Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XV, No 21. CITY NEWS. (N. B. I you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we solicit all your news. -Ed.) You must register. Have you paid your subscription dues yet? Have the race pride to go and hear Vernon speak Monday evening. Have you registered? H. R. Wright spoke last Thursday night in Enterprise on the political issue. Mrs. M. L. Porter of Koxville, Tenn, the mother of Rev. H. W. Porter, arrived in our city last Sunday to spend several weeks visiting her son. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Thompson entertained at 6 o'clock dinner last Monday Mr. E. T. Barton of Washington, D. C. and Mr. Alex. Birney of South Dakota. Hear Register of the Treasury Hon. Tecumshaw Vernon, the eloquent orator from the Sunflower state, Monday night at the Y. M. C. A. Mr. T. E. Barton was entertained at dinner last Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Shepard at their beautiful home on Crocker street. Your last chance to register, Saturday, October 24. Mrs. G. S. Johnson will leave Monday for Buxton in the interest of the Bystander. Those who did not pay on the other trip will please be prepared to pay this time when she calls. Our collector is still calling on our city subscribers to pay their subscription. Mr. Alex. Birney who has been visiting his son in our city, left Monday evening for St. Louis, Mo., to spend a week visiting his daughter. He will return next week. Mr. Wm. Coalson the Governor's messenger, spent last week in Missouri accompanying Gov. A. B. Cummins on his political tour. He was also in Minnesota and points in Iowa this week; spending only Sunday at home. Next week the Bystander will print much political matter that will be of interest to all of our readers. One special feature will be a "Voice From the Clergy." Another special feature will be a letter from Hon. Walter M. Farmer of Chicago, member of the literary and speakers bureau of the National Republican committee. Tomorrow is the last day to register. Rev. H. W. Porter will preach Sunday morning and evening at Union Congregational church. Morning subject, "I Am the Way." Evening service, report of the A. M. A. meeting at Gatesburg, Ill. The concert given by Mrs. W. H. Birney at the Union Congregational church last Thursday eve was well attended. The entire program was well prepared and well rendered and all were pleased with the entertainment Mrs. Gus Watkins mother, Mrs. J. H. Mitchell of Wellstrom, Okla, who has been so very sick was taken to Denver, Colo., to her daughter Mrs. Geo. Dun where she died Saturday Oct. 10th and was buried there. She leaves a loving husband and ten children and host of friends to mourn her loss. The H. B. S society entertained last Thursday evening their husbands and friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hamilton on east Walker street in honor of T. E. Barton of Washington D. C whose former wife was a charter member of the H. B. S. A very enjoyable time was reported. The Des Moines Negro Lyceum met with Miss D. Mae. Lee, 721 9th street on Thursday evening. The evening was devoted to business, the dates and other arrangements completed for the preliminary contest to select representatives for the Interstate at Omaha. The Declamatory contest on the evening of Nov. 10th and 17th and the Oratical on Nov. 24th. The dates of the other contests will be given next week. The Lyceum will meet next Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs H. W. Hughes 2014 Center St. All members should be present. Don't forget to register. We are doing business in the same old place Let Me See Your Face. VARIETY CO. R. E. PATTON MG'R. 1010 CENTER STREET Go to the Drake—Grinnell foot-ball game Saturday afternoon at the University. Register! Register! The board will close to-morrow evening at 9 p. m. Don't forget to Register. Mrs. Robt. Ralkes, of east 14th street is visiting friends and relatives in Missouri. Mr. Charles Walker, of Osceola, spent a few days in our city this week visiting relatives. Mrs. Cora Henry of Minneapolis, enroute to Missouri spent a few days here visiting friends this week. Mr. John Taylor was suddenly called to the bedside of his sister at Boone ville, Mo., for which place he started Thursday night. Mrs Gertrude Shackelford and Miss Daisy Lee will leave for Marshall-town Oct., 29th., to appear in a vocal and elocutionary recital. Mrs. Geo. B. Fowler of Charleston, Ia., a real estate agent was the guest of Mrs. Ruth Powell, of 915 Scott street last week. Everybody should hear Vernon at the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium next Monday evening. He is the Register of the II. S. Treasury The Ariel Bowen Art Club was entertained by Mrs. Carrie Potterfield at 918 14th, street, after the general business the club was presented colors of honor, purple and red, and adjurned to meet with Mrs. J. E. Turner 511 west 8th., Oct. 21th. The Rescue Home for colored people and orphan children was organized in Des Moines, Ia., at 936 11 St. At present they are caring for four members of our race and any contribution in the way of money, clothing and etc will be gladly accepted. Phone 5013 Mrs, Wm Webb, manager There will be a great foot ball game Saturday afternoon at Harkin's Stadium near Drake University between Drake and Grinnell College. It will be a hotly contested game as they are old rivals and about evenly matched this season. Admission 50cts. Ministers of any denomination, look read and act at once. We want all of the ministers to send to us not later than Wednesday night a short article not more than 50 words upon this subject "Why I shall support the Republican party." We want to have an expression from you and run it under the head of a "Voice from the pulpit," please send in at once, the editor. ThefChristian Endeaver of St. Paul A.M. E. church will be led Sunday evening Oct., 25th, by Miss Daisy Lee, subject, "Faithfullness," discussion by the members. Paper by Mrs Lulu Vaughn, quartette, Mrs. Gortrude Shackelford, Miss Daisy, Lee Mr. Baker Dixon and Mr. Chester Woods. The Intellectual Improvement club met at Mrs. J. W. Holmes in Colfax there were several other club ladies entertained also, among them were: Mesdames Nelson, Dean an' Lowery of Colfax; Mesdames Trice, Miller and Hudson of Newton. After the program a dainty luncheon was spent the club adjourned to meet next Friday with Mrs. Harvey Brown. On Monday evening Oct. 13th, occurred the marriage of Mr. E. L. Shaw and Mrs. C. A. Bledsoe, at the home of the bride on west 15th. Mr. Shaw is employed at the new department store and is favorably known among our people. Only a few relatives and friends were present. Rev. W. Sampson Brooks officiated. Rebecca Court No.10, of the order of Calanthe will give their first annual social at the Odd Fellows Hall 761 west 9th, street Oct. 29th, 1908 Music for the evening will be furnished by Bert William string orchestra Refreshments will be served by the ladies of the Court. One of the unique feature of the evening will be the Mexican village. Everbody is invited to take an active part and enjoy themselves. No admission will be charge at the door. Committee, Mrs. A. L. Smith, Eva Givens and Ardella Morton. The popular meeting given by the Men's League last Sunday was well attended. Mr. Thomas E. Barton of Washington, D. C., formerly of our city, read a very interesting as well as instructive paper on the subject "Let Your Bucket down where you are." By Mr. Barton's experience, age and standing as a successful business man gave his address much weight in our community. We only wish that more of the youngmen could have heard it. Next Sunday John L Thompson will speak on the subject "Christian Fellowship." Subscribe now. White Rapist Sentenced. David 11. Whitmore a big white burley brute who is over 50 years old and who assaulted a little 13 year old Colored girl last June, and who was charged with the crime of attempt to rape a Colored girl, was arraigned before the court and plead guilty last Monday Oct., 19th was sentenced by Judge Lee to 20 years in the penitentiary at Ft. Madison. The sentence is alright and we congratulate Judge Lee for doing the right and manly thing, all such human brutes whether they be white, black, red or yellow, should be done likewise. What Does The Democratic Partu Offer. Occasionally one can hear a Colored man say that he is going to vote the democratic ticket, before voting my Colored brother the editor would like to ask you a few questions. Do you think that the Democratic party would HON. HENRY W. FURNISS, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Haiti, receives the highest salary of any colored man in America, $10,000 per year. restore the discharged soldiers? has the democratic party promised to discontinue its hatred and prosecution against you? Has that party promised either in its platform or in public utterances to repeal the jim crow laws, the disfranchisement laws or its lynchings in the states that are already in control? Has the democratic party announced to you and any other Negro that it would adopt a new policy and quit disgracing you and be your friend? Now then my Colored brother and voter does the past or present record of the democratic party warrant you to support it? We hope Mr. Colored voter that you will have common sense enough never to vote for a dyed in the wool arch enemy of your race, they don't want you and be true to your God, your race and vote the Republican ticket. REPUBLICANISM In this age of skepticism and doubt the people will receive nothing by theory, but facts and cold figures is what counts. Republicanism is what has made this nation bloom and prosper as no other nation has in so short a time, the Republican policies principles, and her wise laws have been a real blessing to scruggling humanity. We do not claim that all law that the Republican party passed is good, but we do earnestly affirm that all the laws passed for the good of the common people and the Colored man was introduced and passed by the Republican party, that party built up a bankrupt nation restored confidence to the people saved the union and freed the bondsman and made it possible for you and me to be a man a citizen, that party has made our cities and railroads, felied our forest tilled our praries, levelled the hills and tunneled the mountains established our financial credit and given HON. WILLIAM T. VERNON, of Kansas. Register of the United States Treasury and President of Quindaro University, who will speak at the Y. M. C. A. Monday Evening, October 26. HON. RALPH W. TYLER, Auditor for the Navy Department from Ohio. He is one of the level-head men of our race. protection to the American people that party that gave us a Lincoln, a Douglass, a Grant, a Bruce, a Blaine, a Garfield, McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt is good enough for me. We call upon Mr. Bryan to tell the Negroes of this country what his attitude is and will be toward the Negro so far as his civil and political rights are concerned. Any Negro who votes the democratic ticket this year is virtually saying that he is in favor of his own disfranchisement and that he does not care whether the women of his race are put in jim crow cars, or cattle cars. That there is a systematic effort on the part of the democrats in the south, encouraged by the democrats of the north, to disfranchise the Negro is apparent to every man who carefully studies the sentiment of the democrats of the south, as well as of the north. Every Negro man should feel it his duty to vote at the coming election. A vote for the Republican ticket at this election means that the Negro is on the side of progress, justice and fairplay. The most vital issue in this campaign so far as the Negro is concerned is protection in his civil and political rights. Whenever and wherever Mr. Taft has had an opportunity of meeting the Colored people he has made friends. On his recent trip through Missouri he stopped at Kansas City and made a speech at the Baptist church, also one at Allen's Chapel. At both of these meetings the Colored people were much impressed with the seriousness of of Mr. Taft's utterances and his genuine interest in their general welfare. Before he left the meetings resolutions were passed unanimously HON. JAMES LEWIS, Surveyor General of New Orleans, Louisiana. One of the worthy representatives of our race. pledging him the support of the Colored vote in that section. We trust it never can be said that the Colored people of this country are unfair and unreasonable in their judgement of another. For the Negro to hold Judge Taft responsible for the discharge of the Negro soldiers, is doing a friend of the race an injustice. Not many days ago Liet. Thompson of the Fillipino Scouts, when asked how the soldiers felt toward Judge Taft, said, "The Colored soldiers consider Judge Taft the best friend they ever had. They are anxious to see him elected President of the United State. In the Phillipine Islands he proved himself to be not only a friend of the soldiers, but a man who was above race prejudice and petty jealousies. Whenever we felt that we had been mistreated we could get our cause before Governor Taft, we always had justice done. The latest and most prominent convert to this conclusion is Gilcrist Stewart of New York. It will be remembered that it was Gilcrist Stewart who, as a member of the Constitutional League, started the Brownsville agitation that it was through his instrumentality that a detective was sent to Brownsville to investigate the affair. It was Gilcrist Stewart who went through the country delivering speeches and collecting funds for the defense of the soldiers; and it was he who later prepared all the evidence for Senator Foraker, which was presented to the Senatorial committee investigating the Brownsville affair. The announcement is made at the National Republican Headquarters that Gilcrist Stewart will take the stump for Judge William H. Taft. Charles H. Keating, assistant director of the speakers bureau of the national headquarters at New York, advised Senator Joseph Dixon that he has accepted the tender of Mr. Stewart's services and assigned him to West Virginia and Kentucky. Senator Dixon will probably make engagements for him in Illinois, Indiana and Kansas. Inasmuch as Mr. Stewart has offered his services gratuitouly, the Republican managers have councled to use him and are inclined to believe that the Brownsville incident is likely to prove of little consequence in the future so far as the Negro is concerned. Iowa Man Passes The Missouri Missouri Pharmacy Mr. K. W. Thompson of Des Moines, but now in the Harris Drug Store in St. Louis, took the Missouri State BoardPharmacy examination last week and according to the Missouri daily papers passed making a very credible grade. Mr. Thompson is a graduate in pharmacy from the Iowa State University in the class of '07, the only Colored man to be thus graduated. We are gaid to announce this fact because it was whispered among the Colored people in Iowa that the Missouri board was prejudiced and would not allow a Colored man to pass, as several had failed but this is not true. PROMINENT NEGRO SPEAKS At Meeting of Negro Voters at Y. M C. A. Auditorium. At Meeting of Negro Voters at Y. M C. A. Auditorium. W. T. Vernon, registrar of the United States treasury and president of the Western university at Quindaro, Kas., will address the Negro voters of Des Moines at the Y. M. C. A. Monday night. Attorney H. J. H. Rossides, Vice presidents and ushers have been chosen for the meeting as follows: vice presidents—R. N. Hyde J. H. Shepard, John Walker, J. O. R. Wimbush, John L. Thompson, E. T. Banks, Jeff Logan, Amos Brandt, T. F. G. Morgan, Al Smith, Henry McCraven, Walter H. Humbard, Wm. Wilkinson, Lud Strather, John Daily, Ed Mason, George Wilson, Douglas Miller, J. Emanuel, Lucian Brown, Charles Topson, Waddy Calayal, Al Moss, George Lewis of Enterprise, J. H. Hiller of Norwoodville, James Hall of Norwoodville, Hadden Madden of Saylor No. 2, Harry Allen of Enterprise, Dr. J. H. Williams, Hays Bell, Attwr, Brown, S. Stewart, Gus Watkins,oney Thoreson, Gus Watkins,oney H. H. Hooker, Gabe De Vid, Robert Miles, Wm. Tomlin, George Cleggett. Usher-Harrison Gould, head usher; Elmer Hall, Wm. Hammett, M. J. Moore, C. C. Clay, Wm. Jones, Oscar Glass, Robert Brooks, Walter Gray, Budd Noelle, Wm. Midgett, Ed Weeks, Wm. Shackleford, C. B. Woods, George Mason, Luther Brown, Joe Stone, E. S. Morgan. COLLEGE GRADUATE ON POLICE FORCE WEDS. Four-Year Romance Culminates in Wedding at Colfax. Patrolman J. G. Dillinger, the colored officer recently appointed by Superintendent Hamery, left this week for Colfax, where he was married to Miss Mabel Douglass, a graduate of the Colfax high school. The marriage is the culmination of a four year's romance, which began between the couple when Patrolman Dillinger was visiting with friends there. Officer Dillinger at that time just graduated from Livingston college in Salsbury, North Carolina. They will make their home at 1423 Fremont street. TRAIN CRASHES INTO WAGON, DRIVER HURT. Will Ford's Horses Killed and He Receives Severe Injuries. Blinded by the rain and failing to hear the approach of a train at the Rock Island Twenty-eighth street crossing, Will Ford, colored, was probably fatally injured, the two horses which he was driving were in- YOUNKE Economy THE Greatest housefurn YOUNKER BROS. Economy Basement THE Greatest housefurnishing store in Iowa (Ec. nomy Basement—Younker Brothers) IT is conceded that in all Iowa the needs about the house than quality here is always the chief att down to the bargain point. Especi be many excellent offerings besides the home is here. IT is conceded that in all Iowa there is no better place to buy the little needs about the house than in this great basement. And while quality here is always the chief attraction, you'll invariably find prices down to the bargain point. Especially Thursdays. Tomorrow there will be many excellent offerings besides those mentioned. Everything for the home is here. Clothes hangers, six hooks at ... 19c Combination wooden coat and pants hanger ... 15c Good whisk brooms at ... 8c Cold handle stove lid lifters ... 4c Wilson's gas stove toasters ... 19c Glass cream and egg whips ... 29c Peeling, slicing and grating machines, 75c val ... 25c Nickel plated towel bars at ... 19c Family butter machines. $1.39 regular, tomorrow ... 98c Brass moulding hooks two dozen ... 15c Padded sleeve ironing boards ... 25c Japaned coal hods, No. 16... 15c Galvanized coal hods, No. 16... 19c Heavy wire carpet beaters for 15c Furnace scoops, long handles 49c Self wringing mops, special... 29c Japaned fire shovels for only ... 5c Welsbach gas mantles ... 8c Inverted gas globes ... 15c Board. Price Five Cents. stantly killed and the wagon smashed to kindling wood. Ford was on his way home and had just started across the track when the Rock Island train crashed into the front end of the wagon. Ford was tossed high in the air, his horses instantly killed and the wagon smashed into a thousand pieces. Ford was taken to Mercy hospital by Dr. Hanawalt, the company's physician. He was injured internally, and suffered a semi-fracture of the skull. EDITORIALS— HECTOR, THE COLORED PROHIBITIONIST, WAS HERE. On last Tuesday evening our city was favored with a speech by a Mr. John H. Hector of York, Pennsylvania. There was a good sized crowd to greet him, even though the rain kept pouring down. Mr. Hector was crowded for time, as he wanted to take an early train. He came under the auspices of the state prohibition committee. Mr. Hector is an old soldier of the civil war and has the unique distinction of being elected grand commander of the G. A. R. of the Quaker state. He made a good speech and it was well received by the audience, which was composed of both races. Mr. S. Joe Brown presided. Rev. Henry Cravens administered the divine favor. Mr. Brown then presented Mr. Gordon of Highland Park, candidate for representative on the prohibition ticket, who made a good speech. We received a very beautiful calendar for 1999, called "Edition De Luxe of the Law Tree." It is indeed the finest illustration of law represented by a tree, the limbs representing the different branches of law. One can secure this beautiful art calendar lithographed on heavy French vellum, 20x35, for only 50c. The American Law Book Co., New York. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES Rev. S. L. Birt of Clinton was a visitor in the Rapids last week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hickens. Mr. George Washington of Huntsville, Mo., is also a visitor at the Hicks home. Word has been received from Kev. W. A. Moore our former pastor that he is stationed at Hyde Park, Chicago and has taken unto him-elf a wife. His friends here extends to him hearty congratulations and wish him a prosperous year's work. Mrs. Ora Morris and Miss Addie Diggs have returned from a pleasant trip to Muscatine and Davenport. The Industrial Art club met with Mrs. S. W. Holly last Friday afternoon. At this meeting the club was disolved and reorganized into the, "One More Effort" club. Two new names were added to the roll and the club expects to do much better work this year. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Thomas entertained Rev. Taylor at dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Brooks of Des Moines were visitors in the city a few days ago with Mr. and Mrs. Robinson. The Christian Endeavor has been organized with the following officers who will be confirmed Sunday Oct. 18. Pres., Mrs A. M. Boyd, Vice Pres. Mr. L. D Lowery, Recording Sec., Miss Helen Martin, Corresponding Sec., Miss Lilia Warren Treas. Mrs. Adelaide Pertins. Mrs. H. A. Pert's entertained Miss Mary Crawford at dinner Sunday. Word received from Mrs. C. M. Washington who went to her home in Mobile Ala., for the recovery of her health states that she has so far not improved but still very weak. For Chronic Diarrhoea While in the army in 1863 I was aken with chronic diarrhoea," says George M. Felton of South Gibson, Pa. "I have since tried many remedies but without any permanent relief until Mr. A. W. Miles of this place persuaded me to try Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, one bottle of which stopped it at once." Forsale by all druggists. Our collector is now collecting in the city, and we urge and sincerely hope that all of our subscribers who are in arrears will pay their subscription when she calls. va there is no better place to buy the little than in this great basement. And while of attraction, you'll invariably find prices especially Thursdays. Tomorrow there will besides those mentioned. Everything for Brass moulding hooks two dozen. 19c dozen.....15c 15c Padded sleeve ironing boards 25c 8c Japanned coal hods, No. 16...15c 4c Galvanized coal hods, No. 16...19c 19c Heavy wire carpet beaters for 15c 29c Furnace scoops, long handles 49c 29c Self wringing mops, special. 29c 25c Japanned fire shovels for only.....5c 19c Welsbach gas mantles.....8c 98c Inverted gas globes.....15c A A Public and Publisher. One of the leading book publishers speaking recently on behalf of his associates and rivals in the manufacture of books, said that the publisher has great difficulty in making money from the more solid kinds of literature; that to keep his establishment on a paying basis, as he is bound to do, he has to publish a good deal of the less worthy, although not necessarily bad sort. If this be so, then it is a public question of great importance, for the publisher puts forth what experience teaches him the people desire; and although the individual writer may be true to his own genius, the rank and file of writing persons obey popular demand as any other producers working for their daily bread. There are two sides to this question, says the Youth's Companion. On the one hand, it may be contended that the people are eager for good things; that good books and good periodicals do win large audiences; that high purpose among publishers and writers will lead them to satisfy the best appetites of readers; and that thereby all will profit in spirit and none who is worthy will suffer in purse. Great books can be named which have brought money reward to writer and fortune. Overtoward Pope, Tennyson and Longfellow, who wrote poetry, which is alleged, the people do not buy. On the other hand, if the cheap journal, the trashy novel, do succeed, the people, who are the arbiters of taste, whose obedient servants publish, and author will always be for selfish reasons. If nobody read the worst newspaper, the worst newspaper would get better or die, and all its rivals up the scale to the best would improve. The principle here applies to all things in a democracy. The people cannot be fed with bad food, tricked by bad leaders, stuffed with foolish ideas or amused with low amusements unless they are willing. Office Holding a Duty In many ways the people of the country would be benefited by inducing men who have a practical experience in the management of great industrial, financial and commercial enterprises to become candidates for public office, declares American Industries. They know economic questions better than do the politicians. Their trade connections give them a larger concern in such issues, and furnish them with a greater inducement for studying them thoroughly. Moreover, business men in office are less likely than are the nominees of the politicians to be stained by demagogues, or to be frightened by the crack of the boss whip. They would be far less likely to be influenced by the wiles of the booder. More than the average man they are conservative. The personal stake which they have in the stability of industry and finance has compelled them to get some acquaintance with the various political panaceas which agitators, from time to time, have urged, and with the different nostrums which ignorant, timid or careless legislatures have, at one time and another, enacted. The walking test for army officers, which is to be held in October this year, calls for the covering of 60 miles in 20 hours within three days. This is certainly not a difficult "stunt." Men not given to systematic pedestrianism to walk that distance without over-exertion, and as army men are supposed to be in practice to some extent, they ought easily to meet the requirement. Seventeen miles a day would leave unaccustomed walkers lame at the end of three days, but with that certainly before them a good many of the class would willingly undertake a cross-country tour for the mere joy of the inspiring October air. In Angliomaniac circles in the United States there are Americans who would pump at the chance to acquire an English title. When American helenees of a certain type give fortunes in exchange for the distinction of marrying into the nobility, and when immaculent "noblemen" hawk their titles about for sale to the highest bidder and usually find a purchaser, the harsh comments upon Mr. Astor's pretensions and aspirations on both sides of the Atlantic seem to be more or less hypocritical. If Mr. Astor can buy his way into the peerage, asks Baltimore Sun, why shouldn't he? We have found that thin spots in our rubbers can be mended at home by applying a cement made from five cents' worth of real rubber dissolved in chloroform. Keep the bottle containing the cement tightly corked and apply with a mucilage brush as quickly as possible that it may not harden. Another explanation of why food is so high. A New York man ate 50 roasting ears and another stowed 598 clams at a single sitting. A few like that could corner the table supplies An example of the progress of the science of forestry in this country is furnished by the co-operation just arranged between the University of Idaho and the United States forest service for testing the timber growing in the state of Idaho. A Hungarian has invented a washing machine which, with electrified water, will cleanse 300 garments in less than 15 minutes without the aid WHY I AM A NEGRO DEMOCRAT. To make my position plain, I submit the following reasons: The republican party placed the ballot in my possession, and believing that it was an inglorious mistake I am hastening to correct it by helping my southern white democratic friends to a away from me as soon as possible. I do not believe in anybody that believes in me, therefore I do not believe in the republican party. That it was born to abolish slavery and to prevent the murder of no concern whatsoever, as I do not want to me a man and never did. That Lincoln died a martyr's death because of his advocacy of my cause makes me think that Lincoln was a fool and a crank; I did not deserve it! That the last state in the union, a good democratic state, Oklahoma, has accorded me the crow treatment in that state at its own railroads and in many other of its public places is immaterial, as the democrats always did know what was best for my welfare! As these good democrats of Oklahoma also saw to it that I virtually lost my right to vote I shall ever pray for their political supremacy! I am proud of the democratic party. I am proud of the democratic platform of West Virginia a planked to prevent the Negro from evermore being a political factor in that state; why should I not feel that I have put my trust in proper hands—the good old democratic party? I am a Negro democratic party? I prefer the shotgun policies of democratic South Carolina, to the liberal spirit of republican Ohio where the ballots are safeguarded for all men, black or white. I am a Negro democrat because the 14th and 15th amendments to the national constitution are republican instruments, and I oppose their continued operation because my democratically cannonny wife is a Negro democrat's affairs while these amendments are the law of the land. What would happen to me should these laws ever become lost to us has never been considered by me—being a Negro democrat I am not expected to see the serious side of any matter involving the country as a Negro democrat. As a Negro democrat I revere Tillman, who scoffs at my ambitions and who travels the country over advertising me as a beast and unfit for civilization. As a Negro democrat I regard Forakson as an original joke. Nor am I grateful to him for his 40 years of service for me either on the field of battle or in the halls of state. What do I care for his soldierly courage or his statesmansly eloquence; neither was sincere. The fact that he is one of the nation's greatest republicans must be the evidence of his insincerity manifest. As a Negro democrat let me have silent part in the company of such distinguished patriots as John Sharpe Williams and Gov. Vardaman of Mississippi, famous in the annals of the country, who gave the door of hope—not however to permit the entrance of the Negro thereto, but to deny him admission to the realm of opportunity and the joyful expectancy of a soon-to-be realized heritage of blessings such as all other citizens enjoy and appreciate. I adhere to the democratic! I don't want to be a citizen. I want to be a Negro democrat. As a Negro democrat my political gods are Hoke Smith of Georgia, and the noble Jeff Davis of Arkansas. One the god of mob-law, the other chief priest of riot. They are the Negro's god of mob-law, and the other few months ago is an enduring mark of Hoke Smith's love for his colored brother. The genial Davis is almost persuaded that he might some day substitute Negroes for mules as beasts of burden on his Arkansas plantation. Could I be other than a democrat having dear friends? A Negro democrat—yes, and proud of it! I will vote for Bryan because he is backed by my friends from the solid South. I will vote for him because if elected he will be bound to conceive a child with the wishes of his solid southern constituency. I will vote for him because, as the great American commoner, has never during his political career taken a stand on a question of human rights when the Negro was a factor in it. I will comment his at-talent in his job because his is purely democratic doctrine. I will oppose Wm. H. Taft because he has absorbed his splendid political proportions from generations of liberty loving and liberty conserving forces, and has absorbed the continuation of my citizenship privileges is an important issue of this campaign. I oppose him because he intends that I shall have every right under the law permitted to any American, and is not afraid to go before the judge. I oppose him because he is the standard bearer of the republican party in this national campaign and I am a Negro democrat. In short I am opposed to everything trade mark protection party I am opposed to every beneficent law passed by it, either in nation or in state, for my well-being and elevation. I am opposed to it because it has wiped out, whenever in power, every law vicious in principle to my interest instigated and to my lawmakers, my friends and benefactors. I desire to be "jim crowed," disfranchised, repudiated as a citizen of the republic and in every particular made a target for democratic ridicule and abuse. I do not want to be patriotic, nor am I a victim of my race; therefore I make plain the reasons why I am A NEGRO DEMOCRAT. WHAT AN OLD SOLDIER THINKS ABOUT THE REPUBLICAN I would like to understand the colored men of Iowa, a state where the legislative laws have been broad enough to protect every man in his civil and political affairs. I think men should study all questions at issue before the people, and have pride as men to think for the best, and for the public. Iowa is among the best, all states of the Union and considered one of the first educational states, therefore, we should be aware of Iowa. We acknowledge that the President has made a mistake in regards to Brownville case, and we ought to know that the best thinkers of the party did not approve of it. Since that is he case let's see what he said. Democratic Party Leaders Approve Disfranchisement. "The white man in the South has disfranchised the Negro in self-protection. * * * * The white man of the South are determined that the Negro will and shall be disfranchised ever since the horrors of recurrence of the horrors of carpeting rule." William Jennings Bryan in speech at New York in 1908. Hoke Smith "I favor, and if elected will urge with all my power, the elimination of the Negro from politics. - Hoke Smith from the office of Interior under President Cleveland. Tillman. "We stuffed ballot boxes, we shot Negroes, we are not ashamed of it." Senator Tillman in United States Senate. You speak of being self-respecting colored men. How do you concern yourselves about the above statements? Men, stop; think, and read just a little; in every state under democratic rule you have the right to treat, in cars and at stations. In every state under republican rule you buy your tickets and go as ladies and gentlemen. Now these things you know and why do you want to listen to the Brownsville case. Ask your boys and girls to decide the matter for you and hear what they will tell you. T. E. Barton. An evidence of the sentiment of the leading colored men of the country, we herewith give extracts from interviews received at headquarters during the Bishop C. T. Shaffer, M. D., D. D. of the A. M. E. church, presiding over the 4th Episcopal district, comprising the states of Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota North and South Dakota and Kentucky, among other things says as follows: "Yes, I have had an opportunity to observe and guage the general trend of sentiment among my people. I have met them in five states in conference gatherings which have been representative in character, representing possibly 40,000 people from every section of this territory. These gatherings lasted a week each, and gave ample opportunity to develop the drift of sentiment on almost every possible subject and phase of the national, religious civil or political, state or national, and especially so on the political, in the report on the state of the country with the discussions thereon, which draw over every phase of sentiment, both pro and con, held by members of that country, and faithful and honest man, white or black, republican or democrat, in the light of the history of the past, where do the best interests of the Negro lie? What party, I may ask, has contributed most to his freedom? What party gave him the elective franchise? What party gave him the measure been safeguarded, and what party at every stage in the Negro's progress in his struggle to develop a noble manhood and womanhood bade him a Godspeech, way? What party has stood in the way and barred every forward movement of the Negro of this country for the past forty years and presumed to fix for him bounds halfway between that of a man and a beast, to pass which and what man in its estimation was a high crime misdemeanor? Let ceno answer. No, say what you will to the contrary, the colored man in the main with all of his best interests for today, and somewhat of the future is inseparably allied with republican party, and it is my judgment that quite 90 percent of the race will cast their votes accordingly in November. And should the party fail of success at the coming election, I am satisfied it may not be laid at the door of the colored man. Dr. E. C. Morris, of Helena, Ark., as president of the Baptist association which represents a membership of over 2,500,000. Dr. Morris, among other bibles, says as follows: "It will not be denied that the republican party came into existence for the purpose of championing the rights of all the people without regard to race, section or creed. It was soon as a freedom came to the Negro, as a result of the civil war, the republican party made those fundamental principles apply to the emancipated and emphasized its purpose by adopting three amendments to the constitution of the United States. No other colonies have maintained a record for over forty years of standing by those amendments; thereby proving itself to be the constant friend of the Negro. "To vote against the platform of principles enunciated by the republican party can happen in a public convention in that it can mean only one thing and that is, to give sanction to a doctrine advocated by many prominent men in the democratic party who are openly advocating the repeal of the 14th and 15th amendments to the constitution, thereby seeking to give legal sanction to the disfranchisement of The Hon. J. T. Settle, Memphis, Tenn., is one of the leading colored men in that section of the country, and in fact his voice has been heard on the stump in every campaign for the governor. Among other things he says as follows: I have recently returned from Wichita, Kan., where I made some speeches and I find the colored voters there almost solid for out ticket. The democrat are, however, working hard and hard at it. "When the colored voter is con- fronted with the records of the two great parties, and is made to realize that all of the legislation during the last forty years, in his behalf, has been the work of the republican party, and that every step he took was in favor of equality before the law, taken by that party, has been opposed by the democratic party, and every statute him to him as a race, and every humiliation heaped upon him in the shape of "jim crow" laws, is the work of this same democratic party, and that he has voted for his first love, and continue to vote the republican ticket." "I fear the election of Mr. Bryan might make our supreme court democratic, and even such a possibility is fraught with the gravest importance to every member of the race; for such a court might, and I fear would, by judicial decision, the enforcement of the constitution. Democratic state would then disfranchise the colored voter on the ground of his color. The injury to the race, and the whole country as well, growing out of such a condition of things, is incalculable, and could not be overcome for generations, if ever. Race pride as well as pre-preservation ought to prompt every colored man in every state where he may be made to vote in the country such state, to not only vote the republican ticket himself but influence as many others to vote it possible. There never was a time when loyalty to country and to rase demanded that he do his duty to each by voting the republican ticket in November. Those who are complaining and finding fault, had better be forced to the place they have, than fly to such as they will find in the democratic party." Hon Harry C. Cummings, member First Branch City Council, Baltimore, Md., a state in which an attempt will be made to disfranchise the Negro at the approaching election, among other things, "In the districts of the state where there is a large colored vote,) there need be no fear that colored voter will not do his duty. Some effort has been made here to wane away a few of our voters, but with no success. Taft will carry Maryland and we increase the pressure to congress. This result cannot be unless the colored vote was in line, which it is." ROSS-DIGGS Spectacular. Alexander Ross and Miss Engela R. Diggs were married at the second Baptist church, Moerley, Mo., on October 11th. The church was filled with both black and white, showing the esteem with which they were held. O, that we had more young people who would make such a start in life, and afraid to let the world know of it. The ceremony occurred about 10 p.m. from the large multitude in the church, some standing on seats and others up in the pulpit, it carried our mind back to the eastern style of marryin. The bride is the daughter of our esteemed fellow citizen, Bro. Ed diggs, and his amiable wife, and one of the Magic City's most cultured and popular young ladies. Her pleasing manners have made her a favorite with the students of the West Inn college, Macon, Mo., and a very successful music teacher. Her presence will be very missed in Sunday school, B. Y. P. U. and church, in all of which she was a willing worker. She has ably been a organist, church clerk, and a skillful conductor of successful entertain- She is a young woman of rare ability of character. Her sanguine disposition; rare discerning ability and Christian life will make her an ideal helpmate for her liege-lore. She is the Rose, Versailles, Mr., and Mrs Rose, Versailles, Mo., a splendid young man, a graduate of the Western college, a Christian and an aspirant to the ministry. In every way he is thoroughly deserving of the young woman whom he has made his wife. We hope for them much success in life. We hope with the ideals which love create—love is the uplifting and inspiring force in humanity. The inspiration of right purpose, the beauty of a sincere life are within the reach of all. Remember (Eportu in alum). But real life is a search after true greatness. They possess in a large measure the treeless blessings of youth and health, coupled with a liberal endowment of this world's material goods. Add to this the respect and admiration in which they are held by their wide circle of friends, and what more auspicious circumstances under which to start on life's broad journey could be W. H. Hill, Officiator. WHY I AM A REPUBLICAN. Why the Negro should be a republican. Obvious and beyond all reason in the minds of the American people the verdict in the estimation of this almost a foregone conclusion that the republican party will win in November. In no period of the history of the existence of this party, as a factor in national politics, since the trying days of the great civil war, has the manifest desires and demands for acess of this party been so apparent as now. The many-sided questions and difficulties today confront the republic along the lines of moral, social, commercial, industrial and financial activity, and press themselves upon us for a wise and business solution, has found and will continue to find the republican party the safest and soundest and most worthy custodians of their care and keeping. The democratic party, when elected, proved so decreet to evict trust imposed and trust involved foreign to the best and trust interests of American growth. Now, as to the Right Reverend Bishop Walters and his Independence league, and coadjutors, I would say: The Negro man, or set of men, who, in this enlightened age, age of American free speech and thought of age of Negro thrift, educational and industry, who would be the bold of conscience and self-consceted sedition audacity and the high handed absurdity to stand up and call upon and urge both with pen, words and influence, and encourage the voting colored men of these United States to support the national democratic ticket, in the face of all that has been done by the republican party to recognize him as an American citizen. In more million Negroes have homes in the South, and they can't be Democrats, if they so desired. Already there are on the statute books in one-half of the southern states dischrinechum laws. Not being satisfied with this fact and condition of things in the south these would be advisors, these self hunters and self-constituted leaders of the race, would have the Negro go bodily into the democratic party because they would be soldiers and soldiers were dismissed from the service for some violation of the army rules. Must that half million or more voters by their votes enslave 10,000,000 American citizens and free men? I do not believe they will do so. The Negro race is too far up the hill of civilization to be made such dupes and tools of, as is contemplated by so farfetched schemers. The Negro in the north, we west remember their oppressed brother of the south. We can't if we desire the democrats in the south. They tell us they don't need us. Then in the light of common sense and reason, can you, who can vote, cast a ballot to further enslave us? We warn you for the sake of the children in the south. The wives in the homes, to stand, will glide the Negro is freedom, and an opportunity become an intelligent, enlightened and worthy American citizen. I appeal to the conscientious, liberty loving men of the north to stand us, it is all men to their guns. If the republican party has guided the old ship of state for forty years without a serious wreck, why then, is there just cause to forsake it now? Day the American voter repudiates efforts of the party, then will come the national north and greatness in our national civilized world. The battle cry is upward and onward. More Than Enough is Too Much. To maintain health, a mature man or woman needs just enough food to repair the waste and sunny energy and body heat. The habitual consumption of more food than is necessary for these purposes is the prime cause of stomach troubles, rheumatism and disorders of the kidneys. If trouble arises or the revise your let reason and not appetite control and take a few doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and you will soon be all right again. For sale by all druggists. Plagues of Egypt. The plagues which, according to the Bible, were brought upon Egypt for the king's obstinate refusal to let the Israelites go into the wilderness to celebrate a festival were: (1) The turning of the river into blood, (2) frogs, (3) lice, (4) files, (5) murrain, (6) bolls, (7) hall, (8) locusts, (9) darkness, (10) the slaying of the firstborn. Clara Morris and Husbands It isolly to call the husbands the head of the house; he is not, says Clara Morris, the famous actress, in Housekeeper. It is but a courtesy title at best, since in truth he is but an incident in the home life, while the wife and mother is its whole existence; literally the sun of domestic happiness rises and sets in the face of the wife and mother. Beware of Mind Webbling. To a certain degree we are the masters of our fate and the captains of our souls—as the poet says. By strong will and fidelity to ideals we can rise superior to circumstances. The trouble is that many waste time doing their minds work. Go over the undeclared habit of mind wobbling. Illustrated News The man in the street leaves no one in doubt as to his love for the picture page. Even the few stale respectable old-fashioned, influential papers that may be thought to regard pictures as art are now being convinced that the advertising man knows their value—Process Engravers' Monthly. Freight Roughly Handled. Freight is handed in the Philippines by coolies, who, with a bamboo pole and a piece of rope, carry in a most precarious fashion packages that are liable to drop and burst at any moment. Hence the need of good stock for the casings and re-enforcement with iron strap bands. Dislikes the Distinction The bishop of Tasmania says that a girl in a shop is addressed as Miss Susan, while if she works is cook or housemaid she is called simply "Susan." He objects, and says that a girl who is good enough to work for him is good enough to be addressed as Misa Authoritative. A lady novelist writing a political story wants information as to how a political convention is conducted. Generally speaking the convention is held in a prayer and concludes with five aces and a racer—Louisville Courrier-Journal. Value of Education. A man carves his own luck and the best tool he can use is a good education. It never grows dull, but is always bright and sharp for his purpose. When others fall or become ruthy it always can be relied upon to do it Strike for Enlightenment As with nations, so with individuals—education counts. Enlightenment brings men to the front, into the white light of prosperity and fame, while blackness rests in the back ground, in the darkness of poverty and obscurity. Uncle Allen. "Whether you believe in praying for rain or not," remarked Uncle Allen Sparks. "it's a thundersting sight better. If you don't mind my putting it in that way—than scolding Providence because you don't get it." Oblivion. A magazine writer says: "Nine thousand young women have gone on the stage in search of admiration and the respect they deserve, calling Pittsburgh a pretty hard name." ROCK ISLAND(ILL.) (Last Week.) Mrs. Georgia Ball of Chicago was the guest of Mrs. Cass Lambert of South Rock Island for a few days. Miss Lizzie Morrison returned from a visit in Chicago the guest of Mrs. Geo. Hilbring. Miss Hellen Motts, of Washington, is. was the guest of Mrs. Belle Taylor a few days last week. Mrs. Harding spent the day with Mrs. Cass Lambert last Wednesday. Mrs. Burris entertained her cousin Mrs. Georgia Ball of Chicago as her house guest last week. They were also callers at the Prince Hall home. Mrs Lizzie Morrison is learning hair the dressing trade from Madame Tolliver. Mrs Cass Lambert will leave soon to visit her grandchildren in Des Moines. Mrs. Chas. Jones, is improving slowly from her recent illness. Mrs. Wm. Morrison has been suffering with malaria fever. Mrs. C. Lambert entertained a few friends in honor of her cousin Mrs. Hall of Chicago, last Thursday, those present were Mr. and Mrs. Murphy of Davenport. Mrs. Rice of Springfield and Mr. Wm. Fulton. A six course dinner was served. Mrs. Atheda Moore returned from a two weeks visit in Chicago the guest of Mrs. Wm Lange. Mrs. Chas Golden is very sick at this writing. Mrs. Belle Taylor entertained ten young ladies Saturday afternoon in honor of Mies Helen Motts of Washington, Ia. MONMOUTH NEWS Mrs. Franklinik of Jacksonville, Ill. is the guest of her sister Mrs. J. S. Williams, 1002 E. Euclid avenue. Rev. Chambers of Ft. Madison and Mrs Hannah Shannon of this city were quietly married Oct. 14 by Rev E. L. Serugs at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Harrison Ford, only a few friends and relatives were present. The writer is not acquainted with the groom. The bride is one of Monmouth's popular young ladies and a staunch member of the Bapist church. We wish them much success. Mrs. H. Stokes has returned home from Macomb. She was accompanied by her sister Mrs. Hamilton-Mayo. There was a temperance meeting at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon. There were several able speakers present and the music and singing was very good. The present Governor, Charles S Deneen, spoke to a large crowd Monday evening the 19 h. Drs. E. S. Scruggs left last week for Carrollton, Mo., where he was to assist at Association. From there he will he will go to Macon, Mo., to visit with his wife and daughter. Mr. S. W. Williams who holds a responsible position at the state treasury at Springfield, spent a few days last week with his family. Mary Mrs Brown was a Kewanee visitor last week. Mr. Thomas Mosley of Galesburg passed through Monmouth Thursday en route to Kansas City, Mo. If your friends are visiting you or if you have any items of interest phone them to 4200 Ind, phone. Be a Booster, there are plenty of knockers. Tuesday 13 1908. Mr. Z Twyman left Monday for Omaha and points in the west. Sunday was quarterly really at the Baptist church There was a large crowd out both morning and evening. Their building fund grows with each rally. Rev. S. L. McDowell has organized his various committees for the pastoral year. The Stewardess Board consists of Mrs H Humphry, Patia Skinner, Eliza Skinner, Mrs. S. Pitts, Mrs. Moses Brown, Mas. Tom Brown, Mrs. N. Waters and Mrs. N. Grant. Presiding Elder's Committee—Mrs H. Stokes. Pastor's Aid Committee—Mrs. E. C. Peoples, Thompson. Caim Committee—Miss Mary Brown Mrs. H. Stokes is visiting in Macomb 'ast and this week. Rev. Wright, former pastor of the A. M. church in this city, was shaking hands with friends here last week. He has resigned from regular work on account of poor health. Mr E E Russell and wife, formerly of Oksaloa, Iowa, have moved to Monmouth, and Mr Russell has accepted a position at Catlin's tonsorial parlor. Rev. S. McDowell was visiting in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa last week. Mr. Ben Morrison and G. Cooke were Monmouth h visitors last and this week Rev. S. McDowell was in Galesburg the first part of the week where he reached the funeral of Rev. J. C. Christaugh, a former pastor of that city. Rev McDowell was a business visitor in Burlington Tuesday. Mrs. Hyda Doolen who has been very sick at her home on South Fourth street is able to be out again. Mr J. C G. Johnson, our contracting plasterer was in Bantan last week where he has a contract. Mrs. F. W. Wallace and Mrs. E. F. Hirdtist members of the Okea Gun and Rod club spent last Thursday in the woods. They were successful in bagging a few squirrels and two ground hogs. Mr. Sam Waters our general barber went to the woods last Thursday night in search of Mr. Raccoon. They me and Mr. Waters returned to the city with a twenty-five pound coon the largest that has been caught this fall. BURLINGTON NOTES. Ira. Thomas visited with his family in Chicago. Miss Corie White of Kansas City, Mo. was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J F Trent last week. Mrs Mary Mackay of Louisiana is here visiting her son J. L. Mackay. here visiting her son J. L. Mackay. Mrs. Mary Cooper of St. Paul. Minus is visiting her mother Mrs. Harriet Tyler of West Hill. Mr. George Tyler is confined to his bed with pluersy. On Oct. 14 at twelve fifteen o'clock occurred the death of Mrs Susan Clark at the residence of her son, James Perry. Mrs Clark was a highly estimated lady and was a member of the Baptist church. She leaves to mourn her loss one son, James Perry, two grand-daughters and a host of friends. The funeral was held from the residence, Rev. J. W Smith officiating. Miss Bessie Earlin has returned after a few weeks stay in Quainy. Niaoma and Ruth Tggu who have been diphtheria patients are improving very rapidly. Fifty Years a Blacksmith. Samuel Worley of Hixburg, Va., has been shooting horses for more than fifty years. He says: "Chamblerain's Palm Balm has given me great relief from lame back and rheumatism. It is the best limiment I ever used." For sale by all druggists. THE WORLD'S GREATEST SEWING MACHINE LIGHT RUNNING NEWHOME If you want either a Biltmore Shuttle, Rolary Shuttle or a single Direct Vehicle (Vehicle Built) of the New Home BEWING MACHINE COMPANY THE NEW HOME BEWING MACHINE COMPANY Orange, Mass. Many bewings machines are made to tell regardless of quality, but the New Home is made to wear. Our warranty never runs out. Sold by authorized dealers only. 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It is good direct to the seat of the trouble and generally restores healthy condition. Flie's Cure with perfect cure in its powerful powers and freedom from opiates. With a daily dose of 23 cts. MEDALS FOR HEROES AWARDS ARE MADE BY CARNE GUEF DUNG COMMISSION. MONEY TO AID THE NEEDY List of Those Who Performed Brave Deeds Includes Many Residents of the Middle West. Pittsburgh, Pa.—The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission at its quarterly meeting Wednesday recognized 48 persons as having performed acts of heroism deserving recognition under the rules governing the fund provided by Mr. Carnegie. Each of these persons was awarded a medal, bronze, or gold—and a number of them were awarded awards for their educational and other purposes. The cash awards made amount to about $40,000. Following are the awards made: Frederick Goebel, Pittsburg, silver medal $250 displacement fund and $750 towards purchase of home. Keith A. Catto, Decatur, Ill., student, bronze medal. Erwin J. Roller, Manchester, Mich., bronze medal and $2,000 for education. Edward A. Biber, Lansing, Mich., bronze medal and $2,000 for education. William A. Schneider, Colwell, I., bronze medal and $1,100 towards paying debts. William A. Cross, Grand Forks, N. D., bronze medal. Judson H. Lamb, Cleveland, O., bronze medal. George S. Mason, Toledo, O., bronze medal and $500 for purchase of home. Charles R. Leonard, Elyrin, O., bronze medal and $1,000 for purchase of home. Edwin A. Crollus, Chicago, bronze medal. Frank F. Berg, Poorla, Ill., bronze medal and $2,000 for education. Jens W. Jensen, Oak Hill, Mich. bronze medal and $1,000 for home. and $1,000 for home. Walter S Slear, Tecumseh, Mich. bronze medal. August H. G. Hansen, Owatonna, minn. bronze medal and $2,000 for education. H. H. Cotter, Cleveland, O. bronze medal and $1,000 for home Adolph LaCroix, Cleveland, O., bronze medal and $500 for education. Jacob C. Caster, Cassville, N. J., bronze medal and $250 to pay debts. William N. Williams, Alpharetta, Ga., bronze medal, and $1,000 to pay debt. William Walsh, Sowickley, Pa. , bronze medal. William Walsh, Jamalson, Pa. , bronze medal. William J. Rheinfrank, Milwaukee, silver medal and $1,000 towards home. John W. Frain, South Bend, Ind. , bronze medal. Hersal B. Eaglebarger, South Bend, Ind., lost life trying to drowning boy; bronze medal to Henry F. Eaglebarger, his father. Marion R. Lux, Lincoln, Neb., silver medal and $1,000 towards home. Philo R. Lux, Lincoln, Neb., silver medal and $1,000 towards home. Helen L. Stapp, Indianapolis, Ind. silver medal and $1,000 towards home. Kevin H. Holdridge, Neponset, Ill., silver medal. Joseph C. Barr, Joplin, Mo., silver medal. Earl A. Ames, Olathe, Kan, silver medal and $2,000 for education. Thomas A. Herrman, Blue Mound, Kan, silver medal to J. P. M. Herrman, his father. Rollo W. Eastman, Harper, Kan, silver medal to C. W. Eastman, his father. Minne L. Meyers, Rivleton, Wash, silver medal and $1,000 for loss sustained in fire. Marie V. B. Langdon, Tellma, Wash, silver medal. Frederick Hiser, Hessel, Mich, silver medal and $250 displacement benefits. Patrick McAleer, St. Louis, silver medal to Mary McAleer, his widow, $50 a month and $5 a month for minor children. Chance H. Coogsworth, Center Point, Inc. silver medal to widow, $50 a month and $5 for each minor child. Max Sues, North Nankato, Minn, silver medal to his mother, Eleanora Suess, $30 a month and $5 a month for child. Elbert W. Gibson, Riverdale, Mich, silver medal and $50 a month to his widow and $5 a month for each minor child. August Schultz, Brainerd, Mich., silver medal and $50 a month to his widow and $5 a month for each minor child. Noted Railway Builder Dead. Butte, Mont—Richard Hayes, who as general foreman for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railway built many of the famous tunnels and bridges along that route, died in a hospital Tuesday, after an operation. Another Ohio County "Wet." Tiffin, O.—Seneca county Tuesday voted to retain saloons, by a majority estimated at 1,400. A number of towns which have been "dry" heretofore, voted "wet." **Miners Against Child Labor.** Indianapolis, Ind.—The executive board of the United Mine Workers of America met here Monday. The board wet on record as being favorable to any movement which is designed to suppress child labor. Forced Out of French Cabinet Paris—M. Gaston Thomson, the minister of marine, resigned Monday as a result of a vote in the chamber of deputies deploring the negligence in his department as indicated by the fera disaster. Brought About a Remarkable Change Mrs. A. A. J. Davis of Murray, Ky, says: "When I began using Doug's began using **bobin** to notice a **nose** disease when slowly poisoning me. Dizzy spins almost made me fall. sharp pains like knife thrusts would catch fire. 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Mr. Henpeck—I know, but it makes my friends laugh when you call me that; I was thinking you might call me "Job" just for a pet name. Insanity. "You admit having received a $50,000 fee from the trust?" said the lawyer for the state. "I do," replied the senator, calmly. Besides, I sent it back." "Sent it back!" "I did." "Your honor," said the lawyer, turning to the court, "I cannot prosecute an insane man." Adjournment was had until some alienists could be rounded up. A Discomfort Witness The following colloquy took place between Councilor Sealingwax and a witness who "would talk back": "You say, sir, the prisoner is a thief?" Yes, sir. "Cause why, she has confessed she was." "And you also swear she worked for you after this confession, sir." "Then we are understand, we understand, we honest people to work for you, even after their rascalties are known?" "Of course. How else I get assistance from a lawyer?" -Argonaut Willing to Help Him He had gone to the dry goods store with a bit of dress material which his wife had bidden him to match. "I am very sorry, sir," said the salesman, "not nothing exactly like this. The very last remant was sold this morning." "But I must have it!" exclaimed the husband. "Otherwise, how can I face my wife?" "I will permit me, sir," said the salesman, "I would venture to suggest that you invite a friend home to dinner with you." Congratulations Wanted On entering his club one evening not long ago a young Philadelphiaian was accosted by a friend, who exclaimed: "Why, Charley, you are positively beaming! What's up?" "I'm in the greatest luck imaginable," responded the other. "You know, I've been hanging about a pretty Yonkers girl for almost a year. During all this time she would never adhere to her love me; she would only say that she loved me. But now, old chap, congratulate me, for last night she confessed that she respected me no longer—that she loved me!"—Lippincott's. CONSIDERATION. The Workman—Hey, what's that? The Kid—I sez, any time you gits tired I'll take de job fer two cents a hour—Philadelphia Ledger. NOT A MIRACLE. Just Plain Cause and Effect. There are some quite remarkable things happen every day, which seem almost miraculous. Some persons would not believe that a man could suffer from coffee drinking so severely as to cause spells of unconsciousness. And to find complete relief in changing from coffee to Postum is well worth recording. It would be a good coffee drinker, so much that it was willing me by inches. My heart became so weak I would fall and lie unconscious for an hour at a time. The spells caught me sometimes two or three times a day. "My friends, and even the doctor, told me it was drinking coffee that caused the trouble. I would not believe it, and still drank coffee until I could not leave my room. "Then my doctor, who drinks Postum himself, persuaded me to stop coffee and Postum. I could not help it. That was eight months ago. Since then I have had but few of those spells, none for more than four months. "I feel better, sleep better and am better every way. I now drink nothing but Postum and touch no coffee, and as I am seventy yearn of age all my eyes are filled with the improvement quite remarkable." "There's a Reason." Name given by Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Wellville," in pigs. Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human WAR IN BALKANS AVERTED WAR IN BALKANS AVERTED TURKEVS MOBILIZING ORDER IS CHECK TO BULGARIA. Both Countries Formally Declare Intentions Peaceful-Quick Diplomatic Work Alone Prevents Hostilities. Constantinople.—The report that the mobilization of the Turkish troops had been ordered is unfounded. Presumably it arose through the fact that certain battalions of the Anatolian reserves attached to the Saloniki and the Karsanik forces for the maneuvers in the native districts, and that three battalions were ordered to Constantinople from Macedonia for police service in the capital, these being replaced by an equal number of Redfits from Smyrna. London.—The Turkish ambassador and the Bulgarian charge d'affaires Sunday denied the report that war was imminent between the two countries. Paris—Bulgaria has backed down, according to Naum Pasha, the Turkish ambassador, and not only has the probability of war, which appeared imminent Saturday night been eliminated, but an understanding between Bulgaria and Turkey is in sight. The ambassador Sunday practically admitted that Saturday the two countries had the verge of war and explained the lack of vital of the mobilization of the Turkish troops was literally true, it was equally true that mobilization had been previously ordered and then suspended. To France largely belongs the honor of opening the way for an understanding between Turkey and Bulgaria before it was too late. From official sources the story is learned of how the crisis was averted at Constantinople. On Friday night a confidential report reached the porte from Sofia that the Bulgarian cabinet was about 'to resign and would be succeeded by the council for national defense. This was interpreted as a preliminary move to a war. The Turkish cabinet forthwith was saddled by a liberated throughout the night and decided not only to order the mobilization of the troops immediately in Asia Minor, but to complete the mobilization in Macedonia. FOUR KILLED IN TORNADO: Terrific Storm Does Great Damage in New Mexico. Clayton, N. M.—Four homeesteaders were killed near Clayton as the result of a tornado and cloudburst. Twenty other persons were more or less injured, three of whom it is believed, will die. The dead are: W. H. Haight, J. S. Fox, Mrs. Fox and their daughter. A new Union county courthouse, which has 100 houses was wrecked, and a score of houses was broken, or torn from their foundations. The Colorado & Southern railroad sustained heavy loss, Clayton was in utter dark; less after the tornado until daylight. The water system was also put out of commission by the storm, and the town is without water. The storm was severe in other sections. At Folsom, where 19 persons were drowned last August, the Climaron river rose to within a foot of highwater mark causing a panic among the residents of the hills. It is reported that many houses were wrecked and much damage done to outlying places inhabited by homeesteaders. Well-Known Comedian Dead New York—Gus Rogers of the stage comedy team of Rogers Brothers, died here Monday of appendicitis. He was taken sick in Utica, N. Y., three weeks ago. Gus Rogers was one of the best-known low comedians on the American stage. He was said to be worth $300,000, most of which is invested in theater property in this city. Deadly Battle with Indians Missoula, Mont.-A telephone message from Ovando, Powell county, says that Deputy Warden C. B. Peyton and four Flathead Indians are dead as a result of a pitched battle between Peyton, his assistants and a band of Indians near Holland Prairie, Peyton was attempting to arrest the Indians for hunting without a license and killing deer in excess of law. Attempt to Slay a Priest. Chicago. — An attempt to assassinate the Rev. J. K. Fielding of Corpus Christi Roman Catholic church, one of the most widely known priests in America, was made in the church by a man identified man. The stranger fired two shots at Father Fielding after a struggle and then made his escape. Cracksmen Bob Illinois Bank Murphysboro, Ill.-The bank at Hurst, Ill., a small town east of here in Williamson county, was robbed by safe blowers, who held the awakened citizens at bay and escaped with $1,500. Negro Lynched In Alabama Chattanooga, Tenn.-At Hatselley, Ala, a mob took a naked name Sover from two deputies and lynched him. Sover was charged with having attempted to assault Miss White, the daughter of a well-known farmer. New Honduran Minister Presenter. Washington.—Senior Don Luis Lazo, the newly appointed minister from Honduras, who succeeds Dr. Angel Ugarte, was introduced to the president Wednesday by Secretary Root and presented his credentials. Cholera on Army Transport. Nagsasaki—The United States army transport Buford, which sailed from Manila October 15 en route to San Francisco, has been detained here on account of the death of a sailor on board from cholera. Mine Tinkle Is Burned. Morgantown, W. Va.-Fire Tuesday destroyed the tipple of the Elkins Coal Company at Bretz, near here, together with adjoining buildings, entailing a loss of $50,000 and throwing 200 men out of employment PUTNAM FADELESS DYES Color more goods blender and faster color than any other dye. One lot of jacquard colors all flours. They do in cold water better than any other dye. You can dye any garment without rupping apart. Write for tree booklet—How to Dye, Blanch and Mix Colors. MORGLEE BRU GG GORNET BROUGHT ABOUT PEACE. Spite Controversy Happily Ended Without Legal Warfare. "Fellow was raising bees back in the foothill country," remarked Frank H. Short of Fresno. "Plenty of sage brush; sage makes clear, delicous honey. Got in a row with a neighbor; shot his dog; said its barking annoyed his queen bees. Neighbor waited a whole year to get even, plowed up a big patch, planted wild mustard; grew fine. Bees thick on mustard; tended her honey. Like to ruin the bee man's sales. Bee farmer came to me, wanted to sue for damages. 'What can I do?' he asked. "Nothing,' I said. 'He has a right to grow mustard on his own land.' "Well, he said. 'I'll get some scheme to annoy him.' "So he got a cornet; used to sit up from midnight till four o'clock in the morning practicing 'Wearing of the Green.' Fellow with the mustard was right. He went out with a soythe and weeks; went out with a soythe and cut down all the mustard. They've been good friends ever since."—San Francisco Chronicle. WANTED IT OVER WITH. Game Youngater Preferred Dracula Action in Punishment. "Youngsters are pretty philosophical," observed Wallace Knight, and then he went ahead to set forth the point of view of a small daughter at his house. The child was sent to bed early the other evening as punishment for some contrary to rules and regulations. After she had been tucked in bed for some time and was supposedly asleep, the youngster called her father and told him she wished he would go ahead and spank her and have it in front of sending her off to bed the next day. "This lying in bed never's going to make me a boy before she said," and a good spanking would. Besides it makes me so mad I can't sleep and so what's the use of it?"—Gleason Plain Dealer. CURE AT CITY MISSION. Awful Case of Scables—Body a Mass of Sores from Scratching—Her Tortures Yield to Cuticura. "A young woman came to our city passion in a most awful condition physically. Our doctor examined her and told us that she had scabies (the itch), incipient paresis, rheumatism, etc., brought on from exposure. Her poor body was a mass of sores from scratching and she was not able to retain solid food. We worked hard over her for seven weeks but we could see little improvement. One day I bought a cake of Cuticura Soap and a bottle of Cuticura Resolvent. We fulled our patient well and gave her a full dose of the Resolvent. She slept better that night and the next day I got a box of Cuticura Ointment. In five weeks this young woman was able to look for a position, and she's now strong and well. Laura Jane Bates, 85 Fifth Ave, New York, N. Y. Mar, 11, 1997." A PROGRESSIVE. "Madame, dot girl of yours, make great progress mit her mooke. Before she was always two or dree notes bolt me, and now she is always two or tree notes ahead." The Square Deal. A stout and opulent man dwelling in a suburban town had borne the expense of the annual Sunday school picnic, and the superintendent of the school, out of gratitude, asked the children, the philanthropist, to press the children. The philanthropist, a speaker, but he was a master hand at poker. When he found himself gazing into the expectant faces of a hundred and fifty children his embarrassment almost overcame him, but he managed to stammer out: "My dear children, what I want to impress upon you is that we pay to be good. That 3r —er —or a man comes from the bottom of the pack is generally buried at the public "expense." Deafness Cannot Be Cured Making Sure. Our Freddy is fully endowed with the inquiring mind of youth. Recently he said: "Mamma, who puts the bottle of milk on our front porch every night when we are all asleep?" "Isn't that a rather foolish question?" his mother answered. "Whom do you suppose?" "Well," said the small investigator, thoughtfully, "I suppose God does, but I'd like to know for sure!"—A. M. A. Important to Mothers. Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Shoulder Your Own Mistakes. You will never profit by your mistakes so long as you blame others for them — Pascal. 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It is sold by all good grocers at 100 a package—16 ounces. Inferior starches sell at the same price per package but contain only 12 ounces. Note the difference. Ask your grocer for DEFIANCE STARCH. Insist on getting it and you will never use any other brand. Defiance Starch Company, Omaha, Neb. "YOUR FACE YOUR FORTUNE." An attractive face may not actually be worth money to one, but it does have much to do with success and happiness in life. The chief charm of an attractive face is a good skin, which is easiest acquired and preserved by the use of a standard face cream like Pompeian Massage Cream. Pompeian is not a cosmetic or rouge, but a household preparation for cleansing and soothing the skin through adaing nature in nature's own way. Pompeian is rubbed in and then rubbed out and worn on or in the skin. And her hands lie on the surface of Pompeian. The action of the Cream and the massage brings the natural glow to the cheeks. Also, wrinkles and crow's feet are driven away, sallowness vanishes, angles are rounded out and double chins reduced by its use. Pompeian Massage Cream is the largest selling face cream in the world, 10,000 jars being made and sold daily. This fact indicates both its wide popularity and its perfect harmlessness, for several million women would not use Pompeian if it were not an exceptionally pure and good-looking use Pompeian. Your drugstreet is most likely one of the 10,000 dealers who sell it, and you can buy it from the merits of Pompeian will send a quarter ounce jar, free. This affords an ample supply to show how Pompeian works for good looks. This sample jar is not sold by druggists. Send 10 in stamps or coin to cover cost of postage and packing. Write today to The Pompeian Mfg. Co., 159 Prospect St., Cleveland, O. Humorously Worded Rebuke Humorously Worried Hebuke. Theodore P. 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If you have a common school education write us and we will can obtain a complete course in stenography free. POSTAL TYPEWRITER Co. Norman, Co. We Have a large nat. farm from 40 to 100 from $80 to $100 per acre. Write us kind of farm and location you want. We can furnish it. Corn Belt Land & Loan Company, Bid Nes, Inc. CALIFORNIA Abalone Pearl Shell Jewelry California Resale. Responsible agents named. Angeles Speculators Co. $80 Copy Bills, Los Angeles, Wanted—Po or Co., Worth $10,000 per year, manual labor. Newfoundland Manufacture. "Tory produced unhired of profit, Red Cross Cemetery Co., Chicago. W. N. U., DES MOINES, NO. 43, 1908. AFRO-AMERICAN VOTERS ATTENTION. DEMOCRATS ATTEMPTING TO USE NEGRO ELECTORS AS CATS' PAW Progress of the Race Under Rep- publican Rule—World Record Established The intelligent Negro does not work familiar with the condition of his broo- ther in the south where democracy's in the saddle. He know that at heart the leaders of the democratic party do not wish his association in politics, but only hope to use him and to dis- grant him against the Republican party, in order that they may, without benefit to him, be elevated into power. It does not need the declaration from the Democratic party, that it is a white man's party, to convince the Negro with any brains that his interest and future welfare and that of his race lie in the hands of the Republican party. PLANK IN REPUBLICAN PLATFORM The present Republican platform contains his plank: "The Republican party has been for more than fifty years the consistent friend of the American N-gro. It gave him freedom and citizenship. It wrote into the organic law the declarations that proclaim his civil and political rights, and it believes today that his noteworthy progress in intelligence, industry and good citizenship has earned the respect and encouragement of the nation. "We demand justice for all men without regard to race or color, we declare once more, and without reservation, for the enforcement, in letters and in spirit, of the 13th, 14th, and 15th, amendments to the constitution, which were designed for the protection and advancement of the Negro, and we condemn all devices that have for their real aim his disfranchisement for reasons of color alone, as unfair, un-American and repugnant to the supreme law of the land." The Hon William H. Taft, in a speech in Plymouth church, Brooklyn recently said: "What the Negro and his friends demand is quality of enforcement of the law under the Constitution." DEMOCRAT8 HATE NEGROES Contrast these kindly sentiments of Republicans with the following from Democratic sources. W. J. Bryan in his speech at New York 1908 said: "The white man of the south has disfranchised the Negro in self.protection and there is not a Republican in the north who would not have done the same thing under the same circumstances. The white men of the south are determined that the Negro shall be disfranchised everywhere if it is necessary, to prevent the recurrence of the horrors of carpet-bag rule." Hoke Smith who was a member of Cleveland's cabinet, and who at present Governor of Georgia said: "I favor the elimination of the Negro from politics and if I am elected I will urge this with all my power. Senator Tillman, in a speech in the 59th., Congress said: "Some of the Negroes are near akin to the monkey that scientist are still looking for the missing link." DEMOCRATIC HYPOCRACY With defeat starring it in the face, without a real virile issue except those embodied in the "Pearless One" democracy is struggling to win in this present campaign, with the Oegro vote in the north, and without the Negro vote in the south. This seems to be the crowning climax of political idiocy. The Negro, disfranchised in the south by the democratic party, is expected to lick the hand that smites him, execute an about-face movement, and aid the democrats in swinging Republican states of the north into the hands of his democratic oppressors. From the day of its birth, the democratic party has not halted its boasted democracy at the color line, but has bragged about it. There is not a law on the statute books today for the benefit and protection of the Negro that was not placed there by the Republicans in spite of the opposition of the democrats. WORLD'S RECORD OF PROGRESS Under the Republican policies the Negro race has flourished as no race ever flourished before in the history of the world. The illiteracy of the race at the time of emancipation was almost complete. When the census of 1800 was taken it showed that this illiteracy has been reduced to about 44 per cent. Italy to-day has 38 per cent of illiteracy; Spain, 68 per cent and Portugal 79 per cent. These are all white countries with centuries of civilization behind them. There are 40,000 Negro students in higher institutions of learning, pursuing all branches from trades to classical and scientific courses. Forty thousand Colored youths have graduated from secondary institutions of learning, and 4,000 from colleges. The race has developed 30,000 teachers, 15,000 clergymen; 1,700 physicians and surgeons; 1,900 lawyers; and 400 journalists and literary people. It has 20,0 institutions for higher education in the United States. In 1904 it owned property amounting to $1,100,000,000. In 1900 the farm property belonging to Negroes was valued at $300,000,000. It operates 187,797 farms or about 25 per cent of the total. This is not a bad showing for a race which the democrats declare to be unfit for citizenship. The instincts of self-preservation demand that the American Negro vote for Taft and Sherman and the continuance of Republican policies. MT. PLEASANT NOTES. Rev. D. W. Brown received worst last Monday of the death of his wife who died in Aurora, Ill., Monday at 2:30 a.m., after a long illness, suffering with dropy. She went to Aurora three months ago to be under the care of a good physician and where she would have good care by her daughter Mrs. C. Patterson. All was done for her that could to be restore her to her health again, but it was God's will to call her home to reward. Mrs Brown was loved by all who knew her and will be missed in this community among others. Rev. Brown has a host friends who sympathize with him his bereavement. He left for Aurora Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Burnett came down Sunday afternoon from Fairfield to spend the day and attend the quarterly meeting, while here they were the guest of Mrs. Melissa Harris. They returned home Sunday night. The first quarterly meeting of this conference year was held Sunday the 18th., with presiding elder Philippe with us in the morning, but had to leave in the afternoon (or Fairfield, Rev. R. H. Hackley preached an able sermon in the evening. Mr. Oscar Connor of Red Oak, came down Sunday afternoon for a day's visit with his sister, Mrs Melvin Harris. He left Monday afternoon for Otumwa where he will visit a before returning home. Mr. Connor is looking fine, it has been 14 years since he was here. KEOKUK NOTES Wednesday evening Oct., 14th, occurred the marriage of one of Keokuk's most popular young couples at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs Ed. Robinson, 1728 Main street, Miss Eula Robinson and Mr. Leroy. Fields were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, the Rev. W. A. Searcy officiated. The home was beautifully decorated with ferns and cut flowers after the ceremony a dainty lunch was served, hey left 2:40 o'clock Thursday morning for a short trip. The best wishes of all are extended to the couple in their married life. The groom has a very beautiful new house where they will live. The marriage of Miss Isabelle Kace of this city and Mr. Robert Goodwin of Ft. Madison at the home of the bride's mother. Rev. Goodwin father of the groom officiated, the marriage was at 6 p. m., Thursday evening. After a dainty luncheon was served the couple left for Ft. Madison their future home, the best wishes of all are extended them in their married life. The death of Mr. Henry Clemens occurred at the home of his mother, Thursday evening Oct., 15th. He was a brick layer by trade and at one time very prosperous, he spent a part of his early rathood and remained there for a number of years until his health failed at which time he returned to his home. Mrs. Sarah Vaughn was called to Hannibal last Saturday because of the illness of her nephew, he died Sunday. Rev. Mrs Wm. Bruce, pastor of St. Mary the Virgin returned home from Chicago Thursday from a visit with her sister and friends. Mrs. Florence Clark-Crenshaw of Chicago is visiting the city the guest of Mrs. Sam Johnson. Mrs. Leon Bland very pleasantly entertained at dinner Sunday Mrs. Florence Crenshaw. Mrs. G. A. Alexander who has been visiting her sister Mrs. P. A. Jones of Concert street left for her home in Topeka. Er. Arthur Singleton is very illat the Grathem hospital, but little hope is entertained for his recovery. G A L E S B U R G NOTES Mrs. Will Jackson and Florence Craig have returned from a visit to Chicago. Mrs. Eugene Fr. Mason is enjoying a visit in Quincy with her father Mr. Brent and other relatives. Mrs. William McBride entertained Friday evening at a six o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs. David Garnett. Mrs. Lizzie Horn of Chicago has returned home after a visit with Mrs. Jane Brown. Mrs. D. Garnett and Miss Mayme Richardson left Monday for Keokuk to attend the Roberson-Field wedding. Mrs Sanford Harper is enjoying a visit in Blandville, Ky. Mr. David Garnett has returned a visit in Keokuk. Rev. Geo. C. Christburgh, died Oct. 10th at his home on Whitesboro street. He was twice the pastor of the local A. M. E. church, his last charge was at Beloit. Wis., which he left over a year ago on account of declining health. Since coming to Galesburg, he conducted a grocery store. He is survived by a wife and daughter. The funeral was held at the A. M. E church Monday. Rev. S. B. Moore assisted by Rev. Garner of Kewanee and Rev. McDowell of Monmouth, Mrs. Christburg's mother from Lincoln Ill., attended the funeral. Interment was in Linwood cemetery. MOLINE (ILL) GREETINGS The Sunday Lecture club re-opened its regular meeting Sunday and the following officers were elected: president, Mr. C. B. Walkup; vice president, Miss Mayotte Wood; secretary, Mr. Oscar Wilkins; treasurer, Mr James Coquit; organist, Miss Mable Taver; race reviewer, Miss Clara V. Taver. Our next meeting will be Sunday, for general discussion, "How much has the race advanced since January 1st, 1908." Misses lota and Lorella Phillips a visiting at the home of Mrs. D. L A 35-piece Dinner Set for $2.44. (Usually sells for $4 to $6.) Freight paid any- where in Iowa, with $7.66 grocery and meat order (ex- clusive of sugar.) McQuaid's THE GRAND Eighth and Walnut Streets Bushel Canning Pears 31.29 New Comb Honey 15¢ Our prices lead—our goods please—variety unlimited. OUR SPECIAL. Hand plicked Jonathan Apples, peck... 29¢ Per bushel... $1.19 No. 2 Jonathan Apples, pk. 20¢ Lushel... 78¢ UNEQUALED. 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AND COFFEEE DEPARTMENT Furnishes Good Tea and Coffee At a Saving Leader Coffee, lb....... 12½¢ Romo Special, lb....... 20¢ Perfection Brand, lb....... 25¢ No. 100 Brand, lb....... 30¢ Tea Siftings, lb....... 10¢ Extra Bright Bananas, dozen....... 15¢, 19¢ Delward Delward Mrs. Mary Holmes has started a lunch room on 14th, street between 4 h, and 5th, avenues. We hope she will be successful in her undertaking. Miss Maranda Richie has been very sick with asthma, we wish for her speedy recovery Mr. and Mrs. William Bishop entertained a number of friends at a dinner party Sunday afternoon. The St Mary's Court of Davenport will give a Colonial tea party at the Art Gallery Friday evening. M. HON. CHARLES W. ANDERSON, Colleator of Internal Revenue in N loquent colored orators in America. ernal Revenue in New York City, He is nators in America. Collector of Internal Revenue in New York City. He is one of the most abundant colored orators in America. Collector of Internal Revenue in New York City. He is one of the most abundant colored orators in America. J HON. WILLIAM H. LEWIS. MR. THOMAS E. BARTLE The above cut is a true likeness of the city. He was raised in our state and both white and black. He has the tives; was appointed by Hon. J. A. T. by him to the colored voters. We would come 3000 miles to vote the straight Ro For YOUR Aren't you tired of breve time to try Falcon Pa delight an epicure—a deliciousness. They're Fall Self-Pancake perfect copye — ideal a nutritious — e Here's an Ap cupa of milk, one have griddle hot. Don't miss Falcon Self-Shannon & Miles For Des Mo ALBIA NEWS. TOMAS E. BARTON, of Washington, is a true likeness of Mr. Thomas E. Barton, bred in our state and is so well known and back. He has the tonsorial shop in the Hous- ed by Hon. J. A. T Hull. Elsewhere will voters. We would urge every voter to note the straight Republican ticket. YOUR Breakfast If you tired of breakfast foods? Then to try Falcon Pancakes—their flavor at an epicure—a pleasant surprise of the tousness. They're made in an instant Falcon Self-Rising Pancake Flour —perfect combination of wheat, corn ry—ideal addition to any meal—h nutritious—easily digested. Here's an Appetizer, Recipe for Falcon Pancake —To two cups Falcon Self-Rising Pancake Flour cups of milk, one tablepoon sugar or syrup, one have griddle bob, and bake most after turning. Don't miss this treat—ask your grower Falcon Self-Rising Pancake Flour. Shannon G. Mott Company Millennium Pens Foods Des Moines, Iowa United States Attorney for the Boston District; a graduate of Yale and one of the most scholarly men of our race. A. B. MR. THOMAS E. BARTON, of Washington, D. C. The above cut is a true likeness of Mr. Thomas E. Barton, formerly of our city. He was raised in our state and is so well known and highly esteemed by both white and black. He has the tonsorial shop in the House of Representatives; was appointed by Hon. J. A. T Hull. Elsewhere will be found a letter by him to the colored voters. We would urge every voter to read it. Mr. B came 3000 miles to vote the straight Republican ticket. For YOUR Breakfast Aren't you tired of breakfast foods? Then it's time to try Falcon Pancakes—their flavor will delight an epicure—a pleasant surprise of fluffy deliciousness. They're made in an instant of Falcon Self-Rising Pancake Flour —perfect combination of wheat, corn and rye—ideal addition to any meal—highly nutritious—easily digested. Here's an Appetizer. Recipe for Falcon Pancakes —To two cups Falcon Self-Rising Pancake Flour add two cups of milk, one tablespoon of sugar, one egg; have griddle hot, and bake most after turning. Don't miss this treat—ask your grocer for Falcon Self-Rising Pancake Flour. Shannon & Mott Company Billets of Falcon Pancake Des Moines, Iowa Mr. Ed Butler of the Buxton Gazette has accepted a position with the Monroe County News of this place. Mr. Butler was a resident of A bia for some years before moving to Buxton. So all will welcome him and wife. Quite a number from Hocking and Buxton were in attendance at Mr. Doc irummer's funeral on Monday. Mrs. Johnson is quite ill and her daughter Ola has been very sick also but is better at this writing. Miss Laura Schoolfield of O-kaloosa spent a few days in Albia the past week on business and returned Thurs- ```markdown ``` New York City. He is one of the most ON, of Washington, D. C. Mr. Thomas E. Barton, formerly of our is so well known and highly esteemed by consorial shop in the House of Representatives. Full. Elsewhere will be found a letter and urge every voter to read it. Mr. B. publican ticket. Breakfast Breakfast foods? Then it's cakes—their flavor will be pleasant surprise of fluffy made in an instant of Falcon Risingake Flour Combination of wheat, corn and addition to any meal—highly easily digested. Netizer. 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