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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-02
sEAsICK is READY FOR DERBY
Vanderbilt Colt Is Now at EPSON for
Big Race of Wednesday.

London, June Nv. K. vanderbilt's
Seasick H. which ran a dead heart with
NJ E. Deschamps' Quintette II, for the
French derby at Chantilly, arrived at
EPSON this evening. The horse is ap-
parently none the worse for his hard
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-02
SPORTING NOTES

only to get an easier proposition IN
Barney Petty in the next inning, when
they clinched their victory by driving
him off the slab in terrific fusillade
of hits
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-02

Wandering Students. ....... .Roches
High School Chorus
Come, Dorothy 49,. Senior Quartette
Mighty Lake a Rose. Senior Quartette
Address-"Work'. Pres. VIM. L. Bryan
Indiana State University
Scottish Lullaby. ..........S Sullivan
High School Chorus
Valedictory. ................ May Bailey
Presentation of Diplomas
High School Chorus
Benedtction. Rev. T. H. Ball
The people congratulate the pupils
and teachers for the excellent showing
made during the last school year. real
izing that the strength and future we'll
fare of the country is embodied in the
pupils that are turned out in its public
schools.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01
BURRELL OBDURATE.

In the murder trial of M. E.
Davis this week the jury was out
for sixty hours and the jury stood
II TO l for murder in the second
degree, the one that stood out
was Anthony Burrell, the only
colored mau on the jury and he
gave as his reason that he wanted
to show the white trash that
they could not rule him, he said
he believed Davis was guilty and
should be punished but he wanted
to teach the white men that they
could not boss him. Such uu-
reasonable course as this is what
hurts our race and creates bad
feeling. We ought to be fair
and treat all as we would have
them treat us, we as race must
condemn such stubborness wher-
ever it is found.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01
TAFT VS.. BRYAN.

With only forty five days from
the National Republican conven-
ton in Chicago, and more than six
ty days from the National Demo
cratic Convention in Denver, we be-
lieve from the states that have al
ready held their conventions, that
Williams H. Taft will be the next
Republican nominee and standard
bearer to combat with William
Bryan who seems almost sure to be
the democratic nominee. While
opposition in their rank yet the out
come will be theirs. Secretary
Taft is by far the best qualified, his
experience, his training, his travels
and his principals are to continue
the good reforms and progressive
work thus courageously beg'n and
vigorously pursued by Theodore
Roosevelt. We are gald to note SO
many of the Colored journals begin
to fall in line for Taft. At one
time the Bystander stood out in the
middle West. all alone for Taft.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01
ED. SUNBURG FOR
SHERIFF.

The above cut is Mr.. Ed. Sum-
burg, our well known East side con.
stable who is candidate for sheriff
of Polk County, subject to the Re-
publican primaries June end. He
was born in 1859, came to Des
Moines % years ago, he was coal
miner for fourteen years, was ap-
pointed on the police force iu 1896
and has made a good honest official,
also was elected constable in 1922
and again in 1906.
He is true friend of organized
labor, when the engineers had their
strike on the c. B. &. Q. r. r =,
he was employed as work hand,
and the company wanted him TO
take an engine, he refused and was
discharged because he would not
become a scab for the company.
He is a friend of the Colored man.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01
CLINTON HAPPENINGS.

While many were singing praises
to risen Savior in the several houses
of worship, and others were looking
in the sunlight of q beautiful Easter
morn. the angel of death stole into
the home of Rev. and Mrs T P. Tay-
Ior and called from earth their eldest
daughter, Esther, she had been pa
tient suffer for several weeks past,
with dreaded disease, all that could
be done by loving ones at home
and faithful friends "as of no
avail, the Lord had claimed her for his
own.
Esther Estella Taylor was born In
this city % years ago, her life was
in this city, with the exception Of the
years spent with her parents in other
cities where her father did duties rs a
pastor, her friends were counted BY
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

Capt. Amos w. Brandt is can
didate for the Republican nomina-
ton for Sheriff of Polk County.
He has always been Republican
and worked for the success of the
party. ..<-..... ...-..
The rugged honesty of the man,
his faithfulness and fidelity are the
qualities that the people want in
their public servant, and no man
has the qualities more than Capt.
Brandt. His worth has been Prov
en- in many ways.
He served eight months in the
Spanish War, going South. And
again in the PHILIPPINE insurrection,
making a good record. He has
peri rmed his official duties. with
singular judgement and ability, and
with courtesy to all.
He has lived in Polk County
fifty years, educated in the public
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

SldlC OASldlS uAu ~ AoAluSuI SAtA'
gems to go on his special train,
and among those 80 we're two
|.colored men invited, Robert N.
Hyde and John L. Thompson.
The latter ate at the Presidents
aud Governors table with the
latter in Clarinda, and Mr.. Hyde
declared he never; was more roy
ally entertained. This honor he
need not to have given, for no
one had asked for%it, and no Other
governor of Iowa ever given such
an honor. Even to-day he has a
colored man on at his headquar-
ters as steuographer.
This is his record in only 7
years. What will it be- when he
has 40 or 50 years in public servi-
ces? Treat Cummins fair and if
you are a reasonable man you
must give him the blue ribbon.
Then again Mr.. Brown said he
helped re-elect him for a fourth
term. He has not yet run for his
fourth term, only third term
and lastly Mr.. Brown said that
he caused the only Negro candi-
date for clerk of the last legisla.
ture to be defeated, even that
Negro held three college diplomas
We rather think MIR. Brown is
mistaken in this matter, as in the
above, but even for argument
grant it. Perhaps that candidate
was not his choice, and maybe
belonged to faction that worked
against the governor. Now
about the diplomas, they amount
to nothing unless the possessor
use them to make him a better
man There are many men who
have D. D. and IL. b in the
penitentiaries of our land COL
lege nor title do not make the
man, but worth, honesty and
merit does. .....<..
Let other people seek to find
out our titles. The true man has
hung his diplomas up and gone
out into the world to help man
kind and to prove that he merits
these honors By actions rather
than by diplomas. = In view of all
these facts l cannot see why any
honest thinking person can con-
scientiously vote against Cover
nor Cummins next June. -.
John L. Thompson, Editor,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

schools of Des Moines, and finished
his course at Grinnell, Iowa and
Monmouth III, graduate of Drake
Law School. class of 1880, farmed
the first six years of his married life.'
In his private life he has done all
he could for the uplift of all and
has gwen labor a square deal, both
in official and private life. He
has alway been a true friend of our
race, appointing colored men to
places. He was captain Of the COL
ored company that went from here
10 the Spanish-American war.
His candidacy is being conduc.
ted quietly but no less positively
aud he is q leading candidate for
sheriff. He hopes as far as posi-
BILE in his canvas to meet personally
every voter in the County, and he
leaves it with the people to decide
at the primaries; Tue ,day June and.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

her acqnan ences, at 1l:45 Easter morn
she bade a fond farewell, see leaves
mother and father, two sisters three
aunts to mourn her death. The fuuer.
al was held at the home Of her parents
6lO 9th, avenue, Tuesday at 2 o'clock
Rev. s. NJ. Brit officiating, aud was at
tended by urge concourse of friends.
The doral tributes were beautiful and
in large mum bers. AS the sun began
to sink in the West, the remains were
laid to rest on hill in beautiful
SpriDgdale. The pail bearers were
|.Messers AL. Mitchell, M. o. Culberson,
A. A. Bush, F. p. Alkens, L. q. Dozier
and E w. Mann.
Mrs. VIM. Smith of Evanston was in
Clinton the past week, she was cslled
here on account of the death of her
mother Mrs. Elizabeth Fairfax.
Madames VIM. Spencer, VIM. John
son Of Chcae O and Margaret Jackson
Buxton, attended the funeral of the
late Mis-, Esther Taylor last week
The two latter ladies have returned
home.
Arthur Moore of Kansas City, Mo. ,
has accepted the position as cook at j.
N Hancocks popular 5th avenue res
laurant.
A face familiar on Clinton's streets
for many years will be seen no more,
Mrs. Elizabeth Fairfax commonly v
known as aunt Liz who came north
with the Goth, Iowa regiment at the
close of the evil war, was found dead
in her cottuge on 3rd .avenve, last
Tuesday evening. She was last seen
on the Saturday night before
Easter. She was conspicuous by her
absence from church on Easter, much
to the surprise Of the pastor and mem.
bers and not bieng seeu on Mon-
day and Tuesday they became curious
and Instituted search finding her re-
mains as above stated. Ever since
coming 10 Clinton she has been con.
stant in her affiliation with the old
soldiers, who held her in high esteem.
! Her funeral was held at Bethel A, M.
E church, Thursday afternoon, Rev,
VIM. Shaw, of Davenport, officiating,
assisted BY Rev. s. l.. Brit Of this city.
The church was filed to its utmos,
capacity principally white friends O!
the deceased. An interesting incident
of the funeral was the rendition of q
vocal solo, 'The great white throne
sang by Prof. w. L. Macarthur who
had promised the deceased ten year,
ago at her request that he would sing
it at her funeral The pallbearer.
where taken from the G. A. r., three
white and three colored and were .,
follows: Geo. Drake, NJ. w. Rannister
DR.. R. s. Rathburn, VIM. Allen, w. A
Richardson and w. A. Emerson. Th,
deceased is survived by one daughter
Mrs. VIM. Smith Of Evanston, Ill. In
terment was AZ Springdale cemetery.
i A elaborate program was rendere,
4 at Bethel A.. M. e. church Easter Sun
u day evening. y,
4 Mrs. Us. Sayles Of Ut. Paul, MINI.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01
Noted Events for 1909,

Negro Press Association at Des
Moines, la , June, 10-11, 1908.
The National Negro Business Mems
League in Baltimore, Md, Aug, 10th.
The Grand Masonic Lodge in Bux-
ton, July 14-15-16.
Colored Womens Iowa State Fedora
tion, Buxton, May 25-26' -H.
Republican National Convention,
Chicago, ILL.,, June, 16, 1908.
Prohibition National Convention, Col
umbus, Ohio, May, 1908.
Grand Army of the Republic, Nation
al Encamptment. Toledo, O., Aug, 81,
1908. .....s.
General Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church, Baltimore, Md :,
May, 1908.
General Conference Of the African
Methodist Episcopal church, Norfolk,
Va, May, 1908. ...~- I'd .s.-..
General Conference of the African
Methodist Episcopal Zion church, Phil
adelphia, Pa, May, 1908.
National Democratic Convention at
Denver, Colorado, July, Z, 1908.
Iowa Primary Election, Tuesday,
June, 2, 1908.
Iowa Republican State Convention to
nominate State officers, at Waterloo,
June, "a, 1908.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

The large damage suit against the
Rock Island R'y. Co., for the death OF
John Elliston, which occurred more
than year ago, was won by Atty.
JohA Z. Thompson, assisted by Dudly
& coffin and J. B. Rush. They were
pitted against Carroll Wright and Jas.
L. Paris They received 81, ,25o.o 90
damages. This is one Of the largest
railroad cases ever handled in this
county by colored lawyer. y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

The Intellectual Improvement club
met Friday April "a for regular meet
ing at the home of Mrs. j. B. Rush on
Fourteenth street. The program for
the day was History and Presidential
Duties. The club has prepared a
special Dunbar program for Thursday
May 7th, at which meeting the CLUB
will entertain their husbands. After
dainty refreshments served by the
hostess the club adjourned to meet
Friday, May 1st, at the home OF Mrs.
James Woods, 1920 S. Washington
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

The Des Negro Lyceum Association
was entertained Tuesday evening. at
the home Of M. G. q. Mason. A very
Interesting program was rendered.
The club will meet next Tuesday eve.
ming with Mrs. Mcdowell, on 9Th and
Crocker. E.a q ...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

Rev. A. L DeMond, editor of the
Buxton Gazette, was capital city
visitor Tuesday and Wednesday attend
ing the Congregational district conven-
ton at the Greenw ood Congregational
church. He also attended the Dolliver
meeting Tuesday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

We the members, deacons and trus-
tees of the Saint Mary's Baptist church
located on East 7th, and Des Moines
street, called as their pastor the Rev
] O. r. Winbush, who will be installed
Sunday May Srd Rev A ]. Anderson
D. D, pastor of the First Baptist
church, of Coalyate, Okla, will preach
the installation sermon at II a. m. DR.
Reed of Souix City, will preach at 8 p.
m. Special music will be furnished by
the choir for the occasion.
We cordially invite all friends to at
tend these exercises. We are sure you
will be benefited by the doctrine.
L. HUNTER,
Church Clerk.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

At meeting of the Local Afro
American Council at st. Paul's A. NJ.
E.. church last nigh. Rev. T. l.. Grit
ti'h read asplendid paper an Race
Conduct in Public PAGES" that should
have been heard by every Negro in
Iowa. After the m setting of the Local
Council the executive committee of the
State Council held u short business
session and among o3her things ac-
cepted the application of the 10 ,al
Council receut!v org .uizsd in Ottumwa
of which Mr. w. S Pags is president
and Miss Edna Martin is secretary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

Miss Zella Davis was hostess to the
loarele Club, last Sunday afternoon at
the home OF Mrs Clara james, on esst
7th street. very enjoyable time was
had oy all present. Miss Cassie Spears
will be hostess to the club at its next
meeting.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

The social Glee Club met at the home
of Mrs A Dixon. Roll was called and
each member responded With quot
alton. Miss Ada Clegpett was visit
or The club will meet next Tuesday,
for special meeting.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

Miss Racheal Elliott has returned to
the city. after spending IA few days
visiting friends and relatives in Kan
sas City and Lawrence, Kans. She re-
ports very pleasant time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

Maple Street Baptist Church
Sunday School $50 a. m.
Coveneht Meeting II a. m.
B. Y. P. u. 6 p. m.
Preaching 8p. m.
Wednesday Prayer Meeting 8 p. m.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

All members of the Maple Street
Baptist church clubs prepare to meet
the Hope, Faith and Charity club Tues
day evening at p. M; Golden Rule
Club Thursday at 8 p m. -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

Mr.. Blair one of our highly and es.
teemed citizen. has been very sick for
the past two weeks. but is much i'm
proved at this writing. This is very
gratifying to his many friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

Mrs. Charles Denny of Chillicothe,
NO., has been in Iowa for the past
week visiting her daughter, Mrs. Chas
Rollins Of Boone and Mrs F. J. Parker
of 915 Pleasant street, Des Moines.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

The Missionary Society will meet
at the home of the Pres. Mrs. Sampson
Brooks, Saturday afternoon. A pro-
gram will be rendered 10y the members
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

The Cummins' headquarters have en-
ployed Mr. Elbert R Hall as stenog-
rapher during his campaign for the U.
S. Senate. Mr. Hall is a worthy, COM
petant young man and deserving.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Patton entertained
Sunday April 26, at six O'Clock dinner
in honor of the latter's (?) birthday.
Mrs. Charles Denny of Chillicothe, Mo.
was among those present,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

Mr.. Charles Richardson who was
taken to the hospital last week is not
much better; although he has returned
to his home on Thirty-first street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

PORTRAIT AGENTS WANTED TO TRAVEL
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necessary. Liberal commission paid
and travelling expenses advanced to
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

Mr.. George H. Woodson Of Oskaloosa
was in our city this week. He says
that the Cummins' sentiment is grow
ing very fast down in the Sixth district
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

Miss Olive Smith is spending a few
DAYS in Chicago, the guest of Miss
Lillian Smith.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

Mrs. Mahala White left Thursday for
Chicago for a two weeks visit with
her son, Frank Williams. -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

Mr.. Creed Taylor of Colfax was a Des
Moines visitor last week. He made
pleasant call at the Bystander Office.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01
Remember the Masonic May Festiva
Tuesday, May 5th.
Mr.. E T. Banks eye is improving as
we'll as could be expected.
Prepare to attend the Press Associa-
tion in our city June 10th and 1lth.

Mrs. VIM. Coalson continues to i'm
prove, which is good news to her many
friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

Mr.. Leonard Alexander will leave
Thursday evening for South Dakota,
where he will spend the summer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01
CITY NEWS.

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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01

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the market. We also deal in Bicy-
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-02-07
ROMANCE OF STAGE
CHORUS GIRLS CHANCE TO TAKE
A LEADING ROLE.
senta Sang Her Songs in English, But
So Well That She Won the Ad.
miration Of an Enthusiastic
Audience.

THE Valkyrfe" had been placarded
to appear at the Theater Royal, sgd
ney. on a certain evening some months
ago. The house was a crowded one,
but in spite of this fact the managers
face wore an anxious look. The lead
ing actress was Ill. She would act
she had told him II she felt better in
half an hour. As she stood before
him the "if' appeared very big one.
But then "Brunnhilde" did not appear
until the second scene. This thought
carried some comfort. At all costs the
manager knew that the play must be
performed.
The curtain rose, and the first act
OF THE Valkyrie" moved ON only too
quickly for the anxious manager. Only
1ve minutes remained before the cur
tain fell upon the scene. Would Frau.
lein Heinze have recovered sufficiently
to sing the numerous songs her part
required?
A loud clapping of hands fell on the
managers ears as he entered his
room. Fraulein Heinze could not sing
that night. A dull feeling crept over
him as he realized the extent OF the
misfortune. The play would have to
be stopped. There was not one among
the company whom he could trust to
undertake the part of "Brunnhilde. %
The thought of facing the audience,
excited and enthusiastic now over the
first act, almost drove him mad.
An idea occurred. He would give
them another play. Still, even then,
there was the difficulty Of finding
someone to take the leading part.
Another thought grew up. It was
desperate one. So was the present
position. Then, happen what might,
he would risk it.
A few minutes later the manager
stood before the curtain. In few
brief words he explained that the play
must cease, but in its place he now
proposed that THE Flying Dutchman''
should be presented.
The first act of the opera passed
| Now the curtain rose upon the second
How would "Senta" succeed? Would