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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
STILL AF TER FRAUDS
LAND THIEVES WILL
ENJOY NO FREEDOM

Commissioner of the General Land
office, r. A. Ballinger, Will Con-
tinue Vigorous Prosecution OF All
Fraud Cases-Settlers Will Be
Protected. But Thieves Must Be
Routed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25

where he could do the most good.
After many consultations the matter
was finally compromised in this way,
viz, Mr.. Johnson is to go to Washing
ton, organize and direct the forces
that are to raise money for what Is
contemplated as the finest colored
Young Mems Christian association
building in the world. 1t is proposed
to spend 100000 on this building and
to raise the money in three months.
This Is a new step in the work OF the
colored associations, and the eyes OF
/ the whole country will be upon this
forward movement.
Mr.. Johnson came to Buxton a little
over two years. ago and has worked
untiringly for the success OF the
Youny Mems Christian Association.
Further than this, the Association
/ has kept In advance OF any In the
state of Iowa; and this is something
remarkable when you take into con-
sideratiOn the number Of large cities
carrying on this great work. And in
| addition, Buxton has the only Boys
| Department In the world. In fact the
| Association at Buxton Is recognized
as a Leader" in the Colored Depart
/ ment. Mr.. Moorland, international
! secretary OF the Young Mems Chris-
fian Association. says: The work IN
! Buxton is the best In the department,
and 1t stands as a Beacon Light for
other associations to follow. II
We are glad to say Mr.. Johnson
i will only be gone three months from
! that field. His work has been well
| Continued on page 4, column 3.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25
,ClUlnnlNS INAUGURATED.

4 fi
It was indeed a pleasure to us
to witness the. inauguration Of mis-
excellency, Hon. Albert B. Cum
Minis governor for the third time
last Thursday. t was unique
and unprecented in the history OF. OF
our state; for never before has q
governor ever took the oath OF
office for his :hird term. He has
made the best and most fearless
chief executive that Iowa ever
had, and is today considered the
greatest leader that the common. 2.
people have ii the middle west.
He is honest, able true and elo-
quent. The people Of Iowa
should consider it an honor that
such a noble speciman OF true
craftsmanship should quit greater
financial fields to serve the people
as governor. Yet we can read
the signs Of the time that the
people Of the commonwealth are
only waiting an opportunity to
enlarge and broaden his field Of
usefulness as al American citizen.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25

mously to succeed himself as
United States Senator from Iowa
for another six years. There are
but few if any Of the many Iowa
distinguished sous more deserving
and more honored then our junior
Senator just elected, and perhaps
no greater leader ia the upper
house of our American congress-
than he; certainly none more elo-
quent. He believes in the fun
damental principle Of justice,
equality aud right aad true
friends Of struggling humanity.
Heis not afraid to have ideas and
opinions Of his own and express
them. We believe aud earnestly
hope that there are still greater.
things in store for this young
giant Of American statesman.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25
IOWA MAN HONORED.
Lewis E. johnson OF Buxton Goes
to Washington. D. c. to Help
Raise 100000 For the
Y. NJ. C. "A.

Y. N. C. "A.
It is indeed with pleasure that we an
nounce that Mr.. Lewis E. Johnson Sec
retary Of the only colored Young Mems
Christian Association of Iowa, will
leave Buxton Friday for Washington,
D. G. to conduct that association in
their great canvass for $1OO, 900. The
Washington Association has been try
ing to secure Mr.. Johnson's services
for the past year.
Recently Mr.. John d. Rockefeller
subscribed $4,000 to the Washin stcn
association on condition that they
raise like amount. The association
at that place was without q secretary,
a number of men had failed to make
good In that field. The committee OF
management met with the board Of
tlil ectors and the general secretary Oi
the white association, and by unan-
imous vote extended a call to Mr..
Johnson. They agreed to pay him
considerable more money than he was
receiving In Buxton. The board Of
directors of Buxton were advised OF
tho move on the part Of the Washing
ton people, they met and after con-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25

The Mid.winter Musical given last
eek 1t the beautiful home OF Mr. and
1s. J. T. Blagburn at $40 School
rect was largely attended by the
bblic. The programme consisted Of
e musicians Of the city and 70 much
sdit cannot be given Mesdsmes 1T.
ngburn, g. a. Cleggett and =. 81.
wis and Others who assisted 70 make
gseat success financially and musi-
~. The flrst was. an address on
sic BY Rev. b. w. Porter, then the
It an Instrumental by little Mar
prite =. Cour which was creditable
dersd. the bsss SOLO by 8. T. Blsg
il was good, the instrument.l by
ss Lillisn Fields was ine; Mr.. Sam
Bryant rendered ) piano solo; Mrs.
rgarite Field. sang : besutiful solo.
has promising voice. Mr.. Lee
beenway rendered : very dificult
fece on the Cello which was fine; =.
Holt sang : abaritoue solo which was
|ell received; Miss Ethel Boamer sung
|icely she has very sweet voice, Miss
bertha Allen played . beautiful instru-
dental; Z duett by Mesdames Coalson
md Birney was very fine and well ex-
uted the last was violin solo by Z.
/. CholfnSN I. xofroahmnnfa waa aerved.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25
MT. PLEASANT.
legislature.

The revival meetings at the A. M. =
church have closed during last week.
The pastor, Rev. 8. Mcdowell was
ably assisted by Rev. James Z. Whar-
ton, pastor Of the A. M. e. church
at Monmouth, Ill. The meetings were
well attended.
Mrs. Clay Reed entertained at four
o'clock dinner Thursday, Rev. j.. i.
Wharton and Rev. s. Mcdowell.
Rev. j. Il. Wharton Of Monmouth
and Rev. s. Mcdowell were entertain.
ed BY Mrs. Trembles at IL o'clock
breakfast yti61Ga
Mrs. Geo. Lo.an entertained at four
o'clock dinner Friday Rev. j. L. Whar.
ton Of Monmouth and Rev. 8. Mellow.
ell. ss5 ,s,,
Mrs. u. u. burnett WAS called to
Council Bluffs last week on account
Of the death OF her sister, Mrs. Emma
Bur ger, who died Thursday, January
10 at 1880 p. M; She Was stricken
with paralysis just three weeks to
the day before her death, which was
the cause Or her death. She has been
i member 81 the A. ". - church for
over twenty years, and member 81
the Tabernacle Society for over four
cen years. She died In good stand.
/ ing ID her church ana lodge and was
erfeotly willing and ready to 50.
She leaves 9 loving husband. . son
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25
DAVENPORT {: ITEMS.

Mrs. George Lerume entertained the
children Of the Liberty tent and their
parents at her home January IL. A
short program and a. beautifully de-
corated tree added greatly to the
pleasure of the children. Refresh
ments were served.
Mr.. George Montgomery Is reported
dangerously Ill with pneumonia.
Noses Bush and Cora JoAnson were
united In marriage Tuesday afterneen
by Justice Names at his once. Con
gratulations. 5a
evangelist A. D. Williams is con-
Quoting the series Of meetings at the
A. M. e. church during the illness
OF the pastor, Rev. William Williams.
I Mr.. and Mrs. James Wheeler enter.
tanned at dinner Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo, Lerume, Mr.. Leon Harris, MI,
and Mrs. HUT and Mrs. Jackson Of
st. Louis.
Rev. d. IA. Holmes and his bride
are expected In the city next Monday
and Monday evening. Alex Roberts
and ]. 8. James viii tender them 9
reception. n
Quite number Of Mrs Henry
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25
Ministers Disgrace Their
Calling.

For the past ten days or fort-
night the disagreeable sight came
to our observation in the legisla-
tive halls and lobby rooms here,
and we fear the same is true in
other states and even at the
National Capitol, that men even
protesting to be preachers and
ministers delving down into
the political lobby rooms, leg
ging for men to get little petty
Offices Of a menial kind, even wire
pulling. begging, misrepreseut-
ing things and even promising
things they could not do. and
what is even worse, to see minis
ters themselves begging to be
selected as spit-toon cleaner, toi-
let cleaners and janitors. Ger.
tainly It is bad enough to see the
people, but far worse to see the
pulpit dabbling il this business.
The past week every colored min.
lister of our city, save one or pos
sibly two, has resorted to this
practice; and even high white
officials were swearing at their
factions, using the church of God
as 4 cloak, and strange to say
THAT none of The inen they were
working for got job.
We have no feeling in this
matter except to warn our minis
ters who seek to be leaders to be,
above some things, Let the world
|ly affairs and political affairs
alone. Certainly our race is hu-
inflated and ridiculed enough.
We know that some will CEN
sure us for this article, yet deep
in your heart you will say the
Bystauder's stand is right and
ministers should practice their
calling. s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25

Mr.. Editor:--
s5 It Is with sadness that I CLEAN from
your paper from week to week reports
Of the gambling which Is carried on
in the high and social life OF our
city. .ss ..
What think ye Of q law which de-
mands the arrest and conviction Of
the gamblers In the low dives of our.
city and then permits men and wo-
men In high places to place on their
table plates, bowls and cigars to be
given to the one who makes the
highest score. The best authority tells
me that the word gamble means to.
..play game for money or other
stake" Then the people who play
cards for any article is just as much
a gambler as the man who Is arrested
for gambling money out OF his fellow
gamblers pocket. Il rs 5.f
S Again. there Is another difference
III the Glow gambling" and the high
eambling. viz: the gambler who plays
for money, watches and rings and
pins. closes his doors and only ad-
mits men Of that class, while the
high and social gamblers open their
doors to all classes and send invita-
tions and then publish the results in
the papers. Again our leading church
people, II they do not play many Of
them sit and look on while the ston-
ing goes on. The driving is like
the driving Of Jehu, the son OF MINI
shi; for he. driveth flriously. !" We
have right in a Christian manner,
to point out those who, year by year,
are jeopardizing not only their vel
fare. but the interests Of others, by
their reckless driving. Against all
this 1t Is high time that the Church
OF God wakes up. Who else will ex-
pose the wrongs? Not the law!
The Church of God wants nothing
so much today as to be swept out.
But an ordinary sweeping will not
do the work. It needs to be scrubbed
The time must come when the church
will see that tolerating the high gam
blers Is az detrimental to its welfare
as the "low gamblers.g What Is the
use Of going to church II not to. be
mad better and to do better? When
this world gets full power over q
man or woman they had just as well
be dead. They are dead 80 far as.
doing any good Ii concerned.
When Sisera came into the house
Of Jael,s she gave him something to
drink. and got him asleep on the door.,
Then she took peg from the side
of her tent and 9 mallet. and drove
the peg through the brain OF Sisera
into the door. SO the world Of high
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25

present on account of sickness. Their
home is in Minneapolis, Mimi.
Carrie Shepherd who has been Nv
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. Burger for
the past year, returned to Mt. Pleas
ant with Mrs. Burnett.
The wedding Of Mrs. Harriet Poston
to Rev. John Smith took place on
Wednesday evening at $3.50 o'clock
at the Second Baptist church, Rev.
Dyall officiating.
AS Mrs. Homer Creasey played
Mendelsohn's wedding march the
bride entered on one arm Of the
Groom, Mrs. Trembles was maid OF
honor and Mr.. Belt Robson acted as
best man. .s5
The bride was attired In becom-
ing gown Of lavender silk with long
white veil and carried white roses.
The groom was attired In the conven-
tional black.
After the ceremony the invited
guests went to the reception at the
home Of the bride on West Clay
street. The guests were entertained
by several vocal selections by Rev.
]. L. Wharton Of Monmouth. ILL.,, and
others. After congratulations an ele.
CANT dinner was served by Mr.. VIII
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25

daughter and two brothers and two
sisters to mourn her death. She was
born in Salem, Iowa, "a years ago.
Her funeral was preached from the
"A. M. e. church at Omaha. Rev. New
man Of Council Bluffs, officiating.
The tabernac:e and X p. societies
turned out in body. Her floral
tributes we're beautiful. She was
greatly beloved by both white and
cOlored friends. Her son Gerlie Wind
who was with her about two weeks
before her death was unable to be
present at the funeral. The daugh-
ter was also prevented from being
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25

Walkers friends went to her home
list Wednesday night and surprised
her with q winter picnic. Every thing
was carried out In picnic style In spite
OF the weather without.
Miss 3. Haslrig entertained the i.
L. o. club Wednesday afternoon. The
members all brought their needle
work and enjoyed social time. De.
licious refreshments were served.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25

drivers do not see their peril until
Il u too late to stop. Many 60 on
il the NO harm aid. They are warned
They expect to stop. Better stop
now. DO not risk gambling In high
life any longer. Stop now!
You must do one or the other I
leave you at the forks: choose for
yourselves.
And may God have mercy upon all
thoughtless and reckless gamblers. be
they high or low.
Rev. H. w. Porter.
Pastor Union Congregational Church
Des Moines, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25

The platform revival at the First
|fricau Baptist Church. grows in in-
erest, A wonderful sermon was
feaehed lsst Wednesday night, BY
lev. &. D. Saunders. Subject. Show
/ e Jesus. Rev. Bishop a. Mack o. ..
kttnded the invitation TO those de-
ring TO follow Christ and twelve came
rward and bowed for prayer Ser
ces on Sunday at 1 0:so. a. N. and ct
30 p. n. and al 7:3O. All are cordially
yised 10 these services, and those
Inverted are given their choice of
(urch in which to unite:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25
D][OLLlyER REFLECTED.

For the second time the Iowa
State Legislature honored the
state and rewarded our well mer-
tied stat atesman, Hon. Jonathan
prent IDS Dolliver Of r.. Dodge,
III, By re-electing him tnaiii-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25
EDITORIALS.
ROOSEVELT and BROWNS.
WILLIE AFFAIR.

kOOSEVELT and BROWNS
WILLIE AFFAIR.
While the United States is
aroused, and especially our race,
to an unnecessary high feeling
over the discharge of the colored
battalion, we are surprise to see
what extrems some Of our solored
newspapers have gone. While
we donot for "a instant condone
his action nor acquiesce in the
course that President Roosevelt
has taken We firmly believe
that he has exceeded his author
ity in at least several instances,
as time has already proven. But
we also believe as every honest
and fairminded man must know
that Theodore Roosevelt acted in
this matter on what he honestly
thought was right and fair I'M
der the circumstances and from
the facts and information that he
then had, (yet that information
may have been secured by and
from race prejudiced pcople) and
not because Of any racial feeling
that he had against the race. In.
fact we think if these companies
had been white he would have
done the same thing, even sooner.
then he did in the above case.
Therefore let us discuss the
merits and demerits Of this extra
ordinary order from another then
a racial standpoint, for his past
actions and utterances has always
been other then hatred to the
race.
This order Of dismissal and dis
honoring without trial, either
civil or military in time Of peace
is an extraordinary one that is
far reaching and encroaches xpon
the very foundation stone Of the
American Independence, freedom
and liberties. For more than ten
centuries; though countless wars
under many bloody struggles have
the human family fought for this
one principle, the right of the IN
dividual to a trial before his fell
low men before punishment; and
now the least encroachment upon
that right may mean disaster to
our free institution. We hope
and believe that as the light of
true and careful investigation
will reveal facts heretofore un-
known BY him, and he will be
Charitable and statesman enough
to revoke his order as has already
been done in some particulars and
the many innocent men will ulti-
mately be restored to the army
service.
Honest discussion and agitation
is good, but gross rnisrepresenta!-5
tions and color cry ought not en-
ter; and after I'll this incident
may be the best FOR us and we
commend the brave and manly
stand that our public men and
daily papers are taking IN this this
matter, not because it is colored
soldiers but because the principal
is wrong.
M
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25

Mrs. Adam Dixon entertained Rev.
Brooks and wife, w. J. Jones Of Bux-
on and Alex Birney at six o'clock
Inner Monday evering Jan. 81.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25

Mrs. jeff Davis who was taken to
leroy Hospital Monday was operated
h Tuesday, she is getting along nicely
hid will be able to see friends next
beek. af:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25

Mrs. Sarah Webb Of this city receiv-5
ID a happy surpriss box for her New
ears gift from her mother Mrs. VIM.
Johnson of Marshalltown last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25

Rev. w. S. Brooks returned from his
Minnesota and Dakota lecture tour re-
|orting good trip he enjoyed his
Minneapolis visit.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25

ference with Mr.. Johnson prevailed
upon him to remain. saying they
needed his services here as much 40
In any field In the country, and that
they would pay him as much as
Washington or any other place. Mr..
johnson. replied ''He did not enter
this great work as money maker,
but he felt he should 60 wherever his
services were needed the most, and
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25

The Foraker Amusement Club gave =
lall last Monday evening which was
4 Orvis Hall, those present report q
hood time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25

Mr.. w. Jones of buxton was selected
mail-carrier at the Capitol By the
pwa Legislature.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25
CITY NEWS.
~. n you have rslattves or friends visit
y IA he city ~ ]niuI 20 nese 9 visit. please
c. S. Stewart is sick this week 1t his
home in Highland Park. sss
Miss Mary Bell who has been sick is
% be out this week. e
Mrs. J.. c. Williams is sufferer
Rom the neuralgia the past week.
Mr.. Robert Raikes who has been sick
! still improving at this writing.

Rev. H. w Porter preached last
sunday morning out at Ankeny, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25
Ehen ! Dealer Says
AN'o \ FOR / Z ! $2l0 4,
Jon Believe Him

IN you l new piano for $50.
" b : $3.50 piano and not > 250
emember, you cant : get some
nothing, and the wise man has
lsquit trying to buy gold dollars
Better buy = Lehman Guar
H Lehman
q q Years. sth and walnut Streets
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-01-25

liam Burnaugh. Many useful and
valuable presents were received by
the bride, showing the esteem which
she is held In the community. May
good luck always follow them. 7;
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FREE with $500 grocery and
nlsrket order.
THREE $500 CERTIFI-
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cerY and market order not in-
cludirg sugar 5lc.
FIVE $500 CERTIFICATES
FREE with 81. 90 order includ-
ing tea, coffee. baking powder.
spices or soda $1.0O exclusive
4, of sugar.
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oua0 cs.:s Csstldcate Ts6 % ana %.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-09-12
EMPORIUM, PA. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER1 10, 1907
The Fair.

While there has not been much said
in regards to the fair this year, the
management have been busy making
preparations for the event and expect
liberal patronage from our people in
the way of exhibits as well as in at
tendance. Bring something. 1t will
be of interest to some one and will help
to make the exhibition success. The
fair will open next Tuesday the 18th
and continue four days, so be sure and
bring an exhibit of some kind
We will make note of the date of
the baby contest in order that every
mother in the county can attend.
The first contest will be held We'd
nesday at two O'Clock, for babies under
one year old.
The second will be held on Thursday
at the same hour as the first contest and
is for babies under two years of age.
A prize will also be offered for the
Oldest relic of any kind
Remember the Reading Room prize
for spelling-a trip to Jamestown ex-
position.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-09-12
Remember the Fair.

Do not despise the Fair because it is
yet in the day of its small things. Do
not be knocker. Do not be one of
those who overwhelm cause with as.
sistance after it has triumphed, but
who are ready to knock it when it most
needs somebody's cooperation. Do
not bring help to the mighty; bring it
where it is needed Help the Fair. If
you are farmer, exhibit your pota-
toes and pumpkins. If you live in the
county, or out of it, give it your at
tendance. Encourage your children
to compete for the Reading Room
prizes, and take hand in the contest
yourself. Let the girls show how we'll
they can darn. Help to bring the fair
up to the requirements for the state ap-
preparations.
Remember the Fair!
Remember that none but the brave
can make the Fair.
Remember the date: September II,
1S, 10, 20.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-09-12
"We are King"


The Daily Argus-Leader, Sioux Falls,
s. D., says: Lawrence Evart made
his first appearance in Sioux Falls as a
star Sunday evening. He appeared in
Walker Whiteside's romantic comedy
drama entitled, "We are King" and
certainly made most favorable i'm
preston. Mr.. Evart is a larger man
than Mr.. Whiteride, which makes him
better fitted for the part. He is an
actor of considerable ability, as was
evidenced throughout the performance
Sunday evening. His changes from
the sublime to the ridiculous were ex-
ceptionally good pieces of acting.
Mr.. Evart is rising young actor and
is going rapidly to the front. He is
surrounded by an excellent company,
each person having seemingly been
selected for the particular part for
which he or she is cast.
There was large audience out at the
New Theatre Notwithstanding it is
the Lenten season. The play was ex-
cedingly we'll staged, particular atten-
tion has been paid to the scenery and
costumes" At Emporium Opera
House, Wednesday evening, Sept 1s