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that Fred Slater will enter Iowa City
College and Miss Esther Culberson
will enter the Freedman's hospital
for nurses in Washington, d. G,
this fall.
The collector is abroad. Get ready
for him.
A company of the members and
friends Of the Second Baptist church
visited the parsonage on Monday
evening and brought with them .
liberal donation of good things to
eat for Rev. F. G. Mott and family,
which was very fuch appreciated by
them.
Leah chapter, o. E. S., will have
their Esther day services at the Sec
ond Baptist church on Sunday, July
End.
The Masonic lodge will have a
public installation Of officers at Pier.
sons hall on Tuesday evening, July
9th.
Mr.. F. F. Jackson was in Chicago
attending to business last week.
Mr.. w. Guy has gone to Chicago.
At the stated meeting Of McNei
lodge, No. 81, A. F. & A. M, held Of
the 18th, the following officers wer
elected and appointed: w. M, Rev
F. J. Mott, ST.; S. w., Holland Will
liams; J. w., F. F. Jackson; treas
urer, Charles F. Thompson; secre
tary, Rev. G. W. Slater, Jr.; s. D
Wesley Porter; J. D., H. G. viii
liams; S. s., w. H. Henderson;
S., w. H. Peterson; chaplain, M. {
Culberson.
There will be yonug folks con
cert given at the Second Baptis
church on Monday, June 26th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Carter hav
purchased Victor graphophone an
installed it in their home.
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1916 FUTURE EVENTS FORE
CAST THEIR SHADOWS. ..

National Negro Business League
at Kansas City, NO., August 20.
National Negro Press Association
at Kansas City, Mo-, August 10.
National Teachers Association.
National Bankers Association at
Kansas City, Mo-, August 20. -.
International Conference Of Grand
Master and P. G. M. and Grand Sec
rotary at Chicago on August Il.
Knights Templar Conference and
Imperial Council and Supreme Grand
Chapter of r. A. and Supreme at
Chicago, August %.
Grand Chapter Of o. E. s. at Chi
cago on August Il.
General Conference of A. NJ. E.
church at Philadelphia on May 4.
Iowa Grand Masonic Lodge at Of
tumwa on July IL.
Iowa Grand Lodge of X. Of P. At
Des Moines on July Is.
Iowa Grand Lodge Of Order OF
Calanthe at Des Moines on July 1S.
Iowa Grand District of Odd Eel.
lows at Colfax on August %.
Iowa Grand District of Household
Of Ruth at Colfax on August %.
Iowa Grand International Order Of
Twelve at Keokuk on August LIST.
International Order of Daughters
of Tabernacle at Keokuk on August ]
Iowa-Nebraska Baptist Associa'
ton at Centerville on September 4.
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WATERLOO. IOWA.

The third anniversary Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Boyd was very beauti-
fully celebrated at their home, 214
Oneida street, Thursday evening. The
table was laid for twelve and FIVE
course dinner was served, after
which the party returned to the mu-
sic room, where Mrs. Boyd favored
them with a number of piano solos,
among which were III Trovatore,"
by Edword Horn and the "Sextette
from Lucia de Lammermoor," and
Mrs. Wayne Atkins sang "A Per-
feet Day" by Carrie Jacobs-Bond.
Many beautiful presents were re-
ceived. All reported delightful
time.
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o. ~ = .
Quartsrly meeting was held on the
18th, which was fairly well attended.
At tho quart6rly conference session
the various reports showed improve
nent. The trustees especially re-
porting over $500, realized as q re-
suit Of the recent financial campaign
which puts the church out of debt,
much TO the qualification of the pas
tor and members.
Mrs. Z. G. Jones Of Braxton, Miss,
was in the city last week in the in
terest Of Pinsy Woods institute.
Mrs. Belle Bryant, Eva Casey and
Miss Mae Culberson Of Chicago,
aunts and sister Of Miss Esther Gull
berson, were here to the graduation
of the latter on the 9Th.
Mrs. e. s. Heron leaves Tuesday
for the Sunday school convention at
Aurora, H.. representing the local
school.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bush, after a six
weeks visit in Clinton, has returned
home to Chicago. She was accom-
panied by her grandson, Rogers, who
will spend the summer vacation.
Major Culberson and wife of Dav-
export attended the graduation OF
the high school class of 1916, OF
which Mr.. Culberson's sister was a
member.
The many friends of Mrs. Chas.
Anthony We're panied to hear that
she had. gone to Mercy hospital,
where shhe was to undergo an oper-
alton, and witch took place Monday,
Reports are that she is doing as well
as can be expected.
Mrs. Howard Mitchell, who has
been very i'll, is up aid around, but
is still very much indisposed.
Children's Day was observed on
Sunday night at Bethel A. M. E.
church with program by the chill.
dren. A good attendance Of parents
and friends was evidenced. Five
children were promoted from the
primary to higher grade.
Curtis C. Bush left recently fol
Chicago, where he will remain in
definitely, having completed his
studies in Clinton high. His plans
for the future are undecided.
Present plans as understood arr
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Of DR.. Miles Nervine."
MRS FRANK ANDERSON.
Comfrey, MINI.
Thousands Of children in the
United States who are suffering
from attacks of epilepsy are 4
burden and sorrow to their parents,
who would give anything to restore
health to the sufferers.
DR.. Miles Nervine
is one of the best remedies known
for this affection. 1t has proven
beneficial in thousands Of cases
and those who have used it have
the greatest faith in it. 1t is not
a "cure7 ALL" but reliable remedy
for nervous diseases. You need
not hesitate to give it trial.
Sold by all Druggists. II the first
bottle fails to benefit your money 70
returned.
MILES MEDICAL CO.. Elkhart, ind.
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Look for the collector. Don't dodge
him. I.
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Sore Nipples.

Any mother who has had expert
ence with this distressing ailment
will be pleased to know that a cure
amy be effected by applying Cham
berlain's Salve as soon as the child
is done nursing. Wipe it of with a
soft cloth before allowing the babe to
nurse. Many trained nurses use this
salve with best results. For sale by
Ell dealers
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good. About .
year 2 60 " .
h e a r d OF DR..
Miles Nervine.
and it certainly
h a > proved .
blessing to our
little girl. She 10
n o " apparently
cured and Is en-
joying the best
Of health. 1t 10
over a year since
she has had q
1T. We cannot
speak too highly
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Stomach Troubles.

Many remarkable cures Of stomach
troubles have been egected by Cham
berlain's Tablets. One man who, had
spent over two thousand dollars for
medicine and treatment was cured by
a few boxes of these tablets. Price,
rs cents. For sale by all dealers.
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4 Progress Noted at New Monrovia, Fla.
New Monrovia; Fla, thirty-two miles
from Palm Beach on the main line Of
the Florida East Coast railway, is a
rapidly growing community. It is to-
BE incorporated under the laws Of the
state and owned and controlled by the
colored citizens Of that section Of the
state. Churches. schools and other In
stitndons usually found in well regu.F
lated town are being erected. Rich
farm land and plots Of homes are being
laid out Tor sale to prospective resi-
dents, and the whole territory Is as
Stunning u healthy and thrifty appear
.ance with the influence of the local
business leagues Of the statesand the
Efforts of the officials ok Town It
VIII NOT be long before section
NJ the district will be- led by
thrifty members Of our a
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FOrethOught.

People are learning that little
forethought often saves them a big
expense. Here is an instance: E. w.
Archer, aldwell, Ohio, writes: II do
not believe that our family has been
without Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy since We COM
menced keeping house years ago.
When we go on an extended visit we
take it with u.s." Obtainable every
where. -, !
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SCOTTISH RITE MASONS TO
! MEET IN INDIANAPOLIS
Supreme Council to Open With Divine
Service Sunday, May 7.

Indianapolis, 1nd.-The thirty sixth
annual session Of the supreme council
of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite Masons of the northern Masonic
Jurisdiction will be held in this city
from Sunday. May Z, to 8, inclusive.
This powerful organization embraces
Masons who have taken the thirty
third degree, the highest degree in Ma
sonry, and is the lawmaking body for
the Scottish Rite in its jurisdiction.
The organization has large member
ship IN each Of the northern states.
The coming session wi i be the Sec
5nd -. way fgSm the regular
meeting plaaitqts in Philadelphia, and it
was only IN Difference to the increas-
ingly large number Of. Masons in the
far and middle west that this city was
selected as the seat of the convocation
for 1916. Constantine consistory is
planning to entertain the organization
in the royal fashion that always char
acterizes the people of the Hoosier cap
ital. The regular business session will
be interpreted with many interesting
and enjoyable social features, includ-
ing banquet.
On Sunday, May 7, at 8 p. M, spe-
cial divine service will be held at
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal
church, when the Rev. William II.
Weaver, thirty-third degree, will de-
liver sermon especially prepared for
the occasion. The supreme council will
attend this service, escorted by the
Masonic bodies Of Indianapolis. Mon
day, May 8, will. mark the opening OF
the executive and business sessions,
with comforting Of degrees, continuing
throughout the day. At night the ban
ouet BY the Constantine consistory will
be held.
Tuesday the supreme council will
hear reports and wind up the routine
affairs Of the convocation, and at the
close the body will be treated to
birdseye view Of the numerous points
Of historic interest about Indianapolis,
with glance at the beautiful homes
and beauty spots Of the city and sur
vey Of the business and Industrial de-
yelopment shown by both races.
on Wednesday, May 10, the men,
bers Of the supreme council will visit
Detroit, Mich, as the guests of the
wolverine consistory Of that valley, a
cordial invitation to make the journey
having been accepted by the organiza-
ton. I'll
4 Many prominent men from various
portions Of the country will be In at
tendance, among whom are ]. F.
Richards Of Detroit, most puissant
sovereign grand commander; William
81. Miller OF Philadelphia, grand Sec
retary; Hon. W. T. Powell, former
United States minister to Haiti; U. G.
Powell Of Massachusetts, r. II. Weeks
Of Delaware, J. M. Morris Of Mime
apolis, Mimi; Richard e. Moore Of |
Chicago and others. -
b DR.. Sumner A. Furniss, grand min
lister OF state in the supreme council,
one Of the best known and most popu-
lar physicians and public spirited citi-
zens Iii the sHoosier commonwealth.
has active charge Of the arrangements
for the entertainment of the Scottish
Rite visitors, which is in itself a guar
antee that the work will be satisfac-
torlly done. s.a,--.,, sy NV.
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Stomach Troubles and Constipation.

Stomach Troubles and Constipation.
~ will cheerfully say that Cham
berlain's Tablets are the most salts
factory remedy for stomach troubles
and contipation that I have old in
thirty-four years. drug store service"
writes S. II. Murphy, druggist, Wells
burg, N. Y. Obtainable everywhere.
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Finds Cure for Epilepsy
After Years of Suffering

MY daughter was afflicted with
epileptic Ats for three years, the attacks
coming every few weeks. We employed
several doctors but the- did her no
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-10
GERMANY BACKS
MISTAKE NOTE

WASHINGTON. Aug. io.--An.
nouncement that the last German
note on the Lusitania. submitted
TO tho state department nearly six
months ago. Is IN be published IL
the direct answer to those who
feared a return TO power ~ the
Won Tirpitx element in Germany.
With q consequent renewal of sub.
marine warfare. officials asserted
today. The publication is to be
made with Gsrn,any's consent
The note declaring the killing Of
Americans on the Lusitanla was
unintentonu and expressing pro
found regret for loss OF American
life Ia declared 70 be a complete
guarantee in the name OF the Ger.
msn people tEatnst any sueh sub.
marine situation as that which pro
cipttatrt the recent German.Ameri.
can crisis.
II declares A campaign OF re
prisai against other than enemy
subjects TO be a mistake and IL
said to agree entirely with this
country's view that noncomha.
tants and particularly neutrsls
must no, suffer.
Acceptance Of the principles in
the note Is declared BY It's propos-
ed publication. II Is expected TO
clear nm any fs1r that tho tf.hoaf
warfare will be eopened-oontain
ing. II IL said. tacit admission that
the campaign was n mistake.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-10

CHICAGO. Aug l0--A score OF
people were injured here early to-
day, four OF them probably fatally.
when a double EXPLOSION. caused
by a short circuit. wrecked q
Halstad street car. Windows we're
smashed. wire guards on windows
bent and the woodwork set Attire.
Forty passengers making a mad
dash for the exits jammed In the
doorways and many were hurt
Several leaped thru the windows.
Motorman Arthur J. Heyden.
caught in the rush to the platform
had 10 fight 10 use his controller
and put on the air brakes. He
managed 10 set them as the crowd
swept him from the car.
Sparks from the second explosion
set the car afire and the blaze
spread rapidly Tiremen and po-
licemen joined in getting the in.
jured from The blazing car.
Let tho car burn. Take care Of
the injured" the iiremen we're or
dered. and the fire was allowed to
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-10
ITALIANS PRESSING
TOWARD TRIESTE

GOritz. Infantry detachments
however. are in close contact with
the Austrian right wing. Gtriking
unceasing blows and attempting to
cut off and surround bodies OF
Austrian troops moving southwark
toward the Carso plateau.
An official statement from the
war office announced that Italian
cavalry and cyclists have made fur
Their progress east OF Goritz and
that Italian troops continue cross
ing to the cast hank OF the Isonzo
over the rehabiltated bridge.
Large numbers OF heavy guns.
some OF which the enemy had msde
Intellectual attempts to destroy.
fell into tho hands OF Gen. Cador-
mas forces at Goritz.
King Victor Emanuel is under
stood to have been at tho lsonzo
front when Gor,tz fell. tho he has
not yet entered the stronghold.
Great street demonstration oc-
Cured in Rome last night when
the capture of Goritz was announc-
ed Crowds marched thru the
streets singing the italian and
allied anthems and cheering the
king. the Italian commuters and
The army.
The public accepts the capture
of Goritz SIS only the beginning of
a great move scuthward which
they believe win eliminate in the
taking OF Trieste.
II is believed the whole Austrian
Isonzo front. from Tolmino south
ward, eventually will be broken.
Correspondents report that the
capture Of one OF the heights sur.
rounding Goritz was effected by a
daring enterprise. Itahans dug
long UNDERGROUND tunnels TO the
Austrian lines After a heavy BON.
bardment several hundred Italians
suddenly swung from the mouths
OF these tunnels and fell on the
Austrians, who we're taken com.
pletely by surprise.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-10
ROTARY CLUBS ARE
AIDING NEEDY BOYS

CLEVELAND. Aug. l0.--Arch G.
Klumph. presiden, OF the Interna.
tlonal Rotary club. numbering 327.
says that the purpose OF the organ
ixatien ia
To teach the science OF properly
using your acquaintsnces. 10 teach
that only thru ycryice can a man
hope To succeed
Rotary ciubs are working out
these principles according 10 each
city'a needs In Cleveland we've
undertaken 10 bring up and .edu.
cate Is boys who otherwise would
not have a chance
Rotary clubs are generally inter.
eated In civic affairs. charities and
exchange OF business ideas,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-10

ROME, Aug. to.-The strong
Austrian position az Bosehlnl,
south OF Goritr, has been oe-
eupied by Italian forces, II was
officially announced this after
noon.
ROME. Aug. t0.--The Aus
trIan aviation station OF Also
viva, six miles east OF Goritx,
has been captured by Italian
troops who are continuing pur-
suit OF the Austrian force that
reiterated from Goritz, accord
Ing TO reports here today.
Cavalry detoehments and
BersssilerI oyellst detachme
entered hlsovizxa after putting
to flight the Austrian rear
guard. which attempted to
make a stand In the eastern
suburbs OF Goritx. In this Sec
tlon a body OF Austrian troops
Is reported to have been cut
off.
Pursuit Of the Austrian army hal
been somewhat ktmpered by tn,
necessity " repairing damaged
bridges and roadways destroyed by
The enemy before the retreat from
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-10
Il HURT in CAR PANIC

blaze for 20 minutes before II was
extinguished A dozen persons.
whose injuries were not considered
The $4,000 Inhabitants credited
TO Dawson City. Alaska, during
the height OF the 1925 gold rush,
have dwindled TO 1000
serious, were given first aid treat
ment and sent home. Had II not
been for the panic. traction men
said none OF the passengers would
have been hurt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-10
FOREIGN PRESS TO
Be At the AD SHOW

Foreign newspapers and socie.
ties in Seattle viii Join IN making
a success OF the adyertislns show
next month in the Arena.
II was decided Wednesday at a
meeting IN the German Press OF.
flee 10 have tho different foreign
elements OF Seattle dress in their
native costumes. All Of the ma.
tionaiities with newspapers In the
city plan 10 have exhibits which
will be highly decorated.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-10
FUNSTON MIGHT
TAKE RAIL LINES
~ WIN. @. SHEPHERD
United Press staff Correspondent

SAN ANTONIO. Aug io.--Gen-
Funston frowned worriedly when
asked today what effect the threat
ened railroad strike would have on
the Rio Crande army.
I'm afraid ives be in the fame
situation as civilians In regard 10
the food and all other supplies" lie
said.
Gould the army YOU have here
take over the railroads. II nsc-s-
saryT" be was asked
Perhaps" was the reply. but
how could we reach points In the
country II the railroads were stop.
pedg"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-10
HUGHES GOES
after FARMERS
Wants Their Votes and Pre-
pares TO Say So in
North Dakota
lis VOICE is STRONGER
~ PERCY ARNOLD

United Pres. ftan Correspondent
FARGO, N. D., AUG. TO-
Charles e. Hughes. from the
eHete East, set out today 10
capture the farmer vote. The
republican nominee got his first
glimpse OF the hickory shlrt
and the aallus az q presidential
candidate today. Fargo gave
him a royal welcome. Farmers
from everywhere came In their
automobiles 10 hear the former
Justice speak.
Particular Interest centered In
Hughes appearance In North pa
kota because Of the suspicion OF
that the q. O. y. candi'
date IL setting out TO kidnap North
pakotaH famous Farmers Non
Partisan league.
Sponsors for Hughes are hoping
that the republican candidate will
carry a convincing message 10
the farmers in North Dakota, and
that. being already well Organized
they will swing that strength TO the
q. O. T..
With such a swing they count on
further farmer rtrongth from other
states.
The governors voice was i'm
proved today. aud there was less
hoarseness. aliho he plainly showed
the strain OF the past days OF cam
paignlng Despite the hot weather
he stuck manfully TO his boiled
shirt. stand.up collar and white vest
but In all OF his talks the collar
and vest wiltod away IN short order.
Mrs. Hughes wore her number
?" hat-a simple. narrow, white
brimmed affair. She has worn
No. /. a dark one. quite plain. Jus,
once since leaving Bridgehampton.
and that was NJ Niagara Falls.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-10
BUY her velvet
HATS FOR FALL

CHICAGO. Aug 10.-Her hat
will be purple velvet. Fashion die
tators at today's session of the Chi
cago Garment Manufacturers Fall
Style show at Bismarck said so
today.
n II isn't purple velvet. It will be
brown velvet. nr black velvet.
There will BE a great deal OF vel
vet in women'z hats this fall. es.
pecially for the uiiliners.
The sport hat this fall IL flop.
py felt affair with not much OF
anything on II but a band.
They'll take tho" wholesalers
said.