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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. State Capitol Blog Historical Room 10 VOL. XX NO. 38 CITY NEWS See Mutual movies at the Mystic. Mr. A. C. Payton is plastering a large flat at 908 Sixteenth street. Mrs. Helen Henry, who has been ill at her home, is able to be around. Mrs. Harry Seymour of Crocker street, who has been very sick, is reported somewhat better. Mrs. Bessie Jackson of 1409 Crocker street has been ill with the lagripe and tonsilitis. Mr. Sesco Jackson of Buxton was in the city a few days at the bedside of his wife. Mr. C. O. Lewis of Fayette, Ia., is in the city visiting his sister, Miss Electa Lewis. Mrs. Claude Carr of Mason City spent last week in our city returning home Sunday. Mrs. Sophie Edmonds, who was seriously ill at her home, was taken to Methodist hospital Sunday. Her condition is very grave. Mrs. C. A. Payton has been confined to her bed for the past week on account of illness. She is able to be up now. Special rally at Union Cogregational Sunday School at 12 o'clock Sunday March 15th. Music by the new five piece orchestra Mr. Edward McGruder of 909 8th street has been indisposed the past week with tonsilitis. Mr. Andrew McDowell who has been ill the past month, has returned to his parental home in Buxton where he will remain indefinitely to recuperate. The R. C. club will meet at the residence of Mrs. Stewart, 914 Fourteenth street, Saturday afternoon, March 14th. Mr. Clifton Miles of Buxton was in the city last week, the guest of his husband's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Rhodes of 1409 Crocker street. Mr. Raymond Renfro of Sioux City is visiting his cousins, Clark and Dewitt Yeager, of 108 W. Thirteenth street, also Mrs. Miller of Carney, Ia. Wanted—Elderly lady for housekeeping in small family. Reasonable wages. Call at 515 East Sixteenth street. Mrs. Grace Smith of Chicago and Mr. Joe Weeks of Ottumwa were in the city this week, called here by the death of their father and brother Mr. Samuel R. Weeks. Mrs. Sim Jefferies of Twenty-eighth and Ridge Road has been suffering from a severe attack of tonsilitis. She is some better at this writing. The Intellectual Improvement club met last Friday with Mrs. H. R. Grave. Interesting papers were read by Mrs. J. L. Edwards and Mrs. John Wilkinson; discussion by the members. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Hughes. The next meeting will be with Mrs. F. P. Johnson. Big Show all week at the Mystic. Everybody go to church day last Sunday was a great success for Des Moines. All of the colored churches were increased fully one-third more than on the usual Sunday. Mrs. Florence B. Taylor of 1539 Buchanan street, surprised her husband by giving a dinner in honor of his birthday, March 10th. Covers were laid for seven. Mrs. E. Rowland of Chillicothe, Mo., was an out of town guest. At a late hour the guests departed wishing Mr. Taylor a long life of success. Mrs. S. Joe Brown and Miss Adah Hyde attended the public functions incident to the organization of the Negro college men's fraternity at Iowa City, last Saturday afternoon and evening. Mrs. Brown being the wife of the oldest alumni present and Miss Hyde being one of the only two Negro women to ever receive a degree from State University. At a meeting of the members and friends of Union Congregational church held Sunday evening at 7 o'clock, a Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor was organized under the direction of Rev. T. M. Brumfield. The organization is open to the members, friends and well wishers of the church. Hours of meeting are from 7 p. m. to 7:45. All are extended a cordial and hearty welcome. Subscribe for The Bvstander. A fine chicken dinner and supper will be served at Union Congregational church Monday, March 16th, on Tenth and Park streets. All strangers and friends are invited. Price, 25 cents per meal. The trustee and society of Union church met with Mrs. H. E. Jacois last Tuesday afternoon at 1238 West Twentieth street. A pleasant session was held. This society decided to serve dinner and supper next Monday at Union church. They adjourned to meet with Mrs. C. S. Stewart next Tuesday at Fifteenth and High streets. The Iowa State Bystander acknowledges the receipt of some beautiful post cards from New Mexico, depicting the beautiful scenery out there and some of the beautiful buildings erected for the Panama-California exposition from Mrs. Geo. J. Wilson, who until a few months ago lived here. The many friends of Miss Tabitah Mash, our trained nurse, will be pleased to hear that she has accepted the position as head nurse in the Milton hospital home for the aged at Jefferson City, Mo. Miss Mash is a very promising young girl and although we hate to lose her, we wish her success in her work. The Mystic gives you your money's worth. Wanted—Several honest, industrious people to distribute Negro literature. Salary. $60.00 per month. Prof. Nichols, Box 100, Naperville, Ill. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH. Sunday, March 15th. 10:30 a. m.—Morning subject, "The Mind That Was in Christ." 12 m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 7:30 p. m.—Subject, "The Four Beasts and the Ancient of Days." You are welcome. T. L. Griffith, Minister. OBITUARY. Samuel R. Weeks was born in 1856 in Cincinnati, Ohio and later lived in Rushville, Ill., and Bloomfield, Ia., at which place he was a member of the M. E. church. He later moved to Ottumwa where he was married to Miss Grace Sublett of which two children were born to this union, Edward a son and Grace a daughter. His wife died 24 years ago. Mr. Weeks lived in Des Moines twelve years and was sick for one year and died March 9th. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. B. U. Taylor at the residence of his son Edward on Chestnut street Wednesday afternoon. Interment at Glendale cemetery. He leaves to mourn his death two children, Edward of Des Moines and Grace of Chicago, also five brothers, two in Chicago, one in London, one in Ottumwa and one in Des Meines. The bereaved ones have our deepest sympathy. Mr. Lacy T. Goodrich died last Friday, March 6th, at the Methodist hospital from injuries received in Enterprise Coal mine No. 2, February 11th, by falling slate. He was born in Churchville, Va., in 1884, and came to Iowa in 1902, where he remained ever since. His home here was at 1212 Crocker street. He was married to Miss Blanche Allen on August 2, 1913, and leaves a dutiful and loving wife and two sisters, Mrs. C. Carl of this city, and Mrs. B. Woolfolk of Washington, D. C. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. B. U. Taylor of the A. M. E. church. Interment at Glendale cemetery. Mr. Henderson died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Yates, 633 E. Second street, he having come here about a month ago from Kansas City, Mo. Bright's disease was the cause of his death. ROSS FOR COUNCILMAN Mr. Chas. E. Ross is a candidate for councilman, subject to the primaries March 16th. Mr. Ross has lived in Des Moines for more than ten years and is employed by the Red Compressed Yeast Co. for about fifteen years, in which capacity he has become familiar with our city business interests. He has never asked or held any office and comes from the ranks of the laboring class and is in perfect sympathy with them and will work to the best interest of the common masses of the people. He believes in a strict business administration, using economy and giving all classes a fair play in the affairs of the city government. His many friends are working for his nomination and they solicit the support of all reasonable thinking people. We believe that no better man could be found than Mr. Ross, who would be in full accord and sympathy with the laboring people. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to extend to our many friends our heartfelt thanks for their very kind service rendered during the illness and death of our beloved husband and brother and son. Mrs. I. T. Goodrich. Mrs. C. Carl. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Allen. Ira and Don Allen. M. B. 1819 W. MYERLY FOR COUNCILMAN. We take pleasure this week in presenting to our readers one of the present members of the city council, Hon. J. I. Myerly, who is a candidate for renomination and re-election for his second term. Mr. Myerly is one of our successful influential citizens, having lived here many years and assisted in the development and build- F. T. VAN LIEW FOR COUNCIL-MAN. We take great pleasure in presenting to our colored voters the name of F. T. Van Liew, who is a candidate for councilman for his second term, subject to the primaries March 16th. Judge Van Liew is one of the successful young men who has struggled through life and has succeeded. He is one member of the present council that is giving the colored men a fair, HARRY B. FRASE FOR COUNCIL- MAN We take pleasure this week in presenting to our friends Mr. Harry B. Frase, who is a candidate for councilman. Mr. Frase is one of the well known public men in our city and as present our county auditor and in all At a meeting of the City Federation held at the home of Mrs. W. N. Warricks, the president, Monday afternoon, a large and enthusiastic number of ladies assembled and accomplished much important work. The report of the chairman on homes, Mrs. Harry Brown, showed a splendid response on the part of our Des Moines citizens. The report of the committee on place, Mrs. Albert Garter, chairman, was accepted and the Corinthian Baptist church chosen as the place for holding the State Federation in May. Report of entertainment committee, with Mrs. Chas. Cousins, chair- ing up of greater Des Moines. He was postmaster at one time and his present term of office has been a straightforward business administration. While holding official capacity he has given many colored people positions and demonstrated that he is a true friend to the race, therefore requests your support at the primaries next Monday. L.P.L. square deal both as police judge and now as the chairman of the public safety department. He has employed more colored men in this department than any other safety department official and the colored voters cannot make a mistake in voting for Mr. Van Liew. He has been absolutely fair and consistent through his entire public career and his many friends predict that he will be one of the highest when the primaries close next Monday. 1920 of his official capacity he has been a good, true friend to the colored people, giving them a fair chance, and if elected he will no doubt continue his fair dealing with all classes of people. He is a good social man to meet and solicits the support of the voters of this city next Monday. man, resulted in the missionary society of the Baptist church, with Mrs. Whitfield, president, being placed in charge. Mrs. S. Joe Brown, chairman of printing and badges, made a full report, the same being fully approved. The next meeting will be held Monday afternoon, April 6th, at the home of Mrs. Frank P. Johnson. Read the Iowa State Bystander, the greatest and newsiest weekly in the west. HON. GEO. L. DOBSON FOR COUNCILMAN. It is our happy privilege to announce the name of one of our well known citizens in the person of Hon. Geo. L. Dobson, who is a candidate for a member of the city council. He is a man of many years' experience in public affairs and has spent most all of his life in our city. He was a member of the general assembly for several years during the time that the railroad corporations were at fever heat, and he championed the rights of the common people. He has held many city offices and has done a great deal of political work, namely county, state and national, for the republican party. He was treasurer of Polk county until two oyears ago and he has always shown a keen interest in using economy in business methods in conducting the public affairs. He is unquestionably a true and tried friend of the colored race and will give all classes of people a equal chance in life. His many friends are asking for him your support. BARNEY BERLOVICH For Commissioner Below we present to our voters the platform upon which Mr. Bannay Berlovich has announced his name as a candidate for councilman: No. 1. If elected to the city council, I shall endeavor to eliminate "strife" and "fussing" between the commissioners as much as it shall be within my power to do so. No. 2. I shall oppose the city's embarking into the "junk" business because municipal ownership is one thing and the city buying a dilapidated "junk pile" is another. If Des Moines is to become a city of 300,000 in the very near future, as I believe it will, it should by all means have a new and up-to-date water works system, and if it can not have it now, it should wait awhile until it can. No. 3. I favor using the west of the market for comfort station and rest rooms for the greater encouragement and inducement of bringing THE farmers and THE gardeners to market and the elimination of "huckster traffic" around it. No. 4. If elected "I furthermore promise and swear" that I will use my own automobile, including gasoline and repairs, not only for my own joy rides but for city business as well. I believe that Des Moines is a better and greater corporation than any one other corporation that operates in Iowa and I see no reason why it should not be operated as such. B. PERLOVICH WALKER FOR COUNCILMAN We present to our readers a cut of Mr. J. C. Walker, who is one of our well known influential citizens, who is a candidate for councilman. Below we publish his platform in full. First—I believe to create the utmost confidence of the public in its officials that there should be the greatest publicity possible in all of the actions of the officials in all departments, especially that of the council in its expenditure of public moneys. Second—I favor the municipal ownership of the water works, provided the management can be absolutely divorced from politics. Third—I believe that for best intive and referendum. Let the people terest of all concerned that the street car franchise question should be settled as soon as possible. Fourth—I am in favor of building of public comfort stations located at suitable places for the convenience of the people, same to be open day and night. Fifth—I think that the early completion of the Seventh street bridge and the routing of cars over the viaduct and the elimination of the danger on First street would be appreciated by residents of the South Side. Sixth—I am in favor of the initiatory and referendum; let the people say by their vote what they want. Seventh—I am heartily in favor of the recall of any public official who proves recrent to the trust placed in his hands by the people. Eighth—I am in favor of the rigid inspection of all buildings erected to insure the safety of the workmen and occupants. Ninth—I favor the rigid inspection by competent inspectors of all public improvements, requiring all concerns to fulfill the contracts for the same to the letter. I am heartily in favor of the employment of the mechanics and laborers who live in Des Moines in preference to those imported from other places. I believe in patronizing home industry first. Eleventh—I believe in real civil service where efficiency, fitness and qualifications are considered. I am not in favor of the civil service being used for a protection to retain incompetent officials and employees in service. Twelfth—I favor any proposition that will be for the building of a greater Des Moines and at the same time be a benefit to the working class, the real boosters, and to that end I hope to see all improvement leagues, societies and labor organizations to guite for that one purpose, the build- ing of a greater Des Moines, the pride of all citizens and the people of the great state of Iowa, the brightest star of all states that compose the most glorious country in the world. FOR COMMISSIONER Mr. C, H. Cutler has announced his name as a candidate for commissioner. Mr. Cutler came out upon his merits, a citizenship of over twenty-six years in Des Moines. He has no clicks or committee back of him, but is an honest, industrious laboring man and has assisted in building up our city for more than a quarter of a century. He has never asked or held any office during his many years in our city and his candidacy is backed by the common masses of laboring people and all honest thinking people. The many people who know him say he is and has always been fair to our race. Any support that you may render him will be appreciated by him. He stands for good business, economical administration, giving all people a square deal. J. M. LEONARD FOR COUNCIL MAN There is one man running for the council that many of our readers know well, for they have met him as a street car conductor on the Center street car, Mr. J. M. Leonard. He is always courteous to all of us. He is our friend. He is always so kind in his treatment of us that we know if he gets on the council that he will be just as friendly to the colored people as he has always been to us on the Center street car. We also want to use judgment in such matters and get a councilman who is in every way competent. We know that J. M. Leonard is competent. We know that. So taking all in all we can recommend him to our readers as a man worthy of their vote. Go to the polls next Monday and vote. Every man ought to do that. Mr. C. P. Cugh, manager for Mr. Leonard, has been a good friend to the colored people. "My colored friends you will never regret it if you vote for Leonard. He is worthy of your vote. He will constantly be your friend." FRED GERMAN FOR COUNCIL MAN Mr. Fred German, our well known young business man, has announced himself for commissioner, subject to the primaries March 16th. I have known Mr. German for many years and have worked with him and find him to be a capable, honest, upright young man and by his many years in our city, which numbers about twenty-one. he has become identified and is familiar with the business interest. He was secretary to J. Wesley Ash when Mr. Ash was commissioner and has a full knowledge of the city business. He was also deputy treasurer under Geo. L. Dobson and will no doubt understand workings of our city far more than the average man by virtue of his experience. Any support that you may give him will be appreciated by his many friends. VICKERS FOR COUNCILMAN. We present to our readers the name of John Vickers, who is a candidate for commissioner. Mr. Vickers is one of the well known East Des Moines citizens and has been constable for the past ten years in Lee township, and as such has made a good officer. He is an honest, experienced and capable man and undoubtedly friendly to all classes of people, and will, if elected, give them a square chance in life. His friends solicit your support. R. M. GALBRAITH AND W. F. MITCHELL FOR COMMIS Platform. 1. We are running for absolutely one term only. 2. Our platform is: Strictly a business administration. No politics whatsoever. No pledges to any one. A square deal to every man. To re-establish confidence in the Des Moines plan. Make work for the working man and business for the business man. We solicit the support of every citizen and taxpayer who approves this paltform. BUSINESS LEAGUE ORGANIZED. On last Monday evening, pursuant Price Five Cents. to a call for a mass meeting of the citizens to be held at the A. M. E. church, there were present about forty men of our city and a Business Men's League was organized, which adopted the by-laws and constitution sent out by the National Business Men's League, of which Booker T. Washington is the president. Rev. T. L. Griffith called the meeting to order and effected a temporary organization. After the adoption of the constitution and by-laws and the enrollment of membership, which resulted in twenty-eight members, who paid their initiation fees, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, John L. Thompson; vice president, J. B. Rush, secretary, S. Joe Brown; treasurer, C. B. Woods; auditor, W. H. McCree. About ten business enterprises were represented, and it is hoped that by the next meeting all of our business enterprises will have representation in the league. The president appointed the following to constitute the executive committee: Rev. T. L. Griffith, I. M. Jones, Dr. J. A. Jefferson and Oscar L. Glass. The next place of meeting will be announced later. It is the object of this league to encourage the present men who are in business and to induce others to enter such lines and bring about a general co-operation of our business men and to induce our race to patronize our worthy business enterprises. CITY PRIMARIES On next Monday the voters of Des Moines will be required to nominate candidates for the city of Des Moines who will be elected on the 30th of March for a period of two years. It is hoped that our voters will look well and make a good selection. The Iowa State Bvstander has published from time to time a brief history of different candidates who are seeking nomination. From that and your present knowledge one should be able to vote intelligently. GEO. E. FERGUSON, Candidate for Councilman He's the Man. No better recommendation can be found in Des Moines. You don't have to guess when you vote for Ferguson. He is the symbol of honesty, integrity and economy and stands for judicious application of business principles. He has the courage of his convictions. What more do you want? Des Moines, Iowa, March 10, 1914. We, whose names are herewith affixed, do not hesitate to commend the honor and integrity of Mr. Geo. E. Ferguson, candidate for city councilman, and have confidence in his ability and judgment to materially improve the condition of our city, and make it a better Des Moines. Edward O'Dea, O'Dea Hardware Co. Geo. A. Jewett, Jewett Lumber Co. J. W. Hill, Des Moines Nursery Co. B. W. Garrett, Clerk Iowa Supreme court. J. A. McKinney, Vice Pres. C. C. State bank. Geo. B. Peak, Pres. Central Assurance association. A. H. Cotton, Interurban Inspector. Hill M. Bell, Pres. Drake university. W. E. Hamilton, American Iron Works. A. B. Elliott, Elliott & Son, furniture. A. C. Hanger, Jewelry. C. J. Engleen, Engleen-Eade Drug Co. Finis Idleman, Pastor Central church. Geo. C. Carpenter, Carpenter Paper Co. B. N. Waller. Geo. H. Shaw, Mgr. Berg Medicine Co. Solliciting your consideration, I am your candidate, Geo. E. Ferguson. IOWA NEGROES ORGANIZE COLL JHGE FRATERNITY. Iowa City, Iowa, (Special).—The dream of the oldest living Negro alumnus of the State University of Iowa was realized on Saturday, March 7, 1914, by the organization in Iowa City of a college men's fraternity composed exclusively of Negro students and graduates of the state university. The name of this new fraternity is Kappa Alpha Nu and is a branch of the national organization of the same name and which was founded at the University of Indiana in the year 1910 and has for its purpose the creating of a social center for the Negro men in attendance upon northern colleges and universities where the great majority of the students are of the Caucasian race. Prof. E. W. Diggs, superintendent of Negro schools of Vincennes, Indiana, founder and present Grand Polemarch of the national grand chapter, assisted by Wm. J. Prince, formerly of Coin, Iowa, but at present a student in the University of Illinois and Lieut. Grand Strategus of the national grand chapter, and Paul W. Kane, a student in the University of Indiana and a charter member of the national grand chapter, were present and inaugurated the new chapter, which is the fourth in existence, and is therefore named the Delta chapter, the other three being Alpha chapter in the University of Indiana, at Bloomington; Beta chapter in the University of Illinois, at Champaign, and Gamma chapter, commenced of the Negro college alumni of Indianapolis. Ind. The newly organized chapter in the Continued on page 3 AFRO-AMERICAN. GULLINGS. ‘When Alonzo Stecle died in Texas ‘a year or two ago the last white man ho fought In the battle of San J lato passed away, writes Frank Put mam, is ‘A teow days ago W. P. Zuber, who, as a doy of sixteen, was with the Texas army at San Jacinto, but did not bear arma in the fight, dled at his ‘Texan home. He was on hospital duty during the fighting. He was the last survivor of all the white men resent on that occasion, but it Is Dot wholly clear that he was the last survivor. It in likely that honor belongs to ‘an ancient darkey, believed to have Deen ‘Sam Houston's body servant, ‘who atill lives in or near Houston. The old man's story is accepted by the oldest residents, sons, some of them, of men who fought at San Ja eint, and more fainillar than any fone elte with the bistory of that af: far. The passing of the last white sur- ‘ivor of San Jacinto directs attention ‘to.one of the most extraordinary pages fof all history. San Jacinto ranks next ‘after the battle of Saratoga and Get- tyaburg among the decisive battles fought on this continent. Saratoga proved the British could not mubdue thelr revolting American colonists; Gettysburs determined the {ate of the Confederacy: Ban Jacinto used the American rule southward from a vast region on the Pacific coast and from an inland region in- cluding all of ‘Texas, with parts of New Merlco, Arizona, Colorado and ‘Wyoming. ‘The ‘battle of San Jacinto was in ehbaracter unique. It was won with the bowle knife against odds of three to one; won by undisciplined plains: men opposing Santa Anna's best Grilled and best equipped regiments. it waa the only battle in which the Yessor-army lured the greater into & poaition from which there was no e#- capo for ether except by death or Victory. Houston, retreating before Santa Anna, led him Into a region bounded by swamps and marshes on two sides, with a wide, deep bayou on another and a narrow bayou, branch Of the frst, on the fourth alde. Houston backed into bis position ‘and Santa Anna followed. ‘Then Hous- ton bummed the bridge across the nar- row bayou, the only entrance or exit ‘et the theater of battle. A whirlwind campaign was carried ‘on by ‘the colored people of Philadel- ‘hia ‘to raise enough of the money pledged.last year toward a colored Y. ‘M,C, A. to make the $15,000 originally ‘asked of them. It was announced at ‘& meeting of the board of directirs of the Y.M. C. A. that the choice of locs- tlon had narrowed down to two lote, on both of which they have options. ‘The money for the lot 1s already in dank, and when a decision is made {t will be bought at once. An archi- teet accompanied a special committee to Indianapolis to study the new col cored ¥. M. C. A. that has recently Deen erected there and is considered ‘one of the most complete in the coun- try. It is expected the building will ‘be well under way early in the sum- mer, ‘The building will contain a gym nasiim, swimming pool, ete. It will have educational features and be & social center for the colored men of the city. It will also provide » hotel for the better class of colored people who are pasting through the city and pow have no accommodstions. Qt the 2,273,000 {lliterates 617,000 aré native whites, including both those of native, foreign and mixed parentage; 879,000 are negroes apd 738,000, are immigrants, There are fateresting and encouraging points ‘with regard to the two latter classes. ‘The negro Mliterates seem to be & large number. But {t represents a decrease of 157,999 during the dec- ‘ade, while the total of: that popula- tlon’ showaan increase of 398,000. ‘The illiterate’ negroes are almost wholly located in the south, where ‘they are not permitted to vote and ‘aro decreasing there. In 1894 the total forest area of Switzerland was 2,091,000 acres, repre senting 202 pergcent. of the total surface area of the country. In 1911 the forest acreage was 2,258,000, equal to 21.86 per cent. of the total area of the country, an increase of 167.000 ‘acres. Instead of belng an expense, ‘the forests of Switzerland are a source of profit to the government. ‘Mont of the widows of Paris are re- ‘married within 18 months of thelr first bereavement. ‘The colored men’s branch of the Y. M,C. A. of Indianapolis closed {ts ob- sorvance of health week. The state ‘exhibit placed In the lobby of the Y. MC. .A, was studied by hundreds ot persons. A special lecture was given ach evening tn the auditorium of the ullding, to which the public was in- ited. A large number heard Dr: I. N. Hurty deliver an illustrated lecture. ‘Doctor Atkins and Dr. L. A. Lewis lec- ‘tured Friday evening to men only. A man {s, indeed, ignorant if he is Jmnorant of his own ignorance. ‘The largest tillable farm. in the ‘United Staten fe near Tarklo, Mo,, and contains 23,000 scres. ‘The land alone furestimated to be worth $2,000,000, Bwitzerland is about to establish the Jargost national park in Europe. It is rin the emnton of Grisons, and has an ‘area of nearly'60 square miles, “be erection of an extensive afelal “station midway botwen Berlia and Vi- “Gana ts expected to lead to regular ‘Refopians, sorvico batweon the two eer eay a After a careful investigation of the facts, I am convinced that every day fn the year there are as many as 200,000 people of my race who are ‘ick enough to be incapacitated for work, writes Booker ‘T. Washington. Other persons have estimated the number of negroes who are sick all the timerto be as bigh as 450,000. If these figures are correct, it means that on the average every member of my race spends annually 18 days in bed, in the hospital, suffering pain or recuperating from sickness that might be spent in some form of ‘wholesome enjoyment or io useful and efficient labor. It Is safe to say, on the sane basis. that every day in the year there are 112,000 negro workers idle, as result of sickness, who would otherwise be at work in some form of useful employment. This is a great loss not only to the negro, but It Is a great loss to the country. It has been est!- ‘mated that in the south alone there fe a net loss to the negro in earn: ings and to the community as a whole in productive labor of $40,000, 000 = year. “This {mmense loss 1s not due to the physical weakness of the negro race, I have frequently heard it sald that the negro, as.he lived in Africa, ‘was more vigorous and more robust than gay other race on earth. He [had to bo so to stand the climate Even today one will seldom find ‘among,any race of people finer spect- mens of physical manhood than the sturdy, ynspotled people of the negro race in the country districts of the south. These people are an asset to the country: and to the south, and it seems to me that it is the duty of every patriotic citizen to do what he can to conserve the life. and health of this portion of the population in the condition in which {t now is. Boston people who are deeply in: terested In the work-that Dr. Booker T. Washington 1s doing at Tuskegee turned out in numbers to hear bim ‘at Trinity church, where he told the story of Tuskegee’s progress during the last year. Dr. Washington has Just come from the south on his an- nual viait to Boston. Owing to the generosity of thousands of Tuskegee’e friends Dr. Washington has been able to glve more of his time to the admin- Intrative work of the institution year after year. One of tho great prob- lems now is that of training special- {inte In varled lines of southern work, particularly those of education and ag: riculture. Just before Dr. Washing: ton left Tuskegee 26 county superin- tendents of education from various counties in Alabama spent a part of two days at Tuskegee with the Idea of getting information and plans for their work among the colored chil Gren. The influence which Tuskegee fs exerting as a strictly educational force is rightly gratifying to the trus- tees, Furthermore, Tuskegee cannot begin to supply the demand for farm leaders. The boll weevil hys con- vineed the southern planters that they must take up diversified farming 1p order to make thelr lands pay. Bank- ers and merchants are also vitally tn- terested in the training of these agri culturists and many prizes are belny offered. Dr. Washington told his Bos: ton audience about the greatest year ‘the institution ever had and the pos: sibilities of splendid advances in the ‘near future, Many a man punctures bis tire on the road to wealth. ‘The United Layman's evangelistic campaign was one of the largest relt- slous efforts that has been attempted by the colored people of Indianapolis. Rev. 8. L, Howard of Nashville, Tenn., conducted the meetings. Special ‘meetings for boys were held several afternoons during the week. The series of meetings closed with a united church service under the direction of the Interdénominatjonal Ministers’ as- sociation, Stinday evening, March 1: ‘The state of Hyderabad, located about midway between Madras and Bombay, in the south central part of India, with population of about 13, 500,000 (about equal to that of New York and Massachusetts combined), ‘and with an area of 82,698 square miles (Just about the same area as Kanssa), fs, generally speaking, the most im- portant native state in India in popu- Iation, wealth and potential resources. Co-operative stores, owned and man- aged by natives, are fostered wherever possible In Alaska by the United States bureau of education, which has charge of education for the natives of ‘Alaska. ‘Theodore:Harrls, colored, whose fu: neral was held at Camden, N. J., ro cently, was one hundred and eleven yeara old when he died, according to ‘war department records. He was born on the eastern shore of Maryland, February 13, 1803. Harris was a vet: ‘eran of the Civil war and recelved a ee. In Greece the minister of education hhas opened negotiations for tho instal- ation, of 4,000 natural color moving pleture machines, with supplies of fms, for use In the state schools, ‘A. mathematical prodigy, nineteen ‘years old, has been found tn Chicago, He can reckon the number of seconds In 87 yeare in seven seconds. Without fany hesitation at all he can give the ‘cube roots of 175,616 or multiply 291 by 876. A olvil war veteran living on the Pacific coast has acquired great skill {m-making bows for archers, For these he looks for yews which stow always ‘at an elevation of not less than 6,000 feet, With one of bis bows a deer was killed at a distance of 69 yards. | Ubige he Unole Sam Introduces Vegetable Good for Winter Use. . Bianched Dasheon Shoots Are Some thing Like Asparagus, With Dell+ ‘onte Flavor Which le Suggest teb''ad'iatoans. ‘Washington.—The newly introduced ogetable, the dusheea,, which resem: bles the potato and is a pecullarly sult- able efop for our southern states, has been experimented with by selentiats of the department of agriculture, who now give the details of a special way In which ft shay be forced. By forcing fand blanching the atoote uf this ber crop (which (originatly 1s grown like the potato, i sclentists have obtained a new’ lender delicacy for ‘the table, which may. be a much Ike asparagus, while ta- favor te sug gestive of musbrooma. ‘Several ways of forcing and blanch: fng the shoots of this Vegetable have Been tried, and satisfactory shoots have been grown in all these ‘ways Jn one of the experiments’ blanching was accomplished by Keeping. the hoots covered with sand. In other experiments bythe department. a frame covered with several thick esses of burlap was used. The boxes {m which these experlinents were car led on were placed In a greenhouse on @ bench that was supplied with Bottom heat. Where the production of shoots on ‘large scale ts desired, other methods fre’ more suitable. These. are. de- scribed In a clrcular ust Iaaued by {he offlee’ of forelgn. seed. and plant Introduction, entitled: "The Forging and Blanchiog of Dashoen Shoots.” The office will supply the bulletin to anyone that requests it. Requests thould ve addressed to the U. 8 De partment of Agricultire, Washington, Dic. ‘The new clreular gives a number of iustrations, one of which shows & bed of dasheens in a greedhouse at Battle Creek, fick. There fs & board covering shown in the course of con- Struction which a for the purpose of blanching the shoots, This Is prac leally ghtproof, and should have sles trom 18 to 24 Inches bigh.° The temperature inside thls should be About 70 degrees F. The soll (or fand) should be @ litle warmer, say £0 degrees, To obtaln this tempera: ture It ls best to partially Inclose the pace beneath the bed. To obtain the shoots, corms of the dasheen, welghlng two to three pounds or fore, are planted In a fairly warm place In very molst sand or sandy foil, “Corm’ is the term used to de- feribe the bulblike root of the plant ts "tuber" Ie used to:deseribe thet of the potato. A haltandhalf mixture of sand and ordinary potting soll has given good reaulls. ‘The corms are Just covered, the terminal bud belng at the surface. Provision must be made for keeping the shoots In total Garkness from tho time they begin to row. Water ahould be aupplled often Enough to Keep the sand oF soll com LUnuoualy molst. ‘The first crop of shoots te usually ready for cuttlug in 35 to 40 days af ter plantiag. From six to ten cut tings can be made at Intervals of 20 to IA days, depending upon tempore ture and the slze of the cormy used. ‘The shoots are cut clove to the corm, and as far as practicable, botore the leaves begin to expand,” ‘They. will then usualy be 8 to 16 inches long. ‘After the corms become exhausted. whieh fs indleated by the weak growth Of the shoots, they are dlacarded. Out of doors in a warm region, as tn Florida, the cérms may be planted in rows in sandy soll and. the. ahoots blaneied by ridging the aot! as growth ‘progresses, Instead of ridging. the toll, boards may be used, as In blanch: Ing’ celery, but the shoots rauat not at any stage of thelr growth be 0x posed to Might for any considerable Toogth of time. "The aboote have been found to. keep well for several days, if In a cool, ary place. As they are very succulent, owever, tle better that the period at storage be very Iiulted—not over two to four days when avoldable: A itde ventilation te necessary, Dut as {he shoots goon wilt f evaporation Is {oo rapid, a parafined paper ebculd be ured in wrapping aud & alight open: Ing eft. Sometimes, when the shoots are to be kept for only a day or two before Using. 1 may be advisable to. wrap frst in wet paper and then with par afined. paper, especially It the place there they are to be kept is not quite cool ‘enough. ‘A apeclal method of cooking: fe-re aquired for blanched dasheen shoots, ‘In order to destroy a slight bitterness ‘of taste, They should never be tasted awe The following recipes, although pee: pared with a. good deal of care, are Tot considered as nal, and It is hoped that housewives. and others will try modifications of them: rye Cut the -ahoata Into twosneh lengths, pour on an abundance of bail Ing water, add salt, and boll for 12 minutes; drala, pour on enough cold milk eo that the shoots will be com- pletely covered when It bolls; season wth salt, and boll for five minutes; Grain, season. with butter, and serve on toast. or plain, Cream sauce may be used in serving, ¢ desired, 2 Instead of boillng In milk after draining off the frst water, add a It te piece of bacon or other fat, meat, fnd’then ‘cover the shoots with, cold Water, season with ealt, and boll fot Ave minutes.” Drain and serve. i “he to Love, “Is love nicg?" one little girl ques: loned another “It depends,” was the answer, given by a member of a large family of older brothers and sisters, “it's nico’when You love your mother, but when you love other young mion and women it's kard on tho rest of the family.” * i Hint From Hubby, Mrs. Blowitt. (ith newspaper). — “John, what does "~wanderlust’ meant” Her Husband—"it¥ an ailment my dollars are affiictet with.” os @000, ROADS AND . RURAL ‘SCHOOLS, ‘The rural population 1s thore will tog to support better schools. today than ‘at any previous time. It 1s be Ing reafsed that all efucational ac tivities or agencies wust be more ot Tess correlated, and, more than al) ‘else, that they must he piade access! ble to the children. In many coup: {les where bad roads prevall, most of the schools are of the antiquated one room variety. ‘They are usually lo tated along bad roads which, during the winter, when tie schools are usually in session, bes0me so nearly impassable as to mak it dificult tor the children to reach tiem. This com ition causes frregultr attendance and restricts the edu ational oppor tunities of the child. Not only this, but It often impedes the economic consolidation of these :maller achoole Into larger, stronger sraded schools, swith high school courers, directed by & competent principal and corps of teachers, according t¢ the office of public roads, U. 8. depirtment of agrl culture. On the other hart, in counties which, have tmproved «hetr roads, the schools are easily recched. the aver age attendance greater, the effcioncy largely tnereased and enonomle con- solldation made poxsiile. Regular at- tendanee at achool iresns consistent and regular growth of both school and pupil, and consolida on of schools means a maximum o/ efficiency at a minimem of cost.” It Is also note. worthy that there In a marked ten dency for the consohdated school te become the social und intellectoal center of the community.g Most mod ern rural schoolhousss are 80 con structed as to serve tle community at gathering places for various Kinds of publig meetings, and where vane are used to convey the clildren to school during the day they are frequently pressed Into service tv haul the farm- ers and thelr wives to Institute work, lectures or entertainments at the schoolhouse. The consolidated schoo! becomes a sort of community center tq which all educational and social ac- tivities converge, and in order that it may properly peFforsm that function all of the highways leading to it should be so Improvee as to render it readily accessible throughout the. Saab: LIGHT FOR UNCLE SAM, Early beginning of construction upon the mammoth heat. tght and power plant to supply the govern: ment department buildings in_ this city was assured ‘when Byron R. Newton, assistant sectetary of the. treasury, designated LB Stilwell, consulting engine’r of New York city, as ap expert to co- operate with the engineering force of the supervising architect's office in the treasury department. ee ‘This ts the first step by the govern- ment to bring about complete control fof the heat, light and power service for the local departments, and the treasury ‘department expressed a de sire to rush the :project forward as rapidly as possible, ‘The-central works’ 1s to be located on the river front facing Potomag park. at Water street, between. Thir- teenth and Thirteen-and-a-Halt streets southwest. The sundry clyil bill In congress appropriated $1,494,104 for plant. The land upon which it witl be built is owned by the government. ‘The plant will not occupy all of the land for buildings, but will allow enofigh space to provide a site for a muntelpal works for the district. ‘The government now spends a large sum each year for electric current. and tt 1s sald that the ngw central station will prove a good Investment im addition to providing better serv. feo. Buildings which are to receive ght, heat and power from the plant are: Department of agriculture, bureau ot engraving and printing, treasury building, White House buildings and grounds, state, war and navy, winder and milla bulldings, court of claims, natfonal museum, Smithsontan instl- tytion, army medical museum. fish commission, the district building, Washington monument, and post of- fice department. The plant also will supply the departments of state, jus- tlee, commerce and labor when these ‘gra sonetrosted. e - | YOUNG PHILANTHROPISTS, President Witton recently received ia pont offlee money order for $2.00 trom puplls of the Afth grade In the incoin ‘choo, at Anaconda, Mont ‘rho asked him to-send it to tho eu ferere, from tho, recent dlester’ fa Japan. “Dear Mr, Wilson,” ‘wrote tel ise Teo Wiaters: "We bave all Meard of the terrble dleaster that haw Just ecurred in Japan, Wo have all gon fbuted a. nickel oF dime toward Uelping’ these poor people. We haven't much money fo. pare, 40 fave up the movies on Saturday” and fome of us ran errands to tra te mmoneye, Wo hope twill get to Ju pan In tne to help the poor boys and girls, We are also all interested in the Red Cross soelty, and would be much obliged if you would please fend us a leat of thelr work” President Wilson wrote. a. letter tanking the donors and turned. the money order over tovtho. Aterteas ed Cross Bo tt Geen "Romance ‘ta: always getting smbahied thedd day” "How now" ‘seo that Robin Hood's record tor tong: distance archery has been bre ven by a drapor' clerk" Proof of Lack of Humor “You think the ‘Amortean ‘people jack a sense of humor?” “Yes,” re piled the trank visitor trom abroad; otherwise you wouldn't ind 60 mans peoplo welshing over 200 pounds we Rare ike tateee Waskrins hen: Fish Unhurt by Freezing. During, several months of each year some of the great rivers of Siberia are frozan solid tothe bottom, but tho ‘shes {mprisoned in the ice maintain their vitality and résume thelr active ‘Hite: when: the: ice: spite: SCHEME FOR CARRYING EGGS Layers With Compartments Fit Over ‘One Another—Each Egg Has Coll “Made Just Large Enough. Bince the parcel post has been in ef fect, inventors have been busy turning out all sorta of carrying devices, AR Towa Woman bas planned the egg case shown in the illustration, and if, it carries eggs as safely ax sbo claims there will be plenty of use for it. Each aide of this case is s different ‘Detght and to each side ts hinged a flat box that {s divided into numerous cells, each just large enough to hold an egg. ‘One side for exampleyts the full depth of the case, while the others are re- spectively threefourths, one-half and one-fourth of the depth. So that when Egg Carrying Case, the different boxes are filled and thelr lids fastened down they are turned in- to the central space and form four sep- arate layers, each containing a certain number of eggs and with each egg in a separate cell. HABIT OF EXCHANGING EGGS ‘When Posdible Poultry Products Bhould Be Sold Direct to Con ‘sumer—Co-operate With Neighbors. ‘There 1s no’ satisfaction and ‘but very little money in exchanging eggs for groceries or grain. By being care ful in gathering eggs, so that they won't become chilled In winter and 80 the hens won't alt on them over night and using a little care in sizing and selecting, quite an advance over the common prices may be obtained. ‘When possible gell your eggs direct to the consumer. If not possible, get a market In your nearest: city ‘with zome grocer who deals in stflctly fancy grocerios and provisions. Agree to furnish bim only strictly fresh ‘eggs, and then, for your own sake, ve ‘up to the agreement. Carefully clean all the eggs; don't, send small. misshapen or Iarge ones. Stamp each egg with a rubber stamp, using your initials or the name of your farm, and In a short time you w{il have created a demand for your eggs, and when you have created such a demand your eggs will bring the bighest prices, considerably more than your store Keeper would pay. ‘Several neighbors should send thelr eggs together, paying a cent or two ‘per, dozen to. one of thelr number for doing the business, and in this way all would gain a little. CAREFULLY CULL ALL RUNTS Best Way Is to Kill Them Off a8 Soon ‘aa Birds Show Pronounced Symp- tome—Feed Is Wasted. ‘There are sure to be a few runte In every flock, no matter how hard the breeder may atrive to guard against them. Usually these runta may be told trom the time the little chicks are five weeks old. The man- ner in which they carry themselves when moving around shows that they ‘can be nothing but runts when growa up. No matter how hard you try oF how much feed you put into them, they will be nothing but runts, ‘The feed and tlme taken to make their growth will be practically wasted, as the birds will never sell for one-tenth what {t cost to ralee them, Usuaily the best way is to kill them ‘a8 soon as they show pronounced symptoms of being runte._It may ap- pear cruel, but it fe betier for the Dirds and’ certainly better for the grower. Removing them puts them out of thelr misery and insures that the other birds will be healthier. Runte invariably contract every dls- ‘ease which {a prevalent and carry it to the healthier birds in the flock, SOME DISEASES OF POULTRY Unsanitary —Gurroundings, Spolted Feed, Impure Water. and Poor Ver ‘tiation Are: Amon Causes, Poultry diseases, just like other dis- ‘eases, are favored by unsanitary sur- roundings, spoiled food, style and dirty drinking water, and poorly ventilated ‘and insufficlently lighted coops, Sick birds should be removed from the flock, and dead ones burned, in an outbreak of any disease, ‘White diarrhea of chicks 1s caused by a germ which is often passed from the hen to the chick through the egg. ‘Vessels and troughs in which feed {1s placed should be frequently scalded, or disinfected with a five per cent. so- lutfon of carbolte acid. Be careful in introducing new birds into your flock to see that they are perfectly healthy, and not likely to bring disease with them, Hens In Orchards. - ‘One’ hundred laying hens can be kept on each acre of a full grown or chard without interfering with the Fegular operations. Four hundred laying hens can be kept on each acre of a newly set orchard. Necessary Green Food. ‘Second quality cabbage, mangel bests, spetked apples or steamed green cured clover or bifalfa are neo essary to furnish green food to the filock during the winter, ee ee te cere eet ae cna? | All the undesirable fowis-shauld be culled out and disposed of 0 that ‘the flock will contain high-class pro- ducers only, Cull the Male Birds, Don't keep 8 lot of young or old male birds in the flock to worry the rest of the birds and to eat expensive rain, Se Do you know how tp grade and candle’ exest Do you fo it before labndinn Wueen toimavker? MRS. JOHN K. SHIELDS, LOVER: OF ANTIQUES SENATOR JONES WOULD EMULATE THE GREEKS LEARN TO USE ARMY RIFLE—BRECKINRIDGE MEMOIRS OF THE INFANTA EULALIE OF SPAIN ‘The desk at which Mrs, John K. Shields. sits when ahe goes over her ‘ household ac counts or replica to the invitations that the morning mail has brought = is the Identical ee one at which | member of the 7 royal family’ of Fie 7 | France transacted oar similar business ps | during the. reign es of. the ilMated Louls XVI. One (re which "resembles at {It closely, but te TN lest elaborate tn Rei RQ) workmanship, 8 } “TORN now counted Le “X] among the treas- cual aie Wik" Seek: P ish embasey, and near this desk in the Ubrary of Senator and Mrs. Shields of ‘Tennossée {8 a wonderful old clock of tortoise shell, with the elaborate gilt decorations that were once part of the splendor of court lite in France. It tloks away today just as it did before the French revolution, saya the Waeb- ington Star. “Both pleces,” explained Mrs, ‘Shields, “came into possession of my mother's family long before she was born. They have been in constant use all these years.” ‘To a woman who loves genuine and beautiful antiques, anything from an anclent, Chinese Incense burner to an old pte-crust mahogany table, a day ‘pent in the home of Mrs. Shields Would be a rare privilege, Senator and Mrs. Shields may be re- garded a8 newcomers in Washington. ‘That is, they have been here less than twelve months, They were married « ttle over a year ago in Knoxville, and Senator Shields took his seat in the United States senate in January of lost year. ‘They have taken for ‘the Senator Jones the other day intro- dueed s bil} providing-for the estab: Ushment in Wash: — ington of the 2) | Partenon as PA | site tormemorials - to women and ae thelr achieve. | sents. Inthe q last sedson of con: Re | cress “he intro er | duced a bil to - A | designate certain 2 BR | rants tyinge ve a «| tween the Union eer | station and the || Capitol “grounds © | 00 the Acropolis eS pp] ane another part | 12s the Parthenon, p QA | rut the bill now C79} introduced is tor ‘Guat Gexontem cae ts Ington of the Bo) | Parthenon as a PA | atte tormemorials ” to women and ee thelr achieve | sents. Inthe % last sedston of con- 4 Ht | cress “he intro Mer | duced a bill to e 2) designate certain BR | tance yinge ve 5 ge: | tween the Union Ey Meer | station and the a” Capitol "grounds oe | 2 the Acropoils pa] ane anotner part 5 - Ao | ‘as the Parthenon, CY AZ| mt the bil now C7 FT| introduced ts tor the purpose of separating the two and providing ex- clusively for the Perthenon, “This measure ts introduced in the hope and belief,” said Senator Jones, “that from It may come a fitting meme. lal to American womanhood, the swepteat and best in the world.” The anclent Parthenon was the finest ex: resslon of Grecian art in architec. ture, and was erected by Pericles 12 honor of Athena, who represented to the Greek all that was good, noble and imsiting to Mami. It Wao kibeaded That our greatest national safety vould He in the markemanship of our young men and s boys if they « should become masters of the 2 MMM| army rife, is the - 8 | opinion of Henry © | Breckinridge, as- mm emma) | sistant secretary FIp GORE | ot wes. “We are SP WOM) seat cetctont in ££ OF) the vite training is eB] | ot our citizens emg | men who would ae compose our army _* in caee of inva A ee sion,” says he. “The iste repub- ec of Switzerland, \ with a population onty one-thir- aia ebeur onan: ts boys if they a should become masters of the Fs MM | army rife, ts the © 2M | cplalon of: Hoary | Breckinridge, as- gagged) | sistant secretary Fae Tee | 2 vas. “wo are 78 Bem] sscty denctent in | ABD] tte ite training es of our cltizens—+ aad men who would ae compose our army ae in cage of inva. er sion,” says he “The iittle repub- Uc of Switzerland, \ with # population onty one-thir. teenth of our coun: try's and an area of about that of Rhode Island, has 2500 shooting so cleties and 214,000 trained marksfnen. It we should train our eltizens in the ‘aame ratio we Would bave in the neigh- ‘The infanta Eulalie of Spain is pub- shite her souvenirs of childhood In the monthly mag- 8 ache, Je Salt > aa aoe according se to a Paris letter. They were not d a happy. She com- y plains that she MM| ‘was never one, os “L wag Irritated fe by the restrictions 2, We | of our existence, OF | ena believe that | PBT | trom this boatly ih revolt was born _ = the revolt of my il mind the moment : ae this thought took >. ie form. z | S| “Imacine, we GEE) naa never a play- MEGS Ee ee on. Ly azife, Je Sais BE | Tot. tccording i to a Paris letter They were not td re happy. She com- y plains that she ee x. was never alone. — “L wag Irritated iz by the restrictions RE BRN | ot our existence, EW | ena t believe that | PBF | trom this boatty = revolt was born ey the revolt of my Si mind the moment ewe. this. thought took |). Sige form. . |. “| “Imagine, we AM! naa never a piay- room at the pat ace. We were obliged to amuse our. solves peaeotully in a sumptuous drawing Yom. Wo had never the ‘Afghanistan Infant Mortality. Infant mortality. tn Afghanistan 1s very heavy. It has been sald by a leading medical missionary in Pes. Dewar that, In his opinion, probably about onehalf the children born In the country dle before reaching the age of three years, ‘There are no spe- clal pains exerelsed tn the eountry to prevent such mortality, and the wan- dering snd generally insanitary mode of life and the small attention pald to omen and infants at childbirth ao. count for the heavy infant mortality. present ‘season the big apartment on the Avenue of the Presidents which the Speaker and Mra, Champ Clark formerly occupied. It is here that one sees to advantage the number of rare ‘and beautiful objects in Bre, Shielde: possession. “The best thing about my coliec. ton,” says Mrs. Shields, “is that It iy not a collection at all. By this | mean that Ibave ilever’been in any sense ofthe word a collector. These things, which my friends are good enough to find interesting, are merely those that 1 delight to use every day and which have given pleasure to the women of my family f6r generations, ‘Potnting to two great Sevres vase, almost as large, as those which ona, ment the mantels in the east room of ‘the White: House, Mrs. Shtelds con. tinued: “You will rarely find two euch old pleces {n auch a state of perfect pres. ervation, “Here, too, ls some old Enx Ush ativer in the form of @ severely plain and: much used litle-eugar bow! and cream piteher, and tn two rather ornate cake and frutt baskets, “This odd cabinet you see in the drawing room belonged to my great grandmother, In it I have placed the ecklace she wore, its gold pendants fine as lace work-and set withswhat aré auld to be white sapphires, though ax to thie T cannot speak authentica. ly. The old desk you aaw In my Ibrary {8 an authentic royal pleco of the time of Louls XVI. The tortolse-shell clock Delongs to.the same period.” ‘Old fans, thelr mother-otpear! sticks and thelr ‘rose point lace unbroken, thelr figures after Watteau, as charm: ing:in color as when painted; minta- tures by Dodge; boxes of Ivory ornate with rare carving: Chippendale chairs and portraits that are Intereating ex amples of the early American painters are other objects that go to make Senator and Mra. Shelds’ home one of the msoet inthrcoting in this ctty, to honor woman and her noble ané inspiring attfibutes. “But few monuments or memorials have been erected to our women. A ‘magnificent memorial is soon to be erected to the women of the Civil war, but it will be placed away down on the reclaimed flats toward the Poto- mac river, to be.seen only by those who ride in-eutomotiles or who take the sightseeing cars, “Our women deserve recogaition. ‘They have done well thelr part in the development of our country and in the making of fts history. , “It {a time a sultable memorial should be provided to commemorate the splendid American womanhood How better can wa do this than to set aside beautiful park for such monu- ments, statues and memorials as a grateful people may place there from time to tlme? What more appropriate location for such a park and memorial site than the territory fronting the magnificent edifice through which the people of the nation’ come to visit thelr capital? “This bill sets aside the territory to bp acquired between C street and the Union station for an outdoor Parthe non, so that the frst view to greet persons as they enter the national capital will be memorials and monu- ‘ments commemorative to the sublime womanhood of their beloved country.” borhood of 6,000,000 trained _marks- men. A more potent argument for peace could not be imagined, for what country would undertake to land an ermy on our shares, knowing that it would face euch a horde of trained rifemen? “Germany since 1883 has spent $33, 000,000 in acquiring and equipping field ranges and France has spent nearly as much in order that thelr young men might pevfeet themselves in marksmanship. “We have in this country approx! mately 26,000,000 males between the ages of eighteen and forty-five, of whom not more than 121,000 are en: rolled in the National Guara, and of this number not more than 40 per cent. are instructed in rifle practice. Tak: tng our National Guard and the regu- lar army together, we have but one soldier to every 1800 male, ctizens. Approximately we have about 207,000 me trained in warfare, moro or lees, ot whom probably not ‘more than 25 per cent, have ever had proper trait: ing th the uae-o? the ae” * right to remain alone. We were sl ways under the surveillance of som? Spanish Indy of honor, who spied upon us and scolded us. “When we were taken to the park for a, walk we werg accompanied bY governesses, who prevented us from playing with the children we met. At the house we could do nothing that was not regulated. At night they watched over our sleep; some one al- ways slept close to us. “Until after my marriage 1 was never allowed to sit alone for a sec- ond fn a room. This is the strict truth; {t appears to me very melan~ holy.” ‘At Houlgate, where was a royal summer residence, the infants at tempted filght, but was brought back ignominiously by a lady of tho court, who suspected that sho had take refuge with an old apple woman. A Uittle ‘more liberty followed, but the prineess struggled for a room to her self, freed from royal servants. wa Bathing for Elderly Persons. Provided their general health is good, elderly persons derive great beneft from bathing. At least two baths a week in water that 1s neither too hot nor too cold restores elasticity and smoothness to the skin, loosens tho tlesues and makes the limbs round- er and plumper. For Blood Stains. For taking out blood stains nothing, fs better than a fow drops of am aatitate KEYTESVILLE, MO, NOTES. The Second Baptist church was well attended all day Sunday and the pas- sor, Rev. W. M. M. McKamey, preached two excellent sermons morning and evening. Rev. J. H. Jinnins and wife from Kirkwood, Mo., are here visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mormon. Rev. W. M. McKamey left for Mexico, Mo., today. Mr. Russell Miller, who has been ill for the last two months, passed away this morning at 10 o'clock. Miss Corinne Potter, the beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Porter of Kansas City, Mo., departed this life February 25th at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones. The funeral was attended at the Second Baptist church on February 27th by a large crowd of sorrowing friends. Rev. W. M. McKaney officiated. Mr. George Mormon, a mail clerk on the Wabash railroad, was here visiting his parents and left Sunday night to resume his business. The Bystander makes a welcome visit to our home every week. Professor B. W. Morts and Miss Matilda Berry, rendered an excellent program Friday, March 6th, at the Second Baptist church to a crowded house. His pupils of the school played their parts excellently and everybody was well pleased. Prof. R. H. Pane and wife and Rev. Anderson of Brunswick, Mo., were to attend the school exercises. Miss Lottie Eurywan rendered excellent music for the occasion. The Second Baptist church Sunday school is preparing an Easter program. QTTUMWA, IOWA. Mrs. Q. B. Taylor is rapidly improving, as she has been relieved of her suffering by having the cancer removed by a cancer specialist of Keos aqua. Rev. S. B. 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Mrs. Clara Crawford gave a dinner at her home Thursday evening in honor of the ministers of the city. The honored guests were Presiding Elder Rev. B. B. Moore, Rev. Burton of Keokuk and Rev. Cooper of Chicago. The other guests were Mrs. Henrietta Horn, Rev. T. Carr and wife and Rev. A. N. Webb. A three-course dinner was served. Preparations are being made at Mt. Zion E. Church for an Easter rally and a Sunday school is preparing a nice dinner. The Sewing Circle of the A. M. E. church met at the residence of Mrs. Clara Bailey on Certer avenue. Mr. Sam Underwood and wife of St. Joe, Mo., are visiting his sister, Mrs. L. Greaver of South Side. Rev. S.B. Moore spoke very highly of the people of Ottumwa and their hospitality shown him during his three weeks' stay in Ottumwa. They all have a warm place in their hearts for Rev. Moore for his straight-forwardness. The Benevolent club held its annual picnic with Mrs. Johnson on N. Division street Thursday evening. The young people of the Second Baptist church gave a birthday surprise on Rev. T. Carr on Monday evening. A large crowd attended and all had a nice time. Refreshments were served. The Sewing Circle of the Second Baptist church met with Mrs. Green on Grant street. Mr. Moore was taken to the hospital for treatment. Her condition remains about the same. Listen, for the wedding bells will ring soon. Mr. J. Chessie is able to be out and has again taken up his duties at the Flk club. Mr. James Johnson is improving able to get around the house and yard. MT. PLEASANT. IOWA Rev. Cooper of Chicago has just closed his revival meetings at the Second Baptist church, with two additions and one received. The concert given at the A. M. E. church Thursday night was quite a success. The King's Daughters society met at the home of Miss Myrtle Burnaugh on Friday after.oon. After their regular business light refreshments were served. All report a pleasant time. 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D. 1909, the following described real estate, toit: Lots four (4), five (5), eighteen (18), nineteen (19), twenty (20), twenty-one (21), all in block four (4), Jack's plat, an addition now in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold to F. H. Noble for the payment of the taxes for the year 1908, thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said issued county, by the law which certificate is now lawfully held and owned by him. That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said lot will be issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, unless redemption from said sale be made within ninety days from the completed service of this notice. Dated this 23rd day of February 1914. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. To Allen Larison, the person in whose name the real estate described below is taxed: You are hereby notified that at a regular tax sale held in and for Polk county, Iowa, on December 9, A. D. 1910, the following described real estate, towit: Lot eight (8), block fifteen (15), Larison Place, an addition now in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold to F. H. Noble for the payment of the taxes for the year 1909, thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, therefor, which certificate is now lawfully held and owned by him. The treasurer of said Polk county said sale will expire and a deed for said lot will be issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, unless redemption from sale be made within ninety days from the completed service of this notice. Dated this 23rd day of February, 1914. F. H. Noble. By J. C. Meredith, His Agent and Attorney. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. To G. H. Cheek, in whose name the real estate described below is taxed: You are hereby notified that at a regular tax sale held in and for Polk county, Iowa, on December 9, A. D. 1910, the following described real real estate, towit: Lot No. thirteen (13) in block No. sixteen (16) in Brown's official plat of the northeast one-fourth (1-4) of section thirty-six (36), township seventy-nine (79), range twenty-four (24), now in and forming a part of the city of Des Moine, Iowa, was sold to Owald Lorenz. On the pay- ment, and the year 1909, the auction of a purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, there- fore, which certificate is now lawfully held and owned by F. H. Noble. That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said lot will be issued to him by the treasurer of will said Polk county, Iowa, unless redemption from said sale be made within ninety minutes of the covered service of this notice. Dated this 23rd day of February, 1914. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. To H. E. Haycroft, the person in whose name the real estate described below is taxed: You are hereby notified that at a regular tax sale held in and for Polk county, Iowa, on December 6, A. D. 1909, the following described real estate, towit: Lot twenty-five (25) in block thirteen (13), East Place, now in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold to F. H. Noble for the payment of the taxes for the year 1908, thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, therefor, a certificate is now layed on and owned by him. That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said lot will be issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, unless redemption from said sale be made within ninety days from the completed service of this notice. Dated this 23rd day of February, 1914. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. To the Hart Oil and Well Co., the person in whose name the real estate described below is taxed: You are hereby notified that at a regular tax sale hold in and for Polk county, Iowa, on December 6, A. D. 1099, the following described real estate, towit: Lot No. twenty-four (24) in Capitol addition, which addition is now in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold to F. H. Noble for the payment of the taxes for the year 1908, thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, therefor, which certificate is now lawfully held and owned by him. That the time for sale will expire and a deed for said lot will be issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, unilineal redemption from sale said sale will be made within ninety days from the completed service of this notice. Dated this 23rd day of February, 1914. F. H. Noble. By J. C. Meredith, His Agent and Attorney. LEADING CITY IN THE SOUTHWEST BIG REAL ESTATE VALUES. Encouraging Report Concerning Our Success In Business, Facilities For Education and Growth In Religious Culture-Mrs. J. S. Pankey Heads Group of Energetic Women. By RALPH W. TYLER. Little Rock, Ark.—About four hours' ride out of Memphis almost due west brings one to this metropolis of Arkansas, a city in which the 20,000 colored people who live and thrive constitute nearly one-half of the total population. Little Rock is so far in the southwest, so far off among the pines and hills of the state whose name, part French and part Indian, is "Little Rock," but few of us who live east of the Mississippi know how rapidly our race is forging to the front in this section. The per capita wealth of the colored people in Little Rock averages $20.10. When you consider that Arkansas is still largely a farming state, that this little city with about 45,000 population is the most pretentious municipality JOHN E. BUSH. in the state and that our race is but fifty years removed from slavery and only twenty years removed from a period when school facilities stood only as the antonym for encouragement, this per capita wealth is a wonderful achievement. It also emphasizes the good results of education. This is our time in Little Rock as is eager for brain wealth as it is for material wealth there are seven public schools and two colleges for "higher education." In this community of 20,000 colored people there are seventy-eight teachers in the public schools and fifty instructors in the two colleges. There are fifteen Baptist, twelve Methodist churches and each of them has a Presbyterian and Episcopal denomination to inculcate Christianity and high moral ideals. The race in this city is engaged in practically every line of business found among the white people except banking. This success is due largely because of co-operation and race pride. The colored people have $350,000 in income. The white people have a trifle over $1,000,000 worth of real estate—a very encouraging showing indeed. There are three lawyers, who enjoy a splendid practice; ten physicians, who are the equal of any other ten that might be picked from among any other race; three skillful dentists and ten tenors; and the including a beaver and the three very excellent drug stores conducted by colored men. Little Rock has the only full fledged, active colored female real estate dealer and broker I have met up with in my travels in the person of Mrs. J. S. Pankey. There is also a number of grocery stores conducted here by men of the local Black community in Local Negro Business league. Mrs. Helen Fleetwood, Mrs. Jennille Miller and Mrs. M. E. Jeffries, with Mrs. Pankey, form a quartet of energetic, intelligent and successful business women. In my more than 10,000 miles traveled I have only met up with two colored men engaged as wholesale commissioners of the little Rock community of these two, who do a business of about $60,000 annually. John E. Bush, national grand secretary of the Mosaic Templars of America, is reputed to be the wealthiest as well as one of the most public spirited and progressive men in this community among our people. The splendid Mosaic temple, but recently dedicated and open to the public, stands at Athens, is a tribute to the energies and race interest of Mr. Bush. Few communities can boast of such public spirited men as John E. Bush, Attorney Scipio A. Jones, C. R. Jordan, B. W. Jackson, Luther Moore and W. T. Taylor. In the Local Negro Business league L rock has a fine organization for the promotion not only of business among the race, but in assisting to advance the race among the people. The process being made by the race here is most encouraging, and it demonstrates the power in organization and co-operation. One who visits Little Rock *should not leave with calling upon that old 4 Chance for a Bargain. An Irishman who had begun to prize photography went into a shop to purchase a small bottle in which to mix some of his solutions. Seeing one he wanted, he asked the chemist how much it would be. "Will it said the chemist, 'It will be two,' as it is but I want nothing to it I work hard' or "Then' Everybody go to church Sunday. patricarch, one of the three remaining "old guard," Judge Middlin W. Gibbs. More than ninety years have rendered the judge's motor members—his legs—a bilt weak and uncertain, but his mind, still uncooked by years, as is keen as ever. I dropped in on him when he was playing Little Rock's growth from almost a plue forest, when he located here, to most pretentious commercial city: attested to his story of the progress of the race and the part he has played in it from the time he was one of the "forty-niners" who went with the "California or bust" in 1840 in quest of gold nuggets down to the time, when his race more than $1,000,000 of real estate in this city. Before the judge retired, and that was a number of years ago, he was reputed to be one of the wealthiest Negroes in the United States. He had $50,000 when he married, more than sixty years ago, and has not had a daddy yet. He was born, a rugged westerner by adoption, he possesses still all the charm and conservatism of the natives of the City of Brotherly Love. From him I learned much about Little Rock, much about the finest, most hospitable and most progressive of our race who are registering a high water mark of business success. The many beautiful homes owned and occupied by Negroes here, the splendid business houses in Ninth street in the vicinity of the Mosaic temple owned and operated by men and women of the race and the high order of intelligence to be found among these 20,000 Negroes are evidence of a wonderful progress, of which but few have survived. Negroes still have any idea. Rise prejudice only serves to reduble the southern Negro's efforts. HOWARD UNIVERSITY NOTES. Happenings Among the Students of Well Known Institution. Dr. H. T. Kealing, president of Western university, Kansas City, Kan., addressed the student body of Howard university in Washington, recently on the subject of "The Content, Intent and Extent of Man" under the auspices of the staff of the Commercial College Outlook. The January issue of the Howard University Journal is the teacher's college number. It contains a full list of graduates, attractive careers for college men and women and the Teachers' College Catechism, illustrated. The Commercial college of the university is beginning a study of the Negro in business. George W. Hines is the collaborator. A great deal of interest was manifested in the department of English of the School of Liberal Arts in the University of Chicago. Aeward Brent received $10 for the best decoration. The prize was won by Miss Kitty Bruce of the freshman college class. The season of basket ball is now on, and Howard is making her usual winning record. Recently Howard outplayed and easily defeated the great Leonard club of Pittsburgh, with a score of 27 to 14 at the True Reformers' hall. It is said that the greatest game of New York between two colored teams was that played between Howard and Hampton the latter part of January, which resulted in a score of 27 to 24 in favor of Howard. WORK OF NATIONAL BAPTIST FOREIGN MISSION BOARD WORK OF NATIONAL BAPTIST FOREIGN MISSION BOARD Needs of Field Workers presented by Secretary L. G. Jordan. Rev. Dr. L. G. Jordan, corresponding secretary of the foreign mission board of the national Baptist convention, is to be congratulated upon the success of the work in the foreign field during his administration. He is a tireless worker and has traveled in all sections of the country in the interest of the foreign mission work of the denominational year to year. It is doubtful whether his equal could be found in the denomination so far as ambition, love for the work and experience in the many exacting details of missionary management are concerned. Dr. Jordan is now making an effort to raise sufficient money to meet the needs of the workers in the foreign field by April 15. The churches and Sunday schools of the denomination throughout the jurisdiction of the convention are asked to make offerings for missions on Easter Sunday. In speaking of the importance of paying the missionaries their salaries promptly Dr. Jordan says: "Of course our work is too scattered to do what should be done with the small amount of money raised yearly. Think of trying to push work in West Africa with three missionaries, work in South Africa with no more than twenty workers, work in Central Africa with five workers, work in East Africa with four workers and work in the West Indies with seven workers! At every point there are debts and, at many, unfinished houses. It will take $20,000 this year to adequately put our stations in first class shape and pay our workers. If we can get $15,000 from the Easter rally we can greatly relieve many of our pressing needs." Progress of the Gibbons High School. The progress of the Gibbons high school in Dallas, Tex., is attracting the attention of educators throughout the state on account of the industry of the students, the proficiency of the teachers and the need for teachers. The enrollment of students is over 600, and there is a large number of applicants waiting to be admitted. French Pressing Mix one-half level teaspoon of salt a dash of paprika with three table spoons of olive oil, one-half table spoons each of vinegar and lemon juice. Lemon Sauce. Three-quarters cup sugar, one-quarter cup water, one teaspoon bulbs butter one teaspoon lemon juice make a soup by boiling sugar and water eight minutes, remove from fire and butter and lemon juice. Mrs. Young, who has been taking care of her daughter, Mrs. Georgia Fletcher, since her return from the hospital, left for her home in Chicago last Sunday. Mrs. Fletcher is much improved. The Thimble Circle met Friday afternoon with Mrs. John Finney as hostess. Miss Seedalia Mickens is on the sick list. Mrs. Pearl Williams of Davenport spant a few days here last week, the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. E. Lyons. The D. D. W. C. club met with Mrs. Chas. Davis on Tuesday afternoon. Following an interesting program the hostess served dainty refreshments. Miss Irene Fletcher was a guest of the club. Mrs. Matthew Mitchell has returned from Fairfield, Iowa, called there by the illness of her daughter. Miss Margaret Allen is seriously ill. Mesdames E. J. Skinner, J. Johnson and Wm. Corn and Mr. B. E. Richardson attended the funeral of Mr. Sam Skinner at Monmouth last week. If you have, news you wish printed phone 513. OSKALOOSA, IOWA The remains of B. Arnett Poindexter, who died Tuesday, March 2, 1914 at Green Bay, Wis., were brought here for burial, arriving here over the Rock Island at 8:35 Thursday night. The remains were accompanied by his brother, Edward, of Delavan, Wis. The funeral was held at his brother's, Fred Poindexter, 310 B avenue East. Rev. N. B. Jones conducted the services, which consisted of song services and scripture lesson and prayer by Rev. O. B. Smith of the Second Baptist church. Interment was made in Forest cemetery. The family were all present except one brother and grandmother, his mother and stepfather. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Coleman of Buxton, Mrs. M. P. Finley, Mrs. A. P. Sharp of Buxton, Edward Delavan and the family have the sympathy of their many friends. Mrs. Harry Wilson has been visiting at the home of Mrs. Anna Humbles of Buxton for a few days. She expects to return to her home in Chicago about the 15th. The Ladies' Aid held their weekly Juncheon at Mrs. Woodie Thompson's last week. The ladies of the Second Baptist church had an entertainment Saturday night for the benefit of their church. Homer Johnson has been confined to his home with a severe cold, which we hope will not prove anything serious. George H. Woodson was in our city last week attending district court and looking after business. Mr. Robt. Franklin and son, Horace, were over Sunday visitors at their home. Mrs. Harry McCrutcheon, R. R. No 1, is quite sick at her home with a severe cold. The Trustee Aid will serve lunch on Beacah Henison on Friday afternoon. Lillian Hudson, who has been sick with pneumonia fever, is able to be up and around in her home. Chronic Stomach Trouble Cured. There is nothing more discouraging than a chronic disorder of the stomach. Is it not surprising that many suffer for years with such an ailment when a permanent cure is within their reach and may be had for a trifle? "About one year ago," says P. H. Beck, of Wakelee, Mich., "I bought a package of Chamberlain's Tablets, and since using them I have felt perfectly well. I had previously used any number of different medicines, but none of them were of any lasting benefit." For sale by all dealers. QUINCY. ILL. A birthday party was given Mr. Wesley Perkins by his wife, Mrs Lucy Perkins, on last Friday evening and many useful presents were given him by those present. After a social hour or two dainty refreshments were served and the guests departed, wishing Mr. Perkins many more such happy days. Mrs. Emma La Foe is on the sick list. Mr. Wm. Lillye is slowly improving. The Mutual Aid met at the home of Mrs. C. A. Summers on Monday night. After the regular routine, delightful refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs. Amanda Wamsley is slightly indisposed. Miss Martha Jordan passed through the city en route from Monroe City to her home in Chicago, Ill. During her layover she visited her stepbrother, Mr Wm. Lillye. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Coffer have both been indisposed during the week. BURLINGTON, IOWA Queen Esther cantata will be given at the St. John's A. M. E. church on March 12th, 1914, under the auspices of Mrs. John Trent, for the benefit of beautifying the church. Miss Diginy Ware and Mr. Fox of Keokuk and Mrs. Alice Thompson of Muscatine are taking active parts in the play. Miss Anna Brown of this city visited relatives in Keokuk last week. The Art Industrial club met at the home of Mrs. Agnes Lamb on Thursday evening. After a successful business meeting the hostess served a dainty two-course luncheon, assisted by Miss Jessie Parker. All present report a delightful time. Mrs. W. C. Dickson royally entertained Mrs. B. R. Penn and children and Mrs. Dawn at dinner Saturday at her home on S. Sixteenth street. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stevens entertained Rev. B. R. Penn and family to dinner Sunday at their home on S. Ninth street in honor of Mrs. Fannie Parker and little Rush Penn's birthdays. Each hostess received a number of nice presents in remembrance of the day. The stewardess board will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of the president, Mrs. Lydia Bender. Rev. B. R. Penn and family were entertained to dinner last Sunday at the home of Mrs. Catherine Weeden. COLFAX. IOWA. The homes of Mr. Chas. Miller and John Brodus are quarantined on account of smallpox. Mrs. Lucas is quite sick at this writing with rheumatism. Mr. Arthur Cain left the past week for Peoria, Ill. Mr. Ison Vaughn left for Newton on Friday. Mr. Chas. Jackson left for Buxton on Friday. Mrs. Adline Brooks, who has been in Buxton for several weeks past caring for an aunt and looking after the business of Mrs. Mamie Oliver of Buxton, returned to her home in Colfax on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Terrell spent Sunday at the Capital City and from there Mrs. Terrell will visit in Enterprise. The Progressive lodge, No. 4219, G. U. O. of O. F., and Household of Ruth, No. 1929, celebrated Peter Ogden day at the Odd Fellows hall. Mrs. W. H. Clark was visiting her sister one day the past week in the Capital City. On account of so many cases of smallpox in our city the executive board will not be able to hold their meeting on March 10th, as was expected. Mrs. B. F. Cooper of Buxton is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Terrell. Mrs. Alice Battle was the recipient of a post card shower, which occurred March 10th. Her friends finding out the day and wishing her not to forget it by the cards and other tokens of remembrance and wishing Mrs. Battles that each birthday may find her growing stronger in wisdom as she does in years. KEOKUK. IOWA. (Special to the Bystander.) The Self-Culture club delightfully entertained in honor of Mrs. Katharine D. Tillman at the home of Mrs. Wm. Gross. ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. Minnie Parker and son, Mr. Fre dParker, of Des Moines visited at the home of Mr. Henry Harris this week. Mr. Cornelius Miller went to Hocking on business Monday. Mr. Henry Jones has been quite sick at his home the past week. Mr. Geo. Taylor of Buxton, who has been working at Excelsior mines, passed through Albia to Buxton, called there on account of illness. The various clubs and trustee board of the A. M. E. church will entertain throughout the month of March. On Thursday, March 12th, at the A. M. E. church a recital, under the management of Mr. Chas. Washington, and the same company will make a visit the following week to Hocking with an old folks' concert, to be given at the moving picture hall. At the home of Rev. and Mrs. C. Thomas the Mite Missionary ladies were entertained by Mrs. Lula Miller and Miss Ora Lewis on Thursday. A three-course lunch was served to the ladies and a 6 o'clock lunch to the men. This was reported to be the best meeting of the season. The amount of money given in was $2.90. The usual program for Sunday evening entertainment by the Mite Missionary society was given March 8th. This was a good program. One of the principal features of the evening was the chorus by the elderly ladies. Mr. Johnson was in from Tit-Bid mines Sunday with his family. Mr. Luther Bennings entertained at dinner Sunday. Mr. Earl Bowman and Mr. Donald Thomas. This week has been regular March weather, cold, blustery wind storms. FORT MADISON NOTES. The Allen League Christian Endeavor had its election of officers Sunday, March 1st, at the A. M. E. church. The following officers were elected: Miss Naomi Harper, presicent; Daniel Isom, vice president; Curtis Herndon, secretary; Louise Harper, assistant secretary; Mrs. E. Owens, treasurer. Mrs. Bessit Buckner is in a serious condition at her home on Spruce street. Miss Cora Goodwin is confined to her home with a severe attack of pneumonia. Mr. William Steward is on the sick list. Joseph Jordan of Ottumwa and Bert Gilmer of Fairfield were the guests of the Misses Harper on Sunday. Mr. Bert Payne was pleasantly surprised by a number of his friends on the eve of March the 3rd at his home, 1014 Fourth street, in honor of his thirty-third birthday. The evening was spent in conversation and music. The out of town guests were Mr. E. Colman and Mr. O. Weldon of Keookuk. Mrs. Bert Payne, who has been indisposed, is able to be out again. Sunday school convention will con- Sunday school convention will convene in Burlington. Mrs. Anna Black is somewhat indisposed at this writing. Mrs. George Harper and Miss Madge Goodwin are on the sick list. OSKALOOSA, IOWA. (Special to the Bystander.) The Mothers' club met at the home of Mrs. Bessie Russell on March 5, with the president. After the regular form of opening, Mrs. F. D. Reid was introduced to the club and gave her interesting talk along the line of woman's suffrage. It was greatly appreciated by all and at the close she was given a rising vote of thanks Mrs. Reid will speak to the club again at a later date. Those sick were kindly remembered by the elect with flowers and fruit. Several new names have been added to the roll. Our next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Ida Henderson on March 19th. Cora Jones, President. Cora Moore, Secrétary. BOONE, IOWA. (Special to the Bystander.) The Go To Church Sunday, March 1, 1914, was a success at both services, morning and evening being well attended, also the following Sunday Mrs. Stansbury has returned home, after visiting in Chicago, her old home, where she was called on account of illness of her auntie. Through the proficiency of Mr. Chas, Colman our Sunday school is increasing in number, in interest and financially. On March 1st at the A. M. E. parsonage occurred the marriage of Mr. Clarence Milton to Miss Charlotte Taylor of Ames, Iowa. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. W. Stansbery. Mrs. Annie Laurence was elected as delegate to represent the church at the district conference, which convenes in June at M. Pleasant, Iowa. The A. M. E. Sunday school will give a debate Thursday, March 12, 1914. Subject, Resolved that Mosca had a harder task to perform than Abraham Lincoln. At the A. M. E. church Monday evening, March 9, 1914, occurred the wedding of Rev. and Mrs. Stansbury's son, Milton, to Mr. and Mrs. H. Ashby's oldest daughter, Lucile. The ring ceremony was gone through. Rev. Stansbury, the groom's father, performed the ceremony. Supper was served at 9 p. m. for 'the immediate families. CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA The J. S. Y. club gave a reception for their new members at the home of Mrs. Flowers last Wednesday. A two-course lunch was served by the committee. Mrs. Martin is quarantined for smallpox. We truly hope her sufferings won't be long. Miss Maude Darraine is much improved. Mr. Morse is able to be up again. Mrs. Fred Greshan introduced a new hair ornament at the reception of the J. S. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Will Greene are the proud parents of a baby girl. Mr. Wm. Fine visited Sunday in Ottumwa. He reports his wife very low which we are very sorry to hear. The Forty Year Test. An article must have exceptional merit to survive for a period of forty years. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was first offered to the public in 1872. From a small beginning it has grown in favor and popularity until it has attained a world wide reputation. You will find nothing better for a cough or cold. Try it and you will understand why it is a favorite after a period of more than forty years. It not only gives relief—it cures. For sale by all dealers. Services were quite well attended at M. Zion Baptist church last Sunday. Rev. A. Ford of the A. M. E. church preached a very splendid sermon in the morning and the pastor, Rev. C. W. Ross, preached in the evening. Three were added to the church on their Christian experience The B. & Y. P. U. was led by Miss Lenora Lott. Subject, "How To Prevent Poverty." Ps. 72:1-19. The lesson will be led next Sunday by Mrs. Hattie Warren. Mrs. Wm. Jordan (white) presented the church with a large, handsome pupil Bible, for which we are very grateful to Mrs. Jordan. Mr. Atrus Step will leave for his home in Fayette, Iowa, Wednesday. There will be a grand musical entertainment at Mt. Zion Baptist church Thursday, March 26th. Tickets on sale soon. Heart Disease Almost 'My daughter, when thirteen years old, was stricken with heart trouble. She was so bad we had to place her bed near a window so she could get her bath and doctor said. Toor child, she is likely to fall dead any time.' A friend told me Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy had cured her father, who was tired she began to improve. She took a great many bottles, but she is when we came to day, a fat, rosey bed near a window so she could get her breath. One doctor said, Poor child, she is likely to fall dead any time.' A friend told me Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy had cured her father, as I took she began to improve. She took a great many bottles, but she is spared to me today. She checked girl. No one can imagine the confidence I have in Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy. A. R. CANON, Worth, Mo. The unbounded confidence Mr. Canon has in Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy is shared by thousands of others who know its value from experience. Many heart disorders yield to treatment, if the treatment is right. If you are bothered with short breath, fainting spells, swelling of feet or ankles, pains about the heart and shoulder blades, palpitation, weak and hungry spells, you should begin using Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy at once. Profit by the experience of others while you may. Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy is sold and guaranteed by all druggists. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind. JOWA STATE BYSTANDER Miss Oracle Morton went to Iowa City last Saturday to attend an entertainment given by the six students doctors of the college. Mr. R. D. Pollard met with a painful accident last Tuesday while at work washing windows, falling from a ladder and cutting his head. The doctor had to take sixteen stitches. He is resting easy at this writing. Mrs. Cady Fields is very sick. The Moline Mission Sewing circle of the Tabernacle Baptist church and the McKinley Baptist church had a joint meeting February 29th. Both circles were well represented. McKinley Baptist church decided to let the boys use the basement of the church as a gymnasium room. This is the first step taken for a Y. M. C. A. Mrs. Mary Perkins is very ill at her home, 712 Seventh street. The funeral of Mrs. John Slaughter was held last Sunday at McKinley Baptist church. Rev. Walkup preached the sermon. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Sisters of Mysterious Ten, Tabernacle and other clubs, and all turned out in full uniform Sunday to pay their respects to their sister. The family has the sympathy of all. Little Virginia Hawkins is sick with pneumonia. The Progressive Art club met with Mrs. Henry Burriss last Wednesday evening. MASON CITY IOWA. On last Saturday evening Mrs. Paul Scott invited a few friends at her home on Third avenue, it being Mr. Scott's birthday, which was a surprise to all, as no one was told until all arrived at the home that it was a birthday party. Mrs. Bernice Davis-Eaton is yet reported on the sick list. 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Mr. Alonza Adams left Sunday for Carroll, Iowa, where he will take a job in a barber shop. Mrs. Walter Davis is on the sick list this week. Dr. A. J. Booker of Des Moines lectured here Tuesday, March 3d. His subject was "Tuberculosis," which indeed was a very interesting one. A large audience was out to hear him. Dr. Booker is indeed an able speaker and everyone enjoyed his discourse. We hope that the Ladies' Aid society will continue to bring such influential speakers as we have had. After the lecture the ladies served refreshments in the dining room. A neat sum was cleared by the ladies. Mr. R. O. Stratton has moved on his farm near the city, where they will be glad to meet their friends. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Allen went to Fort Dodge on Saturday for an over Sunday visit with Mr. Scott Davis and family of that place. SIOUX CITY IOWA The A. I. P. club gave an entertainment at the horse of D. C. Gordon last Thursday evening. A masque social was given under the auspices of the A M. 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