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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. State Capitol Bldg Historical Room 1OW VOL. XXI NO. 16 CITY NEWS Look for the collector and be prepared to settle with him. Mrs. Goo. Laws was taken to the hospital for an operation for a tumor this week. Mrs. Alex Wilburn has been quite sick the past week. She was taken to a hospital for treatment. Mother's Congress will give a Harvest Home Dinner Monday evening. Oct. 19th at Asbury church, 777 West 11th street. Mrs. P. H. Goggins, who recently underwent an operation at the hospital, was taken home this week improved. Mr. S. C. Thompson on S. E. Twenty-fifth and Marsh streets has moved to his farm in South Dakota to make their future home. Mrs. Lillian Neal returned home Thursday from a ten days' visit with her mother in Decatur and a few days with friends in Buxton, Iowa. The guests at the Thompson hotel are: Mr. J. H. Hanna of Kansas City, Mo., Mr. John A. Spencer of Grinnell, Mo., W. N. Ricks of San Francisco, Cal. The Mary Church Terrell club meets with Mrs. Archie Alexander in Highland Park next Monday night. The lesson is the life of Samuel Butler and John Suckling. A paper on Art and Craft by Margaret Roberts. Dr. Booker will have no health hints in this week on account of attending the Tri-State Medical convention at the Savage Hotel. During the convention he visited with Dr. Van Hoosen, one of his former instructors, and with whom she done her first experiments in the "Twilight Sleep." Mrs. C. S. Stewart, who recently returned from a several weeks' visit with relatives in North Dakota, reports that the colored farmers are doing well. She brought home some sample oats, wheat, rye, barley and sage. J. W. Bryant is her brother's name and he has a nice farm. Mr. Chas. Evans is farming 1,000 acres of land. Prof. L. C. Jones of Braxton, Miss, passed through our city Friday enroute to Braxton, via Chicago to open his school. The Piney Woods Industrial School there. Rev. E. J. Penney of Mason City, Iowa, has been elected to become one of the teachers there. The Triple "H" club met Tuesday, October 13th, with Mrs. John L. Thompson, 1306 Twentieth street. Discussion, "The Farmers' Bulletin." Instrumental selection, Mrs. A. M. White. Current events, question box. Report of critic. Adjourn to meet Tuesday, October 20th, with Mrs. A. M. White, 909 West Seventeenth street. We received word announcing the birth of a 11 pound baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. B F Cooper of Buxton, Ia. Our highly esteemed druggist has been a little slow, Yet the Buxton Wonders will soon have a new manager. Both mother and son doing well. We received an invitation announcing the marriage of Hon. Nelson C. Crews to Margaret Ann Bass, Wednesday Oct 21st, at 2824 Highland Ave, Kansas City, Mo. We congratulate the Grand Master of Missouri Mason—as we up here have an unbroken Masonic law that single need to apply to be Grand Master. Missouri hereafter must issue a similar edict. The Local Negro Business League held a very interesting meeting last Monday night. The president and secretary made a good report on the National meeting in Muskogee, Okla. Several new members were enrolled. The executive committee will hold a meeting next Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at Dr. Jefferson's office at the Hotel Thompson, Hotel, Oct. 20th, All members are urged to be present. [Signed] Dr. J. A. Jefferson. The Des Moines Lawn Tennis club met at the house of Mrs. H.R. Graves. Business of the evening was the election of officers. Miss Violet Hunter, president; Mr. John Beverly, vice president; Miss Jessie Scott, secretary; Miss Sarah Johnson, assistant secretary and reporter. All members are requested to be present at the next meeting Wednesday evening. The SELLING OUT Beautiful Colored Dolls European war cuts off market of most attractive imported toy, which has long hair, jointed limbs and sleeping eyes. 18 inch. - $1.25 23½ inch - $2.25 30 inch - $4.25 Mail Orders Given Special Attention Over 317 Locust Street club is planning on giving a play the 20th of November. n EDITORIALS ELECTION IS SOON HERE. Our biennial state and national election will soon be held-Tuesday, November 3. Then there will be an election of all the congressmen and managers of legislators, who in turn will elect a United States senator. Iowa we have to elect all of our county, township, congressional and state officers, so we urge every qualify by registering, so you will be in a position to exercise your franchise. Read and study the history of the candidates and vote for the best men. GOOD MANNERS It is said that good manners is rather to be chosen than riches. Yes, than fine gold, and how few of our present day parents emphasize or inculcate this principle in their children. We are neglecting to teach them the true principles of a noble manhood or womanhood. We fail to tell them that good manners, good breeding is a virtue to be prized. It is like positiveness and kindness, will win you friends. So many of our children are the men and alleys of our cities and are being depleted in proper home training by parents. Mothers leave them and forsake them to go to clubs and socials. Fathers desert their homes to go to clubs and serial games. This should not be done. You are responsible for your boys and girls. MASONS LAY CORNERSTONE On last Sunday the Iowa Grand Lodge of Masons went to Council Bluffs and laid the cornerstone of the Tabernacle Baptist church in due and ancient form. There were over fifty Master Masons present, coming from Omaha and other parts of Iowa. John L. Thompson, the grand master, had charge of the ceremonies, which were well performed. The weather was disagreeable, as it was raining. Notwithstanding the downpour of rain the large crowd of both white and colored people stayed through the exercises. Just before the laying of the stone Rev. J. W. Morton, the pastor, had his chair sing some songs. He then revived Rev. Botts of Omaha, who made a short address. Then Rev. J. W. Burton, the state field missionary, secretary of the Iowa-Nebraska Baptist association, made an address, followed by a good collection. Then the laying of the cornerstone, which was very interesting and instructive. Twin City lodge deserves great credit for the splendid showing they made. THE GERMANS ARE WINNING. The greatest war that the world has ever witnessed is the great struggle now on between the Teutonic, the Slav and the Celtic races. It looked for a while that all the big European countries had jumped on Germany to pound her out of existence, and yet with all the strength and forces that England, France, Russia, Servia, Roumania and Japan can combine have failed thus far. After the first six months of war the mighty German empire, with her great guns, her well trained men, her perfect loyalty and united forces she has whipped the allies and Russians on every battlefield. She has swept everything before her that she has tried except to go to Paris. The world must admire her heroic valor and great bravery and give her great praise for her wonderful victories with odds against her. BANK FOR DISTRICT JUDGE. Henry Bank, Jr., of Keokuk,县 county, Iowa, judge of the district court, was born in Hanover, Germany, and came to the United States with his parents, coming directly to Fort Madison, Lee county, Iowa, at which time Judge Bank was about 6 years of age. The family, after residing at Fort Madison for several years, moved to a farm in Van Buren township, Lee county, Iowa, and what school education Judge Bank received was acquired in the public schools of Van Buren township, at which place he also learned the cooper trade, the direction of his father, which occupation he followed while his young manhood. He married Van Buren township, after his marriage, Judge Bank where, he where has ever since resided, and where he was admitted to the bar in 1878. Immediately preceding the establishment of the superior court in the city of Keokuk, Judge Bank had been acting as city record or police magistrate, and upon the establishment of the superior court he became its first judge, the court being organized under his supervision. This position he held for twelve years, during which time much important litigation was transaction in that court, part of the judge's grave Judge Bank a national reputation by reason of his judgment being upheld by the supreme court of the United States. The fall of 1895 Judge Bank was elected judge of the district court to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the Honorable J. M. Casey, who was one of the best known and most highly esteemed jurists of this state, which position Judge Bank has continued to hold up to the present time. MONOUTH, ILL. Mrs. Minnie Mavn of Macomb, Ill., is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ham Stocks. Mr. Ed Payne and mother, Mrs. Winnie Payne, were called to Chicago the first of last week by the serious illness of Mr. John Payne. Miss Maedine Doolin, who spent the summer visiting her sister, Mrs. Myrtle South, has returned to her home in Frankfort, Mo. The Model Temple has invited the S. M. T.'s to a banquet given at the G. A. r. hall Thursday evening, October 15th. Mrs. Fred Barnett, who underwent an operation at the hospital, was taken to her home this week. Rev. Searcy and family were the guests at dinner of Mr. D. D. Starr and family on Friday evening. Mr. Bob Catlin is in Decatur this week attending the Masonic convention. The body of Mr. John Payne of Chicago was brought herefor burial. The services were held at the home of his mother, Dr. Scruggs having charge. Mr. Payne leaves to mourn his death a mother, Mrs. Winnie Payne; a sister, Miss Mary, and a brother, Edward, all of this city. Mr. A. Searcy and family left Saturday for Opuntia Iowa, where Rev. Searcy is the A. M. E. pastor. Mrs. Mattie Miller will leave Saturday for Hannibal, Mo., where she will take care of her mother. J. C. Jackson spoke at the Calvary Baptist church Sunday evening. Mr. Jackson is out in the interest of the White Horse Army Industrial school at Danville, Ill. published by Negroes is ever ready and willing to stand out Boldly for your rights as a citizen; it welcomes the time when it can publish something good about You. It is constantly fighting against overwhelming odds in an effort to place the Negro before the public in his true light. The Colored Paper is Fighting Your Battle. What are You Doing for the Colored paper? Are you showing that you are not ungrateful by supporting it? Or are you showing your unworthiness by Grinning over the columns of a White Man's paper and Paying Him to publish and tell the world that you are inferior and that You have no rights that the white man is bound to respect? It is up to you to think this matter over and let Your Conscience decide for you. If you are forced to Read the paper that ridicules you, molds public sentiment against you and flaunts the red flag of prejudice and discrimination in your face, it should at least be your Duty to read the paper that is trying to get you justice and Fair Play.—The Central Afro-American, St. Louis, Mo. JUDGE CHARLES A. DUDLEY. The people are giving much attention to the matter of the election of judges. They feel that the judiciary is now out of politics—that the bench must be kept to its highest standard. That is one point the friends of Judge Dudley urge on the voters—his fitness as an attorney of long prac- launched out in another room the entire indebtedness church thereby burning gage, which they thank giving. Next Sunday will be meeting at St. James's church, lis, will preach, and presiding elder, Rev. T. W. preach. Last Tuesday morning services were held and broken for the erotic fraternal building, owe lodge, G. U. O. of O. F. Asher lodge, A. F. & A. is to be built on Aurora Kent street. At last we are building such as we needer in our city, and people will give it all the needs. Dr. Duvall, president of the Training School of Cal, spoke to a large audience subject was pertaining to arities of our people, and Negro was wrong fundament no doubt convinced the man that he was right be cluded his discourse. The Zion Presbyterianian has been at his 20th and 21st of this month they invite the public to a JACOB HARPEL FOR TREASURER This week we present the picture of Mr. Jacob Harpel, one of our well known and highly respected citizens, who is a candidate for county treasurer, subject to the election November 3rd. Mr. Harpel was born in Logan county, Ohio, in 1849, came to Iowa in April, 1870, and settled on a farm in Polk county, near Sheldahl, where he lived for twenty-eight years. While there he served as assessor in Madison township for four years. He owns a farm in Franklin township. He came to Des Moines in October, 1898, and was seen assistant city assessor for the past four years. Ye editor is personally acquainted with Mr. Harpel and has worked with him and knows him to be a capable, high-minded Christian man and knows no color, but will treat all people fair who are deserving. His friends ask your vote for him. THE COLORED NEWSPAPER As an introductory question we wish to ask you if you are a regular reader of a Negro newspaper or in other words a paper published by some man who is a Negro race. If you are not, please ask yourself the question, Why Not? It may be that you are a regular reader of the daily or weekly papers published by the White People; if so, we do not censure or attempt to condemn you for so doing; But, in all fairness and in this little Heart to Heart talk with you, we are forced to ask you another very important question: Do you think that the papers published by White People give Fair and Impartial Justice to the Negro Race? It is true that the Negro in find something about the paper, but almost no reception it is some glowing account of some Crime, which is said to have been committed by a Negro and as a general rule the incident, whether True or Untrue, is found on the Front page of the White Man's paper in Big Black Headlines, which are designed to attract immediate attention and to infame the prejudice which is so bitter against us. Yet with all of this Boldness in an effort to retard and hinder the progress of a struggling people We continue to dance to the music of Prejudice and Discrimination. If you were to accomplish something with black women, if your school would to finish their studies with high bnns; if your husband or brother were to perfect some great invention, would the White Man's paper send its high salaried reporter out to interview you or some member of your family? No; but on the other hand, if some one dear to you were to by mistake commit some trivial offense, or if some poor unfortunate black man or woman attempted to defend the honor of their girl against the machinations of some degraded Man the outcome of which may be that he would be termed a "griper" perhaps be arrested and placed in confinement to await the pleasure of any Mob that saw fit to form; then it would be that the White Man's paper would give preferred space with Special Headlines. Now, on the other hand the paper published by Negroes is ever ready and wilting to stand out Boldly for your rights as a citizen; it welcomes the time when it can publish something good about You. It is continually fighting against overwhelming odds in an effort to place the Negro before the public in his true light. The Colored Paper is Fighting Your What are You Doing for the Colored People showing that you are ungrateful for porting it? Or are you showing your unworthiness by Grinning over the columns of a White Man's paper and Paying Him to publish and tell the world that you are inferior and that You have no rights that the white man is bound to respect? It is up to you to think this matter over and let Your Conscience decide for you. If you are forced to Read the paper that ridicules you, molds public sentiment against you and flaunts the red flag of prejudice and discrimination be your Duty to read the book is trying to get you justice and Fair Play.—The Central Afro-American, St. Louis, Mo. JUDGE CHARLES A. DUDLI JUDGE CHARLES A. DUDLEY. The people are giving much attention to the matter of the election of judges. They feel that the judiciary is now out of politics—that the bench must be kept to its highest standard. That is one point the friends of Judge Dudley urge on the voters—his fitness as an attorney of long practice, as a man of the highest character, and as a judge who has proved his fitness, his honesty and his fairness. There are many voters making a personal matter of the candidacy of Judge Dudley because of these facts, and the further fact that they hold him in very high esteem. There are interested in his campaign men in all walks of life, who know him and are equally ardent in their desire for his election by a big vote. They ask the voters of Polk county to kingly remember that November 3 is the day—the vital day—when the votes will be polled, and they ask that you remember to look for Judge Dudley's name and to vote for him and to get one friend, at least, to do likewise. TUSKEGEE, ALA. Pigs and Education and Pigs and Debts. (Special.) To the Editor of the State Bystander: Tuskegee Institute, Alabama.—Our race is in constant search of means with which to provide better homes, schools, colleges and churches and with which to pay debts. This is especially true during the hard financial conditions obtaining on account of the European war. All of this cannot be done at once, but great progress can be made by a good strong pull together, in a simple direct manner. There are 1,400,000 colored families who live on farms or in villages, or small towns. Of this number at the present time 700,000 have no pigs. I want to ask that each family raise at least one pig this fall. Where one or more pigs are already owned, I want to ask that each family raise one additional pig this fall. As soon as possible I want to ask that this plan be followed by the organization of a Pig club in every community where one does not already exist. I want to ask that the matter be taken up at once through families, schools, churches and societies, farmers' institutes, business leagues, etc. The average pig is valued at about $5.00. If each family adds only one pig, in a few months at the present prices for hogs, $10.00 would be adaDED to the wealth of the farm $14,000,000 to the wealth of the colored people. If each family adds two pigs, would have in a few months $40,000 more wealth and $28,000,000 would be added with which to promote the welfare of the race during the money stringency created by the European war. Let us not put it off, but organize Pig clubs everywhere. Give each boy and girl an opportunity to own and grow at least one pig. Booker T. Washington. Tuskegee Institute, Ala., Oct. 3, 1914. ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN. It is quite wintry up this way at the writing and yet we hope the writer has not made its appearance to stay. Buckner's Dixie Jibbie Singers appeared before a good sized audience at the Memorial Baptist church Monday evening last. The remains of Mr. J. Butts, who died suddenly in our city, were taken by his wife to Des Moines for burial Thursday evening. The Hikers club, of which Mrs. Katie Crawford is president, will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Chas. Charleston on St. Anthony avenue. Suffrage meeting was held Monday at Zion Presbyterian church in the evening. Mrs. Virtoria Clay Haley of St. Louis was the principal speaker. Don't forget the "Pageant Parade of Negro Women in History" at St. James A. M. E. church Tuesday evening, October 20th, under the auspices of the State Federation. Rev. H. P. Jones will give an address on "The Progress of Our Women" in the Memorial and Liberty of Pilgrim Baptist church has resumed their meetings for the winter. St. James A. M. E. church has $4.50 Round Trip $4.50 TO Minneapolis and St. Paul VIA Three Trains From Des Moines Leave 7:15 a. m., 9:00 p. m., 9:30 p. m. Tourist Sleepers on 9:00 p. m. Special double berth $1.00. THREE DAYS IN TWIN CITIES RETURNING--Tickets will be good leaving St Paul 8;25 p. m. and Minneapolis 9;05 p. m. Tuesday night, Oct. 20th, or any train before. Descriptive Books of Minneapolis and St. Paul on application Buy tickets and reserve berth early at City Ticket Office M. & St. L. R. R., 512 Walnut street or Union Station. R. V. Campbell, City Passenger Agt.; E. L. Kuhne, City Ticket Agt. W. K. Adams, Division Pass. Agt. 512 Walnut St., Des Moines. launched out in another rally to sweep the entire indebtedness from off the church, thereby burning the mortgage, which they hope to do by Thanksgiving. Next Sunday will be quarterly meeting at St. James church. At 3 p.m. m. Rev. T. B. Stovall, the new pastor of St. Peter's church, Minneapolis, will preach, and at 8 p.m. the presiding elder, Rev. T. W. Lewis, will preside. Last Tuesday morning appropriate services were held and ground was broken for the ereition of a union fraternal building, owned by Mars lodge, G. U. O. of O. F. and Perfect Asher lodge, A. F. & A. M. The hall is to be built on Aurora avenue near Kent street. At last we are to have a building such as has long been needer in our city, and we hope our people will give it all the support it needs. Dr. Duvall, president of the National Training School at Pasadena, Cal, spoke to a large audience at St. James church Sunday evening. His subject was pertaining to the peculiar situation of Negro was wrong fundamentally, and no doubt convinced the majority present that he was right before he concluded his discourse. The Zion Presbyterian church will have a bazaar at their church the 20th and 21st of this month, to which they invite the public to attend. ST. JOSEPH. MO. The fall festival and literary entertainment given under the auspices of the four tabernacles at the K. of T. hall, Second and Francis streets, began Tuesday night and continues until tomorrow night. It seems as though "The National Protest" of our city does not like part of C. Copenhagen, the city he delivered here as a speeches ago, hence some very poignant artisans are published in their papers. Dr. E. Y. Strawn, a graduate of Howard university and a former member of the house staff of Freedmen's hospital, Washington, D. C. spent several days of last week in our city. He expects to practice medicine in some of the middle western states. Rev. N. C. Buren has been resisted as pastor of Ebenezer A.M. E. church for another year. M. C. night school at the colored Y. M. C. school. The secretary, Mr. W. O. Reynolds, will be assisted by the Messra, E. A. Woodson and C. W. Hairgrow as instructors. Mr. Anthony Morton of 1121 Main street was transacting business in Fulton a few days last week. If the many Bystander readers will remember, several months ago as a few weeks after the opening of the Dudley theater I said unless some first class experienced person was secured as manager the theater would not be a success. So last week a house held a house show and had experience we suspect he will make that house very popular and make mose. Moral: If you don't know anything about a business and will not employ any one that does know can you expect any success? The annual State Teachers' association will meet here next month and a large number of colored teachers will attend, and among them will be many young ladies and our young men are making preparations to make it pleasant for them while in our city. Among those who will aid in entertaining the fair dames will be W. E. Coffee, Joshua Jackson, Dr. O. N. Goins, Sam Brewer, Alonzo Allen, Howard Carroll, C. W. Hairgrow and L. Brown. Among the special musical numbers that will be rendered at the B. Y. P. U. meeting at the Francis Street Baptist church Sunday evening will be a selection by the ideal Mandolin club, also a cornet solo by Dr. E. W. Thompson. Rep, G. L. Prince and Mr. L. F. Ramsey were out on a hunting trip Monday and Tuesday. NEWS FROM WATERLOO Mrs. B. J. Hughes is very ill at her home on Albany street. Mr. S. C. Smith has arrived in the city from Clinton. Mr. Smith will leave for the hospital in Rochester, Minn., in a few days. His many friends are hoping for a speedy recovery. Mrs. J. D. Hopkins is suffering from the effects of a fall on the tennis court. Mr. James Mallor is away on an automobile tour with his employer. Mrs. James Mallor has arrived in the city to take up her new address. Mr. George Dickerson arrived in this place Sunday evening from St. Louis. Mr. C. Turner and his wife are visiting friends in the city from St. Paul. Mrs. Janie Rivers from Tennessee is making her home in this place. Mesdames Swarr and Pasro from Chicago are visiting Mrs. Mary Jones. Mr. H. O. West was here two days from Mason City visiting with his wife. The Young Men's Sunday club will open Sunday, October 11th. The committee has arranged a very good program. CLARINDA, JOWA. Rev. D. W. Jones and family of Muscatine are nicely located in their home in Charinda. Mrs. Lulu Ramey is reported to be very ill. Mrs. Laura Jones and daughter, Alice, and Mrs. Sam Stewart are at the Marsh Neb. Neb. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Headley went to Kansas City, Mo. Monday. Mr. Joe Marshall of Sharpsburg attended the Masonic meeting and from Charinda to St. Joe, Mo. Mr. Ernie Brown of Blanchard is visiting friends in Clarinda. Mr. Henry and Dick Johnson were in Clarinda on Monday. Mrs. Dick Johnson made a visit between trains Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Arnett are at present visiting friends in Odessa, Mo. The Ladies' Federation met at Mrs. Tillie Lee's residence. The Ladies' Home and Foreign Mission met at Mrs. T. G. Jones' on Friday. Miss Mabel Johnson of Gravity, Iowa, is on the sick list. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Kalph Pemberton, a boy. Mother and child doing nicely. Uncle Jake Anderson had the misfortune to sprain his ankle. Mr. Wm. Black visited his brother, K. D. Black, over Sunday. Services were rendered at both churches Sunday. Sunday school at the Baptist church at 12 m. M. E. at 3 p. m., with a good attendance. ALBIA NEWS. The Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. Virgie Burns in Hocking on Monday afternoon. Nearly all members from Albia were present. After business Mrs. Burns, assisted by Mrs. Burns, served a two-course lunch. The missionary business meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Chas. Washington on Thursday. Miss Lillian Taylor Neal of Des Moines passed through Albia on Sat- Price Five Cents urday on her way from Decatur City to Buxton and Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Butler and son, Lawrence Butler, attended the funeral services of Mr. Turner in Buxton on Saturday. The Mite Missionary society held a called meeting at the home of Mrs. Charley Washington for the purpose of electing new officers for the ensuing year. Those elected are as follows: President, Mrs. Allie Bowman; vice president, Mrs. Mary Harris; secretary, Mrs. Eva Roper; assistant secretary, Mrs. Mabel Robinson; corresponding secretary, Miss Sadie Lewis; treasurer, Mrs. Lizzie Washington. COLFAX NOTES. Mrs. Henry Banks was visiting her daughter in Carney on Saturday, also Mrs. Sam Dean accompanied her. Mrs. Jas. Jeffries and Mr. Horace Cole were callers at the Battle home Sunday. Mr. Ashford was at the Capital City Thursday on business. The Ladies' Mission Circle met with Mrs. Lucy Jones the past week. Mrs. Ashford and babe from Bedford arrived in our city Saturday to join her husband, Mr. Ashford, who has rooms at the Battle House, and who is now head chef at one of our city cafes. Mr. Geo. Wilby and little girl were guests in our city the past week. Mrs. Mattie Baker from Des Moines is visiting her many friends in Colfax. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller from Newton and Mr. Clarence Hughes were guests in our city Saturday evening and attended the Odd Fellows entertainment. Mrs. White from Des Moines is stopping at the Battle House and has employment down town at one of our cafes. Mrs. Sam James from the Capital City spent Sunday in our city visiting his son, Master Otis James. Mr. G. O. Terrell and little grandson left for Buxton on Saturday to visit his wife and to form the acquaintance of a new little grandson which arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Cooper of Buxton the past week. Mr. Geo. Banks was down from Des Moines on Saturday night and attended the Odd Fellows entertainment. Mr. Matt Banks and Mrs. Coleman employees of Hotel Colfax, were shopping in the Capital City on Tuesday of last week. Mr. Horace Cole was in the Capital City on Tuesday of last week. Editor J. L. Thompson was in our city collecting for The Bystander on Saturday. A series of revival meetings started October 12, 1914, at the Bethel church. Mrs. Adline Brooks's slowly improving, which is good news to her many friends. Also Mrs. Bennie is much better at this writing. Mr. Danbee, who had the misfortune in hurting his hand at mine No. 8, is no better at this writing. Mr. Sam Dean is in Buxton this week. COUNCIL, BLUFFES ITEMS. Rev. R. V. Manley, ur new pastor at Bethel A. M. e. Church, delivered two able sermons both Sunday morning and Sunday evening. Mrs. Stubbiefeld of Sioux City will give a recital at Bethel church Friday night, October 16.¹ There will be an entertainment given under the auspices of the trustees in October. Mrs. Robinson, chairman of committee No. 1; Mrs. D. J. Brown, chairman of committee No. 2. The ladies of the O. E. S. club will give an entertainment at the Masonic hall October 23. The committee is busy making preparations for this great event. Mrs. P. J. Richardson and daughter, Miss Ethel Richardson, will leave this city Wednesday afternoon for Alken, South Carolina, their home. Miss Richardson has been here spending her vacation with her parents. We friends. She will teach again this term. Mr. and Mrs. Blackburn and family moved to the country and like it very much. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson were the guests of Mrs. A. Steward, also Mrs. Moore at Sunday dinner. Mrs. Stump of Chicago was the guest of Mrs. A. A. Greene on South Eighth street. Mrs. Richardson and daughter were the guests of Mrs. F. Waiker for 5 o'clock dinner Friday. Let us all subscribe and pay for The Iowa State Bystander and stop borrowing your neighbor's paper. Ancient uses of Bloacanounds. Although the use of bloodhounds for tracking criminals still survives, another ancient use of these dogs seems to have died out. Bloodhounds were at one time often called upon to assist an army in the field, the forces with which the earl of Essex suppressed the Irish rebellion in the time of Elizabeth, for instaure, being accompanied by 800 dogs. In the Scotish clan feuds and the wars between England and Scotland bloodhounds were regularly employed in the hunt, both Wallace and Bruce were hunted in the manner. Wallace is said to have baffled his pursuers by killing a follower and leaving the corpse for the hound to and, while Bruce adopted the less cruel plan of wading some distance down a stream and ascending a tree which overbring the water. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS The fifty-second anniversary of the issuance of the emancipation proclamation by Abraham Lincoln, September 22, 1862, was observed by the National Emancipation Commemorative society with appropriate exercises at Washington, with Representative Simeon D. Fess of Ohio as principal speaker. Mr. Fess spoke on "Abraham Lincoln, the Ideal American," the man who had made his way to the front by pluck and determination, and by keeping his conscience right with God. "Lincoln and Horace Mann," said the speaker, "are two characters in American history that the youth of our country would do well to emulate." Miss Eitel Robinson read an original poem on "A Half Century of Freedom," T. Thomas Fortune congratulated the commemorative society for having selected the 27th of September for annual observance in memory of the issuance of the emancipation proclamation. Judge Robert H. Terrell reminded the colored people that there is always a sentiment of fair play in the bosom of the American people and that they never fall when they have a just cause properly presented. Rev. William Wallace McCary held that a greater knowledge of the Bible is the need of American education. Judges W. Lyons, former register of treasury, would have Lincoln better studied by American youth. Rev. Arthur Randall, pastor of People's Congregational church, spoke of Professor Pickens of Talladega college, Alabama, as the black Abraham Lincoln. The committee on national exposition of colored Americans to be in this city reported that the property is for the exposition, that co-production from every section of the country has been promised. The Indiana state convention of Federated Colored Clubs closed a successful meeting at the Colored Y. M. C. A. building at Indianapolis with the following of the officers: Mrs. Gertrude B. Hill, Indianapolis, president; Mrs. Mayme Russell, Wabash, first vice-president; Mrs. Adahee Slimm, Indianapolis, second vice-president; Mrs. Maud Herring, Crawfordville, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Jessie Wade, South Bend, recording secretary; Mrs. Anna Julian, treasurer; Mrs. Marcia Munce, Muncie, following her election, the president announced the apolitical offices, which showed few changes. Mrs. Emma Hickman of South Bend, who has been state organizer nine years, was appointed chairman of the executive committee. The final reports showed 97 clubs in the federation, with a total membership of 1,568 women. Seventy-two delegates and 21 state officers were in attendance. The money subscribed during the last year was $1,448. The next convention will be held in Connerville. --- Talking machine records made by photography will be the next development in the reproduction of sound. Invented by a Russian named Lifschitz, a new machine has been made which it is said, reproduces music and sounds of any kind with perfect hearness, without any rasping or scraping defects. Booker Washington, once said a visitor to the Tuskegee institute, is a man of good judgment and rare caution. It is related that at one time when the Southern states were legislating against the negroes, practically disfranchising them all over the South, Mr. Washington, who was in New York, was approached by representatives from all the newspapers of the city to get on board. His answer was "When I talk about Southern conditions I talk in the South." When we attend evening devotions, which are conducted by the principal, we are disappointed in not hearing the earnest man give a talk to the students, but we do hear music that we will not soon forget. "Dear Jand Jand Jand," with full orchestra and more than seventeen hundred melody negro voices. Afterwards a number of plantation melodies, the folk lore of the race, are sung without accompaniment. The cost of replacing with steel cars all the passenger cars in use on the railroads of the United States is estimated at more than $600,000,000. In the calendar of old Rome the second day of the month of March, May, July and October, and the thirteenth day of the rest of the months were known as idees. In old Roman writings one hears of the "ides of March," which is a poetic way to express the date. It is said that 100,000 canaries are kept in Paris apartments and that it costs $2,000 a day to supply them with chickweed alone. They also consume large quantities of lettuce, hemp and other seeds. Some one once asked Booker Washington if Tuskegee institute had reached his ideals. "Yes," was the answer, "and passed them several times." Three hours of human labor were required to produce a bushel of wheat in 1830; now it requires ten minutes. Paper pulp is now being made from bamboo in Formosa. A full-grown elephant can carry three tons on its back. That the higher education of the negro has not been a failure in furnishing opportunities for success may be illustrated by three concrete examples here in Chicago. First there is a brown-skinned lawyer, with a clientele almost exclusively white, who stands at the head of his profession. He began life a poor boy, worked his way through college, and when he was examined for admission to the bar was obliged to button his shabby overcook close to his person in order to hide the ragged and tattered suit he wore. Today he is said to worth $1,000,000, and has an income of $30,000 per annum from his practice. He has recently returned from a tour around the world, and states that only in his native land has he ever suffered any indignity on account of his color. A colored dentist who is considered one of the leaders in his profession has an income of from $12,000 to $15,000 per year. He numbers among his patrons some of the most exclusive white families in the city. He is the only colored member of the Illinois State Dental association and was at the elected president of the organization. The most famous colored surgeon in the world lives in Chicago. His greatest fame rests upon the fact that he was the first surgeon in all the world to operate successfully on the living human heart. He is the founder of Provident hospital and Training school and is now on the staff of St. Luke's hospital. He has gained wealth as an attorney and has six figures. I could give hundreds of instances where colored men have made good in the professions—Rev. A. J. Carey. The work for girls at Hampton institute leads to the important occupations of homemaking and teaching. When a girl enters Hampton institute she has the opportunity of receiving thorough training in domestic science. The girls work daily for 12 months in the laundry and in the boarding departments under the supervision of experienced teachers, and carry on their academic studies in the evening the same as the boys who are in the work class. The mental and moral training that the year of combined work and study gives makes it one of the most valuable years of the course. The working day for the girls, is shorter than for the boys, but a girl may earn from $15 to $18 a month. This enables her to entirely self-support during her year of education, a balance toward defraying the expenses of the second year. A girl in the work class needs very little money besides her entrance fee and first month's board. The course is advised for all new girls regardless of their ability to pay their way in the day school. Throughout their course at Hampton institute, negro and Indian girls are taught the elements of arithmetic, English, agriculture, history, as well as scientific housekeeping, physiology, cooking and sewing, and the principles of teaching. Hampton aims to fit girls for useful living wherever they may happen to be thrown. Jamaica has been keeping a record of all incoming letters having shortage in postage and found that the United States was the chief offender in this respect. Tuskegee institute has 182 teachers, heads of departments, secretaries and clerks; between 1,700 and 1,800 students, not including 300 in the training school; and a large enough enrollment in the summer school to bring the number who receive instruction here during the year to more than 100. Porpoise seven institutes are taught at Tuskegee. A student can learn to be almost anything from the butcher or the baker to preacher, expert accountant, electrician, architect, or pipe organist. The Cuban pavilion at the Panama-Pacific international exposition will be two stories in height with a tower at one corner. On three sides will stretch the side canards of the cuban plantation headquarters, and the center of the building will be a large glass-covered patio with the gardens of Cuban plants, trees and flowers. The building will be 34 meters long by 33 meters wide. Two French engineers have invented grappling apparatus which in tests has successfully raised sunken submarines. German East Africa has in the course of 15 years built up an industry in simulated hull production for export of the value of $3,000,000. The better organized plantations are earning 20 to 50 per cent on the capital invested. A German chemist at Manover has succeeded in making hard coal out of the elements of which the coal in mines was formed. His estimate is that it took eight million years for this coal to assume its present condition. American farmers are using constantly increasing quantities of commercial fertilizers. FINE FRUIT IS PINEAPPLE Healthful, Delicious, and Not Expensive, it is Deserving of Much Wider Recognition. For pineapple mouse, make a sip with one cupful of sugar and quarter of a cupful of water; add gradually the yolks of four eggs, stiffly beaten, beating all the while. Cook in a double boiler until the custard begins to thicken, then strain and cool, sifting occasionally. then strain and cool, sifting of shredded pineapple through a sieve and into custard; lastly, fold in two cupfuls of cream, stiffly whipped. Pack in ice and salt, and let stand several hours in harden. Another dessert for hot weather is pineapple charlotte: Dissolve a tablespoonful of powdered gelatin in two cupfuls of boiling water; add the juice of a lemon, a large orange, two tablespoonful of sugar and a little grated rind of the orange. Stir over the fire until the sugar is well dissolved. Strain over a cupful of shredded pineapple; pour the mixture into a dish which has been lined with ladyfingers, and set in the refrigerator to harden. Serve with whipped cream. Pineapple cream also calls for gelatin and is a dessert specially good in hot weather. To make this, dissolve two teaspoonfuls of powdered gelatin in a cupful of boiling water. Add a cupful of sugar, two cupfuls of cooked shredded pineapple, and two tablespoonfuls each of chopped orange, lemon peel and cherries, and fold into the pineapple until stiff and fold into the pineapple mixture; pour into a mold, and put in the refrigerator to harden. Serve with whipped cream and decorate with candied cherries and pieces of pineapple. CONCERNING CHANGE IN DIET Meat Eater Go Mistake What Blow When He Goes Convert to Vegetarian to Vegetarian Many people are deciding to join the ranks of the vegetarians, for a time at least, but this should be done with the greatest care and thought. It will be a step taken with extreme danger unless the food values are considered, and those who cannot give time to study them had better keep to the fleshpots, even if in a limited way. The meat eater cannot take up the new diet at will, as the blood has to be kept to a certain heat, and this can only be done by foods with which the constitution is already familiar. With regard to flour, the mainstay of the home, it should not be wasted on cakes and the like, but kept carefully for bread, which is as necessary as life itself. The housewife should not be selfish in the home, since this valuable commodity recklessly, the maker of cakes, which also require large quantities of sugar and butter, at the present time is committing a criminal act, even though it is one that only her own conscience can punish. The principal meal in the day should be the dinner, of course, and the housewife who takes off a course or two is doing an act of self-denial which is of inestimable value to her country.—Exchange. Veal With Mushroom Sauce Broil the steaks slowly over a clear fire, turning often so that they will not scorch. When done keep the meat hot on a platter in the oven while you make the following sauce: Drain the liquor from a can of mushrooms and cut the mushrooms in halves. Cook together a tablespoonful of butter and one of browned flour until they are dark brown in color. Pour upon them the mushroom liquor and a cupful of beef stock. Stir to a smooth sauce, salt and pepper and add the halved mushrooms. Cook for two minutes, stirring constantly, then pour over and around the veal steaks. Corn Meal Cutlets. The recipe for this good meat substitute comes from the Battle Creek sanitarium. Turn the corn meal mush into bread tins previously wet with cold water. Slice when cold. Beat one or two eggs slightly, add one tablepoonful of water or milk to each egg, also add the flour and salt to the sliced mush into the bread crumbs, then into the egg mixture and back into the bread crumbs again. Place in a buttered pan and bake in a quick oven until a rich brown. Serve with butter or maple sirup. Walnut Cream Cake. For the layers use any regulation cake recipe. The following is very good and easily made by beginners: One cupful sugar, one-half cupful butter, three eggs (whites and yolks separately beaten), one and one-half cupfuls flour, one and one-half teaspoonful baking powder, one-half cupful milk, vanilla flavoring. Bake in three layers. Corn Salad One dozen creses of green corn, two large cucumbers, one large green pepper, half teaspoonful salt, half teaspoonful flour, small head cabbage, one large red pepper, three pints vinegar, half teaspoonful mustard, one teaspoonful garlic, Shave corn from cobs, cut cabbage, cucumbers and peppers rather coarse and simmer all together until tender. Serve on lettuce leaves, cold. Quince Ple. Peel, slice and stew six quinces until soft. Press through a sieve, add to them one pint of milk and four well-beaten eggs and sweeten to taste. Bake in a bottom crust three-fourths of an hour in a moderate oven. Banbury Tarta. One cupful chopped raisins, juice of one lemon, one cup sugar, one cracker rolled fine, one egg. Mix thoroughly and use as filling for tiny turnovers. Fine for children's lunch boxes. Elderberry Wine. One quart elderberry juice, two quarts water, then add one pound sugar to every pint of the mixture and let it work. We made ten gallons two weeks ago and it was delicious. Fundamental Principles of Health By ALBERT S. GRAY, M. D. (Copyright, 1914, by A. S. Gray) FOOD SELECTION it is frequently noted in the daily press that the average length of life is increasing, and this leads many of us to go very complacently about our business, feeling that in some way a paternal power will watch over, care for and guard us. This dangerous delusion is entertained by a very large majority of our people, and the result is shown in the steadily climbing mortality percentage for ages above forty years. Because the infants are so helpless, the heart of humanity has been stirred by the slaughter among the little ones, and a vast amount of organized work has resulted, producing an enormous reduction in mortality at the infantile end of the scale, and this has had a material effect in showing an average life extension; but as yet society has not reached the point of development where it guards the maturing individual against the results of errors in diet. If we were living a life that even approximated the normal there would be little danger to be apprehended from our food supplies. But under the highly artificial conditions of foods urban life so many of the foods are now distributed in original sterile and otherwise processed in order to preserve them, and we are so far removed from the point of origin of our food matter that increasing numbers are losing all idea of the normal appearance of natural foods, and the ability to measure and judge intelligently the value of the claims made by manufacturers. According to Bunge, the census taken December 1, 1900, showed that of the 49,362 children born alive in Berlin 28,623, more than 25 per cent, died before the end of their first year, and this mortality was distributed in the proportion of only one in every 15 among the breast-fed children as compared to every two among the hand-fed children. Germany undoubtedly leads the world in painstaking investigation of food questions and for-military reasons the government exercises quite a strong permafical supervision over public food supplies. Undoubtedly this will account for the fact that statistics seem to prove that Germany, among all the great nations, if the government appears to show an average increase in stature and weight If we observe carefully how nature has adapted the composition of milk to the needs of every species of mammal, and then consider how ignorant we are concerning the nature of foodstuffs and of the process of digestion in general, it is not a matter of wonder that in spite of the greatest efforts of our experts the natural diet of infants has not so far been successfully replaced by artificial food. On the other hand, in view of all the data available we should not be surprised to find that wherever, through physical necessity or as the result of indifference on the part of mothers, children are reared in an environment of racial degeneration and disease and "crime". Obviously, the same principles apply to youth and maturity as they do to infancy, and therefore it becomes the personal duty of each individual to know what to eat, how to eat it and why he eats it. Bulletin No. 28, United States department of agriculture, being "The Chemical Compposition of American Food Materials," should hang in the kitchen of every home in the United States. The bulletin can be bought from the superintendent of documents, government printing office, Washington, D. C., postage prepaid, for ten cents. The document gives a brief history of the investigation of the chemistry of foods since the first steps made by Liebig some fifty years ago; it shows the various cuts of beef, veal, lamb, mutton and pork, and then gives tables showing the composition in water, refuse, protein, fat, carbohydrate and ash of various meats, cattle, poultry, fish, vegetables and nuts, and the food value of all as measured by the calories per pound. From these data it is very easy to figure out and arrange a varied and balanced ration that will go far toward solving both the high cost of living and the problem of good health and happiness. Much of the published data on the NOT UP IN ANCIENT HISTORY January" Jones Probably Had Put It More Than It Should Have Than It Should Have Been in the Library. "January" Jones, who began life with the plain, ordinary name of John Jones, and who derived his sobriquet by opening up the January, mines, which made Goldfield famous, once wrote his name John X. Jones. And the whereof of the "X." is the whereof of this yarn. Jones is now in San Francisco looking up "old friends, who told about the U.S." During the hiday of Tonapah-Goldfield National, the manager of the Tonapah National, with offices in New York. He had as associates in that and other mining interests George B. Mechem and Edward R. Holden. Mechem was looking over the proofs of letterheads and stock forms on which "John Jones" loomed big. “That don't look just right for the name of the manager of a big mining corporation,” said Mechem. And with his pencil he put an “X” between the John and the Jones. subject of diet is not readily available to people in general, for the reason that so much is compiled from foreign writers, who use a different system of weights and measures, and it is both tedious and confusing to figure out and transpose the values. In the tables in bulletin No. 28 the values are given, in calories per pound, and it is quite easy to harmonize them with foreign data by remembering that one pound is equal to 453.6 grams. Of course, there is some trouble connected with this matter of personal care regarding one's diet, just as some personal thought and trouble were demanded of our prehistoric ancestors when they were required to eat a wild diet. But this effort on their part enables us to be here, and only a like effort on our part to meet the dangers of this age will permit us to be represented among the living in the future. HOT WEATHER DIET Without protein or albumin life cannot continue. It can be got from numerous sources more or less easily and in combinations of various degrees of digestibility, but it is well to hold firmly in mind the fundamental fact that every spark of the energy that twinkles in our eyes, that moves our muscles and quickens our imagination is sunlight first condensed and woven into the vegetable cell. And the closer we keep to the origin of our life the less trouble are we likely to experience. For various reasons and as a result of the highly artificial conditions under which the human animal is living we need to be fed from the source of our natural food supply, but never with advantage, because the proteins condensed in meat are mixed with the poisonous waste products from the tissues of other animals. If it were a question of feeding horses, cows or pigs all the necessary information could be found in innumerable popular treatises, government bulletins, magazines and agricultural papers. Any one can learn in a day how and what to give to a trotting horse, or how much and what to feed a working horse, and there is no dispute on the general proposition that if the rations are reversed inevitable disaster will result to both. But attempt to select the right ingredients and proportions of food for the condition of men and women and you are sure to find a variety of contradictions, fads and fancies, the only escape from which is to wade through abstruse and scientific treatises. In warm weather it should be our aim to diminish unnecessary heat production as much as possible, at the same time taking sufficient food to maintain the body in at least approximate equilibrium. A brief study of the tables given in bulletin No. 28, United States department of agriculture, "The Chemical Composition of American Food Materials," will show that this may be advantageously achieved by the use of fruits, vegetables, fish, cereals, etc. We have noted that the average amount of pounds we weight requires about 2,500 calories to live with comfort and without loss. Referring to our tables, we find the following a fair average diet for a day, and this may very easily be varied to meet individual requirements: BREAKFAST One shredded wheat biscuit, 1 ounce, about ..... 100 One teacup cream, 4 ounces, about ..... 120 One wheat roll, 3 ounces, about ..... 120 2 one inch cubes butter, 1.25 ounces, about ..... 100 One coffee, 4 ounces ..... 80 Cream, 1 ounce, about ..... 80 One lump sugar, 150 grains, about ..... 80 LUNCHEON Chicken soup, 4 ounces, about..... One roll, 1.5 ounces, about..... 2 one inch cubes butter, 1.5 ounces, about..... One rice lean bacon, 15 grains, about..... One baked potato, 2 ounces, about..... One rice croquette, 3 ounces, about..... Two ounces milk sip, about..... One cup tea or coffee..... One lump sugar, 10 grains, about..... Total DINNER Cream soup, 4 ounces, about one ounce. One inch cube butter, 45 ounces, about one lamb chop, broiled, 1 ounce, about one teacup mashed potato, 4 ounces, about one apple, celery, lettuce salad, with mayonnaise dressing, 2 ounces, about one ounce. One-half inch cube cheese, 120 grains, about one-half inch teacup pudding, 4 ounces, about Coffee, One lump sugar, 150 grains, about ..... 88 Total ..... 861 Total calories ..... 4,729 Compared with the daily food intake of many business men not doing physical labor this would appear to be starvation, but for those engaged in sedentary occupations some agreeable modifications of the above during hot weather will certainly mean increased comfort and improved general health. Jones went from the desert workings of his mine to New York to confer with directors. He saw that "X" in a much richer Welsh brogue than he now uses, he asked: "And why the X?" "Why," explained Mechem, "we didn't want your mail to be sent to every John Jones in New York." "Well, but why the 'X?" "For Xenomon," said Mechem. "For Xenomon," said Ying." said Jones. "If ye meant that you'd a used the bloody Z." Activities of Women. Miss Rosamond Bradley, daughter of a prominent Boston millionaire, will accompany Dr. Grenfell on his exploring trip through barren Labrador. The costumes worn by the women members of the Bagobo tribe of southern Minana, Philippine islands, are so elaborate that it takes years to make a single garment. Countess ida von Clausen, who is serving a term in Queen县, N.Y., jail, will teach the other female prisoners how to make gingham aprons and wrappers. LauraJeanLibbey's Talks on Heart Topics [Copyright, 1914, by the McChaun Newspaper Syndicate] A WANDERING HEART. I blame thee not! This heart I know To be long loved was never framed, For something in its depth doth glow Too strange, too restless, too untamed. There are hearts which seem to have the wanderlust habit just as there are men who become restless when tied down to any one place for long. A The man may be cured of his eagerness to roam by falling in love. But, where the heart gets the roaming habit it is apt to scatter dismay in its path. So many labels are attached to it that some are puzzled how to classify it. It passes by names of fictile forms. love, inconstancy, baffled affections, light o' fancy, heartlessness and many more such appellations. It is certain that the wandering heart is a happy one, whether in quest of a mate or having grown weary of its ties. We have much sympathy for the humble bee wandering about in search of a mate. We believe it to be true to its ideals; but for the heart that has attached itself to another heart, then becomes weary of it, we have little consideration and less pity. It is doubtful if it will ever become fully anchored. Even the humble bee furnishes a lesson for the wandering heart. Of it the poet has written with much truth: The bee threw 'many a garden roves, and hums his lays of courtship o'er. But when he finds the flower he loves, the bee will not move. He differs from the other wanderer in leaving no broken hearts behind him. The heart that can tire of one love may also prove untrue to another, aye and to another. The callow youth is not sufficiently matured to be capable of a great and lasting passion. A man has not such excuse for his restlessness. Would be capable of judging when he entera the presence of the one whose heart has all the qualities which appeal to his own. Brave is the girl who accepts a lover knowing that he has won the love of half a dozen other girls only to cast them aside for a newer fancy. She must have golden opinions of herself to imagine that she is so much more attractive than the power of holding him from wandering are so much stronger. Knowing the propensity of the wandering heart, she takes him at her own risk. A man who is true and steadfast of purpose though he hasn't the second coat to his back, is a greater matrimonial prize than the son of wealth who has money to burn but has a wandering heart. In his bosom he be popular, a man doesn't have to have a score of sweethearts, whose dead hopes hang to his belt like the scalps the warriors of old strung on their bows as trophies of their conquests. The man who knows that he is of a roving disposition and his heart has the wanderlust habit should never attach himself to any girl unless he is sure beyond all doubling that he loves her well enough to settle down for her sake and be content with her love and her love only when she has the heart which has had other tenants who had been put out for non-return of affection. DENYING HIS CHILD Free, off-hand your story tell When wif' a boom crony, You can keep something to yourself You can keep something to yourself I'll no say men are villains a'; The real, hardened wicked, Wha' has no check but human law Are to a few restricted. The cleverest of women are apt to make the sorrist mistakes in trying to solve that greatest of human puzzles—the heart of man. He who she thinks would turn out to be a gay free lance after marriage disproves her judgment by casting aside the wild oats which he has not sown and becoming a model husband. The quiet young man becomes a critic of the dramatic dimknock an alo quent lecturer on "the evil of wine", and so on down a very long list. She who weds the man she loves, and professes an equal love for her, con- siders herself blessed, especially if children come to cement the marriage bond still firm. Many wives weep, wearying heaven with their petitions because they are childless. It is unusual for a wife to weep because the boon of motherhood is hers. One woman writes me: "I have been married six years. My husband and I were happy until baby came; since then we have been drifting steadily, but surely apart. My trouble is, my little girl is so extraordinary homely of face that strangers turn to look at her in wonder when her nurse has her out on the street. "My husband is ashamed of her. He will pass her by on the street if he is accompanied by a friend, turning his head the other way. A gentleman who was with him the other day said, "Why, here comes your nurse girl, I believe, and your child." My husband coolly made answer, "That isn't our little one; my nurse girl has a neighbor's child out siring." The nurse told it all over, and I am almost down sick over the matter. What shall I do?"—Mrs. J. Her grief is a unique one. I would remind her that babyhood and childhood are feeting. Do not despair, bear patiently with your husband's ill humor, though it is cruel, most inhuman in a father. Remember the story of the ugly duckling, which all the feathered tribes on land and water made great fun of. What jokes they cracked about its long, scraggy neck and wings! Time, the great magician, wrought a wonderful change in the ugly duckling, turning it into a swan so beautiful all who saw it cried out in wonder in its grace and beauty. Plain, homely children grow into the fairest, most beautiful and gracious maidens. Your little daughter will yet cause her father to be proud of her, rest assured of that. Crossed eyes are readily remedied in infancy, a too decided upward tilt of the woe nose corrected by mamma's fingers, and a face on which the skin is drawn over the bones can be filled out by the right kind of nourishing food. Get some reliable book on "babyhood" and study it carefully, acting on its best suggestions. Do not forget that homeliness in a child of four is not a lifelong condition. Looking through a collection of pictures of the most beautiful women taken in early childhood we find the majority of them were ugly ducklings, most master babies favored a little one may be its father should never be ashamed of it on that account. A child given to husband and wife is a gift direct from God's own hand. He is angered at the belittling of his most precious treasures. EASY DIVORCES. Believe me, if all those endearing young charms were to gaze on so fondly today Were to change by tomorrow, and fleet in my arms Like a cat fading away. Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, and dear rulers each wish or my heart my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still. On a trolley car the other day two young men were discussing marriage. A, a happy go-luck, devil-may-care sort of fellow, judging from his manner and speech, remarked to his comrade that he was the prettiest little girl you ever laid eyes on last Monday, made her acquaintance on Tuesday, proposed on Thursday. I would have married her the next day, but her folks put a clamp upon my arder, declaring she should not be my wife for a year. To my mind it's a silly notion, waiting a year for a girl, if she suits you and you suit her. Don't you think so?" Marriage is a very serious matter."决策是多么重要, 如果你不是 too long to figure out the situation. What would you do if after a rapid courtship and marriage you were not suited to each other?" "Divorces are easy," retorted the other, flippantly. The words were lightly spoken, but one could easily determine that he meant what he said. Unconsciously he touched the keynote of the divorce evil. It has to do with the rich more than the poor. The honest, thrifty young workman selects a sweet young girl of his own class. Their courtship is romantic and tender. They usually bring up a family friend, and they what married couples do not—but such a thing as divorce never enters the mind of either. The son and heir of wealth has nothing to do but kill time with pleasure encounters a pretty lass. He would have her for his own. He weeds her with scarcely more thought than he would purchase a ticket for Europe. If they should disagree or worry of each other he or she would go motoring through Nevada, making headquarters at Reno. A hard- luck story is told to the presiding judge. Without much ado they who entered the door as one, bound together by God until death does the work of the man—or by man's—to go forth into the world either to walk life's path alone or seek consolation in a new love. If uncertain in regard to happiness in the new venture they think they can afford to take a chance for they have found divorce so easy. If a man and woman realized that marriage was for life and that only death could part them, the choice of a helpmate would be made with utmost caution and great care. Couples would be slower to disagree and air their troubles. Last remark: Easy divorce laws not only break up the home but the hearts of innocent children. One hand is stretched to father, the other to mother. Their young hearts cry out in bitterness against the laws which made it possible to thrust aside old ties and form new ones. A. Grand Army Golf. An amused expression fitted over the features of Governor Glynn of New York when reference was made to the glories of golf. He said it reminded him of a conversation between two devotees of the great game. Meeting on the course one afternoon the two men began to talk nibbler, tee and brassle, and finally referred to a party named Smith, who was new to the neighborhood. "I haven't seen him play," said one of the pair, in response to a question. "What kind of a game does he put up?" "Well," doubtfully answered the other, "it's not so good as it might be. The last time he played what you might grand Army golf." "Grand army golf!" wonderingly exclaimed the other. "What in the world is that?" "He went out in 61 and came back in 65," amusingly answered the second—Exchange. Making an Impression "n't your wife a trifle abrupt, not to say harsh, in her manner of addressing you?" asked the old friend who was taking dinner. "That's all right," replied Mr. Cunrox. "It's perfectly understood. My wife talks to me that way for the sake of the moral effect on the cook." Have Immense Power. Stationary steam, oil and gas engine plants of the United States are producing about twenty million horse power. Badges Banners Emblems Regalia Furniture Books For all Lodge and Church Socities A Negro Firm The Love Regalia Co. GEO, W. K. LOVE, Pres. 2418 Flora Ave. Kansas City, Mo MIME. 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Rankin great interest. Charles Owens, a highly respected citizen, met with a very painful accident. He was thrown from his wagon and injured his knee and received other injuries. He is confined to his bed. His son, Edward Owens, of Chicago, returned Tuesday morning. He spent his fifteen day forlough with his father. He has been on the police force for ten years and one of Chicago's prosperous citizens. Mr. and Mrs. E. Gooden are the happy parents of a fine son. Mr. J. Cheshire and sister, Mrs. Thompson, left Sunday for Missouri, where they expect to visit their mother and friends. Rev. Rhinehart, after visiting the Missouri conference, has returned. Mrs. Fannie Allen and mother, Mrs. Brown, of Bear Creek visited the Missouri conference. Mrs. L. P. Quinn of Fairfield and Mrs. L. Hill of Chicago were last week visitors at the home of Mrs. M. Pertmum of Caldwell Park. (Last Week.) Mr. T. Spicer is very sick. Mattie Gooch is so she can get around the house. 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Next week we will begin the city collection, so all please be ready to pay on the first call. HENRY BANK. JR. Of Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, Candidate for Judge of District Court Candidate the Mayor of Lee County. Whose record as a jurist is well known and needs no comment, will appreciate the assistance and vote of the voters of Lee county at the election to be held November 3, 1914. Don't fail to vote for Judge bank on the non-partisan judicial ticket, in addition to your regular party ticket. See column 7 on printel ballot, headed "Non-Partisan Judicial Ticket." Names of candidates for judge will only be found in column 7, headed "Non-Partisan Judicial Ticket." VIVIAN L. JONES Funeral Director The very best service guaranteed Prices the lowest - - - - - Calls answered promptly day or night No extra charges for distance—Reverse all phone charges PHONE: Maple 2548 Residence Wal. 6624. Office 519 East Court Ave Des Moines Subscribe for The Iowa State By- stander. 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Senator Cummins spent months and years working to secure an anti-trust law that would be effective. He fought the majority cabal in the senate almost alone to "put teeth into the ant-trust bill" and before it went to the conferreres it had in it many of the strong features that Senator Cummins forced upon the democratic managers. But when the bill came back to the senate after having been fixed up as "the administration" would have it, Senator Reed, democrat, described it by referring to its previous appearance as a "raging lion with a mouth full of teeth" and saying: "It has degenerated to a tabby cat with soft gums, a plaintive mew, and an anemic appearance. It is a sort of legislative apology to the trusts, delivered hat in hand, and accompanied by assurances that no discourtesy is intended." Senator Clapp, of Minnesota, assailed the conference report on the bill, declaring that "the invisible government" is tightening its hold on this administration and described President Wilson as "an amable man surrounded by men who know what they want and how to get it." He held the president could not know the trust question as Senator Cummins and others who had studied it for many years, knew it. "Take the senator from Iowa. Senator Cummins," said Senator Clapp. "For more than a quarter of a century he has studied the trust question until he has almost sacrificed his health to his country's cause. Shall it be said that a man fresh from academic halls knows more about this subject than he?" Senator Clapp later referred to Senator Cummins as "the senator from Iowa who has literally sacrificed his health if not shortened his life in this great struggle." Senator Bristow took the position that the president was not supporting the conference report through ignorance but because he knew what was in it and had surrendered to the interests. Senator Clapp agreed that "the invisible government" is "tightening its hold on the administration," but said he believed the people had sacrificed too much in the fight for industrial liberty to give it up now. "It has cost the life of that great and grand man from Iowa, Senator Dolliver, who as truly sacrificed his life to the cause of industrial liberty as any sacrifice that was ever offered. It has cost the health of that great senator from Iowa, Senator Cummins, and I greatly fear it has cost the health and strength of another senator who is unable to be with us now (La Follette), but who has also sacrificed himself to industrial liberty." And yet there are self-seeking politicians going about Iowa today attacking the senior Iowa senator for having dared to have a mind of his own, for having dared question the infallibility of the president, for having refused to do as his opponent says, he would do and surrender his right of free judgment to another. THE LAW VS. DEMAGOGUERY. See, 1378, Code of Iowa—The executive council shall constitute the state board of review. Sec. 1379—it shall adjust the valuation of the property of the several counties, ADDING TO OR DEDUCTING FROM the valuation of each kind or class of property such percentage in each case as will bring the same to its TAXABLE VALUE as fixed in this chapter. Sec. 1305—All property subject to taxation shall be valued at its actual value, which shall be entered opposite each item, and shall be assessed at 25 per cent of such actual value. Such assessed value shall be entered in a separate column opposite each item, and is to be taken and considered as the taxable value of such property, and the value at which it shall be listed and upon which the levy shall be made. ACTUAL VALUE of property as used in this chapter shall mean its VALUE IN MARKET in the ordinary course of trade. John T. Hamilton makes the argument that the state board of review had no right to adjust valuations by "adding to" but should only have done so by "deducting from" values as returned. He denounces the board for having considered actual value in adjustment of the assessment rolls. John T. Hamilton would, if he acted on his own arguments violate his oath of office, violate the constitution and the laws and nullify the will of the people. NONPARTISAN GOVERNMENT. You can't put your finger on any large appropriation made by any general assembly of Iowa in a dozen years but that it received the votes of democratic members of the legislature. All the leading executive boards and commissions, the ones that have the expenditure of nine-tenths of the money, have democratic members. In Iowa, quite contrary to the present custom at Washington, the legislative majority never puts any measures through by command of the party caucus, and party lines have never been drawn in either legislation nor administration. The films indictment brought by the "Little Iowaans" is an attack on democrats as well as republicans, on all those who have risen above partisanship to labor for the public good. What Would You Do? There are many times when one man questions another's actions and motives. Men act differently under different circumstances. The question is, what would you do right now if you had a severe cold? Could you do better than to take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy It is highly recommended by people who have used it for years and know its value. Mrs. O. E. Sargent, Peru, Ind., says, "Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is worth its weight in gold and I take IOWA STATE BYSTANDER pleasure in recommending it." For sale by all dealers. CAPITUL EXTENSION FACTS FROM THE RECORDS. Actual area to be purchased, 40.1 acres; less 5.78 acres to be sold, net addition by purchase 34.32 acres. Eighty-five per cent of area already bought by state and now actually a part of state property and paid for. Capitol grounds extensions urged by Governors Larrabee, Shaw, Garset, Carroll and Clarke, and agitated for years. Capitol extension plat and plan before members of 35th G. A. and fully discussed for over two months; details of extension fully illustrated in state papers March 2, 1913. Joint meeting of committees from the two houses March 13 to consider plans, four other meetings held, subcommittee examined ground and plans and reported favorably, and bill prepared by committee of democrats and republicans. Agreement as to area had support of every democrat on committee. Area smaller by 30 per cent was advocated by some republicans and unanimously opposed by democrats. DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS OF LEGISLATURE are therefore WHOLLY RESPONSIBLE for purchase by State of larger area rather than smaller one, which would have been adopted if consented to by a single Democrat. Bill passed April 8th, after 4 days notice of intent to have it considered, after discussion and consideration by every member of the legislature for weeks, after publication of all the facts in the papers, the bill in printed form with large plats having been in hands of every member. Few bills that passed were more discussed or better understood than this one. There was actual full and complete discussion on the floor of each house by members of both parties. No rule was invoked that is not invoked as to every other bill. John L. Wilson, veteran democratic senator from Clinton, had charge of bill in committee on the part of the senate, and both Wilson and Senator Nicholas J. Schrup, of Dubuque, favored the larger area and even more ground. The bill was supported by such able democratic senators as Balluff of Scott, Clarkson of Monroe, Dunnegan of Page, Hageman of Bremer and DeWolf of Grundy. The only word against the bill in the senate was by a republican. In the house the convincing and unanswerable speech in its favor was by Charles W. Miller, of Bremer, former chairman of the democratic state committee and floor leader for the democrats; and he had with him such representative democrats as Scholz of Clayton, Black c' Muscatine, Boettger of Scott, McCullogh of Dubuque, Kelso of Jackson, Hazen of Pottawattamie, and Hamilton of Lee. The bill was never urged upon a single member, directly or indirectly, by anyone in Des Moines. The only speeches on the floor of either house against the bill were from members in counties adjoining Polk. The staunchest advocates of the capitol extension were from distant parts of the state. The extension removes from the assessor's books property which paid $15,000 taxes a year in Des Moines. There will not be need of a single dollar of state money for purchase beyond that levied and now in process of collection. If a single DEMOCRAT of any standing had opposed the capitol extension bill in the 35th G. A. he could have defeated it. Full responsibility not only for the bill but for the area included rests with the legislature and with Democrats in equal measure with Republicans. A large majority of the Democrats of both houses voted for the bill. The State of Iowa has over 8,000 acres of land for state purposes, is buying a thousand acres more this year and will buy several thousand more very soon, and has invested in land and equipment over 23 million dollars. Every dollar of this investment was upon the authority and initiative of the legislature alone. Actual area for corresponding public buildings in Washington, D. C. 287.43 acres. Oklahoma has 560 acres for capitol purposes. North Dakota has 160 acres in capitol grounds. Arkansas has 42 acres. Pennsylvania is condemning 27 acres in the best business section of the capital city. Other states are preparing to correct the errors of the past by enlarging capitol grounds. Of the total taxes paid in Iowa only about 1 cent out of each $1 goes for capitol extension and this only for two years. The democratic candidate for governor has advertised that "only in the one case of 'capitol extension' is it at all contended that the appropriations by the legislature were extravagant or unwise." Democratic responsibility for that "one case" is fully established. And as for other expenditures, this same democratic candidate while a member of the board of control, had more to do with increasing them than any one person now in the public eye. This same vote seeker has paid for circulation of a statement that the area to be purchased is 70 acres. The area in fact, as he knows, is enlarged by purchase just 34.32 acres. The Democratic machine is trying to ride into power in Iowa by appeal to prejudice through unblushful falsehood and distortion or concealment of facts regarding assessment, taxation, cost of state government, and the capitol extension law. Every statement the politicians make not in exact conformity to the plain record as given above is false. NOTICE GF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To A. W. Bliss: You are hereby notified that on the 11th day of December, 1911, the following described real estate, situated in Pol kounty, Iowa, towit: Lot sight (8) in block seven (7), in Morningstar's addition, being in and a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax for the year 1910 to me; that I am still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale, and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for said lot will be made unless redemption is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. Dated this first day of October, 1914. Geo. Harnagel. Take One Pain Pill, then— Take it Easy. Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills will help you, as they have helped others. Good for all kinds of pain. 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In order to prevent this condenser from discharging through the person, a German inventor provides a grounded metallic cover to the receiver, the capacity of which is somewhat greater than that of the condenser. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION WHERE MONEY GOES OLD TIMER OF IOWA HAS FIGURED IT ALL OUT FOR OUR READERS. Misleading Statements of Candidates Will Not Stand the Test When Common Sense is Brought to Bear On the Actual Figures. I guess I am 'bout an average tax-payer. I see that my friend' John T. says one out o' five pays taxes. He bein' a banker ought to know. Now supposin' it amounts to $20 apiece all 'round; that would mean that I, as an average taxpayer, pay about $100 in taxes. Let's figure a little on this tax business, having the records at hand, right from the state house where anybody at all interested can get them. Figuring's easy and some people can figure out Iowa as robbed, ruined and bankrupt. But let's keep to the facts in our figuring. I got all the figures straight from the records, as I said, and I want to know where my money goes and about it. I'm going to get at it on the basis of that hundred I pay in taxes. Then it is easily understood and no mistake. In the first place I find that of my hundred dollar tax bill the biggest slice goes plunk into our common schools. How much d' ye suppose? Just $35.03. But I'm mighty proud of our schools. And really that isn't all that goes into our schools either, as I found out afterwards. Then the next biggest bunch goes right into our roads and bridges, but we're building real bridges now and making roads better and keepin' em dragged so the buzz cars can make fast time. They're putting $19.90 of my hundred right into roads. But wait till they begin paving them and then see what it costs. Then we have seven or eight hundred mighty fine towns in Iowa, with lights and water and paving and all those things, and a hundred good cities where we market our stuff. Of the hundred in taxes paid by every one in five, I learn that $14.39 goes to make these cities and towns so we can be proud of them. Now I find here another considerable item in making up this hundred. It is $20.37. That goes to the county seat and none of it gets further away than an hour in the auto. It pays for the county officers, some drainage matters, for court house purposes and some of it goes for roads. It pays for cemeteries and to help the poor folks, and pays the widow's pensions and to help bury the old soldiers, and to care for the insane in the county. Guess that's all right. Now we come to an item about which a lot of fuss is made. I find that out of my hundred is taken $6.02 for state purposes. That goes to Des Moines to be used in the way the legislature says. But here is just one more item. It is for $3.27. They call it "militage taxes" and on inquiry I find that it goes to Ames, and Iowa City, and Council Bluffs, and Clarinda, Mount Pleasant, Davenport, Vinton, Cherokee, Cedar Falls and so on. It is distributed all round, but Ames gets most of it. My friend' John T., the Cedar Rapids banker, says it is "expenses of state government," but M so all right. Then it also includes, as I discover, the pay for all the work those college extension fellows are doing to help the farmers and to hold institutes and crop meetings and colt shows and all that sort of thing. If that's expenses of state government it's all right. What's left? O' I 'most forgot it. Just $1.02 and where'd you suppose it goes. Why for capitol extension. And they do tell that they're buying it so cheap that it could all be sold back in a jiffy at a profit, if anybody ever finds Iowa bankrupt and busted and needin' the money. But wait, I find that here's a million dollar item I didn't include in the large amount of taxes we pay. It is a little side line. It's a million in automobile taxes. But then it comes back to us and goes into our road fund. So the road money is more than I had figured. That auto tax is collected in Des Moines, but it doesn't remain there. Every township of the state gets a slice. Now, I've been wondering what becomes of the $6.02 in state taxes I pay each year. I made some inquiry about that, also, and find that it doesn't all go to pay for janitors and postage and committee clerks and printin' of reports so that my friep', the banker, can get all the facts if he wants it. 'Fr instance, an' John T. never said a word about this, either. I find that all the district judges—59 of them—are paid by the state, and some of them actually live in towns around here. That takes $200,000 a year. Then, so it seems, when the rent for the armory down at the county seat is paid a check is drawn on the state treasury, and when the guard boys have drill or go to camp the money comes right from Des Moines to pay 'em. It costs those fellows down there $150,000. Then as I said before, the $35 I pay Schwab's Important Aid Charles M. Schwab's right-hand man is Oliver Wren. In this particular instance "right-hand man" applies aptly to Mr. Wren, whose functions are considerably wider than those of the average secretary, in that he is in authority to pass decision upon important matters as well as handle the routine of the office. Mr. Wren practically shares with Mr. Schwab a considerable part of his executive duties. Mr. Wren accompanies him as secretary, adviser and companion in most all of for the schools isn't all. We've got two high school' in the county where they are makin' teachers and every once in a while a check comes from Des Moines to help pay for that work. And over in the next county they are organizing a consolidated school with everything right up to the minute and they are going to bet a bonus out of my $6 I sent to Des Moines. O. yes, I almost forgot; we had a fine county fair, and they sent us a check to help pay the premiums, and last winter we had a farmers' institute and got a check for that from those fellows in the state house. By the way I happened over it Ames some time ago and they was building a five new building at the college, and I was told it was being paid for also by the state out of its funds, not the "milage taxes," so they said. And I learn they are also doing some building the same way at some of the other institutions. They must slice my $6 down into pretty thin slices. By the way, there was an inspector fellow here the other day and he jacked up some of the farmers over on the bottoms for not keeping their barns clean where they milk the cows. That suited me. And then he told our butter maker a whole lot about makin' good butter. Over in town, so I read in the paper, they put the sereos to some of the fellows selling coal short weight, and that was because another inspector man was on the job. Then over in the south end they caught a fellow that had been burnin' the barns and sent him up for a long time. That was a good job. And I learn that all these inspector men—and they don't live at Des Moines either—are paid out of my $6 I sent up to Des Moines. Maybe after all they do pretty well to make that state money go round so far. If wed only set as much for every dollar we send down to Washington as we do from the state money we wouldn't have to be dodging the tax collector and hiding the gas engine in the barn. It's taken a lot of figuring to work it out just this way; but you can bank on the figures as being correct. Anybody can get the facts and do the figuring if he's got a penell. AN OPEN LETTER ON TRUTH. Editor Democrat, Manson, Iowa. You are a Democrat with a big D. Priding yourself on your love of truth, hatred of those who bear false witness against their fellows you not long ago printed; "We are telling the truth about Maurice Connelly and his backers and Maurice Connelly lied, yes LIED, about us and we can prove it." More recently you printed a half column of syndicated stuff which included a declaration about the value of railroads as having been "reduced 50 per cent." You added that these "facts and figures" must convince everyone he should vote for your democratic candidates for office. Now bearing in mind your hatred of liars, will you have the fairness and honesty to get the facts and figures as to railroad valuation is Iowa, from any one of your democratic county officials at the county seat, where the published records are always available. Mayhap they will be too busy to look it up, but if they do they will furnish you the following facts. Actual value of all steam railroads, interurbans, and sleeping cars assessed to these railroads: For the year 1914, $323,145,668 For the year 1919, 269,749,340 Increase by Clarke Perhaps, though, you had in mind your own county of Calhoun, with which you are, of course, familiar. If you investigated you found these to be the facts as to valuation: For the year 1913, $4,709,192 For the year 1912, 3,114,048 Increase $1,595,144 Unless your county officials are derelict they will collect taxes on this enormous increase of more than 50 per cent in value of railroad property in Calhoun county the coming year. Now what did you mean by printing a story that railroad valuation had been reduced 50 per cent? Why conceal the 50 per cent increase in your own county? Where did you get what you have palmed off as "facts" as well as "figures" regarding railroad valuation? I know, and we all know, where you got the story. It was furnished you by John T. Hamilton. They were sent into every county with intent they should be believed and thereby gain votes of the supporters of Connelly Hamilton. Myers and others on your democratic ticket. Just what it was your friend Connelly palmed off on you has never been explained in print, but it is inconceivable that it was as big as this one. Your candidate, John T. Hamilton, "misinformed" you to the extent of exactly $208,270,998. Compare the two falsehoods and see how Connelly and Hamilton measure up. And this wicked falsehood that was palmed off on you has gone into every prescinct, John T. Hamilton paying the postage; now what are the voters going to think of a candidate who lets his money talk for him in this way? TAXPAYER. his movements, and is responsible for the carrying out of plans that are formulated during the course of the day. For this purpose he has his assistants in the various offices, who do the detail work connected with the interests with which they are identified—System. Makes a Good solder. The addition of three drops of mercury to each ounce of common solder will make a solder fusing at a low temperature for uniting soft metals. ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN. Miss Helen Covington, a long and patient sufferer of tuberculosis, passed peacefully away at the city hospital Sunday morning, where she had been confined about three months. She had no relatives in the city and all arrangements for her funeral were managed by her friend, Mrs. Mary Hatcher. Her remains were laid in state at St James A. M. E. church Tuesday morning at 2:30 p.m. when the last sate rites were said over her by her pastor, Rev. Jones. The floral tributes were beautiful. She was laid to rest in Oakland cemetery. Peace be to her ashes. Be sure and attend the pageant parade of Negro women in history at St James A. M. E. church Tuesday evening, October 20th. Benefit of Crispus Attacks orphanage and old Colle' home. The Federated clubs of our city will give a reception in honor of Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley of St. Louis on Friday evening, October 9th, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry High. The members of the Hikers club hiked almost to McCarron's lake Saturday afternoon and hiked back, a distance of about six miles. The King's Daughters Charity club met at the residence of Mrs. Natine Johnson on Monday afternoon. A large number of the members and several visitors were present. The club donated to the Crispus Attucks Home one dozen pillow slips, all home made. After the regular routine of business delicious refreshments were served, after which they adjourned. Mrs. Gertrude Barber has returned home from Anoka much improved in health. A committee meeting to arrange for the meeting of the Literary and Social society of Pilgrim Baptist church was held Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Wm. Hood. Mra. Geo. Duckett, who has been packed to return home Wednesday Pilgrim Baptist church has extended a call to Rev. Muriel of Pooria, ill. The Rev. cannot be here for at least three months. Mr. S. R. Furr of Newport News, Va. is in the city stopting at Mr. Thos. R. Morgan's residence on Charles street. Miss Florence Robinson left Monday morning for her father's claim in Canada. Prof. Clarence Cameron White, the celebrated violinist, will appear in a high chass recital at St. James' church on the 21st inst. He is to be assisted by local talent. Admission, 50 cents. Under the auspices of the Hikers club. The Self-Culture club will resume their meetings for the winter beginning Wednesday, October 14th, with a meeting at the home of Mrs. Lautha Scott of Central avenue. Mrs. Theda Lawrence has returned home from a visit to Chicago and other points. Mrs. Bettie Jones left Tuesday night for a three weeks' visit in Chicago. More than Enough is Too Much. To maintain health, a mature man or woman needs just enough food to repair the waste and supply energy and body heat. The habitual consumption of more food than is necessary for these purposes is the prime cause of stomach troubles, rheumatism and disorders of the kidneys. If troubled with indigestion, revise your diet, let reason and not appetite control and take a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets and you will soon he all right again. For sale by all dealers. MACON, MO., NEWS. Quite a number of Macon people attended the conference in Moberly Sunday. Macon is enjoying very hot weather. We are glad to see Mrs. S. Sherwood out, again, after a very serious spell of illness. Miss Virginia Ancell and Darlington Austin left Saturday night for Omaha, Neb, for an indefinite stay. Preston Wright, Ewell Clark and Charles Jackson spent Sunday in Moberly. We are glad to have Rev. G. W. Cross back again for another year's work. Rev. B. P. E. Gales and daughter, Edna, have returned from a visit in Evanston, Ill. We are glad to have Western college open in our city again, as we are expecting a large attendance this year. Mr. and Mrs. Bable Houston have returned from a two weeks' stay in Kansas City. Eddie Durdon remains very sick at his home. Mrs. H. C Clark spent Sunday in Moberly. She reports a pleasant time. The following are in St. Louis visiting: May Burton, Alcata Pleasant, Nannie Jackson and Mabel Finney. Corinne Pickett returned Sunday night to resume her studies at Western college. William Craig was the guest of Miss Carrie Pettis on Monday. Rev. H. Burbridge passed through Macon on Monday for Chillieholme, where he has taken charge of the church. Miss Lucille Harris will leave the last of the month to attend St. Paul's business school. We wish her much success. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hyde entertained Mr. Frank Lowe of St. Paul, Minn., on Sunday dinner. The reception given at St. Peter's A. M. E. church Friday evening for the outgoing and booming pastors was largely attended. Rev. E. G. Jackson was presented with a gentleman's folding traveling set in a genuine leather case by the Wifling Worker's club of the church. Mrs. L. O. Smith made the presentation speech in a most fitting manner. Rev. T. B. Stovall, pastor of St. Peter's A. M. E. church, filled the pulpit both morning and evening Sunday. The Lee Sewing Circle will meet Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Mamie Donaldson. Mrs. Mamie Donaldson expects to leave Thursday morning for a week's visit in Chicago. Mrs. I. L. Britton, who has been visiting for the last two months in Indianapolis, Indiana, is expected home next week. Mrs. E. Sunday, quarterly meeting at St. James A. M. E. church. Rev. H. P. Jones will preach the sacramental sermon at 3 p.m. Miss M. E. Prewitt, who has been seriously ill at the city hospital, is able to sit up. John Mrs Wright of Eleventh avenue. So is visiting in Chicago. The Willing Workers club meets with Mrs. May Collins of Fifth avenue So. Thurday afternoon. The second is some better, at this writing. There are so many loyals in Minneapolis I am sure their friends would like to hear from them weekly through The Bystander. The correspondent would be glad to get your news. Just telephone or write Colfax 242 or 3844 Fourth Avenue So. EDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS. By John L. Thompson. Arriving in Boone, Iowa, we found the people quietly at work. The church is moving along as usual under the supervision of Rev, Stansberry, he being at conference. Mr. Fred Anthony is still clerking in Tucker's grocery store, where he has been for nearly ten years. He is one of the trusted clerks there and is thoroughly experienced. He took to himself one of our Des Moines girls about a year ago and is doing nicely. Mr. G. J. Taylor is still working at the barber shop and owns nice property. Mr. Wm. Coleman, P. E. Stewart, C. Milton and H. Evans are hustling young men here and are trying to hold the good record of the race up. Mr. T. H. Harding is chef at the hotel. Our next stop was in Fort Dodge. Here we found our colored people doing as well as could be expected. Mr. Luke Ragin is still in the barber shop. He has recently bought him a beautiful home and is making good. Mr. S. Hudson is still running a first class pantidorium and has a good business. He owns valuable property. C. F. Rodgers is still working at the same place, also Mr. Chas. Lewis. Mr. H. Venerable is a farmer and has been here many years. He is doing well and his industrious wife is a good helpmate for him. She sells vegetables in town. They have been on the farm many years. Scott Davis has opened a Mrs. R. W. Watson barber shop. Mrs. R. W. Watson is married to the court house, where she has a responsible position. She is well liked here and owns valuable property. Mrs. Lydia Cooper is running a restaurant and rooming house and is doing well. In Mason City we rested our weary feet for a while. This is one of the most progressive towns in Iowa and is growing faster in population and wealth perhaps than any other town and doubtless some of the colored people are enjoying the wave of prosperity in this city. Mr. John D. Reefer, formerly of this city, is doubtless one of the most successful colored toronial artists in Iowa. He has a very fine barber shop and is doing well. He is a breeder of fine chickens and owns valuable property. L. W. Jones is another barber. He has a also hustler. A. L. Renix, formerly of Des Moines, lives here and is working at the Bank building. He has recently purchased him a beautiful eight-room house and is doing well. Rev. F. D. Woodford is pastor of the M. E. church here, which is the only colored church in town and try marital life again. Mr. one of the most beautiful churches owned by our race in Iowa. It is completely modern, built of brick and stands on a very valuable corner. The people here are elated over Rev. Fewk into himself, a wife and a claustre Caundr, formerly of the same place. His children are at the same time and one took first prize punctuality and attendance last year. H. H. are塞 and his brother Horace, are塞 as his commercial partners. They are both doing well and bid for become a successful business man. L. W. Tyler is still here and doing well. Mr. A. Williams is still driving the express property. Mr. Virgil Warren and D. J. Howard are hustling young men and are making good here. Mr. Walter Davis is still running his shining parlor. Mr. Henry Sims is working at the same place and is one of the substantial men in the city. The Strattons are farmers living just outside of the city. They are very successful farmers. Rev. E. J. Penny is living out on the farm with one of the Stratton boys. It is claimed that the colored farmers in this county and Fayette county own over 3,000 acres of land and have owned it for many years. We secured a large number of new subscribers for the Bystander and hereafter nearly every one in Cerro Gordo county will read The Bystander. Why: Not Publish It? When you want a fact to become generally known, the right way is to publish it. Mrs. Joseph Kallans, Peru, Ind., was troubled with belching, sour stomach and frequent headaches. She writes, "I feel it my duty, what others Chatham Tables have to do." They have helped my digestion and regulated my bowels. Since using them I have been entirely well." For sale by all dealers. FACTS IN FIGURES FALSE STATEMENTS BY DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR EASILY REFUTED. PEOPLE DEMAND THE TRUTH Voters of Iowa Will Not Allow Mie- leading Utterances of Hungry Offe- seakers to Affect Their Action When Ready to Cast Their Ballot. The people of Iowa have a right to inquire as to what manner of man it is that seeks to have them honor him above not all others, not alone as to whether he has been a successful banker but whether he is truthful spoken and honorable in his dealings with them in Hamilton. He is paid to have published in newspapers of the state assertions which make it easy to obtain his measure. He gives what purports to be a statement of the tax "levy for state purposes" followed by figures as to "expenses of state government" and asserts that "this is an average state tax of $2.46 for every man, woman and child in Iowa." He then adds that "assuming that one in five of the entire population are taxpayers, and this is considered a liberal estimate, the taxes for state purposes average about $13.25 to the individual." Now Mr. Hamilton is not an ignoramus. He has been speaker of an Iowa house and a long time office holder at the state house. He knows the facts, or knows where they can be had. Mr. Hamilton knows that the 35th general assembly decided how much money should be raised by the tax for state purposes for this year and next. He knows that the amount actually levied and in process of collection for this year for "expenses of state government" is $2,724,693. If he does not know it, he knows exactly where the facts can be accertained in 5 minutes time. And he knows that this is every dollar of the money collected from the taxpayers by reason of a state tax levy for general purposes of the state government. He knows, or can easily ascertain, that the total of all taxes raised by levies fixed by the legislature, aggregates about $4,600,000, and that this includes money not for "expenses of state government" but for expenses of the State University, the State college, the teachers' college, the college extension work which goes into every county and for land and buildings at all the state institutions. If John T. Hamilton's statement of $2.65 each for the 2,300,000 people of Iowa had been correct it would have meant that the state tax levy produces over $8,000,000 a year. He mis-stated the facts by over THREE AND A QUARTER MILLION DOLLARS. Even if he should include as "expenses of state government" the miltage taxes for state, educational, charitable, reformatory and other institutions and all of capol extension and everything for college extension work and all land and new buildings—still he has deliberately falsified by over a million four hundred thousand dollars. Mr. Hamilton also asserts that "the levy for state purposes under Clarke's administration is 4.9 mills." Mr. Hamilton knows the fact to be that the levy for state purposes is just 2.9 mills. One who goes to the people asking their confidence should go with clean hands and truthful lips. Mr. Hamilton should be judged by what he says for vote catching purposes compared with the actual facts as he knows them or can get them from public records if he chooses to be honest. PERTINENT FACTS FOR COMPARISON Appropriations by democratic congress now, one billion dollars. That is $10 for each person in United States. Excess over Republican appropriations 100 millions. That is $1 per capita. Pork bill and other administration measures proposed would have added another $1 per capita. "War tax" to make up tariff deficit good for another $1 per capita. The capitol extension tax is only 20 cents each on an average. Democratic policies practically applied by the chosen leaders of the democratic party have already cost the people of Iowa nearly as much as the entire state tax levied by the state executive council. The democratic idea of "economy" practically applied would have cost Iowa people, but for republican obstruction, far more than the entire state taxation. And the democratic idea of taxation means imposition of an additional tax five times greater than the entire capitol extension tax. Messrs. Connellly, Hamilton, Myers, et al., who are gibb with promises about economy and lower taxes and fewer offices stand for what a democratic administration fully clothed with power is actually doing. Messrs. Cummits, Clarke, Harding, Brown, Alman, Shaw, Cosson, Wilson, Thorne and eleven good republican candidates for congress are squarely opposed to the democratic idea of use of the money of the taxpayers. Toned Up Whole System "Chamberlain's Tablets have done more for me than I ever dared hope for," writes Mrs. Esther Mae Baker, Spencerport, N. Y. "I used several bottles of these tablets a few months ago. They rot only cured me of mili-ious attacks, sick headaches and that tired out feeling, but tooned up my whole system." For sale by all dealers. Subscribe for The Iowa State Bystander. Foreign Mission Body Meets in Raleigh, N. C., Sept. 2. Raleigh, N. C.-Great preparations are being made for the annual session of the Lott Carey foreign mission convention, which convenes in First Baptist church in this city Wednesday, Sept. 2. Besides hearing addresses from prominent church workers, the convention will endear us to raise $10,000 with which to continue the successful missionary and educational work that it is now carrying on in West Africa. A school and a mission house is now being erected in the interior of Monrovia, and it is expected that it will be ready for occupancy within a few months. The following from the Rev. W. H. Thomas to the Rev. Dr. W. M. Alexander of Baltimore, corresponding secretary of the convention, gives a slight idea of the work being done under the auspices of the convention. Dr. Thomas says: "The Rev. J. O. Hays, secretary of the convention, work and the work, and the Rev. D. G. Layle is looking after the making of cement blocks for the new building. Without them we would find it difficult to move along with the work as successfully as we are. It takes much time and patience to build in this country, where there are no railroads and practically no other kind of roads. Only those who have had the actual experience of erecting buildings in Africa can know that the work of the Rev. W. H. Thomas is our medical missionary." Among the features of the session here will be the annual address of the president, the Rev. C. S. Brown of Winston-Salem, N. C., and a detailed report by Dr. Alexander, the corresponding speaker of the convention. The convention was organized sixteen years ago and has raised over $50,000 for missionary and educational work in west Africa. A large part of the burden of the work has fallen upon the shoulders of the Rev. Dr. Alexander, who has filled the office of corresponding secretary since the convention was started. The present officers of the convention are: President, C. S. Brown, D. D.; PETER H. BURKE vice presidents-Virginia, H. L. Barco, D.; District of Columbia, W. J. Howard, D. D.; Pennsylvania, O. S. Simm, D. D.; Maryland, Rev. A. B. Callis, New Jersey, Rev E. D. Samuels; Tennessee, C. H. Johnson, D. D.; North Carolina, Dr. W. T. Coleman; New York, W. M. Moss, D. D.; recording secretary, A. W. Pegues, Ph. D.; corresponding secretary, W. M. Alexander, D.; statistician, G. E. Reid, D.; auditor, A. G. Graham, D.; treasurer, Rev J. H. Hughes, the executive board consists of A. Binga, D.; W. T. Johnson, D.; W. H. Stokes, D.; D. J. E. Jones, D.; D. Z. Lewis, Walker, Rev E. D.; D. Z. Lewis, R. D.; R. V. Peyton, N. F. Roberts, D.; R. V. Peyton, N. F. C. Somerville, D.; G. D. Wharton, D.; D. P. Morris, D.; B. Vincent, D.; G. W. Goode, D.; Brother W. P. Epps, J. H. Boone, D.; Rev. H. W. Washington, Rev. F. C. Campbell, Rev. E. Ricks, J. M. Walrod, D. D. The Woman's Auxiliary, which meets Thursday, Sept. 3, has the following officers: Mrs. L. A. Hope, Richmond, Va., honorary president; Mrs. J. H. Randolph, Washington; president; Mrs. G. O. Bullock, Winston-Salem, N. C., recording secretary; Mrs. Anna L. McGrinn, Baltimore, recording secretary; Mrs. J. H. Blackwell, South Richmond, Va., treasurer, and Mrs. G. P. Shepherd, Winston-Salem, N. C., president of the executive board. Branch Work of National Association. The Portland (Ore.) branch of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People is stirring up much interest in the work among both the colored and white people in Portland, the branch has held two very profitable meetings during the month of August. One of the judges of the circuit court has been invited to deliver the principal address at the public meeting to be held the latter part of August. The branch recently received a very encouraging letter from Mrs. Nettle J. Asberry, organizer, with headquarters at Tacoma, Wash. Important Meeting of the Baptists. 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H Part Played by Colored Americans in Country's History Fully Told. BY JOHN H. WILLS. Through the curse and degradation of slavery the Negro was debased, debauched and discouraged, retarded and retrograded. "The Negro In American History," by John W. Cromwell, is a grand effort in the right direction. In inspires, encourages and strengthens by its sincere presentation of many powerful influences and incidents that have worked for the good of this unfortunate people. Seventeen chapters are given to a strong presentation and clear account of the part and place of the Negro in the making of American history—his influence, efforts, struggles and restrictions, his efforts to prove himself a man and win a man's place in this nation by his valor in war and his industry in peace, to prove to a story hearted nation by deeds and sacrifices his worth and strength in the happiness" that is the face of a constitution that may well be called a league with death and a covenant with bell he believed the spirit of the Declaration of Independence would prevail in this land. Mr. Cromwell has the true historical viewpoint. He shows step by step the philosophical development of the forces of darkness and of light, the forces that hindered and helped until at the last page we see the broadening of the world and the shadow of despair. In discovery, colonization, slavery, the slave code, slave insurrections, some early strivings, the early convention movement, the Negro as a soldier, the Negro church, we have a series of historical masterpieces, a direct, concise and forcible showing forth of truth that has heartened and cheer the most despondent and enlighten the most dense, besides opening to the student and scholar endless vistas of speculation and research. Had Philips Wheatley been shipped to Virginia instead of to Massachusetts, what would have been her fate? I asked myself after reading the charming picture of her life and literary labors in the chapter given to her, the greatest work of her life, the jury. The feeling that the Negro was in all cases necessarily inferior (page 100) has existed in this country, always and still exists, and rests in the hearts, sad to say, of many of our people. We must live down, work down, fight down, this feeling of inferiority in ourselves and the idea of it in the minds of others; must strive continually to overthrow the influence of centuries of degradation and ostracism. This is a book that will greatly help us, a grand monument of inspiration to those doubtful ones who fear their own powers and distrust the sincerity and ability of their people. The book contains many fine biographical sketches, particularly Phillis Wheatley; Sojourner Truth, the story of a wonderful woman faithfully told; Paul Cuffe, the navigator; Daniel A. Payne, who cleaned the weeds of ignorance from many a path and made more straight the way to God for many a man; and Alexander Crummlen, two brave men, foremost in the fight for God and the right, and for their people; Henry O. Tanner, the artist, who by the purity and power of his genius has attained to the heights of fame; Frederick Douglass, John M. Langston, B. K. Bruce, Joseph C. Price, Robert Brown Elliott, Paul Laurence Dunbar, T. Washington. These and more are faithfully and intimately placed before us in true, pleasing, well written books. We also hope the good fortune to know many of the subjects of his sketches, and this gives to them the added charm of personality that decidedly strengthens them. The world admits the equality of the Negro as a soldier and as an orator. Mr. Cromwell has pictured these two classes with absolute fidelity to the merits of each. But it is to those who labored is the gentler arts of peace, in the nobler fields of quiet endearment that he has shown the greater skill in presentation. The spring offers of unknown heroes, the sacrifices of those who rolled in the dark, wrought and spoke no word, these he has shown to light in such manner that we admire them, bless them and hold them in loving memory. Summer School Faculty at Hampton. Besides Dr. George P. Phenix, vice principal of the Hampton (Va.) institute, the faculty for the summer school at the institution this year consists of the following named well known educators: He Harry R. Houston of Hampton. Miss Sarah J. Walter of the training department of Hampton. R. Nathaniel Dett, director of music at Hampton. Rev. A. A. Graham of Phoebus, Va. John C. Stone of the State Normal school, Montclair, N. J. College of Morehouse college, Atlanta, Ga. Rev. E. H. Hamilton, rector of St. Cyprian's church, Hampton. Dr. Roy R. Clark, yeterianlain and instructor in animal bushland in Haiti. W. T. B. Williams, led agent for the Slater fund, Jeanes board. Captain Allen Washington, assistant disciplinarian at Hampton. Benjamin G. Brawley, dean of Morehouse college, Atlanta, Ga. PROMISE NOT KEPT Iowa May Reasonably Expect Game Results If That Organization Should Gain Control of State As Is Shown By National Administration's Acta. The democratic party is always long on promises. It has seldom had opportunity to make good on promises, hence has learned to be quite free with them. In the Nation the democratic party rode into power on promise of a "return to the simplicity and economy which befits a democratic government." In Iowa it is varied to a pledge to "an economical and just administration of the affairs of the state." What the democratic party would do in Iowa may be in large degree, as how it has kept its pledge when clothed with authority. The democratic administration increased public expenditures over $100,000,000 over those of the republicans for the year the republicans were criticised. If the democratic administration could get through its rivers and harbors bill and the bill to pay blackmail to Colombia and give some millions to Nicaragua to make that state be good, it would have made a record of adding more than 200 million dollars to the annual appropriations by congress. Secretary McAdoo, financier and son-in-law of the administration, asked an increase in his office force of 358 persons and the field force of 678, and it will cost the taxpayers $17,500,000 in salaries alone. New boards and commissions and secretaries and assistants were authorized by the dosens with salaries from $5,000 to $12,000 a year. Salaries of three diplomats were pushed from $12,000 each up to $17,500 each. A new U. S. minister at $10,000 was provided. Secretary Boathead of having saved $120 in the department, but then committee, controlled by democrats, gave him an assistant at $4,500 a year and two additional clerks at $1,800 each. The New York World, organ of the Democratic administration, sums up that "it is committed to economy in expenditures which thus far it has ignored." The chairman of the house committee on appropriations summed up as to his democratic colleagues/ that "They have unnecessarily piled up the public expenditures until the democratic party is becoming the laughing stock of the country." On top of this the democratic administration proposes new taxation, imposed in reality because of deficits due mainly to an inadequate tariff, that will extract millions from the people in taxes. This bill is so rank that two of the three democratic members of congress from Iowa opposed it, and the one who boasts that he always does just what the president wants him to do is running for office in Iowa on an economy platform. Connelly alone of Iowa democrats at Washington has not lifted a finger to stop this national era of evagance, waste and incompetence. He has supported every proposal for increasing salaries, new offices, added taxes. Then to make sure of consistency in this record this same democratic party places Hamilton at the head of its state ticket. He had his chance a few years ago when in office, and the first thing he did was to ask for an immense increase in appropriations for his department, more offices and greater expenditures in state government. John T. Hamilton, in office, was always for larger expenditures and higher taxes; it is only Candidate Hamilton who is for economy. It is all a part of the old dodge of getting office by specious promises and defying the people afterwards, in which the democratic party has always been expert. ONE OF THE GREAT MEN. "If you will get the candid opinion of any hundred men at the national capital as to who are the five greatest men in Congress, you will find on every list the name of Senator Cummins of Iowa. They will differ as to the order in which they shall be placed, but Cummins' name will be included on every one."—Judge J. H. 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