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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XVIII, No. 24 CITY NEWS. U. B. I you have relatives or visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we collect your local news—Ed. The Mahl social Alliance will convene Monday, November 27, at A. M. E. parsonage, at 12th street, at 2 O'clock. Miss Gertrude Hyde has as her house guests Miss Edith Comly of Webster city and Mabel McGee of Piss, Ill. The "Hairs of Blackville" will appear is the near future at the A. M. E. church. Look at her. F. Durden attended Saturday night for Houston and Navarro school a last year and relatives also other moter. The Bystander wishes her a pleasant trip. The Christian Ald society met last week with Mrs. Borthle. After the general routine of the day, the Good Samaritan Adjournment was taken to meet with Mrs. Patterson on B street next Friday. Sunday services as usual. Preaching at 10:30 a.m. on the theme, "The Good Samaritan." You are cordially invited. Good choir services. Church warm and comfortable. Mrs. Richard Harris was stricken with paralysis and has been very dangerously sick since; however, she is improving a little at this writing. Mr. Wm. Hampton, the U. S. Federal court bailiff of Red Oak, arrived in our city this week with Judge Smith McPherson, to be in attendance at the Federal Court now in session in our city. Miss Mable McGee of St. Louis, Mo., arrived in our city Tuesday to visit with ends, she having at one time lived our city with Mr. and Mrs. Uusiks and attended school. The Progressive Choral Study Club, a large musical organization of our city conducted by Prof. Geo. I. Holt, gave their annual musical concert last Thursday evening at Union Congregational church to a very large and appreciative audience. The Choral Club is doing well under Prof. Holt, and our people should take advantage of opportunity to study under such a teacher. We are the gram of good music. The ladies of the church gave a chicken pie pie, headed by Mrs. J. Robinson who represented Circle B. Luther H. S. Brown, Prop. The Mary Church Ferrell club was established in their beautiful residence, 1600 Twentieth Street, N. W. Va., Thomas of the Church, 1911, and an enjoyable time was spent. The following was the program: "The time the hymns were written, by Mrs. Thompson. Life in Lord Macabey, by Mrs. Turner. Life in Luther Ferrell." This club bears the honored name of one of our most distinguished ladies of the past, Ms. Linda, who acquired a national fame as a scholar, orator and thinker. She stands for race upward and for all that is noble and pure in race along moral and intellectual lines. The indices of this club are reading "Mancunian Ancient Rome" and are doing splendid work. The following are the officers: M. L. Theopoulos, president. Mrs. H. L. Theopoulos, assistant President. Mrs. J. H. Perkins, secretary. Mrs. Chas. Turner, critic. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Theo. Theo, Bell, 1631 Lyon. The Savoy Cafe 304 W, GRAND AVF, First Class Restaurant. Meals and Lunches served at all hours Home cooking. You are invited to give us a call. I have used your Pomade. It is the best thing I ever used for making curly hair lie smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful results, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes of Pineville, S.C. Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh stubborn and unruly hair and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion for the complexion. Ask your druggist for them. Be sure and get the genuine (Ford's) manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. John S. Wilkinson is still improving and his friends are very hopeful for his recovery. Miss Alice Mitchell, who has been here attending the Des Moine Baptist College for the past year, arrived to her home in Oklahoma last week. Miss Mitchell is a lovely young girl of sweet disposition and our society will miss her. Miss Eldy Comney of Webster City arrived in our city last Friday to spend here, here, here, guess of Miss Gertrude Hunt. Miss Hunt is our leading and cultured young ladies from northern Iowa, a very fine elocutionist of rare ability. Y. C. W. C. A. NOTES. The newly organized Young Colored Women's Christian Association girls' club hold their first informal reception at the Association rooms last Thursday afternoon, chaperoned by Meadas Mendana. A large number of girls were in attendance and quite a few new names were added to the roll. On last Sunday the men's meeting was addressed by Mr. Branham N. Hyde and a fair sized audience was in attendance. On next Sunday afternoon the address will be by Rev. S. B. Moore, the newly appointed presiding elder of the Des Moines District of the A. M. E. Church. Rev. Moore is himself a full speaker. It is hoped that the auditorium will be well filled with the men and boys of the city to hear his Meeting begins promptly at 4:30. EDITORIALS THE BLAGBURN CASE THE BLAGBURN CASE Last week, Tracy Blagburn, who had an opera house man arrested, charging him with assault, came up for trial last Thursday, the 16th, after having been postponed or continued for so long. It was tried before Justice of Peace Fred Cope. A jury was impounded and after the jury convicted him, he was sentenced to cases of the trial and the judge was informed of their action, yet he did not dismiss them but continued the trial and the jury brought in a verdict of not guilty, after five white witnesses swore positively that they saw the opera house man assault Blagburn. It was heard the case, a sad misuse of justice. If such is the sentiment of American sense of justice, then deliver us from it. Mr. Blagburn will appeal it to the district court and he should. We are glad that he has the true manhood to stand in our opera houses. Every colored person should be in full accord with Blagburn in this fight. BUSINESS BLOCK PURCHASED BY BUSINESS BLOCK PUBLISHED BY COLORED MEN. We are delighted to announce to our readers the very substantial progress that some of the young men of our color are making. Several months ago the Bystander announced that the Greenway boys had purchased a block of land worth $10,000 for the property and now we again publish a clipping that appeared in the Muscatine daily paper, which will speak for itself and put our people to thinking that surely the Negro is in Iowa financially. "A deal was closed yesterday where L. E. Johnson Jr., become the owners of the Eversmeyer property on Iowa avenue between Second and Front streets. The property purchased had a 37 foot frontage on Iowa avenue and a depth of 60 feet. Recently the same parties acquired the property wherein their barber shop is located and also the Postal telegraph building. This gives them the fee of Iowa avenue of 71 feet. The price paid is said to have been close to $10,000. The property was purchased from Louise and John Eversmeyer. THANKSGIVING. Before our next issue this country will have celebrate the annual Thanksgiving day, made a day for thanks to the All Wise Being by the proclamation of the President of the United States and also the governors of the various states. It is but fitting that all professed Christian nations should pause long enough, suspend business, let the wheels of industry to, give thanks to, and thank our children and bless them as his creatures are receiving daily. When we sit around our well laden table next Thursday, we should ask ourselves, have we been a blessing to humanity this year in giving kindness and justice. MRS. CHARLES TURNER WINS CONTEST. Contesting for the honor of representing the city of Des Moines at the twenty-first annual session of the Incline Association and the West, to be held at Wichita, Kan., after a close and interesting event, Mrs. Charles Turner, representing the Mary Church Terrell club, was speaking on the subtest, "Virginia." Mrs. J. H. Brown, who represented the Dramatic Art club, spoke on the subject, "The Famine," and was awarded second place and will be the alternate. Others who competed and their subject were Miss Judith Cook, "The Steamship London," Cosmopolitan Literary society; Gus Darden, "Emmett's Vindication," Negro Lyeum association; Mrs. Thornton Adams, "Concience and Judgment," Callanan Industrial club; Mrs. R. E. Patten, "The Aged Prisoner," Intellectual improvement club; and Chicago Improvement Club; and Phillis Wheatley club. Musical numbers were contributed by Miss Marie I. Bell, Prof. W. H. Warricks and Mrs. E. B. Elliston. The Rev. H. R. Pinkney pronounced the invocation and Attorney S Joe Brown, president of the Interstate Literary Association of Kansas and the West, presided by the judges were Miss Mabel Bell of Kansas City, Mrs. J. M. Pleasant of Chicago and the Rev. H. R. Pinkney, pastor of the Union Congregational church, Des Moines. Mrs. Turner, with Miss Nellie Lefflage, and Miss Vivian Warricks, will represent Des Moines in the interstate declaratory, oratory and poetic contest, the other of which has been determined by a contest held last June. COLFAX NOTES. Mr. Geo. Terrell has been a victim of his l grippe for several days, but is improving at present. He is a member of Bottel Baptist S. S. are rehearsing for an entertainment to be given soon. Miss Hattie Hickman is the new clerk n. Mr. Welch's store. Ms. George Terrell was hostess to the conference and circular circle last week. The meeting was largely attended and full of interest. A dainty two course luncheon was served at the conclusion of the. program. Ms. Lucy Jones will be hostess to the ball were Des Molines visitors Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar were capital city visitors last Saturday. Mrs. John Broadus is a victim of neuralgia this week. Mrs. Norris Bryant has recovered from her recent illness. The Benevolent Club held a very interesting meeting Friday evening at the home of Mr. M. R. Welch on Form 104. The group gave the giving program and dinner for the club members a number of invited guests at Odd Fellows hall. There will be union Thanksgiving services held at Bethel Baptist church at 11 o'clock Thanksgiving day. Mrs. Norris Bryant special music for the occasion. KEOKUK.IA. The lecture that was given at Seventh Baptist church last Thursday evening by Dr. J. C. Reid, of Ottawa, was interesting and full of practical thought. The chapter in the Roland murder case was ended when the convicted man received his sentence of life imprisonment last- Wednesday morning, a motion for a new trial being denied. Mrs. Lucy Douglas has returned to her home in Columbia, Mo., having been a teacher and a blessing of her another, Mrs. Elizabeth Cleenwis, who is now greatly improved. Mrs. Emma Tebeau gave a very unique entertainment at her home last Saturday afternoon, the affair being styled as a can party for the benefit of the Seventh Baptist church. The invitations requested the recipients to take a can, which was responded to with much liberality, each guest being the donor of some kind of canned fruit or vegetables. A guessing contest pertaining to objects beginning with the word can was the chief amusing feature. Cans were the most popular household was awarded as prizes, the lucky winners being Mrs. Wm. Gross, Mrs. Geo. Ashby, Mrs. Geo. Snoddy. Light refreshments were served and everybody had a most delightful time, and all joined in congratulating Mrs. Teebeau upon her most courteous and clever plan at soothing the audience. The Sunshine Club of Bethel A. M. E. church will serve a turkey supper on December 14th. Mrs. John Craig, President. Mr. D. W. Anderson, who is one among our most prominent and best known citizens, has been confined to his home for some time past with ill- Rita Ashley has been ill at her home for some time. She is one among the most faithful workers in the church of St. Mary, The Virgin. We hope that she may son recover. Mr. Selby, who is abandoned his trip to Hot Springs and is taking treatments of Rev. Rv. T. H. Phillips, who is the recognized wonder of the Gate City because of his phenomenal ability to cure diseases that have baffled science. Mr. Arnold Bone passed through our city this week en route to his farm, near Argentum, to his farm of whom but little is known, because of his unassuming disposition, having been employed on the farm of L. M. Hartley, near Houghton, for the past twenty years, during which time by thrift and economy he has accumulated a sank bank account, and a few years ago he purchased a farm of the same size, paying cash for the same. Mr. Bone is a bachelor. This might be a good chance for the right party. The members of the Seventh Street Baptist church have recently organized a club for the purpose of endeavoring to raise money to be applied on the church indebtedness. They will serve refreshments each Saturday afternoon and evening at the home of one of the members, to which the public is cordially invited to attend "the church." The Seventh Street adulteries fund has been laboring under adversities for years, and we hope the time will come when the prayers of the faithful few who have labored and patiently waited will soon triumph. Mrs. J. E. Phillips is now convalescent after a brief period of illness. The Willing Workers of Pilgrims Rest church renders a program every Tuesday, and the church has a class of diligent young people that are quite worthy of the name. Mr. and Mrs. Whittaker, of Louisiana, Mo., have recently located in our city, having leased the residence or Julia Behman, on Fifth and Frank. Mr. Arthur Weldon and family have moved into the Austin Freeman property on Timea Street. Rumor had it that Cupid had quietly crept into society circles last week, to the surprise of interesting friends and family. Cupid showed congratulations upon them, only to find that rumor was a little premature in its announcement. However, be on the look-out. All of the churches are arranging for a Thanksgiving turkey dinner. We will be out to dinner home, but come out and patronize the different churches. Last Sunday was quarterly meeting day at Bethel. The presiding older, Rev. I. N. Daniels, created a very favorable impression upon his hearties, even the reluctantly inclined could not withhold expressing satisfaction, and not withholded him in the church parlors next Tuesday evening. The committee in charge: Mrs. Wm. Taylor, Mrs. Whalen Green, Mrs. David Leslie. We are sorry to state that Mr. Benhill, who for so long, does not seemingly improve. Rev. E. D. Green, Macon, Mo, the field secretary of the Western Baptist Convention, preached at the Union Baptist church at Thirteenth and High streets Wednesday evening, Nov. 15th. Anthony Twine, the father of Homer Twine, died a short time ago at his home in Louisiana, Mo. He was an old and highly respected citizen of that place, and his passing away will be deeply regretted by many friends. This city. He is a well respected young man and has the sympathy of all. Mr. Ollie Walker is seriously ill of bright's disease at his home, 1207 Johnson street. Friends hope for his speedy recovery. Charley Goins is quite ill at his home, 2023 Franklin street. The reunion of Masons of Kookuk in their hall on North Fifth street Thanksgiving night promises to be an affair extraordinary. The foremost talent of the Masonic body is the flower and the earthy depth of prose and song. The history of the two grand Masonic bodies in the state of Iowa will be given to the public by Past Grand Master A. A. Bland and Grand Master J. A. Bland. F. Bland will appear in resilient and Miss Daisy Ware will give vocal numbers, Mr. F. D. Fields, the violin virtuoso, has consented to give two numbers, and the Patricel Quartette will give selections specially prepared for the reunion. The Prince of Ibica,' Mr. William Martin, will devolve the duties of master of ceremonies. ST. PAUL, BUDGETARIAN Zero weather visited St. Paul Sunday for the first time this season. Not since 1896 has it been so cold here on Nov. 19th. It was exactly zero Sunday morning. Warner weather is promising. Mrs. Samuel Brown, of Rondo street, issued invitations for a surprise party to be given on the 20th on her son Harry and his wife, in honor of their first wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Lyles have moved to beautiful new home on St. Anthony avenue and St. Albans street. Mr. Lyles is our popular undertaker. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Mr. Freed McCracken to Miss Nora Godette November 28th. Roy Rosenberg is invited and friend of a witness her marriage to Mr. Roy on the 21st inst. The Self Culture club held a very interesting meeting Wednesday with Mrs. Susie Parker of Thomas street. There were present fourteen members, being the entire first prize in original stories was won by Mrs. Daisy Walker, prize given by the president, Mrs. Hicks. New members present: Mesdames Mary Durant, Durant, Weber, J. E. Murphy, and Anna Hughes. The second prize was clothing, the 29th with Mrs. Walker, at which time Mrs. Durant will read a paper on the life and works of Paul Laurence Dunbar. Discussion by members. At the adjournment of the club, an elegant dinner was served; a coffee, tea and cookies; also a cook and heating stove to a worthy old lady who was in need. The executive board of the State Federation was held in Minnesota last Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Donavan. Several bus The Tri-Gity Age, official journal of the State Federation, has made its appearance after a two-month vacation. If you are not, you be a subscriber. Only 25c per year, payable monthly. Mrs. Birdie high, editor, 674 St. Anthony avenue. Mrs. Birdie's meeting was held at St. James church Monday afternoon under the direction of Mrs. Mary B. Hatcher, chairman mothers' department of the state. A joint meeting of all the federated clubs of the city was held Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Mattie R. Hicks to advise presidents for the benefit of the state work. Their specific object now being to assist in the support of the Attucks Old Folks' Home and Orphanage. Mrs. Harriett Williams was granted a judgement for $2,000 by a jury in a district court here last week against Mrs. Nicholas Perranc, who asked $10,000 for alleged abelations of her husband's affections. The Perrands are white people. Mrs. Williams is the wife of our only dentist. She is also suing the Dr. for separate maintenance. MT PLEASANT NOTES Mrs. McNeal has returned home after an extended visit with her son and family in Des Moines, Douglas Miller. Mrs. Hedge entertained at Kensington last Thursday afternoon, after which a lovely lunch was served and everybody enjoyed it. Mrs. M. L. Wallace, of Galesburg, was a visitor in this city Sunday. The members of the C. M. E. church gave an entertainment last Thursday evening. A nice program was rendered and a special realization for the benefit of the church. The funeral of Miss Clara Myriam Tinald, of Ottumwa, was held at the Second Baptist church here last Tuesday afternoon. Remarks were made WHAT WOULD YOU DO? In case of a burn or scald what would you do to relieve the pain? Such injuries are liable to occur in any family and everyone should be prepared for them. Chamberlain's Solve applied on a scalded will will cause the injury in almost insignity, and unless the injury is a very severe one, will cause the parts to heal without leaving a scar. For sale by all dealers. both by Rev. Eans and also by Rev. Thomas. Miss Tridal was a grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Arbuckle of this city. OTTUMWA, IA. Mr. John Henderson, of Bloomfield, was an over Sunday visitor in this city. Mr. Orville Spotts, of East Main street, is at home for a few days. The remains of Seargeant Jas. W. Edith Spots, of East Main, were laid to their last resting place Thursday morning in the Agency cemetery. Rev. M. I. Gordon, pastor of the A. M. E. church conducted the services at the Sullivan undertaking parlors. Wednesday evening, November 15th, Mr. Edith Spots, of East Main, entered a few friends. Games and music were enjoyed by those present. Friday evening, November 17, Messrs Roy and Paul Johnson, of Lellona street, entertained a number of friends. Games and music were enjoyed, and a two-course lunch was served. The funeral of Messrs Roy and Lellona street, November 19, at the home of Miss Hazel F. Clark. A two-course lunch was served to the guests. Miss Garner Fowler entertained at dinner Sunday, November 19, Mr. Frank W. Bailey, of Lincoln, Neb. Mr. W. Bailey, of Lincoln, Neb. Miss Mable Prices of Cedar Raps, attended the funeral of Wm. Bailey. Rev. M. I. Gordon, A. M. E. church, will preach at 11 o'clock Thanksgiving morning and at night there will be a musical program given by Mr. Glass. Miss Mable Prices of Cedar Raps, attended the funeral services of Seargeant Jas. W. Dunn. All persons wishing to join the "Normal Class" should see Rev. Goddon at once. Miss Susan Allen of Okalaloosa spent the day in Ottumwa. Miss Margaret Davis and Mrs. M. I. Gordon were delegates from Ittumwa to the convention in Oskaloosa. Rev. Chas. Allen, of the Mt. Zion Baptist church of Butux, preached at the Second Baptist church of Ottumwa. Rev. Reld has resigned. The minister that was to be given at the A. M. E. church Tuesday night, November 21, has been indefinitely postponed. The Faithful Few society met with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Williams in Panama street Thursday evening, November 16th. A short program was rendered after the business was transacted. Mrs. Williams served a two-course lunch assisted by Mrs. Sarah Crawford, assisted by F. Chark. Rev. J. C. Rold of Ottumwa is scheduled to lecture at the Seventh Baptist church November 16th in Keokuk. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Owens, in Mill street, and Mr. Thos. Spicer, in West Fifth, were the out of town guests at a three-course luncheon given by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Franklin at their home in Oskaloosa Saturday evening. MOLINE ITEMS The reception given the new pastor, Rev. J. P. Sims and family by the members of St. Paul's A. M. E. church, Tuesday evening, long after the church had welcomed people. Words of welcome to the church, the homes and the city were extended by the following: Mrs. John Curd, president of the Stewardess of the Church; Mrs. Scott, of the Steward Board; Mrs. Scott, in behalf of the Stewardess Helper; Mr. C. Z. Walkup, of the Trustee Board; Mrs. L. B. Tervar, representing Mite Mission society. The superintendent of the Sunday school being indisposed, the assistant, Mr. W. A. Stewart, well acquainted with the school, represented the Sunday school superintendent as an indispensable officer of the church. All these addresses were full and breathed the spirit of the Master. The following were called on to respond. The pastor and his wife, Mr. W. A. Stewart, good will the presiding elder, Rev. L. N. Daniels, was called on for some remarks. Rev. T. B. Storall, pastor of Bethel A. M. e Church, Davenport, Ia. was called on to make the closing remarks. Rev. Stovall listened very attentively, and when called upon he took up the word "Welcome," analyzed it and told its meaning. The entire party sat down to a unique reapst that had been prepared by the Stewardess Board, and at a late hour the company departed for their homes. The concert given by the young people Thursday evening at Masonic Hall, was quite well attended, considering the inclement weather, and a neat little sum was cleared for coal. Miss Clara Tarver and Mr. Harry Stewart were the guests of Miss Clara Tarver, who was quite well attended. Rev. Seruggs, of Monmouth, Ill., assisted and delivered a very able sermon Sunday afternoon at Tabernacle Baptist church to an appreciative audience, in connection with their financial rally. The receipts of the afternoon amounted to $1,000. Rev. J. P. Sims dined at the L. B. Tarver home Thursday. Mrs. Adah Lewis was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Mitchell Sunday. Rev. S. B. Walkup filled the pulpit at Tabcamcle Baptist cathch Sunday evening. Mrs. Henry Ward was reported on the sick list last week. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ford royally entertained Monday evening the Misses dhara and dwarf and Mitchell, dhara and Mitchell, Messrs. Oliver, Releford, Howard, Mitchell, Stewart, Bradley and Goodwin. FOR SALE. Near 3 room cottage, almost new, 2 jets, $600, $100 cash and $10 per month. 2 room house adjoining and 2 lots for $450, $100 cash and $8 per month. A dandy 8 room house, modern except heat; barn, shade and fruit. $2500.00 $500 cash, balance monthly payments. Mathis Realty Company $200 City Bank Bldg. $100 City Bank Bldg. Louisville Parish Takes on New Life Under Rector, Ferguson. BREAKS THIRTY YEAR RECORD Thrify and Influential Body of Christian Workers Becomes Self Supporting and Enlarges Scope of Congregation For Industrial Pursuits—Memorial Erected For Bishop Dudley. Louisville, Ky.—The recent improvements to the interior of the Church of Our Merciful Saviour, Protestant Episcopal, of this city, which include a churchly scheme of beautiful decorations and the proposed installing of a new pipe organ, indicate with forcible language something of the commendable achievements of the Rev. D. Le Roy Ferguson, rector, and his progressive congregation during the past six years. Coming to the congregation of the Church of Our Merciful Saviour at the beginning of his ministry, Rector Ferguson attained his first notable act by making his church, which for over thirty years was a dependent mission, a self supporting parish. This venture of faith was a success, and today the Church of Our Merciful Saviour is one of the few established self supporting Episcopal churches in the United States. Trying to extend his work and engage the influence of the church, Rector Ferguson and congregation undertook to annex an institutional plant—in other words, to erect a parish house. This was accomplished last year through the generous response of interested patrons, and as if by magic there was called into being the Bishop Dudley memorial. This building, a two and one-half story brick, costing in completed form $12,000, is a fitting and lasting memorial, to the late Lish- RECTOR D. LE ROY PERGUSON. op Thomas U. Dudley, favorably known to Episcopalians and the people generally as a great friend of the colored people. The Bishop Dudley memorial is one of the most complete parish houses in the country, providing in its scope of features social and industrial advantages. The men's club and gymnasium, with baths, provide suitable opportunities for exercise; the lecture hall, with moving pictures and rooms for sewing, cooking, music and millinery, is an earnest of good work to be accomplished along these lines. The congregation of this church includes a number of influential citizens of the best families in the professional and business life of the city. The importance of the congregation has inculcated it unnecessarily during the ministry of Rector Ferguson. Though being a young priest, close to the age of thirty, Rev. Ferguson has achieved distinction and has been applauded throughout the country for his intrepid stand against Bishop Brown's utterances upon the race question while in Arkansas. He gave up his office and position there, accepting poverty rather than live and work under a man with such convictions. As a reward for merit last year the Episcopal Theological seminary of Cambridge, Mass., conferred upon Rector Ferguson the bachelor's degree. Uplift Work Among Colored Girls. At the Hope Day nursery in New York the last week in October an important meeting of the conference of workers among colored girls was held for the purpose of outlining plans for the winter work of the organization. The meeting was well attended by persons who have had long experience in work for the betterment of women and girls in large cities. An earnest housewife and better paying positions, for those who seek assistance through this agency. An admitted that the environment for strangers seeking employment in the city was far from what it should be in the matter of lodging places and social contact. ```markdown ``` BUELLINGTON ITEMS. ..The members of the A. M. E. church gave a surprise on their pastor and his wife. Rev. McDowell, at the parsonage when he had a standing lightful time was bad, and a standing invitation from their pastor and wife. Mrs. Augusta Drew is quite ill at her home on West Hill. Miss Bessie Earle is nursing a more for Friends hope for a speedy recovery. A pond party was given at the residence of Mrs. A. Pleasant Tuesday evening, complimentary to Rev. Palmer and family. The Burlington subscribers of the Bystander extend their congratulations to J. L. Thompson and wife in having the honor of entertaining such a distinguished guest as Booker T. Washington. We are proud to know such a negro race in Iowa to pay a visit. Mr. and Mrs. L. Washington of South Third street have moved in their new home at 540 South Eighth street. We would be more than pleased to receive a subscription for the Bystander before the New Year dawns. Think it over. BIOUX CITY ITEMS The Margaret club will give a supper at Thompson's hall on Thanksgiving. There will be dancing and other amuse- OSKALOOSA NEWS. Miss Mae Smith, of Chyehane, Wyo, gave her musical here Thursday evening. Quite a large attendance was present, considering the weather. Miss Smith has a very bright future as a solist. She will give a voice. We was invited by Miss Wynne as pianist, and E. Buckner sang a solo. The ladies of the sewing circle served refreshments. The Stewards served lunchon at the home of Mrs. H. Allen Wednesday afternoon. Quite a large attendance, but there could have been more. The ladies pledged themselves to raise a certain amount for the month and month of raising a part of it. Come out and help us. Mrs. John Barquett is still quite weak but able to be up and around. The Ladies' Aid Society of Wesley Chapel M. E. church gave a reception in honor of Rev. Lee. Sister Mrs. Smith Sewing circle will meet at the parsonage this Friday. Sister Mrs. E. Church gave this week come out and help the ladies. Miss Mae Smith gave her musical at Buxton last week. We understand she will be in Des Moines Friday. Be sure and hear her for she has an excellent voice. Do all you can to help her. Mrs. Coleman, of Rock Island, Ill., is making Oksakolaa her home while her husband is plastering the new house at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Poindexter are visiting in Buxton for a few weeks. ALBIA NEWS. Evangelist Mrs. Oliver of Buxton pased through Albia enroute to Indiana. Mr. Burt Jones of Hiteman was in town Monday. Mr. nunin Mr. Ray Grayson and son Bain Locking was in town Sunday. The Missionary club met at the home of Mrs. Hattie Bunings on Monday afternoon. A nice repast was served by the ladies. Mrs. G. A. Davis outlined the work of missionary clubs in Denver. The trustees met Wednesday with Mrs. Henry Jones. Desiree Addison and Lewis Redmon lives in Albia from Hocking Tuesday and of this week. Walter Beasley went to Hocking Sunday. Mrs. E. Grayan Jeffers returned to the school. He taught at Tewksbury Teach's lab, in Albin and Hickering. Mrs. Allie Bristo returned from Buxton Friday. Many social events are being talked of for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Chambertaisin's Stomach and Liver Tablets do not stoken or urge, and may be taken with perfect safety by the most delicate woman or the youngest child. The old and feeble will also find them a most suitable remedy for aiding and strengthening their weakened digestion and for regulating the bowels. For sale all PHILOSOPHER Sudden wealth makes the young forget how sudden it can go. It's better to have charged and held than never to have had at all. Good fortune is not a fool; she does not keep on smiling despite your looks. Love is a gypsy, but he minds not tough reads; it's monotony which kills him. Man makes his philosophy for his needs, and then, in time of need, he can't bring it home to himself. Tell a woman a secret and she'll tell everyone, thinking that you would not share a secret with her, really. The man who has forgotten that there is a world of play as well as of work ought to mend his ways or leave. Some people have only a good ancestry of which to brag, since it is too much effort to keep up with it consistently. The social grind is one who worries half her life for invitations, and the other half of it what to wear if she does accept. The idle woman never has much beauty to boast of—since keeping busy to be beautiful takes up a lot of woman's time. A girl and a man can get along fine until a girl more and another man appear upon the horizon; then, harmony becomes a complex affair. Sometimes a lying answer turns away wrath. Life's arch comedy is watching a bookkeeper turn poet. If all brevity were wit, how funny the ballet girls would be! When a man is conceited, you know just where you are, at any rate. Lots of grouchers put on a smile to get the trade the true grinners get. Love may be three parts pain, but life is a painful parting with the pocket-book that hurts most fellows. Some women have a hard time trying to make good after marriage; girls, don't boast about your potpies. The mulishness of men is what distinguishes them, often. Lots of freckles lurk undiscovered neath a coat of feminine protection. A world to the unwise isn't suf- cient. When a man's egotism is wounded, then, my dears, have you dealt the death blow. Lots of sweet girls go through life unmarried and misunderstood. An amable disposition quickly turns to affectionate. We like originality yet we envy it in others. A thin girl with a fat purse appeals to many men. Leading citizens are wise in never showing their string. Political philosophy is voting where the solids come from. The danger that lurks in kisses makes brave men of cowards. Success means to many men to get what the other fellow is eager to grab. When we speak of folks above the average we always mentally include ourselves. To be gross is to lose control over others as well as oneself. The woman of questions won't bother and wait for all the answers. The hobble skirt was economical only from the street loafer's point of view. The most extensive traveler is the man who goes to all the moving picture shows. A good woman is the angel we entertain unawares. Virtue is its own reward—and knows its own loneliness. Compassion is love's surest herald. Poetry called by any other name would always spell poverty. Character belongs to the honest man but any thief can try to rife it. Some sweet women shed their graces too often on the desert walls of their houses. Wanders are at home anywhere played homes are wanderers outside their own gate. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS The foundation upon which rests the stability of civilized society is the outcome of a proper adjustment of human affairs, which a general diffusion of knowledge emobiles. In many locations where a lack of educational activity is noticeable, the results may be traced to the unsatisfactory surroundings, meager equipments and inefficient forces of the public schools located in their midst. Circus shows, already widely used for the therapeutic purposes, are the harmful influences are exerting themselves in a marked degree, which proves to be of great detriment to a large portion of the negro common wealth. Observant eyes, scanning the mental horizon, cannot fall to detect the dark spots creeping upon its borders, threatening to overshadow our intellectual sun by the thickness of their mantle. The danger arises not more from the manifest indifference of specialists and the public funds, than the apparent blindness on the part of parents who fail to see the necessity of personal sacrifice to enable them, by largely supplementing the scanty appropriation from the public instructors whose fitness would elevate them and lift the community to higher grounds. Imbued with false notions as to that which leads to individual importance and determination, they are neglected among the negroes, in no small numbers, are object slaves to fashion, which has developed unquenchable desires for finery and dimmed their range of vision in quest of nobler things. Hence ignorance is gaining ground where intelligence should rule. Outward appearance is not always a true test of prosperity; for extravagance is the forerunner of poverty. To elevate the mind, and beautify the mind, we must endeavor to stimulate endeavors by the aid of liberal compensation from public coffers. A generous rivalry on all lines of society has not faded from discourage; nor have they failed to show their hands and exert their energies where meritorious services are required. Time was when authorities encouraged parental efforts in the development of children, stimulated endeavors by the aid of liberal compensation from public coffers. A generous rivalry on all lines of society was required in dispensing information; and ample preparations were necessary to meet the demands of the hour, every stage of humility in the indifference of the nurturer when interest takes its flight; and when our minds become thoroughly adjusted to surrounding circumstances, we settle down to a state of apathy unmindful of the great damages being wrought through the influence of incompetency. The cheapest material is often the costlent in the end; and we often lose a dollar in our efforts to save a dime. But a cherished mind in childhood is the individual nurturer life, and is caused by a want of foreseen creation by ignorance and greed. "Let there be light," said the Creator in the beginning, and there was light; but darkness was dispelled by a Master mind. Ignorance supporting its kind can make no satisfactory report; and its mission will tend only to render conditions more appalling. The errors we commit against ourselves should appeal to our correction, since our well-educated others are not supposed to be worried about our own concerns. We hope the ray may dawn upon our benighted souls and awaken our slumbering senses, that we may rightly view the path of wisdom, and choose to walk therein. The Montgomery Industrial School for Girls, with Miss Alice White and Miss Margaret Beard, principals, has opened for the winter and every indication is that they will have a successful year. Here at this school every Christian influence is thrown around the students. Girls are not only trained in the literary branches, but are trained also in the industries and domestic schools. The students are the ones lived in the gentle Christian, refined spirit these girls seem to possess after attending the school. We wish for the principals and teachers a year of uninterrupted quiet and progress.-Colored Alabama. Jack Johnson is going some. He has almost exhausted his fortune for fun and pleasure. It is reported he was compelled to pawn his jewels and autos to get enough money to pay his attendants and defray other expenses. There's nothing in sight for Johnson to fight just now, so he had better cut down expenses. The money he throw out to the English vagabonds on the streets of London could have gone to assist many a poor, uncared-for negro pauper and child. We observe that union labor is interesting itself to organize the negroes, and even the Farmers union is discussing the feasibility and expediency of "organizing negro farmers," one writer going on to say that the "negro raises cotton, corn and other products, just as anybody," which is actually ignored in the many schemes of organized labor to bring about the millennium. It is safe to say, however, that the millennium will hardly materialize with him left—Dalil Harrow. During the fading away of forty-tyears, there has been an extensive property birthed out of the annals of the negro race in America, and that is enlightenment. He has left that period of ignorance to a new and intelligent age, which he is living up to. During the negro's stage of bondage, when he was wholly ignorant and half-civilized, of course, he could not be locked upon by a civilized people for civilized considerations, for he was their slave, a drawer of water and a hewer of wood. The American white man upheld civilization and intelligence (though he did hold slaves—an uncleviled act) and all that pertained to the uplifting of humanity, though some of the Americans are not interested enough in civilization and justice to part with their harbous slavery. Any way it happened that justice prevailed once in the negro's favor, and that was when he was liberated. The present negro has caused dissension, turmoll and strife throughout the country. The white man is contending for an intelligent nation. The negro is becoming intelligent, but he is lowered in the estimation of the white man, as he advances in civilization. Does the white man see or care for his advancement? He may want educated and refined men and women, but it seems that the majority of them do not understand and refined black men and women. The white man is blind or pretends so, when it comes to classing the negro. He classifies all of us with the jail bird, habitual transgressor and the lowest type of the race. We are trying to satisfy him by including an education that we may compete with the world. If this will not work with a civilized people, what's next. He undoubtedly understands.—Palestine Plaindealer. He has been noted by several newspapers that the Mexican laborer is rapidly displacing the negro laborer and that the latter shows no resentment. That Mexican laborers are becoming numerous throughout many states of the south cannot be denied, but that they are displacing negro laborers is putting it too strong, however pleasing the inference may be to the writers. The facts are these. The south for years has been industrial development, the negro cannot supply the demand for this new labor. Further, the negro has been leaving the south for years, going to all parts of the world; he has been going into business and into the professions, and buying farms of his own. There are a large number of loafers among us—but we have nothing to do with enforcing the law, and consequently are powerless to remedy that state of affairs. The statement that the negro is employing, as it does, that the latter are inefficient and too trifling to work is all clap-trap and boosh. The fact is, there not enough of working negroes to go round. One report of this Mexican invasion tells of the efforts of employees to make their surroundings pleasant and comfortable and that many of them are given free transportation to the old home once a year. Finally the Mexican fits well in our industrial scheme, because he gets along well with the negro, working right along by the side of him. How long will he be here, though, before he is taught by countless incidents that he is the negro's superior and therefore ought not to work with him?—"Old Hickory." The colonel of one of the negro regiments in the regular army is a southerner and a small, dignified man. His first name is James. He believes in athletics and organized two-baseball teams among his enlisted men. They played a match game. The colonel didn't think the men were showing enough spirit and vim, although the score was close. He jerked off his uniform coat, grabbed a bat and himself. "Now, then," he told, as he advanced to the plate, "as long as I've got no shoulder straps on I want you to treat me just as if I were one of you." The pitcher whirled the ball across and the colonel cracked out a three-bagger. He tried to stretch it into a home run. As he turned third base on the dead run the coacher for his side run. "Run, you pore little saved off, bowalged white run! Run!" he shouted. "Now slide, old Jimbo, dudgum you slide!" The colonel sild and got there. Then he went over and put his coat on.—Saturday Evening Post. Now is the season for the fool cotton pickers both men and women of the race to "ride de kare" on the happy joy lucky order and walk to and fro from the front coach to the back talking loud and acting such fools as to make decent people sick of their actions and ashamed to be one of them. —Waco Counselor. Quit lying and tell the truth; quit looting and go to work; quit plunging and save your money; quit meddling and attend to your own business, and the rest—Calvert Bugle. You who are on the farm, stay there, and you who are not, go there. The farmer figures a large space in the solving of the race problem. Our boys and girls need to be trained industrially in order to grasp all persons in life. WASHINGTON ON NEED FOR SAVING Negro Leader Delivers Address in Birmingham, Alabama. BOWIE MAKES SPEECHES WASHINGTON URGES HEARERS TO DO ALL THEY CAN TO GET MEMBERS OF THE NEGRO RACE TO SAVE THEIR MONEY. Birmingham, Ala.—Booker T. Washington, founder and principal of Tuskegee institute, reached this city just a few minutes before he was scheduled to speak and was driven immediately to the Orpheum theater, where he was greeted by an immense audience, about 300 of whom were leading white citizens. The negro leader and educator and his traveling secretary, Edwin J. Chesnutt, were met at the Louisville and Nashville railroad depot by Dr. W. E. Pettiford, Dr. U. G. Mason, W. O. Dayy, Dr. Lauderdale and Windham. When Doctor Washington appeared upon the stage he received an ovation by the largest audience he ever faced in Birmingham. Rev, C. L. Fisher, D. D. former pastor of the Sixteenth Street church in New York City, apostle of the Anglican The audience seemed delighted with several plantation installations sung by the group. Dr. W. H. Nelson led in prayer. After a statement by Rev. J. A. Whitted, pastor of the Sixteenth Street Baptist church, and a collection taken for the church, Doctor Fisher introduced in felicitous words former Congressman S. J. Bowlie, who in turn delivered an address which was frequently applauded. Me. No doubt be- by saving: "It is with pleasure that I have accepted the opportunity of presenting Doctor Washington to this audience. He is known not only through out the length and breadth of this country, but throughout the world. That he stands for a sane and rational program for the improvement and uplift of his own people it seems to me cannot be reasonably doubted. However much certain theorists may wish it were otherwise, and however much it may have avoided complications and problems that would not now confront us if it had been otherwise, the fact remains that eighteenth of the negroes of the states have been taken from them states and they must continue to live. Some of them will, doubtless, as others have in the past, move to other states, and some, who have moved to other states will doubtless return to these states. Such movements of population are common among the whites as well as among the blacks, but the fact still remains that the great majority of the blacks in this country not only now but for an indefinite time in the future must remain citizens of the south. The truth is that when affairs have been made in times past by migration agents to move any considerable number of negro laborers from any neighborhood or county in the southern states of the United States, these laborers have almost invariably been met with a pronounced and emphatic hostility of their white neighbors and employers, and so clear is this hostility that laws upon the subject having the definite object and purpose of checking the exodus of laborers by means of this sort have been enacted." After citing the law Mr. Bowle continued: "But there is a law of a higher nature and of greater consequence than the civil law which you see, manifested in the courts and in the police officials. I refer to the moral law. That law enjoins not only that you shall refrain from the commission of crime, but it enjoins certain positive duties. In the sweet of your own face, you must be a deity, a soldier, Industry and sobriety are required by laws as positive as that which says: 'Thou shalt not kill.' And this brings me to the point that is uppermost in my mind. "A few months ago Col. J. W. Church, who is now connected with Hampton institute, came into my office with Doctor Phillips and invited me to attend the commencement exercises of that institution. In the course of his conversation he referred to what Hampton was doing in the way of industrial education, and what it had done, and what it proposed to do in the future. He referred to the plan that had been adopted to have hundreds of small Hamptons educating the hand of the colored man to work so as to get the highest results of his labor at the same time that they educated the brain. These smaller institutions were to be spread not only all over Virginia, but throughout the south. I have a right to refer to Hampton institute, because the speakers of the evening is its most important part of the work with great interest as he unfolded splendid plans which he had in his mind for the further growth and enlargement of that institution, and when I got an opportunity I said: "But why this work is this work, why should so much money be expended for the negroes alone? Is not industrial education, the training of the hand, the training of the eye, LIBERIA GETS $65,850 MONEY A PART OF DONOVAN FUND LEFT REPUBLIC THIRTY YEARS AGO—SUM WILL BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. Washington—Liberia is soon to come in possession of $65,600 from the American Colonization society at Washington, for educational purposes, which is a part of the Donovan fund along with the training of the brain, just as important for the white race as for the black? If we need industrial education to make better farmers, to make better carpenters, to make better brickmasons, to make better citizens for one race, why do we not need it for both? He said in reply: I thoroughly agree with you, industrial education must be for both races; just now, he said, 'our particular work is for the negroes and the Indians alone—not for the white to enter in the future.' I do not know of any reason why emphasis should be placed upon the observance of the primary virtues of industrial economy or thrift by one race above another, unless it is that our race needs teaching of that sort more than another. If so, then the greater emphasis should be placed where the greater necessity lies. But, at all events, if I understand the lesson which the eminent speaker of the end ning has been teaching of the end ning, then the other, it is certainly a lesson which can and should command our unfailling and enthusiastic support." Doctor Washington began his address which lasted one hour and ten minutes. It was enthusiastically received, the applause being often led by the white listeners. It was considered to be one of the most remarkable addresses ever delivered to the colored citizens of Birmingham—remarkable for its absolute candor in dealing with the race problem. Following are some of the white citizens seated on the platform: Judge W. I. Grubb, Doctor Parks, Doctor Riley, Mr. Klotz, Judge Edmund Dryer, Hon. J. Edmund Culton, Mr. J. Judge Grow, Professor White, Doctor Ullman, Mr. M. V. Joseph, Mr. Cabellness, Hon. John Frye, Ben M. Jacobs, Doctor Whaley, Mr. Gafford and several white ladies. Doctor Washington spoke as follows: "I am glad to be in Birmingham in connection with the beginning of the work of Dr. J. A. Whitted in a new church. I have known Doctor Whitted for many years in North Carolina, and there are fewer stronger and more useful men of our race anywhere than is true of him. Important work for a church to do in a city like Birmingham. The colored population of the Birmingham district is large and growing each year. Birmingham and Jefferson county contain not far from 100,000 colored people. This I think you will find the largest number, with possibly one other exception, of colored people in any county in the United States. The mere fact that you are living in this county brings a tremendous responsibility to the church and people who have the interest of their community and state at heart. "There is perhaps no other country in the United States where colored people earn and handle so much money annually as they do in Birmingham and Jefferson county. It is safe to say that from $8,000,000 to $10,000,000 are handled every year by our race in this county. "I sometimes fear that as a race we do not rightly appreciate our opportunities in this country in the matter of finding plenty of opportunities to live. In most of the older countries of the world there are thousands of people today who are seeking labor who are unable to work for a wage. When in Europe last summer I saw numerous cases where thousands of people walked the streets at night and by day, sleeping sometimes on the sidewalks, sometimes under the trees in the parks, because they could not find labor with which to supply their wants. How different is it with the hundred thousand colored people in Jefferson county. I do not think I am far out of the way when I say that there is scarcely an able-bodied man who cannot find plenty of work every day in the year, and in most cases instead of having to seek work, work seeks them. "The colored man as a laborer has an advantage again when compared with the condition of laboring classes among other races in the old world. During the past summer in southern Europe I saw strong, able-bodied men working for a wage of from 12 to 15 and 25 cents a day and glad to get work at that price. How different it is with the colored people in Jefferson county, where in many cases they earn from 10 to 12 times as much as the same class of laborers in southern Europe. "In Jefferson county the negro has spotted down a pretty big field in the matter of labor. I do not want to see my race meet her. I tolerate this big country if it exists large in such a condition but I want to see my race in such a condition that it will actually be wanted and sought after because of its usefulness and high service. This means that in an increased degree everywhere the church as well as the school should teach our people reliability in matters of labor. "In some communities I am often told that while the negro is valuable for a certain kind of labor for a certain time, that one cannot depend upon him for constant, effective labor in too many cases. It is often said by those who employ our people in large numbers that the negro as a laborer is all right until Saturday night, when he gets his wage, and then one is not sure he will return to his piece of employment until the last dollar is spent. If in any degree that is true in this county, it should be a part of the work of the church and of the school and of leaders generally left in the interest of the little republic many years ago. A decision to transfer the money to Liberia was reached at a conference held in Washington between H. L. E. Johnson, president; Dr. Ernest L. Colonizan, Dr. Ernest L. Dr. Liberian consul general in this country, and his attorney, Harry S. Cummings of Baltimore. For the past two years the Libertarian government has been endearing to get the money, but the American Colonization society has not been dis to teach our people to become reliable, to keep their word in anything that relates to labor. If a promise is to be given at a given place of labor on Monday morning at a certain hour we must be there, no matter what befalls us. "And then we must remember that progress is being made in every kind of labor. The kind of labor that would satisfy on the farm, or in the factory or shop or kitchen or dining-room or laundry twenty years ago will not satisfy today. In all these respects improvements are constantly taking place, and the negro man and the negro woman must make progress or leave behind and other races will come in and take their places in the world of labor which we now occupy. "I am glad to see that the colored people have two banking institutions in the city of Birmingham. This is most pristoworthy and important. It is not only necessary that our people have instilled into them proper methods of labor, but equally important that—they be taught through the church and the school to save a large proportion of what they earn. And let me add here that it will pay every white man and every white lady who employs colored labor to encourage them to save a part of what they earn. They will not most part who do not render satisfactory service as laborers is the class that have nothing and want nothing. The class of colored people who cannot be depended upon as laborers for the most part are those who want such a little that they can supply these wants by working two or three days in the week, and when they have gotten enough money to supply their few wants, whether it is a drink of whiskey or a cheek of tobacco, they then stop work and say what the dickens is the use of working any longer. On other hand, the colored man who wants to add another room to that house, who owns one dwelling and wants to buy another swelling, or the colored woman who has $100 in the bank and wants to put $200 in the bank, is the individual who will work steadily for six or seven days in the week. "Through education the wants of the negro must be multiplied if we expect him to become more satisfactory as a laborer. Wherever people have little education, they do not give satisfaction as laborers, because ignorance means that the individual who wants to work wants can be satisfied by working two or three days in the week and then the individual ceases to work. "A gentleman residing in Birmingham who has mining interests in Mexico told me a few days ago that the negro in Birmingham as a laborer was worth from three to four times as much as the Mexican as a laborer. This meant that the negro in Birmingham had by contact with the white man, through the influence of the church, the Sunday school, and the day school] had been educated to some extent that it wants increased above the wards of the church, consequently the negro in Birmingham was more satisfactory as a laborer than the Mexican. In proportion as the colored people are educated everywhere, I repeat that they will become more satisfactory as laborers. "I am glad to see that you are erecting new school buildings for the housing of the colored children in this city, and I am sure that our people appreciate everything that is done for them in this regard. To my own race in this county, however, I want to suggest that it is most important that a large proportion of the colored children be put into the public schools. I find that during the past school year while 88 per cent. of the white children in the county attended public schools, only 7 per cent. of the colored children in the county attended any public school. This means ignorance and ignorance means crime and crime means not only inefficiency, but it means in the last analysis a heavy load for the community and the state to carry. It is cheaper to educate than it is to punish. "The main points which I want to urge upon my college colored hearts is this: Beginning from tonight, I want to urge that every member of our race begin to save a larger proportion of what he earns. Too much in the past we have squandered our earnings, it has been thrown away for things we could have done without. In many cases we have worked hard all the week and then in minutes on Saturday night the last dollar has been squandered. So long as we have the reputation of being a race of spendthrifts, so long will our entire race be hindered in its progress. I want to urge each one of my hearers to exert his influence in helping our people start a bank account. Start a bank account in a white bank or in a colored bank; or if this is not in money, in property. The man who gets start with a little money in the bank or in property ceases for the most part to be criminal, he ceases to throw away his money for whisky and in gambling, and such an individual is very rarely charged with any kind of crime by the public authorities. "I cannot forbear to congratulate the colored people in Birmingham upon the progress that they are making. There are members of my race in Birmingham who by reason of their ownership in property, their intelligence, their high character and business success would do credit to any race, and I congratulate the white people of Birmingham upon the fact that for the most part friendly rela-posed to turn it over until now, President Johnson has been more friendly toward the proposition than any of his predecessors, and he has cooperated with Dr. Lyon to have cooperated over to the Liberal government. About thirty years ago the Donovan fund was established by a well-wisher of Liberia, who directed the money he used for two purposes, the transporting negroes of the United States to Liberia, and in the interest of education. The Liberians have not tions exist between white people and black people in this community. One of our difficulties throughout the south grows out of the fact that the outside world hears of the worst things that take place between colored people and white people in the south; the outside world rarely hears of the friendly relations that exist between black people and white people. Getting down to bed rock, I find that the individual relations between black and white people are close in south and between black and white people and where in the world, and you find a portion of the civilized or uncivilized world where there are so many black people living side by side with so many white people where the relations, all things considered, are so happy and friendly as they are in our southern states. "There is nothing over which to be discouraged. If we go forward doing our whole duty in the communities in which we live, in the long run all will be well." MISSIONARY JUBILEE NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN WHITE WOMEN ADDRESS NE GROES AT CHARLESTON BISHOP GUERY PRESIDES INTEREST IN RELIGIOUS FOR WARD MOVEMENT. Charleston, S. C.—In connection with the golden jubilee, celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of organized women's work for foreign missions, a largely attended mass meeting of colored people was held at Mt. Zion A. M. E. church, RY. Rev. William C. D. D. Episcopal bishop of South Carolina, presided and the meeting was addressed by the missionaries and mission workers who are making the tour of the south in the interest of the Golden Missionary jubilee. Rev. Abraham Lincoln De Moond introduced Bishop Guerry in a brief but pointed address that brought forth a praise from the large audience. He spoke of the progress of the past 50 years, the noble work of women in the mission fields, and expressed the gratitude of the colored people for the interest Bishop Guerry had taken in their welfare. Bishop Guerry told of his lifelong friendship for the colored people, but said that he welcomed the day that finds the black man in larger and larger measure bearing his own burden. He said that as the Chinese were being Christianized by Chinese, so negroes must be evangelized by degres. The missionary speakers for the evening were Mrs. W. Eugene Sallee, a native of Texas, who has just returned from mission work in the interior of China; Mrs. Henry W. Peabody of Massachusetts, who has spent many years as a missionary in India, and Patty Davies, field secretary of the Woman's Missionary council of the Methodist Episcopal church, eighth. Miss Davies moved the audience to applause when she exclaimed: "If I had all the money that Barnum and Balley's circus will take out of the southland this year I would build a hundred schools and send mistresses to the foreign field. But the Charleston are co-operating in the Men and Religion Forward Movement campaign. An enthusiastic meeting of colored men was held at Mc. Zion church. Able addresses were delivered by R. H. King and Dr. A. R. Miller. The colored committee of one hundred was organized with the following officers: Chairman, Rev. N. B. Sterritt, D. D.; first vice-chairman, Rev. D. Revell, D. D.; Rev. V. chairman, Rev. M. M. Mouzon, D. D.; third vice-chairman, Rev. S. D. Thom, D. D.; recording secretary, R. S. Lawrence; treasurer, W. R. Campbell; corresponding secretary, R. C. Fandy, D. D. CAPTAIN PROBABLY ADMITTED IT The skipper was a man who had a good opinion of himself and his notions. He had pulled through shipwreck, mutiny and other perils of the deep, but he came a cropper once. For one of his voyages he had shipped a boatwain's mate who bore something of a reputation. One day the skipper ordered him aloft to examine a sail on the royal yard. "Taint safe, cap'n!" protested the boatwain's mate; "the foot ropes has got to be fixed first." "Do as I tell you!" thundered the captain. "The foot ropes are all right. I know they are." The man went up. Nice! And later he came tumbling down through the rigging from the top of the mast, a distance of over 100 feet. With a bang he landed on the belly of the mainsail and bounded into one of the canvas covered boats. The sailors, thinking him dead, crowded about him in a circle. To their amusement he sat up. His eyes wandered vacantly about until they rested on the leathery face of the skipper, when they lighted up with intelligence. "Cap'n," he said slowly; "you was mistaken about them foot ropes."—Tit- Bits, London. EDUCATION. "Fifth grade this year, Tommy?" "Yes, sir." "You're in decimals or fractions now, no doubt." "No, sir; I'm in crochet work and clay-modeling now."—Louisville Courier-Journal. derived any benefit from the fund for LENOX VENT. A cable has been sent to Liberia informing President Barclay of the outcome of the case. The chattering tongue becomes the gossipy tongue after the girl is out many seasons. Sympathy for unfortunate fellows a gem which shines resplendent one's spiritual crown. TURKEY O turk, you who strutted the summer away. Abundant attention you're getting today, We praise you beyond all the bird or fowl kind; Our feelings to you are with favor inclined. We thanks, too, give for you, O creature of pride, And all the fruits of the season beside. Though slighted you were, in the days that are past, Attention long due you are getting at last. Thanksgiving --- F YOU are grateful, say so. Thanksgiving is only half thanksgiving till it blossoms into ex- cellence from the lesson from the noble-hearted Indian, in whose vili- F YOU are grateful, say so. Thanksgiving is only half thanksgiving till it blossoms into exquisite warm lesson from the noble-hearted Indian, in whose village the missionary, passing through had left a few pages of the gospel in the Indian tongue. Our Indian read and rejoiced. Measuring the missionary's footprint, he fitted it with magnificent moccasins, and traveled 200 miles to give the Indians an expression of his gratitude. Thus the missionary was enriched by the present, but the Indian was enriched by the thanksgiving. The best thanksgiving is a happy heart. Blossoms mean nothing on a dead stick. Once when the czar visited Paris the ingenious French, beijing winter, fastened to the bare boughs of the trees innumerable paper boxes, very pretty as a spectacle, but very cold, very cold. Our prince will be quite valueless unless it is rooted in the daily life. Train yourself to be grateful for the common sense in your own grout cotton. Lining in languages The Elf's Thanksgiving MINCE CIRCLE The Little Brown EM of the Sea and his friends enjoyed Thanksgiving dinners And ate mince ple tl they had to sigh "Enough! the plates are winners!" But Significance of the Day. Thanksgiving is a reminder that God has still something to do with the world; that he is a part of everything England. For lack of material to work upon, the mills had been idle for months, and there was great distress among the operatives. At last came the first wagon-load of cotton, the earnest of returning opportunity to labor. With what new eyes did the people look upon that commonplace material. They met the wagon in an exultant procession. They hugged the bales. At last, moved by a common impulse, they broke out in the noble hymn "Thee God, from whom all blessings flow." But the going does not excuse from the sending any more than sending excuses us from going. If giving went by the role of the tent, as in the scriptural days, then ten average Christians could anywhere constitute themselves into a church and support a pastor; and twenty could support both a pastor and a missionary. No work is done at its best until it is done in an atmosphere of thanksgiving. Beethoven understood this. He had his piano placed in the middle of a field, and there, under the smiling sky, with birds singing around him, flowers shining and glisten inground in the sun, the musician composed some of his great oatrites. going on; that not a day's plan can be reckoned without him. His laws touch us as closely as the south wind touch us close, or the raindrop, the hill in the valley. To know these things, to think upon them, to set apart a day in recognition of them, lifts up the life and equips it with a nobler motive. Thanksgiving is not for God's benefit. It is not to do honor to him as we would to some earthly potentate. It is to honor ourselves by getting nearer to him in order to be part of our lives in accord with his beautiful providence, and have them serve us in our own duties as 'neighbors and citizens. For These Things We Give Thanks. Thanksgiving day we should all be able to give thanks to our parents for these things: For a clean name, unsullied by questionable transactions, honorable in human relations. For an untainted birth, with such health as purity transmits, and for the brooding tenderness that guarded and cherished us before birth and made careful preparation for our coming. For wholesome food, sufficient clothing, comfortable shelter until our cooling of age, or during the lifetime of our parents. For education, according to the best standards of which they knew suited to our individual needs and possibilities, and preparing us to earn our own living. For such knowledge of our bodies and minds, and such reverence for them as makes intemperance impossible. True Sentiment of the Day. The great thought of Thanksgiving day is that there is a God who rules the worlds in righteousness, that we are his creatures and that all that comes to us comes from his hand. To be sure there is a mere sentimental observance of the day and the observance of it merely as a holiday. But if it is to survive, if it is to account any good for our sins, we try to keep our religious ideas—and the old religious ideas—at the front. "Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, lest we forget, lest we forget"—that is the true sentiment of Thanksgiving day.—Interior. SONGS PERVERT OUR MORALS Mabelle Sings Words That She Would Not Talk. WALTER KENILWORTH ATTRIBUTE THE VULGAR RAGTIME MUSIC TO FACT OF NEGRO ORIGIN. What is the cause of this degeneration in the moral sentiment of popular songs? In an article on "Negro Intelligence in American Life" in the Forum, Walter Kenilworth attributes the decline to the fact that "rag music has its visible source in the ancestry of negro music," which, in turn, "had its birth through the sensuously sonorous laryx of the negro and was first voiced from this savage sensuously formed mouth." After stating that there is a certain sway and swing, a certain indescribable sensuous something appealing about the ring and melody, the rhythm and versification of the music," he asked: "How could it be otherwise when the ancestry of the music was first voiced in the wild, weird, barbarous howl of the proptical African?" Considering the fact that the present day "reg" is usually the product, as to both words, and music, of the white man, whereas the genuine negro music, whatever its "sensuous swing," is usually associated with religious words, there would seem to be some unfairness in this exclusive indictment of the negro. It, as Mr. Kenilworth claims, the source of national retrogression in morals, "the increase of divorce, the lapsing of the marital code. . . all are more or less due to our popular music," we should be just enough to question whether directly the negro was possible for the songs that so profusely by publishers and so obligingly performed by young women in department stores to crowds of eager listeners." "It is easier," says Mr. Kenilworth, "for a highly civilized community instinctively to follow lower or more primitive morals than to follow its own high ideals." It would seem that it is easier also for the highly civilized community to understand and interpret in words the meaning of the "sway and swing" of sensuous music than it was for the untutored race which made its spontaneous melodies the vehicle for religious feeling. One can fancy the accused race retorting: "It is not that our music is base, but the white man has seized, distorted and debased it." Wherever opinion may place the responsibility, Mr. Kenilworth's characterization of the songs themselves is undeniably exact: "Scrutinizingly criticized, all of the songs are insidiously perverting; they are indicative of valuative morality, of management of the marital tie, of privulence, of relationship of sex, etc., and the entire moral code might be included. There is not even an attempt at concealment of the thought conveyed in the song. it is out-and-out vulgarity." "Let me make a nation's songs and I care not who makes its laws," some wise man has said. If such a diction has any foundation in truth it would seem to be a fact worth noting and a condition deserving both attention and action if the songs that are loved and sung by the youth of America are bad. If bad songs sell well in the market for the day we will bring out next season a variety still more daringly risque. It is not that all the popular songs belong to the class that we have been discussing. Many of them are quite innocent in theme and unobjectable in dictum. To an onlooker the varieties appear to exist side by side in the repertoires and acquaintance of the public without discrimination as to their respective worth or sentiment. The music is the thing, apparently; if that proves popular the words are accepted without challenge and amusingly without comment and without the music which distracts attention from them the following stansas, selected from the popular songs of the day, are submitted for inspection; Take me out upon that ocean called the "Lovable Sea." Fry each kiss in honey, then present it to me. Lawdy, Lawdy, what a feelin'; Sug up close to your lady, Close your eyes and do nappin' Somethin' nice is gwine to happen, Ug up close to your baby; Sway me everywhere. All alone, all alone, Nobody here but me; Parlor's nice and cozy, Everything is rosy, We'll have lots of- Hurry up and get there, honey, make up for it, far, My time is all my own; Hurry up, there's something missing. A GOOD STORY. "Two men were disputing over their respective churches," says the Slater News in reviewing an old story which is still good. "One was a Baptist and the other a Presbyterian. Finally one of them called a neighbor who was passing and asked his opinion as to which was the better church in which to be saved. 'Well, neighbor,' he said, 'son and I have been hauling wheat for nearly 40 years. There are two roads that lead We'll have lots of kissing. Pa and mh have left me all alone. I've never been a soldier, but I know it well; Gee! but married life is tough, Case of fight both day and night, I'm gentle and she's rough; If I could find the man who married I'd hang him on a sour apple tree. Wedding bells, sweet wedding bells. Never harmonize with baby yells; Why did I get married? If I did only tarried With the crowd I'd mingle, Yelling, "God bless the single." Work by day and fight by night, Stand it no one can; So now you congregation Say a prayer for my salvation, "Lord, have mercy on a married man." Winter, winter. When the snow is softly falling, That's the time to squeeze When it starts to freeze In October, November and December, Just remember, Winter, winter. When your sweetheart comes a-call- ing. By the fireside bright you'll sit and tease her. "Speaking of Irish wit," said Senator Ferris, of Utica, "a railroad man—a section foreman—had his brother from Ireland recently, and one Sunday morning he took him along the line of the railroad to see some of the fast trains rush by. Finally, they stopped just at the entrance of a tunnel, and waited until an express, running at the rate of sixty miles per hour, came and disappeared in the tunnel. 'Well, what do you think of it?' asked the railroad man of his raw Irish brother. 'I was just thinkin', said he, shaking his head, 'that it was mighty lucky the train didn't miss the hole.' A TENNESSEE ROMANCE. A St. Louis man went down into Tennessee the other day to freshen memoirs of his youth. In the course of looking up everybody he called up an old negro mammy who is a fixture upon the place. "What's new, mammy?" he asked. "Well, Marse Bob, they ain't no nuthin' new, 'cept Nellele's gwine marry Lee," she said. "I'm writing Nigerle Lee, mammy! How did that happen?" "Ah don't know, Marse Bob. You see Nellele's got a home an 'a stove, an cold weather's conin' on. Ah 'spect that nigerLee's jeet' fixin to baffle the winter, Marse Bob." PUNISHING THE MICROBES. "The germ theory, thanks to the study of hygiene in the schools, is familiar even to our children," said Dr. Charles T. Alkena, president of Susquehanna university, in an address at Sellgrove. The Selgrove urchins played in their mother's kitchen the other day while the cook boiled some water. Hearing the sound of the boiling, they drew near the gas range. "What is in that pot?" said the first urchin. "Water," said the second. 'Just water.' "What is the sound I hear, then, brother?" "Sister, it is the microbes crying." LESSON IN ETIQUETTE AT SEA The captain was trying to impress upon the sailor the importance of saying "Sir" in addressing his superior, "How's her head?" he asked. "Nor-by-east," answered the old tar grumly. Another trial was without success. "Let me take the wheel," said the skipper, "and you ask me the question." "Ow's her head," roared the sailor. "Nor-by-east, sir," replied the captain. "Keep her so, my man," said the old tar, "while I go forward and has a smoke."—Success. "Do you know anything about Mars?" asked the professor. "Yes," replied the confident student. "It is inhabited by a numerous race of highly industrialized people." "Indeed! And may I ask why you be so proud of them?" "Because otherwise it would be impossible for them to build canals as fast as some of our astronomers discover them."—Washington Star. SQUEEZED. Tim—Say, Jim, what's the differ ence between a soldier, young ladies, and an Italian fruit stand? Jim—I don't know. Give it up Jim-I don't know. Give it up. What's the answer? Tim—The soldier faces powder, and young ladies powder faces. Jim- Yes; but where does the Italian fruit stand come in? lah fruit stand come in? Tim—oh, that's where you get your lemon.—Judge. NO PLACE FOR AN ARTIST. "I am looking for local color," said the artist, as he strolled about the little town. "Have you any merry villagers here?" "No," answered the old resident. "All we have here is disgruntled tax-payers." to the mill. One is the valley road and the other leads over the hill, and never yet has the miller asked me which road I came, but he always asks, 'Is the wheat good?'—Kansas City Times. "Married, old chap?" "No; I cawn't affawd t' keep a wife." "Aw, but, I say, what with Reno and all that, one isn't obliged to."—Youngstown Telegram. SUBCONSIOUS EXISTENCE SUBCONSIOUS EXISTENCE In an attempt to discourse on the complex, social and political condition of this age with a Mr. Biggs, a white gentleman of broad and conservative views, one statement of his tended to change the entire social complexion of our discussion. Mr. Biggs said he was impressed mightily with the consciousness of an inexplainable force underlying human affairs. This force does not act in the nature of a warning, but seems more positive and directive in its mission. Mr. Biggs said he was aware of human matters. His verdict is rendered after the vapors of supercilial sittations have passed away. What is that mysterious "something," anyway? It is the voice of the people? Not necessarily so, I should think. The people are as prone to render adverse judgments as any other. But the verdict of the force is final in all matters whatsoever. Can it be the reverberations from the spirit of philosophy or the consonant play of the forces of dame nature itself? From each and all of these answers I beg to appeal. There is a manifest conscious force that gives shape to human affairs. Its voice has been heard by the spiritual-minded ones of earth eir since "Man became a living soul." The scientist hears and sees it in natural phenomena; the artist sees it on canvas; the Christian worshippers to see it changing the heart of man and producing social upheavals of a higher tyre. The cause that is producing such a marked change in human affairs, then, is Christianity. It is gradually and effectually ramifying every phase of life in a national way. It is capturing the hearts of men directly and indirectly. This fact may be illustrated by our political life. There are times and occasions when and when and why men will; then there are times when vicious and discriminative measures assume control. The former hold adamantine_sway, with no one to question their right to rule. The latter always invariably precipitate a struggle for their existence. They serve to conceive the intellect by inspiring them to conceive schemes and to invent technicalities. The relation of the two processes is the same, but the difference between the alyf and the cat in the "Child's Story Book." The fox claimed to have a monopoly of all tricks, while the cat claimed but one. In an extreme moment the fox exhausted his bag full of tricks and was killed. The cat trusted her one and was saved. Men may devise and scheme to abridge the rights of those whom they have come deluded, but incoming generations are sure to change the verdict. History teems with evidence to sustain this assertion. The forces of Christianity are marshalling, though in broken ranks as yet, as never before in the history of the world. Philosophy and science no longer exist as distinct entities, but have been bridled so as to facilitate the spread of Christianity in all the world. Aristotle, Plato and Newton only serve now to embellish and enhance the value of the Christian religion. Mankind is more and more seeking how to best live together in spirit and power of the Prince of Peace. The most laudable project of this day is the idea expressed under "International Arbitration." Subordinate to that great movement is to be mentioned the great inter-racial congress held in London, England. Not only that, whatever race he is, can fail to see the finger of the Almighty writing the destiny of all races of earth through that great London meeting. Fully fifty nations were represented. The consensus of opinion was that man is equal to man irrespective of race, color, or inter-emperate speech. These general gatherings are destined to have a wholesome bearing on smaller bodies and even individual ideas. "Yet a little while and the wicked is no more," is a logical conclusion. The negro is scanning the spiritual skies and is about ready to answer Mrs. Sojourner Truth's declaration to Fred Douglas: "God is not dead." God has ever been in the world, his presence was never more manifest than it is today. In old times it was the mission of a Moses, a Joshua or an Elijah to reveal him to the astounded bystanders. Not altogether so now. The intellectual giants of secular knowledge see an inscription on the walls of human affairs that puzzles them as mightily as ever Belshazzar of Babylonian fame was puzzled. They call it a mysterious "something." "Truly it is a mystery," the author of The Book of churches and Christian organizations can read the solemn mystery. "Praise God from whom all blessings flow." WHICH 18 DIFFERENT The editor was trying to placate an indignant statesman. "All we said about you in the paper, Mr. Krakajack," he assured him, "was that you seemed to have an inadequate sense of proportion." "Not by a blamed sight!" roared the caller. "What you said about me was that I seemed to have an inadequate proportion of sense!"—Chicago Tribune. DIPLOMACY AND HANDICAPS. "If a man called me a liar I'd lick him if he weighed 300 pounds." "Well, you big bluff, I say you're a liar." "Bluff yourself. You don't weigh more than 150, and you're immune." —Cleveland Leader. The greatest of these is charity—sometimes the greatest sham. Look not upon the wine when it is red—extra dry ought to be bull. He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself.—I. John. v:10. This is an age of specialties. No one now would have the presumption to write a book and call it "D Omnihilus Rebus" ("About Everything"). We know a little concerning a great deal nowadays, but most of our knowledge is second-hand and rests upon the say-so of specialists. We have not personally investigated and proved, but take the word of others. No one has the right to set up his private opinion on any matter he has not personally mastered. Ordinarily no one does it; he hows to "authority." There are two subjects, however, that every one feels thoroughly competent to dogmatize about—politics and religion. Scorpions used to say that although no one undertakes trade, even the meanest, that he has not learned, yet every one believes himself sufficiently qualified for the hardest of all traces—that of government. Likewise every man feels compelled to himself of oracle about religion. Almost every one feels equal to expounding the hard pieces of the Bible. Since the Bible is necessary to salvation, it must be so plain that he who runs may read. But food is necessary to life, yet men have died of stration. A crank has asserted that the Bible is so simple that if a copy were to drop into the lap of a Chinaman who had never heard of it he would be able to comprehend at once what this man termed "the whole scheme of salvation." Strange how greatly seers differ in their interpretation of this simple book! As books rise in the scale of excellence outside help is required to understand them. Liddon says: "Few thoughtful men would say that it is better to read nothing but the text of Dante or Shakespeare, and to pay no regard whatever to the immense explanatory literature that has grown up around each of these great poets. And when we come to the Bible, which towers far more loftily above the starburst of the world than do these above the lowest, this necessity of a guide is felt proportionately." A man would not need a compass to sail across the Chesapeake bay, but he would need one to cross the Atlantic. It is true that occasionally a simple, human man, by reason of his very simplicity of soul, has such rare spiritual discernment that he is able to grasp at once the inner meaning of a passage A CHARMING CHRISTMAS MAS QUERADE FOR THE CHIL DREN. Nothing would be more delightful to a family of little people under twelve years of age than a series of paper costumes. Some prefer cambric as even better for service. Collars of all kinds may be made of either fabric. For Christmas nothing could be better than some costumes of white cotton fannel made by Jack Frost and his delightful and unique winter family, among whom we find the we snowball man, a tiny lad dressed in white cotton fannel, with snowballs made of cotton wool sewed all over his clothes and a huge one fastened upon the top of his white skull cap. Sleighbells is a little girl dressed in the same fabric, with tiny silver bells bordering the top of her wrists and along outer seams of her sleeves and around the rim of her jaunty snow-white fannel hat. Queen Frostie wears icicles for trimming. This trimming is made of cotton batting, sewed on quite firmly upon the upper edge, while from the lower the cotton is pulled down in the shape of icicles, then heavily sprinkled with frost powder from a cotton glass. She wears a silver crown cut from silver paper pasted upon bristol board. Snowflake's dress is delicately covered with silver fringe, and Snowbird adds a pair of wings to her snow-white costume. Toboggan and Skater and Coaster and Snow Man are represented by lads dressed all in white, and it would not happen amies if good old Santa Claus, the Snowman, and the children, came in quite unexpectedly, all covered with snow and frost, just from the "truly north pole." Silver, gold and iridescent fringes and powders such as decorators use so effectively in dressing Christmas trees give to all these costumes their specially frosty appearance. Of course, people like to wear them in very lively fashion, and, strange as it may seem, they must work vigorously to keep from melting. CLOSE CALCULATION. "Horse sick?" asked the man in the buggy. "Yep," replied the man with a spring wagon. "Hard luck, ain't it?" "Oh, I dunno. It's gettin' so medicine is cheaper than hay."—Washington Star. THE WAY THEY DO. "Women never get a good grasp on anything." "Are you a married man?" "Yes." "Then, for gracious sake, tell me where you hide your loose change."—Ballimore American. If you are a man of pity, you must love your neighbor as yourself, and then begin the fascinating art of admiring yourself for your neighbor's sake. --- that has bewildered a more learned man. When Dr. Doddridge was troubled over an obscure passage he frequently found help by taking it to an unlettered but deeply spiritual pastor of his acquaintance. It is at least conceivable that Christianity could exist even if the Bible were destroyed. When modern missionaries entered Japan after it was opened to the world by Commodore Perry they discovered a small Christian remnant that had remained steadfast for hundreds of years, without the Bible, which the government had destroyed, and without intercourse with foreign Christians. Religion must be felt rather than reasoned out. It is an inner experience. "He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness himself." One who merely reasoned about religion but does not believe it is not a specialist and has no experimental knowledge but is like a man discuss contents of a volume from an inspection of its binding, or a war correspondent giving a veteran general lessons in the art of war. As one cannot do justice to the character of another unless he is in real sympathy with him, and can fully understand only one whom he loves, so we can understand and do justice to religion only by being religious. We must enter Into the spirit of it—which an unbelieving critic has not done. Even among Christians some have entered more deeply than others into the spirit, and consequently understand more fully. To understand the things of God a man must have received God's spirit into his soul. At St. Paul says: "What man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? Even so, the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God." That is to say, only a man can understand a man; a dog cannot understand a man, except to a most limited degree. To understand God we must have God's Spirit. That is the chief teach of the Bible is not itself religion. Satan the Bible is not itself the Bible by heart. We must be able to say "We know that he ableth in us by the Spirit which he hath given us." "We know that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit." One may have the Spirit truly and yet be ignorant of the theological side of religion, just as hundreds of boys can sail and swim who never read a book on either subject, and cannot impart their knowledge in scientific terms, Christ cured a certain man of blindness. The whole thing was a mystery to the man, and when questioned about it the best answer he could give was: "the thing I know, that I was blind was a true Christian, no matter what ignorant of the doctrines of religion, may nevertheless say, "I know on whom I have believed," for "he that believeth on the Son of God hath witness in himself." TRAIN OVER A MILE LONG. The longest train ever hauled in Cambria, Clearfield or Indiana county caused the whole countryside along the New York Central line from Clearfield to Cherry Tree to sit up and gasp with astonishment Tuesday when engine No. 1392 hauled 100 empties and 91 loaded cars from Cherry Tree, Indiana county, to the county seat of Clearfield county. The engine made the round trip engine, braking all for longtrain traffic that section. The engine is a 235-ton Mallet compound, built by the American Locomotive Works at Schenectady, N. Y., and was driven by Engineer S. B. Aults of Clearfield. The train would have measured over a mile in length—Indiana Times. NATURAL HISTORY. "I don't suppose," remarked Gregg Holloway, grinning ruefully, "that I'll ever have the nerve to call my son down again." "What went wrong?" we asked him. "It was this way. We were invited out and the kid exhibited his worst table manners. I leaned over to him and whispered in a stage whisper—"You're a little pig!" The kid just grinned. "Do you hear? I kissed. You are a little pig! Do you know you have sense enough to know what a little pig is?" "Yes, papa, answer the child, trying to look innocent." "Well, then, what is it?" "A pig is a hog's little boy!" "Cleveland Plain Dealer. OUT OF POCKET He was a rather overdressed youth and attracted much attention when he entered the car. He occupied the only vacant seat beside a rather elderly gentleman. When the conductor came for his fare he fumbled for his money and then suddenly became very pale. "Oh, I've been robbed," he gasped. "There is nothing but a bit of an old cigar in my pocket." "My boy," said the deep bass voice of the man by his side, "would you mind taking your hard out of my pocket?"—Ideas. NO FISH IN THE AIR Judge Stevens was angling in the Mantowish waters, and just after dinner became involved in an argument with his boat companion. The debate lasted some minutes, and during that time the judge had his baited hook dangling in the air over his shoulder. "Judge," he said, "Judge," said he, peremptorily "drop your line in the water. There are no flying fish around here." A MERE SHAM. "This," explained the cigar sales man, "will make an excellent pipe for your husband. It's a meerschaum." "How dare you, sir," the lady de manded indignantly, "attempt to sell me a fraudulent article! I want the genuine or nothing"—Judge's Library. A man who says little gets credit for deep thought; but it is some means, ure of thoughtfulness to keep silent at the right time. BUSTON BRIDGE. Lost, strayed or stolen from my, place, three-quarters of a mile south of Buxton, about November 1st, one 5-year-old brown and black Jersey cow with all four feet white, white ring around tall, also white on end of tail, with horns about three inches long. A reward of $10 will be paid for her return. JOHN TAYLOR. Mr. Geo. Lucius has opened up a grocery, queensware, glassware and store in Coopertown in the old Neely place and would like to see those needing anything in that line. Mr. Romulus Woodard, who visited with his brother Rev. Woodard, left for his home in Omaha last Thursday. A ten pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Toler Monday, November 13. Mother and son doing nicely. Chas. Jones visited with his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jones, last week. He left Friday. Mrs. J. W. Jones, who has been quite ill, a some better at this writing. Mr. Joseph Sorrell, who has been at Des Moines in a hospital ther, is home again. He is much improved at this writing. A very successful meeting just closed converts being reported. Accidents: John Nicholas was hurt in No. 12 mine Monday. Crushed between cars. John Hughes hurt in No. 16 mine by falling slate. Chas. Walker, better known as "Buddie," was hurt in No. 12 mine by falling slate, crushing him to the ground and cutting his face on the coal. None of them hurt seriously, and will live if they get the least bit of care and nourishment. Rev. R. L. Allen, of Bethel Mission, is getting straightened out in his work on the new field, and will probably talk of building in the near future. His services were quite well attended last Sunday. Miss Mae E. Smith, of Cheyenne, Wyo., who is a student in the Boston Conservatory of Music, and who has a very sweet mezzo-soprano voice, sang at a meeting held in the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium Sunday afternoon, at which Senator Lafe young spoke to both men and women on the subject, "The Philippe Islands." Miss Smith sang to the St. John's A. A. congregation in the evening. In the morning from 1 to 2, a nice informal reception was given in her honor at the offices of Mrs. M. E. Oliver. Miss Smith reordered two or three selections there for her friends. She left for Oskaloosa Tuesday feeling much elated over her newly made friends, who gave her $12.50 to help her in school this year. The Buxton Sunday School Union celebrated its third anniversary Monday evening in St. John's A. M. E. church. A nice little program was reruned on Sunday, and the Smith gave a number. All present seemed to enjoy themselves. The infant grand child of Mr. Ned Robinson died Sunday. The funeral of Mr. John Cobb, who died very suddenly of heart failure Sunday, was held at Tabernacle Baptist church Tuesday afternoon. Rev. F. B. Woodard officiated. Mr. R. G. Potter will lead the Christian Endeavor meeting at St. John's church next Sunday evening. November 26. Mr. Silas Hackney, teacher in the public school, will lead the B. Y. P. U. meeting at M. Zion Baptist church next Sunday. Subject: Conquest Missionary Lesson—China. There is little danger from a cold or from an attack of the grip except when attacked by pneumonia and this never happens when Campbell's Cough Remedy uses. This remedy has won its real reputation and extensive sales by its remarkable range of colds and grip and can be used upon with implicit confidence. For sale by all dealers. "I do not believe there is any other medicine so good for whooping cough as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy," writes Mrs. Francis Chamberlain. "Cough Remedy is also unsurpassed for colds and croup. For sale by all dealers." ROCK ISLAND NEWS. The Progressive Art club met with Mrs. R. Phenix last Wednesday in a program meeting. Quite an excellent program was rendered. The committee for the entertainment to be held December 14th reparted, and a drama, "Not a Man in his House, another of other pieces, who did the program for the 14th club also arranged to give gifts to those who needed it." The rally at the Wayman A. M. E. church was a success. The most excellent Junior choir from Bethel A. M. E. church, Davenport, with heir good pass tor Rev. T. B. Stovall, assisted by Rev. W. H. Saunders in the afternoon, Mr. W. H. Moore and Mr. Chas. Golden welcomed the Davenport and other visitors. Rev. Stovall spoke complimentary to Wayman Chapel pastor, Rev. Saunders and Rev. Saunders spoke of the number of our people in Rock Island and the few that visited God's house, and Mr. Fouts spoke of gathering the children in. Between each talk the most excellent Junior choir of Davenport would render one of their beautiful songs. The of Wayman Chapel, Rev. Suckers, helped to organize a choir at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Moore. Mrs. L. R. Hogan is beck from her western trip and reported a pleasant visit. Miss Grace Morton and Miss Lillian Palmer are on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Board, with their family, has purchased a home. Thirty-ninth street and Eighteenth avenue. We are proud to welcome them to our Mr. George H. Jessie, of Mattoon, Ill., and Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of Illinois, is the guest of Mr. and Mrn. H. B. All subscribers of the Bystander are requested to pay up before the first of the year. Be ready for the collector when he calls. Miss Gray, of Chicago, is the guest of Mrs. B. Wilson. Mrs. Grace Blackwell was missed very much from the services Sunday afternoon at the Wayman Chapel church. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jackson are as The very best service guaranteed. Prices the lowest Calls answered promptly day or night. No extra charges for distance—Reverse all phone charges. Magic Hair Grower and Straightening Oil MME. JOHNSON & SOUTH The most wonderful hair preparations on the market. When we say Magic we do not guarantee you can see great results in the first few treatments. We guarantee Magic Hair grower to stop that hair at once from falling out and breaking off, making harsh stubborn hair soft and silky. 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A large number of the members and friends of the church were present, who gave the pastor and wife a hearty welcome. The introductory was in charge of Mr. Nelson, who acted as master of ceremonies. The singing program wasended in charge of Mrs. Martin Brooke and Adda Perking. Music—Choir Prayer—Rev. Ford Welcome address—W. H. Milligan. Music—choir Welcome in behalf of choir—Mrs. E. C. Thomas. Sunday School—Mrs. R. Ford. Stewardess—Mrs. Georgia Gray. Trustees—Mr. Geo. Ashby. Singing by Choir. One More Effort Club—Mrs. H. Raspberry. Missionary Society—Mrs. Jennie Robinson. Gewirls Board—A. J. Gray. Mandolin Solo—May Perkins. Recitation—Fannie Hawkins. Singing by Choir. Allen's Guards—Mrs. Ella Lucas. Lillies of the Valley—Lovina Harris. Duet—Mesdames Johnston and Boyd. Welcome in Behalf of Friends and citizens—R. Holley, ex-pastor. Christian Endeavor—G. Thompson. Last, but not least, Rev. Hackley and wife were introduced and gave us a few remarks reminding us of their apreciation of us. A in welcoming them in our midst. Mrs. A Jackson came forward, and with a few remarks, presently we were in a beautiful bouquet of flowers, to which they both responded, after which we moved to the basement below, where refreshments were served. At the minister's table were seated: Rev. and Mrs. Hackley, R. Holley and wife, R. Ford and wife, E. C. Thomas and wife. CLARINDA NEWS. Special to the Bystander. On Thursday evening, November 9th, the Ladies' Art and Industrial club entertained their husbands at the home of Mrs. Carrie Reed. Plates were laid for twelve. After the late hours every- one went home joyful. The Ladies Art Club will hold their third annual bazar December 14. Mrs. Lue Nash entertained the Club Wendnesday afternoon in which a two course lunch was served. Mrs. Laura Jones and daughter, Alie expects to spend Christmas in Blair Neb. with her mother Mrs. Sarah Stuart. Leo Jones arrived home from Des Moines where he has been working. Mr. Sam Brown of Keokuk will spend Christmas in Clarin Iowa. Mrs. Arthur Brown of Keokuk will be in Clarin, Iowa December 1. DAVENPORT NEWS The first quarterly meeting for the conference year at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Sunday November 12th was a grand success. Presiding Elder Rev. I. N. Daniels preached morning and evening. Rev. H. H. Saunders who is Pastor at Rock Island preached the communion sermon, which was indeed rich and full of the spirit of Christ. The tri Cities with a real successful quarterly conference at Bethel A. M. E. church Monday evening. Hatie, the 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gurb Williams was buried from the 3rd Baptist church last Friday afternoon. Rev. Burton the Baptist state missionary preached the sermon. A carriage load of flowers of beautiful designs spoke louder than words and told us, that little Hattie was highly respected by both old and young. Mr. and Mrs. Williams has the sympathy of all friends and acquaintances Mrs. T. B. 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Thanksgiving day, it will prove that we The A. M. E. Sunday school will serve dinner in the dinning hall at 12:30 and will put on a program at night. Mrs. G. W. Watts and Mr. R. T. Hastings both received gold watches for having sold the largest number of tickets for the Bechard B. Harrison Escital. Mrs. Watts receiving first prize. INTER-STATE LITEBARY AN- To the Presidents and Members of all Literary Societies of the Middle West: This comes to inform you that the Inter-State Literary Association of Kansas and the West will hold its 21st annual session at Wichita, Kans., Dec. 27-29, 1911. Any Literary society that has been regularly organized for a period of three months, and has held at least two regular meetings this calendar year, is entitled to and is hereby invited to elect and send three delegates, one of whom may appear on the program, provided there are not more than three such societies in the same city. In cities where there are more than three such societies, the delegates from these societies must meet and select not to exceed three of their number to appear on the program. The membership fee for new societies is $1.50; for old societies, $1.00. Board and lodging 755 per day. The program will be made up by a sub-committee on December 2nd, and each society must have in the hands of the corresponding secretary by sald date, its membership fee, also the names and addresses of its delegates, and a hand and subject of its program member together with the manuscripts of all its contestants. Contests in oratory, original poetry, original music, and in declamation will be held and cash prizes awarded as follows: Oratory, first, $10; second, with $5. Music, first, $6; second, $4. Poetry first, $6; second, $4. Declaration day, $2; second $2. No graduate in any subject will be admitted to that particular contest. No paper or oration shall be more than ten minutes in length. 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