being made for a big watch meeting at both of the churches. The A. M. E. church will serve its annual New Year's breakfast at the close of the watch meeting Wishing a happy New Year. Lyman Kenneth Sheppard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman H. Sheppard, was born in Davenport, Iowa, June 15, 1858, and died in Davenport, Iowa, December 18, 1928, and died in Davenport, Iowa, December 17 years, 5 months and 6 days of age. He finished the public schools of Davenport and entered the high school, but did not complete the course of studies that he had taken up. He was a member of the A. M. E. Sunday school, the Twentieth Century club and the Boys' Athletic club. He was also a member of Davenport Buchanan alumni. Those left to mourn are father and mother, Lyman H. and Mary E. Sheppard, grandfather and grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac W Sheppard, three sisters, Irene, Vivian and Helen, two brothers, Charles E. and Sylvester G., uncles and a host of friends. Mrs. William Cain is quite sick at the Henry Allen home, her parents. The Christmas program and banquet for bethel A. M. E. church Sunday school was the most unique and best attended in the history of the school. The superintendent and pastor are delighted over the appreciation shown the Sunday school. Rev. and Mrs. T. B. Stovall have been made happy many times since their coming to Davenport, some five years ago, but they say this was the crowning Xmas of them all. Mr. R. T. Hastings, who has been in Wisconsin for the past six weeks, returned to Davenport in time to spend Xmas. The late Lyman K. Sheppard funeral was held from the grandparents' home Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. F. B. Stovall officiating. In interment at Fairmount cemetery. The pall bearers were six of his schoolmates and club members, Gene Thomas, Louis Henry, Harry Roberts, Thomas Stovall, Oliver Richardson and Allen Bean. Mr. Dyspeptic would you not like to feel that your stomach troubles were over, that you could eat any kind of food you desired without injury? That may seem so unlikely to you that you could even hope for an ending of your trouble, but permit us to assure you that it is not altogether difficult. If others can be cured permanently, and thousands have been, why not you? John R. B. Rarker, of Battle Creek, Mich., is one of them. He says, "I was troubled with heart-burn, indigestion, and liver complaint until I used Chamberlain's Tablets, until my trouble was over." Sold by all dealers. UNDER NEW NAMES Highly Extravagant Claims Made for Old Plants. Department of Agriculture Warne Against Certain Class of Advertise-are What the Shahen Pes and Giant Stock Bean Are. Washington—There has recently been a considerable amount of advertising, by the press and otherwise, or two beans for which highly extravagant claims are made, and for the seed of which orbent fruit are being advertised. One of these is being advertised under the name of the Shahen pes, with the absurd claim that on three-half acres the plant produced 70 tones of hay and 550 bushels of seed. The Shahon pea is nothing more nor less than the plant properly known as the Asparagus bean, or Yard-long bean. It is a close relative of the cowpea—in fact, by most botanists considered a more variety. In experimental tests with upwards of 20 varieties of Asparagus bean, this department reached the conclusion that none of them could possibly compete with the better varieties of cowpeas as a forage crop. The stems, as a rule, are much more slender and wing, and the long pods which lie on the ground are harvested by the plant. None of these 20 varieties is as productive, either in herbage or in pods, as the better varieties of cowpea. The Asparagus bean derives its name from the fact that the young green pods, when used as a vegetable, have somewhat the flavor of asparagus. As a vegetable, the Asparagus bean may come into somewhat more general use than it has in the past, but as a forage crop it has but little merit. Seed of the Shahon pea, which apparently is the commonest variety of Asparagus bean—namely, that having pinkish-buff seeds—is offered by hand for 5 per pound. The same variety is offered by seedmen in France, where the bean is more or less commonly grown, for 25 cents a pound. Another plant which has been thoroughly tested, both by the department and the experiment stations—namely, the Jack bean—is also being extravagantly advertised under the name of the Giant Stock Pod bean, or the Watkins bean, the seed being quoted at $15 per bushel. This bean has been fully treated of in bureau of plant industry circular No. 110, which can be obtained from the department free up on request. While the Jack bean produces an enormous amount of beans per acre, they are not relished by stock, and no satisfactory means of utilizing them has yet been discovered. IMPROVED VARIETIES OF POTA TOES. American progress in the development of improved varieties of potatoes has not been satisfactory as compared with* the progress of leading European countries, is the statement of the bureau of plant industry of the department of agriculture in Department Bulletin No. 47, "Lessions for American Potato Growers From German Experiences." The best European varieties possess a better flavor, color and texture, particularly for boiling and frying, but these do not succeed when introduced into the United States. In this work the growers would in Great Britain, Germany and Austria, they would find it a fascinating industry and would undoubtedly make notable achievements. In America we have much to accomplish in breeding a potato with a greater starch content. Our potatoes are now lower than the German varieties by from four to eight per cent. Our climatic conditions in America are so diverse that we need varieties of potatoes adapted to special localities. Particularly do we need a heat-resistant strain that can be forcefully harvested in the high summer varieties. Disease resistance is another quality that has been bred into certain foreign sorts, but is so lacking in ours that we have to quarantine absolutely, certain foreign types that might bring disease with them. The breeding of potatoes for different kinds of cooking might even be found profitable. A variety specially suited for baking is needed; another for trying; a close-textured tuber is in some dairies and it needs. The housewife today finds it necessary to make much good material in preparing her potatoes for the table, particularly the irregular, deep-eyed sorts. The use of commercial fertilizers universally in Germany, is unknown in our western potato districts. Certain of our districts in Maine, New York, and the Atlantic trucking belt have already found it to their profit to use more fertilizer and potato growing is most prosperous in these sections. This should become more universal. Crop rotation is of fundamental importance to the potato crop in controlling diseases and maintaining production, but in the United States only the beginning of an ordered system has been made. Germany has a rotation of from three to seven years between potato crops. Nor has the importance of green manuring yet been fully appreciated in this country. The problem of securing disease Years Have Made Little Change. "Do you act toward your wife as you before you married her?" "Exactly, I remember just how I used to act when I first fell in love with her. I used to hang over the fence in front of her house and gaze at her shadow on the curtain, afraid to go in. And I act just the same way now when I get home late." Migint Explain it. After spending the summer in a mountain hamlet in Tennessee, the ```markdown ``` by an official inspection which results in certificates being issued only to owners of disease-free crops. Such a plan for the United States would be better if carried out by the co-operation of potato growers' associations, the state experiment stations and the United States department of agriculture, rather than through legal enactment. VERY APPRECIATIVE. Senator John Sharp Williams of Mississippi, with an old-time collar showing a large expanse of throat and with a grizzled beard of two or three days of age, was called to the telephone in the Democratic clockroom on the senate end of the capitol one day during the tariff debate: "This is Colonel Martin, senator." "Howdy, Kunnel." "We want you to come down to the Cosmos club to dine with us next Wednesday, senator." "Oh right, Kunnel, be glad to be there." Whereupon Senator Williams hung up that telephone, went to another instrument and instructed his secretary to indicate the date for dinner in the diary. Half an hour later Colonel Martin telephoned again to the Democratic clockroom: "I forgot to say, senator, that the dinner Wednesday night would be in your honor." "Oh-er-ah-all right!" said the senator. And then he called up his secretary and "About that dinner Wednesday almost," he said. "It's in my honor and I must shave." INCREASED PRODUCTION. A cablegram from the international institute of agriculture, Rome, Italy, has been received by the United States department of agriculture, containing the following information: The total production this year in the countries named below (the principal producing countries of the northern hemisphere) is 838 million bushels of barley 7.5 per cent, more, and of oats 0.8 per cent more than produced in the same countries last year: Prussia, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, France, Great Britain and Ireland, Hungary, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Roumania, Russia in Europe (63 governments), Switzerland, Canada, United States, India, Japan, Russia in Asia (ten governments), Algeria, France, Germany, European Union Russia the preliminary figures of production this year are, all wheat 838 million bushels, barley 550 million oats, 1,101 million JUST LIKE THAT! Representative James R. Mann of Illinois, the Republican leader of the house, is the target for many shots from the Democratic side. He usually returns as good measure as is sent. Recently Representative Thomas of Kentucky asked for opportunity to make a speech. "In order to enlighten the darkened intellect of the gentleman from Illinois, I ask that I may have thirty minutes in which to address the house," said Mr. Thomas. So, I ask you to cry, Mr. Mann, jump up, I "think the gentleman from Kentucky ought to have forty-five minutes, or an hour, at least, if he is going to try to give us any information." MOST USEFUL WOOD. From furnishing material for a canoe in which to hunt whales some hundred old years ago to supplying New England factories of today with 11,000 cords of wood annually for shoe pegs and shanks m, according to the department of agriculture, only part of the services the birch tree has rendered and is rendering the people of America. A range of uses to which birch wood is put is surprisingly large. According to the department, the articles into which it goes range from church pews to kitchen tables, and from organ pipes to newel posts. We may have our first sleep in a birch crib and our last in a birch coffin. The spools on which we get our cotton and silk thread are birch spools, and the laces on which our shoes are made are likely to be birch lasts. The largest of the spools hold 12,000 yards, the smallest 600 yards, the smallest, lengthy and rigidly make it prominent as a material for musical instruments, and the same qualities bring it into extensive use for flooring. Nine species of birch grow in the United States, but sweet, yellow, paper and river birch are those most used. About 45,000,000 board feet of the wood finds its way to the market yearly. Paper birch is one of the few American species with a hold on the forest stronger than it had when America was discovered. Large tracts are now covered with this birch where there was little of it a century ago. It comes in after fire, and some tracts it has taken possession of cover hundreds of square miles. In the Garage "I don't like that rubber man who comes in here," said the Auto Wheel. "Why not?" asked the Steering Gear. "Because," returned the Wheel, with a sarcastic turn, "he makes me tired." The Reason. "The Venus of Milo was not a sufrafette." "How do you know she wasn't?" "Because she couldn't arm herself for the fray." visitor hired a native to help pack up As they were engaged in boxing a shelf of books the mountaineer re marked: "Somehow Ah nevah keered much foh books; but," he resumed after a thoughtful pause, "Ah can't read, an ambele that had sumpin to do with it." It Certainly Is. It is easier for the average woman to muster up courage to face a mouse than openly defy fashion—The Chics go News. AS ENGLISH MAKE PANCAKE$ More Elaborate Than the American Type, But Results Are Said to Be Excellent. English pancakes are not the simple wheat preparations to which Americans are accustomed, but elaborate concoctions. Here are two ways of making them: For custard pancakes use the yolks of six eggs and the whites of two, a grated nutmeg, a wineglass of brandy, a pint of cream, with sugar to taste. Pass the eggs, when beaten, through a sieve into a basin, shake in the flour and mix it with the eggs. Add the nutmeg, sugar and cream, stir all well, add the brandy, then the whites, beaten to a snow. Pour the mixture into a small shallow pie dish and set it in a moderately heated oven. When it is done and cold cut it into slices and then dip each slice into a flour made with cream, eggs, fry and a little grated ginger. Fry them in boiling hard, drain them and send them to the table garnished with half lemons and powdered sugar. Lancashire pancakes take trouble to make, but are worth the effort. Take the yolks of ten eggs and the whites of five, a quart of cream, six tablespoons of flour, two wineglasses of brandy, one grated nutmeg, a quarter of a pound of Brazil nuts and the same weight of sugar. Beat the yolks and pass them through a sleeve upon the flour in a basin. Stir in the cream and grated nutmeg, then the butter, which has been warmed; then the brandy. Add a pinch of salt, the nut meats sliced as thin as possible, and lastly the whites whipped to a snow. Fry the pancakes in heated butter as thin as a crown piece. Dish about six, one upon another, dusting sugar between them. Serve with half oranges and powdered sugar. TRY CRANBERRY JELL BLOCK Not a New idea, but it Is One That Has Seen Better Forgotten For Some Time. The newest thing in cranberries is cranberry jelly, made solid and stiff, and cut in little blocks. That is not very new, but then styles do not change in cranberries as they change in skirts and bodices, and doubleshe the good old cranberry is good enough in the good old ways. Then we have cranberry jelly in blocks you must make a rich, solid jelly that will hold its shape. Pour it while hot in a flat, square dish—a dripping pan, if it is enameled, for cranberries should never come in contact with tin as the acid in them affects the tin. Have a jelly an inch and a half or two inches in diameter with a sharp, hard cut with a sharp, thin steel knife in inch-cheddar-half or two-inch squares. This is a recipe for jelly that is hard enough to block: Wash thoroughly a quart of sound cranberries, rejecting any that show a soft spot, and being careful to remove all stems. Put them in a porcelain or granite saucepan with half a cupful of hot water and a heaping cupful of granulated sugar. Cook them in a double boiler rather than over the direct heat. Then run them through a sieve and mold in the flat pan. Good, old, fashioned rule for the amount of sugar needed for cranberry jelly is this: "Put in all the sugar you can afford to use and then add another cupful." And with very tart berry the allowance of sugar given above might need to be increased. Green Pea Cnoguettes. Boll the peasant tender in enough salted water just to cover them, put through the vegetable press, beat to a paste with a tablespoonful of butter and two of flour, pepper and salt to taste, set over the fire in a double boiler and when hot through add a well-beaten egg and cook for one minute. Set aside until the mixture is stiff and cold, then make into croquettes. Roll these in beaten egg and fine crumbs and let them stand in a cold place or on the ice for half an hour before frying them to a delicate brown in deep fat. Drain on brown paper in a colander before sending to the table. Stuffs for Window Hanging In selecting goods for window hangings the first thing to consider is the character and exposure of the room they are to adorn. For an informal treatment there are few rooms in which the printed cretones will not be suitable and eminently satisfactory. They possess the great merit of being inexpensive, they are cheap and easy to maintain, and good design. In nearly every large shop may be found a full assortment of qualities and patterns. Cookies. One-half cup melted shortening, one-fourth cup molasses, one-fourth cup sugar, one-half cup milk (sweet or sour), one-half teaspoon salt, one even teaspoon soda, one heaping teaspoon ginger. Flour to make as stiff as cookies. Flour the hands and make little balls size of English walnut, put on tin about an inch or two apart and bake. They will spread, but should not be soft enough to run together. Mutton Broth. Three pounds mutton, two quarters cold water, one teaspoon salt, few grains pepper, one-quarter cup barley. Wash and soak barley over night. Wipe meat, remove skin and fat and cut into pieces. Boil in boiling water and cover with cold water. Bring to boiling point and simmer until meat is tender. Strain. Remove fat. Reheat and add barley and cook until barley is tender. Crystallized Popcorn. Put into a kettle one tablespoonful of butter, three tablespoonfuls of water and one tablespoonful of white sugar. Boll until ready to candy, then throw in as much popcorn as the mixture will hold and boll briskly until all the corn is coated. The corn will soak be too small. The corn will soak be too small. Installing Nuts of any kind may be treated in the same way—Martha Taff. Wentworth. FINDS GREAT HAPPINESS IN "KEEPING HOUSE" ACCOMPLISHED WIFE OF NEW YORK'S MAYOR JOHN J. ESCH IS LAUREATE OF THE HOUSE IT ALL DEPENDS UPON THE POINT OF VIEW --- IOWA STATE BYSTANDER Sufragist, economist, socialist, feminist—any of these? No; yet Mrs. Alice Pomerene, wife of the Democratic senator from Ohio, is decidedly up-to-date and alert. This seems a paradoxical state, for it is generally accepted that up-to-dateness me m'a advocacy of at least one of these moves in movement. Mrs. Pomerene says emphatically that it isn't because she decrees the assertiveness of modern women that she WILLIAMS takes no part in their attempts to solve some of the problems of the day. She believes decidedly that a woman may spend much of her time rubbing up against the great world of men and events and yet remain all that is attractive and admirable in womankind. But as for herself—well, "somehow" she this pretty, blue eyed lady with a contented smile, the rule of thumb is to appraise me to the exclusion of any other. I have no hobby except my home and I like to cook and keep house better than anything else." It is a cheery place—the Pomerene apartment in Washington—with its fine old pieces of mahogany, its rugs and cushions and great bowls of yellow flowers and foliage. The feminine touch is everywhere present and one knows, instinctively, that the woman who presides over this abode could make a home even under the bleakest and most forbidding of conditions. She sat in her drawing room the other day submitting to an "interview" and, as is her charming way, that some what chilling undertaking was speedily turned into a visit, much to the reporter's delight. * A woman of domestic tastes, artistic in temperament and holding aloof from the strife of the feminist movement is Mrs. John Purry Mitchel, wife of the recently elected mayor of the greatest city in the new world. Mrs. Mitchel is essentially a lover of home life. Tail, graceful, dignified, and serene and she lives her home at Riverside drive and Ninetyeighth street. New York, and provides that atmosphere of restful the feminist movement is Mrs. John Purry Mitchel, wife of the recently elected mayor of the greatest city in the new world. Mrs. Mitchel is essentially a hero of Providence Tall, graceful, dignified and serene, she presides over her home at Riverside drive and Ninety-eighth street, New York, and provides that atmosphere of restfulness and peace which a busy man of affairs longs for and which not many of her ever find. Her prevailing characteristic is serenity. It is impossible to think of Mrs. Mitchel as ruffled. It is impossible to think of her as complaining. Low volced, graceful and deliberate Representative John J. Each of Wisconsin has won much credit for the in- production of the steel car on railroads; yet this is only one of the many safety devices he has fathered in his political life. PETER H. But Mr. Esch does not devote his entire time to such serious matters. On the contrary, he has been known to mount Pegasus. So some months ago he went on a trip down in southern waters and en route home ed, 30 miles off the coast of Cuba, a small rock isle of ship sailing through the Windward Passage. The name of the island is Navassa. "It all depends upon the point of view," said Senator Dillingham, of Vermont. "These political discussions around here, which convince no one except the persons talking, remind me of a farmer from my own state. PETER B. "I had been traveling all day in a buggy with a friend. First we were miles a grade that would take us up-up-up for five miles and then down — down for five miles. At the top of the enormous climb we saw the farmer in a fence courtyard ask him to locate on if there were any mountains here." Strides MADE in Surgery Thanks to the assiduous study and persistent experiment of medical enthusiasm, the research has reached a level where none dare dogmatize upon its limits. It has, next to the laboratory, made a new erexalting medical love and research among the mightiest excellencies of a marvelous age. Sufferers whose desperate plight was once judged hopeless, have the greatest reason to rejoice over the torities of surgical research and experi- "The things that I am able to do are all directly or indirectly of a domestic nature," she confessed in the course of the conversation. "When I was a child I was weak and delicate, so my education was received at home, part of the time from a tutor. There were months when I did no studying at all. In this way, it seems to me always, the foundation of my training was not very solid. I never feel that I know a great deal about any one subject. My fund of information is general in character, never specialized. I have the greatest respect for the person who knows his subject from every standpoint. I "think," she smiled, "that people are the most interesting part of life. One of the reasons that Washington is considered an attractive real estate city is the opportunity it attends for meeting people of varied sorts in such widely different walks of life." Senator and Mrs. Pomerene have been married 21 years. It is only since their marriage that Mr. Pomerene had held public office, with the exception of municipal positions in connection with his law practice in Canton. He was leutenant governor of Ohio before he came to the senate. In the past the wife of a stateman could help his material advancement by keeping his house in order and making his friends—political or otherwise—comfortable. Nowadays another channel is open to her. She may even make stump speeches to either actually or through the indirect method talking state and national politics along with her woman's surplus. But not Mrs. Pomerene. She is of the old-fashioned school, and she believes—so does her husband, for that matter—that her way is effective. "Active participation in the affairs of a stateman-husband is not my idea of the way a wife can help him most successfully," she said emphatically. "I believe in filling his life so completely from every angle that his business will be his only care." In action she is essentially an artist in living. Yet she is a deep student of social affairs. She reads increasingly and there hasn't been a single phase of the political revolution in which her husband was involved in which she was not thoroughly informed. She was consequently able to consult with him and to help her keen perceptiveness going to the heart of things. And John curry Mitchel generally takes her advice. Mrs. Mitchel is twenty-four and was married at twenty. Her husband has been so busy that the happy couple, who by the way first met at a dance, have not had time until the present to take their honeymoon and they are now at Panama on the first real vacation they have had together. On several occasions, however, Mrs. Mitchel accompanied her husband on port hunting trips. Mrs. Mitchel likes the outdoors. Mrs. Mitchel is as fond outdoors as the newly-elected mayor. Mrs. Mitchel is somewhat of an athlete, besides, and to this diversion she owes much of the erectness and gracefulness of her figure. Therefore, Mrs. is a busy woman. What subterranean power, now at rest Beneath the Caribbean's storm-ridden breast, Caused there to use with dangerous shore Athwart our course from days of yore?— Navassa. Tell us the tragedies of thy rocks; Can one be guillesses who ever mocks The prayers of those in stress and pain Who thought to shun thee, but in vain?— Navassa. Inhospitable thou art, and to be feared As much as those embattled rocks that Their rugged fronts at far-off Roncador Or at Manila's surface at Corregidor— Navassa. Soon may thy reign of terror end And welcome lights their rays extend To gladden the weary, storm-tossed sailor's sight On ships that pass by in the night—Navasa. The bill for the lighthouse on Navassa Isle passed the house, carrying a good appropriation for this work. And now when the beams glint out across the billowy deep from this storm-bound isle the mariner will have to bless John J. Esch. "The old farmer spat a mouthful of tobacco juice before he answered: "Waal, I don't know of there air any mountains about here, but they're some all-fired big hollows." Just Outside Two darky women of Baltimore met on the street the other day and the following conversation ensued: "Why, Mrs. Botts, I ain't seen you for I don't know how long. Do I last you? Do you sign on it 'For Rent.' Has you all moved?" "Yes, Mrs. Brown, we moved. My old man got tired livin' in all de noise an' bustle of de city, an' so we goes away out in the sububs" "What direction does you go?" "We goes northwest." "And jest where is you located?" "We is located in a new neighborhood, Mrs. Brown. It's kinder hard to describe it exactly; but if I had a map of de city here I could show you. We can walk half an inch outside de city limits." Why Spain Lags Behind In thousands of villages and small towns in the interior of Spain no one knows how to read or write. There are in Spain 30,000 rural villages without schools of any kind and many thousands which can be reached only by a bridle path, there being no high roads or railway communication of the towns, and the villages are voluntary, not obligatory. Seven-six per cent. of the children in Spain are illiterate, and this is especially noticeable in the capital. GUPID ON STEAMERS Many Romances Started on Big Ocean Liners. Captains of Transatlantic Steamships Who Have Been Kind to Ardent Swaine—Marriage Is Often the Sequel. Cupid is nowhere in a mere frolicsome mood than on board ship, and he plays his pranks impartially in saloon and steerage alike. There is never a long voyage without at least one romance in which he figures. London Answers states. A Manchester man who settled in Canada prospered so well that he was soon able to send to England enough money for the passage of his bride. On the day she should have arrived he went up to the station to meet her—vainly. He then made inquiries, and ultimately discovered that she landed safely at Quebec, but left the train at Montreal, placing her luggage in the office there in her own name, and subsequently chained her to Mr.—I the name she gave on the second occasion was that of a man who had been among her fellow passengers, her old lover did not make further investigations. There was a singular parallel to this incident about twelve months ago. An engineer who had been in Australia two or three years went to Sydney to meet his bride to be whose passage money he had sent to England. And he did meet her—women a man whom she liked better! The two had fallen in with each other during the voyage, she had thrown over her betrothed. Equally curious was a love romance on an Orient linier. Among the emigrants were an Irishman and a young widow, both bound for Australia. Becoming acquainted in the early part of the voyage, they plighted their truth under the shadows of Pompeil and soon afterward asked an archedeon who was on board to marry them. The good man saw no objections and proclaimed the banns in the presence of the captain promptly intervened and consequently the two could not get married till they reached Melbourne. The skipper of a Cunader once displayed more tenderness. Among the emigrants were a couple who had eloped. As it was probable that, unless they married meanwhile, they would be detained at New York, under the American immigration act, the captain approached a clergyman who was on board and induced him to promise to make the path to Jerusalem an easy place in the saloon, the captain acting as best man and the surgeon giving the bridge away, and afterward, at the command of the genial autocrat of the ship, a fine breakfast was spread in honor of the event. Another Cunader was the scene of a still more singular romance. Three English girls crossed the Atlantic together to greet their future husbands, all from the old country. Because they were unaccompanied the immigration authorities would not permit them to greet the trio of grooms were brought on board and then three romantic weddings followed. Curious, again, was a happening on an outward bound Australian liner. Within five days two emigrants—a married man and a married woman—died and were buried at sea. Naturally, the widow and the widower sympathized with each other and eventually became engaged. One of the strangest love romances connected with emigration began on the Atlantic a quarter of a century ago. A young mechanic from Yorkshire met for the first time on the boat which was bearing him to the west a girl belonging to his own country, and soon after they landed in America they were married. Five or six years ago they came to England for a holiday, and while they were on their way back the wife died. Since then the widower has made an annual trip to this country about the anniversary of her death, and when the boat reaches the latitude and longitude where the partner of his joys and sorrows was buried he scatters a quantity of flowers on the waves. Both Farmer and Marble Player "What is your occupation?" asked James E. Watson, when Cassius King was testifying in a case on trial in the circuit court at Rushville. "I am a farmer," replied Mr. King, who lives in Milroy. "Well, but have you, any other occupation?" persisted Mr. Watson, in attempting to bring out that he dealt in stock. "Besides being a farmer," answered the witness, "I am a marble player. Milroy has already achieved fame as the center of the marble playing sport in Indiana. It is only outdoor sport of the summer and the only indoor sport of the winter that holds any interest for Milroy.—Indianapolis News. Brave Preacher George Wharton Pepper, the well-known Philadelphian, said in one of the eloquent and fearless addresses that marked the general convention of the Episcopal church in New York: "The only successful preacher is the brave preacher. There are too many preachers who, before they will throw a stone at a sin, look to see who is hiding under it." Alcove Library. An alcove in a bedroom may be turned into a tiny library. Have a window seat under the windows, which bring the curtains in. Holding the window and twisted columns leading to the ceiling are effective finishings for the ends of the bookshaves. Professional Coutage "Bands are the bravest part of a regiment." "How do you make that out?" "They are always ready to face the enemy." Manuscript in New York Library Tells of Transfer. Mirrors Part of Price, Also Twelve Horses, Gattle, Paint and $1.25 Included in Payment to Indians by Land Company. The first real estate The first real estate transfer in this state occurred in 1773. The whole state was sold. The price, paid to a number of Indian chiefs by English promoters, was $1.25, a dozen horses, a dozen cattle, three dozen looking glasses and a lot of tobacco, dress kettles, vermilion, knives, gun powder, breechcloths and blankets. These facts are testified to in a contemporary manuscript included in the private library of the last Charles Henry Ward of New York city. The illiterate boy on sale at auction in New York on Friday of this week. The manuscript is the record-book of "The United Illinois and Quauabaca Land companies" and contains transcripts of deeds to "Large Large and Fertile Tracts of Land on the Rivers Messissippi, Illinois, Ohio and Ouabache and their Branches and Waters," subscribed to by the chicks and sachems of the various tribes of the Illinois and Plankashaw Indians dated respectively at Kaskasia and St. Vincent, 1773 and 1775. It contains also other historical records of the companies' resolutions and other transactions. It consists of 40 folio pages, closely written. The "Large and Fertile Tracts" which were conveyed comprise all of what is now the state of Illinois. They were sold to William Murray and his associates, who were the promoters of the land company. The manuscript also gives contemporary testimony as to the meaning of the word Chicago, mentioning "Chicago or Garlick Creek" in its description of the property sold. The tracts conveyed were bounded by "Harrison Hills Plains, Crabtree Plains, Big Buffalo Heads, seven leagues or thereabouts to the oio and Messissiay; also from the mode of the Illinois River to Chicago or Garlick Creek—thence to an ancient battlefield and two remarkable hills as well as the Foggy Spring and the White Buffalo Plain," and so on. In the manuscript is included resolutions respecting the laying out of towns and plantations at the junction of the Mississippi and Ohio, the Ouachache (Wabash) and Ohio, and the Illinois and Mississippi rivers, with directions as to the making of streets, alleys and public buildings and the drawing lots and the terms to settlers. The establishment of civil and military authority is provided for, also the sale of the company's shares in Europe and the increasing of the holdings of certain officers of the Revolutionary army, Baron Steuben, General Wayne, General St. Clair and others. The volume records the earliest attempt on the part of the whites to settle in the territory. As Congress legislated the land company out of existence in 1801, it is probable that few, if any, other of its manuscript records survive. Growth of the Earth There can be no doubt that the earth had to go through stages of chemical and physical preparation before it became fit to be a home of life; that the physical basis of life, as we know it here and now, could not have been formed unless there had been in matter a tendency to build up molecules—a tendency to build up atoms, molecules, multi-molecules, colloids; that the compounds of carbon, with their large molecules and with their great power of colloidal union, were well fitted to favor the increase of structural complexity, such as we see in protoplasm. It looks as if inanimate nature is as it is for purpose. At any rate, Professor Henderson brings forward cumulative erotic and sexual creatures, as material systems, are in no wise foreign to the earth, but are in the deepest sense congruent and solidary with it—Exchange. Few Selling Vessels Left Few Sailing Vessels Left. The passing of the sailing vessel is demonstrated better than any way by the figures secured from the port of Hongkong. One sailing ship entered Hongkong in the year 1876, and was accompanied with 688, one-fourth of the total entries, in 1876. No sailing ship of European type is now engaged in regular trade to Hongkong, and even Chinese junks are being robbed of local business by power vessels of various kinds. In the fiscal year ended June 30, slightly over four cent. of the tonnage entering ports of the United States from Chinese countries represented sailing vessels, while in 1884 such ships made up more than 42 per cent. of the total en- New York's Mines New York is a more important mining state than California. A correspondent of the Engineering and Mining Journal points out that New York and New Jersey combined, with an area of 55,000 square miles, make an annually an output of mineral products exceeding in tonnage and value that of California, with an area of 150,000 square miles. Furthermore, New York's mineral industries are of a much more varied nature than those of any of the western states, including well-established business in salt, gypsum, talc, graphite, iron ore, petroleum and other things. Surely Had One Good Reason, It was, of course, an Irish paper which was responsible for a record advertisement as follows: "For sale, baker's business; good trade; large oven; present owner been in it for seven years; good reasons for leave." Reason "Your son seems to be very familiar with hospitals and their war." "Why shouldn't he be? He's been playing on a football team for four years." AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS A most interesting story centers in J. H. Bldgott, a colored man of Jacksonville, Fla., who has struggled from poverty to wealth. Nineteen or 20 years ago Bldgott worked for the city's police department, day when he first struck Jacksonville he had just $1.10 in his pocket and a suit of underwear in a paper bag. He was indeed poor, but ambitious. He received his first shock in this promising city by being arrested as a tramp for wearing a straw hat in winter. Truth to tell, he wore the best and most head covering he ever had. Bldgott, like his grit, and rose after his first downfall in pride. A little later, while Blodgett was laying brick at $1.25 a day, Dr. Washington ton came to Jacksonville and was most cordially received by the "big" nego-smen who had, money in the bank, owned property or had pulled themselves through work from the common rank. Blodgett wished to be introduced to the great educator, but he was too modest to push his way through the crowd and seek the hand of Dr. Washington. Nobody saw fit to bring forward "Blodgett, the brick layer," who thus found keen humiliation through the lack of money and standing in the community. Blodgett straightaway made up his mind that he would increase his earning power and do something worth while that for him, like him. He respected his role as neighbor, at the same time entitle him to the friendship of Dr. Washington, for whom he had the highest, respect. Blodgett and his wife worked diligently, wasting no time in frivolity. They were thrifty, too. Their savings grew and rewards began to come Blodgett bought Florida that was bound to rise in value. First he built his own house in 1902. Since then he has constructed 208 houses, many of which he has sold at a good profit. From being an ordinary workman on the railroad Blodgett has pulled himself into the wealthy class. In Jacksonville, Fla., he owns 121 houses having a combined rental value of $2,500 a month. His own house is well furnished, and he has a fine Packard car, which is driven by a colored chauffeur. With all his means he has one very precious possession—real good common sense. In his addresses during the Philadelphia meeting of the Negro Business league he displayed his skills and experience, which must have made an impression on some city-bred negroes. His injunction to negro youth is worth repeating: "Remember, white folks have weaned the negro. They are saying to you now: 'Go and do what Booken Washington says you can do.'" Bldgett declares emphatically that there is no excuse for any able-bodied young negro wasting his time doing ordinary hotel work at $20 or $30 a month and tips when he can grow tomatoes at $1,000 an acre in Florida. To get him to work, he was once criticising some negroes because they showed that they had little book learning. Bldgett said: "See here, young fellow, those 11 men together are worth at least $1,000,000, and not one of them has even seen the inside of a college. If you can fool one of them out of ten cents, then I'll be happy. The smart waiter never got the $10. Bldgett knows life at first hand. The custom of early marriage is in favor in Australia. Twenty-two years ago John W. Thomas of Mariborough county, South Carolina, began his career as a farmer by buying an old horse for $40.75 and by renting 30 acres of ordinary 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 seven acres of land. Then he began renting and employs him as a farmer and men. Gradually he was able to buy the land he had been renting. Now, Thomas lives in a 12-room house and employs on his $40,000 plantation 39 families, consisting of 189 men and children. He has received as much as $31,000 for his cotton crop alone—400 bales of long staple. On an average he has saved $3,000 a year for 22 years. All that he now has on his farm is his own, "directly and personally" his pride. In a single year he has borrowed one local bank, and repaid, $2,000. "Good credit," so Thomas says, "explains a fair share of my success."—Southern Workman. There are 1,520 co-operative societies in Britain The patent office has reported a partial list of nearly 500 patents issued to negroes, among them 27 to Granville T. Words of New York, for electrical devices, many of which are in use throughout the country, one of paraphrase having been adopted by the Bell Telephone company. The same species of flower seldom shows more than two of the three colors, red, yellow and blue. Roses, for instance, are found red and yellow, but never blue; verbenas are red and blue, but not yellow. Yale university in the last fiscal year received $2,418,835 in bequests and cash donations. Three hundred women mingle on even terms with 3,000 men students in the hospitals of Paris. The success of the Wellesley rowing crew is due to the fact that they didn't eat fudge or dance. Blessed is the peacemaker, in his shap when he is getting the short end of it. The fact that a number of Kansas City negroes, some of whom are members of his congregation, were planning to go to Africa in response to the invitation of Chief Albert Sam of Ashantee, stirred the Rev. T. H. Ewing, pastor of the Vine Street Baptist church, to make a protest and in a sermon against their going. More than a dozen of them addressed Albert Sam addressed a meeting of negroes at the Vine Street church and invited his hearers to return "home." He told them of the richness of Ashantee, West Africa, and of the 12 tribes who were waiting for civilized leaders to form a government for them. These tribes, he said, had each set apart 60 acres for a town to be built and each American negro would be given the land he could give. The passage across was to be free, a ship having been chartered for the purpose. Attracted by the theory that it is "Better to be first in a little Iberian village than second in Rome," several Kansas City negroes signified their intention of going, for it was a bright dream of empire that was presented to the start in the town from New York the latter part of this month, and negroes from all over the country have been interested by Chief Albert Sam and his co-workers. "I told my congregation that they should be careful to investigate and find what flag they are going under," said Pastor Ewing. "They are told that they are needed to help establish that some great nation has dominion over that country, and they should investigate that question carefully before they go. "If some one is putting money to take the negroes across the sea, that person or country expects something in return. What is it they want? Suppose the negroes from here go to money, as they will have to do, who will guarantee their investment there?" "And there is something else. They say they want educated and civilized negroes to help lift up the natives. If our negroes do so, they will naturally fall back some in raising their less civilized brother. The plea sounds that all I know, but I want to know before I advise any of my flock to go." Superintendents of the various departments of the colored W. C. T. U. No. 2, were named at a meeting of that organization held at Lincoln temple, Washington, D. C. Mrs. Alma J. C.棉, presented devotional exercises were led by Mrs. Mary Diamond and Mrs. R. E. Lawson. Following are the names of the new superintendents and their departments: Mrs. Mary Dismond, evangelical department; Mrs. Annie Owens, flower mission; Mrs. J. H. Johnson, scientific temperance; Mrs. R. Green, rescue work; Mrs. A. Dodge, prisoner jails; Miss Ella D. Barrier, Sabbath observance; Mrs. Hattie Edmonds, physical education, health and heredity; Miss Imogene Wormley, systematic and proportionate giving; Mrs. Alma J. Scott, social meetings and red letter days, and Mrs. R. E. Lawson, mothers' meetings and the press. Plans for raising money for a building fund was briefly discussed. Since her automobile was invented her devil has had more fun than anybody. As a matter of furthering its efficiency as a source of public good to the colored people of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana, Lincoln hospital has added to its auxiliaries a body of 12 women to be known as the woman's council. These women are endeavoring to enlist the co-operation of the people in the near by towns. Several towns were visited and at the leading churches talks were made simultaneously, setting forth the aims and needs of the hospital and suggesting the organization of local aid committees. As a result about $25 in cash and liberal contributions of fruit, vegetables, muslin, towels and general hospital needs were organized for gregation, and at each church visited the response justified the expense of the visit. The number of persons killed by lightning in the United States during a year averages nearly 600; about 4,000 cattle are killed, and annual damage by lightning is $3,000,000. In the present year the United States has exported 21,000,000 dozens of eggs. Dr. Charles Perrier, police surgeon at Nimes, France, concludes from experiments lasting ten years, that thieves and incendians have the longest feet; coloners come next, these being followed in regular order of succession by dynamiters, tramps, swimmers and poisoners. There is as much kicking in baseball as there is in football, but it's different. The unexpected happens about as often as the expected fails to. A man is mentally strong at sixty— if he can avoid falling in love with a silly female of the species. Some children are spied in their raising because that is the easiest way to raise them. Miss Adell Schafer, a St. Louis society girl, prefers riding a motorcycle to an automobile. REAL DISHWASHING AN ART With Proper Preparations and Material, Much of the Drudgery May Be Done Away With. The art of dishwashing has become almost extinct in this quick-going age, when the only way to do a thing is to do it at once and have it soon over. Yet real dishwashing is an art. "Dishwashing requires two dishpans, one in which to wash and the other to rinse the dishes; an abundance of heavy linen towels, some lighter ones for glasses, a good dish mop and dishcloths. The dishcloth should be of strong linen. Stair crash is excellent for this purpose, as it will become soft enough to be flexible and very durable. These cloths about ten inches long, of narrow crash and hem them to prevent the edges from fraying when they are put through the laundry. First of all, the dishes should be gathered up and properly scraped, then held for a moment under the hot water faucet to take off the first coating of grease. Any dishes or knives and forks used for fish should be carefully wiped with paper, as dishcloths are infected by fish immediately. Put the dishes in hot suds. Use the dish mop freely and transfer them to the other pan to be rinsed. Let this second pan be very large and have a wooden drainer fitted in two inches from the bottom, so that the boiling water poured over the dishes will drain off them. This is the best and safest way of draining. In the kitchen, you can use a silver soap and then avoid the weekly silver cleaning day, with the added inducement that the silver is constantly bright. Wash spiders, pots and kettles separately and with an iron dishloth. Pots and kettles should be washed inside and outside and thoroughly wiped before being set away. The coffee pot and teakettle should be boiled out at least once a week with soda and water to keep them tastelessly clean. FOUR CHEAP CAKE RECIPES Any One of Them Sure to Be Appreciated Either for the Family Table or Gucota' Luncheon. Banana Cake—B eat two eggs, put them in a cup and fill it with cold water and melted butter, using equal quantities of each, one cup of sugar, 1½ cups of flour and three teaspoons of baking powder, and layers. Spread the bananas with frosting and over the frosting. Frost the top. Feather Cake—One cup sugar, 1 tablespoon melted butter, one half cup milk, one cup flour, one egg, one teaspoon baking powder, pinch of salt. Flavor to suit taste. Lemon Jelly Cake—One cup sugar, two tablespoons of butter, two eggs, three fourths cup water, two cups flour, three teaspoons baking powder. Bake in three layers and put together with the following: Three-fourths cup of sugar, one egg in the butter and grate the egg. Lemon. Cook in double boiler. To make orange jelly cake use an orange in a place of a lemon. Orange Cake - One-half cup butter, two cups sugar, creamed; add one cup milk, two eggs well beaten, three cups flour with two tablespoons of baking powder mixed in. Flavor with orange juice mixed in. Serve together with icing and very thin slices of oranges, also cover the top with icing. Some Timely Recipes. Del Monte Salad—Use only firm white lettuce, wash carefully and put on ice to crisp. Cut head in quarters, using one quarter for each portion. Tomatoes peeled and cut in quarters. Asparagus tips served in ring of green pepper. Hort Salad—Take equal quantities of hort Salad—Take equal quantities of chopped walnut meats in it. Endive Salad—Wash carefully and put on ice to crisp. Serve with French dressing and cheese crackers. White Grape Salad—Remove seeds from the grapes; serve on crisp wedge leaves with a French dressing. Whole Wheat Bread One and one-half plints of whole wheat flour, one teaspoonful of soda, two teaspoonfuls of salt, three-quarters pint of cold water. Sift the dry ingredients together (having the teaspoonful of soda rounding and the salt and cream of tartar level), then add the water; stir thoroughly; place in a well-greased round tin, cover with a buttered paper and steam for one hour over constantly boiling water. Remove from the steamer and bake for three-quarters of an hour in a slow oven. Dust the Window. The glass of windows would need cleaning far less often if it were dusted regularly, inside and out, if easily reached. A folded pad of newspaper is the best thing to use, and if this is sprinkled with a few drops of ammonia or paraffin it will serve for window cleaning also. When the windows are to be washed they be dusted and the newspaper and every dusty, and the cleaning and polishing will be more easily done. DlyInity Candy. Mix the following and cook until it strings: Two cups of sugar, one-half of a cup of water and a cup of siprup. Have ready and beaten to a stiff froth the whites of two eggs. Into this pour the mixture very slowly at first, then beat—not stir—as long as the heat is on. Pour into a cup of oil or English walnuts. Turn out on a buttered plate and cut into squares as soon as it is cooled. Odds and Ends. Never allow a mirror to hang in the sunlight or the backing will become clouded. Remove the scales from palms by washing them in water to which has been added a few drops of cedar oil. In making a fruit cake pour half the batter in the pan before adding the fruit, then the fruit will not be found at the bottom of the cake. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER SPORTS BILLIARDS George Gray of Australia and H. W. Stevenson, the English champion at the English style of billiard, will play the most important billiard contest arranged for many years at the Holborn hall. London, beginning Monday, April 15, 2015, the tables to play a game of 18,000 up level, with ivory balls, for $1,250 a side. HORSE RACING The Germans picked up a good stallion when they bought Barongale. Earl Pitman is going to take a whirl at the pacer Drulan, fast but useless so far. The 1913 pacers that have covered a mile in 2:10 are expected to number ninety. Maymack, 2.08¼, had a busy year in the far west, gathering in 16 first moneys. The Todds are strongest in the male line, as ten of his 2:10 trotters are stallions. Our Colonel, 2.04¼, started 18 times during the year and won 15 of his races. Pleasantan is getting into line by announcing two $20,000 purres for the fall of 1915. Virginia will shortly be the home of three turf champions—Uhlan, Lou Dillon and The Harvester. BASEBALL Donle Bush, Detroit's shortfielder, is said to be angling with the Feds. Memphis has sold Doc Newton, veteran southpaw heaver, to Galveston. Kelo university of Tokyo, Japan, will send a baseball team to this country next year. Freddie Smith of the Boston Braves made only seven errors at third base last season. Business men of Houston, Tex., want the Highlanders to play the Giants at Houston next spring. Outfielder Burns of the Giants is responsible for one-seventh of the Giants' strikeouts. Burns fanned 74 times. Bobby Bescher has sent a letter to a friend in Washington that he would once more like to play under Griffith. Captain Blossom of the Yale baseball team has a squad of veterans, the first sacker being the only new man. Kansas City of the American association has sold Catcher Paul Krichell to the Buffalo club of the International league. Duke Farrell, the famous old stop, has been mentioned as Robinson's successor as coach of the Giants' pitchers. The pitching averages of the National league, showing Matty at the top reveal the reason why he excels at checkers. Basketball may be more popular this year among the colleges. Budapest boasts of the largest and richest skating club in the world, with a membership of eighteen thousand. As a sort of curtain raiser to the 1916 German Olympiad, there will be a whole year of sport during 1915 at Dusseldorf-on-the-Rhine. A challenge for an intercity auto touring contest has been received in New York from motor clubs in Chicago and probably will be accepted. Ten Eyck, rowing coach of the University of Syracuse, has renewed his contract for a term of five years. He gets a substantial increase in salary from Syracuse. The St. Catherines (Canada) Athletic Lacrosse club has received an invitation to play an exhibition game with the Cornell university team on April 11, 1914. The Athletics will likely accept. . . . Bernie Wefers is one of the most popular coaches in New York. He has a host of admirers because of his excellent work with the athletes of the New York Athletic club and Columbia university. The Britannia Rowing club of Ottawa, Canada, has presented the members of its winning junior four-oared crew at the Canadian regatta at St. Catharines last August, with solid gold lockets. The Toronto Swimming club will not only have a ladies' branch next summer at their Hanlan point club house, but efforts are made to have a weekly reservation made for the fair swimmers at Harrison baths there. C. Weyman, a Melbourne long-distance runner, finished second for the successive year in the cross-country championship of New South Wales, and he is credited with second place in something like fifteen championships. ```markdown ``` MARGARET HARRIS Miss Gladys Ravencroft, champion of England last year, was one of the half dozen English women who invaded the United States this year for women's open golf championship of this country, and she succeeded in winning it by defeating Miss Marion Hollins. WRESTLING "Farmer" Bill Dryden defeated Bob Edelmeier in straight falls in a mast encounter at Portsmouth, N. H. Fred Beel defeated Ted Peter of St. Paul at Duluth in two falls out of three. Beel won the first fall in 41:48, but Peter retaliated and took the second in 8:00 with a sensational win. Peter defeated Peter for the deciding fall in 7:30. GOLF Golf is a favorite sport of Andrew Carnegie. It is said that Vardon and Ray, the British golfers, cleared $11,500 on their recent tour of this country. Rumor has it that Harry Vardon, five times winner of the British open championship, will retire as a professional this year. Three clubs have made bids for the western amateur golf championship and the Olympic competition, while Interlachen Country club of Minnesota is the only candidate for the open championship. Garlow was the star kicker of the Carlisle Indians. He managed to kick 20 goals from touchdown. James V. Shufelt of Chatham, N.Y. has been elected captain of the Syracuse university football team. The Northern Rugby Football union of England will send a professional team to New South Wales for a tour. It will sail for Sydney next April. Guyon of the Carlisle eleven led his team in scoring points. He scored 17 touchdowns and kicked 7 goals from touchdown for a total of 109 points. The capacity of the New Haven foot ball stands this year is about 34,000. This year Yale's new steel stadium is expected to accommodate 60,000 persons. --- Coach Yost of Michigan declares that his eleven would give Harvard a good battle. However, Yost thinks the two teams are pretty evenly matched. McFarland has retired almost as often as Gotch, but probably never will quit as a champion. Billy Whelan, a St. Paul featherweight, is said to be one of the new stars developed in the west. Battling Levinsky of Philadelphia and Jim Flynn of Pueblo, Colo., fought a hard ten rounds to a draw at New York. Gus Christie of Milwaukee outpointed Buck Crouse of Pittsburgh in twelve rounds of dull fighting at Youngstown. Packey McFarland decisively outpointed Jack Britton in the tame and most lady-like bout in Milwaukee in some time. Fred Gilmore, a welterweight, had an easy time winning over Frank Bauer, a heavyweight at St. Charles, although no official decision was given. Bob McAllister of San Francisco made good in New York by defeating "Young" Mike Donovan in ten rounds at the Furmount A. C. Bob McAllister, the California middleweight, made his first appearance in the eighth round, bound with Young Mike Donovan, and cleverly outpointed his man throughout. --- Kid Thomas easily defeated Joe Beaudreau in their twelve-round bout at Lawrence, Mass. Soldier's Allegiance to the Stars and Bars Meant Something in Sixty One By JOHN C. O'NEILL By JOHN C. O'NEILL. His watch was ended, and right glad wade in dark liddle to escape the winter downpour of the tropics, which through the hours of his duty on dock had soaked and sizzled all things about him. Now, relieved from waterproof clothing and for some time his own master, he was in peaceful mood, engaged in the warlike task of polishing about four feet of glittering, highly embossed stone with his naval officers back in the early days of the sailing navy. This particular blade was rather a back number in this winter of sixty-one, but Lieutenant Biddle loved it; and in his twenty-old days at sea it had always been part of his equipment, for the workmanlike belt which supported the weight of the chapel clasped young men by the graceful hands or his cousin, known to make as Mistress Dolly Madison. For Biddle it was no question of national or state rights to be decided, he knew little of the cause of controversy; all good officers left that sort of fuss to politicians. Naval officers watched the seas for the safety of their land as a whole. He had hardly been on land in twenty years' dainty Virginia girl. It was thoughts of her that complicated the matter. Above the roar of the stern which now was beating about the tossing ship seemed to sound some echo of her tone. "Never think of me, darling, only your duty to yourself, which means country and me, too." To be true to himself—how could he sweat to a lie? All worldly advantage lay with his service, promotion was worth it. He would be glad of his ship; all would be laid down if he "went south." But, then, how could he sweat; he had no sympathy with the people or his wife? Was a lie he ever justified? Would she think him "true to yourself?" Almost slamming his sword into its sheath, he muttered: "If in doubt, do the thing least to your worldly advantage. Nick—that's easy to guess. I'll go soon." He would take you—you belong to the service. Well, you've earned a rest, old sword, but it's hard to lay you down." Washington, at the beginning of a drear December storm—the hour near midnight—the scene an outhouse in the heart of the city—dedicated to wood and ashes and other necessary but unattractive domestic paraphernula. Now instead of being deserved by all but rats, it was occupied by a couple of white-faced but courageous men, who were for the lady clung to the arm of the man as if she feared to lose him forever—and this was just the fear beating in her fluttering heart, for she was Nick Biddle's southern wife, and he had written his resignation to the Union navy and to be well on the way through the lines to her people before dawn broke, or suffer the penalty meted in wartimes for "traitors"; for at that part of the civil strife all officers resigning from the army in the southern forces were regarded as traitors to their country by the very act of resignation. Only one of Biddle's arms was engaged with his lady love, for the other had a familiar looking bundle glowing by the candlelight with the dear colors of the flag—flag it was, and wrapped about the Mexican sword just as it had been placed that night in the tropics when Biddle made the choice between his conscience and his worldly advantage. Putting the sword in the lady's hands the sword hastily cleared away the ashes from a corner of the shed, and scooped a deep, long, narrow grave—then both the sentimental children patted and kissed the sword and laid it in the ashy grave. There is a little cottage near Annapolis whose garden is almost washed by the waves of the Cheapeake bay. A sweet-faced old lady sits where she can watch the ships she loves in memory of her long dead husband who trod the deck for twenty years or more in the ocean. An old-fashioned sword in hattered scabbard—over it hangs a bit of palm. For five years the sword was shut from the light of day, under the ashes in an old outhouse in the federal city. Then one morning a sorrowing, tear-stained face bent over it as the light of day made itself known through the thinning veil of ashes her hands were removing. Eagerly the sword—now bare, the face awake from the beetred sweat by the tooth of time—was clamped to an aching breast. "You are all I have to remember him by, dear sword—my Nick is dead in prison—not even in the open under the stars he loved—you and I all alone —oh, how can I bear it?” Pulling the blade from the sheath it sparkled in the sunlight unblemished—without spot. Some subtle comfort seemed to come from its untarnished surface to the widowed heart. “We live untarnished by hate or fear, dear sword, as he did, and that will be a brace, a knee, a scaffold, a sword, will it not?” The battle has lasted fifty years, but the peaceful face and the palm-crowned sword seem to show where victory lays even though all but honor went down with the “Lost Cause.” New York Press. Education Invaluable. Education is a companion that no mistrust can depress, no clitme destroy, no enemy alienate, no despotism enslave; at home a friend, abroad an introduction, in society an ornament, in solitude a solace. It chastens vice, guides virtue, and gives at once grace and government to genius. Without it, what is man? A splendid slave, a reasoning savage, vacciling between the dignity of an intelligence derived from God, and the degradation of passions participated by brutes.—Colle Hedge. One Who Has Suffered Writes of the Fruit Tree. First Mocktown Its Owner With Gladness, and Then Gathereth to its Bosom All the Plagues of the Arboreal World. While the gentle autumn is merging almost imperceptibly into winter, the careful house owner is inserting his next year's fruit trees into the hardened bosom of the earth, writes George Fitch in the Cleveland Leader. The infant fruit tree is a bright ray of promise which gladdens the winter for its eager owner. In the spring, however, it does not gladden the owner so much. This is because it is busy gladdening the borer, the caterpillar, the beetle and the predatory cut worm bug. Nothing is more bored than the young fruit tree which has a large aureole. One small tree can hold enough bugs of various descriptions and appetites to fit out a museum of natural history. Winter is the happiest time for the owner and proprietor of the promissory fruit tree. In winter the tree blooms terrifically and bows beneath the burden of its ripe and luscious fruit. With the aid of a handcomely tool, the owner can trim the householder can spend many a winter evening letting down apples out of his yearling orchard with derricks. But in the spring when the gnawful rabbit, the industrious blue Jay and the consuming bug arrive and when winter lops around in the heat of May until the peach crop is successive, the parent and guardian of the infant fruit tree is not so happy. Later on he pours 11,000 gallons of metered water around said tree, wraps it with fly paper, bandages its limbs, scraps its roots, combs its limbs with a fine toothed comb and nurses it with perspiring care. In the course of time it brings forth fruit, and 9,000 small boys emerge from the mysterious storehouse of youth and climb its tender branches — after which the early July cyclone picks up and bears it swiftly away to deposit in the parlor of a total stranger, with one limb thrust rakshly through the plano. And yet many fruit trees arrive at and make good with their owners. Nothing is more inspiring than to stroll forth in the evening with a china plate and harvest the peach crop that has rewarded several years of earnest endeavor. No great good is won without some sorrow, and fruit tree owners should not despair. Sacred Even to King The late King Edward, who so highly appreciated spit even when, as sometimes happened, the joke went against himself, was once very neatly "scored off" by a lady whom later he deservedly esteemed for her many good works. She had just been presented to him, and was somewhat pleased to put her here, his majesty said, "Oh, Miss." — I want to have a long chat with you, but if I should unfortunately bore you pray tell me so." The king, who was an adroit cross-examiner, wished to ascertain the young lady's age, which he had no intention of divulging. "You have already said you were born at the age of 18, in what year?" "You bore me, sir!" was the smiling reply, and his majesty took the checkmate in the greatest good humor. Reserved Well of Country Count Sergel Yulievitch Witte, expremier of Russia, who recently notified his friends that he contemplated leaving, the country to settle in some foreign land, carried Russia through one of its most perilous periods, wielding power not excelled by the czar. He was born in Tillis in 1840, his father being of German extraction. He received his education at the New Russian university at Odessa, where he took special courses in physical science and the mathematics. In 1893 he was appointed president of the council of ministers and was made a member of the council of the empire. Seven years ago he retired from political service, and since then little has been heard of him. Movies in Movies Pictures "Money in "Moving Pictures." Eight concerns in Europe supply the larger part of the world with moving picture films, and the price paid to procure good pictures is surprising. There is the following rowing Forbes-Rochard Hamlet, who paid $75,000 for the use of a castle and costumed 400 people for the purpose. The whole expenditure was $250,000, but the company sold 3,000,000 feet of the film for $75,000. To obtain the pictures of Scott in the Antarctic $250,000 was expended, and the royalty already collected by Mrs. Scott exceeds the original cost of the picture. Well Answered. During the last general elections in Canada Rev. J. J. McGaessl vigorously upheld the reciprocity pact in the province of New Brunswick. At a meeting in Queen's county he was discussing the effect of the agreement "What about hay?" she commodities, "What about hay?" she commodities, "I'm discussing human food now," retorted the speaker, "but Till come to your specialty in a moment." Neurasthenia. The neurasthenic is always a person who cannot or will not exercise, while the nervous person is "always on the go." Healthy nerves must be surrounded by healthy muscles, and healthy muscles are the result of exercise. Melancholy persons and those who commit suicide are all in some stage of neurasthenia. Another Paradox. It's a strange fact that a man can be used best as a tool when he is dull.—Boston Transcript. BURLINGTON ITEMS. The children of the A. M. E. Sunday school rendered a very nice program at the church Xmas eve, under the auspices of Mrs. B. R. Penn and Mrs. Wm. Stevens. The church was beautifully decorated with the Xmas decorations. Light refreshments were served by the stewardesses after the program. The young people of the Baptist Sunday school rendered a nice program Xmas eve, after which supper was served by the ladies of the church. The choir was reorganized last Friday evening at the parsonage. The officers elected for the ensuing year are as follows: President, Mr. A. Akeman; secretary, Mrs. B. R. Penn; treasurer, Mrs. Wm. Stevens; pianist, Mr. Geo. King. The Willing Workers club is requested by the president, Mrs. Ella Hughes, to meet at the parsonage on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Janet Craig will entertain the Missionary society at the parsonage Monday afternoon. The stewardess board will meet on Thursday, January 1, 1914, at the home of the president, Mrs. L. Bender. Mr. Charley McGintus of Aletta, Ill., spent Xmas day in this city. Mr. Abel, who is employed in Springfield, Ill., spent a few days at his home in this city visited with relatives in Clarinda and Corning, Iowa, during the holidays. Rev. B. R. Penn and family, Mr. Ray and family and Mrs. H. Early were entertained at dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross. Mr. A. Boyd was called home on account of the serious illness of his wife, Mrs. Katie Boyd. Little Ruth and Otto Penn, who have been confined to their home with the chickenpox, are able to be out again. Mrs. Elizabeth Monroe died very suddenly Sunday evening, December 21st, and was buried Wednesday afternoon from Prug's Chapel. She leaves a daughter, Hazel, 13 years of age, who has the heartfelt sympathy of this community. Rev. Broyles of Rock Island, Ill., was in the city last week in the interest of his school. He gave an interesting talk at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening. Stomach Trouble Cured. If you have any trouble with your stomach you should take Chamberlain's Tablets. Mr. J. P. Klote of Edina, Mo., says: "I have used a great many different medicines for stomach trouble, but find Chamberlain's Tablets more beneficial than any other remedy I ever used." For sale by all dealers. HEALTH HINTS. B. A. J. Booker M. D. The temperance people make a great mistake by attempting to appeal to sentiment rather than to logic and the practical side of the question. There are otherwise good people, whom we all know, that take a drink whenever they desire and seem to be no worse for the poison. All of us can remember when the "so-called" best lawyers and doctors were men who drank a great deal. The order is changed now and people want sober men to attend their affairs, even bartenders who do not drink are in greater demand than those who get on sprees. Putting aside the morals and the sentiment, the habitual drinker pays a heavy price for his pleasure. He is considered a more hazardous risk by the life insurance companies, the accident companies are not anxious to take them; there is no disease in which the drinker has a better chance than the abstainer. No great athlete was ever a great drinker; as a matter of fact men will invariably bet against the drinker and nothing so soon causes a man to lose the confidence of the sporting fraternity than the fact that he begins to drink. There was never a time when there was so many sober business men as today, for the simple reason men have come to see through experience and advice that their health and capacities were better if they let the stuff alone than if they had to spend time getting their heads clear and running around getting a bracer. The Pennsylvania Railroad company some years ago put up a bulletin which had such a statement in it: "If ten drinks of whiskey makes a man drunk, one drink makes him one-tenth drunk"; so if any of their employees needed one drink every day they might look for other jobs, since the equipment of the road was too valuable to entrust to men whose judgment had been impaired by liquor. Men take it when they are sad to make them happy; they take it when they are happy to make them miserable after the natural and stimulated joy has fled. They take it in summer to make them cool and in winter to make them warm; they take it when they are sorry and when they are glad; when they are sick they take it to make them well, and when they are well they take it to make them sick, after they try to sober up. There seems to be no real reason we should have alcohol except to dilute paint, burn in lamps and pickle things in—I mean things we do not want to eat. To sum it up in a few words, the only justification for the use of the stuff is the fact that a few thousands of people will "put an enemy into their mouth to steal away their brains" and health and resistance to disease. Fever Sores. Fever sores and old chronic sores should not be healed entirely but should be kept in healthy condition. This can be done by applying Chamberlain's Salve. This salve has no superior for this purpose. It is also most excellent for chapped hands, sore nipples, burns and diseases of the skin. For sale by all dealers. The official roster of the M. W. U. G. L. for Iowa and jurisdiction of A. F. & A. M., 1914: M W. G. M.-John L. Thompson, 201 W. Seventh St., Des Moines, Iowa, R. W. D. G. M.-H. E. Williams, Ottumwa, Iowa. R. W. S. G. W—S. Joe Brown, 507 Mulberry street, Des Moines, Iowa. R. W. J. G. W—C. F. Davis, 1210 Seventh avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa. R. W. G. T—M. O. Culberson, 334 Eleventh avenue, Clinton, Iowa. R. W. G. Reviewer—Geo. L. Suter, Marshalltown, Iowa. Place of holding the next annual meeting is in Buxton, Iowa, Tuesday, July 14, 1914. Cedar Grove lodge, No. 18, A. F. & A. M., Buxton, Iowa. Regular meetings 2nd and 4th wednesdays in each month at 7:30. Jas. A. Spears, M. W.; R. G. Potter, Secy. CHIPS FROM THE QUARRY. A Happy New Year and a prosperous season this Masonic year is the sincere wish of your, Grand Master. Let our New Year resolution be to meet upon the level walk by the plumb and part upon the square. Our courts, our Eastern Stars, our Sir Knights of the Commandery and Chapters are all busy, so let the blue house set up their light. The minimum fee for the degrees in the Chicago lodges (white) has been fixed at $75.00 by their grand lodge. Grand Master Nelson C. Crews of Missouri is starting the new year out with greetings to his sister grand jurisdiction in the form of a beautiful postcard with a Masonic ode. Resently the degrees were given a lodge in Arizona in the grand anyon. The first was conferred in the bottom of the grand canyon, the second on a ledge midway and the third on a flat rock on top edge of the immense chasm. These unique ceremonies were witnessed by a large number of brethren. Tidings From the Grand East. The annual official visit of the Grand Master of the M. W. United Grand Lodge of Iowa and Jurisdiction are as follows: Monday, Jan. 12—With Mt. Olive No. 17, Cedar Rapids. Tuesday, Jan. 13—With Eureka No. 20, Marshalltown. Thursday, Jan. 15—With Dubuque, No. 29. Dubuque. Friday, Jan. 16—With McNeil, No. 21. Clinton. Saturday, Jan. 17—With Hiram, No. 10, Doynport Tuesday, Jan. 20—Union, No. 1, Keokuk. Wednesday, Jan. 21—With Golden Star, No. 4, Ottumwa. Thursday, Jan. 22—With Cedar Grove, No. 18& Buxton. Saturday, Jan. 31—With Twin City No. 32, Council Buffs Monday, Feb. 2—Rescue, No. 25, Omaha, Neb. Tuesday, Feb. 3—With Golden Circle U. D., Clarinda. Monday, Feb. 9—Maple Grove, No. 16. Oskaloosa. Thursday, Feb. 5—North Star, No. 2. Des Moines. Thursday, Feb. 19—Doric, No. 30, Des Moines. These dates are subject to changes COUNCIL BLUFFS ITEMS. Christmas eve will long be remembered by the children, members and friends of Bethel A. M. E. church. A lovely program was rendered by the Sunday school. After the program all were invited downstairs, where the tree stood, with all its beauty and laden with many gifts. After the gifts were all distributed, ice cream, cocee and sandwiches were served. At the Baptist Tabernacle church Christmas eve at 8 o'clock a lovely program was rendered. The tree was most beautifully decorated and laden with beautiful gifts. Much credit is due Miss Laura Lulliford for the splendid elorts put forth to make the program the very best. Miss Lulliford is a stranger in our city, but is willing to do what her hands find to do. Preparations are being made for a great meeting Wednesday night, December 31, at Bethel A. M. E. church. Luncheon served free at the conclusion of meeting. Mr. P. J. Richardson and Mr. S. Ward are spending their holidays at Atchison, Kans., with Mr. Ward's mother. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cave had as their guests on Christmas day Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Chambers, Mr. M. J. Allen of Lincoln, Neb., Mr. R. M. Brown of Cripple Creek, Colo., and Mr. Mrs. R. C. Gaskin of Omaha. Rev. J. H. Ferribee was the guest at an old fashioned duck dinner on Christmas day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Russell. Mrs. F. Means and two children went to spend the holidays with her brother in Nebraska. Mrs. E. Anderson is spending the holidays with her sister-in-law, Mrs. B. V. Robinson. The marriage of Miss Erma Helen McRaven Davis to Mr. Portrio Estrado at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. F. Davis, was a most beautiful one. The bride was given away by her father, Mr. Chas. Davis. The Rev. J. H. Ferribee performed the ceremony. Rev. J. H. Ferribee was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S Davis at turkey dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. Rose will entertain at an 11 o'clock breakfast December 30th Rev. J. H. Ferribee and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas of Chicago. We Know Of Noze Better Than CERTAINTY FLOUR Mr. L. Binger is still in the hospital. Mrs. Chas. Hall is sick at this writing at her home on Sixth avenue. Mrs. A. Berry is on the sick list, but is much better at this writing. GALESBURG, ILL. Rev. S. B. Moore, P. E. of the Des Moines district, visited his family here last week. The baby show which was given December 23 at Allen Chapel was a decided success, over $100 being raised. The first prize, a gold watch, was won by Carey Arnett Brown; second prize, a silver cup, to Jessie Harmon; the third prize, a silver spoon, was given Lucile Clarke. Miss Thela Scott of Omaha is visiting her grandparents. Misses Marie and Dorothy Hawkins have returned from a pleasant visit with relatives in Hannibal, Mo. Miss Nettie Perry and Claude Allcon were united in marriage December 26th. The young couple have many friends who wish them success. Mr. Charles F. Hamilton returned to Chicago on Friday, after a short visit here with friends. Mrs. R. E. Lyons and son are spending the holidays in Davenport. Mr. Reub Holt was a visitor in Keokuk last week. Mr. and Mrs. Bird of Omaha are spending a few days with Mrs. C. Kipper. Best Cough Medicine for Children. "I am very glad to say a few words in praise of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy," writes Mrs. Lida Dewey, Milwaukee, Wis. "I have used it for years both for my children and myself and it never fails to relieve and cure a cough or cold. No family with children should be without it, as it gives almost immediate relief in cases of croup." Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is pleasant and safe to take, which is of great importance when a medicine must be given to young children. For sale by all dealers PLEA FOR SELF-RELIANCE Charles G. Dawes' Good Advice to Young Men in Business. This is a hard world in business. B always has been and always will be. There are many good and generous men in it. There are many who will lend a helping hand to you in your adversity, but in the time of need you will not find them among the men who tried to get you to embark in speculation with your little surplus, and to sell you something which would help you to "easy money." Be self-reliant. Make your own investment into investments. When you cannot, put your money in a good savings bank. Distrust the financial demagogues as you distrust the political demagogue. Keep your hand on your pocketbook as you travel life first, to give always in proportion to your means to those who are poorer; second, to hold from those who would take through force or fraud what you need for yourself and youa. You will then, writes Mr. Dawes in the Saturday Evening Post, have your hand where most of the other fellows have only their eyes. In this almo. you will have the advantage of them A good place to get Rooms and Board down town is at Mrs Ella Epperson 507 Grand Avenue Meals are Served to the Public Phone Red 4076. MRS. ELLA EPPERSON, Prop. F R E E F R E E 1914 Catalogue We are the largest importers and manufacturers of colored peoples hair and the most reliable firm in this line. We make wigs, switches, braids, transformations and all styles of hair that can comb and wash the same as your own. We also sell straightening combs, hair nets and cut hair by the pound. We guarantee all goods, and if not satisfied money will be refunded. Our prices are lower than those quoted elsewhere Send 2c stamp for illustrated book. Humania Hair Company Dept 61 23 Duane St., New York When visiting in Omaha, Nebraska see D. G. Russell for neatly furnished rooms—all modern up-to-date houses. Phones, residence Douglass 5033; Office Douglass 3193. 1912 and 1922 Cummins street. Patronize THE Mystic Theater Where You are Welcome 11th and Center Sts. "He has achieved success who has lived long, laughed often, and loved much; who has gained the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men, and the love of little children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who has left the world better than he found it, whether or an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who has never laughed appreciation of earth's beauty nor failed to express it; who has always looked for the best in others and given the best he had; whose life was an inspiration; whose memory is a benediction—"Beneath A. Stanley. Rare Washington Portrait A rare and curious mesotint portrait of George Washington in the library of the late Lafayette S. Richardson of Lowell, Mass. was auctioned off last year in Boston. It is entitled "George Washington, late president of the United States of America, etc." and was published March 14, 1801, by J. Hinton Lindon. It is a small folio and is colored by hand. It looks as much like George III, as it does the Father of His Country. Baker, who wrote the "Engraved Portraits of Washington," says that only one impression of this mesotint he come under the notice of the writer. It was in neither the Clarkson nor the Carson sale of Washington portraits. Charles Christadoro, an expert on flour and grains, sounds the keynote at the new situation brought about by the bleached flour decision when he says in a communication to the editor commenting on the bleached flour decision: "The housewife will now in on yellow tinted or creamy flour, and will learn to realize that a natural flour very white can in no manner compare with the creamy or yellow flour in so far as glutens and muscle building values are concerned. "As From 85 to 90 per cent. of the large flour mills of the country were using this bleaching process, the decision is far-reaching."—National Food Marasine. Subscribe for The Bystander. Chronic Constipation Cured. "Five years ago I had the worst case of chronic constipation I ever knew of, and Chamberlain's Tablets cured me," writes S. F. Fish, Brooklyn, Mich. For sale by all dealers. We Know Of None Better Than CERTAINTY FLOUR REAL COLORED PEOPLE'S HAIR WE are the largest Importer and Manufacturer in this line. Plaints, Wigs, Pompa Puffs, Braids and Transformations in stock or to order. All our goods guaranteed to stand combing and washing and to hold the color and crimp. All shades matched, none too difficult. Mixed gray our specialty. Send 2c for catalogue. Straightening combs MME. BAUM'S These Toilet Preparations are guaranteed to be pure and free from all injurious ingredients and guarantee unner the Pure Food and Drug Law, Serial No. 44425 Mme. Baum's Hair Success 60 straightening hair, will stop dandruff and improve growth of hair, 25c, 35c, 50c 76c and $1.00 per jar. Mme. Baum's Wonder Hair Tonic will put new hair on the see bald temples, 50c, 76c and $1.00 per bottle. Mme. Baum's Biscase Bish and Wash Hair, liquid or cream, 50c, 76c, $1.00 per bottle or jar. Mme. Baum's Circle Face Power, 30 per box. Mme. Baum's Cold Cream for cleaning the skin, 50c per jar. Mme. Baum's Skin Food, for nurishing the skin. Mme. Baum's Brilliance and Ideal Hair Dressing will render the hair soft and glossy; will make the hair look良. Price per bottle 50c, Mme. Baum's French Vegetable Tonic, an absolute hair grower, per bottle 50c, Mme. Baum's Shampoo, splendid wash for scalp and skin, 60 cents, Lamp Brackets, will set over lamp chimney or gas get, for heating comb or iron, Price 85c Mme. Baum's Comb will make the most stubborn hair straight. Price $2.50 $1.80, $8.40, $4.90, $6.40, Mme. Baum's Victors Comb, 60c and 76c, Perfection tongs, $1.00 and $1.00 an ideal straightening tool, Mme. Baum's Electric Straightening Comb 65c Mme. Baum's Magic Comb, 89 cents, Heating Stoves for heating straightening combs 65c, 50c, $1.00, $1.50. Mme. Baum's Sandruff Remedy will absolutely re- **Mme. Baum's pinching irons or rollers/** move dandruff and make 'the hair grow. 75c and $1.00. **Parce**^P Post Stamps only accepted as payment of postage. Telephone Through Winter's Wind and Snow Laugh at the cold outside. Mock at winter's worst storm. From your own home, cozily, comfortably and conveniently, the Bell Telephone will carry your voice through all kinds of weather. You can't be "snowed in" with a Bell Telephone. IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY Insist on Yellow Flour. ```markdown ``` Protective Devices. When a telephone like is electric statically charged the telephone acts as a condenser. The winding server as one plate of the condenser, the frame of the receiver as the dielectric and the person who is holding the receiver to his ear as the other plate or the condenser. 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Baura's straightening splendid wash for scalp and skin, 60 cents. Lamp Brackets, will set over lamp chimney or gas get, for heating comb or iron. Price 50c. Mea. Baura's Straightening Comb will render the straight. Price $2, $1.50 $1, 89c, $4, 20c, $1, 89c, $4, 20c, Mea. Baura's Victims Comb, 60 cents. Mea. Baura's Victims Comb, 60 cents. Perfection tongs, $1.00 and $1.50, an ideal stretcher. Price $1.00, $1.50, Mea. Baura's Electric Straightening Comb 65c. Mea. Baura's Magic Comb, 69 cents. Heating Stoves for heating straightening combics 35c, 65c, 75c, $1.00 $1.50. Mea. Baura's pinching irons or pullers/50c, Mea. Baura's pinching irons or pullers/50c, Magic Hair Grower and Straightening MME. JOHNSON AND SOUTH The most wonderful hair preparation on the market. When we say Magic we do not exaggerate, as you can see great results in the first few treatments. 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