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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
Arabian Nights Three-Act
Farce, Well Presented at
New Auditorium.
SALES FOR CHARITY
PLANNED BY WOMEN
Engagement of Miss Ziegler An
nounCed-Other Social
Notes of Interest.

Society turned out en- masse last
night to attend the three-act farce en-
titled 1.-THE Arabian Nights" by the
Crazy Jane Society at the New Audi
forum. The success of the entertain
ment was measured 10Th In the favor
able comments and the applause given
by the audience and in the large sum
of money netted by the society.
The cast follows:
Mrs. Gillibrand. $50. Miss Laura Plume
Rosa Colombier
Mrs. Ernest Martin Phillppl
Mrs. Hummingtop. Miss Edna Crane
Daisy Maitland. Miss Eleanor McCarter
Barbara Miss Dorothy Lee
Arthur Huntington. Gayle L. Young
Ralph Ormerod. ......... George Chase
Joshua Gillibrand.. Morris 7. Weeks
DoDSon MeeKer
The hero of the play, Arthur Hum
mingtop, multi-married man seeking
diversion in the absence of his wife
and finding it in spots, was imperson-
ated by Gayle L.. Young. Miss Eleanor
McCarter, as Mr.. Hummingtop's niece,
was charming in q smoke-gray direc-
toire gown. Mrs. e. Martin Philippi
made a hit as the circus girl. Miss
Laura Plume as the mother-in-law pro-
voked much mith.
Morris It. Weeks did a bit of fine
acting as the foppish brother-in-law,
and Miss edna Crane, as Mrs. Hum
mingtop, interpreted her part ably.
In the boxes were Mr.. and Mrs. Mat
thias Plum. jr, who entertained Mr..
and Mrs. James Lewis Hay; Mr.. and
Mrs. Franklin Conklin, with Miss Sarah
Conklin and Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin
Conklin, jr.; Mr.. and Mrs. w. Harry
Osborne, who had as their guests Mr..
and Mrs. E. Earl Moody and Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Cook Downing, and Miss
Anna G. Hall.
In the audience were noted the Rev.
DR.. Louis Shreve Osborne, DR.. and
Mrs. Laban Dennis, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Harris McCarter, the Rev. DR.. and
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
ST. ANDREWS MEN
AT BANQUET HEAR
MAYOR HAUSSL|NG
Many Well-knOwn Clergymen
and Business Men Make
Addresses to Society.

Speeches by many well-known bust-
ness men and ministers were the Tea
ture Of tho fifteenth annual banquet of
the st. Andrews Society held at Achtel-
Stetter's last night. About 200 mem
bers Of the society attended.
Among ths speakers were: Mayor
Jacob Haussling, "The City of New
ark" President William M. Mackay,
'"The President" Peter Campbell, pres
ident Of the Board Of Trade, 1.-THE Scots
man as a Citizen;" the Rev. DIR. Pleas
ant Hunter, Of the Second Presbyterian
Church. THE Future of the Anglo
Saxon" and DR.. Angus Sinclair, Hon
est Men and Bonnie Lassies." The Rev.
John MCDOWELL, chaplain of the society,
made the invocation, n a song by
d. Scott Chisholm and the singing Of
AUD Lang Syne" closed the festivities.
The banquet committee was composed
Of: James Flockhart, chairman; John
Campbell, secretary; DIR. s. e. Robert
son, James H. Abercrombie, Henry
Chapman. John Forbes. Thomas Earl,
Dunca Mackinnon, Thomas Palmer
and William M. Mackay.
Among the men present were.
John M. Breingan, John McMorran,
James III. Abercrombie, John Forbes,
Hugh Haddow. DR.. S. r. Robertson,
Robert L. Craig, Austen McGregor,
Henry Chapman, John Davidson, James
F1ockhart, Colin Campbell, John Mon
teith, Thomas Palmer, DR.. j. w. Reid,
John F. Michigan. Peter Campbell, John
c. Blair, William Logic, Thomas A.
Raymond, John ]. Hoppin, Joseph G..
Wylie. William Mungle, Thomas Earl,
John Campbell, James Steel. Joseph
Patton. Robert Crab, William NJ. Mac
kay, Forrest Horsburgh, Henry Flock
hart. Angus Sinclair, John White,
James w. Frazer, L.. M. Smith, John
Steel, Robert l.. Ross, LeGrand r. Ran
dali, John H. Brown, John A. jamie
son, Thomas Boag, j.. f. Stuckner, Ed
win Hull and Graham McGregor.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
Society Applauds Acting
of Crazy Jane Amateurs

Mrs. Lyman Whitney Allen, Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Headley Atha, General and
Mrs. Joseph Plume, Edward w. Crane,
MIR. and Mrs. Jaspar L. Crane. Mr.. and
Mrs. Littleton Kirkpatrick. Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry NJ. Crane, Miss Cora Crane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frankland Briggs, jr.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Halsey T%ichenor, MI. and
Mrs. Harold Ormon Dodge, William H.
Trippe, Arthur N. Crane. MI. and Mrs.
Harry Billings, Mr.. and Mrs. P. Sanford
Ross, jr., Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Hal
'sey, DR.. and Mrs. Charles Young, Bir-
ney Wheeler, the Misses Wheeler, MI.
and Mrs. Russell Lewis, Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis Child, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Au-
gustus Wiedenmayer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Everard B. Hopwood, Miss Elizabeth
Osborne, Algernon Osborne, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward w. Scudder, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Lawrence Ogden, Mrs. Morris T.
Weeks, Mrs. Zachariah Belcher, Zach
ariah Belcher, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. David
son. the latter formerly Miss Mary
Nelson Hollifield; Miss Florence Ell
more Murphy, Mr.. inc Mrs. Wallace
M. Scudder; Carl Smith, Andrew
Hedges. jr.. n William 7. Carter, jr.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
Personals

DR.. Victor Personnel, of 1874 West
Kinney street, will return home to his
practise next Saturday, after a long
enforced holiday, spent at Lakewood
and Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry J.. Axt, of Broad
street. have gone to Lakewood for sew
eral weeks.
Mrs. Elston M. Harrison is entertain
ing Mrs. Charles Sumner Martin. OF
Delaware Water Gap.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Leimbach, Of
439 Walnut street, celebrated their
twenty-sixth wedding anniversary in
their home last night with music and
dancing.
Alderman Michael ]. MCGOWAN, jr.,
Of the Fifth ward, will start on a trip
to Bermuda soon. He has been suffer-
ing from a severe cold.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
MRS. ELIZABETH ADLER
ELECTED PIONEERS HEAD
Incumbent Is Honored by Wom-
en- for 24th Time.

Ihese offlcers of the Pioneer Women's
Society were elected at last nights an
nual meeting in the headquarters
washington and William streets. Pres.
ident, Mrs. Elizabeth Adler; vice-nresi.
dent, Mrs. Elizabeth Sturn; recording
secretary Mrs. Elizabeth Weller; finan-
clai secretary, Mrs. Marie Kolb; treas.
urer, Mrs. Marie Schlenker. 1t was ths
twenty-fourth time that Mrs. Adler
Mrs. Weller and Mrs. Schlenker were
elected to their respective offices. The
president made a congratulatory ad.
dress.
1t was decided to have a masked
dance In Dodgers Hall, February Is
and to take part in the Christmas fes.
tival to be held by the Pioneer Clut
December 26 and 81.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
GAYN0R ASSOCIATION
REFLECTS IT'S OFFICERS.

All the officers who served last year
were reelected al the annual meeting
of the John ]. Gaynor Association. held
at their headquarters, Central avenue
and Sixth street, last night. They are:
President. c. A. Reilly; first vice
president, e. L. Price, jr.; second vice.
president. Frank Rowe; third vice.
president, Henry Rhyner; fourth vice.
president, Alderman Seth B. Smith; re-
cording secretary, William w. Dougal;
corresponding secretary, John f. Reilly;
treasurer. John J. Gaynor, and ser
geant-at-arms, Philip McGovern.
Final arrangements were made for
tho annual reception and ball. which
will be held in Krueger Auditorium
on January 2S.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
RANGERS TO
HONOR SUPREME HEAD.

Twenty-Five chief rangers of as many
courts in the 1. o. f. met last night
and made arrangements for a recep-
ton to the supreme chief ranger, Elliott
G.. Stevenson. OF Detroit, VIXEN he
visits this city January 10 next. 1t is
planned to make the occasion the great
est event locally ever held by the For
esters, of whom there are about 5000
in the county. James p. King, of Court
George A. Halsey, was chosen chairman
of the arrangements committee, and
fP. NJ. Golden. of Court Thomas Dunn
English, was selected as secretary. The
reception will be in Kurz's Colosseum.
and it will include an entertainment in
which will be many prominent partici-
pants.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
In Washington Society

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4-Cardinal
Gibbons was entertained at luncheon
yesterday by the American consul-gen-
eral at London and Mrs. Robert j.
Wynne. To meet the cardinal were the
British ambassador and Mrs. Bryce, the
japanese Ambassador and Baroness
Takahira, the Secretary of War and
Mrs. Wright, the Speaker and Miss
Cannon.
Brigadier-G General and Mrs. George
NJ. Sternberg entertained at dinner last
night.
The Secretary of War and Mrs.
Wright were the guests of honor at a
dinner given last night by Major
General and Mrs. William P. Duvall.
Brigadier-G General and Mrs. Ernest A,
Darlington were hosts for a small din
ner party last night.
Guglielmo Ferrero, the Italian his
torian, and his wife will be guests of
the President and Mrs. Roosevelt three
days next week, beginning Monday.
Tho Postmaster General and Mrs
Meyer are entertaining Miss Tucker
man and Miss Hunnewell, of Boston,
friends of the Misses Meyer.
The Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs,
Newberry will spend Christmas at
their home in Detroit.
The Gillian minister and Sonora de
Cruz entertained at dinner last night,
in honor of the Peruvian Minister and
Nine. de Pardo, who will leave here
next week for a four months visit to
Peru.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
THE L%lBERATOR.-

Etienne Yored, of this city, and COM
pany, comprising Miss Mabel Scheuer
and Henry S. Sidney. of New York,
will appear in his one-act playlet, 1.-THE
L~iberator," at the Ansonia Hotel, New
York, on December IL, before society.
The proceeds of the entertainment will
be devoted to charity. Mr.. Yored, in
real life, is e. De Roy Koch, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Koch. OF II He'd
den terrace.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
ELVIN w. CRANE AGAIN
HEAD OF JOEL PARKERS.
Organization to Have Big Recep'
tiOn and Ball.

At the annual meeting of n joe
quarters on Commerce street last night,
plans were made for a reception and
ball, which will probably De held in
February. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
President, Elvin w. Crane; ~vice-presi-
rotary, Frederick Jay; recording sec
rotary, Thomas r. Curran; correspond
ing secretary. j. Lindermann; treas
urer, E, C. Eaton; sergeant-at-arms.
Usal Garry,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
ST. GEORGE wHEELMEN ELECT.

At the monthly meeting Of st. George
Wheelmen of America, Newark divi-
sion, last evening the following of.
ficers were elected for the year 1909
President A. Peck; vice-president, H
Hamett; recording secretary, F. Proc
tor; financial secretary, G.. Green;
treasurer. B. Plaut; sergeant-at-arms
+. Garfield; steward, H. Cockayne
The club will hold it's monthly euchre
and dance Wednesday, December Q, al
clubroom, S51 Broad street.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
NONpAREIL MINSTRELS TONIGHT

Inc Nonpareil Club minstrels, to be
held in the New Auditorium. in Orange
street, this evening, promise, according
TO statements of members, % be the
most successful that the organization
has ever held. The minstrel show will
be followed by a dance.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
PRICE, S1.OO PER BOTTLE
MUSICAL FARCE BY
HUMOR SOCIETY,

The Position of ~uencbeber
merry musical farce, was enjoyed by
.ne members and friends of the Humor
society IN the Kruger Auditorium last
iisnt. II was given under the direc-
.lon OIL Emil Berla, and was a a.gon
from start to finish. A dance wound nm
the nights entertainment. The society
VIII celebrate Christmas December %.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
LIST CLUBS CHRISTMAS PLANS.

Club, held at the University of Music,
q Fulton street, 1t was decided to give
a Christmas social and musicale on
Tuesday evening. December 90. It is
expected that the committee in charge
will furnish something unique. and
apropos of the season for the entertain
.ment Of the members and their friends.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
SALE AT pEDDIE CHURCH.

The women of the Peddie Memorial
Baptist Church will hold a sale Of
Christmas articles This afternoon and
evening at the home of Mrs. James
Coleman, 391 Thirteenth venue There
will be tables for useful and fancy
articles, cakes, etc. and an entertain
ment should prove a magnet to the
evening session.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
CELEBRATE AFTER CONCEPT

Inc M. g. V. Concordia celebrated
lne success Of its recent concert last
Ilsnt IN It's headquarters, Harburger's
rlaii, ~ Hamburg place. President
Jacob Goepterich, on behalf of the So
ciety. thanked the members for their
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
SALE For HOSPITAL.

Arrangements are being made for a
sale of useful and fancy articles to be
held mex Monday afternoon at the
residence of Mrs. W. w. Lyon, of go
Stanley The sale is for the
benefit of the Homeopathic Hospital.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04

Stubb-IIl nave to keep my Y on
Bilkins. He sent me a feminine threat,
Penn-And what in the world is a
feminine threat?'
stubb-Why. a yelled one.-Chicago
Daily News
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
MISS zIEGLER ENGAGED.

The engagement of Miss Julia zieg-
Ter, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. A.
Ziegler, to Herman v. Staehle. also of
Newark, has been announced.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
Flannel
Petficoats
ACC

We were lucky Sc
curing another lot of
these German Elan
mel Pettieoats. with
deliberately EN- broid-
cred deep founce -
Just the petticoat for
I b q s e cold a y
White, blue, pink
and gray. All sizes.
Be sure to get one of
this lot; no more of
them after these are
sold, and they are
really finer than
those we had before.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04

This IS one Of the Barnes Suit Spe-
Gals. There's something behind the
price here-something that price cannot
buy in a great many houses.
That's Style, Smartness, Exclusive
ness, Character, Superior Workmanship
and a striking n individual style
beauty that is distinctively Barnes
Co.'s. Perfect alterations free.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-24
PLEA FOR sELF-RELlANcE.
Charles G. Dawes Good Advice "a
Young Men In Business.

This Is hard world in business. 1t
always has been and always will be-.
There are many good and generous
men In it. There are many who vii!
lend helping hand to you in your ad-
versity, but in the time OF need you
will not find them among the men
who tried to get you to embark IN
speculation with your little surplus,
and to sell you something which
would help you to "easy money" Be
self-reliant Make your own investi-
cation into investments. When you
cannot, put your money in a good
savings bank. Distrust the financial
demagogues as you distrust the po-
litical demagogue. Keep your hand
on your pocketbook as you travel life
first, to give always in proportion
to your means to those who are poor
or; second, to hold from those who
would take through force or fraud
what you need for yourself and yours.
You will then, writes Mr.. Dawes in
the Saturday Evening Post, have your
hand where most of the other fellows
have only their eyes. In this alone
you will have the advantage of them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-24

Ninety wholesale dealers OF the
second Internal Revenue District Of
New York City have Just sent 2
check for nine hundred dollars to
the Tuskegee Institute as . volunt-
eer contribution to the school and
in honor OF Hon. Charles w. An
derscn Collector Of the Second In
ternal Revenue District. These
Wholesale dealers have been led to
show this token Of respect to Col
Iector Anderson because OF the fact
that he accepted checks from the
dealers during the entire financial
disturbance and was perhaps the
only Internal Revenue Collector in
the whole country who did so.
The check for nine hundred dol
lars was accompanied BY strong
letter of endorsement of the bust
ness qualities Of Collector Anderson
and in entire appreciation Of his
rare tact in handling the delicate
situation which developed during
the financial distur bance of October
and November.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-24

Rome Ga. The beautiful hill city
is located on the banks of the rive I
Goose and is one of the thriftest
little cities in Georgia. With its
many prosperous Negro Enterprises.
j. H. Clark merchantile CO., 1ncor-
porated. J. ]. Hugely, groceries;
w. j. Duees, grocery; Mark Taylor,
groceries; ]. 7. Graham, groceries;
J.. N. Ryan, meat market, Hill City
Drug CO., Incorporated; l. c..
Johns, splithing & wagon factory;
C. #. Cain, H. F. Samuals' S. R.
Davis, Doctors; R. D. Johnson,
druggist; Rome Undertaking CO. In
corporated, 0. w. Curtis, General
MaDger; Union Mutual Association,
Atlantic Mutual Life Association;
Southern Home Insurance; Mutual
Fire Insurance, CO.; Cooper, Ho-
tel & Cafe; Rome High 4 Industrial
School, incorporate, Prof. Jr G.
Ingersam, Principal; Blossom Hill
Industrial Institute, Rev. ]. d.
Gadson, Pres; Gorden Transfer &
Storage, Co. United effort is what
counts, and counts big when there
is work to be accomplished.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-24
SECRET ORDERS.

North Star Lodge No. 3, A. F. u A. M.-Meeu
First Thursday In each month at Masonic
Hall-North. west corner OF Tenth and Center
streets. c. B. Woods, w. ME- E Jacobs
secretary. -..l l- ~
Hiram Chapter-Meets Second Thursday In
each month, Fred Jackson High Priest;
James Mitchell, Recorder.
King Solomon Commandery, No. 6.-Meete
Fourth Thursday In each month at Masonic
hall Il. Gould, E. G.; James Mitchell, Re
corder.
Mt. Olive Court No. 4-Meets the First Friday
Wilburn, matron; Mrs. Georgia Midget
secretary.
Charity Lodge, NO. 1902. g. Z. q. OF o, r.
Meets First, Second and Third Tuesday eact
month at Odd Fellows hall on West Sixth
and Walnut streets. C. B. Brown, n G.; l..
L. NJ. Brown, p. s.
Grand Masters Council OF g. U. o. of O. F. No
23l, meets Fourth Tuesday night In each
month. Dennis Burris. w. M; j. W, Heath,
G. s.
H. II. OF R., No. $3.50 Of G. U. o. of O. F.-Con
venes Inc second Thursday at 2:3O and
fourth Thursday at o'clock each month.
Mrs. M5s; Nary M ! Hilton M N. G.. Mrs. Kithe
Attic Tabernacle No. 472-Meets first and third
Thursday in each month, at the Odd Fellows
Hall. Sixth and WALNUT streets. Mrs. Nettte
Davis, G. P; Mrs. Lizzie Bush, G. r.: Miss
Kettle Weldon. Assistant C. f.
North Star Lodge No. 8. knights OF Pythias :
Meets every Monday night corner OF Sixth
s ana Wan9t 81. streets. Regular work nights,
G. c.; J. L. w. Green K OF r. and s.
Mt; Maria Tabernacle, No: 5e7- Meets the first
!. Wednesday. at $3.50, and third Wedner day at
ESQ OF each month. at Odd Fellows hall.
Sixth and Walnut SITS Miss Bertha Curthev
G. P; Mrs Della Bryant q. r.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-24
MOLINE QLL) GREETINGS.

The Sunday School held very inter-
esting Eas ter Services at the church
Sunday morning a: 9:45. The eveninS
program was under. direction OF the
Sunday Lecture Club.
Mr.. Colonel Walkup was taken seri-
ously ill at his home Sunday evening.
The Misses Richie & Gormah, Mabel
g. Clara Tarver attended the surprise
party on Mr.. Fred Slaughter last Wed
nesGay evening.
Mr.. James Colquit was reported on
t he sick-list last week.
Mrs. Richard Worthingtcn & little
niece of Galesburg are tho guests OF
Mrs. Henry Wood.
Mr.. & Mrs. S. B. Tarver entertained,
Mr.. & Mrs. Edward Price OF Kansas at
six o'clock tea Friday.
Mesdames, Tompson, Tomlin and
Townsley were guests in our city Eas-
ter.
A large plumber from Moline attend
ed the Knights sermon in Rock Island
sunday afternoon.
Messrs. Gamble, Isailey & johnson
of Davenport attended Sunday morn
ing services.
Mrs. Henry Robinson has returned
fro m pleasure trip in Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-24
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the District Court of the State OF
Iowa, in and for Polk County, May
> Term, A. d. 1908.
Eveline L. Jones, Plaintiff, VS.. VIM.
Jones, Defendant.
To the above named defendant:
You are hereby notified that on or
before the 23d day of May A. D. zoos,
the petition of plaintiff in the above
entitled cause will be filed in the office
of the District Court of the Stare-uf
Iowa, in and for Polk County, Iowa.
claiming Of you divorce from the
bonds of matrimony on the grounds Of
hibitual drunkenness, adultery and
inhuman treatment. And unless you
appear thereto and defend before noon
of the second day of the next term, be-
ing the May term Of said Court, which
will commence at Oes Moioes on the
4th day of May 1908, default VIII be
entered against you and Judgment and
decree rendered thereon.
s. JOE BROWN,
r. Attorney for Plaintiff. +
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-24
Little Noise In Berlin,

Berlin Is said to be the most quiet
city in Europe. Railway engines are
not allowed to blow their whistles
within the city limits. There is no
loud bawling OF hucksters, and man
whose wagon gearing is loose and rat.
Ting is subject to q fine. The courts
have a large discretion as to fines for
noise-making. Strangest Of all, piano
playing is regulated in Berlin. Be-
fore a certain hour in the day and
after certain hour In the night the
piano must be silent in that musical
city. Even during the playing hours
a fine is imposed for mere pounding
on the piano. .g
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-24

Ebenezer Crossman and his wife
Lucinda, were at outs. There's no
doin' thing to please ye Yer as
cross as two sticks" complained Aunt
'Cinda
"Ye don't try! Jest look at this
toast--burned to smut on one side,
and 't0ther hain't been next or near
the fire." he grumbled.
I've he'd to cook for We for nigh on
to SO year, an We amt goin TO in
struct me in cookin' at this late day."
replied she.
He arose from the table, leaving his
breakfast untasted, and throwing his
chair viciously across the room left
the house.
Aunt 'Cinda looked after him with
troubled eyes. 81 don't know what's
got into Eben lately--ever since
M'lindy came back" she said with a
sigh.
When Uncle Eben came in to dinner
he had in no wise regained his good
humor. ,r
Fat pork and cabbage. I'm jest
sick of that kind of fodder! II things
amt better I'll go to M'linda's to live"
Melinda was his niece.
\ Il wish't you would; mebbe then
one would hev' minutes peace; now
it's nothin' but jaw, jaw. jaw. from
mornin to night" angrily retorted his
wife. 'Shoo! Shoot" waving her
apron at flock of chickens.
Pears like we might hev' fried
chicken once in awhile-M' linda he'd
a great platter full for dinner; she asst
me to stay, an If I'd a-known we was
to hev' this mess, I'd a-done It,"
"Ye better trot right back, Eben
Crossman; / raised them chickens to
buy me new dress; amt had moth
in better'n calico in ten year, an I
won't hev' 'em ct, so there!"
From the time of her marriage Aunt
'Cfnda had been obliged to practice
the most rigid economy, as their only
capital had been health, hope and
willing hands. Little by little they
paid for their farm, and in the same
way they had accumulated a compe-
tency, but the habit of persistent econ.