Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. CITY NEWS Homer Jones of Kookuk is in our day after a position in the legislature. P. S. Eryn of Cedar Rapids was in by the past week. Fred Wright of Davenport is in our day this week. Miss Letha Johnson entertained with kids Thursday evening in honor of my, T. W. Wilson of Kansas City, Mo. Silver Leaf Lodge will meet at their all next Tuesday evening and all members are requested to be present. Mr. Raymond Dysart has again taken large of the Palace Sweet Restaurant. Center street and will be glad to see his old and new friends. Miss Helen E. Hagen of Boston, the newest colored pianist in America, will give one evening recital in our city this spring. Look and watch for the announcement. Mrs. W. Hieronymus is home from the Methodist hospital, where she has been the past week taking treatment or stomach. She is improving nicely this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Townsend, on physical director in the Buxton, M. C. A. has come to our city to make their future home. They are aady fine family, coming from the best family of the New England states. We are glad to have them among us. Miss Leota James, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James James was operated at the Mothodist hospital today, the mother Mrs. Clara will go to the capital to be operated on. While party parties are not so sick now, but becomes absolutely necessary to be operated on before they get worse. It the hope of their friends that they ill soon recover. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Rhodes, who lived here last year, but moved to Virginia, have returned here last week to be indefinitely. He is employed in Johnson barber shop. We are glad have Mr. Rhodes return, for we now that there is no place like untiful Iowa. RAND MASTER'S OFFICIAL VISIT Monday January 15th, Maple Grove, Paloas. Tuesday January 19th, Cedar Grove, Bronx. Wednesday January 20th Golden Star Sumwa. Thursday January 21st, Summer, Bur- ington. Friday January 22nd Union Keokuk. R. S.-Some of the above may be object to change. The N. W. club of Asbury M. E. church was entertained by Mrs. Alpha Hill Monday evening at the evidence of Mrs. Joe Murry, 1154 first street. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Chas. Banks, president; Mrs. Fred Berry, vice president; Miss Bernedia Lee, secretary; Mrs. Wilson, treasurer; Mrs. Sweet, chapain; Mrs. W. L. Lee, reporter. Lunch was served and adjourned to meet with Mrs. W. L. Lee, 939 W. Twelfth street, January 18th. The Callanan club met at the home of Mrs. S. Joe Brown on Wednesday afternoon, at which meeting the election of officers took place. The following were elected: Mrs. Gus Nichols, president; Mrs. J. A. Jefferson, vice president; Mrs. Amo Adams, assistant secretary; Mrs. A. M. Adams, treasurer; Mrs. R. N. Hyde, reporter, and Mrs. E. T. Banks, chapain; Mrs. J. Joe Brown, critic; Mrs. Thornton Adams, chairman of sick committee; Mrs. Chas, Carl, chairman of program committee. After the selection of officers Mrs. Katherine Johnson of Kansas City, Mo., lectured to the club, after which they adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. R. N. Hyde on February 3rd. Hawkeye lodge, No. 160, gave one of its very popular smokers and banquets January 18 at their hall. Covers, were laid for sixty-two, thirty-one being guests of the evening. At a given hour L. J. L. Shelton, E. R., called order and all marched out to the forty-foot table to the sweet strains of music played by M. Mrs Taylor. All being seated, Bro. Ed Morton, L. K., tostmaster of the evening presented L. J. Shelton, who delivered an address. The program follower penned lecture, C. W. Williams. I. instrumenta isolo. A. Riviera: address by Nat. Grand Officer R. 1920 GOVERNOR GEORGE W. CLARKE. Governor-elect Geo. W. Clarke was naugured governor of Iowa yesterday for his second term. Governor Clarke has made one of the broadest and best governors that the grand old state has yet produced. In his annual message to the legislature Tuesday among the many things that he recommended was an appropriation for the half century celebration of Negro freedom. This is what he says: "There it is to be held in the city of Chicago, Illinois, during this year an exposition celebrating the Half-Century Anniversary of Negro Freedom. The state of Illinois at the last session of its legislature made an appropriation of $25,000 in behalf of this exposition which it was then supposed, as I am advised, would be confined simply to that state. Since then it has been decided to make it national in its scope for the purpose of showing the progress the race has made in this country since its emancipation. Iowa and many other states have appointed commissions to cooperate with the Illinois commission in making this celebration general and a success. Not in all the history of the world has any other people under circumstances at all to be compared with the conditions of the Negro in America fifty years ago made the progress he has made in that time. Emerging from slavery almost helpless, penniless, homeless, ignorant, they now, N. Hyde; song by P. E. Wing and lodge; address by Rufus Smith, T. of 160; piano solo, R. Dyer; short talks by Andy Fulton, Miles Taylor, Capt. Fletcher and others; a speech, Chas. Comley of Webster City; piano solo, the R. T. C. Rag, Ed Merton, L. K.; an address, C. W. Smith, by proxy R. N. Hyde, was well received. The guests departed, voting Hawkeye lodge, No. 160 a bunch of live entertainers. YOUNNE The After-Inventory Mark-Downs of Coats Suits Dress Sk Prices were never before so low. You can choose from perhaps five hundred garments--all in this season's styles, and of nearly a dozen different kinds of materials, as well as in sizes to fit most every woman or miss Just think of buying splendid quality, right style coats for as little as 3.50, $5, 7.50--worth twice as much. And so on through the entire Basement Ready-to-Wear Section. about ten millions of them, are taxed on a billion dollars worth of property, thousands of them have good homes, illiteracy is reduced from a total to thirty-five per cent, many of them are succeeding in very many lines of business, professional and otherwise, and large numbers of them are excellent citizens. The Negro in the United States wants to take note of the progress he has made, to show what he has done, in the only years he has ever had a chance and to take counsel and encouragement for the future. The record is a proud one and he ought to be encouraged. There are fifteen thousand Negro residents of Iowa, I am told. They will ask a small appropriation for the purpose named. If you find there is a proper organization for a proper and judicious expenditure of the money I think you ought to give it. Iowa can afford to be thus helpful to a race only so recently held under the bondage of slavery and ignorance?" We are indeed proud of such a fearless friend as Governor Clarke. The Iowa commissioners as appointed by Governor Clarke last February at the request of Governor Dunn of Illinois are: John L. Thompson, Des Moines; A. L. Walker, Marshalltown; R. N. Hyde, Des Mines; Mrs. Ruth B. Bright, Davenport; Mrs. J. B. Rush, Des Moines; S. Joe Brown, Des Moines; W. H. Milligan, Cedar Rapids; Mrs. Joseph Fowler, Ottumwa; J. A. Spencer, Grinnell; Geo. H. Woodson, Buxton. IOWA ELECTIONS IN HISSEMER The Thirty-seventh general assembly of Iowa opened in the biennial election. Representative Wm. I. Attkinson of Butterly county speaker of the house. In the senate the following colored employees were elected: Chief janitor, Jefferson Logan of Des Moines, Homer Jones of Keoku, Fred Wright of Davenport, and Wm. Thompson of Ottumwa. Those employed in the house are: Chief janitor, R. N. Hyde, of Des Moines, Henry McCravens of Des Moines, F. H. Hackley of Sioux City, Harry L. Burnugh of Mt. Pleasant, and Ed Burke of Council Bluffs. TO LECTURE HERE. Miss Catherine M. Johnson, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly a teacher there, but now general field agent for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, arrived in our city Tuesday to assist the local committee to make ready for the lecture to be given here next Wednesday evening by Dr. J. E. Springer of New York and to organize a local branch of the national association in our city. Miss Johnson is a very pleasing lady of refinement and culture and speaks very enthusiastically over her success in the middle west in organizing associations. She just organized one in St. Joseph, Mo., and will hold a public meeting next Monday evening at 8 o'clock at Union Congregational church to organize an association in Iowa. OBITUARY Mrs. Johnson Dead. The death of Mrs. Thomas Johnson occurred Saturday night at Provident hospital, Chicago. She was formerly of this city, but several years ago moved with her family to Indianapolis. Some months ago she moved from there to Chicago. She will be remembered as the sister of Thomas E. Barton, now of Washington, D. C., and the mother of Dr. E. F. Johnson, a graduate of Drake Medical college of Des Moines. Mrs. Martha Johnson, widow of the late Rev. Thos. Johnson, and sister of Mr. Thos. E. Barton, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, died in Chicago Saturday, January 9th, at 7:45 p.m. b. Some years ago Mrs. Johnson left Des Moines and went to Indianapolis, Ind., where she has lived until a few months ago, when she moved to Chicago and lived with her children, Dr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson. Mrs Johnson was confined to her bed three weeks with a general breakdown, following an attack of typhoid fever which she suffered last time. All who knew her will be reminded of her noble character that she has been received, the plaudit "Well done then good and faithful servant, enter into the joys of thy Lord. A FORMER IOWA LADY MRS. Los Angeles; Cal.-The California Eagle of January 2 publishes the following account: Mrs. Mary Shakeford Passes Away. On last Monday, after an illness of more than five years, which had confined her to her bed, in answer to the call of the grim reaper, Mary Shackleford passed into the great beyond surrounded by the members of her family, who had in the many years of her illness with tender hands and cheering words done all that could be to alleviate her suffering, which she herself had borne with remarkable fortitude. Funeral services were held from the family residence, 780 E. 41st street, and with simple ceremonies conducted by Rev. N. P. Gregg, assisted by Rev. J. L. McCoy. The funeral offerings were profuse and beautiful. The interment was at Rosselea. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her husband, S. Shackleford, three children, J. H. Shackleford, W. H. Shackleford, Martha E. Shackleford, two sisters, and a host of friends. The Eagle extends condolence to the family in this their hour of sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shackleford formerly lived in Taylor county, where he owned a very fine farm of a quarter section. They first moved to Oklahoma, then to California. Ye editor is personally acquainted with the whole family and extends condolence to the bereaved family. HENRY E. BURRIS HIGHLY HONORED. Local Mail Carrier Guest of Honor at Banquet Saturday Night—Presented With Bag—Complexes Twenty-five Years of Service at the Local Postoffice. Henry E. Burris, colored, mail carrier at the local postoffice, was the guest of honor at a banquet held at the Y. M. C. A. Saturday night by the mail carriers of the Rock Island postoffice. Mr. Burris, who has just completed twenty-five years of continuous service on a mail carrier, was presented with a leather traveling bag as a gift from his fellow workmen in remembrance of the occasion. Dinner was served at 7 o'clock, Postmaster H. P. Simpson and Assistant Postmaster O. P. Olson also being present as the guests of the carriers. Chris Koch acted a stoastmaster of the evening and short talks were made by Messrs. Simpson, Olson and Koch. During the twenty-five years of service spent in the service of the local postoffice it is estimated that over 1,000,000 pieces of mail have been delivered by Mr. Burria. These figures were prepared by Assistant Postmaster Olson recently and ad base upon the average pieces of mail distributed by the carriers daily. Mr. Burris will receive an emblem in the form of a silver star, which he will wear upon each coat sleeve, and will be the first carrier honored in a like manner at the Rock Island postoffice. Carrier Chris Koch read an original poem at the banquet last night dedicated to Mr. Burries—Rock Island Daily Times, Sunday, Jan. 3. DAVENPORT NOTES. The Third Baptist church held their Christmas Eve exercises, which were very pleasing to all. Rev. Nicholson and family were very kindly remembered by their many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Fuqua entertained Rev. and Mrs. Nicholson at Xmas dinner. Mrs. C. B. Lewis and daughter, Miss Naomi, are spending the holidays in our city. Mr. Allan Bean is home from Wilberforce, where he is attending school, to spend the holidays. Mrs. Emma Cain had her many friends in to her annual Xmas breakfast, which is always greatly enjoyed by all. The E. L. D. club entertained Mrs. Sykes, Mr. and Mrs. Smith and daughter, Hazel, of Fairfield, who were visiting Mrs. Cecil Carter and other relatives. The reception was held at the residence of the president, Mrs. Jennie Johnson. They departed for their homes Monday evening after the reception. The T. L. O. club prepared dinner and the members carried baskets to all the sick and aged of the city on Xmas day. Mrs. Minnie Samuels entertained Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hopkins at a family Xmas dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Munroe had Mr. and John. John Harris Sunday for dinner. We have on our sick list Mrs. Flora Mitchell, Mrs. John Bradford and Mr. Ward Howard. GALESBURG, ILL. Mrs. Eliza Richardson of Peoria, Ill., spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. M. Richardson, of 1217 E. Mulberry street. Mr. James Williams has been home for a week with pneumonia, but is much improved at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Gabe Lewis on Christmas day entertained relatives to a tree, and dinner at their beautiful home, 889 W. Knox street. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. E. Crawford, Master Horace Crawford, Miss Arvense Crawford, and Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Booker Jackson, Miss Fern and Master Raymond, Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Creagie, Miss Helen Wilson, Mr. Sandy Mitchell of Davamport, Mr. and Mrs. James Williams and Mr. Lewis of Rock Island. Mrs. J. O. Washington of 1268 E. Motherville street has pneumonia, but is better at present. The A. M. E. church missionary society has planned a mock conference for the latter part of this month. The A. M. E. Sunday school had a feast on Christmas eve instead of a tree. The scholars enjoyed it immensely. Mr. and Mrs. E. Crawford of 885 W. Berrien street entertained on the 28th of December at dinner the following relatives: Mr. Matthew Mitchell, Sandy Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Benj, Mitchell, Phillip Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Gabe Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. James Williams and Mrs. M. Barber. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kidd of 1015 E. South street entertained Mr. and Mrs. James Williams to supper on Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs. James Williams will be at home to friends after January 16 at 418 E. Berrie street. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley of Marcellus, Mich, with their daughter, Mrs. Maggie Grant, of Chicago, Ill, and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Eva Carter Bradley of Moline, Ill, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Carter of 186 W. South street. The different auxiliaries of the Second Baptist church are having their four days' entertainments, which commenced the 5th. They have made a combined effort. May success be theirs. Cough Medicine For Children Never give a child a cough medicine that contains opium in any form. When opium is given other and more serious diseases may follow. Long experience has demonstrated that there is no better or safer medicine for coughs, colds and croup in children than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It is equally valuable for adults. Try it. It contains no opium or other harmful drug. For sale by all dealers. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Minneapolis is here again, though it has been some time since we have been heard from. The fact is the correspondent has had to play nurse. Her little girl was taken sick in November with pneumonia and as she became convalescent the father was taken sick with typhoid fever and is just now able to be out again. We hope to be more fortunate for the rest of the year. Miss Cora Neal, who has been visiting in Indianapolis, Ind., for some months, returned home New Year's day. The Christmas tree and entertainment given by the Elks on Christmas day was a commendable affair. Much credit is due them. This was their first attempt to do something for their own children to remember them. We hope they continue. Watch meeting was well attended at St. Peter's. A. M. E. church New Year's eve. Some of the members brought sandwiches, the stewardess furnished coffee and coffee, so breakfast was served at the close of the meeting. Next Sunday will be quarterly meeting at St. James' A. M. Fauchach Rev. T. B. Stovall will presch the sacramental sermon. Miss Victoria Napier Kemp, a graduate of the Central High school last June, died after a short illness January 1st at 1 p. m. She was an unusually intelligent young woman. It seems sad to have to give her up. But God knows best. She is the author of the State Bystander is desirous that the subscribers settle up so, as to begin the year right. Please let the agent know when she can collect. Telephone Col-fax 242. SIOUX CITY IOWA The Mt. Zion Baptist church tendered a call to Rev. J. D. Herben of Atlantic City, N. J. He accepted and arrived in the city last Thursday, to enter upon the duties of his pastorate. Miss Arable Dowdy returned from Chicago on Sunday, where she spent several weeks, with her sister, Miss Birdie Dowdy, who has been ill. Among those who are indisposed and on the sick list at this writing are Rev. J. H. Garrison, Rev. J. D. Herben, Mrs. J. W. Hudson, Mrs. T. H. Sturges, Mrs. O. Washington Mrs. T. J. Ellis, Mr. Percy Lounner and little Lester Wilkinson. BUXTON REVIEW. Misa Leona Ewing is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Lucy Ewing is somewhat better at this writing. Mr. J. Clark is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Wm. King has been suffering with the tonsilitis, but is somewhat better at this writing. The funeral of Miss Williams of Omaha, the sister of Mrs. Charles Ross, was held at Mr. Zion Baptist church Monday morning. The Self-Culture club met at the home of Mrs. West this week. Mt. Zion. The Sunday school was well attended Sunday morning. The new officers were installed. Rev. R. Anderson, superintendent; Mrs. J. H. McGrew, assistant superintendent; Mr. Seaman Smith, secretary; Miss Marie Duey, assistant secretary; Mr. G. W. Cheatham, treasurer. Mrs. D. Mae Lee Lees arrived in the city last Tuesday from a tour through southern Illinois. En route she stopped over several days in St. Louis, Mo. While there she was the guest of W. W. Sageon Brooks. Hey, F. B. Wendell preached an excellent sermon Sunday morning. He preached from Isaiah 57, 20th verse. Claba. The F. B. W. club met with Mrs. J. H. McGrew Wednesday afternoon of this week. The Self-Culture club met at the home of Mrs. West this week. St. John's A. M. E. Rev. J. H. Ferribe preached a soul-stirring sermon Sunday morning. There was a large attendance. Sunday school is improving. They will install the newly elected officers Sunday. The Endeavor is improving. Y. M. C. A. Secretary J. H. McGrew has gone to Rome, Ga., on account of the illness and death of his grandmother. The Bible class was well attended Sunday afternoon. Rev. Barber gave an excellent talk. Subject, "Opportunity." The Y. has lately purchased a victrola. Come out. boys, next Sunday and hear it. SALISBURY, MO. Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. e. Church. Rev. B. R. Monroe presided in presiding elder's stead as Presiding Elder Dr. P. W. Crews could not be here. The meeting was a spiritual and financial success. The Baptist church is without a pastor. Rev. J. H. Williams, to the regret of the Salisburians, resigned. His resignation went into effect the 29th of November. Quie a good deal of sickness in this vicinity. Doctors busy day and night. Mrs. Frank Gooch is critically ill. Rev. Bell, pastor of the Second Christian church, filled his stand last Sunday. Qsite a good deal of sickness in this the funerals of Mrs. Hacp Tettets and Mr. Lother Robinson of Huntsville, Mo., Sunday afternoon, January 10. Married at her home, 708 Grand avenue, Mrs. L. L. Hairgrow to Mr. Isaiah McHair, January 8, 1915, at 2 o'clock p. m. Only a few witnessed the marriage. It was indeed a surprise to all. Mr. McHard is to be congratulated upon winning a great prize. Mrs. McHard is a fine business lady, fitted for a helpmate of any man. She stands high in the business circle and others. Her white and colored friends are legion. Bro. McHard is a fine type of manhood, an old bachelor and farmer. They received many nice presents. Here's wishing them a long, happy and prosperous life. Rev. W. H. Davis of Moberly, Mo., is a business visitor in our city. Mr. Frank Roberts of Moberly is also a visitor. A Mr. Roberts of St. Louis is repre- sentant. Ohio toilet article firm in our city. Prof. A. B. Bolden and Miss B. F. McAdams, teachers of our public school, are doing some fine work in the school. Both are able teachers. Subscribe for The Bystander. Get all the latest business news. Wishing the staff a happy and prosperous New Year. ALBIA NEWS. Price Five Cents home of Mrs. Allie Bowman on Monday afternoon, Social hour and lunch served by Mrs. Bowman. The Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. Oscar Roper on Thursday afternoon. First lesson on their topic, Moses for three months' study discussed. Lunch served by hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Teddy and Toy Gravely returned from their visit in Danville, Ill., this 'week. Little Dorcia Nellie Bell of Burlington spent a week in Albia at the home of Mrs. Nellie Estes. Choir practice on Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Headspaeth and Miss Viola Young, Miss Robinson and Mr. Robinson of Hocking were in Albia Sunday morning to services. Mr. Roy Grayson and family of Hocking were in Albia on Saturday. A number of strangers in Albia the past week. On Sunday evening the S. B. Moore Mite Missionary society gave their usual monthly program, with Mrs. Allie Bowman, president, who secured Mrs. Carrie Thomas Griffith and Mr. Malcolm Griffith to assist in the evening program. Mrs. Griffith lectured on "Why Be a Missionary". To print and let all read for themselves the lecture could not tell how she filled her audience with many good thoughts and sent them home to think of the great work. Mr. Malcolm Griffith sang the song "Helping Somebody To Save". He holds his own as being a heart-stirring singer and they appreciated his help with that of Mrs. C. S. Griffith, Mrs. Griffith leaves Albia for Hitenam and then for her home in Des Moines. Biliousness and Constipation Care! If you are ever troubled with bili- iousness or constipation you will be interested in the statement of B. E- rwin, Peru, Ind. A year after the winter, he mistreated of indigestion followed biliousness and constipation. Seeing Chamberlain's Tables, so highly recommended, I bought a bottle of them and helped me right away." For sale by all dealers. CLARINDA, IOWA. Mrs. Campbell and Aunt Jane Jack- son both continue ill. Mrs. Lewis Blythe has been on the slick list. M. L. W. Williams, grand chancellor, made a trip to Des Moines, installing officers. He reports a time at the Capital City. Mr. Dick Johnson made a business trip to Clarinda on Tuesday. Rev. D. W. Brown and wife of Clarinda, Mr. Dick Johnson, wife and baby, Mrs. Fred Johnson and Miss Mabel Johnson of Gravity attended a dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Marshall's at Sharps. In naming the elected officers of the O. E. S., No. 16, we neglected naming Mr. Wm. Headley, W. P. Mr. George Jones was called to Kirksville to the bedside of his brother. Mrs. Mattie Renfro has been visiting her sister, Miss Lottie Williams. Mrs. M. Cooke has been laid up with the sciatic rheumatism. Mr. Elmer Carter has returned from Oskaloosa. The foreign and home missionary society met at Mrs. D. Black's residence. The Mite Missionary met at Mrs. Rogers' residence. Mr. William Black spent a few days with Mr. R. D. Black. Roy Palmer of Maryville visited friends in Clarinda. Mr. George Able went to Savannah, Mo. to see a friend who was very ill. Revival services started at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Johnson gave a 7 o'clock dinner New Year's evening in honor of Miss Dorothy Palmer of Maryville, Mo., who is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. A. Mitchell, Jr. Covers were laid for Miss Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mitchell, Jr., Miss Frances Mitchell, Mr. Fred Jones and the host and hostess, Miss Palmer leaves for her home Tuesday morning. MONMOUTH. ILL. Prof. McDaniels of Chicago was the city in the interest of his industrial school at Chicago. Mrs. Florence Parmer, who underwent an operation at Mommouth hospital, is doing quite nicely and will soon be removed home. Mr. Ham Stokes is able to be about again. Rev. H. L. Foote of Carson, Mo. filled the pulit at Calvary Baptist church Sunday. Rev. Foote is a candidate for this charge and comes here highly recommended, having been a graduate of Atlanta Baptist seminary, Atlanta, Ga., and receiving a B. L. degree from Shurtliff college at Alton and was a post graduate from the University of Chicago. He has pastured at Alton, Jerseyville, Ill., and Paris, Mo. He has taught at Western college, Macon and Arkansas Baptist college, Little Rock. Mrs. E. L. Scruggs was quite again Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Mose Marshall is verp low at this writing. The Agrees Moody club met last week at the home of Mrs. James Hardin. There will be an open meeting this week at the home of Mrs. Susie McWilliams. All members are urged to be present. Mr. Jim Johnson is also on the sick . AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS The present war will have a serious effect on more than ten million white and Negro farmers who grow cotton in the South, according to a statement made by Dr. Booker T. Washington, the noted Negro educator, when seen at the capital on his arrival from Tuskegee, Ala. Doctor Washington said the depressed price of cotton would hamper the farmers in paying their debts, purchasing foods and other necessities and the raising of next crop. He was much pleased, he said, with the remark of president Wilson in outlining his attitude toward the Negro when he told the University College of Southern Race Questions that "our object is to know the needs of the Negro and sympathetically help him in every way that is possible for his good and our good." "Every thoughtful man North and South," he went on, "will agree with the president. I think his statement represents a growing liberal sentiment on the part of an increasingly large group of Southern white people." In regard to his suggestion made recently that each Negro family raise one or more additional pigs this year, to help bring about more prosperity in the South, Doctor Washington said: "I have been surprised to note how well this suggestion has been received and how many are following it. One church pastor in Unontown, Ala. went so far as to organize a pig club among the members of his congregation. "Now I want to make one other suggestion that in my opinion is of still greater and more practical importance. For months the great cry all through the South has been to stop the growing of cotton or to reduce the acreage. Chambers of commerce, business leagues, state legislatures and other bodies have adopted resolutions without out end urging that we in the South stop growing so much cotton. To stop growing cotton is very easy; in fact it is always easy to stop work. But merely to stop growing cotton is a more negative proposition and will not, I fear, leave the South much better off than at present. If we destroy or cripple a great industry we should be very sure to have one or a number equally good to put in its place." Miss Belva Lockwood made an address before a mass meeting of colored people at the Cosmopolitan Baptist church at Washington. The meeting was held in celebration of the anniversary of the adoption of the thirteenth amendment to the constitution. Rev. Simon P. Drew presided. Representative Willis of Ohio, governor of Indiana, and the Falconer of Washington, spoke. Others who took part were Dr. Harvey Falconer of Washington, spoke. Othist church; Miss Hattie P. Ivy of Howard university; Prof. James Wright, Prof. John T. Layton and Rev. F. W. Dixon of Bainbridge Baptist church Two thousand Negroes assembled in the Bethel A. M. E. church at Chicago to hear the fifth annual essay contest held under the auspices of the Bethel Literary club on "The Best Solution of the Race Problem in the United States." Those who read essays on the topic read from B. Lewis, Joseph Marshall, Leonora T. Curtice, and Irene McCoY Games. The prize winners were Lewis and Miss Ganes. Each was presented with a diamond ring. The Delaware state board of education has received a communication from the Negro teachers in the district south of Wilmington, which it is considering in addition to the Negro schools is desirable. It is alleged that teachers are employed who are not properly qualified; that the clerks in many districts disburse the taxes without accounting to the district; that in many instances the state dividend is not sufficient to pay the teachers' salaries and in such cases it is necessary for the teacher to give entertainments to raise the necessary amounts, all of which tends to be detrimental to the schools. They suggest that conditions would be improved if county commissions or superintendents are empowered to fix the tax for doing the amount of duplip state; the provision of state supervisor of Negro schools; enforcement of laws with reference to Negro commissioners, increased salaries for teachers and an eight-month instead of a seven-month school year. Wife suicid because husband treated her as a cook apparently doesn't know when she is being well treated. The Deutsches Theater in Berlin opened its season August 28. The owners and the managers of the theater have announced that ten per cent of their gross returns of every performance will be given to the Red Cross, and that they are willing to carry all the risk and forego any profit. The tasks of an ordinary elephant weigh 150 pounds and are worth $300, it requires 12,000 elephants to supply 650 tons of ivory to the English market. Sheffield takes one third. One of the most curious names ever given a race horse is Potooooooooo. The earl of Engramment, had a horse he intended to call Potatoes, but the stable boy, forgetting how to spell the name, wrote "Pot" and finished with eight sts. This so amused the earl of Engramment that he so named the horse. The annual size of some game fish caught in irrigation ditches in Washington led to the belief that they had entrapped themselves eating stalks and an investigation proved the theory correct. The American Negro and the American Indian have really been succeeding in farming, in teaching, and in business during the recent years, and Hampton, therefore, has a valid public appeal to make, not only for its continued support by rich and generous men and women, but also for the spread of its educational aims, methods, and ideals, which have received the hearty indemnity of leading American and foreign educators. Hampton's lateral influence publicly recognized by men like Waltace Butterick, and Dr. Wickliffe Rose,刺客国 foreigners, in Sir Horace孔福克 Pinkett and Alexander Fraser, declare that Hampton is an important factor in the solution of perplexing problems of race adjustment through education. These tributes to Hampton need no words of explanation. "If a man is looking for a sure way to benefit the Negro race or the Indian race in the United States, let him send money to Hampton institute, making no restrictions concerning its use. He will surely get a large return in beneficence."—Charles W. E洛t. "Hampton is perhaps doing more for the future peace and prosperity this time in the civil war."—Robert C. Ogden. "I have always loved Hampton and I love her more and more because she is not only giving the Negro knowledge, but is seeing and reaching the needs of the race as no other institution is doing."—Booker T. Washington, who is Hampton's most distinguished graduate. "Hampton stands for dignity of labor and for the self-respect which is justified in any man when he has learned to do one thing well."—Francis G. Peabody. "Hampton offers an opportunity for the wealthy man of this country as the cause of Negro industrial education in the South. Hampton is the solution of the Negro problem."—William H. Taft. A three day session of the board of directors of the Negro Baptist General State convention was held at Waco, Tex. The chief work of the board was the formulation of plans for the missionary and educational work of the Negroes during the coming year. The work of the convention is done through eight boards, each of which is under the supervision of a financial secretary. Two hundred and sixteen thousand dollars has been raised during the past year for the conventional work. The convention is supporting three educational institutions in Texas, for the training of the "Negro youth" to Boyd's Institute at Oakwood Center at Waco, and Gudugulu college near Sequin: Another big institution fostered by the "Negroes," is St. John's Institute and Orphans home near Austin. It is said to be the largest Negro orphanage in the world. The plant is valued at $200,000. The following secretaries were present: Church extension, W. R. Tollerv, Calvert; educational, W. H. Fuller, Austin; ministers relief, S. T. Floyd, Sherman; endment, A. W. Early, Palestine; state missions, J. G. Gathings, Golad; foreign mission, James Kelly, Waco; publication, M. M Haynes, Austin; orphans home, A. Moore, Austin. Shanghai recently saw the opening of the first street-car system financed, constructed and operated solely by Chinese. Kindergarten for colored children are being adopted in different parts of the South as one of the agencies for improving social conditions that have troubled two generations. Richmond, Va., has lately opened an experimental kindergarten which has already created such interest among Negro parents and the school authorities that it is expected it will soon be made permanent. The Richmond kindergarten was opened by the National Kindergarten association of New York at the request of Richmond people who knew of the success of the demonstration given among colored children at Chattanooga, Tenn., where the local association assumed the care and support of the school. Kindergarten for white children in the South have also been started by the association and later carried on locally. Sabullite is the name of a new high power explosive, tests of which have lately been made in British Columbia. It can be handled without danger, and is cheaper than dynamite, which has only about one-third of its destructive effect. It is used for blasting purposes only. The areas of the nine Canadian provinces in square miles are: Quebec, 706,834; Ontario, 407,252; British Columbia, 357,600; Alberta, 253,540; Saskatchewan, 250,650; Manitoba, 251,832; New Brunswick, 27,985; Nova Scotia, 21,428; and Prince Edward islands, 2,184. There is serious work in progress to educate the Negro along sensible lines so as to increase his efficiency, his sense of responsibility and his usefulness as a citizen, and gratifying results are being achieved. According to an Italian mathmatician every person in the world could stand comfortably in an area of 500 square miles, while a graveyard about the size of Colorado would bury all of them. New York Central objects to paying for state eggs. Let the consumer do it. Threatened shortage in rags doesn't apply to those of the "died" variety. APPLE DESSERTS OF MERIT Delicious Confections From Fine Fruit That is a Favorite With Old and Young. Apple Dumpling Pie.-Fill deep pie pan heaping full of good tart apples, pared and quartered, put in a little water, cover closely, set on range to cook while making crust. Make a crust of one rounded cup flour, two teaspoonful making powder, one des- spoonful hard, salt, one-half cup water. Mix lightly with a spoon, round about inch thick, cutting apples for steam to escape. Cover apples with it, pressing dough down around the edges of the tin. Bake in a rather quick oven. Serve with the following: Dressing for Ple.-One cupful sugar, one tablespoonful butter; add a little cream; season with nutmeg. Stir to a cream. To serve, cut in pieces as ple, turning crust bottom side up. Take apples out with a apoon, cover crust with apples, then cover apples with dressing. Way to Bake Apples.- Peel and core apples and put in baking dish, filling each apple with sugar. Cover with hot water and stew gently, laying a few pieces of stick cinnamon and lemon peel on the top. When about half done sprinkle with a heaping tablespoonful of gelatin and place in oven until done. Serve cold with cream. Old-Time Apple Ple.-Slice tart apples, lay them on a lower crust, cover with slices of salt pork; add a shake of red pepper. Cover with perforated upper crust and bake until apples are soft and sippy. The pork melts and disappears. FOR VARIATION IN THE MENU There Are Days When Flah Will Be Approved. The Good Can Be Recommended. Here is a good way of baking cod: Have the fish skinned and backbone removed. Lay on an earthnware platter, open, Sprinkle with salt and pepper, dip oysters separately in melted butter, then in crumbs and lay on one-half of fish. When covered fold other side over, brush with beaten egg, moisten the crumbs with the butter. There will be some oyster liquor in the butter from dipping, but use it. Cover the fish with the crumbs so prepared. Do not put any water on the fish. Set pan of water under the platter to keep platter from cracking and have oven hot. A four-pound fish will require one-half pint oysters, one-half pint crumbs and one-quarter cupful of butter. Bake about forty minutes. Serve on the platter it is baked in you wish to bake it on the skin of the fish but put plenty of strips of fat pork over it and baste with the drippings. Never use water for baked fish. Do not bake too long. When the fakes separate it is done. When baked on a platter, without the skin, it requires no basting. An inexpensive cake to cut up into little shapes and ice and decorate, with different nuts and little candies is the mock angel cake. Sift together four or five times one cupful of sugar and one cupful of flour with three level teaspoonfuls of baking powder; mix with one cupful of hot milk and one teaspoonful of vanilla, and finally add the stiffly beaten whites of two eggs and bake in an ungreased pan for 40 minutes, or divide and bake in two layers. The crust of this will have a flavor like the real angel cake if half a teaspoonful of vanilla and about as much of almond extract is used. This may be beed with a white frosting or is good with chocolate. Cold Catchup. Cut four quarts of tomatoes-fine, add one cupful of chopped onions, one cupful of nasturtium seeds that have been cut fine, one cupful of freshly grated horse-radish, three large stalks of celery chopped, one cupful of whole mustard seed, one-half cupful of salt, one rounding tablespoonful each of black peper, cloves and cinnamon, a level tablespoonful of mace, one-half cupful of sugar and four quarts of vinegar, all well together and put into jars or bottle. It needs no cooking but must stand several weeks to ripen. Little Meat Rolls. From some cooked meat remove fat and gristle and put through the chopper. Season well, and molsten with a little good gravy. Make a good, rich biscuit dough, roll out thin and cut into four or five-inch squares, spread each piece with some of the meat mixture and roll up as tightly as possible. Place close together in a greased pan, brush the tops with milk and bake in a quick oven. Serve with a good gravy. Boiled Heart With Raisin Sauce. Clean, wash and skewer an or heart. Put in a stewpan, cover with cold water, bring quickly to the boiling point and let simmer until tender, by which time the liquor should be reduced to two cupuils. Remove to a hot serving dish, pour raisin sauce around it and garnish with parley. Balmon Grab One can salmon, one-half cupul milk, two eggs, one-half cupul cracker crumbs, salt and pepper. Beat yolks of eggs and then add the other in- gredients, adding the beaten whites last. Take one-half hour. Slice cold and serve with or without mayonnaise dressing. Sweetbreads. Put two or more pounds of sweet- breads in lukewarm water for an hour, then boil them for another hour, drai them well and when cold bake them in a hot oven, basting them with the liquor which comes from them until they are nicely browned all over. Cleans the Can. Each time, after the garbage can has been emptied, into it a crumblet, light it and let burn out. Place the can on the ground while burning. Dr. Marden's Uplift Talks MAKING OF CONVERSATION A FINE ART. "Talk, talk. It does not matter much what you say, but chatter away lightly and gaily. Nothing embarrasses and bores the average man so much as a girl who has to be entertained." Thus a noted society leader, who had, everly successful in the launching of debatants, was recently advising one of her proteges. I know of no other one accomplishment which will do so much to advance a girl socially as to become a superb conversationalist. It is, indicative of intelligence, education, good breeding and culture. It will make a girl popular in spite of plaintive features. There is no other place of quality which will give her such power over others which will make her so popular, as to be able to fascinate people with her conversation. The good conversationalist is always the center of attraction in any company. A girl who can talk well, who has the art of putting things in an attractive way, who can interest others immediately by her gift of speech, has a very great advantage over one who may know more than she but who cannot express herself with ease or graciousness. There is no other one thing which enables us to make so good an impression, especially upon those who do not know us thoroughly, as the ability to converse well. To be a good conversationalist, able to interest people, to rivet their attention, to draw them to you naturally; by the very superiority of your conversational ability, is to be the possessor of a very great accomplishment, one which is superior to all others. It not only helps you to make a good impression upon strangers; it also helps you to make and keep friends. It opens doors and softens hearts. It makes you interesting in all sorts of company. It helps you to get on in the world. It helps you into the best society, even though you may be poor. The way to learn to talk is to talk The temptation for young people who are unacustomed to society, and who feel difficult, is to say nothing themselfs and listen to what others say; but good talkers are always taught after. Everybody wants to invite Miss So-and-So to dinner or recceptions because . . . is such a good talk- crise. She entertains. She may have many defects, but people enjoy her society because she can talk well. Conversation. If used as an educator, is a tremendous power developer; but, talking without thinking, without an effort, to express oneself with clearness, concessions or effi- cency, more chattering or google, the avoided society's small talk, will never get hold of the best thing in a girl. It lies too deep for such superficial effort. Nothing else will develop a girl's brain and character more than the constant effort to talk well, intelligenly, interestingly, upon all sorts of topics. There is a splendid discipline in the constant effort to express one's thoughts clearly, and in an interesting manner. We sometimes meet people who are such superb conversers who they would never dream that they have not had the advantages of the higher schools. Many a college graduate has been silenced, and but to shame by people who have never even been to a high school, but who have cultivated the art of self-expression. Now and then we meet a real artist in conversation, and it is such a treat and delight that we wonder why the majority of us should be such bungalows in our expression, why we should be so much a medium of communication between human beings, when it is capable of being made the art of arts. No matter how expert you may be in any other art or accomplishment you cannot use your experitness always and everywhere as you can the power to converse well. MAN WHO CAN DO THINGS IS IN DEMAND. When Mayor Mitchel of New York was discussing Colonel Goethals, who has won world-wide renown for his manly construction of the Panama canal for the need of the police department, he said he wanted the biggest man in America for the job. The man who is in most demand everywhere today is the man who can do things, the man with a vigorous initiative and the quality of fine leadership, the man who can create something, the man with resourcefulness, the man of productive power. There are plenty of men who can do routine work, who can follow prescribed lines, carry out in detail a program which others make, but the man of original force, of constructive energy, who can get out of the beaten track and blaze away for others is as rare as he is valuable. There is always a big premium on the man of original ideas, progressive methods, the man of productive force, the thinker. There is an advertisement up at the door of every house of human endeavor for such a man. Great business concerns are securing the country for men of this "Many years ago a great battle was fought on this plain. I see two armies clash. Thouands fall to rise no more. The ground is drenched with blood. Horrible! Horrible!" "Control yourself. All I see is an unusually fine crop of wheat!" Getting Into Trouble. The sailor was slightly beoved. "He is a venerable man; this man's memory," explained the grand wizard, "but he teaches that all should pay stamp; large combinations are looking for them as leaders. Merchants need them, insurance companies are looking for them; they are wanted everywhere in the business world, in all walks of life. The world wants leaders, men with great executive ability, men with stamina, men who have an abundance of iron in their blood and lime in their backbone. It needs aggressive men, men whose blood is full of positive force, men of grit and stamina—these are the men who make things move. The man who is wanted everywhere today is a born winner, the man who is victory organized, the man who has the habit of victory. These natural winners have great self-confidence as well as determination. They have cohesion self-worth in their ability to overcome obstacles. They have great positive, forceful characteristic optimistic. Their ability is not weakened by doubts and fears and hesitations; they do not worry; they are not able to do the things they undertake. These are the sort of men that accomplish the great things of the world, the giants that turn neither to the right nor to the left, who do not go over, around or under obstacles, but through them, and are always equal to the occasion. If you are ambitious to be something more than an average individual, if you expect to step out of the crowd and stand for something in particular, you must not do things as everybody else does them; you must inject superiority into everything you do; you must be original, inventive, resourceful. If you expect to be an important fig. in the world of commerce, a captain of industry, instead of a common soldier in the field of labor, you must put your shoulder to the wheel. Some of the best people ever known—good companions, splendid friends and friends—are greable, have never accomplished anything worthy of their ability, simply because they had no stamina, or grit. They were tame, commonplace; they lacked the fire force, the originality and the push that accomplish things. People whose blood is full of positive force are the leaders, the aggressive men who get to the front. They do not lag and loiter behind, waiting to be attacked. They take the initiative and push ahead, regardless of obstacles. They go through life taking it for granted that they shall control their surroundings; they are convinced that there is but one power in the universe, and that they are a part of that power. They act as if they had their trolley pole upon the great trolley wire of infinite power, and that they are equal to any task no matter how great. As Others See Us. The genial professor stood on the hotel veranda, the center of a group of young people, when the office door opened and the business man from Boston hurried down the steps for his usual morning walk. "Ah, good morning!" beamed the professor. "Glorious morning" for a walk, isn't it? "Oh, yes, certainly—very nice, yes, indeed," replied the other, absently. Then, stopping suddenly, as if stretched by the compelling warmth of the greeting, he called out, "Oh, by the way, professor, here's my Transcript—thought you might like to look at it, you know! Never mind returning it when you're through, for I've finished it. Oh, that's all right. You're quite welcome, I'm sure. Say, read that editorial on the tariff! It's got the whole situation in a nutshell. Well, good morning! It is a nice day, isn't it?" The spectators watched with amusement as the professor carefully folded the paper and put it in his pocket beside its exact counterpart. "I couldn't explain to him that I already had one," he remarked, thoughtfully. "It would have deprived him of so much pleasure, and," he added, as if to himself, "he has so little." - Youth's Companion. Eagle Taken by Fisherman While herring fishing about fifteen miles from Filey, Yorkshire, England, a few days ago, the crew of one of the boats observed a large bird approaching, which, after hovering a short time, alighted on the masthead. One of the lads on board, immediately commenced climbing the mast, thinking to secure a prize, but on the lad approaching it took wing. He had not descended far, however, before the bird returned to its previous position, apparently much exhausted. The lad again sprung up the mast, and on reaching the top attempted to grasp the bird, but his majesty was not to be taken without a struggle, for he stuck his talons deep into the boy's hand, making the blood flow most freely. The boy, clinging tightly to the mast with his legs, threw out the other hand, seized the bird by the throat, and succeeded, after a little flapping of the wing, after attempting to bits, in strangling him. He then tied him round his neck, and came down, a bloody victor, to the deck. The bird was an orange of dark brown, brown speckled with white, of beautiful plumage, but excessively man, about two feet long, measuring from tip to tip of wing a little more than five feet. device and operable from within the hull of the submerged vessel; provides suitable devices for establishing communication with the inmates of the submerged vessel; provides means for supplying a submerged vessel with atmospheric air, and provides means for elevating a submerged vessel or for assisting in the elevation thereof. —Scientific American. Among the "young sciences" now being developed stands plant pathology, which is intended to be for plants what medical science is for man. Faw, people, realists, says Dr. E.S. Reynolds, the large loss of money caused every year by plant diseases, and fewer yet know that much has already been done to diminish this loss. A conservative estimate of the annual loss through the bitter rot of applies in this country is $10,000,000. Ily proper spraying methods 90 percent of the loss from peach yellows Oat smut has nearly lost its terrors. Our smut facts have been developed, such as this. The common grain rust, although ideal in form and appearance on wheat, oats and rye, cannot be taken from any one of the three hosts and grown on either of the others.-Youth's Companion. Two Frenchmen were talking in a cafe in Paris. "Banadoual," said one. It's been two whole days now since there been an extra with news of a victory. "That's all right," replied the other. "You should there be?" According to the history bulletins we've already had, there can't be many Prussian left." One Effect of Playgrounds. Public playgrounds in LaCross, Wis., are estimated to have decreased juvenile delinquency at least 50 per cent during the three years they have been in operation. This is the ophion of the county judge before whom youth-offenders are taken. Oil lamps in London threata. Oil lamps lighted the London streets in 1681 and onward, while gas came into use just over one hundred years ago. Australian Sheepdogs Are Marvels at Their Work. Have Been Brought to a High Degree of Intelligence—Work of Sheep Station Impossible Without Sheepdog trials may be considered a national pastime if not a national sport in Australia. There is an annual agricultural show in every town and village in the pastoral parts. There are general competitions on the lines of the American county and state fairs. There are horse races, buck jumping, shearing, log chopping, and other strenuous competitions. But not one of these excites more interest than the sheepdog trials; and in these tests Australians have set the example of certain of the most serious tasks that a man and a dog may be asked to accomplish with three strange sheep—sheep that had never previously met until they had a moment before been turned out from three separate pens to be packed or gathered together by the dog. It was the Australians who first put forward, and they still maintain it, the maltese cross test. The eight six-foot hurdles are set in the shape of a maltese cross. The passages are of a width that will permit only one sheep to pass through at a time. The animals have to be driven north and south and east and west, the passes being open at the time. The skill and patience of the dog are here tried to the utmost, and there can be little wonder there is a gap of satisfaction and a cheer of joy when the sheep be successful driven through these. The Australian sheepdogs are the smallest in use in the world, but are quick and lively in their work. It is no wonder that the Australian gives much thought for his dogs, for it goes without saying that the work of the sheep station could not be accomplished without them. In ordinary cases it is reckoned that one dog can do the work of half a dozen men; in many instances a dog is superior to 50 humans; and where there are such vast flocks of nimble sheep, such as the merinos in Australia are, it would be impossible to round them up so that they may be examined, counted, and duly looked over without the dogs. USED IN SUBMERGED VESSELS Remarkable Invention That Will Be Of Inestimable Value in Work of, Salvage. This invention provides a floating device equipped with a signal or signals operable from a station within a submerged vessel; provides means for liberating at will said device; provides a variety of signals carried by said ```markdown ``` Plant Pathology Consolation. Tribute of Nature to Genius and Beauty. Great Italian *Tragic* *Aetress* the Victim of Attentions She Would Have Avolued—Miss Gunnine and Eleonora Duse, the great Italian tragic actress, was once walking through the private garden of a great estate to which, on certain days, the public were admitted. She had gone so early that she was reasonably sure of avoiding other visitors, says the French journalist who relates the anecdote, for she dialkies extremely to attract notice off the stage, and desired to enjoy the lovely lawns and flowers undisturbed by stares, whispers, or intrusive admiration. For a happy half hour she was successful; then, turning a corner suddenly, she found herself close to a party of approaching tourists. tried to avoid them, stepping through an open high hedge of laurel, but her light was checked by a twig that caught in her hair. At the moment one of the approaching tourists perceived her, and stepped forward to release her. Then she saw her face, and stepping back again, he bowed low, and exclaimed dramatically: "The great Duse, the queen of tragedy! It is she! Behold, my friends, the incomparable Duse! Accept, madame, our united Duse, which we offer as by right, strangers as we are. Since nature herself has seen fit to bestow her laurels upon that brow in our presence, it is surely permitted that we offer tribute. Allow me, madame, to present my wife—my daughter—my niece—my son-in-law." Not until the entire party had been presented and paid their compliments, was the captive queen of tragedy disentangled from her unwelcome laurels, and permitted to escape. A somewhat similar, but more agreeable anecdote is related of one of the "three beautiful Miss Gunninga". They were, in their day—which was after the middle of the eighteenth century—such famous beauties that the London crowd often followed their carriages on the street, and fairly mobbed any shop they were known to have entered in the effort to get a sight of them. The handsomems of the trio, worn out by the activities of the London season, stayed for a time in the country, met a young woman in the neighborhood that she wished to pass unnoticed; and was not well; and her wah was respected. But on the day of her departure from the town there was an unusual number of people at hand to see the coach start. As hand to see the coach stepped from the inn door to the step of the coach, the branch of a climbing rose caught for a moment in her hands, stantly a vote called from the crowd: "No names, my lada, and no staring, but three cheers for the Queen of Beauty that the roses crown of theirselves!" They were given with a will, and won the response of a radiant face at the coach window, and a gracious hand waving farewell.—Youth: Companion. 'VEST POCKET' WATER CYCLE Small Contrivance That Can Be Used With Good Results, and Is Easily Carried. This girl in knickers; bockers is using a "vest pocket"; watercycle, the invention of her father, who folds it up and carries it when it is not in use on the water. Of course, it cannot be carried in the pocket of a waistcoat; even if it were the garment of the largest person, it would not be the circus sideshow, but it can be folded and transported without, inconvenience. It weighs only 23 pounds. It is a catamaran fitted with a pro peller and mechanism for driving the propeller by hand. The two pontoons are made of rubber and waterproof duck, and may be inflated with a common bicycle pump. They are connected by a light metal framework, which carries the seat and supports the driving mechanism. By means of step-up gearing between the hand cranks and the propeller the latter may be driven at high speed. The boat is steered with the seat, which is connected with the rudder. Servia's Monuments. Servia is becoming a country of monuments. Among the peasants a custom prevails of honoring relatives claim in battle by the erection of a block of wood, in which is rudely mounted monuments are erected near the soldier's home when it is impossible to place them in the field where he fell. As the Servia heroes are now falling in the enemy territory, the monuments are necessarily raised in their homes, and very few farms are to be found today in which at least one of these crude carvings is not to be seen. They are usually painted in vivid reds and blues. Above the head of the wooden figure is an inscription giving the soldier's name. --- LauraJeanLibbeu's Talks on Heart Topics IF MARRIAGE GOES AWRY. She heaven! were man but constant, ne were perfect. That one error fits him with faults. Makes him run through sins. Inconstancy falls off 'ere it begins. Many a man shows one kind of disposition before marriage and introduces quite anther to his wife as soon as the knot is tied. He lets her think that she could wind him round her little finger in those courting days, because it did not suit his purpose to undeceive her then. ```markdown ``` After wedding him, she finds she is married to a man whose will would neither bend, nor break; she finds that there are two heads of the house if she attempts to rule. If the wife is highly mistrustful mastic clashes are the inevitable result. Would each but try to conclude the other, there would be fewer cases of going back to mother. There are two sides to matrimonial grievances. A woman may, and undoubtedly does, marry for love, but that does not say that love will continue to smile if the husband does his best to checkmate her affection. It’s a good thing for a man to recollect that the woman he has wedded needs attention paid to her wants. Because she is the man, so why she should have to sit home all the time, just to save money, or because he does not want to go here and there. The trouble is they do not study each other's moods. It should be a pleasure for him to give her her own way just as often as he can. Many a sacrifice a wife makes for her husband and never thinks of boasting that he imagines she is in duty bound to do it. If her beauty falls through illness, it is most unkind of him to let her know that he has discovered it. Men who make the most success of wedded life are the ones who continue to compliment their wives. Let a wife believe she is appreciated, and she can make home life a joy to a man. If found fault with it, she can nag up to the queen's taste in return—and keep up the dispute as long as he can. It's the men who say: "You're I'm working for, dear! All I have is yours; I am contented when I see you happy," who find home, a heaven, and their wives agreeable companions. It takes diplomacy nowadays for a man to be contented though married. Wise is he who studies his little book carefully, not only before he enters the matrimonial state, but continuously, as he goes along, less he forget some of the obligations he has incurred. By so doing marriage cannot go awry. The wife needs her little book, too. It isn't conducive to the joy of living for her to let her husband know that she is jealous of him, or that: she fears this woman or that one, might be more attractive in his eyes; that she is considered, as scarcely more, than a machine to make money. Wherever there is unhappiness in a household neither husband nor wife should consider that the other is wholly to blame. It's a case of each one too stubborn to jolly the other. That's the oil that makes the household machinery run smooth. The whole machine run smooth. The whole happiness is for each to constantly make love to the other. That don't mean getting down on your knees; wives don't expect that. QUARRFLING BEFORE THE CHILD DREN. Of all the insults that harass the distress,⁴ Sure the most bitter is a sorrowful哭泣. Fate sounds more deep the gener- one heart. Then when a blockhead's insults point the dart. No matter what a wife's grievance against her husband may be, it's a poor policy to upbraid him before his children. Above all else, let him enjoy a quiet, peaceful dimmer. Once a wife has to say a disquieting subject should be uttered in the privacy of their own room, where no one to see the angry looks that dart between them or to hear the bitter words of recrimination. I have just received a most interesting letter on this subject, which should be of world-wide interest to those who have marital troubles to complain of. Mrs. H. writes: "I have a plan to make unhappy house bearable. I have tried it out and know its value. I married it when I was elegante. Three children came to me before I knew my husband to be a worthless scamp. By that time my eldest boy was twelve and my youngest girl six. I had a long and terrible communion with my own heart. After carefully weighing the awful discovery I made, children that for the first time made it was wisest and best that they should know their father that had bledgled our home. We all met at the breakfast table I wore a smiling face and had cheerful word for him as passed out. Our dinner table was always life a happy reunion. The children's hearts were kept light and because they knew nothing of the bitterness which existed between my husband and myself. They grew to manhood and womanhood and were happily married, ere the secret I had kept so long and so faithfully kept out, not from my lips, but because of his finally clearing out of one who had charmed him away from me for years and married an ascendance ever him. The children came about me, with tears in their eyes, asking why I had borne my burden alone and in silence "That you might have a happy home life." I answered simply and truthfully. Their gratitude was unspeakable. It is a lesson which each has ever since carried out in his or her domestic life—never to have controversies or quarrels before their children, no matter what the provocation was. When our children go out in the world, they should carry with them the memory of, an uncleared childhood and a happy home life to look back upon. wife's letter speaks volumes. It would be good if wives would but head. No wiser result can be obtained by quarrelling before one's little ones. Boys and girls are sure to take side with one parent or the other, right or wrong. They usually pity the one who is entitled to the most blame. Even the worst of husbands will appreciate the wife who treats him well before his sons and daughters. KEEPING THE MARRIAGE: A SECRET. My true love hath my heart, and I have his, by just exchange one to the other given I hold his dear, and mine he cannot miss. There ever was a better bargain driven. My true love hath my heart and I have his. The neighborhoods of large cities and country towns are pretty much alike after all. If a girl catches a beau, a score or more of Mrs. Grundy, peeping from behind closed blinds, watch how often he calls. They begin to speculate forthwith as to how long it will be are they make a match. Should he call for a year, or longer, and there's no sign of the engagement being announced, some of the Mrs. Grundy declare she is unable to land him. If he goes to her home to board, the gossips nod to each other, declaring it to be the end of the affair. Seeing her when she's not tidied up and about her work in the morning will disenchant him. The know-it-alls will at last grow bolder and ask the girl outlight when she's going to give them a wedding? If she evades the question, they settle the matter in their own minds that it's a case of wasting her time on a man who is content to court, but marriage is far and away from his intentions. Love affairs generally turn out quite the opposite from people' s prediction. If he moves his trunk out, they throw up their hands, wink knowingly to each other declaring they knew well how it would end. They are surprised that she still signs as blithely as a bird about the house. The girl knows of the gossip of the neighbors, but holds her peace. It is only when the Mrs. Grundy becomes too inquisitive in pinyin; into her affairs that the girl dons her wedding ring and laughs amusedly in their faces, declaring that she has been told that she does not know it was any-body's business, but her own and her husband's. She adds amusedly that he will give them any information they desire when he returns from his business trip. There's often a brood and sufficient reason why secret marriages are not all to be censured. If the young people are quite popular and have dear five hundred friends, any one of whom it would not do to slight, they think it wiest to be united while they are off summering. He may have a crochet, aged uncle, who forwears the friendship of women, because he was filted in his youth. He has vowed that if his favorite nephew weds he will make a new will, cutting him off without a dollar. Love, laughs, at locksmiths, as it does at threats and wits. The young man would declare his marriage openly and at once. But his bride prevails upon him to keep their marriage a secret and give a chance to her to win the uncle's heart; then spring the news upon him. His home folks may have different plans for him, and he concludes not to inform them of his marriage until they find it out for themselves. As long as the girl's folks make no objection to the secret marriage, no one else need concern himself. The marriage bell will ring just as happily for them as though the whole world were invited to help them celebrate. "All is well that ends well." Rubens' Masterpiece. Antwerp cathedral's greatest treasure is Rubens "Descent From the Cross," said to have had its birth in the desire of the painter to avoid a lawsuit. At the command of Albert and isabella he had consented to make Antwerp his home, and built himself a house which unfortunately trenched on the ground of the Honorable Company of Arqueubuals. Rather than pay compensation in monies of fered to paint the plaster a picture of St. John the bearer of Christ patron saint of the guild. The magnificent work was done and placed in position in the cathedral in 1612. There is a legend that the head and neck of the riotous students in Rubens' studio, Van Dyck was selected by the culpits to repair the damage, which was done so well that the master forgave the sons of Bellal. Located. "What," asked the Curious Individual, "do you suppose has become of that old-fashioned girl who used to tie her stocking around her throat when she had konsilitis!" "Say," returned the Walking Encyclopedia, "she is upstairs in her little room—and she doesn't call it her boudot—pressing a rose in a book. And believe me, she's got it all over the modern dispity gibbet who thinks of nothing else but tangoes and tiaras!" Awful Thought A little girl receiving her first religious teaching was much impressed by the unique character and omnipotence of the Almighty. Saying her prayers at night, she added a peculiar and earnest petition: "And O Lord, please take good care of yourself, for if anything happens to you: O Lord, what are the rest of us going to do?" Fundamental Principles of Health By ALBERT S. GRAY, M.D. If all men and women had sufficient work, mental and physical, to give them healthy appetites and the means to gratify them with simple foods, the greatest happiness of the greater number would be established on a thoroughly sound basis. We only expect pleasure and comfort to be experienced when ancestral habit through long ages of use has established a sensory track to a center and where that sensory center is permitted to function freely within the scale of its development. Happiness comes out of the normal use and normal use of our functions and any restraint in the normal use of those functions must inevitably lead to unhappiness and ill health. Life itself is very tenacious and resistant and if the changes are not too abrupt, any given species will quite easily adapt itself to practically any condition. Under insanitary conditions, of course, the deterioration of a strain is marked and quite abrupt; but even under the worst states imaginable, normal incubation being permitted, chickens will survive, the line quickly and simply adapting to the environment. This is true of the human species. It is stated that the last annual report of the Commission of the Finchshire district, London, England, just published, shows that in Finchshire district, the most congested of the London borough, where 6,000 families live and sleep in 6,000 rooms, babies are immune to the fld diseases. "Some of these babies," says the report, "as soon as, or even before, they are able to crawl, are placed on the sidewalks early in the day, to be watched or nursed by a girl of four or five years of age. They are true gutter children. Sometimes the immature nurse falls asleep weared by her task, and the baby crawls to the road, to be fed. Both are filthy and gutted stained. But they seem to live. In fact, the stock from which they have sprung superior to the ordinary diseases of childhood." The problem of humanity in general is largely a matter of quality rather than of quantity and to stock this requires thought on all sides. Expert breeders of children and of other lower organisms, both animal and vegetable, appear to have learned to solution, to use and to principles productive of highly desirable results, while humanity as a direct inflexible weeks a life solution by means of "eugenics," or some other equally vague method. We have noted that wheat begins to germinate at 41 degrees Fahrenheit, and that each stage in the development of the plant coincides with a definite heat absorption, the plant going forward to complete maturity under a mean temperature of about 60 degrees. Chickens require a mean temperature of 103 degrees for 21 days and man a temperature of 98.6 degrees for about forty weeks. The more complex 'the species the greater the temperature of heat or energy required to be absorbed to develop it, the more complex the food or fuel required to maintain the organism in efficient condition, and the more serious any disturbance in the life cycle is certain to be. A properly fed organism is always an efficient organism. If chickens, dogs, horses, cows or men are proply fed they are efficient machines and if they are not properly fed nothing else can make them efficient. With chickens the ration and work determine the quantity and the vitality of the eggs, and once hatched or born, as with all other organisms, individual success becomes a matter of food-building material. A deficient diet with chickens produces many peculiar results. Of course, the hen does not know, as we do—or as we can and should—that carbonic acid, water, ammonia and salts from the inorganic world are manufactured into complicated proteins, starches, gums, fats, salines and water combinations suitable for animal consumption. Neither, probably, does she know that the animal world, including herself, takes in these proteins, amylaceous matters, fats salts and water of vegetable construction, and, extracting the energy from those, particular combinations for individual use, converts them back into carbonic acid, water, ammonia and Radium Business Disturbed. The European war has for the present, at least, totally closed the European market to American radium ores. As is well known, that the ores are sold exclusively their radium content, so likewise being known for the uranium that the ores cannot be sold for their content of that element. The closure of the European market leaves but one known buyer, so that while the war lasts and probably for some time afterward the market will be restricted and without the benefit of competition. Had the bills introduced in congress been passed, the United States government would probably also have been in the market as a buyer, and the miner might have had at least the choice between two purchasers—Science. Occupied With Other Matters. "Which way do the sympathies of your citizens lean, as indicated by their discussion of the European war?" inquired the man from the city. "Can you help me in the case of IOWA-STATE BYSTANDER saita all readily available for plant food again. The hen does not know these things as we do, but the writer knows from personal observation that the average hen will make a vastly harder struggle to correct a deficient diet than will the average human being. The hen doesn't bother about the color of food, but if she feels badly she seems to know instinctively that something is missing and hunts it up. Deficiency in our prepared foods is at the bottom of the greater part of our troubles. BABY FOOD& Of all the species that inhabit this earth the human appears to be the only one not able completely to meet the obligations and fulfill all the functions of parenthood. It is notorious and regrettable fact that a very large and constantly increasing percentage of infants have to be artificially fed solely because of the delivery of milk either in shiftered quality or quantity to supply the nutritive needs of the child. Women of hardy country stock and women of savage tribes. are rarely if ever troubled by inability properly to nourish their babies at their breasts, but in our towns and cities the trouble grows apace and has come to constitute the chief peril of infancy. How great this peril actually is may perhaps best be comprehended by noting certain evidence obtainable from the published statistics of the city of Berlin, where all foodstuffs and, in fact, everything pertaining to the physical welfare of the people are objects of rigid scrutiny and are subjected to the most comprehensive and thorough modern scientific supervision, by the duly constituted authorities. According to the Berlin official death returns for a given year, this evidence shows that, while the mortality among breast fed infants was 7.8 per cent, it rose to 48.1 per cent among the bottle fed babies. Germany leads the world in chemistry, in science and in scientific methods in general, and inasmuch as the government is more or less paternal and because it considers every healthy child a national and military asset, it is very reasonable to assume that the prepared foods, modified cow's milk and any and all other substitutes for the human milk were undoubtedly as pure and wholesome as it would be possible for human agency to make them. Hence the difference between 7.6 per cent and 48.1 per cent represents an approximate minimum death forfeit incident to artificial feeding—what may reasonably be considered an irreducible minimum penalty levied as nature's protest against human stupidity. Cow's milk is the basis of practically all human milk substitutes. That it is a woody defective basis is proved by the fact that man is adjusted to a scale requiring a doubling of the body weight within approximately five inches or 185 days after birth, while the cow doubles its body weight within 47 days after birth. In view of what we know about the absolute correspondence among things everywhere throughout the universe the following statements by Bunge are highly significant in this connection: "In one woman during the first month after birth the milk contained 15 per mille protid, whereas in the tenth month the amount had dropped to nine mille, the proportions of sash having likewise decreased." The diminution of protid in the milk as lactation proceeds has also been observed and tabulated by other authors for man and animals. If not even a wet nurse can "completely replace the mother unless her infant has been born on the same day as her foster child," is it reasonable to expect that a cow may be a fit subject? Obviously it is futile to hope that any chemist will ever evolve a formula for the successful modification of cow's milk for the human baby needed by baby dependent on the cow and a bottle will ever be handcapped to the same extent as the chick having a kerosene lamp for a foster mother—approximately 40 per cent. plus. In the broad sense of the term the secret of healthy plants and abundant crops is known to depend on adequate nutrition, and the key to healthy animal life is the same. Funk's recent demonstration of the vitamins, those complex proteins, minute quantities of which are absolutely necessary to life, throws quite a new light on the footwear of modern man in the consideration of tabled meals forever impossible. The logical line of progress is not in devising substitutes, but in building up the natural supply. Less time given to wrangling over the respective merits of pasteurized, sterilized or raw cow's milk, of patent baby foods and refrigeration, and more thought given to the mother at the right time, is a problem. An adequate supply of artificial mother's milk gives the best heritage any baby can have. that there's been almost no war talk going on here lately. You see, last week the representatives of a well-known eastern publishing house succeeded in short changing the ticket seller of a circus that visited us, and the ticket seller in turn succeeded in getting away without subscribing for the valuable literary work which the agent was bringing to the attention of the few, prominent citizens of each community where he worked, to excelsse it. Naturally that finished us with enough to discuss and ponder over right here at home without bothering about such news as escaped the censors in some unpronounceable places away of yonder."—Khanas City Star. It seems to be the case that the German Krupps are at present the most formidable big guns, but what Germany has done is outward national ought to be able to do, and the chances are that if universal peace does not come soon the Krupps will find another single among the artillery of the nations. PROPER WAY TO BREW TEA Matter That Housewives Do Not Seem to Understand as Well as They Should. It is unquestionably true that housekeepers would make better tea if they kn w more about the tea plant itself. The brief explanation below reveals the cause of sleeplessness, headaches, etc. Tea drinking is said to be on the increase, and when properly made, tea forms a wholesome and refreshing beverage, but when made in that hap-hazard fashion so often demonstrated in the average home, it results in the discomfort of headaches, sleeplessness and nerve troubles of various kinds. Where, then, is the science in tea-making, you will ask. There are as many as 20 different ingredients found in tea, those which are the alkaloid, tannin and an aromatic oil. The lime is the brain stimulant which causes the action of tea in our system. Strong tea contains a large percentage of theine and can be taken by few in consequence. Tannin is the ingredient which gives the bitter, astringent quality, which, if taken in excess, proves harmful. The aromatic oil, of course, gives the flavor and pleasant aroma which to a large extent determines the value of the tea. The one fact that must be borne in mind is that tannin will not dissolve in hot water as quickly as thethee, so that after an infusion of from four to six minutes most of the aromatic oil and thethee will have been drawn out. This is what is wanted to produce a drink that is wholesome and soothing. If allowed to brew longer than six minutes far too much tannin is extracted, and thepartaker will suffer in some way, either with indigestion or some such indisposition. SAUSAGES AT THEIR BEST At This Season, When They Are Most Popular, They Are Worth Much Time and Attention. Take a tablespoonful of seasoned mashed potato and form into shells; then press uncooked sausage in each; brush with the beaten yolk of egg and set on a greased pan in a hot oven to cook; by the time the potato is heated through and browned the sausage will be cooked. Garnish the dish on which the shells are served with parsley or watercress. The sausage and drain free from the fat; then let become cold. Shred crisp cabbage and season with celery salt and mayonnaise and arrange the sausage in a circle, placing a tablespoonful of the maxonnaise in the center. Brown the sausages and arrange on a hot dish. Drain off part of the fat from the pan and add gradually enough boiling water to make a rich brown gravy, stirring all of the time to loosen the browned sediment from the bottom of the pan. Be careful that only enough water is added to have the gravy rich and diluted so as to be watery. Pepper can be added to suit the individual taste. Canned Corn Chowder. Cut in small bits and try out a piece of pork one and a half inches square; add one sliced onion and cook for five minutes, stirring often that the onion may not burn. Strain the fat into a stewpan. Parbrow for five minutes in boiling water to cover, four cups of potatoes cut in quarter-inch slices; drain, and add two cups of boiling water. Cook until the potatoes are soft, then add one can of corn and a couple of cloves of breaded potatoes to boiling point. Season with salt and pepper, add three tablespoonfuls butter, and eight common crackers soaked in milk enough to soften them. Remove crackers, turn chowder into a tureen, and put the crackers on top. Eggs (Piedmont Style). Chop four anchovies and dissolve them (free from bones and skin) in one-half pint of good stock; add the yolks of six eggs and the beaten white of two. Stir over the fire until the mixture has thickened which have been laid in a dish, sprinkle some grated cheese over all and bake ten minutes in a hot oven. Jacobin's Pottage. Chop the meat of cold turkey fine; add two ounces of grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Make four or five slices of toast, put them in the bottom of a dish and add one ounce of the cheese the chopper and a sprinkling of breadcrumbs. Bake one hour, add lemon juice on top. To Iron Linen. An excellent way to iron table linen is first to dry it thoroughly in the air. Then dip it into boiling water and put it through the wringer. Each article is then folded in a dry cloth and allowed to remain there for at least a couple of hours. Irons must be hot, but not scorching, and the linen ironed perfectly dry. Shrimp Bileque Soup. Stir one heaping tablespoonful flour with enough milk or cream to make a paste; put into the saucepan one-half pint milk; good measure—the yolk of one ear well beaten, a tablespoonful bitter, salt and pepper to taste, add one-half cupful chopped shrimps the last thing. Serve hot. Cleaning Enameled Dishes. Salt moistened with vinegar will remove burnt marks from enameled saucepan and dishes, but don't forget that they should be soaked in cold water for a few hours first to loosen the water. To Soften Sugar. Brown sugar that has become lumpy from being kept any length of time may be softened in the following manner: Fill the teekettle with boiling water and pour sugar in a pan pleasing it when the water has been boiled. The KITCHEN CABINET Blest be the tongue that speaks no ill, Whose words are always true, That keeps the law of kindness still Whatever others do. Blest be the hands that toll to aid The great world's ceaseless need. The hands that never are afraid To do a kindly deed. SOME, DISHES NEW AND OLD. Rabbits are cheap if easily obtained and plentiful and in many sections are once with strips of bacon and fried onions as a luncheon dish. Venison Steak With. Chestnuts—Take a venison steak and stuff with boiled chestnuts which have been mashed and seasoned well, roll up lard with salt pork, and roast. Serve with cauliflower or brussels sprouts. A FEW COMPANY DISHES. When one is entertaining it is nice are common food. Here are a few ways of preparing them: Grapes Lardad Rabbit Baked in Milk— One rabbit will serve five or six people. Spread over the dressed rabbit thin slices of fat salt pork. Set in the oven and baste with the fat in the pan, then when well browned lower the heat, add milk and baste with the milk, dredging with flour after each basting. Cook for an hour longer. The rabbit may be browned in fat on the top of the rows and then put into the oven with the milk and cooked until perfectly tender. For the gravy take some of the fat or butter, mix when hot with an equal part of flour and add the milk from the pan. Dredge the milk on the pot or pour over it. Serve with rice croquettes, each holding a small spoonful of currant jelly. Rabbit may be parcelled and then fried as one does chicken, serving a gravy made from the fat in the pan. Rabbit Hasenpeffer Style—Divide the forelegs and the body into pieces, wash all, including the heart and liver. Try out some fat salt pork and add two sliced onions to the fat; when yellow and two tablespoonfuls of flour, a quart of veal broth, a teaspoonful of salt, a bit of bay leaf, half a teaspoon of sugar, and the rabbit. Cover and let simmer until the rabbit is tender. Add a generous tablespoonful of butter, half a cupful of fruit juice or orange juice, and two lumps of sugar. The sauce should be spicy, sweet and sour, not too thick. Chicken Sandwiches—Chop separately, cooked chicken and ham or tongue. For each three-fourths of a cup of chicken take a fourth of a cup of the other meat. For each cup of meat chop fine one canned pimento, or its equivalent in bulk or olives stuffed with pimentos. Mix with mayonnaise to spread well and put on well-buttered bread. An evil example in a few things far outweighs a good example in many things. We need to be on our guard that the example we set to others may be all good. Health, cheerfulness and activity are best conducive to prosperity and contentment. The following is a change from the ordinary ways of serving chicken. Separate the chicken in pieces at the joints; set into a buttered baking pan, dusting with salt and add a few bits of butter, pour oureo boiling water, cover closely and water, cover closely and set in a hot oven. Separate the chicken in pieces at the joints; set into a buttered baking pan, dusting with salt and add a few bits of butter, pour over boiling hot veal broth or water, cover closely, season with a hot sauce. Let cook an hour and a half; baste twice and turn the chicken over when half cooked. When done remove to a platter and surround with spoonfuls of savory rice and serve with the sauce in a separate dish. Sauce: Melt three tablespoonfuls of batter, in cook three tablespoonfuls of flour, add a half teaspoonful of salt, and a dash of pepper; when smooth, and bubbling, add three-fourths of a cupful of cream and the froth from the pan, a cupful at least. Cook until smooth and strain into a bowl. Savory Rice—Cook together a cupful of rice and a cupful and a half each of tomato purée and broth (using either chicken or veal), season with an onion, cut in halves with two cloves pressed into each half, a teaspoonful of salt, a chili pepper (without seeds), chopped fine, and a dash of paprika. Cook until the rice is tender; add one-fourth of a cupful of butter and let stand until melted, then serve as above. Burbank Sausage—Select rather large potatoes of uniform size, cut out an opening through them with an apple corer after they are peeled. Put into salted boiling water and cook eight minutes, now drain and insert into each opening one of the small Deerfoot sausages, previously prepped with a fork. Put the potatoes into the oven and bake until tender. Serve at Magnetic Crane. Successful handling of bar-iron rods by an electric crane equipped with magnetic lift has been accomplished at a New Jersey iron works by the simple expedient of having the bars wired together, before shipment, in bundles containing a dozen or more rods. in an attempt to do a more efficient slow and expensive, the plan of lifting the loops rods from the cars with the magnetic lift was tried. This proved unaffective, as it was impossible to pick Silenced the Outlies. The dentists who have been specially sent to the front to deal with toothache in the trenches will proceed in less rough-and-ready fashion, no doubt, than the dental surgeons in camp on the Patomac of whom Mark Twain tells. They were annoyed by the hown of anguished smiles by patients in the dental suite, so he even went to the dentist's office, where they admitted about five hundred soldiers who stood second, and as soon as the dentist's master once with strips of bacon and fried onions as a luncheon dish. Venison Steak With. Chestnuts—Take a venison steak and stuff with boiled chestnuts which have been mashed and seasoned well, roll up, lard with salt pork, and roast. serve with cauliflower or brussels sprouts. A FEW COMPANY DISHES. When one is entertaining it is nice to serve some dishes which are especially dalty to look at, as well as appetising. We all like to be original and thing new, and the way to do this is to experiment with combinations, and cally look at, appetizi like to and h thing ne way to to exper combina give the world a new dish. Chestnut Purée for Peppers—Boll the nuts, put through a ricer when tender. To a cupful and a half of the riced chestnut nuts add three tablespoonfuls of butter, two tablespoonfuls of chopped pimentos (canned red peppers), a tablespoonful of grated onion, half a teaspoonful of salt, and a cupful of rich milk. Parboil the peppers and fill with this purée. Serve around broiled steak or as a vegetable with almost any meat combination. Have the stems and white portion as well as the seeds removed from the peppers before parbrowling. Mix the peppers in sugar and water with a half cupful more or less of currant jelly. When cold set on oblong pieces or rounds of sponge cake, cover with the thickened stirup and a spoonful of whipped cream. Sprinkle with chopped almonds or shredded in strips. Apple, Date and Celery Salad.—To serve four salad plates, pare one large apple, core and cut in small cubes. Pour over the apple a tablespoonful of lemon juice and mix occasionally to well cover. Cut five tender stalks of white celery in bits. Pour boiling water over a half-pound of firm dates. Dry and then remove the stones. Cut each date in quarters lengthly, mix with the apple and add a half-cupful of boiled dressing, or better, a half-cupful of mayonnaise, mix again and serve well chilled. Scotch Short Bread.—Cream a cupful of butter, add a half-cupful of light brown sugar and four cupfuls of sour a little warmed. Form the mixture into a flat cake and prick well all over with a fork. Sprinkle the top with caraway candies or bits of citron in flower design with the candies and bake in a moderate oven. To secure a happy home, be happy yourself. The person who wants life made happy by outside means and outside happenings. The custom of serving tea to one's friends in the late afternoon is such a pleasant and hospitable way of spending a few social moments with congenial spirits that it would not count courageed rather than to allow the rush of things to deprive us of such simple pleasures. pleasant and "hospitals way of spending a few good hours with congenial spirits that it should be a custom encouraged rather than to allow the rush of things to deprive us of such simple pleasures. One need not have an elaborate tea service to give this attention; many who wait for those things never enjoy doing nice things for friends. Anyone may have a pretty pot or pitcher and for it it is not the display of silver and plate that expresses hospitality, but the spirit behind the service. When one has a pretty tea hall the making of tea is a pretty sight to look at, and a pretty service adds to the pleasure of one's guests. Tea may be tied in small pieces of muslin enough for a pot of tea, these small bags kept in a tight can or jar for months and will always be ready for the quick cup of tea with no "grounds for complaint." For some it is a prerequisite establishment of one all imaginative to leave the grounds in the pot so that each may have a few in the cup and have the fortune told from the grounds. The custom of having the tea table in the room alway set, ready for service, is not desirable, for one likes to feel that the service is fresh and free from all dust and germs. The tea cart is a great convenience, for all the service may be brought in at once. Small cakes, crackers and cookies are served with a cup of tea. The English custom of serving sandwiches and marmalade is observed by some. up a clean load. When a load was lifted in this way many of the rods would come up hanging by one end. With the rods wired in bundles, the crane lifts a clean load consisting of several bundles. Needs a Little Salt. "She is compelled to take Mr. Geezer cum grano sallis," went on Miss Callowhill, pursuing the subject. "That is quite true," assented Miss Winebiddle. "He certainly is exceptionally fresh."—Philadelphia Ledger. ment touched the patient's teeth, clapped their hands to their laws, hopped about, and howled for all they were worth. Not one of the real sufferers ever cried after that, and often the patient was compelled to laugh. KEOKUK, IOWA. Miss Laura Nichols of Louisiana. Me, spent the holidays with Miss Ella Scott. Mrs. Maymie Bryant is in Quincy, Ill., visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. T. L. Smith. Mrs. T. L. Smith. Mr. Perry Harris and Miss Lucile Morgan cuttured their friends a few weeks age by going to Carthage, Ill., and being quietly married at the home of Miss Morgan's brother. Many friends extend congratulations and acknowledge the clearness of the contracting parties. The marriage of Miss Hazel Singleton and Mr. Harvey Hunter of Palmyra occurred December 24. They left immediately for Palmyra. Mrs. Mattie Cash of Seattle, Wash., is visiting her father, Mr. Selby Johnson. Madame N. P. Jones of Kansas City is the guest of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Twine. Mrs. S. F. Kellis of Upton, Wyoming, arrived here December 31. A large number attended the Hanubal orchestra's dance at Gibbons opera house December 30. Before dancing the band gave a concert. The out of town visitors were Miss McBride, Mr. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. James Harden of Monmouth, Ill., and Mr. Charles King of Burlington, Ia. Mr. Hornce Craig spent Saturday and Sunday in Ottumwa, Iowa. Mrs. Maria Green is visiting her sister, Mrs. Harris, in Ottumwa, Iowa. Relatives in the city received the sad news of the death of Mrs. James Yieser in Canyon City, Colorado. The burial taking place in that city December 31. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dixon entertained Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brown and son, George, on New Year's day at a three-course dinner. Miss Ionia Hawkins entertained the younger set at a sleighing party on New Year's night. After an enjoyable ride over the city the young people were taken to the home of Miss Hawkins, where refreshments were served. Dancing was the pleasure of the evening. NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE TO CONVENE IN BOSTON. Tuskegee, Ala., January 1—At the meeting of the National Negro Business League held last August in Muskogee, Oklahoma, invitations to hold the next meeting were received from and through the local Negro Business Leagues of Boston, Massachusetts, Kansas City, Mo., and Chicago, Ill. The executive committee decided to leave the matter of the final decision to a committee composed of Dr. Booker T. Washington, president; Hon. J. C. Napier, chairman of the executive committee, and Emmett J. Scott, secretary. All these invitations were most cordial, but after weighing all matters carefully, it has been decided to hold the next meeting in-Boston, Massachusetts. The National Negro Business League was organized in Boston, August, 1900, and so the fifteenth anniversary of the organization will be celebrated in connection with the coming meeting to be held there Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 18th, 19th and 20th, 1915. The local Negro Business League of Boston is more united than ever before, and all the forces are working together to make the coming meeting a memorable one. NOTES ON RACIAL PROGRESS. Furnished by the National Negro Business League. It is reported that S. H. Dudley, the famous comedian and theatrical booking agent, will put a mammoth tent show next season which will employ over a hundred colored people. The New York Medical Journal recently awarded the first prize, $25.00 in gold, to Dr. S. C. Dowling, a graduate of the Howard Medical school, for the best essay on "The Treatment of Alcoholic Cirrhosis of the Liver." The Cook County Bar association is the name of a recent organization, composed of Chicago's leading colored lawyers. George W. Ellis is at the head of the movement. Charles H. Watkins, a young colored man, is said to be one of the best salesmen employed by the Story and Clark Piano company of St. Louis. His sales for this year will exceed $80,000 and entitle him to the annual bonus of $150.00 offered by his company. A Christmas fund of $20,000 was drawn out by nearly 1,000 depositors of the Brown Savings bank of Norfolk, Virginia. The bank is managed by colored men. The Clof club of New York City has donated $75.00 to charitable organizations in Philadelphia. The colored Odd Fellows are erecting a $75,000 building in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mr. Ira T. Bryant has been elected president of the Nashville Board of Trade. 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NEGRO REAL ESTATE COMPANY LAUNCHED At the second meeting of those Negroes interested in the proposed Real state Investment Co., held at 507 Mulberry street Tuesday evening, articles of incorporation and by-laws were adopted, thus launching the organization, which will be officially known as the Iowa Realty Investment Co., and until the regular annual election J. A. Spencer of Grinnell will act as president and S. Joe Brown of Des Moines as secretary-treasurer. The secretary-treasurer is under a $2,000 bond and any person may become a temporary member by forwarding to him $10, upon receipt of which a copy of the articles of incorporation and by-laws will be sent. This temporary membership may be made permanent by forwarding an additional $90 within one year. MANY MADE HAPPY XMAS. The local child welfare committee of the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs made many widows and children happy Xmas. Quilts, blankets, shoes, clothing, dinners, candy and toys were gratefully received by a large number of needy women and children. Those acting for this occasion were Mrs. J. B. Rush, president; Mesdames Harvey Brown, J. P. Hamilton, F. P. Johnson, Price Alexander and Mrs. McGuire, who represented the Mothers' Congress. COUNCIL BLUFFS. IOWA. At the beginning of this, another new year, we greet you. Rev. Morton, pastor of the Tabernacle, Baptist church, delivered his first sermon of the new year in their new church. The services were well attended. Rev. R. B. Manley of Bethel A. M. E. church delivered an excellent sermon both morning and evening. We are looking forward to a great success with God as our leader. The Sunday school was well attended and we intend to work as never before. A number of ladies and gentlemen met at the home of Mrs. Stewart on West Broadway last Monday evening to organize a literary society, which they succeeded in doing. 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Send samples of hair with all orders. 2416 Bristol Rd, Oakland Hills Pinehurst, Oakland Hills IOWA STATE BYSTANDER [Image of a man in a suit with a hat and a mustache]. M. M. DR. J. E. SPINGARN Scholar, author, and orator, formerly Profes parative Literature in Columbia University City, at present Chairman Board of Direc National Association for the Advancement People. author, and orator, formerly Professor of Literature in Columbia University, N present Chairman Board of Director Association for the Advancement of AT and orator, formerly Professor of Com- pure in Columbia University, New York Chairman Board of Directors of the ation for the Advancement of Colored AT Scholar, author, and orator, formerly Professor of Comparative Literature in Columbia University, New York City, at present Chairman Board of Directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. AT Corinthian Baptist Church 15th and Linden Sts., Des Moines, Iowa. 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He was en route to Davenport, Iowa, where he will visit Ms. mother, Mrs. L. Lamb. From there he will go to Chicago, Ill., on bouncing. Miss Merle Basfield, who was called here on account of the death of her sister, Mrs. Bessie Brown, returned to her home in Rock Island Ill., last Saturday evening. Miss Anna, Jennie, Loules and Badges Regalia Books Naomi Harper attended a party New Year's night at the home of Mr. Reed Lamb in New Boston, Iowa. The young ladies report an enjoyable time. Mr. Edward Prentice left last Saturday evening for Rock Island, Ill., where he has accepted a position. Mrs. Day and two sons, Bennie and George, left this week for Keokuk, Iowa, where they expect to reside permanently. (This Week.) Mr. Clarence White of Hamilton, Ill., was a Fort Madison visitor Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wedley and Mrs. Rose Thomas, mother of the latter, left Monday for St. Louis, Mo., where they intend to make their future home. T. M. T. Campbell of Topeka, Kansas, arrived in this city this week and intends to reside here permanently. Mr. Campbell is an undertaker and expects to go into business in a short while. Mr. Silas Hubbard passed away at his home at 812 Sixth street Sunday evening at 9:15 o'clock. He was a man the century mark and death was due to his advanced age. The deceased The Public is Invited, Banners Furniture was born in slavery and remained in slavery until the war of the rebellion in 1842, which freed him of its bonds. After his release from slavery Mr. Hubbard came north and settled down near Summitsville, Iowa. While living here he was married and to this union were born six children, all of whom are deceased except one son, Charles, who at present is in Mt. Pleasant at the state asylum. Thirty-five years ago the deceased moved from Summitsville to this city, where he has resided ever since. He was the oldest resident of the race in the city both in point of age and in residence. He saw the city of Fort Madison progress from a little hamlet to the city of today. He was a convert to the Roman Catholic faith and a member of the St. Joseph's church of this city. He was a well known character and will be missed by all who knew him. Fever Sores. Fever sores and old chronic sores should not be healed entirely, but should be kept in healthy condition. This can be done by applying Chamberlain's Salve. This salve has no superior for this purpose. It is also most excellent for chapped hands, sore nipples, burns and diseases of the skin. For safe by all dealers. KEOKUK IOWA. The U. B. F. and S. M. T. of Illinois enjoyed a joint installation and banquet Wednesday, January 6, 1915, at Mason hall. The U. B. F. invited the S. M. T. as their guest, and after the ceremonies of installing the new officers a banquet was enjoyed The officers installed by the U. B. F. are as follows: W. A. S. Mills, W. 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Humania Hair Company Dept 61 28 Duane St., New York 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. 6824. Office 519 East Court Ave Johns Cafe The Old Reliable Place to get your meals PHONE NRD 318 W. 3rd St 3027 Booming House at 216-318 3rd St James Bennett, D. M.; George F. Hulf, secretary; Nathan Mitchell, assistant secretary; John Henderson, chapain; Eph. Broach, inside sentinel; Jessie Mathew, outside sentinel. Those that were installed by the S. M. T. are as follows: Anna Marion, W. P.; Lulu Marion, V. P.; Susie Holmes, secretary; Emma Teabeau, assistant secretary. On Tuesday morning occurred the death of Mr. Wm. Bennett. He is survived by his wife and two children. Hester and James. On Monday afternoon occurred the death of Mrs. Spates. She is survived by her husband, several children and four grandchildren. On January 6th the annual Epiphany party was held at the People's Institute, the party being given by Miss Beulah Anderson. Next year it will be at the home of Miss Ruth Bland. Rev. J. C. Sage entertained the members of St. Mary's Episcopal church on January 8th at a chicken pie supper. The Misses Marie Whaley and Luba Gwinn of Washington, Iowa, visited Miss Artisha E. Fields. Mrs. W. W. Gross underwent an operation at a local hospital and is improving rapidly. Mrs. Alonzo Draine entertained the Self-Culture club at her home, 1308 Morgan street, on Monday afternoon. IOWA GIRL IN THE SOUTHWEST. "Echoes from Bishop College," by Letta E. Cary, B. A., head of the department of German. It may be of interest to the readers of the Bystander to know just how the students and faculty of Bishop college celebrated New Year's day. It was commemorated very appropriately by having as invited guests the older people in and about Marshall. At about 12 o'clock our venerable guests began to arrive on foot, in wagons, buggies and on mules. After viewing the grounds, inspecting the dormitories and amusing themselves generally, the old folks were conducted to the dining hall, where, much to their enjoyment, they were bountifully fed at two long tables which extended the width of the room. The dining hall and tables were appropriately decorated in holly, mistleace and Xmas bells, while the walls were adorned with the Stars and Stripes, quite in keeping with the significance of the day. At the sight of this emblem of freedom one of the older ladies was so deeply moved that her feelings gave expression to the utterance of shouts of praise. So for a time the students had a feeling that they were entering a real "Holy Ghost meeting" instead of a dining hall. After dinner our guests, along with the student body and other friends, repaired to the chapel, where the remainder of the day was fittingly celebrated with the singing of jubilee songs by the choir, and the deliverance of various talks. The main address was delivered by Prof. Paul Bledsoe of the Prairie View State Normal, who spoke very forcefully and intelligently upon the financial, intellectual and economical progress made by the Negro since his deliverance from bondage. At the conclusion of Prof. Bledsoe's address a number of the ex-slaves were allowed to express themselves in their own way. Indeed some of their experiences as they related them were mirtful as well as pathetic. Every thoughtful person who heard these old people express in their crude way their experiences and their longings will agree that every sentiment carried with it an inspiration for those who listened. It made all appreciate more keenly the sacrificial spirit which is being exhibited at this critical time by some of these old noble-minded people who are keeping their children in school. To the average boy and girl living in the north the present war means nothing other than the reading of the thrilling accounts in the newspapers. But to the boys and girls of our race in the southland, who depend upon such schools as Bishop college for their education, then it means that the commercial difficulties existing in Europe at the present time are so critical that the parents of these poor Negro boys and girls have no sale for their cotton, thus depriving them of the opportunity of attending schools this year. And as was said, the majority who are here in school are attending only at a great sacrifice of their old fathers and mothers. So then to listen to the experiences of some of these old people, many of whom, though bent with age, are striving zealously each day of their lives to keep their boys and girls here, one could not refrain from branding them as heroes and benefactors of the present generation. And the lessons which they gave to us by their precepts on that day will long be remembered. Our most worthy guests departed at the conclusion of the program with an invitation extended them to return next New Year's day. Excellent For Stomach Trouble. "Chamberlain's Tablets are just for stomach. trouble," writes Mrs. G. C. Dunn, Arnold, Pa. "I was bothered with this complaint for some time and frequently had billious attacks. Chamberlain's Tablets afforded me great relief from the first, and since taking one bottle of them I feel like a different person." For sale by all dealers. Would Seem Sa. Crawford—Do the rich know here the other half live? 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