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THE BYSTANDER diss in the Pay Boost and read The Bystander XXIII No. 21 A CALL TO DUTY. A STRONG APPEAL FROM OUR OLD WARRIOR, DR. PHILLIPS OF KEOKUK. To the Editor of the Bystander: We have tried to be fair in this political campaign. We did not want to worry ourselves about state or national ticket, for we really thought that every loyal Negro of the U. S. really had enough of Wilson, the weather cock president, the father and promoter of segregation, the man who has done only the one thing that the American people can point to, and that tis to segregate the Negro in all departments of the government. He and his party with their rebel yell, "Segregate the Negro." Now don't understand me to say that all democrats were rebels, but I do say that all rebels were democrats, and southern confederacy is in full control of the government. Every important committee of the house and senate is headed by a southerner, and their motto is, "No Negro need apply." He must be jim crowed at all cost, and think of it, the president of a country like this to allow himself to stoop so low to smother a helpless people who are loyal to their country, and are always ready to answer the nation's call. We'll just stop here and say that he is too little to do a big thing. Let us take up state politics. Now, Mr. Editor, I see by some of the papers that Mr. Harding has got to be a scapegoat for introducing some bill. Strange that the poor unfortunate Negro had no one to champion his cause before this. Harding was not my man for governor. I worked at the primary to defeat him, but the voice of the republican party said Harding. I am a republican and don't believe in stabbing in the back or hitting below the belt, and I pity the men or men that go into a convention, and because they are defeated sling mud at the successful candidate. Every loyal republican ought to support Harding, most especially the Negro, for the party behind Harding is more to be trusted than all the other parties combined, so far as the Negro is concerned. Where did the prohibition party get its prestige in the state of Iowa; from the republican party. There is nothing wrong in prohibition when it's really foug' upon the line of justice to all men, but, my brother, have they ever taken up a case in defense of the Negro unless there was an ax to grind. Who is the father of segregation, and discrimination, jim crowing and the grandfather's clause? The democratic party, of course, and yet they expect us to play the dog, to lick the hand that beat us. No, a thousand times no. Hughes, Harding and every republican candidate for congress ought to receive the Negro's support. I have been informed by a reliable attorney of this state that this Harding bill was all buncomb, but the honorable attorneys, Brown, Thompson and Woodson, the watch dogs of the Negroes of Iowa, happened to be on the ground and defeated it and that bill has never been heard of since, until Harding came out for governor, for political prestige only. Put your ear to the ground and listen, and don't mistaken. Hughes and Harding will be elected and two more startling events will follow—women will vote and whisky will go. T. H. Phillips. To vote raise slide 33 and write name on roll MACON, MO., NEWS. The Vine and Broadway Baptist Sunday school will give a pie social Thursday evening, November 9th. Western college football team vlisted Columbia on Saturday evening. The score was 12 to 6 in favor of Western. On Friday, November 3rd, Western football team will visit George R. Smith school in Sedalia, Mo. Misses Hattie Young, Fay Bell and Alma McElroy accompanied the football team to Columbia, Mo. Several Moberlyites attended the dance given in our city Monday evening. The Macon Women's club is doing splendid work under the auspices of Mrs. S. Mott, our president. The death of Mrs. Ethel Williams of Minneapolis, Minn., occurred last week in that city. Mrs. Williams was formerly of this city. Mr. Hiram Clark has returned from a trip to St. Louis and reports a pleasant trip. Rev. Underwood will begin a series DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1916. of sermons beginning with Sunday. We are very sorry to hear of the illness of Mrs. Susan Mott. The wedding of Miss Ruth Z. Perkins and Mr. Harry Majors of Moline, Ill., will occur Wednesday, November 1. The bride is the daughter of Prof. E. W. Perkins of this city and an accomplished young lady in music. Mr. and Mrs. Majors will make their home in Denver, Colo. The Baptist Sewing Circle met Friday at the home of Mrs. Willingham. A delightful evening was spent. Western college is doing splendid work under the auspices of the new president, E. S. Page. Baby Alonzo Udella Harris is very ill at his home on Pinkard street. Quite a number of girls were highly entertained Monday evening at the home of Miss Harriet Bradley. Mrs. Mary E. Embree entertained at dinner Wednesday, October 25th, Mrs. Mattie J. Brooks and Mrs. Sallie Griffen in honor of Mrs. Leota Davis of Colorado, a dear old friend. A deligent time was spent. Those failing to pay last week the agent will call to see you again Saturday, so be ready. Subscribe for The Bystander. Subscribe for The Bystander. T. H. Henderson's cafe is open all hours. If hungry, see him. The voters of Polk county do not take kindly to a third term in office. Neither do the voters believe that a public officeholder paid for performing his duties by the county should use his office to further his private business. If elected he will serve all alike regardless of special service. MONMOUTH, IL Mrs. Ida Berry of Chicago addressed the republican lady voters at the Calvary Baptist church. A republican club of Negro women was organized. Mrs. Etta Simms of this place being the organizer. Mrs. Laura Maupin and grandson have returned from Canton and other parts of Missouri. Mrs. Dan Skinner has returned, after a short visit with her sister in Davenport. Rev. Eugene Thompson preached at the afternoon services at Allen chapel in Galesburg on Sabbath day. The Agnes Moody club gave a masquerade social at the G. A. R. hall. It was one of the most enjoyable events of Hallowe'en. Mr. Moses Brown was a visitor in Galesburg on Sabbath. Mr. Ben Dayd of Canton, Mo., is here visiting his daughter, Mrs. Ozella Bailey. The presiding elder's committee of St. James church gave a fried chicken social at the church Thursday evening. Mrs. Lillian Abel spent Sunday in Galesburg. John Peoples was in Galesburg on Tuesday evening. A large number of our people attended "Uncle Tom's Cabin," which played at the Paltee on Tuesday evening. Miss Georgia Shanman and Laura Allen were in Galesburg on Sabbath. Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Birdet and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wallace motored to Kirkwood on Sunday in Birdet's car. IOWA CITY, IOWA. Rev. Farribe preached during quarterly meeting service last Thursday. Rev. Campbell conducted services in Iowa City last Sunday. He is here intermittent Sundays. The new officers for the year in Christian Endeavor are: M. F. Fields, president; Ruth Southall, vice president; Mildred Griffin, secretary; Kathryn Chandler, assistant secretary; Vaeletta London, treasurer. A well filled house listened to the literary program Friday night. There was a number by one of the advanced students of public speaking in the university. Paper, "Views of a Freshman," by Miss Dameron; reading by Miss Calhoon; selection from Dunbar by Mamie Diggs. Remarks by the pastor, who was a visitor, and a duet by two of the church members. There will be a masquerade given by the Kappa Alpha Psi on Saturday evening. Mrs. Fisher, matron of the fraternity, was introduced to the dean of women, Miss Klingenhagen. Miss Ona Webb of Buxton is in Iowa City. THRONGS GREET NEGRO TROOPERS BACK IN CHICAGO Marching through a lane of welcoming relatives, friends and spectators, the Eighth (Negro) regiment returned from Mexico yesterday, and after a parade through the loop turned south to the armory. The troop train arrived shortly before 9 o'clock in the Illinois Central station, and there was greeted by the welcoming shouts of thousands. A committee of welcome, headed by Mayor Thompson, a group of aldermen, civic societies, and the Hull House band, met the soldiers and led the parade through the downtown streets. As the soldiers bent their steps southward they trooped through solid walls of humanity whose howls of approval sent discipline to the winds. The regimental band played "San Antone to Austin," which was composed by Sergt. James B. Tucker, assistant bandmaster. Every window in the line of march was filled and there was a continuous tumult as the men sought the armory where a new outburst was received. The men spent the remainder of the day in being relieved of their military duties and in accustoming themselves to the ways of citizens again. Only one thing marred the calm of the homecoming. This was the killing of Alfred Johnson during the excitement of mustering out when several soldiers discharged their rifles in ecstacy of the movement. Several soldiers were held in Springfield pending a hearing and investigation.—Chicago Daily Tribune. 1920 M. B. W. H. WEAVER FOR REPRESENTATIVE James B. Weaver is the regular republican candidate for representative of Polk county, whose likeness appears above. Attorney Weaver is one of the progressive leading young attorneys, eloquent and a true friend of the col- VOTER Louis B. W Democratic COUNTY T I stand for Decen- in Po VOTE FOR Chris B. VanHoes Democratic nominee COUNTY TREASURED d for Decency and Fair in Politics Louis B. VanHoesen Efficiency Economy Service in Public Office PULL LEVER OVER 13 B ```markdown ``` S. JOE BROWN FOR JUDGE. The above is a true likeness of S. Joe Brown, our well known attorney, and grand master of Negro Masons of Iowa, who will have the honor of THE NEW YORK TIMES ored race. He has always been outspoken in defense of them and all worthy people. We hope every colored republican voter will not only vote for him, but work for him. He will be a credit to the county and an honor to the state if elected. FOR VanHoesen nominee REASURER ency and Fairness politics Public Office --- being the first Negro to be voted for for judge of the district court of Polk county at the general election to be held on Tuesday, November 7th. Attorney Brown is undoubtedly as well qualified for district judge as any one of those who are candidates, and as there are no party candidates, there is no reason why every Negro in the county should not cast his vote for the candidate of his own race, especially since he is as well qualified as any other. As the vacancy in this office was created too late for any candidate to have his name printed on the voting machine it will be necessary for those who desire to vote for district judge to push up the slide No. 33 at the right hand side and at the very top of the machine and write in the blank space there the name of the candidate he desires to vote for. We hope that every Negro and every other voter who desires to encourage the advancement of deserving Negroes will write in the name of S. Joe Brown. KEOKUK, IOWA. Rev. J. H. Helm, pastor of Pilgrim Rest church, has returned, after a two weeks' stay in Bevier, Mo., assisting in a revival. He reports a great success. The Morning Star lodge will meet Thursday with Mrs. Cecil Bates on Franklin street. The members of the First African Baptist church served dinner and supper Saturday on Ninth and Main. It was a success financially. The ladies of Niobe Tabernacle, No. 9, will give an oyster supper Thursday, November 16th, at the home of Mrs. E. J. Thomas, 1525 Franklin street. Mrs. George Mott, who has been confined to her bed for several months, is improving and her many friends are hoping to see her up again soon. Rev. P. Thomas has taken up the work at Mt. Pleasant as pastor of the Baptist church there. We regret very much to have him go. He was a Christian gentleman in our midst and did a great, work building up the church spiritually and financially. We hope for him success. Mrs. S. J. Goins is able to be up again, after being confined at home for three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fields are getting along nicely. Mr. Fields is able to resume his work again, and we hope to see Mrs. Fields out soon. Mrs. Lena Henry, Mrs. George Mack, Mrs. Cora Redd and daughter, Helen, of Ft. Madison attended the fall celebration here.e Mrs. E. J. Thomas entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dixon and Mr. A. J. Ross. Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas entertained in honor of Dr. S. Flournoy, who will go to Topeka, Kansas, to practice his profession. The funeral of Mr. W. M. Ross, who met his death last week in an encounter with a young white man, was conducted by Rev. J. H. Helm at Pilgrim Rest church Saturday, assisted by Rev. S. B. Moore, Rev. P. Thomas and Rev. D. E. Butler. Rev. M. J. Burton, state missionary, has been home with his family for a few days. While here he preached two able sermons at the First African Baptist church. Subscribe for The Bystander. The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents RICHESS NEGRO BOY IN THE WORLD LUTHER MANUEL'S INCOME IS $20,000 TO $25,000 MONTH FROM OKLAHOMA OIL. Tulsa, Okla.-Adam Manuel, a Creek freedman, died in Colorado recently, and already there is a race on among some of the residents of Muskogee county to get the appointment of guardian for his children. There are five of the children living, and the elder Manuel inherited the allotments of two who are dead, but the guardianship is sought because of Luther Manuel, a minor son, who is believed to be the richest Negro boy in the world. When the allotments were made for the Manuel family, those of Luther, 13, and Rafield, his younger brother, were in a locality where the land was worthless for farming purposes. Their father complained that the land was valueless, but he was unable to have any change made. It turned out that the allotment of Luther, believed to be worthless, was in the heart of the Cushing oil field. Since that field was developed nearly six years ago his income from it has amounted to from $20,000 to $25,000 a month. The allotment of Rafield Manuel is not so valuable. The allotments of the other children are good for agricultural purposes only. Sarah Rector has been considered the most fortunate of all those among the Creek freedmen who took allotments in that section of country, but her fortune is far less than that of Luther Manuel. For a time, when the Cushing oil field was at its best, or for more than two years, his income was $1,000 a day.—Chicago Daily Tribune. DR. W. SAMPSON BROOKS. Dr. W. Sampson Brooks, who has so acceptably filled the pulpit of St. Paul A. M. E. church for the past five years, left the city Friday for his new field of labor in Wichita, Kansas. In the departure of Dr. Brooks not only St. Paul, but St. Louis loses a great man from many viewpoints. St. Paul has always had well equipped pastors, but it will take an exceptional man to follow Dr. W. Sampson Brooks, who by his Christian life, hearty handshake and pleasing smile and his congenial wife has won not only friends among the church and ministry, but among all classes of citizens. As a financier, Dr. Brooks has few equals in any denomination; as a pulpit orator his extensive travels and broad experience makes him the master of his profession, his sermons at all times profitable and instructive. The trustees and officers of the church know of his saving and worth to St. Paul. A debt of over $14,000 met him when he arrived five years ago, but with his well formed plans and the confidence of his congregation, wiped 18 months and burned the mortgage out the long standing debt in less than in the presence of an overwhelming audience, a most marvelous achievement which could only have been accomplished by a W. Sampson Brooks. Dr. Brooks has accepted the pastorate of the largest A. M. E. church in Wichita, which is brand new and perhaps overwhelmingly in debt and needs his great service to relieve it of some of its burdens. We wish for him and his faithful companion a hearty reception and that he may live long to do much good for the Master and his people in the many avenues of life.—The Fraternal Clarion. Rev. Brooks is well known here, as he pastored at the St. Paul A. M. E. church here several years. We are glad to note his raise and we congratulate him. C. C. PUTNAM Democratic candidate for representative. Competent. Qualified. Will give all classes a square deal. The Bystander collector will be in your city in a few days. Please see and pay him your subscription. CITY LOCALS CITY LOCALS Register today Vote Tuesday, November 7th. The Suffragette club will meet with Mrs. H. Brown, 1289 East Eighteenth street, Monday, November 6th. Let everybody vote against Rebel Wilson. The Mite Missionary society will give a reception at the parsonage on Tuesday, November 7th. Hours, 6 to 10 p. m. Public invited. We earnestly ask every voter to vote for Hughes. Mrs. Ed Mason, who was taken to the state hospital at Clarinda, is reported not much better. Her many friends are much concerned. Vote for the republican candidates Mrs. Wells of Lake Park, who has been gone on a six weeks' visit in the south, returned this week, reporting a good time and a fine visit. She visited Nashville, Tenn., Louisville, Ky., Lexington, Ky., St. Louis, Mo., and many other southern cities. The great football game between Drake university and Grinnell college Saturday afternoon at the Drake stadium. It will be a good game and all should see it. The Marshall Neil Embroidery club met with Mrs. Carrie Stone on Wednesday, November 1. A two-course luncheon was served and they adjourned to meet with Mrs. Shaw, 2622 Ches- The Mite Missionary society of St. Paul's A. M. E. church met at the parsonage on Tuesday, October 3. The following officers were elected for the ensuing conference year: President, Mrs. S. L. Birt; vice president, Mrs. Elizabeth Glass; recording secretary, Mrs. Carrie Shaw; assistant secretary, Mrs. Izora Mackey; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Adam Dixon. TO LET—Two furnished rooms, 815 23th street. Only a few more days till election. Register! Register! Everybody mus tregister in the cities this year if they expect to vote November 7. Vote for W. M. Hammill, republican candidate for treasurer of Polk county. Four years' experience as first deputy under present occupant. The Ladies Exposition that was given October 31st was a great success. A full report will appear next week. It was requested that the committee will meet at the home of Mrs. S. Joe Brown on Tuesday evening, November 7th. BIRTHS. Dr. Jefferson reports the following births: Born October 24th to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Crowley, 145 Sheridan street, a fine nine and one-half pound girl; born October 27th to Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Williams, 1314 Day street, a bouncing nine pound boy; born October 28th to Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Holman, 1425 Buchan street, a seven pound boy. All are doing well. A REPUBLICAN RALLY. The republicans of Polk county will be a big rally at the Coliseum on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. Hon. Albert B. Cummins, United States senator from Iowa, and was a candidate for the nomination for president, will speak. Also Hon. Nate E. Kendall of Albia, ex-congressman, who made the eloquent speech nominating Senator Cummins at the national convention last June in Chicago. Hon. C. C. Dowell, our congressman, and A. L. Urick, C. A. Weaver and Frank Gotch will speak. All voters are invited to come out. Ladies are welcome. Good music. N. A. A. C. P. The annual membership meeting and election of officers of the Des Moines Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will be held Monday evening, November 6, 1916, at Union Congregational church, Tenth and Park streets, at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to be present without fail. By order of S. Joe Brown, President. Mrs. Jessye E. McClaim, Sec'y. Sick Headache. This distressing disease results from a disordered condition of the stomach, and can be cured by taking Chamberlain's Tablets. For sale by all dealers. Mr. Walter Reed of Fort Dodge, Iowa, came down to our city this week to make his home. He is employed at the Reel Auto Co. Rev. John Goins, D. D., will speak at the Sunday afternoon Forum at 4:30 at Corinthian Baptist church. Everybody invited to attend. Social hour at 5:30. Mrs. N. Gresham of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is in our city attending the semiannual state board meeting of the Iowa. Colored Women's Federation. While here she is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. C. Young. The other out of city ladies that attended the Federation board meeting were Mrs. Addie Johnson, Mrs. Mary Miles, Mrs. Belle Watkins, Mrs. Kate Brooks of Buxton, Mrs. Alex Clark of Oskaloosa and Mrs. Sam White of Indolaan. All persons intending to take part in the "Queen Esther" cantata will please be at our rehearsal Tuesday evening, November 7th, at the home of Miss Joburness Redmond, 1009 North Fourteenth street. Soloists for the cantata will be named at this meeting. The High School Girls' club met Sunday at the social center, 1058 Fifth street. Two new members were added to the roll and two applications for membership were brought in by the members. The program consisted of an instrumental number by Miss Edna Johnson, a solo by Miss Madola Midget, a reading by Miss Meredith Humburd and a reading by Miss Persilla Sears. The club adjourned to meet next Sunday at the social center. The St. Mary Christian Home society, No. 1, met at the home of Mrs. Chas. Winslow on October 27th. Officers present: Mrs. Mary M. Scott, president; Zelia White, secretary. Eight members were received and a very delightful meeting was held and enjoyed by all present. They adjourned until Friday, November 3rd, to meet with Mrs. Lillian Burrell at 1020 Fourth street Place at 8 o'clock p. m. Catherine Mease, corresponding secretary. The ladies of the South Side Crochet club gave a Hallowe'en party in honor of their husbands at the home of Mrs. Sadie Blackburn. A dainty lunch was served and a prize was given to the best whist player. Mrs. Allen Moore won the prize, a beautiful fruit dish. The decorations were yellow and black. President, Mrs. S. Blackburn; secretary, Mrs. M. Jennings. Corinthian Baptist church is doing nicely under our new pastor, Rev. J. Goins, D. D. He is carrying on a series of meetings all this week and is having wonderful success and the hearts of the members are made to rejoice in the Lord of our salvation. There will be baptismal sermon on Sunday at 11 a. m., and after the sermon there will be baptizing. Sunday school at 12:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30. Preaching at 8 p. m., Lord's supper. We welcome you to all these services. The Kiles A. M. E. Zion church is increasing in membership and in spirit. We are getting ready for a ten days' revival on next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The text will be, "There Will Be No Discharge in This War." Sunday school at 3 p. m. Text at 8 p. m., "At Midnight There Was a Cry." Monday evening's text, "Drop Your Net and Follow Me." Tuesday evening's text, "He Is Not Here." Wednesday evening's text, "Oh Ye Dry Bones Hear the Word of the Lord." Thursday evening's text, "As the Eagle Stirs Up Her Nest." Friday's text, "Behold the Lamb of God, Who Takes Away the Sins of the World." Rev. Donald invites hte public to help him in this struggle. Located at S. E. Fourth street, No. 511. Rev. Donald, pastor. COLORED REPUBLICAN RALLY. Closing campaign meeting to be held at Elks hall, West Second and Grand avenue, 207-209-211 West Grand avenue, Monday, November 6, 1916, at 8 o'clock. Speakers of the evening: Rev. S. L. Birt, pastor of the A. M. E. church; Atty. S. Joe Brown, Atty. J. B. Rush, Atty. John L. Thompson, editor of the Bystander. Good music furnished by the Capital City band. R. N. Hyde will preside over the meeting. Following are the list of vice presidents: Des Moines, I. M. Jones, Arthur Lee, J. H. Shepard, John Morris, J. H. Reynolds, John Smith, J. C. Williams, John W. Heath, W. B. Howard of Cement Plant, Archie Day, Walter Taylor, Harry Crews, Geo. S. Logan, Douglas Miller, W. K. Perry, E. R. Hall, Ben Baker, Dr. A. J. Booker, A. J. Jefferson, Louis Shelton, W. M. Humburd, W. H. McCree, E. Tracy Blagburn, E. S. Morgan, M. J. Bradford, J. S. Beverly, H. M. McCraven, H. E. Jacobs, Gus Watkins, H. Jesse Graves, A. L. Smith, Geo. Jett, Leslie Green, C. B. Brown, C. H. Hart, E. G. McAfee, Billy Jones, Lou Hanger, Chas. Cousins, Chas. Topson, W. H. Hammitt, Albert Gater, Buddie Black, Henry Taylor, Luney Chas. Evans, G. W. Scott, S. W. Scott, Wm. Johnson, Henry Warricks, H. J. London, Lud Strawthers, Col. Jeff Logan, Geo. Cleggett, Jr. Enterprise, Iowa, W. D. Miller, Geo. Lewis, Wm. Battles, Oralabor, Iaulow, Sam Sullivan, Steve Griffin, Mr. Johnson, Carney, Iowa, Carl Wright, Uriah Cal man, Hank Matten. Norwoodville, Iowa, James Hall, B. F. Johnson. The Thimble Circle was entertained at the home of Mrs. P. Anderson Friday Nov. 3rd. Sunday Oct. 29th was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church, Presiding Elder N. J. McCracken preached at the morning service. Rev. Thompson of Monmouth preached at 3:30 a very interesting sermon to a large audience. The Thimble Circle will have a progressive luncheon Tuesday Oct. 31st for the benefit of the Second Baptist church. A reception was given in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Garrison and N. J. -McCracken Tuesday Oct. 31st by the Night Choir and Stewardess Board. Miss Allen is able to be out after several weeks illness. Mrs E. Berry of Chicago, organizer of the Hughes Alliance Republican club, was in the city Wednesday, guest of Mrs. B. Jackson. The Philologun club gave a Hallow'een party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Fletcher Thursday evening, Nov. 2. All report a grand time. Mrs. C. Brown and daughter have returned home from P. N. Dakota where they have been visiting relatives Mrs. G. Allcon is able to be out again after several weeks illness. The P. W. club was entertained at the home of Miss A. W. Crawford Wednesday Nov. 1st. Mr. J. B. Morris of Washington, D. C., was in the city a few days of this week, guest of Atty. George H. Woodson. Dr. E A. Carter made a flying trip to Chicago. Prof. G. W. Moore of Washington, D. C., International Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. of colored boys work, spoke to a large audience Sunday afternoon at the Y. Every one seem to be benefited by his excellent remarks. He is one of the able men of our race. Rev. J. J. Evans also made an interesting talk. Prof. Moore while in the city stopped with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Mills. Mrs. Mary Pickman of Columbus, Ohio, departed for her home last week after having spent a very delightful visit in Buxton with her sister, Mrs. Dr. Carter. The Misses Kainer of Oskaloosa was the guest of Miss Martha Lucas last Sunday. Miss Hester Carter entertained Miss Lola Hart for dinner Sunday. Mrs.John Baker is still confined to her bed. We hope for her speedy recovery. Mrs. Louisa Rhodes has returned from an extended visit in Chicago. Buffalo is in view this week. Prof. Hicks is indisposed this week. DAVENPORT ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Thompson of Muscatine were in the city last Sunday and worshiped at Bethel A. M. E. church. The revival services at the Third Baptist church will continue throughout the week. Rev. T. K Nickolson the pastor is preaching splendid sermons every night. The Willing Workers, under the direction of Mrs. Wm. Brooks, will present "A Pageant" Nov. 6th at Bethel A. M. E. church. The U. B. F. of the Tri-cities held a smoker at the home of Mr. Frank Brown last Thursday night. A large number were in attendance and a highly fraternal spirit was manifested and as a result of the meeting they received several applications for membership Mrs. Martha Windsor, Chas. Windsor of Rock Island, Ill and Mr. Blaine Thomas of Des Moines were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Baker last Monday evening. Mr. Dandridge, the father of Mrs. D L. Holmes, has been very sick but is recovering. Mrs. Renfro of Ottumwa left for her home last Thursday after a short visit with her cousin, Mrs. Pitts. Rev. C. Waters, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, has selected "The Railroad to Hell" as the subject of his sermon next Sunday night. Everybody is invited to the services which are always inspiring. Mrs. Aria Bell passed away last Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Julia Vogel, after a lingering illness. Short services were conducted by Rev. C. Waters before the remains were taken to Louisana, Mo., for burial, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Vogel and another daughter Mrs. Buckner of Chicago. FOR SALE OR TRADE I have two vacant lots, one in the business district on a corner one block from the depot, the other in residence district; will trade for Iowa property. For full particulars write J. B. Johnson 502 S. 6th street, Knoxville, Iowa. Do You Have Sour Stomach? If you are troubled with sour stomach you should eat slowly and masticate your food thoroughly, then take one of Chamberlain's Tablets immediately after supper. Obtainable everywhere. GALESBURG, ILL. BUXTON. IOWA. Mrs. Della Johnson was called to St. Joe, Mo., to be with her mother, who is real sick. We hope for her speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson, also Fred and Miss Mabel, of Gravity, motored to Clarinda last Sunday and spent the Sabbath with friends. Rev. D. W. Brown and wife, who have been visiting in Fort Madison, returned to their home last Wednesday. The ladies of the Home and Foreign Missionary society met at the home of Sister W. Mitchell at the parsonage. A nice number we present. Mrs. G. Fields and baby, Cathalene, spent Saturday and Sunday in Tarkio, Mo. We are glad to note those who have been on the sick list, Ray Oldham and Joe Howe, are able to be out among their friends again. Mrs. Ed Pemberton, who has been visiting friends in Des Moines and Oralabor, returned to her home on Younker This store busier and bu the winter ne in things to Especially in now are the d Economy Younker Brothers This store keeps getting busier and busier supplying the winter needs of people in things to wear and use. Especially interesting right now are the displays in the Economy Basement $5.75 Oak Cabi $5.75 Oak Cabinet Base $4.65 $4.65 Peerless Cast In Terms: $1 Dou $17 Value $14.00 Peerless Cast Iron Cook Stove Terms: $1 Down; $1 a Week This Peerless all-cast iron cook stove comes in all black finish with four 8-inch standard covers; has front pouch feed door and duplex grate for burning wood or coal. Mounted on loose heavy cast base. Choice of 16-inch oven; regular $17 value at $14.00 or 18-inch oven, regular $20 value at $15.75. DR. PA WHIT DR. PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER 25c Postpaid Whitens and Clears dark and brown skin. Bleaches sallow or dark complexion, causing it to grow whiter. Get the original. Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener Do not accept imitations. Sold by drug- gists or sent direct postpaid anywhere in the United States for 25c. Remember the name, Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener. Made only by Jacobs' Pharmacy, Atlanta, Ga. AGENTS WANTED WRITE FOR TERMS DAVIDSON'S IOWA'S LARGEST FURNITURE STORE 412-414-416-418 - WALNUT-ST. $17 Value $14.00 $20 Value $15.75 Your Credit Is Good Miss Iola Brown of Blanchard is visiting with her girl friends again and stopping with Miss Francis Mitchell. Everyone be prepared to have your dollar money the second Sunday in November and help the church along. Pastor, Rev. D. W. Brown. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8:30 p. m. Invitations are out for the Hallow'e'en entertainment on Tuesday night, October 31, at Castle hall. Mrs. Lou Nash visited friends in Hawleyville a day last week. The Ladies Needlecraft club met at the home of Mrs. Ed Stewart last Wednesday. Delightful refreshments were served. Mrs. Maud Beard made a visit to Omaha on Saturday to spend Sabbath with her husband. Mrs. E. B. Cook accompanied Mrs. Geo. Johnson to St. Joe on Saturday. We regret to lose Mrs. Phalbia Pemberton from our midst. who went to Brothers keeps getting easier supplying needs of people wear and use. interesting right displays in the Basement innet Base $4.65 Sturdily made kitchen cabinet base ef solid oak, like cut, with square legs. Has a 25x42-inch white wood top, two 50-lb. ca- pacity bins, two drawers and two molding boards. Regularly $5.75, speci- cially underpriced inne. $4.65 Iron Cook Stove wn; $1 a Week $20 Value $15.75 $14.00 LMER'S KIN TENER Open A Charge Account Rare Washington Perkett A rare and curious mossotint portrait of George Washington in the library of the late Lafayette S. Richardson of Lowell, Mass., was auctioned off last year in Boston. It is entitled "George Washington, late president of the United States of America, etc." and was published March 14, 1891, by J. Hinton Lindon. It is a small folio and is colored by hand. It looks as much like George III, as it does the Father of His Country. Baker, who wrote the "Engraved Portraits of Washington," says that only one impression of this mossotint has come under the notice of the writer. It was in neither the Clarkson nor the Carson sale of Washington portraits. Inalst on Yellow Flour. Charles Christadoro, an expert on flour and greens, sounds the keynote of the new situation brought about by the bleached flour decision when he says in a communication to the editor commenting on the bleached flour decision: "The housewife will now insist on yellow tinted or creamy flour, and will learn to realize that a natural flour very white can in no manner compare with the creamy or yellow flour in so far as glutens and muscle building values are concerned. "As from $ to 90 per cent. of the large flour mills of the country we are using this bleaching process, the decision is far-reaching."—National Food Magazine PLEA POR SELF-REL... Charles G. Dawes' Good Advice to Young Men in Business. This is a hard world in business. It always has been and always will be. There are many good and generous men in it. There are many who will lend a helping hand to you in your adversity, but in the time of need you will not find them among the men who tried to get you to embark in speculation with your little surplus and to sell you something which would help you to "easy money." Be self-reliant. Make your own investment into investments. When you cannot, put your money in a good savings bank. Distrust the financial demagogues as you distrust the political demagogue. Keep your hand on your pocketbook as you travel life-first, to give always in proportion to your means to those who are poor; second, to hold from those who would take through force or fraud what you need for yourself and you. You will then, writes Mr. Dawes in the Saturday Evening Post, have your hand where most of the other follows have only their eyes. In this alone you will have the advantage of them. Her Son Subject to Group. "My son Edwin is subject, to croup," writes Mrs. E. O. Irwin, New Kensington, Pa. "I put in many sleepless hours at night before I learned of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mothers need not fear this disease if they keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the house and use it as directed. It always gave my boy relief." Obtainable everywhere. A. Why not grow your hair by using Mme. M. Beard Hair Grower It removes dandruff, stops itching of the scalp and makes it grow long, soft, and beautiful. Price 50c a box. Send stamp for pamphlet. MME. M. BEARD AGENTS WANTED 519 So 16th St. St. Joseph, Mo, When in Ft. Dodge go to Wright & Venable Cafe 225 Central Avenue Quick Meals and Ft. Dodge, Prompt Service. Iowa L. E. Hanger NEW Elite Restaurant New Reliable Place to Eat Meals 15c and up Lunches or Short Orders Served 304 W. Grand Ave. Des Moines Iowa TH BYST. JC P Publ st M be Office L I a E ond A 25 Th cent 10 cour chu adn the fess car are ver V job of NO C on be ity One Six Th V scri age S mo By v var cor ent up or to ev w ha sar the ev let co cha no pe ol lis in th ha to Al W Bu Mo Co Mi Ch Mi Mi Ke St Sc Ro Da Os Ce Bu Mo St Or Ot Mo Dg Ck Si Cl th ist tie ev vo to ch ju vs Au de st or ai dt pr ec th ch ev bu ec Tl ar ag BURLINGTON, IOWA. Mrs. Charles Weaver was called to Quincy, Ill., by the illness of her niece. Mrs. J. E. Johnson entertained the B. J. C. club last Monday. Mrs. Louisa Douglas was a business caller in Keokuk last week. Rev. Butler, the conference missionary, occupied the St. John's A. M. E. church pulpit Sunday, October 15. Mrs. Peter King and her sister, Mrs. Ealey, spent Sunday in Keokuk on October 15th. While in the city they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Triplet. Mrs. Homer Orange has returned to her home in Chicago, after a very pleasant visit with her uncle, Geo. Tyler, and friends. Rev. W. W. Williams spent Friday night at the home of his son, Edward Williams. Jamie Ray is about the same. Mrs. Lee Tyler is visiting in Chicago. Mrs. A. Rideout and Eveline Hedge are on the sick list. Mrs. Rosa Yearson and daughter, Julia, of Clarksville, Mo., are visiting Van Hill, her brother, and Mrs. Squire Henderson. Peter King is able to sit up some now, after being confined to his bed for a week with rheumatism. Mrs. Blanche Graham has moved into the Fate Martin property, where she will conduct a rooming house. We wish her success. Mrs. Wm. W. Ashby visited in Monmouth last week as the guest of Mrs. J. N. Weathers. Mrs. Peter King entertained the Missionary society last Friday week. Edward Williams spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brooks in Davenport, Iowa. A few ladies spent last Monday evening very pleasantly with Mrs. Ealey at the home of her sister. The social given by the Christian Endeavor society was a success. They cleared a neat sum. The Willing Workers met at the home of Mrs. Goldie Clark last Tuesday. A special program was rendered, which was indeed highly appreciated by those present. An elegant three-course luncheon was served. The invited guests were Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, Mr. J. McCoy, Mr. G. Clark, Mrs. Emma Early, Clifford Cowden, Ida Baker, Homer Orange, Wm. Palmer and Wm. W. Ashby. All had a lovely time. Three new names were added to the roll. CENTERVILLE NEWS. Sunday was a beautiful day, after the little blizzard. Services were well attended all day. Rev. M. Carrington preached three soul-stirring sermons. At 2:30 he preached an excellent sermon for the Mission Circle. Sunday school is progressing nicely and they are planning to give a program some time in the near future. The box social given Saturday night by the Church Aid club was quite a success. Rev. Guy Sanders arrived in our city Monday, October 23, and will preach in Mystic on Tuesday, October 24, and in Centerville on Wednesday, October 25th. Mr. Albert Jackson, who has been in Cedar Rapids for the last three months at work, arrived in the city Saturday for an over Sunday visit with his family. Mrs. Martha Hughes of Mystic entertained the Golden Rule Tabernacle, No. 581, Monday evening, October 23. It was well attended. Those from Centerville were Daughters Mrs. E. Martin, Mrs. A. L. Crittenden, Mrs. M. Ridding, Mrs. M. Mayfield, Mrs. M. Noah, Miss Lizzie Sanders, Mrs. B. Richmond, Mrs. M. Brown, Mrs. A. Oliver, Mrs. L. Jeter, Miss Helen Jeter, Viola Noah, Fannie Ridding and Christina Crittenden, Sirs J. W. Martin, Joe Sanders, Robert Terrell, Joe Brock, Rev. G. Sanders, Rev. M. Carrington. All returned on the 10:30 car, reporting an excellent time and declaring Mrs. Hughes a good entertainer. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Brown spent Saturday night with her mother, Mrs. A. L. Crittenden. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Jones entertained Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Brown to dinner Sunday. Miss Cornelia Smith is much improved and is able to be out. Ruth Smith was knocked down on Wednesday, October 18th, by an automobile and escaped serious injuries. Mr. Hobert Clark of Mystic was calling on friends. Mrs. A. Gooding, mother and sister have returned home, after visiting a few days in the city. Bro. J. P. Gooding attended services sign that some other dark skinned see Bro. Gooding, after a long absence from church. The Mission Circle will be entertained Monday, October 30, by Mrs. Hannah Cobbs and Mrs. A. L. Crittenden. The Knights of Tabor will have a Hallowe'en party Tuesday, October 31, at the home of Sir Thomas Ridding. Mr. and Mrs. E. Bell leave Tuesday morning for Omaha, Neb., to visit her sons and daughters for an indefinite time. Mrs. Henry Bell has gone to Shelbina, Mo., to visit relatives and friends. GALESBURG, I.L. The Thimble Circle was entertained at the home of Mrs. S. Harper on Friday, October 27. The P. W. club was entertained at the home of Miss G. Green on Wednesday, October 25. The A. L. C. will be entertained at the home of Mrs. J. Bell on Thursday, November 2. Mr. and Mrs. F. Schoots entertained at supper Monday in honor of Mrs. Peak and daughter of Weathersmill, Mo. Mrs. Sarah Welcome departed for Indiana on Wednesday morning, where she will spend the winter with relatives. The A. L. C. is planning for a masked Hallowe'en party to be given at the home of Mrs. C. Anderson. Mrs. Peak departed Tuesday for her home in Weathersmill, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Drury have purchased a new car. Mr. and Mrs. R. Hendrex are the proud parents of a baby boy, born Sunday, October 15th. Funeral services for the late J. E. Berry, who was found dead. Friday morning, were held at Allen Chapel Monday morning at 10:30. He leaves to mourn his loss a large family and a host of friends. The C. E. L. gave a sacred concert October 22d in honor of their president, Master Raymond Moore, who will leave with his parents for his future home in Keokau, where Rev. S. B. Moore was appointed pastor of the A. M. E. church. Those on the sick list are B. Harmon, H. Allcon, A. Ashby. Mrs. Allcon is much improved at this writing. The P. S. club will give a Hallowe'en party at the home of Miss B. Smalley on Thursday, October 26th. Mr. E. Allen and Mrs. Dudgeon of Colfax, Iowa, were united in marriage Wednesday evening, October 18, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Coleman. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. M. Webster. The bride and groom were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Grigsby. The wedding march was played by Mrs. W. Irvin. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Coleman. The evening was spent in dancing and a social time. All present wish the couple a long and happy life. They will make this city their future home. The social that was to be October 18th was postponed until November 7th at the home of Mrs. B. Jackson. ALBIA NEWS. Rev. Downing returned from Sioux City to Albia on Sunday and filled his pulpit at the A. M. E. church on Sunday. Mrs. Cora Moore of Oskaloosa and Mrs. Ethel Fields of Des Moines were in the city attending to business this week and the guest of Mrs. Oscar Roper. Mr. Lou Franklin entertained Mrs. Cora Moore of Oskaloosa and Mrs. Ethel Fields of Des Moines and Mrs. Oscar Roper and children to a 6 o'clock dinner on Friday evening at his home. The High School Girls' club met at the home of Mrs. Washington on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Downing of the A M. E. church addressed the girls. Miss Tinks of Hiteman was present. Other business and the Life of Frederick Douglass studied with a review. Master Toy Gravely is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Rhodes, in Ottumwa this week. Master Floyd Bowman is visiting his mother, Mrs. Bowman, in Muscatine, Iowa, this week. What Would You Do? In case of a burn or scald what would you do to relieve the pain? Such injuries are liable to occur in any family and everyone should be prepared for them. Chamberlain's Salve applied on a soft cloth will relieve the pain almost instantly, and unless the injury is a very severe one, will cause the parts to heal without leaving a scar. For sale by all dealers. SIOUX CITY, IOWA. Rev. J. H. Ferribe, presiding elder for the Des Moines district, preached two excellent sermons Sunday to a large audience. He will hold quarterly conference Wednesday evening, November 1st. The junior choir of Malone A. M. E. church made their debut Sunday morning. The children sang very beautifully and looked sweet in their robes and caps. They will sing every Sunday morning. Mrs. E. R. Edwards has them in charge. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Anthony entertained at dinner Sunday, Rev. J. H. Ferribe, Rev. E. R. Edwards and his family. Mrs. Katie Askew has returned from an extended visit in the east and reports a very pleasant trip. The Booster club of Malone A. M. E. church will serve dinner Thanksgiving. Mrs. Maud Anthony, chairman; Mrs. Lulu Webb, secretary. The stewardess of Malone A. M. E. church will give a reception Thursday evening, November 2nd, in honor of Presiding Elder Ferribee, Rev. E. R. Edwards and his family. CLINTON, IOWA. In the garden beautiful contest, which has been in progress for some months by the Rotary club, and which closed recently, Mrs. F. F. Jackson of the Tenth Avenue hotel was a lucky contestant, winning a prize of $5.00. The members of the Second Baptist church have completed the work of putting a new roof on their church edifice, of which they are justly proud. Rev. Anderson of Chicago was a visitor at the Second Baptist church on Sunday. Subscribe for The Bystander. At our last writing we inadvertently omitted to mention that Mrs. F. F. Jackson, through her efforts, had Have a Box of ORO Sent by Ar Poro College Co., 3100 Pine Street, Dept O. St. Louis, Mo. Poro College Co., 3100 Pine Street, Dept Q. St. Louis, Mo. Please mention name of this paper when writing. THE BYSTANDE MT PLEASANT NOTES. procured by solicitation a ton of coal, which she presented to Rev. F. J. Nott, who appreciates the kindness. Miss Margaret Campbell returned to her home in Washington, after visiting her sister, Mrs. Garfield Foster. She was accompanied home by Mrs. Foster. The A. M. E. church through the trustees have just completed the installation of a Favorite furnace. The well wishers are high in their praise for this much needed improvement. Mrs. Anna Anderson and daughter, Miss Dorothy, have returned home from a visit in Keosauqua. They were accompanied home by Mrs. Harrison Crawford. A meeting was held Monday night to consider the matter of organizing an Old Settlers' society. Temporary officers were chosen for a short term. Another meeting will be held next Monday night. Mrs. Joe Fidler has returned from Des Moines, where she has been visiting her parents. The Good Luck club gave a most enjoyable supper and social at Bethel A. M. E. church, the proceeds to be devoted to the furnace fund. Mr. and Mrs. Clay Reid and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Reid were called to Keosauqua by the death of Mrs. Johnson. Rev. Hubbard was called to Keosauqua on account of the illness of his uncle. HEALTH HINTS. Miss Viola Harris has returned from a visit with friends in Minneapolis. A. J. Booker; M. D. There are many little ways in which great problems are solved. No one can dispute the great effect which contact has on the great social questions, especially where prejudice is a factor. Contact makes either for better or for worse impressions and where the contact is made with people in the formative periods lasting results are sure to follow. Miss Grace Harris, who teaches in Buxton, spent a few days visiting relatives and friends. The Mothers' club met Wednesday, October 25th, at the home of Mrs. John Greenup. A very interesting paper was read by Mrs. Harry Burnaugh. The next meeting will be held November 1st with Mrs. Ralph Burnaugh. In one place more than in all others the American spirit shows its majestic fairness—the field of sport. Here Mrs. Rigo was called to Fulton, Mo., on account of the death of her mother. Mr. Monroe Nunley was called to Fulton, Mo., to attend the funeral of his sister more than in any sphere is this so; had it not been that galaxy of men who showed physical superiority would never have been known to us. There may be some who do not like prize fighting, but the fact remains M. The Second Baptist church is carrying on revival meetings. The Y. M. C. A. gospel team conducted services at the A. M. E. church Sunday. There was some excellent speaking and music. Miss Etta Searcy, who is attending Weslyn college, spent Sunday with her parents in Ottumwa. that Peter Jackson, George Dixon, Joe Walcott, Joe Gans, Jack Johnson and scores of lesser lights made hundreds of thousands of dollars and were accorded a square deal, both at the ringside and in the press. This to my mind is a tribute to the fair play of the average American. It must be remembered that most of the fighting until within fifteen years took place in the south; there were mixed bouts and to the history of the fighting game it must be said that there is not a single instance of any unfairness. Mr. E. A. Mason of Davenport was in our city several days selling Negro pictures, books and papers. The stewardess gave a social at the A. M. E. church Saturday night. A neat sum was cleared. The Kensington meet Saturday aft- E. F. Samuel Manager V. L. Jones Director If we like the no less physical contest, but staged under a more "cultured setting we may turn to college athletics. Within the last fifteen years we have champions on track and field. It is not my intention to name them all, nor could I. Poague of Wisconsin, a quarter miler; Taylor of Pennsylvania, for whom they hold memorial exercises still; Marshall of Minnesota; Pollard of Brown; Dismond of Chicago; Drew of Drake university and a host of others. These men held us in the limelight and made friends for us by doing better than anyone else. The friendships they formed with their teammates made for us long after the men were out of the running. Jones & Samuels Undertakers Phone Maple 2548 ved to Des Moines Moved to De 117 E. Walnut FITS dreds of testimonials on file. Give age Dr. F. HANEY ROOF CO. Dec. 8, 18416 Iowa has had some good men. Often in conventions or upon introduction men ask me if I knew such and such an athlete. Since my day in these parts we have had Alexander, all state tackle; Abbot of South Dakota, stellar football player and track man. There is Richmond of Des Moines college with us now. Then comes a legion of high school athletes, of whom Des Moines has the cream. There is Stone, for whom the Negroes of Des Moines have done absolutely nothing. Take this list: Stone, Morton, Allen, Ashby, Beverley, Blagburn, McGuire, Drew, Kelly, Howard Brown. Iowa Phone 778 Rates $1 per day Automatic 3952 Tenth Avenue Hotel 1 block from C. & N. W. Ry. All Rooms are Warm. Restaurant and Lunch Room SPECIATIES Chop Suey Chili Con Carne Yockeme Oysters in Season Special attention given to Theatrical People Barber Shop in connection F. F. JACKSON, PROP. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Clinton, Iowa All these boys are known all over the state. They work hard, they are better than the average boy, they are doing more to solve the problem than any other one factor, yet they are allowed to go year after year with no sign of appreciation on the part of the citizens in this community. It is true they share in banquets that are given the teams, but the most precious token is lacking, to the shame of Des Moines. Yet we expect these boys to take up our problems when we let them solve their own. There is absolutely nothing being done for the school boys and girls in this community save that which partakes of a religious nature—to the shame of Des Moines. When in Hannibal Missouri go to The Holland House Good Rooms and Meals Mrs. Viney Holland, Prop. 315 Center St. Hannibal, Mo. Now Look Out. When a cold hangs on as often happens, or when you have hardly gotten over one cold before you contract another, look out, for you are liable to contract some very serious disease. This succession of colds weakens the system and lowers the vitality so that you are much more liable to contract chronic catarrh, pneumonia or constipation. Cure your cold while you can. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has a great reputation. It is relied upon by thousands of people and never disappoints them. Try it. It only costs a quarter. Obtainable everywhere. Our city collector will call on you at once to collect the 1916 subscription, so please be prepared to settle and not have them call the second time. Relieves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24 HOURS Each capsule bears the name OF C. Beech of Gregory and all their lives. Mrs. C. Hubbard, who has been quite ill, is improving. Miss Bernice Page, who has been confined to her home for a month, is able to resume her high school work. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins and son of Fairfield are visiting their uncle, Mr. Mit Nunley. VOTE THE REPUBLICAN TICKET. the greatest measure of justice and renders the greatest service to the country. Pointing to President Wilson's record in the matter of race discrimination. In his speech at Independence hall, Philadelphia, July 4, 1914, when he was a candidate for the presidency, he gave assurances that he would not discriminate against Negro citizens of the United States. Notwithstanding these assurances of support of the principle of equality before the law and in governmental affairs, great discrimination has been practiced, not only in the departments over which the president has indirect control, but also in appointments that are made by himself. Under republican administrations the policy was pursued of appointing a colored man to fill thevaacncy created by the resignation, death or expiration of term of a man of that race. This policy was reversed by the democratic administration and the following colored persons have been succeeded by white men: Wm. H. Lewis, assistant attorney general, $5,000. J. C. Napier, register of the treasury, $4,000. Chas. W. Anderson, collector internal revenue, New York, $4,500. Henry W. Tyler, auditor for N. department, $4,000. C. F. Adams, assistant register of treasury, $2,500. Joseph E. Lee, collector of internal revenue, Jacksonville, $4,500. N. W. Alexander, register of the land office, $2,500. J. E. Bush, receiver public monies, $2,500. Chas. A. Cotteill, collector of internal revenue, Honolulu, $4,500. T. V. McAllister, receiver of public monies, Jackson, Miss., $2,500. Robert Smalls, collector of port, $1,500. Jas. A. Cobb, special assistant attorney, Washington, $2,000. Diplomatic and consular service: Diplomatic and consular service: Henry W. Furnise, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary at Port au Prince, Hayti, $10,000. Geo. H. Jackson, consul, Cognac, France, $2,500. James W. Johnson, consul, Corinto, Nicaragua, $3,000. Colored civil service employes: R. D. Venning, 2107 Fitzwater street, Philadelphia, Pa. Wherewose state meets from galeen to fallen, Failing Sickness or Coronaviruses or Roots' trapped. ROOTS' trapped. PEX EXPRESSAGE or PEX EXPRESSAGE IF YOU GUT AND RETURN THIS AD in your letter. Non-letter. W. A. Robinson, now practicing law in Chicago. W. H. Connor, practicing medicine at Ft. Wayne, Ind. John Ratley, 12th and Zoo streets, N W. Washington, D. C. Washington city postoffice: W. L. Wilkinson, 1716 P street, New York. P. W. Shippen, 1736 Tenth street, New York. Richard Chiles, Washington, D. C. Thos. Short, Washington, D. C. Henry Wood, dropped from clerk to common labor. Government printing office: Geo. H. Proctor, 531 T street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Johnson J. Lester, Washington, D. C Annie Silence (with Arnold), Fifteenth between R and S N. W. Sadie Henson, 473 Florida avenue, N. W. Mary L. Pettiford, Washington, D. C. Bureau of engraving and printing: Rosebud Murray, Washington, D. C. Phillip Thomas, Washington, D. C. For the above reason the 800,000 available Negro voters in the country, excluding the disfranchised south, should vote a straight republican ticket to regain whatever has been lost for the good of the country at large. We must acknowledge that we are in a critical period, perhaps more critical than any period since the civil war. We need a dominant sense of national unity; the exercise of our best constructive powers. We desire that the republican party as a great liberal party shall be the agency of national achievement, the organ of the effective expression of dominant Americanism. Awake to obligation, erect in self-respect, prepared for every emergency, devoted to the ideals of peace instinct with the spirit of human individual opportunity and the public interest, maintaining a well ordered constitutional system adapted to local self-government without the sacrifice of essential national authority, appreciating the necessity of stability, expert knowledge and thorough organization as the indispensable conditions of security and progress. A country loved by its citizens with a patriotic fervor, permitting no division in their allegiance and no rivals in their affection is what we want. (Signed) I. M. Jones. THE REPUBLICAN TICKET. For president—Charles Evans Hughes. For vice president—Charles War- ren Fairbanks. For secretary of state—William S. Allen. For auditor of state—Frank Shaw. For treasurer of state—William C. Brown. For attorney general—H. M. Havner. For railroad commissioner—John C. Gulher. For representative in congress—Hon. Cassius C. Dowell. VOTE FOR REPUBLICAN POLE COUNTY CANDIDATES. Congressman Seventh congressional district, C. C. Dowell. Legislature—Otto Starzinger and James B. Weaver. Clerk—A. E. Mahan. Treasurer—W. M. Hammill. Supervisor First district—Chas. Saverude. Supervisor Second district—John Stewart. Supervisor Fourth district—Frank Thornton. You must register to vote. FORT DODGE, IOWA. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Walker have bought a beautiful new five-room bungalow at 1351 South Twenty-fourth street. Mrs. Walker will be remembered to friends in Des Moines as Miss Genevieve White. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Walker abundance of success and happiness. FORT DODGE, IOWA. Mr. Silvester Lewis is improving his house-looks very nice. Mrs. Maggie Wilson is on the sick list. Mr. W. A. Jamerson is still confined to his bed. Mrs. Lucy Robins and Mrs. Nellie Davis were in Ft. Dodge visiting their step father and sister last week. Mrs. Robins coming from Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Benton entertained a few friends Sunday. The Mother's club met at the home of Mrs. Robinson. Next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. James F. Guy. Bazaar week will soon be here, don't fail to come out. Fine program each evening arranged by Mrs. E. M. Benton, Mrs. J. F. Guy and George Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wilson enter- tamed at dinner Sunday a few friends Mr. and Mrs. Earl Soutall are the proud parents of a fine baby girl. Plenty of work in Ft. Dodge for men and women. Those who are here are certainly making good. Mrs J. Guy is contemplating putting on the Holy City Pantaine at the big White Methodist church; benefit for the M E. Mission church. We would be glad to see more of our people attend the churches. would So n. 89 Crawford—Do the ten know how the other half live? Crabshaw—After doing their money from them they must be able to form some idea of how they are compelled to live.—Poor "When you (feels any interesting comin' along," the friend and as riser, "you mus' way: 'Get thee behin' me, Satan.'" "De's what I done said," answered Mr. Erastus Pinkley, "an dun I imagines I hybuse Satan answer me back: 'Da's all right. We both give so same way, nowob, an' it dun' make no diffence to me which made me submission." When in Davenport Stop At Mr. & Mrs. Ensy Green 110-114 East 5th Street First Class Restaurant and Rooming House Davenport, Iowa