Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. PETER H. BURKE The above cut is that of Hon. C. H. Van Law, state senator from Marshallstown, Iowa. He has announced his name as a candidate for lieutenant governor of Iowa. He is an Iowa boy beheaded by nativity and education receiving a common school education in the district of Poweshick county. He ensured law in Congressman Lacy's office in Osakaloa. Later he entered the State University taking a law course, graduating in the class of 1896 in the class with S. Joe Brown of this city. He entered the practice in Marshallstown, was elected city solicitor and in 1900 elected state senator. He is an able young progressive man with liberal views on the colored race. He is his announcement: "To the Republicans of Iowa: I hereby announce myself a candidate for nomination to the office of lieutenant governor on the republican ticket, subject to the wishes of the republican voters of the state at the June nominations. "Men are coming forward in public life in this state, determined to realize for our people a more efficient control of public utilities, a more equitable adjustment of the burdens of taxation, the development of our industrial capabilities, the improvement of our natural resources, and to solve the train of public questions incident to these matters. "It has been my pleasure during our two general assemblies to labor with some of these men in the adoption and in the effort to secure the adoption of measures directed to the accomplishment of these ends. "A generous encouragement from some of these men and many other friends throughout the state, and a desire to continue doing what I may in the furtherness of this work in co-operation with these men and others who will join them in their efforts in conducive legislation, has prompted my work in the position of presiding officer of the senate of the next assembly. I nominated an elected to the position for which I announced my candidacy, I can but aided a fidelity to the discharge of the duties of the office inspired by a purpose to serve to the utmost of my ability the people of my native state. . We present to our many readers of Iowa the name of Chris Ottosen of Humboldt County who is a Candidate for the Railroad Commissioner. Mr. Ottosen is one of the leading active young progressive worker in Iowa a successful business man, well experienced by coming in contact with the business internec of Iowa and if nominated and elected he would add dignity and honor to our state. His many friends are working very hard for his nomination, and they ask for your vote and support. To show how his friends feel, the following set of resolutions were unanimously adopted at the Tenth Republic Congressional convention held in the Dodge, Iowa, Wednesday, April 17, 1912. Whereas, Christ Ottosen of Humboldt worth, and in every way worthy of the honor and competent to the position of a member of the Board of State Railway Commissioners; and Whereas, it is the desire of the delegates this convention assembled, in view of his worthiness and of the services the Republican party, to present him as a candidate for said office to the voters of the State of Iowa; Do it Therefore Resolved, that we hereby endorse his candidacy for said office and present him to the voters of the State of Iowa as one worthy in every way of their confidence and support for said office. the parsonage Sunday morning at dock occurred the wedding of Mr. L. Robinson and Miss Annie Prentice. James Bowles officiating. The Willing Workers club met at the residence of Mr. Thomas Friday evening. After the regular routine business the subject debated. Resolved, that the men of the civil war was more brute than men of the Spanish-Ameri- can war. Affirmative, Mr. Geo. Mack and Mr. Green Jackson; negative Mr. Hickenbotham and Mr. Ambrose Jackson. The judges decided in the affi- rative—Judges, Rev. Bowles, Mr. C. Thomas and Mr. Wt. Toliver. Mr. Judge Range and brother Ear- man of Canton, Mo, are visiting at the home of Mr. Charles Thomas. The Rosebud club met at the resi- dence of Rev. Bowles, Monday evening. ALLFREE FOR CONGRESS. The above cut is that bright young business man, H. B. Alfree, Newton, Iowa, who is candidate for congress from the sixth district subject to the primaries in June. Mr. Alfree is an active Republican worker, a good business man with broad knowledge of the needs of the people. He is a congenial man to meet and is friendly to the colored race. In his announcement to the voters of the sixth district; says To the Republicans of the Sixth District: The great overshadowing problem confronting the American people today is the relation of the government to business. The trust question, the tarin, the reform of banking and currency and many other questions are phases of this problem. The unparalleled industrial development of the last half century has rendered imperative a readjustment. The new conditions were not contemplated when existing laws were enacted. The creation of the interstate commerce commission and the tariff board and the passage of the Sherman act have done much, but the readjustment is as yet incomplete and imperfect. Other measures of advanced legislation are necessary. We have passed from an age of individual independence to one of a high degree of security and an interdependence. The relation of employer and employee has thus acquired a new importance. There is also great need for the introduction of modern business methods into all departments of the government itself. The work of the economy and efficiency commission has demonstrated this. It has already saved the tax-$3,000,000 annually and it has been estimated that $3,000,000,000 could be thus saved if the government were run with the same system as other great business councils. Much greater efficiency could result. As a business man I have always taken an active part in politics and a keen interest in public questions. I am a firm believer in the principles of the Republican party. I earnestly solicit and will greatly appreciate your support and your vote. MRS. JENNIE STEELE HUEGLE. We take pleasure in presenting to our readers Mrs. Jennie Steele Huegle, the present County Superintendent of our public schools, who is a candidate for re-election. Mrs. Huegle submits her record in the office as the best evidence why she should be renominated. Her earnest work and unfaltering zeal to extend the high school work into every township is very commendable. She is a graduate from our Des Molnes High school, has taught in the grades of the city schools, and was principal in succession of Lucas, Webster, and Oakland (now Henry Sabin) buildings, and having had over thirty years experience in the school room, is amply qualified to supervise the county work. A qualification repeatedly demonstrated by high efficiency in the important office she so well fills. after rendering a short program a two course repast was served. The young people are doing a great work. With the assistance of the older people much good will be accomplished. Mrs Mahala Henry and son Maceo are visiting LaGrange, Mo., for a short time. Miss Louise Harper will leave soon to visit her aunt in Ottumwa. Mr Charlie Thomas will open an ice cream parlor and lurch counter at 327 Second street, about the 23d of May. Will be glad to have any of the friends stop in. P. E. for the upbuilding of the state both in the cities and on the farms. A lawyer of ability and experience he is thoroughly trained in all that is needed for the great responsibilities of governor. He has labored long and earnestly for the establishment of the "square deal" for all, and if nominated and elected governor he will go into office a free and independent man and will devote his energies to the upbuilding of Iowa and the welfare of all her people. 1920 THE MASTER OF THE MUSIC constantly growing in influence ever since. He has demonstrated that he has abilities and talents to make a successful public career. He entered the Senate at about the same age as did the lamented Dollier and with his high aspirations and great abilities the state may yet realize the opportunity upon Dollier for a long and distinguished career. Senator Kenyon has stood for high ideals in public life during his short term and we believe the people of Iowa will retain him in the Dollier seat for many years and that his nomination at the June primaries will be made by a phenomenal majority of the Republican voters of Iowa. in July, 12. Now that Ripley street is being paved it will add much comfort to the people in general did make it easy to get to and from Bethel church. Rev. M. Toomey Basil installed a print in basement of the Third Baptist church The Rev. has a full supply of good type and will do all of his own printing. Mr. E. Green the successful restaurant man has returned to Davenport and repurchased his old stand on E. 5th St. Mr. Green is fitting his place up first class style. Mr. Eugene Gole who is one of the lay delegates to the A. M. E. general conference will leave for the seat of said conference on the 5th of May. Mrs E. L. Davis who has been quite sick is able to leave the hospital to be home to the delight of her husband and many friends. Mrs. Della Marshall is at home to her many friends, No. 721 Harrison St. Rev. T. B Stovall preached an able sermon Sunday evening. His subject Candidate for Republican Nomination for Governor, June Primaries, 1912. The candidacy of Hon. George W. Clarke for the Republican nomination for Governor is submitted to the people of Iowa upon its own merits. His ten years' service in the Iowa Legislature placed him as his position nearly every great question now before the people. That record is open to anyone searching for the truth, lie believes in a Greater Iowa, and has always labored SENATOR WILLIAM S. KENYON. Senator William S. Kenyon, of Ft. Dodge, who was elected to the seat made vacant by the death of Senator Jonathan J. Kendrick and stubbornly contested deadlock which ever occurred in Iowa, is a candidate for re-election before the June primary election. Senator Kenyon was elected in open session of the legislature on the last day of the session by practically eight per cent of the republican membership he has been questioned, made good in the Senate. He took high rank among the members at the very start and has been DAVENPORT NEWS. The plumbing work in the A. M. E. church and parsonage was let to the Sanitary Plumbing Co., that company being the lowest letters. This much needed work will be done at once. The 3d quarterly meeting for this conference year will be held at Bethel A. M. E. church, May 19, 1912, instead of May 12th. Eureka Lodge No 3890, G. W. O. of O. F. will hold their 69th annual thanksgiving service at the Third Baptist church, Sunday, May 12th, at 3 o'clock p. m. Rev, T. B. Stovall will preach the sermon. The Clara Shepherd girls will give a Maypole entertainment at the A. M. E. church, May 10th. Mr. W. J. Shepard, R. W. Grand custodian A. F. and A. M. of Buxton, Ia., was the guest of Hiram Lodge No, 19 A. F. and A. M., on the 26th inst. The Hiram boys gave Mr. Shepard one of best times of his life. Mr. Shepard was well pleased with the outlook for the Grand Lodge, which will meet here J. B. M. H. The above cut is a true likeness of Mr. N. S. Ketchum who is a candidate for Railroad Commissioner subject to the primaries June 3. He has been a resident of Iowa 1860. He hails from Marshall county. He has been engaged in promoting the substantial interests of the state, as a manufacturer, jobber and a shipper of merchandise agricultural implements etc. These years of actual experience qualifies him for the said position. He has been a member of the board we have established joint rates in Iowa which has amounted to a reduction on every shipment passing over two or more lines, of twenty per cent. We have promulgated a schedule of express rates with a table of graduated charges, which are admittedly the lowest in the United States. Many revisions have been made in the freight seedlets in Iowa during [Image of a person with a headband and a scarf]. HON. JOHN L. BLEAKLY. We take great pleasure to present to the Republican voters of Iowa our friend and well-wisher, John L. Bleakly of Ida county, who is a candidate for re-election of state auditor. He was born in Ireland in 1857; came with his parents to Illinois in 1863 and to Iowa in 1872. Graduated from the Cedar Rapids business college, went to was family religion. The speaker showed how important it is for each family to have and live a christian religion. The Third Baptist church is planning for a big Spring rally. Mrs. Phillips will hold a ten day meeting at Iowa City in the near future. This is the time to get busy. Everything is looking Spring time. Commencing with May 5th services will take up at 7:30 p. m., so if you want to get home early come out early. O. E. S. Convention. The fifth annual convention of Electa Grand Chapter, order of Eastern Star will be held in the city of Des Moines, the first Tuesday in May, the 21-23 inclusive, with Princess Zorah Chapier No. 10. All grand officers and representatives to sail Grand Convention are requested to be present with their reports and assist in the opening of the Grand chapter, Tuesday morni g at 10 o'clock. By order of Sister Mate F. Clark, W. G. M. Bro. John W. Bland, W. G. P. Ruth G. Bright, G. Sec. Greek Proverb. What the wind gathers the devil smoothes. this same period of time, which have meant a saving of thousands of dollars to Iowa shippers. Not only has the board looked after freight rates within Iowa, but there are now pending before the Interstate Commerce Commission many cases which this board has filed, requesting a readjustment of classification and freight rates to the benefit of Iowa shippers. But this is only a part of the work of this commission. They have acted upon more than a thousand cases, involving drainage, depot accommodations, station facilities, train service, overcrowding, staging, and even other conceivable frictions which might arise between railroad companies and their patrons. I have always stood for a "Greater Iowa," not only in agriculture, but in the developing or manufacturing of our products within our own state. With my mechanical and engineering ability I stand on my record. THE BROADWAY Ida Grove where he was employed as a bookkeeper in a bank. In 1003 he was elected state senator where he remained until he was elected state auditor in 1008. He has served the state honestly, faithfully, judiciously and economically. He is an active church worker, an ideal citizen and a true and tried friend of the colored man. He merits your vote. AL. SMITH FOR CONSTABLE. The name of our friend and only colored candidate in our city is Al Smith, who has announced his name for constable of Des Moines Township, subject to the Republican primaries, who has been in our city for many years, always active in the interest of some other candidates but never until now has he ever asked his name, His colored friends friends think that race should have something and he asks your vote and support. ```markdown ``` Price Five Cents. PROF. ALBERT M. DAYOE. The above cut represents Prof. Albert M. Daye, the present State Superintendent, who is a candidate for re-election for his second term. Prof. Daye was born in Missouri, and in 1862 moved with his parents to Cerro Gordo county, Iowa; in 1870 was educated in the rural schools of the county and graduated from the Mason City high schools and from the State University of Iowa, receiving the degrees of B. S. and A. M. He has taught school for several years, also principal of several schools; also county superintendent of the Hancock-county schools. He 'is well qualified by many years of experience and has made a fine record as State Superintendent and is entitled to the renomination and election. He is a believer in the ultimate success of the negro race as a whole. BURLINGTON ITEMS. Mrs. J. Earlie who was indisposed last week is able to be out again and through her efforts the agent is thankful for several new subscribers to the Bystanders. Miss Hazel Woods, one of our most prominent young ladies left last week for Davenport, Iowa, where she will spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. J. Young. Miss Young will be missed in the S. S. circle as she was quite active in that work. Miss Maud Brawley of Cameron, Mo. is the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. Pleasant. Mrs. Pauline King was called to Koo. kuk last week where her nice Mrs. R. Ashby is quite ill. Mr. J. Bradden of Kansas City, wo., is quite ill at the home of his sister-in-law. Mrs. A. Pleasant and1 Mrs. Bradden is also indisposed. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Williams have added two more rooms to their little cottage which now make a very comfortable home. Mrs. Myrtle Brooks of Centerville, Iowa, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Js Rag, Mrs. L. Anderson entertained the members of Union Baptist S. S. last week at Bunn's Grove and a fine time is reported. COLFAX NOTES Mrs. M. B. Brown was called to Enterprise last week to the bedside of her grandson, Robert Brown. Mrs. Perkins, of Buxton, is in the city, visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Terrell. Mrs. W. H. Clark was a Capital city visitor Monday. Mr. W. D. Miller, of Enterprise, is in the city visiting friends this week. The Children rendered an excellent program Sunday evening at the B. Y. P. U. Solos, recitations, duets and papers. Take Madison has moved to No. 8 miles this week. We have on the sick list this week Mr. G. Bruttram, Miss Gertrude Broddus, Mr. G. O. Terrell and Mrs. M. Broddus. The Home and Foreign Mission Circle emet with Mrs. W. B. Battles last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. M. Oliver visited the Circle and gave some encouraging remarks. We are More Than a LUMBER YARD We are A DEPARTMENT STORE IN BUILDING MATERIALS We Have Large Stock LUMBER, LIME, PLASTER, CEMENT, PAINT, HARD- WARE and NAILS—in fact We Keep Everything from the Founda- tion to the Chimney Top. JEWETT LUMBER CO 91 & GRAND AVE E 72 & WALNUT One More Added to the Variety of Uses Frenchmen Make of This Article. The ingenuity of the Frenchman has not been confined to the making of weapons out of apparently harmless canes. In fact, there is quite a variety of uses which the cane is made to serve. One of the canes is fitted with a colnob and a matchbox, these being contained in the head, which is provided with a carefully concealed lid. The colnob is arranged to permit of depositing and easily removing the coins by a sight pressure of the thumb. The capacity of the faucet is in the pocket. Another case handle contains a complete outfit of the game known as Petits Cheuvau. When the lid is open betting can begin and the horse crossing the wire first wins the stakes. One of the latest Parisian novelties consists in a lady's parasol handle containing a roulette wheel which can be used for gambling at any place or moment. Handles have become very popular. They are of a workmanship and generally of gold or silver. One handle contains almost everything that one would be likely to need. A long sheet of paper is wound around the rod, from which pieces may be torn off for taking notes. When the lid is opened pencil, pencil, nail file, combs and looking glass are disclosed. These objects are small, but large enough for practical use.—Scientific American Golfing In France. The French golfing girl is a rarity so far, but she is increasing in spite of difficulties. The links at La Boule, at Chantilly, at Fontainebleau, and elsewhere are gradually attracting her, and her skill when she does take up the game makes her fully the equal if not the superior to the English list of who are members of the same club. Strictly speaking, however, the French golfing girl is more often a young married woman than a jaune fille, because there is always the difficulty of the chaperon. It is rather hard to expect a mother to follow her girls round the links, yet unless she does, she is not much use. So the sufficient protector, but brothers in France, as elsewhere, are indifferently fond of looking after their sisters. Curiosity Cost Fox His Freedom Current Cost of J. F. Specht '67 Potterville, Pa. while driving along the state road be- ween Potterville and Schurkylhaven the other day, got out of his buggy to look after his horse, which had cast a shot. As he did so a large gray gox, weighing 24 pounds, ran from the underbrush into the middle of the road and stood for a minute to look at him. The action cost Reynold his liberty, as Specht shied a large stone, striking him in the head and stunning him. The fox was captured alive, and will be used for a big fox chase during coming summer. War on English Starlings State game wardens have been instructed to keep a sharp watch for flocks of English starlings and to kill them on sight in order to prevent the predacious British bird from becoming a pest like its cousin, the sparrow. Starlings thus far have appeared only in Bucks and other eastern border counties, not far from New Jersey, and the numbers have not been great.—Harrisburg Correspondence Philadelphia Press. Automatic Mule. At Elk City the Missouri Pacific op- erates a pumping station with a blind mule. The mule is left alone all day, and goes around and around pumping water. When the tank is full the water splashes out on a piece of zinc, and the noise is a signal for the mule to step. When a train goes along the mule begins to pump again until the water splatters. The owner of the mule got out last spring and worked against and helped beat the water- works bonds at the election, because the construction of a waterworks sys- tem there would throw his blind mule out of work—Exchange. Snow in Hawaiian Islands Molokai for the first time in the memory of man is decorated with snow, writes a Hawaiian. This astonishing fact is a mute tribute to the intensity of the cold wave that for weeks has been felt in these islands. Within the last few days patches of snow appeared, visible from the seascape, in the mountain tops back of Palooza on the South side of the island where the coast line bends toward the east end. Too Frank. "You are workingmen—" "Horay!" "And because you are working—men—" "Horay!" "You must work." "Put him out! Put him out!"—Tit-Bita. By Esperice. Heck—Has your wife made her will? Peck—No, she's merely developing it "Saw two famous bad men come together during my trip west." "Both killed!" "Nobody killed. You can't talk a man to death." Or the Safe Side. "I just saw your wife in your neighbor's auto. Why don't you take her out in yours?" "Oh, we've just made wills in favor of each other." - Fliesende blaet BOOKER WASHINGTON AT WORK (By BRADLEY GILMAN.) There are many things of interest in Florida at this season. There are the oranges; or you may like better the golden grapefruit; or you may prefer to "pot" alligators; or you can study the evolutions of the turkey-buzzards, as they drift and scar on the air-current, putting Glen Curtis with the Wright brothers to the bad, with their deftly-polished rugged, sooty wings. If none of these things interest you, there is the negro; always the negro, bearing about with him his problem, standing—to the thoughtful, serious tourist—like a heavily-loaded interrogation mark, on the southern page of American history. What shall we do about him? What can he do? What can he be giving in Florida to his own embodied interrogation? Booker T. Washington, the world-famous educator, is wisely and bravely giving his answers to this problem. He has recently completed an eight-days' journey through the land which Ponce de Leon discovered, but he did not travel there in search of the fountain of eternal youth; he went with a dozen friends and helpers to Penesula, thence to Tallahassee. Ocala, Tampa, Jacksonville and other points, and addressed vast audiences of whites and blacks, and gave such wise, hopeful words of counsel that he to him enthused, and his white hearers—even in the regions made notorious by lynchings—expressed approval and urged him to come again and deepen the good influences which he had already established. This "missionary journey" was one of several which Dr. Washington has made through southern states; it was under the direction of M. M. Lewey, president of the Colored Men's Business league of Florida. The object which Dr. Washington has had in view is to maintain the conditions existing among his own people and their relations to the white race, and to encourage public sentiment in the direction of plain elemental and industrial education for negroes. The state governments already do something in the direction, and private individuals help, but not over 6 per cent. of the total black population. Officed by schools like Hampton, Tuskegee and others. Many of the public school superintendents see the need of a more general education for the blacks, but are thwarted by an adverse public sentiment. This sentiment, hostile or indifferent, must be distinctly altered for good by Dr. Washington's impassioned efforts in educating the blacks in so many centers of population. He does what more eloquent and theoretical speakers often do not; he changes the ideas and the feelings of his auditors; people who have heard this great man speak to audiences in the north have little idea of his addresses to southern gatherings, where he has been his him, and has also a considerable number of white people who begin the session in concealed enmity. The dramatic situation at L—I shall never forget; the famous negro leaders faced over 200 white men—about a fifth of his total audience—who sat with scowls of distrust on their faces, until his kindly appeals to their reason and better selves softened them and made them his friends. Probably almost every man in that white group carried a pistol; one or two weapons were displayed openly; some of those men must have taken part in the barbarous lynchings which disgraced the town fifteen months ago; but, like a lion facing jackals, and like the royal男 of men of the forest of the king, stood forth from his little group of friends alone and gave battle; a battle of right and reason against ignorance and prejudice; and he won; and some of those men said in my hearing afterward, that he was a great man and that the negro ought to be given a fair chance. I made the similar trip with Mr. Washington through Mississippi three years ago; and all my observations and reflections on that journey were confirmed by what I saw on this present trip through Florida. There is only one solution of this vast problem in the south; the negroes are to remain on the land; therefore, common sense dictates that they be educated in the simple branches of book education, and trained in some industrial pursuit; and then given a chance to "make good." That is all that their black-colored physicians, lawyers, ministers and business men, on this recent journey, who would be a credit to any race and a valuable asset to any cause; they have pointed out to me the signs of progress among their people; the advance of spring up the Atlantic seaboard today is no more obvious and certain than is the advancement of the negro race in the southland toward all that is characteristic of a high civilization. The increase in homestead holdings, the increase of stores and banks and taxable property—these tell the story of that gain in material prosperity which alone will give the black man position and power and influence in the world, much broad men as the majority of Penascalis, and Judge Bullock of Gaza, and many others, who are so highly civilized, themselves, that they are ready to grant their colored brothers the opportunity to struggle forward to that same civilization. A person of trained eyes, on going into a town or village in the south, can tell, by observing the faces and NOT ENOUGH FOR TWO. Postmaster General Hitchcock, replying at a Washington reception to a compliment upon his management of the nation's malls, said with a smile: "But the postoffice is still burdened with old-fashioned restrictions and rules — makeshifts which suffice when the country was small, but which are most unsatisfactory now that we have grown so vast. "Those outgrown makeshifts remind me of a shared umbrella. manners of either of the two races what the other will be like, for the two are closely bound together, tyranny and cruelty, on the part of the whites, show in their faces, and can also be read in the constraint and caution and timidity of their black neighbors; and again, and joyous, as is their nature; you may be sure that the whites of that region are just and broad-minded and kindly, as is characteristic of people really civilized. What I here write comes from close personal observation; and I say that the bitter enemies which the negro has in the south are the ignorant senators of the white; and various classes of the white; the higher grades of white men tend toward justice and patience and encouragement, in their treatment of the as yet immature black race; sometimes, when election is at hand, some educated white candidate will indulge in public denunciations of "niggers"; but this is usually for political effect; he will be more likely to be the friend and very likely be the friend and helper of a half-dozen colored neighbors. At Tallahassee I overheard significant comment on the closing words of Mr. Washington's address, made from a bandstand on the common; a group of white men had been listening closely, and I feared sullyly, to the speaker's words; then, at the close one of them spoke to the others, concisely, solemnly: "That's true, what he says about our trusting each other; you know we have left today, past you, with us, with our niggers, and there nobody else in God's world we'd have trusted them with." A charming and effective feature of the program of most of these Florida meetings was the singing by the blacks in the audience (usually a thousand of them) of the real "songs of slavery"; not the tawdry negro-minstrel songs of later white composers, but the quaint old folk-songs of fifty and more years ago; the singing was led by Major Moton of Hampton, that sweet-voiced singer, with the physique of a Hercules and the sensibilities of a girl of seventen. This singing seemed to bring the various emotions of the audience together, Dr. Washington gave his address; and it revealed the poetry and sentiment of this patient, tolling, loving race, as they group their way out of their captivity, singing as they came, with faith in their God and confidence in the day-star which was rising out of their night of gloom. Many a time I have heard the dictum laid down by over-confident prophets like Thomas Nelson Page, that the negro was capable of a moderate degree of academic education, but could never go very high. In rebuttal, let me say that one of the members of Dr. Washington's party through Florida was a young colored man who is a graduate of Harvard, also of Oxford as a Rhodes scholar, or of Cambridge as any man of any race (as a Harvard I speak), who possessed a more genuine and unostentatious cultivation of mind than does this young man, not in manners and voice alone, but in tastes and inner standards he is among the best graduated from our universities. Somebody will respond, "He is only an exception." Such was the comment made ten and twenty years ago, as young negro men came up, singly and by two and three, into the ranks of the professions; but those "exceptions are now numerous to be reached, not exceeding the scores and hundreds of them in the south; and similar results will be reached in the case of colored men of literary and esthetic taste; the number is steadily increasing. It is high time that we isd aside the bugaboof of "social equality." Dr. Washington and other educated colored men condemn all movements of their race in this direction; they urge, with great earnestness, that the negroes keep to their own social life, that they develop all they can of civilization, within their own borders; whatever mingling of the races there may be in the business life is easily arranged, but, socially, colored men and women are urged to keep apart their professions and already in rural southern cities I have been admitted, on my rounds of journalistic inquiry, into many charming negro homes, where good taste was the rule and the good offices of a genuine and tactful hospitality were extended to me. At the close of Dr. Washington's address at Tampa, I accosted, pleasantly, two white men coming out of the hall, and one said: "Booker Washington is as great a man as can be found in the world today." And the other man said, "The whole situation and inter-relationship of the two races in Washington up in the past." Washington told about the colored bishop and the white hack-driver. And this is the story in brief: At a town in North Carolina, a colored bishop of Dr. Washington's party was anxious to catch a train; he addressed a white hackman: "Take me to the depot, please, and I will pay you a quarter. Like the black man, but I can't drive a negro in my hack." Then the resourceful bishop suggested, "Very good. Now you take the back seat and ride, and I'll take the front seat and drive." And this was done; and the colored bishop got his train and the white hackman got his quarter; each gained by the transaction. "That is the basis of an intelligent, reasoned, and well-grounded relations of the two races in the south must be established, and above their heads will float the ideal of human brotherhood, which, in time, will come into its own—Springfield (Mass.) Republican. unbrella, you know, is a shelter for two. bath for two. two. New York Tribune UP AGAINST IT. Hokus—Why don't you try to.get a job? Pokus--A girl won't marry a fellow unless he has a job. AN EDUCATED ZULU SPEAKS AN EDUCATED ZULU SPEAKS The following address delivered at the First Interstate congress of South Africa by Mr. John L. Dube will be read with interest. Mr. Dube is a native Zulu, educated in America, and started some years in South Africa. In South Africa, a industrial school on somewhat the same lines as that of Tuskegee institute. Mr. Dube has made himself to such an extent the leader of his own people in South Africa, that he has been chosen the first president of the first interstate Native congress. His address follows. Gobetomen of the South African Native Congress: It is meet that my first word to you should be one expressive of my high and heartfelt appreciation of the confidence which my countrymen assembled in Boemfontein have thought well to repose in me, and of my thanks for this unique honor, all unexpected and undeserved, which they have received. We have at their gathering (having been unavoidably debarred that pleasure by pressing educational and editorial calls at home), they nevertheless went out of their way to seek me out in this remotest corner of Natal and to elect me the first president of this the first Interstate Native congress of all South Africa, and to do thank them and the dignity bestowed I hereby formally accept. Gentlemen, it seems to me that the day of our race's renaissance is at length at hand, indeed it would not be inappropriate to mark this 8th day of January, and in future years so to commemorate it as the "red letter day of our people's hopes, as the birthday of our existent national entity in South Africa. I say this "New South Africa!" for the South Africa we see today developing before us is no more the South Africa known to our fathers. Yet none the less will it be the home and native land of our children. And for them we have to make straight the path and prepare a comfortable "place in the sun." Although, as a race we possess the unique distinction of being the first born sons of this great and beautiful continent; although as a race we can claim an ancestry more ancient than ours; about about the age of the glorious British empire, we are the last born children, just awakening into political life, born on the 8th day of January, in this the year of grace 1912. Yes; politically, new-born babies, we are still very young and inexperienced, and as such it behoves us to feel our way slowly and warily. While teaching ourselves to walk boldly and uprightly before all mankind, we must still be careful ever to seek out the way where wisdom (not mere sentiment or desire) leadeth, treading softly, ploddingly, along the bright path illumined by righteousness and reason—the steep path of faith will illuminate and surely lead us to our goal, the attainment of our rightful inheritance as sons of Africa and citizens of the South African commonwealth. Many are the difficulties I foresee in our way—enemies without, fierce but frank; dangers within, undesigned perhaps, but still more harmful. It will be an uphill fight, but our watchwatch shall be "Excellator!"—Onward, higher; cautiously, ploddingly! By dint of our perseverance, our patience, our comeblems, our ambitions, our methods, all these obstacles shall be removed and enemies overcome. We have been distinguished by the world as a race of born gentleman—a truly glorious title, bestowed on few other people!—and by the gentleness of our manners (poor though we may be, unlettered and ill-clad) and by the nobility of our character. We must be able to watch all the wall of color prejudice and force even our enemies to be our admirers and our friends. Gentlemen! for better or for worse, you have selected me to be for the nonce your president. As I trust you will therefore permit me to indicate the way, and I trow I shall never lead you astray. For while I shall at all times endeavor to be a straight goer, you will not be a straight goer, not one dragged by the nose, still less one pulled by the tail, for as already said, my war-cry is—Onward! Upward into the higher places of civilization and Christianity—not backward into the slump of darkness, nor downward into the abyss of antiqued tribal systems—our salvation is not there, but in preparing ourselves to an honored place among the nations. You have asked me to lead, and perchance you would ask me now how I intend to do so. I will show you my frame of mind and my ideal in two words—I take for my motto (and I hope as faithful and dutiful followers, it will be yours also). Festiva lente, it will be yours also. Patron satin! I select that great and diffiding man Booker T. Washington. I recognize that the hour is come when we, the native races of South Africa, must be up and doing; for God helps those who help themselves. But I recognize, too, the necessity of moving cautiously, of making progress prudently. I see the danger we have to fear, lest the too impetuous amongst us, in the first fervor of this new inspiration, become too ambitious in the start, too pushful, too eager to attain their majority in a day; in a word, contracting swelled head, and toppling over the apple cart. Therefore I say, Festina lente. And Booker T. Washington is to be my guiding star (would that he were nigh to give us the help of his wise counsel!) I have chosen this great man, firstly, because he is perhaps the Too Horrible to Think Of "Mother, it is said that the success of the Chinese women in securing the right to vote is due to the fact that they have given up the practice of squeezing their feet out of shape." "Yes, dear, I believe that has had a great deal to do with it." "Do you think we should get the men to let us vote if we ceased to squeeze our feet?" "Hensens, child! Don't suggest such a horrible exodent." most famous and best living example of our Africa's sons; and secondly, because, like him, I too, have my heart centered mainly in the education of my race. Therein methinks lies the shortest and best way to their mental, moral, material, social and political betterment. Throughout ten long, tiring years and up to the present moment I have sacrificed all my time, all my strength and all my means upon this altar of my people's supreme need—the need of enlightenment, of knowledge, of understanding, of refinement of manners and refinement of mind. And if the notice I am ready to respond to my compatriot's call to serve them in the more urgent, and with more perilous sphere of political activity, I shall on that account by no means less my educational and editorial effort in their behalf. On the contrary, herished a hope that my more honored position in the Native Commonwealth and my wider contact with the native world, may rather tend to make those efforts still more extensive and effective. All the same, while I believe that in education my race will find its greatest earthly blessing, I am forced to avow that, at this present juncture of the reformation of the South African commonwealth, it has a still pressing need—the need of political vigilance and of political education and rights. This native congress, then—if I may venture to speak as its appointed mouthpiece—representing, as it does, the whole body of educated nationwide throughout South Africa, respectfully tenders the government its submission and its support, and prays that the government may in return honor it with its confidence and grant our full requests their due consideration. The policy which I am convinced will prove at once the surest, safest and quickest (and the policy which I hope our society will ever follow) is one of deep and dutiful respect for the rulers whom God has placed over us; a policy of hopeful reliance in sense of common justice in love of freedom so innate that it will ultimately triumph over all other baser tendencies, color prejudice and class tyranny. I feel assured that, if we approach this inherently religious and magnanimous British people in a respectful and reasonable manner, they will not refuse us a hearing, and will not refuse us our rights. Indeed they it is who have taught us to seek and strive; we follow but their example. Whatever political rights the British citizen has in India, he has the cost of centuries of constant struggle; and surely he will not think ill of us if we now humbly follow in his footsteps. But while we wage our little war, it shall always and only be along the constitutional way of peaceful endeavor or and patient pegging away honestness, honesty and Britishism. We propose to put one up, and by God's help we shall win. CONVEX LENS OF THE EYES A BURNING GLASS THAT ADJUSTS THE SIGHT TO VARYING DISTANCES. One of the manifold wonders of the human eye is the convex lens with which the focal distances of sight are made instantly and without mental effort. This lens in the eye is a literal "burning glass," as the small boy styles the glass the camera's rays and sets fire focuses the camera's rays and sets fire pieces of paper. Just in this sense, too, is the lens of the eye a literal burning glass, as may be shown by the simplest of experiments. Let the person at midday hold a straw against the face of the sun and focus his eyes on the straw. He can look at the straw, with its background of a dazzling sun, and without discomfort. But the moment he looks at the fiery ball of the sun itself, subconciously the lens of the eye comes to its proper focus, with the result that a burning lens is behind the camera, the eye, and it is said that a few seconds of such looking would burn out the retina as if by fire itself. In the subconscious adaptability of the eye lens to adjust itself to different distances lies its value to the human sight. The man with a camera adjusts the focus of his lenses by sliding them forward and back. The lenses of the human eye, by changing their curvatures, allow of one looking at fine print six inches from his nose and in a fraction of a second to look up and away, probably fifty miles to a mountain peak that in an instant is in true camera focus—Pittsburg Press. WORDS DIDN'T FIT THE GAME. Mr. Justice McKenna of the United States Supreme court took up golf some time ago, and played at it at the Chevy Chase links near Washington. He was practicing one day, and there was nobody with him except his caddle. He teed up his ball, made the preliminary wagges he could think of and swiped at the ball. He missed it a foot. He tried again, and this time struck the earth 18 inches behind the tee. He made another effort and missed again. He then stopped, and looked at the ball and said: "Tut-tut! Tut-tut-tut!" "Mister," observed the caddie, "you'll never learh to play golf with dem words!" — Saturday Evening Post. ONE WAY LEFT. "I tried for ten years to please my wife," said the married man, "and I've never yet succeeded." "I impossible!" ejaculated his friend. "No, I don't think it is," said the married man. "I'm going to shoot myself."—Satire. The happy girl now trots before the mirror with a hand-glass busy showing her the world will see her in the Easter parade. TEN YEARS OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS IN NORTH CAROLINA Mr. J. Y. Joyner, superintendent of of public instruction for this state, has just given to the public a statement of educational progress in North Carolina during the last decade. From this statement it appears that there were 238,000 college dren of school age in 1987, 497,000 white, making up of 735,000 for white and 104,900 for colored. It is also gratifying to note that this increase in days has been marked by 28 per cent, as to white and 20 per cent, as to colored, and there is put forth plans and suggestions which if enacted into law will so increase the school term throughout the state as to make it not less than six months cannot but meet with the hearty approval of all even though they call for increased taxation. Experience has shown that those states are forward in material character and strength of their public schools. The backwardness of the south is due more to the decadence of their schools than to any increase inause, and the increasing is also proportionate to the seriousness with which she has grappled with the public school problem. There is more, however. There are 8,369 white teachers in the state and 2,793 colored with average monthly salary for white teachers amounting to $34.47 and colored $23.48. The conclusion is obvious that the colored teacher controls a larger number of pupils for about two-thirds the pay and besides works under time. This is a hardship which the colored teacher must bear until the change comes. There is certainly no clear reason for the dir of colored teachers for the rural schools than that given by the above facts. A man can make more at common labor and have a steader job than be can teaching school for $23 a month, and a cook or laundress find her job and find her career far in excess of that her sister who teaches a colored school. This lack of adequate salary for colored school teachers makes school teaching a makeshift which in the end proves unsatisfactory to both the teacher and the state. Some plan will eventually be provided which will assure the teacher a living salary and thereby cause a larger number of trained men and women to devote their lives to this line of race uplift. It is noted that no word is said by the superintendent about compulsory education. This is of course a question upon which honest men may differ. Still there appears many cogent reasons why North Carolina should have such a law, and enforce it. The masses of the people of the state need education of such kind and character as will make them better citizens. The industrial turn, which all education of the masses is taking spells a new day for the development of the resources of our state and country. Should North Carolina take the lead in providing adequate and efficient facilities for both industrial training and both races and make it compulsory for every one of school age to be trained until he has acquired enough book learning for the purposes of his life work and enough skill to make a living with his hands? Such policy if adopted and adhered to would make North Carolina the model state of the Union FIGHTING CONSUMPTION FIGHTING CONSUMPTION TUBERCULOSIS EXHIBITION CAMPAIGN IN MISSISippi DOING MUCH GOOD. Columbus, Miss.—Some real results are being reported from the tuberculosis exhibition campaign among the colored people. Principal W. I. Mitchell of Union Academy, the colored school, has written the following letter: "I am sure the older pupils were very much benefited by visiting the exhibition. They have reduced to practice some things learned there. They now have their own drinking cups. They are beautifully in keeping their rooms clean. They are better prepared to listen to talks from their teachers along lines of health and cleanliness. "The younger students under ten years of age will remember that they went to the 'Locus' exhibition, and after a while the full meaning of it will dawn upon them. Furthermore, the fact of their going interested their parents and caused many to visit the exhibition who otherwise would have been taken to the exhibition has been here that screened my kitchen and dining room, installed city hydrant water and made other sanitary improvements." PRESCRIBING A DIET. Sir Richard Jebb, the eminent physician, was a man of irritable temper, and when bored by the querulous complaints of some of his patients could not always force himself to return a civil answer. A troublesome patient, whose illness was purely印象性, pestered him one day with questions as to what he should eat. My wife, Irene, told Sir Richard, "will be few and simple. You must not eat the shovel, poker or tongs, for they are hard of digestion; nor the bells, for they are windy; but anything else you please." GLUE TONIC. Chinese medicine developed a special fondness for fossilized "dragon bones," derived from extinct herbivora. They are also fond of "dragon teeth." as fossilized shells are called. In Shantung glue is made from asse skins. In a certain town of that province is a well, the water of which when used as asses makes their skin especially asassic glue. This glue brings a fancy ice, as it is a famous tonic throughout China—Chicago Tribune. 1. Boys must be regularly organized by a teacher or an agent into a local community club. The clubs organised into a county organisation with a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer. 2. Where no county organisation is formed, the local club will not be debarred from entering our state contests. 3. In order to represent the county, a club should consist of not less than twenty boys, ages from ten to eighteen years. 4. The members of the club must agree to read and study the instructions sent out by the federation and the United States department of agriculture. 5. The teacher or agent should set aside periodical meetings where instructions for growing crops may be discussed. 6. Each boy must plan his own crop and do his own work. A boy not strong enough to handle large implements may employ help in preparing his land. 7. The measurement of the acre and yield must be made by a reliable committee of two or three persons appointed by the principal of the school or the agent managing the club. 8. After the corn has been measured, a written report and a ten (10) ear-exhibit must be sent to the committee on agriculture of our federation. 9. In awarding prizes the following basis shall be used: a) Best yield per acre, 50 per cent. b) Best showing of profit on investment, 30 per cent. c) Best exhibit of ten ears, 10 per cent. d) Best written or oral account showing history of crop, 10 per cent. INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PREPARATION OF SEED BED. 1. The land should be broken from eight to ten inches deep. Harrow and prater should be laid on ordinary land 4½ feet wide. Corn should be planted about two feet in the drill, more or less according to the strength of the land. 3. A liberal supply of high-grade fertilizer should be used. Say 600 pounds to the acre in three applications; one at the time of plant, and the other two during the growing season. 4. Great pains should be taken to use only the very best seed corn which are secured from a rebound. The following varieties are some that have proved good: (1) Marlboro, (2) Hastings' Prolific, (3) White Dent. REPORT OF EXPENSES Each member of a corn club should keep the following record of expenses to be placed in the hands of the committee that awards the prizes. 1. Rent of land. $ ... 2. Preparation of seed bed. ... 3. Cost of seed. ... 4. Cost of planting. ... 5. Cost of manure. ... 6. Cost of fertilizer. ... 7. Cost of cultivation. ... 8. Cost of gathering. ... 9. Total cost. ... WIT AND HUMOR AS LIBERAL AS THE NEXT. Mrs. Byron—That's the kind of a husband to have. Did you hear Mr. Dike sell his wife to go and look at some £20 hats. Mr. Byron—My dear, have I ever deprived you of the privilege of looking at £20 hats?—London Tit-Bits. THE WINNER. Waiter—Thank you ever so much, sir. Old Gent—What the deuce do you mean? I haven't given you anything. Waiter—No, sir; but I bet No. 10 half a crown you wouldn't tip me! London Opinion. NEEDED IN THE FAMILY. Edith—Yes, I am going to marry Mr. Goldbag. Ethel—Why, he's old enough to be your father. Edith—I know, but he doesn't seem to care for mother. PROGRESS. "So your son is going to high school?" "Yes." "How far has he got?" "To the point at which I seem to be an intellectual two-spot." WANTED A NOVICE. Caddie Master—What sort of caddie do you want, sir.” Nervous Novice—Wall-*ell*—I'd like a game very little about the game—Sketch. HORRID MAN. Miss Pert—The way that man looked at me was positively insulting. Miss Pike—Did he stare at you? Miss Pike—In the dance, chance, then looked at something else. EASILY GUESSED "What will the woman of tomorrow be?" sighed, the pensive person. VERY STILL. Townley—Are your hens laying still? Stubbus—Two of them are. They were run over by a darned auto- mobile. Mrs. Emma Harris is a little better at this writing. Mrs. Peter Bell is quite sick at her home 1340 Jefferson ave. Mr. Louis Blagburn is improving nicely at this writing. Mrs. C. Stone gave a 6 o'clock dinner for Mrs. James Guy, Mrs. Ida Davis and M. E. Oliver. Mr. S. Hudson of Ft. Dodge, a tailor of that city, was in our city Monday looking up a location. We say come. Mrs. N Davis 1410 4th St Place entertained for dinner, Sunday, the 18th, Meadnes M. E. Oliver, G. Franklin and Jas. Guy. A delightful time. On Monday, the 19th, Mrs. Adam Dixon served a 6 o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs. Ida Davis, Mrs. M. E. Oliver and James Guy. A lovely time. A States Dinner and program will be given by the Trustees of the Corinthian Baptist church Thursday May 9. The public is invited. Mr. Tug G. Wilson is rapidly recovering from an operation performed by Dr A. J. Booker at Mercy hospital last week. Mrs. J. H. Shepard went to Ames, Iows, last week as assistant cateress to Mrs. C. A. Cleggett, who is at the college Mrs. G. Franklin 820 12th St Place gave a very beautiful 6 o.c clock dinner in honor of her mother, Mrs, M. E. Oliver, Miss, Ida Davis and Mrs James Guy. An excellent time was enjoyed by all The Dramatic Art club met Tuesday afternoon with Miss Chenna Graves, discussed Book 1X of Paradise Lost and also part III of Robert's Rules of Order. Meet next Tuesday with Mrs. Geo. Patton, 1520 25th street, finish book IX. Hon J. Frank Blagburn, a former Iowa boy but now employed in the Recorder of Deeds office at Washington, will arrive in our city tonight enroute to the general conference of the A. M. E. church at Kansas City, Mo., as one of the leading lay delegates. He will spend three days here visiting his father, mother and brother and a host of old friends. He was once our city market master and is well known here. He has not been here for several years The Corinthian Baptist Church Announcements Sunday, may 10 Old People's Day—As customary for several years past the church will bring its aged members to services. 10:30 a.m. Pastor's subject—"All Things are Yours." 7:30 p. m. Subject, "The Hidden Treasure." T. L. Griffith, Minister. LATHER WANTED—Good man to help me do lathing in Monmouth and vacancy; good wages, Colored man preferred. Call or write J. T. Peoples, Monmouth, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Jackson of Rock Island, Ill., came to our city this week preparatory to making Iowa's Capitol his future home. He bought a nice five room cottage and will move here the first of June. Mr. R. N. Hyle and Son, B. N. Realty Co., made the deal. He is an employee of the Rock Island By. Co. Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, the great singer from Chicago, give a song recital last Thursday at the A M. E. church was very well attended, considering the weather. Those who heard this gifted singer pronounce her good. She possesses very rare talent and is well trained. We hope for her great future in the musical world. The services at the Union Congregational church Sunday morning will be in charge of H McCraven. He has secured Rev. Beekley of the United Presbyterian church to preach in the morning at 10:45. All are invited, Sunday school at 12 o'clock. The M. C. T. club will meet on nex Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Arthur Jones on 14th St. Place. The program will be as follows: Quotations: Dumbar; Vocal solo, Mrs. T. J. Bell; Paper, the Benefit of the Kintergarden in the schools. Mrs. Perkins followed by a general discussion, led by Mrs L. Green. WONDERFUL RESULTS ON SHORT NOTICE I have used your Pomade. Its the best thing I ever used for making curly hair 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 sunburn and unruly hair and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion for the com- pliation Ask your druggist for them. Be sure and get the genuine (Ford's) manufactured by the Ozonize() Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. Medames M. E. Oliver, James Guy, and Ida Davis of Buxton, who have been spending a fortnight visiting in our city. While here Mrs. Oliver visited a few days in Colfax and Mrs. Guy visited her old home in Ft. Dodge. Mrs. Maud M. Brewton formally of this city but now of Mason City. last week, enroute from Keokuk; where she was called to attend to some buniness pertaining to the mysterious ten. She is the High Priestess of the Golden Shield Tabernacle of Mason City. She made a pleasant call at the Bystander Y. C. M. C. A. NOTES One of the best addresses of the season was that delivered by young Rufus Jackson, a former student at Tuskegee but now of East High School, last Sunday afternoon, speaking upon the "Outlook for the Negro in the field of Agriculture." This young man is a good thinker and a fluent speaker and is destined to make his mark in the world. Next Sunday will be popular meeting day and the address will be by Mr. H. S. Hollingsworth, Sec., of the associated charities. Everybody welcome. A Two Great Conferences Within the past few days two great conventions or conferences have been held in the U. S. for the betterment of the race and to adjust radical differences. The first was held in Chicago. It was the National Association for the advancement of the colored people and composed of some of the ablest and highly cultured men of our race in this age. The meeting was enthusiastic, and helpful to our present condition. They took a stand for equal rights justice and fairplay to our race and all mankind. The other one was the great conference of the different races of mankind from all countries, held at Tuskegee, Ala. Eighteen foreign countries and twenty-five different religious denominations was represented. Many very great and able men. This meeting was certainly very suggestive that a better and brighter day is coming in this land for the sons of the Freedman. The concentration of the great strong men to bring about harmony, peace and prosperity for all races will ultimately be consumated 'ere soon. We all can assist in bringing about those conditions. Live, act, and die that your fellow man may see your good works and be constrained to say there was a noble character, a good citizen, a real man. Rev. Wm. H. Peck, D. D., is chairman of the general committee. Below we publish a ...st of the bishops and general officers: Bishop W. J. Gaines, 360 Houston Street, Atlanta, Ga. Bishop B. T. Tanner, 936 Diamond Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Bishop Abraham Avery, 532 Washings Avenue, Kansas City, Kans. Bishop B. F. Fee, Wilberforce, O. Bishop J. A. Handy, 1341 N. Carey Street, Baltimore, Md. Bishop M. B. Salters, 30 Vanderhorst Street, Charleston, S. C. Bishop W. B. Derrick, Flushing, N. Y. Bishop Evans Tyre, 15 N. Hill Street, Nashville, Tenn. Bishop C. E. Smith, 35 Alexander Street E., Detroit, Mich. Bishop C. T. Shaffer, 3742 Forest Avenue, Chicago, Ill. Bishop L. J. Coppin, 1913 Bain bridge Street, Phiadelphia, Pa. Bishop H. P. Parks, 3312 Calumet Avenue, Chicago, IL. Bishop J. S. Flipper, 401 Houston Street, Atlanta, Ga. Bishop J. Albert Johnson, 2 Hanover Street, Cape Town, South Africa. Bishop W. H. Heard, Monrovia, Lilbera, West Africa. Bishop H. M. Turner, Atlanta, Ga. Bishop Tanner and Handy retired from active service, and Bishop Turner, Church Historian. ADDRESSES OF GENERAL Rev. R. R. Wright, D. D., Editor of Christian Recorder, 631 Pine St, Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. John Hurst, D. D., Financial Secretary, 1541 14th St. N. W., Washington, D. C. Rev. B. F. Watson, D. D., Secretary of Church Extension, Washington, D. C. Rev. W. W. Beckett, D. D., Secretary of Missions, 61 Bible House, New York City, N. Y. Rev. G. W. Allen, D. D., Editor of Southern Christian Recorder, Columbus Ga. Rev. J. Frank McDonald, D. D., Ph.D., Editor of Western Christian Recorder, 2517 Grove St., Kansas City, Mo. Rev. J. C. Caldwell, D. D., Secretary Aller Endeavorer, 206 Union Square, Nashville, Teen. Rev. W. A. Lewis, D. D., Secretary of C. P. A., 206 Union Square, Nash ville, Teen. Prof. John R. Hawkins, Secretary of Education, Kittell, N. C. Prof. H. T. Kealing, D. D., Ph. D. Editor of A. M. E. Review, Western University, Quindaro, Kans. Prof. Irg. T. Bryant, L. D. 206 Uni N. S. KETCHUM FOR BAILROAD COMMISSIONER. This paper takes pleasure in presenting in this issue the candidacy of N. S. Ketchum, of Marshalltown, for railroad commissioner. He has made a record in the past five years that he can point to with pride. Every interest that has come before him has received careful attention. He has shipped or the railroad. He has never swerved from what he has considered his duty as a public official. He has been a citizen of Iowa for the past 52 years. He has always been a consistent Republican and has always been found working for a "Greater Iowa." His years of experience as a manufacturer and shipper qualifies him to deal with those questions which come between the shippers and the transportation companies. He is qualified to deal with classifications and rate problems. His record for the past five years as a member of the board of railway commissioners proves him to be a fair and just man. He has been fair to the shipper while imposing no oneous burdens upon the railroads. He has decided every question which has come before him for adjudication upon a just and impartial basis. He has not just made a record, but has observed his own office impartially to every interest. We commend his candidacy to every Republican voter of our state. He has proved himself an honor to the state and the state should take delight in honoring him. He is a good friend of the colored people and solicits their vote. Republican Presidential Nomination Seldom in the history of the republican party have there been such a bitter fight for the nomination. The hottest contest is between the only living ex-president and the president at this stage of the contest. It looks like Roosevelt has the best of it, yet with LaFollette and Cummins strong candidates and extremely able statesmen, the exigencies may arise in the Chicago convention in June that Cummins might be nominated. It is not impossible. OUR PRIZE CONTEST In this weeks' issue will be found the report of the committee on the contest for subscribers just closed. While there were 20 contestants entered, only five reported at the goal line. While we had hoped for better results, yet, all things considered, with the extreme long hard cold winter, money was scarce and those faithful few who did work are deserving of the highest commendation for their success under such unfavorable season, however so many of our friends said that that those prizes offered are most liberal and why not try it again soon. We may decide to open a great fall contest, so those who wish to enter may be premitted to so do. We thank those who did enter, also the judges in their findings. We shall allow all those the regular commission that we give our agents any way, selling that they should be encouraged. BUXTON BRIEFs. The following officers of Guiding Star chapter of order of Eastern Star No. 42 were installed by Mr. R. G Potter, Worthy Patron; Mrs Ada Monroe, Worthy Matron; Mrs Irene Jenkins, Associate Matron; Mrs. Mary Dues, Associate Conductress; Mrs H. M. Hutchison, Sec., Mrs L. W. Tucker, Treasurer; Mrs. Maggie Burkett, Warden; Mrs. Sarah Williams, Adah, Mrs Bettie Hughes, Ruth; Mrs, Robert Bailey, Esther, Mrs Kate Carter, Martha, and Mrs. (Dr.) Rose Carter, Elect; About 28 young people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. C Strong last Thursday evening in honor of the Little John Boys, a vaudeville team of no little ability. The evening was spent in music and games after which dairy refreshments were served. The boys filled an engagement at Buxton Opera house last week, and made a splendid showing. They left Friday for Whatcheer and other towns in the state. Born, to Mr. and Mia Adolph Jones a boy the 18th inst., but only lived two days. The young mother was just 18 years old the day of her first born. We extend our deepest sympathy to the young couple. Buxton has two accomplished young dressmakers in the persons of Misses Pearl and Ada Mardis. Any one wishing work done in their line will find them at No. 13 East 3rd St. Satisfaction guaranteed. Prices reasonable. Mr. John Rowlett returned from a combination business and pleasure trip to Arlington and Denver, Colo. Baseball is the word these days. The Y. The Y. M. C. A. tam of small boys have been playing nicely. They have only lost one game this season. They lost their game their game last Saturday. Score 12 6. The Y. M. C. A. "All Strts" played "Gobblera Knob" and won in a walk—score 11-7. The American National Slavish Fraternal held its annual sermon in Y. M. C. A. building last Thursday. The Bux- Genuine Cane Bags Likly Quality Family Greetings days of the Bell Telephone, made family visits infrequent, an impossible. of a family can visit by telephone touch with one another, regardless connecting link. ce is always available wherever the That means that 20,000,000 people can Telephone any hour of the day IOWA TELEPHONE BEFORE the days of the Bell Telephone, distance made family visits infrequent, costly, and, often impossible. Today, members of a family can visit by telephone and keep in constant touch with one another, regardless of distance, by this connecting link. Telephone service is always available wherever the Bell system reaches That means that 20,000,000 people can communicate by Bell Telephone any hour of the day or night. --- T. H. J. FRANK BLAGBURN. We are indeed glad to present to our readers one of our Iowa boys who has gone to the far East and has made good, J. Frank Blagburn, of Des Moines. He is now chief deputy in the Recorder of Deed's office at Washington, D. C., and was elected lay delegate to the General Conference soon to begin in Kansas City, Mo. He represents the famous Baltimore district, which is a distinction. Last night his old Masonic Lodge North Star No. 2 held a reception in honor of him and a very glorious good meeting. He will speak Sunday at the Y. M. C. A. hall at 4:30. Every man and boy invited. He was city market master of Des Moines, the only city man ever thus honored by the voters of Des Moines. ton concert band led the procession with some beautiful strains of music. The band is getting in fine shape for the summer concerts and out-of-town engagements. If any of the neighboring towns are anticipating something swell and want some first-class music for the occasion. Remember the Buxton concert band. Prof. Richard Oliver —Leader. Mr. J. W McAdory left for Des Moines last Tuesday, but was last heard from Marshalltown where he has secured employment, Geo. Casey and Paul Baker left for Chicago recently. Casey returned last Thursday. Paul found employment and will remain awhile. Messrs. Richard Steele, L. W. Tucker and Dr. Carter made a flying trip to Chicago last week. Senator A. V. Proudfoot addressed a splendid audience of ladies and gentlemen in Y. M. C. A. last afternoon under the auspices of Buxton Civic League. Mr. Proudfoot is a candidate for Governor and he hopes to win. He is a good speaker. The revival meeting at Zion church is still in progress with nine souls less on the Devils side because of it. Rev Burton assistant last week and will continue until Wednesday night of this week at which time the meeting will probably close. Mrs. C. R. Foster entertained the Mission circle last Thursday in her beautiful country home. After the completion of a splendid program, the hostess served a pretty little luncheon. Mr. Jas. F. Guy was called to Omaha Saturday evening to attend the funeral of his aunt Mrs. Lizzie Guy. He will visit Macon, M., and other points before returning to Buxton Mrs. Mayme Devorest was confined to her bed last week on account of illness. She is much improved at this writing. Mrs. Henrietta Jones who has leeen very sick for nearly a year, is up and out again. She attended the Mission circle last Thursday. Elmer Johnson, who had his leg broken some weeks ago is out again with his boy friends. The clerks in the Monroe Mercantile Co. store are beginning to take their vacations. They will only have one week now and get the other week now and get the other week later on. Roscoe Mayes is suffering with a sore throat this week. Mrs. Henry Logan is very sick yet yet and improves very slowly; if at all. Fam "Hello, Grandma." BEFORE the days o distance made fam costly, and, often imp Today. members of a f and keep in constant touch w of distance, by this connection Telephone service is al Bell system reaches That me communicate by Bell Telep or night. IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE BELL SYSTEM AMERICAN TELEPHONE & TOLLWAY CO. CKDAR RAPIDS NEWS Cedar Rapids has not had any news for a few weeks, but hope in the future to let you hear from us as we are wide awake and have plenty of news. Messrs. J. L. Thompson. R. N. Hyde and I. M. Jones were delegates to the Republican convention held here last week. They were guests at the hemo of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Thomas. There were a number of leading colored gentlemen from Buxton also in the city. Mrs. L. Brooks and son Forest, have returned home from Red Oak, Iowa, where they spent the winter with Mrs. Brooks son, Harry Martin. Her old friends are glad to see her back again. Mrs. Fannie Perkins-King died in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, April 5th at the age of 19 years. The remains were brought to this city for burial. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband. Mr. Arthur S, King, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Parkins, a sister Mrs. Hettie Calder and brother, Fred Perkins and a number of other relatives and a host of friends as Mrs. King was a very sweet and charming young lady. There is quite a bit of sickness in the city at this writing. Rev. Hackley has been somewhat indisposed, but we are glad to say he is better, and at this time hopes to be settled in the new parsonage in a short time. This is something we have long been inneed of. LIKLY Baggage for that Vacation Trip Come in and inspect our large line of Summer Baggage Matting Suit Cases LIGHT in weight LIGHT in PRICE From $1.00 to $3.50 CVA Sizes from 14 to 18 in. Large in Size, Light in Weight Priced From $3.50 to $5.00 Henry Likly & Co., 721 LOCUST STREET J. E HULL, Distributor COMPANY The Lillies of the Valley had a very pleasant meeting on the 27th, being the seventh birthday of little Erna Larell. These little workers are doing well. Mrs. Henry Bowman returned from Hussy, Tuesday evening where she had been with her sister, Mrs. Gordon on account of the illness of her baby which died this week. All of the auxillaries and most of the clubs have offered to assist in paying for the parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grayson and son Ben of Hocking spent Sunday in town. Mr. W. H Harris has been visiting in Des Moines and Buxton a few days of this week. On Sunday evening is the sacred concert was given by the choir of Bethel A. M. E. church. The Culture club met with Mrs. Sue Jackson on last Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bennings enter, trained a company of young people at their home on Wednesday evening in honor of Misa Ida Davis of Des Moines. After an evening of games, dancing and music, the repast was served in two courses by Madam Estes and Bennings, consisting of sandwiches, fruit, salad, pickles and coffee, second course, ice cream and cake. Mrs Anna Oliphant died at her home last Tuesday evening, after a lingering illness. She was buried Thursday afternoon. She leaves four children to mourn their loss, Mrs. Emma Peirson, Miss Bessie, Mr George and William. The J. S. Y club met with Mrs. E. C. Thomass, last Wednesday. M. sora Grayson of Hiteman was in Albia on business Thursday Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A M. E. church, at which time Rev. P. E. Moore was present. Mr. H W Harris is remodeling and building his home after the fire a few weeks ago. P S. Moore left for Yankton and Sioux Falls, S. Dak., Wednesday to to hold quarterly meeting. On Friday evening of this week Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Robt entertained the honored guest being Miss Ida Davis of Des Moines. After an evening of games lunch was served by the hostess in a 2-course consisting of salmon, salad, ham sandwiches, pickles, peas, coffee; 2 course, ice cream and cake. Rev. Spencer of Kansas City, Mo., who is holding revivals at the Mt Zion Baptist church, will leave for his home Wednesday. His good work here has revived the church spiritually. Mr. Graham, who is sick with consumption is much improved. On Saturday evening, May 12th the A. E. M. church. Program committee for this meeting is Mrs. Chas. Washington. I wish the subscribers to the paper would have their money ready to pay. It is much needed. A few days of chills rainy weather of this week. The ladies of the A. I. P. club are making great preparation to entertain the State Federation which meets here on the 28-30 of May 1912. Hats Made to Order All Work Guaranteed J. 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Write Quick for Terms. Live --- SIOUX CITY ITEMS. Office Phone Walnut 1145 ALPHA NEWS Phone Walnut 2314 Kinky Hair Straighten at Once Falling Hair Stopped Immediately Dandruff Removed and Itching Stopped Money Back if Not Satisfied. Dept. 19 Old South Building Boston, Mass. Live Agents Wanted. The eleventh annual session of the I. S. F. C. W. C. will be held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms, Sioux City, Iowa, May 29-30, 1912. Song-Iowa. Roll Call. Quotations from J. G. Writi- tier. Music—Instrumental, Mrs. Alice Thompson, Muscatine. Paper—Should Sexology be taught in the Schools? Delegate from I. I. C., Des Moines. Discussion of paper led by delegate from F. W. B. C., Buxton. 2:15 p. m. Paper—Benefit of Parent-Teacher Association, Delegate from T. L. O. C. Davenport. Discussion led by delegate from Callanan C., Des Moines. 3:15 p. m. Paper—Influence of the teacher on the subsequent life of the child, Mrs. Lucas, Cedar Rapids. Discussion led by Delegate from A. I. P. C., Sioux City. Song—Gospel Hymn. 4:00 p. m. Announcements. Adjournment. Board Meeting. Evening Session—Citizens' Night. 8:00 p. m. Jong—Invocation—Rev. Dowdy, Sioux City. Song—A. M. E. Choir, Sioux City. Welcome Address on Behalf of City—Mayor Smith. Solo—Miss A. Dowdy. Response to Address—Mrs. C. Sheppard, Davenport. Piano Solo—Mrs. A. E. Williams, Sioux Mountain Response to Address--Delegate from Fidelity C., Buxton. Solo-Vocal, Mrs. M. Askew, Stoux City. bone, Cedar Rapids. Reading—Mrs. C. Stubblefield. Educational Address—Mr. W. P. Piano Selection—Miss Selma E. Gross. Reading—Miss M. Thompson. Benediction—Rev. B. F. Abner. Roll Call- Quotations, Miscellaneous. Minutes of Educational Meeting. Of Educational Signs (G) Report of Credential Committee and seating of delegates. Minutes of General Board Meeting. Report of District Board Meetings. New Business. Paper—Clubs the Best Influence and Center of Ethical Activities of the Community, Delegate from I. P. C., Indianola. Discussion led by delegate from the Good Intent C., Ottumwa. Reading—Mrs. Etta Grant, Sioux City. Paper—How Arts and Crafts May be a Benefit to the Federation, Miss Marie I. Bell, Des Moines. General Discussion. Music—Club Song. Collection. Announcements. 12:00 m. Adjournment. wednesday Afternoon—Woman's Day. 2:00 p. m. Song—Gospel Hymns. Invocation. Roll—Call—Quotations from Women Writers. Address—American Social Ethics, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Des Moines. Music—Instrumental Selection, Mrs. Hogg, Sioux City. Paparazzi, Rio Grande Race Owes to its Women, Delegate from Culture C. Cedar Rapids. Paper—The State's Call to its Women, Delegate from Self Culture, C. Burton Discussion led by delegate from Bene- volent C., Ottumwa. Reading—Mrs. D. C. Gordon, Sioux City. 3:30 p. m. Report of Clubs. Report of Committee on Courtesies. Collection. Roll/ Call- Quotations from Shake spare. Minutes. Music- Vocal Solo, Mrs. E. B. Ellison Des Moines. Reading—Mrs. H. M. Jewell. Paper—Domestic Discipline, Delegate Music—Harshalltown. Music—Vocal Sol, Miss Ione Coates, Sioux City. Annual address of the President—Mrs. J. B. Rush, Des Moines. Vocal Solo—Miss B. Dowdy, Sioux City. Paper—The Value of Education, Delegat gate from Woman's L. C., Clinton. Music—Club Song. Collegiate. Thursday—Mothers' Day. Roll Call—Quotations from Proverbs, Minutes—Business. Music—Fifteen minutes to Plantation Melodies. 9:30 p. m. Reading—Miss Vesta Walker, Sioux City. Symposium—Children. (3) Literature—Delegate I. B. W. R. C., Ottumwa. (4) The Child a Mirror for Parents— Delegate J. S. Y. C., Cedar Rapids. 10:30 a. m. Music—Song from Gospellellys. The Wayward Girl—Delegate from The Wayward Girl (1) The Wayward Girl - Delegate from H. B. S. R. C., Des Moines. (2) Social Life of Our Girls - Delegate from E. L. D. Club, Davenport. (3) What a Girl Should Know for her Moral Benefit, Delegate, Ladies' Industrial C., Buxton. (4) Domestic Training a Girl Should Receive from her Mother, Delegate from M. C. T. C., Des Moines. Music—State Song. Invocation. Roll—Quotations from Phyllis Wheat Key. Minutes—Business. Paper—Value of True Womanhood, Delegate from M. A. C., Keosanqua. Discussion led by delegate from S. A. L. C., Davenport. Reading—Mrs. B. F. Abner. Sioux City. 3:00 p. m. Election of Officers. Collection. Announcements. Adjournment. **Thursday Evening.** Music—America. Invocation. Roll—Quotations from P. L. Dunbur. Minutes—Business. Solo—Miss E. L. Henry, Sioux City. Reading—Mrs. T. H. Sturgis, Sioux City. Paper—Club Work East of the Mississippi, Miss Jessie Walker, Marshalltown. Instrumental Selection—Local Talent. Address—Fundamental Needs of the Race, Attorney J. B. Rush, Des Moines. Piano Solo—Miss Garaldine Grant, There never was a time when people appreciated the real merits of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy more than now. This is shown by the increase in sales and voluntary testimonials from persons who have been cured by it. If you or your children are troubled with a cough or cold give it a trial and become acquainted with its good qualities. For sale by all dealers. KEOKUK NOTES. Mr. Stewart Smith of Fort Madison is visiting in the city, the guest of Sy Boyd. At 11:05 Sunday night Cato Frazier died at his home 717 North 13thSt. The oause of his death was mainly attribuled to the infirmities of old age. His exact age is not known. He was born at Hilton Head, Va., and claimed to have served in the war of the rebellion. He has been blind for a number of years and was cared for by Mrs. M. Davis, since Nov. 1909. The funeral is undetermined. Mrs. Samuel Sykes of Fairfield is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Nellie Carter 14th and Franklin street. Mrs. Marie Alden of 1407 Morgan St. was taken to St. Joseph hospital, Monday morning where she underwent an operation for appendecities. The latest reports are that she is doing fine. Mr. John Alden of Milwaukee, Wis., in the city the guest of his brother, Wm. Alden 1607 Morgan St. The friends of Miss Francis Reeder, will be pained to know that she is seriously ill., with typhoid fever at her home 1419 Fulton street. We trust that she may soon recover Mr. Harry Ashley who underwent an operation a few days ago is doing nicely. The remains of Ollie Walker was taken from the vault Tuesday afternoon and intered in Oakland cemetery. The Colridge Taylor music club was entertained last Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Fields. An improptu program, consisting of several varied musical and literary numbers were presented by the different members. After which light refreshments were served as guests of honor. The club was favored by the presence of Miss Viva Simpson of Havana, Ill., and Mr. Joseph Perkins of Quincy, Ill. A most significant feature of the evenings entertainment was the presentation of a beautiful signet ring and tie clasy to Mr Silas Keller, who is one of the faithful charter members of the club. Hə left last Monday to occupy his claim near Upton, Wyoming, as a mark of highest esteem and a token of sincere appreciation for valuable and faithful service rendered the club. These fond remembrances were tendered him. The Missouri Jurisdiction of S. M. T.'s are glad to welcome within their ranks Mrs. Maud Brewton of Mason City, Ia, who arrived in our city last Wednesday evening in order to establish her membership here. Aside from being a loyal S. M. T. Mrs. Brewton is a District Deputy organizer with Tabernacle Daughters. She left last Friday morning for a visit in Des Moines enroute home. We were sorry that her time was so limited with us. Are there any more worthy unsheltered sisters within our boundary line? if so remember that our key is yours. Mr. W. T. Rush, our most efficient president of the young men's club is wearing a broad smile, because of the recent visitation of the stork at his home. Mary Anna Mildred Rush is the name of a ten pound daughter that arrived Tuesday morning the 16th ult. Miss Georgia Norwood of Monmouth, Ill., was in our city two weeks ago for a brief visit with Miss Nellie Keller. A heavy snow storm prevailed here od the 17th ult., from 9 a. m, until 6 p m., without the slightest detection of a single intermission, though notwithstanding the inclement weather, there was a goodly number in attendance attence at the Jolly Bachelors dance at Woodman hall. Conspicuous among them. Several visitors from nearby towns. Friends of Mrs. Watt of Alton, Ilis., have been apprised of the death of her husband, Mrs. Watt who was formally Miss Alice Thornton is well known in our city. Mrs. Thos. Perkins of Omana, Neb., nee Miss Rita Daley is in our city visiting her mother, Mrs. Lucy Daly. Mr. Gilbert Aasby has been suffering for the past several days with a severe affection of tonsillitis. Mr. Ora Bates who is one of the members of the Jolly Bachelors club left last Saturday evening to visit his parents at Lousiana, Mo. That cupid may be playing an important part in connection with his lief of absence is the latest conjecture of some of his friends Mrs. Martha Givens has returned home after an absence of several months in Knox county, Mo. Officer Tom Freeman is exhibiting as woolen hand as a result of an altercation with one of those arrogant individuals who boast of their superiority because of the color of their skin and get beligerent at the sight of a colored officer. Officer Al Fields arrived with the patrol' and it goes without saying that they took the man who represented himself to be a prize fighter from Utah. Clarence Alden is the happy recipient of a gold face stem-winding watch presented by his father on his birthday anniversary. Miss Jennie Harper of Madson visited friends here last Sunday. Sunday, May 5th has been designated as $200.00 rally day at Bethel church, It would surprise you to know of the great good that is being done by Chamberlain's Tablets. Darius Downy, of Newberg Junction, N. B., writes, "My wife has been using Chamberlain's Tablets and finds them very effectual and doing her lots of good." If you have any trouble with your stomach or bowels give them a trial. For sale by all dealers. OTTUMWA ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams gave a qirthday dinner Thursday night in honor of their daughter's birthday. The dinner was a sumptuous one and Miss Leanora received quite a few beautiful presents. Mr. S. Fal Black died Saturday morning and was buried Sunday afternoon. The funeral took place at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. J. Coots on Grove street. The deceased was thirty-two years of age and leaves his father, Jesse Black cf Gallaway county, Mo., one sister, Mrs. Grace Robinson and his grandmother, Mrs. Joseph Coots to mourn his death Rev. M. I. Gordon conducted the funeral services. The family have the sympathy of their friends. Mr. John Henderson of Bloomfield, a relative of the late Mr. Fal Black attended the funeral. Atty. S. Joe Brown of Des Moines attended the funeral of Mr. Fal Black. Atty. Brown was a cousin of Mr. Black. Friday evening April 19th Mrs. M. F. Clark was very pleasantly surprised by a host of her friends. The occasion biking her birth which was Saturday April 20th. A set of dishes were presented to her. Rev. Carr, pastor of the Second Baptist church made the presentation speech and Rev. Gordon, pastor of the A. M. E. church responded. A two course luncheon was served by the ladies, and the guests departed at a late hour wishing Mrs. Clark many more happy birthdays. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wilson, of W. Main St., made an over Sunday visit in Oskaloosa, the guests of Mrs. Wilson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones. They report a pleasant time. Mrs. Will Smith and children, of Fairfield, are spending a few days in Iowa home in Keokuk. While here they are the guests of Mrs. Smith's sister, M. E. THE "PORO" SYSTEM of Scalp and Hair treatment is based on the latest scientific and sanitary methods, effecting a healthy scalp thus promoting a growth of beautiful hair. The "Poro" preparations used in connection with the treatment are made and sold exclusively by myself, having the exclusive right to that name; and I, alone, know the secret of the composition that bears that name. Our claim has always been that when the hair begins to grow as the result of the treatment to do so if only the scalp and hair be kept clean. This itary method of treatment is also having the desired effect in helping to prevent the spread of disease, for it is a fact that hair in an unsanitary condition carries the germs of disease which often prove fatal to innocent persons coming in contact with them. For treatment, call on or address: Mrs. Mollie Whitney 726 10th St. Des Moines Mrs. Henry Williams. Mr. Smith preceded them to Keokuk last week. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. moss, of Fairfield, are here, the guests of Mrs. Moss' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee in the west end. Mr. B. J. Fuller spent last Sunday in Ottumwa. Miss Maude Bucker left Saturday for home in Keosanqua to remain a week with her parents and other relatives and friends. The Ottumwa "Browns" were out for their first practice last Sunday at Rutledge. There were about twenty members present. They say they are open for all games. The orchestra is reported "doing nicely." We hope they will give a concert in the near future. The Stewardess' Sowing Circle met with Mrs. M. H. Clark on Friday afternoon. This club is a very progressive one. The Faithful Few met at the home of Mrs. Md. Ed Hall on the South Side Thursday evening, May 2nd. The entertainment given at the 2nd Baptist church Tuesday night was a success. Quite a few ladies are preparing to attend the Women's Federation at Sloux City and the Eastern Stars are planning to visit the Capital City to the Grand Lodge, which convenes in May. Mr. W. Greenup has returned to Otumwa after an absence of several weeks. When is the strawberry shortcake entertainment? Everyone seems anxious to know. Mr. Ralph Henson has returned to his home on Frank street, after having spent nearly two years in the West for his health. He came here from Hot Springs and reports a splendid time and is much better. We were glad to see him home once more. Mr. Elmer Bradford, of Springfield, is in the city visiting his relatives, Rev. W. G. Rhinehart and Mrs. Earnest Goodwin. Mrs. John Harris, who has been ill at his home on Mechanic street, remains about the same. GALESBURG, ILLINOIS. Miss Bertha Brown has returned to Peoria after a visit of several months with her sisters, Mesdames Wilder and Terry. Mr. Ellsworth of Kewanee visited last week with his daughter, Mrs. J. Johnson. Mr. B. E. Richardson spent a few days at Barstow, on business for the "Q". Mrs. I. W. Bess of Fairfield, Iowa, is the guest of Mrs. Anna-Worthington. Miss Lena Greene returned to Peoria, Saturday, after a short visit with her mother. In the late Brown, who has been ill at the home of her mother, Cooper, left for her home in Peoria, Wednesday evening. Mr. A. Dimery died at his home Monday, his death being due to pneumonia. Mr. Dimery is one of the older residents here and an old soldier. He at one time served as body guard to Abraham Lincoln. Funeral service was held Wednesday at the home in Peoria, which was by quartet of ladies from the Methodist and Baptist churches, with Mrs. Garnett as pianist. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Anderson of Monmouth spent the week-end here. Mrs. Anna Parker, of Chicago, who was called here by the death of her nephew, Carl Fletcher, has returned home. The Improvement club met with Mrs. James Wagner, Tuesday afternoon. Plans were made for their entertainment which will be announced later. Revival services which, have been held at Allen Chapel for the past three weeks came to a close Thursday. Friday evening Rev. C. E. Winston, who is an elocutionist as well as a preacher, gave his "Evening with the Poets," in the auditorium of the church. The program was exceptionally good and Rev. Winston proved his ability as a reader. He was assisted by the choir, with Mrs. T. S. Patton as organist. The Culture club met Tuesday with Mrs. John Ward. Following the business meeting a short program was enjoyed. Legal refreshments were served. Rev Winston left for Kewanee who will conduct a series of meetings. Biliousness and Constitition For years I was troubled with bidi- nessness and constipation, which made life miserable for me. My appetite failed me. I loyd my usual force and vitality. Pepsin preparations and cathartics only made matters worse. I do not know where I should have been today had I not told Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Lactates. The tablets relieve the ill feeling at once, strengthen the digestive functions, purify the stomach, liver and blood, helping the system to do its work naturally—Mrs. Rosa Potts, Birmingham, Ala. These tablets are for sale by all deal- CLAPHA H4E4N Special to Bystander. The Second Baptist church have closed their meeting, both Rev. Evans delivered some very excellent sermons, which was soul stirring that revived the people but had no joiners. Mr. Allen Jones is having his house greatly improved by putting in a furnace and otherwise improving his nice home which adds greatly to its beauty, on Garfield street. Mr. Geo. Arnett has also improved his residence by having the house padded all through and also has put in a telephone for the convenience of the family. Rev. Rivers has been on the sick list for the passed day or two. The Easter Star ladies gave an entertainment at the Second Baptist church Monday evening, which was well attended and a good was had by all. The Art club met with Mrs. Andy Reed After the business was over, Mrs. R. served a dainty 2-course lunch-on which was greatly enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Keneny Farrier entertained Rev. Ronan to dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs Essie Boldon entertained Mrs. Sarah Steward to a six o'clock luncheon. Thursday evening. Mrs. Ralph Pennington and daughter expect to leave Saturday for Omaha where she will join her husband, who has been employed there for the past two weeks. They expect to move to move to California in the next future Mr. Glen King of Gravity was an over-Sunday visitor in our city. Mrs. Lottie Williams is visiting her aunt, Mrs. E. B. Cook for a few weeks and on her return home she will be accompanied by her little daughter Helen who has been her for some time. Mr. Moose Groce is in our city again. Rev. Ronan left Tuesday for his home in Des Moines after a weeks labor assisting Rev. Evans in his revival. Wanted, a good Jersey cow. Mrs. Martha Wright. FINDING OF JUDGES. To canvass the returns and award the prizes in the Iowa State Bystander Subscription Contest have carefully examined the returns of all the contestants, find that: Miss Blanche Allen of Enterprise, Iowa, has returned two (2) full subscriptions. Mrs. A. A. Bush of Clinton, Iowa, five (5) full subscriptions. Miss Rosa Goodlow of Emerson, Ia., two (2) full subscriptions and one (1) half subscription. Miss Hazel P. Clark of Ottumwa, Ia., one (1) full subscription and fourteen (14) half subscriptions. Miss Frances B. Reeder of Keokun, Ia., four (4) full subscriptions and twenty-three (23) half subscriptions. It being provided in the published rules that "No prizes will be given unless 20 or more new (full) subscribers shall be secured," we find that no person is entitled to one of the Grand Prizes. We find however that the sum total of the four full subscriptions and the twenty-three half subscriptions returned by Miss Reeder are equivalent to 15% full subscriptions and this being more than 12 full subscriptions, she is, therefore, entitled to a cash premium of 85. BRICE U. TAYLOR. S. JOE BROWN, J. L. GRIFITH. Poor appetite is a sure sign of impaired digestion. A few doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will strengthen your digestion and thousands have been benefited by taking these Tablets. Sold by all dealers. ENTERPRISE. IOWA. The people of Enterprise are still al ve. Mr. William Battles, who has been attending the Miner's convention in Des Moines spent Sundav at home with his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Allen and daughter, Blanche' returned home from Oskaloosa last week where they had been to the funeral of Clarence Allen, Mr. Allen's son. Born to Mr. and Mrs. G W. White, a fine baby girl. Mother and daughter getting along nicely. The youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown has been very sick for the past week. Mr. Waverly Taylor is on the sick list. We are still having very good B. Y. P. Y. meetings. Quite a crowd out every Sunday. VIVIAN L. JONES Funeral Director The very best service guaranteed Prices the lowest - - - - - Calls answered promptly day or night No extra charges for distance—Reverse all phone charges Notice to Redeem from Tax Sale, To J. T Gutman; The person in whose name the real estate described below is taxed. You are hereby notified that at a regular tax sale held in and for Polk county Iowa, on December 7, 1909, the following described real estate to wit: Lot twenty-three (23) in block three (3) in Jack's Plat now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines Polk county, Iowa, was sold to E. C. Worthington for the payment of taxes for the year 1907 thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, which certificate is now owned and held by the said E. C. Worthington. That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said real estate will be issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, unless redemption from said sale be made within ninety days from the completed service of this notice. Dated, Des Moines, Iowa, April 23, 1912 E. C. Worthington. Notice to Redeem from Tax Sale To J. T. Gutman:—The person in whose name the real estate described below is taxed You are hereby notified that at a regular tax sale held in and for Polk County, Iowa, on December Seventh, 1909, the following described real estate to-wit: Lot twenty (20) in Block Three (3) in Jack's Plat now included in and forming a part of the City of Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, was sold to W E. Kersey for the payment of taxes for the year 1907 thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly i-sued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, therefor that said certificate has been duly assigned to E. C Worthington who is now the legal owner and holder thereof That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said real estate will be issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, unless redemption from said sale be made within ninety days from the completed service of this notice. Dated, Des Moines, Iowa, April 23, 1912 E. C. Worthington. 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