Iowa State Bystander
Friday, January 9, 1914
Des Moines, Iowa
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VOL. XX NO. 29
CITY NEWS
Dr. L. R. Willis of Buxton, the denist, spend New Year's in our city.
Mr. Watter Birney does not improve at all. He remains about the same.
Mrs. J. T. Bell of Sioux City is visiting her parents and other relatives in this city.
Mr. John Wright and Mr. Beadle of Buxton spent Thursday in our city on business.
Mr. H. M. Clarity of Kansas City, Mo. is here visiting with his brother, W. G. Clarity, 103 Ridge street. He may go into business here.
Mr. Wm. Coalson is reported no bettet. Her many friends are much alarmed over her condition.
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Fulton are the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy. Both mother and child are doing well. Cigars are the next course Andy.
The entertainment to be given by North Star Lodge will be given sometime about the latter part of January. Look for the invitations.
Mrs. Ethel Fields, Mrs. Moore and Mr. Grant Buckner wish to express their thanks to the friends in Des Moines and Oksaloosa for the kindness shown during their late bereavement of husband and son-in-law.
Mr. Raymond Rentro of Sioux City, who has been spending the holidays with his cousins, Clark Yeager and Dewitt Yeager, returned to his home Monday.
Several local friends of Atty. H. R. Wright, formerly of this city, but now serving as U. S. consult at Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, S. A., are in receipt of New Year's greetings from himself and wife, advising them that they are well and enjoying their stay in the far-off southern clime.
Mrs. Edith Strawther and Miss Gertrude Hyde have returned from Atchison, Kansas, and Kansas City, Mo. While in Kansas City as guests of Mrs. Clara E. Adams they attended a number of receptions and were guests of honor at a matinee party.
Mrs. M. H. Bamby, the famous mezzo soprano of Boston, Mass, will appear for the first time in Des Moines at the Corinthian Baptist church Friday evening, January 16. She comes highly recommended and has traveled extensively. Everybody is invited.
Miss Jessie Renfro of Ottumwa, Iowa, who has been spending the holidays with her auntie, Mrs. E. Yeager of 108 Thirteenth street, and her cousin, Mrs. L. Miller of Carney, returned to her home Sunday.
At the monthly meeting of the City Federation, held at the home of Mrs. Jessye E. McClain on Monday, January 5th, the president, Mrs. Warsicks, appointed the following committees: On place, Mesdames Albert Gaiter, J. P. Hamilton and J. W. Campbell. On entertainment, Mesdames Chas. Cousins, Jessye E. McClain and Armied Robinson. On badges, Mesdames S. Joe Brown, Geo Patton and Williams. The next meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. J. P. Hamilton on Monday afternoon, February 2, 1914.
The Mary Church Terrill club met Monday evening with Miss Marie Bell. After the business session the club listened to the report of the delegates, Mrs. Edith Strawthers and Geriude Hydle, who attended the Senior Sleeper at Kansa. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mrs. J. N. Perkins; vice president, Miss Tabitha Mack; secretary, Mrs. Jessie Davis; assistant secretary, Miss Adah Hydle; treasurer, Mrs. Arthur Jones; critic, Colleen Jones; journalist, Mrs. Emerald Masl; chaplain, Mrs. Pearl Thompson. The visitors present were Mesdames C. H. Comley of Webster City, Theodore Alexander and Mrs. Theodore Bell of Sioux City.
The annual election for the Union Congregational church was held last Wednesday night. A goodly number of, members were present and a fine meeting was held. All officers made their annual report in writing. The following were elected to the offices: Church clerk, Miss Lillian Neal; financial clerk, H. E. Jacobs; treasurer, John L. Thompson; organist, N. W. Hughes; chorister, Mrs. J. T. Baugher; Musician, Sunday school, Gus Wakelin. Member added to the trustee board is John A. Spencer and member added to the deaconess board is Mrs. J. H. Shepard
THE LYCEUM.
At the meeting of the Des Moines Negro Lycum last Tuesday evening reports were heard from Mr. Jesse A. Graves, who was a member of the executive committee, and Miss Mamie James, who was Des Moines' representative in the poetic contest at the meeting of the Inter-State Literary association recently held at Atchison, Kas, after which Mr. B. N. Hydan an
ex-fresident, installed the newly elective officers with appropriate ceremonies. The meeting next week will be held with Miss Margaret Davis at 1058 West Fifth street, at which time Mrs. S. Joe Brown, superintendent of social science department of the National Association of Colored Women, deliver an address upon "Starting the New Year Aright."
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION.
The annual celebration of the Lincoln proclamation was held at the Corinthian Baptist church on Thursday night, January 1st. The church was crowded and a splendid program was rendered. Every member acquitted themselves with honor to themselves and credit to their race. The government address and was enthusiastically received. It was indeed a great meeting and inspiring to the large audience. The committee has decided to continue to give these celebrations each year.
CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Special evangelistic services will again be held beginning Sunday. The pastor will preach morning and evening.
On Monday night Dr. Herben, a noted evangelist from the east, will preach.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights Dr. E. J. Fisher, pastor of Olivet Baptist church, Chicago, Ill., will conduct evangelistic services. Both these able preachers will be present. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
T. L. Griffith. Minister.
IOWA STATE FEDERATION OF COLORED WOMEN'S CLUBS.
To the officers and various federated clubs throughout the state—Greetings: May this happy new year bring to us new hopes for the success of our great object. May we be more united in our exorts and work in harmony for the good of our cause. May we be more united in our exorts and the true cub spirit to be of service to humanity.
If in the past we have entertained any unkind feelings toward our sisters, may we appropriate to ourselves enough womanhood and a sufficient amount of the Divine will to cast all unkindness, revenge, undermining and hypocrisy into the rubbish of other anti-club deeds of 1913; and may we live more in keeping with our motto, Sowing seeds of kindness.
Wishing for you, a happy and a
Wishing for you a happy and a prosperous club year, I am,
Yours in Sowing in Kindness,
Mrs. J. B. Rush,
Pres. I, S. F. C, W. C,
TIMES ARE HARD
Of course times are hard. Everybody knows that. That times are hard has furnished the debaters in congress with thoughts for some of their finest collection of speeches. The party in and the party out are arraignal against each other. One says the tariff and Glass-Own bill is the cause of it. The other says times are not hard, that there is only a slack in business, that business will soon adjust itself to the new law and the policy of the government of money, and that the McKinley tariff of 1833 made the greatest panic that this country ever passed through. But as to whether the new democratic tariff and currency law are making times hard or whether the people are satisfied, and the laboring man content with his condition, let Mr. Wilson and Clark wait for the fast coming time when they will answer them. Don't go and lay down in a corner, but climb up on the hilltops. They belong to you too. In the corner you will find it hard to be content. The dust and the darkness will smother you. Up on the hills the sun shines and there is room to stand up. Has the lowering of the tariff cut the cost of the tariff? Mr. Wilson claims his new tariff has set the small business men free, and his currency reform gives them tools or money to work with. What did the laboring man get?
WHAT WRECKS THE HOMES
According to the annual report of the court of domestic relation the mother-in-law is not the greatest wrecker. She is not to be blamed with only 6 per cent of the wrecked houses in the great city of Chicago. But whisky is charged with almost half of the unhappiness. This is the table: Drunkenness, 46 per cent, immorality, 14 per cent; ill temper, 11 per cent; mother-in-law, 6 per cent, an unhappy boy, 4 per cent; bearded boy, youthfulness and laziness. So we can easily see that not only in Chicago, but almost everywhere old redeye is in the business of wrecking what would be happy homes. The report urges a provision by which a prisoner's earnings while in the workhouse shall be sent to his family. We should remember that each has so much energy, and if it is expended in fretting over small things or wasted on useless things we cannot use it on big and important ones. Talking with noisy crowds on the street is a poor recommendation for a young man to secure a good position with. Education fits one for a good position, but good behavior and good manners help one to secure it.
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DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1914.
OTTUMWA, IOWA.
Mrs. Edna Hall has returned from Cedar Rapids, where she spent the holidays.
Mr. Will Ham and Miss A. Dorrick were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Christmas night at the home of mr. Horn's mother on Center avenue.
Miss Finley and mother were visitors in our city a few days, guests of Mrs. Bibbs. The returned to Buxton on Monday morning.
The Benevolent club gave a chitering support to the Second Baptist church Monday evening. The had a decided success, clearing $27.
Mr. Earnest Strother of Joplin, Mo., is visiting relatives and friends. Watching was observed at the A. M. E. church. A large crowd attended and a rousing meeting was held. Everyone who attended was spiritually blessed.
The stewardesses gave an entertainment Wednesday evening. It was well attended and a financial success.
Mrs. Bessie Pertum is very sick at her home. We hope soon to see her fully recovered, as she is one of the official workers of the A. M. E. church.
Miss M. H. Demby, a prima dona of Boston, Mass, who is highly commended by press notices, will give a rehearsal at the Second Baptist church January 22.
of Davenport visited the home of the parents of the former recently.
Miss Murda Beacon was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Richardson, through the holidays. She will return soon to her duties as a student in the school at Cedar Falls.
The Misses Marie Wilkinson of Davenport and La Vera Murdo of Duobue were holiday guests of the Misses Culberson on Eleventh avenue.
Mr. Guy Green of Duobue was a holiday visitor in Clinton last week.
Curtis C. Bush returned from Chicago, spending the holiday with relatives.
The friends of little Norman Mitchell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Mitchell of Fulton, are pleased that he passed through his operation all O. K. and was able to return to the home, where he is gradually becoming himself again.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Donahue left a few days ago for California, where they will make their future home.
We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Culberson in the birth of another son, born recently. Tom is all smiles.
Mrs. Carey of Chicago began a series of meetings at Belford M. E. church New York.
The Christmas tree and exercises of the Second Baptist church were held on Xmas night. The church was filled to its full capacity. The program was well rendered and enjoyed high school student in De home for the holidays.
Miss Elsie Carey, who school at Western college fall, is home for the Little Miss Olivia Park East Third street is again, after a rather tide a grippie.
On Friday evening, the Mission Circle made a elaborate reception to the male members, which management of the wortee, with Mrs. Rose Wats man, proved a very pleasing gift.
Mr. W. J. watching by the bedside sick baby at this writing.
Little Irine Johnson is at this time.
Mr. G. W. Pendleton wurdy with the determina all game in sight, and came in with six rabbits.
G. W. Deacon Richard Anders Seventh street is enjoy with his sister, Mrs. Ankins of Tennessee. This meeting in twenty-seven M. E. Church.
Last Sunday, father meeting was well attained and helpful and inspiring the brought out during the two different fathers. The
The annual report of the Second Baptist church was read at the watch meeting last week. The Christmas rally was $335. Splendid results were achieved last year, both spiritually and financially. Every dollar of debt is paid and a surplus is on hand to fund the event. An interesting review of the bondage and freedom of the Negro race was listened to in the speeches which were made at the emancipation celebration at the Second Baptist church last Thursday night. Two old veterans of the union army were among the speakers, Thompson and Mason Lewis. The church was decorated for the holiday with flags and pictures. Mr. and Mrs. Prentice, the bride, Mo, were in the city Christmas visiting their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Derrick.
OSKALOOSA, IOWA
Miss Dorcas Bell of Washington, Iowa, is visiting at the home of Miss Edna Jones for a few days.
Mrs. Ed Jones, who has been in Chicago taking a course of ladies' tailoring and designing, has returned home Monday. We wish her success in her trade.
Mrs. Isabella Fredrick of Des Moines, who is visiting at the parental home indefinitely.
Minna Smith,dan gher of Rev. O. B. Smith and wife, of Evans, died New year's night at 3 o'clock, after a brief illness. She leaves to mourn her death in father, mother, two brothers, one sister. She was laid to rest in Forest cemetery.
Mrs. F. Moore received news of the death of her son-in-law, Thos. Field, of Des Moines on Thursday. He had been sick with pneumonia, but was thought to have recovered, when he suddenly died of heart trouble. He leaves a wife and daughter to mourn his death and a friend of friends. The mum's friend of the family sympathize with them in their loss.
Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Tarver of Washington, Iowa, spent the holidays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Jones.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wilson were also visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jones.
Horace and Rupert Franklin were visiting at the home of their sister, Mrs. Spicer, of Ottumwa.
Mrs. Bell Bush has recovered from her recent illness to be up and around again. She dance given during the holidays by Porter and Buckner was quite well attended and a pleasant time was had.
Robt. Franklin and Horace spent their vacation at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Spicer were visitation guests. Mr. and Mrs. Spicer on Christmas
Gertrude Tolso and Ruth Crowder spent a few days in Evans, Iowa.
John Carr of Buxton was in town on business Friday.
Mrs. Belton of St. Paul has joined her husband, who is here employed at the Royal Cafe. They are living at 408 North Market street.
Miss Naomi Kimbrough of Des Moines spent her vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kimbrough.
His Stomach Troubles Over.
Mr. Dyspentie 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 do not even hope for an ending of your trouble, but permit us to assure you that it is not altogether impossible. If others can be cured permanently, and thousands have been, why not you? John R. Barker, of Battle Creek, Mich., is one of the people troubled with heartburn, indigestion, and liver complaint until I used Chamberlain's Tablets, then my trouble was over." Sold by all dealers.
CLINTON ITEMS
Eddie Martin, an employee of the Lafayette hotel, spent Christmas at his home in Dubuque. The Christmas tree and exercises were held on Christmas eve at Bethel M. E. church to a large audience. The program was rendered by the scholars. M. O. Culbertson, Jr., wife and baby
of Davenport visited at the home of the parents of the former recently. Miss Murda Beason was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Richardson, through the holidays. She will return soon to her duties as a student in the school at Cedar Falls. The Misses Marie Wilkinson of Davenport and La Vera Martin of Dubuque were holiday guests of the Misses Culberson on Eleventh avenue. Mr. Guy Green of Dubuque was a holiday visitor in Clinton last week. Curtis C. Bush returned from Chicago after spending the holidays with relatives. The friends of little Norman Mitchell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Mitchell of Fulton, are pleased that he passed through his operation all O. K. and was able to return to the home, where he is gradually becoming himself again. Mr. and Mrs. C. Donahue left a few days ago for California, where they will make their future home. We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Culberson in the birth of another son, born recently. Tom is all smiles. Mrs. Carey of Chicago began a series of evangelistic services at Bethel A. M. E. church New Year's eve. The Christmas tree and exercises of the Second Baptist church were held on Xmas night. The church was filled to its full capacity. The program was well rendered and enjoyed by the children and the Santa Claus appeared riding on his wheel. The distribution of presents then took place, to the enjoyment of all.
The concert which was given on the 29th for the Second Baptist church was a success. Eleven dollars and five cents was cleared as a result. Rev. Sanders started out for another year's work Sunday, looking forward for greater results. Mrs. Sanders and little daughter, Christeva, returned Saturday from Buxton, where she was called to the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Ida Green. She reports her sister as being some better. A new door has been placed at the Second Baptist church entrance, which makes quite an improvement.
John L. Thompson is expected in the city in a few days. You who are indebted to the Bystander will please take notice. See the local agent or Mr. Thompson will pay you when he comes, if you don't. So get busy.
By the redistricting of Keokuk district at the last annual conference we lose our secretary and assistant superintendent, as Muscatine and Washington are out of the district.
We have asked Miss Richardson to act as secretary until the Sunday school convention. We have divided two divisions, one sub-district superintendent, Miss Illa Allen, taking charge of division number one, which consists of the following schools, Chicago, St. Stevens, Maywood, La Grange, Aurora, Ill, Clinton, Ft. Madison, Keokuk and Burlington, Iowa. The district superintendent will take charge of division number two, consisting of the following, Galesburg, Monmouth, Kewanee, Canton, Rock Island, Moline, Ill., Dubane and Davenport, Iowa.
BUXTON REVIEW.
(Last Week, Came Too Late.)
Mr. John Graves is still on the sick list.
Mr. J. E. Downs is not improving at this writing.
We are glad to see Miss Minnie Tansil back again from the hospital, where she went through with an operation.
Miss Mary Miles has been on the sick list with a very bad cold.
Miss Gertrude Lucas, one of the teachers, went home to spend the holidays.
Mrs. R. H. Jones is on the sick list this week.
Mrs. T. W. Watson of Rockford, IL, and mother are in our city visiting.
Miss Mary Perkins, who has been to Iowa City attending the music college or conservatory, is in our city visiting her mother and sisters.
The Ladies' Elks had an entertainment last week, which was a success.
Mr. John Steel and wife of Enterprise are visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Wright this week in Cooperstown.
Miss Ona Webb, who went to have her eyes treated, was home this week, but has returned to Iowa City to remain for a while.
Mr. R. H. Stewart has been on the sick list.
Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Claybrooks were called at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Baily one day last week.
Mrs. Sadie Smith of Des Moines is in our city visiting her husband, Mr. J. M. Smith.
Miss Ella White of Aurora, Ill, is the guest of Mrs. Joe Sorrell this week.
Mr. James Henry left Tuesday for his home in Quincy, Ill.
Mr. and Mrs. George Ashby of So. Omaha were in our city during the holidays visiting their brother, Mr. Howard Ashby.
Mr. and Mrs. Booker Does entertained at dinner Xmas day Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Baker, Mr. Jas, Roberts and Mrs. W. A. Brown.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blaney entertained number of friends at dinner Christmas day.
Misses R. W. Southal and Mary Perkins, students in the State university at Iowa City, are spending the holidays with their parents and friends.
Miss Mazarine Ragsdale, who is a
YOUNKER BROTHERS
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Clearings
which are now in progress
throughout the store
bring remarkable saving
opportunities
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Removal Sale
Every article in stock will be sold at greatly reduced prices. This is a genuine trunk and bag sale, the only real article ever pulled off in Des Moines. Sale on now. Des Moines Trunk Factory 312 Seventh Street
high school student in Des Moines, is home for the holidays.
Miss Elsie Carey, who has attended school at Western college during the fall term, is home for the winter.
Little Miss Olivia Parker of No. 16 East Third street is able to be out again, after a rather tedious spell of la gripe.
On Friday evening, the 26th, the Mission Circle made a very pretty and elaborate reception in honor of the male members, which, under the management of the worthy committee, with Mrs. Rose Watson as chairman, proved a very pleasant affair.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jackson are watching by the bedside of a real sick baby at this writing.
Mr. G. W. Pendleton went out Saturday with the determination to buy all game in sight, and as a result came in with six rabbits. Good for you, G. W.
Deacon Richard Anderson of East Seventh street is enjoying a visit with his sister, Mrs. Anna E. Jenkins of Tennessee. This is their first meeting in twenty-seven years.
Y. M. C. A.
Last Sunday was father's day. The meeting was well attended and many helpful and inspiring thoughts were brought out during the talks by the different fathers. The young men who were present requested that a day known as sons' day be given them. The boys club gave a very enjoyable social for their friends on Xmas night.
Recently a gift of a large number of Bibles by a friend has made it possible for us to do more effective religious training on Tuesday night Bible class and Sunday prayer.
The Y. M. C. A. wishes all of its members and friends and The Bystander a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
ALBIA NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Lewis visited at the home of Mrs. Wiley Ray in Knoxville a few days of this week.
Mrs. Nellie Estes entertained the Sewing Circle club Monday afternoon and its visitors. Mrs. Estes proved herself to be an up-to-date hostess.
Mrs Ida Davis of Ottumwa is the guest of Miss Ila Lewis at the home of Mrs. B. T. Lewis this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Smith returned from a visit in Danville, Ill., and Gray, Indiana this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Mary Harris entertained at 6 o'clock supper Wednesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Butler and son, Lawrence, are visiting at the home of Mrs. Berl Wood in Des Moines over Sandy.
Albia young people enjoyed themselves on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Hattie Benning watching the old year out and the year of 1914 arrive Mr. Malcom Griffith of Des Moines was the guest of honor.
Miss Carrie Randolph of New York, who is visiting her father in Hiteman, was in Albia a few days of this week.
Mrs. William Benning entertained Tuesday in honor of Mrs. E. Jeffers. A number of friends were present.
Mrs. Andrew Smith entertained Rev. and Mrs. R. B. Manly and Mrs. John Allen at dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Headpath of Hocking were in Albia on Sunday. On New Year's day, Mrs. G. A. Davis entertained about eighteen or more from 3 until 6 o'clock at a 1914 dinner. The hostess served in three courses, in honor of Mrs. E. Jeffers of Des Moines. The recital given as the A. M. E. church by Mrs. Malcom Griffith, assisted by Mrs. Cora McCarthy and the home talent, was considered a treat by all. They will be welcome again with such an entertainment in the vicinity. Mrs. McCarthy was from Hawkeye. A number from Hiteman and Hocking were present.
MOBERLY NEWS
The E. A. E. club met at the home of Miss Emma Hurley on January 1st. A very pleasant meeting was had. Miss Hurley served a two-course luncheon, which all enjoyed. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Lucy Paey.
The Silver Dollar club met last evening to make arrangements to give a drill at the Tyrick hall. Harry Lowery, president; L. Hurt, vice president; A. C. Black, secretary; A. Graves, treasurer.
Mr. Isaac Black still remains very sick at the home of his brother, Mr. A. C. Black.
Mrs. Berthia is on the sick list. We hope to see Mrs. Palmer out soon.
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Just in the midst of pleasure and prosperity the death angel visited our midst. Mr. Sandy Cayhart of the city departed this life December 19, 1913, at 2:30 p.m. m at the age of 60 years. A wife, mother, five sisters and one brother mourn his demise. Funeral was preached at the A. M. E. church "Peace be to his ashes." The Young Ladies' Golden Leaf Embroidery club had quite a success with their bazaar and program, which was held on Sunday morning our pastor, Rev. W. H. Davis, preached a soul-stirring sermon. Subject. The Extension of the Church; (a) increase of stature, size, progress; (b) favor, pardon, mercy, virtue and privileges; (c) its clear preception. Mrs. Sarah Porter, who is on the sick list, is reported no better at this writing. pastor and wife visited friends at Marina Mo, during the holiday. Prof. S. W. Bigly visited his daughter, Mrs. Velma Roy, at Kansas City, Mo.
BOONE IOWA.
The A. M. E. Sunday school had a delightful Xmas entertainment. Every child was pleased with what Santa Claus gave them. Miss Alice Stark gave a very pretty Xmas party with an Xmas tree attached. Every one present received a present from it. Mr. Milton Hamilton, son of Rev. and Mrs. Stansberry, has come for the winter. Mrs. Fred'Laurence spent Xmas in Cincinnati with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mara Tory. Master Albert Brook is sick at his home with the smallpox. Mrs. Patton was brought home. She is still very sick. We are glad to say that Mrs. Turner is able to be home again, after a severe spell of sickness. Mrs. Annie Laurence is confined to her bed with rheumatism. Mr. B. F. Taylor is on the sick list with a very bad cold; also Mrs.Geo. Taylor. Mrs. Harden paid a flying visit to Des Moines and spent the day there deservedly. Mr. C. Thomas has left Bone to visit in Chicago and his father in Indiana. We are always sorry to have good young men leave out town. Mrs. Coline Stark was confined in bed since Xmas day. She is some better at this writing.
SIOUX CITY, IOWA.
Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Gordon were host entertaining at a family dinner Christmas complimentary to Mrs. Amy Lashley, in honor of her 70th birthday.
One of the most charming affairs of the past week was the reception given December 30th by the Art and Culture club at the residence of Mrs. J. D. Anthony. The dining and living rooms were made attractive in the artistic hanging of holiday decorations.
Bessie, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jewell, is ill with the measles.
Mrs. C. F. Williams went to the Twin Cities to visit during the holidays.
The Ladies' Aid society of Mt. Zion Baptist church held open house at the church parlors January 1 from 8 to 11 o'clock. During the evening a splendid program was rendered, after which a delightful repast was served.
Mrs. Maxsey and Mrs. J. D. Anthony were hostesses to their friends at a taxicab party last Thursday.
BURLINGTON IOWA.
The Women's Mite Missionary society of St. A. M. A. M. E. church held a very pleasant session at the parsonage last Monday afternoon. The oyster supper given by the choir on Thursday night was a success, both socially and financially. Mr. Lewis Henderson of Hannibal, Mo., was in the city during the holidays, the guest of his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Squire Henderson. Mr. St. Clair Abel was called home a few days before Christmas on account of the illness of his wife. Mr. Peter King served a family dinner on New Year's day. Covers were laid for ten. Mr. Albert Boyd left Sunday for Memphis, Tenn., where he will be employed in a new hotel that recently opened. Mrs. Peter King is confined to her home with a severe attack of neuralgia. Mrs. B. F. Wheeler entertained during the holidays in honor of Mrs. J. E. Caldwell of Keokuk. Mrs. Rena Tolar of 621 S. Main street, who has been very ill for several weeks, is able to be out again. Miss Helen Mackey left Wednesday night for Carbondale, Ill., where she will attend school the rest of the season. Mr. Thomas Walls, who was a patient at the Burlington hospital, has returned to his home and is improving nicely.
During the holidays Mrs. Sarah Livingston of Frankford, Mo, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Emma Earley, whom she had not seen for sixteen years. With her were her daughter, Miss Nelle Livingston, and her little nephew, Master Carroll McQuay. Mrs. L. M. Abel entertained a few friends at a matinee of the St. Louis Symphony orchestra on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Susan Moore has returned from a holiday visit with her sister in Louisiana. Mo
Méthods Should Be, Devised for
Using Surplus Crop.
Valuable Lessons May Be Learned
From Germany, Where Potatoes
‘Are Used for Stock Food, and
apt From Geacon te Season.
Kept From Season to Season.
‘Washington—The necessity from
time to time of protecting the Ameri
‘ean potath industry: against the intro-
‘dsotion of diseases trom foreign coun-
fries by quarantine regulations places
‘upon ithe nation the responsibility of
producing Its own supply. This means
that the country must continually pro-
duce more potatoes than it needs for
home consumption. The profitable
atlllzation of the surplus so produced
{s of vital Importance to the success
of the Industry, as 1s pointed out in
department of agriculture bulletin No.
47, Just Issued. ‘This bulletin calls
the attention of American growers to
‘the fact that they may obtain valuable
lessons from Germany, whose pota-
to acreage 1s more than double that ot
his country, and the crop harvest
‘ed more than four times our total.
‘The great problem in this country
fa how s surplus of potatoes might
est be disposed of once the produc:
tion has been increased, and if we
Took to Germany for our lesson, we
find that thelr surplus potato crop is
‘used as stock food, for making starch,
for the manufacture of alcohol, and
for drying. In Germany the potato-
Grying industry is the last develop-
ment in the utilization of surplus po-
tatoes in factories, This industry
should particularly merit the consid:
eration of our people. Dried potatoes
have been fed with complete success,
‘as a substitute for corn, not only to
cattle but to horses as well.
To make potato drying a profitable
industry In this country, one of the
problems to be met would be the ex
pense of picking up and delivering to
the factory of culls and other pota:
toes not marketable for table pur
poses. This is because of the present
cost of labor. In many cases, how:
ever, lnbor already 1s necessary and
fs used to remove these culls from
the fleld to prevent the spread of po
tato diseases.
In Germany the industry has proved
such a satisfactory solution for tak
ing care of the entire surplus crop
that German farmers now seek to
plant a maximum acreage without
fear (hat thelr various markets will
be over-supplied.
‘The feeding of potatoes to swine
makes one of the important uses in
Germany, and nearly 40 per cent. of
the entire production is now used to
tat way. It is quite probable that
eventually the United States. will find
a similar use for the American sur-
plus ctop. It should be mentioned.
however, that the potato {s merely one
component of a carefully planned ra-
ton with the German farmers. The
Potatoes are cooked and mixed with
various farm dy-products, such a8
skim milk, barley waste, Iinseed meal,
peanut meal, etc. The quantity of
potatoes recommended to be fed dally
to each hog does not exceed ten
pounds. It {s estimated that potatoes
have a value of 25 cents per bushel
for direct feeding. The difficulty in
American potato districts is that the
agriculture ts not yet sumctentfy di-
versified; the swine are not there to
be fed. ‘This will, however, be over
come as time passes and farm prac-
tees become better organized; then
‘very large quantities of potatoes could
beso utilized
We are producing today an average
of 20,000,000 pounds of potato starch
annually, and have made large impor-
tations from Germany besides. This
fotato starch is preferred in this coun-
try to com starch for sizing In cotton
mills. Economie Improvements in the
Introducing of new factory methods
and increasing the quantity of pota-
toes used should make this industry
‘@ more satisfactory one. At present
the margin of profit is not large.
Bren with a protective tariff of one
cent per pound. Factories are able
to run only six weeks in the year,
which makes the interest and other
overhead charges high. The manufac
ture is now confined to the utilization
of culls and of potatoes partially {n
fected with the tuber-rot. There Is a
possibility that a method may be
‘worked out for the drying of culls and
surplus potatoes on the farm before
‘used for starch making.
‘The manufacture of alcohol from
potatoes han not yet become estab
Ushed in the United States, as the
price of potatoes marketable for oth:
‘er purposes has been too igh. How:
‘ever, this method might help take
care of a surplus crop, if such a sur
‘The enormous losses due to forest
fnsects have led to the formation of
a society tor the
Study Forest advancement of
if forest entomology
Ingest Life. in America. The
members of this society hold that the
work of insects has not received the
attention which it deserves.
‘Henry 8. Graves, U. 8. forester, the
newly-clected president of the soclety.
fon being asked about the purposes of
the organization, sald that they were,
§n general, to call attention to the part
which inséets play in forest problems.
“We have had,” be sald, “widespread
and specific interest in insect pests
such as the San Jose scale and the boll
weevil, which affect all of us as to
what we eat and what we wear. For-
eft insects, through thelr destruction
of Umber, increase the cost of a ne-
Crete’s Long Siege.
Crete endured the longest sfege on
record, beside which Troy's ten years
teom buts skirmish. In 1648 the
‘Turks, attempting to conquer the
fsland, Inid lege to the capital city
‘of Candia, which, however, did not
surrender until September, 1669, after
21 years: Again in 1821, when tho
Cretans, revolted, the defeated: Turks
‘were able to hold the: fortified cities
agatnst all attacks, and many of them
‘mere still uncaptured when the pow-
‘era intervened nine years later.
‘cessity which enters quite as much
Into the daily life of the Individual as
do the products of the Meld and oF
chard. If the Importance of the pro-
tection of our forest resources trom
Insect depredations is generally rec-
‘ognized, a large part can be pravented
for avoided.
< “Right now in the national forests
the bureau of ontomology and tho for
‘eat service are cooperating to stop {n-
‘sect ravages by discovering thelr be-
sionings'and stamping them out. A
few faolated trees attacked by insects
may form the nucleus of « mountain
side devastation quite. as serious:s
that from a forest fire. The oppor
tunlty for combatting insects, howev-
‘er; is {hone respect better than that
1n the cage of a fre, which runs rapid-
ly, becative it takes several years for
fan Snsect devastation’ to spread un-
‘tl It becomes of auch proportions as
that which overspread tho yellow pine
forests in the Black Hills in 1908.
‘Watchful care on the part of forest of:
ficers, lumbermen and private individ-
uuala will make it possible to catch
these Infestations before they get
good start. By cutting and burning
the trees, or stripping off the bark, the
insects can be killed. As invall such
cages, an ounce of prevention Is worth
pound of cure.”
"Who make up tho membership of
the organization?” was asked of Mr.
Graves. ei
“It 18 open to anyone interested in
the subject," Mr. Graves replied. “It
seems to me that the relation of for-
est Insects to forest protection touches
almost every one. Of course we ex-
pect that new members shall be rec-
ommended by the present member-
ship, which is made up largely of per-
aons who have studied the forest tn-
sect problem at first hand. In order,
however, that the objects of the 80-
clety shall be kept foremost, it 18 re-
‘quired that at least four of the sev-
en officers must be chosen from among
professional forest entomologists.”
An echo of the disaster that nearly
wiped Galveston, Tex., off the map,
‘. nearly 15 years
Pieses of ‘ago, reached the
treasury depart:
Burn Money He,
day in a request for the redemption
of fragments of # $10 and a $5 bil,
representing all that ‘remain of the
$1,000 consumed by the flames.
‘The' letter accompanying | these
charred fragments stated that they
‘were found by @ small brother of the
‘correspondent the day of the fre. The
letter does not eay that the money was
originally the property of the corre-
spondent or of the correspondent’s
family, and the question of proprietor-
ship will be involved if the charred
fragments are redeemable,
‘The fragments have undoubtedly
been kept as souvenirs of the great
fire. They are each mounted on plain
cards, on which are written the state-
ment that they were found In the fire
of April 3,,1899, the same day, and
that they are all that remains of $3,000
#0 lost in the flames.
‘There are no serial numbers for
purposes of Identifying the bills, nor
{s there three-fifths of either of them
loft. Both are Just a small portion
of comers of the original bills, Frag-
ments of three-fifths size could have
been redeemed undor the law at half
thelr value. Evidence is required
with smaller fragments.
Fragments of less than threesifths
can be Tedecined at thelr facé value
when accompanied by affidavits of the
owner or other person having know!
edge of the facts that the missing por-
tons have been destroyed. ‘The sec-
retary of the treasury has discretion
in auch matters to protect the gov-
ernment against fraud. Fragments
tot redeemed are returned.
“Are you McAdoo?” asked a mil
tant appearing woman of Byron New-
ton in the office of
But McAdoo the secretary of
the treasury.
Was Too Busy rene rim
Mr, MeAdoo's secretary. What can I
do for you?”
“Nothing. I want to seo Mr. Mc
‘Adoo."
“Mr. MeAdoo Is busy. Won't you
tell me what you wish?”
“Yes, Il tell you—but 1 want to see
McAdoo. 1 want a job as a guide.”
“Tam sorry, but I am afraid you
cannot see Mr. McAdoo. Besides. no
woman guides gfe employed in the
treusury.”
“Well, t's tlme they were,” retorted
the woman. “I am a suffragette and
‘we suffragettes are gaining ground ev-
ery day. We demand recognition, 1
‘want to see McAdoo.”
But she didn't. Mr. Newton sald he
‘would call the police, ‘The suffragette,
‘who sald she was from Oklahoma, ex-
tended the slit in her skirt as ‘he
rushed from the place.
| Says Esquimaux Are Irish,
Rev. C.F. O'Leary, pastor of the
catholic church of Notre Dame at St
‘Louls, who recently returned trom
‘itt fo Ireland, is convinced that the
Tite Esquimaux dlecovered by Stet
Tansson are in reality descendants of
carly Irish settlers
cant ta my. belle" sald Father
ovveary, “that St, Brendan and his
Srons tettled in America in the sixth
century. Many historians bellove this
“Brendan was a great mariner, as
woll ne a great atudent, and with im
Tuissionarios, were going out by the
scores trom Ireland fo Germany, Italy,
France and other countries,
Sirhe Norwestane formerly called
America “the lesser Ireland, and. we
shave the evidetce of Brendan's discov.
Gries in the sen whieh long was named
for him Mare Brendanleum.”
Father O'Leary, when abroad, vie
ited. the famous St! Brendane ‘Mount,
on Which the monastery stood, and
Studied the old records,
Cerberus.
In Greek fable Cerberus was the
three-headed dog that watches outside
the entrance t hades.” Some writers
assert that he had 60 heads, but gen-
erally he ls sald to have three, and
three snakes are twined about hls
heck. ils cave. was on, the farther
fide of the dark River Styx, where
Charon, the ferryman of the dead,
landed the shades. Cerberus le wap.
‘ored to welcome all entering hades,
it to selze all those aepking to ex
‘cape.
MRS. LA FOLLETTE LAUDS AWAKENED WOMAN
THE REAL BECKY THATCHER OF MARK TWAIN’S
ADAPTABLE PERSONALITY OF MRS. MARTINE
MISTRESS OF ROBES FROM OPPOSITION RANK
“The conventional woman of today
aceds more freedom; the emancips
ted woman more
polae*
‘Thus eplgram
matically spoke
Mra. ‘Robert La
Follette, wife, of
= the senator. from
FA | Wisconsin, in dle
a ing her views
, a of preseatday “at
ee) | | tare ana conat
F eegiem! | tions. She. spoke
ta alertly and ep:
[egg | thuslastically of
ar ‘widely varied sub
“a Jocts in which ahe
Dee is interested, and
4 ho expressed the
ch fallent, point. Up
2 Dermost inher
‘mind, Foehieinn
— ‘potse.”
‘Thus eplgram
matically spoke
‘Mrs. ‘Robert ‘Le
Follette, wife, of
ss the senator. from
Poo ‘Wisconsin, in dle
il cussing her views
Me ot present-day. af-
Fee) | | tatre ana conat
[oo ages ‘tons. She. spoke
le = ar ‘alertly and en-
Beene thuslastically of
i - ‘widely varied sub-
wa Jects in which ahe
Oe? is interested, and
sho expressed the
ei fallent. point up
» permost’ in her
mind, regarding
various phases of modern ‘thought,
with the effectiveness of tho perton
who knows what sho thinks’ about
what ahe knows.
‘A vivacity bora of physical and men-
tal animation marked her every word.
And then, after moments of earnest
abeorption tn her subject, a ‘ringing
Taugh that falrly shook her tiny frame
would suddenly break forth to remind
oné of the presence of a mischievons
Tove of fun lurking in the background
of her nature. She has the youthful
attitude which means’Iberality “and
desire for relaxation trom petty: com
straint.
“We must get away from these old
conventions,” she sald, “that govern
and restrain our lives, So many of
them now are dead that we find our
selves sometimes tacitly following laws
for which the object has long since
passed away. ‘The fuller and freer life
ts the ons'ta work fee. Adjastmeent'to
For years the English reading
world fae regarded ‘Mark Twain's
wted heroine
Becky "Thatcher,
; who was Tom
‘ ¢ Sawyers sweet-
f foot ase te
FM i conte tele
De aM] isco" ot Drenden
- (eae
PR ioe | break tine
AP MRD | sinters “oven.
(Bg | When lost m the
PF | vic cave with
A F7 | tom Becky was
Oe | cet
cued.
a fom, Tom!”
3 she erica, “Were
Maoiad lost! We're lost!
” ‘We can never get
EEE) out of this awtul
se oak of ths aeee!
eS ee
: who” was Tom
Ls Sawyer’s sweet-
a heart, as a frag-
fo 3 fle, gentle little
> ie
Fee aml | china, ready to
FE | break. at the
a slightest — touch.
(Beea | When lost m the
POT | vic cave with
A FY | Tom Becky was
9 BX | tersiviy fright:
ened.
Qe Tom, Tom!”
= ane cried, “We're
aiid lost! We're lost!
m ‘We can never get
q B} out of this awful
a a piace! Oh, why
did we ever leave the others!”
“she sank to the ground,” the story
says, “and burst into such a frenzy
of crying that Tom was appalled with
the idea that sho might dle, or lose
her reason. He sat down by ber and
Dut his arms around her. She buried
her face in hia bosom, she clung to
him, she poured out her terrors, het
tinavalling regreta, and the far echoes
tuned them all to Jeering laughter.
‘Tom begged her to pluck up hope
again, and she sald sho could not.”
So it was all the way through the
tack, 46 popular Wik young Aonerion
An adaptable personality ts one of
the most desirable assets an individual
can possess. Es
sential to a man
who. aspires to
public life, it ts
r also desirable for
P the wife.
ons Such a woman
a | ~and who consi:
t=. 4 ers it more of a
le P| compitment to be
Bt | | calted © woman
ee | | than ndy—ie
fe) | Mere. sames Edgar
ray’ Martine, “wite of
— the senator from
tag New Jersey. ‘The
es situation which
Le tested her powers
a3) of adaptabillty and
DA J served as an ac:
‘eawledemmént ot!
sential to a man
l who aspires to
public Ute, it fs
, also desirable for
P the wife.
r Such a woman
wf | —and sto. consid
Ee. era ft more of a
fe compliment to be
a called a woman
lee than a lady—ts
ee) | aro, James wager
BS sy Martine, “wife of
“ay the senator from
lier New Jersey. The
hee situation which
eA tested her powers
bee of adaptability and
DA J servedas an ac
knowledgment of
ber mettle presented itselt just prior
to her marriage. Hear her tell of tt
fand mark the nalvete with which she
handled molebill of contention that
might easily have been magnified into
& mountain of dispute.
"T'was taught,” sho sald, “and long,
too, before I had the power of under:
standing any such weighty subject,
that the caly peoftebla polities) opti
‘The present liberal government of
England has been compelled to confer
‘the appointment
ae of mistress of the
PR >, | roves tothe
ead ueen, in former
Evol | yeard | considered
" Ee 3) nighly political, on
BPR | = voiltical oppo-
re | eee
PGES TE) | con ot the auch-
EBAY | oss “ot Devon
ae shire,
By precedent
ies. this post must 50
Eee to a duchess, but
Se ag there aro m0
0 o Mberal dukes or
Rem!) 5 NQ) duchesses, it has
bt NOM ot necessity for
ser SM year fallen to
Bie those of the oth-
S Emdiaas Sates We teikeed ae:
Seo _|_ of mistress of the
PME | robes to the
Reo Kile’, | cen, 12 tormer
Evol fe >| vearé. considered
PM) iy sito
I PMe,| © political oppo-
Be ele | 8 2808
me Ne son of the duch-
a Sie
DY precedent
pee tle pada
aga to a duchess, but
ie Sante
eo Hberal dukes or
Pe’) 5 NB) auchesses, it has
be J AON ot necessity for
se M yeara tallen to
pics those of the oth-
or polllal fale be buibend’ af
niet ores
uncut. hrieianity.
Mososlar Cartetialty found an ex
oS a tertee ol 2 voters
wate, ehcea ur fenve. Eerpe
aot ot, sateen ia Cotempertey
Biography.” He “had once, under the
a yastlins tasctat sorte
Fe erred ameltod as aad the
sates roe bis c ltr of Teoroot,
pointing out (among other things, that,
metnaggtue Church of England was
See tiie ou al bacda. bor
Se ake vary care ie
their demeanor. The offender replied
{OWA STATE BYSTANDER
conditions that will ever be amellore
ted by the broadening scope of increas
ing knowledge is, our endeavor. 1 can-
rot put up. with tho ‘standpatness’ in
the general attitude any more than my
busband can in politics, fo 1 dm an
‘Advocate of investigation ‘of all the
new methods to release humanity from
the shackles of old ideas,
“The new awakening among women
‘will,be ohe of the strongest factors te
bring about this condition. ‘They will
‘bogin to bo interested in the great dem
ceratie government under which we
liye, . They ought to have. been inter
ested all along, since ft affected them
‘as much years ago as today. “But now
‘a wholesome interest 18 coming to
bring about intelligent discussion in
‘the home and provide a basis for fuller
companionship between man and wifo.
‘Why, this old idea that woman
should remaln in the home has not tho
foundatlon that. existed for 1t in our
grandmothers’ day. Think of the
‘work mannfacturers of today are. to
king from our minds and hands, Wom
‘en do not havé to spend timo making
candles or soap. ‘These things and
countless others are already done for
them, and thelx attention should be db
rected to moro enlightening pursuits.
“But wo stil cling to these old 1deas,
even In regard.o housekeeping. Why
‘cannot we seo immediately the effect-
fvoness of co-operative buying? I do
not go s0 far as to say co-operative
housekeeping, No, wo continue to
think trat- good housewife should go
to market and finger over everything
before sho buys it; whereas it we
would but spend a little time working
‘out a practical plan for buying directly
from the. producer much of our ex
pense and trouble would be ellminated
and, what {s more important, thmo for
‘more interesting things saved.”
—Tom, the brave, manly, young fel
Jow, a8 ho should have been; Becky.
the’ tlmld, frightened little slip of @
girl, as she was not.
Becky Thatcher, it is explained by
every ‘authority at Hannibal, Mo.
where they know all about Mark
Twain and where they recently cele-
brated his birthday, was sketched from
fa pretty girl, who became the wife of
Doctor Frazer, and who is now bis
widow. She is yet living in Hannt-
dal, where she is known as Mrs. Laura
Frazer, a kind-hearted woman.
But the model for Becky Thatcher
was anything but a weak, clinging
heroine, She had the courage of @
soldier. ‘Tho trial came to her during
the Civil war, and she stood the test.
Her courage and diplomacy undoubt-
edly saved the life of her husband.
Shortly before bis death Mark
‘Twain gent his photograph to Mrs.
Frazer, and wrote upon it this in:
scription of tender recollection: “To
Laura Frazer, from her earliest eweet-
heart.”
Tt should first be explained that 1862
was a terrible year In Missouri. Bush-
whackers, guerrijias and some militia
almost as bad terrorized the state trom
river to river. The officers in the ser-
vice of the federal government sought
by rigorous methods to put down out-
lawry and depredations, and sonie of
them went so far that they brought
upon thelr own heads greater censure
than fell to the restleds partisans.
jon worth possessing was the Repub-
ean one. If the Republicans happened
to be out of power, I was told not to be
faint-hearted or vacillating, but to be
Mevo that It was only the crude quam.
tity of the Democrats temporarily tri
umphant over the fine quality of the
Republicans.
“At the same time I managed to ac
quire and retain a bigoted attitude of
mind regarding the ‘Inferlor Demo.
rats’ that was quite unwholesome. 1
‘was also brought up in the Episcopal
church and became stanch In my ad.
herence to its practices. I, therefore,
found myself a8 a young lady with two
firmly established ‘predelictions.
“Then I met Mr.-Martine. He was a
Democrat and a Presbyterian; a Dem.
focrat who knew why he was one,
“After a while we were to be mar
ried, But how could we ever agreo
when our opinions were 80 radically
different! I was puzzled. I decided
that we would each have to make a
concession to the other, so I sald to
‘him, “It you'll be an Episcopalian, 1
tbo a Democrat) That settled tt: Bach
of us altered one f our views, but
clung to the other; saved our self-re
spect and indulged tn a little pleanur
able capitulation, which was extreme
is cata
the present mistress of the robes,
although coming from an old lberal
family, which left the- party over
Gladstone's home rule pollcy and
nearly came back to it when tho
unionists adopted Joseph Chamber
latn’s polley of tari reform, ta one of
the stalwarts of tho’ present oppos-
ton. However, the liberals have noth-
Ing to fear.
In the old days, when queens real
ly ruled, and even tn the early days
of Victoria's relgn, the mistress of
tho robes was an Important persqa-
age, and it was conaldored necosealy
that she should be of the same poll
{eal party as the government of tho
day, so that she might bring the right
Kind of influence to bear on the sov-
erelgn. Now, however, her chief duty
1s to stand beside the queen at stato
funetions and control the maids of
honor.
by saying, ‘I must regrot that being
grossly insulted, and forgetting te ths
heat of tho moniont the erltic! post
tlon of tho Church: of Bngland, 1-4ld
knock the man down.” The biahop
=it was Fraser of Manchester—retal-
fated by asking the curate to dinner.
Paradoxical Ambition.
“Why does Miss Daisy got mich ex-
pensive bathing sulta:-when sho-néver
goes in tho water?” Z
“She gets tiem ‘becaues she hae to
be'in the swim”.
MAKE HOUSEHOLD WORK EASY
Main ‘Thing ts to Have the Articles
‘Most Required Always Conven-
lent for Use,
Sometimes It 1s the very little
things, the things that appear most in-
significant, that count for moat Jn the
makinig of household duties easy. To
have things handy, right where they
‘are within easy feaeh, Is ob6 of the
things that should be the alm of every
‘oman who must tise certain utensils
at every meal time.
‘A clever woman has devised a plan
by which abe avolds'drying the plates.
‘Over the sink rack, high enough 80 it
will not, interfere with ’-anyone, bas
been buflt a plate cage, just a skeleton
affatr of chestut, that bus been stain-
‘ed to match the woodwork in the
Kitehon. ‘The plates are slipped in
between bars that permit them to
‘atand upright, and as soon as they are
washed and rinsed, they are placed 1n
the cage where they drain and dry.
‘This shortens the time of “doing” the
ishes considerably. She tolls me that
other “cages” are to be made for other
Pieces of china that will help in the
ish-washing problem.
If you have a rack in which the
‘knives, forks, and spoons that are in
b a
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@ E [ ie
Ra LS IR i} i)
iv ey
g, pd
in f cS
IK rt
HS qf i
lig 1 [ } y | ) @
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Plate Cage and Kaife Rack.
dally uso can be slipped, and place
up over the kitchen table, you" will
wonder how you cver could get along
when they were stowed away in tho
dresser drawer. ‘Three strips of one
half inch chestnut lumber, have
squire holes cut in them at intervals,
and then they are glued together 80
that the holes will be opposite. These
aro screwed to shaped ends that in
turn aro fastened to the wall, and the
Ynives, ete, are slipped in thelr place
gs soon as they como from the dish
fan, “One onehalt inch chestaut oF
bak board with auger holes bored tnto
Sa as is a
MAKE THE KITCHEN PRETTY
No Reason Why Most-Used Room In
House Should Be Allowed to
Look Neglected.
‘A woman who believes that a kiteh-
en should be a pretty room wonders
‘why most people do not hold the same
opinion.
Of original tastes, she has devised
this scheme of color and decoration
for her kitchen. ‘The walls she has
had painted a bright sunshinny yellow,
the woodwork and chairs a deep Prus-
slan blue, the color of the pattern in
her kitchen crockery and the corn-
flower pattern of her white tiled stove,
which has a shining metal top.
“We are slaves to the view that a
stove must be black and ugly,” she
says, “I got rid of this view in a visit
to Holland, where I bought my pretty
stove.”
‘The windows of hor kitchen are
hung with sash curtains made of glass
toweling barred tn blue. At the cen-
ter of thelr sills a little square bracket
shelf has been attached, upon which
stands a gay geranium.
Apples for Luncheon,
Put a tumbler of water on three-
fourths of a tumbjar of sugar In porce-
Jain dish with the etrained fulce of one
Iemon. Boll gently 20 minutes. While
this ts cooking take six medium-sized
sour apples, wipe, leave stems on and
ut into boiling syrup. Cook until you
ean pierce them with a straw, then
tt carefully into a pretty dish or tn-
Aividyal dishes, pour the syrup over
them and set away to cool. Serve with
‘a tablespoon of whipped cream on
aie, 7
Preventing Mildew.
Housekeepers are often greatly
troubled by mildew caused by damp
cupboards. By putting an earthen
bowl or deep plate, full of quickiime,
into the cupboard, the dampness will
be absorbed, while the fime will also
aweeten and disinfect the atmosphere.
‘Another advantage of the lime Is that
rats, mlee, and many bugs that are
apt to congregate in damp places have
fa disilke to lime. Renew the lime as
often as it becomes slaked.
Goose Stuffing.
Four cups hot mashed potatoes, two
teaspoons onlon juice, halt teaspoon
pepper) two teaspoons salt, two table-
spoons butter, yolks of two eggs, quar-
ter cup croam, one tablespoon of pars-
ley. Mix the onion juice, pepper, salt
and butter with the potato; and the
cream to the beaton yolks and mix
them with the potato; add chopped
parsley last—Woman's World.
‘tiespea: mn riiesbon ‘alt enna:
If the cheese is a good one, and free
from mites or weevil, to keep it, but-
ter well the cut surfaces, cover with
wax paper, and keep dark, dry and
cool, ins ‘covered crock. Strong
smelling fancy cheese should be well
‘wrapped in tinfoil, then in wax paper,
‘and laid inside a crock Kept in a cool
place.
To Set Colors.
‘To set colors in laundering, pink,
roan, naline reds, lavender, purple,
should be set in water containing dis-
solved alum, two ounces toa tub.
‘Dark blue, gray and black may be
set by soaking them.in salt water.
HER LITTLE f oer THEM ALL Up
en ie
‘teachers in the schools nowadays,” she
‘confided to tho wothan in grape color
"Your Eyangellue is in the same class
with my Frederick, isn’t she? Well,
‘what do you think of that Misa Etter
{ok they hnve to teach them?”
“qt don't know,” confessed the
woman in grape color. “I've been #0
busy getting the house cleaned and
@olng the other fall work that I haven't
iad time to visit the school."
‘Then you'd better!" solemnly de
clared the woman in hellotrope. | “My
dear, some one ought to do something!
Why, when I think of Frederick In
that Miss Etterfek’s charge all year
and with his sensitive nature, 1 am
terribly upset! Do you know what
that woman did? Wrote me a note
eaylng that-Frederick was not doing
well in his arithmetic. She sald he
evidently needed to put more work on
itt
“Well, after the receipt of that note
I went to the school just as fast ae 1
could!
“Misa Ettertck,’ 1 sald to her, ‘7
don't suppose you realize that when
you critielze Frederick you are crush:
{ng all the life and spirit out of him.
He Is not like other boys,’ I sald. “He
needs encouragement and help and in-
terest, and Tam sure he works very
hora!"
“She sort of sighed and looked at
me In a cold way. You could see she
was not trying In the least to make
herself agreeable. ‘Help! Interest!"
‘she repeated the words,
“And then she declared that ehe de-
voted twice as much time to Frederick
fas to any other boy in the class and
that she was perfectly discouraged at
his lack of interest. She sald he knew
nothing at all that day about the les-
son.
“I explained to her that Frederick
hhad had no time to study at home the
previous evening because I had taken
hhim to a children's party—and she had
the effrontery to say that children
shouldn't go to parties on school
nights! That was too ridiculous, tor
the party was at the Bertons. I told
hher so—and she said stolidly: ‘What
of it? The Bertons! Why, I know
‘women who'd give thelr eye teeth to
set their children noticed by the Ber-
tons! Of course your Evangeline
wasn’t asked because you've only lived
here two yeare, and Mrs. Berton 1s 80
particular with’ whom her children as-
fociate, She selects only the very
best. Of course, if she really knew
Evangeline I am sure—"
“Oh, I think we can live without the
Bertons!” declared the woman in
grape color, trostily.
“I'm sorry you take it so hard.” said
the woman In heliotrope. “But we
were speaking about Miss Etterick. I
told her that Frederick was nervous
and eensitive and that I was not going
to have him ruin his constitution
studying and become a nervous wreck.
pointed out to her that what she was
being pald for was to get children
through her grade without bothering
the parents, who have many cares and
responsibilities,
“"if you were a capable teacher.
Miss Etterick,’ I sald, ‘instead of com-
plaining about poor’ little Frederick
and making his life miserable with
your nagging you would know what to
do to push him ahead! T am sure that's
what a teacher ought to do.’ «
“Really, my dear, { thought for a
minuto that awful ‘woman was going
to be Insufferably Ingolent. She sald
something about its not being her duty
to furnish brains for her pupils, but I
ignored It. She ls utterly impossible.
“'T shall expect,’ I told her, firmly,
‘good reports from Frederick from
now on!"
“1 am sure," sho sald, ‘I hope you'll
get them! But if you want good re-
ports from him you must make him
study!"
“Miss Etterick; I replied, ‘1 am en-
deavoring to bring up my son in a way
that will encourage him to do things
without being made! 1 would not in-
sult his intelllgence’by ordering him to
4o anything!
“With your heartless Ydeas about
children,’ I told her, I wonder how you
manage (0 hold your posttiou. If Fred-
erick fails to pass to the next grade at
the end of the year I shall know the
reason! It will be because he was
worked to death by you and his nerves
shattered!"
“Then I walked away and left her
speechless, I think ft was a shock to
her to seo her real self so accurately
described. My dear, 1 advise you to
go and see what that woman 1a doing
to Evangeline before {t 1s too late!
The idea of her trying to make my
Frederick study against his will when
Frederick fs 80 sensitive!”—Chicago
Daily News. y
Sought Temporal Help.
A ‘clergyman ‘was preaching in a
strange church one Sunday evening.
While at supper tn the vicarage after
ward a ring came at the bell. The
mad entered and said: “Pleaso, sir,
there is a man at the door who says
he wants to speak to the preacher.”
The clergyman, thinking he was go
Ing to interview some. one, got ‘up
with alacrity and went tnto tho hall
Here he saw a tall, powerful looking
man about his own size. “Well, my
good, man, what can T do for you?”
he asked, thinking of the other spin
Atually. "Well, sor, 1 was thinking,
while 1 was listening t0 yer preach
Ing, a8 how yer might havea pair of
trousers aa would ft me!”—Argonaut.
Seok to" Promate Fleherles.
Hudson bay fisheries are to be thor
oughly investigated “from a ‘commer
cial standpoint by the Canadian gov-
eramont, as It ts expected that with
the opening of the Hudson Bay rall-
way a large fishing industry ‘will be
developed. The number of steamers
entering. Hudson, bay. thts year from
tthe Atlantle has been the largost on
record, including two which brought
cargoes of pitch pine all the way from
Mobile, Ala., for use at the raitway
terminal under construction at Port
Selaia.
Dubb’s Alarm Clock Did Its Duty
Almost Too Well,
Many Experiences With the Flendiy
Disturber of Slumber, But the
Last One Acted Like the
‘Proverblal Straus,
“When I saw that I was sleeping
Inter each morning,” eald Dubh tote
man who was hanging to the neigh,
boring strap in. the street car, “I e¢
elded to get an alarm clock.
. “L got ane and placed it on my
bureau, all wound up and ready to en
form its moraing stunt, Well, t wel
up everybody in the house except ne
Boarders who were never on tine te
anything showed up for breaktaat tat
morning. ‘That made it tad for us
early fellows, who are suppoved to yet
tho cholco bits of everything on the
table a8 our reward for being they
early,
“The next night 1 put the alarm
lock on the floor under my bed, i
stead of on my buread, thinking
might make less notse there.” But it
frightened the people downstairs vone
than ever. One of the children bas
hysterles and the grown peopl ex
plained that they thought It was a
fnfernal machine,
“Then I started to figure out sone
way of fixing things so that the sans
lock would wake only me
“At last T bit upon the idea of pat
ting it under my pillow. Buti roles
‘out from under the pillow every night
‘and stuck its feet Into my back and
felt as comfortable as a toad. T seed
1 for some time, however, unt T
‘chanced to hit upon still another
scheme. 1 could hardly walt for als
to come to put my latest Idea into et
fect.
“I proctired a big, thick roo
double blanket and rolied the clock xp
Inside of that and put it under ay
bed, 1 smothered tt eo well that T
believed I could safely leave my door
ajar to admit a litle more air witht
any damage being done to my aelge
bors.
“The next morning I was awatesed
by something like an earthquake, The
thing bit the bottom of my bed witha
sickening thud and there was a spt
tering Ike ftty-seven demons. ‘Teen
the thing darted from the room and
flew down the etalrs and the thumping
‘against my bed springs subsided. Also
the alarm clock rolled out of the
Dlanket.
“The hall filed with people, gath
ered to see what had taken place. ‘Tl
Dot it’s Dubb’s alarm clock!" shouted
one fellow, whose weird allie would
Rot permit him to Join the Inveetigat-
{ng committee in person. “Throw that
alarm clock out of the window!"
“Tt was quite a convention thereat
my door around the blanket and the
alarm clock, and they couldo't 2x8
save thelr lives how such resulta were
obtainable with that material. ‘The
clock was turned over and over shep
tleally ‘and the blanket was sb
Jected to closo Inspection by the ar
sembly.
“Look here!” sald one of the inves
ligators finally. “Here's a buneh ot at
fur on this blanket!"
“Phen 1 know what had happened.
‘The family cat had taken advaniags
ot the soft, warm blanket and made
her bed in it. When the alarm dock
‘went Off it scared her {nto fits.”
History Told by Films.
One of the good uses for moring
picture films 1s for recording bistorie
events. Not long ago the king ot
Roumania organized the produetica of
a film of no less than 3,000 yards
Jength, this being a reproduction ot
the Roumanian-Russo-Turkish war
whch determined the independeoce
of that country. The film will be ket
in the archives of the realm. In 0
der to carry this out the army lest
8,000 men in uniform with arms axd
Daggage, led by the officers. Another
case {s that of the Italian government,
which is collecting all the flms taken
duping the war in Tripoll. In England
the same thing 1s done for the fas
of the King’s coronation events.
‘Toadstool Lifte 200 Pound.
Some years ago a portion of
pavement in Goswell road, London
was lifted out of its place In a nyt
terlous manner, London TitBils
writes, Before it could be repalred
‘numerous toadstools made thelr >
pearance in the gaping spaces BF
tween the stones. When the stooes
were removed it was found that {he
rested on an Immense spongy mass ot
toadstool growth, which had gone 0
fnereasing until It made a way throug’
‘which it could push its head into t
air, One of the stones moved by
measured four feet by two feet an
welghed 200 pounds.
Fs a a
‘Thomas Jefferson was @ OT
in his religious belief. His “Letter to
Peter Carr” shows that he believed
none of the historic church creeds, aed
fait ng intellectual spmpathy wit #81
of the socalled “orthodox” state:
rents’ of tho great probem of Ut
Mea esting. He belived in Hts Mr
yond what inay bo called che “Di
‘duttes,” that hold ‘between mar aod
than Tadependenty of theooay.
srt Greatet Battle”
i in tho, numbers ongtged, OS
coltoms, where Acti met the Ha
ff destruction, then Cannae, where
Hannibal slew 70,000 out of ‘the ity
Ga omane; it brllancy of Wet
oe ‘hghetng, then Chancolori
‘where Lee put Hooker out of but
rye Chicago America.
tengo Amerie |
ae
"Charley, dear,” said YOUnE ag
Torkins, “the cook says ‘she is gots
to leave.” "
“What for?”
TRE oe tho. Welsh rabbit
make in.the chafing dish give her 2
Aigestion ;
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Ther place, i
cemve poice annsot. deny at
soa Phe. departments tere 2%
very ugly features.”
“Where aro they principally?” |
“Ip the rogues’ galery” +
AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS
New York has a society whose purpose is to fight against the development of a negro "ghetto" in the American cities. It is the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, whose membership includes many persons socially prominent in New York, together with a company of serious-minded colored people. The headquarters are at No.110 West Fortish street.
Mrs. William H. Baldwin, Jr., was recently elected chairman of the executive board. Other members of the league are: Mrs. Haley Flake, George McAhenny, Silas Mee, Beelem, William H. Mackenzie, William Jay Scalpel, W. Sirmann, N. Seligman, George W. Stallman, Charles D. Hilles, Rev. William Adams Brown, Paul J. Sachs, Theodore M. Talf, Albert Shaw, Judge Joseph F. Mulqueen and Major R. R. Moton.
The league has affiliated organizations in Philadelphia, Chicago, Louisville, St. Louis, Richmond and Norfolk, Va.; Augusta, Ga., and Wilmington, Del. Its biggest work, however, is in New York, where the negro population is now more than 90,000, being more than in any other city in America, except Washington. We have organized many branches of activity," said Eugene K. Jones, associate director in charge of the local work. "We have a committee for improving industrial conditions, which seeks to organize workers in the various occupations, and by this means help our people to better things. For instance, we have organized one group into the Colored Public Porters' association, for the purpose of guarding the public against unscrupulous porters. The organization is raising the standard of reliability and managing its members. Workers in other occupations are similarly organized.
"Then we have a vocational exchange, operated in connection with the housing bureau, at No. 127 West One Hundred and Thirty-fifth street, in the thickly populated negro section of Harlem. This exchange is being made a clearing house through which applicants for help and for, positions may be referred to reliable philanthropic and commercial employment agencies. Positions have been secured for 197 persons."
It takes three seconds for a cable message to cross the ocean.
Of the material success of certain colored men in the south, the Crisis contains this:
"Ocala, Fla., has 3,000 colored inhabitants, and there are 12,000 others in the surrounding county. This has offered a great operation. There is a thriving sea island cotton factory, considerable exporting of moss and velvet beans, while colored men have numerous stores and are supporting professional men. Recently the Metropolitan Realty and Investment company has been organized and has erected a $20,000 building. In this a bank with a captain's chair, the president of the company, George Giles, is a large holder of real estate. The vice-president, Joseph W. Liley is the founder of Fessenden academy, and the cashier, F. P. Gadson, is the owner of the largest dry goods and notion store owned by a colored man in the United States. Other directors are the owner of the doctor physician, A. S. Richardson, the doctor win, Charles Stewart, J. S. LaRoche, T. N. Brown and S. H. Haddler."
By a deal which was closed last week and in which a consideration of $30,000 was involved, a tract of land near Thornton, Ill., to be used for the purpose of a negro cemetery, and to be known by the name of Mount Forest cemetery, was acquired, reports a Chicago correspondent.
In a communication to the Kansas City Star a correspondent, "Lacey" writes as follows: "Africa is not the place for the American negro. As yet we have not heard enough to warrant our going there. I don't think the negroes of the United States should sacrifice our fifty years of success here to start all over in a barren, half-civilized country. Here we have our own churches, schools and colleges.
Now comes Chief Sam and asks us to work up, save all we have worked for a decade. If Africa is as rich as Chief Sam suggests it will not want for others who will seize its riches."
It is said that descent can be traced from only 49 passengers that came over in the Mayflower, the rest having died without issue.
When George Schwartz, a farmer in Scranton, Pa., cut down an oak tree he found imbedded in its heart a pine tree shilling dated 1652.
As a universal danger signal, a Denver firm has designed and copyrighted signs bearing a human hand, across the palm of which appear the words "Safety First."
In London a motor bus proprietor has to comply with between 50 and 60 conditions before he can obtain a license.
A New Orleans expert figures that by becoming a suffragist a woman decreases her chances of marrying 50 per cent.
If the front parlor is clean a girl is apt to think the whole house is all right.
A married man always says he is glad of it—but he seldom attempts to prove it _____
Don't expect the world to laugh with you if you are laughing at the world.
"Writing in the Baltimore American, the Rev. J. U. King, pastor of the Union Methodist Episcopal church at St. Michaels, Md., has this to say: "To be successful in the development of the soil we must have scientific training; thus well-equipped agricultural colleges for the negro are indispensable. The day of the ignorant Superfiction is being replaced by science, ignorance by knowledge, inefficiency by efficiency.
"If the white man, who is nearing the top of the hill of our great material endeavor, needs the advantages of a well-equipped agricultural college, how much greater are the needs of those who only yesterday, like goods and chattels, served as a medium of commercial exchange; who stand at the very foot of the hill struggling to ascend? This efficiency will not only be of benefit to all of those whose racial identity I bear, but more far reaching than the average person would imagine will be the benefits derived by the white people as well. Objection alone has evidently taught every white man that the increase of mental, emotional and efficiency on the part of the negro means the decrease of ignorance, iden-ness and crime. We live side by side with our white neighbor, and be our contribution to this great social fabric helpful or baneful he is affected accordingly and commensurately.
"Is it not, therefore, the highest wisdom on the part of every constituent part of a community to welcome cordially every means that will permanently establish the criterion: All men up, and not some men down?"
More's been accomplished with a good set of nerves then by the fellers what gits by on their nerve.
Organization of the Omaha branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is now being completed. Over 25 people, most of them colored, have joined the local movement, which has for its purpose the economic, political and social advancement of the American negro. John H. Grove of the Grove Wharton allied business interests, was appointed chief male man who helped the association by representing the Omaha, and he has been elected treasurer. The other officers, all colored, are: Rev. William T. Osborne, pastor of St. John's African Methodist church, president; Thomas Reeese, 2723 Miami street, vice-president; Samuel L. Patton, 2420 Patrick avenue, recording secretary; Jesse Merchant, 1712 North twenty-eight avenue, corresponding secretary. Meetings have been held monthly at St. John's African Methodist church of the organization began here three months ago. Dr. C. M. B. Mason of New York, national organizer for the association, helped to promote the organization began here three months ago. Dr. C. M. B. Mason of New York, national organizer for the association, helped to promote the new branch in Omaha. Rev. John Albert Williams, rector of the colored church of St. Philip the Deacon, is also an active member, and says that membership is open to all persons, either white or colored, who wish to participate in the national move for the black man. Hereafter meetings will be held two weeks, and an executive committee will be chosen to assume active charge of the association's work in Omaha.
It shore would be a fine thing if this rest cure business was for them as really needs it.
An interesting story of how prejudice against a race can be removed by learning to like one of its members comes from the Provident hospital, in Chicago's Black Belt. It began as a paternal enterprise and has graduated 118 nero nurses. A white boy was recently hurried to the hospital terribly ill with pneumonia. His mother, a southern woman, telegraphed from the east, urging his removal to some other hospital. It was too late for that. The doctors gave him up. But the negro nurse did not. For thirty-six hours with not a moment's rest she fought for his life, and won. The boy's mother is no longer prejudiced against negro trained nurses.
Fuel oil consumption this year by the United States navy is estimated at 30,000 gallons.
More than 10,000 boys under sixteen years of age were injured in mines in Great Britain last year in such a way as to disable them for more than a week. There are about a million coal mine workers altogether, one worker in every seven being killed or injured last year.
Caribbean by law requires all buildings to be as nearly fireproof as possible, with the result that the city's firemen earn most of their wages as chimney sweeps.
A Norwegian company has patented a secret process for producing 98 per cent. nitric acid from the 30 per cent. acid it has been making from atmospheric nitrogen.
Aln't it funny that their hens lay atm at a time when eggs is so cheap?
If men had the gift of second sight, there would be fewer cases of love at first.
Encourage kindness — even if you have to practice on yourself.
When poverty comes in at the window it is getaway day for love.
People who drift with the tide make a poor landing.
One idea of a free thinker is a man who isn't married.
STEPLADDER WITH WHEELS
Handy for Hanging Pictures, Adjusting High Electric Bubs and in Many Other Ways.
A handy attachment has been devised by an Ohio man. With it a stepladder need not be folded up every time it is to be moved and then laboriously opened and clamped into position again. Metal socket kits fit over the lower end of the front standard and have extension in which little wheels are mounted. The cross braces are plvoted together in the middle and their front ends are plv-
Easy to Move About.
oted to the wheel spindles, while their rear ends hook into the rear standards. When all four standards of the ladder are on the floor it is as firm as any one would want, but by raising the rear legs a trifle—the whole structure can be trundled about on the wheels and moved from one room to another with no trouble at all and without affecting its stability.
SERVING STEAK "TAIL ENDS"
Part Usually Considered Good for Nothing May Be Made Into Some Delicious Dishes.
One part of food which almost invariably goes to waste is the tail end of steaks. This part of the meat is usually so tough and full of coarse fibres. Now the wise cook can so disguise these tails that the eater will think it some entirely novel dish. Besides using these ends en casserole, they may be chopped in the meat chopper, moistened with onion juice, mixed in with potato, seasoned well, shaped into cones, dipped in egg and cracker crumbs and the despired ends of steak will come out triumphantly as most delicious croquettes. When porous and crisp, it is certainly worth while saving the ends, which often weigh as much as the tender meat itself.
Mixing Fruits.
When inclined to be dry or tasteless, apples are greatly improved by the addition of other fruits. Grated pinesapples and quinces are both good for this purpose, but dried fruits, such as dates, figs and prunes, can also be used. Apples should be stoned and cut into quarters before being cooked with the apples, and the figs should be shredded. Prunes must be well washed and allowed to soak in a little cold water before cooking, and, as apples require less cooking than prunes they should be cooked in a very nearly tender, Very little sweetening, if any, is required when figs, dates and prunes are used with apples.
Rice Pudding.
Where the gas stove is used it is not always convenient to make an old-fashioned rice pudding simply of rice and milk, which must be baked for several hours and stirred frequently. A delicious rice pudding may be made quickly with cold cooked or fresh boiled rice as a foundation. To one cup of the rice cooked add a tablespoonful of sugar, the yolk of one egg, a tablespoonful of cornstarch, a pinch of salt, two cups of new milk, and vanilla to flavor. Bring all to the boil while stirring, pour into a pudding dish and bake until slightly brown and nicely set.
Banana Penoche.
Two cups of light brown sugar, one cup granulated sugar, moisten with a generous half-cup milk or cream; boil until it forms a ball in cold water; remove from fire, add a tiny piece of butter and one cup diced bananas; then beat till creamy and pour on buttered pan to cool. Mark off or cut in any desired shape. To prepare bananas, strip skin from two large bananas, cut in two lengthwise once and then once more; hold firmly and slice crosswise and measure one cup of the diced banana.
Very Small Taploca Pudding
Heat 1 1/4 cups of milk and turn over the well-beaten mixture of 1/4 cup of sugar, pinch of salt and 1 small egg. Into this turn 1 mixing spoon of soaked (1 dessert spoon when it's dry) taploca. Cook until taploca is clear and soft. Serve with halved candied cherries, 1/4-inch size cubes of chocolate, or cocoa fudge, or dabs of currant jelly upon the top. Any light cake, or sugar cookies will be palatable served with taploca cream desserts.
Grape Surprise.
One pint of grape juice, one ounce of gelatine, one cup of sugar, one lemon, malaga grapes, one-half cup powdered sugar. Grate rind of lemon and mix with powdered sugar. Dissolve sugar and gelatine in grape juice, adding juice of lemon. Set it to harden, and remove seeds and skins from enough malaga grapes to fill a cup. When jelly thickens stir in grapes and turn into a mold. Serve with cream and prepared sugar.
Salad Loualane.
To one pint of shredded celery, finely minced, five oranges and two lemons, diced, add one pint of large strawberries or other fruit, cut in halves which have been put on ice to chill. Beat two egg yolks very light, add one teaspoonful of very fine salt, the juice of two lemons, and lastly, one cupful of strawberry juice poured over the salad just when served.
IOWA STATE BYSTANDER
SPORTS
TENNIS
Extensive changes to the casino grounds where the annual lawn tennis championships annually take place are being made at Newport, R. I.
Australia will make a concerted effort in 1914 to wrest the Davis cup from America. Norman Brooks and Dunlop will, in all probability, compose the doubles team again.
A. F. Wilding beat M. Germot, a Frenchman, in the final of the Stockholm lawn tennis tournament and now the New Zealand expert is champion of the world on grass courts, hard courts and covered courts.
GOLF
Cleveland golfers now have an indoor course to practice on.
Umpire Silk O'Loughlin is an enthusiastic golf player.
The Homewood Country club of Chicago has applied for the 1914 national amateur golf championship.
The next open golf championship of France will be played on the Le Touquet course, near Boulonge, in July.
The most modest chap in golf has been found in Chicago. He is Chick Evans, who mentions the 25 leading American golfers and omits himself.
There is much discussion just now anent the idea of staging a series of matches between American home bred professionals and crack visitors just prior to the national open next season. There are plenty of backers of the home bred talent's ability to mop up.
Americus refuses to believe Gotch has retired. Other wrestlers harbor similar fears.
The announcement that Yousuf Mahmout is not dead, but emphatically alive on his own admission, leads to the question of what they can get out of his heroic demise as a press agent affair.
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Speed, cleverness and ability to shift from one hold to another gave Gus Schoenlein of Baltimore, better known to the followers of wrestling as Americus, an easy victory over Paul Martinson, the motorman.
Gustaf Fristenky, the Bohemian heavyweight wrestler; Ivan Mamutoff, who is a member of the czar of Russia's bodyguard, and Alex. Aberg, the Finland expert, who is reported not to have lost a fall in ten years, are among the wrestlers who have come to this country seeking a match with champion Gotch, who again recently announced his retirement from the mat game.
FOOTBALL
Michigan wants to schedule two more eastern games next season. Dartmouth and Carlisle are considered as possibilities.
Keith Jonee, left tackle of the Notre Dame squad of this year, has been elected to captain the team during the 1914 campaign.
After four meetings had resulted in a tie, the Amherst football team elected the Webster H. Warren of Falmouth captain for next year.
The 1914 football schedule of the Wisconsin state university will have Illinois for the first time since 1910.
William Howard Fritz, Cornell football star, recently underwent an X-ray examination and it was shown that his arm was broken in the Pennsylvania game.
. . .
The Syracuse eleven will not meet Harvard next fall, but the graduate manager of athletics is trying to ar- tribute games with Cornell and Dart mouth.
AQUATIC
Four of the five dual meets on the swimming schedule of the University of Pennsylvania swimming team for the coming season are with teams in the league, in league, closing on March 6 with the individual championships in New York.
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Henry Zimmerman and Lawrence Wright of the Washington university eight-oared shell crew of Seattle have surveyed a new four-mile racing course on Lake Washington. It will correspond to the eastern intercollegiate course on the Hudson river at Riverside. The new course is straightaway.
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The next international yacht regatta has been fixed for July 18 and 19 at Horten, near Christiana.
Capt. T. B. Denegre of the Yale crew has announced that Richard Armstrong, Yale '95, has been appointed head coach of the Yale crews.
Ernest Barry, at present holder of the world's professional scouting title, has offered to row James Faddon, the Australian champion, for $2,500 a side on the Thames river, London, next September.
BENNETT
Gov. John K. Tenor of Pennsylvania, who was recently elected president of the National league at a salary of $25,000 per annum, in an interview said that the game must be kept clean; that it needed no doctor, and that the game was played in an Interview Governor Tenor pointed out what he will try to do:
"I will not try to assume the role of doctor," said Mr. Tener, a big, robust six-footer. "It will be my purpose to see that the game is kept sanitary and avoid the little things which might tend to bring on disease. Baseball is healthy. "I would like to be a constructive leader. It is my ambition to build. The one great feature of the success of the American league is that President Johnson has taken a personal hand in guiding its destinies to keep it on an even keel."
BOWLING
Buffalo will hold the annual American can bowling congress championships next March. Philadelphia will stage the eighth annual national tournament in Atlantic City next Easterlide
MISCELLANEOUS
Four members of the Cornell basketball team which won the intercollegiate championship last year are out for the team again. The squad also includes several of last season's squad.
Robinson, the Mercersburg academy spinner, will not do any running this winter. He will rest up until the spring time in the hope of regaining the strength that he lost during his illness of the last summer.
HORSE RACING
Toronto will give 14 $400 purses for its light harness ice racing meet which opens on Christmas day.
San Francisco light harness promoters have begun the construction of the track to be used at the 1915 expoition races for big purses.
During the horse racing season just concluded in Ireland, 698 races were run, worth $338,705, and the number of horses that ran was 1,239. The amount of stake money is the best on record for Ireland, the previous high est total having been $317,780.
PUGILISM
Spike Kelly tapped his way to a 15-
round decision over Billy Walters at
St. Joseph, Mo.
Bob Diry of Germany proved easy
for George Ashe of Philadelphia in
the main bout at New York.
Benny Yanger, the old-time boxer, is
a manager now. He is looking after
the affairs of Young Crosby, a crack
116-pound boy.
Rochester is to have a Boxing club
that will accommodate 3,000 spectators,
while Brooklyn is to have a structure
that will seat 2,500.
Johnny Dundee of New York and
Johnny Griffith, an Akron lightweight,
fought 12 rounds to a draw at Canton,
O. The bout was a savage one.
BASEBALL
Pitcher Zam洛尔 of the Tigers will coach a college nine in California prior to his reporting to Manager Jennings.
Binghamton of the New York State league has signed Catcher Lewis, who lived in Pottsville.
Dave Fultz made the announcement that any players signing contracts with the Federals are liable to suspension from the fraternity, if members.
Jack Lelivet, formerly with the Yanks, Senators and Naps, is slated for a berth with the Buffalo Federals, according to the latest rumor.
Jack Elliott, amateur baseball player of Youngstown, O., has been offered a position with umpire with the New England league next year and will go on.
Pad and Penel Mirobe Lurks in Every Booth.
Few Persons Are Immune; Works While One Talks—What Do You Draw While Waiting for Your Number? Ake Writer.
What kind of things do you draw?
Or, are you one of the numeral or word artists?
Do you make wiggies? Do you make faces (not your own, that is)? Do you produce architectural or geometric designs, or merely arabesques?
Whether you answer or not, remember that in World, it is a dead certainty that you do one of these things. Probably you're unconscious of the fact, but you're one of the million and more telephone booth artists who are the involuntary slaves of a masterbug which lives in every telephone booth in the city.
Just think a moment and call to mind the last time you were in a booth with a pencil and a bit of paper handy. Don't you recall that you had to wait while "central" was getting the number?
What did you do in the interval?
You needn't answer; you took up the pencil and began to draw or to make curricules or figures, perhaps to write a name. You do it every time you get into a booth. In nine cases out of ten you continue the art work during your conversation, too. The hoover is easier to use only for goering around the Hotel Knickerbocker and watch the people in the booths there. There are eight telephone compartments and each is provided with a pad and pencil placed in the booths to facilitate notaking, but it may be that a farsighted management was aware of the "bug" and promptly supplied the means for its culture.
The matter of this "telephone bug" was carried to no less an authority upon quirks of the mind than Dr. Charles F. MacDonald, the allist. He recognized it at once. He even said that he himself was a victim.
"I firmly believe that nearly every one who uses a telephone," he said. "is given to scribbling or writing or drawing or figuring on a bit of paper if it be handy. I always do it myself if the conversation be at all prolonged. It's a curious mental process. Really it's a dual operation of the mind. When a man is waiting, for instance, for a telephone number his conscious mind is directed attentively to waiting for the answer at the other end. His subconscious hand disengages self, and if the pencil and pad are held, the mind is dominated by elimination in the contentness of the conscious mind while the hand is busy tracing the figures or what not upon the paper. It is just that the mind is capable of doing two things at once and gives a demonstration of its ability.
"The things persons produce on paper at such a time may be most carefully executed, but the execution does not in any way hamper at thoroughly rational attention to the conversation or communication taking place. The drawings really make practically no impression on the mind, and I'd venture to say that not one man in a hundred could tell you after leaving the room that you were on the pad. It does not register on the mind, you see. The mind—that is, the subconscious mind, is focused on the conversation and is far too intent to be distracted by the other operation. "Some persons draw, others merely scribble. I generally set down figures —1, 2, 3, 4, and then write them in reverse order. Often I go to the very edge of the paper with the string of digits. It's a mental process which rarely has a meaning to do with the conspicuous scrawls or drawings bear no pictorial relation to the subject of the talk.
"I believe, however, that these subconscious deductions bear some relation to the character of the individual, just as does handwriting. If, say, 500 examples could be collected and placed in the hands of an expert in handwriting I think he could resolve the producers into distinct classes, as it were. I think that the traits of the individual might be found to show in the drawings. They are produced with even less thought than one must give to the formation of characters in writing, because the conscious mind is busy with the talking, but it seems to me that they show the characteristics of markers. The care with which some are executed is indicative of the care with which the accompanying telephone conversation was carried on, because it has been found that the more important the talk the more carefully the subconscious mind worked. Now, the next time you go into a phone booth just see if you don't grab the pencil and get to work.
Everglades of Florida.
The region down in Florida known as the "Everglades" is not as yet available for cultivation, although it is understood that an attempt is being made by the state to reclaim the territory between 10 miles and 60 wide, the water from one to six feet deep, studded thickly with ridges, or islands, from one-fourth of an acre to hundreds of acres in extent. Out of the water grows a rank grass, from six to ten feet high. The vegetable deposits of the area are enormous, and beamed with a doubt that the water thoroughly drained, will produce amazing crops, especially of bananas and plantains and other sub-tropical fruits.
Superlatives in Advertising.
Japanese advertisers believe in a lavish use of superlatives. "The paper we sell," runs the announcement in a stationary Tokyo's window, "is as solid as the hide of an elephant." "Step inside!" is the invocation of a big multiple shop in the same city. "You will be welcomed as fondly as a ray of sunshine after a rainy day. Our assistants are as amiable as a father seeking a husband for a do-well daughter. Goods are dispatched to customers' houses with the rapidity of a shot from the cannon's mouth."
Some of Them Are Novel—A Sailor Drunk on Shore Duty, Blamed Local Malaria Epidemic as the Cause of His Offense.
"Now lay aft to the mast al-1 the report"
When this word is passed aboard one of Uncle Sam's battleships it is time for the sailman "opport" to think of his excuse, if he has one, for the "mast" is the daily court held aboard ship by the captain, and it is there that punishments are banded out to the offenders against the ship's rules for the previous 24 hours.
It is there that the offender is excused, passed along for a court-martial or given a minor punishment, according to the nature of his offense, the skipper's humor and his readiness with the gift of gab. "Many and many have given up to the offense. Some of them would entitle the author to a life membership in the Ananias club, and if the captain is a good one from the bluejacket's point of view he will give you the benefit of the doubt when otherwise anything from a few hours' extra duty on the quarter deck with a rifle to a short stay in the brig on bread and water you will have to be at eleven o'clock every weekday morning the "reports" are all assembled at the mast. The executive officer reports the fact to the captain. The bugler sounds attention as the "old man" appears on deck, a mental rehashing of stories and a stiffening of backs goes down the line. The order is given to the captain is ready to beer the first case.
"Brown, H. R., two hours over leave from liberty," reads the yeoman standing by with the records and report book. Brown steps forward, salutes, gives his spiel and is excused or punished, according to the fates and the skipper's humor. "Well, sir, you see," he explains. "It was a call to the police called late this morning. Just had time to make a run for the dock and catch the last boat for the ship. I was coming along straight for the ship when I passed the Salvation Army. The band struck up the 'Star Spangled Banner,' and, of course, I had to stop and stand at attention until they had finished. By that time I had missed the boat." The captain calls for Brown's enlistment record, looks it over and sees that Brown is a habitual liberty breaker. "Young man," he says, "I am a soldier, I am a duty with a rifle the quarter deck," and Brown retreats forward to explain his case to his shipmates.
The story is told of a captain, old in the service of the navy and wise in the ways of liberty breakers, who claimed to have heard every excuse that could be offered at the mast for overstaying shore leave. Should a man give him a new excuse he declared he would be excused, but for an excuse he had heard before the punishment was to be doubled.
Before long a man appeared at the most three days over leave. "Sir," he said, "I heard about your offer for a new excuse. Accidentally I broke my liberty for an hour and I have been over in town ever since trying to think up a new one."
"Go forward," said the skipper.
The yeoman consults the reports book.
"Sigm. G. E., drunk on duty ashore," he reads, and Smith, a newly rated pet officer, steps forward, cyeing the "apparent" on his right sleeve in a manner that would lead one to suspect that he was fearful it would soon take flight and soar away.
"Well, young man, what have you to say?"
"You see, sir, it was this way. I was sent ashore on patrol. You know, sir, how the doctor has warned us about the epidemic of malaria now prevalent and the danger of drinking the water ashore. As a preventive I took an overdose of whisky and—" "Twenty-four hours' solitary confinement on bread and water. Master at arms, take him away."
Roinscare and the Chase.
The grandfather of Monsieur Poincare, president of the French republic, was an enthusiastic follower of the chase. When the king of Spain was the guest of the president, some days ago, a hunt at Rambouillet was offered him. The president does not hunt, so he invited the former presidents, Loubet and Pallieres, to accompany the royal guest. to accompany an ago he gave to you the poultry at Marly, while I go to visit the poultry (a chicken show) at Paris." Thanks to the foresight of a grandfather, he is owner of a property which made him eligible to a certain office. "I should be an ingrate," he said, "if I said anything against the chase. Without it I should not have been general councilor and, consequently, one of the members of the republic. But the truth is I do not like hunting because my grandfather hunted too much and, for that, my father smoked too much. I do not smoke at all."
No Quarrel.
"Did your meeting break up in a quarrel?"
"No," replied Miss Cayenne. "We carefully avoided that. We kept in session till there weren't enough peacocks breaking terms to carry on a quarrel."
Landlords Too Greedy
Attempts to fix by statute the wages of agricultural laborers in England were largely responsible for the great revolt of 1381, or "Wat Tyler's rebel rebellion," and the effort of landowners to get back to the level of wages before the black death same to make labor dear. But the lord of the manor overshot the mark. He wanted the day wage kept down to four cents to skx cents a day. Had he put skx cents to eight cents in the future there might have been no rebellion.
SIOUX CITY, IOWA.
(Last Week.)
The Ladies' Aid society of Mt. Zion Baptist church will hold open house Thursday evening, January 1, at the church parls from 8 to 11 for their husbands and friends. Mrs. Cora Harrison, chairman.
The Peerless Entertainers will give a musical Wednesday evening, January 7th, at the Odd Fellows hall, under the supervision of Mr. L. Brooks, for the benefit of Rev. J. H. Garrison.
Mrs. Elinora Wilkinson was hostess, entertaining a large company of friends Christmas evening in compliance to Miss Mildred Hawkins of Lexington, Mo., and Mr. Ernest Harper of Centerville, S. D. A most enjoyable evening was spent in music and conversation, after which dainty refreshments were served by the hostess.
A quiet wedding was solemnized Friday, December 26th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilkinson, when Miss Mildred Hawkins of Lexington, Mo, became the bride of Mr. Ernest Harper of Centerville, S. D. Rev. J. H. Garrison of the A. M. E. church officiated. Mr. Harper has been a frequent visitor in the city and has made many friends, who wish them much success upon their matrimonial voyage.
Mrs. T. J. Bell left last week to spend the holidays in Des Moines, Mrs. Jerry Lee and little son, Bernard, departed for Chicago and Mr. Herman Green spent the week end in his parental home at Carroll, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Harper are guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilkinson.
Mrs. O. J. Mullen, who has been rather indisposed, has recovered.
CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA
The Culture club met at the home of Mrs. Lulu Horne on Wednesday evening, at which time the treasurer, Mrs. Amelia Jackson, read her monthly report, which was splendid.
Miss Mary Perkins, who is attending the university at Iowa City, was in our city over Monday, the guest of Miss Mae Terry. Miss Perkins was en route to Buxton to spend the holidays with relatives.
Mr. Tydell Hughes of Newton, Mrs. Anna Lawrence of Boone and Dr. R. F. Phillips of St. Louis were also guests at the Terry home the past week.
The Silver Leaf chapter, O. E. S., held their installation of officers December 18th. The following were installed: Mrs. M. F. Lowery, worthy matron; Mrs. Jennie Robinson, assistant matron; Rev. A. Ford, patron; W. H. Milligan, treasurer; L. D. Lowery, secretary; Mrs. Lulu Horne, conductress; Mrs. W. H. Milligan, assistant conductress.
Mr. Arthur Hill of Buxton was the guest of Mr. Arthur Jackson a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson and brother are visiting Mrs. Jackson's parents in Bloomington, Ill.
The choir will give a sacred concert Sunday night.
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MT. PLEASANT NOTES.
The Christmas exercises at both churches were fine, also well attended. The old folks' concert given at the A. M. E. church Friday night was fine and was a grand success.
Miss Maudlin Burnaunch entertained a few friends at luncheon Christmas evening. Covers were laid for twelve. The out of town guests were the Misses Neil Morris of Buxton, Grace Harris of Buxton, Mrs. Leo Reeder of Keokuh, Mr. Everett Reed of Maquoka, Iowa, Mr. John Junkins of Bloomfield, Iowa, Mr. Edd Prints of Ft. Madison, Iowa. All report a jolly time.
Mr. and Mrs Jim Wicks entertained at dinner Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Clay Reed.
Mrs. Amanda Reefer of 405 East Mill street entertained at dinner on Christmas Rev. Jackson and family. Covers were laid for eight. Everyone enjoyed themselves, saying the hostess was a royal entertainer.
The Misses Bessie Taylor and Edna Hicks of Centerville are in the city visiting relatives and friends.
Miss Gladys Anderson of Omaha, Neb., is in the city visiting relatives.
Mr. Walker of Centerville is in the city visiting friends.
Mr. Will Presnel of Monroe City, Missouri, is spending the holidays in our city.
Mr. and Mrs. George Colston of Fairfield spent Sunday in our city.
Mrs. Emily Keith has gone to Honewell, Mo., to visit relatives and friends.
Mrs. Bessie Branch of Omaha, Neb., is in our city visiting her father, Mr. Charles Austin.
Mr. Everett Reed and Mr. Wil伯 Burnaugh have returned to their work in Maquoketa, Iowa, after spending Xmas here with relatives and friends.
Mrs. W. M. Greenway and sons, George and Johnston, have, returned to their home in Muscatine.
Mrs. Clay Reed entertained the King's Daughters society at her home Friday afternoon. After regular business light refreshments were served. All present had a jolly good time.
Miss Wil伯 Brooks has returned to the city, after an extended visit in Rock Island.
Mr. George Berry of Rock Island, Ill., is in the city visiting his mother, Mrs. Sarah Berry.
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.
Mr. C. Parrod of Essex is visiting friends here.
Mrs. Otto Baker is on the sick list.
Rev. Mitchell filled his appointment at Oregon, Mo.
Mr. Winifred Montgomery is home again.
Fred Douglass was brought from Oskaloosa seriously ill with rheumatism.
The Baptists have started a series of meetings.
Uncle Barney Cooke has been very slick.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson spent a few hours in our city one day last week.
Mr. John Morgan has been seriously ill.
Mrs. Allen Jones has been laid up with a lame foot.
BUXTON REVIEW.
Misses Magnolia and Persilla Sears entertained a number of friends at the home of Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Carter in honor of their friend, Miss Mary Jane Reeves. The Ladies' Industrial club gave a New Year dinner at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Neely in South Buxton. The out of town guests were Miss Valetta London, who is attending the State university at Iowa City; Miss Mary Perkins, Miss Ruth Southall and Miss Mary Jane Reeves of Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Lewis entertained Misses Mary Jane Reeves and Bertha Strather at a 6 o'clock dinner Wednesday. The out of town guests who have been visiting in our city during the holidays have been royally entertained at the different homes. They regret to leave as the parting time draws near.
Mrs. Fannie Oliver is on the sick list this week.
Mr. Edward J. Downs is not improving.
Mr. John Graves is still on the sick list.
The F. B. M. club gave a banquet at the Elks hall Friday night. They all had a nice time.
Mrs. Dooley and Mrs. T. W. Watson have returned back to Rockford, Ill., this week to their future home.
Mr. and Mrs. Oval Bryant are happy over a bouncing baby girl. Mrs. Susie Burks has been on the sick list a few days, but is improving. Mr. J. R. Blaney, Sr., was out with the young ladies last evening to the skating rink.
A fine beginning indeed.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Terrell of Colfax were in our city a few days visiting their daughter, Mrs. B. F. Cooper.
Dr. C. G. Roberson and J. W. Smith were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Cooper at a 1 o'clock dinner on New Year's.
Mrs. Adelaide Brooks and Miss Ethel Terrell were in our city a few days visiting their sister, Mrs. B. F. Cooper. They were en route to Kansas City and St. Louis, Mo.
No. 12 men are still out of work. We hope they will be able to get to work soon.
Miss Gertrude Lucas has returned to our city. She has been away on a visit during the holidays.
Mr. All Night is getting along all right, better known as W. H.
DAVENPORT NOTES.
Mrs. Rachel Baker of Fairfield, Iowa, and Mrs. Liza Thomas of Fort Madison were over Sunday visitors in the city.
Miss Aletha Hopkins and Mr. C. H. Robinson were baptized and read into full membership at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday morning.
Bethel starts out this new year with five additions to its church roll. Mr. Eugene Green has been appointed administrator for the late Linsey Pitts estate.
Mrs. Oden, who spent the holidays with her son and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. R. S. Taylor, returned to her home in Chester, Wyo., last Friday, after spending a delightful time in our city.
Very impressive memorial services were held at Bethel A. M. E. church by the Sunday school for the late Lyman K. Shepard.
At the Sunday school hour Sunday the following resolutions were adopted:
Resolutions from Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school for the late Lyman K. Shepard, of Davenport, Iowa. Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to take from among us Lyman Kenneth Shepard, one of our beloved and highly esteemed Sunday school scholars and enrollment secretary of said school, and a member of the Gleaner boys' class, and whereas we have lost one of our bright and promising young men, whose life was a life that his classmates should emulate. Our loss is his eternal gain. Therefore he it resolved that while we mourn his loss we how in humble submission to Almighty God and extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in this hour of sorrow. Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school, a copy sent to the parents, grandparents, and a copy to the Iowa State Bystander. Mrs. Esther Stovall, Mrs. Lucy Hopkins and Miss Hazel Busey, committee.
Miss La Verne Martin from Dubuque, Iowa, is visiting relatives in the city.
Mrs. Ruth Bright, G. W. M. of the O. E. S. of the state of Iowa and jurisdiction, is out on her annual tour.
Hiram lodg, No. 19, A. F. & A. M., has several applications for degrees.
ROCK ISLAND, ILL
Mrs. Chas. Jones is ill at her home, 14 1-2 street.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Lambert of South Rock Island entertained at Xmas dinner Rev. and Mrs. Broyles of this city and their little niece, Mrs. S. Corbin and her little son, Mr. W. E. Sample and Mr. Bradberry of Davenport. The dining room was beautifully decorated in Yuletide colors, which lent a greater desire on the partof all in partaking of the sumn-
nous dinner served. The Lamberts have a lovely home and they know how to entertain. Rev. and Mrs. Saunders and Mrs. Hattie Lambert were guests of Rev. and Mrs. Broyles, 622 Tenth street, at Ne w year's dinner. Mr. C. Lambert, who has been very sick, is much better at this writing.
Mrs. John Thompson of St. Louis, Mo., who has been stopping at Mrs. R. D. Pollard's for three months, left last Friday for Chicago, where she will stay the rest of the winter. Mrs. W. M. Parker of South Rock Island returned home from Fort Madison, after taking care of her sick mother for three months. At this writing her mother is much improved.
Best Cough Medicine for Children.
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MOLINE. ILL. NEWS.
Rev. and Mrs. S. B. Walkup entertained Mr. and Mrs. Sam Britton, Mr. and Mrs. Lanire and Mr. and Mrs. Walkup at a New Year's eve dinner at their home on Thirty-first street. The entertainment and concert given by the Aid society at the A. M. E. church New Year's day was quite a success. A neat sum was realized by the ladies. Mrs. Delia Patterson of Twelfth avenue has gone to Chicago to spend the winter months with her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Scott. Mrs. Alice Gorman entertained a number of young folks at her home on Thirty-first street at a watch meeting party. The evening was spent in music and cards. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Phineas Tarver have moved to Seventh street and Fifteenth avenue.
Mrs. Will Enix of Seventeenth street royally entertained ladies of the tri-city and the H. S. B. club at her home Friday afternoon. The guests of honor were Mrs. Jim Hoskins of Rock Island, Mrs. Carbon of Davenport and Mrs. John Hoskins of Moline. A four-course luncheon was served by the hostess.
Quite a number attended the watch services at the A. M. E. church.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tarver are able to be about, but Lawrence Tarver is still very sick.
Mr. Shaw of Milwaukee, is visiting at the Henry Harris residence on Seventeenth street.
Mr. and Mrs. Paris Robinson entertained a number of young folks at their home on Ninth avenue. The evening was pleasantly spent in music and cards. Luncheon was served.
Mrs. Phineas Tarver is on the sick list.
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Died, at her home in Colfax, Sunday, January 4, 1914, at 12 a.m., Mrs. Susan Alexander. Mrs. Alexander was born in Newport, Augusta county, Virginia. She moved to this state about twenty-four years ago. She leaves to mourn her five daughters and two sons and a large host of friends. A precious one from us is gone. A voice we loved is still. A place is vacant in our home that never can be filled.
Mrs. Annie Humble and Mrs. Rhodes and Mr. Chas. Beatle of Buxton attended the funeral of Mrs. Alexander.
Mr. David Johnson of Washington, formerly a resident of Colfax, was in our city one day last week shaking hands with his many friends.
Rev. and Mrs. Bates were in our city Monday visiting friends.
Mr. M. R. Welsh has just returned from South Dakota, where he has spent the summer.
The out-of town guests who attended the funeral of Mrs. Alexander were a niece, Mrs. Lottie Furgeson, from Chicago; Mrs. Ella Pinkeny of California, daughter of Mrs. Alexander, and Mrs. Cradock of Des Moines, and Mrs. Ella Johnson of Burlington, sister of Mrs. Alexander.
Mr. J. W. Helmes spent the holidays in Des Moines visiting his many friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Terrell spent the holidays in Buxton visiting Mr. and Mrs. Cooper.
Rev. Evans arrived Saturday with his family from Centerville. They expect to make Colfax their future home.
Our reporter, after an absence of several months, has returned to our city and will be glad to have you send or phone in to her the items for the paper.
(Mrs. Beyland.) Mrs. Rose Watson is on the sick list, also Mr. Bennie Jones is confined to his bed. Now is the time for the missionaries to act at the home of Mr. Jones. Oh, say, are you attending the studies on Sunday afternoon at the Y. M. C. A.? If not, you do not know what a treat you are missing. Good work. Secretary McGrew, keep it up.
Mr. Ed Downs is still poorly
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Our leading soprano, in the person of Mrs. Laura Brown, has left our city for an indefinite period. We hope not for long, as we all enjoy hearing Mrs. LauraBrow n sing.
Have you been attending the Christian Endeavor Sunday evening since Mr. Richard Stewart has been superintendent. If not, go Sunday. You will hear a good discussion on the topic, and a delightful program arranged by Mrs. James F Guy. Don't miss any of the meetings. Every Sunday evening.
We were glad to see quite a number of our boys and girls home from the colleges and schools during the holidays.
Mr. Ambrose Morris and Mrs. Alice Stevenson were called to Des Moines suddenly on account of the death of their brother, Mr. Eugene Morris.
There has not been much work in Buxton for the last month, but everybody seems to be in good cheer.
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(Last Week.)
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house Thursday evening, January 1,
at the church parliors from 8 to 11
for their husbands and friends. Mrs.
Cora Harrison, chairman.
The Peerless Entertainers will give a musical, Wednesday evening, January 7th, at the Odd Fellows hall, under the supervision of Mr. L. Brooks, for the benefit of Rev. J. H. Garrison. Mrs. Elinora Wilkinson was hostess, entertaining a large company of friends Christmas evening in compliment to Miss Mildred Hawkins of Lexington, Mo., and Mr. Ernest Harper of Centerville, S. D. A most enjoyable evening was spent in music and conversation, after which dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. A quiet wedding was solemnized Friday, December 26th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilkinson, when Miss Mildred Hawkins of Lexington, Mo., became the bride of Mr. Ernest Harper of Centerville, S. D. Rev. J. H. Garrison of the A. M. E. church officiated. Mr. Harper has been a frequent visitor in the city and has made many friends, who wish them much success upon their matrimonial vowure.
Mrs. T. J. Bell left last week to spend the holidays in Des Moines, Mrs. Jerry Lee and little son, Bornard, departed for Chicago and Mr. Herman Green spent the week end in his parental home at Carroll, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Harper are guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilkinson. Mrs. O. J. Mullen, who has been rather indisposed, has recovered.
CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA
The Culture club met at the home of Mrs. Lulu Horne on Wednesday evening, at which time the treasurer, Mrs. Amelia Jackson, read her monthly report, which was splendid.
Miss Mary Perkins, who is attending the university at Iowa City, was in our city over Monday, the guest of Miss Mae Terry. Miss Perkins was en route to Buxton to spend the holidays with relatives.
Mr. Tydell Hughes of Newton, Mrs. Anna Lawrence of Boone and Dr. R. F. Phillips of St. Louis were also guests at the Terry home the past week.
The Silver Leaf chapter, O. E. S., held their installation of officers December 18th. The following were installed: Mrs. M. F. Lowery, worthy matron; Mrs. Jennie Robinson, assistant matron; Rev. A. Ford, patron; W. H. Milligan, treasurer; L. D. Lowery, secretary; Mrs. Lulu Horne, conductress; Mrs. W. H. Milligan, assistant conductress.
Mr. Arthur Hill of Buxton was the guest of Mr. Arthur Jackson a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson and brother are visiting Mrs. Jackson's parents in Bloomington, Ill.
The choir will give a sacred concert Sunday night.
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MT. PLEASANT NOTES
The Christmas exercises at both churches were fine, also well attended. The old folks' concert given at the A. M. E. church Friday night was fine and was a grand success. Miss Maudlin Burnaunch entertained a few friends at luncheon Christmas evening. Covers were laid for twelve. The out of town guests were the Misses Neil Morris of Buxton, Grace Harris of Buxton, Mrs. Leo Reeder of Keokuk, Mr. Everett Reed of Maquoketa, Iowa, Mr. John Junkins of Bloomfield, Iowa, Mr. Edd Prints of Ft. Madison, Iowa. All report a jolly time. Mr. and Mrs Jim Wicks entertained at dinner Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Clay Reed. Mrs. Amanda Reecher of 405 East Mill street entertained at dinner on Christmas Rev. Jackson and family. Covers were laid for eight. Everyone enjoyed themselves, saying the hostess was a royal entertainer.
The Misses Bessie Taylor and Edna Hicks of Centerville are in the city visiting relatives and friends.
Miss Gladys Anderson of Omaha, Neb., is in the city visiting relatives.
Mr. Walker of Centerville is in the city visiting friends.
Mr. Will Presnol of Monroe City, Missouri, is spending the holidays in our city.
Mr. and Mrs. George Colston of Fairfield spent Sunday in our city.
Mrs. Emily Keith has gone to Honewell, Mo., to visit relatives and friends.
Mrs. Bessie Branch of Omaha, Neb., is in our city visiting her father, Mr. Charles Austin.
Mr. Everett Reed and Mr. Wilber Burnugh have returned to their work in Maquoketa, Iowa, after spending Xmas here with relatives and friends.
Mrs. W. M. Greenway and sons, George and Johnston, have returned to their home in Muscatine.
Mrs. Clay Reed entertained the King's Daughters society at her home Friday afternoon. After regular business light refreshments were served. All present had a jolly good time.
Miss Wilmer Brooks has returned to the city, after an extended visit in Rock Island.
Mr. George Berry of Rock Island, Ill., is in the city visiting his mother, Mrs. Sarah Berry.
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Mrs. C. Farrier underwent operation and is getting along nicely. Mr. C. Parrod of Essex is visiting friends here. Mrs. Otto Baker is on the sick list. Rev. Mitchell filled his appointment at Oregon, Mo.
Mr. Winifred Montgomery is home again.
Fred Douglass was brought from Oskaloosa seriously ill with rheumatism.
The Baptists have started a series of meetings.
Uncle Barney Cooke has been very sick.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson spent a few hours in our city one day last week.
Mr. John Morgan has been seriously ill.
Mrs. Allen Jones has been laid up with a lame foot.
BUXTON REVIEW.
Misses Magnolia and Persilla Sears entertained a number of friends at the home of Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Carter in honor of their friend, Miss Mary Jane Reeves. The Ladies' Industrial club gave a New Year dinner at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Neely in South Buxton. The out of town guests were Miss Valetta London, who is attending the State university at Iowa City; Miss Mary Perkins, Miss Ruth Cityall and Miss Mary Jane Reeves of Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Lewis entertained Misses Mary Jane Reeves and Bertha Strather at a 6 o'clock dinner Wednesday. The out of town guests who have been visiting in our city during the holidays have been royally entertained at the different homes. They regret to leave as the parting time draws near. Mrs. Fannie Oliver is on the sick list this week.
Mr. Edward J. Downs is not improving.
Mr. John Graves is still on the sick list.
The F. B. M. club gave a banquet at the Elks hall Friday night. They all had a nice time.
Mrs. Dooley and Mrs. T. W. Watson have returned back to Rockford, Ill., this week to their future home.
Mr. and Mrs. Oval Bryant are happy over a bouncing baby girl.
Mrs. Susie Burks has been on the sick list a few days, but is improving.
Mr. J. R. Blaney, Sr., was out with the young ladies last evening to the skating rink.
A fine beginning indeed.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Terrell of Colfax were in our city a few days visiting their daughter, Mrs. B. F. Cooper.
Dr. C. G. Roberson and J. W. Smith were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Cooper at a 1 o'clock dinner on New Year's.
Mrs. Adelaide Brooks and Miss Ethel Terrell were in our city a few days visiting their sister, Mrs. B. F. Cooper. They were en route to Kansas City and St. Louis, Mo.
No. 12 men are still out of work. We hope they will be able to get to work soon.
Miss Gertrude Lucas has returned to our city. She has been away on a visit during the holidays.
Mr. All Night is getting along all right, better known as W. H.
DAVENPORT NOTES
Mrs. Rachel Baker of Fairfield, Iowa, and Mrs. Liza Thomas of Fort Madison were over Sunday visitors in the city.
Miss Aleia Hopkins and Mr. C. H. Robinson were baptized and read into full membership at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday morning.
Bethel starts out this new year with five additions to its church roll. Mr. Eugene Green has been appointed administrator for the late Linsey Pitts estate.
Mrs. Oden, who spent the holidays with her son and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. R. S. Taylor, returned to her home in Chester, Wyo., last Friday, after spending a delightful time in our city.
Very impressive memorial services were held at Bethel A. M. E. church by the Sunday school for the late Lyman K. Shepard.
At the Sunday school hour Sunday the following resolutions were adopted:
Resolutions from Bethel A. M. E Sunday school for the late Lyman K Shepard, of Davenport, Iowa. Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to take from among us Lyman Kenneth Shepard, one of our beloved and highly esteemed Sunday school scholars and enrollment secretary of said school, and a member of the Gleaner boys' class, and whereas we have lost one of our bright and promising young men, whose life was a life that his classmates should emulate. Our loss is his eternal gain. Therefore be it resolved that while we mourn his loss we bow in humble submission to Almighty God and extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in this hour of sorrow
Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school, a copy sent to the parents, grandparents, and a copy to The Iowa State Bystander. Mrs. Esther Stovall, Mrs. Lucy Hopkins and Miss Hazel Busey, committee.
Miss La Verne Martin from Dubuque, Iowa, is visiting relatives in the city.
Mrs. Ruth Bright, G. W. M. of the O. E. S. of the state of Iowa and jurisdiction, is out on her annual tour.
Hiram lodge, No. 19, A. F. & A. M., has several applications for degrees.
ROCK ISLAND, ILL.
Mrs. Chas. Jones is ill at her home, 14 1-2 street.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Lambert of South Rock Island entertained at Xmas dinner Rev. and Mrs. Broyles of this city and their little niece, Mrs. S. Corbin and her little son, Mr. W. E. Sample and Mr. Bradberry of Davenport. The dining room was beautifully decorated in Yuletide colors, which lent a greater desire on the partt of all in partaking of the summ-
nous dinner served. The Lamberts have a lovely home and they know how to entertain.
Rev. and Mrs. Saunders and Mrs. Hattie Lambert were guests of Rev. and Mrs. Broyles, 822 Tenth street, at Ne Wear's dinner.
Mr. C. Lambert, who has been very sick, is much better at this writing.
Quite a number from Rock Island attended the concert in Moline on New Year's evening.
Mrs. John Thompson of St. Louis, Mo., who has been stopping at Mrs. R. D. Pollard's for three months, left last Friday for Chicago, where she will stay the rest of the winter.
Mrs. W. M. Parker of South Rock Island returned home from Fort Madison, after taking care of her sick mother for three months. At this writing her mother is much improved.
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MOLINE, ILL., NEWS
Rev. and Mrs. S. B. Walkup entertained Mr. and Mrs. Sam Britton, Mr. and Mrs. Lanire and Mr. and Mrs. Walkup at a New Year's eve dinner at their home on Thirty-first street. The entertainment and concert given by the Aid society at the A. M. E. church New Year's day was quite a success. A neat sum was realized by the ladies. Mrs. Delia Patterson of Twelfth avenue has gone to Chicago to spend the winter months with her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Scott. Mrs. Alice Gorman entertained a number of young folks at her home on Thirty-first street at a watch meeting party. The evening was spent in music and cards. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Phineas Tarver have moved to Seventh street and Fifteenth avenue.
Mrs. Will Enix of Seventeenth street royally entertained ladies of the tri-city and the H. S. B. club at her home Friday afternoon. The guests of honor were Mrs. Jim Hoskins of Rock Island, Mrs. Carbon of Davenport and Mrs. John Hoskins of Moline. A four-course luncheon was served by the hostess.
Quite a number attended the watch services at the A. M. E. church.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tarver are able to be about, but Mr. Lawrence Tarver is still very sick.
Mr. Shaw of Milwaukee is visiting at the Henry Harris residence on Seventeenth street.
Mr. and Mrs. Paris Robinson entertained a number of young folks at their home on Ninth avenue. The evening was pleasantly spent in music and cards. Luncheon was served.
Mrs. Phineas Tarver is on the sick list.
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ITEMS FROM COLFAX.
Died, at her home in Colfax, Sunday, January 4, 1914, at 12 a.m., Mrs. Susan Alexander. Mrs. Alexander was born in Newport, Augusta county, Virginia. She moved to this state about twenty-four years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss five daughters and two sons and a large host of friends. A precious one from us is gone. A voice we loved is still. A place is vacant in our home that never can be filled.
Mrs. Annie Humble and Mrs. Rhodes and Mr. Chas. Beatle of Buxton attended the funeral of Mrs. Alexander.
Mr. David Johnson of Washington, formerly a resident of Colfax, was in our city one day last week shaking hands with his many friends.
Rev. and Mrs. Bates were in our city Monday visiting friends.
Mr. M. R. Welsh has just returned from South Dakota, where he has spent the summer.
The out of town guests who attended the funeral of Mrs. Alexander were a niece, Mrs. Lottie Furgeson, from Chicago; Mrs. Ella Pinkeny of California, daughter of Mrs. Alexander, and Mrs. Cradock of Des Moines, and Mrs. Ella Johnson of Burlington, sister of Mrs. Alexander.
Mr. J. W. Helmes spent the holidays in Des Moines visiting his many friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Terrell spent the holidays in Buxton visiting Mr. and Mrs. Cooper.
Rev. Evans arrived Saturday with his family from Centerville. They expect to make Colfax their future home.
Our reporter, has an absence of several months, has returned to our city and will be glad to have you send or phone in to her the items for the paper.
BUXTON NEWS.
(Special to Bystander.) Mrs. Rose Watson is on the sick list, also Mr. Bonnie Jones is confined to his bed. Now is the time for the missionaries to act at the home of Mr. Jones. Oh, say, are you attending the studies on Sunday afternoon at the Y. M. C. A.? If not, you do not know what a treat you are missing. Good work. Secretary McGrew, keep it up. Mr. Ed Downs is still poorly.
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Our leading soprano, in the person of Mrs. Laura Brown, has left our city for an indefinite period. We hope not for long, as we all enjoy hearing Mrs. LauraBrow n sing.
Have you been attending the Christian Endeavor Sunday evening since Mr. Richard Stewart has been superintendent. If not, go Sunday. You will hear a good discussion on the topic, and a delightful program arranged by Mrs. James F Guy. Don't miss any of the meetings. Every Sunday evening.
We were glad to see quite a number of our boys and girls home from the colleges and schools during the holidays.
Mr. Ambrose Morris and Mrs. Alice Stevenson were called to Des Moines suddenly on account of the death of their brother, Mr. Eugene Morris.
There has not been much work in Buxton for the last month, but everybody seems to be in good cheer.
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