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ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER The Best and only medium that reaches the colored people of the middle west. XXII No. 31 Mrs. Clay Lewis is some better. Master James James had a touch of the la gripe, but is better now. Miss Lillian Neal has been on the sick list the past week. Miss Mary J. Reeves left this week for Minneapolis, Minn., for an indefinite stay. The Twentieth Century Art club will meet at Mrs. McGuire's, 760 W. Eleventh street, Wednesday, January 26th. All members are urged to be present, as it is a business meeting. Mrs. Mollie Watkins received news this week that her daughter, Miss Carrie, who is teaching in Athens, Ga. has been very dangerously sick, but is a little better at this writing. B. Y, W. Y K. Art club will meet at the home of Mrs Roberts in Albright's Apartments, on Tuesday afternoon. Jess Braden, formerly of this city, but who is now running on the C. G. W. railroad to St. Paul to Mason City, spent a few days here en route from St. Joseph, Mo., where he had been visiting his sick mother. THOMPSON GUEST HELPES. Adam Johnson, Gravity, Iowa; Fred Rogers, Chicago, Ill.; B. F. Demeay, Buxton, Iowa; C. R. Hurse New York. We have just been informed that Prof. Holmes, president of Tongaolao University of Jackson, Miss., will be in our city Sunday and will speak at Union Congregational church Sunday evening at 7:30. Everybody invited. On account of the fire at the A. M. E. church the Sunday school hour has been changed to 1 o'clock and will be held at the new Y. M. C. A. building. All the members and friends are invited to come. Mr. Chas. Palmer, one of our citizens, left this week with an excursion homeseekers party for Texas and New Mexico. We hope that he and his party may escape the Mexican bullets. A. B. Johnson, one of our young high school graduates of Gravity, spent a few days in our city en route home from Clinton, where he had been visiting his sister. He took luncheon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Thompson. Mrs. Gibbs L. Johnson wishes to thank North Star Masonic lodge, G. H. Cleggett chapter of Royal Arch Masons, King Solomon Commandery of Knights Templar, Hawkeye lodge of Elks and also her many friends for their beautiful floral emblems and the kindness tendered her through the illness and final death of her beloved husband. Gibbs Lamar Johnson. A correction is due in the obituary of Gibbs Lamar Johnson of twin sisters instead of ten sisters. At the annual meeting of the Deborah council of the Eastern Star held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. S. Joe Brown last Tuesday evening a good report for the year was made. The following new officers were elected: President, Mrs. C. A. Cleggett; vice president, Eydth Essex; secretary, Maud Thompson; assistant secretary, Addie French; treasurer, Jessie McClain; counselor, S. Joe Brown; honorary president, Mrs. S. Joe Brown. The following officers for the A. M. E. Sunday school were elected last night at their annual meeting: Superintendent, C. B. Wood; assistant superintendent, J. L. Edwards; sec- Is the best place to go for Good Home Cooking Everything First Class Red 1367 1012 Center Street Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Erickson, Props. Life of Booker Washington FOR SALE Cloth Binding $1.00 Library Binding $1.50 Every Home Should Have One Address ENOLA V. THOMPSON, Care Bystander Office Buchanan If you have any trouble with your stomach you should take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Mr. J. P. Klote of Edina, Mo., says: "I have used a great many different medicines for stomach trouble, but find Chamberlain's Tablets more beneficial than any other resemly I ever used." For sale by all dealers. THE BYSTANDER retary, Vivian Warriks; treasurer, Mrs. C. A. Shaw; organist, Edna Johnson; librarian, John R. Brown; superintendent of home department, Mildred Griffin; teachers, Rev. H. McCravens, J. L. Edwards, Chester Frederick, Mesdames Lizzie Glass, Hattie Lawther, J. L. Edwards, M. E. Boamer, C. A. Shaw, Mattle Warrik, M. Baker, S. L. Birt, Misses Annie M. Wolfok, Tibita Brown, Violet Hunter and S. Joe Brown teacher of normal class With this corps of officers they expect great results this year. A SURPRISE PARTY On last Friday evening about twenty-five friends of Miss Mildred Griffin showed a surprise on her at her home, 1529 Capitol avenue. The evening was spent in games and music. They all departed after having a very enjoyable time. ANNOUNCEMENT Regular monthly romannication of Pnriches Oziel chapter, O. E. S., at Doric Masonic temple, corner East Seventeenth and Des Moines streets, Thursday evening, January 27th. By order of Mrs. Anna F Cousin, W. M. Mrs. Addie French, Sec'b. THE BYSTANDER This week we have changed the name of this paper from Iowa State Bystander to The Bystander for commercial and business reasons. Then The Bystander is no longer confined only to Iowa, but all over the United States. We hope to make it still better. We now have more news from different towns than any western paper. N. A. A. C. P. By a very strange coincidence the Des Moines branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People closed its first year's work Tuesday evening with what proved to be the most interesting educational meeting of the year in the form of a lecture by the Rev. Dr. Curtis W. Reese, a Caucasian native of North Carolina, who delivered a most remarkable address on "The Greatness of the American Negro" to a splendid audience composed of members of both races, who amplified at the conclusion of almost every paragraph. Dr. A. J. Booker, chairman of the educational committee, introduced the speaker. The Redman octette sang and Atty. Geo. H. Woodson of Buxton closed the program in his usual pleasing manner. Atty. S. Joe Brown, the president of the branch, announced that at the next public meeting would be the celebration of the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass on February 12th, at which the Rev. Dr. J. E. Kirbye of Plymouth Congregational church will deliver an eulogy on Lincoln. The speaker on Douglass and the other details of the program to be announced later. (All of these locals were unintentionally omitted from our last week's paper.) Miss R. Foster of Columbia, Mo, has been in our city visiting her sister, Mrs. H. Gross, 852 Fourteenth street. She returned home this week, reporting a nice visit. On account of the death of Gibbs L. Johnson the Callanan club, which was to have met with Mss. Thornton Adams, who is a relative of the deceased, has been postponed until Wednesday, January 26th, at Mrs. Thornton Adams'. On Tuesday afternoon Miss Marie Bell was hostess to a roller skating party. She was assisted in receiving by Miss Gertrude Hyde and Mrs. J. H. Perkins. A beautiful cut glass dish was awarded to Miss Freda Graves for the moss' graceful skater. A pin cushion was awarded to Miss Hyde for receiving the most falls, and a box of linen handkerchiefs to Miss Clementine Jefferson for the poorest skater. The judges were Mrs. J. W. Fields and Mr. Frank Sheldon. The honor guests were Mesdames Stella Hyde, Marguerite Fields, Lee of Minneapolis, Ione Willem Coleman of Webster, S. D. Edna Alexander Buford of Denver, Misses Adah Hyde of Madison, Ind, Hyett of Minneapolis, Iva McClain of Iowa City and Freda Graves of Moulton. Mrs. J. W. Fields entertained at a dancing party during the holidays for her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lee of Newmilapolis. She was assisted in receiving b yher daughter. Music for the dancing was furnished by Mr. Harry Seymour, Mrs. Smith and Marguerite Lee. Frappe was served throughout the evening. Out of town guests were Messames Smith, Edna Buford of Denver, Ione Coleman, Webster, S. D. Effie Terrell of Kansas City and Miss Adah Hyde of Madison, Ind. COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA. The Editor of the Iowa Bystander: Dear Sir: Would you kindly announce that the wedding of Miss Minnie Cave and Mr. Chauceppe Herndon took place on January 3rd. Rev. E. R. Edwards read the wedding ceremony. The bride was given away by her father. She received many useful presents. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1916. A L. R. FLEENER Wants to Buy 100 horses from 5 to 8 years old for the French government, weighing from 1100 to 1600 pounds, 100 head from 4 to 7 years old for the Italian government, weighing from 1100 to 1300 pounds. This class need not be broke to harness, but must be in good condition. Want all the good Eastern horses. I can buy from 1200 to 1800 pounds, full age; for which I will pay the highest market Prices. Remember the Time and the Place LOYALTY TO RACE SHOWN BY HELPING THOSE LESS FORTUNATE. (Special to Bystanger.) Braxton, Miss.-A recent number of "The Pine Torch," a little monthly devoted to the building up of "The Pieny Woods Country Life School" Braxton, Miss., of which William C. Jones is founder and principal, contains the following list of our people who have helped the work in various ways during the past year. Most of the names in the list are of people who read The Bystander. It shows that people who read are generally those who do things worth while. They could not have helped a wortier than the one in the Piney Woods. Miss Fannie, a prize of $5.00 in memory of her mother for the girl who shows the greatest desire to be useful to her race; Ladies' Missionary society of Mason City, through Mrs. J. D. Reeler, two barrels of clothing; Mrs. L. Singleton, clothing and dishes; Mrs. Sam White and Mrs. Mahaley Battles, barrel of clothing each; Mrs. A Des Moines club, through Mrs. J. B. Rush, two boxes; Mrs. A. H. Hoag, Mrs. Coggins and Mrs. Hudson, each a barrel of clothing, and a barrel by Rev. E. J. Penny. From Monmouth came barrels by Mr. E. A. Jones, Mrs. Daisy Laish and Mrs. G. T. Brown. All of these things were very useful in enabling poor boys and girls to remain in school who might otherwise have had to stop school because they did not have clothing or shoes. After all our people are doing things that many of us do not know of in helping to build a race. ```markdown ``` MISS HAGAN HERE We are pleased to announce the appearance of Miss Helen E. Hagan, the great pianist of Cambridge, who will appear in our city one night only, appear in our city one night only, Monday evening, February 14th, at Union Congregational church on her second American tour. Miss Hagan MARSHALLTOWN NOTES Mrs. Harry L. Wolder is ill at her home on East State street, but is improving. Theodore Roman is also on the sick list. Mr. W. S. Warn was also confined to his home a few days, suffering from la gripe. Mrs. Wilda Warn Lowery of Cedar Rapids is in the city for a two weeks' visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. R. Warn. Miss Jessie Walker and Mrs. Grace Humphrey entertained the Mite Mission Circle of the A. M. E. church last Wednesday afternoon at the home of Miss Walker. Mrs. Wilda Lowery was the only out of town guest. Mrs. Geo. L. Suter entertained a few ladie at luncheon Saturday afternoon, complimentary to her niece, Mrs. Lofery, of Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Mary Roman and Mrs. Hattie L. R. FL Wants Horses, Man At Albia, Ia., We 100 horses from 5 to French governm Johnson also entertained at tea in honor of Mrs. Wilda Lowery. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johnson are both reported to be very low. The Baptist Mission Circle will meet at the parsonage Friday evening. BUXTON IOWA Little James Brown is on the sick list. Mr. John Baker was initiated into the K. of P. Silver Leaf lodge last Monday night. One of Buxton's most popular young ladies came to escort Scott Mardis to Sunday morning services last Sunday. Get busy girls—this is leap year. Mrs. Ella Willis was out of the city last week. Those on the sick list are Mr. John Allen, Mr. Butram, Mr. Jake Wilson. List not complete. Inice Ewing is confined with chick-enpox. The Ladies' Industrial club met at the home of Mrs. Grace McDowell last Wednesday. A very interesting paper on child welfare was read by Mrs. Neely and discussed by all the members present. The outline on civics was also studied. Next meeting at the home of Mrs. Ross. Mr. Webster Mickens is very busy these days filling the Reasbp contract, which is taking three of the Buxton houses to No. 18 mines to be erected. The boys hear from F. H. Townsend every once in a while. He always sends regards to the bunch. Says he and wife are doing fine. Arthur Mills sends regards to all from Marshalltown, Iowa, where he states he is doing well. bears the unique distinction and rare honor of being the only colored musician that has won the Sanford scholarship in Yale university conservatory prize in Yale university conservatory of music and received her diploma from Paris conservatory in 1914. Everybody should hear this remarkable and brilliant virtuoso. Mr. R. G. Potter, one of the Y. M. C. A. directors, last week for Knoxville, Iowa, where he expects to take up hotel work. Mr. Leonard West while driving a mule in No. 18 mine received a bad ankle, but he is able to hop around on it. Pete Alexander, who has for some time been living at No. 18 mine, is contemplating moving back to Buxton. Guess Pete wants to be handy for the girls during leap year. WATERLOO NEWS Sunday was quarterly meeting at Bess Chapel A. M. E. church, Rev. S. B. Moore, P. E., presiding at the morning and evening services, which were well attended. He was assisted in the afternoon service by Rev. J. W. Bowles and Quire of Antioch Baptist church. The Rotary club of Waterloo (white) had as their guests at dinner on the 17th the Ministerial associa- LEENER to Buy fires & Mules wednesday Jan. 26 to 8 years old for the ment, weighing from tion of the city at the Russell Lamsin hotel Rev. I. W. Bess and Presiding Elder B. B. Moore were among the guests. Sunday was Ladies' day at the Y. M. S. C., which gave way for quarterly meeting. Miss Florence Hughes returned home Saturday morning from the southland, where she spent the holidays. Mrs. John Bgg from Martin, Tenn., arrived in the city Sunday evening. ALBIA NEWS Rev. and Mrs. Thomas S. Griffith visited at the home of Mrs. Griffith's parents, Rev. C. Thomas, oper Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Smith visited in Ottomwa over Sunday. Miss Viola Young of Hocking attended services in Albia on Sunday. Mrs. George Arthur, who has been visiting with Mrs. Andrew Smith, returned to her home in Danville, Ill. Mrs. Sarah Beasly visited in Buxton this week. Mr. Ted Gravely entered Albia high school at the midwinter promotion. Mrs. Mary F. Ward has been sick for the past two weeks. Mr. Walter Bennings made a business trip to Des Moines Friday and over Sunday. On January 15, 1916, the Juvenile Sewing Bee, consisting of children from 8 to 10 years, met at the home of Mrs. Chas. Washington and enjoyed sewing and fairy story telling, led by Isadora Hayes. They closed the meeting by singing the song "Looking To You," and prayer by the sewing bee. Mrs. C. Thomas and Mrs. H. Jones have been sick for the past two weeks, but both are improving at this writing. YANKTON, S. D., NOTES. On Monday, December 20, Yankton has favored a visit from the bishop of this district, Rt. Rev. B. F. Lee, and our regular pator in charge, Rev. J. W. Dowden. They arrived on the 11:25 train from Sioux City and returner on the 1:25 for the same place. Both trains being late made the visit much shorter than it should have been. They made their first visit at the church, where they met some of its officers. They were next taken cut to the home of Mrs. J. H. Hills, who served dinner for them. After visiting at the home of A. S. Lewis, who was just recovering from a spell of sickness, they left for their train. Yankton people were indeed glad to receive a short visit from our bishop, who had a chance to see us as we are, a people who are trying to build up a substantial work for God. During Dowden's administration we have succeeded in almost raising a debt of $100 that was left on our church last conference year. COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA. Rev. Edwards delivered an excellent sermon both morning nad evening at Bethel A. M. E. church. Mrs. J. W. Koger of Minneapolis is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Edwards. The funeral of Vessie Ann Pitts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Pitts, was held Saturday morning at 10:30 at the familp home, 1714 South Third street, Rev. Edwards officiating. Burial took place at Fairview cemetery. Don't forget that on February 11th Mrs. Herndon and Mrs. Richardson will give a leap year social. Every effort is being put forward to make this a grand affair. Mrs. J. W. Koger was the guest of Mrs. Eva Bess at dinner. Mrs. J. W. Koger was the guest of a theater party given by Mrs. Frank Franknal. Mrs. Earl Peterson of Mason City is the guest of Miss Bessie Giles at 1319 Avenue C. Mrs. E. Rose gave a party in honor of Mrs. Earl Peterson of Mason City at her home on Seventh avenue. Miss Cleota Thompson of Omaha was the guest of Miss Hazel Stewart on West Broadway for a few days. The members of the W. W. club will begin the study of a drama, entitled "The Finger of Scorn," which will be given in March. Miss Hazel Stewart entertained the W. W. club at her home Monday night. A dainty repast was served. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. Everett Herndon on Eighth avenue. Constipation and indigestion. "I have used Chamberlain's Tablets and must say they are the best I have ever used for constipation and indigestion. My wife also used them for indigestion and they did her good," writes Fugenie S. Knight, Wilmington, N.C. Obtainable everywhere. KEQKUK ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. J. Marshall are ill at their home 10, N. Eleventh st. their home, 10 N. Eleventh street. Mrs. W. W. Gross will entertain the Self-Culture club Friday, January 28th. Mrs. L. Wilson entertained her friends on Monday of last week at cards. Friends of Mr. J. W. Bland will be glad to know he is improving rapidly. Mr. George Kellis is improving. The Autumn Leaf club met at the home of Mrs. Emery Johnson on Friday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Johnson are rejoicing over a baby boy. Mrs. George Brannard entertained at cards on Wednesday of last week. On Wednesday evening, January 26, a grand ball will be given in Cameron's hall. Dancing from 8 to 12. Music will be furnished by the Lyric orchestra of Hannibal, Mo. Admission 35 cents. Mr. Leo Reeder visited relatives last week. Mr. Selby Johnson is visiting in Chicago, Ill. A St. Valentine dance will be given February 14 at Cameron's hall by R. Hanley, S. Kellis and C. Ashby. Music by Agne's celebrated orchestra. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES Word was received in the city by friends last week of the death of Mrs. David Spencer at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Taylor, at Mason City. The remains were taken to her home at Jacksonville, Ill., for burial. She was the mother of Horace and Harvey Spencer and Mrs. Joohn Taylor, who were former residents of Washington. The many friends here of the family extend their sympathy. The children of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rhodes are getting along nicely with the chickenpox. They are almost well now. Fred Turner is now in the employ of Chas. Thomas, the stock buyer. Thomas Benton, the pioneer barber of Sigourney, died last week at his home in that place. Mr. B. at one time was a resident of Washington. He leaves a son bereaved. Howard Motts is the newly elected president of the Intellectual Improvement club, and active work is now in progress. He has a nice surprise in store for the members at the regular meeting next Tuesday evening at the A. L. Hall home. Mrs. N. L. Black was unfortunate one day last week in having some concentrated lye spilled in her right eye. But the speedy work of the eye specialist saved her eye. Recent information from Mr. and Mrs. Lewis H. Wallace of Pittsburg, Pa., is to the effect that they may again become residents of Washington in the near future. Everyone will welcome them back. The A. M. E. church, in conjunction with seven other churches in the city, are holding festival meetings at the new Methodist church. The gospel business men's team from Fairfield is doing the work on the platform, and they are wonderful propounders of the word of Good, and much good should be done. ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN Cold, well I guess yes--33 degrees below was the coldest so far this winter, and it continued cold for some time. Mr. T. D. Parker is quite ill with I gripe at his home on St. Anthony avenue. Others reported sick are Mesdames F. Wheeldin, M. Woodork, Mr. J. P. Anderson and Mr. Chas. Miller. The O. E. S. club meets this week with Mrs. Fannie Martin, 1119 Sherburne avenue. Mr. L. A. Melker, who met with a very painful and serious accident when he fell in his home some time ago, has recovered sufficiently to be brought home from the hospital. Sunday was quarterly meeting at St. James A. M. E. church. Presiding Elder Higgins was present. Rev. F. J. Peterson of Minneapolis preached at 3 p. m. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Tandy are hostesses for the Drowsy Whist club this week. The funerals of Mesdames Isabel Grissom and Mary J. Davis were held last week. Both were laid to rest in Oakland cemetery. The Benevolent association held their annual election of officers at their last meeting as follows: President, Mrs. Florence E. Duckett; vice president, Mrs. Tennie E. White; financial secretary, Mrs. Mattie R. Hicks; assistant secretary, Mrs. Ella Jackson; treasurer, Mrs. F. Wheeldin. The association gives a social this week at the residence of Mrs. Duckett. St. Anthony avenue. The choir of St. James church gives a hardtimes social ta the church Thursday night. Rev. Jas. Higgins, P. E., of St. Paul's district, is a guest at the parsonage. Mrs. Samuel Hatcher is out again, after a severe attack of the grip. We all felt very keenly the loss of Gov. Hammond. He was always willing and ready to act for the best interest of our race as well as any others. We shall miss him. The midwinter meeting of the State Federation will be held February 8th at Pilgrim Baptist church. An all day meeting will be held beginning with an executive board session at 10:30 a. m. Mrs. Dora Adams is local chairman; Mrs. Effie Wills, program chairman. The literary and social of Pilgrim Baptist church meets Monday night with Rev. and Mrs. B. N. Murrel. The One More Effort club will meet Tuesday night at St. James church. If you haven't had the grip, you are not in the swim, as everybody has it now or has had it recently. CLINTON, IOWA The family of G. J. Robinson are recuperating from a protracted ill- nondogs. eds of tn. finys sked of adrift. of nae is needs of not 3d as he ene. we he to an insist His cilishy ted out has achity. hat a ny can the be in of Price Five Cents ness. Mrs. Melissa Glauton, mother of Measrs. J. T., and M. O., Culberson, is seriously ill at her Tenth avenue home. The following officers were obligated at Bethel A. M. E. church on Sunday night, January 9th: Trustees, M. O. Culberson, J. T. Culberson, Scott Robinson, G. J. Robinson and A. A. Bush; stewards, Scott Robinson, J. B. Easty, M. O. Culberson, W. Henderson and Cassius Clay. Subscribe for The Bystander. Mr. Geo. Robinson of Tenth avenue, who has been ill for some time, was removed recently to Mercy hospital for treatment. He was accompanied by his wife, who also has been in poor health for some time. At the annual election of teachers and officers of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school recently the following persons were elected: Superintendent, M. O. Culberson; assistant superintendent, J. B. Easy; cradle roll, Mrs. Aline Henderson; secretary, A. A. Bush; assistant secretary, Miss Fredabelle Alkens; librarian, Calude Heron; assistant librarian, Eugene Stewart; chorister, A. A. Bush; organist, Miss Bessie Stewart; treasurer, Miss Minnie Sayles. Mr. Adam Johnson, who has been the guest of his sister, Frances, and other relatives, returned to his home in Gravity, Iowa, Friday night. The Masons will be hosts to the O. E. S. on February 11th at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Lizzie Wilder returned to her home in Galesburg last week, after a pleasant visit with Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Williams. The light committee, Mrs. J. B. Easily, chairman, will give a valentine and box social on February 14th. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Johnson entertained a few friends at their home on Friday evening, complimentary to their cousin, Adam Johnson, of Gravity, Iowa. The fire department was called to the Tenth avenue hotel of F. F. Jackson one night last week. Nothing more serious than an overheated stove. PREPARING FOR SERVICE Miss C. L. Duke and F. B. Washington to Study Social Science. New York, Sept. 28. The National League of Urban Conditions among colored people has announced that the two "fellows" of the league working in New York city this year are Mr. Forster B. Washington of West Medford, Mass, and Miss Carrie L. Dukes of Augusta, Ga. Mr. Washington is a graduate of Tufts college and has been pursuing graduate work at Harvard university. Miss Dukes is a graduate of Spellman seminary and Morehouse college, Atlanta, Ga. These two young people are registered at the School of Philanthropy and Plumman university for advanced work in the social sciences and will receive their training and experience in practical work in connection with the district offices of the Charity Organization society and the field work of the league. At the expiration of a year's course of training Mr. Washington will be a candidate for his master's degree from Columbia, and both of the "fellows" will be prepared to take up some line of social welfare work in New York or some other city to which they may be called for service. The league appoints two "fellows" for resident study in New York city each year. Applicants are not restricted to any schools or communities. The best available position are selected by the applications which passes upon the applications early in the spring. Any one may apply for application blanks at the headquarters of the league, 2033 Seventh avenue, or at the southern headquarters at Fisk university, Nashville, Tenn. BROOKS' LIBRARY OPENED. Constructive Work of St. Mark's Church, New York, Commended. On Monday, Sept. 20, the Brooks Library of Negro Literature at the St. Mark's M. E. church, West Fifty third street, New York, Rev William H. Brooks, D. D., minister, was opened to the public with an interesting musical and literary program. A unique feature of the gathering was a number of well rendered soles by prominent ministers of New York city and vicinity, interspersed with addresses by noted divines and a number of addresses commending the object of the promoters of the library scheme. It is proposed to make this library a headquarters in New York city, where accurate information respecting the achievements of members of our race in various lines of endeavor may be obtained. At the conclusion of the resolution of a most excellent program the judges appointed to pass upon the merits of the various musical and literary productions, Attorney Wilfred H. Smith, Lawrence T. Hunt and J. E. Robinson, retired and subsequently returned with their verdict in favor of Rev. B. W. Arnett and Gilbert Wilson, soloist, and J. E. Bruce "Grit," whose paper, *Making History*, was awarded a cash prize. Attwell to Locate at Columbia, S. C. Joseph J. Attwell has recently been appointed general manager of the South Carolina division of the North Carolina, Mutual Insurance company of Dugas. Mr. Attwell will have his headquarters at Columbia, S. C. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS ```markdown ``` Maj. Robert R. Moton of Hampton institute, Hampton, Va., was selected to succeed Booker T. Washington as president of Tuskegee institute Tuskegee, Ala., at a meeting of the special committee of the trustees of the institute. The choice was unanimous. The committee making the selection was composed of Seth Low, chairman of the Tuskegee trustees; Frank Trumbull of the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad, Edgar A. Bancroft, W. W. Campbell and Victor H. Tulane. Major Moton will not be installed as head of the famous Negro institute until the commencement exercises in May, 1916. Until that time he will give his services to the campaign for the Booker T. Washington memorial fund. The new head of Tuskegee has been commandant of cadets at Hampton since 1890. He was born in Virginia and is of pure Negro parentage. In a statement issued by the committee it is declared that by the elec- Robert Russia Moton. tion of Major Motion, "the policies, aim and attitude of the institute will continue unchanged." The committee paid tribute to the ability of Emmett J. Scott, temporary head of the institute since the death of Doctor Washington, as follows: "In taking this action the committee has not been unmindful of the long devotion and of the many qualifications of Mr. Emmett J. Scott for the position. The problem to be dealt with is a many-sided one, and it has seemed wise to seek a solution of it that will bring to the work of Tuskegee another forceful personality." In the death of the great Negro industrial leader, educator, and organizer, Dr. Booker T. Washington, the American nation has lost a great instrument for good; the Negro race in our nation a leader-mediator; the civilized world one of its champions of a great cause, writes F. Wilhelm Ellegor of Liberia, in a communication to the New York Times. There are times when even profound minds find it difficult to give out the fullest expressions of sentiment upon peculiar occasions and subjects—when words do not seem to give the significance they are employed to convey. "A great Negro leader has fallen," "a mediator and friend of his race," or an active and indefatigable educator and industrialist, all convey "Major Moton knows by intuition northern white people and southern white people. I have often heard the remark made that the southern white man knows more about the Negro in the South than anybody else. I will not stop here to debate that question, but I will add that colored men like Major Moton know more about the southern white man than anybody else on earth," was a remark made by Booker Washington. "This thorough understanding of both races which Major Moton possesses has enabled him to give his students just the sort of practical and helpful advice and counsel that no white man who has not himself faced the peculiar conditions of the Negro could be able to understand." "I have seen Major Moton in a good man living situations in which an ordinary man would have lost his heart but I have never seen him when seemed to feel the least degraded or humiliated. I have learned from Major Moton that one need not belong to a superior race to be a gentleman. It has been through contact with Of children born of parents at the age of forty-one years one-third die during the first year, while the rate of mortality among those born of parents between the ages of twenty-one and thirty is less than eight per cent. The emerald is worth more per carat than any other stone. You could put all the United States except Alaska in Brazil and have 200-200 square miles left. much, but fail to bring out the fullest measure of those elemental qualities that combined to make Mr. Washington the truly great man that he was. Booker T. Washington was able in a very positive manner to give the demonstration of the fact that with opportunities and proper equipments millions of colored people would become capable of the highest mechanical and industrial training; he was able to prove the possibility of a good understanding and, what is more, of good feeling between the white and colored elements; he was able to prove that the individual sacrilege, perseverance, determination, thrift, energy, and steadfastness are unit builders of the most useful community that is well suited to its mold properso, well-equipped people, rightly for a good place in the world. This is how we view the work of Booker Washington in Liberia, West Africa, where his name has become a household word and the Tuskegee model plant regarded as a valuable asset, an object lesson for any industrial effort. I feel it my duty as one connected with Negro advancement work in Liberia, and deeply interested, too, in the industrial outlook of that country, to express in behalf of my colleagues there an appreciation for the life and work of that great opportunist man, whose career may be briefly summed up in the words: Veni, vidi, vici. He really came "as one born in due time," saw and grasped a necessity, and put into effect propaganda that must of necessity continue to be a workable and progressive monument erected for the wellbeing of the race in America. Mr. Washington's death, then, should prove to be a signal for united thought and effort among the colored race, and in all those ways tend toward the uplift of thousands of the people. And to my mind the very best way to show appreciation for and legally to that devoted son of the race would be by uniting in encouraging and supporting in any and every possible way that wonderful working "Washington monument" at Tuskegee. That the Negro must look to the schools for preparation for his work in life, and that he must erect schools and maintain them himself, was the declaration of Dr. A. P. Camphor, president of Central Alabama college, before the Central Alabama conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, in delivering the principal address at the educational anniversary. An audience that filled every available bit of space in St. Paul's Methodist church at Birmingham heard his address, which was the feature of the day's work. He plended for greater interest in Negro education, paid a high tribute to the work of the Methodist Episcopal church in providing educational institutions for all people, and showed the unimaginative of the Negro of today to help more people in the education of the Negro youth. Just what was being done at Central Alabama college, the local institution maintained by the church for Negroes at Mason City, was told by the speaker. The chair from the school rendered music for the occasion. An electric motor no bigger than a watch is said to produce one horsepower. men like Major Moton—clean, wholesome, high-skilled gentlemen under black skirts—that I have received a kind of education no books could impart. Whatever disadvantages one may suffer from being a part of what is called an 'inferior race', a member of such a race has the advantage of not feeling compelled to go through the world, as some members of other races do, proclaiming their superiority from the houseplant. "There are some people in this world who would feel loneless, and they are not all of them white people either, if they did not have someone to whom they could claim superiority." When a Sunbury (Pa.) man pulled his horse out of the well into which the thoughtless equine had fallen he found attached to one of its shoes a rusty bucket containing more than $3,000 in Spanish gold. The money is supposed to have belonged to a hermit whom legend assigns residence in the vicinity 50 or more years ago. Small practice can lead to great perfection in the art of laziness. Four hundred years ago the average length of human life was between eighteen and twenty years. One hundred years ago the average human life was less than thirty. The average human life today reaches nearly forty years. Switzerland now owns the St. Gothard tunnel and railway. The Brazilian government estimates next year's revenue at $169,680,000, and expenditures at $174,254,000. The boll weevil did about $30,000,000 damage to the cotton crop in 1913. Nearly 18,000 square miles of new territory became infested during the year. UNDERWOO & UNDERWOO Left to right: Sergt Elliott Cowdin, Sergt Norman Prince of Boston and Lieut. William Thaw, three American birdmen who, for daring deeds on the battlefields of France, have been decorated for bravery, and came back to the United States to spend Christmas with their folks at home. Each has received the military medal and the war medal, the latter being the French equivalent to the American Cross of Germany. Already they have returned to their duty at the front HITS POLAND HARD Land of Graves Shows War's Greatest Desolation. Mo. Depressing Than Belgium or East Prussia is Picture of Ruin and Destruction Over Vast Area of Country. Warsaw.—Even more depressing than parts of Belgium and East Prussia, the worst parts, is Poland—a load of graves and trenches, of ruin and destruction on a scale that has been brought nowhere else by the war. The conflict has been waged back and forth across the ancient kingdom so long that agriculture has had but little chance, and, except in those sections where the German forces have been in control for some time, the fields are barren and untilled, scarred by miles upon miles of earthworks. From the East Prussian boundary to approximately the old Hawka positions there is visible the maximum amount of order and peaceful quiet. At the Hawka, however, the interminal graves with their helmet adorned crosses, the deep slashes in the earth that once were trenches but now are the temporary "homes" of countess refugees, the maze of partly destroyed barbed wire entanglements and the succession of burned and ruined villages begin. For miles, between Alexandrovo on the boundary and Warsaw, and between Warsaw and Lodz, the old trenches line the railroad, while graves, individual and common, line the trenches. Eastward of Warsaw, however, the trenches are still stop, for the uniformed armed fast once they opened the capital of Poland. The trenches stop, but the devastated villages do not. Rather they increase in number, and there is scarcely a railroad station—and no bridges—left standing. The Poles from time immemorial have been accustomed to building their thatched cottages—huts would be a better word—close together. Accordingly, it was necessary only to fire to one structure in order to burn them all. In consequence, countless villages have been reduced to forlorn rows of chimneys, which, being of brick and stoutly built, resisted the flames. Unlike the cities of Poland, the country seems to have been stripped of young men. One sees little else than peasant women, barefoot, ill clad, who struggle under bundles of wood through the mud, and who generally avert their eyes as strangers peas. The Germans, partly for their own benefit, partly to give employment to the Poles, have done much to put the notoriously bad roads in shape. They have also altered the railroad from the Russian to the German railway—a stupendous work, for all the main lines are now double track, and at important points huge yards have had to be built to conform to military needs. The destruction in many parts of Poland is so general that village after village has no single house standing. Both soldiers and the civil population have had to rely on their inventive need to obtain shelter, and all along the railroad lines freight cars, Russian and German, are being used as houses. In the case of the Russian cars the wheels have been removed, the cars have been set flat on the ground and the interiors fitted up with some degree of comfort. Carried Baby 250 Miles on Back, South Bethlehem, Pa.—Joseph Danzkos has arrived here after a remarkable trip from a northern Canadian town. Danzkos carried his ten-month-old baby 250 miles on his back, Indian style, and sustained its life by feeding it with crackers and water. Surprise for Pennsylvaniaans on Return From Vacation—Vistor in Jail Lewisburg, Pa.—When Prof. Norman Stewart of Bucknell university and his wife returned home from spending the Christmas vacation with relatives in New York, they found a strange grouping their home. Stewart Stewart could not unlock Mary and a visitor through a IOWA STATE BYSTANDER IN WHO AID FRANCE In Sergt. Norman Prince of Boston and birdmen who, for daring deeds on therated for bravery, and came back to the their folks at home. Each has received, the latter being the French equivalent,dy they have returned to their duty at LIVE LIKE ADAM AND EVE Spend Two Months in Maine Woods to Prove Man Can Survive in Wilderness. Boston.—The weather sometimes gets cold in the Maine woods. In fact, it is said the mercury hibernates in the thermometer bulbs when the spruce trees start popping. And there are wild animals there, too—deer, porcupine, rabbits and even bears. There is no steam heat and there is not a delicatessen about the place. But all these things did not prevent Walker F. Estes and his 114-pound wife from proving that the friends that they could live in the woods for two months, kill their own food and provide their own clothing, and come out in better health than when they went in. The lives of Omg and his mate lk of the palecozoic age were copied by the Estes couple. In the warmer weather when they first entered the forest their clothing was made of leaves and vines. Then came winter's blasts and snow and ice. They wore then the skins of deer and other smaller animals they had caught in deadfalla. Mrs. Estes, by the way, was responsible for the first deer capture. One had run afoul of their trap and, when she discovered it, the animal was about to escape. Mrs. Estes fung her arms about its nock in true position, hung on to, too, until her mate arrived. The flesh of the animals they trapped, with fish, nuts and herbs made up their menu for the two months. Mrs. Estes came back to civi- INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE lization—centered in Boston in this case—heavier, and insisting that woman can stand hardships today just as well as her "superior" mate. SPELLING CAUSES HER GRIEF Never Having Used Final "e" in Spelling "Corpse" Woman Misunderstands Message. Portland, Ore.—Never having used the final "e" in her own spelling of the word "corpse," Mrs. Marceline Germain of Donaldson, Mich., was prostrated with grief upon receipt of an official communication announcing the fact that her brother, Joseph Eli Jollicorne, had joined the United States marine corps and had named her as next of kin to be notified in case of death. "If my brother is a corps, of what did he die?" she wrote to Capt. H. T Swain in charge of the local recruiting station of the United States marine corps, who had been the man and was responsible for the notification to the recruiting officer, by return mail, bade the borrowing sister cease mourning, and assured her that the "corps" to which her brother had later attached himself was the "liver" kind of an organization. "What are you doing here?" the professor asked the stranger. "I'm here on a visit." was the reply. "Why, this is my house, and that is my suit you are wearing," the professor declared. The stranger attempted to escape, but the professor succeeded in locking him in a closet. While her husband was strangling with the intruder sir, Stewart telephoned for Sherri Hack. DARING ESCAPE Interned British Naval Officer Flees From Denmark. Takes Back Promise Not to Try to Escape, Then Makes Get-Away While Doubly Guarded Day and Night. London. — Lieutenant Commander Layton, a British naval officer who was interned at Copenhagen, has just made his escape in exciting circumstances, and arrived here. At first he was allowed by the Danes a fair amount of liberty on patrol, but a few days after his internment began he went to the commandant of the barracks and told him he wished to take back the word of honor he had given not to try to escape. The commandant, interpreting this as an intimation that he would endeavor to escape, told Lyaton that he would have to have him very closely watched. His quarters were placed under double guard, and there always seemed to be three or four sentries watching his movements. The prospect of escape seemed small, and, to make matters worse, Dayton was seized with a violent influenza cold, which prostrated him for the time being. Two sentries stood at the door of his room, and they never seemed to relax their vigilance. They were constantly looking through the peebleb in the door of Lyaton's room, to see that matters were all right. They did it as usual on the particular evening that he escaped. Things were apparently quite in order, and their prisoner was apparently lying on the bed. As a matter of fact, he was not, and at a moment when the attention of one of the sentries was engaged and the other had been sent on an errand. Lyaton opened the door and slipped into another room, where he found a thick serge civilian suit. In due course he found himself at a window overlooking the street, and with a rope which he had discovered he lowered himself into a street. The barracks were on an island, and for better security patrols had been placed everywhere. The escaping of ficter met two of them, but succeeded by a ruse in passing them. His next obstacle was the canal. The night was dark and bitterly cold, there being several degrees of frost, but, clothed as he was, Layton took the most direct course, and swam for it. In spite of the fact that he was still suffering from influenza he did this successfully, and having got to land, he took off his clothes and wrung them out, so as to show no objectiveness of water. On the ferry boat he turned himself into a porter, and managed to get a job of carrying a passenger's bag to the station. There he boarded a train, and where due course reached the dockside, where he caught a train to Christiana. He used several disguises during the remainder of his voyage to Christiana, just succeeded in escaping detection, and finally sailed from Bergen to England. On the boat to England a passenger asked him if it was true that he was an American. He replied that he was a captain upon his fellow-traveler remarked: "If you were not so darned sure about it, I should say you were a British naval officer." When the travel-stained young Englishman, without money, presented himself before a transport officer at the British port, he was not unnatural; looked upon with suspicion, but he was soon able to establish his identity. INSISTS KAIGER HAS CANCER Matin Says Artificial Palate Was Considered by French Specialists Before War. Paris--The Matin revives the story that the kaiser is suffering from cancer. The paper says a telegram displayed at Zurich on December 24 said that the court physicians at Berlin were of the opinion that the kaiser's illness is due to a fresh manifestation of cancer. The Matin adds that a practitioner living in Paris was consulted by the German government to explain the war concerning the manufacture of an artificial palate if a serious operation on the kaiser's throat were necessary. Ten, Sent One Year Apart, Have Gone. Through to Destination Without a Mishap. Federalburg, Md.—About ten years ago Henry P. Wright of Aberdeen began sending to his sister here, Mrs. Mary Fleetwood, a silver dollar through the mail as a Christmas present. Recently the annual dollar arrived with Mrs. Fleetwood's address on one side and a two-cent stamp on the other. In the ten years that Wright has been sending these unique remembrances to his sister not one has been lost or stolen, neither has it failed to arrive on time. Home Made Wirescale Killie Girl Aurora, N. Y.—Mary Rockinley was electrocut when she came in contact with the aerials of an amateur wireless instrument in her employer's home. The aerials had crossed with a wire of the electric light plant, which had sagged as a result of a storm enberg, and the intruder is in the county jail. Killed Big Eagle. Rhame, N. D.—While Joe Merr was out with a herd of cattle he captured a large bird sitting on a butte a short distance away, and succeeded in cripping it with his rifle, thereby enabling him to kill the bird. It proved to be a rare specimen of the black or desert eagle of the Nevada, and measured 7 feet 3 inches from tip to tip of its wings. The KITCHEN CABINET Commend us to the man who does not agree with you always. You might as well go out in the limber and talk to an officer as to the person who agree to everything you say. together for a quarter of an hour, on and a half pints of water with two cupfuls of sugar. Pour the boo shoo over a can of grated pineapple, the taste of three lemons, and SEASONABLE DISHES. A delicious dessert is made by piling charlotte russe mixture on pieces of chocolate cake. Another combination with charlotte marshmallow, using it as a garnish and serving the charlotte in sheer glasses. The com- chocolate cherry other combination with charlotte russe is the orange marmalade, using it as a garnish and serving the charlotte in sherbet glasses. The com- bination is especially pleasing. Pineapple Tcast—Add a little sugar to the sirup in a can of pineapple, using half of a can of fruit for this dish. Add a tablespoonful of lemon juice and boil three minutes; then add the slices of pineapple and keep the whole hot. Cut rounds of sponge cake, butter and dredge with sugar, then set in the oven to brown. When ready to serve set a round of pineapple on the round of cake and pour over the sauce. Hashed Lamb With Rice and Peas— Chop fine edible portions of the cooked lamb, to the meat; add the broth or gravy and salt water, season with oil and pepper. Place the meat on a hot platter, surround with cooked, seasoned rice and surround the rice with seasoned green peas or the canned variety. Curried Potatoes—Peel a small onion and cut into thin rings; melt three tablespoonfuls of butter in a frying pan and cook the onion until it is softened and yellow; add six or eight sliced potatoes. sprinkle with salt, pepper and a level teaspoonful of curry powder, stirred smooth, with a cupful of broth; simmer ten minutes. Squeeze over the juice of half a lemon, turn and serve very hot. A delicious combination when one desires something especially dainty is creamed celery with shredded almonds. Prepare a rich cream sauce, add cooked, tender celery and the almonds. In timbale cases or patty shells. Dried Ham—The Swedish people use the following covering over a ham while baking. Take two cupfuls of bread crumbs, four tablespoonfuls of vinegar, one tablespoonful of mustard, one egg and a dash of pepper and salt to season, spread over the ham before baking. It forms a delicious crust and keeps in all the flavor of the meat. If thou of fortune be bereft, And in thy store there be but left Two leaves—sell one, and with the dole Buy hyancinths to feed thy soul. PINEAPPLE JUICE. Pineapple juice is one of the whole- some nonalcoholic drinks which may be bought in bottles or can be put up at home. The wonderful *Hawaiian pineapple* is now well known and appreciated all over the country. Medical scientists have been experimenting for 50 years to juice to discover its therapeutic qualities. It be put up at home. The wonderful Hawa is a pineapple is now well known and appreciated all over the country. Medical scientists have been experimenting for years with the fruit and juice to discover its therapeutic qualities. It has been decided by these experts that while pineapple juice is not a cure-all it is especially good for the digestive organs and a great benefit to sufferers of sore throat. It is also used in the treatment for tuberculosis. It is a delightful drink served with carbonated water or simply as one does grape juice. All cooks who use gelatin with pineapple know that they need to use more of the gelatin with pineapple than with water, as it shows its digestive power on gelatin. Regents Punch.-Take theake of three lemons, one pound of sugar, two quart bottles of pineapple juice a quart of strong Oolong tea and a quart of carbonated water. Fruit Punch.—Take two lemons, two oranges sliced thin, add two quarts of pineapple juice, one quart of fine large strawberries or raspberries, one quart of Apollinaris water and a pound of sugar. Serve with plenty of ice. Pineapple Punch.—Add to the juice of three lemons a pound of sugar, three quarts of pineapple juice and six slices of pineapple, cut in pieces. Serve in a punch bowl with a quart of carbonated water and a large piece of ice. This will serve a small company liberally. Let stand a while to get thoroughly cold and somewhat diluted with the ice. Pineapple juice may be used in any number of ways as desserts. A delicious frape is the following: Boll GATHERED FACTS A spring attachment to prevent the lid falling off features a recently patented tea kettle. Operated entirely by electricity, a dry dock in Holland can lift vessels of 8,000 tons register. An inventor in Russia has developed a method for making felt boots and knit goods from dog hair. A holder for ice cream cones has been invented that enables them to be filled without danger of breaking. For transporting meat a refrigerator car has been invented in England that is claimed to maintain a temperature as even as in the more elaborate refrigeration plants of ocean-going vessels. A motor boat that has been invented that steers with exceptional speed and accuracy under all conditions, carries its motor and propelling mechanism in a hollow fin that also serves as a keel. Notches on the sides feature a new board for holding writing paper, the idea being that rubber bands can be placed over them to guide a person's hand over unruled paper. together for a quarter of an hour, one and a half pints of water with two cupfuls of sugar. Pour the hot sipp over a can of grated pineapple, then add the juice of three lemons, and let stand until cold. Strain and add a pint of pineapple juice and a pint of water. Freeze to a mush. COMPANY LUXURIES. These dishes are not for daily use in the ordinary household, as they are either too much work to prepare or are too expensive. Fillets of Game or Chicken—Cut the meat from the bones in wide strips and cook it in well-buttered skillet until brown, then add a tablespoon of butter to the cornflower oil. Fillets of Game or Chicken—Cut the meat from the bones in wide strips and cook it in well-buttered skillet until brown, then add a tablespoonful of butter, two tablespoonfuls of currant jelly and the strained gravy left from the first cooking of the fowl, or venison. Have molded a ring of rice, place in the oven after spreading with butter and brown. Serve on a round dish and put the fillets in the center with the sauce poured over. A teaspoonful of curry and a teaspoonful of chutney added to the sauce will add variety to this dish. Eggs With Cheese—Boat six eggs slightly with fork. Place in a chafing dish a tablespoonful of butter, and when this is melted and add two tablespoonfuls of grated cheese. Stir until smooth, then add the eggs and season with paprika and salt. Cook until the eggs are scrambled. Serve on toast. Nesseleroel Pudding.—Make a custard of three cupfuls of milk, 1½ cupfuls of sugar, the yolks of five eggs and a half teaspoonful of salt, strain and cool; add a pint of thin cream, a fourth of a cupful of pineapple sirup and 1½ cupfuls of cooked and mashed chestnuts. The nuts are put through a strainer after cooking. Line a two-quart melon mold with a part of the mixture and to the remainder add one half a cupful of candied fruit, cut in bits, a quarter of a cupful of sultana raisins and eight chestnuts broken in pieces and soaked in cherry juice for a few hours. Fill a mold, cover, pack in salt and ice and let stand two hours. Serve with whipped cream, sweetened and flavored with Maraschino sirup. Bombe Glacée.—Line a mold with sheerbet or water ice, fill with ice cream or thin charlotte rushes, cover, pack in ice and salt and let stand two hours. Macaron ice cream is another good combination. DESIRABLE DUMPLINGS. Dumplings are a great emergency dish when the chicken or stew seems a great emergency cken or stew seems too small for the a finely lots of dumplings to surround the platter of mea makes a most satistying sight. العربية Dumplings—Add one beaten egg to a cupful of milk, a little salt and two teaspoonfuls of baking powder, sifted with flour enough to make a mixture stiff enough to drop from the spoon. Flours differ so in thickening power that no exact measurement can be given. Drop them on the boiling stew with a teaspoon and they will cook in eight minutes. Leave them covered during the entire time so they will be puffy and light. Bread Dumplings—Just before putting the bread into the pans, take out about half a loaf, add butter and make small biscuits. Let rise a few minutes until about the size of a walnut. Drop these in the hot broth and cook, carefully covered, twenty minutes. If larger dumplings are made the time must be longer for the cooking. Potato Dumplings—To a pint of milk add a beaten egg, a little salt, a cupful of mashed, hot seasoned potato, and flour to make a drop batter. Add two teaspoonfuls of baking powder to the last of the flour, mixing well. Drop in small spoonfuls in chicken or beef broth and cook twenty minutes. Potato Dumplings With Sauce—Cook and rice six medium sized potatoes; add a pint of bread crumbs, browned in butter, also two well beat eggs and salt enough to season. Form in two balls and steam twenty minutes; place on a dish and pour over them a half cupful of melted butter. Sauce—Brown one teaspoonful of onion and one tablespoonful of flour in two tablespoonfuls of butter, then add a cupful of cider vinegar and stir until it bolls, season with salt to taste. Nellie Maxwell Although Asia has many high mountain ranges it has fewer large waterfalls than any other continent. A Nebraska inventor has patented a counter-balanced gate that swings vertically instead of horizontally. Swedish chemists have developed a new high explosive for military purposes from perchloride of ammonia. A speed indicator to be carried on the back of automobiles registers on a plainly visible segment, which is illuminated at night with lights of various colors to show different speed. A Swiss process for the manufacture of aluminum foil consists of coating sheets of the metal with oil, folding or pilling a number of them together and rolling them until they are as thin as desired. A Frenchman has invented a process for solidifying petroleum for safety in transportation by the addition of a solution of soap, it being possible to burn the resulting combination or to remove the soap with alcohol. Cape Cod, the peninsula of Massachusetts, is no longer a cape. It has been made an island by the completion of the Cape Cod canal. In the light of new investigations in medicine, and as old data are pondered anew, more and more attention is being given to the health of children. The conservation of youthful energy, the prevention of infection and detailed instruction in hygiene are the keynotes of preventive medicine. M. S. S. Before the new ideas can become entirely useful some very old ones must be eradicated, absolutely forgotten. There is no more reason that a child should have measles, mumps or whooping coogh than it should be hit on the head with a brick. These diseases do not loner immunity, nor do they, or boils, purify the blood. The fact that a person has never been sick before does not make them more liable to die than if the same affliction befall a person who has had all the diseases in the category. There is as much reason in getting sick as an insurance against further sickness as there is in getting a leg broken. The future efficiency of citizens, granting that they are born normal, depends very much on the development of several glands, or which we hear little. These glands are called superrenal, because they are situated on top of the kidneys, the thyroid, which is just in front of the "Adam's apple," the pituitary gland, which is in the skull, certain of the intestinal glands and the ser glands. Upon the proper action of these glands with their so-called internal secretions depend a proper balance of growth and development. These glands are very delicate in structure and especially in growing organisms. High temperatures, diarrhoea, infections and improper rest materially interfere with their blood supply and growth; when even temporary drainage is made upon them we often have disastrous results following. This does not take into account the too frequent admage to heart muscle, ears, eyes and kidneys which follows in the wake of such so-called harmless disease as measles, mumps and whooping cough. While it is true that we do not know how to keep every child absolutely free from all the suffering and damage which acute infections often leave, every one can follow out certain general rules among them: First, protect children from infections, by keeping them away from sick folks—no matter if it be a "simple cold." Second, build boxes for the creeping and toddling youngsters, thereby protecting them from the cold draughts of air on the floors, which are directly responsible for so much pneumonia. Third, teach children, early, the use of tooth brushes, since it is definitely proven that many general infections are primarily mouth infections. Fourth, and necessarily as important as three, clean hands before eating. That peck of dirt yarn is not a requirement, but a result of carelessness and ignorance. Fifth, teach children the importance of avoiding intimate contact with other sick children, for what appears to be a harmless matter with one child may be the death of another. Keep the children well, for upon them the burdens of the future will fall. The Lord does not call as many children as we send to Him by rarelessness and ignorance. MONMOUTH. ILL. (This Week's News.) Miss Essie Neil, who is staying in Chicago, is home spending her vacation with her parents. The presiding elder's committee of the A. M. E. church met with good success with their coon supper, which was held at the G. A. R. hall. Every one was anxious to get a tate of Mr. Coon. Mr. Charles Williams of Macon Bad Cold Quickly Broken Up. Mrs. Martha Wilcox, Gwanda, N. Y., writes: "I first used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy about eight years ago. At that time I had a hard cold and coughed most of the time. It proved to be just what I needed. It broke up the cold in a few days, and the cough entirely disappeared. I have told many of my friends of the good I received through this medicine, and all who have used it speak of it in the highest terms" Obtainable everywhere. 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Worthington for the payment of taxes for the year 1909 thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, which certificate is now owned and held by E. C. Worthington. That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said real estate 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 No. Dated Des Moines, Iowa, January 12, 1916. E. C. Worthington. Book 28, page 111. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE To Elisha McClain, the person in whose name the real estate described below is taxed: You are hereby notified that at a regular tax sale held in and for Polk county, Iowa, on December 6, 1910, the following described real estate, toit: The west one-half (1-2) of lot six (6), in block seven (7), in Oak Park, an addition now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, was sold to E. J. Boynton for the payment of taxes for the year 1909 thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, which certificate is now owned and held by E. C. Worthington. That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said real estate 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 Des Moines, Iowa, January 12, 1916. E. C. Worthington. 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Royal Union Mutual INSURANCE COMPANY 30th Annual (Condensed) Statement Ending December 31, 1915 Total Insurance in Force December 31st. $39,407,150.00 Gain in Insurance in Force, for 1915. 4,461,454.00 Securities on Deposits December 31, 1915, with the State to Protect Policyholders. 5,388,769.12 Gain in Deposit for 1915. 498,026.68 Total Income, for 1915. 1,759,430.40 Gain in Income, for 1915. 135,963.31 Total Admitted Assets December 31, 1915. 5,939,516.37 Gain in Admitted Assets. 680,779.73 Total Surplus, Assigned and Unassigned. 681,266.58 Total Loans. 5,475,227.58 Average Interest and Profits Earned. 6.22 % City, Mo., spent a couple of days here with his friend, Webster Ganger. Mesdames Bellinger and Howard of Alton, Ill., are here as the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Eugene Thompson. Mr. Richard Wallace, who has been sick with la gripe, is improved. The members of the A. M. E. church organized the allen Endeavor League on Sunday evening. Mr. Otis Weatheris was elected president; Miss E. Saunders, secretary, and Mrs. Etta Simns, treasurer. Mrs. Henry Grant entertained a small company of friends on Thursday afternoon in honor of Mesdames Howard and Bellinger of Alton, Ill. (Last Week.) Miss Lois Skinner of Jacksonville, Ill., is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Skinner. Harold Pruitt returned to his home in Knoxville, after a short visit with his aunt. Mrs. Mary Brown. Mrs. Nellie Taylor has returned home, after a visit here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Skinner. Mr. and Mrs. Abel of Burlington were callers in town Sabbath. Mrs. William Little, who has been quite sick, is improving at this writing. Mr. Robert Catlin has returned, after spending a week in Chicago. Mrs. Eliza Smith entertained with an 8 o'clock breakfast Saturday morning in honor of Mrs. Sandbreaker of Hannibal. Mo Women of Sedentary Habits. Women who get but little exercise are likely to be troubled with constipation and indigestion and will find Chamberlain's Tablets highly beneficial. Not so good as a three or four mile walk every day, but very much better than to allow the bowels to remain in a constipated condition. They are easy and pleasant to take and most agreeable in effect. Obtainable everywhere. L. E. Hanger NEW Elite Restaurant New Reliable Place to Eat Meals 15c and up Lunches or Short Orders Served 304 W. Grand Ave. Des Moines Iowa VIVIAN L. JONES Funeral Director Des Moines Iowa The very best service guaranteed Prices the lowest - - - - - Calls answered promptly day or night No extra charges for distance—Reverse all phone charges PHONE: Maple 2048 Resider ca Wal. 6824. Office 519 East Court Ave Des Moines THE Royal INS FRANK D. JACKSON, president N. M. HUBBARD, Jr., 2nd. Vice- 30th Annual Income 1910 Ledger Assets January 1, 1915 Premlums ..... $ Interest, etc Total Income. Total Disbursements Death Losses Matured Endownments Dividends to Policyholders Surrender Values. Pald for Claims on Supplemental Contracts not involving Life Con tingencies State Fees and Taxes. Commissions to Agents and All Agency Expenses. Salaries of Officers and Clerks. Managerial Legal Expenses. Medical Fees and Inspections. Printing, Stationery, Advertising, Postage, Telegraph, Telephone, Express and Exchange. Rent Home Office and Branch Offices All Other Disbursements. Total Disbursements. Ledger Assets Dec. 31, 1915. SUMMARY OF YEAR Total Insurance in Force December 31 Gain in Insurance in Force, for 1915 Securities on Deposits December 31, the State to Protect Policyholders. Gain in Deposit for 1915..... Total Income, for 1915..... Gain in Income, for 1915..... Total Admitted Assets December 31. Gain in Admitted Assets..... Total Surplus, Assigned and Unassign. Total Loans..... Average Interest and Profits Earned. Paid Policyholders Chase & Chase & West Heating Stoves Standard well known heaters, with established reputation for service, economy and efficiency. During this sale we allow big reductions in the prices of such heaters as Beckwith's Round Oak and The Estate By purchasing a heater of any size or style now, you will save enough money to buy a big supply of coal. We will not attempt to tell you about these dozens of heaters. We can only urge you to come to see them. All "Estate" Heaters Sizes 16 to 20 in. at 20 per cent Discount All "Round Oak" Heaters at 20 per cent Discount Send two-cent stamp for Price List. The Old Reliable Mme. 486 8th Avenue 11-16-2-16 Betwee The New The A First-Class Modern H Rates Re HIGH LIFE 10 Blocks from Union Depot Corner of 9th and Park Sts. THE MUTUAL LIFE COMPANY The Mississippi River Eastern Insurance Stability Mutual LIFE COMPANY THE PIONEER OLD LINE MUTUAL Born West of the Mississippi The Pathfinder to Western Insurance THE PIONEER OLD LINE MUTUAL LIFE COMPANY Born West of the Mississippi River The Pathfinder to Western Insurance Stability Des Moines, Iowa PACIERS SIDNEY A. FOST CARL B. PRAY, T. WESTLEY, M. D., Med. Dir. Cement Ending December Assets December OFFICERS President L. Vice-Pres. and General Counsel JAMES TAGGART PRIESTLEY, M. Annual (Condensed) Statement En- hance 1015 $5,072,285.41 Real Estate First Mort Loans on Notes— $1,448,358.88 311,071.52 1,759,430.40 $6,831,715.81 Cash in O Due and D Interest D ements 1015 $292,398.65 7,250.00 Total Real Estate..... $ First Mortgage Loans...... Loans on Policies and Premium Notes—Net...... Cash in Office and Banks...... Due and Deferred Premiums—Net. Interest Due and Accrued...... Total Admitted Assets..... basis) ..... $ Death Claims Not Complete. Supplemental oCcontracts (not due). Accrued Taxes and Medical Fees. Premiums Paid in Advance. All Other Liability ..... $ In Force January 1, 1915 (22, Amount ..... Issued and Restored in 1915 (5, Amount ..... Total 27,894 Policies, Amount. Terminated in 1915—2,507 Policies Total Insurance in Force Decem Gain in Insurance in Force..... *Paid for business ent Assets to Credit Policyhold In Force January 1, 1915 (22,457 Policies), Amount ..... ..... Issued and Restored in 1915 (5,437 Policies), Amount ..... ..... IOWA STATE BYSTANDER DOUBLE BURNER CENTERVILLE NEWS. Rev. V. S. Cooper left for Council Bluffs Bluffs, Iowa, to assist Rev. J. P. Jackson in a revival meeting. Rev. Crowley of Mystic, Iowa, filled the pulpit Sunday in the absence of our pastor. Rev. Crowley preached two very good sermons. Mrs. Cunningham of Mystic, Iowa, was in the city Sunday and attended morning services. Members and friends of the Second Baptist church were very glad to see Rev. W. L. Brasco of Waterloo, Iowa, who hasn't been in our city for twelve NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. To A. J. Harter, 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 4, 1911, the following described real estate, toit: Lot eight (8), in block two (2), in the town of Chesterfield, now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, was sold to W. L. Baugh for the payment of taxes for the year 1910 thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, which certificate is now owned and held by E. C. Worthington. That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said real estate 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 Des Moines, Iowa, January Dated Des Moines, Iowa, January 12, 1916. E. C. Worthington. $5,072,285.41 1,448,358.88 311,071.52 1,759,430.40 $8,831,715.81 $292,398.65 7,250.00 168,465.48 137,180.72 3,560.00 26,848.69 346,160.02 79,607.20 4,615.56 33,452.53 19,729.04 12,110.44 20,559.18 $1,151,937.51 $5,679,778.30 5,388,769.12 49,182,668 1,759,430.40 1,95,833.81 5,939,833.81 80,797.73 81,261.66 5,475,275.6 6.22 % Special attention given to Theatrical People Barber Shop in connection F. F. JACKSON, PROP. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Clinton, Iowa HAVE YOU BEAUTIFUL HAIR? WE are the only Importers and Manufacturers of Real Colored People's Hair. Also Wavy Hair. We absolutely guarantee our hair to stand combing and washing and to retain its color and crimp. Wigs, Plats, Braids, Transformations and Puffs in stock or to order, all shades, some too difficult. For Straightening Combs and Toilet Articles. ent stamp for Price List. Mail Orders receive prompt attention. Old Reliable Mne. Baum's Hair Emporium 11-16-2-16 Between 34th and 35th St. NEW YORK CITY New Thompson Hotel Send two-cent stamp for Price List. Mail Orders receive prompt attention. The Old Reliable Mme. Baum's Hair Emporium 486 8th Avenue 11-16-26 Between 34th and 35th St. NEW YORK CITY Union Depot and Park Sts. The Public is Invited, THE COMPANY over Stability Rutual Life COMPANY EIDNEY A. FOSTER, Vice-Pres. and See'y. EARL B. PRAY, Treasurer Med. Dir. January 31, 1915 Assets December 31, 1915 SIDNEY A. FOSTER, Vice-Pres. and See'y. CARL B. PRAY, Treasurer Med. Dir. Total Admitted Assets..... $5,039,516.37 Liabilities December 31, 1915 Surplus to Policyholders Apportioned and Unapportioned INSURANCE ACCOUNT January 1, 1915 (22,457 Policies), $34,945,696.00 stored in 1915 (5,437 Policies), *8,795,468.00 4 Policies, Amount. 43,741,164.00 1915—2,507 Policies, Amount. 4,334,014.00 ance in Force December 31. 39,407,150.00 insurance in Force. 4,461,454.00 business Credit Policyholders, $5,939,516 SALE OF H Iowa Phone 778 Rates $1 per day Automatic 3952 Tenth Avenue Hotel Chop Suey Chili Con Carne Yorkeem Oysters in Season years. Rev. Brasco is here in the interest of the K. of P. lodge. He preached for us Monday evening upon the subject, "Preach." Quite a number attended. The Mission Circle will be entertained at the home of Sister E. Martin. Edna and Glenn Robinson, who have been cared for at the J. H. Hicks home since the death of their mother, Mrs. Lena Robinson, left for Minneapolis, Minn., where their father is residing. Mr. Charles Bennett of Warrensburg, Mo., is visiting his niece, Mrs. Bessie Lee. Rev. J. E. Smith is quite ill at this writing. Mrs. Mattie Riding is still on the sick list. Mrs. Davenport is still ill. European Plan Hotel Reasonable The Public is Invited. 89,619.79 4,001,185.00 1,474,042.58 101,426.05 59,703.82 123,594.90 $5,030,516.37 060,783.00 25,476.67 124,647.00 29,157.00 11,967.81 6,218.16 681,266.53 $5,939,516.87 $34,945,696.00 *8,795,468.00 43,741,164.00 4,334,014.00 39,407,150.00 4,461,454.00 JOHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1916 Mrs. Estella Nash is able to be out again. Mrs. Annie Triplett still remains poorly. The agent for The Bystander will collect in Centerville next week, 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th if necessary. Everyone please be prepared. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. To M. L. Davis, 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 4, 1911, the following described real estate, towit: Lot four (4), in block two (2), in DeWolf's addition, now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, was sold to E. C. Worthington for the payment of taxes for the year 1910 thereon, and a certificate was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, which certificate is now owned and held by E. C. Worthington. That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said real estate 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 Des Moines, Iowa, January 12, 1916. E. C. Worthington. Book 29, page 81. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. To Claude A. Baker, 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 4, 1911, the following described real estate, toit: Lot twenty-three (23) of George Garver's sub-division of lots one (1) and two (2) official plat of lot forty-seven (47) of Brooks and Company's addition to the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, was sold to E. J. Boynton for the payment of taxes for the year 1910 thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, which certificate is now owned and held by E. C. Worthington. That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said real estate 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 Des Moines, Iowa, January 12, 1916. E. C. Worthington. Book 29, page 49. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. To N. W. Clark 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, 1912, the following described real estate, toow: Lot fifteen (15) in block twelve (12), in Larison Place, now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, was sold to W. E. Kersey for the payment of taxes for the year 1911 thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, which certificate is now owned and held by E. C. Worthington. That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said real estate 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 Des Moines, Iowa, January Dated Des Moines, Iowa, January 12, 1916. E. C. Worthington. Book 80, page 69. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. To E. R. Moore, the person in whose name the real estate described below is taxed: You are hereby notified that at a regular tax sale held in and for Polk county, Iowa, on December 6, 1909, the following described real estate, towit: Lot nine (9), in block eight (8), (except railroad right of way) of T. E. Brown's official plat of the northeast quarter (except the northeast forty acres of same) of section thirty-six (38), township seventy-nine (79), north of range twenty-four (24), now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, was sold to E. C. Worthington for the payment of taxes for the year 1908 thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, which certificate is now owned and held by E. C. Worthington. That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said real estate 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 Das Moines, Iowa, January 12, 1916. E. C. Worthington. Book 27, page 11. THIS ENTIRE RETAIL STOCK OF SHOES MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE Shoe Values Torn Down to Foundation Prices Landlord's Orders Make Shoe Buying Easy for You and Your Family We Must Vacate June 1--Here Is The Reason Our building will be torn down to make way for a new thirteen story office building which will be started this summer. We have three floors packed full of shoes for men, women and children. Just arrived, new 10-inch boot in much desired glazed kid, button and lace. Regular $4 sellers, now 2.45 You know their quality. In gun-metal, calf, vici kid and glazed kangaroo. All the new styles, $5 to $6 values, 2.85 Profit by This Bargain Storm Tomorrow 33c Rubber Special Ladies! Here They Are! The new 10 and 12-inch high cut button and lace, dull and patents. These are winners—$8.00 to $4.50 values. Must Vacate Price Ladies' Slippers Ladies' House Slippers and Comfys—value up to $2.00. All colors—Must Vacate Price 89c Rubber Specials For Men For Men. Good first quality Rubbers. Regular value $1.00. Must Vacate Price 58c Just arrived, new 12-inch boot in a much desired glazed kid leather. These are regular $5.00 sellers. Must Vacate Price 3.45 es! Here They Are The new 10 and 12-inch high cut but and lace, dull and patents. These are ners—$8.00 to $4.50 values. Must Va Price 2.95 300 Pairs Left pairs good styles but odd sizes. l lace. $2.50 to $3.50 values. extra specials, ladies. Must ce 1.45 L S Ladies' pers a value u colors—Price 8 Only 300 Pairs Left Only 300 pairs good styles but odd sizes. Button and lace. $2.50 to $3.50 values. These are extra specials, ladies. Must Vacate Price cessed the installation of officers for the ensuing year took place as follows: President, Mrs. Nora Burns; vice president, Mrs. L. Grean- up; secretary, Mrs. Miss McCracken; treasurer, Mrs. M. Reed; chaplain, Mr. William H. Hunt; treasurer, Mrs. IOWA SEATB BY SEANNE RETAIL BE SO The Reason a new thirteen mer. We have and children. THEM OLD Retail Store shoes Down to e Buying Easy Doors Open THUR COME ers C. P. Ford Shoes 3.45 Specials Men Mail Orders For Men. Good first quality Rubbers. Regular value $1.00. Must Vacate Price Among those visiting here Sunday Fairfield were Miss Georgia Bradaw, Mr. Bert Gilmore and Mr. and H. Stewart. You know their quality. In gun-metal, calf, vici kid and glazed kangaroo. All the new styles, $5 to $6 values, Misses' and Children's Rubbers 300 pairs good quality—regular values 65c—Must Vacate Price 200 pairs for Ladies regular values 75c Must Vacate Price 35c DETAIL ST E SOLD Reason een ave en. HEM Store 100, MEN'S, SHOES RUBB wn to Four ing Easy for You doors Open at 8 A. THURSDAY OME EARL Ford Shoes for Ladies COME EARLY This well known brand of $5 and $6 shoes must go at this great reduction. Must Vacate Price 3.45 The Nifty Ladies' Shoe The Nifty Ladies' Shoe Just what the ladies have been looking for Patent and dull kid—button and lace. We sold them at $3. Must Vacate Price 1.98 Mail Orders Filled Promptly KELLY 100,000 PAIRS MEN'S, WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S SHOES, OVERSHOES, RUBBERS SACRIFICED Come Early To This Sale Feast of Fine Shoes Men, These Are Vacating Price and Must Go Dress Shoes—Gun Metals Patents—Vicil Kid Button and Lace. Regular $3.50 to $4.50 value 2.95 Men, Take Away These Bargains They are here. Good ever wearing shoes like cut. Gun Metal, button or lace, in fact all styles and descriptions. Values $3 to $3.50. Must Vacate Price 2.45 OUT WE GO! Here they are, for the Men. $3.00 values in Gun Metal Calf, Blucher and Button..... SHOE WALNUT the pastor, Rev. B. F. Hubbard. The Mite Missionary society held their regular meeting Friday, January 8th, at the Bethel A. M. E. church. Mrs. C. Hubbard presided at the meeting. The Sewing Circle has been reorganized. President, Mrs. E. Syke; vice president, Mrs. Brown; secretary, Mrs. R. Baker; treasurer, Mrs. Hubbard. Men's Buckle Overshoes. Extra special 85c Prices el Kid $4.50 ! 1.95 $3.00 ucher E CO. T Fever Sores. Fever sores and old chronic sores should not be healed entirely, but should be kept in healthy condition. This can be done by applying Chamberlain's Salve. This salve has no superior for this purpose. It is also most excellent for chapped hands sore nipples, burns and diseases of the skin. For sale by all dealers.