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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
IOWA STATE FEDERATION
COLORED WOMEN'S CLUBS

The eleventh annual Convention of
the l. s. +, of G. w. G. was held May
$3.50 1912, in the Commercial Chamber
Hall, Sioux City, la. The business
meetings were opened at a. IN. and
2 p. m. Tuesday, May %. The after
noon was an educational meeting and
was in charge of the Executive Board.
Tuesday evening at $3.50 was citizen s
night, and the meeting was presided
over by Mrs. L. M. Coats, president Of
A. /. p. club Of Sioux City. The meet
ing was devoted to addresses and was
begun with prayer offered by Rev.
Dowdy, pastor Of the A. M. E. church
of Sioux City. The address of wei
come on behalf of the city was made
by Mayor Smith who gave to the con-
vention hearty welcome; in behalf
of the Churches Rev. Knight, and in
behalf of the clubs, Mrs. l.. M. Coats.
The response in behalf of the /. s. F.
of c. w. c. was given by Mrs. L. M.
Coats of Davenport.
On Wednesday, May 20, the first
hour was given over to the District
Boards for Memorial exercises, after
WulCh oleCtlHS5 "tIe IcSStNtu 1loAi
Sioux City and from the first and Sec
and vice president, and also the edi-
toress. Reports OF officers and commit
tees, reports of Credential committee.
The afternoon was spent in the report
of the clubs. Thirty-eigbt delegates
responded at roll call. The principle
feature Of the evening was the preA-
dent 3 annual address. Mrs, G. B.
Lewis, Honorary president, in few
well chosen words introduced the pres
ident, Mrs. J. B. Rush of Des Moines.
Thursday morning, May 30, the con-
vention opened at 8 O'Clock and was
devoted to reports of Business COM
The state decided to estab-
lish an Industrial home for girls, and
also to be Incorporated.
Greetings were read from the Min
nesota Federation of Woman's clubs.
Twenty Century Woman's League of
Mobile, Ala, and from the National
president, Miss Elizabeth c. Carter.
The afternoon session contained
report of the Treasurer. A medal was
awarded the First District for bring.
ing in the most money to apply to the
sinking fund. Election of officers re-
suited in the President, Mrs. J. b.
Rush being unanimously reelected
First i've President; Mrs. Emma
Gardner Of Ottumwa, Second Vice
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Chairman Music, Mrs. +. P. Johnson.
Des Moines.
Chairman Credentials, Mrs. Ruth
Bright, Davenport.
Editoress, Miss Maybe l. Bell, Des
Moines. ..1a %
The President in a few we'll chosen
words, declared the convention ad-
,journed to meet the fourth Tuesday In
May, 1913. ~
Other features of the convention
which are without the province of the
Recording Secretary may be briefly
mentioned here, as follows: The ban.
quet given by the A. I. p. club which
lasted until late hour, at which time
the club had hack in waiting for the
president, Honorary president, Mrs. G.
B. Lewis and the editoress.
The reception by Mrs. Sturges was
another feature, The house was beau.
tifully decorated with cut flowers.
Dainty refreshments were served, the
hostess being assisted by Mrs. Abner,
Of Sioux City. Miss Maybe l. Bell Of
Des Moines furnished music.
The reception by Mrs. A. J. Hudson.
The house was beautifully decorated
with carnations. The guests were re.
ceived by Mrs. Hogg. Dainty refresh
ments were served. ,"
The trolley party over to Dakota
City, was very much enjoyed.
This report is summary of the
essential business proceedings Of the
convention. 1t omits unimportant
routine action and contains only &C
lions of real Importance. 1t Is as
condensed as possible, but sets forth
all the proceedings necessary to an
understanding of the work NJ the
convention. 49, ' H.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
PROGRESSIVE VICTORY.

On last Monday the people register.
ed their choice of candidates for the
nomination on all parties 1t the
state wide primary election. And
most all of the Progressive candi-
dates swept the deck as usual in
mary. Senator w. s. Kenyon's VIC
tory was more than a landslide; it
was an avalanche. He beat Editor
Young by about 10000 majority. Lieu
tenant Governor George w. Clark led
his nearest opponent, Prof. holden,
by $4,000. Attorney Geo. II. Wood
son was nominated by at least 500
votes ahead of his nearest opponent
in Monroe county for the legislature.
1t was great day for the Progress.
sives and their cause.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

The grand officers, subordinate Of
ficers and members of the order OF
the Eastern Star in this city celebrat-
ed Esther Day their annual festival
in honor of Queen Esther one of the
five great heroines of the order with
appropriate ceremonies at Maple st.
Baptist church last Sunday afternoon
at three O'clock. The exercises were
in charge of Princess Oziel Chapter
No. 9 but by special invitation the
officers and members of Princess Tor
ali Chapter No. 10 also turned out
and participated in the program
which consisted of music by the choir
of Maple St. Church; Scripture read
ing by Rev. Bates, pastor; a paper
Our Five Heroines" by Mrs. leila
Robinson, Past Matron of Oziel Chap
ter: an address "The Life and Char
acter of Queen Esther by Mrs. Jessie
McClain, Worthy Matron of Zorah
Chapter; short sermon by ]. H.
Reynolds Grand Chaplain and an adj
dress "Our Order of the Eastern
Star" by S. Joe Brown, Grand Patron.
Mrs. Eta Holland, Worthy Matron OF
Oziel Chapter acted as Mistress OF
Ceremonies and Mrs. Maude Wiki
son, Grand Marshal as Officer Of the
Day. .....-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
YOU CAN'T BEAT 1T!

The way that Brown & Davis have
catered to the sporting public in the
last two weeks they have spent over
a half thousand dollars in improve
ments. Their walls are now graced
with one-quarter dozen latest revolv-
ing electric fans that seem to bow the
hearty welcome Of these two men. In
front they have installed a Seeburger
Artist Electric piano, It is needless
to say that the latest ragtime music
is here to be heard during the hours
of business.
Their stock of Foreign and Domes-
tic cigars and Tobaccos, Snuff and
Cigarette makings are second to none.
They always have supply of cold
sodas, chewing gum and Hershey's
chocolates. Cordial treatment to one
and all alike. Early or late either Mr..
Brown or Mr.. Davis is there to greet
you.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Leonard Alexander one of the sons
of Price Alexander returned from
near Pierre, S. OAK, where he has
taken a claim of 100 acres of land
and has now proven up on it. So he
came to visit his parents, also to see
his brother Archie who will graduate
next week from Iowa City at the
State University. These are two of
our exemplary young men, both grad.
uating from the Des Moines High
school, One started in one direction,
namely, agriculture; and the other
one pursued the educational route.
Both have been successful thus far.
The former has his quarter section of
land proved up; the other has finish
ed his full collegiate course in one of
the best universities of America. We
bespeak success to both of these wor-
thy young Iowa men. ss. q ,..s,g,,.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

President; Mrs. L. NJ. Coats, Sioux
City, Recording Secretary; Mrs. Alice
Thompson, Muscatine Corresponding
Secretary; Mrs. Hattie Hutchinson,
Buxton, Treasurer; Mrs. J. P. Hamil'
ton Des Moines, State Organizer!
Mrs. Chesure, of Ottumwa, Chaplain.
The president was elected to represent
the Federation at the National conven-
ton which meets in Hampton, Vir-
ginia, the week of July. 1t was de-
cided to meet in Clarinda next year,
but out of courtesy to Davenport the
Clarinda delegates coded the meeting
to Davenport, and they decided to en-
terrain the Executive Board, which
meets the fourth Friday in septem-
Der.
The evening session was devoted to
installation of officers by the Honor
airy President, Miss Jessie Walker Of
Marshalltown, after which the Presi-
dent appointed the following standing
Committees:
Chairman Social Purity, Mrs. Harry
( Horne, Cedar Rapids.
Chairman Educational, Mrs. G. B.
Lewis, Davenport. St, 1,..
Chairman Child Study, Mrs. Asa Will
liams, Clinton. AM .Elm 4.aa
Chairman Household Economics,
Mrs. Maud Jones, Clarinda. a
Chairman Arts and Craft, Mrs. A. J.
Hudson, Sioux City. =
Chairman Rescue Work, Miss Vida
Warren, Marshalltown. ssta
Chairman Philanthropic, Mrs. Bell
Buxton.
Chairman Forestry, Mrs. S. White, In.
dianola. ss u
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Mrs. Calvin Carey entertained at
her beautiful home in Lake Park.
the Birthday club at coquet party,
last Thursday, May 30th in honor of
her guest, Mrs. Small from Buxton
A lovely time was reported and the
ladies We're amused by playing cro-
quet and shooting at a target, prizes
being won for shooting by Mrs. Hen
derson LIST, Mrs. Carey I'd. For GRO
quet, Mrs. Lewis LIST, Mrs. Wells I'd.
A lovely two course luncheon was
served. Among the guests was Mrs.
Bell Woods from Chicago, whom all
the ladies were much pleased to see.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
BYSrANDER ANNIVERSARY,

Everybody has a birthday, why
not the Iowa State Bystander Co.? On
next Monday eighteen years ago ten
of our leading Des Moines citizens,
viz: j. H. Shepard, VIM. Coalson,
Thos. Barton, John D. Reeler, E. T.
Banks, jeff Logan, James Todd, Ben
j. Holmes, Chas. and Thad. Ruff Or
'ganized themselves into a stock COM
pany and incorporated it to operate
a newspaper in Des Moines, and
from that week until now the Iowa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Mr.. Thomas Edward Harris and Miss
Anna Gertrude Reeves were solemnly
united in marriage Tuesday, May %,
1912, at $50 .. m. The ceremony took
place at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Reeves.
2O5 Arthur avenue. An elaborate four
course dinner was served at 700 o'clock
for which the table was beautifully
decorated, and covers laid for twenty
Of the bride and groom's relatives and
friends. The guests departed wishing
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris happy and
successful life, ,...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
WooDsoN MONROE NOMINEE.
Incomplete Returns Assure His Sue
cess.

George H. Woodson, republican
nominee for representative from
Monroe county, was in Des Moines
last night on business. While COM
plete returns from all precincts were
not available yesterday, he had a
lead of 800, which assured him the
nomination as precincts containing
only $50 republican votes had not re-
ported.
Mr.. Woodson is Negro, and if
elected will be the first of Dur race
to occupy a seat in the Iowa legisla-
tllre
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

The members of Union Congrega-
tional church has extended a call to q
minister, and it is to be hoped by the
members and friends Union church
will soon have a regular pastor. On
next Sunday Rev. Joees of the East
Side A M. E. Mission will prdac in the
morning. Everybody invited to come
out early Sunday School at IL o'clock
At which time Children's Day will be
observed with appropriate music and
gieeltations by the little children, Every
body invited. .,..--.t : '''.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
Mowers Sharpened-Dawson's Hardware.

The birthday club met in regular
business meeting last Saturday at
Mrs. Henderson's 3025 Third street.
All members were present. A very
fine time was enjoyed by all. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. Jen-
ME Taylor, who will take the club
to Greenwood Park for an outing
June 2Sth,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

After proving up On his claim in
South Dakota, Mr., J. Leonard Alex
ander arrived in our city Tuesday to
visit bis parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Price
Alexander. He will also visit his
brother Archie in Iowa City and re-
main there to attend the graduating
exercises.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Mrs. Emma Harris who has been
sick for several months and who was
taken to the hospital has not improv-
ed very much. She was taken home
although she is very low.
4 Mr. c. S. Stewart who is very sick
is reported to be a little better at
this writing, although a very sick
man. .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

of l. s. T. G. w. c., Sec. of Princess
Zorah Chapter No. 10 for one year,
organist OF Union Congregational
church for the past three years, or.
ganized in the Sunday school the only
graded primary department in the
state and was for Ave years superin.
tendent of said department.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Mr., L. J Shelton, one of our leading
tonsorial artists, left Thursday for St.
Louis and Kansas City, Mo where he
will Join his wife and sister-in-law,
Mrs. A. Jones. They will visit their
did home before returning. s.,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Mr.. Nelson Watkins of Albany, Mo-,
came up last week to spend Decora-
ton Day here and to decorate his
wife's grave. He was an old soldier
of the Civil War. While here he was
the guest of his son, Gus, and daugh-
ter, Mrs. J. l.. Thompson. He return
ed home last Monday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

A very impressive memorial exer-
else was held Decoration Day at the
grave of the late N. E. Morton of this
city, who died Feb. 4, 1906, by Floyd's
Drum Corps. Mr.. Morton was the or
ganizer Of this drum corps 10 years
ago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

III Inc Iowa State Bystander collect
i' Will stat out next Monday on his
u aanual collecting tour. He will first
VISIT /, Mason City, Iowa, Monday June
~; Minneapolis, Mimi, Tuesday,
ssad Wednesday, June IL and IL; St.
aui, Thursday and Friday, June Is
~ aua Il; Dubuque, Iowa, Saturday, and
.nicaso, Ill.,, during the week of June
IN. Watch for further announce
~ and be ready to pay up your
subscription dues, 4
Scrao, w, - .,,&, N Zs j.. ~. "a ~. 81 "a.
u osreen Wire-DaWsor,s Hardware
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

+ Mr. T. w. Bell attorney at law OF
Leavenworth, Kansas, passed through
our city last Sunday en- route from
/. St. Paul, where he had ben to attend
to legal business. He stopped over in
our city and spent Sunday with his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Bell.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

We wish to thank Mr.. and Mrs. E.
Tracy Blagburn for their kindness in
making the opening of the Utopia
Cafe success, by having party of
fourteen to a nice supper which was a
success.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Mcclure.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Eeach age of our lives has its joys.
Old people should be happy, and they
will be if Chamberlain g Tablets are
taken to strengthen the digestion and
keep the bowels regular. These tab
lets are mild and gentle in their ac-
tion and especially suitable for people
Of middle age and older. Fore sale by
all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

The Dramatic Art club met with
Mrs. ]. H. Brown and studied Book x.
Of Paradise Lost, also listened to re-
ports from c. N. C. of l. S. Federation.
the club will meet next week with
Miss Georgia Blackburn, 18th and
Park St. H." .E.,. s.s~..'q .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Mrs. Addie Johnson of Buxton, Ia,
is the newly elected Worthy Grand
Conductress of the Electa Grand
Chapter of the o. E. S. of Iowa. Mrs.
johnson has been long connected
with this order. She is very active
worker in her local chapter, also very
active in both church and club work
in Buxton. She owns beautiful
home and takes great pride in keep
ing it in nice condition. She is one
Of the coming O. E. s. ladies.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
coRINTHiAN BAPTIST CHURCH
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
SUNDAY, June 9Th

1920 a. m. and p. m.-Rev. D. f..
Murff, returned missionary from Cape
Town, South Africa will be present
and will speak to us at both services,
IL m. Sunday School and o'clock B.
Y. P. U. T. L. Griffith, pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
Be prepared to pay up your 1919
Subscription dues.

The Ministers and Deacons' Union
and Iowa, Nebraska Baptist Sunday
school convention will hold their an
nual meeting at Mt. Pleasant, June
18th to 10th.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

An eulogy was read by Mrs. Charles
Floyd. The drum corps paid tribute
to their departed leader by sounding
taps over the beautifully decorated
grave. Prayer by Brother Patterson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
MRS. S. JOE BROWN, DIES MONIES,
STATE ORGANIZER.

She was the founder and first Edi-
tor of the Iowa Colored Woman" and
is at present president of the Intel
lectual Improvement club, chairman
of the Executive Committee of the
Des Moines' Mothers Congress, and
a member of the Ways and Means
Committee of the National Associa.
ton of Colored Women.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

4 Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, elected for the
third time treasurer of the l. s. F. c.
w. c., charter member, several times
president Of the FL @B::s 8. h. o., the
Oldest woman's club in the state, and
Daughter for the fourth time Of Rose
Temple No. 80.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

The VI. C. T. Club will meet next
Monday evening at Mrs. ]. H. Perkins
on 18th St.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
CITY NEWS.
, Mrs, E. T. Hicks is quite sick at he
home 1S4l Buchanan street.
Window Screens Dawsons Hardware.
Mr. L, j. Shelton's mother left this
,roak for Keokuk to visit her old home.
Mrs, Harrison Gould made business
trim to Canton, Mo-, her old home last
week. r5Y

Willie Roy who is very sick is grow
inc weaker each day and his friends
are alarmed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Miss Maybe I. Bell newly appoint
ed Editress of the l. s. T. G. w. c.
was organizer and president for two
years of the NJ. CT. club, also ex-
chairman of Arts Crafts committee
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

vacuum Sweepers-Dawson' Hardware.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Screen Doors awson's Hardware.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

screen Wire awson's Hardware.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1912-05-30
after GRIP
Look Out for Trouble

Look Out tor trouble
The after-effects Of the Grip are apt
to be serious, but normal healthy
condition may be restored in sur
prisingly short time by Vinol.
Watertown, Wis.-"After a severe
attack of the Grip my system was in
a very weakened, nervous and run
down condition. I began taking Vinof
with the very best results, and In a
short time I began to feel like an en-
tirely different person, and | am better
and stronger than I have been for
years." Adelaide Gamm. (We guaran-
tee this testimonial to be genuine.)
We have never sold in our store
such a valuable strength creator ana
health restorer for the convalescent,
the weak and rundown, as Vinol, ana
we ask people in this vicinity to try
a bottle of Vinol, with the under
standing that their money will be re-
turned il it does not do all we claim
for 1t.
AS. T. LADD, DRUGGIST. CHERAW,
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1912-05-30
CHAPTER TX.
The Family on the Raft.


That would unquestionably have
been the end Of Bob Yancy when he
was shot out into the muddy waters
of the Elk river, had not Mr.. Rich
ard Keppel Cavendish, variously
known as Long-Legged Dick, and
Chills-and-Fever Cavendish, Of Lin
coin county, in the state of Tennes-
see, some months previously and
after unprecedented mental effort on
his part, decided that Lincoln county
was no place for him.
Mr.. Cavendish's paternal grandpar-
ent had drifted down the Holston and
Tennessee; and Mr.. Cayendish's
father, in his sons youth, had poled
up the Elk. Mr.. Cavendish now de-
termined to float down the Elk to its
juncture with the Tennessee, down
the Tennessee to the Ohio, and If
need be, down the Ohio to the Mis-
sissippi, until he found some spot e1-
actly suited to his taste.
With this end in view he had toiled
through the late winter and early
spring, building himself a raft on
which to transport his few belongings
and his numerous family.
Thus 1t happened that as Murrell
and Slosson were dragging Yancy
down the lane, Cavendish was just:
rounding a bend in the Elk, quar-,
ter of a mile distant. Leaning loose
ly against the long handle Of his
sweep, he was watching the lane OF
blight water that ran between the
black shadows cast by the trees on
either bank.
He heard a dull splash, and caught
sight OF some object in the eddy that
swept alongside. Mr.. Cavendish
promptly detached himself from the
handle of the sweep and ran to the
edge Of the raft.
It was a face, livid and blood
streaked Dropping on his knees he
reached out a pair Of long arms and
made a dexterous grab, and his tin-
gers closed on the collar Of Yancy's
shirt. He drew Yancy close along
side, and pulled him clear Of the wa
ter. Mr.. Cavendish began a hurried
examination of the still figure.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1912-05-30

"Ten dollars" the Judge smacked
his lips once. Ten dollars" he re-
peated, and smacked his lips twice.
The purple flush on the judges
face, where the dignity that belonged
to age had gone down in wreck, deep
ened.
He quilted his chair and, lurching
somewhat as he did SO, began to pace
the floor.
Take me for your example, boy!
You may be poor, you may possibly
be hungry-you'll often be thirsty,
but through it all you will remain
that splendid thing-a gentleman!
Perhaps you'll contend that the old
order is overthrown. that family has
gone to the devil? You are right, and
there's the pity of it! The social
fabric is tottering-I can see 1t tot
ter" and he tottered himself as he
said this.
well. I'm an old man-the spec
tacle won't long offend me. III die
presently" He was so profoundly
moved by the thought that he could
not 20 on. His voice broke, and he
buried his face in his arms. A SYM
pathetic moisture had gathered In the
child's eyes. He slipped Sron his
chair and stole to the judges side.
I'm mighty sorry you're going to
die"
BLESS you, Hannfpal!" cried the
Judge, looking wonderfully cheerful,
despite his recent bitterness Of spirit.
I'm not experiencing any Of the pangs
of mortality now. My dissolution amt
q matter of tonight or tomorrow
there's some life in Slocum Price. yet,
for all the rough usage, eh? l think
you'd better go to bed"
Il reckon 1 had" agreed Hannibal,
slipping from his chair.
We'll, take my bed back Of the
Nauilt. You'll find a hoe there. You
can dig up the dirt under the shuck
tick with it-which helps astonishing
". What would the world say If 1t
could know that Judge Slocum Price
makes his bed with hoe!"
Hannibal retired behind the quilt.
do you find it comfortable" the
Judge asked, when the rustling of the
shuck tick informed him that the
child had lain down.
Yes. sir" said the boy.
Have you said your prayers? In
quired the judge.
mo. sir. / amt said 'em yet"
"WeIl, say them now. Religion ts
as becoming in the young as it is re-
spectacle In the aged. I'll not dis
turb you tonight, for it is Gods will
that l should. stay up and get very