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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03
BLIND BOONE Is HERE.

Blind Boone the famous pianaist win
be in our city the latter part tof this
week and first part Of next week. On
Saturday night they will give their
first musical concert at the University
Place Christian Church prices IS and
a5 cents. every one should come early
to secure good seats. Mr.. Boone is
supported by his cold company Mr..
John Lange manager, Mrs. +. L. Boone
Treasure, Miss Stella May vocalist, Miss
Josephine Huggard, acoompanist and
Mrs. Lange Secretary. They will play
Monday night at the Central Christian
church on 9th and Pleasant streets
and Tuesday evening at the Highland
Park Christian Church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03
. .OTTUMWA NEWS.

Rev. K. Clem;ns and Rev. aud Mrs.
Peterson were visitors here the past
week. 5
Wallace Jones Of Kirkville, Mo. has.
come back to try life in the city again.
Mrs. Gooth is suffering with badly
crushed finger.
Rev. NJ. l.. Gordon is beginning the
work OF this conference year very dill.
igently. The members with the help and
goodjudgament OF their pastor are plast-
ering the upper story Of the church.
Arthur Henderson Of Des Moines Is an
Ottumwa visitor. this week. Al
A number OF our people enjoyed the
excursion to ST. Louis last Friday night.
Mrs. Coots leit Monday Tor ! short visit
with her mother in Auxvasse, Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

J. p. Reese, the Democratic
candidate for Congress down ia
the Sixth District, was nominat-
ed because it was thought he
would be able to catch the miners
vote. No republican miner will
vote for free silverite and a
socialist. The voters of this
country have said in every cleo
ton since 1896 that they would
except free silver. The voters in
the Sixth will have to meet and
defeat the same issue this fall.
Iowa should never be represented
in Congress by a free silverite.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03
Mt. PLEASANT NEWS.

MT. PLEASANT NEWS.
Miss Myra McCracken y In Ksokuk
this week, the guest 1t The Ktl'as' home.
Mr.. David rIdler 10 visiting the stress
fair at KeOkuk.
Clay Reed was : Burlington visitor this
week.
MI. G. $. McCracken went 70 Keokuk
Thursday. IS
s Mr.. o. Folks ot Burlington was in the
city Sunday. vi
Mise Louise Mason returned 10 Evan
ston, Ill, this week.
Miss Myra Carter has gone to Ot.umwa
to spend 9 few days.
Miss Carrie McCracken ,~as on the
sick list last week.
Word has been received in the city that
VIM. Rice has been seriously hurt in a
wreck out west. Mr.. Rice iss . son.in-
law Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith.
The / X. 8. club will meet with Miss
Marie Nunley the next time.
Beatrice Anderson is on the sick list
this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

The dedicatory services Of the new
Masonic hall on Tenth and Center
streets is set for the evening of Oct. l2.
They have refurnisbed and renovated
the hall, and it is without doubt the
finest Masonic hall in the West The
committee extends cordial invitation
to the friends OF the members and only
regret that they will not be able to
accommodate all who desire to attend.
Sir Knight Searcy will deliver the
dedication sermon. The members will
appear in their regalia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03
ODD FELLOWS BALL A SUCCESS

ODD FELLOWS BALL A SUCCESS.
The Ode Fellows ball which we an
nounced to be given last week was
largely attended and 4 very enjoyable
time was had by all present. The
large hail presented beautiful ap.
pearance. The music was good and
the committee on arrangement made
it plea SAINT for all. Too much credit
cannot be given MIR. VIM. Frazier for
his hard work to make it success.
He was the right man in the right
place. The Odd Fellows have tuken
new life and feel much encouraged.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Little Annie Reeves. of Oskaloosa ar-
rivcdkin the city Tuesday and villa
spend the winter with her sister Mrs,
Harry Craven on West 5th street. She
will attend school while In the city.
Mr.. VIM. Coalson will leave Satur-
day for Chicago where he will spend
Sunday with Mrs. Coalson who is visit
ing at the home of her brother Frank
Hughes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03
ALBA NOTES.

Tho Massns gave 3 social At their hall
Saturday evening.
Miss Eliza Brown and her friend from
Clarinds are visiting Mrs. I. Parker for
= short time.
Rev, Ed q. Jack son has been here the
past week strengthening up his business
before leaving for is new appointment.
A number Of strangers from surround
ing places were in town Saturday
Rev. Ferribee, our newly appointed
minister held his first stlyices here Sun,
day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

of these outlaws, he will see that
they arc not punished, and he
will put strong arms of the Iii,
nois military there aud they shall
remain until the lives and safety
of the people is again established
aud peace reigns.
We are glad Governor Yates
sees his duty and has the moral
courage to enforce the law Of his
state. H....., -.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03
q, P. 3 S. A. Minneapolis.
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

Pol r o. d
The city in the past week has been
visited by large number Of Yanktoni-
cans taking ia the Carnival:-
Misses Lamb OF ). D. came down last
week to visit Mrs Newton WiIlhms and
sight seeing.
Miss Rheta Dodd Of St, Paul, MiDn.
returned home last week.
Mrs. Joseph Baker was conveyed to
the St. Joseph hospital Tuesday in a
critical condition.
Miss Salone Smith Of Yankton, s. D.
is the guest Of Mrs. Chas. Baker
Miss Lettie Mitchell is in the city the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs B. Crawford.
Mrs. w. Fl. Speese wife Of Rev. W. h. I
Speese former pastor OF the A. Nj. F..
church has been seriously i'll but IL some
better.
The ladies met at Mrs. Harry Darr's
reside nee last week to organize un Art
Club, we hope it will be 'success.
Mr.. Childs of Canton is In the city,
Subscribers, why not pay up your sub
scriplion few more .months and another
year will face you
Miss Victoria Williams lett for her
home at Topeka Kansas last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Mr.. and Mrs. &. w. Stanton accomp-
anied by their little daughter, Margaret
visited their son Mr.. q. F. Stanton in
ST. Louis the latter part of last week.
The many friends of Mr.. Stanton will
be glad to learn that he is we'll and
doing we'll. 81 90 o. =
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Mrs. Wilson Hughs has return from
Elwood, Kan, where she was called to
the bedside OF her aged mother who is
over one hundred years old: her sick
ness proved to be only severe cold
and rheumatism, she is quite active
for woman OF her age and as rule
she enjoys good health.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Mr.. Edward W. Thompson, Que of
our rising young men who is employed
at Cham berlain's Patent Medicine Co ;,
had his vacation last week and spent
the week in Chicago There must be
come special attraction in the city by
the lake, as he mixes an annual PHI
grimage there. @' r.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

When in Davenport 90 to The
Keystone Club for wine and re-
freshments and furnished rooms,
3lS w. Front street.
Billy WILLIAMS, Prop.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

. About $50 candidates took the exami.
nation for fire and police appointments
under the new law. Among that num-
Der the following were colored: VIM.
P. Lewis, Ira Miller. Ed. McAfee, w
l.. Riley and Geo. Taylor. For the fire
department, Henry Taylor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Horace Boise will try to get into
Congress by making affidavits of
his honesty. Was he sincere in
support Of the Kansas City plat
form---he doubtless thinks a few
afidavits will straighten things.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03
REV. GRAVES RETURNED,

As announced in our last weeks
Issue the good Bishop Grant sent Rev
Horace S. Graves backt ~Des Moines
for another year, for which our city
ought to feel proud; for the reverend
and his able and willing working wife
are goo d people, and the public should
rally to their support. AS Des moines
has the honor OF entertaining the
conference here next fall all should
inspire US to do our full duty.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03
BYRD MOORE. OF e.
Bicycle Repairing.
Renting-Tires e.
Sundries.
823 GRAND AVENUE.

Pa,nnist Retirss millionaire
Count Hamong, better known IN the
United States as Cheiro. the palmist.
has retired from the business mil
lionaire, writes Paris correspondent.
The only known man to make mill
lion telling fortunes has bought .
chateau In the champagne country.
where he has gone to cultivating vines
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

When In Burlington, iowa, call at
The Little Equal Right, saloon, pool.
billiards., barber shop and bath rooms
No. 3Iy Front street. Good accom-
modations to ALL &
r. MARTIN Proprietor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Horace Boise has become the
Moses Of his party. He advises
them to forsake all that they
once believed in, that they might
catch few votes. Such is the
principles of Democratic leaders.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Mr.. d. Patterson who is employed at
McQuaids new grocery store, has been
promoted to receiving clerk. Success
to you Mr.. Patterson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Don't forget to give me call
Equal Rights Barber Shop aud Bath
Rooms, $40 West Third street. Bath
rooms open until IL on Sundays.
CHAs. j. Roy, Prop.
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LOW RATES TO WASHI HINGTON D. 4

LOW RAVES TO WASHI NGTON D. e.
Oct. I'd, ad, 4th and 5th the G. M. &
st. r. will sell round trip tickets to
Washington, D.. C. for S23. 20; tickets
may be extended until Nov. Sd return
ing, Special sleeper will leave via this
line, and Pennsylvania line Oct. I'd for
Washington. splendid opportunity to
visit the National Capitol, and the east
For all informa tion, tickets, ETC.,
call at city ticket Office 40 Walnun
street. .f., 3sg
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Mr. and Mrs Robt. Brooks and Mrs.
Mimms left Monday night for Minnea-
polls where they expect TO make their
future home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

The first real foot ball game this
season will be played at the athletic
grounds, rear OF the Auditorium next
Saturday. Drake rs Grinneli.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

The Iowa Democrats marched
up the hill and then marched
down again. Where is the saw
ing power of their IL to1?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Mrs II. =. Graves. Rev. Graves wife,
left Monday evening to visit her old
home and relatives in Chicago She
accom- mpaned Mrs Rev. Murphy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

The Bell Rrothers have rs.opened up
. new coal and feed store on the corner
Of Center and Oak streets. They are
rice young business men aud solicit
Your trade. .. ..f ....
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Mrs. Thomas Mcdaniel who has
been quitessick at her home on Six
Avenue is still confined to her rooms,
her many friends are hopeful of her
complete recovery. r. .s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Mrs. W. II. Birney lsft last Wednes-
day for Chicago where she will spend
week visiting with her brother Frank
Hughes and other relatives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Mr. and Mrs. wilson will entertain
a few friends at thoir home this even
ing in honor OF MIR. and Mrs. Eugene
McCra ven at SO8 Oak street,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

1t does not often happen that
a man goes as far back and sit
down, as did Col. Henderson
without being requested.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03
Mr.. ZION BApr1sr--sAYLoR.

Services Will be conducted by the
pastor on Sunday. Preaching at 1900
a. IN. The me, 'What Christ did for u.s.
services at 3:O0 T. M.
Preaching at 1870 p. M. Theme What
We Ought to do. 49,.
--.. w. r. N1CKERsON, Pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03
Low RATES TO BOSTON, MASS.

Oct. 9Th to 10th, inclusive, the G. N.
& St. p. will sell round trip tickets to
Boston, Mass at one fare for the
round trip. Tickets may be extended
returning until Nov. 18th. .s..
For all information call at 4l0 W.
Walnut street. .s -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Miss Nell White formerly of this
city but now of Chicago is visiting her
sister Mrs. 5. D. Miller Of Park street
and other relatives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

A birthday party was given for Miss
Marie Mash tuesday evening ut the
home of her sister Mrs. Hodges. Ping
pong was the feature of the evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03
EDITORIALS.

The turning of the silver Demo-
Gratis to gold Democrats leaves
Bryan and "PitChfork" Tillman
almost alone.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

The second operation on the
presidents leg convinced the
public that it was more serious
than first reported.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Born to Mr.. Mrs. Claude Harris u
baby girl. .m@
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03
HATS, JUST HATS.

by our system, manufacturing
and selling direct, TWO PROFITS
ARE SAVED. YOU get the BENE-
FIT. Our HAWKEYE HAT is
unsurpassed in quality, style and
durability. MADE in Des Moines'
"Raised by Gentlemen everywhere
AS usual our styles are stylish, we
are showing some new ideas that
are not freaks. Che prices are
always right At the
Hawkeye Hat Factory,
$40 Locust St.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Mrs. VIM. Fletcher returned home
Thursday after q very pleasant visit of
several weeks in Minneapolis. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

w. r. Tomlin is quite sick this week
unable to be out.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Invitations are out for the marriage
Of Miss Minnie Early and Mr. Lucian
Brown Nov. 5th.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03
IMPORTANT CHANGES ON
chicago, MILWAUKEE,, T.
E. [ST. PAUL RAILWAY.

On and aftea Monday Sept. 20 trains
Z No. 80 and No. "a on the Des Moines
Division abandoned between Rockwell
City and Spirit Lake.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Alex Jones went to St. Louis last
Friday on the excursion, he returned
Monday. -s Pa ..... W. -.Nas
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Mrs. p. Woodson spending the lattt ?
part of last week in Mexico. Mo-, visit
ing friends aud relatives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03
nARsHALLrowN ITEMS.

Rev. j. u. Chavis d. ID. President OF
Bennett College Greensboro. N. 9. gave
an excellent lecture before : large
audience at the NJ. r, churcn last Satur-
dsy evening which was higher enjoyed.
Rev. Munro OF ,Phisds.Chia preached
an able sermon at the NJ, +. church We'd
nesdxy evening. ss.
Geo Young Of Dts Moines was in the
city Saturday on business.
Mrs. | L. Brown and baby Ruth ieit
Tor Cedar Rapids Monday for . lew weeks
visit with relatives.
Rev. Niokerson preached to large con-
gregat:on Sunday.
DIX. CHAvlS IN IOWA.
Ssv. J. ID. Chavis, d. y. President Of
Bennett College, Greensboro, N. C. is
travelling to visit the various conferences
in the North west in the interest of the
Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education
Society OF the NJ. E. church. Addresses
are received with much enthusiasm and
are called very insti nctive to the vast
audiences. Born and reared in the South
and educated In the schools Of the society
he now represents OF which he was .
student fol eight yearsain the college Of
which he 10 president. he is clsssicai
graduate from Clark University and from
Theology at Gamman Theological Semi
nary, Atlanta, Ga. and about s. years
old. Bennett College Is among the beat
small colleges Of the Freedman's Aid
Schools having about 800 students.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

j. Fl. Nixon. Jeweler, No. 3l2 West
Third street, tunes pianos and repairs
organs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03
CITY NEWS.
VIM. Whitetield is on the sick list
this week. N5 -
Miss Ollie HArI is Of keokuk is in tn
city visiting. 49,

Mrs. Stra " thess who has been very
sick is better.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

WANTED "A TRUSTWORTHY GENTLE
man Or lady IN each county TO manage bus1-
ness for an old established house Of solid
financial standing. A straight bona fide
weekly cash salary OF 1900 paid by check each
Wednesday with all expenses direct from
Manager, SA Ca atom Bldg. Chicago.
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VERY Low. RATES 10 cAL1FoNIA.


beginning October ! next, the lows
Central Railway will inaagurate
through Pullman tourist car for ito
low rate colonist excursions to CaNfor-
mia every Wednesday. Fare only
$50. SIS from Mason City and Marshall-
town, proportionately low rates from
other places, Berth in this new and
com Portable through sleeping car costs
only 5000 from Mason City and $3.50
from Marshalltown. Through to CaIi-
fornia in less than four days. The low
rate is effective during September and
October. For information as to the
ticket rates and berth reservations,
apply to nearest Iowa Central Ticket
Agent or address,
A. B. CUTTs,
r. p q & M;nna0nClia
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Of all kinds, before placing your order
TO- printing give us cSll.

Rem amber the Blind Boone Concert
company at the University Christian
Church.to. morrow Saturday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

The Beneticent Club will meet with
Mrs. c. w. Henry, 1899 Des Moines
street, Oct. 8. Members are requested
to be present; business of Importance.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Don't forget to attdnd the Drake vs..
Grinnell foot ball game tomorrow,
/! Saturday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

Claude Lewis is very i'll at his home
on Park street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03
Including the Best Makes at
One-Ha1f Value to Make "
Room For New Goods
one Large Sized Upright Estey
Piano. walnut Case, Only
Slightly Used, at
Bargain.

See us when you want good goods at
reasonable prices. No clubs. NO
schemes used to sell our goods If you
want the best and most popular hlgn
grade piano on the market today nuy
the new scale Kimball. They cost only
little more than others and still are
cheaper. We also haue the old reliable
Hallett & Davis piano which has been
before the public since 1887 and the
name alone is sufficient recommends
tion to those who have ever used one.
Sheet music of all kinds at the lowest
prices, etc.
Ifyou cannot come to our store write
to us for what you want and we Will
take pleasure in flling your orders.
w. w. KLMBALL CO.,
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Arthur Henderson has returned to
his home in Ottumwa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03
MIGHT BE ABUSED.

This year, after the personal
influence exerted by this Indian
Territory representative had
passed away, the lodge decided
to reconsider it's action and close
the doors to all except those who
are of full white blood, thus ex-
cluding the possibility of future
legislation to broaden the excep-
tion, and which might eventually
lead to the admission of colored
people. The distinction between
the English or Manchester Uuity
lodge of Odd Fellows and the
American offshoot of that order
is one relating to the qualifica-
ton of members with reference
to color. English lodges of Odd
Fellowship admit colored people;
American 40 nor. HIS, IL Is
supposed, is one of the reasons
why the order is so strong in the
southern states.
It is shame that secret society
should take such a backward step.
The time will come when the
lodge will.regret this action as
much so as old Judge Tany did
his decision, or as the South to-
day regrets their stigmy Of
slavery.If Odd Fe1lowism is that
narrow and shallow then away
with it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

r. .phoid killing British sola'srs.
During tho frst three months Of
this year there were. among the Brit
ish troops In South Africa. 6.258 cases
Of typhoid fever, 1860 Of which proves
fatal. sS:5; AZ. X; 5,g n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03

{?to 10 q. III.
t7tOvp. IN.
Over 764 est Ninth Street.
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DR.. A. G. EDWARDS.
Physician and Surgeon.

IOWA PHONE 1881 MUTUAL PHONE 460
a,Ofice) Miles' nrug Store
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-03
COLOR LINE IN ODD
FELLOWS.

While in session in our city
they seek to make sure no colored
persons be admitted. On last
week just before the Sovereign
Grand lodge I. O. O. +. adjourn
ed its annual session repealed
that amendment to the constitu-
ton of the order admitting to
membership persons Of mixed
white and Indian blood. The
vote was l46 to SO in favor of re-
voking the power conferred on
Grand lodges by constitutional
amendment adopted in 1901 to
admit persons Of mixed blood.
The grand representatives from
Indian Territory pleaded with
the Sovereign Grand lodge not
to take this action, but vainly.
The new law does not effect those
of mixed blood who already are
members of the order.
The secret of the repeal of the
mixed blood amendment was the
fear entertained by the members
of the order, especially those rep
resenting southern Jurisdictions,
that this was the opening wedge
which might eventually open the
doors of the lodge to the Negro.
This had been the law of the
order since it's institution in this
country, eighty-three years ago,
until last year at Indianapolis.
A grand representative from
Indian Territory, who was a
magnificent man and then whom
a better Odd Fellow never lived,
secured the adoption of an amend
ment permitting Grand lodges
to admit to the order in their
jurisdictions persons of mixed
white and Indian blood. He HIM
self, he stated, had discovered
that he possessed one-sixteenth
Indian blood. He did not dis
cover this fact until he was
grand master of an Indian Terri
tory lodge. On account of his
splendid manhood the Sovereign
Grand lodge adopted the amend
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