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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. CITY NEWS. Mrs. E. T. Hicks is quite sick at her home, 1341 Buchanan street. Window Screens - Dawson's Hardware. Mr. L. J. Shelton's mother left this week for Keokuk to visit her old home. Mrs. Harrison Gould made a business trip to Canton, Mo., her old home last week. Willie Roy who is very sick is growing weaker each day and his friends are alarmed. Mr. L. J Shelton, one of our leading tonoral artists, left Thursday for St. Louis and Kansas City, Mo., where he will join his wife and sister-in-law, Mrs. A. Jones. They will visit their old home before returning. After proving up on his claim in South Dakota, Mr. J. Leonard Alexander arrived in our city Tuesday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Price Alexander. He will also visit his brother Archie in Iowa City and remain there to attend the graduating exercises. We wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. E. Tracy Blagburn for their kindness in making the opening of the Utopia Cafe a success, by having a party of fourteen to a nice supper which was a success. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McGuire. Mower's Sharpened—Dawson's Ha.dware The birthday club met in regular business meeting last Saturday at Mrs. Henderson's 2025 Third street. All members were present. A very fine time was enjoyed by all. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Jennie Taylor, who will take the club to Greenwood Park for an outing June 25th. The Dramatic Art club met with Mrs. J. H. Brown and studied Book X. of Paradise Lost, also listened to reports from C. N. C. of I. S. Peloration the club will meet next week with Miss Georgia Blackburn, 11th and Park St. Mrs. Emma Harris who has been sick for several months and who was taken to the hospital has not improved very much. She was taken home and she is very low. Mr. C. S. Stewart who is very sick to be reported to be a little better at this writing, although a very sick man. Mr. T. W. Bell attorney at law of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed through our city last Sunday en route from St. Paul, where he had been to attend to legal business. He stopped over in our city and spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bell. Mr. Thomas Edward Harris and Mies Anna Gertrude Reeves were solemnly united in marriage Tuesday, May 28, 1912, at 6:30 p. m. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reeves, 205 Arthur avenue. An elaborate four course dinner was served at 7:00 o'clock for which the table was beautifully decorated, and covers laid for twenty of the bride and groom's relatives and friends. The guests departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Harris a happy and successful life. The members of Union Congregational church has extended a call to a minister, and it is to be hoped by the members and friends Union church will soon have a regular pastor. On next Sunday Rev. Joes of the East Side A M. E. Mission will prdac in the morning. Everybody invited to come out early. Sunday School at 12 o'clock at which time Children's Day will be observed with appropriate music and reactivations by the little children. Every body invited. Vacum Sweepers—Dawson's Hardware. The Iowa State Bystander collector will start out next Monday on his annual collecting tour. He will first visit Mason City, Iowa, Monday June 10; Minneapolis, Minn., Tuesday, and Wednesday, June 11 and 12; St. Paul, Thursday and Friday, June 18 and 14; Dubuque, Iowa, Saturday, and Chicago, Ill., during the week of June 17th. Watch for further announcement and be ready to pay up your subscription dues. Screen Wire—Dawson's Hardware. WONDERFUL RESULTS ON SHORT NOTICE I have used your Pomade. Its the best thing I ever used for making early stir hair smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful results, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes of Pineville, S.C. Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh sunburn and unruly hair and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion for the complication. Ask your druggist for them. Be sure and get the genuine (Ford's) manufactured by the Ozonise\ Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. ```markdown ``` Be prepared to pay up your 1912 Subscription dues. The Ministers' and Deceans' Union and Iowa, Nebraska Baptist Sunday school convention will hold their annual meeting at Mt. Pleasant, June 11th to 16th. Mrs. Calvin Carey entertained at her beautiful home in Lake Park, the Birthday club at a coquet party, last Thursday, May 30th in honor of her guest, Mrs. Small from Buxton. A lovely time was reported and the ladies were amused by playing croquet and shooting at a target, prizes being won for shooting by Mrs. Henderson 1st, Mrs. Carey 2d. For croquet, Mrs. Lewis 1st, Mrs. Wells 2d. A lovely two course luncheon was served. Among the guests was Mrs. Bell Woods from Chicago, whom all the ladies were much pleased to see. A very impressive memorial exercise was held Decoration Day at the grave of the late N. E. Morton of this city, who died Feb. 4, 1905, by Floyd's Drum Corps. Mr. Morton was the organizer of this drum corps 10 years ago. An eulogy was read by Mrs. Charles Floyd. The drum corps paid tribute to their departed leader by sounding "taps" over the beautifully decorated grave. Prayer by Brother Patterson. Mr. Nelson Watkins of Albany, Mo. came up last week to spend Decoration Day here and to decorate his wife's grave. He was an old soldier of the Civil War. While here he was the guest of his son, Gus, and daughter, Mrs. J. L. Thompson. He returned home last Monday. Leonard Alexander one of the sons of Price Alexander returned from near Pierre, S. Dak., where he has taken a claim of 160 acres of land and has now proven up on it. So he came to visit his parents, also to see his brother Archie who will graduate next week from Iowa City at the State University. These are two of our exemplary young men, both graduating from the Des Moines High School. One started in one direction, namely, agriculture; and the other one pursued the educational route. Both have been successful thus far. The former has his quarter section of land proved up; the other has finished his full collegiate course in one of the best universities of America. We bespeak success to both of these worthy young Iowa men. YOU CAN'T BEAT IT! The way that Brown & Davis have catered to the sporting public in the last two weeks they have spent over a half thousand dollars in improvements. Their walls are now graced with one-quarter dozen latest revolving electric fans that seem to bow the hearty welcome of these two men. In front they have installed a Seeburger Artist Electric piano. It is needless to say that the latest ragtime music is here to be heard during the hours of business. Their stock of Foreign and Domestic cigars and Tobaccos, Snuff and Cigarette makings are second to none. They always have a supply of cold sodas, chewing gum and Hershey's chocolates. Cordial treatment to one and all alike. Early or late either Mr. Brown or Mr. Davis is there to greet you. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS. Sunday, June 9th Screen Doors—Dawson's Hardware. L. H. S. BROWN JACK DAVIS Brown & Davis Headquarters for Cigars and Tobacco Billiards and Pool Phone Walnut 2314 229 Third St. A. Telephone Trade "Will You Take this order? BUSINESS houses solicit telephone trade, They realize its importance. It is the consumer's most convenient way of reaching the shop or store. When the larder runs low, when the fuel gives out, when an article of furniture is needed—the Bell telephone is a ready help to the housewife. It reaches the source of supply. Telephone trade is not confined to consumers and retailers in one locality. The Local and Long Distance Bell Telephone reaches all localities and brings together widely separated merchants and customers." IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY MRS. J. B. RUSH, PRES. I. S. F. C. W. C. Mrs. J. B. Rush, re-elected president of the I. S. F. C. W. C., for four years in office, to the government of Oklahoma, for the teacher in the public schools of Oa- THE WOMAN WHO WAS THE LADY OF THE WORLD MRS. S. JOE BROWN, DES MOINES, STATE ORGANIZER. She was the founder and first Editor of the "Iowa Colored Woman" and is at present president of the Intellectual improvement club, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Des Moines' Mothers' Congress, and member of the Ways and Means Committee of the National Association of Colored Women. Beach age of our lives has its joys. Old people should be happy, and they will be if Chamberlain's Tabiters are taken to strengthen the digestion and keep the powels regular. These tablets are mild and gentle in their action and especially suitable for people of middle age and older. Fore sale by all dealers. Telephone Trade BUSINESS houses so They realize its consumer's most conveni the shop or store. When the larder runs low, an article of furniture is need ready help to the housewife. Telephone trade is not con ers in one locality. The Lo Telephone reaches all localit separated merchants and custo IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY MALL SYSTEM AMERICAN TELEPHONE & TELEPHONE CO. wego, Kansas. She is a playwright of exceptional ability, having staged several of her plays in Des Moines. She is a poet, song writer, and literary woman. She is the founder and president of the only dramatic art club in the state. MRS. J. P. HAMILTON, TREASURER OF I. S. F. C. W. C. Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, elected for the third time treasurer of the I. S. F. C. W. C., charter member, several times president of the H. B. S. R. C., the oldest woman's club in the state, and Daughter for the fourth time of Rose Temple No. 33. THE BROOKLYN BROTHERS MISS MAYRIE I. BELL, EDITRES OF I. S. T. C. W. C. Miss Mayrie I. Bell newly appointed Edress of the I. S. T. C. W. C. was organizer and president for two years. The chairman of Arts, Crafts, committee FIVE OF THE ORGANIZERS OF THE BYSTANDER CO. of I. S. T. C. W. C. Sec. of Princess Zorah Chapter No. 10 for one year organist of Union Congregational church for the past three years, organized in the Sunday school the only graded primary department in the state and was for five years superintendent of sald department. PROGRESSIVE VICTORY. On last Monday the people registered their choice of candidates for the nomination on all parties at the state wide primary election. And most all of the Progressive candidates swept the deck as usual in Iowa when that is an issue as a primary. Senator W. S. Kenyon's victory was more than a landslide; it was an avalanche. He beat Editor Young by about 70,000 majority. Lieutenant Governor George W. Clark led his nearest opponent, G. H. Holloway, by 25,000 majority. H. Woodson was nominated by at least 500 votes ahead of his nearest opponent in Monroe county for the legislature. It was a great day for the Progressives and their cause. WOODSON MONROE NOMINEE. Incomplete Returns Assure His Success. George H. Woodson, republican nominee for representative from Monroe county, was in Des Moines last night on business. While complete returns from all precincts were not available yesterday, he had a lead of 300, which assured him the nomination as precincts containing only 150 republican votes had not reported. Mr. Woodson is a Negro, and if elected will be the first of our race to occupy a seat in the Iowa legislature. BYSTANDER ANNIVERSARY. Everybody has a birthday, why not the Iowa State Bystander Co.? On next Monday eighteen years ago ten of our leading Des Moines citizens, viz.: J. H. Shepard, Wm. Coalson, Thos. Barton, John D. Reeler, E. T. Banks, Jeff Logan, James Todd, Ben J. Holmes, Chas, and Thad. Ruff organized themselves into a stock company and incorporated it to operate a newspaper in Des Moines, and from that week until now the Iowa FIVE OF THE ORGANIZER State Bystander has made its weekly appearance not missing a single issue. She has steadily grown and increased her circulation from nothing until today thousands and thousands of people are reading her news in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. In fact it is read from coast to coast and from Canada to Mexico. It is hard to find a newsiest and most reliable colored journals printed west of the Mississippi river. We have some distinct features that but few others have. We have correspondents from twenty-five different cities and towns that briefly tell the colored news. Then we have general race news that comes from all parts of the United States. We do not burden our readers with long essays or speeches or resolutions that does not interest the general public. Our motto is to be brief in all articles and news so that we can read the Bystander has been concentrated into the possession of a very few we feel that we will be able to even make the Bystander a great and influential newspaper representing the masses of our race. We solicit your earnest and honest support to make it the people's public journal reflecting credit to the race. Mrs. Addie Johnson of Buxton, Ia., is the newly elected Worthy Grand Conductress of the Electa Grand Chapter of the O. E. S. of Iowa. Mrs. Johnson has been long connected with this order. She is a very active worker in her local chapter, also very active in both church and club work in Buxton. She owns a beautiful home and takes great pride in keeping it in nice condition. She is one of the coming O. E. S. ladies. ```markdown ``` Capitol Blvd. Flatiron Room Γ AND 2. Pr ccess IOWA STATE FEDERATION OF COLORED WORKS COLLORED WOMEN'S CLUBS The eleventh annual Convention of the I. S. F, of C. W. C. was held May 28-30 1912, in the Commercial Chamber Hall, Sioux City, Ia. The business meetings were opened at 9 a. m. and 2 p. m. Tuesday, May 28. The afternoon was an educational meeting and was in charge of the Executive Board. Tuesday evening at 8:30 was citizen's night, and the meeting was presided over by Mrs. L. M. Coats, president of F. L. of Sioux City. The meeting was devoted to addresses and was begun with paper offered by Rev. Dowdy, pastor of the A. M. E. church of Sioux City. The address of welcome on behalf of the city was made by Mayor Smith who gave to the convention a hearty welcome; in behalf of the Churches Rev. Knight, and in behalf of the clubs, Mrs. L. M. Coats. The response in behalf of the I. S. F, of C. W. C., was given by Mrs. L. M. Coats of Davenport. On Wednesday, May 29, the first hour was given over to the District Boards for Memorial exercises, after which Greetings were received from Sioux City and from the first and second vice president, and also the editors. Reports of officers and committees, reports of Credential committees. The afternoon was spent in the report of the clubs. Thirty-eight delegates responded at roll call. The principle feature of the evening was the president's annual address. Mrs. C. B. Lewis, Honorary president, in a few well chosen words introduced the president, Mrs. J. B. Rush of Des Moines. Thursday morning, May 30, the convention opened at 9 o'clock and was devoted to reports of Business committees. The state decided to establish an Industrial home for girls, and also to be incorporated. Greetings were read from the Minnesota Federation of Woman's clubs. Twenty Century Woman's League of Mobile, Ala., and from the National president, Miss Elizabeth C. Carter. The afternoon session contained a report of the Treasurer. A medal was awarded the First District for bringing in the most money to apply to the sinking fund. Election of officers resulted in the President, Mrs. J. B. Rush being unanimously re-elected First Vice President; Mrs. Emma Gardner of Ottumwa, Second Vice ZERS OF THE BYSTANDER CO. ALC JOHN D. REELER President; Mrs. L. M. Coats, Sioux City, Recording Secretary; Mrs. Alice Thompson, Muscatine, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. Hattie Hutchinson, Buxton, Treasurer; Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, Des Moines, State Organizer! Mrs. Chesure, of Ottumwa, Chaplain. The president was elected to represent the Federation at the National convention which meets in Hampton, Virginia, the week of July. It was decided to meet in Clarinda next year, but out of courtesy to Davenport the Clarinda delegates ceded the meeting to Davenport, and they decided to entertain the Executive Board, which meets the fourth Friday in September. The evening session was devoted to installation of officers by the Honorary President, Miss Jessie Walker of Marshalltown, after which the President appointed the following standing Committees: Chairman Social Purity, Mrs. Harry Horne, Cedar Rapids. Chairman Educational, Mrs. C. B. Lewis, Davenport. Chairman Child Study, Mrs. Asa Williams, Clinton. Chairman Household Economics, Mrs. Maud Jones, Clarinda. Chairman Arts and Craft, Mrs. A. J. Hudson, Sioux City. Chairman Rescue Work, Miss Wilda Warren, Marshalltown. Chairman Philanthropic, Mrs. Bell Watkins, Buxton. Chairman Forestry, Mrs. S. White, Indianola. Price Five Cents. Chairman Music, Mrs. F. P. Johnson, Des Moines. Chairman Credentials, Mrs. Ruth Bright, Davenport. Editorex, Miss Mayrie I. Bell, Des Moines. The President in a few well chosen words, declared the convention adjourned to meet the fourth Tuesday in May, 1913. Other features of the convention which are without the province of the Recording Secretary may be briefly mentioned here, as follows: The banquet given by the A. I. P. club which lasted until a late hour, at which time the club had a hack in waiting for the president, Honorary president, Mrs. C. B. Lewis and the editoress. The reception by Mrs. Sturges was another feature. The house was beautifully decorated with cut flowers. Dainty refreshments were served, the hostess being assisted by Mrs. Abner, of Sioux City, Miss Mayrie I. Bell of Des Moines furnished music. The reception by Mrs. A. J. Hudson. The house was beautifully decorated with carnations. The guests were received by Mrs. Hogg. Dainty refreshments were served. The trolley party over to Dakota City, was very much enjoyed. This report is a summary of the essential business proceedings of the convention. It omits unimportant routine action and contains only actions of real importance. It is as condensed as possible, but sets forth all the proceedings necessary to an understanding of the work of the convention. THE SAILOR WITH THE LIFE LINE. In framing the constitution of this august body, the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women's clus, those noble women searched the storehouse of mottos, and could find no grander motto, no motto that could more fittingly express the guilding principle of this great institution than the one adopted: "Sowing seeds of kindness." But, had they thoroughly plundered the repository of motos they would have found this one, that expresses the foremost idea not only of this organization, but of every woman: "The Sailor with the Life Line." What the rescuing party is to the drowning seamen, so the club woman is to the world at large. She is the sailor with the life line. Every day and every hour she throws out the life line and rescues some poor souls struggling in the sea of misfortune. She snatches them from the billows of ignorance; she drags them from the whirlpools of immorality; she turns them from the breaches of sin; and she lifts them from the slink holes of poverty. Everywhere on the sea of life you will find the club woman; and everywhere she is the sailor with the life home, working for the best interest of the home. Then, you find her abroad sacrificing her time and energy in devotion and service to humanity. Everywhere, the sailor with the life line. She throws out the life line intellectually; she throws out the life line morally; she throws out the life line spiritually; and she throws out the life line materially. Everywhere you feel the influence of the club woman—everywhere, the influence of the sailor with the life line. Intellectually, you find her encouraging men and women to obtain an education and setting them who are not financially able to attend school; and instructing those who are not physically able, e.g. The children's Friend Club of Lexington, Ky., provides clothing for poor school children. The Tuskegee Woman's club of Tuskegee, Ala., pays rent for a school house and board for poor students. The Rose of New England's Woman's League of Norwich, Conn., sends barrels of clothing to a southern teacher to be distributed among the poor school children. The Harmony club of Henderson, Ky., contributes to the National Training school of Washington, D.C. An ex-president of Truth Club of Montgomery, Ala., maintains a free reading room. And, there are other clubs and other club women, too numerous to mention who are throwing out the intellectual life line. Morally, you find the club woman striving to foster cleaner ideas of morals, obtained in cleaner and purer homes and under better home atmosphere. To promote these ideas, rescue homes and industrial schools are maintained, settlement houses and W. Y. C. A.'s are established, mother's meetings are held and lectures on all topics of moral and social interest show up in army training thrown around many working girls and many friendless girls, who would otherwise be lured to shame and disgrace. The Colored Training school of Indianapolis, Ind., uplifts fallen girls, and cares for friendless girls; and so, throws out the moral life line. Spiritually, you find the club woman an aiding ministers to spread the gospel and encouraging Christian education, for she knows that a Christian education is an essential adjunct to a successful life. The Board of Baptists Women's Missionary Convention of Louisville, Ky., has three missionaries, sharing the blessings of Christianity with South Africa. There are thousands of home missionaries, daily bringing men and women into an appreciation of and accord with the will of God, and so are successfully throwing out the spiritual life line. Materially, you find the club woman an clearing the slums, feeding and clothing the poor, and dispersing the gloom from unfortunate lives. At the sick bed, you find her as a tender nurse, cooling the burning fever. At the courts, you find her begging legal protection for some persecuted person or creature. You hear her pounding at the prison doors, pleading for a condemned life or clemency for some unfortunate victim. You even find her at the cemetery, strewing flowers on some neglected grave. Everywhere, throwing out the material life line. Eva Monroe, ex-president of Cortinued on page 4. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. CITY NEWS Mrs. E. T. Hicks is quite sick at her home, 1341 Buchanan street. Window Screens—Dawson's Hardware. Mr. L. J. Shelton's mother left this week for Keokuk to visit her old home, Mrs. Harrison Gould made a business trip to Canton, Mo., her old home last week. Willie Roy who is very sick is growing weaker each day and his friends are alarmed. Mr. L. J Shelton, one of our leading tonsorial artists, left Thursday for St. Louis and Kansas City, Mo., where he will join his wife and sister-in-law, Mrs. A. Jones. They will visit their old home before returning. After proving up on his claim in South Dakota, Mr, J. Leonard Alexander arrived in our city Tuesday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Price Alexander. He will also visit his brother Archie in Iowa City and remain there to attend the graduating exercises. We wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. E. Tracy Blagburn for their kindness in making the opening of the Utopia Cafe a success, by having a party of fourteen to a nice supper which was a success. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McGuire. Mower's Sharpened—Dawson's Ha.dware. The birthday club met in regular business meeting last Saturday at Mrs. Henderson's 3025 Third street. All members were present. A very fine time was enjoyed by all. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Jenelle Taylor, who will take the club to Greenwood Park for an outing June 25th. The Dramatic Art club met with Mrs. J. H. Bain and studied Book X. of Paradise Lost, also listened to reports from C. N. C. of I. S. Federation, the club will meet next week with Miss Georgia Blackburn, 11th and Park St. Mrs. Emma Harris who has been sick for several months and who was taken to the hospital has not improved very much. She was taken home although she is very low. Mr. C. S. Stewart who is very sick is reported to be a little better at this writing, although a very sick man. Mr. T. W. Bell attorney at law of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed through our city last Sunday en route from St. Paul, where he had ben to attend to legal business. He stopped over in our city and spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bell. Mr. Thomas Edward Harris and Mijas Anna Gertrude Reeves were solemnly united in marriage Tuesday, May 28, 1912, at 6:30 p. m. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reeves, 205 Arthur avenue. An elaborate four course dinner was served at 7:00 o'clock for which the table was beautifully decorated, and covers laid for twenty of the bride and groom's relatives and friends. The guests departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Harris a happy and successful life. The members of Union Congregational church has extended a call to a minister, and it is to be hoped by the members and friends Union church will soon have a regular pastor. On next Sunday Rev. Joees of the East Side A M. E. Mission will prdac in the morning. Everybody invited to come out early Sunday School at 12 o'clock at which time Children's Day will be observed with appropriate music and recitations by the little children. Every body invited. The Iowa State Bystander collector or will start out next Monday on his annual collecting tour. He will first visit Mason City, Iowa, Monday June 10; Minneapolis, Minn., Tuesday, and Wednesday, June 11 and 12; St. Paul, Thursday and Friday, June 13 and 14; Dubuque, Iowa, Saturday, and Chicago, Ill., during the week of June 17th. Watch for further announcement and be ready to pay up your subscription dues. Screen Wire—Dawson's Hardware. WONDERFUL RESULTS ON SHORT NOTICE I have used your Pomade. Its the best thing I ever used for making curly tie smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful smiles, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes of Fruville, S. C. Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harrah sunborn and unruly hair and Ford's Royal White skin Lotion for the compi-ession Ask your druggist for them. Be sure and get the genuine (Ford's) manufactured by the Ozonize\ Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. Be prepared to pay up your 1912 Subscription dues. The Ministers' and Deacons' Union and Iowa, Nebraska Baptist Sunday school convention will hold their annual meeting at Mt. Pleasant, June 11th to 16th. Mrs. Calvin Carey entertained at her beautiful home in Lake Park, the Birthday club at a couquet party, last Thursday, May 30th in honor of her guest, Mrs. Small from Buxton. A lovely time was reported and the ladies were amused by playing croquet and shooting at a target, prizes being won for shooting by Mrs. Henderson 1st, Mrs. Carey 2d. For croquet, Mrs. Lewis 1st, Mrs. Wells 2d. A lovely two course luncheon was served. Among the guests was Mrs. Bell Woods from Chicago, whom all the ladies were much pleased to see. A very impressive memorial exer- cise was held Decoration Day at the grave of the late N. E. Morton of this city, who died Feb. 4, 1905, by Floyd's Drum Corps. Mr. Morton was the organizer of this drum corps 10 years ago. An eulogy was read by Mrs. Charles Floyd. The drum corps paid tribute to their departed leader by sounding "taps" over the beautifully decorated grave. Prayer by Brother Patterson. Mr. Nelson Watkins of Albany, Mo., came up last week to spend Decoration Day here and to decorate his wife's grave. He was an old soldier of the Civil War. While here he was the guest of his son, Gus, and daughter, Mrs. J. L. Thompson. He returned last Monday. Leonard Alexander one of the sons of Price Alexander returned from near Pierre, S. Dak., where he has taken a claim of 160 acres of land and has now proven up on it. So he came to visit his parents, also to see his brother Archie who will graduate next week from Iowa City at the State University. These are two of our exemplary young men, both graduating from the Des Moines High School. One started in one direction, namely, agriculture; and the other one pursued the educational route. Both have been successful thus far. The former has his quarter section of land proved up; the other has finished his full collegiate course in one of the best universities of America. We bespeak success to both of these worthy young Iowa men. YOU CAN'T BEAT IT! The way that Brown & Davis have catered to the sporting public in the last two weeks they have spent over a half thousand dollars in improvements. Their walls are now graced with one-quarter dozen latest revolving electric fans that seem to bow the hearty welcome of these two men. In front they have installed a Seeburger Artist Electric piano. It is needless to say that the latest ragtime music is here to be heard during the hours of business. Their stock of Foreign and Domestic cigars and Tobaccos, Snuff and Cigarette makings are second to none. They always have a supply of cold sodas, chewing gum and Hershey's chocolates. Cordial treatment to one and all alike. Early or late either Mr. Brown or Mr. Davis is there to greet you. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS. 10:30 a. m. and 8 p. m.—Rev D. E. Murff, returned missionary from Cape Town, South Africa, will be present and will speak to us at both services, 12 m. Sunday School and 7 o'clock B. Y. P. U. T. L. Griffin, pastor. The M. C. T. Club will meet next Monday evening at Mrs. J. H. Perkins on 11th St. The grand officers, subordinate officers and members of the order of the Eastern Star in this city celebrated Esther Day their annual festival in honor of Queen Esther one of the five great heroes of the order with appropriate ceremonies at Maple St. Baptist church last Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. The exercises were in charge of Princess Oziel Chapter No. 9 but by special invitation the officers and members of Princess Zorah Chapter No. 10 also turned out and participated in the program which consisted of music by the choir of Maple St. Church; Scripture reading by Rev. Bates, pastor; a paper "Our Five Heriones" by Mrs. Ida Robinson, Past Matron of Oziel Chapter; an address to the Church and Character "Queen Esther" by Mrs. Jessie Clain, Worthy Matron of Zorah Chapter; a short sermon by J. H. Reynolds Grand Chaplain and an address "Our Order of the Eastern Star" by S. Joe Brown, Grand Patron. Merta, Etta Holland, Worthy Matron of Oziel Chapter acted as Mistress of Ceremonies and Mrs. Maude Wilkinson, Grand Marshal as Officer of the Day. L. H. S. BROWN JACK DAVIS Brown & Davis Headquarters for Cigars and Tobacco Billiards and Pool Phone Walnut 2314 229 Third St. A. Telephone Trade Will You Take this order? When the larder runs low, when the fuel gives out, when an article of furniture is needed—the Bell telephone is a ready help to the housewife. It reaches the source of supply. Telephone trade is not confined to consumers and retailers in one locality. The Local and Long Distance Bell Telephone reaches all localities and brings together widely separated merchants and customers. MRS. J. B. RUSH, PRES. J. I. B. F. C. W. C. Mrs. J. B. Rush, re-elected president of the S. F. C. W. C., was for four years teacher in the schools of Oklahoma, for three years teacher in the public schools of Os- THE WOMAN WHO WAS THE LADY OF THE WORLD MRS. S. JOE BROWN, DES MOINES, STATE ORGANIZER. She was the founder and first Editor of the "Iowa Colored Woman" and is at present president of the Intellectual Improvement club, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Des Moines' Mothers' Congress, and a member of the Ways and Means Committee of the National Association of Colored Women. Beach age of our lives has its joys. Old people should be happy, and they will be if Chamberlain's Tabulars are taken to strengthen the digestion and keep the powels regular. These tablets are mild and gentle in their action and especially suitable for people of middle age and older. Fore sale by all dealers. Telephone Trade BUSINESS houses s They realize its consumer's most conve the shop or store. When the larder runs low, an article of furniture is nee ready help to the housewife. Telephone trade is not cor ers in one locality. The Lo Telephone reaches all locali separated merchants and custo IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY 1800 BARNARD TERRACE BELL SYSTEM MIDWEST TELEPHONE & DIGITAL CO. wego, Kansas. She is a playwright of exceptional ability, having staged several of her plays in Des Moines. She is a poet, song writer, and literate member of the faculty and president of the only dramatic art club in the state. MRS. J. P. HAMILTON, TREASUR- ER OF I. S. F. C. W. C. Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, elected for the third time treasurer of the I. S. F. C. W. C., charter member, several times president of the I. B. S. I. C., the oldest woman's club in the state, and Daughter for the fourth time of Rose Temple No. 33. MISS MAYRIE I. BELL, EDITRESS OF I. S. T. C. W. C. Miss Mayrie I. Bell newly appointed Edress of the I. S. T. C. W. C. as organizer and B. J. T. C. also chairman of Arts Crafts committee FIVE OF THE ORGANIZERS OF THE BYSTANDER CO. of I. S. T. C. W. C. Sec. of Princess Zorah Chapter 10. 10 for one year, organist of Union. Congregational church for the past three years, or organized in the Sunday school the only graded primary department in the state and was for five years superintendent of said department. PROGRESSIVE VICTORY. On last Monday the people registered their choice of candidates for the nomination on all parties at the state wide primary election. And most all of the Progressive candidates swept the deck as usual in Iowa when that is an issue as a primary. Senator W. S. Kenyon's victory was more than a landslide; it was an avalanche. He beat Editor Young by about 70,000 majority. Lieutenant Governor George W. Clark led his nearest opponent, Prof. Holden, by 25,000. Attorney Geo. H. Woodson was nominated by at least 500 votes ahead of his nearest opponent in the legislature. It was a great day for the Progressives and their cause. WOODSON MONROE NOMINEE. Incomplete Returns Assure His Success. George H. Woodson, republican nominee for representative from Monroe county, was in Des Moines last night on business. While complete returns from all precincts were not available yesterday, he had a lead of 300, which assured him the nomination as precincts containing only 150 republican votes had not reported. Mr. Woodson is a Negro, and if elected will be the first of our race to occupy a seat in the Iowa legislature. BYSTANDER ANNIVERSARY. Everybody has a birthday, why not the Iowa State Bystander Co.? On next Monday eighteen years ago ten of our leading Des Moines citizens, viz.: J. H. Shepard, Wm. Coalson, Thos. Barton, John D. Reeler, E. T. Banks, Jeff Logan, James Todd, Ben J. Holmes, Chas, and Thad. Ruff organized themselves into a stock company and incorporated it to operate a newspaper in Des Moines, and from that week until now the Iowa FIVE OF THE ORGANIZER State Bystander has made its weekly appearance not missing a single issue. She has steadily grown and increased her circulation from nothing until today thousands and thousands of people are reading her news in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. In fact it is read from coast to coast and from Canada to Mexico. It is now considered one of the best newspapers colored journals printed west of the Mississippi river. We have some distinct features that but few others have. We have correspondents from twenty-five different cities and towns that briefly tell the colored news. Then we have general race news that comes from all parts of the United States. We do not burden our readers with long essays or speeches or resolutions that does not interest the general public. Our motto is to be brief in all articles and news so that we can get more news. Since the Bystander has been a concentrated force in the public it is a very few feel that we will be able to even make the Bystander a great and influential newspaper representing the masses of our race. We solicit your earnest and honest support to make it the people's public journal reflecting credit to the race. MARIA MAYORA Mrs. Addie Johnson of Buxton, Ia., is the newly elected Worthy Grand Conductress of the Electa Grand Chapter of the O. E. S. of Iowa, Mrs. Johnson has been long connected with this order. She is a very active worker in her local chapter, also very active in both church and club work in Buxton. She owns a beautiful home and takes great pride in keeping it in nice condition. She is one of the coming O. E. S. ladies. Capitol Blvd. Historical Room ΓAND 2. Pr access IOWA STATE FEDERATION OF COLORED WOMEN'S CLUBS The eleventh annual Convention of the I. S. F. of C. W. C. was held May 28-30 1912, in the Commercial Chamber Hall, Sioux City, Is. The business meetings were opened at 9 a. m. and 2 p. m. Tuesday, May 28. The afternoon was an educational meeting and was in charge of the Executive Board. Tuesday evening at 8:30 was citizen's night, and the meeting was presided over by Mrs. L. M. Coats, president of A. I. P. club of Sioux City. The meeting was devoted to addresses and was begun with prayer offered by Rev. Dowdy, pastor of the A. M. E. church of Sioux City. The address of welcome on behalf of the city was made by Mayor Smith who gave to the convention a hearty welcome; in behalf of the clubs, Mrs. L. M. Coats. The response in behalf of the L. I. S. F. of C. W. C., was given by Mrs. L. M. Coats of Dayneyport. On Wednesday, May 29, the first hour was given over to the District Boards for Memorial exercises, after which Greetings were received from Sioux City and from the first and second vice president, and also the editors. Reports of officers and committees, reports of Credential committees. The afternoon was spent in the report of the clubs. Thirty-eight delegates responded at roll call. The principle feature of the evening was the president's annual address. Mrs. C. B. Lewis, Honorary president, in a few well chosen words introduced the president, Mrs. J. B. Rush of Des Moines. Thursday morning, May 30, the convention opened at 9 o'clock and was devoted to reports of Business committees. The state decided to establish an Industrial home for girls, and also to be incorporated. Greetings were read from the Minnesota Federation of Woman's clubs. Twenty Century Woman's League of Mobile, Ala., and from the National president, Miss Elizabeth C. Carter. The afternoon session contained a report of the Treasurer. A medal was awarded the First District for bringing in funding fund. Election of officers resulted in the President, Mrs. J. B. Rush being unanimously re-elected First Vice President; Mrs. Emma Gardner of Ottumwa, Second Vice ZERS OF THE BYSTANDER CO. four JOHN D. REELER President; Mrs. L. M. Coats, Sioux City, Recording Secretary; Mrs. Alice Thompson, Muscatine, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. Hattie Hutchinson, Buxton, Treasurer; Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, Des Moines, State Organizer! Mrs. Chesure, of Ottumwa, Chaplain. The president was elected to represent the Federation at the National convention, where members of Hamilton, Virginia, the week of July. It was decided to meet in Charlinda next year, but out of courtesy to Davenport the Charlina delegates ceded the meeting to Davenport, and they decided to entertain the Executive Board, which meets the fourth Friday in September. The evening session was devoted to installation of officers by the Honorary President, Miss Jessie Walker of Marshaltown, after which the President appointed the following standing Committees: Chairman Social Purity, Mrs. Harry Horne, Cedar Rapids. Chairman Educational, Mrs. C. B. Lewis, Davenport. Chairman Child Study, Mrs. Asa Williams, Clinton. Chairman Household Economics, Mrs. Maud Jones, Clarinda. Chairman Arts and Craft, Mrs. A. J. Hudson, Sloux City. Chairman Rescue Work, Miss Wilda Warren, Marshalltown. Chairman Philanthropic, Mrs. Bell Watkins, Buxton. Chairman Forestry, Mrs. S. White, Indianola. Price Five Cents. Chairman Music, Mrs. F. P. Johnson, Des Moines. Chairman Credentials, Mrs. Ruth Bright, Davenport. Editorex, Miss Mayrie I. Bell, Des Moines. The President in a few well chosen words, declared the convention adjourned to meet the fourth Tuesday in May, 1913. Other features of the convention which are without the province of the Recording Secretary may be briefly mentioned here, as follows: The banquet given by the A. I. P. club which lasted until a late hour, at which time the club had a hack in waiting for the president, Honorary president, Mrs. C. B. Lewis and the editorx. The reception by Mrs. Sturges was another feature. The house was beautifully decorated with cut flowers. Dainty refreshments were served, the hostess being assisted by Mrs. Abner, of Sioux City. Miss Mayrie I. Bell of Des Moines furnished music. The house was beautifully decorated with carnations. The guests were received by Mrs. Hogg. Dainty refreshments were served. The trolley party over to Dakota City, was very much enjoyed. This report is a summary of the essential business proceedings of the convention. It omits unimportant routine action and contains only actions of real importance. It is as condensed as possible, but sets forth all the proceedings necessary to an understanding of the work of the convention. THE SAILOR WITH THE LIFE LINE. In framing the constitution of this august body, the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women's clus, those noble women searched the storehouse of mottos, and could find no grander motto, no motto that could more fittingly express the guilding principle of this great institution than the one adopted: "Sowing seeds of kindness." But, had they thoroughly plundered the repository of mottos they would have found this one, that expresses the foremost idea not only of this organization, but of every true club woman: "The Sailor with the Life Line." What the rescuing party is to the drowning seamen, so the club woman is to the life line. She is the sailor with the life line. Every day and every hour she known out the seamen and rescues some poor souls struggling in the sea of misfortune. She snatches them from the billows of ignorance; she draws them from the whirlpools of immorality; she turns them from the breaches of sin; and she lifts them from the sink holes of poverty. Everywhere on the sea of life you will find the club woman; and everywhere she is the sailor with the life line. First you will find her in the home, working for the best interest of the home. Then, you will find her in the sacrificing her life and energy in devotion and service to humanity. Everywhere, the sailor with the life line. She throws out the life line intellectually; she throws out the life line morally; she throws out the life line spiritually; and she throws out the life line materially. Everywhere on the influence of the woman—everywhere, the influence of the sailor with the life line. Intellectually, you find her encouraging men and women to obtain an education; assisting those who are not financially able to attend school; and instructing those who are not physically able, e.g. The children's Friend Club of Lexington, Ky., provides clothing for poor school children. The Tuskegee Woman's club of Tuskegee, Ala., pays rent for a school house and board for poor students. The Rose of New England's Woman's League of Norwich, Conn., sends barrels of clothing to a southern teacher to be distributed among the poor school children, contributed to Henderson, Ky., contributed to the National Training school of Washington, D. C. An ex-president of the Sojourner Truth club of Montgomery, Ala., maintains a free reading room. And, there are other clubs and other club women, too numerous to mention who are throwing out the intellectual life line. Morally, you find the club woman striving to foster cleaner ideas of morals, obtained in cleaner and purer homes and under better home atmosphere. To promote these ideas, rescue homes and industrial schools are maintained, settlement houses and W. Y. C. A.'s are established, mothers meetings are held and lectures on all topics of moral and social interest are given. The arm of protection is thrown around many working girls and many friendless girls, who would otherwise be lured to shame and disgrace. The Colored Training school of Indianapolis, Ind., uplifts fallen girls, and cares for friendless girls; and so, throws out the moral life line. Spiritually, you find the club woman aiding ministers to spread the gospel and encouraging Christian education, for she knows that a Christian education is an essential adjunct to a successful life. The Board of Baptists Women's Missionary Convention of Louisville, Ky., has three missionaries in the field sharing the blessings of Christianity with heathen Africa. There are thousands of home missionaries, daily bringing men and women into an appreciation of and accord with the will of God, and so are successfully throwing out the spiritual life line. Materially, you find the club woman an clearing the slums, feeding and clothing the poor, and dispersing the gloom from unfortunate lives. At the sick bed, you find her as a tender nurse, cooling the burning fever. At the courts, you find her begging legal protection for some persecuted person or creature. You hear her pounding at the prison doors, pleading for a condemned life or clemency for some unfortunate victim. You even find her at the cemetery, strewing flowers on some neglected grave. Everywhere, throwing out the material life line. Mrs. Eva Monroe, ex-president of Cortinued on page 4. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. CITY NEWS Mrs. E. T. Hicks is quite sick at her home, 1341 Buchanan street. Window Screens—Dawson's Hardware. Mr. L. J. Shelton's mother left this week for Keokuk to visit her old home, Mrs. Harrison Gould made a business trip to Canton, Mo., her old home last week. Willie Roy who is very sick is growing weaker each day and his friends are alarmed. Mr. L. J Shelton, one of our leading tonsorial artists, left Thursday for St. Louis and Kansas City, Mo., where he will join his wife and sister-in-law, Mrs. A. Jones. They will visit their old home before returning. After proving up on his claim in South Dakota, Mr, J. Leonard Alexander arrived in our city Tuesday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Price Alexander. He will also visit his brother Archie in Iowa City and remain there to attend the graduating exercises. We wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. E. Tracy Blagburn for their kindness in making the opening of the Utopia Cafe a success, by having a party of fourteen to a nice supper which was a success. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McGuire. Mower's Sharpened—Dawson's Ha,dware. The birthday club met in regular business meeting last Saturday at Mrs. Henderson's 3025 Third street. All members were present. A very fine time was enjoyed by all. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Jenelle Taylor, who will take the club to Greenwood Park for an outing June 25th. The Dramatic Art club met with Mrs. J. H. Brown and studied Book X. of Robert Leaf, also listened to the club from C. N. C. of I. S. Federation. the club will meet next week with Miss Georgia Blackburn, 11th and Park St. Mrs. Emma Harris who has been sick for several months and who was taken to the hospital has not improved very much. She was taken home although she is very low. Mr. C. S. Stewart who is very sick is reported to be a little better at this writing, although a very sick man. Mr. T. W. Bell attorney at law of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed through our city last Sunday en route from St. Paul, where he had heed to attend to legal business. He stopped over in our city and spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bell. Mr. Thomas Edward Harris and Mija Anna Gertrude Reeves were solemnly united in marriage Tuesday, May 28, 1912, at 6:30 p. m. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reeves, 205 Arthur avenue. An elaborate four course dinner was served at 7:00 o'clock decorated, and covers laid for twenty of the bride and groom's relatives and friends. The guests departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Harris a happy and successful life. The members of Union Congregational church has extended a call to a minister, and it is to be hoped by the members and friends Union church will soon have a regular pastor. On next Sunday Rev. Joees of the East Side A M. E. Mission will prdac in the morning. Everybody invited to come out early Sunday School at 12 o'clock at which time Children's Day will be observed with appropriate music and recitations by the little children. Every body invited. Vacum Swespers—Dawson's Hardware. The Iowa State Bystander collector or will start out next Monday on his annual collecting tour. He will first visit Mason City, Iowa, Monday June 10; Minneapolis, Minn., Tuesday, and Wednesday, June 11 and 12; St. Paul, Thursday and Friday, June 13 and 14; Dubuque, Iowa, Saturday, and Chicago, Ill., during the week of June 17th. Watch for further announcement and be ready to pay up your subscription dues. Screen Wire—Dawson's Hardware. WONDERFUL RESULTS ON SHORT NOTICE 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 counts, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes of Pineville, S.C. Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh stabborn and unruly hair and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion for the completion. Ask your druggist for them. Be sure and get the genuine (Ford's) manufactured by the Ozonize\ Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. Be prepared to pay up your 1912 Subscription dues. The Ministers' and Deacons' Union and Iowa, Nebraska Baptist Sunday school convention will hold their annual meeting at Mt. Pleasant, June 11th to 16th. Mrs. Calvin Carey entertained at her beautiful home in Lake Park, the Birthday club at a coquet party, last Thursday, May 30th in honor of her guest, Mrs. Small from Buxton. A lovely time was reported and the ladies were amused by playing croquet and shooting at a target, prizes being won for shooting by Mrs. Henderson 1st, Mrs. Carey 2d. For croquet, Mrs. Lewis 1st, Mrs. Wells 2d. A lovely two course luncheon was served. Among the guests was Mrs. Bell Woods from Chicago, whom all the ladies were much pleased to see. A very impressive memorial exercise was held Decoration Day at the grave of the late N. E. Morton of this city, who died Feb. 4, 1905, by Floyd's Drum Corps. Mr. Morton was the organizer of this drum corps 10 years ago. An eulogy was read by Mrs. Charles Floyd. The drum corps paid tribute to their departed leader by sounding "taps" over the beautifully decorated grave. Prayer by Brother Patterson. Mr. Nelson Watkins of Albany, Mo., came up last week to spend Decoration Day here and to decorate his wife's grave. He was an old soldier of the Civil War. While here he was the guest of his son, Gus, and daughter, Mrs. J. L. Thompson. He returned home last Monday. Leonard Alexander one of the sons of Price Alexander returned from near Pierre, S. Dak., where he has taken a claim of 160 acres of land and has now proven up on it. So he came to visit his parents, also to see his brother Archie who will graduate next week from Iowa City at the State University. These are two of our exemplary young men, both graduating from the Des Moines High School. One started in one direction, namely, agriculture; and the other one pursued the educational route. Both have been successful thus far. The former has his quarter section of land proved up; the other has finished his full collegiate course in one of the best universities of America. We bespeak success to both of these worthy young Iowa men. YOU CAN'T BEAT IT! The way that Brown & Davis have catered to the sporting public in the last two weeks they have spent over a half thousand dollars in improvements. Their walls are now graced with one-quarter dozen latest revolving electric fans that seem to bow the hearty welcome of these two men. In front they have installed a Seeburger Artist Electric piano. It is needless to say that the latest rattle music is here to be heard during the hours of business. Their stock of Foreign and Domestic cigars and Tobaccos, Snuff and Cigarette makings are second to none. They always have a supply of cold sodas, chewing gum and Hershey's chocolates. Cordial treatment to one and all alike. Early or late either Mr. Brown or Mr. Davis is there to greet you. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS. 10:30 a. m. and 8 p. m.—Rev D. E. Murff, returned missionary from Cape Town, South Africa, will be present and will speak to us at both services, 12 m. Sunday School and 7 o'clock B. Y. P. U. T. L. Griffin, pastor. The M. C. T. Club will meet next Monday evening at Mrs. J. H. Perkins on 11th St. The grand officers, subordinate officers and members of the order of the Eastern Star in this city celebrated Esther Day their annual festival in honor of Queen Esther one of the five great heroes of the order with appropriate ceremonies at Maple St. Baptist church last Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. The exercises were in charge of Princess Oziel Chapter No. 9 but by special invitation the officers and members of Princess Zorah Chapter No. 10 also turned out and participated in the program which consisted of music by the choir of Maple St. Church; Scripture reading by Rev. Bates, pastor; a paper "Our Five Heroes" by Mrs. Jelia Robinson, Past Matron of Oziel Chapter; an address "The Life and Character of the Esther" by Mrs. Jesse Chain, Worthy Matron of Zorah Chapter; a short sermon by J. H. Reynolds Grand Chaplain and an address "Our Order of the Eastern Star" by S. Joe Brown, Grand Patron, Mrs. Etta Holland, Worthy Matron of Oziel Chapter acted as Mistress of Ceremonies and Mrs. Maude Wilkison, Grand Marshal as Officer of the Day. Screen Doors—Dawson's Hardware. L. H. S. BROWN JACK DAVIS Brown & Davis Headquarters for Cigars and Tobacco Billiards and Pool Phone Walnut 2314 229 Third St. A. Telephone Trade Will You Take this order? BUSINESS houses solicit telephone trade, They realize its importance. It is the consumer's most convenient way of reaching the shop or store. When the larder runs low, when the fuel gives out, when an article of furniture is needed—the Bell telephone is a ready help to the housewife. It reaches the source of supply. Telephone trade is not confined to consumers and retailers in one locality. The Local and Long Distance Bell Telephone reaches all localities and brings together widely separated merchants and customers. IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY Mrs. J. B. Rush, re-elected president of the I. S. F. C. W., was for four years a teacher in the government schools of Oklahoma for the public teacher in the public schools of Qas W. H. H. MRS, S. JOE BROWN, DES MOINES STATE, ORGANIZER. She was the founder and first Editor of the "Iowa Colored Woman" and is at present president of the Intellectual Improvement club, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Des Moines' Mothers' Congress, and a member of the Ways and Means Committee of the National Association of Colored Women. Eeach age of our lives has its joys. Old people should be happy, and they will be if Chamberlain's Tabulars are taken to strengthen the digestion and keep the bowels regular. These tablets are mild and gentle in their action and especially suitable for people of middle age and older. Fore sale by all dealers. Telephone Trade BUSINESS houses They realize its consumer's most conve the shop or store. When the larder runs low an article of furniture is ne ready help to the housewife. Telephone trade is not co ers in one locality. The L Telephone reaches all locali separated merchants and custo IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY UNITED STATES MASSACHUSETTS BELL SYSTEMS MASSACHUSETTS TELEPHONE & TELEPHONE CO. wego, Kansas. She is a playwright of exceptional ability, having staged several of her plays in Des Moines. She is a poet, song writer, and Literary critic, the founder and president of the only dramatic art club in the state. MRS. J. P. HAMILTON, TREASUR ER OF I. S. F. C. W. C. Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, elected for the third time treasurer of the I. S. F. C. W. C., charter member, several times president of the I. B. S. R. C., the oldest woman's club in the state, and Daughter for the fourth time of Rose Temple No. 33. M. MISS MAYRIE I. BELL, EDITRESS OF I. S. T. C. W. C. Miss Mayrie I. Bell newly appointed Editress of the I. S. T. C. W. C. numberer of the I. S. T. C. W. C. years of work in M. C. T. club, also chairman of Arts Crafts committee FIVE OF THE ORGANIZERS OF THE BYSTANDER CO. of I. S. T. C. W. C. Sec. of Princess Zorah Chapter No. 10 for one year, organist of Union Congregational church for the past three years, organized in the Sunday school the only graded primary department in the state and was for five years superintendent of sald department. PROGRESSIVE VICTORY. On last Monday the people registered their choice of candidates for the nomination on all parties at the state wide primary election. And most all of the Progressive candidates swept the deck as usual in Iowa when that is an issue as a primary. Senator W. S. Kenyon's victory was more than a landslide: it was an avalanche. He beat Editor Young by about 70,000 majority. Lieutenant Governor George W. Clark led his nearest opponent, U.S. Attorney Geo. H. Woodson was nominated by at least 500 votes ahead of his nearest opponent in Monroe county for the legislature. It was a great day for the Progressives and their cause. WOODSON MONROE NOMINEE. Incomplete Returns Assure His Success. George H. Woodson, republican nominee for representative from Monroe county, was in Des Moines last night on business. While complete returns from all precincts were not available yesterday, he had a lead of 300, which assured him the nomination as precincts containing only 150 republican votes had not reported. Mr. Woodson is a Negro, and if elected will be the first of our race to occupy a seat in the Iowa legislature. BYSTANDER ANNIVERSARY. Everybody has a birthday, why not the Iowa State Bystander Co.? On next Monday eighteen years ago ten of our leading Des Moines citizens, viz.: J. H. Shepard, Wm. Coalson, Thos. Barton, John D. Reeler, E. T. Banks, Jeff Logan, James Todd, Ben J. Holmes, Chas, and Thad. Ruff organized themselves into a stock company and incorporated it to operate a newspaper in Des Moines, and from that week until now the Iowa FIVE OF THE ORGANIZER State Bystander has made its weekly appearance not missing a single issue. She has steadily grown and increased her circulation from nothing until today thousands and thousands of people are reading her news in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. In fact it is read from coast to coast and from Canada to Mexico. It is now considered one of the best, newsiest and most reliable colored journals printed west of the United States and distinct features that but few others have. We have correspondents from twenty-five different cities and towns that briefly tell the colored news. Then we have general race news that comes from all parts of the United States. We do not burden our readers with long essays or speeches or resolutions that does not interest the general public. Our motto is to be brief in all articles and news so that we can get more news. Since the Bystander has been concentrated into the possession of a few we can be able to even make the Bystander a great and influential newspaper representing the masses of our race. We solicit your earnest and honest support to make it the people's public journal reflecting credit to the race. MARIA MAYORA Mrs. Addle Johnson of Buxton, Ia., is the newly elected Worthy Grand Conductress of the Electa Grand Chapter of the O. E. S. of Iowa. Mrs. Johnson has been long connected with this order. She is a very active worker in her local chapter, also very active in both church and club work in Buxton. She owns a beautiful home and takes great pride in keeping it in nice condition. She is one of the coming O. E. S. ladies. IOWA STATE FEDERATION COLLEGE WOMEN'S CLUBS The eleventh annual Convention of the I. S. F. of W. C. was held May 28-30 1912, in the Commercial Chamber Hall, Sioux City, Ia. The business meetings were opened at 9 a. m. and 2 p. m. Tuesday, May 28. The afternoon was an educational meeting and was in charge of the Executive Board. Tuesday evening at 8:30 was citizen's night, and the meeting was presided over by Mrs. L. M. Coats, president of I. A. P. club of Sioux City. The meeting was devoted to addresses and was begun with prayer offered by Rev. Dowdy, pastor of the A. M. E. church of Sioux City. The address of welcome on behalf of the city was made by Mayor Smith who gave to the convention a hearty welcome; in behalf of the Churches Rev. Knight, and in behalf of the clubs, Mrs. L. M. Coats. The response in behalf of the I. S. F. of C. W. C., was given by Mrs. L. M. Coats of Davenport. On Wednesday, May 29, the first hour was given over to the District Boards for Memorial exercises, after which Greetings were received from Sioux City and from the first and second vice president, and also the editors. Reports of officers and committees, reports of Credential committee. The afternoon was spent in the report of the clubs. Thirty-eight delegates responded at roll call. The principle feature of the evening was the president's annual address. Mrs. C. B. Lewis, Honorary president, in few words, when issued the president, M. J. B. Bush of Doines, Thursday morning, May 30, the convention opened at 9 o'clock and was devoted to reports of Business committees. The state decided to establish an Industrial home for girls, and also to be incorporated. Greetings were read from the Minnesota Federation of Woman's clubs. Twenty Century Woman's League of Mobile, Ala., and from the National president, Miss Elizabeth C. Carter. The afternoon session contained a report of the Treasurer. A medal was awarded the First District for bringing in the most money to apply to the sinking fund. Election of officers resulted in the President, Mrs. J. B. Bush being unanimously re-elected First Vice President; Mrs. Emma Gardner of Ottumwa, Second Vice S OF THE BYSTANDER CO. A. JOHN D. REELER President; Mrs. L. M. Coats, Sioux City, Recording Secretary; Mrs. Alice Thompson, Muscatine, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. Hattie Hutchinson, Buxton, Tcascuer; Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, Des Moines, State Organizer! Mrs. Cheuse, of Ottumwa, Chaplain. The president was elected to represent the Federation at the National convention of the Amputees in Hampton, Virginia, the week of July. It was decided to meet in Clarinda next year, but out of courtesy to Davenport the Clarinda delegates ceded the meeting to Davenport, and they decided to entertain the Executive Board, which meets the fourth Friday in September. The evening session was devoted to installation of officers by the Honorary President, Miss Jessie Walker of Marshaltown, after which the President appointed the following standing Committees: Chairman Social Purity, Mrs. Harry Horne, C. B. Lewis, Davenport. Chairman Educational, Mrs. C. B. Lewis, Davenport. Chairman Child Study, Mrs. Asa Williams, Clinton. Chairman Household Economics, Mrs. Maud Jones, Clarinda. Chairman Arts and Craft, Mrs. A. J. Hudson, Sloux City. Chairman Rescue Work, Miss Wilda Warren, Marshalltown. Chairman Anthropic, Mrs. Bell Watkins, Buxton. Chairman Forestry, Mrs. S. White, Indianola. Chairman Music, Mrs. F. P. Johnson, Des Moines. Chairman Credentials, Mrs. Ruth Bright, Davenport. Editores, Miss Mayrie I. Bell, Des Moines. The President in a few well chosen words, declared the convention adjourned to meet the fourth Tuesday in May, 1913. Other features of the convention which are without the province of the Recording Secretary may be briefly mentioned here, as follows: The banquet given by the A. I. P. club which lasted until a late hour, at which time the club had a hack in waiting for the president, Honorary president, Mrs. C. B. Lewis and the editoress. The reception by Mrs. Sturges was another feature. The house was beautifully decorated with cut flowers. Dainty refreshments were served, the hostess being assisted by Mrs. Abner, of Sioux City. Miss Mayrie I. Bell of Des Moines furnished music. The reception by Mrs. J. Hudson. The hostess beautifully decorated with carnations. The guests were received by Mrs. Hogg. Dainty refreshments were served. The troley party over to Dakota City, was very much enjoyed. This report is a summary of the essential business proceedings of the convention. It omits unimportant routine action and contains only actions of real importance. It is as condensed as possible, but sets forth all the proceedings necessary to an understanding of the work of the convention. THE SAILOR WITH THE LIFE LINE. In framing the constitution of this august body, the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women's clus, those noble women searched the storehouse of mottos, and could find no grander motto, no motto that could more fittingly express the gruntiness of the women searched than the one adopted: "Sowing seeds of kindness." But, had they thoroughly plundered the repository of mottos they would have found this one, that expresses the foremost idea not only of this organization, but of every true club woman: "The Sailor with the Life Line". The diving party is to the drowning seamen, the club woman is to the world at large. She is the sailor with the life line. Every day and every hour she throws out the life line and rescues some poor souls struggling in the sea of misfortune. She snatches them from the billows of ignorance; she drags them from the whirlpools of immorality; she burns them from the breeakers of fire; she drags them from the sink holes of poverty. Everywhere on the sea of life you will find the club woman; and everywhere she is the sailor with the life line. First you will find her in the home, working for the best interest of the home. Then, you find her abbreviated cliché and the energy in devotion and service to humanity. Everywhere, the sailor with the life line. She throws out the life line intellectually; she throws out the life line morally; she throws out the life line spiritually; and she throws out the life line materially. Everywhere the influence of the club woman—everywhere, the influence of the sailor with the life line. Intellectually, you find her encouraging men and women to obtain an education; assisting those who are not financially able to attend school; and instructing those who are not physically able, e.g. The children's Friend Club of Lexington, Ky., provides clothing for poor school children. The Tuskegee Woman's club of Tuskegee, Ala., pays rent for a school house and board for poor students. The Rose of New England's Woman's League of Norwich, Conn., sends barrels of clothing to a southern teacher to be distributed among the poor school children of Henderson, Ky., contributes to the National Training school of Washington, D.C. An ex-president of the Sojourner Truth club of Montgomery, Ala., maintains a free reading room. And, there are other clubs and other club women, too numerous to mention who are throwing out the intellectual life line. Morally, you find the club woman striving to foster cleaner ideas of morals, obtained in cleaner and purer homes and under better home atmosphere. To promote these ideas, restraints are maintained, settlement houses and Y. W. C. A's are established, mothers meetings are held and lectures on air topics of moral and social interest are given. The arm of protection is thrown around many working girls and many friendless girls, who would otherwise be shamed to shame and dislike of Indianapolis, Ind., uplifts fallen girls, and cares for friendless girls; and so, throws out the moral life line. Spiritually, you find the club woman an alding ministers to spread the gospel and encouraging Christian education, for she knows that a Christian minister is a successful life. The Board of Baptists Women's Missionary Convention of Louisville, Ky., has three missionaries in the field sharing the blessings of Christianity with heathen Africa. There are thousands of home missionaries, daily bringing men and women to accord with the will of God, and so are successfully throwing out the spiritual life line. Materially, you find the club woman an clearing the slums, feeding and clothing the poor, and dispersing the gloom from unfortunate lives. At the sick bed, you find her as a tender nurse, cooling the burning fever. At the courts, you find her begging legal protection for some persecuted person or creature. You hear her pounding at the prison doors, pleading for a condemned life or clemency for some unfortunate victim. You even find her at the cemetery, strewing flowers on some neglected grave. Everywhere, throwing out the material life line. Mrs. Eva Monroe, ex-president of Continued on page 4. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. CITY NEWS. Mrs. E. T. Hicks is quite sick at her home. 1381 Buchan street. Window Screens—Dawson's Hardware. Mr. L. J. Shelton's mother left this week for Keokuk to visit her old home. Mrs. Harrison Gould made a business trip to Canton, Mo., her old home last week. Willie Roy who is very sick is growing weaker each day and his friends are alarmed. Mr. L. J Shelton, one of our leading tonsorial artists, left Thursday for St. Louis and Kansas City, Mo., where he will join his wife and sister-in-law, Mrs. A. Jones. They will visit their old home before returning. After proving up on his claim in South Dakota, Mr, J. Leonard Alexander arrived in our city Tuesday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Price Alexander. He will also visit his brother Archie in Iowa City and remain there to attend the graduating exercises. We wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. E. Tracy Blagburn for their kindness in making the opening of the Utopia Cafe a success, by having a party of fourteen to a nice supper which was a success. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McGuire. Mower's Sharpened—Dawson's Ha.dware The birthday club met in regular business meeting last Saturday at Mrs. Henderson's 3025 Third street. All members were present. A very fine time was enjoyed by all. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Jenelle Taylor, who will take the club to Greenwood Park for an outing June 25th. The Dramatic Art club met with Mrs. H. Brown and studied Book X of Paradise Lost, which listened to reports from C. N. C. of I. S. Pederation, the club will meet next week with Miss Georgia Blackburn, 11th and Park St. Mrs. Emma Harris who has been sick for several months and who was taken to the hospital has not improved very much. She was taken home although she is very low. Mr. C. S. Stewart who is very sick is reported to be a little better at this writing, although a very sick man. Mr. T. W. Bell attorney at law of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed through our city last Sunday en route from St. Paul, where he had been to attend to legal business. He stopped over in our city and spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bell. Mr. Thomas Edward Harris and Miss Anna Gertrude Reeves were solemnly united in marriage Tuesday, May 28, 1912, at 6:30 p. m. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reeves, 205 Arthur avenue. An elaborate four course dinner was served at 7:00 o'clock decorated, and covers laid for twenty of the bride and groom's relatives and friends. The guests departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Harris a happy and successful life. The members of Union Congregational church has extended a call to a minister, and it is to be hoped by the members and friends Union church will soon have a regular pastor. On next Sunday Rev. Joees of the East Side A M. E. Mission will prdac in the morning. Everybody invited to come out early Sunday School at 12 o'clock at which time Children's Day will be observed with appropriate music and recitations by the little children. Every body invited. The Iowa State Bystander collector will start out next Monday on his annual collecting tour. He will first visit Mason City, Iowa, Monday June 10; Minneapolis, Minn., Tuesday, and Wednesday, June 11 and 12; St. Paul, Thursday and Friday, June 13 and 14; Dubuque, Iowa, Saturday, and Chicago, Ill., during the week of June 17th. Watch for further announcement and be ready to pay up your subscription dues. Screen Wire—Dawson's Hardware. WONDERFUL RESULTS ON SHORT NOTICE I have used your Pomade. Its the best thing I ever used for making curly hair smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful results, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes of Pineville, S. C. Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh nabborn and unruly hair and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion for the com- plexion. Ask your druggist for them. Be sure and get the genuine (Ford's) manufactured by the Ozonize\ Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. Be prepared to pay up your 1912 Subscription dues. The Ministers' and Deacons' Union and Iowa, Nebraska Baptist Sunday school convention will hold their annual meeting at Mt. Pleasant, June 11th to 18th. Mrs. Calvin Carey entertained at her beautiful home in Lake Park, the Birthday club at a couquet party, last Thursday, May 30th in honor of her guest, Mrs. Small from Buxton. A lovely time was reported and the ladies were amused by playing croquet and shooting at a target, prizes being won for shooting by Mrs. Henderson 1st, Mrs. Carey 2d. For croquet, Mrs. Lewis 1st, Mrs. Wells 2d. A lovely two course luncheon was served. Among the guests was Mrs. Bell Woods from Chicago, whom all the ladies were much pleased to see. A very impressive memorial exercise was held Decoration Day at the grave of the late N. E. Morton of this city, who died Feb. 4, 1905, by Floyd's Drum Corps. Mr. Morton was the organizer of this drum corps 10 years ago. An eulogy was read by Mrs. Charles Floyd. The drum corps paid tribute to their departed leader by sounding "taps" over the beautifully decorated grave. Prayer by Brother Patterson. Mr. Nelson Watkins of Albany, Mo., came up last week to spend Decoration Day here and to decorate his wife's grave. He was an old soldier of the Civil War. While here he was the guest of his son, Gus, and daughter, Mrs. J. L. Thompson. He returned home last Monday. Leonard Alexander one of the sons of Price Alexander returned from near Pierre, S. Dak., where he has taken a claim of 160 acres of land and has now proven up on it. So he came to visit his parents, also to see his brother Archie who will graduate next week from Iowa City at the State University. These are two of our exemplary young men, both graduating from the Des Moines High School. One started in one direction, namely, agriculture; and the other one pursued the educational route. Both have been successful thus far. The former has his quarter section of land proved up; the other has finished his full collegiate course in one of the best universities of America. We bespeak success to both of these worthy young Iowa men. YOU CAN'T BEAT IT! The way that Brown & Davis have catered to the sporting public in the last two weeks they have spent over a half thousand dollars in improvements. Their walls are now graced with one-quarter dozen latest revolving electric fans that seem to bow the hearty welcome of these two men. In front they have installed a Seeburger Artist Electric piano. It is needless to say that the latest ragtime music is here to be heard during the hours of business. Their stock of Foreign and Domestic cigars and Tobaccos, Snuff and Cigarette makings are second to none. They always have a supply of cold sodas, chewing gum and Hershey's chocolates. Cordial treatment to one and all alike. Early or late either Mr. Brown or Mr. Davis is there to greet you. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS. Sunday, June 9th 10:30 a. m. and 8 p. m.—Rev. D. E. Murff, returned missionary from Cape Town, South Africa; will be present and will speak to us at both services, 12 m. Sunday School and 7 o'clock B. Y. P. U. T. L. Griffin, pastor. The M. C. T. Club will meet next Monday evening at Mrs. J. H. Perkins on 11th St. The grand officers, subordinate officers and members of the order of the Eastern Star in this city celebrated Esther Day their annual festival in honor of Queen Esther one of the five great heroes of the order with appropriate ceremonies at Maple St. Baptist church last Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. The exercises were in charge of Princess Oziel Chapter No. 9 but by special invitation the officers and members of Princess Zorah Chapter No. 10 also turned out and participated in the program which consisted of music by the choir of Maple St. Church; Scripture reading by Rev. Bates, pastor; a paper "Our Five Heroes" by Mrs. Jella Robinson, Past Matron of Oziel Chapter; an address "The Life and Charmer of the Queen Esther" by Mrs. Jessie McClain, Worthy Matron of Zorah Chapter; a short sermon by J. H. Reynolds Grand Chaplain and an address "Our Order of the Eastern Star" by S. Joe Brown, Grand Patron. Mrs. Etta Holland, Worthy Matron of Oziel Chapter acted as Mistress of Ceremonies and Mrs. Maude Wilkinson, Grand Marshal as Officer of the Day. Screen Doors—Dawson's Hardware. L. H. S. BROWN JACK DAVIS Brown & Davis Headquarters for Cigars and Tobacco Billiards and Pool Phone Walnut 2314 229 Third St. M. Telephone Trade WWW.ILL You Take this order? BUSINESS houses solicit telephone trade, They realize its importance. It is the consumer's most convenient way of reaching the shop or store. When the larder runs low, when the fuel gives out, when an article of furniture is needed—the Bell telephone is a ready help to the housewife. It reaches the source of supply. Telephone trade is not confined to consumers and retailers in one locality. The Local and Long Distance Bell Telephone reaches all localities and brings together widely separated merchants and customers. IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY Mrs. J. B. Rush, re-elected president of the I. S. F. C. W., was for four years teacher at the government school Alabama for the school teacher in the public schools of Qa W. E. H. MRS. S. JOE BROWN, DES MOINES, STATE ORGANIZER. She was the founder and first Editor of the "Iowa Colored Woman" and is at present president of the Intellectual Improvement club, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Des Moines' Mothers' Congress, and a member of the Ways and Means Committee of the National Association of Colored Women. Beach age of our lives has its joys. Old people should be happy, and they will be if Chamberlain's Tablets are taken to strengthen the digestion and keep the powels regular. These tablets are mild and gentle in their action and especially suitable for people of middle age and older. Fore sale by all dealers. Telephone Trade BUSINESS houses o They realize its consumer's most conve the shop or store. When the larder runs low, an article of furniture is need ready help to the housewife. Telephone trade is not covers in one locality. The L Telephone reaches all localie separated merchants and custo IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY BELL SYSTEM IOWA TELEPHONE & DISPLAYS CO. wego, Kansas. She is a playwright of exceptional ability, having staged several of her plays in Des Moines. She is a poet, song writer, and literate writer, the founder and president of the only dramatic art club in the state. MRS. J. P. HAMILTON, TREASUR- ER OF I. S. F. C. W. C. Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, elected for the third time treasurer of the I. S. F. C. W. C., charter member, several times president of the I. B. S. R. C., the oldest woman's club in the state, and Daughter for the fourth time of Rose Temple No. 33. THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMAN MISS MAYRIE I. BELL, EDIT88 OF I. S. T. C. W. C. Miss Mayrie I. Bell newly appointed Editress of the I. S. T. C. W. C. organizer of the M. S. C. years M. M. C. club, also ex-chairman of Arts Crafts committee FIVE OF THE ORGANIZERS OF THE BYSTANDER CO. I. of S. T. C. W. C. Sec. of Princess Zorah Chapter No. 10 for one year, organist of Union Congregational church for the past three years, organized in the Sunday school the only graded primary department in the state and was for five years superintendent of said department. PROGRESSIVE VICTORY. On last Monday the people registered their choice of candidates for the nomination on all parties at the state wide primary election. And most all of the. Progressive candidates swept the deck as usual in Iowa when that is an issue as a primary. Senator W. S. Kenyon's victory was more than a landslide; it was an avalanche. He beat Editor Young by about 70,000 majority. Lieutenant Governor George W. Clark led the Republican field. Holiday by 25,000. Attorney Geo. H. Woodson was nominated by at least 500 votes ahead of his nearest opponent in Monroe county for the legislature. It was a great day for the Progressives and their cause. WOODSON MONROE NOMINEE. Incomplete Returns Assure His Success. George H. Woodson, republican nominee for representative from Monroe county, was in Des Moines last night on business. While complete returns from all precincts were not available yesterday, he had a lead of 300, which assured him the nomination as precincts containing only 150 republican votes had not reported. Mr. Woodson is a Negro, and if elected will be the first of our race to occupy a seat in the Iowa legislature. BYSTANDER ANNIVERSARY Everybody has a birthday, why not the Iowa State Bystander Co.? On next Monday eighteen years ago ten of our leading Des Moines citizens, viz.: J. H. Shepard, Wm. Coalson, Thos. Barton, John D. Reeler, E. T. Banks, Jeff Logan, James Todd, Ben J. Holmes, Chas, and Thad. Ruff organized themselves into a stock company and incorporated it to operate a newspaper in Des Moines, and from that week until now the Iowa FIVE OF THE ORGANIZER State Bystander has made its weekly appearance not missing a single issue. She has steadily grown and increased her circulation from nothing until today thousands and thousands of people are reading her news in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. In fact it is read from coast to coast and from Canada to Mexico. It is now considered one of the best, newsiest and most relatable news outlets of the Mississippi river. We have some distinct features that but few others have. We have correspondents from twenty-five different cities and towns that briefly tell the colored news. Then we have general race news that comes from all parts of the United States. We do not burden our readers with long essays or speeches or resolutions that does not interest the general public. Our motto is to be brief in all articles and news so that we can get more news. The Bystander has concentrated the feel that we will be able to even make the Bystander a great and influential newspaper representing the masses of our race. We solicit your earnest and honest support to make it the people's public journal reflecting credit to the race. MARIA MAYORA Mrs. Addle Johnson of Buxton, Ia., is the newly elected Worthy Grand Conductress of the Electa Grand Chapter of the O. E. S. of Iowa. Mrs. Johnson has been long connected with this order. She is a very active worker in her local chapter, also very active in both church and club work in Buxton. She owns a beautiful home and takes great pride in keeping it in nice condition. She is one of the coming O. E. S. ladies. Capitol Blog Historical Room TAND 2. Pr process IOWA STATE FEDERATION OF COLORED WOMEN'S CLUBS The eleventh annual Convention of the I. S. F. of W. C. w. was held May 28-30 1912, in the Commercial Chamber Hall, Sioux City, Ia. The business meetings were opened at 9 a. m. and 2 p. m. Tuesday, May 28. The afternoon was an educational meeting and was in charge of the Executive Board. Tuesday evening at 8:30 was citizen's night, and the meeting was presided over by Mrs. L. M. Coats, president of I. A. P. club of Sioux City. The meeting was devoted to addresses and was begun with prayer offered by Rev. Dowdy, pastor of the A. M. E. church of Sioux City. The address of welcome on behalf of the city was made by Mayor Smith who gave to the convention a hearty welcome; in behalf of the Churches Rev. Knight, and in behalf of the clubs, Mrs. L. M. Coats. The response in behalf of the I. S. F. of C. W. C., was given by Mrs. L. M. Coats of Davenport. On Wednesday, May 29, the first hour was given over to the District Boards for Memorial exercises, after which Greetings were received from Sioux City and from the first and second vice president, and also the editors. Reports of officers and committees, reports of Credential committees. The afternoon was spent in the report of the clubs. Thirty-eight delegates responded at roll call. The principle feature of the evening was the president's annual address. Mrs. C. B. Lewis, Honorary president, in a few well chosen words introduced the president, Mrs. J. B. Rush of Des Moines. Thursday morning, May 30, the convention opened at 9 o'clock and was devoted to reports of Business committees. The state decided to establish an Industrial home for girls, and also to be incorporated. Greetings were read from the Minnesota Federation of Woman's clubs. Twenty Century Woman's League of Mobile, Ala., and from the National president, Miss Elizabeth C. Carter. The afternoon session contained a report of the Treasurer. A medal was awarded the First District for bringing in the most money to apply to the sinking fund. Election of officers resulted in the President, Mrs. J. B. Rush being unanimously re-elected First live President; Mrs. Emma Gardner of Ottumwa, Second Vice ZERS OF THE BYSTANDER CO. M. JOHN D. REELER President; Mrs. L. M. Coats, Sioux City, Recording Secretary; Mrs. Alice Thompson, Muscatine, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. Hattie Hutchinson, Buxton, Treasurer; Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, Des Moines, State Organizer! Mrs. Cheure, of Ottumwa, Chaplain. the president was elected to represent the federation at the national convention, in Hampton, Virginia, the week of July. It was decided to meet in Clarinda next year, but out of courtesy to Davenport the Clarinda delegates ceded the meeting to Davenport, and they decided to entertain the Executive Board, which meets the fourth Friday in September. The evening session was devoted to installation of officers by the Honorary President, Miss Jessie Walker of Marshaltown, after which the President appointed the following standing Committees: Chairman Social Purify, Mrs. Harry Horne, Cedar Purifio. Chairman Educational; Mrs. C. B. Lewis, Davenport. Is... brand brand Mrs. actived every work tiful one Chairman Child Study, Mrs. Asa Williams, Clinton. Chairman Household Economics, Mrs. Maud Jones, Clarinda. Chairman Arts and Craft, Mrs. A. J. Hudson, Sloux City. Chairman Rescue Work, Miss Wilda Warren, Marshalltown. Chairman Philanthropic, Mrs. Bell Watkins, Buxton. Chairman Forestry, Mrs. S. White, Indianola. ```markdown ``` Chairman Music, Mrs. F. P. Johnson, Des Moines. Chairman Credentials, Mrs. Ruth Bright, Davenport. Editoress, Miss Mayrie I. Bell, Des Moines. The President in a few well chosen words, declared the convention adjourned to meet the fourth Tuesday in May, 1913. Other features of the convention which are without the province of the Recording Secretary may be briefly mentioned here, as follows: The banquet given by the A. I. P. club which lasted until a late hour, at which time the club had a hack in waiting for the president, Honorary president, Mrs. C. B. Lewis and the editoress. The reception by Mrs. Sturges was another feature. The house was beautifully decorated with cut flowers. Dainty refreshments were served, the hostess being assisted by Mrs. Abner, of Sioux City. Miss Mayrie I. Bell of Des Moines furnished Mrs. The reception by Mrs. J. Hudson. The house was beautifully decorated with flowers. The guests were received by Mrs. Hogg. Dainty refreshments were served. The troley party over to Dakota City, was very much enjoyed. This report is a summary of the essential business proceedings of the convention. It omits unimportant routine action and contains only actions of real importance. It is as condensed as possible, but sets forth all the proceedings necessary to an understanding of the work of the convention. THE SAILOR WITH THE LIFE LINE. In framing the constitution of this august body, the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women's clubs, those noble women searched the storehouse of mottos, and could find no grander motto, no motto that could more fittingly express the grinding institution than the one adopted: "Sowing seeds of kindness." But, had they thoroughly plundered the repository of motos they would have found this one, that expresses the foremost idea not only of this organization, but of every true club woman: "The Sailor with the Life Line." The diving seamen, so the club woman is to the world at large. She is the sailor with the life line. Every day and every hour she throws out the life line and rescues some poor souls struggling in the sea of misfortune. She snatches them from the billows of ignorance; she drags them from the whirlpools; she drags them from the breasts of sin; and she lifts them from the sink holes of poverty. Everywhere on the sea of life you will find the club woman; and everywhere she is the sailor with the life line. First you will find her in the home, working for the best interest abroad sacrificing her time and energy in devotion and service to humanity. Everywhere, the sailor with the life line. She throws out the life line intellectually; she throws out the life line morally; she throws out the life line spiritually; and she throws out the life line physically. Everywhere you feel the influence of the club woman—everywhere, the influence of the sailor with the life line. Intellectually, you find her encouraging men and women to obtain an education; assisting those who are not financially able to attend school; and instructing those who are not physically able, e.g. The children's Friend Club of Lexington, Ky., provides clothing for poor school children. The Tuskegee Woman's club of Tuskegee, Ala., pays rent for a school house and board for poor students. The Rose of New England's Woman's League of Norwich, Conn., sends barrels of clothing to a southern teacher to be distributed to the poor school. The Harbor of Henderson, Ky., contributes to the National Training school of Washington, D.C. An exp-resident of the Sojourner Truth club of Montgomery, Ala., maintains a free reading room. And, there are other clubs and other club women, too numerous to mention who are throwing out the intellectual life line. Morally, you find the club woman striving to foster cleaner ideas of morals, obtained in cleaner and purer homes and under better home atmosphere. To promote these ideas, restraints are maintained, settlement houses and Y. W. C. A's are established, mothers' meetings are held and lectures on all topics of moral and social interest are given. The arm of protection is thrown around many working girls and many friendless girls, who would be grateful for grace. The Colored Training school of Indianapolis, Ind., uplifts fallen girls, and cares for friendless girls; and so, throws out the moral life line. Spiritually, you find the club woman aniding ministers to spread the gospel and encouraging Christian education, for she knows the ways in which an essential adjunct to a successful life. The Board of Baptists Women's Missionary Convention of Louisville, Ky., has three missionaries in the field sharing the blessings of Christianity with heathen Africa. There are thousands of home missionaries, daily bringing men and women to accord with the will of God, and so are successfully throwing out the spiritual life line. Materially, you find the club woman an clearing the slums, feeding and clothing the poor, and dispersing the gloom from unfortunate lives. At the sick bed, you find her as a tender nurse, cooling the burning fever. At the courts, you find her begging legal protection for some persecuted person or creature. You hear her pounding at the prison doors, pleading for a condemned life or clemency for some unfortunate victim. You even find her at the cemetery, strewing flowers on some neglected grave. Everywhere, throwing out the material life line. Mrs. Eva Monroe, ex-president of Corrupted on page 4. y Rone Bee > oe eo : i race es ee te \ | | iia ii iii ai i AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Re setae rise St Heroism is always sublime and no fScer illustration of that was ever wit: ‘messed on this earth than was’ exhib Hed by hundreds of men and women “who were on the illfated ship, Titante. ‘There were the musicians who, mak ng no effect to save themselves, con: tinued playing to revive the spirits of others untit thelr instruments were filled with water and thelr musle was hushed forever. They played “rag- time,” military moslc, waltz musio— anything to keep up the courage of the passengers. The conduct of the men in giving the life boats to wom- fen and children, rather than take them themselves was great, Among the steerage passengers—that fs, “tbe common people”—thero were far dit- ferent scones, There was praying ‘and weeping. Men trampled down omen and children tn order to save themselves. Why this difference tn conduct in the presence of death? An- ‘other herole figure that loomed sub- Hime was that of the captain, Amid scenes of confusion and imminent death ho remained calm, resolute, ef ficient to the last. After seelng that all the women and children had been Frovided for, he relaxed the discipliae, Commended the mer for having done thelr duty so falthtully and then did the only proper thing to be done— committed sulelde. If ther are de- {grees In greatness In a scene where ‘Freainess was the rule, the palm for that quality must be awarded to Phi- Up, the wireless operator, This man clung to his machine and continued to send C. D. Q. and 8. 0..8. messages till the last. He was not deterred by the fact that hundreds of men were rushing by him each trying to save all, Tt was in vain that the captain elleved him of further duty. The op- erator seemed oblivious of everything savo that high sense of duty. Seeing that be would not quit, bis assistant thoroughly fastened a life belt on him —this was subsequently stolen from the devoted operator. This hero was Iter on found atrapped to a plece of floating timber, and dead. The most compact and powerful of the negro churches 1s the African Methodist Episcopal church. Its mem- bership has grown from 42 members in 1787 to 200,000 members in 1876 and 494,777 members in 1006. It 1s governed by a board of blahops, 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 organtza- tions, with property worth over $11, 00,000, Tt ralses about. $2,000,000 a year; of this about $800,000 goes. to pastors, $200,000 to bishops and pre- tiding elders, and the other million to schools, missions and general ex- penses, ‘There are two publication houses, weekly papers and a quarterly, mags: ine and some publication of books. The church supports over forty achools, of which the largest and old: est in Wilberforce university, in Ohio. ‘The church, however, is chiefly note- worthy on account of its board of Dishops. These bishops are elected for life by a general conference meet- ing every four years. The member ship of the general conference con- idsts of ministerial and lay delegates; the clerical delegates are elected from the annual conferences, one for every thirty ministers. Two lay delegates for eagh annual conference are select: fed by the representatives of the off lal church boards in the conference, ‘Thus we have a pecullar case of ne- fo government, with elaborate ma- chinery and the experience’ of s hun- Gred years. “How has it succeeded? its foanclal and numerical success has been remarkable, ns has been shown. Moreover, the bishops lect €d form a remarkable series of per fonslities. ‘Together. tho assembled Diahops are perhaps the most striking body of negroes in the world in per- sonal appearance: men of massive physique, clear-cut feces and undoubt- ed intelligence. ‘The negro race cannot afford to in. dulge in the luxuries and extrava. gance that the very rich of other na tlonalities do, and hope to overtake them in accumulating wealth, power and {nfluence. ‘They have had centu. les for accumulation, They can in: @ulge in luxuries of all kinds, wear ‘extra fine clothing, have all of the lat- ‘eat styles of the expensive fabrics; ‘engage in all kinds of amusements; ‘eat the richest and costilest diet, be in expensive operas and constantly trav. el extensively, and atill have an abund- ‘ance of money and other resources to raw upon, but when the negro tries this for a little while he is “aatiated.” ‘Wisdom and common sense would aay ‘to the negro “Live within you- means ‘and not up to the limit of your aoeans.” It matters little how fine the mate- ial or costly the goods may be if a ult of clothes do not fit a man he will Jook bad with that sult on. And the “more attractive the material, the more undesirable attention will the misfit attract, Better by far 1s {t to have Glothes of most ordinary material and have them to fit. (Now what 4s true of clothes is tn- ‘creasingly true of degrees. In fact, a ‘man makes of bimself a legitimate “The announcement is made that Dauinel Murray has about completed ‘an encyclopedia of achievements. of ‘people at color which will be given to the public early this summer, Such ‘a publication will fi long felt want fand incidentally prove most inspiring to the wising generation. Mr. Mur may's connection with the lbrary of ‘congrext given bim exceptional oppor ‘tinities for the provecutiton: of such Sevetiaton oe ts nesta for wu ; ‘his’ deep faterest {n. such gubjects. gives every reason to believe ‘object for ridicule when he attempts to wear a degree which 1s entirely toc Jarge for bia mental attainments, Yet ‘how many negro preachers there are who are wearing the degree of D. D. ited, to them, 19 an’ intelectual mle tt, Now it is known, or ought to be Known, that no man can rightfully lay claim to such unless he be a ripe scholar and shall have, by the writing of a thesis or a book, made some orig: inal and recognized contribution to the realm of theological thought. But how alarming 1s the deficlency {n scholarship, to say nothing of the oth- er necessary qualifications. And when will negro preachera learn that, though they may ralse enough money to buy the coveted degree, they can- not possibly raise enough money to buy the brains necessary to make the degree a fit? | The breaking of the levees of the Misfoippt has alled forth neer Revel more than once. ‘The special Imentlon riven. tothe, colored” men tho stopped, the breaking. tree. a Greenville” Many is evidence of the fevolnm ot the ‘negro under apeca tnd” excoptonsl"Sreunstancer Sch the entre history of to: coun Try bears record. ‘This singe Instance trae Prominence. because. ofthe omber'which participated and. may not bo fred un the only instance of ex ceptional devotion to the best inter- ts of the locity, ‘The Tastes of eacritcn may be maltiled many times and doubiees will when” the ory ofthe ising waters of the Mie Sapp ie fully tid, Ie in to be Te marked that the negro has never been backward in rendering whole-hearted fervice to the gouth and. is people During the last war when the wit zen Were al the front Sghing yaor funy Yor'« hople caus the bee ras ‘olin at bpme to feed the ara TThtek touts for his” contnged ex Tayement and not a sagle breach of front bas ‘Deen ‘charged, to bim ‘Through the years of freedom to the ‘Present the attempt to cast every slur Bagtaable. upon him has been" met with a patience and forutude. une unl: in the annale of the. world The negro has proved hie ene, Ba indicted the tanerent noblener of his character and {s just now groom- {ng for n great place in American ie ‘Ai'he tants tr chancows man at ee ‘Two striking cases of negro heroism ‘came to our attention this month. A ispatch from Greenville, Miss., says that a human dike composed of sev. eral hundred colgred men kept the levee trom belng destroyed for an hour and. half until the sand bags arrived One of the men killed: in the Jed mine, near Bluefield, W. Va., was Ted Bwaley. A ‘local dally paper says: “This name may not mean much to ‘some people, but to the miners who re call the explosion at Fatm on the fra of, last August ft will mean a great deal, ‘Ted Swaley was the hero of ‘that explosion. Alone he worked bis ‘way through the eonfined workings of that new mine, and, crawling on his hands and knees, crept to where ‘unconscious men lay dying for need o help. One by one he rolled them or his back and dragged them to the bucket at the foot of the shaft, an¢ then went to the surface with them Asnisted by John Moore, aleo colored who carried a safety lamp, Swale) went back four times into the depth of the mine, and it was due to his courage and bravery that six mer were taken out, five of whom camé out alive. Swaley continued at min Ing, bécause it was the only trade he knew."—The Crisis, ‘We muat not make the titles “Pro: fessor” and “Doctor” too common Every man who has seen inside of 0 ‘school room as a teacher for a few months or who has preached a few times and thinks he 8 “tt” should not be ealled Doctor or Professor, These honorary titles will soon become meaningless if 50 used. Ripeness of scholarship, real depth of knowledge and mastery of certain subjects, broadness of research and wideness of experience along the in. telloctual Tines are the things that really entitle men to euch honors as Doctor and Professor. ‘We are constantly meeting men bearing these titles who are by mc means able to measure up to what the Utles signify. Giving such men these titles 18 like putting good and fine labels on apurfous articles in jars cans, boxes, ete. ‘They don’t tell the truth. ‘The pure food law makes It 2 penal offense to do this, Isn't it about fas bad to put theso false labels on men? | Leguminotherapy 1s the latest aclen- tine diet, and the name of it {8 suff ‘cfent to give a healthy person indiges- ‘tion, It is the name of a vegetable diet by which the exact relations of ‘each vegetable to the human system are determined. They will have to change the name if they eamestly de aire the dfet to become popular. Green peas, atring beans, carrots, onions and the like, may not be good for some people, or one of them may not be, twat to have to tell them to legumin- otherapily {s out of the question. Lie {s too short—New York Age. that the forthcoming, encyclopedia will merit every good thing that may be said of it. Mr. G. Debayo Agbeb! of Lagos, ‘Wott Attica, recently graduated with high honors from ‘the University. of Birmingham, Bngland, standing third Ina class of fitty-seven, He has been ‘lected’ fellow of the Geological so- olety and a member of the Royal San- Stary, institute. Young Agbebl tn 0 ‘olvil engineer and « nephew of Dr. Mojoia Agbebl. BR, JAMES E. SHEPARD OF DUR HAM,.N. C, MEETS WITH EN- THUBIASTIC RECEPTION IN WESTERN CITIES. (By GEORGE F. KING) DEER, SANE O erg [before in the history of this section of jthe country has there been such 8 /keon and substantial interest in negro Jeducation manifested on the part of [the representative people of both Traces na was evinced by the eloquent young educator, Dr. James E. Shepard, resident of the Natlonal Heligious Training school, Durham, N. C., dur ing his recent tour. through the west. [He has the distinction ot being the sec- fond civilian to address the famous Ninth cavalry; the late Bishop Grant [boing the first. ‘This notable stop at Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming, was quite an event in the annals, of this well known military center. The largest auditorium in the town was packed to hear him speak to the cav- alry on “Life” Chaplain and Mrs. Prioleau, Lieut. B. 0, Davis and wife, ‘and Bandmaster Wade H. Hammond ‘Were among the prominent ones who gave the young educator a significant reception. At Chicago, Des Moines, Denver, Salt Lake City, and San Fran- claco thi apostle of a religious edu- cation for the negro and the harness- ing of his emotions to the extent that he will become a well rounded citi zen, was accorded an ovation, and the “Shepard {dea” bas made bim the ceynosure for the eyes of the progress- tve Westerners, He arrived here accompanied by his feld secretary, Professor Charles Alex- ander, and during his stay of five days he stimulated the most pronounced ac- tivity and appreciation for the educa- tion of the negro than the most en- thusfastic friend of the negro hed ex- pected. He addressed about 2,000 peo- ple in the Pasadena Presbyterian church, which is the richest church. in southern California. A fine type of citizenship ‘greeted im wherever he spoke, and was entertained by social events of an uplifting status. In de livering a sermon to the influential congregation of the South Park Pres byterlan church, this clty, he was very forceful and eloquent. He especially emphasized the fact that the proper jeducation of the negro race in Amer- fea was that of the heart as well ap ‘the head, and that missionaries should be, taught to redeem the dark contl- nent as well as to do social settlement work in the large cities of our own country, At the educational mass meeting in the Wesley M. ©. church (white) he was again accorded an ‘unique ovation. Distinguished men fof both races were present and con- conspicuous among them were Dr. 8. Hecht, rabbi of the Temple Binal Brith; Dr. Dena We Bartlet, Me, D E, Luther, geoeral secretary of the Y, M,C. A; Mr. J. L. Edmonds, editor ‘and publisher; Col. Allen Allensworth, founder of the negro communlty at Al enavorth, Cal. Upon this occasion he proved conclusively that religious training was the most essential phese fof education for the lowly masses. Rabbi Hecht, Colonel Allensworth and Jethers favorably commented in a brief speech upon the scope and effective ness of Dr. Shepard's plans and work. He addressed the Colored Y. M.C. A. ‘and caused much enthustasm. ‘The prominent Afro-Americans of this elty accepted every opportunity to give due homage to the character and most excellent work of Dr. Shepard. ‘One of the most beilllant social events that hag ever taken place among the ‘Afro-Americans here was the banquet tendered Dr, Shepard by 50 of the lead- {ing business and professional men, Mr. Robert Owens, the wealthiest negro in the state, and Dr. McCoy were fore- most in promoting the social events and tendering the educator every hos- pitallty they were capable of accord: ‘ine bine, TOO MUCH TO GO THROUGH. A lawyer picked hls way to tho ete of the subway excavation and calle down to Michael Finnerty: “Who's wantin’ me?” inquired s large, rawboned voice. "T am," sald the lawyer. “Mr. Fin nerty, did you come trom Castiebar, County Mayo?” “ala.” “And was your mother named Mary ‘and your father Owen?” “They was.” Then, Mr. Finnerty,” sald the lax. yer, “It is my duty to inform you tha your Aunt Kate has died in the ol country, leaving you an estate of $20, 009 tn gash.” ‘There was a pause and a commotion down below. “Mr, Finnerty,” called the lawyer, craning his neck over the trench, “are you coming?” “In wan mipute,” said Mr. Finnerty “Just sloped to ile the foreman!” For six moithe Mr, Finnerty, in 4 high hat and: with hard shoes on his feet, lived a ilfe of elegant ease, try ing to cure himself of a great thirst ‘Then he went back ta his Job at one seventy-five a day, Tt was there tn the excavation that the lawyer found ‘him the second time. “Me, Plonerty,”. he sald, “I've more news for you. it, is your Uncle Ter fence who's dead how in the old coun- try; and he has left you another twen- ty thousand.” “don't think can take it)" said Mr, Finnerty, leaning wearily on hie pick. "I'm not as strong as I wance wean; and T'm doubtin’ 4 1 could go ‘through all that again and live!” NERVE. "| told him there were dozen of people right here /in town who bad never heard of him.” “T guess that took him down a peg or two.” “[ guess Jt didn't. He started right out to find them and borrow money.” When &.man {s too sure ‘uf what ‘is wite would say or do tinder cer- ‘tain circumstances, bOI find ont too late that she was assuring him with. guid “cmtimia 1 Ls WO COLOR-LINE IN® MERIT DU sao coonae WORTHY Pett caps gay Og ane” ok at ag ae, servance of the one hundredth annt vervary ofthe ceatfshment of the general land office, a highly important Dureau of the department of interior, brings tt. consplevously into popular notice, not‘ only because of its valued functions aa the “real estate director” of the United States government, but Decause of the good things ite chief ‘oficial and his sponsors have done for the uplift of the worthy negroes shel tered benath its wing. ‘The sky under which colored men live is often so dark and lowering, ‘and the rewards of merit are 10 mea ser, that many of the race have come ‘to belleve that justice to them from ‘members of another race Is not to be ‘expected. As an antidote to this ‘frame of mind, it is pleasant to relate the record of Hon. Fred Dennett, com- missioner of general land office, in Washington. ‘There are seventeen classified employes of the colored race fn the land office, and during the four years ot Mr, Dennett's incumbency, ‘ten of these have received promotions ‘Charles B, Cheatham, of North Car olina, an expert stenographer, who en tered the service in 1908, has been promoted through all the grades from '$900 to $1,000, and is now in the office of the secretary of the interior at a sclary of $1,620 per annum; L. M. Her shew, of Georgia, who had been a file clerk for a number of years, at $1400 ‘bas been promoted to $1,600 and as ‘signed :o examine desert land claims. Other notable promotions are W. W. Cohran, of Mississippl, $1,000 to $1, 200; James A. Davis, of “Tennessee, $1,000 to $1,200; David W. Utz, of Ala. ‘ama, $900 to $1,000; Charles L. Webb, ‘of Iilinols, $900 to $1,000; Samuel H. ‘Webb, of Virginta, $720 to $900; Benfe min 8. Stewart, of the District of Co Jumble, $720 to $840, and Gabriel Fletcher, of Maryland, $600 to $720. In addition to these promotions, Ed: ward. H. Hunter, of North Carolina who resigned to enter the ministry, and is a candidate for one of the gen: eral offices of the A. M. E. church, was siven the position of law examiner at 41,600, the firat colored man who ever held such a position in the classifed service, and Sampson H. Brent was classified as a skilled laborer at 9660 ‘While this fs not a promotion in sal fary, it in a promotion in‘ grade and tenure. Commissioner Dennett makes the ‘merit system of promotions mean what the term fmplles, namely; that those who show capacity for and per formance of assigned tasks are re warded according to ability and per formance. ‘The pigmentation of the skin and ethnological alignment are not factors which enter into the es: timate of qualifications for advance- ment. He has a fixed, unvarying- standard of Justice, and applies it to all, having no thought as to race, po- sition or substance. He Js calm’ and undemonstrative, indulging in nelther professions nor fatteries nor patronts- ings when dealing with members of the colored race. A colored clerk who had been pro- moted to a high grade, went to Mr. Dennett to thank him for his promo- tlon, The commisstoner's reply to the clerk's expression of gratitude was: “You owe me no thanks. I had you assigned to a line of work that would show what you could do. You made icocd, and that's-all there fe tot” ” “BLACK PERIL”, INQUIRY COLOR QUESTION CALLS FORTH A PROMISE OF PREMIER EO: Jun To APPOINT. A-CONMIS. SION TO STUDY THE SUBJECT. capt Town, Union of South ACtiea — ‘he color queaton was brought prom: Inently to the front by the promise of the premier, Gen, Lous Baths, mado fn pailiament, to appotnt commis. Bion to Inquire into the "black peril” problom. ‘The question has been in Creasingly “attscting attention in South Africa In consequence of the frequent senulte taade upon white women, ‘THE SPECIALIST. ‘The eminent specialist looked the Batlent over, "Yes," he sald, “what you need fs a sraduai gain in muscular Ussues, Go At it slowly, Commence by liting a fenpound weight. Add to this from time to time until you can raise Any pounds with comparative ease. ‘Then ome to me again” ‘The patient hesitated, AT guess" he sald, "yoU aint” get tin” me ate ight” "The opectaliet frowned. “hat do. you mean by that?” he demanded, “The patient still hesitated. “Why, you ase,” he ald, “Pay the feller thet cafrien th trunks down- stairs an’ heaves ’em into th’ transfor Ceeraee's eabdeswagont THE PARSON'S HOPE. “And how is your mother?” inquired the parson, who was making a paro- chial call at the home of one of his ‘wealthy parishioners. “Sho is in her room, up-tairs, She 1s very fil," replied his hostess, “You don't say so!” exclaimed tho clergyman, whose tact was not always reliable. “Well I sincerely hope that she wil ‘soon be down and out."—Judge. QUALIFIED. Knicker—Why does ake want a pen- ston? - Bocker—She would have heen a sol- ter'e widow if she hadn't turned him down for another fellow. 178 OPPORTUNITY, “Hero's a now sect started y that claims St ean cure ills by the laying on of hands.” “1 wish It would giye demonstra- tlons on the small boy.” NO YELLOW STREAK IN J, JOHNSON, SAY EXPERTS DOPE ON PAST PERFORMANCES FAILS TO SHOW ANY QUITTING | Blooo BUT Ir MAY BE SHOWN preprint ‘London.—Several times the question hhas been put to me, “Has Johnson « yellow streak?” ‘There never was a colored boxer of note who escaped the suggestion of cowardice. ‘The colored race have for tens of centuries regarded the white man a the ruling lord. Once get auch an {dea into your bead, and you will ‘surely find yourself battling against reat odds to dispel it. Indeed, it 1s next door to impossible to break away from the fetish. ‘So with the black boxers. ‘They are, no matter how good, always Sighting against the odds, Even when they are champions, they are fighting, not only their opponents, but history. Now, it's « pretty tall order for a poor weak-minded nigger scrapper. Isn't 1t? Yes, T think so. The negro ‘has to ight the odds. This proves in the long run impossible. ‘The prevailing sdea of the white ‘man's superiority {s the one great fac {tor that has broken so many champlor boxers. Dan Creedon was the man to ‘prove It against the Coffee Cooler rank Craig); Cribb dusted down ‘Tom Moleneaux after a terrific figh ‘about a century ago; Frank Ere, Ter ‘ry McGovern and Battling Nelson all broke through against Joe Gans and made him a “has been.” Joe Woleott, “the glant killer,” was scared to death of Tommy West and Kid Lavigne. Dixon and all the others went the same way. ‘Now, these men had all ben cham: plons. ‘They had gone from victory tc victory without a halt, In some cases going for yeare without suffering a re ‘verse. But in the end the tradition ‘of the white man’s superiority “got" ‘them and made them quitters. In other words, they showed the ‘walte feather, or, as our friends :{p ‘Ne states aay, “the yellow streak.” -“T make a bold statement now. Joba sca {s no quitter. I don't believe there fa the shadow of a yellow streak {0 ‘him. No prominent boxer has beer ‘89 miscalled. No one bas been more ‘victimized. “He Is Ike the cur at whom everybody aims a swift kick. It ts a vogue, a fashion. Everybody fy so unoriginal that be just Imitates his neighbor. One paper sets the fash: fon and all the others follow sult. But Johnson has done really mar. vellous things in the ring. Take bis fight with Tommy Burns at Sydney. Burns was champion of the world ‘Australia {sa white man's country ‘Where they have no use for niggers ‘Yet they turned out to 8 man to sec Burns ve. Johnson. Of course, they had an idea that Johnson would be Meked, but when Borns “got his" they cheered Johnson, the new champion. Johneon certainly took a chance tn ghting and beating the champion {n such an aggressively white country ae Australia. Jeffries was served Hkewise. Many of his ringsiders were desperate whites, who would just as ‘toon pull a lead on a nigger as see hhim beat a white. Johnson is no fool. He knew this; yet he faced the music. ‘Would you then stand by and hear im called a coward? I couldn't, and more, I won't. Give every man his due. “Render unto Caesar,” etc. Johnson 1s no quitter. He's as game as was any white man, be he soldier. sailor, or simply a fighting machine But’ will he never show “the” streak? Ah, there you've got me. ‘That 1 cannot foretell. It may be that one day he may find himself hard up against ft, and then— well, who knows? He may then do exactly what bis fellow blacks have done. NO NEGRO RACE YET IN THE UNITED STATES Kansas City, Mo.—As yet there fs no negro race In America, according to Dr, C. V. Roman, president of a negro medical school at Nashville, Tenn, Dr. Roman was one of the speakers at a session of the African ‘Methodist Episcopal general confer ‘ence here. “The negroes are only beginning to be a race,” gold Dr, Roman. “Racial consclousness has been lacking, but the negro fs finding himself. The ma- terlal for @ strong race is in him, but he faces the difficulties that every growing race has encountered—class prejudice and race prejudice. “It has been said the negro ts dy- ing out, but the race never was stronger than today. At the close of the Civil war there were 4,000,000 ne groes in tho United States; now there are 10,000,000." PULLS BABY FROM TRACKS AS HE DIVES FROM PILOT. Athens, Ga—"Soap” Lockett, ne- so\trenan cn the Georgia Silden falrond tain No.3, enved the feo Sivoundertaltyeatold waite eh the cuugier of Jn Potter two ile tonth of feferscn In 8 here manne, {Re cual st witch is eeldom recorded fos carve it eat Bagiacet Tom [Adntronning tir log tn nour, {Eo tbe tot in the middle of the track ‘ahead and put on the reverse, sand thd amergeny, bt a be sy 20 2ope cried, “Lord, have mercy!” The ne- fre teaman tot out the vindow alors {fe running board, and Tsaped from the sl beam, grabbed tbo Dany a dived and rlled othe track Nese hind drivers, stopped onthe soot here the babe stood | Wuich ONE? | sop,unce; give mother, her_ petty ty aionds Sno agnn” _ “What on earth do you mean, dar- tag? Naventt thom.” “But I heard mother say ‘that she hhad let you have them since her last ‘bridge party, and won't be able to get them bee fore tow ae cera lee es ‘The wise husband doesi’t grumble ‘over the hobble now that he sees it’s bankrupting the taflors and dresamak- ers instead of him, Pes PROBLEM wun, ¢ EVAN QHEKING SOLU tin poi nace enon sid N FOR RAGE ROR! Fn en eee eae Mr. M, 8, Evans, ax Englishman liv. tng in South Africa, 1s In the United States studying the race problem for the purpose of knowing, if he cam. how much like the race problem in the United States to nolve, should go about solving tt in order to establish ‘a system best sulted to insure peace between the whites and biacks and to provide opportunities for both races to develop, unrestrained by race prejudice and the consequent race con- filet aafd to be Inevitable wherever two distinct races tlve in the same terri tory, along those lines of buman en- deavor each of the two races in South Africa might prefer to follow. Mr. Evans fa trying to get frst hand information regarding the complaints and grievances over the treatment of the negro people by the white people in the United States, especially in the southern states, from which section moat of the complaints come, and to earn ff the negro people are making the best of thelr opportunities under thelr present admitted disabilities. ‘Mr, Evans has been in the states five weeks and has been making per- sonal inquiries and observations in many places, and he declares that a good deal of the Information which he has been able to obtain s to the effect that the negro complains too much of Aleabilities and does not avail himself ‘enough of the many opportunities for bettering his social and economle con- dition which plainly lay all around him In the United States and espe- claly in the southern states, where cheap lands are in plenty and bis la- dor In greater demand than he can supply the demand for it. Mr. Evans believes that the negro should employ his wanted labor more diligently and not spend the earning of this labor so carelessly, Dut should apply it more wleely to the uses of land ownership, profitable commercial affairs and busl- nesses among bis own people. He feels convinced that the co-operative inclination among the negro people fs far below the wise point, and that {f they would stick more together and understand better the necessity of ‘general race cooperation in the pur- sult of race welfare, prosperity and progress, this course would soon un- dermine the foundation for many of thelr complaints and grievances. ‘Mr, Evans says that some of the sto- ries he has heard of the treatment colored people recelve at the hands of thelr white nelghbors in many parts of this country show crueltfes that the average European would be unwilling to belleve any civilized white man could ever allow himself to commit. ard that if they are true, these cruel- tles must be ascribed to a moral stan- dard and temper among the whites here that no European would find it In his heart to apologize for or con- done. Mr, Evans-does not take much stock m the returns made by the U. 8. Cen- sus Bureau with respect to the num- ber of homes and farms owned by the colored people, saying that he bas not been able to obtain any satisfactory reply to the question he has repeat- edly asked as to the amount of mort- gage resting against these homes and farms returned as owned by the col- ored people. He believes that the ne- gro Is different from the walt man in characteristics ag well as in color of skin, and that no matter how much the negro may attempt it he can never be the man that the white man ts by nature. On account of this belief, Mr. Evans thinks it ¥s best for the negro and the white man allke thdt they should not try to live together. on terms of equality In any place. ‘The negro should be off to themselves in the United States with some good and conscientious white men to lead them and help them tv develop the best boy Pentagon teed yg hacin A SURE ENOUGH SPORT. A St. Paul youth called up his sweet. heart in Chicago by long distance and ‘enjoyed a little talk. | ‘The time slipped by and the rates sllpped up. It was a pleasant half hour all right, but presently he came back to earth, and then a rapld mental calculation showed him he had talked $18 worth. But he was game. “What are you laughing at?” the girl inquired. | "Tam laughing to think that this ttle talk has cost me as much as a allway trip to Chicago and return.” “Merey!" ecreamed the girl. “Why don’t you stop?” “Well,” replied the-youth, “I want to add enough for a parlor ear each way, So they talked a little longer. “Just one more word,” sald the youth. “What's that for?" “Tips tor the porters,” ‘Then he rang off—Cleveland Plain Dealer. HER MOURNING UNLIMITED. Down in Georgia a negro who had nue ifo toured for several hundred dois dad and tet the movey toi ‘dow. She nmmeditely bougat ber Pelt very eaborat mourning out Showing “her. purebares to her friend, she wan very parila in g fog ino Stall auto the pices ana al fneldental particuarn Her fiend was ‘ery much Impremed, and remartoe "Srnem shoe Ate cl'n, but, bet heaven, what {e you gole to G0 i iain buck undorvesr®™= ‘The bereaved one shed: “Chie, when 1 mat se Ymou'a4— Harpers Magnetoe, ne EVER. "Do you know what you are going to do this nmert™ “avai “Wish it was winter.” JUDGING FROM THE EVIDENCE. | Shoite. Dabblelgh 16 a very poot sudge ot human uate, SiMe bat the to soon A ‘such @ good op! ot CONQUEST OF THE EARTH Aenlevertents of Past Twelve Years Wo tated fe Any Cima Saualed in ‘Any Oh Though In days preeminent tor ‘man's conavest of Nature by science ‘and engineering, aays World's Wort, Amundsen's journey to the Soutn Pole, like Pesry's to the Nerth Pole, was made with only the appliances of previous generations, The poles were lacovered by the endurance of dogs ‘and men, spurred on by the old spirit of adventure and the lust for dimeatt ‘and dangerous tasks that stirred the adventurers of old. In another cen. tury of two the era of the pole dis. coveries will be hailed as the go0a old times when men were still men ‘and civilization had not made the ‘world effete. The twelve years ending with the Stscovery of the South Pole are as full of dramatic achievement as the Gays of Drake and Raleigh, for not ‘even in those times was there a more extraordinary series of discoveries ‘and conquests packed into ® dosen years, 1n 1900 only one man had been the Jength of Africa by land, and the Cape to Calro Railroad was bat a dream. ‘There was not a raliroad across Sout America, A great part of Siberia was without ‘afl or road except the old caravan trails. China was practicaliy without railroads. Lhassa was un- known, forbidden to the white man. During a century and a half men nag tried to: reach the South Pole sna falled, and the North Pole had bat- fled the efforts of four hundred years, Within a dozen years white men have traveled over the great desert, visited Lake Chad, made a protecto- raterover Timbuctoo. The days of the ‘Mahdi at Kbartum are ended and any tourist may travel there comfortably by rail. ‘The Cape to Cairo Ratlrosa fs an assured fact, The heart of At- rica {s now no moro remote from the popular imagination than Oklahoma City was in 1900. In South America the Trans-Andean Raflroad ia in full operation across the continent as the Trans-Siberian is across Asia. Even Ching bas ber ratl- roads, Lhassa has been visited by a British army and both poles are the common property of every fireside that Dossts of books, magazines or newapapers. ‘Such a record may fustity a feeling of pride that the spirit of conquest and adventure is as allve as ever and ‘accompanted with all the courage and hardthood that blessed any earlier gen- ‘eration, Bass That Didn't Bite. Pollco Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo, ot New York, was praising the ‘eMclency of the New York police force. ‘The force wasn't slways so efi: lent,” he sald. “In Byrne's day po- Uce protection ended at Forty-second treet; you could do as you pleased after that. But the crook who should now try to do as he pleased anywhere at all in New York would be as badiy left in his expectation of immunity a8 my frend Smith was-left the other ‘day in his dozen bass. “Smith the other day went Sahing. He caught nothing, so on the way ack home he telephoned to his pro vision dealer to send a dozen bass round to hls house, “He got home late himself. His ‘wife sald to him on bis arrival: “Well, what luck?” “Why, splendid luck, of course,” he replied. ‘Didn't the boy bring .that dozen bass I gave him? “Mrs. Smith started. Then she smiled. “Well, yes, I suppose he did,’ ste sald. ‘There they are.” “And she showed poor Smith a doz: en bottles of Bass ale.”—Weshington Star. ‘ara atcaaiante, Paameasioens ‘The great detective eyed bis visl™ or thoughtfully. “Yes, Mr, Blake,” sobbed the grief stricken woman, “many attempts— eight In all, I think— have been made on bis life, but he was so strong tng handsome that he foled thes She burled her face In her bands, ‘and her shoulders. shook. “You say your husband wears green trilby hat and long ginger side whiskers?” asked the great detective gently. “Y-yy-yes, slr!" atuttered the woe ful one, wiping her eyes with her gloves. Mr. Blake thought sadly of the man he had seen ‘by the river, bank only that afternoon, and of the strange bundle the. sald man had borne, Then he bent gently towards the woman, “I am sorry, madame, believe me” her sald softly, “but It 1s too late! Your cat is dead!” Galas: hae Senate: ‘The, nolse And Gust oh ne near. are unnecessary nulsances In many Places, where they now impede the work of teachers and pupils, and the school commition is justited, there fore, In asking that when pavemestt in the neighborhood of school. bullé: ings are to. be renewed _ material whlch is easily cleaned and compare Uvely nolkeless shall be. substituted Even in the clty proper there is hard iy a schoolhouse 20 situated that thls reasonable request would be diffealt of fulfilment. $0 long as it remalnt uunheede! we shall continue to Wort? Along with certain structures | /8 whlch, "in the Hottest weather, the Opening of a window tnvolves annoy ances that are almost equivalent (0 the torment of a hot and fetid st mostphere—Boston Transcript Taking No Chances. “"Be careful in selecting a husbasd, slrle;" erled the noted lecturer. “Att er all, « man {s eomewhat Uke & Di Toon. | He—" Before she could continue with the simile, a sweet young thing near platform called out: “Pl take a dirigible!"—Judge- ‘Not Really Prepared. Wedmore—Betore 1 was marci} Tearned to live on halt my income. Singleton—And found that 1t was # wine step, eh? ‘Wedmore—Yes, only a half was oe ‘wrong proportion—I should have made feaneighth / 2 "OLD HICKORY" COMMENTS ON BOOK OF GEORGE W. MURRAY OF SOUTH CAROLINA. Seeing them that some mighty force has operated to differentiate the Afro-American from other races in the matter of ideals, feelings, disposition-differentiation him not only from other men, but has made him admired of himself and his kind, thus reversing if not abrogating a law of Nature and of Nature's God—the author next seeks to determine the extent of this variation from man in a natural state, and thus measure the disease. Like some great surgeon the body of a suffering patient, and caring to him, "them alight here, and here, our author diagnoses with rare penetration the manifold weaknesses, militias and ailments of the Afro-American, and what is more, gives their cause and remedy. In giving the symptoms of the Afro-American disease, the writer states that when a white man buys a doll or a picture embodying the lineaments of his race, he does so with a two-dimensional object in view: to amuse his offending and to keep before its eyes an ideal that will foster and develop pride of race. The Afro-American, unmindful of any similar purpose, the latter, buys a doll or picture as nearly like a white man as he can find, and in time the offspring begins to think there is something wrong or degraded about itself, and begins to form ideals foreign to its own race. Photographers find that in taking the picture an Afro-American they are likely to keep the picture unless it is more pretty white. On the other hand, if the photographer were to make the picture of a white man resemble that of a negro, there would likely be a turnaround the following day. Sometimes a white man mistaken for a negro and when that happens the offending party generally goes to go into bankruptcy in his efforts to pay the damages assessed against him by the courts. The Afro-American's ideal employer is white. TRADE AGAINST WHITE TEACHERS While it is so uncalled for and unnecessary, yet there are some negro teachers who learned all they knew and under the instruction of white teachers, yet who nevertheless most must fight against any and all white teachers who are engaged in teaching the negro youth of today. As an example, if it much things ought not to be so, there was a time when we and he considers it a disgrace to work for a member of his own race, and when so working he invariably make up in shirk for what he leaks in work. Hence in every community occupied by Afro-Americans the industrial captain is white, unless a white man refuses to be a competitor for the place. The idea merchant for the Afro-American is white, and he will pass by business places of another Afro-American, to give his patronage and influence to his ideal merchant, right in the face of the members of every other race, including the criminal chant, are universally discriminating in favor of members of their own tribe and going out of their way to reach them. This causes all the profits from the patronage of the black man to be left with members of other races and results in giving to others the power to own the business community and to make those members the master of the political and social community. The Afro-American's ideal lawyer, doctor and other professional men are white, and his ideal women are the one who is either woman or school organization, schools, dance halls, churches and other social gatherings preference is given to those in complexion most nearly resemble that ideal. Such preference is most distinctly seen in schools controlled entirely by Negroes, and where a woman applicant with a black skin is accorded about the same treatment as a pheasant finds among a gang of coyotes. When the man with a black skin reaches the heights, he does so by sheer force of brain power and unquestioned efficiency, and with his rises not because of but in spite of his black face. The Afro-American's ideal of the way, of hair is straight, and he (or shall we precipitate a riot by saying "she") is ransacking the earth and prizing up hell in order to find something with which to transform the hair given him or (shall we say "her") by nature. With their ideals within their own race, all other people are involuntarily drawn towards members of their own race; but having his ideal outside of his race, the Afro-American involuntarily draws from his own hair, a similarity to early times. The white man observing this unnatural tendency on the part of the Afro-American to get away from himself, has very wisely drawn up sundry restrictions around his own race—certain "dead lines" and has said to the Negro: "Thus far and no further." The Afro-American finding all races fenced off from him, can not scale those bars, but he spends a great deal of time in peering longingly through them. "Actions, impelled by the diseased spirit, which is responsible for all these symptoms, have resulted in making him more vulnerable to criminal outcast and laughing stock, in destroying his influence, ballot and citizenship, in depriving him of all employment in the economic world above that of menials and scavengers and in cheapening his personality and life." Such and so many are the effects and symptoms from which, according to our author, the Afro-American is suffering. In reading over them, we could not but recall the searching question asked by Macbeth of the physician attending to his alluring wife: "Can thou minister to me, to minister to a rooted sorrow, Raze out the written troubles of the brain, and with some sweet oblivious antidote cleanse the stuffed bosom of that perilous stuff which weighs upon the heart?" The answer given by the physician is significant, and we think applicable to our case: "There in the patient must minister to himself." We have seen that the Negro has developed tendencies, dispositions, habits, customs, not traceable in men in a natural state of freedom, and differentiating him today from the members of all other races. This shows that some powerful and destructive external influence has wrought havoc with nature's law, and has inflicted incalculable injury on the Negro, inner or spiritual being. Instead of the spirit implanted by nature, there has been substituted and developed a spirit which despies the body in which it is placed, and the race with which it is identified. And this distorted unnatural spirit is nurtured in the cradle, continued in the home, encouraged in the church and finished in the schools and colleges. The result is, a being ashamed of, at war with, and incessantly trying to "steal away" from itself. When the Negro was first brought to this country and thrown in contact with the white man, his ideal man, his highest conception of man, was in himself. He was not only too proud and self-respecting to be a slave, but considered himself better than the white man. It cost too much in care, cash and effort to try to retain him with that spirit in the state of slavery, therefore the work of the slave-holder was to break this spirit, and to reduce his pride and self-respect to the low level in which it is seen today. How was this done? The victim's ancestral and traditional plan of life was so changed as to break down and wipe away every trace of rank or class which produces the ideals, standards and models of every race. All were reduced to the same level of life; there was no one of his race above him—hence no hope, no model, no inspiration. Whether descended from long lines of peasants, priests, warrior chiefs, all the victims were crowded together in the same low and degrading quarters, where they were fed, shod, cloth wholly dependent upon white teachers for whatever knowledge we received, and even today we cannot afford to attempt to try to be wholly independent of them. For whether we desire to admit it or not, the food remains that, other things being equal, they are, as they ought to be, the very best teachers on earth. When they were given, when children, home training superior to that given the children of any other race. Their primary schools were, and for generations have been super ed, rewarded or punished alike and trained to feel that all people bearing their lure were equals, and inferior to any one possessing a white face. The effect of this artful training is still seen in the Afro-American's disposition not to serve a member of his own race; it is seen in their tendency to oppose the elevation of a member of their own race; it is seen in the lack of class or rank in so-called Negro society where the alley rat and the "soiled dove" from the gutter expect and are given equal recognition and honors with those who have never been caught in the cess-pools of whiteness. This breaking down of rank, and erasing of all marks of class was begun by the slave-holders for a purpose, and is continued today—for a purpose by both secret order and church—the latter being the most shameless and brazen sinner in this respect. Her secured doors are equally open to maiden in innocence and purity, and to the woman who has spent half a lifetime, and who continues her habitat, in the sewers. The latter is given a more cordial welcome if she has (and she generally has) the "goods" and is willing (and she is usually willing) to part with a usually amount of same for the glory and honor of God—through and by the minister. Systematic breaking down of rank, the destruction of ideals and the wreckage of standards, had a fourfold effect. The white man had a higher opinion of himself and a lower opinion of the negro; the negro had a lower opinion of himself and a much higher opinion of the white man. "There is scarcely a white man in this country," says our author, "even including Tillman, Vardaman, and Dixon, who appreciates and honors the color of the white man on the one hand, and despises the color of the black man on the other, more than the Afro-American himself. He is as wild over trying to be white as Tillman is over being white." The institution of slavery bunched all the dark-hued victims in the same condition and trained them to feel that they were all equal; it placed the master class far above this condition, graded them round by round from least to most, and that each grade above remained a perpetual door of hope, emulation and inspiration to every white man in the one below it. In the course of time and by a well-known law of psychology, known as the law of association of ideas, everything in the way of power, honor, virtue, intelligence and magnificence became associated in the minds of both races with the white or master class, and everything in the way of poverty, ignorance, helplessness, viciousness and degradation became associated with a badge of the black man. These feelings transmitted from generation to generation are existing in all their force in a large per cent, of negroes today, and where they do not manifest themselves so plainly in the remainder they are, nevertheless, slumbering. It is seen then that as a result of this baneful training, both races support and oppose whatever tends to perpetuate, or to eradicate the effect of this training. Under such conditions the black man gradually lost pride in himself, developed contempt for his race and color, felt that it was honorable to serve a white man, and dishonorable to serve a negro. Hence the idea now prevalent that no one can do things, no one can know, no one can be, except he is black. No one can be, except he is grown up trained to carry everything made on the plantation "to the big house" or master's quarters, and receive in return sufficient rations to keep soul and body together to enable him to produce more, and when we recall his conduct today towards his own race in business we see that he is still guided by the same instinct— still carrying everything he can to "the big house, or some of its imminent needs." Syrian white man, anyone except to one of his kind. What is the effect of this unnatural policy? This policy of carrying everything to "de big house." It is to make the people of "de big house" richer, more honorable, more powerful, and the people of the quarters more dependent, more despised, poorer and more degraded. It gives to the former all that this world holds dear; it gives to the latter pauperism, criminalism, degradation. The white man and the negro are each bent on keeping up this condition—the former use of the latter because by centuries of training he is built that way. Ephraim is joined to his idols and devoted to his white ideals. The work of correcting this training, restoring these transferred ideals, implanting a sense of self pride, is a work which in immensity measures itself against that of moving a whole world from its old moorings. Notes—1. It is a matter of surprise to many well-disposed whites that there is no class distinction among negress; that there is no aristocracy either of talent or of morals. They have only to recall the most artful system of training ever tried on earth and through three hundred years. "Our bad deeds (training) follow us from atar from afar, "And what we have been makes us what we are." 2. The negroes of Haiti, though accursed of voodooism, and general cussetness, nevertheless think they have the finest government on earth, and that they themselves are the best people living. Their ideals are within, not outside of the race. 3. So abhorrent is the patronage of negroes to other people, that many ior, incomparable. Their high schools in most instances, are quite equal, if not superior to, our best negro colleges. And with their ordinary colleges, our best colleges do not even reach the dignity of comparison. For when a negro is graduated from the best of our negro colleges, he is but poorly prepared to enter the ordinary colleges among the white people. For the present, if our people desire than the very best teachers, the very best teachers. a man in business made independent by that patronage, has gone into other quarters, and put up the sign either visible or invisible, but always effective. Quarterly reports are the Query: What race, or what people are the prize asset of the world? NO MORE CHEAP COTTON FINANCIAL AUTHORITY STRONGLY OF THAT OPINION. (From the Wall Street Journal.) Cheap cotton in the old sense of the word seems a thing of the past. In 1895 and 1898 middling uplands sold in New York at 5.62 and 5.37 cents, respectively; but it may be that in October, 1908, at 9 cents and in December last year at 9.37 cents cotton was actually cheaper, in view of the changed conditions of production and consumption, than in either of these earlier years. All elements in the cost of production, including labor, interest on the land, depreciation of machinery and facilities, and expense for fertilizers, have risen rapidly; and at the same time the demand for cotton has grown so fast to establish the price on a higher level, even if cost of production has remained unchanged. Some of the factors tending toward higher prices may be here tabulated. In the first column is given the estimated consumption per capita; in the second the approximate cost of land devoted to cotton production, figuring the interest at five per cent; and in the third column is given an average wage. Farm labor has risen in price to just about the same extent as other labor: Consumption per Capita. $^{1}$ 1910 `\` 22.84 lbs. $^{2}$ 2.97 $^{3}$ 207.9 1908 `\` 25.17 2.81 197.5 1908 `\` 29.23 2.45 197.8 1908 `\` 25.73 2.15 209.0 1906 `\` 29.02 2.31 192.6 1906 `\` 29.00 2.14 186.2 1904 `\` 27.42 2.03 182.4 1904 `\` 24.64 1.99 182.5 1902 `\` 25.65 1.90 177.4 1902 `\` 25.94 1.64 172.1 1900 `\` 22.57 1.57 169.2 1899 `\` 27.87 1.49 164.4 1898 `\` 25.76 1.32 162.3 1898 `\` 18.77 1.23 161.3 1898 `\` 18.67 1.18 161.7 1896 `\` 16.45 1.31 158.9 * Estimated. **Rough approximate based on census values. Any accurate estimate of the cost of the labor used in producing a bale of cotton is impossible for many reasons; but assuming it to have been about $15.00 in the late midies, the rise in wages indicates that it is now no less than 19.25. The interest on land, buildings and machinery meanwhile has more than doubled. Judging from census returns, the average value of improved land in 1910 was about $60.00 per acre, as compared with less than $80.00 in 1989. As a few per cent in the mean interest cost of $3.00 per acre or $0.00 per bale at present, against about $1.32 per acre or $3.50 bale in 1898. Nor does this include added interest on buildings and machinery. With the cost of production about 47 per cent, greater than in 1888, and with the demand per capita of population about 42 per cent, greater, it is not surprising that cotton was only cheaper last December than at any time in the nineties. SOWING COWPEAS. The ground should be prepared for the planting of cowpeas much as it is for corn. If one intends to use land that was in corn the year before, it should be disked as soon as it is plowed, followed by more disking and harrowing every ten days or two weeks, according to the dampness of the soil, occasioned by rains. On the ground, but also prevents the weeds from getting a start. Seed the peas in late May or June, the method of seeding depending much upon the purpose for which the cow peas are to be used. When the peas are intended for hay, the drilling should be thick, using a bushel of peas to the acre. With small-seed varieties the ordinary grain drill can be used to advantage. When the peas are grown for seed the peas are placed in about 2/3 to 3 feet apart and cultivated frequently. Early varieties can be planted in the southern part of the corn belt to follow small grain or early potatoes. THE EGG BASKET. The old, old story of comfortable housing, proper feeding, and the well-filled egg basket, has been told and retold. Poultry on the farm is one of the easiest cared for products. Only a little time needs to be taken to give them a comfortable place to live; a little more time to give them something to eat besides the ordinary corn ration—say table scraps, beef scraps, a family together with small grain. Just a few minutes each week to clean the house. Believe that they are a part of your assets. Make yourself think that the hens are interested in your farm business, and they will be the busiest helpers on the place. They will buy the groceries, help to shoe the children, and buy the Christmas presents for the whole family. But they won't do it unless you help them—Agricultural Epistomist. tainable, they will awaken to the fact that white teachers can not now yet be wholly left out. Even Jesus Christ, who is to teach us, the way back to God, is or the last seen of him, was a white man. THE INDEPENDANT AUTHOR. "Think he's a great one, do you?" "Shore! He writ one novel and read six bales o' cotton whilst he was a 'writin'"—Atlanta Constitu- To teach or preach race prejudice is, to put it mildly, a most damnable occupation. And yet it is a fact, an awful fact, that the dominant political leader, in the south today, for the most part, have gained their ascendancy through and by such pernicious teaching. As we have said before, we now repeat that "if the devil has any legitimate children on earth it is they who preach the doctrine of race prejudice and, by so doing, they serve well and truly their father." Race prejudice retards progress—individually and collectively—is hostile to the quality and character of our civilization—is an assassinator of the soul in this world and in the world to come. For the mental and spiritual attainments, it is more to be feared and dreaded than are the diseases of smallpox, consumption and yellow fever for the body. But—and we do hate to have to confess it—there are many, very many negroes who, while denouncing most blatantly this evil practice in white people are nevertheless as guilty as, or even more guilty than the most bombastic jump-jack white politician seeking public office and hoping, in the absence of mental or moral desire, to be desired and by imflaming the base passions of the white people against the negroes. And the negroes thus guilty are not politicians. For negro politicians in the south are either non-entities or historical reliefs of days that were. No, the negroes thus guilty are heralds of the cross—ministers of the gospel whose duty it is, or ought to be, to preach "The fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man." Peace on earth, good will towards men"—and the like. How often do we hear these so-called race leaders, in distinctively negro gatherings, when no white people are present, or are expected to be, deliver themselves of such periculously insidious statements as these: "All the groceries I buy. are bought at a negro grocery store." "Every suit of clothes I wear is made by a negro tailor." "I read only negro newspapers." "I allowed Sunday school and no hymn books or Bibles are used in my church except those produced by and in our negro publishing house." Let us in soberness reason just a little together: Leaving out of consideration, for the moment, the religious phase of the question of race prejudice, let your imagination assert itself and suppose with it what would happen if white people should carry their race prejudice as far as these so-called negro race leaders would have the negro race to carry its race prejudice as a whole—in other words, suppose white people should go to equal extremes and take advantage of their advantages over the negroes. In other words, what dire consequences would ensue? If white men would be shaved only by white men what would many of our negro barbers do? If white men should decide to wear no clothes except those made or cleaned by white men, how many negro tailors or negro pressing clubs would go out of the business to re-engage in it no more forever? Were white women to decide to wear no garments except those made by white women, how many worthy negro seamstresses depend upon them? Would a negro would at once be unable to be self-supporting? Were white people to decide to rent farm land to or buy farm products from white farmers only, what would negro farmers do? If—but why continue? Is it not evident to the thoughtful negro that white people as a whole, can the better play this game of race prejudice which these unwise leaders of the negro race are striving to have the negro race, as a whole, play? And yet while we must admit that the white man possesses the southern white as his carrier is carrying his race prejudice too far, yet we humbly thank God that the southern white man has not carried it as far as the unwise negro leader would have the negro to carry it.—Southern Ploughman. BATHROOM NOVELTIES. Every year something new appears in the way of bathroom accessories. Decidedly this new spring are glass twisted towel rods with nickel-plated brackets in colonial design. The twisted glass prevents the towels from slipping off the rods, as so often happens with plain glass rods. Another new fixture, which will be found useful in a small bathroom where it is impossible to have a stationary towel rod with a soap scum applied to rather heavy wire, white amoled. This holder is made to span the bathtub from one side to the other by means of a heavy wire extending out on each side. Both ends of this wire are nickel plated and made very strong where they clasp the sides of the tub. The whole arrangement has an extension feature which enables it to fit any width bathtub. A white enameled manicure table with glass top over oak, will be found convenient for either dressing room or bathroom or for a small arm. At one end is a quarter circle drawer, in which may be kept the various manicure instruments. HE TOLD THEM SO A leading citizen stood out in the rain and watched the unwieldy ark drift away from the dock. Then he stared at the pitiless skies and the rising waters, and turning to the group of frightened natives roared in a voice that shook the waterlogged hills: "Didn't I tell you we needed a bigger navy"—Cleveland Plain Dealer. A type depends a good deal upon the student of it. General Farm Notes If you have a patch of warm, loose and friable soil, prepare it for sweet potatoes. A sandy loam or almost pure sand, the plants need not be set out till rather late, but have the soil worked up fine and clean. If you never have had good success with melons, try the use of well-decomposed manure for the individual hills. Place some of the manure several inches below and on the surface. When the young plants come up and get started, thin to about three stalks to the hill, and watch them grow. Water when the soil is dry. A rapid and continuous growth with melons is discouraging to bugs and disease. Cultivate very clean till the vines begin to run. The common garden sage is a hardy perennial, yet it does best by resowing every two or three years. Give it a farm, fertile soil along the fence line. Every time you go among the fruit trees, remove unnecessary young sprouts and sappy groundnuts, the trunks and larger branches. Under shrubable growth, removed early, will leave no scars and the vitality of the trees will be saved. Soil for late potatoes should be plowed in the spring, harrowed two or three times to prevent escape of soil moisture, and again plowed and worked down fine before planting. The late potato crop goes into the ground at a time when much of the soil's moisture has been lost by summer evaporation; hence, all means must be taken to keep as much as possible of the spring moisture in the soil. Frequent and level cultivation will aid in this matter. Peppers are tender while young, but hardy later in the season, enduring frost in the fall without injury. For these reasons, the plants should not be set out till rather late in spring. Large peppers are mild; small ones are hot. The size and quality of the grape crop may be increased by clean and fine cultivation with careful removal of surplus growth up to fruiting time. All small fruits do better by conserving the soil moisture while fruits are ripening. Never be afraid of making the garden soil too rich with well decomposed home manures. Bone meal and nitrate of soda are good commercial fertilizer to use. Incorporate all fertilized well with the soil by disking or harrowing before planting. Always in transplanting cut off a part of the roots of each plant. Root pruning achieves a better new root growth, and shortening the top lessens evaporation when the young plants are getting a start. A cloudy day with moist soil is the best time and condition for transplanting. A few plants can be handled safely in the evening when the sun is low. Avoid exposing the roots to the wind. Where transplanting must be done in dry weather, water each plant after it is set to settle the soil about the roots, and rake the surface fine about the plants to form a dust mulch for holding moisture. Raking the garden in dry weather is equivalent to watering it. Cultivate rhubarb, asparagus and other perennial vegetables as you do other crops if you would have large growth. Spading decomposed manure in the soil along the rows will stimulate growth. Summer mulching for this class of plants will aid in keeping down weeds and holding soil moisture. Plant parsnip in good soil, free from fresh manure, and cultivate for a long season of growth. The crop not be harvested in the fall. The roots may be allowed to remain in the ground all fall and winter, digging them in the winter and early spring only as they are needed for use. Allowing them to remain, the open garden soil during the winter makes the roots more tender and better flavored. Celery plants should be started in a cool situation with moist soil and partial shade. I have found that a field that has been packed by a winter rains or by pasturing and remains too wet for working till late in spring will begin to dry nicely by giving the surface a diskling. The soil, which the dicks turn up dries out quickly under the sun and wind, and after a day or two of drying the field will be in good condition for plowing or deeper disking. On the soil can forage or corn, disking and crosshatching to a good plowing, and better in some cases. Where corn is to be planted more power should be used, more weight applied and the disks run deeper. If the soil can be disked six inches deep in the same time it is plowed to that depth, it is better to disk, as the soil will be ready for planting and in perfect condition with a harrowing for smoothing and leveling the surface. When plowing and harrowing or disking to be done every available horse and worker should be in harness to make the worker move on rapidly. Some allow one team to main idle while the other is pulling the plow. It would be better all around to hitch three or four of them to the plow for deeper working and rushing things for reasonable planting. Better work four horses eight hours of the day than two horses sixteen hours. It will be easier on the man, at least. Make everlasting war on rats about the barns and other buildings. Do not allow single one to live. A single rat will eat and destroy enough grain to keep a brood sow. The pest is an expensive one. Where a sow has a very large litter of pigs it is best to remove two or three of them after the first week and feed them by hand. When quite young the pigs' feed must be whole milk, warmed and given often in small amounts. Young pigs will learn to drink immediately, and it is better to feed them in a shallow trough than from a bottle. --- APPEARANCE LAST CONSIDERATION IN TIME OF DISASTER. Under Stress of Great Fear Most People Forget Everything Except the One Thing of Saving Their Lives. They had been discussing the effect of great fright, and what most people wished for. "Well," been Creedmore, "when wife and I took our trip to Alaska we were wrecked and came mighty near to losing our lives. About 2 p. m. of a dark, rainy night our little steamship was struck by another and a great hole rammed in her bow. She sank so quickly that there was no time to dress, so in the darkness we snatched what we could find and made our way on deck. My wife appeared in a short flannel skirt and dressing myself. The other passengers including myself, looked little better. When the lifeboat, into which we were hustled, was launched it was rowed away in the inky darkness. The waves dashed over us till we were drenched to the skin and nearly frozen. Every few minutes we were ordered to shout all together. After what seemed an eternity our shout was answered, and we found ourselves close to the lumber steamship that took the oope ladder was thrown over her side, and one by one climbed up. Her captain was a Scotch man and a bachelor, and there was not a woman on board. When my wife asked for dry clothing the captain told her to help herself from his cabin. When she appeared at the dinner table she was attired in a suit of pink pajamas, some underwear and the captain's slippers, which kept her warm. She still so dased by what she had gone through that she did not realize how she looked." "That's so," said Haynes. "I know from a little experience of my own that under such circumstances people are oblivious to their own appearance. Now, I was in a railroad wreck. I was in the night, too, and in the dead of winter. I was awakened from a sound sleep by a terrible crash, to find you wrecked. With difficulty I climbed out the broken window and started for the other end of the wreck, when a woman, almost entirely without clothing, rushed frantically up to me, crying: "For God's sake, give me something to cover me! "Certainly, madam, said I, with a Chesterfield bow, take this." Without a thought for myself I handed her my overcoat, taking unconscious of my own appearance, and then I got it from my hands, put it on, and made off like a deer."—Los Angeles Times. What She Ate. "It has been my experience that the custom of taking an appetizer before breakfast in the morning, which used to be so common among visitors to New York hotels, is dying out," said a manager yesterday. "I should also say that fewer persons drink anything spirituous with the first meal of the day." "But the weldest mixture of fruit and food and stimulant for a breakfast I ever heard of was ordered in our restaurant the other day, and by a woman, too. She was about fifty years old, I should say, and was not stopping here, but came in about 10 o'clock in the morning, took a table and gave her order. And she consumed it. Here is what it consisted of: "Grapefruit, accompanied by two ponies of brandy." "Oatmeal, with a pint of champagne. "A demitasse, into which she put ♯ spoonful of naprika. "There was bread on the table, but so far as I know she didn't touch it. When she had finished she paid her bill and went out, showing no more traces of exhalation than I would have exhaled coffee and eggs."—New York Sun. Powdering Closets. When capricious fashion ruled that ladies should wear only white hair—the color supplied by nature being of no importance—the operation of putting on the powder made special arrangements necessary. These took the form of a special room or cabinet, and in every house of any pretension a small chamber was set aside for the exclusive use of powdering the hair. A curtain divided in the middle, a powdering stand to hold the bowl of powder, and possibly a stool, were all that the closest contained, and through this curtain the lady whose head was to be covered provided her head, the maid standing on the other side, and "throwing the powder" on her head by means of a powder puff. To preserve the eyes and complexion a mask was held to the face—Courier de Loudres. Dividends From Smuggling Italian custom house officials have just discovered a large contraband "company," with headquarters in Milan and Lucerne, which regularly pays dividends secretly and whose field of operations extends across a large tract of the Swiss-Italian frontier, from the shores of Lake Maggiore up to Lugano. Over 1,000 people are involved in the operations, and there have been many arrests recently, though a number of those implicated have escaped from Italy by crossing the frontier into Switzerland. The company has arrested the contraband goods associated chiefly of saccharine, sugar and Swiss watches, which were snugged across the frontier in trucks with the connivance of several railway employees—London Evening Standard. All Will Contribute Three German countries, Bavaria, Baden and Wurtemberg, besides Austria and Switzerland, border on Lake Constance. They are all expected to contribute their share of the $1,000,000 required for the projected improvement of the Rhine from Baill to the lake, to make a passage for barges, JOHN H. HARRIS GEORGE H. WOODSON. Republican Nominee for Representative of Monroe County. ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN. The M. E. General Conference has adjourned and it is quite lonesome in the Twin cities. The delegates have about all returned to their homes and yet they did not get a colored Bishop. The St. Paul people gave many social functions in honor of the delegates of the conference. Receptions and dinner parties were given every five minutes. Minneapolis tried to keep up but it kept them quite busy trying. Dr. M. C. B. Mason who for twenty years held the office of Secretary of the Freedmans Aid Society, was succeeded by Prof. L. Garland Penn. The Queen of Sheba and St. Paul chapter O. E. S. of St. Paul, together with Pride of the West chapter of Minneapolis observed Ester day Sunday evening by turning out in a body at St. James A. M. E. church. Rev Jones preached the sermon. The following program was rendered. Song by choir. Paper, Esther, Mrs. Rebacca Monroe, Duett, Mesdames Mattie R. Hicks and Gertrude Barber. Paper, Mrs. Ella Carmon. Solo, Mrs. Addie Minor. The U. B. F's and S. M. T's will hold their annual services next Sunday afternoon at Pilgrim Baptist church. Prof. M. W. Dogan, president of Wiley University at Marshall, Texas, spent a few days in our city last week resting up from his labors as one of the Gen. conference secretaries. He was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Q. Hicks of Thomas street. He left Saturday morning for Chicago. The executive board of the Womens State Federation held an interesting meeting Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. W. T. Francis. They are getting ready for their annual convention bune 26-27 in our city. The ladies of the Self Culture Club entertained at a night meeting in honor of their husbands Thursday eve, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Durant of Payne Ave. The next meeting will be held Wednesday afternoon June 5th. Mrs. Blanche Charleston hostess. The members of the St. James church has been feasting off the able sermon and talks of the Gen. conf. delegates for the past month. We learned many things we did unknowingly had the rare opportunity of learning to a native of Sibbia in the person of Red Wilson who was born and educated there. Miss Bessie Garrison one of the field secretaries of the womans Hand F. Missionary society, also addressed the audience. Miss Garrison resides in Florida and is a very interesting speaker. Mr. C. F. Jones of Mackubin street invited a few friends in Tuesday eve, to surprise his wife. Progressive whist was indulged in until a late hour when all left for their homes, feeling that it was good to have been there. Every day we see strangers in our mildst. Certainly people must have many good things concerning St. Paul, the way they pour into our city. Let them come, there is always room for one more. The wedding bells certainly will ring soon, from all present indications—and oh, such a wedding. Be ready for the shock. Miss Adina Adams has resigned from her Sunday school class at St. James church and Mr. Harold Cage has been appointed as her successor. The daughters of Isis gives a shirt waist dance, Monday eve. at Tschida Hall. Electric Washers—Dawson's Hardware. BUXTON BRIEFS Mr. L. B. Coleman of Cedar Rapids arrived in the city last Friday to visit his daughter, Mrs. Baxter McDowell, and to attend to some business here. Prof. C. W. Rogers, formerly of Baxton, now living in Ogden, was in the city Saturday and Sunday of last week. He spoke at the Monster Woodson political meeting Saturday night in the Y. M. C. A. Mrs. Marshall Lowery left last Thursday for Salem, Va., on an extended visit. She expects to be gone and Adah Mardes, with their escorts. The Misses Guessage, Lovis, Pearl, Messers Ed Green, Chester Dishman, Lounie Caster and Ed Walls, Mr. and Mrs. John Rowlett and Mr. Scott Mardie and mother, went to the river Thursday in automobiles for a picnic, and a picnic they certainly had. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Watkins had made special preparations to join the company, but unfortunately missed it, and the very pleasant day spent at the river. Miss Ethel Torrell of Colfax, formerly of Buxton, is in the city visiting her aunt, Mrs. M. E. Bickley, and friends. It looked quite natural to see her in her old place at Sunday school last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Ross of South McAlister, Okla., are residents of Burton now. 22 GEO. W. CLARK, Republican Nominee for Governor of Iowa Mesdames Leah Sandy, I. M. Hutchison, J. Ed. Smith, Belle Watkins, Asa Williams and Miss Leila Roberts returned Friday from the Federation of colored Women's Clubs that convened in Sioux City last Tuesday. They report a pleasant session. Mrs. C. H. Mendenhall in Topeka attending the commencement exercises of the day and now her son Leo is of the graduates. She will visit her father in Atchison before returning to Buxton. Guiding Star Chapter No. 42, Order of the Eastern Star commemorated last Sunday afternoon at St. John's A. M. E. church and the following program-was rendered: Innovation. Rev. Oliver. Innovation, Rev. Oliver. Selection by choir. Paper, Noble women of the Bible, Mrs. L. W. Tucker. Address, by Hon. Geo. H. Woodson. Annual Sermon, Rev. D. E. Butler. Mrs. H. M. Hutchison, Mistress of ceremony. The Mission Circle of Mt. Zion Baptist church met in the home of Mrs. Ed. Dows, 28 E. 7th last Thursday A. m., a very splendid program was rendered. Tabernacle Baptist church News. Sunday was covenant day and a splendid meeting was witnessed. Many present rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and felt that it was good to be there. The Ladies of the Mission Circle served luncheon in their husbands honor Monray afternoon by request of the president Mrs. Clara Tate. Mrs. Ida Poe is on the sick list. The May pole drill by 13 girls under the management of Mrs. C. H. Mundenhall was quite a success socially and financially. At the Literary Monday evening a good program was rendered as follows: Recitation Mrs. D. Mae Lee. Vocal Solo, Miss Mae Ida Davis. Pader, Mr. Lee Stanton. Selection, "Big 3" Quartette. Vocal Solo, Mrs. J. F. Guy. Debate: Subject—"Resolved, that the art of men is more attractive than the works of nature." Affirmative Prof. A. J. Hicks. Mrs. W. A. Brown, negative Mr. Wm. King. Mrs. M. E. Oiiver won by the negatives. Mr. J. T. Thomas who has been out of the city during the suspension has returned home. Mr. Ben Abney who is in the hospital at Ottumwa undergoing an operation, is reported doing nicely. Mrs. Joanna Johnson of Ora Labor is visiting her sister Mrs. Alice Poe. Mrs. Anna Southers has returned home after an extended visit in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Henry Logan lies dangerously ill at this writing, she is suffering from a complication of diseases. One of the best song services given in Mt. Zion Baptist church was given by the Sunday School choir last Sunday evening. The young people rendered some very beautiful anthems from the C. E. Leslie Anthem book. The special feature of the program was the Baritone Solo by W. A. Brown, Jr. of the 1912 class of Western College, who simply captivated the audience with his sweet, rich voice. Hon. N. E. Kendall spoke to a large and appreciative audience in Y. M. C. A. building at 9:30 A. M. Monday. Buxonians are very glad to see "Nate" when he comes in our midst because he is a man who is doing things for the working man. We are hoping for Woodson, Kendall and Hicks. Lawn Hose—Dawson's Hardware When your child has whooping cough be careful to keep the cough loose and expectation easy by giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as may be required. This remedy will also liquify the tough mucus and make it easier to expectorate. It has been and is safe and sure. For sale by all used successfully in many epidemics dealers. Sunday, May 26 being pleasant Sunday at the A. M. E. church, a very interesting program was rendered. Last Monday evening a small company of friends gathered at the Watts home in the form of a surprise and Mrs. F. Watts being her (?) birthday. Many beautiful presents were the tokens and a very enjoyable time was reported. Miss Hazel Mosely of Galesburg attended the party given at the home of J. M. Watts. We are glad to relate to the public that on last Tuesday evening at the graduation exercise of the High School two of our young ladies appeared among the 22 graduates. Misses Ruth Hedge and Maudlien Burnaugh. We are proud of them but wish more would do as they have done. Mrs. A. Bartlett and daughter Mrs. R. Burnaugh entertained Kensington last Thursday afternoon. The home was very pretty decorated with pionies and roses. A lovely two course luncheon at the table, which was a profusion of pink and white pionies. We find that Mrs. Bartlett and her daughter have very artistic ideas of decorating. Mr. and Mrs. Wiette have returned to Mr. Pleasant for an indefinite stay. Mr. Wm. Carter of Canton, Ill., spent a week in the city visiting relatives and friends. Miss Grace Harris appeared in a play Tuesday evening given by the Oratory class. Miss Harris is the only colored one in the class and was given part well and helped make the play a success. Miss Bessie Robinson is still very poorly at the parental home on north day street. A new choir has been organized at the Baptist church. They made their first appearance last Sunday night and must be complimented for their success. Clothes Wringers—Dawson's Hardware. The Phone Will Bring To You The best laundry service possible. We employ only the most experience help and use only the most modern machinery. If you want only the best you'll call maple 1447 and let us call for your next bundle. 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SMALL SEED BOTTLE.25 LAKE SEED BOTTLE. 30% THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 822 LAKE ST. DEPT. 277 AGENTS WANTED. CHICAGO,ILL I WILLIAM S KENYON, Republican Nominee for United States Senator SIOUX CITY ITEMS. Mrs. Cellis and her mother Mrs. Johnson of Everly, Ia. came up to attend the convention of the Iowa Federation of colored woman's clubs, which convened in our city May 28-30. They were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. sturgis while here. Mrs. Cellis and her mother Mrs. Johnson of Everly, Ia. came up to attend the convention of the Iowa Federation of colored woman's clubs, which convened in our city May 28-30. They were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. sturgis while here. Mrs. Cellis and her mother Mrs. Johnson of Everly, Ia. came up to attend the convention of the Iowa Federation of colored woman's clubs, which convened in our city May 28-30. They were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. sturgis while here. A reception will be tended the visiting delegates in our city Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson. It will be given under the auspices of all the societies of the Mt. Zion Baptist church. Mrs. Pearl Berry has taken to the Samatarian hospital to undergo an operation. The Ladies Aid Society of the Mt. Zion Baptist church will meet at the were also assisted by other officers of the grand chapter. Those elected to office were namely. W. P. Mr. Thomas, H. Sturgis, W. Matron, Mrs. Etta Grant, Associate Matron Mrs. Anna Norris, Treasurer Mr. Wilbur J Norris, secretary Mrs. Anna May Askew. Mrs. Alice Gray of Des Moines arrived in our city for a week visits to our unit and叫 Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Hackley. She returned home Monday evening reporting a very pleasant time while here. A number of ladies of the Federation convention remained over Sunday for a visit with friends and relatives. 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The Ladies Aid Society of the Mt. Zion Baptist church will meet the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Morgan. The Naomi Chapter No. 7 was reorganized by the grand Worthy Patron Mr. S. Joe Brown and the grand Worthy Matron of the grand order of the O. E. S. Mrs. Ruth B. Bright of Ottawa, they came up from the general session of the O. E. S. which convened in De Moines last week. They Best Paints-Dawson's Hardware. There is no need of anyone being troubled with constipation. Chamberlain's Tablets will cause an agreeable movement of the bowels without any unpleasant effect. Give them a trial. For sale by all dealers. ```markdown ``` VIVIAN L. JONES Funeral Director ```markdown ``` Kinky Hair Straighten at Once Falling Hair Stopped Immediately Dandruff Removed and Itching Stopped Money Back if Not Satisfied. Dept. 19 Old South Building Boston, Mass, Live Agents Wanted. BOSTON MARKET Co. Greatest Variety in the City of Choice Meats, Fish, Poultry and Delicacies. We Strive to Please with the Best of Goods and Prompt Service PHONE 765 320 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, Iowa. Invest Your Money in Land COME TO OKLAHOMA Homes, Lands and Opportunities in Plenty 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 literature 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 each; $5 cash with order and then $5 per month. No interest on deferred payments. To good live men who can sell real estate we have an attractive agency proposition. Write us. Le. June 11-13. 147. Rev. J. W. Dowden, pastor of A. M. E. church will attend the Sunday school convention, will also convene at the same place June 14-15. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Murray returned home Sunday after a weeks visit in Omaha and Galesburgh. The Eather Sermon of Naomi chapter No. 7 O. E. S. was preached Sunday evening at the Mt. Zion Baptist church, a large congregation was present. Rev. B. F. Abner preached an excellent sermon for the occasion. Mrs. John Morgan came up from Omaha Monday for a two weeks visit with relatives and friends. Mr. Emmet Morgan come to our city Saturday to join his mother, Mrs. John Morgan for a visit with relatives and friends also. Miss Mayrie A. Bell, Mrs. J. B. Rush of Des, Moines, Madame Emma Gardner of Ottumwa and B. C. Lewis of Davenport were the guests of Mrs. L. M. Coats while in Sioux City. A sprained ankle may as a rule be cured in from three to four days by applying Chamberlain's Liniment and observing the directions with each bottle. For sale by all dealers. Blecplesante A good remedy for sleepiness is to wet a towel and apply to the back of the neck, pressing it hard up against the base of the brain and fastening over this cloth to prevent too rapid evaporation. The effect will be prompt and pleasant, cooling the brain and inducing a sweet and peaceful slumber. Warm water is better than cold for the purpose. This remedy will prove useful to people suffering from overwork, excitement or anxiety. MARY E. THE "PORO" SYSTEM of Scalp and Hair treatment is based on the latest scientific and sanitary methods, effecting a healthy scalp thus promoting a growth of beautiful hair. The "Poro" preparations used in connection with the treatment are made and sold exclusively by myself, having the exclusive right to that name; and I alone, know the secret of the composition that bears that name. Our claim has always been that when the hair begins to grow as the result of the use of "PORO", it will continue to do so if only the scalp and hair be kept clean. The sani-warded nature of treatment is also having the desired effect in helping to prevent the spread of diseases, for it is a fact that hair in an unsanitary condition carries the germs of disease which often prove fatal to innocent persons coming in contact with them. For treatment, call on or address: Mrs. Mollie Whituey 726 10th St. Des Moines Entered at the postoffice as secon d class matter. Stomach Trouble Many remarkable cures of stomach trouble have been effected by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tables. One man who had spent over two thousand dollars for medicine and treatment was entirely cured by a few boxes of these tablets. Price, 25 cents. Free samples at any drug store. THE SAILOR WITH THE LIFE Continued from page 1. the Illinois Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, maintains a home for the aged, as her individual service to humanity. The Woman's Club of Athens, Ga., cares for the sick, the aged, and the orphans; holds religious services and distributes literature in the prison; and makes many lives happy on Christmas Day. Even in the summer, the girls, Iowa, the clubs are busy with their life line. Clothing, food and fuel are distributed to the destitute; position are secure for working girls; and homes found for friendless children. There is no grander life, no life more in harmony with the Will of Providence, than a life of service to humanity. And, this is the life of the true club woman. I pray we may all be true club women. As an evidence that we are true club women, let us erect a monument to the glory and honor of the Iowa Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, and may that monument be an industrial school for girls, and may it be a charitable institution that shall live as long as suffering humanity demands it, and forever stand as a memorial to the sailor with the life of the sea. MRS. J. B. RUSH, Pres. I. S. F. C. W. C. Des Moines, Iowa. It is now well known than not more than one case of rheumatism in ten requires and internal treatment whatever. All that is needed is a free application of Chamberlain's Liniment and massaging the parts at each application. Try it and see how quickly it will relieve the painful soreness. For sale by all dealers. FORMER SLAVE 100 YEARS OLD "How old are you, Mr. Drencher?" "One hundred years old tomorrow," was the reply which Arthur Drencher, a colored man, staggered County Clerk Joseph P. Maher with today while the clerk was fixing up Drencher's pension voucher. "You don't mean that you are 100 years old?" "I sure do mean just that," replied Drencher. I was born May 28, 1812, and you can figure it out yourself." produced showed that he was actually 100 years old. He is living at 406 Southwest Sixth street. He was born in Ohio, but his parents soon afterward moved to Kentucky. He was a slave until just before the civil war broke out, when he ran away and went to Ohio. He enlisted as a private soldier in Company G of the Fifth regiment of the United States. Colored Volunteer infantry at the beginning of the war and served until the close. His first vote was cast for Abraham Lincoln for president. He does not use glasses or carry a cane, and says he is physically sound. Sore Niples Any mother who has had experience with this distressing ailment will be pleased to know that a cure may be effected by applying Chamberlain's Salve as soon as the child is through cloth before allowing any trained nurses use this salve with the best results. 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