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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. State Capitol Blog Historical Room 1OV VOL. XX NO. 35 CITY NEWS. Mrs. Maria Mash is sick this week. Miss Marie I. Bell is reported sick this week. Mrs. Clay Lewis is no better. She remains about the same. Mrs. H. E. Jacobs is reported ill this week. Wm. Morrison has been employed by the Younker Bros. department store. Mrs. E. Yeager of 108 West Thirteenth street has been sick, but is improving now. Mrs. Emery Jackson spent a few weeks nursing her old home in Moerly, Mo. Mr. Oscar Hebiel of Kansas City, Kans., was the guest of Miss Florence Griffin on Wednesday. Mr. James R. Roberts was taken suddenly sick with pneumonia this week. Mr. W. H. Birney is no better at this writing. His condition is getting worse. Mrs. Joe Sorrell spent a few days in Enterprise with her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Sorrell. Mrs. Joe Sorrell of Buxton spent a few days in our city, the guest of Mrs. Andrew Morris. Mr. J. W. Campbell has just returned from Kansas City, Mo., where he was called to attend the funeral of his brother, who died there last week. Mr. F. P. Johnson, one of our progressive mail carriers, has been sick the past week. Mrs. H. S. Graves has returned from Nashville, Tenn., where she has been visiting with her parents. She reports a pleasant trip. Mr. H. C. Brown, a student at the Capital City Commercial college, has been sick the past few days, unable to go to school. The Des Moines Negro Lyceum met last Tuesday with Mrs. Warrick. They will meet next Tuesday with Mrs. J. B. Rush. The Life of Dunbar, led by Magerine Ragsdale, will be discussed. Sunday, March 8th, has been selected by the ministers of Des Moines as go to church day. Everybody is going to some church on that day. Mrs. Frank Harris entertained Mrs. Annie Morris and Mrs. Fannie Sorrell at a 2 o'clock dinner Monday. An enjoyable time reported. Mr. James B. Mitchell, one of our well known citizens, met with an accident last week. He fell from a ladder and badly sprained his ankle. While still confined to his home he is improving. Mr. Baxter McDowell of Buxton is visiting his sister and brother, Andrew, who has been quite ill with a slight attack of pneumonia. He is much better at this writing. They reside at the home of their uncle, J. H. McDowell, 909 Eighth street. The musical concert that was to be given by, Roman tent, Wednesday night, February 11th, owing to the bad weather was postponed and will be given at Maple Street Baptist church Tuesday night, February 24th. All holding tickets for the above date will be good for that night. Everybody is invited to attend. Admission, 10 cents. The Intellectual Improvement club celebrated Frederick Douglass' birthday at the home of Mrs. J. H. McClain. Addresses were made by Atty. S. Joe Brown. Mrs. John Wilkinson. Mrs. J. B. Rush and remarks by the president, Mrs. F. P. Johnson. Refreshments were served by the hostess. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH, SUNDAY FEBRIARY.21 SUNDAY, FEBRIARY 21 10:30 a. m. "The Christian's Prize." 12 m. -Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 7:30 p. m.—"A Strange Handwrit- ing." WANTED AGENTS—Colored school boys and girls, good positions, good pay Write for particulars. The Washington Agency Co., 3026 3rd St., Dept. 6, Des Moines, Ia. DRAMATIC ART CLUB. The Dramatic Art club met Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. J. B. Rush. The program consisted of a discussion of Social Purity and Rescue as outlined by the State Federation. Meet next week with Mrs. R. N. Hyde. Discuss Household Economics. The Woman's Law and Political Study club will meet Thursday even- ing, February 26th, with Mrs. Harvey Brown. Lesson, "Mortages." Last month the club met with Mrs. T. Adams and had an interesting lesson on "Property Rights." SUFFRAGETTE CLUB The Des Moines Suffragette club met Friday evening, February 13, at the Union Congregational church. A large number of men and women were present to hear the very instructive address of Mrs. Frank W. Dodson, excounty recorder. The club is having the desired influence on the public. At the next meeting, Friday, March 13, the program will consist of a drill in voting and a discussion of municipal ownership of the water works. Everybody is invited to attend. EDITORIALS FREDERICK DOUGLASS. This week is supposed to have occurred the birthday of Hon. Frederick Douglass, one of the truly great men of his race and the age in which he lived—in abject poverty and a degraded slavery, with no maternal training or parental care—yet from out of this low depth he struggled to become a man. So it was by the divine hand that he fled from bondage, purchased his own freedom, became a lecturer, an editor, a statesman and a diplomat of the highest rank, honored abroad, revered at home. He was one of the finest orators of his time, and truly a great' character in moulding the destinies of the Negro race. THE NEGRO FARMER The Negro Farmer is the name of a new farm journal just started in Tuskegee, Ala., by some of the citizens of Tuskegee. It is published in the interest of the Negro farmers throughout the United States and will meet a long felt want. We welcome it and shall encourage it, for our agriculturist should be encouraged. Then again the Negro farmer, like the white farmer, is going to be a mighty power in the making of our race and solving the race problem. We have a few colored farmers that are farming and owning farms from 160 to 1,000 acres of valuable Iowa land and there is no race prejudice out on these farms. These white farmers buy and sell their corn, wheat, oats hogs, cattle and chickens from the colored farmers, so let us thoughtful and leading men encourage the Negro farmer and urge him to stay on the farm and buy more farms. So we welcome this new journal, The Negro Farmer, to our office and hope for it a large and useful influence in this country. MARRIED On Thursday afternoon at the residence of Rev. B. U. Taylor occurred the marriage of Rev. A. C. Taylor of Douglass, Wyoming, to Mrs. A. R. Richardson. The ceremony was performed by Rev. B. U. Taylor in the presence of a few friends. They left Friday for their future home in Wyoming. The bride is well known here, where she spent many years, the wife of A. R. Richardson, who died many years ago. The groom is assistant U. S. chaplain in the army. PUBLIC MASS MEETING. To All Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the undersigned committee has been authorized to call a public mass meeting to convene in St. Paul's A. M. E. church March 9, 1914, at 8 p. m., for the purpose of organizing a local Negro Business League. All persons engaged in legitimate business and all others interested in the future business welfare of our people are hereby extended a special invitation to be present. To absent yourself from this meeting without a reasonable excuse means that you are not interested in the progress and business enterprises of the race. Rev. T. L. Griffith, Chairman. Rev. B. U. Taylor. Rev. T. M. Brumfield. Rev. S. Bates. Atty. S. Joe Brown. Dr. A. J. Booker. Mr. W. H. McCree, Esq. Mrs. J. B. Rush. Rev. W. L. Lee, Secretary. OBITUARY. Clem Miller Dead. Mr. Clem Miller one of Jasper county's highly esteemed colored citizens, died at his home in Newton on February 10th. He was 76 years, 6 months and 10 days old. He was born in Kentucky and came to Missouri when about 15 years old. He came to Iowa in 1862, enlisted in the civil war in 1863 and after fighting bravely for his and his race freedom he returned to Newton, where he spent his life. He was successful and well liked. He leaves one son, Fred, and a loving wife to mourn his loss. The funeral was conducted by Rev. T. L. Griffith, which was largely attended by both white and colored folks. CEDAR RAPIDS ITEMS. The Culture club met at the home of Mrs. Luh Horne on Friday evening. The club is making preparations for an apron bazaar. Grandma Milligan fell down stairs and cut her head, but is doing nicely at this writing. We sincerely hope it does not prove serious. Mrs. Milligan entertained at a 2 M. B. This week we present to our many readers the likeness of Mr. M. P. McNerney, one of our young successful business men, who has announced himself as a candidate for one of the city commissioners to be elected next month. Mr. McNerney is a Des Moines boy, raised here, and a brother to the very popular druggist, Mr. John McNerney, on Sixth avenue. They are true friends of the colored people and he solicits your support. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale portrait of a person with a bald head and a necktie. FREDERICK A. ROBIN FREDERICK DOUGLASS oclock dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Joyce, Mr. and Mrs. Gresham, Mr. and Mrs. Pettigrew and Mesdames Hawkins and Boyd. Mr. Eddie Corely spent Sunday in Muscatine with his best girl. Watch yourself now, the Mississippi is frozen over. The Missionary society gave an entertainment February 5th. It was very much enjoyed, considering the large audience. The young men had charge of the refreshments. There is much credit due them in the way they served. (Special to Bystander.) Miss Hazel Brown and Mr. Howard Evans a young couple of our city, stole a march on the rest of the young people and were married Saturday at high noon. Nobody but her brother was present. Miss Alice Stark has been ill, but is much better at this writing. Sunday, February 8th, was quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. S. B. Moore, P. E., was present. Although it was very cold the church was well filled at every service. Mrs. Emma Terry entertained Rev. Moore and Rev. Stansbury at a three-course dinner Friday, February 6th. The young people of the city gave a birthday surprise party. Mrs. Stansbery was called to Chicago on Tuesday on account of the illness of a dear aunt. Mr. B. F. Taylor has been indisposed for several days. Mrs. Betty Morgan has been very sick for a few days. FORT MADISON NOTES The A. M. E. church is planning to have a mock wedding on February 22d. The participants are little Miss Viola Murphy and Masted Orville Woods. A program will also be rendered by the talented members of the Sunday school. Mrs. Cornelia Molby of Lake Village, Arkansas, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Harper. Mrs. Cornelia Molby was delightfully entertained at the home of Mrs. Bert Payne. Covers were laid for ten. Mrs. Bessie Buckner is seriously ill at her home on Spruce street. The entertainment given at the A. M. P. McNerney. 1817 BOONE, IOWA. M. E. church last Thursday evening was a success both financially and socially. Miss Louise Harper was visiting in Keokuk on Sunday as the guest of Miss Verna Beamon. Mr. Burl Anderson of New Boston was a Fort Madison visitor. The following officers were elected for the incoming year at the A. M. E. church: Daniel Isom, superintendent; Ruth Mack, secretary; Rev. Owens, teacher of Bible class; Louise Harper, teacher of intermediate class; Lucy King, class No. one; Virgie Black, teacher class No. two; Mrs. R. Owens, teacher class No. three. A club was organized by a few of our prominent citizens Friday evening, with Miss Jennie Harper acting as chairman. It bears the name of "The Golden Leaf." They have enrolled ten members. More are expected later on. OTTUMWA, IOWA. Miss Demby gave a musical entertainment at Mt. Zion A. M. E. church. Sho was assisted by local talent and Miss Edna Jones of Oakaloosa presided at the piano. We highly commend Miss Demby. Mr. and Mrs. G. McGill's children, Marjorie and Lawrence have been quite sick. Mr. James Fields is quite sick, confined to his bed; also Mrs. Fields, who is unable to get around, is suffering with rheumatism. THE Mrs. N. Fine is very low. She has been sick a long time and is gradually getting worse. She is at the home of her father, Mr. W. Thompson. Little Pauline Patten is quite sick. Mr. and Mrs. Green are sick, unable to leave their home, but we hope to see them out soon. The series of meetings at the A. M. E. church commenced Sunday night. The presiding elder, Rev. S. B. Moore, will assist this week. We are looking forward to great results. Mrs. Thomas Carr, wife of Rev. T. Carr, is convalescent, after light attack of pneumonia. We hope she will soon be fully recovered. Mrs. J. Chessie is still confined to her home, but is some better. Bertie Williams is quite sick at the home of her mother. The Second Baptist church has two choirs, senior and junior. Mrs. Mattie Thompson and son, after spending a few weeks with friends and relatives, returned to her home in Clinton. The G. W. M., Mrs. Bright, was in the city on her annual visit to the Esther chapter, No. 4. Her lecture was grand and a banquet was tendered her after the lecture. Mr. James Brown, who was seriously injured a week ago, is improving and will in a few days be able to return to work. Mrs. M. E. Cheshire is under a doctor's care and is greatly missed from her place in the church and the Benevolent club. The Demby concert at the Second Baptist church last week was a big success. All were delighted with the singer. The revival at the Second Baptist church closed Wednesday night with sight additions to the church. The pastor of the Second Baptist church appeared at services last Sunday in a fine suit of clothes, which were presented to him by the Sewing Circle. The Benevolent club furnished several nice pieces of furniture for the parsonage. Wanted—Several honest, industrious people to distribute Negro literature. Salary, $60.00 per month. Prof. Nichols, Box 100, Naperville, Ill. Are you a subscriber to The By-Subscribe for Iowa State Bystander. 1895 COUNCIL, BLUFFS ITEMS. Mrs. Ruth B. Bright, W. M. of Electa Grand Chapter, O. E. S., organized in the city Thursday, February 6th, a new chapter, known as Star of Bethlehem, with a membership of twenty, assisted by the G. M. J. L. Thompson of Des Moines, and Miss Flora C. Walker of Naomi chapter, No. 1, Davenport, Iowa, after which the ladies, under the direction of Mrs. F. C. Walker, served the entire chapter, Mr. Charles Davis, G. J. W., toastmaster. Mr. Lee Burger died Friday, February 6, 1914, at Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral from Bethel A. M. E. church on Thursday, February, of which he was a member and also a former trustee of said church. R. C. Milton preached on Sunday evening at Bethel A. M. E. church, preparatory to leaving to the charge of the Centerville circuit, to which he has been assigned by the presiding elder. A concert will be given February 14 at Bethel for the benefit of the choir. The entertainment given at the Tabernacle church was quite a success. Mrs. Hazel Turner had as her guest for ten Mrs. R. Bright of Davenport, Iowa, February 6th. Mrs. Turner was assisted by Mrs. Fredonia Green. Mrs. Ruth Bright was entertained at the home of Mrs. Ellen Rose on February 2. Mrs. Flora Walker entertained at luncheon at her home in honor of Mrs. R. Bright of Davenport, Mrs. O. C. Steward of South Omaha and Mrs. Irma Estatto of Council Bluffs. Covers were laid for ten. Spring flowers were the decoration. Color scheme, blue. Those that are sick are Mrs. Berry and Miss Hazel Steward. Mrs. E. Anderson has been called to Kansas City to be at the bedside of her son. KEOKUK ITEMS. The following officers of Household of Ro, No. 177, were installed by Ex-District G. M. W. A. S. Mills for the year 1914; Mrs. Fred Holmes, M. U. G.; Mrs. G. Holt, R. U. G.; Mrs. J. Smith, W. R.; Mrs. M. Mills, W. T.; Miss N. Mills, N. G.; Mrs. Thos. Jefferson, W. P.; Mr. W. A. S. Mills, P. M. N. G.; Mrs. B. Smith, W. C.; Mrs. Alice Kebo, W. S.; Mrs. G. Stuart, Miss B. Stuart, senior stewards; Mrs. Edna Alberts, Mrs. James Boy, junior stewards; Mr. Zack Tayler, councilor. Officers of Reliance looige, No. 1859: H. A. S. Mills, U. G.; Frank Fields, V. G; Ed Roberson, P. S.; Wm. B. Mills, E. S.; George Mott, W. T.; P. Wollard, C. Zack Tayler, N. F. Francis' Perkins, R. S. N. G.; Hugh Sackey, S. G.; A. T. Watkins, P. N. G.; John Buford, warden; George Fowler, R. S. V. G.; James Boyd, L. S.; C. Prentice, advocate. After the joint installation a delicious luncheon was served and pleasant hours were enjoyed by all until a late hour. The death of Mr. Jno. F. Craig, which occurred at St. Joseph's hospital last Friday morning, came as a severe shock to many friends of deceased. Mr. Craig is survived by his wife, Mrs. Serela Craig, and one son, Horace. Funeral was held last Sunday afternoon from the residence, conducted by Rev. J. P. Sims. A large concourse of sorrowing friends gathered to pay their last tribute of respect. The death of Mr. Mark Elliott occurred at his home last Tuesday morning. Deceased was an old and highly respected resident and had many friends. An old fashioned wood chopping and 10g tacking was enjoyed recently at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Dandridge. The prize honor for tacking the most rags was awarded Miss Pearl Mitchell. We failed to get the gentleman's name who won in the wood chopping race. The lecture that will be delivered at Bethel church by Mrs. Tillman will be February 17th instead of February 12th, as previously stated. Miss Louise Harper of Fort Madison spent last Sunday in our city as the guest of Miss Verna H. Beamon. Rev. Burton is conducting meetings at the First African Baptist church this week. Mrs. Etha Goins has been quite ill, but at this writing is convalescent. Mrs. Jane Goins is reported to be quite seriously ill. A recent visit from the stork presented Mr. and Mrs. Sid Daley with a son. Mrs. Isabelle South and Sr. Sud Lean were recently united in marriage and are receiving the congratulations of their numerous friends. Reason Enthroned. Because meats are so tasty they ar consumed in great excess. This leads to stomach troubles, biliousness and constipation. Revise your diet, let reason and not a pampered appetite control, then take a few doses of Chamberlai's Tablets and you will soon be well again. Try it. For sale by all dealers. BUXTON NEWS. (Special to Bystander.) Mrs. Adah Green quietly passed away last Monday. We were looking for the end, but still we were not re-connected. Mrs. Katherine Carter and Mr. James Brooks were quietly married last week by Rev. B. F. Woodard. They are now located in their own home on East Fourth street. Miss Ida Davis was down from Des Moines to attend the Brooks-Carter wedding, also visiting her aunt, Mrs. James F. Guy. Mr. John Graves passed away last week, leaving a large family. Old lady Nancy Allen is confined to her bed at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lucy Wright. We, the members of St. John's A. M. E. church, take this means of thankening Mrs. James F. Guy and Mrs. Anna Humbles for the new velvet altar cloth. We note since go to church day some new faces in congregations. The Self-Culture club met in the country at the beautiful home of Mrs. Addie Johnson. Talking about good cooking and plenty to eat, it was there. Mrs. Jinkins of Virginia is here visiting her brother, Mr. Anderson. The Bible concert was grand and a success financially. We wish to thank Mrs. James F. Guy, Mrs. Anna Humbles and Mrs. W. W. Lee for their splendid effort. Some of the men who belong to the Mission Circle entertained the Mission ladies at a bountiful repast on Thursday at the Mt. Zion Baptist church. The Y. W. C. of the Y. M. C. A. sang some beautiful music Sunday. Mrs. B. F. Cooper and Mrs. F. Guy also sang a very pretty duet. Dr. Carter's address was something fine Sunday at the Y. M. C. A. Don't fail to hear him next time. We wish to thank all of those who took part in the Bible concert. Mrs. James F. Guy, program committee; Mrs. Anna Humbles, refreshment committee; Mrs. W. W. Lee, music committee. The Organ club entertained at Mrs. Addie Johnson's on Monday, February 9th, with great success. Mrs. Johnson sent in her sleigh and we all had a good time going out. The Self-Culture club met with Mrs. Alice Stevenson on Wednesday, February 11th. The Mite Missionary society had a social at the home of Mrs. Ella Johnson. We are glad to see Mrs. Mayme Oliver out again. Mrs. John Jinkin has been confined to her home for the past week. She is better at this writing. ALBIA NEWS Misses Pearl and Eunice Cecil spent Friday morning at the home of Mrs. James Burton. They were en route to Fairfield to attend the funeral of their father. The entertainment given at the A. M. E. church by the trustees was a success. The coldness of the night and the storm did not avail much. The ladies realized $20. Lawyer Geo H. Woodson, assisted by Editor Horace Barnes of the Albia Republican, spoke. Music was furnished by the Robinson orchestra of Hocking. Singing by Albia quartet and piano solo by Mrs. Oscar Roper. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Smith entertained at dinner Mrs. Udell Lewis and a few others Sunday. Mrs. R. B. Manly was called to Ohio on account of the illness of her mother. Mrs. Luke Mosely from Hiteman, at the Miners' hospital, is still very sick. Mrs. Strides, the mother of Mrs. Luke Mosely, returned to Ohio on Saturday. Mrs. Udell Lewis is visiting her sister, Mrs. Oscar Roper, the past week. BUXTON REVIEW. Mrs. Wm. King has been on the sick list. Mrs. A. Sharp, who is employed by the M. M. Co., is on the sick list this week. The Organ club gave a social at the residence of Mrs. Ada Johnson last week and report a delightful time. They raised $5.00. The Self-Culture club gave an entertainment at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Gallant in Coopertown. St. John's A. M. E. Sunday was quarterly meeting day. Rev. S. B. Moore, P. E., preached an excellent sermon in the morning at 11 a.m., lead the Endeavor at 6 p. m. and preached again at 7:30 p. m. The Trustee Aid club has purchased a new bible for the pulpit. Seventy-five took communion Sunday. On account of it being so cold there were not very many out. The presiding elder, S. B. Moore, was in our city Sunday and Monday. He left Tuesday morning for Albia, Iowa. From there he will go to Otumwa to assist Rev. Webb, pastor, in a revival meeting. Mt. Zion Baptist. On account of bad weather there was not very many out to service. In the afternoon the Sunday school union rendered a fine program. ST JOSEPH, MO. NOTES ST. JOHN, M.C. NOVES. One of the best programs that has been given yet this year was the one given last Friday night at the Francis Street Baptist church to commemorate the birthday of Lincoln and Douglass. It was under the auspices of the Negro Business Men's League. Prof. G. M. Grisham of Kansas City delivered the principal address, which was enjoyed by all, and it was an exceedingly good and practical address. The only way to enjoy such an address is to hear it. That league expects to have only a few such programs during the year, when some prominent man or woman of our race will be the principal speaker, and it is also their desire to have popular prices so that the children attending school may hear our different race leaders without much expense to their parents. As stated in our previous notes, the league's headquarters are at 916 1-2 Fredrick avenue and Mr. A. T. Walker, who is chairman of the information employment bureau, is in charge of the office and he will cheerfully give you information about our race in this city free of charge. Mrs. Holt of Wathena, Kans., was shopping in our city last Saturday night. It is said that Rachel Lanear, a colored woman at Lebanon, Mo., had prayed that her death would be on Lincoln's birthday and she died last Friday night at the age of 101 years. She said while she was living in Kentucky she darned Lincoln's socks once when he was visiting in that state. Some of our so-called race leaders are-very sanguine sometimes about race unity and we should have more business places owned by members of our race, etc., and yet those same people will usually patronize members of another race when they could get similar service from our race. Mr. Walter J. Irving of Horton, Kans., was in the city a few days last week. He was appointed a regular railway mail clark a few months ago and has been assigned to a run from Horton, Kans., to Beatrice, Neb., and he will not be compelled to move from his home. A Valentine social was given at the Ebenezer A. M. E. church last Saturday night, which was well attended. Not long since we seen a young man and his lady friend goag in a furniture store. so we expect some cards will be out ere long announcing a wedding. The alumni of the S. U. I in this city have received invitations to attend the initiation of the Euclid club officers at Iowa City, Iowa, on the 7th of next month. That club is a member of the Kappa Alpha Nu fraternity. Rev. S. B. Butler of Wichita, Kans., has been called to take charge of the Francis Street Baptist church. As yet he has not said if he will accept or not. He was here on the 8th inst. and delivered two sermons at that church and met most all the members and a number of other people. After such a visit he is in a better position to decide which is best, to accept or reject the proffer made him by that church. Rev. Butter impressed me as being a good Christian and church worker, with liberal views and a progressive race man. We trust he will decide to take charge of that church. The theater recently erected by Mr. Chas. Phelps was opened last Monday night. It is fireproof and has all the modern conveniences. At present they will exhibit moving pictures only. Mr. Louis Smith is the manager. This being the only one in this city owned by a colored man, we wonder if our race will give it enough patronage to make it a success. Methodist Minister Recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Rev James A. Lewis, Milaca, Minn, writes: "Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has been a needed and welcome guest in our home for a number of years. I highly recommend it to my fellows as being a medicine worthy of trial in cases of colds, coughs and croup." Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a trial and we are confident you will find it very effectual and continue to use it as occasion requires for years to come, as many others have done. For sale by all dealers. DAVENPORT NOTES. The Dramatic club made good in its play, "Too Much Married," at Bethel A. M. E. church on the 11st inst. A large crowd was well entertained. Quite a number of our people are on the sick list. Mrs. Jennie Johnson has the mumps. Mrs. Sarah Davie and Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Mitchell are all much better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Enzer Green will visit for two months at Hot Springs, Ark., leaving Davenport about March 2d. Gab Robinson died at Mary has Cal Robinson died at Mercy hospital Sunday night February 16th. The Third Baptist and Bethel A. M. E. churches were well represented at the Scott County Sunday School association held here the 13th and 14th inst. Some of the best Sunday school workers in the country were here and gave us a larger view of Sunday school work. The delegates from our churches were: Third Baptist, Mrs. Ella Fuqua and Mrs. Hattie Haskins; A.M. A. M. E. C. P. Jones, Mrs. Esther Stovall and Ye Correspondent. Hon. John L. Thompson, G. M. of the M. W. U. G. L. A. F. & A. M., for Iowa and jurisdiction, will visit Hiram lodge, No. 19, the 27th of February. All members are requested to be out at the hall at 7:30 p. m. Banquet at Gren's restaurant at 11 p. m. For That Terrible Itching. Eczema, tetter and salt rheum keep their victims in perpetual torment. The application of Chamberlain's Salve will instantly allay this itching, and many cases have been cured by its use. For sale by all dealers. More Earthquakes in France. Toulon - Slight scale shocks occurred again Monday in Dracougne, Vancouge and Puy-Se-Raparade. No damage is reported, but the residents were unhurt. KILL CHINGH BUGS (000 to Ameriran Farmers. ‘Washingt —The chinch Bus, which tn 60 years has probably caused loss considerably in excens of $360,000,000 to American farmers, le more effective 1y destroyed during the winter montbs than later when it has left ite wiater goarters, according to the department Of agrientpre. The burning of dry frase, Jeayen and rubbish along the margin of woods and fields is tho best method of destroying the pest at this season of the year. ‘The pest, which ts distributed gex- rally throughout the United States creeps fn the extreme weat, has caused particular damage to the staple grains throughout the middle west. The reatert losses from the insect are Suffered tn Obio, Indians, Ilinote, Ken- tacky, North Carolina, Miissourt, Towa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebras- ka, Oklahoma and Texas. The fact that thie bug causes such widespread depredations makes thie warning for {ts destruction during the winter of very general fmportance, ‘The ebtnch bug when full grown 1s only sbout onefifth of an inch in Tength and may be less. It may be de- scribed as black with numerous bairs, flso black. ‘The underwings are white. ‘There aro two forme of the fully de- veloped Insect, one with long wings fand the other with shorter wings. The short wing form differs very much in {ts Babies from tbe long wing form, the first passing the winter in the me dows, hich it usually attacks {a pret. ference to grain crops. ‘The other kind may be observed fying about during Indian summer in search of winter quarters. ‘The short wing insects are fot able to fly and therefore cannot make such extensive migrations to tnd from winter quarters. The chinch bug with the short wings 1s found {0 abundance only in the east. ‘The more dangerous long wing variety ranges over most of the country between the Rockles and the Appalachians. Pasturing sometimes aids in the do struction of the chinch bug. This is particularly effective'to the northward tn the middle west when the grass is green and matted or occurs slong hedge rows and rail fences #0 that it cannot be burned. Leaving the ground bare of vegetation permits the bugs to be exposed to the winter weather, and this killa them. It is sometimes pos- sible to clear out hedge rows and along rail fences, plling the refuse to one ride where tt can be burned later. ‘These measures should be carried out some time between now and spring (the earlier the better) before the chinch bugs leave thelr winter quarters and take themselves to the fields, In the southern part of the mld: dle west the burning is not very ef. fective it done after February 1 and ts very effective if done in November or December. Along with these pre- ventive measures, all grass growing on wasto lands ehould be burned and et- pecially clumps of broom sedge in pas- tures and similar localities. Tt te most advisable to get rid of the chinch bugs before they enter the young wheat in the early spring. Once they have reached the wheat they are not readlly accessible. Most of the bugs spend the winter in the thick bunches of clump-forming grass tn waste places, pastures and meadows, along roadsides and rallroad rights of way. During late fall and early win- ter great numbers of living bugs can be found in corn husks, piles of katt, corn, ete. In the spring, however, very few living bugs ‘but many dead ones may be found in such situations. This aeoms to show that the current bellet that most of the bugs pass the winter beneath such refuse has no founda- tion In fact. It is very important when grass ts burned that it be dry and yet burn slowly 40 that the heat will penetrate the densest portions and reach the bugs. ‘The bugs need not come in dt rect contact with the fire. This burning in early fall and lato spring {8 not as effective as when done during the win ter, for groon and wet stems in the former seasons furnish protection to certain of the bogs, Even the most careto} burning will not reach the bugs under this condition, ‘An Smportant item in the destruc tion of theso pests is the co-operation of all the farmers in a nelghborhood. It ts really an easy matter to fight this pest if a whole neighborhood un: dertakes tt, ‘The secretary of agriculture recent ly Issued two orders relating to the ad = ig ‘nlaston of forelan ‘The secretary of agriculture recent- ty Iasued two orders relating to the a¢- ‘ mission of foreign Quarantine potatoes Into the United States. fs Extended. See aacrmees orde 4 provides for the admission of disease-free potatoes trom uninfected foreign districts under proper regula: lon and inspection. ‘Tho other order, to protect Ameri ean potatoes from the powdery scab and other diseases, temporarily ex- tends the quarantine effective sinco September 20, 1912, against the tmpor- tation of potatoos from Newfoundland, the islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon, Great Britain, including England, Scot- land, Wales and Ireland: Germany, and Austria-Hungary, to include aleo ‘the rest of continental Europe and tho dozainson of Canada. This quarantine became effective on December 34, 4013, except that shipments covered by ‘consular Invoices iesued on or prior to TERE eee eee Did he Say 117 *It T were not sitting on the Italian throne,” Quesn Elona of Italy sald:re- ently, according to the French pross, “1 could earn $400 weekly as champion ‘woman swimmer and for trick shoot: dog in Now York misic balls.” Inquiry shows -hetsly every Euro buns quoes cane of caring, ber yown Lying. Maty ‘of England as « fpainter.in water colors and as a dress- Imaker; the kalserin as an art photog- irapher; Withelitinn of Holkind a « ‘piniatare painter and aiicy cook; ‘December 24, 1913, will be admitted up to January 16, 1914, ‘An soon as any country or district can be showa free trom potato disease the quarantine will be lifted, and. pota toes will be admitted under proper regulation and inspection, as provided in the other order. It ls possible that, fn the case of certain provinecs im Canada, and certain countrics and dis tricts in Europe, the absolute quaran- tine can be lifted in time to allow the later movement of the present year's crop under regulation and Inspection. ‘The weather bureau displays at cer tain points the Information contained in Uta forecasts How to Read. ang warnings by nneans of a system Weather Flags. cans of e system the flag system has the advantage of beng comparatively {nexpensive to in- stall and malotatn, it is not in ged: eral use, since in large citles the Mage fare quickly discolored, and on account of the prevailing smoke ‘and base it soon becomes dificult to distinguish them. ‘The interpretation of these ‘displays may be more casily mastered if {t 8 kept in mind that the meaning 1s con- ditioned on the color and form of the fing; thus a white flag. if dlaplayed alone, means clear or falr weather, vwith practically no change in temper- ‘ature; a blue Say aloue indicates gen- eral rain or snow. with stationary temperature; = flag composed of equal portions of white and blue Indicates local rain or snow, as con- trasted with general rain or snow. A triangular flag ie used to Indicate tem- perature changes. When displayed ‘above anf one of the fags already mentioned it indicates rising temper- ‘ature; when belew, falling tempera- ture. Forecasts of decidedly lower tem- perature, or mach colder, are indi: cated by the display of the cold ware flag—a white rectangular flag with a Diack aquare es a center. Tho cold wave flag is always displayed alone. wave flag Is always displayed alone. It ts planned by the department of agriculture to pat men in the winter: ing grounds of the Bird Law Put migratory» water Into Effect, ‘fowl n orter to {ake a rough cen: sus of the Made that occupy each faain. wintering area along tho south ten California coasts in the east and Hlong the Pacife coast in the. west ‘hie scheme isin connection with the migratory bird law and to Keep track of the water fowl, 40 that It can be found out exactly what beneft ts be {ng obtained through the law. ‘Without the annual census the ex teat of the beneft derived trom the Taw will not be known. Tf It ts found that from year to year the ducks are Increasing, It will, of course, show the Taw in Debefcia.” Tt will also tarnish data for necessary changes in the law tnd rerulatlon. (tit fs. dscovered that some'species are being wiped out tn epite of the law, then more strict regulation will be needed; but if itt found that the severs) spectos aro fn creasing largely, the ahootlag season can be lengthened. Over 4,000,000 dqcks died during the last three years aa the remult of "ayeterioun cass Millions of ty the Salt. Lake Ducks Killed, valley At ret Twas thought that the deaths were caused by some bacterial disease, ard tho. blologea surrey cooperated with the bureau of animal industry. department of ser! caltare, In tavestigating the matter In some of the birds, traces of coc! floste wero found, but as a rule, the {internal organs were in bealthy con Aition, Ana rerale the department at Ghoritios arrived atthe conclusion that the cause of the great destruc tion was potion. ‘The mortality among the ducks aiways greater after a rain, showing {hat possibly some olson. waé washed fn the feeding grounds. Quite a num ber of the streams of the locallty ar connected in some way with the smel ters, and recently the Salt Lake cit papers bave been calling attention to the polsoning of stock and the de struction of certain plants along these reams. One thing la known, that ts, the ante of the tremendous lous (s not a bacterial dinense, ‘because (twat found in, not only ducks and_goese but other birds and even mushrat have bean killed. ‘When it is considered that ducks are becoming #0 expensive tts fatter of the grestala Interest, be tatse of the fact that tho milions.ot fucks that are billed annually trom {his uaksown cause would be wort from $2,000,000 to #8:000,00. Under existing Taw. 25 per cent. of the gross recelpta from th forests ts paid over to the States Are tates by the fe Getting Money. ers! overnnten jetting Money. for the benefit of county schools and roads, says the snnual report of the ehlet forester. de Dartment of agrieaftare. An addition EI'10 per cent. ts exponded in bulld Ing roads and irafle for the beneft of the pablle. About $557,000 willbe available for the states during the current year trom last year’s receipts besides $235,000 provided for in the road fund. Altogether, Including spe tial funds to Arizona ahd Now Mezieo ‘the national forests provided nears $867,000 to be expended for the bene ft of tho staten im which they are situated. More then 700,000 acres have deen acquired for national forest purpose {nthe southern Appalachians and ‘White mountains, of whlch consider ably more than half was secured dur fg 1913, ‘Maud of Norway, who writes under the name of Grahim Irving, as playwright, bookbinder and « painter and “Carmen Sylva.” queen of Ru mania, asa poet. ‘Amply Qualified. , Recruiting Oficer—I'm afraid you fare not heavy enough for a cavalry- man, We want men who can ride over everything whenever necessary.” ‘Applicant—"That’s all right, cap. I've been 8 New York’ chauffeur for seven yeare!”—Pock. WOMAN DOCTOR WHO BRAVED INDIA DANGERS PLAYED SANTA TO THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN EARL OF KINTORE PAYS VISIT TO AMERICA J. B, DUKE MAY BECOME A BRITISH SUBJECT ‘You never can tell what s woman ta golng:to do {n these days, and the ane iee ———————} arout it ts that ee er ig ws shapes Hts theo ays Me ame Peecaiaaeee PM Sacer ine ee f. Seeatnamect Te ae i and was very tim: iz BA is ceca over ea GREE ieoine ten Yor SB tear of. criticism, te Pl so cay by ber 2 by her dear fre seer: Fal nundrea friends. lies cad w petted | ~~ 6) es IS 7 es ‘ cone 8 Senee she can generally do as she pleases, Hl in the old days she went along Certain lines, po whether ahe en F Soon joyed them or not oo A and was very tim: oa Em '4 about over = Fe Wy stepping them tor La Fg tear of criticism, 2 RE, 208 only by her Sag 7 | fll, bot also BO fing! Yt, tat ve Hee og RY buncred trends ee NS we SIM} more unusual a Sr) does the more ‘tt seems to redound to her credit, eape- clally when her departure from un- conventional paths ts along humant- tarlan lines. A case {n point Is Dr. Arley Munton, a young Americatt wo- man who, after having acquired a thor- ough training and taken her M. D. de- tree, ect aail for India to see what she could do with her up-to-date methods fn that farott country, where foreign doctors are few and native doctors ot always able to combat disease. For five years Dr. Munson worked 12 India, not in the big cities, nor towne, Dut in villages and the fungles, and fhe battled with the allments of the haltatarved natives with extraordl- nary success, Not only did she give her own service, but she established ‘The “Santa Claus Association” was a feature of the recent noliday season in New York. and. to ‘between 16,000 orn and 17,000 chil: pation... dren, a most im- P| portant teature, ene oe ‘The absolutely = Za | new iden was first BS as offered to that pitied | portion of the NERF Wag | Sev Yorn posite [Pee BEM | woicn ts pleas a i | aouty ciaposed to- a 4 ‘ward creatures on MBF |v. 10, ater Mg _| about nine days’ Nea ‘work of prepara: lon on the part vy Eee i N q an energetic BAMA BE! young New York a enenk- aeeik to ‘between 16,000 con and 17,000 chil ce ee dren, a most im- | 2 | portant feature. ee aa) Ts, thectotely 2 | new idea was frat | | otterea to that mig | vortion of the NBS | Nev Yort te [RD | which ts pleas ey | eee eS 4 ‘ward creatures on MBB TF | vec. 10, ater MEL about nine days’ re work of prepara- ) ton on the part BB) of Sonn D. crack, i N CT an energetic BAB BRS young New York er, without previ ous training in philanthropic work but who bad experience as a publicity man and aa an efficiency engineer. He says that the thought grew out of something which occurred years go, when a man starved to death in Brdoklyn, although he had been living sear'te mney ‘promperous people, it It used to be the case that English- men ‘who come to this country com: plained of the speed with which OM _| tings were being IE \ | cone. They ald Ie 1. \ | not Ike the rush going || that characterized Eee io | everything. wnets ee MY | er it was a mat- Be 2 (|| ter ot business or He Ga) | | pteasure, and were gig | | fond of telling us |e FT | kaow how to rest, x “4d and that wo sim wv ply dashed = through life with: \ out stopping 0 ] Inquire what It | Ey meant, or really BIE) enjoy the good uiay te Gee speed with which OM _| tings were being eX | cone. Trey aia fe] | not like the rush going || that characterized EDS | everyinig, whett- bh) aA! | er it was a mat- | {|| ter of business or Cs | pleasure, and were gig | | fond of telling us |e 7 | Know how to rest, ‘ a4 and that we sim. ‘ ply dashed through life with: \ out stopping to ] Inquire what It | Ey meant, or really BIE) enjoy the good things that came our way. From visiting Englishmen nowadays ‘that complaint is seldom heard, Indeed the fashion seems to be in danger of growing up among them ot trying to outstrip us in speed when they come to this alde. A noteworthy example was set-not- long ago. by no less a personage than Lord Chancellor Haldane, who took lees than four days to "see" New York, make s trip to Canada and deliver an address before the annual meeting of the American Bar association at Montreal and take part in several festivities arranged in Bis honor. Now the earl of Kintore, who ar cided tibe a uhect thine an, Wie hoon According te London Despatch, the leasing of Crewe house, the property ‘of the marquis of Fa Crewe, by James ‘e- B. Duke, the |_| American tobacco BA | mas, haw raised Et f [gd [ihe avention He A | wreiner or not ME FA | Mr. Dune wi ue Ce tae sauces Pee | we tn england Pood fp | and become a ee et British —_ subject, My | ttke wintam wat dort Astor. ‘The 7 correspondent un- Ny | aerstands that this | ts'aet Mey, but the renting of the house will mean d FA| that br. Duke will a as na: [ae Crewe, by James eo B Duke, te -_ > ‘American tobacco b \ | man, has raised ag | the avestion Ie WAR | whotner or not EE | we. dove wit ut tae snues ee, a Pood ep | and become 2 FF | British subject, Ry | tke wintam war 4 dort Astor. The T\ correspondent un- ) derstands that this | ts'aet Mey, but the renting of the house will” mean d Fal enat Mr. Duke will spend at least six months a year in England, mainly on account of his increasing duties as president of tho British-American To- bacco company. ‘Crewe house is on Curzon street, In nanan ‘Aaserta Pig lea Gentleman. ‘The pig is a gentleman, despite his diet, says Dr. Austin Peters, a lead- ing agricalturist. ‘He is naturally one of the finest “gentlemen” in the land, and should be treated as sucb. Dr. Peters was talking on the raising and caro of poultry and swine. “The pig is naturally a gentleman,” said he. “It fs man who has made him as he is. ‘The popular {déa that broken glass, empty cans and tin covers are appre- clated as a dict by swine is one of the popular fallacies. Neither do they OWA STATE BYSTANDER hospitals, though she did not spend her time In them, tor she traveled alone for days and nights, fighting plaguea and pestilences.. She had ex. perionces and adventures such as fall to the lot of few women. ‘When Dr, Munson’s friends asked her Why did you leave the splendid opportunities of your own country for the discomforts and dangers of a far of pagan land?" sho. felt Inclined to miake the submissive reply heard 80 frequently from the lips of the meek- ‘voloed women of India: ““Ktemet! Adrushtam! It was my destiny. How else should 1 find peace?” ‘The desire to visit India and help the vatlvés selzed Dr. Munson when be was a small child, for on turning the leaves of a mission Book she found an’ MMustration representing a Hindu mother throwing her baby Into the gaping jaws of a crocodile as a sacri. fice to the gods, The cbild asked her mother what the dreadful _ picture meant, and when It was explained to her he bid Her tearful face; and with her heart: swelling with sorrow and pity she resolved to “hurry and grow up” that she might go out to India and save thosé poor tittle babies. In the years that followed she stu- dled the: history of India and learned tthe tragedy’of the extstence of the wo: men of that country, so that the smol- dering resolve of her childhood flamed into a mature and steady determina: tion to spend a part of her life prac: {ising medicine and surgery in India. No sooner were her college and hos: pital studies completed than she left Pee cluding Gluck’s own family, who giad ly would have helped him had they known his need. But they did not, Only certain charity workers were familiar with it fand the operation of the beneficent machines they set in motion was too slow to save bis life. Had he lived another day or two he would have been well cared for; but he did not live that other day or two. Well, after that, Gluck gave much thought to matters of the sort, deotd- fing. finally. that it might be possible to bring the need and the Impulse to give into something nearer speaking distance. ‘The Santa Claus association was the ultimate result. It seems to have been amazingly effective. Tn the fourteen days preceding Christmas It recelved 14,000 letters— 1,000 every day—from little ones who, through them, aimed tb reach to the headquarters of the Christmas spirit. ‘A careful estimate of fact proved that these 14,000 letters represented not less than two children each upon the average. This would give a total child population of 28.000 who within two weeks grasped and acted upon Ge Santa Claus pasociation tdea: busy flying about the .country from sue, vige, Conger, standing tw ners, “being presented,” as they would term in England his meeting with the presidept, meeting commer. clal and other Yodtes, and in other ways trying to follow the pace,which they say in Europe is necessary fo order to keep abreast of things over bere, Happening to reach his hotel in New York before Lord Kintore had got un- der way for bla day's programme, the writer was able to find the nobleman alone for a few moments, but not un- guarded. For it appears that when the earl declded to make his present visit to this country he also made up ‘ie mind that he would not talk except upon two. subjects, those being the two In whose Interest he had started for this side. ‘Those matters are the approaching centenary of peace be- tween England and the United States ‘and the Anglo-American exposition, which will celebrate that one bun- dredth anniversary. Lord Kintore, who 1s a privy coun- cllor and a grand commander of the order of St. Michael and St. George, {is chairman of the executive commit: tee of the Anglo-American exposition. He is the head of an old Scottish fam- fly, and one of his ancestors married the great-granddaughter. of James I. of Scotland, The present earl is the ninth holder of bis ttle, For some years he was governor of South Aus tralla, where he was very popular. ‘He Is also popular in England. Mayfair, directly across the street from Stinderland house, the home of the duchess of Marlborough, who was formerly Miss Conamuelo Veriderbitt. Tt {sone of the most attractive reat dences in Londen, ‘The reason the Imarauis ot Crewe gave {t up was bo auro ho wae balked in Bis deaire to add another story to the house. He ‘was prevented from doing thls by a Jaw Known an “anclent lights,” under the provisions of which owners of a- Jacent property ean recover huge dam- ages if a nelghboriag structure cuts off {ie sun at noon from thelr windows. “Ancient lights” were claimed by the neighbors of the marquis of Crewe, and when Mr. Duke wanted to take over the place the former wae over- joved to get rid of Mt Mr. Duke was also delighted because of Mrs, Duke's particalar fondness for Jow houses. This feature of Crewe house, which is only two stories high, greatly pleased Mr. and’ Mrs. Duke, who will undoubtedly’ buy tho placo tnless the price asked by the marquis {s too high ‘appreciate lemon rine, orange peels and banana aking. The pig should have a clean, dry bed to sleop In; tts pen should’ be kept, élean, and it thould’ be properly fed." Character Told by Thumb. In telling tho character, and from a mechanical point of view, tho thumb Is, important. The loss of the right thumb fs held’ at 35 per cent. of the yalue of the whole hand; of the left 16 per cent, The index oar {s rated ‘next on the right hand at 26 per cent, TO MAKE PERFECT DUMPLINGS Ral te_No. Great Secret, Though ome Housewives Fall to Make a success of It ‘The ability to make really good gumplinas I to be desired In (hoot faye of ‘igh prices; and It wo. ean fer as muuch food valve trom batt the Staontty of ment, whl adding tot & palstablo. and digestible amount" of Sumpllngs, wo will get a Deter pro portion-at protein to the needs of tbe body. Dumplings made by the follow. tng eelpe will be light and dry, and wii bo found excellent to verve” with hloveas, eulsea’ fowl or veal, aod fany be rebeated In tye gravy In a cut ferola, ‘They may bo mae aucceastul on 'the top ot ‘the Wtove, “also, st ears {s taken to Keep the Tiquid at the slm- mering polnt, and pot let boll rapidly after the dumplings are dropped in: Have the gravy thinner than Is want- ed to serve, as ft will thicken some with the cooking of the dumplings. For five persons; beat’ ofle “gg tll ‘amooth and light, add one cup of sweet mnie onefourty of a. teaapoostul of tall and four enough to nuke & ati Satie Mix one teaspoonful of aking powder ah tho last of the flour, and Beat well. Drop by teaspoonfi) Into Me nottraeh Cover aot oe aie lee, Dish around the edge of « deep plate, the meat and gravy lo the mid fe. OLD STYLE OF POTTED BEEF Wowking_Better Has Been Davised “Tham This Mathog That Was Used Fee eee tne ‘Take a good piece of a round of beef ‘and cut off all the fat. Rub the leat well with ealt and lot it lie two days. ‘Then put it into a jar and add to Ita Ulttle water inthe proportion of halt ‘a pint to three pounds of meat. Cover the jar as closely as possible (the best ‘cover will be a coarse paste or dough) and set {t in a slow oven or In a vessel of bolling water for about four hours. ‘Then drain off all the gravy and set the meat before the fire that all the molsture may be drawn ont. Pull or cut it to pleces and pound it for a long time in a mortar with pépper, all apice, cloves, mace, nutmeg and melt: ‘ed fresh butter, adding these ingred!- ‘ents gradually and molstening it with a little of the gravy. You must pound St to a fine paste, or till it becomes of the consistency of cream cheese. Put It Into the potting cans and cover stan inch thick with fresh butter that has been melted, skimmed and strained, Tie a loather over each pot ‘and keep them closely covered. Set ‘them in a dry place. Game and poultry may be potted in ‘his manner. From the use of melted fresh butter, instead of paraffin in sealing, and oth- ‘er points in this recipe, it will be sim- ply suggestive and a good study for ‘adaptation to modern conditions by those who desire to put up some of this delicacy for apectal occasion or emergencies. “ai ae laa Tn spite of its name, thie dish ts a clone relative of our older friends “pigs in blankets,” To make these tid-bita, wrap each big plump oyster, drained and dried and seasoned with salt and pepper, in a nice, thinly sliced blanket of bacon. Skewer with a wooden tooth- pick and stick two cloves In tho fat end of each oyster. Cook in a hot fry- Ing pan or the chafing dish blazer in- Ul the bacon {8 crlep and the “angel” or “pig,” a8 you choose to call it, \s rufled around its edges. Serve on amall squares of toast with a garnish of watercress and an olive or tiny pickle as an appropriate finish, Cupid Waters. | * Beat one-half cup of softened butter to a cream and gradually beat into tt the following in order given; One- half cup powdered sugar, grated rind ot one lemon, one cup of strained honey, and two cups of sifted flour. Spread thinly on buttered tins in round forms about two inches’ In di- ameter and bako in moderate oven till browned slightly. Let stand for & minute then itt carefully and roll over a round.stick. Very dainty to serve at ’St. Valentino's party. Te each roll or two together with ribbon and serve with the fee. ; Poor Man's Sauce, ‘Mince an onion finely. Fry it inh little dripping until it Js tender, then pour over it a glass of vinegar and a glass of water or broth, and a little pepper and salt. Let the sauce slm- mer gently for 2 few minutes, then add a tablespoon of mushroom ketch- up. This sauce ts to be served with young roast turkey. Suflclent for shia oe fous SersObn: Painted Flat Irons, One neat housekeeper’s fat Irons were painted with aluminum paint, such as 1s used to give a silvery ap- pearance to radiators and stove pipes. She snys st keepé them in perfect con- dition, preventing them from rusting. ‘They were treated to a coat once a year. Of course the flat face of the fron te not touched with the paint. Old English Criepe. One cup sugar, one-hal? cup butter, ‘one and one-half cups molasses, three cups flour. Melt the butter and tho other ingredients, mix well together and drop by small spoonfuls far apart ‘on a greased flat baking tin. Bake in rather slow ‘oven, remove from the tin with a broad bladed knife and place ‘over the edge of a bowl to curl and cool. Whiten Scorched Linen, When white Iinen has been scorch- ed In the froning, wet It with soapsuds, ‘and lay it in the sun, if the scorch is fa alight one. If this does not remove the scorch, boll the piece in. milk. ‘and soap in the proportion of a quar- tor of a pound of soap to a quart of milk, Butter Toffee, ‘Very good toffee is made with one pound of sugar, one-half pound) of but- ter, one-quarter pound of strup,'a pinch of salt, a little water and two table spoons of vinegar, which last-named ahould bé added Just before the totter ‘ei dcea AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS It 1s the reproach oftenest brought against the colored laborer that be loves pleasure too well to work stead: ly week in and "week out the. year round. and the charge Is well founded, ‘hough it iy equally true’ as rexerds f part of the ative whites. “Happy-E0 Tuekyhabits inherited from slave: ances tors are In large part responsible: fo the dlsbellet of the whites tn the mat test Improvement In the material con dition of the colored people. ° Canners tn the Chesapeake banin often Import foreign labor from Baltimore through the padrones, because the heweomers can be counted upon to stick by the fob ihe season through, while the col red Inborer. Is apt to run off to 8 campmeeting or tko a trip to Balt! fore when. the cannery. Ia. buslest Housewives are driven nearly mad by the Impossibility of knowing whether tie cook will report for duty on any xiven morning. When spring comes nd the men bave regular work and ‘wages, the women desort the kitehens and let thelr busbands oF lovere sup port them, With late antoma, »when the farm work ia done and'many farm Inborers are idle, the women are glad to-go back to the kitchen in order that ‘there may be money for the household. ‘Thrift is a lennon that the descendant of the slave {s alow in learning. In spite of much Idleness, however. and extravagant Indulgence In pleat tre, tte colored people of the Chess peake basin are vastly transtormed for the better in, outward aspect within the past generation. The colored folk that crowd the viliages on Saturday night are far better dressed than many European peasant proprietors. Indeed the colored man’s Improvidence fs:apt to take the form of uver-indulgence in dress and display. A colored farmer on the esstern ‘ahore of Virginia, finding himself with more than $2,000 tn bank at the ond of the seasoa, bought fre wehiclos of various kinds. ‘The bleyele Ie already much used dy the colored people, and It will not be many years Detore colored men in the Chesapeake basin wil be seen driving thelr own antos-A. E. Vallandigham. ‘The clinle of the negro school ts showing every day more plainly the price southern white people have paid for thelr neglect of the problem of de backward race. A cook in a famous Nashville hotel, followed to her home, was found to house in a cellar beneath a foul tenement, to the last degree un- sanitary. From this she passed daily to the preparation of food for fastidi- ous whites. A student nurse found a colorei! baby sick of a contagious’ dis- eato Iying staring up at a clothesline stretched across the crowded, untidy eabia, on which hung the spotless lin en destined to be gent back to an ox elusive white home. Here in the north the doctrine of #0- cial Interdependence has been pretty thoroughly learned. We know, if we do not live up to our knowledge, that the rich pay a terrible toll for the degradation of the poor. In the south, it would seem, there has been too much trust among the less inquiring classes that the negro's sins against sanitation would react only upon him- self. They are awake now. Five thotisand students In southern colleges are this year studying Dr. Weather ford’s book on the race problem. The rank and file are coming to see that the tying up ot negro religion with soclal hygiene 1s Ikely to have results Inealculably Important to the whole south—Mary Bronson Hartt, In the Boston Transcript. Fitteen thousand colored men in Paris are forming a trades union to re- sist the efforts of the white workmen. who' are claimed to be attempting to prevent the colored men from getting fan increase in pay. The union will in- clude chauffeurs, hotel porters, domes- tle wervants and others. To the Department of Public Tp: btruction and Fine Arts’ of Spain has deen allotted’ $63,000 for use toward establishing and Improving workshops ‘of the country’s indudtrial schools. Canada ts nearly 30 times as large fas Great Britain and Ireland, the total area of the Dominion being only 237,- 000 square miles less than the whole continent of Europe. \ ‘A Freiburg physician reported in his practice alone. seven ‘persons whose ‘eyes were permanently Injured by gax- ing at the sun during the progress of ‘an eclipse. ‘The average woman can get’ more exhilaration out of a cheap compll- ‘ment than a man can out of a quart of champagne. ‘The United States patent office last year granted 38,754 patents. In the tame perlod 24,427 patents expired. Searchlights are-to be found mount- ed on the observation platforms of some western rallroad trains. ‘The largest and highest cactus in the world is found in Arizona. It is 932 feet in height. German cities having ® population ‘of 100,000 or more boast of their fine taxicab service. Grapes contain from 12 to 26 per cent, of sugar—more, that is, than any other frult, Eighty aeroplanes were seen in Aight at one time in Spain at a meet. ‘You never can tell. Many a man ‘with lots of dough ten't well bred. ‘Undertakers are men who follow the medicine profession. Argentina’ 18 to ‘mport 300 goats for 8 new milk supply. Many of the whites in the Chess peake basin belleve that thelr colored fellow-citizens are not Improving ma terlally, ‘morally and intellectually but he that has known the region for 20 years of 80, and who returns to It ‘with @ fresh eye, cabnot fail to uote the improvement that has taken place fm that time. ‘The statistics of fara. {ng alone’ In the petlod' between 1500 and 1910 are convincing as to the re cent economic Improvement of the ca. red man. In| Maryland, Delaware and Virginia, as to many other states, the actual accease in farms decreased in the decade 1900-1910, but in each of those states the number of colered farmers owning thelr land decidedly ‘fmereased. In’ Delaware the Increase Was from 832 in 1900 to 406 In 1810: in’Maryland, from 2.262 to 3,950; ta Virginia trom 26,568 to 32.228, In each of these states colored ‘eo ant farmers are being converted into land owners, for in each the number of tenants is decreasing, while the whole number of negro farmers Is In creasing. The value of farm lands and bulldings owned by colored per sons was more than $32,600,000, and colored tenants and managers were intrasted with the administration of thrm lands ané buildings to the valoe of nearly ‘$25,000,000. “Thus the cot cored farmers of the Chesapeake basin fare now In the ownership or occtpy {ng of farm lands and buildings to the value of more” than $55,000,000 A generation ago, when the colored peo ple were still’ almost within he shadow of slavery, a prosperous negro farmer was a rare'sight tn the Chess peake basin. In that region the #7« tem common in the cotton slates of turning over from 20 to 100 acres of land to be cultivated to cotton by a single slave family .was ttle prac teed, so that the colored people were not ready to be turfled into tenant farmers, and then into land owners A few tree colored persons bad owned land in Delaware, Maryland and Vir sinia while yet slavery fourisbed— Baltimore Ansarican: Twenty-two years ago Jonas W. ‘Thomas, a negro of Marlborough eoun- ty, South Carolina, began bis career as a farmer by buying an old horse for $40.75, and by renting 30 acres of South ‘Carolina land for 1400 pounds of lint cotton, After four years of hard work and close saving he was able to buy a mole for $65 and also 67 acres of land. ‘Then be began renting and working farms which belonged to other men. Grad ually he was able to buy the land he had been renting. “He also found It worth while to open a commis sary. ‘Now Thomas lives in a. 19 room house and employs on his $40,000 plan- tation, 39 familles, ‘consisting of 189 men, women and children. He grows a variety of crops, including cotton, corn, and some garden truck, and raises his own horses, mules, cows and hogs. He has received a» muck as $21,000 for his cotton crop alone— 400 bales of long staple. On an ar- erage he has saved $3,000 a year for 22 years. All that he now has on his farm is his own, “directly and in directly,” he affirms with justifable pride. In a single year he has bor rowed of one local bank and repaid $23,000. "Good credit,” #0’ Thomas saye, “explains a fair share of my:sue cose.” ‘There are floating “movies” In the Netherlands. A bill was introduced tn the senate by Senator Kenyon, of lowa provi ing for the expenditure of $200,000. the balance remaining in the hands of the freedmen’s bureau, for the eon: struction of a home for aged and firm colored persons In the Distriet of Columbia. When navigation ofeially opened April. 24, there were tn elevators, on steamers and on railroad ears at William and Port Arthur, at the head of Lake Superior, more than 42,750: 000 bushels ‘ot grain awalting trans portation. i British exports to Mexico doring the first ten months of this year were considerably greater than during sin far periods of the two preceding years ‘There are 438 fron mines in the United States, employing’ 06,170 per. song, and costing for operation and development $74,017,830. ‘A gas buoy broke away from ts moorings in the St. Lawrenee and drifted for two years, covering a a tance of 18,000 «mites. ‘The total production of coal in China at present reaches almost 10- 000,000 tons a year. ‘A patent has been issued for.s per cli-holding clip to be fastened 0 * person's ear. ‘Tho homes of this country require about $239,887,000 worth of faraitere ‘each vent. ‘Thé total output of Idaho's vantet metal mines last year set a new Digh record. Wages in Victoria, Australia, bare tnereaned nlmost 26" per cent, = 3? years. Aan tore of wheat needs 60 tons ot water a month. Goanip 1s n deadly gai that 1 tata to friendship. Japan has 3,000 miles of steam all ware ood talkers are, usually poor aul MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. The Willing Workers club met with Mrs. Jane Burt of 2816 Chicago average last Thursday afternoon. Arrangements were completed for their entertainment February 12th, which will be a Lincoln celebration and a chitterling supper at St. Peter's A. M. E. church. Mr. B. S. Smith was host to the T. S. T. C. club Wednesday evening at his residence on Oakland avenue. Mr. Earnest James is still confined to his home with pneumonia. Master Leon Abbey played a violin solo at the Madame Bruce recital. sold at the Madame Bruce recital. The foundation for the new $6,000 home for the Crispus Attucks orphanage, an old folks' home, has been completed. Work on the building will be started as soon as the weather permits. Mrs. Edward Hammonds of Clinton avenue is confined to her bed. We hope to see her quit again soon. St. Peter's A. M. E. church held its second quarterly conference Wednesday evening, January 28th. The reports in all departments were better than they have been in years, and if all members would follow the example of the pastor, Rev. E. G. Jackson, St. Peter's would soon regain its standing of former years. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Eldridge have returned home, after an absence of four weeks visiting in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York City. Mrs. Mattie Neal. and Mrs. R. L. Buttner were recent visitors of Mrs. T. W. Lewis of St. Paul. The Twin City Missionary Alliance met with Mrs. Mattie Neal, 1823 Fifth avenue South, last Friday. There were thirty present and a splendid program was rendered. Miss Jennie Hardy of Oksaloake, Iowa, and Mr. George Hall, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, were quietly married January 14th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hawkins, 720 Bryant avenue North. Rev. 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The Woman's Mite Missionary society will hold a special meeting at the home of the president, Mrs. Mattie Neal. Friday afternoon DAVENPORT IOWA Mrs. Ruth Bright, W. G. M. of O. E. S. for Iowa and jurisdiction, returned home on the 8th inst., after making a successful tour over her work. Mrs. Flora Mitchell, who has been visiting her daughters at Little Rock, Ark, returned home on the 8th inst. Mrs. Mary Eliza Tappan of New York City is visiting her daughter and son-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. F. K. Nicholson. Mrs. Tappan will remain in the city for some time. The Third Baptist church is planning for a $1,000 rally, commencing with a $2.00 rally this Sunday. Every member is to give $2.00. Programs are out for the Keokuk district conference, which will be held in Bethel A. M. E. church March 18 and 19, 1914. Rev. I. N. Daniels, P. E., has arranged a full and up-to-date program for this session of his district conference. Mrs. Ella Delward and Mrs. E. 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CLINTON, IOWA The revival meetings at the Second Baptist church are progressing nicely. So far there has been twelve conversions and two added to the church as full members. Revs. Sanders and Lee were entertained at dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Payne, 422 North Second street, on last Thursday. The committee in charge of the work which is being so rapidly pushed to completion at the A. M. E. church by the paper hangers and painters are doing good work. Many in Clinton received with regret the sad news of the death of a former pastor of Bethel church, Rev. R. Holly, at his home in Cedar Rapids. His death came as a surprise. Grandma Parm's condition is such that she has been removed to a hospital for treatment. Owing to her age she is necessarily quite feeble. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Junkins were the hosts at dinner Sunday to Revs. Sanders and Lee. In the evening they were again entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robinson at supper. 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Situated in the very heart of the West Indies, where civilization exists in a high degree, Haiti alone has kept her doors closed to progress. She became an independent state more than 100 years ago, her rich lands were already under cultivation, but the lazy natives allowed the plantations to go to ruin, and for estates have grown up instead." Farm Employment for Criminals Gov. Harris of Ohio believes that criminals can be employed on a farm with advantage to themselves and the state. He proposes that prisoners in the penitentiary who are not condemned criminals be transferred to the reformatory and put to work on the state farm. "It is the conditions of our cities that breed crime," says the governor. "Most of it can be traced to idleness and drink, and idleness is frequently the cause of drink. There is little drink in the country and practically no idleness if the young man who had slipped over the bounds of law were taught scientific farming he would come to like it and escape the associates who carry him down when he returns to the city." Milk, an Intoxicant. New York City alone consumes an annually 840,000,000 quarts of milk. We drink 2,300,000 quarts a day. And this does not include mother's milk for infants; just cows' milk—watered and unwatered, for both infants and adults. "Milk," says Emerson, "it readily made intoxicating in warm climates simply by sgitation. This feature was quickly discovered," being placed in a skin and slung from the shoulder or over the back. It was agitated by the motion of the hunter and fermentation was soon well under way. The skin was undoubtedly now too clean, some milk of the previous day lay left in it, which would not be a leaven PLEA FOR SELF-RELIANCE Charles G. Dawes' Good Advice Young Men in Business. This is a hard world in business. It always has been and always will be. There are many good and generous men in it. There are many who will lend a helping hand to you in your adversity, but in the time of need you will not find them among the men who tried to get you to embark in speculation with your little surplus, and to sell you something which would help you to "easy money." Be self-reliant. Make your own investigation into investments. When you cannot, put your money in a good savings bank. Distrust the financial demagogues as you distrust the political demagogue. Keep your hand on your pocketbook as you travel life-first, to give always in proportion as your means to those who are poor; second, to hold from those who would take through force or fraud what you need for yourself and youa. You will then, write Mr. Dawes in the Saturday Evening Post, have your hand where most of the other fellows have only their eyes. In this alone you will have the advantage of these Bora Washington Portrait A rare and curious mezzotint portrait of George Washington in the library of the late Lafayette S. Richardson of Lowell, Mass., was auctioned off last year in Boston. It is entitled "George Washington, late president of the United States of America, etc" and was published March 14, 1801, by J. Hinton Linden. It is a small folio and is colored by hand. It looks as much like George Ull. as it does the Father of His Country. Baker, who wrote the "Engraved Portraits of Washington," says that only one impression of this mezzotint has come under the notice of the writer. It was in neither the Clarkson nor the Carson sale of Washington portraits. inst on Yellow Flower. Charles Christadoro, an expert on flour and grains, sounds the keynote of the new situation brought about by the bleached flour decision when he says in a communication to the editor commuting on the bleached flour decision: "The house will have a stist on yellow to our creamy flour, and will learn realizes that a natural flour very little can in no manner compare with the creamy or yellow flour in so far as glutens and muscle-building values are concerned. As from 85 to 90 per cent, of the large flour mills of the country were using this bleaching process, the decision is far reaching."-National Food ```markdown ``` SIOUK CITY. 10WA.. Mrs. Ruth B. Bright of Davenport, lowa, W. G. M. of Electa chapter, O. E. 8, for Iowa and its jurisdiction, made her official visit to Naomi chap- ter, No. 7, Tuesday evening, Febru ary 3d. She delivered an interesting gral arpratd by ll the mem- mem- bers. At the close of the addrens the chapter tendered a reception in her honor, the Masons and their families also Yeing guests. A two-course juncheon was served. Mya. Brigitt departed Wednesdsy motning for Clarinda lowe. ‘The grand master, Mr. John. L. Thompson, of the M. W. United Grand Lodge of Iowa and its juriadic- tion, made his annual official visit to Decatur lodge, No. 14, on January 31. Rev, J .H. Garrison bas returned from Excelsior Springs, where he spent a two weeks’ vacation. He re- ports having enjoyed a splendid trip and to have been greatly benefited by the treatment taken while there. Mt. Zion Baptist church has just closed a series of revival meetings. Mrs. Cora Harrison, who has been on the sick list, is reported to be con- valescent at this writing, Mrs, M. H. Spencer was hostess to the Art and Custure club at its last meeting. Mrs. J. Wilbur Morris will be host- ess to the A. I. P. club at their pleas- ure evening Friday, January 20th. The Servo club are preparing to give @ Valentine social and chicken supper at the A. M. E. church on Fri- day, February 13th. Mr. Arthur Webb has returned from a business trip to Clarinda, lows: ROCK ISLAND, ILL. There was quite a large attendance at McKinley Baptist church on the Ist of February, the go to church Sunday. About 250 attended all day. Rev. Whitfield preached a lovely ser- mon in the evening. His text was, Day of Choice. Mrs. Brown of Providence, Rhode Island, is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. Davis, on Thir- teenth street. Miss Celeste Ewing was quietly married. on- Saturday, January 31, tc Mr. Neal Davis. We extend them ‘our congratulations. Mrs. Bassett is very sick at. her home. We hope she will soon re- cover. Mr. and Mrs, Howard Conley of Chicago, Ill, are stopping at the res- idence of Mr. and Mrs. W. Enoch. ‘Mrs. J. Slaughter is seriously ill at this writing. Mr, and Mrs. John Turner of Omaha, Neb., are stopping at the res- idence of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Pollard. ‘The Progressive Art cluly met with ‘Mrs. Pheonix last Wednesday even- ing. The meeting was well attended. ‘Mr. R. B, Montgomery of Milwau- kee, Wis, was a caller at the resi- dence of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ligons last week. ‘Mr. and Mrs, Harper are the proué parents of a baby girl. We are glad to learn that Mr Windsor's father is better at thi writing, ‘Miss Mattie Lilly has been ver} sick again at her residence, 724 Four teenth street. ‘The Best Cough Medicine. “I have used Chamberlain's’ Cough Remedy ever since I have been keep: ing house,” says L. C. Hames, of Marb.ry, Ala. “I consider it one of the best’ remedies I ever used. My children have all taken it and it works like a charm. For colds and whoop- ing cough it is excellent.” For sale by all dealers. FORT MADISON NEWS. The Willing Workers club met with Rev. and Mrs. Bowles on Tuesday evening. After the regular routine of business the hostess served a tyo- course lunchean. There will be a concert and social at the A. M. E. church Tuesday even- ing. Rev. Owens is working very hard to get the church out of debt. ‘The ice harvest is on and ‘it will give a great many of our men work There will be a Lincoln entertain. ment Thprsday evening at the See- ond Baptist church. A program will be rendered and supper will be served Mra. E. J. Thomas attended — the Star, meeting in Keokuk on Thursday ‘While there she was the guest of Mrs Henry Harris at their new home, 1628 ‘Orleans avenue. ‘Mrs. Ambrose Jackson is much im. proved at this writing. ‘Miss Susie Ewing is quite sick at her home on Fifth street. Her many {fiends hope to see her out soon. The White Rose club will meet with Mrs, Eubanks at her parlors or Front street. Mrs, E. J. Thomas was entertained at a 6 c’clock dinner while in Keokuk on Friday at the home of Mr. and ‘Mrs. George Smith at 1609 Timea street, * Rev. and Mrs, Bowles are in Keo- Kuk this ‘week, but will return the last of the week to be with the Sec- ‘ond Baptist church Sunday, WATERLOO NEWS. Mrs. W. D. Corral and baby, Cur- ‘tis, who have been ill, are better. Mrs, C, Clayton is very ill at her home at 211 Cottage street, ‘Mrs, C. Ferguson is ill at St Mary's hospital, Mr. C. Jones, who has-béen visit- ing our city, has returned to his home in Ohio, Mr. 0. C. Jones and his’ wife, who have been residing in our city, have returned to Water Valley, Mississippi Mr. Samuel Everett han deft the city for Valdon, Miss., to meet his people, ‘Mrs, Margaret Fairbanks, who was visiting the city, was entertained ‘Tharsday by Mrs. J. Hopkins. ‘Mrs. Kitty Richardson, who has been ill, is better. : ‘Mrs, ‘AJ: Adkins, who has been out ‘of town for the’ past week, will re- tum ‘the latter part of the week. “Me, S.C. Smith $s very ill at his howe on’ Mullian avenue. “Mr, H. Parker is very ill. ‘Mr. and Mra. Clarence Ferguson eelebrated their first wedding sani- versary last week. ‘A eurprise party was given Mr. and Mrs. H. Logan, who were re- cently married. Mr.-J. H. Brown is ill at his home on Bates street. The ladies who belong to the Sun- dey ‘club are planning to organize themselves’ within the club. HEALTH BINTS. A. J. Booker, M. D. Early impressions are lasting un- Jess. some experience does « lot of ‘erasing, Evil impressions leave deep- ‘er marks than good) ones; it is be- so cause good is f] natural and ex- ra | pected and evil ay eS is unnatural and a f} shocking. Most > of us are the re- Ss j} sults, in action, i of ‘our early : training, unless we had a very ‘ derided echoo) of ns | ‘experience which was entirely differ- ‘ent and neutralized the first lessons; ‘even then we had to unlearn the first lessons. It is a waste of time. and energy to learn things wrong; it is better to know less than to know so much of what is not so. Of course it is true that some people drift into right channels which is good for them, but you cannot et on a drift’ So it i well to stick to beaten lines unless you are dead sure that you are a genius—they belong to an- Other class, ahd I am writing about the normal, average individual. ‘These boys and girls of ours are going to be men pretty soon and they are picking up ideas of life right now. A boy does not wait until he is able to vote befote he bas opinions. Most of us think opinions. confe with ‘whiskers and families. The reason ‘we do rot hear more of boy's opinions is because we do not talk to them seriously and respect them. Your boy knows pretty well your opinion of yourself and the race and of Life. He has some, too, but you do not ask them. He hears you say that the Negro lawyer is no good, that the Negro engineer can’t survey, that tho Negro business man is a fake and that all the Negro ministers are a fake and that it is presumptious for a Negro to attempt the practice of dentistry and medicine. He is taught at schéol all about Washington and the other historical characters. When he does hear of a worthy Negro he finds out that he is a long time dead. He hears you talking about live men of other races, for whom you would sell your soul. One day you wonder why he wants to quit school and get a job. After he gets the job you wonder why he does not save his money and perhaps go into some sort of business. What business, pray? Who have you helped to succeed in any business that it might be an ex- ample to him? He has you~ views jand sticks to them. His early im- pressions are lasting. The success of that Negro in your town is more than a matter of the in- dividual; it is a matter of inspiration or discouragement to the young peo- ple in your town. ‘These failures and ‘successes are almost purely racial at this stage of our development. Most of the men who go at things are in some manner prepared; not all of them ccme up to ideal standard, but it is hard to reach ideals of culture and professions and business if a man has not money to give some leisure for thought. Your support, moral and financial, will help. It will help more than the man; it will help the boys and girls. When business gets large men need assistants and your boy or girl is the logical and practi cal recipient of the job. Did you ever notice kow the other fellow works it? Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. This remedy has no superior for coughs and colds. It is pleasant to take. It contains no opium or other narcotic. It always cures. For sale by all dealers. OTTUMWA, IOWA. W. S. Pago is on the sick fist, suf- fering with a severe cold. ‘Miss Helen Williams and Harry Robinson were united in marriage on Saturday night, Rey. A. N. Webb of- ciating. "Miss Leora Wilson and Mr. Breed- love were married Monday evening, Rev. A. N. Webb officiating. Mrs. Allie Gilbert is very sick at her home. ‘The series of meetings will con- tinue this week. Rev. A. N. Webb is being assisted by Presiding Elder S. B. Moore. Mrs. Mary Green is confined to her home with a severe cold. Mrs, E. W, Fowler and daughter, ‘Mrs. E. C. Hall, entertained a num- ‘ber of friends Sunday at the home of Mis. E. W. Fowler in honor of the birthday of Mr. Fowler. A four- ‘course dinner was served and we wish ‘Mr. Fowler many more happy birth- Oe OUINCY ITEMS. The following persons are on thg sick list: Mrs. Maria Hughes, Mrs. Luey Perkins and Mrs, Amy Johnson, The lodges of the city had a stag party on Monday night and everyone enjoyed themselves. immensely. ‘Sunday is quarterly. meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church, Rev, J. H. Higgins is now stationed pastor at ‘Wayman Chapel A. ‘M.’E. church, Mr.-W. A. Lillye is still very poorly at his home, ‘Miss M. A. Smith was eummoned to her home in Louisiana, Mo. to the bedside of her mother, Mrs, Carrie Smith, Hi ‘At Turner hall on the 12th the Cul- ture club. celebrated the anniversary of Lincoln’s birth, An excellent pro- gram was rendered to/a fair sized au- dience, Ss shit rep MT. PLEASANT NOTES, Rev. Cooper of Chicago ix conduct ing revival meetings at the Second Baptist church, ‘They are haying good- FINAL CLEARANCE OF WINTER COATS --our own entire stock, and those purchased from the Utica Clothing Company. Sale prices are fractions of original values. For instance-- . 3.98. car's toe Basernca 2.08 inotver rack of coats 1.98 sashes poew ects OBC scrctnec tack of cts ECONOMY BASEMENT services and good attendance, Sunday was stewardesses day at the A. M. E. church, They had a pro- gram at night. It was quite a suc- cess. Rev. W. W. Williams was called to Gelesburg, Ill. last week on account of the serious illness of his nephew, Mr. Davis. ‘Mr, George Berry of Rock Island spent a few days in the city visiting his mother, Mrs. Leah Berry. . ‘Miss Wilma Brooks has returned home from Rock Island called by the illness of her mother, Mrs. Mary Brooks. My. Arthur Burnaugh is spending a few days in Burlington, Iowa. CHIPS FROM THE QUARRY. The forty-fourth annual session of the Florida Grand Masonic lodge just closed @ successful session in her new $100,000 Masonic Temple at Jackson- ville. The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons also just closed its session, also the Bethlehem Grand Chapter of Eastern Star and the Most Worshipful Union Heroines of Jeri- ‘cho, also the Union Grand Command- ary Knights Templar all just closed their annual meeting. Bro, August Walsdorf was recently raised to the sublime degree of Mas- ter Mason in Mt. Moriah Lodge, New Orleans, his elder son sitting in the East as worshipful master, with five other sons present. King Oudh, a Mohammedan, an East Indian, was made a Mason in Friendship\ ‘Lodge, No. 6, London, England. A volume of the koran was used in the initiation, which was fur- [nished by the Most Worshipful Grand | Master and the candidate was obli gated on it by the worshipful master, who was an English clergyman. Wednesday night I visited my home icdge, North Star, No. 2, which | has weathered the storm in this city for forty years. ‘This old landmark has furnished more grand masters and has the largest membership an¢ strongest financially in this jurisdic- tion. We met about thirty Masons ‘There were several visitors. The G. S.-W., Bro, S. Joe Brown, was pres ent, "A good and instructive meeting was held, ‘The next evening I visited Dorie Icdge, No. 30, on the East Side Here we met about thirty members I was very enthusiastically received and I had with me Past G. M. Joseph H. Shepard, Past G. M. E. T. Banks Present G. 8. 'W. S. Joe Brown an¢ four ministers of the gospel. It was a splendid meeting. The old ancient landmarks were attentively listene¢ to and enthusiastically applauded ‘The lodge is in good condition. They have just bought a piece of property, where they will soon move to their ‘pesmannunt, ROS. UNIVERSITY CLUB. (Special to Bystander.) Iowa City, Iowa—The M. C. T. club, composed of university women, has ‘been having some very helpful eo ni i r ka a : (So Take Qne . Pain Pill, then— Take it NY Eaoy. > For Neuralgia, nothing ‘is betfer than Dr. Miles’ | Anti-Pain Pills ‘Used by thousands for a generation Those who have suffered from neuralgic pains need not be told how necessary it is to secure re- Hit, The, easiest way ‘out. of neuralgia is to. use Dr. Miles’ Anti-Pain Pills. They have ‘re- lieved sufferers for so many yn that they have become a jousehold necessity. “7 have taken Dr. Miles! Anti-Palin Pilis for Ave years and they are the ‘only thing that. does. me any good, hey have relleved neutaigix tn my hhead én Afteon minutes. I dave also taken them for rheumatism, head Ache, pains in the breast, toothache, ‘earache and pains in tho’ bowels and Yimbs I have’ found. nothing to ‘equal’ them and’ they are all thut is clafmed for them," * 3. W, SEDGE, Bite Springs, Mo. At all druggiste—25 doses 25 cents. LS Never told Ia) Bulle, ‘ MILES MEDICAL.CO., Elkhart, Ind, ee may ch eh a hil a eee: qt > Cia mh | @m TELEPAONE a i <a JOWA STATE SYSTANDER and enthusiastic meetings. Some of the most interesting features « have been a paper on “American Negroes,” by Miss Mabel Morgan. This was truly exellent and a rousing discus- sion followed, led by Miss Southall and Miss McClain. At the meeting of February 7th Miss Southall talked on “Social Life at Howard Univer- sity,” after which the subject was ‘open for general discussion, Then ‘Miss London made some very good and emphatic statements on “The In- advisability of a Literary Criterion Club.” After the adjournment of the club a social hour followed. February 14th the club meets with Miss McClain ‘at 1011 Wood Lawn. The following program will be ren- dered: Quotations from Negroes; re- marks by president; address, “The Northern Girl in the South,” by W. H. Lowry. M. Graves, President. MASON CITY. IOWA. Mr, Scott Davis of Fort Dodge was in the city a few days last week, be- ing called here on account of the death of Mr. Arthur Eaton. ‘Mr. Chas, Brewton has been on the sick list for the last few days. Mr. Henry Cabble was tendered a surprise party, Sunday by his friends, it being his birthday. Rev. F. D. Woodford, our able pas: tor, has been holding’ revival meet- ings this week, with the assistance of Rev. W. J. Deboe of St, Joe, Mo., and Rev. W. H. Wheeler, presiding elder of the K. C. district i Rev. W. J. Deboe of St. Joe, Mo., is in the city assisting Rev. F. _D. Woodford in revival meetings. Too much cannot be said of Rev. Deboe as a spiritual preacher and evangelist. His work is most wonderful. Sunday afternoon he addressed the Bpworth League on divine power. ‘Tho Ladies’ Aid met with Mrs. Wm. Carter on Friday evening and com- pleted a quilt, which they presented to Rev. F. D. Woodford on Friday evening. It was a fine piece of needle work. Each lady placed her name ‘thereon. Sunday was quarterly meeting day here and Rev. W. H, Wheeler pre- sided. The day was very cold and ‘bad, but the church was full. At noon a free lunch was served in the cherch basement, with plenty of good things to eat, just a good old fash- joned dinner’ In the afternoon. the ‘Lord's supper was administered, The ‘whole day was spent in service, Rev, Wheeler, Rev. Deboe and Rev. ‘Woodford have been well received in ‘the homes this week. Among some ‘who have entertained. them are Mrs. J. Banning, Mrs. J.D. Reeler, Mrs. F. ‘Allen, Mrs. W. Carter, Mrs. P. Scott, Mrs. ‘M. Brewton, Mrs. F. Wright Mrs .Caldwell and others, Misses Pearl and Eunice Cercal have returned: from. Fairfield, Iowa, where they went to attend their fath- o's funere® . ‘Mrs, Arthur Eaton left for the country this week to visit a week with Mr, and Mrs. V. Warren. Mise FAta Dixon very pleasantly entertained a few friends Sunday aft- emoon. Obituary. I Mr. Arthur M, Eaton died Sunday evening, February 18, 1914, after be- ing confined to his bed nearly two ‘Months. Funeral service at 9:30 Wed- nesday morming at Holy Family thurch ou West Seventh street, In- terment at Catholic cemetery.’ Mr, Baton was born September 25, 1883, at Bajou, Louisiana, where he spent most of his boyhood days, having traveled as valet to one of the prom- inent men of New Orleans, La. He finally settled at Chicago with his parents. Here he was employed as bartender for a few years and in 1912 he met Miss Bernice Davis, who was visiting in the city. After which she returned to Fort Dodge, where’ ahe had been employed as pianist at the Magic theater. Mr. Eaton soon fol- lowed and served in the capacity of chef at the Elks club. They were united in Marriage December 16, 1912, and on December 15, 1913, Mr. and Mrs. Eaton returned to their home at the bride’s parents in Mason City, Failing in health, Mr. Baton took to his bed. Having no near rel- atives, he leaves a wife and her par- ents to mourn his loss, but it is a con- solation to know that he was duly converted and Ift good advice for one to follow. = Many thanks and the very highest of appreciation to those who were so kind to them in their bereavement. Don’t You Believe It. ° ‘Some say that chronic constipation cannot be cured. Don’t you believe it. Chamberiain’s Tablets have cured others—why not you? Give them a trial. They cost only a quarter. For sale by all dealers. eo Years’ EXPERIENCE ‘Trape Manns Desicns. Goprnianrs &c- adiymanaie amauta eats Geecol eaene Abie ia ees ME er pee PR ee "Scientific Fimerican, . aSpermar ments remy fae inten hwtk 36 \trnée, AM §.Cosersor New rk When visiting in Omaha, Nebraska see D. G. Russell for neatly furnished rooms—all modern up-to-date houses, Phones, residence Dougiass 5033; Office Douglass 3193. 1918 and 1922 Cum- mins street, FREE F G “\e. 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The annual official visit of the Grand Master of the M. W. United Grand Lodge of Iowa and jurisdiction is as follows: - Wednesday, Feb. 18—North Star, No, 2, Des Moines. Thursday, Feb. 19—Doric, No. 30, Des Moines. Monday, Feb. 23—Maple Grove, No. 16, Oskaloosa. Wednesday, Feb. 25—Dubuque, No. 29, Dubuque. Thursday, Feb. 26—MeNeil, No. 21, Clinton. Friday, Feb. 27—Hiram, No. 19, Davenport. These dates are subject to changes. VIVIAN L. JONES Funeral Director The very best service guaranteed Prices the lowest - - - - Calls answered promptly day or night No,extra charges for dis- tance—Reverse all phone charges: .§ Maple 2548 Puone:$ RoRdence Black 1658, cis waOSire ave DOS Motnes LSE ——— ‘Mts one-half level teaspoon of oak » dash of paprika with three table spooms ef clive ofl, one-half table spoon each ef vinegar and lemen fales. 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It was established in 1894, and is read by nearly all the colored people of Towa. We have correspondents in the following ‘towns: AUDI ceeceencenncneenee~ Mis May Davis Oskaloosa.....---Luella, B. Franklin Washington occnn.--N- 1, Black Burlington Mrs, L. M. Abel ‘Mt. Pleasant.........Mrs, M. ‘Burnaugh Monmouth, ii.....Georgia Norwood COMAX eerereneestne Miss Stella Pierson Minneapolis... Mrs. R. L. Buttner Clarinda...ncnnn Mrs. J. Re Lane Keokuk........-..Mrs. Jennie Freeman Ottumwa. ecnnnn Mra. H. Owens Galesburg, ill. ....Mayme Richardse? Davenport Mrs, C. H, Marshall St Pad! Mrs, Q. H. Hicks Rock Tsland...cccccnenwde He Ligons