Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. XXI No. 42 Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Montague of Scandia were in the city on business during the week. Jesse Graves, who is employed in the county treasurer's office as a special deputy, spent Sunday in Omaha, Nebr. Mrs. A. J. Thompson of Oralabor underwent an operation Thursday, April 22, at the Iowa Methodist hospital. Mrs. L. J. Shelton and her sister, Mr. Huling, will leave next week for an extended visit with her relatives in Kansas City, Mo., and other towns. Mr. W. H. Humburd of 1047 Fifth street has been confined to his home all week with a recurrence of his former illness. Mrs. J. W. Fields, who has been in St. Paul at the bedside of her sick daughter, Marguerite, brought her home last week and the daughter is convalescing. Don't forget to attend the entertainment of Mt. Moriah Tabernacle, No. 567, Wednesday evening, April 28, at the Taborian hall. The public invited. Supper served. The lecture by Dr. E. R. Hutchins of Maryland on Abraham Lincoln last Sunday at Union Congregational church was very interesting and historical and well rendered. Yet the only criticism was that it was too long to be delivered in one address. Mrs. Nan Wilkinson Brown of Atchison, Kans., arrived in our city last Friday, summoned to the bedside of her brother, J. S. Wilkinson, and nephew, Bernie Wilkinson, who have been seriously ill. The many friends of Florence B. Taylor, 817 Maple street, who has been seriously ill for the past five weeks, will be glad to know she is much improved. Mr. T. W. Wilson of 1645 Fifth street has returned to his post of duty in the train service of the C. G. W. Ry. Co., after an illness of one week. Remember when you want to buy your groceries go or call up the Public Grocery Co., Walnut 1231. They will give you prompt and good service. Those who went to Waterloo, Iowa, Tuesday were Dr. A. J. Booker, Atty. J. B. Rush, Vivian L. Jones, the undertaker; H. E. Jacobs, James B. Mitchell, B. J. Hack, Leslie Williams and John L. Thompson. The Twentieth Century H. O. A. Art and Craft club met at the residence of Mrs. H. Taylor, 1008 West Second street Wednesday, April 24. Adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. B. L. Langer, 1716 E. Maple street, Wednesday, April 28, at 2:30. Dr. J. T. Caston, grand master of the U. B. F., was in our city Monday making his official visit with the local lodge and sisters of the S. M. T. He delivered a very fine and inspiring address and received much praise for his visit. Come again, Bro. Caston. The W. W. club of Asbury M. E. church met at the residence of Mrs. O. C. Banks, 1002 West Thirteenth street, Monday evening. After business was transacted the evening was spent in embroidering. A two-course luncheon was served and they adjourned to meet with Mrs. Fred Berry, 978 West Twelfth street, Monday evening. Dr. A. J. Booker addressed a large and attentive audience of the Young Men's Sunday club last Sunday. It will be Ladies' day this Sunday and an excellent musical and literary program, including a reading by Mrs. Edith Strowthers and orchestra number, a female quartette and violin selection. Meeting at 4:30 sharp at Asbury M. E. church, Eleventh and Park streets. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mason of East Nineteenth street entertained at a birthday party in honor of Mrs. Florence Cheetem on Sunday, afternoon. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Lucas, Misses Beulah and Blanche Allen. Covers were laid for twelve. The table was handsomely decorated with sweet peas and American Beauty roses. Mr. J. S. Wilkinson, one of our highly esteemed citizens, who underwent a serious operation at Iowa Lutheran hospital last week, is improving nicely and may be able to be moved to his home, 223 East Thirteenth street, next week. He is the husband of Mrs. Maude M. Wilkinson, one of our leading society and club workers in Iowa. Their many friends wishes him a speedy recovery. EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. The ladies of the Callanan Industrial and Richard Allen Ailn Aid clubs are pleased to announce that they have secured the services of Madam Jennie Watts Brown of Chicago, a dramatic reader and character impersonator of national reputation, for a recital at St. Paul's A. M. E. church on Wednesday evening, April 27th. Madam Brown has appeared in Burton, Ma- son City and several other Iowa cities and those who had charge of her entertainment in each of these places have recommended her in the highest terms to the people of Des Moines and vicinity. The admission fee has been reduced to only 15 cents for this one engagement only in order that every man, woman and child in the city may have an opportunity to hear this talented Negro woman. See portraits of her work on exhibit at the Jones cafe and the Model drug store. The first of a series of church entertainments will be held Saturday evening. Apail 24th at Lee A. M. E. M. Mission East 16th and Filmore streets, under the leadership of Mrs. J. C. Williams of club No. 2. Among the selections to be given will be an instrumental solr by Mrs. Ethel Jackson and a dialect reading by Mr. J C. Williams. Refreshments will be served after the program. No admission charged. Every one is welcome. THOMPSON HOTEL GUESTS... C. P. Simmons, Lawrence, Kans.; John Stevenon, city; W. Gilbert, Lovilla, Iowa; J. D. Stephenson, Tuskegee, Institute. SAINT PAUL DISTRICT CONFERENCE and Sunday School Convention of Chicago annual conference will convene at Glencoe, Ill., in the A. M. E. Church May 18, 19, 20 and 21, 1915 Rt. Rev. B. F. Lee, D. D., LL. despistish presiding; Rev. T. W. Lewis, presiding elder; Prof. W. W. Fisher, district secretary; Rev. H. E. Johnson, district president of Allen Christian Endeavor; Mrs. Julia Osborn Hadley, district Supt. Sunday school; Miss Marie A. Burgette, district secretary Sunday school; Rev. M. I. Gordon, pastor. LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS AND APPROPRIATION FOR NEGRO EXHIBITION LOST Last Saturday night the Thirty-eighth general assembly of the Iowa legislature adjourned, sine die, and the appropriation bill asking for Negro exhibition by the Iowa colored people, which was referred to the committee on appropriations in the senate, and said committee failed to report it out, and it was lost because it was not brought in from the appropriation committee. After having passed the house of representatives and sent to the chairman of that committee, he misrepresented facts to the colored men and held the bill in his committee until the last day under the promise that he would bring it up, but he himself was opposed to the bill and would not permit it to be brought from that committee on the floor of the senate. If it had been brought on the floor of the senate, from the favorable promises we have had, it would have carried ten to one. Yet through mere technicality and political chicery of the chairman of said committee and perhaps some other persons was the cause of the defeat of such a worthy appropriation. However, there will be many exhibits from Iowa at this Negro exhibition to be held in Chicago, III, next August, and as other states have passed similar appropriations to have exhibits there, it will be well worth the expense and time of the Iowa colored people to visit Chicago during this celebration. At any rate we can say that the Iowa commission appointed by the governor made a good presentation of their claims and this is the first time in the history of Iowa that one branch of the Iowa legislature ever voted so much money to the colored people and had it passed both branches it would have been a grand step in the up-building of a worthy race. MONMOUTH. ILL. Mr. Chrille Graff returned to Cedar Rapids on Friday evening, after being called here by the sickness and death of his sister, Mrs. Barman. The Fortnightly Whist club was entertained by Mrs. William Little on Monday evening. A very enjoyable time was spent. Refreshments were served. Mr. Robert Catlin was called to Chicago by the serious illness of his brother, Bert Catlin. The Pennalty social given by the Missionary society of the Calvary Baptist church was held Thursday evening. A nice program was rendered and it was well attended. Ms. Turner was down from Galesburg last Wednesday evening. Rev. P. H. Lewis left for Davenport on Tuesday morning to attend the institution of chiropractic for treatment. Rev. H. L. Forte and family were surprised by almost a hundred members and friends of the Calvary Baptist church. A program was carried out. Mr. J. G. Johnson was master of ceremonies. Short talks were given by others representing the different departments of the church. The surprise party resembled a miscellaneous shower with their many kinds of gifts. Mr. ard Mrs. Howard Green of Cincinnati, Ohio, are in the city visiting at the home of Mrs. Jessie Turner. The Sewing Circle of the A. M. E. church will meet this week at the home of Mrs. Jennie Hardin. Mrs. Fannie Munson returned home from Davenport, where she has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Bell Har- MISS GLADYS WRIGHT, of St. Paul, Minn., a vocal soloist of merit, who will appear at Union Congregational church Monday evening May 10th, under the auspices of the Athenian Literary society. A good program. Every body invited. Mrs. Fannie Munson returned home from Davenport, where she has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Bell Harris. elder, Rev. Moore, and it is the consensus of opinion that these were the best yet out of the many splendid ones we have enjoyed. Mr. Gouch of Ottumwa, Iowa, is here visiting at the home of his uncle,"Mr. Maupin. Mr. Edward Ganley of Canton, is up for a visit with friends. About eighteen friends of Mrs. Edward Payne sprang a surprise on her Monday evening at her home on South C street. They presented Mrs. Payne with a shower of towels. Games were played and refreshments served and everyone present had an enjoyable time. DAVENPORT NOTES. Mrs. Fanny Munson left for her home in Monmouth this morning, after a two weeks' visit with her daughter, Mrs. John Harris. Mrs. Lulu Bates left Galesburg on business Monday evening. Sunday was Stewardess day at Bethel A. M. E. church. An excellent program was rendered and a best little offering was taken up. The Third Baptist church gave an entertainment last Friday night. An excellent program was rendered, after which a fine supper was served. The funeral of Alexander Richardson, who died last Thursday of dropsy, was held from Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday at 2 p. m. The church was filled to its fullest capacity. The sermon was preached by Rev. Sims, the pastor. Irene Shepard, who has been ill since January 1st, had an operation performed Saturday and was taken home Sunday night. She died Monday evening. Her parents were Emma and Lyman Shepard. The funeral will be held Thursday at 2:30 p. m. from Bethel A. M. E. church. Mr. Henry Burns of Spring street is slowly improving. Mr. Ben Hopkina is on the sick list The Knights of Pythias hold their annual sermon Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Bethel A. M. E. church. Mrs. Chesterfield of Cherry and High streets and Mrs. Shepard of Grand avenue were callers in the east end Friday. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy From a small beginning the sale and use of this remedy has extended to all parts of the United States and to many foreign countries. When you have need of such a remedy give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a trite and you will understand why it has become so popular for coughs, colds and croup. Obtainable everywhere. MASON CITY, IOWA. Mrs. E. Williams still remains quite sick yet. Rev. A. A. Tolson preached two able sermons Sunday, which all enjoyed. Rev. Tolson was formerly pastor of Oskaloosa, but now will take up his duties in Mason City at Union Memorial church. We all welcome Rev. Tolson and family to our city. Rev. F. D. Woodford and wife left Mason City on Friday evening for St. Joe, Mo, where he was sent as our best wishes in their new field. Mrs. F. Wright entertained Rev. Tolson for supper Sunday evening. Mrs. L. E. Taylor's mother, Mrs. Suiter, and niece, Mrs. Harry-Walder, of Marshalltown, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Reeler this week. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Stratton has been quite sick the past week, but is some better at this writing. Mrs. Wm. Carter entertained Rev. Tolson for supper Monday evening. SIOUX CITY, IOWA. Mr. G. A. Clark, grand custodian of the Iowa Masonic jurisdiction, was in the city and delivered an instructive lecture to Decatur lodge. No. 14, which was enjoyed very much by all. Presiding Elder S. B. Moore of the Des Moines district arrived in the city last Friday to conduct quarterly services at the A. M. E. church. Last Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. Three excellent sermons were prescheduled throughout the day by the presiding Dysart's Palace Sweet Cafe. Should be in the hearts of every Negro woman, man and child Because we always have something new to offer you. The only Negro business of its kind in the city a complete success. Our lines are: Quality Food, Delicious Ice Cream, Soft Drinks, Cigars and Tobacco Morgan & Houston will furnish Music Sunday evening. RAYMOND E. DYSART, PROP 1012 Center Street Watch the Daily papers for full announcement of the sale of the entire stock of the Telfer Carpet Co. which will be sold at or below cost at-Davidson's. DAVIDSON'S MASSACHUSETTS FREESTORE STORE 412-444-410-410 WALNUT-ST elder, Rev. Moore, and it is the consensus of opinion that these were the best yet out of the many splendid ones we have enjoyed. Splendid services were enjoyed Sunday at the Mt. Zion Baptist church and a large attendance was present at each. It also marked the close of a big and successful rally, which resulted in a cash amount of $400, and since that time $350 has been subscribed. The A. M. E. church is about to close a most successful quarter. The church is progressing splendidly and every department is in a flourishing condition. A number of friends pleasantly surprised Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Harrison last Wednesday evening by presenting them with a generous supply of groceries, which was greatly appreciated by them. The remodeling of the A. M. E. church is still in progress. The new windows have just been put in, of which we feel very good. Mrs. J. H. Harrison will leave Friday morning for Church Bluns for a week's visit with friends. The children of the city will render a program Thursday evening, April 29th, at the A. M. E. church, Dysart's Palace Should be in the hearts of every Because we always have some The only Negro business of its kind Our lines are:— Quality Food, Delicious Cigars By giving us a chance, we will than any other place in the city Yours for quality Morgan & Houston will furnish Music Sunday evening. Watch the D full announc sale of the en the Telfer Cau will be sold cost at-David DAVID FUSION LARGEST 412-414-415-416 A GOOD Gives under the direction of Miss Mary Thompson. The proceeds will be for the benefit of the penny rally. Admission 10 cents. A Japanese tea party will be held Tuesday evening at the A. M. E. church for the benefit of the trustees. Mrs. Anna Roberts was hostess to members and friends of the A. I. P. club at their "pleasure eve" last Friday. A program was rendered and the hours were concluded by the serving of a dainty repast. KEOKUK, IOWA, NOTES. The African Baptist church held baptizing Sunday, April 18th, at the Mississippi river. Mrs. J. R. Beuthan is all ill at her home. Revival services at the A. M. E. church closed Sunday, which was in every way a success. Mrs. J. Woodson of Oakland, Cal., is visiting her sister, Mrs. M. Quinn. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Fields of Quincy, Ill., attended the "Spoiled Darling" Thursday evening, April 15. The "Spoiled Darling" was very successfully staged April 15 and 16 at the People's Institute. The home talent minister given at the Hippodrome on Monday evening for the benefit of the baseball association was a big success in every way. There were several vocal solos and those who took part deserve much credit. Bishop Longley will be at St. Mary the Virgin on Sunday evening for confirmation. ENTERPRISE IOWA Mary Woodie was born in Richmond, Va., in the year of our Lord, January 1, 1866, and died Thursday, April 15, 1915, at 9:20 o'clock. In her girlhood days she came to Cleveland, Iowa. Here she was united in marriage to Eli Liong on May 6, 1881. To this union was born one child. They lived together many years until his death. After the expiration of two years, August 25, 1892, she was then united in marriage to N. C. Pendleton at Keb, Iowa, and lived with him until her death. She made a confession of Christ as an early age in the state of Richmond, Va., and lived a consistent Christian and was true to the principles of Christianity: Every one loved and esteemed her for her honesty, fidelity and Christian like spirit. She was united with the Mt. Olive Baptist church of Enterprise, Iowa, about four years and with which she was connected until her death. She leaves a husband, one brother, one daughter and three grandchildren, one son-in-law, one brother-in-law Place Sweet Cafe every Negro woman, man and child something new to offer you. its kind in the city a complete success. Pus Ice Cream, Soft Drinks, Cars and Tobacco will prove to you more satisfaction city. Quality and quantity as well. RAYMOND E. DYSART, PROP. 1012 Center Street Daily papers for enancement of the entire stock of Carpet Co. which d at or below ridson's. HUDSON'S STORE FOREST STORE NING - WALNUT-ST. GARDEN Health, Beauty and Prec Tuesday, February 10th is a week of fun for a good grade year. You will be given a book for a good grade year and three things to do with it. You will describe a message and select the turfite wanted. NOW IS THE TIME We will use your book in place of time to give it careful consideration. If it occupies a page, over your notes will be written. If it occupies a page, over your notes will have everything started early in your garden and now grass is on your lawn. FARM SCHOOLS of all kinds and many more schools throughout If you want this paper, Address IOWA SEED COMPANY 900-111-WARR Bee McGraw, Iowa EAST DRS MOUNTS BRANCH 900 K. Lennard Street and other relatives whose whereabouts are unknown and a host of friends. She lived to be 49 years, 2 months and 15 days old. Rev. S. Bates of Des Moines officiated, assisted by Rev. Grant White of Enterprise. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. A precious one from us is gone. A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled. Sweet be her silent slumber, quietly in her grave so low. She no more will join our number or more our troubles know. Mr. N. C. Pendleton and Mrs. S. B. White wish to express to the many people their thanks for the kindness and sympathy extended them during the illness and death of wife and mother, Mrs. Mary Pendleton. BURLINGTON, IOWA Services every night at St. John's A. M. E. church. Rev. R. H. Cato of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is in charge of the meetings. Come out and get your spiritual strength renewed. The junior choir is rendering very good music. Miss Helen Mackey, choirist. The B. J. Progressive club was entertained on Monday afternoon by Mrs. J. H. Dunn. Instructions were given in "Hemstitching" and "Drawn Work." Mesmedes Pauline King, Marie Mitchell and Elsie Williams were visitors. The hostess served a dainty luncheon. Miss Jessie Parker entertained at luncheon Sunday complimentary to Mr. Leon Tyler of Jacksonville, Ill. Master Frank Baynard is recovering from a slight attack of the lappie. Mrs. Andrew Thompson was at home to a few friends on Monday evening. Cards and a discussion on the life of Lincoln were features of the evening's enjoyment. Miss Lola Brooks, who has been a patient at Mercy hospital the past two weeks, is much improved and was taken to her home on S. Gertrude street on Monday. Mr. Palmer Woods has bought an incubator and is going to try his luck in the chicken raising business. Mrs. Rose Chavis has gone to Peoria, Ill., where she will visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. A. L. Cook has returned from Natchez, Miss., where she visited her mother and other relatives. Mr. Robt. Catlin of Monmouth and Mr. Chas. McGinnis of Aledo were over Sunday visitors in this city. Mrs. Harry Woods is visiting her mother in Canton, Mo. Mrs. Geo. Tyler is still on the sick list. Mrs. S. Henderson is doing as well as can be expected. Mrs. Minnie Scott of Louisiana, Mo., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Mitchell. CENTERVILLE, IOWA. Mrs. Louise Baker and Shelby Noh entertained the Ladies' Art club last Friday at 1106 East Bank street. Marie Williams, the colored pupil in the junior class at the Centerville high school won the gold medal in the humorous class of the declaratory contest. Her selection was taken from Paul Lawrence Dunbur. She will give a selection from his writings at the literary society Monday, April 19th at the Second Baptist church. The Ladies' Art and Literature club will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Alice Copper on East Wilson street. The ladies are studying the life of Paul Lawrence Dunbur, which they find quite interesting. The Centerville band boys will give a musical Saturday, April 24, at the Moose hall. Admission, 15 cents. The Mission Circle was entertained April 15th at the Baptist church by Mrs. Lucy Bell and Lula Jackson. Mrs. T. M. Williams returned last week from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she had been visiting friends. She reports a pleasant trip. The Daughters of Tabor gave a box supper Friday night at the home of Daughter Lula Jackson. A pleasant time was reported. Rev. J. H. Smith is very ill at this writing. Mrs. Nellie Palmer was in the city on business last week. ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. Oscar Roper has a very sick child at her home this week. Miss Delia Davis and Mrs Bessie Grayson spent this week in Des Moines visiting at the home of Mrs. E. Jeffers. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson of Buxton spent three days of this week playing at the Comet in Albia. Miss Viola Young and Miss Robinson of Hocking were in Albia several times this past week. Madam Mayne Owens of Ottumwa, the A. M. E. Sunday school sub-district superintendent, of Des Moines district, and state organizer of the Mite Missionary society of Iowa, visited the church and Sunday school in Albia. She addressed the Sunday school in the afternoon and lectured to the missionary society in the evening on the mission work. Mr. Burt Jones of Hitman was in Albia on Saturday. A number of Albia boys visited in Buxton on Sunday afternoon. Miss Jewett Lewis was elected by the A. M. E. Sunday school as their delegate to the Monroe County Sunday School convention, to be held in the church. A member of the church wishing to attend were invited. Price Five Cents Quite a few strangers in Albia the past week. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES. On Tuesday evening, April 13th, at Fairfield, Iowa, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl McGill occurred the marriage of Miss Iah Mitchell and Mr. Philip Rushing, Rev J. F. Augustus, pastor of the A. M. E. church, officiating, in the presence of a large company of friends from Fairfield, Ottumwa and Washington. The happy couple arrived here Wednesday morning and went directly to the home on South Seventh avenue, which the groom had already prepared. A nice reception was tendered the couple at the home of the groom's mother, Mrs. Geo. Berkley, on Wednesday evening pastor this year. We extend to them and the congratulations of their numerous friends extended. Mrs. John Monday, who has been sick, is getting better slowly. CLARINDA, IOWA Rev. D. W. Brown pastored in Bedford over Sunday. The colored orchestra of St. Joe, Mo., were entertained at Mrs. N. H. Pemberton's, Mrs. C. Farrier's and Mrs. Emmet Stewart's the past week. Mr. Adam Johnson of Gravity was Mr. Adam Johnson of Gravity was a Clarinda caller Monday. Mr. Freed Douglas of Sioux City is visiting relatives. Rev. and Mrs. Mitchell entertained all their children at 6 o'clock lunch in honor of their daughter's birthday, Mrs. Lewis Montgomery, Jr. A very delightful time was had around the family circle. Mrs. L. Blythe continues ill. The D. of T. will give an entertainment at the Keystone hall Thursday. Rev. Mitchell delivered a very interesting sermon Sunday. Mr. Joe Beard and Mr. R. Drake are making improvements on their place. Mr. Glen King was a business caller in St. Joe. Mr. Geo. Able is laid up this week unable to be at his work. Mr. Bob Banks and baby were Clarinda callers. Lew Bank came from Omaha on a short visit and returned to Cedar Rapids with his father, Mr. R. Banks. GALESBURG ITEMS. Mr. Henry Wells is slowly improving at this writing. The Thimble Circle off the Second Baptist church will meet Friday afternoon, April 23, at the usual hour with Mrs. Pauline Anderson. Mrs. Louise Gaines of Knoville spent the day with her sister, Mrs. John Finney, on Brooks street. The Modern Priscilla club met at the home of Mrs. Eugene Fletcher on Mulberry street Friday afternoon at the usual hour. After Bible quotations light refreshments were served. The Allen's Guard will meet at the home of Mrs. Harriet Lane on Mulberry street Friday afternoon at the usual hour. Miss Illa Allen, Sunday school district superintendent of the Keokuk district, spent Sunday in Rock Island in the interest of the Sunday school there. Dorcas Temple, No. 92, of S. M. T. evening in the hall. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. To C. A. Knutson, Jr., the person in whose name the real estate described below is taxed: You are hereby notified that at a regular tax sale held in and for Polk county, Iowa, on December 2, A. D. 1907, the following described real estate, towit: Lots eight-two and eighty-three (82 and 83), Charter-Oak addition, which is now in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold to H. D. Bellamy for the payment of the taxes for the year 1906, thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, therefor, which certificate is now lawfully held and owned by W. H. Meredith. That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a dead for said lot will be issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, unless redemption from said sale be made within ninety days from the completed service of this notice. Dated this 22nd day of April, 1915, W. H. Meredith. Here we are again, a beautiful Sunday morning and blessed with our regular services. At 11 a. m. Rev. J. E. Roberts, minister, delivered a wonderful sermon from Eph. 6:14. Subject, "The Christian's Equipment," which was enjoyed by all. Our Sunday school is still increasing in membership. We have with us Bro. S. S. Sullivan of Oralabo, who has been visiting friends at this place. He had preached for us for three nights, also preached for our pastor on Sunday night. His stay in our community has been enjoyed and we hope to have him with us again in the near future. Deacon C. L. Martin of this place has recently moved to Des Moines. Bro. Martin has been engaged in the mining industry for forty years, being now sixty years of age he was forced to leave the mines on account of ill health. We hope for his speedy recovery. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS SUL. BU sunday w tice with special M. E. c as the Mrs. Jiahah Ch the w the music of churches day, nights sermon at Rev. H. Haines concerns with Mrs. M. Stephanie nights little Jettle Jettle the Origi couscous tissues treatments a the H. Y. Tucker a the Mr. Rewel crowded a the B. H. days S. Hath a fun passed day of church a Nor was club a Ma match a self to to to to to covering where a people hoy to he to see Mrs. H. home to. 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This document which is the report of the committee, says, in part: "The National Negro Press association in convention assembled takes this opportunity to consider the condition of the country, especially in so far as it concerns the Negro. "The student of history is alive to the fact that for the past fifty years the Afro-American element has been by law made a part of the citizenry of the republic. The National Negro Press association believes that there are many evidences everywhere coveting a walk of life to show that the Christian element is doing much to advance the civilization and progress of the Negro peoples. "In the fields of journalism we are gratified to bear witness to the growing liberality of a large element of the white press, not confined to any section of the country. "In the field of religious effort there has been no time when white Christians showed a higher respect for the decree of the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man than now." "In the field of education we make haste to bear testimony to the great and growing philanthropy which is laying itself upon the educational altar of the race. There is unmistakable evidence that white America is to the unalterable opinion that the stream of its armies and navies and embattled cities, but rather in the virtue and intelligence of the people. "We call specially upon those who are charged with the interpretation and enforcement of the law to attend its benefits without bias to us, to the end that the struggling millions of the colored race may continue to hope for the management which should be the hostage of the humbleest American citizen. The strong need the restrictions of the law and the weak need its protection. When the former lose respect for the law and despise its restrictions, or the latter lose faith in its fairness and doubt the justice of its execution, then popular government is in danger. Fitness and not race is the only safe test for citizenship if our country is to become in reality the 'land of the free and the home of the we can best serve the nation by faithful service to our cultural unity, so the national welfare will be best promoted by the general acceptance of the good old democratic doctrine of 'equal and exact justice to all and special privilege to none.' "We appreciate the growing liberality of the American press and wish to assure it that we will not disappoint it if it will only 'play us up,' empha- A favorable report from the committee on increased accommodations of the Baltimore school board for an elementary school for colored pupils in the Fourteenth ward, which comprises all that territory between Pennsylvania avenue and the Fallsway and North and Lafayette avenues, is exerted by the school board. Had the question of such a school under advisement for several months due to the activity of City Councilman A. C. Binwanger. There is a Negro population in the ward of approximately 10,000, and of this there are between 1,200 and 1,500 Negro children of school age. The present accommodations are not only far from that section but are inadequate in every way. The nearest are in a way to the building at Fremont and Pennsylvania avenues and this school has long been overcrowded. The need of either a colored high school or an elementary school for colored children has long been agitated and as the high school is practically assured City Councilman Binswanger has endeavored to also have A Springfield (Mo.) man took out homestead papers the other day on an 89-scree tract of land 100 miles from that city. Before applying at the land office for the paper he walked the entire distance and back in order to visit the property. When he got back he had just money enough to pay for the land and cover the necessary fees. A tails from the Pacific relates that a steamer whose rudder unexpectedly broke was steered for several days by packing boxes hung over the sides. American consular officers in Turkey recently procured seeds of various kinds of tobacco grown there and forwarded them to the Philippines and California for experimental planting. Feat covers one-seventh of the area of Ireland and the deposits are estimated to contain nearly forty billion tons of fuel. stizing our virtues and letting our vices go into the general cauldron of crime without special label. "Applaud us when we run, console us when we fall, cheer us when we recover." The organization has membership in every state in the Union and in many foreign countries. Martin J. Chisum of Okmugle, Oka, is president. His administration is supported by the newspaper committee from each state where the newspapers justify it. They are to hold their next executive committee meeting in Boston, but the regular session is to be held in some centrally located place, like St. Louis, Mo., Louisville, Ky., Nashville, Tenn., or Cincinnati, Ohio. This matter will be decided at the coming Boston meeting. A strong of colored men and women, which packed Bethel A. M. E. church at Baltimore to its doors, was stirred to conduct an active campaign to improve their health conditions and properly care for their sick and infirm by several prominent speakers. It was the opening session of the first public health conference of the Maryland Colored Health association under the auspices of the medical and chirurgical faculty of Maryland. Resolutions were adopted by unanimous vote to petition the next legislature for adequate provision in the state for the isolation of all classes of colored people suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis. Among the speakers were Dr. William H. Welch, one of the leading medical men of the country, and Dr. Booker T. Washington, one of the greatest Negro educators in the country. The meeting was scheduled for eight o'clock and 6:30 o'clock the next o'clock outside the church. Within ten minutes after the doors were thrown open, shortly after seven o'clock, the edifice was filled. So dense was the throne outside at eight o'clock that it was necessary to lock the doors. It was estimated that several thousand persons were turned away from the doors. A direct appeal was made by all of the speakers to be cleanly and to guard against disease as well as to continue to make strides for advancement. Doctor Washington congratulated the Negroes of Baltimore on their educational facilities. "What you get from the city in the way of education is in the right proportion," he said, "as the total population of the colored man is 15 per cent and the money spent on the education of the Negro is 15 per cent of the total appropriation for schools." St. Louis business men forget their work for two hours at the City club when Maj. J. R. Moton, Negro commandant of Hampton Institute, near Old Point Comfort, addressed them, following a score of songs by the Hampton quartet. Major Moton is a real Negro and is proud of it. He believes the Negro should be trained to work with his hands and told of the work Hampton institute is doing along that line. He said the problem might well be expressed as a question of how the two races may live together as brothers in Christ and yet not become brothers in law. A good deal of the "dope" is misleading. If you really want your secret kept tell it to a woman. a modern and up-to-date elementary school to properly care for the overcrowded conditions which now exist The city councilman recently appeared before the school board with a colored delegation and after the needs of such a school had been pointed out, the question was referred to the committee on increased accommodations. Mr. Binswanger has been assured that the best efforts possible would be put forth to obtain the school. In response to the advertisement of the United States navy department for 1,500,000 teak decking logs, a Manila lumber firm has submitted an offer of 500,000 feet of yacal, a Philippine wood resembling teak, which is regarded as the equal of teak for construction purposes. This is the first time that such offers of Philippine woods have been made to the navy. Vertical circles of electric lights have been erected at Berlin to guide aviators, who can tell how near they are to the ground by observing the angles of the circles. For every quarrel a man and his wife have before others, they have a hundred when alone. You probably had noticed that the loan made by the man who knows people pretty well is nearly always secured by mortgage. "Buzz" Hopgood is considered the biggest fool in our town. The Hopgoods spent the winter in California. Before starting "Buzz" bought a pair of arctics and a fur-lined overcoat. There is always some talk. The neighbors are saying that the Everett Bromleigh, who recently moved to Chicago, didn't have a cuspidor in their house. The wonderful merely is the unfamiliar. The trick of taking rabbits out of a hat makes no particular appeal to the man who knows how it is done. The only time some fellows are willing to help themselves is when a bottle and a glass are placed before them. POLITE TO VICTIMS German Sea Raiders Are Courteous and Generous. British Skippers Tell of Kind Treatment Received From Commanders of Kaiser's Submarine—Arl. Given Wine and Cigars. London.—The commanders of the German sea raiders are treating the victims of their raids with excessive courtesy and even generosity. I have just obtained from Capt. Leonard Malley of the Ellerman liner Andalusian some further details of his meeting with the famous Lieut Otto on Weddigen, by taking four British wagons, has made the most successful record of all the undersea chiefs. He now commands the U-29, which attacked the Andalusian off the Scilly Islands. In leaving his vessel Captain Malpain painfully injured his side. Von Weddigen ordered him taken into the cabin, where his hurts were bandaged. The cigars and port wine were set out and over these the British skipper told the German as politely as possible what he thought of the Von Tirpitz policy concerning merchantmen. "It is our duty," replied Leiteman von Weddigen simply. "At the same time we do not want to take civilian lives. It is the ships we want to kill, not the men." Up to this time Captain Malley did not know the name of his captor. He now thought he recognized the German face from pictures he had seen in illustrated weebles and asked him: "Aren't you the man who sunk four British cruisers last autumn?" "Yes," responded Von Weddigen, without emotion. "I was commanding the U-9 then. They had a conversation about an hour. The leiteman said that his boat, one of the latest type, was fitted with two machine guns instead of one, as in the case of older submarines. Traveling awash he could catch anything, but not the enemy. Speaking in general of the war, he expressed deep regret that it should have proved inevitable. "It is an awful business," he remarked with feeling. "It is my personal hope that it may soon be over. Britain and Germany ought not to be at emity; we ought to be allies. Just think of it—Britain as the world's greatest sea power and the great German army together; we could command the world." In the meantime the crew of the Andalusian had been taken from the boats. These the submarine took in tow and the Irish crew were massed into the ship. The main officers handed cigars, were packed tightly together and had to stand up. Two of the submarine crew L. Miss Lillian Soskin, a New York girl, who has won the $300 prize offered by Barnard College for Women. She is a graduate and has been active in welfare work. HAD MUCH CAUSE TO CACKLE Took Hen a Week to Do It, But She Laid Amazing Big Egg. Kellogg, Idaho—Mrs. George Jurils of Deadwood gulch built in an egg labyrinth by a seven-months-old White Legbruin pullet. The egg measured over 9½ inches around its greatest circumference and was larger than a goose egg. When it was opened the egg was found to contain a second egg; perfect in every respect, having shell, yolk and white and being normal in size. The large egg contained no yolk, but Mrs. Jurils was able to frost two large eggs, the beaten white of the egg. The little hen was a week laying the egg. Dug His Own Grave. South Norwalk, Conn.—Having a preemption of death, Dwight E. Hewitt, an eccentric farmer, dug his own grave a month ago. It was eight inches short, however, and his burial was delayed two hours, while grave diggers enlarged the grave. Trial Lests 22 Minutes and the Defendant is Muluted 89.51 Costs. Chicago.—It took 22 minutes of the time of an entire municipal court branch, including Judge J. Z. Uhlir, a bailiff, a clerk, two lawyers, two witnesses for the defense and one for the complainant, to settle a suit for 50 cents. AIRFIELD "Bucking the blanket" is part of the initiation of each new arrival in the British camps on the continent. A son of Scotland is here shown being "Bucking the blanket" is part of the initiation of each new arrival in the British camps on the continent. A son of Scotland is here shown being IOWA STATE BYSTANDER "BUCKING THE B "Bucking the blanket" is part of the British camps on the continent tossed in the air. stood by with revivores in their mans. When they parted one of the officers waved his hand and said: "Be good enough to give our respects to Mr. Churchill"—Winston Churchill, British first lord of the admiralty. Captain Williams of the Indian City, whose craft was trooped off the Seillies, was sworn on board the submarine. The captain of the raider sent out a box of cigars and a bottle of wine and conversed with the British sailor while the ship's boats with their crews were being towed to the islands. Suddenly two British patrol boats were sighted. Captain Williams was politely ordered by the German commander to get into one of his own boats. The submarine then made off. The patrol boats chased her and fired, but the submarine was too fast for them and easily got away. The Adenwen was also torpeded by Von Wedgen 25 miles off the Gasquets. The captain asked the German to spare his ship, but the commander replied that as war was war he was unable to accede to the request, adding, "I very sorry to have to sink your ship." The crew was allowed ten minutes BOY'S LEG BROKEN 25 TIMES Sister's Skull Thin as Parchment— Rare Bone Collection Physicians— Detroit, Mich.-Two little children, Christina, six, and her brother, Joseph, ten, afflicted with the rare disease osteomalacia, the lack of calcium in the bones, which causes them to break were presented to the surgeons attending the Central States Orthopedic club in the Children's Free hospital. The case of these little children, an extremely pathetic tragedy of nature, held the intense interest of the physicist, Dr. W.G. Stern of Cleveland presented the case, bringing the little ones from his home. He said that the affliction was undoubtedly due to a congenital defect traceable to alcoholism in parents or grandparents. Doctor Stern explained that the children's bones were so fragile that he could break them between his thumb and forefinger with hardly an effort. One of the boy's legs has been fractured twenty-five times and his arms and the other leg have also suffered many fractures. They knit very badly, however, the little girl's skull is of the consistency of the resistance so thin that the palpitation of the brain can easily be felt from without. Doctor Stern has been treating these children for five years, giving them adrenalin, a preparation for hardening, and an improvement is being noted. NOVEL COVERING FOR BOOZE Typewriter Covers Conceal Whisky Shipped to Citizens In Legally Dry West Virginia. Fairmont, W. Va.—The mystery of the enormous number of typewriters carried on Baltimore & Ohio railroad trains from Oakland, Md., and Point Marton, Pa., to this city, has been solved. It looked like the typewriter business had taken on a great impetus, but now the secret is out. Typewriter covers merely were used as a covering for booze brought into the state. No one suspected anything when a few men began using the covers, but when the number grew so large the secret was exploded. Infant Hurried 50 Fet; Unhurt. Washington, N. J. — Five persons were painfully hurt when their auto- mobile overtured, but Mrs. Guy Scott's infant son, nine months old, escaped injury, although he was thrown fifty feet into a nearby field. Mrs. Eleanor Winthelm to search county records for really heavy loads of a man whom he wished to sue. He paid him $6 for her work. Then, he declared, he learned she had charged him $6 cents for time used in checking up forbidden property. "It's not so," she answered, and her stenographer added a similar denial. She said she知道 this property didn't belong to the man and that Allen asked her to varify it. That was what she charged him $6 cents for. "You lose," the court told Allen; to launch their *Heboats*. The German gave the British a box of cigars and wanted to know if they had enough to eat. FOUND SNAKE CAVE ON FARM Called Out the Neighbors, Who Helped Him Kill 125 Fighting Blue Racers. Findlay, O. — James Bookwalter while plowing on his farm in Amanda township saw a snake crawl into a small opening in the ground. He investigated, pickled up a shovel, and with a little digging discovered a small cave occupied by scores of snakes. Mr. Bookwalter called for help, and when a small army of men were through with the slaughter 125 had been killed. All were of the blue racer variety. Several of the larger ones showed fight, but they were killed without much trouble. Enjoy Luxuries While Stealing. New York—Five burglaries smoked cigars, drank cocktails and ate chocolates while stealing $5,000 worth of loot from a Harlem flat. MISS ESTHER CLEVELAND 33 An interesting photograph of Miss Esther Cleveland, known the country over as "the White House baby," engaged in a game of tennis at a California resort. Miss Cleveland is the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland, born in 1855 and from States from 1858 to 1889 and from 1893 to 1897. Her mother was recently married to Prof. Thomas Preston of Princeton, N. J. "WAR MAID" IS NEW FOOTMAN Lady Randolph Churchill Starts Domestic Service Innovation. London.—It has been left to Lady Randolph Churchill to create the "war mald" to take the place of the footman gone to the front. She is a disfellow creation. She wears the uniform of a footman above the waist and of a parlor maid downwards. A white starched collar with a neat black bow adorns the neck, as in the case of a man. "the $9.51 court costs are charged against you." Joy Makes Him Crazy. New York—Samuel Abrahamwitts, a young athlete, became temporarily insane from overjoy and exhaustion when he was presented with a silver cup for winning a five-mile run. Stung by Mosquitos While Coasting. Bayonne, N. J.—Boyes and girls coasting near the Morris canal were stung by mosquitos. Contrivance That Is Both Simple and Effective. Will Catch the Summer Pests in Quantities—Materials for its Construction Cost Little and It is Easily Made. Now is the time to begin the fight against flies, in homes and stables and stores. There are other ways of fighting the disease-bringing pests be- The Parts of the Fly Trap. sides swatting them and setting out fly paper, sticky or poisonous. One of the most effective ways is to trap them in large quantities. Many fly traps have been invented, but here is one to which your Uncle Sam gives his official approval, for the department of agriculture issued a special bulletin describing it and telling how to make it. Any boy can make one, it is so simple. The trap was either discovered or invented by one of the department's agents in South Carolina, where he invented the trap. It can be made of any size, but the most generally useful is about 16 inches long, 12 inches high and 8 inches wide. The materials will cost from 10 to 20 cents. The trap is in three detachable parts, lettered A, B and C in the picture. These are held together by hooks (D) at either end. On the bottom section (C) are two pieces of tin, tinned with tacks. These are to hold the bait. The top of a blacking can or a milk or paint tin serves well for this purpose. The middle section (B) is a frame covered with wire netting. It is like a gable roof. The bottom section (C) is the flies through into the upper section. This is an oblong cage, also of wire netting, and is let down over the sections. The files, attracted by the bait, en The Fly Trap Complete. ter around the bottom (C), and, having fed, fly upward, seeking an exit. They go through the holes into the outer cage, from which there is no escape. When enough flies have been caught the trap is immersed in water. The handle (H) will be found convenient for carrying the trap. Fight Unemployment Evil In France every city of more than 10,000 population is required to establish a free municipal employment bureau. The bureau is composed of an equal number of employees and wage earners, known as a "party commission." It is appointed by the mayor. The system has worked to great advantage in mitigating the evils of employment. In 1912 there were 31,657 demands for work, divided among 25 bureaus, and 31,315 offers of employment were made to meet these demands. Of these, 21,520 were accepted. By co-operation of the various bureaus the floating labor is kept under supervision and mobilized where greatest need and opportunity exist. Cannonading Deadly to Fish Heavy cannonading by warships in the North Sea is having a peculiar effect on fish. Numerous reports from Holland say that great shoals of the finny tribe come up into the rivers and canals of that country, leaping out of the water as they sometimes do on a summer's day. Swarms of fish are to be seen in places where they had never been found before. No other reason than that cannonading is disturbing the fish has been advanced. Mrs. Dearborn—It is said that about two million divorces have been granted in the United States in the last 50 years. Mrs. Wabash—Indeed! How many of those have you had, dear? "My wife hopes to make us all rich in time." "How so?" "She saw mining stock advertised at one cent a share and she invested a nickel." Aptly Named. "So your wife's name is Silence. What a postal name it is." "Yes, I guess the poet knew my wife when he wrote the Silence that speaks." Alfred Stead Describes Scenes in Village Under Fire. Effect of Modern Shella Is Told in Vivid Description of the Ruln They Bring About—Hase Praise for Officers. A battery arrives and remains stationary in the main street. The artillerymen are gay. An airship passes overhead, two smoke spirals remain pendent in the air, and soon we have news. A shrapnel bursts near the church on a tiled roof, making a red cloud of smoke; another into a house beside it, a yellow cloud this time; then a third right among the battery. Six horses are killed, and a caisson is perforated and splashed with blood. An artilleryman lies dead across his gun. All the artillerymen retire with their guns; only on their overturned caisson and the heap of horses remain. The dead artilleryman is brought into the temporary hospital; there is nothing to be done with hitn. The artillerymen are all quite cheerful. One goes back—he was seated on the calisson when the shell struck—to get his knapsack from the dead horse. He returns with it, trumpetly, blood-stained. Later he goes with two horses and brings back the calisson. Some chasseurs come up the street, and there are more signals and more shells. The artilleryman beside me is hit on the head by a spent shrapnel bullet. The office door shows a cable stump and says a man threw it at him. The buildings around the church are gradually becoming skeletons, and there are no longer any roofs. The farther end of the village is in ruins, but happily no fires break out. ```markdown ``` For dinner there were potatoes. None of the men liked peeling them, although all were ready to go to the cooking house under shell fire to fetch the dinner. Soon a heavy exchange of fire between two batteries took place. Bits of bursting shell went skipping about. One went "plop" into a pool near by. Some men were drawing water there, and went on unconcernedly. The officers made the men brave because they were absolutely fearless. The effect on the men of these brave officers was magical—From Notes taken by Alfred Stead in Harper's Weekly. HAIR OF ANIMALS V perform obtainable In Many Ways Man F _____ for the Bristles of A, IOWA. of Belt church—11 a. m., The hair of various Subjects, Jesus of played in many situations, m. m. Text and most disables, m. m. Woven from the tails of horses. The horsehair from the mane is twisted into ropes, and after being boiled and then dried in an oven is untwisted and in a half-matted condition employed for stuffing beds and cushions. The hair of cows is employed as a binder for plaster; in Europe it is sometimes woven into carpets or hose. Pig's hair is used in China for the same purposes. The stiff hair or bristles from the ridge of a hog's back is made into brushes for the hair, teeth and nails, as well as into brooms and brushes. The fine paint brushes are of the hair of the camel, sable, badger, squirrel, marten, raccoon, goat, etc. Quills of the crow, pigeon, goose, turkey, or swan are also used. NEW LIFE-SAVING APPARATUS Can Be Folded Compactly and Easily and Quickly Opens When-It Is Needed. The feature about this invention is that it can easily be folded compactly or opened out to spherical form by the rotation of the handle, which operates a series of semicircular rails on which the airtight covering is mounted. The user is supported by shoulder straps as shown. Fasteninges used during the life preserver in spherical shape, and when secured in this way it is airtight. Popular Mechanics. Joke on the Hounds C. T. Stiles prepared to take his collection of stuffed birds from Warren to Boston, and gave two of the larger specimens, a fishhawk and a partridge, a bath in Quaboag river, then, leaving them to dry, he went into the house to work on the packing case. When he returned he saw a pair of hounds disappear, each with one of the birds in its mouth. Resemblances Are Misleading. A suit over an estate in England was recently decided by the resemblance of a four-year-old boy to his father. The Lancet casts grave doubt on such resemblances, saying that until all the permanent teeth have grown they are misleading. The Problem. "What will they do with the surplus women in India?" "What do you mean?" "mean?" "I mean now they have no longer widows to burn." LauraJeanLibbey's Talks on Heart Topics Copyright, 1915, by the MacChase Newspaper Syndicate. POOR GIRLS HAVE HOPE—RICH GIRLS NONE. Oh that a dream so sweet, so long en- joyed. Should be so sadly, cruelly destroyed. I knew. I knew it could not last. Twas bright, 'twas heavenly, but 'tis past. It is often a wonder to many why poor girls often wed their first loves while rich girls do not. The explanation is simple: When the poor girl meets a young man whom she likes, and who has shown interest in her she builds her future hopes about him. She is satisfied, nay happy, to be wooded and won by him. She looks no farther for a possible lover. She is not expecting to find faults in him, nor hiding any that she may have. Hope is her THE WEEKLY NEWS With a rich girl, it is entirely different. She does not pin her faith to finding in the first man who pays attention to her a life partner saying to herself, "if I do not accept him, I can never get another opportunity to wed." She counts on having plenty of suitors. It will be which one she will take instead of which one she could get. Hope is not one of the blessings which make life's joy for her. She attends the theater with this one tonight, goes to the dance with another one next week, sleek riding with still another at a week-end party and has still another at a day-end any one of them the hero of her day dreams. She does not realize, that, with hope's lamp not lighted she misses a gleam of earthly paradise. The rich girl is never entirely sure that she will be wedded for herself alone. She never fears missing wedlock immediately. Some rich girls imagine—erroneously—if a poor young man is polite he will marry her for her wealth if not for love of herself. This is not hope but a delusion on her part. The poor girl hopes for a long life of wedded bliss after she marries. If she finds that the partner of her life has traits which she did not know of, she bravely does her best to bear with and make the best of them. She has no other home to go to, no other heart to lean on, none to take her part against him and tempt her to become estranged from him. If the rich girl finds that her wedded path, is not as rosy as she expected, she perfectly independent with him. She knows that she can gain her freedom, that she will not suffer thereby as far as support and a roof over her head go. The relatives who have an eye to her money take every little act of his as a lover to help them widen the breach between them and the hope of reconciliation is crushed in her heart. Of the two, the one who has hope has everything to live for. The woman who is without it finds life dreary and the thought of the future unpleasant, the world which the young girl must to have love dreams. It is nature, therefore natural. Poor girls are not building their hopes upon finding a rich young man to wed. All they expect is a loving and true heart. With such a man they hope to win happiness and good fortune, if the latter is intended for them. MARRIED ACTRESSES. Give a man a girl he can love As I, oh my, love love, thee. And his heart is great with the pulse of At home, on land, or at sea. What is the subl e charm about an actress which fascinates the hearts of so many people who know them only as they appear behind the footlights? If the actress is fair to look upon, youthful, there are many masculines to whom she appeals, irresistibly. Perchance one of a party of young men sitting in a box, or in a front row, catches her eye as she utters some bit of sentiment. He has a responsive heart. In an instant the torch of infatuation is lighted in his bosom. He besieges the box office for an introduction, if he knows the manager. It does not occur to him that it is artifice when the manager puts him off with one plausible excuse and another. He sends the actress notes, flowers and bonbons. Fate seems to be against him because of the fact that they do not reach her. The messenger boy always returns with the gifts not noticed by the actress not there. He is in infatuation for the actress has taken deep root, and he is a young man who has leisure and money to follow his inclination, he is apt to present himself in every town where the charmer is playing, quite oblivious to the fact that he has had no encouragement. The people from behind the footlights, from the stage hands to the star, are having no end of merriment at his expense. To the actress herself, this homage forced upon her is intensely annoying; especially if she is a wife and mother. Her coquery and alluring smiles are her stock in trade, her meal ticket. If men will fall in love with her on account of it, she is not to blame. Every night before she goes to her bed she writes a long letter to her dear hubby who is traveling on the road with another company. After two or three pages filled up about their children off at school, she devotes another half sheet telling him of the foolish "Johnnie" who follows the company from town to town, still bombarding her with letters, which she returns unopened. There are true and good wives and mothers to be found among the pretty, girlish, stage beauties. They would not care a flip of their finger whether they were known as "Mrs." or "Miss" if they could draw the same salary in either case. Indeed, many of the favorite actresses wish that they could tell the world what a happy life life they have at least three months in the year with an adoring husband and large family of boys and girls about whom she is a member, who fall in love with the actress so make it a point to find out at the outset whether she is free to receive his addresses or not. She is one person on the stage—quite another off. Men's devotion does not flatter her. She devotion only one true heart, and that one she is lawfully bound to. WHAT HAS BECOME OF THE DUDE? Has thy uncertain bosom ever strove With the first tumults of a real love? Hast thou now dreaded and now bleed'd their by turn averse悦 and joyful to obey? What has become of the dude, that pink of masculine, so-called, perfection, he with the scented locks and curled mustache, who wore a crimson rose in the lapel of his coat, patent-leather shoes, and who sported an ebony, gold-headed cane? He was a picture that many a romantic girl glanced furtively at as he stood on the street corners with his boon companions watching fair maddens fit by. Parents frowned him down unless they happened to have sons just like him. Women who could air their opinions without fear or caring a snap whether they offended or not declared that the dude had a waist too much on the hourglass type to be quite natural. The tattlers whispered to the scandalmongers that they were sure he wore stays and pulled them in pretty tight at that. The dude walked with a mincing gait. - His trouser legs were as tight as the girls skirts are today. He spoke with a drawing accent, and flirted shamefully. He was a walking girl, and he seemed seemed to be to catch the eye of a pretty girl and bring a blush to her cheek because of his hold stare. It has taken a decade of years for the species to disappear. But where have they gone? They certainly have not developed into sensible business fellows. They haven't brains enough under their diluted silk satrs for that. The answer to the query is—the they have married foolish girls whose papas were rich and able to support daughter's hubby. They have been transferred from the street corner to the old gent's office, where they strut about with important mien, flirting with the stenographers and roundly abusing the male clerks for being so unfortunate as to be under their control. They live in brownstone mansions owned by their rich wives, flirt about in automobiles and are first nighters at operas and theaters. The dude will never work. He is so popies in life's field. He has married a dude that has been quite enough of example for her younger sisters. No wonder the younger girl profits by her experience. Her choice of a husband falls upon the ambitious, energetic man, who looks what he is, a selfmade, sensible, energetic youth who dresses well, but not extravagantly; who has a stock of good sense in his head and the right kind of love in his heart, and is pushing and capable of supporting, without her father's aid. the woman who weds him. It is well for romantic girls that the dude has vanished and sensible men now have come to the fore. Record in Hard Work Lord George Bentick's record of political work, as set out by his biographer, seems even more striking than that accomplished by Wellington in 1834. "It is very difficult," writes Disraea, "to convey a complete picture of the laborious life of Lord George Bentick during the sitting of parliament. At 9:30 began his elaborate and methodical correspondence, all of which he carried on himself in a handwriting clear as print, and never employing a secretary; at twelve or one o'clock he was at a committee, and he took his seat in committee-room, take his seat in house, which he never left until it寝ed, always, long past midnight, and often at 2 a. m. His principle was that a member should never be absent from his seat. At though he breakfasted only on dry toast, he took no sustenance all this time, dining at White's at 2:30 in the morning."—London Daily Chronicle. Skiling on the Water. This ski is recommended as both a life-saving device and a pleasure craft, combining safety with novelty. It cannot sink; makes better speed than a swimmer, and does not tire the rider as swimming does. It is more practicable for long distances, and can go through water where there is a heavy undertwist, as it sets so high in the water that it is not caught in the grip of the undercurrent as the legs of the swimmer are. It doesn't take a long time to master, as the surfboard does; requires no skill in balancing and sticking on, and has the great advantage of being equipped with a motive power, whereas the ordinary surfboard must be pushed and padded out to sea before it can be ridden in.—Outing. Significance of Book Plates No book collector should be without a book plate, and a book plate once inserted in a volume should never be removed. When the plate is that of a good collector it constitutes an indorsement, and adds a certain interest and value to the volume. I was once going through the collection of a friend, and observing the absence of a book plate, I asked him why it was. He replied, "The selection of a book plate is such a serious matter."—A. Edward Newton, in the Atlantic. SYSTEM IN THE HOME SYSTEM IN THE HOME EXCELLENT IDEA MUST NOT BE CARRIED TO EXCELS. Careful Preparation of Menu Is Desirable, But Like All Good Things There is a Possibility of Its Being Overdone. Carefully planning and writing out menus at least three meals in advance, and marketing for the same, is absolutely essential in housekeeping efficiency if a woman expects to keep her youth, beauty, good health and sunny disposition. I am told by some that women do not like the word "System." Neither do I when it is so ironiated that, if my bushasked asked me to take a little spoon with him after luncheon so we could both get a little fresh air, I would have to stay home and follow out my "Regularly Planned System!" The butter, cream, bread, etc., could quickly be taken care of and the dishes to be washed certainly would not run away (we often wish they would) and would be done with greater ease for the change and fresh air which we have enjoyed. Yes, I thoroughly believe in a system, and so does any well-organized business organization; but let it be a flexible one when in the hands of the women who think. No wonder women wear out! They either carry the house around on their two shoulders from morning till night or they forget it entirely. There is a happy, helpful medium. Let us take a pad and pen and go to the refrigerator after breakfast and make a note of just what food is there in "leftovers." Then decide where these may be used in any one of the next three meals; maybe the outside stalks of celery are there which will make a fine cream of celery soup for luncheon or dinner. Now plan and write out on a card (which is kept in your card index back of menus) of these menus, and on another slip write the necessary grocery order; at the same time if any of the staples, such as sugar, tea or coffee, rice, etc., must be plenished, and written down also, if you know exactly what is wanted you know it, or even three times a week, this order can be telephoned; at other times it is necessary to go to market to compare foods and prices, know values and become skillful in marketing. Besides, it is a great advantage to have personal acquaintance with the "butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker." Now, with this done, prepare all these meals as far in advance as possible, such as meats, desserts, etc., so that your work can be all pigeon-holled, as it were. Very little time then is required to prepare those three meals at the last moment. —Alice Critchell Kirk, in the Philadelphia Ledger. Oysters In a Grust Case Curried Rice. Doll two cupfuls of rice in salted water till tender, then blanch and set in the oven to dry a few moments. Meantime make a sauce as follows: Fry two siliced onions in a tablespoonful of butter till a light brown. Add a tablespoonful of lemon juice, a tablespoonful of curry powder, salt to taste and the liquid from a small can of tomatoes. Grease a baking dish, put the rice in it, pour over the sauce and bake for 20 minutes. Excellent warmed over for luncheon, as well as when freshly made. Chain Lightning Cake Here is something easy as well as good for the busy housewives: One and one-half cupfuls flour, one cupful sugar, two teaspoonfuls baking powder, speck salt, two eggs, one-quarter cupful mealted butter, milk and one teaspoonful vanilla. Mix and sift dry ingredients together. Melt enough butter to make one-quarter cupful, add eggs whole and enough milk to fill the cup. Add to dry ingredients. Add vanilla and beak. Bake 30 to 40 minutes. To Use Cheap Cuts of Beefsteak. Cut into pieces small, enough to serve, roll in egg, crumbs. Have good dripping or butter in frying pan and when smoked, in the pieces of steak, and sear well on both sides. As fast as ready put into the steamer, then add the gravy and a little hot water if needed. Let steam about three hours, then add one can peas. As soon as they are hot it is ready to serve. This will be found to be as tender as chicken. Martinique Salad. Mix one-half teaspoonful salt, one-half teaspoonful black pepper, two tablespoonful vinegar, four tablespoonful olive oil, one-half tablespoonful chopped parsley, one tablespoonful finely chopped green pepper. Shake well and chill thoroughly. Pour over lettuce nests filled with rings of thinly sliced Bermuda onions that have stood one hour in ice water. Flour for Gravy. Keep a quantity of browned flour on hand for making gravy; you will find it saves a great deal of time. Put several spoonfuls evenly on the bottom of a baking pan and stir it over a moderate fire until it becomes an amber brown. Turn it into a bottle and keep for use. THE FIELD A Beauty Spot on the Home Acre. Bamboo Poles Form the Trellises for the Rambling Roses, White, Pink and Red. Iris Is Planted Between the Arches. A Beautiful Garden Where Luxurient Vines Over the Trellis and Shrubs A Beautiful Garden, Where Luxuriant Vikes Over the Trellis and Shrugs Along the Paths Add to the Picture. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER The HOME Flowers and Their Care and A Beauty Spot on the Home Acre. the Rambling Roses, White, Pink the Arches. FOR SUNLESS WINDOWS By EBEN E. REXPORD. It often happens that the woman who loves plants has no sunny window in which to grow them and under stresses she does not not be successful, grown without sunshine, she does not attempt their cultivation, thus depriving herself of a great deal of pleasure, especially in the winter. There is no reason why the lover of plants should be without their company in the winter, provided of courses that the temperature of the room can be regulated to keep out the frost, and some of the plants that can be grown ```markdown ``` A Few Blooms in the House Add a Cheering Note. in windows that are without sunshine are among our most desirable ones for home furniture. First of all the list I would place the Boston fern. Nearly everyone is familiar with this plant. It requires only the ordinary attention. Give it a soil of garden loam with enough coarse, sharp sand worked into it to make it friable, a liberal but not an excessive amount of water and a temperature several degrees above the frost point and anyone may be reasonably sure of success with it. It does not do very well, however, in the light-lighted rooms. No plants will flourish under such conditions, though many will live on indefinitely under them. The aspidistra is about the only plant I would dare to recommend to those living in rooms heated and lighted as mentioned above. This plant has almost an iron constitution, which enables it to withstand influences that would soon kill most plants. It seems to care nothing for the sunshine and therefore is excellently adapted to cultivation in sunless rooms. If not subject to the debilitating effect of steam heat it will make a most luxuriant ```markdown ``` growth and its rich dark green leaves will afford a vast amount of pleasure. While it is able to withstand unfavorable conditions better than other plants, it is always grateful for good care and the plants that are cared for well are always the ones that give the best satisfaction, keep in mind. English ivy is an old favorite. Twined up around the window it is a beautiful sight to see. I know of no vine having more attractive foliage. PLANTS THAT GROW IN SANDY SOIL. Good plants for sandy soil are verbena, asters and phlox. These are all annuals and do particularly well in this coll. Latrix, blazing star or gay feather is a capital plant for sandy soil although it does well in any good soil. It is a hard perennial. It blooms in purple, flowers, blooming from July to September, growing from three to four feet high. APPLE EPIGRAMS The apple is the aristocrat of foods and the best medicine. The climate and condition that are best for apples are best for man. Apples are an antidote for drink and tobacco. Apples carry the pure food stamps of the great physician. The man in the orchard is always a good citizen. MOST SHOWY POPPY The Shirlies are the best as well as the most showy poppies, and show a rich variety in colors. The Iceland poppies are perennial, flowering the first year. They are unique among poppies in that they are fragrant, and the blossoms are quite enduring if cut as soon as open. A mixed packet will give some happy surprises at little cost of money or labor. B. L. P. TRY AMARANTHUS The Amaranthus is a much neglected plant. It can be made more effective than the canna or the Caladium. With it color-schemes in red, the orange and red, yellow and green, can very easily be worked out. Give it a trial. TRUE BLUE FLOWERS If you want a flower of a true-blue shade, grow the corn flower. The artists say it is the only true-blue shade nature has given us and the mother of a blue-eyed baby will tell you that it matches her baby's eyes. Cyclamen plants should be rested during the summer months, not allowed to dry off entirely, but watered sparingly and kept as dormant as possible. The KITCHEN CABINET A great man or woman is he or she who works cheerfully and merrily, rests cheerfully and merrily and does not slumber in the tents of "the good old times." few shredded almonds; cover a box of gelatin with a half pint of cold water and let soak for half an hour. Add to it a cupful of sugar and a quail SANDWICHES AND SALADS FOR EVENING PARTIES. A most attractive cabbage salad is made as follows: Mix together finely ve cabbage salad is Mix together finally shredded cabbage and green peppers and olives. Chop the olives and re- cook them and and tough white portion from the peppers. Molsten with a rich rayon- shredded cabbage and green peppers and olives. Chop the olives and smooth the seeds and touch white portion from the peppers. Moisten with a rich mayonaisse dressing and fill lemon cups with the rixure. Place each oa on a small plate, covered with a doily. A most delicious salad and one easy to prepare is crisp fresh lettuce dressed with a French dressing to which has been added a teaspoonful of tomato catchup, a tablespoonful of chopped green pepper, a teaspoonful of minced parsley and a tablespoonful of olive oil, catchup with a Dover egbeater, and serve very cold. The dressing is best passed to the oil and vinegar wills the lettuce very soon. Mock Crab Sandwiches—Take a quarter of a cupful of grated cheese, a pinch of mustard and pepper, a quarter of a teaspoonful of salt, a teaspoonful of anchovy paste, a tablespoonful of chopped olives, a teaspoonful of lemon juice and two tablespoonfuls of creamed butter. Spread on buttered bread after blending well. Fig Paste for Sandwiches. — Cut three-quarters of a pound of figs into small pieces, add the same amount of brown sugar, a quarter of a pound of seeded raisins, a cupful of water and the juice of half a lemon. Stew on the back of the stove until very soft, remove and a tablespoonful of vinaigrette, add the same amount of butter and to clean the grinder finish with three or four crackers which may be added to the paste. This will keep if packed in jars indefinitely and is delicious as a sandwich filling for any kind of bread or crackers. Used with two kinds of bread, the slices pressed together and then cut like cake makes a most attractive sandwich. Cocanut Sandwiches.—Take a cupful of freshly grated coconut, a half cupful of chopped almonds, a teaspoonful of lemon juice, two teaspoonfuls of powdered sugar and three tablepoultes of thick cream. Spread this on wafers or buttered bread. There is never a thing remembered so As the word, with kindness fraught; And never a sky with as bright a glow As you make with a loving thought. A REVIEW OF SOME HOMELY DISHES. We often forget the old and satisfy diges of which we used to be so fond in the multiplicity of newer dishes appearing every day. It is well to look over the recipes that have been marked by much using and see if we cannot surprise our families with an old favorite. Coffee Apple Dowdy.—Line a baking dish with oilless baking this with slices of brown bread, buttered; fill the spaces with apples which have been pared, cored and chopped; mix a teaspoonful of ammon with a half cupful of brown apples in a prinkled over the apples; add a half cupful of water, lay on another layer of brown buttered side up. Bake slowly for one hour and serve with clear sauce. Use a cupful of cider thickened with tablespoonfuls each of flour and butter, cooked together. **Prune Souffle**—Remove the stones from half a pound of stewed prunes; press the prunes through a sieve; add to them the yolks of three eggs, slightly beaten, and four tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar. Fold in the well-beaten whites of six eggs; turn into a baking dish; dust the top with powdered sugar, bake in a quick oven for 15 minutes or until the egg is set. Send immediately to the table and serve with cream and sugar. Favorite Dessert (Mrs. Rorer's)—Mix orange pulp, white grapes, cut in halves with seeds removed, candied cherries, chopped and grated pineapple with powdered sugar. Fill sheer cup with two tablespoons of this; add a tablespoon of lemon ice and four tablespoons of whipped cream. Serve at once. Fruit Gelatin—Stone and chop a quarter of a pound of dates; mix with the same amount of figs; a sliced banana, the pulp of an orange and a Prize for Hygiene Essay. The American Social Hygiene association has been offered a price of $1,000 by the Metropolitan Life Insurance company, to be awarded to the author of the best original pamphlet on social hygiene for adolescents between the ages of twelve and sixteen years, approved by a committee of judges to be selected by the association. The competition is open to all up to midnight July 31. Manuscripts should not exceed 3,500 words and should bear only the pen name or Self-defense Against him Christopher Hargraves, a Buckss county farmer, pleaded self-defense when charged with beating an "oney" mule with an ax handle and escaped a fine. His novel defense was entered when he was arraigned before Magistrate Tomlinson, at Langborne, on a charge of cruelty to animals. "That mule's got a bad streak," Hargraves told the magistrate, "and when he's 'oney' he's got a kick like a 40-centimeter gun. The last time I didn't have a whip handy, I used the ax few shredded almonds; cover a box of gelatin with a half pint of cold water and let soak for half an hour. Add to it a cupful of sugar and a quart of boiling water; stir until dissolved; add juice of two lemons and one orange and two teaempfuls of caramel Strain into a mold over the fruit and set away to harden. Serve with whipped cream garnished with candied pineapple. Teach me to dilute my work with play to brighten my seriousness with jest and never to take myself so seriously that I crowd out of my life the joys and pleasures that by burgery are MEATLESS SOUPS The oyster plant is now in season and makes a most delicious soup. Cut the salisify into thin slices after scraping well. Cover with a quart of water, to 12 good-sized roots. Cook gently for an hour until the plant is tender, add a quart of spoonfuls of butter and salt and pepper. Serve with oyster crackers. the salify into thin slices after scraping well. Cover with a quart of water, to 12 good-sized roots. Cook gently for an hour until the plant is tender; add a quart of milk, two table-spoonfuls of butter and salt and pepper. Serve with oyster crackers. The roots are so discoloring to the hands that the fingers should be well wrapped while preparing. Rough gloves are best, but a cloth wrapped around the fingers exposed will do very well. Clear Tomato Soup--Add a pint of water to a quart of stewed tomatoes. Add a slice of onion, a half bay leaf, a dash of celery salt and a few celery tops, a teaspoonful of salt, a chopped green pepper. Cook together for 15 minutes, put through a steve, add two table-spoonfuls of flour and butter rubbed together, or cornstarch will make a clear soup. Cook until the starch is well cooked. Serve with squares of toasted bread. Cream of Potato Soup.-This is a soup that should be better known, is an economical and wholly satisfying one. Pare three medium-sized potatoes; cover them with boiling water; boil five minutes, drain and throw away the water. Cover with a pint of boiling water; add a slice of onion, a bit of celery and a bay leaf. Cover and cook slowly until the potatoes are tender. Put through a sieve, add a quart of milk, two teaspoonfuls each of butter and flour, rubbed together; salt and pepper to season. Reheat and serve piping hot. Who hopes the best goes forth with forehead bake And to the open blue he lifts his face And cries "All good of earth or sea Is mine by boundless largeness of God's grace." FRUITS FOR CHILDREN'S PARTIES As fruit is one of the safe things to give children in right quantities and good condition, they lend themselves to many delightful variations. If one wishes to serve a jelly for a child's party it may be molded in an orange cup or a go out they lend themselves to many delightful variations. If one wishes to serve a jelly for a child's party it may be molded in an orange cup or a pretty red apple, the cover kept on so that the contents will be a surprise. Children from four to forty, and even older, enjoy an element of mystery about things and a surprise is a most delightful way of entertaining little people. A tiny doll dressed in fluffy robes may be hidden in a rosy apple as a favor or as a gift. A banana with a half dozen little "nigger" dolls or chocolate babies embedded in the banana and the skin put back is another delightful treat. Cut off a slice of the banana to make the surface level and give the dolls room to lie in a nice row in their nutty bed. A stick of good candy wrapped in oiled paper or fringed paper candy stick may be slipped into an empty banana skin. A pretty ball may be concealed in an orange that has been carefully hollowed out and the quarters or halves put back closely. An orange may hold almost anything from choice candy with candy hearts and mottoes to a cozy nest for another tiny doll. A jack-in-the-box is great fun to make, in fruit to hold the jack. For boys, whistles and marbles, tops and different toys can be used. Penny toys with a bit of something to eat (for little people think of a party as only begin when the food is served) may be easily furnished by any mother at small expense. other identifying mark of the writer, the real name to be inclosed in a sealed envelope accompanying the manuscript. The winning manuscript becomes the property of the donor of the prize, and the right is reserved to purchase any manuscript submitted at the rate of five cents a word. Communion of the Spirit. Just the being with whom you love, and know loves you, gives a feeling of rest and comfort—"Time o' Day," by Doris Egerton Jones. handle. It was purely a case of self-defense." The agent of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, who arrested Hargraves, said he would withdraw the charge on that plea, and Magistrate Tomlinson dismissed the case—Philadelphia North American. That growing plants will turn toward radium emanations as they do toward light has been proved by a series of interesting experiments. By John L. Thompson, G. M. My last official visit for this Masonio year was with Doric lodge, No. 29, of East Des Moines, last Thursday, April 15th. We met the largest per cent of their home membership, and after the regular business we had a splendid meeting. After delivering my lecture on "Our Symbols and Tenants" we had splendid talks by various members of the order. This lodge is one of the most progressive and active lodges in our state. My old frater, W. H. Humbard, is worshipful master and he is doing nicely with the lodge. They are buying property in which they are holding their lodge meetings in the second story of the house and renting the first floor to tenants. Within a few years they will be paid out and will own a nice piece of property, and I hope every lodge will take the same opportunity before it is too late and do likewise. On Tuesday evening, April 20th, I went to Waterloo, Iowa, accompanied from Des Moines by the following craftsmen: H. E. Jacobs, P. G. J. W; Atty. J. B. Rush, P. M.; Dr. A. J. Booker; B. J. Hack, P. M.; James B. Mitchell, W. M. and E. C.; V. L. Jones, our popular undertaker, and his assistant, Leslie Williams. At Waterloo we were met by L. D. Lowe, R. W. G. J. W, and E. C. Thomas, P. S. W, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; John L. Brooks, P. G. M. and W. g patron of the Electa grand chapter of the Eastern Star of Burlington, Iowa; Brother Atkinson of Waterloo, No. 105; John C. Wells, W. M.; C. C. McGregor, P. M.; Harry Rose, Jr., Asst. G. C.; T. Mitchell, W. Madison, of Dubuque, Iowa. Assisted by I. W. Bess, Wm. Amen and C. A. Sims of Waterloo, we opened an occasional lodge and entered passed and raised twenty-four men to the sublime degree of Master Masons and constituted a new lodge of twenty-seven members, under the name of St. John's lodge, U. D. of Waterloo, Iowa. This is the largest lodge that has ever been organized and set up in the history of the Iowa grand jurisdiction and it was the general expression of all those present that this new lodge bids fair to become a splendid organization and a tower of strength among the other lodges of Iowa. The newly created officers are I. W. Bess, W. M.; C. R. Cheatham, S. W.; Calvin Clayton, J. W.; J. D. Hopkins, treasurer; Frank Bright, secretary; W. G. Smith, S. D.; Lewis Mosby, J. D.; C. A. Sims, S. S.; Fred Countess, J. S.; E. J. Burton, chaplain, and Wm. Amen, tyler, and with sixteen other borels the lodge was constituted. A very fine banquet was given that night, which was one of the finest and most enthusiastic receptions and meetings ever held in that part of the state. There were representatives present from seven different local lodges and two grand lodges, making the event very auspicious and unique. On Wednesday evening, April 21, the worthy grand patron, John L. Brooks, of Burlington and the worthy grand matron, Mrs. Ruth B. Bright, of Davenport, grand officers of the Electa grand chapter of the Eastern Star, opened there a chapter and initiated eighteen ladies and men into the order and consecrated a new chapter, known as "Queen of Sheba," U. D. Mrs. Richardson is the worthy matron and Mrs. Haughton, assistant matron. The other officers I could not remember. After they had been initiated into the order and constituted a lodge a fine banquet was served and a very splendid meeting was held. The new chapter starts out with much enthusiasm and a desire to become a strong branch of the O. E. S. Splendid for Rheumatism "I think Chamberlain's Liniment is just splendid for rheumatism." writes Mrs. Dunburgh, Eldridge, N. Y. "It has been used by myself and other members of my family time and time again during the past six years and has always given the best of satisfaction." The quick relief from pain which Chamberlain's Liniment affords is alone worth many times the cost. Obtainable everywhere. OTTUMWA NEWS. The Benevolent club gave a surprise party on Mrs. C. Strothers at her home on Ward street S. S. All had a delightful time and a bountiful lunch was served. Mrs. M. Green was elected delegate to attend the State Federation and will also be on the program for a solo. The Fathal Few met with Mrs. Minnie Bibb. A large attendance and interesting meeting, after which the hostess served one of her famous lunches. A social time was spent. Mrs. H. Owens visited Fairfield Sunday school and M. M. S. on April 11 and at Albia on April 18th. Rev. Morgan of Albia was an Ottumwa visitor. Mrs. H. Owens, Miss Lelia Downey and Jessie Renfro were guests of the M. M. S. of the Presbyterian church last Thursday. Miss Renfro read several selections of Dunbar, which were highly appreciated. Mrs. Ida Davis is very ill at her home. Mrs. M. Green, superintendent of the A. M. E. Sunday school, was able to be at her post Sunday, after a three weeks' illness. Glad to see Mrs. T. J. Carr significantly improved to be out again. The choir of the A. M. E. church gave an entertainment Monday evening, April 19. A paine recital by Miss F. Galloway, assisted by Miss Bethia Folston, of Chicago. The auditorium was packed and the choir resided a nice sum for their treasurer. Miss F Callaway and Miss B. Follison were the guests of Mrs. H. Owens while in the city, where they give a recital Tuesday evening. Resolutions by I. B. W. club for Q. B. Taylor and Mary Jane Smith. Rex MASONIC NOTES. Chips From the Quarry. Resolved that it is with sorrowful heart that we bow in submission to the will of God and that he has again invaded our circle and removed from our midst our esteemed sisters and loyal members of I. B. W. circle. They were true and faithful members of our circle, but our loss is their gain, as they are at rest with the All Wise Father, in whom they believed and trusted. Resolved that we extend our tenderest sympathy to the sorrowing families and relatives and we commend them to a Father's loving care for strength, knowing that he alone can comfort. Be it also resolved that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our minutes and a copy to the families. Should Not Feel Discouraged. So many people troubled with indigestion and constipation have been benefited by taking Chamberlain's Tablets that no one should feel discouraged that has not given them a trial. They contain no pepsin or other digestive ferments, but strengthen the stomach and enable it to perform its functions naturally. Obtainable everywhere. ST. JOSEPH, MO. Rev. F. D. Woodford, the pastor assigned to the M. E. church at Nineteenth and Angelique for this year was in charge of the services last Sunday. He was here several months ago and assisted in a revival at that church. He has been at Mason City, Iowa, for several years. Rev. W. J. De Boe, the former pastor, was assigned to the church at Joplin. His family will remain here for a few months. They have made many friends during the time they have been here. Mme. Anita Patti Brown, the greatest colatura solista of our race, gave a recital at the Masonic Temple on the 13th inst. It is indeed a pleasure and a compliment to our race to know that she has received such superb knowledge of vocal music to render such a classic program with so much ease and grace. In speaking to the Bystander representative, Mrs. Brown said her tour so far this year had been very successful, and at Houston, Texas, last month more than 2,000 people attended her concert. She is making preparations for another of South America and the British West Indies. The soda fountain at Thompson's drug store is now open for the season. After shopping or after the theater go and get some refreshing drink before going home. The Messrs. Alonza Allen, E. Haven, Earl Thomas and John Williams spent last Sunday in Kansas City. They went via Leavenworth, Kans., and returned via Atchison, Kans. The trip was in a seven-passenger automobile. The annual fair and bazaar at the Ebenezer A. M. E. church began last Monday night and will continue until tonight. Mr. A. W. Loyd of St. Louis was the guest of Mr. I. F. Ramsey last Saturday and Sunday. He left Monday for Chillicothe. He is making his last official visit to the K. P. lodges before their annual meeting. Mr. Geo. F. Porter, the agency director of the Kansas City district for the Standard Life Insurance Co., was in the city a few days last week assisting the local agent, Mr. A. T. Walker, in securing new applications for that company. The Y. M. C. A. is now located at 115 North Eighth street, where all members and friends will be made welcome. Call at their new location and enjoy their reading rooms. "Proserpina," a hythological operetta in five scenes, was given at the Francis Street Baptist church last Friday night, under the direction of Mrs. L. F. Prince. A large crowd was present and those in the cast should be complimented. The second annual "Thought Night" of the progressive numbers was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Perkins on the 8th inst. More than fifty invited guests were present to spend the evening. The Croquet club has been reorganized for the season and a number of match games, as well as evening outings, can be enjoyed, as the grounds will be lighted so evening playing can be continued after dark and when it is cool. Take One Pain Pill, then-- Take it Easy. Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills will help you, as they have helped others. Good for all kinds of pain. 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Th 'News Count-Me club, as that paper has labelled its campaign, has been printing a coupon daily for two weeks, urging, "You have been pleased to fill out and mail in to City Assessor Ness. Then one of the census men checks up and if he hasn't been counted fills out the required blank. Jönnes Cafe This scheme has added hundreds to the count and it is now believed that the census will go over 100,000 by several hundred. The News has used every possible avenue of publicity to get the matter before the people. Placards have been posted in factories, streetcars, stores, shop, etc., urging the uncounted to enlist. School children and streetcar passengers have been given coupons and other special ward days have been inaugurated by The News in its effort to reach the coveted goal. City Assessor Ness frankly admits that, he would be thru with the count, several thousand short of 100,000 if it had not been for The News Count-Me club. 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By virtue of a special execution to me directed, issued by the clerk of the district court of Polk county, Iowa, in favor of Chase & West, and against F. O. Evans Piano Co., on a judgment rendered by said court on the 30th day of March, A. D. 1913, wherein it was ordered, adjudged and decreed that the following described property be sold to satisfy said judgment, toowit; One Hamilton Cabinet Grand Piano No. 2920, one Artist's Model Piano, No. 3056, also known as No. 2635; one Artist's Model Piano, No. 2161, also known as No. 44439; one Artist's Model Player Piano, No. 16152. Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that unless the said defendants appear at my office in Des Moines on or before the 29th day of April, A. D. 1915, at ten o'clock a.m. of said day, at which time said above described property is hereby advertised to be sold, and pay off the amount of said execution, with interest and costs, I will sell property, or sufficient thereof to satisfy execution, with interest and costs, at public outcry, to the highest bidder, at Chase & West's, 312-314-316 Eighth street, in Des Moines, Iowa, for cash in hand to pay off said execution. J. F. Griffin, Sheriff of Polk County, Iowa. By J. H. Kelley, Deputy. Sheriff's office, Des Moines, Iowa. Date of first publication, April 9, 1915. Published and printed by The Iowa State Bystander. FINAL NOTICE OF CANCELLA- TION OF CONTRACT. To George Davis and ..... Davis, his wife, Das Maines, Inwa. You are hereby notified that you have failed to perform the contract and the agreements on your part contained in the contract entered into by you with C. R. Nuetzel of date 8th day of October, A. D. 1913, for the purchase from C. R. 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