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Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1908-12-04

La partie de cartes qu1 a etc
donn6e la semaine derni6re par la
Soci6t6 des Enfants de Marie de
Notre.D Dame de Lourdes, a etc un
grand success.
Une foule y assistant ct chacun
concourait a qui m1eux mieux aux
magnifques prix d6di6s aux ga
grants.
Les vainqueurs furent: des da-
mes, Mile Lea Deslauriers, Ter
prix; Nine Dolbec, 2e, ct Mile Ma
Marie HILBERT, Be prix. Des mes
sieurs, M. Frank Samson. Ter prix;
M. Hubert Desmarais, 2e, ct nj.
Geo.. Amirault, Be prix.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1908-12-04
Tn Amour DelaisSe
Suite

Solferjns lie Wit sexposer q la mort.
1880 II voulait Sc soustraire q petau du remord.
MATS, null 6clat d'obus, MULE bale ennemie,
En- r6pandant son sang, ne lava linfamie!
Pour sceller sa valeur, la m6daille dargent
Maria ses reflects au gallon de sergent.
N'ayant pu rencontrer la mott la bataile,
II estimate Den peu lie gallon, la m6dallle.
II await tout perdu: qui forfait a rhonneur,
Sa d6pouille q jamais du manteau du bonheur.
Ii franchit le Pi6mont, su1vi de ga ma1tresse,
1910 Et revlnt q Paris y pleurer sa d6tresse.
La belle Ita!ienne await deja concu
Emile l6pousa, triste, navre, deGu,
Quolqu'elle descendit dune famille ancienne
Don't les lauriers nombreux ct Tor venaient de Sienne.
lorsquil la conduisit au pied des saints autels,
Et quill preta poreilJe aux mots sacramentels
Qui ne font qu'une chair de lhomme ct de la femme,
Il balssa son front blond ct receuillit son anne
Sous le wolfe, de deuil qui planait sur s5s jours:
1850 II aimait C6leetlne, IL raimait toujours....
Proftant du congo qui suivit Ia campagne,
I'm congo de six ~mois,-Emile ct ga compagne
AlL4rent visiter le petit toit des champs
Oh pere Andre mourut, ct queguayalent les chants
Des oiseaux, lie parfum des aeurs, ct le feuillage.
Deux jours avant Emile 6crlvit au village.
C6lestine recut sa lettre. "Apr6s-demain,
Je rentre, 6crivaitll dune tremblante main.
On congo de six mois va, je croje, me permettre
1860 De ten dire plus long que SIX pages de lettre.
Au revoir, Celestine. un baiser sur ton front!
II await r6solu de r6parer paffront
EO tombant q genOuX, aux pleds de C6lestlne.
LIE pardon sortirait ct le glaive ct l6pine
Qui perforaient son crane e. labouraient son flame:
La VERGE serait douce, ct lie parjure, franc.
La feuille s'envoleit. Dams un humble village,
Entrait par un matln rose, un fer attelage.
Enfant,, meres. %v'eillerds, lie hannah tout enter
1870 Account, 6bahi, vers le chaufrein alter
Qni s'arreta bientot devant le %presbytere,
Une voix dit: "Emile....' un corps tomba par terre:
O6tait IN front brilliant, IN ange don't les yeux
N'avaientrqu r6f6te la puret6 des cieux;
C6tait le liz des champs qui fermalt sa poitrine.
Loiseau pleura; le vent prit sa harpe ~chagrlne;
Et lie cure brise, disait avec douceur:
Emile, mon enfant, quas-tu fit de ia soeur"?
FIN
Tous droits RESERVES.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1908-12-04

cepter ses plus s1nceres condol6an-
ces.
R6solu: Que ces resolutions
soieDt lns6rees dams les reg1stres
de la Cour Hennepin, qu'une copie
soft transmise 4 la famille du de.
funt ct une q lEcHo DE L'OUFsT
pour publication.
Thos. Beauchaine.
oomite JOS; Belair.
S. j. Cyr.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1908-12-04
Los nlasRonoe de la CP mpagnie Cnimique FrncoA m6icMne sonte en- veMeA la ph ar
maGe rice DUDE, 24me rue ct 8Me avenue N. b.
6 rue Knox, Lewiston, Me

La cour Nicollet O.F.C. aura une
installation publique de ses Off
ciers mardi soir, lie 5 janvier pro.
chain a la salle Kraft, 2027 avenue
Washington n.
NM. G.. Plante, Joseph Pelletier,
Labisonni4re, Geo. Riviere, B. j.
Pelletier O. Larjvi4re 1T Geo. Ro-
cheford, composent le com1t6 qui
a etc nomm6 pour pr6parer un
programme.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1908-12-04

Dimanche apr4s-mldi, lie 6 cou-
rant, d 3 heures pr6cises aura lieu
chez MN. Rainville, le Is Henne-
pin Avenue, une reunion au Comi-
t6 Execute du Club Franco. Anne
rican Republican,. Tous les mem
bres sont Instrument prizes d'y as
e1efar
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1908-12-04

La cour Nicollet, o. F. G.. a tenu
T'election annuelle de ses officers
mardi dernier.
En- voici lie r6sultat: chef ranger
Antoine Chouinard, V.chef-ranger
Geo. Riviere fills, Sec Arch.
G.. Chouinard, Sec. Financier Ar.
thur Meunier. Tr6sorier, Frank
Beaulieu, Syndics B. Pelletier, @.
II. Gervais, ct Magloire Roche
ford.
D6l6guG Antoine Chouinard,
Substitut B. j. Pelletier.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1908-12-04

Les Pilules Moro sont I'm reconstituant de tout lie
s%ysteme Giles donnent appGtit, aident a la diges-
ton, font disparaftre les pesanteurs ct les douleurs
d 'estonac ct regularisent les ~intestins. Files sont
sans egales pour renouveler la force ct prevenir les
maladies.
Les Medecins de la Compagnie M@dica1e Moro
donnent, tous les jours, except@ lie dimanche, au No
272 rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, des consultations
g%ratuites a tous les hommes ma1ades. Ceux qui ne
peuvent Sc rendre a 1eurs bureaux sont invites a
1eur ecrire.
Les Pilules Moro sont en- vente chez tous les mar
Glands de remedies. Nous les envoyons aussi, par
la poste, soft all Canada Oh aux Etats-Unis, sur
reception du prix, soc une bo1te, S.. 50 six bottles.
Toutes les 1ettres doivent etre adress&es:
COMPAGNIE MEDICALF MORO,
272 rue Saint-Denis, Montreal.
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mere des Eva ct Stella HILBERT, i

mere DIES Eva ct Stella HILBERT, il
q 6t6
R6solu: Que nous les membrea
du Cercle Ste Anne offrons q tou-
tes ces soeurs sf1g6es nos plus sin
ceres sympathies dams leurs
6preuves respect1ves, ct de plus
R6solu: Qu'une copie de ces
resolutions soft envoy6e q chacune
de ces seurs ct une q l"ECHo DE
L'OUEsT" pour publication.
ANAsTAs1E PAGE, Secr6taire.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1908-12-04

LIE Cercle Ste Anne. No %, au-
ra l'6lecti On de ses officers lundi
soir le IA courant dams la Sale A.
O. U. W., 80 Avenue Centrale.
Tous les membres sont 1nstam-
ment prizes d'etre presents.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1908-12-04

LIE service anniversaire de feu
Nine Henri Vai!lancourt AURA lieu
lundi matin, lie 7 d6cembre a 9 hrs
q l'6glise Notre Dame de Lourdes.
Les parents ct les amis ainsi
que les Danes du Rosaire sont
prizes d'y assister.
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Nine A. M. Turtney, de Rock.
ford, Mimi, soeur de M. Th6o
PIante, de notre Vile, venue sc
placer, il y a quslque temps, sous
les SONS de notre habile chirurgien
canadien, lie DR. A. L. Lalibert6, a
subj, lundi dernier, DIES mains de
CO dernler une operation MAJ eure.
Ellie va tres bien ct pourra rem
trer dams son foyer dams quelques
jours.
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A Vendre. deux pharmacies,
l'une situ6e sur la 2e rue ct 81
Avenue n E., ct l'autre, coin DIES
Avenues 2Oe ct Washington N.
S'adresser a Nine P. DUDE, 2)e ct
Washington n.
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il nous fat plalsir d'apprendre
a nos Iecteurs qu'uu mieux eensi-
bic s'est declare dams I'6tat de san
t6 du DR. Dumas, depuis quelques
]ours. Nous faisops des veax pour
son reimbursement.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1908-12-04

M ne Winchester, nee Demers,
de Madison, Wis.,, qui a subj une
:r9s grave ct daagereuse operation
chirurgicale des mains du DR. La
llbert6 est retourn6e chez ellie, ces
jours dern1ers parfaitement que.
RE.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1908-12-04
@rhn de 1'@nest
MINNEAPOLIS MINI. 4 Dec. 1905
M. Nap. Verville a 6te la victi'
me dun assez grave accident.

L'election annuelle des officers
de la Socl6t6 St. J.-Bte. aura lieu
lundi le II dec. Tous les membres
sont prizes d'y assister.
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Tous les membres de la Cour
L'Etoile du Nord, sont instrument
prizes d'assister 3 la prochai.
ne s6ance, a laquelle aura lieu
DIES officers. Cette sean-
CO aura lieu le 7 courant dams la
Sale Kraft. 2027 Washington Ave-
nue. N.
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Notre compatriote M. D. X
Marsolais est a l'hopital St Barna
has deppis quelques jours, Oh il a
subj une operation chirurgicale
dies mains du DR. G. A. Lspierre.
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g s. @ f.
Avis Officiel du Bureau Execute
MARQUETTE, MICH.

MARQUETTE, MICH.
Les cotisations sulvantes ont etc appel6es pour lie mois de novem-
be. No " du Ponds des Veuves ct des Orphelns. No 81 du Fonds
des Danes Auxiiaires, No 70 du Fonds des Members Honofaires,
du Ter Decembre au Ter Janvier zl909, pour tout membre don't le
certiGcat de b6n66ces porte ue date ant5ieure au Ter Octobre lOe
deyra payer une cotsation suivant son taux. Tout membre qui ne SO
conformera pas q notre avis dapres les dates ci-dessus perdra 'ipso-
facto" tous droits ct b6n66ces de notre Union.
EUsEBE BERTRAND, Secr6taire- Genera
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NaiSSance

En- cette vile, Nine A. T. La
motto, un gros garcon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03
WASHINGTON NOTES.

A sub-district S. s. convention of the
keo4uk district was held at the A. M.
e. church, Thursday, March 26th. Mrs
&. w. Black, sub-district superintend-
ent presided. Mrs. Nellie B. Carter of
Fair field and A. l.. Hall of this place
acted as secretaries. After organiza-
ton the morning session was finished
by short talks from the 5. 5. workers
present. Afternoon-devotional, Rev.
T. V. Stovall; addresses by the Rev. U.
s. Smith of the First M Z. church of
this city,; s W. Neal, County Superin-
tendent 5. 8, and w. s kunyon, lay
man Of the First Nj. M. church. These
addresses were full of encouragement
for the s. s. workers and caused
much enthusiasm. The evening sess-
ion was opened with song service by
the choir; Mrs. Nellie Carter, of Fair
field, organist Miss Alice Maxwell,
of Knoxville, Tenn, sang very pretty
soprano solo during the service. The
topics for discussion followed:
Can the s. $ afford to be without
Teachers Meeting? Led by 4. W,
Turner, Washington. How to Reach
the Masses and Bring them into the
church through the s s.; led by Rev.
L. b. S,oval. The best means of en-
listing all the members of the church
in the study OF The Bible in connec ton
with Our Lesson Quarterlies. Led by
Rev. B. F. Hubbard of Keosaueua.
How to Harmonic the s. 5. with the
Temperance movement. Led by &. w.
Black of Washington. The s s., It's
Origin; It's Work; was the subject of q
very interesting paper, read by Mrs.
Nellie b. Carter of Fairfield. Il was q
we'll prepared paper. The address Of
welcom way given by Mrs Lewis Wal
lace and Rev. T. b. Stovall responded.
After the convention a good social
time was had and refreshments were
served to eve~y one.
Those from distance in attendance
at the convention were Revs. T. B.
Stovail OF Fairfield, and b. F Hubbard
of Keosauqua, and Mesdames Carter,
Coalson aud Smith OF Fairfield, and
Mr Hutchinson, of Fairfield.
The viclime of measles the past week
were Marie Whaley, Elizabeth Reed,
Sammp, Arnold. Ray and Florence
Hail, and two of ths Gwinn children
Word from Mrs. Sallie Armstrong
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03
ALBA NOTES.

Monroe County Normal began Mon
day morning in Abba. Some of the
teachers in attendance from buxton
are Prof Hicks, Mrs. Alberta Lee,
Miss Lewis and Miss Mamie Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Johnson are re-
joicing over the arrival of baby girl
al their home. Both are doing nicely.
Quarterly meeting will be held at
the A. M. K. church, April l2tb. The
The presiding elder. Rev. M. L. Cor
don is expected to be present
MIR. Davenport Of Hooking was in AL.
bia, Sunday.
Quite . number of strangers have
been passing through our town the
past week.
The Monroe County Sunday School
convention was held in our city two
days this week. 1t was largely attend.
ed by our people. Taking total of
the number in attendance there were
fifteen in attendance. Rev. Meuden.
hall of Buxton led devotional exercises
on Thursday morning Rev. j. Fl Bell
was elected as one of the officers on
the Monroe county official staff of the
8. ). for the ensuing year, which we
consider an honor Our three delegates
brought back to our ). 5. the A. M. E
very good report CT the convention
Mrs. Bessie Gruyson has been i'll at
the home of her mother, Mrs A. Davis
the past week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03
SPRING TINE.

The sweet zephyrs from the
Southland has sent its gentle
breezes through the North which
are the precursors of Spring time.
Another reminder is the singing
of robins, the pee wee, the NOV
ing of the wild geese and ducks
on their pilgrimage to the North.
Thus new life, new hope and new
ideas must awaken as this vernal
season comes on; nature is all
alive again from her sombre slum-
Der; and now as we approach this
coming of Spring time, we should
not only plant good sound and
we'll tested seeds, but implant in
the minds of those with whom
we associate, good and pure
wholesome ideas that good fruit
sound fruit and good results will
be reaped. We should live to
make the world better and people
happier. So we all welcome the
Spring time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03
EDITORIALS.
What Has Allison D0ne2

In last weeks issue of the Bux-
ton Gazette it was asked, "What
has Senator Allison had done for
the colored man?" The Gazette
replied that he had voted to con-
firm most all the colored men
that the different Presidents had
appointed to various positions.
Then the Gazette concluded by
saying, "That his friendship
and republicanism for the color
ed people satisfied Chas. Sumner,
Friedrich Douglass and John A.
Logan will do" Does that fully
answer the lnquirer's question?
We think not for it was his du-
ty as republican to confirm the
republican Presidents appoint
ments. Why, there are but few ap-
pointments by the Presidents but
what even the democrats have not
joined in confirming. Again, no.
body questions his republicanism
but the great question is what
has he done for his colored cou-
stituents in his own district and
Iowa. What colored men has he
appointed while forty years in. the
Senate?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03
CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES.

Last Tuesday evening at the hall the
Household of Ruth gave an entertain
ment which was very largely attended
all report an enjoyable time.
Mr.. y. L. Terry is holding series of
revival meetings at Clarinda and Bed,
ford is at home again. lie reports a
great spiritual awakining in those
places. GE. ~
Mrs. Horn in Ottumwa has been in
the Rapids few days being called
here by the dangerous illness OF little
Marguerite Boon. her grand daughter.
who is much better.
Mrs, A.. ] Gray is quite i'll at her
home on 18th. =
Mrs. G. M. Washing ton was hostess
for the J. 8. Y last Wednesday. A
pleasant afternoon was spent by all.
Robt. A. Ford was quite i'll a few
days last week but is reported slightly
improved. r.-s. T
Mrs. S. l.. Terry, the wife of the
young evangelist has been quite sick
for few weeks, but she. is improving
very nicely at present and hopes to be
out soon.
The Culture Club was at home last
Thursday with Mrs W. l.. Warren
A usual good time was enjoyed by the
the mem bers and visitors present. Miss
II u,nI,s srS
Mrs. w. NJ. Lowell entertained at 6
O'clock dinner Sunday, Mesdames Har-
ry Horn and French Perkins.
Mrs. E. c. Thomas entertained at
2 o'clock dinner, MesdamesJ. VanCamp
and w. M. Robinson.
Mr.. Simmon s. Terry has the honor
and distinction of being the first Negro
in Linn county, Iowa, to run for office
He was the colored peple's candidate
for city commissioner. At the Monday
primaAies he cert ainly stoea well =
Mr.. Terry was also guest at an
elaborate banquet given by Mr.. w. q.
Haskell at the Montrose Hotel, compli-
mentary to the candidates.
Mrs. Ben Hawkins has returned from
visit to Quincy and Galesburg, Ill !,
and is preparing for an Old Chum's re-
union.
The S. s. entertained the District su-
perintendent Tuesday evening, The
uperintendent gave splendid talk in
friends were present. Rev. Hub bard
left here for Washington, Wednesday
morning.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03
SIOUX CITY.
Especial to Bystander.

On Sunday, March Goth, 1908, Mr.
Jerry Lee of Sioux City, and Miss Lu.
lu Jones, OF Chicago, ILL.,, were united
in marriage by Rev. j. G. Reid, of Mt.
Zion Baptist church, at the home of the
home Of the Groom's daughter, Mrs.
Mansfield Akers. .-..
The brides gown was of blue silk,
trimmed in white lace. She made 8
lovely bride. The groom wore the
regulation wedding suit of black. Mr..
u. K. Austin was best man.
Mrs. G. r. Austin graced the occasion
in light silk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Watkins, Mr.
and Mrs Ed. Askew, Mrs Murphy, Mr.
j. r Patison and Mr. and Mrs. Har
rison were also among the guest. At
ter the ceremony three-course lunch
con was served in the dining room by
Mrs Watkins. Mrs. Mansfield and Mrs
Edward Akers.
The luncheon was followed by music
Mrs. Watkins presiding ut the piano
while Mrs. Mansfield Askew sang
Dreaming.
They have best wishes of ever one
They will go to housekeeping in few
days at West 4th aud Esther sts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03
the writer to be of use to someone else
This remedy is for sale by all druggists
CLARINDA ITEMS.

Lettie Carter was born in Oregon,
Mo in the year 1853 and was married
to w. NJ. Carter in White Cloud, Kans.
They moved from there to Essex, la,
where they made their home until 80
years ago they moved to Clarinda.
Seven children we're born in the family
which three proceeded her to the
world beyond. All the children were
present at her death except Mrs. Lizzie
Howe Of St. Paul, Mimi.
Mrs. Carter was q faithful member
of the A. M. E. church and christian
woman. She never would let anything
keep her from her duty. She was q
member Of the Mite Missionary Society
and literary society and loyal to all
the auxilaries of the church. She was
testimony for everyone to live by.
The funeral was largely attended and
the floral offering was beautiful. The
remains were laid to rest in the Clarin.
da cemetery.
Mrs. Margery Lounneer left Thurs
day for Sioux City where she will spend
the summer.
Mr.. Ralph Pemberton arrived in the
city Thursday from Carthage to visit
parents, MI. and Mrs. N. II. Pember-
ton Sr.
There was surprise party given on
Miss Mabel johnson of Gravity, Iowa
and number OF our young people
were invited. While on their way
there they met with an accident, the
hack turning over, but no one was
seriously injured.
There will be an entertainment at
the A. M. e. church Saturday night for
the benefit of the Stewards.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03
CLINTON HAPPENINGS.

Miss Esther Taylor Is still very Ill.
At this time she shows very little i'm
provement which her friends hope will
con tilue.
The social which was to have taken
place on last Friday evening under the
auspices of Bethel church choir, and
which was postponed on account Of the
inclement weather, will be given Fri.
day evening Of this week.
Rev. Il. w. Gains, presiding elder.
was Clinton visitor last week.
Owing to the inclement weather the
social which was to have been given
Monday evening by the conference
claims committee of the A. M. E church
was postponed indefinitely.
Miss Mae Taylor 10 at home spend.
ing her vacation from school duties at
Buxton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Mitchell Of Full
ton, ILL.,, are happy over the advent OF
ten pound boy ut their home last Sun
day.
Rev. Hubbard OF Kcosaqua District
Sabbath School superintendent visited
Clinton last week. Monday evening
he gave a most interesting talk before
the officers and teachers at Bethel
church.
Bethel church choir is preparing
some appropriate music to be render
ed Easter.
Mrs W. A. Emerson is still quite i'll,
to the regret of her friends.
We are waiting patiently for our de-
linquent subscribers to pay their In
debtedness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03
BUYING HOMES.

1t is indeed very gratifying to
US to see so many of our people
buying homes or buying lots and
are building on them this spring.
Among those are buying and i'm
proving are MIR. and Mrs Will
lam MoGruder, who has bought
a nice lot near 18th and Carpen-
ter avenue, and is building very
beautiful seven room modern, up
to date house. They will soon
move out and live there. Mrs. N.
Morton is remodling their house
on 10th and Center sts., making
it a two story seven or eight room
house. Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Fields
have just finished remodeling
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

man is justified in Haunting his foren-
sic abilities in public at the expense OF
the race. ..,..-...
Mr.. Brown quotes from the Regis
ter and Leader to the effect that the
Negro is making great progress advo-
eating the repeal of the fifteenth
amendment. If that constitutes Me-
gro progress then of all men the Negro
is most miserable. 1t is evident that
the editor of the Register and Leader
was an invited guest at the debate, and
being such he naturally felt called up
on to speak in terms Of approval which
coming from the source it does, Mr..
Brown swallows bodily as law and
gospel, but this is not all, MIR. Brown
goes further and even doubts the ordi-
nary Negroes ability to arrive at logi-
cal conclusion on the question OF the
repeal of the fifteenth amendment:
In publicly declaring for the repeal
of the fifteen tn amendment, Mr. Brown
and his colleague have lighted spark
that needs only little flaming to
spread over the entire country. The
best authorities on constitutional
law say the repeal of the fifteenth
amendment would be the total undoing
of the Negro in America, then why do
men Of Mr.. Browns type endeavor to
hasteu such All end. At this stage OF
citizen making the American Negro
needs all the encouragement he can
get. he needs all the brightness Of the
future pointed out to him, he needs the
sympathy and we'll wishes of all Ameri-
can citizens and finally he needs every
thing that the fifteenth amendment
guarantees him.
Advocating the repeal Of the fifteenth
amendment does not add one toto to 3
peoples prestige and it is hard to rea.
son how a college bred man can afford
to lend his time and talent in the advo-
ca,y of such course. There are ques-
tions for debate that will test the
forensic abilities OF the debater to q
far greater degree than in an attempt
to explain why the fifteenth amend
ment should be repealed. ,@
Respectfully, 49,. T.
Alonzo Draine,
Keokuk, Ia, March 81, 1908.