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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30

official duty. It is an insult to every
honest, reasonable and respectable
citizen in Polk county. 1t is a danger
Gus step for the republicans to take.
1t was rumored to-day that one of
our penal institutions has just started
to draw the color line since Hon. John
Cownie is off the Board of Control. If
this be true, and l shall find out, we
will appeal to Governor Carroll to stop
the superintendent of this institution
from doing such thing. The Bystan.
der has been very tolerent about these
injustices constantly thrown at my race,
but when public servants whom we
help nominate and elect, discriminate
on account of color then we will expose
and will continually speak our voice
against such gross injustices and mons
ter inequalities practice any where.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30

Homer, the 8 year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Garrison died at their home
Sunday morning. Funeral services was
conducted by Rev. Jas. Bowles, Mon
day at 10 o'clock; enterment was in
Quaker cemetery.
Miss Florence Brown and Mr.. Thad.
May were united in marriage, at the
residence of Rev. and Mrs. Jas. Bowles
Tuesday, at 8 o'clock. We hope for
them a happy married life.
Prof. c. w. Rhodes will give lec-
ture at the Mt. Olive Baptist church,
Wednesday, Sep. 28.
Mrs. Williams, who has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Gillett, has
returned to her home in Marshalltown.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30
. GENERAL REVIEW.

For several months we have not writ
ten any editorials in the Bystander,
using that space for the Editors OBJ
servations,' in my travels, which we
thought would be more instructive and
of more general interest to the Bystan-
der readers to know the progress that
the progressive element Of the race was
making. We will now write editorials
until we take up the Missouri field
again next month, as we are now hold
ING a part of the Missouri observations
until we start next month.
This past summer and fall have
travelled over several thousands OF
miles, visiting most of the larger cities
in the middle west, and sas .one t"ho
have carefully observed and inquired
into the financial and industrial condl-
tion Of my people in every town. l hnd
marked improvement and general ad-
yancement along educational and flnan-
cial lines, but not SO marked progress
along the moral and civil lines that
they should have made. Parents are
too lax with their girls and boys, and
oftimes the law have to correct them
where home teaching should have
taught them. True we are buying
homes and will soon have them paid for.
and in many instances they are buying
the second property. Our places OF
business is now run on better busl'
ness idea and more up-to-date. Ihus
It has been a long hard struggle Tor
the race, when one considers the small
wages they are often forced to work
for, yet all in all saw many things 70
feel hopeful.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30

leaders In the association are the Rev.
Henry l.. Phillips, d. D., rector of the
Church of the Crucifxion, Philadel-
phia, who Is the senior Negro priest In
this country and also president Of the
conference; the Rev. George #. Bragg.
Jr., D. D., rector of st. James church.
Baltimore, general secretary and his
tiographer Of the conference; the ven
erable Archdeacon H. r. Bennett Of
Jacksonville, Fla, who Is vice presi-
dent and chairman of the committee
on topics; the Rev. Robert w. Bag
nall. rector Of the church where the
sessions Of the conference were held.
and the venerable Archdeacon Henry
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30

was that of NEGRO bishops" The
conference is committed to the propo-
sition of having Negro bishops for the
colored work, and MS the national
body Of the Episcopal church con
venes a week later in the city OF Gin
cinnati it is quite likely that action
will be taken in that direction.
The sentiment Of the conference on
this question was tersely expressed IN
recent resolution OF the Negro con
vocation Of North Carolina. IN which
It declared, eve are unequivocally IN
favor Of missionary Jurisdiction or
districts for the, Negro race, with a
Negro bishop, and we do not N any
sense favor a suffragan bishop Tor the
work among Negroes"
Among some Of the more prominent psl
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30
low AMAN INVENTOR.

We received a communication from
one of Iowa men who formerly lived
in Des Moines but now living In
Charleston, W. Va, who is making
a great success there. His name is
Firman C. Brown, who owns the ho-
tel Brown and has recently invented
very valuable invention called the
Brown Food Warmer, a device to
carry your dinner in your pals and
at the noon hour have your warm
meals the same at as home. Alsa to
meals the same at home. Also. to
any part of the city and have it as
warm as when it left the restaurant.
It will prove a great help to the
working man. We have cut OF 1t
and it does seem as though 1t will
do all the inventor claims. Success
Mr.. Brown. .s.l
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30
ALBA NEWS.

Quite number Of strangers are in
Abba employed on the street raving.
Mesdames Allie Bowman. H. Jones
and Mr.. H. Jones are on the sick list.
Mrs. Nellie Esters and Mrs. Grayson
were Hooking visitors at the home of
Mrs. Bessie Grayson.
Mrs. S. B. Schoolfield of Oskaloosa,
the evangelist, is in Abba for an ex-
tended visit.
Especial to Bystander.)
Rev. D. E. Butler and wife and Mrs.
Fannie Oliver of Buxton passed
through Abba Tuesday enroute to Min
neapolis to attend the conference.
They were entertained at suprer at the
h home o. Mr.. and Mrs. B. Lewis.
Mrs. T. L. Watson and Mrs. B. T.
Lewis visited at the c. w. Cothron
home in Hiteman Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30
BIG EDUCATIONAL RALLY.

Generous Financial Aid Given Eight
Worthy Young Women. 1a
The testimonial reception and educa-
tional rally held at the Bethesda Bap-
tist church, New Rochelle, N. T., on
Thursday evening, Sept. 20. was a
grand success.
The affair was given for the purpose
Of raising funds to assist eight ampi-
tious young women through school.
Miss +. Villa Davis was one OF the
prime factors in the movement, and 1t
is encouraging to note the splendid CO.
operation which she received from ner
associates and the general public.
The young women in whose honor
the testimonial was given are the fol-
lowing: Misses Julia Trent, Kate wat
son, Rosa Flowers, Maggie Foster, Nei-
lie Burnette. Lillian Corbette, Nettie
Benjamin and Lillian Moses.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30
CLARlNDA ITEMS.

Mr.. Elem Jones is still on the sick
list.
Mrs. Susan Bates is reported better
at this writing.
Mrs Allen Jones returned from the
association at Buxton, as delegate for
the Home and Foreign Mission Circle,
and report a gooe session, spiritually
and financially.
Mrs. Lu Nash is visiting her sister in
Corning, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Farrier entertained Mr..
and Mrs. Headley and Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen Jones, at dinner.
Mr.. Thos. G. Jones threshed last
week and had 1922 bushels of oats.
Mrs. Martha Wright caught seven
pound cat fish, out of the Nodaway riv-
er last week.
The Mission Circle will meet at Mrs.
Farrier South 10th ST., Friday. The
president requested all members to be
present to hear report of the associ-
alton, also to make preparation for
their bazaar. they are to haye the near
future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cook returned from the
fair circuit and is in for the season.
Rev. White of Enterprise and Rev.
Smith Of Omaha preached at the Sec
ond Baptist church last Sunday.
Rev. Bell and wife Of the A. M. E.
church are attending conference.
Mrs. Cochran Of Omaha is visiting
her mother, Mrs. Baker,
Mrs. Eliza Jones took first premiums
on geese and turkeys at the Clarinda
fair.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30
MT PLEASANT NOTES.

Many Burlington people were up t,
attend the dance given by Mr.. and Mrs
r. Coalson last Thursday night.
The picnic was held last Thursday
was somewhat interferred with by the
intrusion of the rain which fell in the
afternoon,
Messrs. Orville Calson, Albert Stew
ems and Herbert Hutchison, attended
the dance here last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Burnangh enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Page, Ralph Bur-
naugh at three course dinner, Sunday
at their home on E. Henry st.
Mrs. F. Watts came home Tuesday
night after short visit in Chicago.
Mr.. H. Burnaugh left Monday morn
ing for Kewaunee, III.
Miss Lucy Pickett left last week for
her home in Monroe City, Mo.
Mrs. Sarah Trimble is seriously ill at
her home on w. Washington st.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30

Miss Jesse Darneal, of Indianapolis,
Ind, arrived in our city last week. She
is the guest Of Mrs. Dayse Dean Book
er. She is one of the girls that is a
member of. the Young Ladies Protec-
tive association Of which Miss Booker
founded in Indianapolis. She is mani
curist and works in very large shop
there. She will visit st. Paul and
Minneapolis before she returns to the
east.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30

The M. C. T. club met last Monday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. L.
Green. A musical programme~wa rem
dered after which a dainty lunch was
served by the hostess assisted by Miss
Marie / Bell. The club will meet next
Mondny afternoon, Oct. Sd, at the home
Of Mrs. R. Graves, 207 Arthur ST.,
Highland Park.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30
COLOR LINE IN OUR JAIL

Last week Scott Wise, the jailor, by
authority no doubt of the sheriff, stated
that he would draw the color me IN
o,,r county Jail, having separate cells
for the colored women and white wo-
nan ~ and colored men and white men.
4 nublic officer separating the crimi-
nals and vicious Of the races! It is a
shome to the state, county and city OF
has Moines to start such a jim crow
business We are surprised beyond ex-
nression that republican county officials
sboYld attempt to raise the color cues.
t;on in the public discharge OF ms ms
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30
EDITORIALS.
GOVERNORS.

This wee ktwo of our Governors
are being tried in America, viz, Hon.
B. F, Carroll Of Iowa, who is indict-
ed by the Grand Jury of Polk county
for criminal libel of Hon. John Cow
ME, a member of the board of con-
troll, an dthe other is Hon. G. N.
Haskell of Oklahoma who is being
tried at South McAllister, by the U.
s. Federal Court for being party
in some large land fraud whereby
he secured some thousands Of acres
sof land from the Indians and Ne
groes by Misrepresentation. What
is our public men coming to in this
country.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30

u The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. N.
HYDE was the scene of large company
of ladies' Thursday afternoon, when
Mrs. Emma Piree entertainedin honor
Of her son, Mr.. Louis Watson, who le1'
this week for Braxton, Miss, to en-
gage in educational work. The deco
rations Of the home were beautlful
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30
.EPISCOP PALIANS
IN CONFERENCE
important Topics Discussed at
Session Held In Cleveland.
QUESTION OF NEGRO BISHOPS

At Twenty sixth Annual Meeting
Episcopal Church Workers Among
coIored People lndorss Action Of
Their North Carolina Brethren In
Reference to official Prestige.
The twenty sixth annual conference
Of religious workers Of the Episcopal
church among colored people began its
sessions In Trinity cathedral, Cleve-
land, O.. on Tuesday evening, Sept. q.
The conference will be in session for
four days.
The principal address Of welcome to
the conference was delivered by the
Right Rev. William A. Leonard, d. D.,
bishop Of the diocese, who was fol-
lowed by the dean Of Trinity cathc-
dral, who bade the conference well
come on behalf of his congregation.
The annual sermon, which was lis
tened to by vast audience, was
preached by the venerable Archdeacon
Russell Of southern Virginia. The
subsequent sessions of the conference
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30

"Can be depended upon is an ex-
preston we all like to hear, and when
it is used in connection with Chamber
lain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy it means that it never fails to
cure diarrhoea, dysentery or bowel
complaints, It is pleasant to take and
equally valuable for children and adults
Sold by all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30

A letter from T. E. Barton of Wash
ton, D. c., who is now attending Ap-
palachian Exposition at Knoxville. Ten.
Sept. 18th to Oct. 18th. He has two of
patents there on exhibition. He says
that it is great fair, and ne will soon
write about it for the Bystander.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30

Mr. C. C. johnson Of Keokuk, Iowa.
has enrolled in the Medical Dept. OF
Drake University; studied at Meharry
college, Nashville, Ten, two years,
and is now q regular student in that de.
partment.. We welcome young john
son to our University and city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30
Scientific Course Of Instruction.

3 SCI6HtIIIC S0UI % - 49, = " ---.' !. n
The Armstrong Manual Training
school of washington has added
new course Of instruction to Its excel
lent list Of subjects this fall. which
bids fair to become very popular as
well as helpful.
It might be called course ID ava
ton, OF course no attempts at hiSht
will be made, but the principles Of
propelling an airship through Its nat
ural medium will be taught by means leans,
Of small model which travels along
q wire. its motor being driver by elec-
tricity. a r. a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30

Mrs. S. Joe Brown, State Organizer
Of the Iowa Federation of Colored
Women, attended the meeting of the
Executive Board Of that organization
in Buxton on Tuesday. ..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30

Mr.. Harrison Gould returned Tues
day from Minneapolis where he was
the lay delegate to the General Confer
ence. He reported splendid session
and a delightful time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30
WASHINGTON IOWA NOTES.
Orrison Tiffin of Moline visited at thu

A. l.. Hall home over Sunday. He was
on his way home from Oskaloosa.
Mr.. Douglass came down from Oska-
loosa, Monday evening for short visit.
These will not be in the 1910 census;
daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
] as. Turner, Sept. 9. A daughter born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rhodes, Sept.
"a. All concerned doing nicely.
Fred Tiffin of Rock Island passed
thro' Washington to his home Saturday
evening from Oskaloosa where he had
been, having been called there by the
serious illness Of her mother. She
was much improved when he left.
Nose Hall visited at Rock Island, Iii.
few days last week.
Rev. and Mrs. Williams, Presiding
Elder and Mrs. Phillips and Mr.. A. l..
Hall were in Minneapolis last week at
tending conference.
Miss Nettie Campbell has returned
from an extended visit with her sister,
Mrs. Robert Crump in North Dakota.
Howard Motifs has gone to Chicago
for an indefinite stay.
Miss Lovella Phillips is visiting in
Galesburg, III.
Mr.. Cook, brother-in-law of Henry
Cassell, of near Springfield, ILL.,, ex.
| poets to locate here next spring. he
| was here last week and rented two
farms that he is going to tend next
year.
| Mary Cissell of Fairfield visited at
the Henry Arsell home last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rhodes have
moved to the city and living on South
| Avenue c.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Williams expect
to move next week to their new home
at 70S South Avenue B.
AL Hall, the lay delegate from the
Keokuk district, reports the conference
at Minneapolis the most interesting ne
| ever attended.
| Don't waste your money buying
plasters when you can get ab ottle O
Chamberlain's Liniment for twenty.
live cents. A piece of flannel dampen'
ed with this liniment is superior tc
any plaster for lame back, pa;-:s in the
side and chest, and much cheaper, Sole
y Nv oil d,, 5ppists
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30

The young people of Lake Park
led by Miss Hazel Williams gave a
surprise birthday. party on Mr. Carey
last Wednesday evening. A most
delightful time was enjoyed by all.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30

Mrs. S. Joe Grown returned from
Buxton. Thursday, where she met the
Woman's State Federation of Colored
clubs. A large attendance is reported.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30

Rev. ]. p. Sims left Tuesday for
Jewell Junction to attend the Des
Moines association of Congrega-
tiOnal churches and ministers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30
CITY NEWS.
IN b. ] you have relatives or
friends visiting in the city or going to
make visit, please inform us; we
solicit all your local news.-Ed)

Mr. and Mrs James Weeks will
soon leave for Chicago to max their
future home.
Arizona republican., 1910-10-19

Chicago; B. c. Davis, P. F. Mickey, Prescott; Geo. w. Hogan, COnstella- tion; R. B. Levy, San Francisco; Riley Johnston, Buckeye; D. A. Millett, En- tterprise; c. D. Scott, City; F. F. Hol- den, Williams; Walter Lyon, Ray.
 Those registered at the Stag were R. B. Black, V. c. Thuli, St. Louis; FL well Creal Memphis; George Bellin- ger, Ogdensburg. N. Y; F. l.. Coulter, Sacramento; G. N. Morrison, Dallas, Tex; Luther Tisdale, Springfield, Ill.
 The following persons are registered at the Adams Annex: Miss Rosie Wies, H. J. Alvord and wife, Denver; Nor man Wamsley, Huttonsville, W. Va; F. A. Baxter, M. A. Brooke. Augusta, Me; F. w. Elmain, New York; J. A. Clancy and wife, PiXicO, Mo; NJ. c. Harris, Prescott; P. B. Hilderbran, Kansas City; A. K. Singer, Ash Fork; Dr. Mcclure and children, Phoenix; r. A. Wilcox, Newcastle, La; w. A. Wood, Freeport, H.; D. l.. Sleeper, FreepOrt. Okla; A. Tinholt, MinneapO- lis; Fred Baker, Los Angeles; w. Thompson, Prescott; John Miles, Chi cago; J. P. Lightbound, Globe.
Arizona republican., 1910-10-19
NEW SUITS FILED
 IND DISTRICT COURT
Divorce, Foreclosure, and an Action for
 Collection of Notes.

Three new suits were filed in the dis plication of Emma Hall for a divorce from Norman Hall the complaint be- ing based on alleged non-support for the last two years. The parties were married June 6, 1880. March 13, 1903. they adopted boy by the name of Norman G. Dopp, his name being changed to Norman Glenn Hall. The boy whose custody the plaintiff asks for is now g years old.
 Suit was filed by John H. Myers against the Santa Maria Mining & Milling company for the collection of certain notes. The complaint recites that on May 1, 1908, the defendant com pany gave the plaintiff note for $1,000 due in ninety days, and that $500 has been paid on it, the note being extend ed to May 1, 1909. On the same date note was given for s6,000 due January l, 1909, that also being extended to May 1, 1909. A third note given on the same date was for $6,000 due April 27, 1908, and was extended to May l, 1909. Plaintiff asks for a judgment for $12.- 800 and per cent interest, and the costs of the case.
 The third suit was filed by Mont Anderson, doing business as the Buck eye Lumber company. The suit is for foreclosure and lien. The complaint all leges that between January 2S and February 3, 1910, the plaintiff furnished lumber and other material and work for the erection and repair of a house owned as a homestead by MT. and Mrs. Olander, situated on the northwest quarter of section 8, township 1 south, range east, and that the lumber and work amounted to $243.17. Thirty dol- lars has been paid on the bill, leaving a balance of $20S.17. Plaintiff asserts that on April 2S he filed lien on the house with due formality and that June 23 the O'Malley Lumber company also filed a lien for s253.20 and naw claims an interest in the property. Plaintiff asks for a judgment acknowledging his claim and an order to sell the property, together with the costs of the suit and 6 per cent interest on the debt; and that if the house cannot be sold for enough to pay the debt that judg- ment be rendered for the difference.
Arizona republican., 1910-10-19
PERSONAL MENTION

The following were guests yesterday at the Ford hotel: R. T. Shea, Prescott; C. A. Overlook, Tucson; H. J. Alvord and wife, Denver; c. Yokom, H. M. Myers, San Francisco; c. E. Cox. Chi cago; Weldon D. Whelan, H. w. Alt man, A. c. Cornell, c. B. Goodman, Los Angeles; H. w. Olmsted, owens boro, Ky; Frederick Palmer, New York; l.. J. Bogar and wife, Colingo, Cal; Mrs. c. F. Voorhees,, Des Moines; Miss Nellie Kimberlin, St. Louis; B. C.. Lighter, Birmingham; w. B. Marshall, St. Joseph; c. Floyd Cowl, Maricopa; V. M. Geaves, Winkelman; J. E. Zim- merman, New York: A. Joughan, S. Pelanconi, Los Angeles; Thomas H. Rynning, Florence; w. A. O'Connor Nogales; E. H. Jones, Ray; H. A Smith, San Francisco.
 Those registered yesterday at the Commercial were: E. w. Fisher, Cave Creek; Mrs. I. Brown, Denver; Albert Carter, Fl Paso; Miss Bertha Myers, Houston; T. M. Hopp, Florence; Dan Kelley, Coronado, Cal; Ben Atkins, Los Angeles; c. Russell Hoyt, Philadelphia; S. R. Hunter, St. Louis; Paul Shadis,
Arizona republican., 1910-10-19
For Constipation A Medicine That Does Not Cost Anything Unless
 It Cures

The active medicinal ingredients of Rexall Orderlies, which are odorless, tasteless and colorless, is an entirely new discovery. Combined with other extremely valuable ingredients, it forms a perfect bowel regulator, intes tinal invigorator and strengthener. Rexall Orderlies are eaten like candy and are notable for their agreeableness to the palate and gentleness of action They do not cause griping or any dis agreeable effect or inconvenience.
 Unlike other preparations for a like purpose, they do not create a habit, but instead they overcome the cause of habit acquired through the use of or dinary laxatives, cathartics and harsh physic, and permanently remove the cause of constipation or irrigular bowel action.
 We will refund your money without argument if they do not do as we say they will. Two sizes, 25c and 10c Sold only at our store-The Rexall Store The owl Pharmacy. Andrew H. Miller, corner First avenue and Adams street
Arizona republican., 1910-10-19
INDIGESTION, S0URAEsS,
 GAS AND DYSPEPSIA 60
A Little Diapepsin Regulates Your Out of Order Stomach in
 Five Minutes.

There would not be a case of indi- gestion here if readers who are sub ject to Stomach trouble knew the tre- mendous anti-ferment and digestive virtue contained in Diapepsin. This harmless preparation will digest a heavy meal without the slightest fuss or discomfort, and relieve the sourest, acid stomach in five minutes, besides overcoming all foul, Nauseous odors from the breath.
 Ask your pharmacist to show you the formula, plainly printed on each 5O- cent case of Pape's Diapepsin, then you will readily understand why this promptly cures Indigestion and re- moves such symptoms as Heartburn, a feeling like a lump of lead in the stom- ach, Belching of Gas and Eructations of undigested food, water brash, Nau- sea, Headache, Biliousness and many other bad symptoms; and, besides, you will not need laxatives to keep your stomach. liver and intestines clean and fresh
 If your Stomach is sour and full of gas, or your food doesn't digest, and your meals don't seem to fit, why not get a 50-cent case from your druggist and make life worth living? Absolute relief from stomach misery and per- feet digestion of anything you eat Is sure to follow five minutes after, and besides, one case is sufficient to cure whole family of such trouble.
 Surely, a harmless, inexpensive preparation like Diapepsin, which will always, either at daytime or during night, relieve your stomach misery and digest your meals, is about as handy and valuable thing as you could have in the house.