Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. DAVENPORT NOTES. Mother's day was observed at the A. M. E. and Third Baptist churches Sunday morning. Rev T. R. B. Stoyla prescheduled a very effective sermon, text Ex. 20:12 "Honor Thy Faher and Thy Mother, That Thy Days may be Long on the Land" The Thanksgiving services of Eureka Judge No. 3899 was held at the Third Baptist church at 3 o'clock p. m. Sunday. Plaid City lodge of Moline, Ill., turned out with the Davenport loops and lodges made a fine showing to the delight of a very large audience. The church was not large enough to hold the crowd that came out in appreciation of see Odd Fellows Rev. T. R. Stovall, P. M. F preached a fine sermon, subject "Origin, Growth and growth of the G. U. O. of F. F. This sermon will long be remembered for its beauty and completeness. After the services at the church the members and friends of the order marched back to the hall where the guests were service cream and cake and all had a special time. Quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church. At 2:30 Bev. J. P. Simmons, pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church, Moline, Ill., will preach the communion sermon. Arrangements are being made for an old time Wesley quartet, meeting. The S. S. Convention of the Kecukk district will be held in Davenport June 16 and 20th arrangements are being made to entertain the future church in a royal way. The normal department will issue diplomas to the following graduates: Estheral Stovall, Ruth Right, Sadie A. Washington, Jennie Johnson and Elhors Shepard. All these ladies have graduated with high honors from the State Teachers Training Course of the Iowa S. S. Association, which is equal to the Legion of Honor, Teachers Training Lessons. The Normal work is up to a high standard in the district this year. V. T. Tyler, the president of Normal work of the district, will call the faculty to meet in Bethel A. M. E. Green, lavernport, Monday afternoon June 24, 1912. Mr. Eugene Green, a lay delegate to general conference, returned home last Thursday on account of sickness. Mr. Green has the sympathy of many friends. The Third Baptist church is now in whose midst of a church carnival which will run until the 19th of May. Hon. G. W. Mott an Attorney at Law made an able speech at the Third Baptist church Sunday evening subject Something that Concern Us as a Race not as a church." A A. Solomar who claimed to be a Hindu prophet, was run out of town Tuesday the 14th inst, for telling lestumes. This ought to be the fate of some more of the high-hand fakes that are running in and out of Davenport. Oh how long must the people wait for justice to do her righteous work? and stop the fakes that make Davenport their headquarters. The program put on at Bethel A M. E. church last Friday evening by the C.S. G. club was quite a success. The girls are fine entertainers. The E L. D. club will entertain the S.T. convention the first day of its session. The Fuel and Light committee of Beth A M. E. church will give an Indian accompaniment at Bethel I church May 29. Mr. C. P. Jones was elected president of the Tri City S. S. association Monday evening May 13th at Wayman Chapel A M. E. church, Rock Island, IL. The Morning Glory, H, H. of R. of Davenport and the Moline H. H. of R. and the Juveniles of Moline turned out with the Odd Fellows Sunday and added grace and beauty to the occasion. Rev. Stovall paid this branch of the order a high compliment in the course of his sermon. Read the Bystander and keep posted MANKLAND FOR REPRESENTA TIVE. We take pleasure in presenting to our readers of Polk county the name of Lawyer Frank S. Shankland, the present member from this county, for one of the representatives for his second term. Mr. Shankland is a young self-made man having to struggle very hard to secure his education. He has represented this county well in the last general assembly and no doubt will do even better in the coming session by virtue of his ripe experience. MAHER FOR COUNTY CLERK. Our old friend Joe Macher has announced his name as a candidate for county clerk of the district court subject to the republican primaries. Joe has made such a good record and has given such efficient service as county clerk that you seldom hear of any complaint on him or his office. He is courteous to all classes. He is one of the young republican workers and has made good in all the places that he has filled. He stands squarely upon his official record and appeals to the Polk County republican voters upon the grounds of merit and efficient service. There never was a time when people appreciated the real merits of Chamblea's Cough Remedy more than now. This is shown by the increase in sales and voluntary testimonials from persons who have been cured by it. and young children are troubled with a cough or cold give it a trial and be acquainted with its good qualification. For sale by all dealers. [PED] [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. 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 9214 East Fifth Street, Phone: 31233 K. H. Guthrie, Press CHASSELL FOR SECRETARY OF STATE. Our old friend, Edward D. Chassell of Le Mars, Iowa, is a candidate for Secretary of State, subject to the primaries in June. He is a self-made young man. He represented his county in the Iowa Legislature and at present State Bidder, which office he has filled with great honor and credit. He has been a newspaper man for a number of years having published a paper. Mr. Chassell by his public life and training is every way qualified, by age and experience. He is an active republican worker, always frank and outspoken on all public questions. He is in sympathy with all laboring ope and will give everybody a fair chance. 1930 DOBSON FOR TREASURER. 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 $5,000 per year or $22,000 in four years. He has reorganized his office work by installing a modern system of issuing receipts and by so doing he is SEEDS, PLANTS, F INCUBATORS, BROODERS We carry a full line of supplies. Cycle Inc CUT FL Goods delivered to He is a friend to the colored race and his friends ask your vote and support. Milford Mail. He served several years in the house of representatives and by education and experience he would make an ideal secretary of state. The feeling in this county is very favorable to him and we will be greatly surprised if he does not win the nomination. Mason City Times: He enjoys a thorough knowledge of the affairs of state and is a man of ability and action He would prove popular both as a party candidate and in charge of the state department. Few men who come before the public as candidates for state offices are as well equipped for meritorious service as Mr. Chassell, and enjoy such wide acquaintance. 1930 saving the county more than $2,000 per year. He also furnishes a personal bond instead of a surety company 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. He is a true friend of the colored race and merits their support. POULTRY SUPPLIES FOOD AND REMEDIES also the Cyphers, Buckeye and cubators LOWERS any part of the city. GALESBURG, ILL. Mr John Ward left Saturday for a visit with relatives in Elgin. Mrs Daisy Walker Booker of Indianapal is visiting friends here. The Imprvement club was royally entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Thos. Waters. Miss Addie Johnson has returned from a visit of several months in Gary, Ind. Mrs. R. E Lyons and son returned Saturday from Davenport. The concert by Lewis Concert Band was a success socially and financially. The entertainment was under the auspices of the Junior Stewardess of Allen Chapel. Mother's Day was fittingly observed Sunday evening at the Second Baptist church. A splendid program was rendered during the evening, the local talent being assisted by Mr. LeRoy Anderson of Monmouth, as baritone soloist C. PROUDFOOT FOR GOVERNOR. We are glad to be able this week to present to our colored voters of Iowa the picture og Hon. Aaron V. Proudfoot Senator from the 11th district of Indiana Iowa, who is a candidate for Governor of Iowa to succeed Governor Carroll. Senator Proudfoot was born at Liberty Clarke County Iowa, June 1862. he was a member of the school board later attended Simpson College later he studied law and was admitted to practice law. He was Clerk of the District Court of Warren County, was city Solicitor for four years is an active republican worker, attended many County and State Conventions. Was elected State Senator in 1908, and his work in the Iowa, General Assembly convinces one that he is a man of high character, great ability and thoroughly posted on the needs of the community. His stand on law enforcement and upon the temperance question has won him the support of some of the best men of Iowa. He is a true friend of the colored people and will give all classes a square deal. PETER H. BURGESS FRASE FOR COUNTY AUDITOR. We present to our readers Mr. Harry B. Frase, the present incumbent in the office of county auditor, who is a candidate for renomination subject to the primaries in June. Harry is one of our rising self-made young men, who has by his past conduct made good in the various offices that he had held. He was deputy county treasurer for several years and later was appointed deputy county auditor and soon thereafter he was nominated and elected county auditor. He is an active member of the chairman of the Polk County Republican Committee and belongs to that progressive element of the young men of this county who say that Harry is entitled to another term and they solicit your support. He has and will treat all races and classes right. SIOUX CITY, IOWA. Don't forget the date of rally to be held at the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Sunday, May 19th. Mr. Austin Custis of Lincoln, Neb., was in the city last week in the interest of his late uncle's estate. Mr. Henry Ridings. He left for home Saturday. Mr. Torrence Cason left Saturday for St. Paul Minn. He expects to be gone all summer. Mrs. Gill of Omaha, Neb., was in the city last week, in the interest of her late uncle's estate. Mr. Henry Riding, she left for home Saturday. The A. I. P. club met with Mrs. Gordon, Friday evening. The ladies of the A M. E. church will give an entertainment at the church parlors, Friday evening, May 24 The death of Mrs. Georgiana Gray which appeared in the Sloux City items was placed there through a mistake. Mary E. Mary C. No death in our city by that name. Mrs. Marian of Yankton S. D. passed though our city, Thursday, enroute for the South. Listen to this. The testimony of May F. Fanni as to what Hopewell's Hair Health has done for her. Hawkinsville, on., April 8, 1912 The Hopewell Company, 294 Washington St., Boston, Mass. Dear Sir:— Please send me $3.00 worth of your nair health. Send it just as soon as you get this letter. Some of it is for my friends. It surely has done my hair good. It has straightened it out, and made it long and smooth. I have told all my friends about it. A Hawkinsville friend, May Francis Fanni, P. S.—Send two 50c jars and two $1.00 jars. Mrs. Smith for Recorder. We take pleasure in presenting the picture of Mrs. Caroline Young Smith of Des Moines, who is a candidate for the nomination of County Recorder, subject to the republican primaries, June 3d. Mrs. Smith was born in Decatur county, Iowa, about forty years ago. She is an Iowa girl, the daughter of an old soldier, Maj. J. L. Young of Leon, Iowa. She was educated in the public schools. She was Engrossing Clerk in MISS DE JARNETTE FOR SUPER- INTENDENT. This week we present to our readers the cut of Miss Pearl De Jarnette of this city who is a candidate for superintendent of Polk County schools subject to the primaries June 3rd. Miss De Jarnette came to this county when very small with her parents, was educated in the public schools and graduated from our Des Moines high school, taught the first country schools. The first summer after graduation she worked in the The Federation of Negro Republican clubs of Polk county met Thursday night and adopted its constitution, and elected a corresponding Secretary, Sergt. at arms, and on organizer as follows: Corresponding Sec., Mr. G. W White of Enterprise, Sergt. at Arms, James E. Hall, Norwoodville, Organizer Henry Maden of Carney. The office-ers are now as follows: President, E. M. Hendricks, Vice-President, Harry Crews, Recording Sec. J. Cliff, Williams, Cor- responding Sec, G. W. White, Treas., I. M. Jones, Scrgt, at Arms, J. E Hall, Chplain, S. G. Childs, Organizer, Henry Madden. The next meeting will be held at Eika hall 520 Walnut St., Thursday evening. May 16 at 8 o'clock. The meeting will be open to all Negro voers of the county. OLFAX NO.44 Mrs. A. Brooks of Des Moines was in the city visiting at the parental home, Mr and Mrs G O. Terrell. Mrs. A. Welch and children returned from Galesburg, Ill., after a brief visit with her mother Mr and Mrs Williams, The Womens' Home Foreign Mission circle met with Mrs G. O. Terrell last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Viola Elliott has returned to C the last Iowa General Assembly. She is well qualified for the office and she will give our race representation if nominated and elected. Ms Smith is one of those ladies who is democratic in her disposition, kind and courteous to all and is in sympathy with the common laboring people. Her many friends are working earnestly for her nomination and solicit every republican voter in Polk county to help her. THE BUST OF MARY C. HARRISON county superintendent's office under Mr. McCord. Later she took some special school preparation course and was called to teach in our city schools where she has been teaching for the past sixteen years. She has taught in the Garfield, Grant, Irving, and at present is teaching in the Hubbell schools. Miss De Jarnette is undoubtedly well qualified and in touch with all the work of Polk County schools. Her friends are working hard for her nomination and they ask your vote for Miss De Jarnette. Des Moines to stay indefinitely. Mr. and Mrs. Porter, Miss McCraven and Harry Brother of Des Moines visiting Colfax, Sunday. Mr. Jhn Miller of Newton, Mr. Broomfield was in the city visiting his friends this week. The Renewed club was with Mrs. J. H. Broddus last Tuesday evening. Price Five Cents. LEE FOR CORONER James M. Lee the present County Coroner has announce his name as a candidate for renomination for his second term subject to the primaries. James is one of our young republican workers he has never before held or ask for a County office. He has made a good record on his first term and it is but fair that he should receive his second term, he is able, efficient and has given all parties a square deal he solicits your vote. EDWARD W. VAN DUYN FOR SECRETARY. Ed. Dau Duy Republican candidate for Secretary of State was born in Davis County forty two years ago and comes from one of the pioneer families of Iowa. Two older brothers fought through the Civil war in the cause of freedom and Ed. Dau Duy, like them, is an Abe Lincoln Republican first lady. He was educated in the Bloomsfield college and for several years was engaged in farming. Later he was compelled on account of his wife's health to leave the farm and located in Des Moines where he successfully followed the trade or carpenter and contractor. Four years ago he was appointed Commissioner of Labor by Gov. Carroll and has made that office one of the greatest powers for good and bettering of conditions for the working people, and that he is man of most lovable personality and has a circle of friends throughout the entire state that is limited only by his acquaintance. That he will be nominated by a large majority in the June primaries is the belief of all his political associates. MARTIN FOR TREASURER. MARTIN FOR TREASURER The above cut is that of Mr. P. H. Martin who is a candidate for county presidents of Polk County subject to the primaries. He was born in Illinois in 1866, came to Iowa 33 years ago and was educat in the common schools. He is a self-made young man, having worked in the coal mines for 16 years. He was secretary of the Miners' National Progressive Union which organization preceded the United Mine Workers of America. He has always been an active republican, a member of the republican party. He has been from the third precinct of the first ward. He has never before asked for any county office and his friends believe now that he is entitled to said office. He is in sympathy with all laboring people and will treat every class fair. ALLEN FOR REPRESENTATIVE. Our old friend S. B. Allen of Des Molines is a candidate for State Representative in the Iowa Legislature subject to the primaries. He is a good republican worker, and has asked or held any county Office. He is asked or held any county by appearance and is inclined to be progressive and would make a useful representative if nominated and ejected he solicit your vote at the June primaries. SMITH FOR CONSTABLL. Several weeks ago we announced the name of our old friend, Al Smith for Constable of Des Moines Township, West Des Moines, who is a candidate for Constable, subject to the primaries, June 3d Mr. Smith would make a good officer, because of his ripe experience in handling men and by age. He has always helped elect the other foll w, now we all ought to help elect Mr. Smith Tustacego, Alia. "The first session of the International Conference on the Negro was held here in Douglas hall. Most of the delegates from abroad were on the grounds the night before and a number of them were here several days looking into the work in the shops and the class rooms and studying some of the unusual methods they find in operation here for work among the surrounding rural negro population. Mr. Scott, who called the conference to order, spoke as follows: "As chairman of the committee on program, I have the honor to call to order the first session of the International Conference on the Negro. "The committee has arranged for two sessions daily, at 9:30 o'clock each morning in this room. Douglass hall, and at 7:30 o'clock each evening in the Institute chapel. "The map you see on the wall in front of you will show those sections of the world where negro people live in the numbers, and as the sessions proceed we shall try to indicate with red push buttons the sections represented by papers, discussion, or delegates. "The germ idea out of which this conference has grown was suggested by Dr. Washington in an article contributed by him to the New York Independent, March 15, 1906, at the time of the agitation for reform in the Belgian language, and as well to the Friends of Africa, to meet in international council for the purpose of organizing a society which should stand in its relations to the civilized world as a sort of guardian of the native peoples of Africa, a friendly power, an influence with the public and in the councils where so often, particularly the destiny of African peoples and of their territories are discussed and decided. "Later, as the notion took more definite form, and as the notion that education in some form or other must be the basis of the solution of the negro problem in Africa, as well as in America, it seemed best to include in it the question of who were interested in any practical and constructive way in the progress and future of the negro. "In preparing the program the committee has labored under considerable difficulty because of the distance which delegates have had to travel, and because of the uncertainty as to their ability to be present. A very considerable number of those whose names were printed on the program that was sent out have later, for one reason or another, found it impossible to be present. In other cases, persons whose names should have been upon the program, but of whose presence we were not assured, are with us today. Although it was not possible to get their names on the printed program, we shall now have to deal with them, from time to time during the course of the sessions. "You will notice we have had to an range the exercises in such a way that each day will be devoted, as far as possible, to one definite subject. To day, Wednesday, the subject for discussion is 'Conditions': Thursday, Monday Friday, 'Methods'. As far as possible, we will the arrangement be adhered to." "And now it only remains for me to present Dr. Booker T. Washington, the chairman, who will preside during the deliberations of the conference." Principal Washington's opening address contained this statement in regard to the purpose of the conference and the circumstances under which it came to be commenced. "For some time past, I have received an increasing number of letters and inquiries every year, from persons outside the United States, who have wanted to learn something in regard to the work and methods of the Tuskegee Institute. These letters have come from many parts of the world; they have come from missionaries in Africa, Australia and India, from officials, the colonial governments in the United States, who are interested, directly or indirectly, in lifting the man at the bottom in any part of the world." "I recall at one time that I received a letter from a man in the south of Russia, who wanted to establish a school for the Mushkis, or Russian peasants. At another time I received a letter from a missionary in the New Hebrides, who was engaged in teaching a type of black people there, of whom I had never before heard. In addition to these letters I have referred to, we have at Tuskegee, every year, I should say, from 50 to 100 students, who come here for education, to work in the school. Sometimes we entertain visitors of that kind without knowing that we are doing so. At one time we found that we had with us as a student, the son of a wealthy Chinese merchant, who, without at first disclosing his purpose or identity, had come here as a student in order to get acquainted with the school from the inside, with a view to establishing a somewhat similar institution in his own country. Before, and since then, we have had students from India and Japan, who came here with a similar purpose in view. For a number of years past we have had at Tuskegee from abroad to do work in the West Indies, Africa and South America, who have been sent here, not merely to get an education in the trades, such as they do not have an opportunity to do at home, but likewise to get acquainted with the plans and methods of this TREATING INSOMNIA. Incomnia is a condition which is met with almost daily, yet it is one which is treated only to frequently in some routine fashion, and often enough baffles treatment altogether. In some persons there is a family tendency, in others a habit has grown, perhaps, from small beginnings. These are exceedingly difficult to manage successfully. In this class of sleeplessness one should have the bedroom absolutely school, in order that they might be more helpful to their own people, either as teachers or in some other capacity, when they return home, when they make a case here because they indicate to my mind, not so much threat in any one particular institution or in one particular form of education, but rather a very widespread unrest in regard to educational matters in general, and at the same time, a hope and faith that there are opportunities for broadening improving and applying education to the actual needs of life, in ways of which we are just beginning to realize the possibilities. "This is the reason, I take it, that so many of you have come from distant part of the world; from Europe, from Africa and the West indies, to attend this conference. You have come to Tuskegee, in other words, not so much because you have been involved or unwanted any new and specific remedy for the problems you have encountered in the different lines of work in which you are engaged, but rather because you have heard that we have been trying experiments, and that we are earnestly seeking to add something to our knowledge of what education can practically do, particularly in the solution of some of these new and difficult problems, in order to understand parts of the world, as a result of the closer contacts of the white and colored races." One of the interesting portions of the program was the reading of letters from the persons who were invited, or who heard in some way about the conference, but were not able to come. Very few of these letters were of the ordinary formal sort. Many of them give interesting gimpas into the life of the native peoples and suggest something of the ideas and adaptations that are stirring in the back of the world. For example, one of these letters was from Dr. Edward Blyden, written shortly before he died, an exile from his home in Liberis, at Stierra Leone, West Africa. Dr. Blyden, who was born in the West Indies and emigrated to Liberia, was one of the most distinguished and learned negroes the world has yet produced. He is at different times president of the Liberian Republic, ambassador to France, and head of the College of West Africa. He was a deep friend of the Negroes far and wide among the Mohammedan blacks. He had a peculiar theory to the effect that the negro could never become a Christian because, as he pointed out, in all of the imagery of the Christian church, the religious paintings, the statuary, and so forth, Christ and the angels are represented as white. There are no black angels, and for that reason, he said, the masses of the black people are not going to believe in the Christian heaven. Dr. Blyden was inclined, in his latter years, to believe that the native African peoples. He favored Mohammedanism, because it forbids the use of images, pictures or symbols of any kind in connection with religion. To Dr. Blyden, the significance of this conference seemed to be the fact that a negro school should have become so widely known that without any one regarding it as strange or unusual, it was possible to invite people from all over the world to visit it. Dr. Blyden said: "I am not surprised to get a letter from you on the important question of whether we seem good enough to call my attention. "In the first place, I may, say I, am very proud that a member of the negro race has risen to such a position, as to be able to summon to his home the whole world to discuss with him the negro question. Secondly, because I have seen the invitation published in several English papers, and not one has either by implication or directly given any sign of objection to the right of Dr. Booker T. Washington, the world to meet together to deal with the question which concerns not only the negro race in America, but the whole African continent." Another interesting letter, which perhaps gives some indication of the kind of interest with which the native leaders of the West coast are inclined to look upon this conference, is from Mr. Casely Hayford, native barrister-at-law, at Sekondi, on the Gold coast, who is the author of several books on the native institutions of the West coast people and also of a book, "Ethiopia Unbound," which is perhaps the first book written by a native African to give expression to the sentiment of African nationality. Mr. Hayford says, "I have felt that the great work that is being done at Tuskegee Institute has a mighty uplifting force for the race. It may be possible, however, to be influenced in some degree by the great national tendency which is the basis of our educational system here. "There is an Artical nationality, and when the aborigines of the Gold coast and other parts of West Africa have joined forces with our brethren in American in arriving at a national aim, purpose and aspiration, then indeed, will it be possible for our brethren over the sea to bring home metaphorically to their nation and people a great spell. "You have a great influence for good under God, and I venture to hope that some of the thoughts which are moving West Africa as one body will appeal through you and other leaders of our race to our people on the other side of the Atlantic." Another interesting letter was from representatives of Ethiopian church at Kilipenni, Johannesburg, Transvial, South Africa. "Re your notification in the Transvaal Leader." dark and quiet at night. Ventilation is also important. Cold feet will keep some people awake. In habit cases it may help to advise a change of bedroom or even of house for a time. The evening meal is an important matter, but no general rule can be given. The late dinner of the full-blooded, over-nourished man needs curtailing—while the thin, dyspeptic, nervous woman requires a meal, men need a meal, and nearly digested meat, food the last thing at night is useful. the letter began in the quint language of one to whom English is still a foreign tongue. "We have seriously and keenly observed your request, and have accepted, as we are aware it is well experienced and well considered sources." The letter continues: "Your scheme and attitude to raise your countrymen, we hall for it, in this country. We are looking forward for a day that you would deem wise and fit to convey your scheme of raising the country of aboriginal natives, since a very limited number could come over to that country. We believe that it was God's hand that touched and aroused such feelings in your heart and mind. Come what might be said, the redemption of Africa and the redemption of God as it is his, and circumstances force him to that point." Among the other intercasting letters was one from a graduate of the negro college at Wilberforce O., who has started a school in what he calls the "Black Belt of South Africa." He says: "Remember us in this country for we are surrounded with thousands of people who need your Tuskegee right among them; who need some assistance than just the preaching of the Gospel; who need to be lifted up by means of industrial training, backed up by a high school such as your humble writer has started out here right in the "Black Belt of South Africa." In some parts of Africa and South America the news that there was to be a meeting of negroes and friends of the negroes from all parts of the world has given rise to the struggle-illusions. Among the natives of Dutch Guiana, for example, the report has shown that the North America has invited representatives of the negro race in every part of the world to an international congress. One of the most interesting letters smoke of present conditions in Abysinia. since the death of Emperor Menelik. The writer, who is a Swedish missionary, said: "The Swedes here sympathize with the colored people and have a good few men and women among them for erecting schools, for propagating good books and for bringing up industry. For the same purpose, I came to America, 1833, and during my stay on the field I have seen some of the people where the Portuguese are with me, and I have seen what an inhuman treatment the slaves in Africa still are exposed to, but have also seen that the colored people can be lifted and developed. "A conference such as the one at Tuskegee institute certainly will be interesting and instructive, for there one can see what effect the culture and Christianity has had on the descendants of the sons of Africa, and also learn new methods found out by the colored people themselves. But the state of the country where I am and the circumstances of my life in Baskalia hinders me to leave my post. The strong hands of Emperor Menelk have left the reins and anarchy has taken the place of the rule. The government is very suspicious and imprisons both political and religious persons. Out of our people, we had twenty-two persons imprisoned last year, and among them school boys under twelve years of age. (The boys were not imprisoned for political plots, but simply because they were learning reading, writing and counting, etc.) Did I now leave, a catastrophe very likely would allure again. "In Abyssinia there is no one in the present government that cares about the colored peoples outside their own borders. Out of the subdued tribes and other neighboring tribes great numbers of people work within Abyssinia and for slave markets abroad. The Abyssinians therefore hold that the lower the people stand the better." Numerous other letters were received from distinguished men in different parts of the world, who have been or are interested in Africa. One of these was from Sir Henry H. Johnston, who visited America a few years ago, when he met the governor of the New World." Another came from Sir George Taumman Goldie, the man who founded the great colony of Nigeria. The governor general of the Sudan, where Tuskegee students have been employed in the effort to introduce cotton culture among the natives, sent a message expressing his interest in the objects of the conference. Following is Dr. Booker T. Washington's introductory address to the "For some time past, I have received an increasing number of letters and inquiries every year, from persons outside the United States, who have wanted to learn something in regard to the work and methods of the Tuskegee Institute. These letters have come from many parts of the world; they have come from missionaries in Africa, Australia and India, from officials of the colonial government in Europe, and from missionaries persons who are directed, directly or indirectly, in lifting up the man at the bottom in any part of the world. "I recall at one time that I received a letter from a man in the south of Russia, who wanted to establish a school for the Muzhiks, or Russian peasants. At another time, I received a letter from a missionary in the New Hebrides, who was engaged in teaching a type of black people there, of whom I had never before heard. In addition to these letters I haveferred to me the Tuskegee, every visitor should say, from fifty to a hundred visitors, who come here for the express purpose of studying the work of the school. "Sometimes we entertain visitors of that kind without knowing that we Tea and coffee are best avoided, especially in the latter part of the day. On theoretical grounds alcohol is best sustained from, but in people over fifty it is seldom wise to change a habit which may have become second nature. Extra pillows are useful. The patient should spend as much time as possible in the open. Here are a few words to those who say their nights are fairly good until they are tired, but be prepared to think, but to read on waking. Let them have books at their bedside are doing so. At one time we found that we had with us as a student the son of a wealthy Chinese merchant, who without at first disclosing his purpose or identity, had come here as a student in order to get acquainted with the school from the inside, with a view to establishing a somewhat similar institution in his own country. Before, and since then, we have had many students in our school who came here with a similar purpose in view. For a number of years past, we have had at Tuskegee from 100 to 125 students from different parts of the West Indies, Africa, and South America, who have been sent here, not merely to get an education in the trades, such as they do not have an opportunity to do at home, but likewise to get acquainted with the plants and animals in the region, that they might be more helpful to their own people, either as teachers or in some other capacity, when they returned home. "I mention these facts here because they indicate to my mind, not so much an interest in any one particular institution or in one particular form of education, but rather a very wide spread unrest in regard to educational matters in general, and at the same time, a hope and faith that there are many students applying education to the actual needs of life, in ways of which we are just beginning to realize the possibilities. "This is the reason, I take it that so many of you have come from Gastant parts of the world; from Europe from Africa and the West Indies, to attend this conference. You have come to Tuskegee, in other words, no so much because you believe we have been hard worked on and we are specific remedy for the problems you have encountered in the different lines of work in which you are engaged, but rather because you have heard that we have been trying experiments, and that we are earnestly seeking to add something to our knowledge of what education can practically do, particularly in the solution of some of these new and difficult problems, which have turned up different parts of the world, in a result of the colored contacts' of the white and colored races." HINTS TO THE HOME GARDENER There is surely nothing more beautiful than a fine green lawn, and really not so difficult a thing to obtain if gone about in the right way. The proper way to start is after the lawn has been graded to put in it a top soil of at least six inches and have a gradual sloping grade for drainage, or if the ground is low and damp it can be laid down from two to three feet below the surface. Soil that is rich is very often acid, which can be corrected by applying air-slacked lime in sufficient quantity to correct the acidity. With sandy soil the question of fertility is of prime importance, after the grading. The entire area should be covered with well-wrapped manure. Where this is not possible a chemical fertilizer should be applied, and roughly mellowed the soil and a smooth surface has been secured it is then time to now. A day should be selected when the wind will not blow the seed. In an ordinary open lawn a good mixture is pod pratensis mixed with agnosis acacia. For under the trees where it is difficult to secure any kind of lawn, the ground should be covered with myrtle or hedera ivy. After the seed has been sown the ground should be raked and gone over with a heavy roller until perfectly level. When the grass is three to four inches tall it should be out with a seythu until strong enough to bear the mower. Should any bare spots appear these must be made mellow and again seeded down. The best season for making a lawn is immediately after the spring rains and before the heat of the summer tends to dry out the ground. RENEWING PEACH TREES Usually some untoward condition or accident cuts short the life of our peach trees and makes replanting necessary to keep bearing trees on the premises. Occasionally, however, there are orchards that stand the extremes of cold, drought, moisture and wind, and live to an unusual age. Beyond a certain period these trees often fail to bear. A large number of growers, especially men in New York state, have found that their trees can be renewed by partially dehorning the tops and allowing the branches to grow. The fruit will be borne later. To bring this about some growers remove from one-half to two-thirds of the top in a sleek season, removing the remainder when the new top has developed. A majority of our old trees have high tops. In renewing use the branches that start low to bring the tops down—Michigan Farmer. VALUE OF GUINEA8. A good point about guineas is that they make good "watch dogs." Every person who writes of the fowls menions this fact, but a good thing will bear repeating. In common with wild birds, they are always on the lookout for enemies, and quickly detect hawks, dogs, strange persons, etc., that venture near. Their work on such outcourt soon put the intruders to and also put all the fowls on the place on their guard. If hawks are numerous, a few guineas in the flock will prove a great help in preventing their depredations to which they can turn. To replace the sleep used at night, those pauses could lie down for an hour or so after lunch. The afternoon nap is a habit to be encouraged. EXPLAINED. "What're ye comin' home with your milk pal pail empty for?" demanded the farmer. "Didn't the old cow give any thing?" "Yes," replied the boy; "nine quarters and one kick."—Strayt Stories. THE DIGNITY OF RELIABILITY It is amazing to see for how small a consideration some people will jeopardize their honor; and sell, for a trifle, that which they should hold dear. To them, the ring of the dollar has a sweeter tone than the sound of an honored name. They walk and have their being, presenting, in appearance, the embodiment of nobility; but their daily walks are a treasure upon the works of creation, and reliability finds, in their hearts, an abiding place; and their deeds are the accumulations of unworthy practice. Nothing is so debasing to human nature as the abuse of menly principles which are so necessary to our progress in life. He who ruthlessly transplants upon those elements which constitute his well-being, and allows his colors to trail for what he conceives to be his advantage, not under the guidance of an angel who is blind, but also raises the superstructure in which he needs to dwell. His is of doubtful tenure and a struggle against advertisers; therefore it behoves every actor to play well the part if he would win in the unequal war. However insufficient our fort may be there is a certain dignity in its support; and, if we fail to realize its value we are woefully deficient in foresee or carefully indifferent to the man who the most delicately reads to the medium of an enlightened understanding and the appreciation of idealists. Blinded manhood carries with it a disregard for life's duties and obligations, and deerves the way to that stage of degeneration. The sacrifice required to overcome the obstacles by which our aspirations are harmed is in need only in proportion to our determined avoidance of error. Confidence is the strongest tie that binds the hearts of men and creates that friendship which time can nee'er destroy. But, we often discard the true essentials of setting benefits for the fleeting and anstable advantage of temporary gains obtained through falsehood and deception. Truth is a most beautiful virtue; but, in many instances is most fearful. It is in the most comfortable with Jehovah and claim daily visitations of the Holy Spirit forget to value its services; but, slander the name of Divinity by professing allegiance to his cause, not remembering the fact that we move upward or downward in accordance with our habits. Promises made are of secondary importance to the growth of character—thus they think—and, for them broken vows have a superior fascination. The award and rating of their respective merits; and their spurious receives its just disapproval at the hands of the better element of mankind. He is a coward who fails to reverence truth; and whatever he his station is an undesirable adjunct to society. Many a career otherwise brilliant, has been brought to an inglorious end, because the nobleness of truth, honor and justice was not upheld. Inconvenience step in to binder progress, obligations held, and the opportunity often creates, for us, no small degree of embarrassment. It is, therefore, a duty not only to encourage uprightness in others, but also, have it instilled in our own minds, so that the examples we set may well be worth the following—Ethiopian Phalanx. NEW SPRING COLORS. Robert Henri, the noted artist, paused before a landscape at the Philadelphia Academy of the Fine Arts and said: "Dawb, who painted this, has sprung from humble circumstances to great wealth and eminence. "Dawb made his first success in Paris. He was diffident and abashed in those days. When he would sally out from his garret in the Rue Vau-gard to duchiesen" in the Avenue des Echecs or "echecses" in the Rue de l'Universite his heart would be in his mouth. "They say that once, at a dinner party at Paillard's, Dawb, the guest of honor, didn't open his mouth from the marennes verte to the souffle. "Finally, when the dessert came on, the beautiful and elegant hostess smiled and said: "Come, dear M. Dawb, do say something? "Dawb blushed at this challenge racked his brain and stammered, with a bashful smile: "Have you noticed, ladies and gentlemen, that this year's pawn tickets are all green?" DON'T UNDERFEED. "The mistake that most farmers make is in underfeeding their cattle, rather than overfeeding them," said Dr. C. H. Eckles of the Missouri experiment station, recently. "A cow should be given all she will use, so long as she is using it for milk production. There can be no tronlaconda laws for feeding dairy cows, but a few practical rules may be laid down which will apply in every case. The cows should be fed all the roughage they will eat all the times animals should be fed all the times will take without gaiting in weight. Grain should be fed at the rate of one pound of grain a day for each three pounds of milk produced each day or one pound of grain a day for each pound of butterfat produced each week." IN THE SUNNY SOUTH. "Has youch nephew staithed his spring plowin' yet, Bill?" "Waal, no. no." staithed his faith he—"he's powerful far bein his 'fashin' him."—Puck. WHERE IT BELONGED. "Where are you going?" "To fetch some water, sor" "What, in those disreputable trous ers?" "No, sor; in this 'ere pail." Dikking corn ground before pivoting is now practiced by good corn growers. It makes the soil fine at the bottom as well as on top. In planting corn on hilly land, run the rows along the side of the hill rather than up and down the slope. In this water way of rains will pitch the middle row by forming. Each row along the side of the hill will act as a terrace for retarding the downward flow of surface water. It will sink into the soil where needed, and will not wash away so much of the surface soil. The more corn ground is worked in a dry state before planting is done. the easier the corn will be to tend and keep clean. Experience has taught that washed eggs and cane to "root" in a very few days. When preparing a case of fresh eggs for the market do not wash them. It also makes them shiny and look old. A good way to dispose of early summer manure is to scatter it between rows of growing corn, cultivating it into the surface soil. Here it will not damage the plants through beating, and with every turn the growing crop. It will make the corn grow so fast that you can "nearly see it grow." Green forage is the farmer's cheap feed. The farmer who expects to make clear profit on his animals with the least amount of labor, will have plenty of pastures fenced off with high and tight-woven wire fences. Build more hay shelter before having time. Hay has become as valuable round for pound, as concentrate round for flour, will for itself, and more, the first year, and it will shelter the crop for many years. The silo is simply a storehouse for feeds. Building out means enlarging the feed storage capacity of your live stock and dairy equipment. The silo is the most economical storage for feeds that can be constructed. A medium-sized silo has a storage capacity equal to a large barn and is cheaper to construct. Dairying is a great aid in general farming, since the monthly cash income from cows can be used for running expenses without the security of some cash on hand is on the independent road. The dairy farmer is almost always in good circumstances. With a good start he is in a position for continued success. POULTRY POINTERS Hens that have not laid heavily during the winter, as a rule, will lay eggs in the spring that will hatch out strong chicks. Forcing for winter laying lowers vitality. When eggs are tested out of the incubator their place may be filled from eggs under hens set the same day, and the hens reset on new eggs. Pure-bred stock with ducks and geese will pay as well as with chickens. Watch chicks in the brooder run on cold days and do not allow them to huddle up in a pile in one corner. They should either be under the hover in the cozy or out in the run each evening exercising. The scatter feed on the floor of the brooder run for chicks to pick up in this manner of feeding they will, of necessity, eat more or less of their own fifth and become diseased. Chicks in the brooder should be provided with both a sanitary watering and feeding vessel. These are arranged so that the birds can partake of drink or water without stepping into the vessels. Mixed dry chick feed may be in the feed box before them all the time. A pelletive goose-eggs may be placed under a goose for incubation, but when a hen is used from four to six will be enough, according to the size of the hen. Exercise is a remedy for leg weakness as well as many other chick ailments. Give space for abundant exercise, yet make a run dry and clean, and keep the hover clean and warm so they can sleep in comfort after exercising. After chicks are three weeks old, they are kept in a fireless brood, with artificial heat at night, and on cold days supplied by jugs of hot water. Wrap the hot jugs with thick cloth. Guinea as table fowls are becoming popular birds with the decreasing of game. A few could be raised with profit on every farm. They are good fororgers and destroyers of insects and good layers, but their eggs have a wild flavor and are not desirable for young birds. They should be kept in April, yet the first broods should not be brought off till warm weather, ar the young are tender and cannot stand the cold. Four weeks are required for the eggs to hatch. REMOVE THE MALE FROM THE FLOCK. Where the attention of the male becomes a perfect harassment, the nervous desangement may decrease the egg product. It is, therefore, safest to have not less than ten females mated to each male bird, and after breeding season it is best to remove the male from the flock altogether. Hens will lay just as well without the attention of a male as with them. DIM SHADE OF SUSPICION. "Are you convinced that George Washington . . . didn't prevaricate?" "Oh, yes; at the same time I glad he did. I would put up against the dioclect test." LITERARY POINT OF VIEW. Literary Woman—What I hate about cooking is the plot. Domestic Woman—The Plot! Life of a Woman—Yes—unfortunate to result—Harris's Arms NATURALIST WRITES ABOUT A "NOBLE EARTHQUAKE." Impressive Description of Shocks in Vossemite Valley Which Gave Birth to a New Mountain Avalanche Talus Whi He Looked. "A noble earthquake! A noble earthquake!" exclaimed John Muir, when he was awakened at half-past two oclock of a moonlit morning in 1884. Years later he had believed that the many great lace tales leaning against the walls of the valley at intervals of a mile or two, had been caused by an earthquake at least three centuries before, and here was his chance to make some observations. Never before had he enjoyed a storm of this type, and his thrilling journey could not be mistaken, and so be out of his cabin, both glad and frightened as he made his exclamation. "The shocks were so violent and varied, and succeeded on another so closely," he writes in the Century, "that I had to balance myself carefully in walking, as if on the deck of a ship among waves, and it seemed impossible that the high cliffs of the valley could escape being shattered. In particular I feared that the sheer momentum of the rock, blowing above my cabin, would be shaken down." I took shelter back of a large yellow pine, hoping that it might protect me from at least the smaller outbounding boulders. The most impressive part of his description is of the sounds. "It was a calm, moonlight night," he says, "no sound was heard for the first minute or so save low, muffed, bubbling underground rumblings, and the whispering and rustling of the agitated trees, as if Nature were holding her breath. Then suddenly out of the strange silence and strange motion there came a tremendous roar. The Eagle rock, on the south wall about half mile from the entrance, it fell in thousands of the great boulders I had so long been studying, pouring to the valley floor in a free curve luminous from friction, making a terrifying sublime spectacle—an arc of glowing, passionate fire, fifteen hundred feet span, as true in form and as serene in beauty as a rainbow in the midst of the stupendous rock storm. The sound was so tremendously deep and broad and earnest that the whole earth, like a living creature, seemed at last to have found voice, and to be to call to her sister planets. In trying to tell something of the size of this awful sound, it seems to me that it is the thunder of all the storms that had entered into one roar, it would not equal the rock roar at the heart of a mountain at the think, then, of the roar that arose to heaven at the simultaneous birth of the ancient cave talues throughout the length and breadth of the range." The Indians and many of the white men left the valley in terror of this earthquake, the final rumblings of which were not over for two months, but Muir remained to study its fects. Among other things, he kept a bucket of water on his cabin table to learn what he could of the movements. Pedigree Was Fine. But— Though nepotism has been known to get good railroad jobs for young men, there is one passenger official in Kansas City with whom family connections do not go very far. A few days ago the official in question was in quest of an additional man for his office. A friend, learning of his desire, took occasion to give a letter indorsing a young testimonial of his acquaintance. The letter contained some glowing testimonials of some of the things accomplished by the young man's ancestors and relatives. But it didn't get very far with the passenger official, when sent the following laconic deputy to the young man's indorser: "Judging from your letter, the young man you recommend must have a good pedigree. However, I will declare a clerk now, but I conclude to start a stock and will be glad to give the young man a chance."—Kansas City Journal. Planting the Popples. When the daffodils are in flower the garden begins to regain the attractions which it lost in winter, and the tasks which the spring imposes are entered on with zest. Among the most important is the sowing of nukles. The common mistake is to be invaded. One is sowing too thickly and the other sowing too deep. An annual such as a Shirley poppy, when well grown, will occupy a square foot of ground at least, yet in that space dozens, if not scores, of seeds are often sown, if a trenendous waste, but only of seeds, for that all do grow must be spollt, unless they are thinned quickly and severely. Baldget Nonplussed Mrs. Jenkins had retired to her room to tr y sleep off a headache. She had a particularly devoted maid, Bridget. Bridget now annoyed Jenkins greatly by tipping to her door every little while and peeping in at her. Finally Mrs. Jenkins called to Bridget and asked her not to do it as it was disturbing her, to which Bridget replied, "Shure, Mrs. Jenkins, am I to do? Whenzes makes a noise I think w wants me, an' whinzes is quiet I gits to thinkin' may beez is dead." Paradoxical Display. Miss Mary Garden, at a dinner at Sherry's in New York, ask of a beautiful girl who was wearing one of the ultra-decadate dinner. gowns of the 1912 season: "When you see a pretty girl in such a low' cut gown that you have a perkiness before you-the personality of a person who displays simultaneously very bad taste and very good form." CITY NEWS Hon. Geo. H. Woodson was in our city Thursday on business. Wm. Brown and T. Watkins of Puxon were attending the called meeting of the State Miners Convention in our city this week. Gw. Watkins was called to Albany, Mo., last Saturday to the bedside of his sick father. When he reached there his father was better, so he returned home Monday. Mrs Wailace Pucker of Brookfield, Mo., who was called here to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Janne James, returned to her home Tuesday morning. Rev. Brice U. Taylor Left Monday evening for Kansas City, Mo., to attend the quadrennial conference of the A.M.E chu ch. He expects to be absent about ten days. Mrs Emma Harris who has been very sick for several months with a paralytic stroke, was taken to the Mathousi hospital last week and is resting tolerably well at this writing. Mr and Mrs J. E Emanuel's little child who was very ill is improving. Mr. G F Stanton, accompanied by his little son, returned to his home in St. Louis, Mo., onday evening after spending the week with his parents. Mr and Mrs G. W. Stanton, of 1208 Pleasant St. Mr. Stanton was extended many social courtesies while in the city. The M.C.T. club will meet next Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Hyde, at which time the following program will be rendered: Quotations, Longfellow Instrumental solo, Miss, Gertrude Hyde, Miss Mayrie I. Bell, followed by discussion, led by Miss Lillian Neal. The Dramatic A-t club met with Mrs, J, B, Rush and began Book X of Paradise lost, Miss Nellie Kellis of Keokul was a visitor and made a fine address. The club will meet next week with Mrs. Spaulding and continue Book X. Miss Nellie Kellis, one of our brilliant damsels of Keokuk, arrived in our city last week enroute to Wyoming where young Miss Kellis may take up a claim in the far west; her only brother having taken up a claim near Upton and is doing well. These young people are wise in taking advantage of such opportunities before it is too te. While in our city she was the guest of Mr. and M's, wm. Morrison, 813 W. 12th. The Mission circle of the Corinthian Baptist church will hold a mass meeting Sunday afternoon, March 19th at 2:30 o'clock to which the public is invited. The following program will be rendered: Song, "Hark the Voice," choir. Invoca ion, Rev P. Fredrick, Solo, Mrs. Walter wells. Address, Mrs. Bollie Patterson. Song "Just a Little Bit of Love, choir. Address, Mrs. T. G. Griffith. Solo, Mrs. m. Robinson, Address, Mrs J. H. Brown, Solo, Mrs. Fred Helton, Remarks, Rev T. L. Griffith, Dr J. G. Dulin, Song, "Gave My life for Thee," choir. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Watkins entertained at a brilliant reception Saturday y evening at their home on Mondamin avenue. The honored guests of the occasion being Mrs. Williams of Chicago and J. Frank Blagburn of Washington, D. C., a former Des Moines resident. The guests numbering 75 were received at the door and conducted to the dressing room by Misses Lora Wilson and Gertrude Hyde. The evening was spent purely informally and at a late hour the guests were conducted into the dining room which was in charge of the Misses Lillian and Naomie Colston, Zoe Richardson and Mary Perkins. Refreshments were served from a prettily appointed table. Mr. Clyde Glass presided at the piano during the evening and Mrs. Frank Johnson rendered several vocal solos. The 22nd annual communication of the Grand Court of Heroines of Jer. ck. for the State of Iowa and Jurisdiction will convene in Davenport, Iowa with St. Mary's Court June 11, 12 and 13, 1912. All grand officers and subordinate Court's representatives are requested to be present at opening, 9:30 a.m. June 11. B, order of the M. A Grand Matron, Maude Wilkinson, 223 East 12th st. Des Moines, Iowa. It would surprise you to know of the great good that is being done by Chamberlain's Tablets. Darius Downey, of Newberg Junction, N. B, writes, "My wife has been using Chamberlain's Tablets and finds them very effective and doing her lots of good." If you have any trouble with your stomach or bowels give them a trial. For sale by all dealers. WONDERFUL RESULTS 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 Ozonize! Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, IL. Mrs. Caroline Young Smith whose announcement for County Recorder is in this paper is an old acquaintance of the editor in data of youre, down in Decatur county. Her father is a true friend of the worthy colored people and I can safely say that Mrs. Smith will treat them fair, if elected. She is courteous, and capable, and you will make no mistake in supporting her. Campaign Sheets Started Our colored race of people has been gulled and fooled by some renegade mercenary, slick to gueed, so-called race leaders, either under the guise of a preacher, soliciting money under some false pretenses of some church of exiting only in some contemplation or some college or school that never existed, all of them running around over the Northern and Western states, going to the public office holders and begging money, which is a disgrace and humiliating to the respected and honest class, but what is nearly as undead are a few newspaper pirates running over our state and other states starting a newspaper in first one town then another town during the campaign soliciting the white candidates for an ounce cards and write ups, and they have got a dozen bone fide subscribers that class of newspapers are simply lesches upon the public. They come from nothing and they represent nothing. This week there is two so-called Ngo棚屋 just started in Iowa to fleece the republic can candidates. The sooner we citizens cry down those pirates, whether in the form of ministers, school solicitors or Nero newspaper regenes, the better it will be for our race. BUTON BRIEFS. Mesdames E C. Strong and Adam Dixon, Hubert and Maurice, sons of Mrs Strong left last Wednesday for D. S. Moines. Mrs. Strong will make her home the re. Mrs. W. A. Brown and four members of her Sunday school class spent a plea a day in the weeks last Wednesday. Cicken thieves are still busy. Last Tuesday night some one went into the coop of Mr. R. R. McRae, manager of M. M. C. store, and stole forty Rhode Island reds. The w. Zion Mission circle met in the home of Mrs. W. L. Porter last Thursday. Good program Nice lunch. The Odd Fellows held their annual Thanksgiving service last Sunday. The covenant meeting was held at 9 a.m. in their hall in Y. M. C. A. building and the sermon, which was the best in the history of the buxton lodge, was furnished by Rev. F. H. Woodard at Mt Zion church. Atty. Woodson gave the history of the order from its incipiency to the present which was done in a very masterly way. The People's Band, under the leadership of Prof. Robert Oliver led with some very sweet strains of music. Mr. J. F. Baker, Mgr. of the Baker printing Co. was in Des Moines on business and pleasure combined last week, but was debarred of his pleasure by by the rain Mr J H. Hates left for Des Moines Monday morning. He is a delegate to the Miners convention. Mis. J. F. Baker is on the sick list this week. Mr. S. A Spencer of Colfax is in the city this weak the guest of Mr. J. T. Johnson. Mrs Maggie Rivers and Mrs. Mary Smith will leave Saturday f.r. Leke Okoboji to spend the Summer. A number of the Y. M. C. A. boys with the Boys work Director spent Tuesday at the Des Moines river fishing and enjoying a splendid outing. Mrs W. A. Brown had her class of Sunday school girls in a separate rig went to enjoy the day with them. A pleasant t.ne was reported. Taber acle Baptist church is still alive. Rev. C. H Mendhenail is in Topeka, Kas., visiting, but is expected soon The Lord's supper was administered by Rev. G. White last Sunday. Rev. Clav preached two very helpful sermons morning and evening. The Literary society is having a very good program and interesting debates on Monday evenings, to which all are cordially welcome. The Mission circle is holding its meetings at the church and are being very largely attended. The programs are quite interesting and helpful. The president, Ms Clara Tate is putting forth strenuous efforts to make the circle a success. The B Y P U is progressing nicely in the study of the Bible. in the study of the book. Mrs. Mendenhall is rehearsing the children for a May Pole drill which is to occur soon. The Self-Culture club was entertained by Mrs. Hattie Hutchi on last Wednesday the day being set apart for memorial services for their deceased members, Hannah Hale, Elizabeth Grimes and Kate Brown. Business was dispensed with and the following program was rendered: Song—"Jesus Saviour pilot me." Invocation—Mrs. Maggie Burkett. Reading 231 Ps. Mrs. Addie Johnson Song—"Rock of Agas." Song—"Nearer My God to Thee," Remarks on deceased members by President. Song—"Bess be the tie." Announcements. Song—"God be with you till we meet again." Mrs. Belle Watkins, President. Mrs. Elsa Stone, Secretary. Mrs. Ella Stone, Secretary, The ux on Ori les beat 11th Street team in their game of baseball Monday, Scr 19 17. The Orils is a Y, M. C. A team Mr. Leonard Walker has become able to disguise with a bachelor's life and has decided to try to find a wife. Any young lady who wishes to be the lost rib for Mr. Walker will kindly let him know at Buxton, General Delivery. Mrs. Eliza T. ran has fully received from her lines as is out again. Messas. Richard Anderson, W. J. Jacson and C. H. Mease are making some repairs on the church fence this week. KEOKUK NOTES Miss Franci- Reeder, whose serious illness was recerted in last week's Bystander is recovering. Mr. Louie Gregory has moved into his own home, located at 1214 Morgan street. Mrs. C. Teabeau and family has moved to 1407 High street. Mrs. Wm. Gross left Monday morning for Kansas City, Kansas, to visit her sister, Mrs. A. J. Starnes and attended the General Conference which is in session at Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. F. D. Bland also left Sunday for a visit in Kansas, Mo. Flowers for the Alter Sunday at the church or of St Mary, the virgin, will be given by Mrs. M. I. Fields in memory of her husband, Vincent. Mrs. Leon bland returned home Monday night from Chicago, Ill, where she went to attend the funeral of her grand mother, Mrs. Angaline Scott. Mrs Maria Alden who underwent an operation a couple of weeks ago has so far recovered a to be removed to her home, 1407 orgn St The Rev, and Mrs. Icrewer and little daughter Winifred, left Monday morning for Chicago, hence to Kansas City, Mrs. to attend the General Confernee. They will be away two or three weeks Ethel land, who has been quite ill for a few days, is recovering at 2029 High St. The Rev. Grant, who was operated upon last week at St Joseph hospital is doing nicely The sad news conveying the death of Mrs. Angeline Scott, which occurred in Chicago, Ill., last week was received by sympathetic friends and relatives. Mrs. Scott's death was incidentally due to the infirmities of old age, having but recently gone to Chicago to make her home with her daughter Miss Jennie Scott. She was lived and highly esteemed by all that knew her. Faithful and devoted to the cause of Christianity being a life-long member of the 7th Baptist church. Mr. George Dade is quite seriously ill at his home on Carroll St. We hope for his recovery soon. Mrs. Birdell Dandridge of Omaha, Neb., and Miss Bertha tates, of Louisiana, Mo., have returned to their homes after a pleasant visit in our city with relatives and friends. mrs. Mary Garland received the sad news of the death of her son, D. Boyd, that occurred in Chicago last week. The body was interred to Chicago. Miss Ella Scott is visiting her sister, Mrs. Robert Tinsley of New London, Mo. Mr. William Harvey and Mr. John Henderson of Lawrence, Kansas, cement contractors have located in our city. We wish for their success. FT. MADISON, IOWA. The Rosebud club met Monday even- evening with Mrs. Bowles. The young people on fine with Miss Naomi Harper, president. Mona Harper, president. The choir at the Second Baptist church are singing very fine songs, adding much to the church services. Mr. Green Jackson is confined at his home on account of sickness. His many friends hope to see him out again in a few days. The willing Worker club will meet at mr. Ambrose Jackson, Friday evening. The club is arranging for an old folks concert in the near future. Presiding Elder, I. N. Doniels, will be in our city this week and preach at the A. M. E. church, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. "Boggles" the variety play, composed of the scholars, appeared at the Grand Opera house, Tuesday night of last week. Miss Ruth Mack was one in the choir and Miss Agnes Stewart, pianist. We are proud of our girls. EAST MOLINE. Special to Bystander. Miss Margaret Terry of Rock Island was the guest of Miss Hazel Quarles of East Moline, riday and Saturday of last week. Mr Hirce Hill of East Moline was a visitor in Rock Island Sunday. Mrs. B. R Johnson, of Rock Island returned M.s. S. Hill and Miss Hazel Quarles of East Moline and Mr. Tucker, Mrs. E. Burris and Mrs. E. Smith of Rock Island last Friday afternoon. Mrs. S Hill was visiting in Rock Island, Tuesday For a burn of scald apply Chamberlain's Salve. It will allay the pain almost instantly and quickly heal the injured parts. For sale by all dealers. New Lunch Room First Class Lunches and Meals will be served to the public at Utopia, 211 West 9th St. after Wednesday May 221 The grand opening will be Wednesday night May 22 at which time the Morgan Bros will furnish music. Wednesday, May 29. 8:00 a.m. m. Song—Gospel Hymns. Invocation. Memorial Exercise. 9:30 a.m. Roll Call—Quotations, Miscellaneous. Minutes of Educational Reading. Greetings from Sioux City. Report of Credential Committee and seating of delegates. Minutes of General Board Meeting. Report of District Board Meetings. New Business. Report of Elective Officers. 11:00 a.m. m. Music—Song from Gospel Hymns. Reading- City Symposium (1) Amu- matics (2) Obli- Reading (3) Lites C., C. (4) The Dele Music—S Symposium (1) The H. P. Benent to the Federation, Miss Collection Marie I. Bell, Des Moines. General Discussion. Announce Music—Club Song. Adjourn GERANI GERANIUMS Pelargonium Buy them at attractive price greenhouses or at the STORE: 613-615 Locust St. 31st r IOWA SEED CO --- IOWA STATE FEDERATION OF COL- ORED WOMEN'S CLUBS. The eleventh annual session of the I. S. F. C. W. C. will be held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms, Sioux City, Iowa, May 29-29, 1912. Roll Call. Quotations from J. G. Writ- tier. Song—Club song. 2:15 p. m. Address—Object of the Meeting, Mrs. J. G. Bied. Ottumwa. Music—Instrumental, Mrs. Alice Thompson, Musatine. Paper—Should Sexology be Taught in the Schools! Delegate from I. I. C., Des Moines. Discussion of paper led by delegate from F. W. B. C., Buxton. 25 p.m. Paper—Benefits of iunet Teacher Association, Delegate from T. L. O. C. Davenport. Paper—Influence of the teacher on the subsequent life of the child, Mrs. Lucas, Ceau Rapids. Discussion led by Delegate from A. I, P, C, Sioux City. Susan Terry, Honor. Evening Session—Citizens' Night. 8:00 p. m. Song—America. Invocation—Rev. Dowdy, Sioux City. Song—A. M. E. Choir, Sioux City. Welcome Address on Behalf of City—Mayor Smith. Solo—Miss A. Dowdy. Response to Address—Mrs. C. Sheppard, Davenport. Song—Jean. Welcome Address on Behalf of the Churches. Rev. Knight. Piano Solo—Mrs. A. E. Williams, Sioux City Response to Address--Delegate from Fi deity C., Buxton. Solo—Vocal, Mrs. M. Askew, Sloux City. Response to Address—Mrs. A. G. Jack- sone, Codar Rapids. Bone, Cearn Raphael. Reading—Mrs. C. Stubblefield. Educational Address—Mr. W. P. Piano Selection—Miss Selma E. Gross. Reading—Miss M. Thompson. Bendiction—Rev. B. F. Abner. Paper—Clues the Best Influence and Center of Ethical Activities of the Community, Delegate from I. P. C., Indiana. Discussion led by delegate from the Good Intent C. Ottumwa. Good Intent C., Ottumwa. Reading—Mrs. Etta Grant, Sioux City, Paper—How Arts and Crafts May be a Science at the University of Best Patent TRADE MARK REGISTERED NY 16008 FALCON FLGUR Shannon & Mutt Co. Des Moines, Iowa Milled under most sanitary conditions. Roll Call - Quotations from Women Writers. Minutes—Business. Report of Standing Committees. Music—Club Song. 2:30 p. m. Address—American Social Ethics, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Des Moines. Music—Instrumental Selection, Mrs. Hogg, Sioux City. Paper—What the Negro Race Owes to its Women, Delegate from Culture C., Cedar Rapids. Discussion led by delegate from D. Y. W. Y. K. C., Des Moines. Song—Iowa. Paper—The State's Call to its Women, Delegate from Self Culture C. Buxton. Discussion led by delegate from Bene- volent C., Ottumwa. Reading—Mrs. D. C. Gordon, Sioux City. 3:30 p. m. Report of Clubs. Report of Committee on Courtesies. Collection. Announcements. Adjournment. Evening. 8:00 p. m. Music—Song, Iowa. Invocation. Evening. Roll Call—Quotations from Shakespeare. Minutes. Music—Vocal Solo, Mrs. E. B. Ellison, Des Moines. Reading—Mrs. H. M. Jewell. Paper—Domestic Discipline, Delegate D. P. C. Marshalltown. Vocal Solo—Miss B. Dowdy, Sioux City. Paper—The Value of Education, Delegate from Woman's L. C., Clinton. Music—Club Song. Collection. Announcements. Adjournment. **Thursday—Mothers' Day.** 8:30 a. m. Song—Home Sweet Home. Invocation. Roll Call—Quotations from Proverbs. Minutes—Business. Music—Fifteen minutes to Plantation Melodies. 9:30 p. m. Reading—Miss Vesta Walker, Sioux City. Symposium—Children. (1) Amusements—Delegate from Dramatic A. C., Des Moines. (2) Obligation of Parents — Violet Parents Official Date Reading Circle, Davenport. (3) Literature—Delegate I. B. W. R. C. Ottumwa. (4) The Child a Mirror for Parents—Delegate J. S. Y. C., Cedar Rapids. 10:30 a.m. Music—Song from GospelHymns. Symposium—The Girl Problem. (1) The Wayward Girl—Delegate from H. B. S. R. C., Des Moines. (2) Social Life of Our Girls—Delegate from E. L. D. Club, Davenport. (3) What a Girl Should Know for her Moral Benefit, Delegate, Ladies Industrial C., Buxton. (4) Domestic Training a Girl Should Receive from her Mother, Delegate from M. C. T. C., Des Moines. Collection. 12:00 m. Announcements. Adjournment. NIUMS ALL COLORS Double and Single Flowered, for out door bedding. Buy now and get the CHOICEST PLANTS and the particular variety you fancy. prices, either at the the retail store GREENHOUSES: 31st near Kingman Blvd. COMPANY Falcon Flour is without a superior Ask your Grocer Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grayson and son Ben of Hocking was in Albia at the parental home Friday of this week. Editor J. L. Thompson passed through Albia, Wednesday, enroute to Des Moines Mrs. Carthon of Hiteman attended Missionary meeting at the A. M. E. church on Sunday evening. Mrs. R. B. Manley has returned from her visit in Ohio and Illinois. She reports a very nice time. She also made a fine address on Foreign Missionary Work at the church Sunday evening. The Literary society will have a business meeting at the A. M. E. church Tuesday evening The A. M. E. church will give a basket meeting in the park in the month of June. Mrs Malinda Mitchell, who has been quite sick at her home on Star avenue, is much better at this writing. Rev R P. Palmer returned home Friday after a very pleasant visit with his family. He preached the ev-ning service at the Second Baptist church on Sunday, while in Mt. Pleasant. Instrumental Selection—Local Talent. Address—Fundamental Needs of the Race, Attorney J. B. Rush, Des Moines. Piano Solo—Miss Geraldine Grant, Sioux City. Installation of Officers. Collection. Announcements. Adjournment. Friday after a visit his family. He service at the on Sunday, while Mrs W. C, Du a visit in Louis home Mrs. Laura An dinner Sunday, M Mrs W. C. Dixon has returned from a visit in Louisiana, to her former home Mrs. Laura Anderson entertained at dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. A Hughes and Mrs. J. H. Dunn and Mr. and Mrs. A. Hughes and Rev. Palmer, miniature pens were given as remembrance of the occasion and all voted Mr. Anderson a royal entertainer. Mr. B. F. Wheeler spent a week in Jov. Ill., on business. Mrs. McDowell, who has been i-disposed is able to be out -gain. The coffee given at the residence of Mrs H. Cooper, was a decided success. Mrs Clara Morse is visiti g in Spri g-field. Ill L. H. S. BROWN JACK DAVIS Brown & Davis Headquarters for Cigars and Tobacco Billiards and Pool Phone Walnut 2314 229 Third St Now is the time rheumatism. Y plying Chamber massaging the p plication. For a Hats Made to Order J. KIR PRACT Hats Cleaned ALL THE Hats at Factory Best $2.00 Hat Now is the time to get rid of your rheumatism. You can do it by applying Chamberlain's Liniment and massaging the parts freely at each application. For sale by all dealers. J. KIRKPATRICK PRACTICAL HATTER Hats Cleaned, Dyed and Reshaped ALL THE LATEST STYLES Hats at Factory Prices 817 Grand Ave. Best $2.00 Hat on Earth Near Ninth St. failed me. I loyost my usual force and vitality. Pepsin preparations and cathartics only made matters worse. I do not know where I should have been today I not tried Chamberlain's stomach and Liver Tablets. The tablets relieve the ill feeling at once, strengthen the digestive functions, purify the stomach, liver and blood, helping the system to do its work.—Mrs. Rosa Potts, Birmingham. These tablets are for sale by allers. Notice to Redeem from Tax Sale, To J. T Gutman: The person in whose name the real estate described below is taxed. You are hereby notified that at a regular tax sale held in and for Polk county Iowa, on December 7, 1908, the following described real estate to wit: Lot twenty-three (23) in block three (3) in Jack's Plat now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines Polk county, Iowa, was sold to E. C. Worthington for the payment of taxes for the year 1907 thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, which certificate is now owned and held by the said E. C. Worthington That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said real estate will be issued to him by the treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, unless redemption from said sale be made within ninety days from the completed service of this notice Dated, Des Moines, Iowa, April 23, 1912 E C. Worthington. H. H." s With the Hair "H. H. H." 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Best dressing on the Market for dandruff, Itching of the Scalp, and Falling Out of the Hair. Beware of Immitations, Get the Genuine, put up in 50 cent and $1.00 Jars. THE HOPEWELL COMPANY Write Q for Terms. Live Ag Live Agents Wanted. Paper—Club Work East of the Missis sippi, Miss Jessie Walker, Marshall town. Office Hours: 10 to 12 a.m., 8 to 5 p. m., 7 to 9 p.m. Dr. J. Alvin Jefferson Physician and Surgeon Office Phone Walnut 1145 9th and Residence 760 11th St. Park Streets Phone Red 4615 229 Third St BUXTON, IOWA, SPECIAL RESOLUTION OF, CONDOLENG RESOLUTION OF CONDULENCE. Whereas, it has pleased almighty God, the supreme ruler of the universe who in his abundant providence comprehends the destiny of men all from birth to death, sister L. L. Davis, friend and sister whose life was such as to demand the highest respect and adoration of those with whom she had been associated especially, the members of I. L. U. Lodge, No. 616. And whereas, the said sister Mille Davis at the time of her demise was a member in good standing of I. L. U. Lodge, No. 616. And whereas, we bemorn her untimely death and the great lost to her husband, children, relations, friends, associates and lodges. And whereas, in the midst of our sorrow through the calling from labor to reward our good friend and sister, we bow in humble submission to the will of him who doth all things well. Realizing our lost is heaven's gain, therefore, be it resolved that we the members of L. U. Lodge No. 616 have a bereavement occasion band, children and relatives and extend to them our heart felt sympathy in this their hour of sorrow and distress. Be it further resolved, that these resolutions be spread upon the record of the Lodge and a copy of same be sent to the family of the deceased sister, and a copy be sent to the Iowa State Bystander for publication. To the comrades of L. L. U. Lodge No. 616. 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