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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. LENYON APPROVED FOR PENSION STAND. Veterans Appreciate the Good Work of Their Friend. Gen. Sherwood, Author of Pension Bill Desired by Civil War Soldiers, Writes. Des Moines, May 14.—The civil war veterans of Iowa approve the excellent work done by Senator Wm. S. Kenyon for them on the floor of the national senate and hundreds of them have given him personal assurance that they will show their appreciation by support of themselves and friends at the June primary. Senator Kenyon has received the following letter from the distinguished author of the pension bill, which had the endorsement of the G. A. R. and all war veterans: Washington, D. C., April 27, 1912. Hon. W. S. Kenyon, Fort Dodge, Iowa. My Dear Senator: I have been looking for you here to thank you for the speeches and the good work you did for my Dollar-a-day Pension Bill. On behalf of the old soldiers everywhere, I desire to tender to you my most earnest thanks, not only for your speeches in behalf of the bill, but for your work with senators, who are indifferent to the old soldiers' wants. If there had been a dozen earnest and patriotic senators like yourself in favor of liberal pensions, I have every reason to believe that my bill would have passed the senate. So few people really understand, and a less number appreciate the wants of the old soldier at this time, when he is reaching a period in his life when he is unable to work and needs pension money worse than any time since the war. When I find a man of your type and patriotism, I feel it is my duty, on behalf of my comrades everywhere, to show my appreciation. I trust that the old soldiers of Iowa appreciate what you have done for them, and if we fail to get a liberal bill through at this session of congress, it certainly will not be any fault of yours or for want of earnest efforts on your part. Since the bill went into conference I have received probably about 7,000 letters and I have been so busy that I have not had time before this to thank our good friends of the senate for their efforts to get a better bill, and a more liberal and just bill than the one we are liable to get now. Very sincerely yours, Isaac R. Sherwood, Ninth Ohio District. FREE FROM OBLIGATIONS. Davenport Times: Senator William S. Kenyon goes to the senate with probably fewer promises given, if he has given any, and under obligation to fewer men than any man elected to the senate from Iowa for many years. He has refused to be dragged into discussions, preferring to let his record as a man, as a citizen and as a lawyer speak for him. JUDGE LANDIS' TRIBUTE On the occasion of the home reception to Senator Kenyon after his election last year, Judge Kenesaw Landis of Chicago, foremost among the federal judges, paid a tribute to Judge Kenyon marked with sincerity and frankness. "You'll never have to look for the reason for his conduct in his pocket," said Judge Landis. "I know, for I've seen him perform." Judge Landis departed from the rule of his life by leaving the bench to travel into Iowa and show his appreciation of the new Iowa senator to whom he had become attached by reason of his vigorous work for law enforcement in the United States circuit court. A MAN OF THE PEOPLE Iowa City Citizen: Senator Kenyon is sincere, wholesome, genuine, true; a man of the simple life of the people among whom he was born and reared. He is a gentleman like the late Senator Allison; like Robert G. Cousins he has the soul and temperament of a poet; and in oratory we believe he is as persuasive as Senator Dollier was. 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Van Duyn who is an active member of several fraternal organizations, business organizations, as well as the Carpenter's Union of Des Moines, is one of the active young business men of Iowa and Chief of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He has the supervision of the inspection of 6,000 factories in Iowa, who employ 73,000 people. The efficient manner in which he has handled this very important work assures the voters of Iowa that they have a capable trustworthy officer and further that he is entitled to promotion to the office Secretary of State. GRIFFIN FOR SHERIFF. Our old friend, John F. Griffin, has announced himself as a candidate for Sheriff of Polk County, subject to the Republican voters. Mr. Griffin is a Polk County boy, born and raised here. He is a self-made young man, receiving his education in Des Moines. He was Deputy County Treasurer; also Deputy Sheriff un an Geo. Mattern. He was elected Constable of Des Moines Township, West Des Moines, and is Constable at the present time. John is an active Republican worker and is a friend to the common people. If nominated and elected he will give all people a square deal. Below are some of the distinct things for which he stands: I favor a law which will put the office of Sheriff on a straight salary basis. The people should know what salary the official receives. The official should be willing to let the taxpayer know what he receives. County prisoners should be fed at the actual cost of food and its preparation. COLUMBIA BANK EDWIN J. FRISK. Edwin J. krisk is candidate for renomination as Justice of the Peace in Lee Township (East Des Moines) at the Republican Primary Election. Mr. Krisk has made a good clean record and has proven himself competent and qualified for the duties of the office. He undoubtedly will be renominated upon his merits and ability. 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SEEDS, PLANTS, POULTRY SUPPLIES SEEDS, PLANTS, POULTRY SUPPLIES INCUBATORS, BROODERS, FOOD AND REMEDIES We carry a full line of supplies, also the Cyphers, Buckeye and Cycle Incubators. DES MOINES SEED COMPANY 4:00 EAST Fifth Street, Phone, Maple 1333, K. H. Guthrie, Pross GEO. H. WOODSON FOR REPRE SENTATIVE. We present herewith the Hon. Gee H. Woodson, who is a candidate for the office of Representative in the next Iowa General Assembly from Monroe County. Mr. Woodson was born in Wytheville, Va., Dec. 15, 1865. He received his education in the common schools of that state. Later he graduated from the law college of Howard university and received the degree of LL. B. in June, 1895. Prior to it and in June, 1883, Mr. Woodson enlisted in the U. S. Army and served five years, being honorably discharged from the service at Ft. Missoula, Mont., in June, 1888. He was admitted to the bar during the January term of the supreme court in Des Moines, January 26, 1896, and is today the oldest negro continuously in T. Henley for Sheriff. Mr. Ed. Henley of Okaloosa is a candidate for Sheriff of Mahaska county, He is a Mahaska county boy, born in 1872, educated in the Okaloosa public schools, was a policeman for five years which office he is now serving. He has been a coal miner for many years and thereby knows the needs of the laboring men in which he is in sympathy with, all honest working people. Mr. Henley is well qualified both by age, experience and will make a good Sheriff if nominated and elected. He solicits your vote and support. Cedar Rapids News The Bazaar given by the Allen Guards was quite a success. This auxiliary has been doing good work for the church all winter. There are quite a few strangers in the city at present, most of them intending to make Cedar Rapids their home. Mrs. George Gray died very sudden Wednesday at midnight of heart trouble. It was a very severe shock to all, as Mrs. Gray had a host of friends and all join the family in their sorrow. She leaves to mourn her loss a daughter Mrs. M. Boyd or her Andrew Gray, a sister Mrs. Hutte Sandy and two grand children Ruth Boyd and Delma Gray and a host of friends. She was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery sunday afternoon. Mr. Sandy Clark of Chicago was an over Sunday visitor at the home of Miss Lauretta Little. Mrs. Jennie Robinson was a visitor in Fort Madison last week. Mr. Charles Molton attended the ball in Marshalltown last week. ball in Marshalltown last week. The wedding bells will be ringing again before long. Rev. Hackley and Mr. George Asby taken the 2nd degrees at Mt. Olive lodge last Friday night. Mr. Sue Banks of Chicago was in the city to attend the funeral of her sister in-law Mrs. Georgia Gray. Mrs. Hattie Sanger will return to the practice of law in the state of Iowa. He is a member of the Iowa State Bar association, and has held every position of honor and trust within the immediate gift of his race in this state. Since his residence in this state, he has been a most faithful Republican and actively supported every Republican ticket that has been nominated by his party. He has never held or asked for any elective office in Monroe County before. He comes from the heaviest Republican voting community in Monroe County, and that community has never had any political recognition during the twelve years that Buxton has been a power in the political affairs of the County. By measure of justice and fairness, we feel that he is entitled to this honor. We therefore urge the Republicans of Monroe County to support, nominate and elect this worthy, able man. her home in Chicago Wednesday after being called here by the death of her sister Mrs. Gray. Miss Motts of Washington, Iowa is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jackson. Mrs. Holme's Death We regret to announce the death of Mrs. J. W. Holmes of Colfax, Iowa, who died May 2, 1912, after a lingering illness of five months w.th the dropy. She was born in Jasper county in 1870, and was educated in Newton where she graduated. She was the daughter of Mr. Jason Green. She married Mr J. W. Holmes, June 27, 1906. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Lottie Shirley of Phoenix, Arizona, and a loving husband and a host of friends to mourn their loss so early in life. The funeral was held at the First Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Williams (whte). The remains was buried in the family cemetery at Newton. BARNES FOR REPRESENTATIVE. We take pleasure in presenting our old friend, A. R. Barnes of Albia who is a candidate for the legislature from Monroe County. He has lived in Albia, Iowa, fifty-eight years less three years that he lived in Wisconsin. He served three years in the civil war in the famous Eighth Wisconsin Infantry known as the Engle Regiment. He published the first Republican newspaper in Albia in 1858. He was an abolitionist of the best kind. He favors the enforcement of law and a square deal to men. He believes in economy and opposes graft. He was post master for several years. His fidelity to the County, his long years in Monroe County, his active Republican service his age and public experience certainly qualify him for this office and his friends solicit for him your support and vote. 8T JOSEPH MO. Mr. Jasper Keene of Bedfrd, Iowa, spent several days of last week in this city. Mr. Wm. Riley spent the latter part of last week in Atchinson and Topeka, Kansas. "The Drill" that was given for the benefit of Ebenezer A. M. E. church at the Masonic Hall, Thursday night of last week was very unique and a large audience was present. Rev. Gregg, the pastor directed the boys who gave the "Boot black drill" and Miss Ethyl Gross instructed the girls with their "Flag Drill." Prof. W. H. Jones, D. E. Taylor and Miss Johnson were the judges and they awarded the prize to the girls, an orchestra under the direction of Mr. Ralph Combs played a few selections, and a male quartett also sang a few songs at the conclusion of the program were refreshments were served. Mr. Gross of Chilicote was visiting relatives and friends here this week. A large number of people are making preparation to go to Konasa City next Sunday on the excursion to attend the General Conference of the A. M. E. church which opened at Allen's Chapel church, last Monday. The Sunday sessions will be held at the auditorium. Since the weather is getting warm the repairing of streets, buildings are being erected and repaired, hence more employment for members of our race. The May number of "The Record" — the publication by the Senior of the Bartlett High School is now out and it is their last number and they have made an effort to surpass their former numbers. Mr. J. Boughton gave a moving picpicture entertainment at the Francis St. Baptist church last Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Tipton of Guthrie, Oklahoma arrived in our city last week to spend the summer. The city schools will close on the 28th inst and the teachers are beginning to to arrange for their vacation. SLOAN FOR REPRESENTATIVE. Mr. E. C. Sloan of Alba has announced himself as a candidate for Representative from Monroe County. Mr. Sloan was born in Ohio in 1868. Came to Monroe County, Iowa, in 1898. Worked in the coal mines for several years. Was elected County Recorder four years and served the county well and now thinks, that he should be advanced to the legislature. He is an abstract man, a good social gentleman, courteous to all and is in sympathy with the common people, and will treat all classes fair if selected. His many friends are working hard for his nomination, and they ask the support of all the Republican voters of Monroe County. Mahaska County Republicans Mahaska County Republicans. The republicans of Old Mahaska County are awaken up to the fact that they must get busy or else the democrats will take all the county offices. The democrats already have all the offices on the first floor of the court house now, except the county superintendent. They have the county treasurer, county auditor, county recorder and sheriff. Therefore there is not much left for ye republicans, so this spring there are several good man who have announced their candidacy for the different county offices and the republicans will be careful and select good honest men at their primaries Monday June 3rd. There will be no trouble in electing the entire republican ticket in November. 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 --- Below we give our many readers of Mahaska county a brief history of some of the candidates, so read and select the one you want and go to the polls June 3, and vote for them. McVay for Member of the Board McVay for member of the Board Mr. W, F. McVay of New Sharon is one of the present members of the Board of Supervisors, is a candidate for re-nomination. Mr. McVay was born in Ohio in 1852, came to Poweshiek county in 1866 and to Mahaska in 1882, on a farm near New Sharon. He has made a useful and good member on the board and by past experience he is now better able to do more for the county. He has never held any other county office. There are two places to be filled and three candidates from the North part of the county and only one from the South part. You cannot vote for two candidates from the North part of the county, so remember this when you vote. Vreeland for Treasurer Mr. M. V. Vreeland of Oskaloosa is a candidate for county treasurer, subject to the republican voters. He was born in N. J. in 1844, came to Maha-ka county many years ago. He is a mighty good careful safe business man, a clerk in Huber & Kalbach Hardware store, when Abe Lincoln called for volunteers to save the Union. This young man enlisted in Co. H 11th Ill. Cavalry and served 4 years in the army. He solicit your vote. Shoemake for Clerk of Court The name of John H. Shoemaker of Oskaloosa will be on the ballot as a candidate for county clerk of district court subject to the primaries in June. Mr. Shoemake is a a Mahaska man, he was born in this county, his father familiarly known as Fate Shoemake came to this county in 1853 and Mr. John is the oldest man now in business in Oskaloosa, he is a good business man, careful and judicious and has a host of friends, who are working and hoping that he may be nominated. He is a friend of the colored people and merit their support. Perry for Auditor We present herewith the name of Mr. John H. Perry of Oskaloosa, a candidate for auditor of Mahaska county. Mr. Perry is one of the oldest and best known citizen of the Quaker town. He was born in Ohio in 1848 and came to Mahaska County in 1855; was city assessor for 14 years is an active republican worker, well known in the business, has been in practical printer for 40 years and a friend to the common people. If nominated and elected, he will make a good man. He solicits your vote. Everett for Representative The name of Mr. Fred F. Everett of Lacy, Iowa, will be on the republican ticket at the coming primaries in June as a candidate for the legislature. This bright young man was born in Illinois in 1875, came with his parents to Mahaska county in 1881, settling on a farm. He graduated from Penn college in 1895 and by industrious jobs and economy he has made a success on the farm. He is an active republican people who hold any elective office. He is in sympathy with the common people and labor need nat fear, but that he will give them a square deal. He ask your vote and support. Patterson for Clerk. Mr. G. W. Patterson has announced his name as a candidate for clerk of county court. He was born in Ohio in 1879, came to Mahaska county in 1881, settled on a farm, he also worked in the coal mine for several years, was educated in the common school, served as deputy clerk about 4 years, was the chairman of the Republican County Central Committee. He is an active worker for the party and have never held or ask for an office before, and his friends now solicit your support. Owens for Recorder. Mr. John Owens or Beacon, Ia., has announced his name as a candidate for county recorder. He was born in Wales in 1859, came to Mahaska in 1879, is a practical coal miner for 40 years, a republican worker all his life, was appointed by Governor Shaw as a member on the State Mining Board and served until last January. Has attended all the county and state republican convention for the past 20 years. He will treat all classes fair and is well qualified for the office by age and experience. MATHER FOR RECORDER. Mr. C. W. Mather, of Oskaloosa, is a candidate for County Recorder. He was born in Illinois in 1861; came to Mahaska County in 1876, and worked on a farm for thirty years. He has never held an elective office; was a candidate two years ago, and now his friends feel as though he is entitled to the nomination and election. He is an honest, upright citizen and has so lived in Oskaloosa that his word is beyond question by those who know him. He is a friend of the colored people, and all honest people, and will make a good Recorder. He is at present clerk in the Holtman & Baker grocery store. He asks for your vote. IOWA CONVENTIONS. Iowa State Federation of Colored Woman's clubs will be held in Sloux City, Iowa, May 28 to 30 inclusive. The Iowa State Chapter of O. E. S. Grand Chapter will be held at Des Mines, May 21-23 inclusive. The North Missouri S. S. Conven- tion will hold their Annual Session at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, Keokuk Iowa, June 19. The 16th Annual Grand Session of the International Order of Twelve --- Knights and Daughters of Tabor in Des Molnes, Aug. 29-31. The Most Worshipful United Grand Lodge of Iowa A. F. and A. M. will be held in Davenport, July 9-11 inclusive. MISS HARLOW FOR SUPERIN- TENDENT The name of Miss Myrta Harlow is announced as a candidate for nomination. Miss Harlow was born in Missouri; moved when a child with parents where she grew up to womanhood educated in the public school later attended the State University she has taught both in the graded and High school which with her past experience fits her admirably well for the position. She knows all about the work. Her friends solicit your support. SOMETHING WORTH WHILE! G. L. Dobson, our present county treasurer, announces himself as a candidate for another term. Polk County has never had a treasurer that rendered such satisfactory service as he has. He is the first treasurer that has returned to the county interest on public funds and since he has been in office he has collected in interest about $8,000 per year or $32,000 in four years. He has reorganized his office work by installing a modern system of issuing receipts and by so doing he is saving the county more than $2,000 per year. He also furnishes a personal bond instead of a surety company bond thereby saving $700 per year, as the state law requires the board of supervisors to pay for a surety bond if one is furnished. He has stood for a clean administration of all county affairs. The saving he has made of nearly $11,000 per year would build many miles of good roads each year. The voters will see to it that he is returned to office for another term. NOTICE Special meeting of Federation of all Negro Republican Clubs of Polk Co, at Elks' Hall, Sixth and Walnut sts, Thursday evening, May 16th. At 6:30 p.m. present with call by order of E. M. Hendricks, Pres., J. C. Williams, Sec. REV. CLARK DEAD The funeral services of Rev. Thomas A. Clark, one of the former pastors of St. Paul's A. M. E. church, Des Moines, were held Wednesday morning, May 1, 1912, at 10 o'clock from his late residence 6552 Champlain avenue, Chicago, Ill. The services were conducted by Rev. Timothy Reeves, assisted by the following ministers: Rev. W. D. Cook, Rev. James Higgins, Rev. Jessie Woods, Rev. Cato, Rev. R. E. Wilson, Rev. S. L. Birt, Rev. N. Webb and H-race Graves. The subject of the sermon by Rev. Reeves was taken from Acts, 13:36: "For David after he had in his own age served the Will of God, fell on sleep." His discourse was very beautiful and impressive. A large concourse of friends attended the services. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Interment was in Oakwoods cemetery. OBITUARY. Rev Thos. A. Clark was born in Greensburg, Ky., June 28, 1845. He departed this life, April 28, 1902, at 12:45 p.m., at Chicago, Ill., at the age of 66 years, 10 months and 2 days. He was converted and joined the A. M. e. church in 1872, under Rev. Wm. Jackson at Cairo, Ill. He was married during the same year to Miss Fannie E. Vaughn. To this union three children were born, one of whom survives him, Rev. August T. Clark, pastor of A. M. E. church, at Harrodsturg, Ky. In 1877 his wife departed this life, and in 1880 he was married to Miss Helen J. Kirk, daughter of one of the pioneer farmers of Southern Illinois, and to this union were born five children, four of whom survi. a him, two sons and two daughters. He was licensed to preach in 1872 under Rev. Wm. Jackson, at Cairo, Ill. He joined the annual conference in 1879, and has served the following charges in the Ill., charges: Jerseyville, Elizabethtown, Harrisburg, Litchfield, Matton, Pontiac, Peoria, Bloomington, St. John's church, Springfield, and Edwardsville. It 1892 he was transferred to the Ia. conference by Bishop Wayman and served the following charges: Burlington, Clarinda, Des Moines, Sloux City, Davenport, Lake Forest, Avondale, LaGrange, Trinity Mission and Redeemer Mission, Joliet and Hyde Park. He felt that he had served God and His church to the best of his ability and he was wholly resigned to whatever was God's will. He said he feet that his life work was done, and he was ready for the end, if it please the Lord to call him. Servant of God well done, Blest by thy late employ. He leaves a wife, three sons, and two daughters, one grandson four sisters and a host of relatives and friends. Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep. Hips in Jesus, blessed sleep. From which none ever wake to weep, A calm and undisturbed repose, Unshaken by the last of foes. Lame back is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles of the back, for which you will find nothing better than Chamberlain's Liniment. For sale by all dealers. STORY TOLD BY R. L. DESDUNES IN HIS HISTORY "OUR MEN AND HISTORY." BY V. P. THOMAS. New Orleans.—"Nos Hommes et Notre Histoire" is the title of a book of biographical notices, personal reminiscences, reflections and tributes upon the colored creep population of New Orleans, by R. L. Deadunes. The book is written in French and is a production worthy of the French of the author, who is well known as the author of New Orleans as a fine thinker and an able writer of both French and English. The men of color of whom Mr. Desnues has written in this volume of 1964 pages were men regarded by their compatriots and contemporaries as remarkable men, in letters, in the fine arts, in music, in the arts and in teaching profession of the day and times. A number of pictures of these people adorns the pages of the book. Mr. Deadunes opens the first page of his work with the following significant quotation from Montesquieu: "Une in justice faite a un seul eat une mmenace faite a tour," and proceeds to supply the reasons for making use of the French writer's observation, that "an injustice done to one unjust man is not a single campaign of 1814-15 which culminated in the great battle of New Orleans and in a glorious victory for the American arms under General Jackson is repelled by Mr. Deadunes, when General Jackson addressed an appeal to the patriotism of the free men of color to take up and bear arms in defense of their country against the English, and whose appeal was responded to cheerfully by the free men with their white soldiers under the general-in-chief and helped to carry the great victory to the American side. The fattering terms, Mr. Deadunes says, in which the appeal to the patriotic pride of the free men of color were drawn, left not even the least bit of suspicion of the sincerity of General Jackson. The general was, Mr. Deadunes declares, if one judged by the terms of the appeal, convinced that the American government right to defend the country and that the American government committed a grave error in refusing to receive them under its flag as soldiers. This declaration in the illustrious soldier, accepted in good faith, Mr. Deadunes says, provoked in all a live enthusiasm, since no one doubted that it was made in all candor and sincerity, and the result was that colored patriots were in great numbers. The value of their services on the field of Chalmette was undeniable and beyond dispute, Mr. Deadunes says, from the viewpoint of the national interest and national honor, and after the battle General Jackson not only complimented them for their bravery, but declared that their conduct was praiseworthy and far surpassed his expectation. But ward ended. The men, he says, whose fidelity and services had been thus officially recognised and acknowledged in so a manner, continued nevertheless to live under all the disadvantageous conditions which the customs of the country impose on them. If they had done nothing for the country's honor and glory, it appears, Mr. Descenssays, that they were expected to content themselves with the honied terms of the appeal which had been made to them before they went into soldierly action and with the pompous but empty praise which they received after their patriotic bravery on the field after the battle, they were then given even changed into cowardly insultations and malicious calumny. Was it not but just that those ignored and unappreciated heroes should complain of so much ingrudition? It is true that by a tardy act, the government conceded to them the title of veterans and accorded to them a light pension; but their civil status remained unchanged and the same, a modification of the plan due to which they were given joy, to possess and to succeed under such discouraging circumstances. Of course, under such condition of dependence, the colored creole could not and did not command due respect He became, Mr. Denduese says, an object of hate, of contempt, or of injustice, according to the caprice of the day. All of his rights were prearious—they were modifiable or revocable, according to the pleasure of the governing class. Mr. Denduese at this point recalls Hippolyte Castra who was one of those unappreciated citizens whose spurned prejudices patrons shattered bitterness of the deceptions of which mention has been made and of which the colored creole was the victim. Mr. Denduese says the colored population needed at the time one who could put in verse and song, the sentiment of the spurned and rejected people, and that it found in Castra exactly the man who could be compared with Rouget and Dubois in that line. Castra, he says, had the happy faculty and fine talent for giving expression to the sentiment of his people, and the identity, the courage, and the valor of that super colored creole phalanx, found beautiful sentiment to compose beautiful song he composed. "La Campagne the 1814-15." In this song, Mr. Castra did not to claim for it, Mr. Denduese says, the place of honor which it mitted and should occupy at the banquet of triumph, but which had been refused it by injur- LAWYER VERSUS DOCTOR. Dr. Cyrus L. Cutter, the well-known Springfield surgeon, is a member of the Colonial club, an institution that fines its members for talking shop. Dr. Cutter, getting out of his motor car, entered the Colonial club the other day for lunchon, and advancing into the restaurant, said to a lawyer, as he took off his goggles: "Well, old man, how are you?" The lawyer got Dr. Cutter fined then and there for talking shop. tice and prejudiced. Mr. Desdeus adds that the crewe owe to Caesar all gratitude and that the best way to acquit ourselves of this debt, is to conserve precisely his most patriotic composition in verse. Mr. Louis Martin, a French scholar, wrote that he was as a devoted friend of the colored people, living in this city and showing in noble ways his great interest in whatever will help to place the colored people in possession of justice and fair play, at least as much so as other people in this country; writes a very beautiful and productive Mr. Desdeus' book, in the course of which he says: "I love my cousin (the colored creole) because he knows how to love. I love him because he knows how to weep. The vulgar islander, he does not know what it is to weep. He doesn't know what to yoke becomes heavier, he bends his back lower, that's all. It is not with the colored creole. I have seen colored creole mothers wipe away a furtive tear while speaking to me of things suffered by their children under segregation laws; I have seen vigorously colored men clench their flat and crying out anger over the creole powerlessness, then, more than ever, I felt that there was in them A Half of Myself! "Also, when some few weeks ago, the author of "Our Men and Our History" spoke to me of sleeping manuscripts in the bottom of drawers in his desk, I claimed the favor at once of reading them and of delivering the same to publicity. And I certainly do not regret having even importuned and insisted upon him to do so, since I have succeeded in having this work published. I read, and see that others read "Our Men and Our History." It is the story (very simple, and without the least pretension) of good actions accomplished by people who are close to us. It is also the story of their sufferings. It is true that, though they were born in the United States, the persons mentioned in the book have not (like the Barnums and the Dr. Cooks) filled the world with noise about their accomplishments, still we shall see that all of them had much in the way of heart and courage to have done as they are to their credit. It is in this above all that they were French "Mr. Dodolphe L. Desdunes did not have the advantage in his youth of having open to him the doors of colleges and of the University of Louisiana. Like the other colored creoles anxious to familiarize themselves with the beauties of the language of Racine, it devolved upon him to become his own preceptor. He showed in this task his courage, he shows today even more courage when he consents to brave the literary critic, perhaps malevolence—in taking before the public the responsibility of so considerable a literary work. The difficulties which he has had to overcome are accentuated from the fact that Mr. Desdunes suffers from an almost complete lack of knowledge which adds to the beauty and the merit of his effort. Nothing has daunted him. He holds to the purpose of acquainting us with the creoles, his brothers, convinced that it will cause us to esteem them."—L. M., New Orleans. Current Notes It is the way with girls to want to have a gay time. And there are "tooilish mothers who say, "I have a pretty hard time; my daughter shall not have to work." This is not kindness to the daughter; it is doing the very worst thing that can be done for her. Do not bring up your boys and girls to be useless, to shirk work and the job; you doing now, I am aware of the trouble that is in many a home today because the mothers let the boys and girls rule the home. At last they are made ashamed by seeing the destiny of their own flesh and blood. So it will pay the mothers to be more areful. The man or woman who counts in life is the man or woman who does not flinch from a task, but does the task, overcomes the obstacle. Boys and girls will not turn out to be that man and woman. If they not brought up in that spirit from the beginning. It is up to the mother of every home to build it up to the highest station in life.—Exchange. Many young people who have strapped from the path of virtue are now repenting at leisure with remorse, saying, "that by persuasion they were led wrong." Mother, father, be careful how you instruct others' loved ones to do those things that are wrong; some day some one will assist your children along the same lines, then your heart will sleep and break just as you have caused others to do.—The Advance Messenger. Texas has more newspapers—twenty-nine in all—published by our people than any other state in the union. These papers represent nearly 200,000 copies during a month. It is estimated that close to a half-million of readers are reached every month. The periodicals represent an investment of nearly $100,000, and give employment to about 300 persons. HOW HE ACCOUNTED FOR IT. "John, I smell liquor on your breath. How do you account for it?" "There's only one way in which it can be accounted for, my dear. You're standing too close to me." The next day, when he arrived at the club again for lunch, the surgeon, angered at what had happened, cut the lawyer. The latter then had him fined once more—New York Tribune. A HARD LOOKER. "Could you help me a little, mister? I've been out of work all winter." "Where did you look for work?" "In every glass eye factory in this town." (BY C C BROWN.) On two occasions, I have been invited to speak before the Negro Conferences held in Columbia, and, on both occasions, was hindered by circumstances beyond my control. The ideas I had in my head last month and upon which it would have been possible to speak to them, not yet too stale for use, and hence I am spreading them out in the columns of The Ploughman. I am not posing as a critic, but as a friend of the people of whom I write. THE NEGRO AND INTEGRITY OF CHARACTER The American Negro is far ahead of the people from whom he sprung. His bondage in the years gone was like the light affliction which "work ethic for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of "dory." However he is not yet "own" of the wood by a long jump. But he takes a place alongside of the foremost orders of men, he must have integrity of character. He must know how to trust and be trusted. He must be trusted. This is a combination of virtues which thousands of white men do not possess. How character is formed and strengthened is one of the problems which all of us can discuss. but not many of us can solve. Neither religion nor education seems to make a man all that he should be. while there have been many men of marked integrity who had neither religion nor education. How to form the highest character is a problem for universal man, and the Negro must take his place among the most diligent students of the greatest success. He is and reputation is what he is supposed to be. Until the Negro has a character, and believes in the integrity of his own people who have acquired the same, his efforts along all civic and moral lines will be greatly hampered and in great means are powerless. "What can I do to obtain integrity of character?" is the question which should burn itself into the brain of the American Negro And, mark you, this character is not merely that which will influence other men to trust him, but which will make him strong in the consciousness and can strong in the mind, and never afraid of all his motives looked into. The secret and clandestine methods of the Negro have done much to generate the distrust under which he suffers. THE NEGRO MAN AND THE CHURCH The progress, growth and multiplication of negro churches is one of the marvels of the day. They build well, and many of them really seem to build better than they know, and above what they are supposed to be able to do. But the fact remains that the negro man, as distinct from the negro woman, has largely cut loose from the church, and his nonattendance thereupon is becoming more and more marked. I'll venture that a census of the attendance taken in almost any town, Sunday after Sunday, will reveal ten women to a man sitting upon one of the gospels; is this? and where are they? A negro man in Beaufort, when? A negro man in this matter, said he stayed away from church because the calls for money were too frequent. He preferred to dishonor God by staying away from the place of worship on the Sabbath rather the jeopardize the dime he carried in his pocket. This is the excuse—It is not a reason—of but one man. What would the masses of men have to say? I cannot guess. I only know that the neglect of worship by the negro men is one of the sore eve of the day. It is a disease afflicting the churches, and the pastor who are not in search of a remedy are nearing one of the highest the white functions. The very men are not doing for the support of the church what they should do, but we have not yet come to the evil day when our audiences show ten women to one man. ABUSE OF THE SABBATH. ABUSE OF THE SABBATH No man has a saving knowledge of God who whistles and the many days he will wake the nightegros to righteousness is one that will teach them the evil of eating, sleeping, loafing and drinking on the Sabbath day. True, it is a day of rest, and God will not hold him guilty who observes the day as such. The six days of hard labor may incline one to rest his tired limbs when Sunday comes; but the man robs God who takes the whole day for himself, and gives no part of it to the worship and service of Creator. Nothing that a man gives to God can excuse him from giving devotion and hence a part of his time. To err in a matter like this is to err vitally and fundamentally against the best interests of the immortal soul. THE IMPROVIDENCE OF THE NEGRO. The average nego needs a broader horizon and a wider range of vision. He rarely ever looks beyond today, and too often not beyond the next meal. The result is a wasteful improvidence and a consequent poverty. Very few negroes are trying to save a few dollars for the purchase of a home or a piece of land. They go to work, get treated and filled tonight, go to bed but little thought of tomorrow and its needs. This shortsightenedness is bringing many to a miserable old age of want and suffering. By saving just a small percentage of the HONORING THE DAY. The darky laundry woman attached to the household of Harry N. Cary of the St. Louis Republic showed up with the announcement that there was a new girl baby at her home. "What did you name her?" inquired weekly wage that is earned, almost any man can soon acquire a shelter for his head in this land of plenty. In densely populated countries, it never enters the head of the poor to think that they can become owners of property; but in a land like ours, the way to a moderate ownership is open to all. An acre or two of land and a sheltering cabin should be owned by someone more than one's man's ambition. And it would be but for the fact that by nature he seems to be improvident and forgetful of tomorrow. He must know, however, that he will never be a useful and patriotic American citizen until he owns a title to property. The man who can change his place of abode by putting all his goods in a bag and carrying it with him, with much to the commonwealth. The negro will never know how to cast a wise ballot until he realizes that something he owns will be affected in some way by his vote. THE NEGRO MAN AND THE WOMAN One of the highest functions of the man is to protect the woman, and in doing this, the woman should lend a helping hand. The standing of women is the test of civilization in every land. A perfectly virtuous woman is absolutely unapproachable by the lustful man. The man must protect the woman, and the woman must learn to protect herself. She must learn to protect herself. She must learn to protect herself. Not more than one man in twenty—or shall I say fifty?—is virious at twenty years of age. The woman may well distrust his virtue, and always remember that he is the one animal that outbrutalizes the brute. His lust is merciless. From the venting of his passion he, in a way, is allowed to recover, while the woman forever remains a spolied and dishonored thing—not only in the minds of others, but—what is worse still—in her own completely from her as to forget that it entirely can never take her place among her sisters of the higher orders of life. These, Mr. Editor, are some of the lines along which negroes must labor to improve themselves. Until these matters are attended to, and these high vantage grounds gained, education and a profession of religion, and every proud boast will amount to nothing, and the force of superior influences about him will keep the earth where he is. Men do not climb up the scales of humanity upon fictitious ladders, nor can they dream themselves into heaven by imaginary visions of angels. Jacob tried this, but when the morning came, he found himself still lying upon the hard rocks by the brook. The whited sepulchre is but sepulchre, and all full of dead men, bored and all man-made things, and the keen eye of the world can pierce through the outer whiteness, and discover the fifth within. SUM, C. S. THE RETURN OF TOMMIE. Not long ago Gov. Woodrow Wilson, whose various activities have had some small mention in the newspapers and other engines of publicity recently went down to Augusta, Ga.—where he lived when a boy, and where his father was a minister for some years—for a day or two of rest. He told his friends he just wanted to roam around the old town, revisit, familiar scenes and do nothing else. In the course of his wanderings he came to the house of a dear old lady who was a pillar in his father's church. Wilson's lost first name is Thomas; and when he was a boy—and, indeed, while he was in college—he was known as Thomas Wilson. Mr. Wilson called on the dear old lady. She was very glad to see him after he had told her his name and recalled his father's pastorate. "Why, Tommie," she said, "how you have grown!" "Yes," assented the governor; "I have grown some." "Indeed you have! I remember you perfectly when you were a little bit of a boy. And I certainly hope you have prospered." The dear old lady was genuinely interested. "Yes, I have done very well." Gov. Wilson said. "I am so glad—so very glad! By the way, Tommie, what are you doing now?" Saturday Evening Post. REDUCING THE COST. Last year the mayor of Indianapolis, Ind., bought on his own account several car loads of potatoes and sold them to the people of his city at actual cost. He did that because the merchants were charging unreasonable profits and the very high prices worked a hardship on the people. His plan seems to have been a success, and it is hoped has taught the merchants a lesson. The mayor probably got his idea from Germany, where the city councils are authorized to do almost anything which they may regard as necessary for the well-being of the people, and they often make use of such authorship. The mayor may regard the markets for vegetables, buy and slaughter stock, establish fish markets, make bakeries, deal in milk, etc., and sell direct to the consumer, either at cost price or for a profit which they consider right. Such action is invariably to prevent the unnatural raising of prices of foodstuffs through combination of dealers, or to maintain reasonable prices when natural causes have apparently stamped the regular dealers in such products.—Market Growers' Journal. "No, sah; I mean Pamay—P-a-m-y." 8HREW18H. "He used to sharpen pencils for her and that's how they fell in love." "A pretty romance." "Bat not in the sequel. He found out after they were married that Nature had sharpened her tongue." HOME OF MIXED RAGES ALL COLORS OF MANKIND MAKE UP POPULATION OF NEW STATE. "Anyone who has traveled through this desert country, with its red mountains and yellow plains, has been impressed with the violent contrasts in colors of the landscape," says Booker T. Washington, in the independent writing of a recent visit to Arizona. "For my part, I was more impressed with the variety and contrasts in the colors of the different elements of the desert, where there not only black men and white men but yellow and red men, with all the varying shades between them." "Phoenix seems to be a sort of melting pot for all the races on the earth. In this southwest country the tides of immigration from Europe and Asia from north and south meet and intermingle. It seemed to me, while I was there, that I met white people and black people from every state in the Union and from some parts of Canada as well. In fact, I am perfectly safe in saying I never had an opportunity before, in so short a time, to show and talk with so many kinds of white people and so many kinds of colored people, as I did in Arizona." All these people seemed to be taking part directly or indirectly, in a three-day celebration of Lincoln's emancipation proclamation and excursion trains were bringing in people from many parts of the new state. Mr. Washington had been invited to deliver an emancipation address. Part of the program of the celebration was a series of three baseball games between a Negro and Mexican team. He witnessed a foot race in which an Indian, a white man and a Mexican participated and a Negro was timekeeper. "Every one in Phoenix, I discovered, has come from somewhere else—except the Indians," continues Mr. Washington. "The result is, you find people from all parts of the country in the most unexpected places. The little hotel in which I stopped, for example, was conducted by an American white woman from the state of Idaho. When shortly after my arrival, I asked to have some breakfast sent up to my room, I found I was being served by a Chinaman from a Chinese restaurant. "I had heard of Chinese restaurants before, but I confess I was surprised to find that a Chinaman was running a restaurant in such close connection with the hotel in which I was stopping. As a matter of fact, as I was afterwards informed, there are only two restaurants in this city of inhabitants who have the control of the hotel. One of these is conducted by an American white man and the other by an American Negro. "The Chinese have control of nearly all the truck gardens in the suburbs of the city, and wagons driven by Chinese drivers supply the hotels and most of the homes. I confess it looked very strange to me to see a Chinese equatting on the front seat of a vegetable wagon driving a horse. Before I came to Arizona. I had seen pictures of Chinamen drawing two wheel carts, and had seen other Chinese headless heads, but I had never before seen a Chinaman driving a real horse." "Meeting for the first time in a position where one race either is or soon will be, crowding the other in the labor market. I was eager to learn how the two races felt toward one another," he continues. From his inquiries he concluded that the black man and the white man were getting along pretty well together. He was much interested in the fact that the "Chinatown" of Phoenix has a mayor caller Mayor Dick who seems really to be the supreme authority. "Whenever a Chinaman is arrested for a small crime of any kind—anything less than a felony, in fact—it has become customary for the police authorities to order the Chinaman to Mayor Dick. They have found that they can get substantial justice more surely and more conveniently that way than they could by dragging the culprit into the ordinary police courts and going through the ordinary processes. The reason for this seems to be that the Chinaman has very little understanding of and apparently very little confidence in the American methods of administering justice. And the Chinaman, though he is not a citizen, gets in this indirect way a certain amount of self-government. "During the few days that I was in the city, although I was very much hurried, I took occasion to go down to Chinatown and to visit Mayor Dick. He was a little, driedup, yellow man who spoke very broken English. He seemed, however, to have a pretty clear understanding of American customs and manners. When I asked him how he came to be called mayor, he said in quite a matter of fact tone: "Well, you see I am here thirty year. I know American custom. When Chinaboy get in trouble he come to see me. When policeman get in trouble with Chinaboy, both come to me. I know how to make it all right. So I know how to make it all right. So I am mayor of Chinatown. Yes." Sometimes people of this country speak of the Negro as alien race, Mr. Washington reflects, and suggests sending him back to Africa, but not one has yet suggested that the Negro, while still living in the midst of the white civilization, was so much of a foreigner that he could not be tried by the same law and in the same courts and according to the same SUPPRESSIONS OF HISTORY. Stopping at a point a few degrees north of the Canadian boundary line, the explorer distributed a pound of gumrops among the natives and women. "I am well, on my way to the north pole." After it had gone through the hands of the copy readers, however, it appeared in print thus: "I am well on my way to the north pole, and he knew it would appear. moral and political standards as the white man. The Japanese, another race, are just making their appearance in Arizona. They, frequently like the Chinese, take up the business of truck gardening, but they seem to have entranced into America as a house servant with private families. "The Japanese have not yet made their appearance in large numbers," says the writer, "and perhaps when they do come and begin to take the place of the colored people in the hotels and other places, the Negroes will lose some of the admiration which they conceived for the little yellow perl during the war between Russia and Meanwhile the Negro is getting into other kinds of labor. Several Negroes own large plantations. One runs a hand laundry, in which he employs Mexican women, who have a great reputation as ironers, to do the work. One is a wholesale fruit store. Phonixz one runs a "poit" store near Phoenix; another has a restaurant. Negroes of the barber business in Phoenix. More important is a general disposition among the leaders of the Negro people to consider seriously the needs of their little community. The Mexicans are the most numerous of the different colored peoples in Arizona, and are performing in this part of the country much the same tasks that the colored people are performing in other parts of the south. As a class they are regarded as unprogressive, unsteady and untruthy. -Pittsburgh Leader. JUDGING BY ELIMINATION A southern darky drifted north and got his first real taste of band music. In Waycross, Ga., he had heard nothing but the wavering efforts of some second horns, so when the Elks' convention brought regular Germans to town he came near passing up his job as saloon porter. He would have willingly joined that parade if the destination had been Cedar Rapids. After a while Souas's visit was announced and one of the patrons of the place promised to buy him a ticket for the concert. Sam was installed in the balcony and held onto his chair for sheer fear of jumping over the rail when John Philip made his first upercut. He went back to work the next day in a trance. Well how about the concert?" asked the boss. "Tremendous," said Sam. "Ah' neah heaved nothin' like it. An' it was attended by our ve'y bes' people." "How do you know they were our best people?" "Ah nevah saw none of 'em befo." Odds and Ends Odds and Ends To go in and win is often merely a matter of owning the best engine. When a chap has been shoved along in life, he never looks behind him to nod his thanks. There is a world of difference between a man's rough tenderness and a cruel roughness. To suffuse geniality among one's friends doesn't always consist in passing the bottle around. Human nature ought to be good, it lasts so long. Every individual tries his best; otherwise he gets the worst of it. The man who finds fault at home bows to the ground to some one in the office. Not to care for that which one wants, but to work hard for it is the secret of getting it. To blow a kiss is a miss' way of not missing it. Without flattery some women would go into nunneries. Lent duties are getting nearer the shops and farther from church doors. The girl who prays for a pretty bonnet generally makes a fine dessert for her dad at the same time. Great men have fallen at one word from a mite of a girl. A wasteful life is one that never strained at others' comfort. When a man begins to be familiar is the time to try contempt. The most becoming color a girl wants to wear is a blush color. The time comes for a man who thinks himself unimpressionable, sooner or later. The woman who scorns real love is the kind who dotes on fuzzy dogs. Love filters a great deal of unworthiness. The debonair fellow knows the power of smilingly fabricating. When disability comes, then comes thoughts of a weak man's old friends. It takes a lot of time for a bride to get accustomed to the odor of cigar smoke among her daintily-scented belongings. SUSPICION. He—Dearest, you are the first woman I ever kissed. She (cynically)—You don't do it like an amateur. He (wrathfully)—Decaleful one how do you know the difference? "Hello, old man! How's business?" "Sh! Take off your hat when you speak of the dead."—Judge Tells Bankers in Convention That They Should Assist Farmers ADVANCE MONEY FOR SILOS J. H. McCord of Spencer Tella the Members of State Association They Should Encourage Building of Food Preservers, Fort Dodge, May 10.—Loaning money to the farmers without interest, if necessary, to help them erect silos was advocated by J. H. McCord of Spencer before ninety bankers of Group No. 2 of the state association here yesterday afternoon. He expressed his belief that the farmers should be urged to produce as large crops as possible because of the dependency of the state upon the fortunes of the farmers. He touched upon conservation of natural resources on the farms in Iowa. C. L. Tremain of Humboldt advocated the hiring of a good roads engineer by each county to attain the best results in road making. He declared better highways will benefit both the country and the town of the state. C. T. Chubb of Algona, Judge P. H. Hellsl of this city, and P. W. Hall of Des Moines, secretary of the bankers' state association, made short addresses on general subjects. The visitors were entertained at a luncheon at 1:30, held their business session in the new Country club house, took a long automobile ride and attended a theater party last night. Charles Shade of Rock Rapids was indored for president of the state association and P. W. Hall for secretary. SPEND MILLION ON DRAINAGE Thousands of Acres Brought Into Service and Values Increased That Repay Investment. Ft. Dodge—Since the year 1906 Webster county has expanded over a million dollars for drainage. This does not include the broadcast laying of tile by farmers individually. It represents only what was expanded for drainage ditches built under county supervision. According to recent statistics compiled by the Auditor $1,018,588.05 has been spent in drainage. Thousands of acres have been reclaimed to the county by this work and property values have gone sky high. The property year 1911 was the biggest of seven, $328,306.44 being the expenditure. HOLDS BANKER RESPONSIBLE Judge Kelly After Two Weeks' Consideration Rendera His Declination In Rudd Bank Muddle. Mason City.-Judge Kelley of the district court has handed down a decision which approves of the finding of the accountant and holds Fred Haynes of Rudd, former cashier of the bank of that place, responsible for the loss of between $12,000 and $13,000 of the bank's money. The defendant appealed from the opinion of the accountant, who was Col. W. A. Burnap of Clear Lake. Judge Kelley has been considering the matter for the past two weeks. The grand jury has indicted Haynes for embezzlement. Girl Takes Life By Hanging Cumberland — Allyna Behnkes, 17 years old, the daughter of Claus Behnkes, committed suicide at her home five miles northeast of here by hanging herself. She went to the buggy shed and after tyink a rope around her neck and throwing it over a rafter, jumped off a nail key. Pharmacy Board to Meet Des Moines. The state board of pharmacy commissioners has fixed June 7 as the date for holding an examination for applicants for state pharmacists' certificates at Iowa City. The exam will be held in Des Moines June 25. Loras Three Buildings Creston—H. L. Dawson of this city has recently lost three buildings by fire. All of them were located in the vicinity of the Standard Oil company and it is quite generally believed that they have been of incendiary origin. Mrs. Kilduff Gets Eight Years Davenport—Mrs. Anna Kilduff, convicted of murdering her husband, John Kilduff, was sentenced to serve eight years in the penitentiary by Judge A. J. House in the Scott county district court. Mission Workers to Meet Iowa City—Iowa City will entertain the delegates to the annual convention of the Cedar Rapids district of the Women's Foreign Missionary society. The Methodist Episcopal church of Iowa will conference dates being May 14 and 15. Mrs. Carroll Addresses Students Ottumwa—Mrs. B. F. Carroll, wife of Iowa's governor, who is attending the P. E. O. sessions here, addressed the school this morning, on social purity. Muscatine Box Ja Missing: Muscatine—Search which has continued for nearly twenty-four hours has failed to result in the finding of George Bishop, 9 years old, who disappeared from his home yesterday. When last seen the lad was near the river. Lenox Hotel is Badly Burned. Lenox.—The large three-story hotel at Lenox, owned by Charles Elly, was entirely destroyed by fire causing a loss estimated at $10,000, with $7,000 insurance. Fred Anthony of Boone, Iowa, was a Sunday visitor. The M C. T. club will meet with Miss Mayrie I. Bell Monday afternoon May 13th. Mr. and Mrs J. L. Lucas entertained at dinner Sunday Rev. and Mrs S. Ba'e's. The Mission Circle met at Mrs J. G. Davis, 1113 Fremont street, last Friday afternoon. A good time reported. Miss Georgie Blackburn, a teacher in the Buxton school, arrived in our city this week to remain with her sister, Mrs. Avery, as the school is out. Our Des Moines base ball club is doing much better than last year. They are back home again for next week. The Dramatic Art club met Tuesday with Mrs. Geo. Patton and finished Book IX of Paradise Lost. Meet next Tuesday with Mrs. J. B. Rush and begin Book X of Paradise Lost. I wish to thank all my neighbors and friends for the many kind tokens and flowers and help to my loving wife during her illness and death, Mr Fred Stanton, an old Des Moine man but now of St. Louis, Mo., is in our city visiting his parents. It has been several years since Fred has been here. We are glad to see you Fred. The Caranation club met with Rev. and Mrs. S. Bates Mondav evening and was entertained by Mrs. Bertha Angles. Regular services at Union Congregational church will be at 11:45 and Sunday School at 12 o'clock. Everybody invited. The new minister for Union church will soon be secured and will arrive here shortly to take up the work. The City Convention will meet with Miss Mayie I. Bell, 1340 Jefferson avenue, Monday evening May 13th. Next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock Mother's Day will be celebrated at the A.M. E church by a special program by the little childrens of the Sunday School. All the mothers are urged to come out and the public is invited Rev S. Bates will leave next Monday to visit his son in East St. Louis, Ill, whom he has not seen for seventeen years. Mr. L. W. Williams, District Grand Master of the K of P. of Iowa, from Clarinda, has a Des vines visitor this week. He says Pythianism is reviving in Iowa. He is in the bakery and restaurant business. Mesdames F. Bryant, Wm. Mathews Geo Morton, Geo Law and Mrs. Blakey, members of the District Household of Ruth No. 21 attended the funeral of J. Mrs. J. W. Holmes was a past officer of the District. The funeral was in charge of the District Right Noble Governor, Mrs. F. B. Bryant. On last Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Frank P. Johnson, the ladies of the Intellectual club assembled and elected Mrs. Chas. A. Cousin as their delegate to the State Federation of Colored Women's clubs, which convenes in Sioux City the fourth Tuesday in this month. A letter was also read from Mrs. J. C. Reid of Mobile, Alabama, First Vice-President of the Iowa Federation Messrs. E. Tracy Blagburn of this city and J. Frank Blagburn of Washington, D. C., were present and made interesting remarks. The latter telling of some of the benefits derived from club work and what the Washington women were doing. Y. C. M. C. A. NOTES The Young Colored Men's association held a rousing and very enthusiastic meeting last Sunday. It was their last meeting in the rooms that the association was founded in. Mr. G. W Hollingsworth, President of the associated charities spoke. His address was very interesting, then Frank Blagburn, a former Des Moines man, made a very fine talk to his old friends. We were all glad to hear him. Next Sunday at 4:30 the association will hold their first meeting in the reception room at the Union Congregational church, back of main auditorium. Mr. L. W. Wilboite of Culppeper, Virginia, a student next fall at Ames College, will speak. Let every man and boy come out and hear this bright young man. A Grand Banquet by the Y. C. M. C. A. will be given next Thursday evening. May 16th at Union Congregational I have used your Pomade. Its the best thing I ever used for making curly hair lie smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful results, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes of Pineville, S. C. Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh stubborn and unruly hair and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion for the complexion. Ask your druggist for them. Be sure and get the genuine (Ford's) manufactured by the Ozonizer. Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. THE FOUR MEN Business Appointments Can I See You at Three? BY telephone, you can make definite appointments, prepare a "keepable" program for the day, and thus triple the value of your time and the amount of your profits. The Bell telephone line leads you directly and instantly to the man you wish to meet. The important business men in forty thousand cities and towns have Bell telephones. They use the Bell telephone because it is the only telephone which gives universal service. The above group represents the very intelligent and strong Iowa d-leagues to the general A.M.E conference in Kansas City, Mo. No other state will send a more inell gent or representative body of men Dr A M. Roberts Bethel church in Chicago, who leads the church at 10th and Park Sts. A very fine program is being prepared. It is for the benefit of the Y. The African Methodists The most compact and powerful of the Negro churches is the African Methodist Episcopal church. Its membership has grown from 42 members in 1786 to 200,000 members in 1876 and 494,777 members in 1906. It is governed by a board of bishops, fifteen to eighteen in number, over whom the senior bishop, at present the Rt, Rev. Henry M. Turner, presides. The church has 7,000 local organizations, with property worth over $11,000,000. It raises about $1,000,000 a year; of this about $800,000 goes to pastors, $209,000 to bishops and presiding elders, and the other million to schools missions and general expenses. There are two publication houses, weekly papers and a quarterly magazine and some publication of books. The church supports over forty schools, of which the largest and oldest is Wilberforce University, in Ohio. The church, however is chiefly noteworthy on account of its board of bishops. These bishops are elected for life by a general conference meeting every four years. The membership of the general conference consists of mini-trial and lay delegates; the clerical delegates are elected from the annual conferences, one for every thirty ministers. Two lay delegates for each annual conference are selected by the representatives of the official church boards in the conference. Thus we have a peculiar case of Negro government, with elaborate machinery and the experience of a hundred years. How has it succeeded? Its financial and numerical success has been remarkable, as has been shown. Moreover, the oishops'elected form a remarkable series of personalities. Together the assembled bishops are perhaps the most striking body of Negroes in the world in personal appearance: men of massive physique, clear-cut faces and undoubted intelligence. The General Conference, which meets in Kansas City, Mo., May 6-27, is a quadrennial meeting having the highest legislative and judicial authority. Meeting as seldom as it does, it is necessarily a body of great importance. Its membership will be 522, consisting of the bishops, heads of general departments, presidents of colleges and ministerial and lay delegates representing American and African conferences. The revision of the discipline and the election of bishops and heads of departments will be the chief business of the session. —The Crisis. CLINTON. Baby Vincent O. Neil, son of Mr, and Mrs. J. T. Culberton was quite ill last week. We are glad to state that he is Business Appointment BY telephone, you appointments, program for the day value of your time and profits. The Bell telephone instantly to the man you wish. The important business and towns have Bell telephone phone because it is the only service. IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY 100 YEAR DISTANCE TELEPHONE BELL SYSTEM AMERICAN TELEPHONE & TELEPHONE CO. delegation, is a very scholarly and eloquent divine, a christian gentleman, who is one of the leading candidates for the bishopric, D. A J, Carey of the Institutional church, the nestor of the Chicago Ministers, is a candidate for editor of A. M. E. Review. now well and hearty again. The Woman's Loyal club announce a supper to be given at Bethel A. M. E. church, Thursday, May 14th. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Toney born early last week, passed away, Thursday afternoon, May 2d. The parents have the sympathy of their friends. Miss Murda Beason is at home for tl. Summer vacation from her school duties as teacher in the Buxton schools. Miss Estella Bush left Sunday morning. Entertainments scheduled for the near future are Mite Missionary society, May 18th, Sunday school, May 22d for defraying delegate expense to District convention, Mrs Anna Cooper Williams returned home last week after several weeks visit in Buxton. Miss Mary Taylor of Chicago visited recently at her home in this city. She was accompanied by her aunt, Mrs Ida Johnson. The Old Folks Concert Co. which gave such a successful entertainment several weeks ago, appeared at the M. E church in Lyons, Friday evening, May 3d, to a good audience, under the auspices of the Ladies Aid society. Mrs. P. P Taylor left Saturday for Chicago where she expects to make her future home indefinitely. Mr. J. B Easley who has run a barber shop and pantonium on South 6th St. in Lyons for the past four years, moved during the past week to more commodious quarters, just north of the old stand, purchased by him recently, where he has fitted up beautiful torsional parlors which he has appropriately named The Whiteside barbershop. The building being finished on the interior and exterior in white, where he has thorough after the installation of new fixtures and furniture yet to come. He will have as neat a place for his many patrons as any in the city. He has also fitted up beautiful living rooms in the rear where he and his wife will be pleased to greet their friends at any time. The play Penelopes Affinity given by the Women's Loyal club at Bethel A. M. E. church on the evening of May 2d was a success. The following persons appeared in the cast: .....Mrs. Anna Cooper Williams Miss Penelope(....New Girl) Mrs. Frances Mann The Swanee River Crusader— Mrs. Mrs. W. Emerson Maggie Ryan ... Miss Mamie Tolson Nora McQuirk ... Mrs. Oscar Thompson Mrs. Gadabout ... Mrs. Chas. Thompson Members of the Club Mrs. Aline Henderson, Mrs. Henry Williams, Mrs. Lulu Routt. The following musical program was rendered at the conclusion of the play: Solu—Duett—Hessie and Gene Stew ments Can I See You at Three? you can make definite to prepare a "keepable" way, and thus triple the and the amount of your line leads you directly and rush to meet. pass men in forty thousand cities ones. They use the Bell tele- telephone which gives universal A TELEPHONE COMPANY art; Solo—Mrs. Aline Henderson; Reading, Mrs Francis Mann; Solo, A. A. Bush; Solo, Martin Robinson. Mi-s Gilla Robinson is visiting Chicago relatives this week. Some of our people will attend the Odd Fellows annual sermon in Davenport Sunday. Do not forget to pay that subscription. We need the money. BUXTON BRIEFS Mr. J. G. DeLinger, one of Des Moines best policemen was in Buxton on business last Tuesday Mrs. Eliza Torar who has been quite sick the past two weeks is much improved. Mrs Mary Porker and her daughter, Miss Fannie Mayes have each been confined on account of illness, but they are both much better now. A literary society was organized in Tabernacle Baptist church last Monday evening, April 29. A very fine program has been arranged for Monday May, 6th, and on each following Monday there will be a program rendered. The subject for debate was. Resolved: that an educated boy is more profitable to our race than an educated girl. The speakers for the affirmative were W S. Dryson and R C. Brittain; negative, R C. Booker and N H. Hoonberger. Mr. Geo. Taylor returned Wednesday from a three weeks trip to Colorado. Miss Lelia Downey arrived in the city monday from O. tumwa to resume her work as for lady in the Drug department of once Mer. Co store, having fully recovered from her illness. The funeral of Mrs Amos Harris who died last Friday, was conducted in Tabernacle Baptist church last Sunday Rev. Woodard officiating. Rev. C. H. Mendenhall preached in Cheyene, Wyoming, last Sunday week and is still visiting in that state. Mrs. Adam Dixon of Des Moines is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. C. Strong this week. Mrs Ida Davis returned from Albia Saturday whre she spent two weeks visiting friends. Mrs. Laura Jackson and Miss Veeta Step left Monday for Omaha to remain indefinitely. Mrs. Joe Hanister returned from Marysville. Va., Monday, after spending four weeks visiting relatives and friends. She reports a nice time Mrs. Ushaw Wyodford left Monday for Hocking to visit her father. The many friends of Mrs. Samson Johnson are glad to see her well and out again. She entertained the Self-Culture club last Wednesday at which time the new officers were entailed by Mrs. Anna Humbles. The officers follow: Mrs. Watkins, Pres.; Mrs. Ada Johnson, Vice-Pres.; Mrs. Stone, Sec.; Mrs H M. Hutchinson, Absc?y; Mrs Maggie Burkett, Treasurer; Mrs. Louise Ewing, Chaplin. After the installation of officers, a 2 course luncheon was served by the hostess, Mrs. Johnson. Miss, Murda Beason after closing a successful sch of year, last last Saturday for her home in Clinton Miss Gerte ude Lucas, another of Buxton's teachers will leave Saturday for her home in Bedford Iowa. The Mission Circle of Mt. Zion Baptist church was entertained in the home os Mrs Harry W. Miller. Each sister brought her lunch and at the close of the program, which was excellent; they enjoyed with each other a little house picnic. About midnight last Saturday or some time thereafter, a caller came to the home of Mr. John Carter, No. 10 E. 3d St., and delivered his he - house of four nice large hens. It did not seem to matter if the coop was locked, as the person took the lock also. Several other persons have missed chickens in the last few weeks. So, some one or more thieves seem to be quite busy during the suspicion. As a result of the recent revival just closed at Mt Zion Baptist church, seven candidates were baptized last Sunday morning by Rev F. B. Woodard. They were Messrs. Howard Johnson, Jas. Walker, J. C. Humbles, Mrs J. C. Humbles, Miss Narnoi Willis and the Willis and he two sons of Decon Jesse Sears, Floyd and Robert. It was an ideal Sunday and the Holy Spirit was a witness at the pool. For the purpose of matrimony a young man desires to correspond with a young lady of the following description: She must be light brown with straight hair, about 18 or 20 years old, 5 feet 4 inches tall, fair education, must play the piano and sing, and must be a good cook. Address J. L. J. Box 341, Buxton, Iowa The daughters of G A. Hackett, Tabernacle No, 64, lost one of their members, daughter Millie Davis who was a faithful and loyal daughter, always willing to fill her station of Hyegeo. Our chain has been broken, but our loss is heavens gain. "Rest for the anxious brow, That shakes the silent chamber walls, and breaks the turf-sealed ground. She is gone; not dead, but sleeping — Mrs. Louise Ewing, H. P. Monday evening in the Y M, C. A. aditorium a magnificent audience witnessed the commencement of the 8th grade pupils of the Buxton schools. This is the largest class of graduates in the past 10 years. The address to the graduates was given by Dr. E. A. Carter, and was considered by all to be quite whole and full of helpful instruction. Miss Myrta Harlow. County Supt, who pleasent face is seen in Buxton quite often during the year, and especially on commencement evenings, presented the diplomas, prefaced by some helpful remarks Kenyon Making Friends Among the Iowa Voters. Enters Actively Into Fight For Re-election—Will Get Fine Support on Primary Day. Des Moines, May 1.—Senator Wm. S. Kenyon, junior Iowa senator, who has made a brilliant record in the one year he has been a member of the greatest legislative body of the world, is in the state and actively at work in the primary campaign. Senator Kenyon is a candidate for re-election for a full term to succeed himself. During the month of April he made an extended tour of the state, visiting many of the cities and towns, speaking at various meetings and greeting his friends. Everywhere he was received with manifestations of approval and was given a hearty welcome. There can be no manner of doubt that the junior senator is making a winning fight for re-election. He is a vigorous young republican in the prime of life and abundantly equipped by experience and training for a service of immense value to his state and the nation in the Senate, and this fact is sufficient to guarantee to him that on primary day his friends will be at the polls and give him a vote of endorsement. Because of the fact that the Senate is in session at Washington it will not be possible for Senator Kenyon to devote a great deal of personal time to the campaign. He will rely unon the loyalty of those republicans who appreciate the excellent record he has made and desire continuance of the same. KENYON IN DEFENSE OF PURE ELECTIONS. By far the ablest speech in the U. S. Senate in regard to the election of Senator Stephenson, of Wisconsin, was by Senator Kenyon, of Iowa. He analyzed the evidence taken and declared that it showed an election "that cannot under the law be considered a free and untrammeled election" and then said: "The methods employed would not have dignified a candidacy for county sheriff. The election was the result of an organized riot of corruption, a debauchery of the electorate by treating employment, purchases of newspaper m thods, and other despicable methods, creating by money political enthusiasm and securing political support. Such practices should cease and cease now. Otherwise the canker of corruption will eat close to the heart of the Republic. The only real danger that can ever threaten this Nation in the future is corruption in the body politic. It is the child of avarice and special privilege It can exist only when the electorate is indifferent. They may be slow to be aroused, but when once aroused the American people will drive the money changers from the temple and smite the arrogant demon of corruption wherever its vile head may appear. "The seats in this body do not belong to the highest bidder; the property, the lives, the sacred honor of 90,000,000 people rest in the keeping of this body. If its seats are to be bought and sold as merchandise, then indeed, the decadence of the Republic is nigh. "Why mince words? Every man in this body knows that the election of Senator Stephenson was brought about by the reckless, extravagant, and wrongful use of money. You may gloss it over, smile about it, condone it, but the fact still exists—the seat was purchased. "If men can be sent here by money, others can be defeated by money, and there are men in this Chamber who know what it mans to have the purses of great interests opened to defeat them. We are marching on; no one need be discouraged; the people, not money, are going to rule this country. We are advancing." A PLEA FOR PENSIONS. "The veterans of both armies are rapidly passing to the shoreless sea. Immortal honors will soon be theirs. Their heads are crowned with the snows that never melt. Their steps are faltering with increasing age. No more for them the bugle call; no more the tattoo shall beat; no more the flame, and death, and hell of battle. They shall all soon pitch their tents on the plains of peace and be welcomed in the home of the Prince of Peace. The future, indeed, of our dead is safe. Let us make safe the present and let of our living."—Senator Kenyon in defense of the Sherwood bill. UP TO STANDARD. The voters have had some opportunity to study the characteristics of Kenyon since he took his seat in the senate, says the Webster City Freeman-Tribune, and the verdict will be that he measures up to the standard required. spoke of them in very high terms. Misses Panay Lobbins and Mazarine Ragsdale, and Messrs. Ollie Ray and Leamon Smith were the four best speakers, it being a little hard to choose a winner. Poor appetite is a sure sign of impaired digestion. A few doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will strengthen your digestion and improve your appetite. Thousands have been benefited by taking these Tablets. Sold by all dealers. Rev Cilds of Carney, Iova, preshed two services Sunday at Bethel church. He delivered quits an interesting sermon. Mrs. Lulu Hill of Des Moines were in the city visiting, Mrs. Vioia Elligtt. Mrs. Eldora Holmes, who has been bedfast for the past six months, died, May 2d. Mrs. Holmes was liked by all who knew her in her church and club work. She will be greatly missed as she always held a responsible office. Mrs. Holmes was Vice-President of the Benevolent club also P. M. N. G of Household of Ruth. She leaves a husband and sister and a number of friend to mourn their less Mr. Geo Banks, Mrs. Viola Pillott was a capital City visitor last week. Mrs. Carrie Laws, Mrs. Anna Cousins, Mr. Charley Holmes Mrs. Della Bryant Mrs. Su ie Mathews, Mrs. Norris Martin, Mrs. Lena Dary, Mrs. Bevie Hughes, Vrs. S. J. Bown and Mrs. Bleakey of Des Moines, attended the funeral of Mrs Holmes. The funeral was conducted at the white Bsbstian church by Rev Williams (white) minister and his chair officiated. Interment at her home town, Newton, Ia. Mrs. Stella Jackson of Fort Dodge is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. M. Bryant. 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Mr. Marcellus Morgan, son of Mr. andvs A L Morgan returned home Thursday from Chicago, where he has been attending the training school. He expects to spend his vacation home. Mr. Bruce White is confined to his home with illness. DEATH OF MRS. G. GRAY. Mrs Georgiana Gray, a widow, died suddenly at her home 906 S. 7th Street, at 12:15 o'clock Thursday morning, from heart trouble. She was 57 years old. She had been in rather poor health for the past few months. Last winter she was quite ill with pneumonia. She ate a hearty supper the previous evening and retired in her usual health. Later in the night she was attacked with a smothering spell from which she did not recover. For a number of years Mrs. Gray had been a hair dresser and manicurist, and was well known through the city in this connection. She was also well known throughout the state as an ardent club worker. She leaves a son, Mr. Andrew Gray, a daughter, Mrs. A. M. Beyd. For a burn of scald apply Chamber- lain's Salve. 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PATTERSON, I hereby announce that I will be a candidate for the office of Clerk of the Distriet Court, subject to the decision of Republican primary to be held in Sune. JOHN H. SHOEMAKE, Baitor Bystander: Please announce that I will be a enndidate before the republican primary in June for the office of member of the Board of Su- pervisors for the term commencing Tanvary 1913. W. F. MeVAY. Fo, County Treasurer, Editor Bystander: Please announce that I will be a candidate before the Republican primary Juno 4, for the office of Treasurer of Mahaska county. MM. VREELAND. itmaed Macentes. Editor Bystander: Please announce ‘my name as a candidate for the re publican nomination for Recorder, at Primary clection in June, “ © W. MATHER. my name as a candidate for the of: fice of County Recorder subject to the decision | of the Republican primary to be held in June, 1912. JOHN OWENS. iar Adina Eiitor Bystander: Please announce that I will be a candidate for the nomination for the -offiee of County Auditor, before the Republican Prima- ry in June, JOHN H. PERRY. Superintendent of Schools— Please announce that 1 will be a candidate for the office of superin tendent of schools in Monroe county, subject to the will of the republtcan voters at the June, 1912, primaries. MYRTA’ HARLOW. Please announce that I will be a candidate for the office of county superintendent of schools of Monroe county, subject to the will of the te publican voters at the June, 1912 primaries. ANNA MAHON. For Sheriff— Please announce, that I will be a candidate for the office of sheriff of Monroe county, subject to the will of the republican voters at the June, i912, primaries. W. B. GRIFFINS sPoPmREDrErE tative =—— Please announce that I will be a candidate fot the office of representa five of Monroe county in the state legislature from Monroe county, sub 4ect to the will of the republican vot- ers at the June, 1912, primaries. ‘GEO, H. WOODSON. Please announce my name as a candidate for representative from Monroe County for the legislature, subject to the republicans *of said county. ‘A. R, BARNES. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for a member of the legis- lature from Monroe County subject to the will of the republican party. EB, C, SLOAN, ALBIA NEWS. Mr. avd Mrs, Chas. Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Ed, Butler were in Buxton over Sunday. Miss Ida Davis returned to Des Moines after two weeks visit in Albia with relatives and friends. Mr, Will Grayson, Mrs. Nellie Estes were Des Moines visitors at the home of their mother, Mrs. Jeffers, and re- turned home Sunday evening, Mr. and Mrs, Roy Grayson and son Ben of Hocking, spent Sunday in Albia. ‘Mr. Donald Thomas is in the country ‘the past week, B Quite a number of strangers in town. Thero never was a time when people appreciated the real merits of Cham- berlain’s Cough Remedy more than now. ‘This is shown by the increase in sales and voluntary testimonials from per- sons who have been cured by it, It you or your children are troubled with & cough or cold give it a trial and be- come acquainted with its good qual- ities, For sale by all dealers. Ft. Madison Notes. Mr, and Mres. Murphy after an ex tended trp in Canada, camo back tc Fort Madison declaring, there is no Place like home. ‘The Rosebud Club met with Miss Tillie Woods Monday night. A fine pro- gram was rendered, after which refrosh- ments were served. ‘Sunday was Communion at the Second Baptist chureh and thero was a good attendance, The Sunday school elected delegates to Iowa aud Nebraska Sunday School Convention wich, congregates in Mt, Pleasant in June, Following aro the delegates: Rav. James Bowles and Mr. Bowles and tho superintendent Mr. Green Jackson, The Willing | Workers Club will meet at the church Friday evening. ‘which will he save, mother, wife ‘or child"? After the program refresh- ments will be sorved. ‘Mise Ewing is quite sick at her homie ‘and we hope to see her out ‘again soon, Mrs, Mahalia Henry and son are at home ‘again after a. visit with her parents in LaGrange, Mo, ‘Mr, George Wallace has gone to ankda to continue the work on his lain, ‘Keokuk Notes, 5 ‘The most succosstal rivival’ mecting ‘that has ever boot held in our ity. in | Rev. B. U. Taylor, Rev, T L. Griffith ‘and Atty S. Joe inown, who. were the judges of the tystander Grand Prize contest, We had written for a picture of Miss Francis A. reader of Keokuk, who secured more new sub- scribers than any other candidate, but as she had no available picture and as she is sick, hence we were unable to publish her cut. BI Ln a ty IN ARIAL AIR 5 eae a SRE BEE. Ae ae hoe ee: ib oe a a ae Bis Tae Sg ec HP oll aS Ever on. aun Rete Naas 4 eg a es eles: ok coauea | ee: a ae ae my = y ATTY S, JOE BROWN. ——.° S ae 3 es A iia 2 ie ane By beats 5 eae Me Se od os PN eg ¥ a | J Fecent years closed at Pilgrims Rest Baptist ebureh on the 2ist ult. after a four weeks series. The pastor Rev. J. H, Helm was ably assisted by Rev. W. H. Carter of Louisiana, Mo, who preached during that period twenty- eight sermons, ‘These sermons wero forceful and fully of inspiration. Rev. Helm was at his post of duty during each service wich resulted in thirty- three additional members, twenty- three of which wero conversions. The baptizing which occured at the Invest Your Money in Land Homes, Lands and Opportunities in Plenty Fifteen Cents a Day Makes You a’ Property Owner in Muskogee the most rapidly growing city in the southwest. 600 per cent increase in population in last ten years Choice Lots in Our Addition to This Magic City on very Easy Terms. Well located, close in, all city improvements handy. Certain to increase in value promptly. Take advantage of this right now. Write and ask us to send you literatpre and reserve a lot for you. No obligation to take it if, you don't like it, For a short time we will sell | * them at $75 cach; $5 cash with | order and then $5 per month. No interest on deferred payments. 217 Flynn-Ames Bldg., Muskogee, Okla. Te good live men who can sell real estate we have an attractive ‘agency propesition, “Write us. this rivival which will en live it the memory of those. who have th welfare of christianity at heart. Rov J. H. Helm ahd hie faithful wife hay been with ae Rest Church for 22° months. ring this time th church has raised more than three thousand dollars, They aro now pro geeias, to entertain the North Mo, 8. 3. convention, which convenes here at the church the last of June, The 19th inat. having been designated a rally day. Rev. Carter was entertained at the home of Rev. and Mrs, Helen during his stay in the city. Mrs Birdell Dandridge of Omaba, Neb. and Miss Bertha Bates of Loui- siana, Mo, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. ‘Thos. Freeman. ‘The home of Mr. and Mrs, Riley Shelton was almost totaily destroyed ‘by fire last Monday morning. Mr, Andrew Scott received last Monday evening the sad intelligence conveying the death of his mother Mrs, Sophia Rudd that occurred at Edgewood, Mo. Mr. Jas, Jones one of the newly ro ceived members at Pilgrims Rest church has been. granted the privilege by the officers of the church to proach # trial sermon. Miss Nellie Kelles visited friends in Quiney a couple of days last week. ‘The fact that Keokuk leads in the By-stander contest is gratifying news to our readers and/many frignds of Miss Frances Reeder who was’ recent ly stricken with typhoid fever we sin cerely hope for her @ speedy convales cence and ultimate recovery. ‘A most pleasant evening was spent last Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dixon, when several of their friends assembled at their home.and remained until a Inte hour. It being the occasion of Mrs, Dixon’s birthday we are sorry that space will not permit us to mention the many good things the guests had to eat. Suflice it to say, there was nothing pertaining to the season that wai lacking, Out of town guests present were Mrs, Birdell Dandridge of Oma ha, Neb., and Miss Bertha Bates of Louisiana, Mo. A few ‘of the members of the 7th street church are still banded together and are holding meetings in Sth street hall They are having’ good meetings enleayoring to up-holil the banuer for which they have fought so long. ‘They ask the support of all friends, which Will te larcatly acncesites. Ottumwa News. ‘There will be a childrens toy-show parade at the 2nd Raytist ‘church Tuesday night, May 1th.’ Judges will give a prize to the first and. second best feature in the parade. ‘The queen for the May tableau, will be choses by poyular vote. Adztission 10 cents Everyone invited. Rev, M. G. Newman of Oskaloosa is church on the third Sunday in April was one of the most quiet and impres- sive ever witnessed in our city. One convert that was sick during the day was baptized after the evening ser- vie, ‘The total sum of three hundred and five dollars and eighty-six cents was raised during tho rivival, Bighty four dollars and sixty-five conts being paid for Rev. Carter. ‘The converts prayermectings that are held each week is a sigificiant testimony of the good that was accomplished during jin the city for a couple of weeks, He delivered: a. splendid address Sunday night at the A. ME B. chursh, left Monday morning for Osksloosa ‘and mill roturn to Ottumwa Tuesday, ‘He has a charge in Newton, Ia. ‘Mr. 8, D, Jackson of Oskaloosa is in Ottumwa with bis father Rev, M. G, ‘Newman. ‘Miss Fayo Sykes and Mis Hazel Price of Fairfleld loft Sunday evening for thelr homo after visiting at, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Good- win, Mr. John Henderson of Bloomfeld ‘was an over Sunday visitor in Ottum- wa. Mra, Geo, MeGill is able to be out after being confined to her home with tonsilitis. ‘ Miss ‘Alberta Horne will hold prayer meeting Wednesday night. She Is & ‘'Gideon’?. We'd like to have a large crowd out and intent to encou- rage the young people who have lately ‘come into the church, Monday evening the Trustecs Aid \will give @ strawberry short eake en: jtertainment, Every” one present at their chicken pie supper. Remember, they ze all good cooks. Come one, |come all, Mise Marie Smith of Ottumwa and |Mr. Roy McCallister of Eldon were quietly married Inst week and went to Eldora to live where the groom had a jhomie prepared. He is a promising young man and we congratulate them. |'°Mtes. “Earl Wagner and Mrs, Ell Bahannan are anticipating a visit. to | Milan, Mo., and other Missouri cities before returning home. The will visit [relatives and friends, | Mr. Clare Winburn of Battle Creek, Mich, is a guest of Mr. Roy Clark. |He camo here from Nebraska and re ports to remain indefluitely. Miss Maude Buckner has returned |home after a few days visit with he | parents in Keosauqua, Ia. |"Mrs, Mae.L. Catlin of Chicago is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Owens. | Mz. Frank Alexander will be host to the Gideon Band Monday night at the [ome of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Good | Mr, and Mrs. Harry Owens enter. ‘tained at dinner Sunday in honor of jars. Mae L, Catlin of Chicago, Al [report a good dinner and a. pleasant ‘afternoon. | Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Turner of Wash- ington are visiting the latter's sister and Mrs, Chas, Wilson, ‘The president of the Allen Christian Bndeavor would like to meet all. the active members of the society imme- diately after Praver Meeting Wednes lay night for the selection of new oflivers., | The Faithful Few Society met with [ie Ed, Hall last Thursday and ad- journed to mect next ‘Thursday, May 16th with Mrs. enrietta Horne on Center ave. The Stewardess Sewing circle mects Friday afternoon with Mrs. Mary Groene. Subseribers failed to receive their paper Inst week. It would surprise you to know of the great good that is being done by Chamberlain’s Tablets, Darius Down- ey, of Newberg Junction, N. B., writes, “'My wife has been using Chamber. lain’s Tablets and finds them very ef- feetual and doing her lots of good.”? If you have any trouble with you stomach or bowels give them a drial For sale by all dealers. e ENTERPRISE, 10WA. Mrs. Susan Allen of Oskaloosa is vis iting her son Harry Allen. Mrs. Delia Wilson was called home Saturday on account of the sickness of her mother, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Robert Hunter is very sick at her home with typhoid fever, Little John D. Ousley fell into a tub of hot water last Monday and was very badly burned. The B.Y. P. U choir sang for the first time, ‘The men came from every direction Saturday to get their five dollars which the local gave away. Mrs, Fredrick and sor Lamont was in our city Saturday on business. Mr and Mrs. Robert Brown wish t thank the friends who helped them dur- ing the sickness and death of their lit- tle son Robert. Mrs, C. F Topson of Des Moir.es was | eo . SY oe i | MRS. A: M. POPE-TURNBO PROPRIETOR “Poro” College 3100 Pine St. St. Louis, Mo. THE “PORO” SYSTEM of Scalp and Hair treatment is based on the lat- est sclentific and sanitary methods, effecting a healthy scalp thus promot- ing a growth of beautiful hair, ‘The “Poro” preparations used in con- nection with the treatment are made and sold exclusively by myself, having the-exclusive ne to that ‘name; and I, alone, know the secret of the com- Position that bears that name, Our claim has always been that when the hair begins to grow as the result of the use of “POR O," it will continue to do so if only, thescalp and hair be kept clean. This san- itary method. of treatment is also having the desired effect in helping to prevent the spread of diseases for it is @ 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 ‘in our city Monday to visit Mrs, Hun- ter, The Mt, Olive chureh’started Monday to have one woek's prayer meeting a every one thought it would help a great deal, ‘ “Rev, White was ealled to Centerville ‘Sunday to baptize. In memory of little Robert Brown, jr., who died Tuesday, April 30th: We all had learned to love him, But Jesus loved him more, And he has gently called him To that celestial shore. The pearty gates swing open, Our saviour bid him come, He siniled farewell to loved ones ‘And entered his heavenly home. Now is the time to get rid of your rheumatism. You can do it by ap- plying Chamberlain’s Liniment and massaging the parts freely at each ap- plication, For sale by all dealers. ORALABOR NOTES. We are proud to learn that Mrs. W. H. Austin who underwent a serous op- eration a few days ago at the Metho- dist hospital is doing nicely, Rev. J. W. Morton and wife was called to the city last Wednesday even- ing to officiate at the marriage of his step son, Mr, Cal. Hill and Miss Mary Miller. A joyous time was reported. We wish them a long ard prosperous life together. Mra, Fleetwood and son has been on the sick list for the past week, but much improved at this writing. Rev. J. W. Morton returned to his home at Ogden, Iowa, after a three weeks stay. While here he was engag- ed in revival meeting being assisted by Rev. S. G. Childs. The seed of the gospel has been scat- tered broad cast in our land. Rey. 8. Bates preached an exbellent sermon during our revival quite a few visitors from Carney was up, and we enjoyed one of those good old time meetings. Come again, Mrs. S G, Childs, who underwent an operation some time ago, is doing very nicely, We appreciate so much having the christians from Carney to assist us in our meetngs. May the the Lord re- ward their work, Little Taft Coles, the grandson of Yr und Mrs, Wm, Fleetwood met with quite a sericus accident Tuesday after- noon. While out playing he fell in some way striking his head against the fence —badly lacerating his eyelid. Mrs, Cora Brown of Kansas City, Mo, is visiting her sister, Mrs, W. H Aust- in for an indefini ¢ period. Mr, and Mrs, Wm, Essex of Des Moines spent Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Williams. Mrs. Davis H. Williams and Mrs Da- vis of Des Moines was visiting at Car- ney and Oralabor yesterday. BURLINGTON ITEMS. Mrs, D. Brown of Boston has return ed to her home after a pleasant visi with hie mother-in-law, Mrs. M, Ros of Foster St, ‘The \ Independent Advance club will give an entertainment Thursday even: ing at the residence of Mrs, Cyrene Trent Mra. J,F Trent returned hom Saturday after several months in Cali fornia ‘The stewardess board gives a coffe: Tuesday evening at the residence o! Mra H, Cooper of South Hill, | Mrs. Alice Watts arrived in our cit last week accompanied by her sister Mrs. C. Jones of Oskaloosa from a brie: visit with their sister, Mrs. J. Badget' of Maple street. Mrs. Watts has the 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 7th, 1908, the following described real estate to wit: Lot twenty-three (23) in block three (8) In Jack's Plat now included in and forminga partof thecity of Des Moines Polk county, Towa, was sold to E, C, Worthington for the payment of taxes for the year 1907 thereon, and a certi- ficate of purthase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk coun- ty, Iowa, which certificate is now own- ed and held by the said E. C. Worth- ington That the time for redemption from said sale willexpire and a deed for said real estate will be issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, un- Jess 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. ToJ. 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 fer Polk County, Iowa, on December Seventh, 1908, the following described real estate to-wit: Lot twenty (20) in Block Three (3) in Jack’s Piat now included in and form- ing a part of the City of Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, was sold toW 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 trenourer 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 sele will expire and @ deed for said real estate will be issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, unless redemption from said esle be made within ninety days from the com- | pleted srvice of thie notice, Dated, Des Moines, Iowa, April 23, 1912 E.G. Worthington. BOSTON MARKET Co. 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