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ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER The Best and only medium that reaches the colored people of the middle west. XXII No. 04 Miss Magnolia Sears is visiting her parents and relatives in Buxton. Mr. E. A. London, a merchant from Buxton, was in our city Thursday on business. Mrs. Charles Smith of Park street has been very sick, but is much improved. Mr. Wm. Penn and Mr. Morse of Sedalia, Mo., arrived in our city this week, to remain indefinitely. Mr. D. Dishman, recently of Sigourney, whose home in Elgin, Ill., is in our city this week on business. He is a tonsorial artist. Little John Nelson Thompson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John L., had an operation last Monday for his tonsils. He is doing well at this writing. Rev. and Mrs. W. L. Lee will leave Tuesday morning for St. Louis, Mo., where they will attend the annual conference, which convene Wednesday, April 5th. Mrs. Frank P. Johnson gave a little party last Wednesday afternoon for the little children. Quite a number of the little girls were present and enjoyed Mrs. Johnson's hospitality. The Mary Church Terrell club will meet April 3rd. Lesson review of Crisis, Hostess, Miss J. Burness Redmon. Eliza E. Peterson W. C. T. U. will meet Tuesday afternoon, April 6th, with Mrs. A. M. Rivers, 1205 Sixteenth street. All members are urged to present. Hello, hello, for 414 2d avenue East. Call for Mr. John S. Thomas, The Sea Food Merchant. Make shipment to any place. Patronage solicited. Address, Jno. S. Thomas, Albia, Iowa. The Callanan club met March 5th with Mrs. J. A. Jefferson, 1322 Day street and adjourned to meet April 6th with Mrs. Rivers. All members requested to be present, as it is election of officers. Master Tevis Browne underwent an operation at the new Industrial hospital for tonsil trouble Tuesday and is able to be removed to his temporary home with Mr. and Mrs. John Wilkinson. Mt. Morial tabernacle, No. 567, had a successful leap year party Wednesday evening. The daughters were loyal and many brought their company in taxis. Music by Morgan brothers. Comments to Mrs. Kelley and Yates, committee. Mr. John A. Spencer of Grinnell, a cement contractor, was in our city a few days this week. He says that he has again filed his bid to do all of the city of Grinnell work again this year, as he has been the successful bidder for the past five years. Joe Wilson of Buxton spent a few days in the city last week with relatives and friends He was returning from Iowa City where he had accompanied his sick father, Mr. Jacob Wilson to the hospital. NOTICE We have a few small cottages for rent, 4 and 5 rooms, partly modern. Just phone Drake 3882. A Pleasant Physic. (When you want a pleasant physic give Chamberlain's Tablets a trial. They are mild and gentle in their action and always produce a pleasant cathartic effect. For sale by all dealers. REMEMBER THE Palace Sweet Cafe UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 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. THE TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE Bargains in Rebuilt Typewriters THE Underwood No. 4 visible-$35.00 Underwood No. 5 visible- 45.00 Oliver No. 3, visible---- 25.00 Oliver No. 5, visible---- 35.00 Monarch No. 2, visible-- 35.00 L. C. Smith No. 2, visible 35.00 Smith Premier No. 10 " 35.00 Remington No. 10 " 40.00 Royal No. 1 " 30.00 Smith Premier No. 2---- 17.00 Remington No. 6---- 17.00 HIPPPE BUILDING DES MOINES IOWA N. A. C. P. Regular monthly meeting of the executive committee of the Des Moines branch of the National Asso- THE BYSTANDER ciation of Colored People at 1058 Fifth street Monday evening, April 3d, at 8 o'clock. All officers ar eurged to be present. Business of Importance. By order of S. Joe Brown, Chm. Greenlaw Recital Famous Canadian Basso who was solist with Dr. Gordon the evangelist. AT St. Paul's A. M. E. Church Cor. 2nd and Center Sts. Thursday, April 6, 1916 Admission 25c 8 P. M. Miss Leota James and her brother, James James, gave a party Thursday afternoon to the young boys and the young misses. There was a nice crowd of the younger children just entering into young girlhood and all enjoyed the hospitality of the young people and their mother at their beautiful home. Refreshments were served. All went home telling those people to call them again ere soon. A mass meeting of colored citizens was held here last night at the North Star Masonic Temple building. The hall was crowded with representatives and the meeting was harmonious and all present agreed to stand by those for appointment whom the meeting endorsed. They endorsed Atty, James B. Rush for city prosecutor, J. C. Williams for assistant clerk of court and Harrison Gould for assistant bailiff. The D. Y. W. Y. K. club met with Mrs. J. A. Jefferson on Tuesday afternoon, at which time Mrs. Smith read a paper on education and a live-ly discussion by the club followed. Mrs. S. Joe Brown, president of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, was present and reviewed the constitution and by-laws and spoke encouraging words on the work of the club. A repast was served and they adjourned to meet with Mrs. Smith on Thirteenth street. Mrs. S. Joe Brown, president of the Iowa Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, returned this morning from Davenport, where she lectured on Wednesday evening. She reports the Davenport women are very much alive and will be on hand in large numbers and splendid reports at our next state meeting, which will be held in Buxton the 22d and 24th of May. En route home Mrs. Brown stopped over in Iowa City, where she visited her father, Jacob Wilson, who is confined in the hospital, and addressed the Moore Mite Missionary society and they decided to unite their forces with the Iowa Federation. ASBURY M. E CHURCH Sunday services. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. Sunday will close the conference year and all members and friends of the church are expected to be present, as this everybody go to church day. You are expected to be there. A good choir will furnish music. The Asbury quartet will sing several numbers during the evening service. You should hear them. W. L. Lee, Pastor. To the Auto Buyer THE BUSH CAR, 1916 MODEL 5 and 7 passenger sells for $675 on time payments. $100 cash deposit and $10 payments. E. Bennett, Gen. Mgr. Members of class No. 5 of St. Paul's A. M. E. church were entertained Monday night by the teacher, Mrs. Woolfol, at which time they organized into a Morry Maid society. Election of officers as follows: President, Edna Johnson; vice president, Persia Wilson; secretary, George Brooks; assistant secretary, Lulu Wright; treasurer, Marie Payton; chaplain, Gertrude Parker; crite, Clementine Jefferson, Meetings will be held first and third Monday nights in each month. Next meeting will be held Monday night, April 3d, with Vivian Warricks, 1006 Thirteenth street. ALLEN ENDEAVOR LEAGUE. At the meeting of the executive committee of the Allen Endeavor League at the St. Paul A. M. E. church Tuesday evening communications were read from District Superintendent Rev. J. W. Morris and from General Secretary Dr. Julian C. Caldwell. Reports from all standing officers and committees were heard. Presentations were made of the set of Endeavor flags and efficiency charter by Mr. I. N. Watts and Christian Endeavor banner by Pres. E. M. Warren. The necessary appropriation was made for perfection of the members of the Allen League in the Des Moines Christian Endeavor Union, Miss Edythe M. Jones was appointed chairman of the publicity committee. A business and social session of the League will be held at the church on Tuesday evening, April 4, to which all members are urged to attend. years a member of the S. M. T. gave a very interesting talk to the sisters. Refreshments were served and a highly social time enjoyed. Rev. I. N. Daniels, P. E. of the Keokuk district, is in the city and will hold the second quarterly meeting of this conference at Bethol A. M. E. church next Sunday. Mrs. Lewis, wife of Rev. T. W. Lewis, is improving in health. Her many friends were glad to see her out last Sunday. Mrs. Della Marshall, who has been very sick for two or three weeks, is able to sit up and is slowly recovering. M. B. F. Hopkins, superintendent of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school, has been sick, but was able to be out last Sunday, after an absence of two weeks. On last Wednesday evening at Bethel A. M. E. church, under the auspices of the Toussaint L/Overture club, a large and appreciative audience greeted Mrs. S. Joe Brown, president of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, who spoke in an interesting manner on the great club movement. Mrs. Brown urged the forming of social centers for our boys and girls, co-operation in parent-teacher associations and more careful study of this better baby movement. Mrs. Grace Hutton trip to Albia on Saturday. Mrs. J. W. Neely Ladies' Industrial of Phoebe Cook has paper, Subject, "Th of Bad Books," which general discussion, wife of Prof. Jackson, has gave an interest club. A dainty lunch next meeting will be Mrs. Eva Yankee March 29th. Mrs. Bertha Willis improving. Mrs. Roberda Bail the Organ club last a dainty two-course at. ALBIA N. Mr. Waverly Gathte visiting friends in Albia The Albia High School in Albia by a Woodson consists of Robinson of Hockley Lewis of Albia, Mr. of Buxton, Mr. of Floy Bowman and I of Albia. Mr. and Mrs. Lev Houghton passed the DISTRICT NO. 13, U. M. W. OF A. The seventeenth consecutive and second biennial convention of District No. 13, United Mine Workers of America, have been holding sessions the past two weeks in our city at the I. O. O. F. hall, 615 Locust street. There are 123 delegates in attendance and we are pleased to note an increase of thirteen of our race with the delegation. At one of the sessions a colored hodcarrier was present and addressed the convention, also Mr. Geo. E. Edwards, a national organizer, who has been incarcerated in the Polk county jail for over one year waiting trial for trying to bring about peace in the Colorado strike two years ago, was allowed to address the convention. Also Miss Flora Dunlap's address pertaining to woman's suffrage was highly received. We are are glad to note that of thirteen colored delegates Mr. Wm. M. Brown of Buxton was elected one of the three delegates to the State Federation of Labor for 1917. PRINTING PRICES HIGHER The general printing and job work prices have all been compelled to be raised on account of raw material prices increasing. In fact we printers cannot get some of the colors in paper; neither can we get white paper for our newspaper. All on account of the European war. In fact all raw material costs have increased from one-half to two-thirds of the former cost. Therefore hereafter the price of all job work will be greatly increased. The Bystander this year has received more job work and advertising than in any previous year. We have one law firm legal brief which makes hundreds of pages, also one secret society (white) that gave us two jobs of 50,000 run, and last week we received the annual minutes of Oziel Grand Chapter of O. E. S. of New Jersey. This is one of the largest that we ever received that has come so far. We do good work and the people are beginning to know that fact. REFUSE TO SALUTE OUR FLAG REFUSE TO SALUTE OUR FLAG. A little boy of only 7 years old has come into the lampage. His name is Hubert Eaves. He has absolutely refused his teacher in the public school, also the city superintendent, to salute the flag because he says that his religion and Christian training taught him to salute nothing but God. He was arrested, expelled from school, tried in the juvenile court yesterday, found guilty and sent to reform school. Later the judge remitted the sentence provided the father would give him a private teacher to secure an education. The Chicago Daily Sunday Tribune and many other daily papers had a写 up about it. We can see no wrong in failing to salute our flag so long as it was against his religion. We ought to be free to worship God according to the dictates of our conscience, but under the peculiar laws of Iowa, chapter 144, laws of 35th G. A., a certain drill requires a salute to our flag. DAVENPORT ITEMS (Last Week) Rev. F. K. Nicholson, pastor of the Third Baptist church, is in Alabama visiting his parents and other relatives whom he has not seen for ten years. The pow rally at Bethel A. M. E. church last Sunday evening was a financial success. A short musical program was rendered and was followed by a sermon by the pastor, Rev. T. W. Lewis. Mr. H. Burns remains quite ill. Mr. E. H. Hoskins, 413 W. Ninth street, is confined to his home with two fractured ribs, which he sustained in an accident at the Rock Island arsenal, where he is employed. The U. B. F. and S. M. T., together with a number of invited friends, gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brooks, 415 West Ninth street, Monday evening. The men occupied the upstairs and had a smoker. There were many excellent speeches made but the principal address was delivered by Mr. A. D. Rev. Mr. John Goren of the Lea-McGill, for me. years a member of the S. M. T., gave a very interesting talk to the sisters. Refreshments were served and a highly social time enjoyed. Rev. I. N. Daniels, P. E, of the Keokuk district, is in the city and will hold the second quarterly meeting of this conference year at Bethel A. M. E. church next Sunday. Mrs. Lewis, wife of Rev. T. W. Lewis, is improving in health. Her many friends were glad to see her out last Sunday. Mrs. Della Marshall, who has been very sick for two or three weeks, is able to sit up and is slowly recovering. Mr. B. F. Hopkins, superintendent of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school, has been sick, but was able to be out last Sunday, after an absence of two weeks. On last Wednesday evening at Bethel A. M. E. church, under the auspices of the Toussaint L'Overture club, a large and appreciative audience greeted Mrs. S. Joe Brown, president of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, who spoke in an interesting manner on the great club movement. Mrs. Brown urged the forming of social centers for our boys and girls, co-operation in parent-teacher associations and more careful study of this better baby movement. While in the city Mrs. Brown was the guest of Mrs. Jennie G. Johnson, corresponding secretary of the Iowa Federation. CENTERVILLE NEWS Rev. W. J. Knotts of Clinton, Iowa, filled the pulit Sunday. He preached two soul-s stirring aermons morning and evening. Owing to the rainy weather services were not very well attended. The entertainment given by the young Sunday school scholars, assisted by Mrs. J. W. Martin and Mrs. A. L. Crittenden on Saturday evening for the benefit of the Sunday school was a successful one. Quite a number were present at the Mission Circle on Thursday evening. Mrs. E. Bell of 206 South Eighteenth street received a telegram from her niece, Miss Mae Kimbrough, stating the death of her sister, Mary Ellen, who is also a niece of Mrs. E. Bell. Owing to her recent return from Omaha, Neb., she was unable to attend the funeral. Mr. Robert Terrell has been on the sick list for a few days Mr. J. H, Hicks, Walter Smith and Guy Noah left for Minneapolis, Minn. Mr. Leonard Roberts is also absent from the city. OMAHA. NEB. Mr. John Grant Pegg left Wednesday evening for his ranch in Whitman. Millard Singleton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Singleton, is suffering in the emergency hospital with scarlet fever. Mr. Willie Foster died March 10th in Chicago. The remains were shipped to Banks & Wilks of this city. The funeral was held from the A. M. E. church, Rev. Osborne officiating. Rev. G. G. Logan left Monday night for Guthrie, Okla., for the M. E. conference. After laboring hard for three years the Lord has enabled us through our pastor, Rev. W. F. Botts, to return back home on our own lighting ground April 2d. We hope to christen the church by a sunrise prayer meeting. It will be led by Brothers Carroll and Lefter, followed at 11 o'clock by our excellent pastor, Rev. W. F. Botts. Mrs. A. W. Parker and family desire to express their thanks to their friends and the Odd Fellows lodge for their kindness during the illness of their father and husband. BEDFORD, IOWA Mrs. Blanche Keene and children returned to their home in Red Oak on Monday. Mrs. Clara White of Burlington is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D Keene. Mrs. J. E. Johnson returned Saturday from a two weeks' visit with her daughter in St. Joe. Mrs. Willa Mae Harris of Marshall, Mo., is visiting her father, Mr. A Price. The people of Maryville have set up a Masonic lodge. A few from here went down and joined and others are preparing to go the next meeting. The young people met at the home of Miss Lucas on Friday, the 24th, and organized the Maple Leaf club. Officers were elected and a program made out. They adjourned to meet with Miss White at the home of Mrs. Mary Keene. Rev. D. W. Brown filled his appointment at the A. M. E. church and preached two soul-stirring sermons. He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Brown. BUXTON, IOWA. The woman who seeks only to enjoy, enjoys nothing. Be wise, therefore, in choosing pleasures. Miss Fannie Mays and Mrs. Josia Mays left for Chicago on Monday, where they expect to make it their future home. Mrs. Ella Willis is a Des Moines visitor. Dr. C. G. Robinson was out of the city last week on business. Mrs. Lillian Patterson has returned from the Albia hospital and is doing nicely. The St. John's A. M. E. quarterly meeting was well attended. Younker Brothers Attention is directed to the superior facilities of this store in the supplying of rugs, draperies and housefurnishings required for the furnishings of new homes, or the furnishings of established homes for the warmer months. Rugs, Draperies and Housefurnishings Summer Housefurnishings, 6th Floor Mrs. Grace Hutton made a flying trip to Albia on Saturday. Mr. Ed Mills was in Albia shopping last week. Mrs. J. W. Neely entertained the Ladies' Industrial club Wednesday. Mrs. Phoebe Cook had an interesting paper. Subject, "The Evil Influence of Bad Books," which was open for general discussion. Mrs. Jackson, wife of Prof. Jackson of Topeka, Kansas, gave an interesting talk to the club. A dainty luncheon was served. Next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Eva Yancy on Wednesday, March 29th. Mrs. Bertha Williams is reported improving. Mrs. Roberda Bailey entertained the Organ club last week and served a dainty two-course luncheon. ALBIA NEWS. Mr. Waverly Gathers of Chicago is visiting friends in Albia. The Albia High School club organized in Albia by lawyer Geo. H. Woodson consists of Miss Alberta Robinson of Hocking, Miss Sade, Lewis of Albia, Mr. Lawrence Carter of Buxton, Mr. Percy Smith, Mr. Floyd Bowman and Mr. Toy Gravely of Albia. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Edmonds of Hocking passed through Albia on Sunday for a visit with friends in Ottumwa. Mrs. Oscar Roper visited over Sunday in Oskaloosa. Mr. Luke Mosely of Hiteman was in Albia over Sunday. The stewardess board of the A. M. E. church met Monday at Mrs. Emma Smith's. Mr and Mrs. E. F. Butler and son, Lawrence Butler, and Mrs. Jamison spent Sunday in Ottumwa. Mr. Ollie Marshall is still very sick, Mrs. Hattie Bennings is unable to return home from Des Moines. Qcite a number of strangers in town. We have had two days of steady rain for the spring season. COLFAX IOWA. Services were well attended Sunday. The Rev. J. W. Morton preached two soul-stirring sermons to an appreciative audience morning and evening. The entertainment given last Saturday night under the auspices of the Odd Fellows was a decided success. Last Sunday night the members of the B. Y. P. U. devoted the hour to a program, which was appreciated by everyone present. Colafx is now enjoying beautiful weather thus far. Messrs. Sweet and Duncan, employees of Hotel Colafx, were Capital City visitors on Tuesday of last week. Mrs. J. W. Holmes is reported to be improving slightly. Mr. T. W. Hubes of Newton spen Sunday in the Spring City. Rev. J. W. Morton returned home Saturday evening from Rock Island, after a successful week of revival meetings there, assisted by Rev. G. G. Sanders. He also reports that there were six conversions and several wanderers returned to the church and restored to membership. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Beasely, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Welch, Mrs. B. F. Cooper and Miller Sweet were Newton visitors one day the past week. EULOGY IN HONOR OF GEORGE HENDERSON. Weep not, though he lives again in Heaven's unclouded life, From these dark scenes of sorrow, sin and strife. Weep not, though they yearning love, And e'en deny to brighter reams above. The few that deck this dreary world of ours, Would fondly keep for earth its fairest flowers. Though much it seems a wonder and a woe, And hallowed tears may unforbidden flow. that one so loved should be so early lost, To mourn the blossom that we cher- ished most, Yet all is well; God's good design I see State Capitol Blag Historical Room DER flying hopping ed the That where our treasure is, our hearts may be. We miss thee from our midst, dear friend. CLINTON JOWA The second quarterly meeting for this conference year was held on the 19th. Rev. I. N. Daniels, P. E. was with us in all our services. The various reports showed remarkable progress in the church work. Miss Murda Beason has returned to her home in this city, having completed her studies in the Cedar Falls college. Mrs. M. O. Culberson and Miss Eather were Davenport visitors some days ago, called there on account of the illness of the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Major Culberson, Jr. Sunday is intended to be trustee rally day at the A. M. E. church. Miss Anna Culberson is spending a fe wdays in Rock Island. Rev. F. J. Nott has returned home from Centerville, Iowa, where he conducted services on last Sunday. The masquerade at the Second Baptist church on last Saturday night was a success. A large crowd was present and an enjoyable time spent. Mrs E. S. Heron and Miss Minnie Sayles are entertaining their brother, John H. Sayles, a former resident of Clinton. Delinquent subscribers are kindly asked to arrange to pay up there indebted ess. Mr. William Robinson, a long time employee of the Lafayette hotel, left a few days ago for Grand Rapids, Mich., where he has accepted a situation. KEOKUK, IOWA. The ladies of Eureka temple held their St. Patrick's day market March 18th at the home of Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. Diron proved herself a charming hostess. The color scheme was green and white. Everyone present had a delightful time. Music was furnished by Messrs. Joe Dixon, Mack Bundy and Prof. Barnes and Wade Moore. The ladies realized a neat sum of $15. Many thanks were returned to our friends for their patronage. Committee, E. K. Albert, S. Holmes. Tebean, F. Armstrong, L. Marion. For Diseases of the Skin Nearly all diseases of the skin, such as eczema, tetter, salt rheum and barbers' itch, are characterized by an intense itching and smarting, which often makes life a burden and disturbs sleep and rest. Quick relief may be had by applying Chamberlain's Salve. It allays the itching and smarting almost instantly. Many cases have been cured by its use. For sale by all dealers. KEOKUK ITEMS The market which was held at the Pilgrim's Rest Baptist church, under the auspices of the Phyllis Wheatley Rescue club on Saturday of last week, was a great success. Mrs. H. H. Craig entertained the Autumn Leaf club on Thursday of last week. The K. A. H. club will give an Easter ball April 26th at Cameron's hall. The Self-Culture club was entertained at the home of Mrs. W. H. Jones on Friday of last week. Miss Lily Bailey has returned to her home in Keokuk, after a six months' stay in Des Moines. Rev. D. E. Butler delivered a commencement oration at Elmridge school in Knoxville, Iowa, last week. Mrs. Alice Keith is ill at one of the local hospitals. Harold Harris, who underwent an operation at one of the local hospitals last week, is improving. KEOSAUQUA, IOWA. The Know Nothing club had its regular meeting Tuesday. There were interesting poems and also music by Her Brothers directed to the superior is store in the supplying ties and housefurnishings the furnishings of new furnishings of established Pay Boost and read the Bystander Dont borrow or read your neighbors, help make this a great paper Price Five Cents the quartet and debate, entitled "Resolved which is the most destructive to the world, water or fire." The judges decided in favor of water. The social given at the Baptist church was well attended. The A. M. E. people have made quite an improvement in their church by kalsomining inside and putting in electric lights. Mr. Harry Johnson made a flying trip to Fairfield on Sunday, returning the same evening. Presiding Elder Moore held quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church Thursday. IOWA CITY NEWS. Allen Christian Endeavor was well attended. A splendid program was rendered. The meeting was led by Mr. W. H. Beshears. Mr. Wilson and Mrs. Woodard of Buxton are ill in the hospital. Both are doing as well as could be expected. Mrs. S. Joe Brown was visiting her father, Mr. Wilson, on Thursday. While in the city she was the guest of Miss Mamie Dickey. Dr. E. A. Carter of Buxton was a pleasant visitor to Kappa Alpha Psi on Friday. The Moore Mite Missionary society of the A. M. E. church met with Mrs. S. F. Patterson at her home on Dubuque street on Thursday evening, at which time the society became affiliated with the Iowa Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, the worthy president of the federation herself joining, and after the business was gone through giving us one of her splendid short talks, which to the mind of the listeners she can do better than any one else. Miss G. McDavis and Mrs. Nina Leslie will be hostesses to the society, which will meet in the church on April 7th. The Young People's Literary society met on Friday evening. A nice program was rendered. The constitution and by-laws were adjusted and confirmed. The pleasantest thing for the occasion was a talk given by Dr. E. A. Carter, which everyone enjoyed. Then we all went to the church parliars and had delicious ice cream and cake served by the Pastor's Aid society. Then everyone was invited to attend a dance given at the Chaufeurs club room and most of the young people accepted and the rest of the evening was spent dancing. Everybody went home pleased. The G. S. I, met with Miss Boulah Wheeler on Saturday evening. Plans were proposed for an Easter party. Mr. M. E. Dipart, L. A., freshmum and popular president of our A. C. S., was called home for an indefinite; stay on account of the illness of his mother. DAVENPORT ITEMS Mrs. Mabel Coleman of St. Paul, Minn., visited several days with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Lewis. The "Good Name" entertainment given by Mrs. Lewis Fuqua was a great success, both socially and financially. Mrs. Sue M. Brown, president of the I S. F. of C. W. C., addressed the club women of this city last Wednesday afternoon and in the evening delivered a splendid lecture to a large audience. Mrs. Brown was heartily received at both meetings and a neat sum was realized for the T. L. O. home fund. Rev. F. K. Nicholson, who has been visiting his parents and many relatives and friends in Alabama, is expected home this week. Mrs. Carrie McCampbell of Macon City, Mo., is in the city to remain indefinitely, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown. The L. D. L. club held their annual election of officers last Friday, with the following result: Mrs. Jessie Piper, president; Mrs. Katie Green, vice president; Mrs. Jennie G. Johnson, secretary; Mrs. Mattie Hale, assistant secretary; Mrs. C. H. Marshall, treasurer. The stewardess are making great preparations for their old folks son cert at Bethel A. M. e church next Wednesday evening. The many friends of Mrs. Della Marshall are glad to see her out argain, after a seven weeks' illness. Mr. and Mrs. Eogene Allen gave a dinner as a social attention to Mrs. Mabel Coleman of St. Paul, Minn., and Mrs. Nellie Turner of Davenport. Mr. Wm. Hart remains quite sick at the home of his niece, Mrs. Jas. Christine. ORALABOR IOWA. Mrs. L. Penelton of New Orleans, who is stopping with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Foster, has filled a membership in the Union Baptist church of the Capital City, She formerly lived at Oralabor, Iowa. Rev. J. H. Rendler preached at Oralabor on Sunday morning a soul-stirring sermon, which made all feel glad and they are awaiting his early return. Mrs. James Lane, bride of Mr. James Lane, was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Beasley and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brent, also our pastor. Rev. J. H. Rendels, of the Capital City. We should build a tabernacle while our blood runs warm. Souls that are filled once that are slow God knows some day that you and I must go build this tabernacle that reaches from earth to glory; that each and every one may know that some day she shall AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Anyone hearing the word preparedness spoken these days immediately associates with it the training of armies and the building of battleships. But to Mrs. Mary McLeed Bethune, who came to New York the other day from Daytona, Fla. the term stands for the preparedness of the Negro race for true citizenship, preparedness consisting of moral, spiritual, industrial, and intellectual training. Mrs. Bethune, a Negro woman, is the founder of the Industrial Training School for Negro Girls at Daytona. She understands the fallings of her people and is in a position to cultivate their undesirable habits. Herself the daughter of parents who had been the source of slavery, she appreciates that vice and slothfulness are largely due to an ignorance of the laws of right living, and that the remedy lies in proper education. With this idea in mind, Mrs. Bethune set to work. Having made a study of the moral and industrial conditions of the Negro, she went to Daytona in October, 1911, and began her work. With only $1.50 in her pocket but a "wealth of faith in my heart," as she put it, she managed to rent a little shanty. This she furnished with benches made of old dry goods boxes and other castoffs that the people had offered her. Her pupils were five little girls, whom she was going to inspire with the "idea of the dignity of labor." But first she had to overcome prejudice. The white people of the district felt that the school was going to teach the Negroes that they were too good to work; the Negro population, on the other hand, thought that the school was going to force them into degrading service. Aside from this, the problem of money was the greatest. This Mrs. Bethune overcame by interesting James N. Gamble of the Proctor and Gamble company, in her work. She invited him and other sojourners of Daytona, which is a winter resort, to her school, had them sit on her improvised benches, and told them her plans. When he left, Mr. Gamble had promised a sufficient amount of money to build a larger school and had agreed to become a trustee. The school was built and soon became popular among the people, who realized the value of the work. It now boasted of seventy-eight pupils, who were trained along industrial and academic lines. Among the subjects taught were domestic science, sewing, laundry work, and dressmaking, and of course, there were academic subjects. That was the beginning of Mrs. Bethune's work. In going among the people she discovered that there was a lack of home life and an absence of pride in personal and property appearance. She spoke to the people, showed them that they themselves were the cause of their poverty and degradation, and almost immediately a change for the better was to be felt. Pences, flowers, and gardens weeded. "It has been a struggle and a sacrifice," Mrs. Bethune went on. "But I remember the difficulties I myself had had. I was born in a log cabin in the cotton fields of South Carolina. We were seventen children, all groping in the darkness, but there was a deep long in my heart for light. When I grew up I longed to do something for my race, especially for the girls and women, for they are the keepers of the home. I believed that my people's starting point must be religion and in- Howard P. Drew, Alvah T. Meyer, Roy Morse and Frank Stephenson are well-known to followers of track athletics as four of the best sprinters ever developed in this country. All four have made remarkable records during their careers on the cinder path and board floor, and all four have held national championships. The coached Drew is perhaps the best of the four. He formerly competed for Springfield (Mass.) high school, but now represents the University of Southern California. He is the joint holder with Dan Kelley of the world's record for 100 yards, the time being 08:35 seconds. Drew has excellent sprinting form and is considered by many experts to be the really best spinner of all times. Drew has shown many of his best performances around New York and only recently ran the century indoors in ten seconds. Meyer, for many years mainstay of the Irish-American Athletic club, has been kept out of running the cinder path next summer. Meyer takes excellent care of himself and there is little doubt that Hampton institute announces the election to its board of trustees of Charles Gates, Dawes, president of the Central Trust company of Chicago; William Cameron Forbes of Boston, former governor general of the Philippine islands, and Alexander B. Trowbridge of New York, senior member of the firm of Trowbridge & Ackerman, architects. The longest will on record was made by a Gloucester engineer and contained $2,000 words. At least there has been found a hat of absolute value, quite without regard to style or "what the trade will bear," it being the gift of an Ohio miller to his sister, and the material 50 brand new bills of $1 denomination. John Schula was paroled by Circuit Judge Perry R. Kelly of Salem, Ore., than a year ago. Since then he has reported his whereabouts faithfully every month. During the last year he has been in the Atlantic coast states, Canada, South America, Sweden and France. dustry. The work is going on nicely but it needs money. We need scholarships for the girls who are too poor to pay. Then there are improvements to be made to the buildings. Most of them are not fireproof. I am praying for help and I feel sure that the people of the North who have so kindly befriended me will understand what the school and its extension work stands for and will be generous in their help toward this work." From its very inception Hobson City, Ala., with one exception the only colored municipal in the United States, has not only demonstrated its ability to organize and govern herself, but has shown that she can do this along progressive lines. In the year of 1899 her small but sprited band of citizens secured after no little bit of effort a charter and was incorporated and organized in the month of August of that year. Including immediate suburbs her population today shows an increase of 150 per cent. Her citizens are contented, law-abiding, and as a whole industrious; vagrants are not tolerated and are tactly urged to move on or suitable work is found for them to do. She has several public institutions, among which are four churches—two Methodist, one Baptist and one Sanctified, with a combined membership of approximately 500. She is the jealous possessor of one public school with an enrollment of some 200. The state funds appropriated for this institution, by the way, are accurate, claimed to be accurate, and should be augmented if consistent with the state's public school funds. Donations of private citizens who are interested in educational pursuits certainly would be appreciated if put in the hands of this institution. The municipality is free from debt and has some money in its treasury; its gubernatorial board is elected every two years, thereby making it possible to keep this feature of its machinery in a more healthy and enthusiastic working condition. Its homes are supplied with electric light and more than half of the citizens own their homes. Aniston, a city of some 20,000 inhabitants, is located just north of Hobson City, and is connected with it by a trolley system owned by the Alabama Power company, which maintains a special car for the colored people to take them back and forth to their daily occupations, consisting mainly of public works conveniently located along the car line. The city is supplied with good water from the Aniston waterworks, and the public water plants are being made to bring it up to the usual state of efficiency, and thereby insure the least possible insurance rate and fire loss. The city has an organized sanitary system maintained by the police department. Its jail house would be a credit to a city of double its population—being of concrete construction, and equipped with furniture and fixtures to preserve sanitation and hygiene. It has some two or three grocery stores, owned and operated by colored citizens. It has citizens who produce almost within a stone's throw from $500 to $1,000 worth of produce, and produce products including hundreds of bushels of peaches per year. its governing board consists of seven councilmen, a mayor, together with some three or four minor officers, including chief of police. he will make a successful comeback. Morse, who like Drew, is a colored lad, sprang into prominence by winning the 220-yard national championship at California last summer. He has since demonstrated that his Frisco victory was no fluke by showing his heels to strong rivals on numerous occasions. Morse, a mom of three, is only a youngster and should be a top nother for many years to come. Stephenson, who competes for the Trinity A. C. of Brooklyn has done his best work indoors. He is a remarkably fast starter. The will of the late Sanford Johnson was filed for probate at Stockton, Kan. According to this document he left 640 acres of Rocks county land, free from incumbrance, besides personal property to the sum of $7,000. Born in borage, freed by the Emanclipation proclamation, and with no educational opportunities, Johnson succeeded in accumulating property far in excess of that of many of his white neighbors and associates. He reared six children, giving all a common school education. Quail in Pennsylvania are dying of a strange epidemic, which has spread so as to threaten the extermination of the species in some regions, a situation which reminds one commentator that afflictions among wild beasts and birds seldom attack more than one species at a time, the same being true of fish, of which, in any stream, one kind will all die without others seeming the least affected. Every square mile of sea is estimated to contain about 120,000,000 fish. For the convenience of travelers an English firm is compressing tea into blocks resembling plug tobacco. The wireless station at Colon at noon each day sends out broadcast forecasts of the weather in the Caribbean, South Atlantic and Gulf regions to aid shipping. Scotland has the first drawbridge in the world in which all the work of opening and closing it and guarding traffic over and through it is done by electricity. ARABS HELP TURKS Swarm on Flanks of British in Mesopotamia. Follow Like Jackals to Take Advantage of Any Accident or Confusion by the Way—Atmosphere Deceptive. London.—Edmund Candler in the Daily News gives an interesting account of the hordes of Arab cavalry which swarm on the flanks of the British columns in Mesopotamia. He says: "The mobility of the Arab cavalry who ride light and are unsparing of their horses is something outside experience. On approaching a Turkish position to reconnoiter our scouts will often see a horde of Arabs emerge from the dark masses and spread in a fanlike movement over the whole horizon. These irregulars are eternally swooping about for no apparent reason. Drop a shell in front of them and they will swerve like a flight of teal, make a wide detour at full gallop and appear on the other flank. "The atmosphere is most deceptive, and in the haze of mirage it is difficult to tell the enemy are horse or foot, or to make sure that of their nummies they are magnified. A lowly mud village becomes a fort with walls twenty feet high, a group of donkeys, a palm grove. Camels appear on a near horizon like huge dissipated compasses. There is not a cavalry regiment with the force which has not at some time or other mistaken sheep for infantry. "In no theater of the war is our cavalry so essential, for the Arabs make up a kind of irregular arm for the Turk. They are always hovering on our flanks ready to take advantage of any accident or confusion by the way. And they follow like jackals in our rear. Two jibbing ponies in a Jaipur transport cart had to be unyoked and the cart abandoned. The Arabs were down on it before the rear guard had passed on eight hundred yards. After this the nondescript horse closed in, emboldened by the loot. They are frankly plunderers, and murder is merely the preliminary to pillage. "Nominally the Arabs are fighting for the Turk, but they are the most uncomfortable allies. Their sympathes are but skin deep, and they turn on their friends and murder and loot them, too, if opportunity delivers them into their hands. The Turks use them, but not in trust them. "The Arabs, of course, melt away whenever our cavalry charge. We can never get in among them. They are light, and carry little kit, and seem to be independent of supplies. Their horses look this and poor, but are hard and well fed, and they don't mind using them up. "Our chargers are handicapped with their six stone of accouterment. The Arab horseman has his bag of dates, a small ration of grain for his horse, and nothing else except his arms and ammunition. These are of no regular pattern—a rife always, a dagger or sword or both, waist belt and bandolier of ammunition, and occasionally a lance. "They fire from the saddles for choice, and employ no dismounting tactics. Each man holds his own horse, and stands or kneels firing. Their tactics are always to surround a smaller force, shoot the horses and close in; or to lead our cavalry on to an infantry ambushcades. They fear ambushcades themselves, and are chary of following us up. They are naturally more formidable in a retirement, when they wait until our cavalry are mounting, and get in their fire before they take up another position. "They will only attack small bodies when the odds are five or six to one. They have cut up a patrol or two, but have never got in on a troop or squadron, much less on a regiment, and are not encouraged by their superior numbers, which are, indeed, discounted by our guns. "March 3, in the skirmish near Shaiba, is, I think, the only occasion on which they have charged. They believed they had taken us in an ambuscade and at a disadvantage in the deep mud. We were 450 cavalry, with two sections of horse artillery, and vastly outnumbered. We had no time to close in ranks and crumple them up, but wheeled on to them in extended order. We were interlocked. For a minute it was sword and lance. Then they gave. As they retired they came under our infantry fire, which did bloody execution. It was the best fight they have put up." SHIPPED THE WRONG BODY Indiana Women Find French Officer' Corpsie et Femmes Wom- man's in Coffin Crawfordsville, Ind.-Miss Helen Elston Smith of this city, niece of Mrs. Lew Wallace and of Mrs. Henry S. Lane, both of whom were distinguished Crawfordsville women, had the unusual experience in New York city recently of finding the body of a French army officer in the coffin which was supposed to contain the body of a young woman friend whose death occurred in Europe. Miss Smith was in New York to await the arrival of the body of her friend. It is presumed that in some manner a mistake was made in the shipment of the coffin, and that Miss Smith's body was buried in some part of war-streaked France with military honors. Kiss for Auto Fair Trade Davenport, Ia.—That the kiss which Mrs. Bertha Spangler claims she gave Thomas Brown for an automobile was a fair trade was the verdict of a Scott county jury. Brown brought the suit in an attempt to show that he was owner of the car and had merely let Mrs. Spangler, his housekeeper, use the machine. The woman testified that Brown had given her the car, the compensation being a kiss. The jury was out for four hours before a verdict was finally agreed upon which gave the machine to the woman. UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD Newton D. Baker, the new secretary of war, and General Scott, chief of staff of the United States army, conferring in the war department. THE BYSTANDER PLANNING MOBILIZATION UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD Newton D. Eaker, the new secret staff of the United States army, confer KEEPS MEDALS FOR HEROES State Department at Washington Has Large Assortment of Testimonials on Hand. Washington.—The state department spends about $200 a year for watches, medals and other testimonials it gives to foreigners who save the lives of Americans at sea. If the rescuer is a common seaman who accomplishes the rescue through his own initiative and individual efforts, he is presented with a gold medal containing $20 worth of gold and inscribed with his name. The presentation inscription reads, "From the President of the United States." If an officer of the United States is the rescuer, he gives a handsome gold watch and chain or a pair of the finest binoculars manufactured. A supply of medals, watches, chains and binoculars always is kept on hand in the office of the chief clerk of the state department. SHOWS PROGRESS OF FILMS New York Court Holds Playhouse Is Now a First-Class Theater. New York.—The coming of motion pictures has resulted in an evolution of the theatrical business to such an extent, according to a court decision announced here, that a theater holding continuous performances of high-grade film pictures and musical numbers may be regarded as a first-class playhouse in every respect. The state supreme court, in the decision, dented the application of the owners of a Broadway theater for an injunction restraining the leasing company from operating continuous performances at popular motion-picture prices. The injunction was asked on the ground that the theater was not operated by the lessee as a first-class playhouse. NEW INGREDIENT FOR STEEL Germans Said to Have Substitute for Ferro-Manganese—Nature is Not Divulged. Amsterdam.—The problem of finding a substitute for ferro-manganese for the production of steel in Germany has been solved, according to a semi-official statement received here from Berlin. This substitute, the nature of which is not divulged, can be produced in large quantities from internal raw materials, it is said. Factories for the production of the new steel are already working more are being constructed. It is asserted that this process will make Germany independent of imports in this line. JAP WEDS ENGLISH WOMAN PETER B. After a very interesting courtship, part of which was conducted over the wires and cables of three countries, Miss May Flindall, daughter of a wealthy lace manufacturer of Long Eaton, England, has been married to Tameo Kajiyama, a noted psychologist of Japan. Miss Flindall first met Mr. Kajiyama in London, three years ago, when she was studying music and elocation. Later she came to New York to pursue her studies while her Japanese admirer was called to Australia. Six months ago Miss Flindall received an important cable message which she answered with a "yes." They have just been married in Brooklyn. CHECKROOM BOY GETS RICH Uses Tips Received From Members of Minnesota Club and Makes a Fortune. Minneapolis, Minn. — Charles S. Bergquist was seventeen years old when he began his business career. He was a polite and accomplished checkroom boy at the Minneapolis club for five years and all tips and money he saved went into the nest egg. He told his mother he was buying real estate. IDOL OF SOLDIERS Aged Count Is Real Commander at Verdun. Count Von Haeseler, Eighty Years Old, is Adviser to Crown Prince—Many Stories Are Told of Grizzled Old Warrior. Berlin—Field Marshal Count von Haeseler, eighty years old, but sitting his horse on straight as an arrow, is the adviser of the crown prince and the real commander at Verdun. The bronzed and grizzled warrior is the idol of his soldiers. He is a veteran indeed, for he fought through out the wars of 1864, 1868 and 1870. Despite his age Count von Haesler is one of the most modern and undoubtedly one of the most important of German generals. He is held up to the soldiers as an example of the true Spartan. On horseback—riding is the aged general's favorite sport—he presents a striking picture. He sits as straight as the youngest recruit and his smooth shaved, wrinkled, but rosy cheeked face, contrasts singularly with his fowling snow white hair. A great fund of stories has been built up on Count von Haesler. The most famous of the anecdotes told about him is that of the time "when he fooled the kaiser," as one can hear German schoolboys tell. It was during the regular kaiser maneuvers in May, some twenty years ago. The emperor made a bet that he would count the count. He was the commander in chief of the "reds," while Count von Haesler, commandant of the fortress of Metz, was the leader of the "blues," defending the heights of the Fort Kaiserin against the kaiser's forces. Suddenly "Exzellene Gottlieb" was heard to mutter between his teeth: "Donnerwetter! What's the idea of that foolhardy cavalry reconnaissance? These fellows seem to be after me!" The general staff officer to whom the count had spoken galloped with a half column of cavalry after the reconnoitering party. The horse of the last man stumbled and threw his rider. The general staff officer had a talk with him, then dashed back to his commander. Count von Haeseler thus learned the object of the reconnaissance. After a brief explanation his whole staff rode forward, forming a semicircle around the count, directly toward Fort Campos, immediately in front of the advancing enemy. There Count von Haeseler unobserved left the staff. A few minutes later there rolled out of the fort's gate a wagon in which were piled straw and old sacks. It passed closely by the kaiser and stopped a few stems behind him. "Gentlemen," said the emperor at this juncture, "I believe we have now surrounded Count von Haeasler. I am anxious to capture his person, Allons, ahead!" And the kaiser's suite galloped awhy. The count crawled from under the scaffold and climbed out of the wagon, to the great amusement of the troops camping around it. "What are these troops doing?" he asked the general in command. "By order of his majesty put out of action!" he answer. The count gave a hearty laugh. "General," said he, "upon my responsibility, attack the 'red' army from the rear. No contradiction, please, I am responsible!" Count von Haeseler being of superior rank, the officer of the "opposing" army had only to obey. A few minutes later, the astonished enemy heard the signal of retreat at his back. At the same moment the "blue" army moved forward and the emperor, found himself in such a trap that he had the bugle blow "Das ganze halt!" One of the "Noble 600" Discs Joliet, Ill.—William Roberts, eighty-six years old, believed to be the last of the survivors of the Twelfth Royal Lancers, the heroes of Tennyson's poem, "Charge of the Light Brigade," died here of old age. He was one of the "Noble Six Hundred," but missed the gallant charge at the battle of Balaclava when sent as a special courier to another division. Roberts came to the United States in 1862 and settled at Mokena, Ill. and she chided him for undertaking anything of the kind at his age. Thereafter he said nothing about it. He died suddenly when he was twenty-three years old as the result of an accident. Four months ago friends of his began relating stories of property he had bought. His mother began a search at once. She found he had several lots in the city and forty acres of land near Sandy Lake. She is seeking information about his land trying to locate the bank in which he had an account. Human Skull May Be Made to Do Service. Most Interesting Experiment, Which May Easy Be Tried by Any-one—Of Considerable Value to the Deaf. An interesting experiment that proves what a good sounding box the human skull is can be performed by anyone who has a disk phonograph. It is described by H. Gernback in the Electrical Experimenter as follows: "Stop up both of your ears with cotton as tightly as possible, so that no sound will be heard from the outside. Now place an ordinary darning needle between your teeth by biting on it hard, taking care that the lips or tongue do not touch the needle. The latter is important, because if either lip or tongue touch the needle the sound will be decreased considerably. "For the best results the needle itself should project not more than one or 1½ inches from the mouth. For Holding a Needle in the Teeth, a Photograph Record Can Be Heard, N. B.-The Lips and Tongue Must Not Touch the Needle. that reason the darning needle should be broken off about 1½ inches from its sharp point. It goes without saying that the sharp point should project out of the mouth, while the broken-off end should be inside the mouth. "Now start an ordinary disk photograph and carefully press down upon the record with the needle's point held at the same angle as the reproducer's needle is held ordinarily. With a little practice one will become proficient in moving the head at the same ratio of speed as the ordinary reproducer arm is moved from the outside of the record toward the inside. As soon as the needle touches the record with sufficient pressure the inside of the head is immediately with music exceedingly loud. "A curious result of the experiment is that a person standing near by can hear the music, the head acting as a reproducer in this case." Mr. Gernstback asks deaf or partially deaf persons to try this and to write to him about the result. Few States Without Primaries All of the states in the Union have some form of primary except Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, New Mexico and Utah. North Carolina has no direct primary, but has a presidential preference primary. In South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas and Texas the Democrats nominate by direct primary, but the statutes make no provision for other parties. A full primary law, passed in Vermont recently, was approved by a majority of 3,700, and will be in effect for the selection of delegates to the national convention. In addition to Vermont the following states have a presidential preference primary: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Maryland, Montana, Oregon and California. American Dairy Products Active **Products Active.** Cheese, butter and butterflies are again becoming important items in our export trade after a long period of comparative inactivity. England has become our largest foreign market for butter, cheese and condensed milk, having last year token 3,333,000 pounds of butter, out of a total export of 10,000,000 pounds; 48,500,000 pounds of cheese, out of a total export of 5,000,000 pounds; and 4,000,000 pounds of condensed milk, out of a total of 37,000,000 pounds. Canada, the United States also takealia and Venezuela also takealia and Venezuela of American butter; Panama and the West Indies are important markets for our cheese; while Cuba, the Netherlands, China, Japan, Hongkong, Chosen, Panama and Brazil take large amounts of American condensed milk. Modern Knight of the Road It is reported that a "hobo" is traveling along the Northern Electric railway line in northern California, carrying with him a folding frame of iron interlaced with copper, which he connects with the third rail so as to cook his meals by electricity. Furthermore, it is reported that he also carries a long wire which can be hooked over a trolley line to supply current to the same appliance. The story is interesting and humorous; technically, it is somewhat dubious.-Scientific American. Whittler's Inspiration Dead Miss Priscilla H. Marsh, who as an East Haverhill schoolteacher furnished the inspiration for Whittier's poem, "In School Days," is dead. Miss Marsh was born in Peacham, Vt., seventy-six years ago and started as a schoolteacher in rural schools. Miss Marsh was teaching in East Haverhill that she could know Whittier intimately, and she work among the pupils of that school that led him to write the poem—Boston Dispatch to New York World. Antimony Brings High Price The prices of antimony in 1915 were probably the highest known since the metal became a regular article of commerce. The high prices were naturally reflected in far the largest production ever made in the United States, according to the United States biological survey a preliminary figure. GEORGE L. KASTE cone Teen field this out A arm arm the urea in EUR bit two The w it g the int N ing e face for the torn am By f that it i h la u a ri f the m far w a n a s i v ac m o c a n g t to the H col less un pop w two m s o n of w wh Co Ge g j the s o r t ten the no se a n A th you w si f r the s u s of w of G M G w F w w of c o st w e p o t e M s p o m of th b 1 A C o w m p m F W NO COMPASS NEEDED Simple Method of Determining Latitude. Point Is to Be Sure of Location of the North Star, Which Is Really All the Astronomy Necessary There is a very simple way by means of which the novice, untrained in astronomical observation, can determine his latitude, without the aid of complicated and expensive apparatus. If you were situated on the equator, the North star would be directly north of you. This star must be learned and identified, so that it can be picked out anywhere at a moment's notice. This is all the astro-iony you need know—as the location of this star will give the latitude. When half way to the North pole the North star is midway between the zenith and the northern horizon. At the pole it is directly overhead. In all other places its "angle" varies, being, for example, 30 degrees at New York and 60 degrees at Philadelphia, and on. The altitude of the North star is the latitude of a place north of the equator. All that is necessary then, to determine the latitude, is to measure the angle of the North star and thus determine the altitude of the cisternal pole. This will give the latitude. Take a pair of ordinary compasses. Open them, and place one point in a a level window sill, holding the arm upright. Now point the other arm of the compass at the North Polar star. The angle thus formed by the pair of compasses will be fairly accurate, provided the pointing has been done carefully and the other arm is held at right angles to the sill. When the compasses have been adjusted, as explained, proceed to measure the angle formed by the arm of the compass. This will indicate your latitude. You will measure the earth, the North star rises on degree from the horizon. It is thus an easy matter to see your latitude from the number of degrees made by the angle of your compass. Another way to discover the latitude of any given place—and a method much more often used—is by means of the sun. Observations of the sun are depended upon by vessels at sea. The first thing to do is to ascertain what is known as your true north-south line. To do this you must know your longitude and have the correct time. Next, measure the altitude of the sun at apparent noon—that is, when its shadow is north. Place a curved piece of cardboard in the window, with the blind drawn down to the wood of the upper window. The angle made by the window will then indicate the altitude of the sun with sufficient accuracy. Next, consult what is known as the "Analemma" (see diagram). If you lie in the northern hemisphere you must subtract from the declination of the sun (which the analemma gives you) the sun's declination. Subtract this result from 90 degrees, and the remainder is your latitude.—Popular Science Monthly. Blind Eight Years. Sees Now. Unable to see for eight years, Edward Claycomb, a painter of this city, is recovering his sight by degrees. In 1908 he fell from a house he was painting and in addition to his other injuries he detached the retinas of both eyes. He became blind. Specialists of a dozen cities were consulted, and they all told him his case was hopeless. For the last several weeks his sight has been returning, and now he can see and read large letters and distinguish between colors. Physicians are puzzled. Claycomb is hopeful that his sight will become normal.—Altoona (Pa.) Dispatch to Philadelphia North American. New Light on History Here is the essay of a Filipino sailor who was told to write about George Washington: "George Washington was sore because American persons is not free. He sale to England on—(naming his own battleship) ship and to King I express declaration of indypendence for American persons." King he say 'Nothin' doin' and Mr. Washington tell Admiral Dewey to give him at him. Bime-by King, he say 'will kill' American persons again. Let George do it, say King and today American persons is free."—Exchange. Queer Indian Custom The Haifa Indians living on the Queen Charlotte islands of our Aizakan possessions, were until a few years ago divided strictly into two tribes, Ravens and Eagles, both strictly exogamic, which is to say that Eagle men had to Marry Raven women twice versus the children a recording of their haw, becoming members of the mother's tribe and returning to that group were half grown, to receive training and ultimately hert the family moment. STORY OF THE CONQUEST OF KAMERUN COLONY ON THE WEST AFRICAN COAST Germans Fight Fiercely and Inflict Two Serious Defeats on the Allies—Territory Taken From the Germans in Africa Amounts to 730,000 Square Miles—British Soldier Gives Some Interesting Details of the Campaign. London.—Now that the German Kamerun colony has been entirely conquered and the remnants of the Teuton forces, numbering 15,000, have fled over the border into Spanish Guinea and been interned the story of this far-off campaign can be told without reserve for the first time. Although the forces engaged seem small in comparison with the vast armies of Europe, in some respects the operations had magnitude. The area conquered, 465,625 square miles, is more than twice that of Germany in Europe. The Germans fought fiercely for this bit of West African coast and inflicted two severe defeats on the allied forces. They defended the town of Garoua with great valor for five months, but it was finally taken with the aid of a gun of a size the Germans had not thought it possible to transport so far into the interior. Now that the Kamerun is gone, the only German African colony remaining even partly in German hands is East Africa, which is now being attacked by an expedition from British South Africa, assisted by European forces. Bonar Law, British minister for the colonies, recently announced in the house of commons that the territory taken from the Germans in Africa amounts to 730,000 square miles. Kamerun is bounded on the north by British Nigeria, on the east by French and Belgian territory and on the south by the French Congo, while it encircles on the land side the Spaniard cities. Early in the war the British launched an expedition from Nigeria and the French from French Equatorial Africa. Both these attacks from the north were beaten off by the Germans. The French Colonel Largeau got as far as the town of Kousseri, which was heavily fortified and defended by a large garrison. He was defeated and, armed with two machine guns, the Germans furiously took the offensive and drove the invaders back across the border. The British, on their part, were no more successful. They reached and captured the important town, and here the Germans attacked them vigorously. The British were forced to retreat, fighting all the time, until they, too, were over the border. Attack on All Sides. It was now determined to attack the colony on all sides simultaneously. No less than eight expeditions were put under way. Of these the most important took the two northern routes which before had resulted in disaster. Two columns advanced upon the Germans from the east, two from the south, and two from the seacost. One of the latter expeditions landed in the neighborhood of the port of Doula, while the other had for its objective Coco Beach, in the narrow strip of German territory between Spanish Guinea and French Congo. The object of the Coco Beach column and the two forces invading from the south was evidently to cut off the retreat of the Germans from Spanish territory, but, if this was the case, they failed. Increased forces the French now drove the Germans from Koussori in almost a rout. Then Lieutenant Colonel Brisset, a famous French African pioneer, set out south from this place, having under his command young native recruits with only a few white officers. His objective was the town of Mora, situated on a high plateau. Several frustless attempts were made to storm the position. Then the Germans were surrounded and, leaving a small force of bestegers, Lieutenant Colonel Brisset continued south toward the town of Maroua. On his way he met a German force coming to the relief of Mora and a force flight ensued. The Germans were forced to retreat toward Maroua, which was taken by the French on December 12, 1914, but without preventing the German commander, Captain Duhring, from escaping with his men in the direction of Maroua. The Germans now seem to have concentrated their forces for a last stand in the stronghold of Garoua, which was besieged five months. Colonel Brisset attacked first in early January, 1915. He took up a position about four miles from the town and a few days later was reinforced by British soldiers under Major Webb-Bowen." The latter had seven companies of infantry, one company of mounted infantry, a 75-milimeter naval gun, three mountain guns of the same caliber and fifteen machine guns. Three months later further British forces arrived. The German position was found to be immensely strong. On February 12, 1915, the famous Captain Godard, an African veteran, was killed, and Colonel Brisset wrote to his father: "We brought back the body of the captain on a stretcher in the morning of the 14th to the little village of Wango-Garoua, rendering him full military honors. When the German position is in our possession we will move your son's body to Garoua and FARMER TAMES WILD DUCKS Wisconsin Man Domesticates a Flock of Nearly 200—Eat Less Than Tame Ones. Madison, Wis.-Vivid ducks may be domesticated and raised on the farm as well as tame ones. The plan has been tried by J. C. Halpin of this city for the past three years with success. Last fall he has a flock of nearly two hundred, and when the cold weather came on they took their regu- will ask the minister of war to rename that place Fort Godard." Big Guns Arrive. Not much could be done to smoke the Germans out, until late in April, when two French guns, one of 95-millimeters, arrived. In the latter half of May the allies attacked in earnest. After a heavy bombardment the French rushed forward and secured a position 500 yards from the German advanced trenches. It was possible to dig only at night, as the sun was killing and by daylight the enemy's sharpshooters could pick off the allies. On the morning of May 31, the allies took up a position for a general attack. The 95-millimeter gun opened on the defenders. It was learned later that this caused great confusion and surprise among the Germans, because they thought it was impossible to bring such a heavy piece through the jungle to Goroua. Fighting was incessant for two days. Each night the allies pushed their trenches closer to the Germans. The Germans employed the nights in strengthening their positions. By day both sides took refuge in their excavations. The night of June 8, Captain Carboneau made a daring raid with thirty-two men. He penetrated to the edge of the town and set fire to 150 cases of munitions. He also learned from natives the exact position of the houses in the center of the town where the Germans had taken refuge. The next morning the French big guns blasted these houses, setting them afire. The Germans did not hold out much longer. In the afternoon of June 10 a white flag appeared on the roof of the but which served as a German fort. Then, for the first time, the French realized that they had no white flag with them and could not reply in kind to the German signal. With the remark: "At this distance they may take it for white," one of the perspiring French officers took off his shirt and waved it. Captain von Craisheim, the German commander, at first demanded a surrender with all the honors of war, but finally gave up unconditionally. The combined northern columns were now able to move south and form a junction in November with the most northern of the two columns invading the colony from the east. The Germans were reduced to scattered groups and the allies sent sequestration expeditions far and wide through the vast jungle to locate them. There were several fierce fights, one at Banyo, where the British defeated the Germans. The pursuit continued, but the Germans were able to escape to friendly interment under the Spanish flag. What will happen to the German colony at the conclusion of peace cannot be said now. If the allies win the war, it will probably be divided up between the British, French and Belgians, with perhaps a tittib to Spain. Soldier Writes of Fighting. An officer in a British regiment from the Gold coast which helped to clear the Kamerun of Germans writes to a friend some interesting details of this campaign under the Equator. He tells how the expedition he accompanied reached the neighborhood of Sakbyenne, on the Sanaga river, after landing on the coast near Douala. He continues: INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE Protecting against the demotion of their former principal, W. H. Sowdon, 800 pupils of the Fitter school, Philadelphia, accompanied by their parents and by fraternal and patriotic societies to the number of 2,000, marched through the streets to the home of the principal, where an ovation was tendered him. lar "spin" in the skies and then returned to the yards. The wild duck sells for more than the tame variety because of the flavor of the meat. The first birds were kept in captivity by clipping the wings, but the young ducks are as easily handled as these domesticated mallards retain many of the instincts peculiar to wild nature. Let one mallard start slumping and in less than ten minutes, unless something is done to attract attention elsewhere, a majority will be "It was then our troubles began. For two weeks we cut through the bush, forded rivers knee to waist deep, and were literally eaten by mosquitoes, flies and huge ants. It was the most terrible march (admitted to be by the most experienced of the old coasters) ever made. Well, in two days we got to Sakbyneja, which we put in a state of defense. We turned the Basil mission into a fort, and owing to its position twenty men could hold it against 2,000. As long as the enemy had no artillery, it was absolutely impregnable. This took us two days hard work. We took a small garrison, and off on it we went days march to Winn Biagas, on the Nkelt river, where we expected to meet with opposition. As Winn Biagas is on the Jaunde road, the main column marched against it, and we were to go around it on the left flank. "The day and night before we got there we met the Germans at a small place, but strategically important, called Muin. Here we fought an advance guard action, and drove them out—we had previously found rows of beautifully constructed trenches, which were left untenanted by the Germans, some considerable time previously. We had to stave off a rather sudden and ferocious attack. This we did without a canopy on our side. "The last march we did after that was something appalling. We had to ford a river four feet to five feet deep, and go down the side of a mountain, with a precipice on our left which fell sheer into unknown depths, along a path at an angle of forty-five degrees, which was four or five inches deep in greasy mud. We succeeded in getting down this after eight hours, but we lost about tweeny loads, which fell over the precipice. We then began to hear firing on our right, and pushed on in order to make our flank attack at midday, and found ourselves in a bush path, with rising ground on our right, and a steep hill on our left, both covered with thick brush. "Everything looked to be innocent of Germans and the officers went forward to spy out the land. We found in front of us a river, fordable we afterwards discovered at one small spot only, with a steep, high bank on the opposite side. On our side of the river the ground had been made as clean as a new pin, all trees were felled and brushwood cleared away. Through the trees on the other side at a distance of not more than 450 yards we could see a blockhouse, well hidden and only discoverable by the loopholes, and a series of loopholes along a ridge. We stood out in the open and examined the position, and all appeared to be quiet and innocent of men. As we had found the trenches I mentioned before unanticipated we beaten, and we were both evacuated by the Germans in order to support their center, which was being attacked heavily by our main column. However, after a consultation it was agreed to bring up one company of men, two machine guns and a millimeter gun (mountain gun—a very small thing) and have a go at the position before going on. "As soon as the movement commenced, however, there was a perfect salvo of fire opened on us not only from the loopholes we could see but from excellently hidden trenches along the bank and on both flanks and rear. We dropped like logs and lay on our stomachs, knowing we were trapped. Such a position is only possible in a country like this, where it is a matter of utter impossibility to see or scout your flanks. After we had taken our breath we came to ourselves again and fired like the deuce at their positions, which we could only distinguish by the burst of flame from their rifles. "As soon as we got their range their firing went to pieces and their shots commenced to fly high. If they had only shot straight enough to hit a haystack I should not be here to tell the tale. However, in the first fifteen minutes our men dropped like flies and one poor devil was shot through the eye and killed as dead as a door nail only two yards away from me. Well, when their fire went high we sent out men on our flanks and cleared the beggars out from rear and both sides, left and right. After this we commenced to get round their left flank and after a jolly good scrap lasting four and a half hours they cleared out entirely and left the place in our hands. "When we examined the ground we found that their position was practically impregnable, and to this day no one can make out why they left. I think they must have suffered terribly to clear out like that. "Later we found many dead bodies in the river. Our millimeter was a great advantage and, as it kicks up the deuce of a noise, it puts the wind up the enemy's native soldiery, so serving a useful purpose." HOSTLER HEIR TO FORTUNE Says He Will Get Lawyer to look After Real Estate When He Gets Time. Pasadena, Cal.-Roxie Shadwick, a hostet at a local stable, paused in his work the other day long enough to open a letter handed him by the postman, and read that he was an heir to the rich estate of a granduncle in Modoc county. Then he folded the letter and went back to smoothing the coat of one of the horses. He has a recollection of his granduncle and asserts that the last time he heard of him he was reputed to be quite wealthy. Whether his wealth increased or decreased he does not know, but says he will seek a lawyer in regard to the estate when he gets time. limping. These eat much less than the tame ones. Easta Nearly a Month. Osage, la—Martin Stoutenburg, a laboring man of this place, has completed a fast of 23 days, undertaken in the hope of curing himself of catarrh. He declares he feels like a new man. Throughout the entire time he did all the cooking for his wife, who is an invulnerable. He lost only 23 pounds, and says his strength was not greatly trained. THE BYSTANDER The HOME Flowers and Their Care and The HOME BEAUTIFUL Flowers and Shrubbery Their Care and Cultivation PARK A Beautiful Avenue of Shade Trees. SPRING IN THE GARDEN By E. VAN BENTHUYSEN. Just as soon as the lace and other spring-flowering shrubs have done blooming, prune them. Cut back to a strong eye or shoot, preserving the characteristic form of the shrub. Fight green lice with tea tobacco and the rose slug with lime water. Or try dusting air-skirted lime on the infested rose bushes. Use a sharp knife or scissors when gathering flowers. Early in the morning, prune the lime, and the blooms may quite developed will last longest. Keep the stems of the newly cut flowers deep in water before arranging in bouquets. Make a place for the petunia. It is one of the most accommodating of plants. It makes a fine showing rapidly, grows easily and takes root rapidly. If there is a corner on the home grounds you haven't planned for try this year to grow petunias. Prepare the soil carefully, scatter petunia seeds upon it, water with a fine hose and watch the seeds grow. Look out for the big weeds, the little ones will be smothered by the rapid growth of the petunias. If Jack Frost has found some tender seedling, press it out of the sun immediately. Press with very cold water and shade from the sun's rays. Gladiolus must be planted every two weeks for succession. The plants are beautiful and when placed among roses or with a background of shrubbery are a brilliant spot in the garden. Cannas like very rich soil and plenty of water during the growing season. Plant two feet apart, if they are the tall-growing sort, the dwarf kind can be planted closer. As the seed pods form, cut them off. A mulch of strawy manure helps to conserve the water that is given them. PROPAGATING BY CUTTING Bv W. R. GILBERT. Where thousands of plants are grown for positions in the open air during the summer, this is an important operation from March onward. Considerable forethought and knowledge of the work are necessary to obtain the plants in suitable condition and in sufficient numbers, when the time for planting out arrives. Although not by some, the scaled-down still has hosts of admirers, especially since the introduction of the variety—Pain Clamnel. Cuttings of the varieties of which the numbers are short can be inserted now. These may be obtained from the old plants lifted from the beds in the autumn, or a few tops may be taken off the strongest of the young plants. Inserted in light, sandy soil they will soon root on a shelf in a warm house. Cuttings of irisine, colou, ageratum, heliotrophe, verbena, fuchsia, fibrousroot begonia, etc., when required in quantity should be inserted in a bed of sand made up in a propagating frame with bottom heat. Three inches of sand will be sufficited and if this is made firm, the soil supplied with water bottom heat of 75 to 80 degrees maintained, many of the cuttings will be rooted in a week and ready for potting up singly in small pots. Remaining in the sand such a short time, they can be dibbled in close together. Lobelias, alternantheras, and mesembryanthemum can also be increased by the thousands in this way. Provided there is good stock of old plants on hand, March is soon enough to commence propagating. Early in February dahlia tubers, of THE HOME OF THE FAMILY which a large stock is required, may be brought into the propagating house. Placed on the stage, partly burying the tubers in leaf mold, plenty of shoots will soon push out. When these are about three inches in length they should be taken off with a slight heel and if inserted in a sand bed they will soon root. Another method successfully adapted for rooting dahilis, is to make up a hotbed a yard in height, place a frame on this and plunge the pots of cuttings where there is a nice bottom heat. A list of the quantities of plants required should be made and the numbers entered as they are rooted. This may have much trouble when the time comes for planting out. GARDEN NOTES The flowers of the plumbago capensis are of an unusual shade of blue. It requires about the same treatment as the fuchsia a.d as a rule flowers continuously. It is a good plant for a cool conservatory and many succeed well with it in the window garden. As the weather moderates toward spring the double glass in the hotbed sash will not be needed and the top sash can then be dispensed with or used to protect from frost plants that are set out too early. Look to the trees about the home and carefully destroy all bag cocones, etc. that promise to develop into posts in the spring. Don't let the weeds get a foot high and then pull them, disturbing the surrounding flowers, even if none are pulled out. SUCCESS WITH COSMOS Sow cosmos early if you wish to get any satisfaction out of it. Push it along as fast as you can. It does not transplant readily, therefore grow it in pots. Shift it along until it is growing in nine-inch pots. Then sink the pot in a border and from the time the pot is in the soil to the end of July the shoots should be pinched out. This will keep the plants low and stocky. Long after severe frosts your cosmos will be giving you your beautiful flowers for the window. START THEM EARLY A great many annuals and perennials can be planted now for early plants. Pansies, daisies, sweet peas and verbenas; but where there is no conservatory or greenhouse it is best to wait until March before planting anything but the pansies or daisies. Start sweet allysum now in your window garden. Sweet peas are too hard to handle from the window box. Better wait and sow them where they are to remain all season. RIBBON BEDS. Good effects can be worked out in ribbon beds, by using different varieties of verbena in rows. To make an effective design, however, it will be necessary to purchase plants of each color from your florist as seedlings are quite sure to bring plants of all colors common to the verbena family and therefore spoil the color effect, which is the prime motive of each bed. Good Judge. "I take great pride in my ability to judge human nature," said Ivan Quantin. "A few months ago I let a friend have $10 and I was confident at the time he would not pay it back. And he didn't"—Kansas Ct Star. Good Judge. The KITCHEN CABINET Life and success mean not submission to, but mastery of environment.—Abdon. Wise men ne'er sit still and bewail their loss, but cheerily seek how to redress their harms.—Shakespeare. If your plans go wrong, As they sometimes will, And the way seems long As you climb the hill; Remember my friend, 'Tis a part you play; You find in the end MORE ABOUT FIRELESS COOKER For long, slow cooking the cooker is unsurpassed. Meats that are tough feats that are tough and need long cooking will be tender and delicious cooked the fireless way. One of the things to remember in fireless cooking is that little water is and need long cooking will be tender and delicious cooked the fireless way. One of the things to remember in fireless cooking is that little water is needed when stewing, as there is little evaporation. When using the radiators, as is best in nearly all cooking, heat them until they scorch a piece of paper at once when laid upon them. Have the pot roast in a tight vessel and boiling hot when it is placed on the radiator, then cover and let cook until tender. Another radiator placed on top will hasten the cooking but need not be used for a stew. For steaming puddings and brown bread, the cooking is the oatmeal and other cowpeas for baking fruit cakes which are often so hard to bake in the oven, the cooker is an ideal saver of fuel and time. The country housewife, as well as the city one, may prepare her Sunday dinner, go to church and enjoy the sermon and a chat with her friends without hurrying home to cook dinner, for it will be all ready, never overcooked, boiled dry or underdone in the fireless cooker. By careful planning the cook knows to a minute how long certain foods need to cook and results never vary. The flavors of meats, fish or fowl can be surpassed in comparison with other ways of cooking. for by the slow process flavors are developed and brought out, the juices and natural flavors preserved. Chicken as a Fireless.—Prepare the chicken as for frying, brown it in a little butter until all sides are evenly browned, in the dish in which it is to be cooked. Season well. Place a hot stone in the cooker, put in the pot tightly covered. Put down the cooker lid and fasten tightly. Cook three hours for a five-pound chicken. When ready to serve place the pieces on the platter and make a gravy with thickened cream or top milk. This may be poured over the chicken or served in a gravy. Every man is ready to give in a long catalogue of those virtues he expects to find in the person of a friend, but we will not cultivate them in ourselves—Burdgett. SOME GOOD DRIED FRUIT8. When meeting an empty fruit closet remember the delicious dishes to be prepared from the dried fruits always at our command. Prunes are not half appreciated. Some foolish person in ages past called them the bounding hard sausage and it is hard to get away from the idea that the prune is the last resort. prepared from the dried fruits always at our command. Prunes are not half appreciated. Some foolish person in age past called them the "boarding house sauce" and it is hard to get away from the idea that the prune is the last resort. Prunes washed and soaked over night and stewed in the water in which they were soaked without a bit of sugar added are extremely wholesome and most appetizing as a breakfast dish or in combination with other materials in various dishes. Combined with apples in the proportion of two cupfuls of chopped apple to one-half cupful of stewed prunes used as a top dressing to pork chops, baked in the oven after seasoning with salt and pepper, is a dish which once will often be repeated. Chopped apple combined with raisins and used in pastry as a ple or pudding is another most tasty dish. Dried apples used with molasses, soaked over night in the molasses and spices makes a nice fruit cake. Use pork finely chopped for shortening. Fig Marmalade—Cut into pieces one pound of figs and three pounds of rhubarb. Add three pounds of sugar and the juice and grated rind of a lemon, mix and stand over night. In the morning simmer for a half hour until it looks clear, then seal. Apricot Marmalade. — Wash five pounds of dried apricot. Cook slowly in water to overheat the stones easily removed after they have been soaked over night. Next morning cook and drain and add four pounds of sugar and a quarter of the water in which they were stewed. Cook slowly until reduced to a marmalade. "I don't like to have my husband prop up a newspaper at the breakfast table. Do you?" "Oh. I don't know. It keeps the grapefruit from spattering as far as it otherwise might." Combination Spolled He—She married a fool with barrels of money. She—Then why isn't she happy? He—Marriage brought him to his senses.—Boston Evening Transcript. Ma Corrected. Little Sister—Ma, Willie kept the largest half of the apple for himself! Willie—No, I didn't, ma. Mother—But I see the largest in your hand. Willie—Excuse me, ma. There being but two halves to an apple, there can't be any "largest." Not by a Long Way. "Do man dat gives lookin' foh trouble," said Ungle Eben, "doesn't most always git do easy kind he had made up his mind to." If your plans go wrong, As they sometimes will, Abrigade your way. As you climb the hill; Remember my friend, The "a park you play; To you the sun; A brighter day. IRONING MADE EASY. The majority of women who do their own laundry work if asked which they prefer to do will choose the washing, for there is more variety in movement and they do not get so tired as they do standing for hours, usually on a hard, unshakeable floor. There is something more important, however, which is most satisfactory, for they prefer to do will choose the washing, for there is more variety in movement and they do not get so tired as they do standing for hours, usually on a hard, unelastic floor. There is something about leaning, however, which is most satisfactory, for the nicely ironed clothes on the rack over growing more and is a constant inspiration. You have something to show for your work. Today the woman who is her own laundress eliminates all the work that is possible, wearing crepe underwear and dresses, thus cutting down the ironing. At best, ironing, if well done, is tiring work, but by planning and forethought it may be made much easier. Before beginning, see that all things needed are at hand, a fresh, clean cover on the ironing board, wax for the iron and, if it is possible, an electric iron, for it saves much fatigue walking back and forth getting fresh irons, and a bowl of water and a clean cloth for dry spots or remove a soiled spot. A high stool to sit on while ironing is a great strength saver, the feet may rest on a chair round and the small pieces, napkins, handkerchiefs and towels and pillow cases, ironed quite as well as when standing. When ironing the larger pieces fold a thick rug in several folds and place under the床. An electric mangle is a wonderful aid in the household that has much laundry, for all the fat pieces can be quickly ironed and much better than by hand work. Have the ironing board of the right height so that the work may be done with the least possible fatigue. A room well ventilated is another essential in making ironing more comfortable, and few minutes in a darkened room on a comfortable couch will rest one so that the work may be resumed and finished without exhausting fatigue. I wish I will have the trumpet notes to victory. Happiness is a fact, not an attainment, it comes from within, not from possessions without. CHEESE COMBINATIONS. The wholesome cheese is a food in itself and when combined with vegetables makes a well-balanced dish. Baked Cabbage With Cheese.-Remove the heart and outer leaves from a small head of cabbage. Cook wen-balance usus Baked Babbage With Cheese. -Remove the heart and outer leaves from a small head of cabbage. Cook until tender in bolling, salted water, uncovered. Drain and cut down the sides, fill with cheese sauce. Sprinkle with buttered crumbs and brown in the oven. Cheese Sauce.-Add a tablespoonful of butter to two of flour and cook until smooth, then add a cupful of milk, a dash of red pepper, a half teaspoonful of salt and a cupful of dry grated cheese. Pour at once into and around the cabbage. Do not cook after the cheese is added or it will become stringy. A cheese to be right for cooking, such as rarebits and fondues, should be smooth and melt when pressed against the roof of the mouth; feel smooth and without grains. Horse-Radish Sauce.-Take a half cupful of grated horse-root, one root, two cupfuls of milk, two teaspoonfuls of soft bread crumbs; cook together twenty minutes in a double boiler, then add three tablespoonfuls of butter, a half teaspoon each of salt and cinnamon. Serve hot. Cheese With Rice—Take a cupful of cooked rice, add a half teaspoonful of salt, and a cupful and a third of grated cheese, a half cupful of hot milk, then add four egg yolks beaten thick and fold in the stiffly-beaten whites. Pour into a buttered baking dish and bake in a moderate oven. Serve as soon as firm. Nellie Maxwell Selfish and Unselfish. The selfish man rarely offers the milk of human kindness until he has skimmed the cream for himself, while the unselfish man, who is rare, often gives the very cream to others and keeps for himself what is left. Doubtful. When a man's picture appears in print now the public has to stop and read to find out whether he is a canon or merely was cured of something. Imitation Tall Girl--They are very affec date in public. The Short Girl—But they are not at all affectionate at home. The Tall Girl—Strange. I thought they were a pair of turtle doves. The Short Girl—No; merely mock-turtle doves. Business Change. Business is not nearly as sociable as it was when the value of a salesman was estimated largely by his ability to sell stories on them. There is a large class of people who are good at the bank of trouble for anything they want to borrow. They like to borrow trouble and are always good customers for futur speculations. Without a bunch of borrowed trouble they would be as forlorn as a ship-wrecked sailor. It is the mental attitude, purely, which accounts for so much self-imposed misery. Half the terrible things we imagine never 1 happen. Most of us have more friends than we imagine. The world is a good place to live and the people in it are mighty good. Every one has found sympathy and willing hands when there was really need of aid. There are more boosters than knockers. If it were not so there would be no progress. The other fellow can do us no real harm if he is so disposed. One must admit the fact that there is a permissible type of mammal which sleeps not lest they have done mischief, but there can be no harm done an innocent individual. It is self, the individual himself, who can do the most harm. By worry, digestion, sleep, calmness of mind and the entire nervous system is undermined. A worried animal is more or less a dangerous or vicious individual. So summed up in its last analysis, the object of tormentors is to unfit one for doing their best and living up to the best that is in them. No one can do you harm unless you permit yourself to be harmed. There are those who can enjoy no pleasure without feeling that the happiness is the foreboding of unpleasantness. If they are feeling well they think surely sickness will follow; if affairs run smoothly for them they fear that disaster is following in their wake; if people are kind to them they fear deception; if no one makes a fuss over them they are certain of a conspiracy. All these imaginary ills and woes are the products of morbid minds and feed on false conceptions. The world is too busy, most of individuals of any locality are too concerned with their own problems to be putting strains in other folks way; most of the impediments are the ones we imagine. Most of us think that we are more important than we are. There are over ninety millions of people in this country who do not know that most of us are alive. They won't know when we die nor will they care. We suffer from an exaggeration of our importance and imagine that folks are trying to thwart us in our efforts. Most of the folks in the world are boosters and anxious to help people on toward the goal of success and happiness. Very few people really have the trouble that they think they have. Live your life, be sincere, help others, "look up and laugh and lift." Statement of the Ownership, Management, Circulation, Etc., Required by the Act of Congress of August 24, 1812 Of The Bystander, published weekly at Des Moines, Iowa, for April, 1916. Before me, Bennett B. Dewey, a notary public in and for the state and county aforesaid, personally appeared John L. Thompson, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the owner of The Bystander, and that the following is, to the best if his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management, etc., of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the act of congress of August 24, 1912, embodied in section 443, postal laws and regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, towit; That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor and business managers are: Publisher, John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa. Editor, John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of March, 1916. Bennett B. Dewey. My commission expires July 4, 1918. "My daughter was afflicted with epileptic fits for three years, the attacks coming every few weeks. We employed several doctors, but they did her no good. 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If the first name fails to benefit your money is inadequate. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE To M. W. Morrow, in whose name the written description must be taxed: Within them, 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 in Polk county, Iowa, towit: Lot twenty-two in black "E," Gray Heights, now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold to C. DeBevoise Roy for the taxes then due and unpaid therefor for the year 1911 and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to C. DeBevoise Roy by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, therefor, which certificate has been duly assigned to and is now lawfully held and owned by Sanitarium and Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa. You are further notified that the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said lot will be issued to the Sanitarium and Hospital of Des Moines, Iowa, by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, unless redemption from said sale be made within ninety days from completed service of this notice to redeem from said sale. Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, this 28th day of March, 1916. Santitarium and Hospital. B. J. T. Humbleton, Their Authorized Agent A. Specific Against Colds "If there is such a thing as a specific against cold, it is to be found in the sleeping porch or the open bed room. Next to that comes the cold sponge bath in the morning," says the Youth's Companion. Be as careful as you can you will occasionally take cold and when you do you will find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a great help in enabling you to get rid of it. Try it. Obtainable everywhere. 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Brown, attorney, for an order as to what notice of the death of the decedent aforesaid and amount and kind of property left by her within the state of Iowa shall be given to those interested or supposed to be interested in the property left by said decedent, and the court having examined said application, heard proof, listened to counsel, and being told visited finds that she departed from the seabase 5, 1916; that she left no seabase surviving and that so far as known she left no heirs; that she left no personal property so far as known and that said decedent died seized of an undived one-third interest in and to the following described real estate in the county of Polk and state of Iowa; Five (5) acres more or less formerly owned by Charles Misha also spelled Charles Mash, being the same person, formerly her husband, who predeceased her, specifically described as the north half (n 1-2) of the northeast quarter (ne 1-4) of the southwest quarter (sw 1-4) of the southeast quarter (se 1-4) of section thirty-six (36), township seventy-nine (79), north range twenty-five (25), west 5th P. M. Iowa. And that said property after claims are paid will escheat to the state of Iowa, if she left no heirs. Therefore pursuant to section 3389 of the code, it is ordered and adjudged that the said L. M. Grimes, as administrator of the estate of Maria Mash, deceased, shall publish notices of the facts herein set forth, once each week for four consecutive weeks both in the Iowa State Bystander, a weekly newspaper published in the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, and that a copy of this order shall be a sufficient notice to publish and that if within six months from the giving of such notice no claimant thereof appears, such property may be sold and the proceeds, under the direction of the state auditor, paid over by the administrator for the benefit of the school fund. 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D. 1916, at 10 o'clock a.m., at the front door of the court house in Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, and that I am at such time proceed to sell the same in satisfaction of said execution, together with all legally accruing costs. Witness my official signature this 7th day of March, A. D. 1916. Sheriff of Polk County, Iowa. By J. H. Kelley, Deputy. By J. H. Kramer Printed by Iowa State Bystander. Date of first publication, March 24 1916. Printer's fees, $9.00. ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the district court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, May term, A. D. 1916. Serena Congdon, plaintiff, vs. Dwight F. Congdon, defendant. To Dwight F. 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To Allen Larison, in whose name the within described realty is taxed, and to Lena Bidding and Priestley Larison: 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 in said county, towit, lot seventeen (17), in block eighten (18), Larison Place, now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, was sold to C. B. Minnis for the payment of the taxes then due and unpaid therefor for the year 1910 and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to C. B. Minnis by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, therefor, which certificate has been duly assigned to and is now lawfully held and owned by Max Laxine. 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