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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
MACON, MO-, NEWS.

"ASOI>, MO.s NEVS.
Macon is still enjoying her beauti'
full weather.
Prof. P. G. Lowery and his famous
Dixie Fashion Palte Minstrels showed
in the city Tuesday night.
The senior class Of Western college
gave an excellent literary program
Friday night
Mrs. B. P. E. Gales has returned
from visit at her home in Evanston
Ill. She reports an excellent time.
The Mission Circle met at the home
Of Mrs. Annie Henderson on Friday.
Mr.. J. Hoy was the guest of Miss
Aleata Pleasant on Tuesday.
Miss Edvina Harris entertained the
following at a breakfast Tuesday
morning, William Mays, Toney Bare
field and Prof. P. G. Lowery.
Mrs. Cora Holmes spent a few
days in Moberly.
Mrs. Ida l.. Garnett spent a few
Gays on business in Jefferson City,
Mo.
Mrs. J. Smith Of Kansas City was
the guest of her sister, Miss Pearl
Russell, the teacher of music at West
ern college.
Mrs. Speed Daniels entertained at
a dinner Sunday.
Mrs. George Ruthford entertained
at dinner Sunday.
Several Macon knights attended
the dance Monday night in Brook
field.
Mr.. William Mays was the guest of
Miss Edvina Harris on Tuesday.
Mrs. Corinne Ray remains very ill
at her home.
Floyd Ancell, a student of Lincoln
institution is home for a while.
Miss Hazel Williams remains very
ill at her home on East Sixth street.
Quite number of Calloa and Clar-
ence knights attended the minstrel of
Prof. P. G. Lowery.
Mr.. John Greene still remains very
i'll.
Mrs. Victoria Brassell was called
to Mount Pleasant, Iowa, by the death
Of her brother-in-law.
Mrs. May Halle Webster was called
to Mexico by the death Of her father.
Mrs. l.. Holder is spending a few
days in Macon.
Mr.. John Bright made flying trip
to Macon.
James Davis is slowly improving.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
ALBA NEWS. ,

Mr.. and Mrs. Mosely OF hiteman
were in Abba over Sunday. "
The Hand in Hand club met at the
A. M. E. church Friday evening.
They made arrangements to have
Lawyer Geo. H.. Woodson speak for
them On February IL, 1914 Abba has
three active organizations working
for the interest of the church, the
Sewing Circle club, the Hand in Hand
and the Mite Missionary society. VI
The Sewing Circle club entertained
in Hooking on Monday evening. A
number of Albians went down on the
street car to attend this social gath
ering between the two towns. A nice
supper was served. The menu was
ice cream and cake, oysters and
oyster soup. A neat little sum was
realized by it's members and the fol-
lowing program rendered: Song BY
the Abba quartet, solo by Viola
Young, solo by Mr.. Luther Brown,
drummer boy, Lawrence Butler; pa
per, Mr.. Ed. F. Butler; recitation by
Miss Lula Edmond, selection on
graphaphone by Mr.. Burns, solos by
Mr.. Oscar Roper, Mr.. Earl Bowman
and Miss Ezoe Bowman, duet by Al
berta Robinson and Mr.. Robinson,
duet by Miss Edmond and Mr.. Laurie,
song by quartet.
Sunday, February 22nd, is quarter
ly meeting at the A. NJ. E. church.
Mrs. NJ. F. Ward has been told that
her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Thomas
died in Nevada. She has began te
| make inquiries about her and see il
the report is true. r
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
Methodist Minister Recommends
= Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

Rev. James A. Lewis, Milaca, Mimi,
writes: "Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy has been needed, and welcome
guest in our home for a number Of
years. l highly recommend it to my
fellows as being a medicine worthy
of trial in cases of colds, coughs and
Group" Give Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy trial and we are confident
you will find it very effectual and con-
tinue to use it, as occasion requires
for years to come, as many others
shave done. For sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
MARSHALLTONN NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Jackson en-
tertained at o'clock dinner Sunday.
The evening was spent with music,
Mrs. Raglin and Mrs. Anna Harris at
the piano. It was some dinner, as
you all know Mrs. Jackson is an ex-
pert cateress.
Those on the sick list is Mrs. Flip
pings, who has very had cold.
Mr.. Grant Jackson is preparing to
bring his mare and colt home from
the country in the near future.
We are glad to know Miss Jessie
Walker is well again. ~'
Mrs. I. L. Brown is not very well
at this writing.
Mrs. Addie Suter, w. M. of the
Excelsior chapter, No. 12, O. E. S., is
doing everything in her power to
make this the most successful year
Of the chapter. She hopes all the
members will attend every meeting
and help her. .t..E
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

A large number of club women were
present at the City Federation Monday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. P.
Hamilton. Interesting reports from
the committees appointed by the presi-
dent, Mrs. Matte Warricks. at the
previous meeting we're made, and the
following were announced: Reception,
Mrs. C. B. Woods chairman, Mrs.
Amos Adams, Mrs. F.. D. Jackson,
Mrs. ]. W. Fields, Miss Marie Bell;
Local Program, Mrs. F. P. johnson,
Mrs. Price Alexander, Mrs J. L. Ed
ward, Mrs. s. Bryant; Press, Mrs.
Jessye E.. McClain. Next meeting
will be held Monday afternoon March
End at the home of Mrs. Matte War
ricks.
Mrs, Jessye E. McClaln, Reporter
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
OSK KALOOSA, IOWA.

Mrs. Ruth B. Bright of Davenport,
Iowa, the w. G. M. of Electa Grand
Chapter, No. 10, for Iowa and its jur-
isdiction, made her official visit with
Esther chapter, No. s, Thursday
night, January 30, for inspection and
visitation. She brought a fund of in
formation of knowledge, which she
presented to the chapter here in her
lecture. She gave lesson signet,
which was the best explanation we
have had. After the lecture the men,
bers served two-course lunch in
honor of Sister Bright, that all the
members could get an opportunity to
meet her personally. She left Friday
morning for Council Bluffs, where she
will organize new chapter.
James Lloyd has returned home
from Chicago, where he was being
treated for obdesity. "
Mrs. ,Belding still remains quite
weak, after the minor operation she
had. "a ~. ~ IS
Homer johnson has returned home
He has been in San Antonio, Texas
for two months with DR.. Henderson
as his chauffeur. " !, 4,1
Wilber Johnson was, an over Sun
day visitor in Des Moines.
So Miss N. H. DENLY gave a musica
entertainment Friday night at the A
M. E. church. She was assisted b.
Miss Edna Jones pianist, and Mis-
Mabel Coleman, Mrs. Isabel Allel
Fredrick and Rev. N B. jones. Thos
who missed hearing her mis'ed alrar
treat. She goes from here to Ottunl
ma, 38 l.45, "A 4 i ss5s. % .sy M
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA,

3 The Messrs. Luther and Atius Stepp
of Fayette. Iowa, who are attending
the Cedar Rapids business college,
were called home last Friday on ac-
cont Of the death of their sister. =,
X Rev. Ferribee was in the city en-
route to Chicago and the, great lakes.
Mrs. Martin Brooks is fighting tho
rheumatism this week, but is feeling
much better. MI II n; Y. 5t 4, FiS
h Mr. and Mrs Fields a',tartaincd ut
S o'clock dinner Mr.. and Mrs. Chiplay
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
A VICTROLA PARTY.

Mr.. end Mrs. John S. Wilkinson en-
tertained at an informal company a
number of their friends at their home,
223 East Thirteenth street, the even
ing of January goth in honor Of their
sister, Mrs. Attrus Brown OF Atchl-
son, Kans., who will soon leave Tor
her respective home. Music and
games formed the evenings amuse-
ments. The decorations were pret-
tily carried out in red and white, the
Valentine colors. At the close OF the
evening a dainty luncheon was served
The out of town guests were Mrs. j.
Cornelius of Minneapolis, Mimi, Mr.
Charles Baldwin of Creston, Iowa
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Rowland OF
Chillicothe, Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

February 1zCH Is IHc uAtc Sct AoA
the perfecting of the organization
that will be conducted along the lines
Of Y. M. C. A. Rev. John c. Sage
(white), rector of st. Johns Episco-
pal church, is interested in this move
ment and as one Of tf, sponsors
states that all colored people Of the
city are eligible to membership re-
gardless of church affiliation. The
meeting will be at the parish hall Of
St. Mary the Virgin. "
Another important meeting sched-
uled for February 18th will be a lec-
ture at Bethel church under the aus
piees of the Intellectual Improvement
club, delivered by Mrs. Tillman, wife
of former pastor of Bethel church.
Admission rs cents. ...#
Mr.. Kidrick Carter, who had been
i'll for some time, finally succumbed.
Funeral obsequies were conducted
last Thursday afternoon from Pilgrim
Rest Baptist church, by the Rev. j..
H. Helm, under the auspices of the
United Brothers of Friendship. De-
ceased is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Mary Carter, and two stepdaughters,
Misses Ethel and Florence Gibbs.
The death of little Mary Louise
Bates, the 3 year old daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Bates, has occasioned
much sorrow to her parents, rela-
tives and friends.
Mr.. Reginald South was very pleas
antly surprised on his 10th birthday
Monday evening at o'clock by forty.
six of his friends. They met at the
home Of Mrs. Myrtle Harrison, 1906
Palean street, and then went to the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward South,
where they remained until a late hour.
The promoters of the affair were Mrs.
Lille Perkins, Mrs. Mollie South and
Mrs. Gussy Franklin.
The funeral of James johnson, who
died Monday morning, January 26th,
was held at 2:3O o'clock Thursday
afternoon at Union Baptist church.
James johnson was born in Richmond,
Virginia, January IL, 1846. He was
married to Miss Agnes Hawkins in
Canton, Mo-, October rs, 1869, and
lived there until seventeen years ago,
when they moved to Keokuk, Iowa.
He was member Of the Second Bap-
tist church, Canton, Mo. He is sur
vived by wife and three children,
Charles johnson of Nashville, Tenn,
Stanley and Leatha johnson Of Keo-
kuk, one grandchild, two sisters, Mrs.
Rachel Atkins of Keokuk and Mrs.
Angeline Brent of Virginia, and sew
eral nieces and nephews.
We wish to thank our friends, also
Mr.. Ackley, Mr.. Kellas and Rev. /.
w. Bowles for their kindness in our
bereavement.-Mrs. M. A. Johnson,
Charles, Stanley and Leatha Johnson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

The masquerade party which will
be given at Elks' hall, 2o7-9-11 West
Grand avenue, Thursday evening,
February 10, by members of Mt. Olive
court, No. 4, H. of j., promises to be
an affair of some moment, which has
been most delightfully."- arranged by
the committee, -,. .-,.~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

Independence lodge, No. 4, X. of P,
will give short program and supper
at the Maple Street Baptist church
on the evening of February IL, 1914.
Program begins at 8 o'clock. Invoca-
ton, VIM. Warield, G. P. Opening
address, Harrison Gould. Address, F.
P. johnson, G. V. C. Remarks, Mrs.
Eva Owens, in behalf Of order, G. D.
W. c. Paper, Ancil Robinson. Clos
ing address, l.. w. Williams, G. C. C.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

Mrs. Mahala Ann White was born
in Greenupsburg Kentucky April lit,
1888 and was taken to Davis county
Missouri when child. She came to
Des Moines about 3s years ago and
has lived a consistant christian life.
She departed this life Jan. 20. and
leaves husband, Mr.. /. Geo. White,
three children. Mr.. B. F. Williams Of
Grand Rapids, Mich, Mrs. w. G.
Strawther of Des Moines and Miss
Lizzie Cowens of Denver, Col. The
funeral services were held at Maple
Street Baptist church Sunday at 2:15
conducted by Rev. S. Bates. Inter-
ment in Glendale cemetery. T,#
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

The Callahan Industrial club met
at the home of Mrs. Alvin Jefferson,
1920 Day street, January p, 1914, at
which time the following officers were
elected: Mrs. E. B. Elliston, presi-
dent; Mrs. E. +. Banks, vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Alvin Jefferson, secretary;
Mrs. Emma Piree, corresponding Sec
retary; Mrs. R. N. Hyde, treasurer;
Mrs. A. NJ. Rivers, chaplain; Mrs. S.
Joe Brown, critic, Mrs. A. Adams,
chairman sick committee, Mrs. NJ.
Mash and Mrs. H. Henderson; Mrs.
Thornton Adams, chairman entertain
ment committee, Mrs. Sadie Smith
and Mrs. C. Carl; Mrs. Edward Mix
on, chairman of the program commit
tee, Mrs J. Smith and Mrs. E. Jones.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

On last Tuesday evening about
fifty of the friends of Rev. DR.. and
Mrs. T. L. Griffith surprised them
with a donation party, which was
without a doubt one of the largest
ever given in the city. Speeches were
made by Mesdames Geo. Patton, Geo.
Banks, J. B. Rush and Messrs. j.
White, B. Dimmitt, DR.. F. B. Wood
ard Of Buxton, Iowa, and DR.. and
Mrs. Griffith. This was an evening
long to be remembered by all present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

Mr.. j. j.. Waldon Of Newton is IN
the city looking after his wife, whom
he placed in Mercy hospital for an
operation last Sunday week. Mrs
Waldon was able to leave the hos
pital Sunday and is at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Fisher, 1928 Ridge
street, for few days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

We wish to thank the sympathizing
friends who so kindly assisted US during
the illness and death Of our beloved
wife and mother: also for the beautiful
floral tributes. Mr. Geo. Nhlte
s AeS5i 53tSaii ". q Mrs, W.sO. Strawther.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

Mrs. Dulan, wife Of DR.. Dulan OF
1917 E. Walnut street, is suffering
from fall she got Monday a. M, re-
ceiving badly spralned right wrist
and bruised hip. She is past the age
of II years, but we only hope she
will be at herself again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

Rev. w. III. Wheeler will hold the
fourth quarterly meeting at Asbury
NJ: Il. church Sunday, February %Sth:
Rev. b U. Taylor Of the St. Paul A.
NJ. E. church will preach the sacra-
menta! sermon at 3 o'clock.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

Mrs. j.. Arthur Wilson, who has
been seriously i'll for several weeks
last past, departed this life yester-
day morning at her residence, 1883
Eighteenth street. Funeral arrange
ments have not yet been announced.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

The Virginia association met at the
home of Mr.. Ed Reeves on January
% and adjourned to meet February
IL with Mr.. Frank Harris, 2112 N.
Union street All are cordially invit-
ed to attend. BY order Of the presl-
dent, Ed Reeves
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
SUFFRAGETTE CLUB.

The Des Moines Suffragette club
Will meet Friday evening, January 13,
at the Union Congregational church
Miss Flora Dunlap, president of the
State Suffragette League, will be the
principal speaker. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
son will give duet. Everybody Is
invited to attend.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

Mr.. Percy Clark Of st. Louis, a rel
ative Of the Rev. DR.. Geo. W Gaines,
formerly of this city, spent several
days this week Investigating the varl-
Gus colleges of this city, with view
to entering. While here he was the
guest Of Atty. S. Joe Brown.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

The 'Corinthian Al dsociety met at
the home Of Mrs. Rome on January
Both and after dainty two-course
luncheon adjourned to meet at the
home Of Mrs, Geo. Law, 1O5 Holcomb
avenue, Friday, the 9Th, at 1870.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

Mrs. John L. Thompson spent Thurs
day evening in Council Bluffs assisting
Mrs. Ruth Bright. Grand Matron, in
setting up chapter of the Eastern
Star. t'.-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

A musical concert will be given by
Roman Tent, No. 6, Wednesday even
ing, February 18th, at Taborian hall
Eighth and Mulberry streets. Mrs
M. Brooks, queen mother; Miss Doro'
thea Quail, presiding maid.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

. All the married women Of the city
are invited to hear Mrs. Harvey
Brown on Saturday afternoon, Febru-
AIRY 7th,, at the home Of Mrs. W. 3.
Cottoms. when she will address the
members of the Mothers Congress on
Where Reform Is Most Needed" A
\ Womar,,s Exchange will also, be held
during the afternoon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH HAV.
ING GRAND MEETINGS Al
MUSCATINE, IOWA.

The meetings are being conducted
by Mrs. D. T. Carey, the evangelist.
The meetings show signs of success.
Good gatherings every night. She is
doing good work here. We trust
that many souls will be brought in
the kingdom of Christ. She has been
here just one week and has created a
great desire among the people that
she could stay with them for three
weeks, but she is booked for else
where after next Sunday. We wish
we could have her services for four
weeks yet. She is strong preacher
of the gospel.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

Word was received by friends here
this week of the death of Mrs. Lucy
A. McClinton, mother Of Mrs. J. Frank
Blagburn, of Washington, D, c.. who
formerly. lived in our city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

Mrs. Esther Morton has returned
home, after several days stay in
Waterloo, where she has been with
her daughter, Mrs. Coyle, who is
much improved at this writing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

The Woman's Law and Political
Study club will hold it's monthly
meeting with Mrs. Harvey Brown on
Tuesday. evening, January IL. Study,
'Mortgage.". -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

Mr.. Emery Jackson and Miss Hat
tie Boone of st. Louis, Mo-, were
quietly married at Indianola, Iowa,
on January 31st. i"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Sumner Wilkinson
had family reunion dinner at their
home, West Twenty-third street, Sun
day in honor Of their sister, Mrs.
Attrus Brown, of Atchison, Kans.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

Mrs. Emory Jabkson left this week
for Moberly. MO. where she will visit
friends. She was accompanied by
Master WOlfskilt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
DRAMATIC ART CLUB.

The Dramatic Art club met Tues
day afternoon with Mrs. C. A. Garth
and completed the study of "Chante-
cler." They meet next week with
Mrs. Warricks and study the educa-
,ional program Of the State Fedora
ton,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

Mrs. Winnie Wolfskill was in Hig'
bee, Mo, to bury her brother. On
her return she stopped over at MOD
erly and visited Mrs. Katie Black:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

Miss Allie Jefferies of Knoxville,
Iowa, is spending a few days in the
Capital City, the guest of her sister,
Mrs. VIM. Wilkerson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
CORINTHIAN CHURCH AN
NOUNCEMENTS.

DR.. VIM. Beckman, field missionary
of the National Baptist Convention,
will preach Sunday, February 9Th. All
are cordially invited to come and
hear him.
T. L. Griffith, Pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

The topic discussed by the Corin-
THAN Mission Circle February 9Th
was Eve should glory only in the
cross of Christ Gal 6:11-18. These
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

Presiding Elder S. B. Moore passed
through our city this week enroute to
Indianoia. Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
Reason Enthroned.

Because meats are so tasty tney
ar consumed in great excess. This
leads to stomach troubles, biliousness
and constipation. Revise your diet,
let reason and not pampered appe-
tite control, then take few doses Of
Chamberlai s Tablets and you will
soon be we'll again. Try il. For sale
by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

Wanted Several honest, industri-
Gus people to distribute Negro litera-
ture. Salary, $4,000 per month. Prof.
Nichols, Box 100, Naperville, Ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

, Madam Turner has returned to our
city and is now located at l645 Bu-
chanan street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

Mrs. E. L. Bolden of Indianola and
daughter, Alice, spent Sunday visiting
Mrs. Esther Morton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

are most profitable meetings and an
invitation is extended to the public to
attend these meetings every Friday
in the study of the church from 2
to o'clock. ..~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

For Rent--Nice furnished room for
light housekeeping by day or, week.
Mrs. C. L. Hampton, 731 -737 w. Ninth
street. Phone, Walnut 60G7. II
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CITY NEWS.

Mrs. Edith Comley has been ill at
her home on Jefferson street the past
week. 81 =. '..,s. -
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REDUCTION OF
 EXPRESS RATES

San Francisco, March 10-The reduction of express rates by the California Railroad Commission whereby the wells Fargo Express Co. was ordered to prepare new schedules affecting thousands of merchandise items, is in effect. Dur ing the next six months the Wells Fargo Company will keep, in sev- en principal cities of the State, a record ot shipments and earnings to be later compared with the revenue that would have risen through the old rates. At the end of that per- iod the Railroad Commission will render a final decisien that will govern express shipments in Calf ornia. According to the Railroad Commissions estimate, the saving to the shippers of California will amount to $75O,OOO per year. The traffic records ordered between March 1 and November 1 will be kept in San Francisco, Sacramento, Stockton, Fresno, Los Angeles, San Diego and Chico.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-03-10

 WITH NATIVES

Mrs. Mary .. Hart5 president of the Alaska Cruise club, has, since her arrival here on the Spokane last week, been more or less busily en- gagged in getting native exhibits for the department which she will represent at the Panama Pacific h. ternational exposition at San Fran cisco in 1915. Mrs Hart has al ready engaged metal weaver, moccasin maker and basket maker, each of whom is from different locality in the territory. and she is now negotiating for a Chilkat blan- ket weaver from the Kluckwan village above Haines.
 Mrs. Hart has made tentative agreements with several individuals engaged in each class of work, so that if enc shall fan or be unable to attend the exposition another will be ready to fill his place
 Mrs. Hart's aim has been to col lect small but representative eX- hibits from as many different To- calities as possible SC that each section of the territory will be brought into prominence and re- ceive all the consideration by the visitors to the exposition to which it is entitled.