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The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1908-07-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Burns. OREGON. June %, luUs

UNITED STATES LAND UlNANIt Z
Burns, Oregon, June %, lpOs
Notice N hereby given that Philip Ourdon
smith, Of Burns, oregon, who, ON June -, ip0s,
made Timber or stone sworn statement No 400
for SCI SWlt, 50 SRI Sec. a3. sWH sWif.
Section -, TuwnEhip % South. Range - E4st,
willamette Meridian, has illed notice Of intcn.
ton tu make flnal proof. tu establish claim TO
the land above described, before the Register
and Receive, at Burns, oregon, on the 2ith
day of August 1905
Claimant names as witnesses
Lee Thornburg. T .. Matncv, both OF Burns,
oregon. Seth s. smith, of Natrows oregon.
u. y Campbell, Of Burns, oregon.
WM FARRr Register.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1908-07-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Uurng Oregon June ll NOS

huAnh OIthRhf HhtA' 81 AfNof1
Notice Is hereby given that Esther Martha
Thornburg ol Burns, oregon. who, on June ~,
iQOs made Timber or stone sworn statement
section sa, Township 20 South, Range g East
willamette Meridian, has fled notice OF inten.
tion Co make Final Proof, tn establish claim 90
aud Receiver, At Burns, oregon, ON the 25th day
OF AuRust llOs
claimant names ~ witnesses.
Thomas T. Matney, 7. q Smith, Frank JOr-
dan all of Burns, Oregon, and seth 5. Smith,
of NarrOwe, oregon
wN. .FAHRE. Register
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1908-07-25
sunscRIprtoN MITES.

It's all owing to a mans politi-
cal belief as to the respective
chances of Bryan or Taft. One
can figure out cinch for either
of them by consulting the col
umes Of partisan papers or listen
to the dry goods box politicians.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1908-07-25

Water bags $l.10 each at ]. C.
Welcome & Son.
Miss Hanna Mey is the guest
OF friends in this city today.
Perhaps we had better get up
some matinee races for a diver
sion.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1908-07-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
rHufp stAFr t,,u orrtcr
MlImu l-.-.u- INN. n In-

tAtrFn NfATy tkNr OFFICE
Burns uTceuU. June @. 100.
.Noller lr hereby given that Frank o.. pibhlr.
ui Riley, ofeFon, who. uu luup D. irns, mado
limhrI uf stone sworn statement SO. eOt Tor
NMla Nrriiuu D., township Oh south. RANG
p Ihff. willamette Meridian, has nicd notice
u iuir' iinu io mHkn tiunl rfoof 90 establish
rluiW 40 fh Irrl above described. before thr
NvHlh'uf HEd Receiver. nt burns. oregon on
th" isih DAY ul August, 1904
Claimant names a. witnesses
ltohNtt J. Nllllhm1 William l Johnson,
William l., spencer, Herbert a nitblc. all ol
hilry, oregon,
WN. FshHr. Register.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1908-07-25
NOTICE FOR Publ frATTON.
usolalficI TraotH
PUBLIC LNSp aAIr
rNUru -rttrt Ltsu OFFICE
mlIn.. lrrgnm. IIuu D. lnOA

burns. oregon June Q. 1905.
Notice is hCruby ritcu that ua directed hy
The tummissl1ucru Tho DouciH Land Onirr.
uudHI The pfuFlfIuuH of fhH NlI ui Courfrss
approved June %. l.H| 100 rtHfH Hi7.I We VIII
Offer ai public sale fH tHu HIGHEST iiddef NJ
10 O'Clock H. ni. uu Coo tIih dHt Hf July, noat
hi THIS ullrr. thu following tfHU' of land.
sNit NNi section .i. Township 2H south,
Rang 20 lHHis VI. ~ North ui LHkr
Any rCfuon claiming adversely the above.
described lands ufH advised iu Ole thtir
claims oi objections uu uI before the tim.
designated fHr cole.
$3.50. FAHHl. Register
tHAst u,yrY. Receiver
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24
EDWARD E. COOPER.

Mr.. Edward E. Cooper Of
Washington, D. c., one of our
younger race men, and great
journalist, died last week at
Washington. He was a success
full newpaper man. He first or
ganized the Indianapolis Free
man, now the leading Negro
Journal in America, then he
went to Boston and started the
Colored American magazine, later
he moved to Washington, D. c.,
where he published the Colored
American which like the Free
man was always newsy and in
teresting. He like Fortune.
Pelham, Knox, Pledger, Stewart
and others have paved the way
for US to follow. We regret so
great a loss to our race and to
humanity at this period of our
life. ........,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24
A NEW INVESTMENT
COMPANY. ID.

Some of our young Colored
men of Sioux City; Ia, have in
corporated new company to be
known as the ''Matthews Invest
ment and Guarantee Co.." with
an authorized capitol stock of
SIS, 100000, commencing July 1st.,
1908, and to continue % years,
their sole object is to buy and sell
real estate, collect rentals, and
exchange live stock, bond notes,
mortgages aud collaterals, and
deal in both real and personal
property of any description that
they may desire. The incorpora-
tors are J. E. Matthews, Caster
W. Schmitz and r. Byron Reed.
We congratulate Mr.. Matthews
and his associates you are doing
the right thing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24
ALBA NOTES.

Mrs. f. Grayson returned from her
visit to Oskaloosa and Buxton Monday.
Mr.. and M. M. Butler ana son Law
renee of Buxton, spent Saturday tax
in Chase and Lisle show in Abba re-
turr ing home Sunday evening.
The ColoJed Champions of Chicago
PLAYED the Abba White Soxs Saturday,
they are making tour of Iowa.
Mrs. E. Grayson entertained at din
SUNDAY Rev. and Mrs. Bell, Mr., and
Mrs. Ed. Butler and son Lawrence and
little Dorcia Bell.
The Sewing Circle Club met at the
home of Mrs q. Jones on Monday
afternoon, very nice lunch was served
by Mrs Jones the hostess
The theatrical show Of Chase and
Lisle brought number of strangerS
in our town in the past week, also .
number from surrounding towns
Little Jewett Lewis took part in tho
| Missionary program at the A. NJ. -,
church Tuesday representing Africa
in her part Of the program
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

lodge at Keokuk would be glad to
entertain the grand lodge; so he invit-
ed the grand lodge there and the invi.
tation was accepted.
Next came the election of officers:
J. L. Thompson IN neat short ad
dress placed the present Grand Master
w. H. Milligan in nomination, seconed
by several, whereupon motion bv I
L. Brown that the rules be suspended
and the secretary cast unanimous vote
for the lodge for W. a. Milligan; carri.
ed. a, E. Jacobs, Robt. Johnson, w.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

The BYsTANDER collector, Miss Fran
ces Walker, who returned last week
from northwestern Iowa, left Thursday
over the C. B. & @. Ry. for southern
Iowa and western Illionis; making all
our regular towns from here to Burling-
ton, then to Monmouth, Galesburg,
Peoria and Quincy, ILL.,, then to Hanni-
bal, No., Keokuk, Ft. Madison and
Centerville, la. She will be gone al
most a month and we urge our SUBJ
scribers to be prepared to pay and dom t
ask her to take her valuable time call
ing on you two or three times and then
not pay her. Be honest with us, you
owe us and you ought to pay.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24
tainment ana ball. Thus ended the
2lst grand session.
ENTERPRISE NEWS.

Mr.. Thomas Raleigs just returned
from Buxton, where he was in atten-
dance at the Masonic Grand Lodge
and reports fine time.
Robert Brown has purchased fine
driving horse.
Some OF the Des Moines papers have
published few of the good things
that the Negro has done as well as all
the bad.
Mr.. Hickman A. Barber is fast re-
covering from the effects of ''Ringling
Bros. show"
Mr.. J. James, left for the city to
spend few days with his family. !.
Mrs. S. Allen is organizing B. Y.
P. U. choir, success to the choir. $'.
Mrs. L Franklin of Marshalltown is
visiting Mrs. Phil Sorrel. .,@4 :
w. J. Blakley was in the city Fri
day, he received his appointment as
township committiman. ..l.
Mrs. D. T. Mosely has gone to Col
fax Spring for her health, we hope to
hear of her speedy recovery.
Mt. Olive Baptist church has fine
Sunday school and 4 7 F. U.
Rev. M. Cerrington preached splen-
ded sermon Sunday morning, and Rev.
Boles delivered lecture in the even
! ing, t
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS
HERE.

Again this year as the last an
nual meeting of the Iowa Knights
of Phythias will convene here
July $3.50 inclusive, the first
evening will be taken in confer
ing the Grand Lodge degrees,
the next evening a welcome re-
ception will be given it will be
informal, memorial sermon by
Rev. E. E. Roy. The grand pa
rade will occur the last evening
at 7:o'clock they will foam at the
Odd Fellows Hall, 9Th and Park
streets and will march through
the principal streets, and in the
evening a grand ball will be CIV
en-. The day sessions will be
held Gibson hall 500 Locust St.,
and the night meetings will be
at the OQd FellOWS Hdll, 9Cn.,
and Park streets. The present
grand officers are: L. w. Will
liams, of Boone, G. c.; J.C. Mad
ison, Buxton, Grand Keeper of
Records and Seals; A. L. Smith,
pes Moines, V. G. c., S. Bald
win, G. NJ. of w., Rev. E. E.
Roy, Ft. Dodge G. P, J. W.
Mackey, Supreme Representa-
tive, Geo. w. Douglass. G. M.
E. The local committee is ex-
pecting a large delegation and
good sessions.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

H. Londen and Cal Wheeler were
placed in nomination for Senior War
den; after two ballots were taken W.
II. London received the nomination,
H. E. Williams, Ed Martin and w. +.
Wade We're placed in nomination for
Junior Warden and after two ballots
Williams was the successful man. The
Grand Treasurer and Secretary were
both reelected unanimously. For
Grand Custodian the names of l.. D.
Lowery, H, E. Jacobs, w. P Wade, w.
s. Bryson and j. L Thompson were
placed in nomination. Thompson and
Jacobs both declined to run, yet they
kept their names on and after five bal.
lots were taken W. P. Wade was elect
ed The lodge adjourned until
o'clock when they returned for public
installation, after which social enter
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

IN secret work and discussion OF vari.
Gus reports, grievances. and the feast
bility of buying property to erect a
masonic temple of our own, and final
COMMITTEES reports.
AFTERNOON SESSION
The final reports of all committees
were made and the committees thanked
by the Grand Master and all dismissed
The question of location of the next
Grand Lodge was taken up and n. w.
Anderson stated that while he was not
authorized yet he was sure that his
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

The above cut is a true like
ness of Mr.. D. w. Anderson, one
of the substantial men of Keokuk
who represented the Keokuk
lodge in the Grand Lodge at
Buxton, and the Grand Master
appointed him Deputy Grand
Master, for this masonic year.
He is politician, a strong Cum
nuns progressive and was the
Coloren man who made the
speech presenting the cane to
President Roosevelt when he was
in Keokuk last year. He is a
race man and will be heard from
in the future.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

The members and friends of St, Pauls
A. M. E. church and Sunday School
will picnic at Union Parknext Thursday
July 80. all day. Dinner will be served
at IL clock and supper at S. At 3
o'clock in the afternoon there will be a
base ball game between Gould's Invin-
cibles and the Des Moines White Sox
for the Negro championship of the city,
after which there will be foot races
and other field games participated in
by the children, old as we'll as young.
Come and bring your baskets and spend
the day with US. By order, w. S.
Brooks, pastor; S. Joe Brown, Supt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

Our city was visited last Sunday and
Monday by very distinguished and
able man, in the person of DR.. Geo. c.
Flippins of Strongsburg, Neb. He was
educated in the North, and practiced
in the southland, and now has the
unique distinction Of having lucrative
practice in Strongsburg where all his
patients are white. He with his father
owns sanltarium there. The doctor
married Des Moines girl, Miss Geor-
gia Smith, and was the guest of Mr..
and Mrs Johnson Robinson while here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24
MASONS AT BUXTON.

* .. - - Z IN y Il
Buxton, IL. July 14.-Special: The
twenty-first annual session Of the Most
worskfpfu1 United Grand Lodge. A.
F. & A. NJ. OF Iowa and her Jurisdic-
ton, was opened in pursuance to the
provisions of the constitution in the
beautiful auditorium of the Y. M. C..
The call of the roll of lodges revealed
that sufficient number of lodges we're
present and the Grand Master proceed
ed to open the Grand Lodge in due
and ancient form, after which the fol-
lowing committees were appointed:
Committee on rules-H. X. Hillon, l..
L. Brown and II. e. Jacobs.
Committee on credentials-Isaac. l..
Brown. Robt. johnson and c b. Woods
Committee on dispensations and
charters-H. X. H;llon, W. D. Craw-
ford and w. j. Shepard.
Committee on Grand Masters ad-
dress-E. NJ. Hendricks, 1. L. Brown
and w. P. Wade.
Committne on appeals and grievances
b, X. Hillon, W. D. Anderson and
Thos, Raleigh.
Committee on jurisprudence and
code-H. E. Jacobs, D. w. Anderson
aud F. P. Aikens,
Committee on returns-I. L. Brown,
H. X. Hillon and G. Il. Foster.
Committee on accounts-E. M. Hen
bricks, L. D. Lowery and H. M. Claridy
Committee on obituary-O. w. An
derson, c. B. Woods and E w. Martin.
The grand lodge then adjourned till
2 o'clock p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
This session was taken up in the de-
livering of the Grand Masters address,,
and the Grand Secretary and Grand
Treasurer's annual report, and other
work regarding the craft,
EVENING SESSION.
In the evening there was reception
at the Y. M. C. A. auditorium for the
delegates.
WEDNESDAY MORNING
The morning session was taken up in
discussing endowment, code revision
and reports of various committees
Many visiting brethren were present
at this session.
At the afternoon session most all of
the committees made full or partial |
report. Also amendments discussed
and passed upon.
EVENING SESSION
The lodge formed iu line and march
ed in body to the ST. Johns A. M. E.
church where memorial services were
held in honor of the departed dead since
we last met; whom were Richard Krys
of Keokuk, John Becon of Sioux city,
An excellent program was rendered.
Rev. j. D. Pettigrew delivered the
principal address, owing to the absence
of Rev. C. H. Mendenhall, who was
on program. Prof. A. L. Reynolds OF
Quindora, Kans., also spoke, and D. W.
Anderson read an essay; also recital
of Hia watha by Mrs. Jennie Brooks;
roll call of dead by Grand Secretary;
quartette composed of w. Il. London
and wife, Mrs. Leila Taylor and W.
J. Shepard; I. L. Brown of Marshall
town sang beautiful solo; after which
benediclion by Rev. P. M. Lewis,
THURSDAY MORNING
The morning session was taken up
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

Mr.. and. Mrs. H. w Hughes gave a
very pretty reception Monday after
noon at their beautiful home, 1426 26th
street, in honor Of the young Misses
Baileys Of Marble Rock, Iowa Avery
large crowd Of the elite ladies of the
city were there and a royal good time
was had by all present. Refreshments
were served. The house was nicely
decorated with flowers, palms and etc.
Music and conversation was the theme.
Mrs. Hughes is a good entertainer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

The Des Moines Negro Lyceum was
entertained Tuesday evening by Miss
Jessie Bell at her home on Fremont
street. Nearly all of the members
were present and taken part in the
spelling contest. Miss Reeves succeed
ed in spelling the club down. The Ly-
ceum will meet next Monday evening
with Mr.. Branham Hyde, s2l Thirteen
tn street, at which time the election of
officers will occur. All members are
urged to be present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

on Monday morning Mrs. Ruth Pow
ell OF 915 Scott street, entertained a
few ladies' in honor of Mrs. Hettie
Harris at a 1890 breakfast. Mrs.
Dennie Of Kansas City was among the
guests present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

Mesdams Joe LaCour, H. w. Hughes,
Gus Watkins, Messrs. Terry, Nina
Fields and Zoe Richardson, formed a
theater party at Ingersoll Park We'd
n esday evening in honor of Miss Julia
Childs, Of St Louis, Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

The Old Settlers will hold their an
nual picnic August 6th., which is the
first Thursday in the month, at Union
Park. Everybody is invited to attend.
R. N. Hyde, Pres.
VIM. Coalson, Sec.
Jeff Logan, Treas.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

When in Abba, Iowa, call at Z. M.
Hindsman Lunch Room for good ice
cream and luches, fruit, tobacco and
cigars; also ladies rest room. Two
doors shuth of c.. B. & @. depot on A.
street, No. 217. .s...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

Miss Lelliah Long Of Ottumwa is
visiting with her uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. John Long Of 1881 CROKER
street. She expects to be in the city
until after the State Fair.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

The lawn social given Thursday even
ing by Mr.. j. H. Shepard's Sunday
School class of young girls, at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. D. Bassfie cid, was a
success and the girls rendered neat
program.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

The Variety store owned by Patton &
Brown installed a new soda fountain
last week and are now prepared to
serve their customers to all kinds Of
soda water.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

Mrs. F. Scott of Weir, Kans., and
Messrs. D. Kemper and M. G. Rowth
Of Oswstmie, Kans., have been the
guests at the home of Mrs. M. Neal,
2O6 Fourteenth street, for the past
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

Mr., E. Tracy Blagburn has been
dangerously sick for the past week and
his friends are greatly alarmed. No
one is permitted to see him. AS we go
to press he is little better.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

81 A large crowd was out to greet Bish-
on A. Grant at the A. M. E. church last
Sunday morning. The reception and
lecture Monday evening was we'll at
tended.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

sunday services at Union Congrega'
tion Il church, Sunday July Goth.
Mo ming services, Topic Result of
Mistake
Evening topic "The good and bad
influence of the Democratic party on
the Negro" '.
LENS League 3 p. m.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

Judge S. F. Prouty was nominated
yesterday by the Republican Congress-
ional convention for Congress from the
Seventh district.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

Mrs. Miller of Mystic, Ia, who has
visiting her daughter, Mrs. M. Neal OF
2O6 w. Fourteenth street, for the past
week returned home today.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. ~Gatewood,
entertained Rev. Fl. w. Porter and
family at dinner one evening this
week. e'& ,.a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

Rev. Brice M. Taylor, formerly Of
St. Paul and a graduate of Penn Semi
nary at Wilberforce, Ohio, will preach
Sunday morning at the A. M. E. church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

Mr.. Luther Bledsoe, returned from
st. Paul Paul last Friday after a pleas
ant visit with friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

At Corinthian Baptist church the pas
tor will occupy his pulpit Sunday morn
ing and in the evening there will be a
song service by the choir.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

The Mite Missionary society will meet
with Mrs. w. Sampson Brooks Satur-
day. .%.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

Mrs Allie Craven has been indisposed
for a couple of weeks, but is much
better now.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

Mr.. George Suter, of Marshalltown,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Birney this week. &&
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

Yhs entertsinnsefit given BY MIS-.
Robinson on her lawn last Friday was
well attended and all enjoyed them
selves.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

Mr. London, Buxton of the old and highly
speed there having been with Coal Co., for than
years. Sewing Machine and Insurance bus
ness with wife teacher in the public schools
many store He has been
active mason for many years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

Mr., Richard Morris who has been
confined to his room with broken
leg is able to be out.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

Miss Julia and Mamie Bailey of Mar
BILE Rock, have returned home after a
pleasant visit with Mr.. and Mrs. b. w.
Hughes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

Bystander office: located over 2Ol
Seventh street. I.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

Atty. Geo. H Woodson of Oska-
loosa was in our dity this week on busi-
ness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

Miss Gus Watkins and Miss Zoe Rich
ardson will leave Saturday for three
weeks visit in Minneapolis, St, Paul
and Lake Minnetonka. r
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24
When at Enterprise, stop at W. F.
Bardsdale's Restaurant for meals,
lunches, ice cream and confectionaries.

Nine Watts, the prima donna, will
appear in song recital at the A. NJ. 2.
church Tuesday evening. a4
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24
CITY NEWS.
(N.B. II you have relatives or friends visit
inform us; We solicit ali your local news-Ed.l
Mrs. Geo, H. Cleggett who has been
sick is able to be out.

Subscribers, lay up your subscrip-
tion money and keep it until we call or
send for it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24

race man.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-09
President Recommends New
Law for Raising Army
in Case Of War
Says Nation Would Be Handi.
capped Under Pres.
ent System

Washington, D. c., Dec. s. - An
emergency volunteer army was ad-
vocated by President Roosevelt to-
day in a special message to congress,
draft of the bill accompanying the
message was introduced in the senate
by Cullom.
The president says the bill is in
tended to replace the present law
which was placed on the statutes
"piecemeal and hurriedly, partly an
the eve of the war with Spain and
partly after hostilities had actually
commenced"
f. After declaring the present law to
be faulty and wholly Inadequate for
a speedy organization of volunteer
force, the president says the bill pro-
posed was drawn under the super
vision of the chief of staff of the
army, has the hearty approval of the
war department The message says
further:
''It is designed to afford the COM
plete machinery by which, should we
be confronted with a foreign war, the
executive power should proceed at
once to transform enthusiastic and
patriotic citizens into efficient and
organized soldiers. Happily there is
at present no cloud upon our horizon,
but that very fact affords us the best
opportunity to proceed with deliber-
alton and care in preparation of laws
adequate and indispensable for our
possible war needs"