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n,.,.l .hot rings out and the light of hriliiAnt genius is extinguisneu, common w eaIth is deluged with Dittef- ness and an issue, nationwide in scope,
 If ia to protect the District of Colum- bia from such tragedies ocurance stnaI f.onaressn1an Thetus w. Sims or the elehfh district of Tennessee purposes to urge during the coming session or Congrese. a bill to make it felonious 10 carry concealed weapons. One mos tive in framing the proposed law IS 10 offer to the states a model Tor ike legislation. according to suctim more or less prevalent in later years. rms was the motive when President Roose- welt began agitation for the enlistment of the model child labor law for the District.
 Three presidents of this Republic have been assassinated, two of them m the national capital, and oil by means of the concealed pistol" was MT. sims cement on his proposed measure. Here congregates, perhaps, the most dis- tinguished company of high onclals to be found in any capital of the world ---the President. his cabinet members, justices of the Supreme Court, the foreign diplomatic corps. army and navy officers active and retired, sena- tors and representatives of the United States. and more and more each year influential citizens attracted hither by social and political and business arvan- tages.
 Tt is essential, not only that an im- petus be given all the states to enact similar legislation, but as well that adequate protection by provided against the fnsidious dangers threatened every day from the custom of carrying weap- ons concealed on the person"
 Mir Sims advocates the severe pen- altIes incident to violation of felony statute on the ground that experience has taught that mere misdemeanor. punishment has not served to materi- ally discourage the Feprehensible prac- tice.
 It is his design to include. in the prohibition of his measure. bowie Knives and daggers, and he hopes that if enacted into law this winter. it will act as an impetus in the several states for the adoption of laws to prevent the present increase in weapon trage- dies, which. he says. have even been enacted in larger numbers year by year by women avengers.
 At the present time, every state has Jaws against carrying concealed weap- ons; but in most instances the statute makes 1t merely a misdemeanor. Ten nessee. it appears, has been on advanc- ed ground in this reform. It is a felony to carry a bowie knife in that state.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
AMUsEAIENTs. The Grand
 Tonight Paul GtIunaRa

The dominant note in Paul Gllmore's success Is the note of accomplishment. He has grace and facility, and, above all, charm, and his performance sell dom falls short of his possibilities.
 ''The best of Gilmore" as 1t was re- gently said. "is Gilmore himself. and of the humor, the temperament, the in- dependence of mind, the buxom and Jovial sincerity that go to make up the complete man." He has played a vari- ety of parts with almost equal distinc- tion, understanding and effect. but he is at his best in a role that is partly charged with romance, like Tony Allen in "The Boys of Company B." in which he will appear at the Grand tonight. Seats now on sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
OPPORTUNITY.

In order to accomplish anything, an opportunity must be provided The Peoples Electric and Ice Company has provided you with the opportunity to buy your light and power cheap. Are you wide awake enough to take advantage of this op- portunity to save money, or are you going to continue in the same old rut, and at the end of the year wonder why your bank balance isn't largerp 1t is said that opportunity only knocks at mans door once. This opportunity to get excellent light and power service at low cost IS going to keep on knocking at YOUR door until YOU take advantage of it.
 It's the light in business that never fails.
 Don't forget that we sell coal and ice.
 Telephone 325;
 PEOPLES ELECTRIC AND
 ICE COMPANY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14

Cemetery on Enon Ridge. Rabbi M.
 Newield conducted the funeral ser- vices. Many floral designs were placed on the mound that was formed at tho cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
Tuesday Night,
 ThuratOn.
The Worlds Or

The Worlds Greatest Magician.
 Thurston, the Worlds Greatest Ma gician, and successor of the famous Kellar, and his large company of en- tertainers. comes to the Grand Tues day night. His successful two years tour of the world has made him fa- nous abroad, where in India he was known to the natives as "the King of Necromancers." and the cries of be- wildering amazement and the looks of astonishment even stopped the breath of many Hindu fakirs at the perform ance given by this remarkable man of magic. This seasons program is en- tirely new and interesting Thurston presents twenty Illusions of such won drous merit that any one of them will be regarded as worthy of full even ing's enjoyment. The program through out Is of a most entertaining and in- teresting character and the audience will be kept in a continuous state of amazement. Seat sale opens this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
Mn. wERrHE1MBR,s FUNERAL.

Prominent Jewish CItisen of Birming-
 ham ia Laid to Best.
 Birmingham, Dec. 1S.-(Spectal )- The funeral of Morris Wertheimer. for twenty-five years a resident of Btrm- Ingham, who died Friday night after
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
Wednesday Matinee and Night, The Popular Musical Comedy,
 0COmimw ThrO' the Rye.1

The presentation of the musical com edy. Coming Thro' the Rye" at the Grand Wednesday matinee and night. gives promise of being one of the dis tinctly enjoyable events of the season. The musical score Is said to contain many delightful melodies of the kind which instantly becomes popular. The presenting company is one of those large assemblages of talented comedi- ans, vocalists and dancers and In which numerous chorus figures conspicu- ously. Seat sale opens Tuesday for both matinee and night performances.
 Adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
THINK ABOUT TIT.

Up-to-date in everything. White Shad. first of the season; Spanish Maclerel, Fresh and Salt water Trout, Pompano, Snapper. Turkey. Eggs, Chickens and Butter; Crabs and oys- ters daily. extra fine Plants; Kalama- zoo Celery. We offer special prices to. the trade, hotels, restaurants and boarding houses, country merchants. Phone 256.
 We solict your patronage. Prompt delivery, kind treatment to all.
 TATIM & ROBINSON adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
Methodist Stewards Meet

Huntsville, Dec. 13.-(SpeciaI.)- )-The ste wards of the Huntsville Methodist District held their first meeting of the new conference year yesterday after noon in the First Methodist church. Presiding Elder P. E. Morris was In the chair and was given warm well come this being his first appearance here in his official capacity. The work of the year was outlined.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
WILCOX COUNTY DEMOCRATS.
Sol ID. Bloch Elected Chairman of the
 Executive Committee.

Camden. Dec. lS-(speciaL)-At a called meeting of the Wilcox County Democratic Executive Committee, which met to accept the resignation of T.. Nj. Bonner as Chairman and to elect his successor. Hon. Sol D. Bloch. was elected Chairman and 5. L. Jones. Secretary of the Committee.
 MT. Bonner's resignation was occa- stoned by the fact that he is to locate in Mobile on January 1, he having formed a law partnership with Elliott RiGkarby. of that city.
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NOTICE .

We have doubled the capacity of our dyeing department and can handle all work promptly.
 FRENCH DRY CLEANING co.
 Phone I13. 2O3 Dexter.
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an illness of three days with pneumo- nia,, in the S0th year of his life. took place this morning, from the late res idence on Highland Avenue.
 The interment was in the Jewish
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06

A number OF oung people met Tues
day evening, at the home Of Mrs Ada
Dixon for the purpose of organizing a
Liteary Glee club. Mrs. Dixon acting
as chairman called the meeting to or,
der for the election of off .ers and the
naming OF the club. II was agreed
by the mem bers that the club should
hereafter be known as "The Better
ment Glee Club" Tue off .ers are as
follows: President, Jid Crews; Vice
Pres, Clarence Pierce; Sec'y. Flnnesse
+. Bledsoe; Asst. Sec'y. Clyde Glass;
Corresponding Sec'y, E Spencer Ellis.
ton; Treas, Baker Dixon.
The literary part of the club will be
in charge of Mrs. Dixon. The music
will be conducted br Prof. Geo. |. Holt.
Club decided on program for the
next meeting, Tuesday evening. March
l7th. The program is as follows:
Recitation, Oscar Redmond; Instru-
mentol solo, Clyde Glass; Paper PRIDE
Ada May Crews; Recitation, Ernest
Elliott; Baritone solo, VIM. Tod; Pa.
per, Associates" Rufus jackson; Du-
EFT, Clarence Pierce and Baker Dixon;
Paper, Books" Spancer Ellston.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
EDITORIALS.
School Election,

Next Monday is our school e1ec-
tion, and it behooves the voters,
especially those interested in
maintaining the high efficiency
and business ability of the pres
ent management since the con-
soidation of the East, West and
North to unite into one. We
should sre that all sections are
represented so far as possible
Then look to the man and his
qualification. Then again know
if he is frvrrab1e to a colored tea
cher, if one should qualify and
apply. The time has come when
our young girls should qualify
and apply and we men support
then Our race is entitled to at
least two teachers in the public
schools of this city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06

uttered his voice against the Ne
gro's interest. Of course those
newspapers who are trying to
prejudice the colored people
against him are not republicans;
they are hypocrits, mud-slingers
and demagogues. Most of them
are edited by Negro democrats or
disappointed Office seekers The
Bystander believes that the re-
republican journals should dis
cuss the merits and dement's in
kemerits in honest and manly
way, but don't be led by our ene-
mics or those who seek to divide
us. Below we publish a letter
from Mr. Taft which appeared in
the Indianapolis Freeman:
War Department, Washington.
My Dear eir--I beg to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter of January
ll,h, together with enclosure from the
Cleveland journal
NY attitude toward the Negro and
the war amendments-the 18th, 1%th
and 18TH stated fully in my Tuske-
gee speech and also in my Lexington
speech. The Lexington speech re-
moves, hope, some misconceptions
that seem to have arisen in respect to
my view Of the 18th amendment, but
do not suppose that those who are
seeking to use the race issue against
me will cease to miscon strue nv asti-
tude or to arouse as much prejudice
against me as possible. 1t is painful
experience when one has much at heart
struggling race. and has done what he
could to assist them, and has Inherited
from his father the deep sympathy II
abolition days, to find himself held up
to execration by many of the race at
the instance of persons who should
know bitter. But it neither discour.
ages nor surprises me. 1t is an MUS
tice that others have had to bear, and
it does not affect in The slig htest degree
my earnest and hopefulness for bet
termeut of the Negro people of the
United States, and makes me especially
grateful to one, having your influence
and standing in the race, for the posi-
ton which :, on have .aken.
am, sir, with respect,
Since. ely yours,
WIN. II. TAFT.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06

J. Clifford Williams of the Negro Ly-
ceum won the poetical contest with his
poem, "Take Time to Think" defeat
ing Charles Birdwhistle of the Doug
lass society with "lngratitude OF Chill
dren."
Miss Pansy Messley of the Douglass
society won the contest in recitation by
reading "Hagar." Miss Ethel Stewart
for the Negro Lyceum read the "Polish
Boy"
Miss Margaret Fields of the Negro
Loceum won the piano contest from Ed,
ward Dennis of the Douglass society.
Both contestants had selected the same
composition, Leybach's "Freyshutz. "
The oratorical contest was won by
Elbert r. Hall of the Negro Lyceum
with an grafton entitled ''The Influence
of War on National Character and De-
velopment. Prof. A. A. Hughes of
the Douglass society spoke on "Mind,
the Master Force"
The vocal music contest was won for
the Negro Lyceum by George l. Holt,
who sang "Onaway, awake Beloved. y
Miss Pearl Thompson for the Doug
lass society sang "A Gypsy Maiden, .
The contest,was one of the most sue
cessful ever held by the two socities
and more than ordinary talent was
shown by all the contestants.
At the conclusion of the contest DR..
J. C. Caldwell of the Douglass society
made brief address, in which ne
thanked Des Moines and the Negro Ly-
ceum, especially, for the courteous and
hospitable treatment accorded the visit
ing members of the Douglass socities.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
THE DES MONIES LYCEUM
WINS OVER ST. JOE
Brilliant Affair and Large Attendance.
Des MOines Orators Speak in A.
firmauye-Honors Taken in
Several Other Contests

The Des Moines Negro Lyceum dem
onstrated it's superiority over the Doug
lass society of st. Joseph by winning
four events out of six in the annual
contest between the two societies held
at the Cor!nthian Baptist church Fri
day, February %. At both afternoon
and evening sessions of the contest the
church was crowded.
The first event was a debate on the
question, Resolved, That the fifteenth
amendment OF the constitution Of the
United States should be repealed. "
The decision was won by Mr.. w. A.
Hill and DR.. M. o. Ricketts, Of the
Douglass society, who spoke on the
negative side M. l.. Mackay and At
torney S. Joe Brown Of the Negro
Lyceum represented the affirmative
The judges were: George E. Taylor of
OskaIoosa, DR.. J. c.. Caldwell Of St..
Joseph and Miss Jessie Walker Of
Marshalltown. u
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
HIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Mr.. Schramm' announcement is as
follows:
At the solicitation Of many persons,
friends, taxpayers and voters, "from
all walks in life," have finally con-
cluded to enter the race for commiss-
ioner under the new or Des Moines plan
of city government.
l do not intend to inflict on an already
oyerburdened, but patient and long
suffering public, lengthy platform up
on which to base my candidacy.
AS city assessor it has been my con-
slant effort to see that the burden of
taxation rested on all, in proportion to
their means, and, as commissioner, /
would try to the best of my ability to
see that the people received full value
for the taxes paid in the administration
of the city's affairs. -.
During my time in Office have made
no entangling alliances, either business
or otherwise, and l do not intend to ap-
peal to prejudice in order to gain votes.
I am not allinged with any other candi-
date or candidates, and have not, OF
will not, make any promises except to
combat wrong either in public service
or private corporate interests, as well
as individual. non-corporate or business
interests or wherever else found; and
do my best at all times to make the
Des Moines plan success. s =.
Yours truly,
! CHAS. w. SCHRAMM.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
addressed by Mr. VIM. Smith.
1850 p m. Pastors subject: The Ami.
NAL that Laughs.
I. l.. Griffith, pastor.

Among the delightful affairs of the
week was surprise party on Jid Crews
given by his sister, Ida May Crews, at
thelr home on Third and School street
MONDAY evening. He received NAV
presents and also number of birthday
blows from his friends. The evening
was spent in parlor games after which
the young guests enjoyed a delicious
repast. The music was furnished by
William Todd. Everyone reported a
very pleasant and delightful time. The
chaperons for the evening were Mes
DANES Stark, Cravens and Browning.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
JOHN r. LYNCH NAY BE
.s.,7- '.'.:',' = RETIRED, =.

It is with regret that we learn
that Maj. John r. L>pch. U. s
Paymas,er, now stationed at Ma
n.lla, p. l., has been ordered be-
fore the U. 5. Retiring board,
because of failure to take the
riding test prescribed by the war
department. We hope that he
may be excused from such a rigid
test as he is near the period of
retirement by virtue # age and
services. Major Lynch is one OF
the old guards of the RECONSTRUCT
tion period. He is from A'is>is-
sippi, having been elected several
times a member of the legisla-
ture, also three terms in Congress
of the U. S, and is the only COL
ored man ever selected temporary
chairman of the National Repub
lican convention that was held in
Chicago in 1884, which nominat-
ed James G. Blaine. President
Mckinley appointed him Paymas-
ter at the outbreak Of the Span
ish American war, later he joined
the regular army and was promo
ted to Captaincy, and later to the
rank of Major. Our Des Moines
people have heard him speak on
several occasions in our city few
years ago when he was stationed
at Omaha Neb.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
TAFT AND TIE NEGRO.

The struggle among the rePuo'
lican party TO select a standard
bearer for their party for 1908.
There are many active candidates
and each have their supporters
but there is one who seems to be
in the lead and will, we predict,
be nominated, that man is hon.
William Taft, Secretary OF war
in Pes dent Roosevelt's cabinet,
and just now for some political
reasons, some of our colored jour-
mails are publishing articles
against Secretary Taft's nomina-
tion, melting prejudice against
him, and when they are sounded
and asked to give their reason or
what public act did Taft do
against the race they cannot say
except he is Roosevelt's candl-
date and that he would be like
him, as he carried his order to
dismiss the colored soldiers. This
was an order, and he, like other
oficia must obey orders. We
also know that he held the sum-
mary order up several days until
he got a second order to execute
il. That to degree shows his
attitude if left to him. In short,
he has never spoke, written or
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06

Next Sunday Rev. James N. Harris,
PASTOR Burns M. E. church will preach
ais farewell sermon be ore going to
conference. This has been Rev. ,Har'
ns first year in our city and has been
N very valuable addition to the re'l'
E'ons and social life of our city. he
aes made lasting friends among both
.ne co'ored and white people, and ne
u 5ass brought Burns church up to high
,ssssndard that she never enjoyed We
snst the reverend and his good wife
s"lll be returned TO ou, city for another
year, for it is the sincere wish OF his
aggregation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
John Budd is Candidate for
Councilman.

Councilman.
Mr.. Budd's candidacy is rapidly gain
ing in popularity. 1t is now conceded
that John W. Budd will be among the
eight men selected on March l6, 1908.
During the years 1902 to 1904 John
w. Budd was city engineer of Des
Moines
The voters are therefore making no
mistake in selecting him for office.
Mr.. Budd is 38 years of age. He is a
taxpayer in Des Moines and by profess
ion is a civil engineer.
Has studied by personal inspection
municipal improvements of New York.
Buffalo, Washington, Detroit, Grand
Rapids, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Omaha.
Peoria, St. Louis and Kansas City,
He has followed the profession of
civil engineer for more than twelve
years in Ues Moines and now has an
office in the Youngerman building.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Fields gave an informal
reedp'ion last Monday evening at their
beautiful home 76O Eleventh st com.
.plimen,ary to the Douglass societ OF
~, Joseph, who remained here after
the contest last Friday evening, also
The come local society. Music, recita'
lion was the theme of the evening. A
yer, large number who received invl-
stations was present and all reported a
plearant evening. Refreshments were
,served. 4s...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
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"Resides b Ing an excellent remedy
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06

Mrs. Jenevie Briggs entertained the
Golden Rule club at the home OF the
sster. last Thursday. A very interest
ing program. Among one Of the main
features of the evening was quartette
8by Misses Jennie Stanton, Jessee Bell,
Minnie Moase and Nellie Stanton. Al
Ter lunch was served all reported a
pleasant evening and departed for
home
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06

readers of highly esteem
the well known baker
Side business having been in the
bakery which by his hard work. good Judgment has
his motto He has raised and educated five children in city He
his friends believes
has the ctys interests at
the worthy honest coored He
Granville bakery
Hattie Lngod He employs labor of the five bakers ne
local He soci support
The
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06

The Alpha club gave their first annu'
q musical entertainment and terpse'
chorean party, at Kromer's Hall, Tues
Day evening, March 81. A very select
crowd was present, and an enjoyable
evening was spen by all. Miss Jessie
Walker, Marshalltown; the Misses
lranklin's, OskaIooss; Miss Pansy Mes
4sley. St Joseph, Mo; Miss Wells and
M. Fred Miller. Newton, Iowa; were
sso'ttof.town guests of the Alpha on this
occasion. ...... 4 ,..,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06

\ The Christian End .avor society OF St.
.paul's A. NJ E church will hold spec
nj service for young men Sunday, Mch.
si sil Il II $50 p n. Attorneys $. Joe Brown
willlead the meeting and Prot. H. Z.
Evans of Drake University will deliver
Al address on s.Character Building !"
All young men are especially invited to
attend.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06

the new consolidated d district with tn
result that all of the directors are resi-
dents Of West Des Moines and none OF
the, outside districts have representa-
ton. 1t is conceded by every fair
minded voter that all parts of the dis
trict are entitled to be represented on
the board. .. 81 NJ
Mr.. J. A. Mckinney is q widely
known and successful business man.
He was born and raised in East Des
Moines and is in every sense self
made man. He resides on Pennsyl-
vania avenue in East Des Moines, and
and is cashier Of the Capital City State
Bank located at East Fifth and Locust
streets. He is a candidate for school
director and he is we'll worthy of your
consideration.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06

u. Mason J. Hall who has been
'eaching school 1t Eldon. Mo-, arrived
home on last Friday evening, having
laNnished his Isbors for this year Mr..
hall who Is member of the Alpha
sciuo, surprised the, club aud all OF his
friends by bringing with him wife.
he celebrated Washington's birthday
* marrying Miss Msude Hickman, OF
2oleon, Mo. ~. ...r's. i. 80
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Humburt served an
elegant Eve course dinner at their resi-
dence on Sixth avenue, Sunday even
;rc in honor of Miss Louise Perry, from
q Joseph, Mo. A few of the intimate
friends were present.