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The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15

HIGHEST GRADE PIANOS, $S45
During this very last week our remaining
~ go for $245: $40 cash and $s monthly.
You never In your life bought good piano
for less than 500.
The palmer styles for s1S2 and $317. Strict
" new, modern, warranted.
KIMBALL BABY GRAND, S56S
Only one superb mahogany Kfmball, baby
grand, the equal Of Of any manufact1red, .so re-
style. $5ss takes It now. Payments $12
monthly. As In illustration marked "2.'
sTEINWAY GRAND, e535
Steinway grandS are usually priced at 1915,
yes $3.50. This week we have one for $535,
and also superb paricr grand steinway. but
slightly used, for 1867, as In illustration
DECKER GRANDS
This week we offer genuine Decker grand
pianos. This is one of the very few of Amer
ica's conservative. and conscientious makes
Here the makers time, as well as money, goes
into the manufacture. Decker himself, apron
clad, personally inspects every grand piano
that bears his name. But these pianos must
be sold. Wen take--well, come in and see.
Illustrations Il.
KNABE UPRIGHTS, o25z
Several Knabe upright pianos. almost new;
for our wonderful Autopianos. Fine mahog-
any cases, late models. This week 1852, 1854
$685.. You viii surely find them priced for
double elsewhere See illustration "5."
TRUE MISSION STYLE AUTOPIANOs
Only two handmade Mission style Auto
pianos remain. They are still in the natural
oak and will be finished In any desired color.
Under no circumstances are Autopianos sold
below established retail values; nevertheless.
to close out these special handmade cases we
will make price cOnceSsiOnS-cash pay
ments. Please see illustration '6."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

tion of the six colored delegates
there was no expression of disap-
proval of the Secretary's tionina-
ton. In the Missouri State Re-
publican convention they sent
four colored alternates pledged to
support Taft. They were Hon.
Nelson c. Crews of Kansas City,
DR.. J. A. r. Grassland, St. Joseph;
Hon. Joseph Francis, St. Louis;
and Rev. Phillips of Seda]ia,
Mo. The Kansas Alternate-at.
large, Hon. Tecumsa Vernon is a
strong Taft man. Last Monday
Rev. H. w. Porter of our city
endorsed Taft, by an article in
the Register and Leader, also
Rev. J. {. Reid, of Sioux City,
Iowa, and the editor of the Bux-
ton Gazettee and the Chicago
Conservator, and many others
that I could mention, but this
suffices to show which way the
leaders are thinking.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

The above cut is one Of Des Moines
est~firemen, Fred jackson, who has
been a member of the fire department
"a years He. is Des Moines first color
ed fireman and was appointed by Alder
man brady rs years ago, first serving
as assistant driver and later as regular
driver for IA years, during which time
only one accident occurred. He was al
ways first to arrive at fire in his dis
trict and sometimes first when called
to other districts.
Mr.. Jackson's record as fireman
stands second to none We have two
other colored fremen, Messrs. Alex.
Wilburn and Joseph Hamilton. AT one
time when Mr.. Henry Taylor was on
the department they had a colored
Company 1t has been promised that
thev shall have a station to themselves
Chief Burnett thinks it best, and 1t has
been talked of by some OF the best
men of the city, colored and white.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27
NEGROE ORPHANAGE.
A Plan To Make a Home and In
dustrial School Combined--W VIII
Open About MAY 1.

Mason City, Iowa-Special. A
plan is on foot here among the
Negro residents and others of the
race in this state to provide an
orphans home for Negro children
between the ages of l and 16 years
The promoter of the plan is w.
L. Jones, farmer living north
of the city, who offers 200 acres
of land and a sixteen room house
as starter for the proposition.
Mr.. Jones is Negro who has
made his mark in the world, first
as an oyster fisher IN Chesapeake
bay and later as a barber, and
later still as a farmer.
The plan is to have the children
sent here to be given an educa-
ton, including industrial training
on the farm and in the various
shops which may be erected. Mr..
Jonesais to have charge Of the
institution as its superintendent
and his wife as matrOn. The
treasurer of the project is S. S.
Strattton, another Negro farmer.
The plan is to open the home
about May /.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

We are pleased to present to our
readers, Mr.. Waterbury, a true
who is candidate for
Mayor Of Des Moines. He is one of
the strong successful young men
Of our city and has made a sue
cess out of his own business; be-
ginning with nothing, he now
has a successful business, so if he
could succeed at his business he
would be safe man to trust. He
is a friend of the worthy and hon
est colored men. and will, if elect
ed treat all classes fair. The
Bystander can honestly and earn
estly say he is the man to vote
for aud we hope that he may be
elected Monday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

The above cut is one of our
East Side citizens, Mr.. Charles S.
Worth who is a candidate under
the new plan for commissioner.
Mr.. Charles S. Worth is one
of the most successful business
men of the East Side and by his
honesty, integrity and fair deal
ings has gained the good will
of all his fellow men. He has had
twenty years of business expert
ence, a graduate of the East Side
schools and at present is the Sec
retary of the Bloomfield Coal Co.,
which company at the present
time is giving employment to a
large number of colored men and
those colored people who are in
his employ speak in the highest
terms of him. l assure you that
if you will give him your support
at the coming election that he
will give all parties square deal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

able and sure relief fluid for the
special benefit of the widows and
needy in her ranks, and Missouri
seems to be in the lead in this
particular department.; of course
no system of relief has been tried
sufficiently long enough to be
practical. The condition of their
treasury total collected during
last year was sl7,226.s5; total
amount paid out SIS, 800 60; leav-
ing balance in treasury 81, 426.25.
Amount loaned to Masonic Home
$4,000 90. Amnunt unclaimed
fund $4,000. This is an excel
lent showing for the Masons of
Missouri.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27
A DIFFERENT OPINION.
Especial to Bystander.)

\~eSSASSA W.
In your issue of March 20. 1908, you
pu ublish communication from Mr..
Alopzo Drain of Keokuk, which, while
it is addressed to 1.-The Douglass Soeie-
ty, st. Joseph, Mo, it presumes to
severely criticise and to even ridicule
both the Douglass society and the Des
Moines Negro Lyceum for being so
foolish as TO engage in public debate in
this city, on Feb. 20, 1908, on the ques-
tion: "Resolued that the Fifteenth
Amendment to the Constitution of the
u s. should be Repealed"
Mr.. Draine bases the authority to
write this criticism to the Young Mems
Lecture club of Keokuk, with the au-
thsrity of which officer l am not fami-
liar; but as member, not only of the
Negro Lyceum. but also of the team
that participated in sale debate, beg
uf you to permit me just word in re-
ply to Mr.. Draines criticism. In the
first place have TO say that haye be.
fore now heard it strenuously argued
by those who were not blessed with .
very liberal education that the decIara-
tions of the Holy Bible we're too sacred
to be discussed by the ordinary layman;
with which position have but little,
but never before did ever have it even
limited to me by man with even with
High school education, as under.
stand Mr.. Draine has that any article
or amendments to the Constitution OF
the United States was either too sacred
or to profound for public discussion.
He says that "the public discussion
of such questson by OUR people stamps
US b, fore the world as being in a state
OF doubt concerning the justness OF the
Fifteenth Amendment.
Surely no one who knows anything
whatever OF the methods and purposes
of public debate would make such as..
! sertion. ii
The object of forensic discussion Ia
not and never has been consider ed as
being to convince anybody, not even
the judges, of the personal convistions
of The debaters; but rather, to cause
the participants to become more en-.
| lightened upon bo.h sides; to give
them an opportunity to exercise their
power of speech, and to display their
| adrcitness in the art Of reasoning, and
finally, TO enligh,en their audiences
| upon both sides of q subject IN order
that they may the better understand
which side of the question they believe
to bs right and why? II. .5
| had taken my Masters Degree upon
original research in aud scholastic dis.
sertation upon, the Thirteenth, Four-3
teenta and Fifteenth Anne endments TO-
the Constitution Of the United statesi
Continued on Page 4, column y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27
EDITORIALS.
A Word to the Voter.

This is the last time that we
can speak to our readers before
the city election will be held,
is next Monday and every man
should be so advised as to the men
who are the best equipped and
best qualified to serve on the COM
mission. First there are two cam
didates for mayor, Eugene Water
berry and A. J. Mathes. The
former is an active successful
business man; is Alderman-at-
large. He is republican in poll
tics. The latter is democrat in
politics. He is the present police
Judge, an elderly like gentleman;
on the conservative order, while
Mr.. Waterbury is young man
man, ambitious and progressive
and trained in the Roosevelt type.
He is man of strong conviction
aud not afraid to express them;
and indeed the very kind of man
needed to inaugurate the new city
plan. Those nominated FIR COM
missioners are John McVicar,
entirely competent; John Ham
cry, who is an aggressive young
man, who would make good
member; Charles Schramm, our
present efficient city assessor who
has stood by and for the people;
B. S, Walker is a successful bust
ness man, and would make an
ideal commissioner; Chas. Worth
is a successful business man; Wes-
ley Ash is young man with am
bition; Prof. Hanna is a man who
has succeeded in life; Mr.. Brere-
ton, the other candidate, is pres
ent Alderman-at-large, and we
consider him the most unfit man
for said place, because of his un'
faithful promises made two years
ago to vote for a colored man anc
then voted against him. Colored
people cannot hope for anything
from his hand. Read and consid
er this article.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27
"ALPHA"
"FAMA SEMPER VIvAT."

"FAMA SEMPER VIvAT."
At 3 o'clock on last Sunday afternoon
at the home of the president, Ebert r.
Hall, l3O East Locust St., the Alpha
club met and celebrated their first
birthday. At that time the eight young
men composing the membership Of the
organization were served with French
repast. After partaking of the bounte-
GUS feast the members repaired to the
parlor, which was decorated with the
clubs colors, white and blue. A large
photograph of the club being in evei-
dence-where the following subjects
were listened to:
'Is Club Beneficial or Detrimental"
]. Edward Stone.
"Home Life-Duties and Responsible
ties" J. Mason Hall.
Religious Responsibilities as Viewed
by an Alpha" D. Thornton Graves.
"Duties of a Club member-an Alpha.
~ w. Jay Howard.
''Moral and Financial Progress and
Retrogression of Young Men,
H. Jessee Graves.
Should Club Relationship be Encour-
aged? G. Seymour Logan.
intellectual and Physical Progress and
Retrogression of Young Men,"
o. Lafayette Glass.
Retrospective and Prospective View
Of Our Club" E. Reginald Hall.
Mr.. Eugene W. Waterbury,, candi-
date for Mayor at the coming election
was present and made an extended
address extoling the club for the grand
start it has made, complimenting them
for the noble aims and high aspirations,
and expressing the hope that it might
be his pleasure to participate with this
body of young men in celebrating many
more anniversary events.
The club members being personal
friends of Mr.. Waturberry unanimous
ly adopted resolution to support his
candidacy at the coming election.
At late hour the club adjourned to
meet on the evening of the 26th inst. at
the home of MIR. Oscar Glass, 728 Ninth
street, when officers for the ensuing
wear will be elected. .Es...,zsa. I. ......
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

NAL School, Courtland, NJ W York, con.
tains an article by Rev. A. l. DeMond,
of Buxton, giving review of his twen-
ty years Of work In the south, In an
editorial n~te the News says of Rev
DeMond: "As teacher, orator aad
pastor, he has earned the reputation Of
being Jealous, conscientious and pro-
gressive leader OF men. While stu.
dent in the Cortland Normal School,
his brave struggle for an education
made him many friends in VIII ose homes
he was welcomed. and whose aid and
sympathy made his task the brighter
and easier, q fact which he remembers
and appreciates"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27
StraWS that Tell for Taft.

Since the Iowa State Bystander
several weeks ago announced her
preference for Hon. William H.
Taft for the Presidency, and
since it was certain that Ohio
would not present her other be-
loved son, Senator Foraker, there
has been a gradual tendency
among leaders of our race
to select Mr.. Taft as their
choice, Notwithstanding the vig-
orous appeal by the Bishops of
the Methodist church to oppose
Taft, he won out last week at our
Iowa State Republican conven-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

We received the annual report
from our friend aud brother, Mr..
w. w. Fields of Cameron, Mo-,
Relief Secretary of the Masonic
Relief association for the State
of Missouri and its jurisdiction
1t is a very succiuct and interest
ing report. especially to Masons
throughout the Middle West for
all Of our Grand Lodges are now
trying to arrive at a safe, equit-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27
Corinthian Church Announ'
@ ments.

Services Sunday March %, 1908.
1880 . m. Pastors subject; 1.-The
Grief of the Holy Spirit
II m. Sunday School.
$50 p. m. The Kings Men. Address
by Mr.. Moore.
7:3O D. m. Pastors subject; "The
Stewards of the Mysteries.
The addresses delivered last Sunday
by Miss Josephine Straghn were hsten-
ed to by large congregations. MISS
Straghn is from British Guiana and her
talks upon the customs of her country
are intensely interesting. She presents
the subject of worldwide missions IN a
i way that is charming and convincing
The entertainment managed by MRS.
A. L. Smith was splendid success.
Those " no bought tickets and came to
the dinner and met a disappointment
are requested to notify the pastor.
" T. L. Griffith, Pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

Mrs. G. H. Brown and daughter OF
Omaha, Neb left last Friday after
noon after spending nearly three weeks
in our city with her sister, Mrs W. M:
Martin and friends. Mrs. Brown lived
here at one time and therefore she met
4 host of friends who made it very
pleasant for her.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

Be it further Resolved, That a copy
OF these resolutions be sent to the
family, a copy spread upon the minutes,
copy sent to the Iowa State Bystander
and one to the Iowa Colorei Woman.
Signed on behalf OF the club
Mrs. Chas. Cousin
Mrs. J. H. Brown
Mrs. S. Joe Brown
Committee.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

At q meeting Of colored voters at tn .
home Of c B. Brown in highland Park
last night Mr., Waterbury was indorsed
for mayor. Among the speakers was
John l., Thompson, B Rush, and j.
L. Lucas. There will be another meet.
ing a. the same place, Saturday even.
ing. All voters requested to attend.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

The Corinthian Baptist Sewing Circle
met in it's regular meeting at the home
Of Mrs. Blakey, 1921 Scott. The meet
Jug was opened with reading and prayer
by chaplain, after which business was
transacted. The club adjourned to
meet next Friday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Fords, 808 18th street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27
Resolutions of Coincidence. {.

Whereas it has pleased the Advise
God. to call from labor to reward Mr.
Wilson Hughes, the venerable father
in-law Of our esteemed critic Mrs. n.
w. Hughes, ... ....
Be it Resolved, That we the members
Of the intellectual Improvement Clup
extend to the bereaved family our
deepest sympathy in this their hour OF
bereavement, and commend them TO
Him who hath promised to comfort the
comfortless.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

hi Mrs. J. Hamilton of East Des Moines
uaa the hostess Of the H: B. s. r. G.
Mrs L v. Denny was previous hostess
English literature will be taken up for
the present time; remainder of the,
program is each in it's own way.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

We wish to thank our friend for the
kindness and sympathy toward my hus-
band during his illness and death, and
for the beautiful flowers
Mrs. A. l.. Richardson.
Mrs. H. H. Davis,
Mrs. Chas. Richardson,
Miss Zoe Richardson,
Elmer Richardson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

Regular monthly meeting of the Off
GERS and directors of the Negro Repub-
lican club of Polk county, at 5O7 Mul-
berry st., Tuesday evening, March 81,
at o'clock. BY order of ]. Emanuel,
Chairman; J. C. Williams, Sec.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

At the meeting of the Negro Repub-
lican club last Thursday evening, reso-
lutions were adopted deploring the
endorsement of Secretary Taft by the
Republican State Convention held in
this city last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

Mrs. w. M. Martin who recently lost
her husband, left Tuesday morning for
Cedar Rapids to visit with her husbands
folks for a few weeks. She expects to
return to Des Moines to make her
future home. *a.. .- -. ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27
OBITUARY.
A Respected Citizen at Rest.

We are sorry to announce that
death has summoned Mr.. William
Hughes, who has been a patient
sufferer for more than year
He died last Thursday night at
his home on 2lst and Center St.
He was one of the old and highly
respected citizen, christian gen.
tleman, having been a member of
church for many yeass and a
faithful member of the Union
Congregational church. He was
born in Virginia ia 1927; married
in 1868; came to Des Moines about
forty years ago. He has reared
an honorable family and lived to
see all of them married. He leaves
a kind loving dutiful wife, four
children, namely: Mrs. VIM Coal
son, Mrs. w. H. Birney, Mr.. Har-
~ w. Hughes, of this city, aud
Mr.. Frank B. Hughes, of Chica-
60, ILL.,, and a host of sorrowing
friends to mourn his loss. The
funeral sermon was held from
home Sunday at 2 o'clock, con-
Quoted by Rev. H. w. Porter. A
quartette composed of Prof. G. /.
Holt, E. H. Huston, Mrs. J. T..
Blagburn and Mrs. D. Miller fur.
nished the music; pallbearers was
J. H Shepard, Jeff Logan, Geo.
H. Cleggett, John Walker, Chas.
Richardson and E. T. Banks.
Many flowers bedecked the cas-
ket which spoke of his esteem.
The Bystander extends their pro-
found sorrow to the bereaved
family.
Death claimed Mr.. George Stroth.
ers last Tuesday. He had beer
sick for many months, but took
worse several weeks ago. He wa:
born in Virginia in I84o, came t
Iowa iu 1887. He leaves to mourn
his death wife, FIVE sons, William
Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Daniel, ant
a brother, John w. Strothers, all O
whom are we'll known here. Mr.
Strothers was highly respected BY
those who knew him. The funera
service will be held today at the A
NJ. E. church, conducted by Rev
F. L. Griffith.
He was christian man with
tender heart, full of compassion
patient in suffering, continually sing
ing hymns and praising the Lord.
The tears and prayers we now remem
ber we'll,
Whe. 9 thy poor soul strives hard witt
hosts of hell.
But tears are past and prayers ar
turned to praise,
And thy pure soul in future endless
days;
Shalt count in joy the jewels thou has
won,
And brought to God 'thro Jesus Christ
His Son.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27
Card of Thanks.

Mrs. Wilson Hughes and family wish
to extend their heartfelt thanks to the
many friends who so kindly assisted
during the illness and death OF Mr..
Wilson Hughes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

FISH FRY will be given at Union
Congregational church, Friday, April
Sd by the choir. E. Tracy Blsgburn,
director.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

The Intellectual Improvement club
met last Friday with Mrs. j. H. Brown
and concluded the study of history.
The clubs meets today with Mrs. H. H.
Lewis and will take up Whittier.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

Miss Zoe Richardson has accepted a
position as stenographer for the Iowa
Implement house.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

North Star Lodge No 3, Knights of
Pythias, conferred the rank of Knight
on twelve candidates last Monday night.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

SirL. w. Williams, G. c., was in
the city Wednesday last setting up a
Court of Calanthe. He was the guest
of Sir A. L. Smith.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

Mr.. r. Robinson, student of High
land Park College, who has been quite
sick for the past week is better.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

Mr.. Paul Jones of the C. r. & P. Ry.
spent Thursday in the city the guest of
Miss Lulu Jackson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

Mrs. D. Calwell left for Kansas City
Thursday on business to be gone sever
al days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

M. E. T. Banks is at the Methodist
rospital where he will soon undergo an
operation. .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27
Vote for Eugene Waterbury for
mayor next Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Gus Watkins attended
the Blotcky wedding Sunday at 6 p, m.

Mr. Frank Hughes of Chicago was
called here by the death of his father.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27
CITY NEWS.

N,B. Ifyou have relatives or friends visit
~ n, the oiIy or going TO make visit, please
iSfo1n Us; we solicit all your local news-Ed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-27

The Normal News" monthly
maga zine, published at the State Nor