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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-06-04
The Argument

When it is known that its power to
strengthen the system and build up the
body is why Father Johns Medicine
cures colds, it will be understood why
it is so valuable as tonic and for driv-
ing the impurities out of the system. 1t
feeds the tissues and makes strength:
prevents pneumonia and consumption
not patent medicine; pure and whole
some-50 years in use.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-06-04

JEssICA: Ss
Mother says there's only one .best
-four" Gold Medal Flour. JOHN.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-06-04

POLLY:
Gold Medal Flour makes baking easy.
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-06-04

sDalcal Survey of Names Fish
Where Trout and Salmon
va.r Abound-0ne Modest Mans
g.--l Is 10 900.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-11
SH0ES--$2,500 STOCK
AT the Coliseum for II Days
must be sold.

One lot of the renowned Hur-
ley Shoe. worth $3.50 and
$500, at only -----$3.88
All our popular Terhune Shoes,
including OxfOrds, Tans,
Pat. Leathers. ETC.. worth
$500, to 90 for only S2.87
Dittman's popular S2.23
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-11

Shoes, per pair only S1.4O
R. P. Smith & Sons S2.48
Dress Shoes at only S1.67
One lot of Dress Shoes. as
sorted lots, worth $3.50 to
$500 at $50
Shoes-Extra discounts in ad-
dition to those already Of
fered.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-11
II DAYS AT COLISEUM
Will put an end to
All Our Stock Of HATS

HATS to receive a General
Slaughter During II Day
Coliseum Sale.
| Lot Mems Cloth Hats. worth
75c and 81 90 at &c each
! Lot black Alpaca Summer
Coats 90 at ACC on the dol
lar.
| lot Boys Stylish Telescope
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-11

$3.50 go at -26c
I lot Boys Summer Coats.
worth S1.OO, $3.50, $500
and $3.50, go at -.2oc
| lot Blue Serge Coats worth
$500. go at ------S1.38
I Lot Blue Serge Coats and
Vests. worth $500, $500
to $500, go at -.--S2.87
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-11

Mems Odd Pants for DRESS
90 as follows:
$500 Pants 90 at-----S1.39
$3.50 Pants 90 at----- 1863
$500 Pants 90 at $500 1888
$3.50 Pants 90 at----- 2.2o
$500 and $3.50 Pants 2.72
$500 Pants 90 at 1900 3.19
lot Mems Summer Coats,
worth $3.50. $500 and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-11

Hats, worth 75C 90 at 39c
Worth S1.00 90 at ---69c
Worth $3.50 go at ---97c
Elegant line of Straw Goods
goes at ! off.
$500 Hats go at
S1.5O Hats go at 5000 st
S1.OO Hats go at 5000 40
SOC Hats go at -.-. 20
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-11

Any OverCoat in the Coliseum
at just half off.
$3.50 Coats go at-----75c
$500 Coats go at ------98c
$500 Coats go at --S1.4e
$500 Coats go at ----S2.5O
$1,000 Coats 90 at ---S4.o5
$500 Coats 90 at ---S7.49
$500 Coats 90 at $500
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29
WILLIAMS HARANGUE.

1t is indeed very amusing to see
how anxious some people are to
get into public print. Fools walk
some times where angels dare not
tread. Last week one ]. Cliff
ford Williams "butted" himself
into public print at the colored
Allison club and made a speech
denouncing some of Des Moines
best colored people, because they
were for Gov. Cummins, claim
ing that they belong to the sold
colored ring and he was going
to break it; he also stated that
one of the old ring could not
write, and was appointed one of
the Judges of the coming primary,
then he said that Gov. Cummins
was forced to appoint Thompson
for his support, then he said in
an article in the Register aud
Leader, that Thompson was
promised several years ago to
be Deputy Oil Inspector, and now
at the eleventh hour he was ap-
pointed to another position.
This man Williams is laboring
under delusion, or else he has
wilfully misrepresented the truth.
The gentleman selected as a
judge can write. The next thing
J. L. Thompson never was prom
ised deputy Oil Inspectorship,
or any Office by Gov. Cummins;
neither did he file his application
for Oil Inspector. Then again,
this man Williams, with his gem
eral knowledge of all the worlds
affairs Except poetry said Alli-
son had done more than any other
man and was a friend to the race.
If so this ardent friend did not
give one instance of Allison's
friendship, nor cite one single
speech, nor show one single law
that Allison introduce for the
race. Either produce some facts
or cease your harangue. What
hurts. Mr.. Williams is that be
was a candidate for messenger
for Governor CunlmuAs, and,Was-|
defeated BY Wm.Coa1son.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29

n The above cut IS chat of Mr.. Keys Of
Council Bluff, Iowa who is candi-
dote for railroad commissioner, subject
to the June primaries.
From time to time during the past
two months articles have appeared in
the press relative to the Railroad Com
mission and it's relation to the people.
It has also been shown that the ship
ping interests of the state are very
much interested in the election OF q
Railroad Commissioner to be held at
the primaries in June. and they GER
tainly ought to be, for it is one of the
most lmportan. offices in the state.
Iowa is fast becoming manufactur-
ing, as we'll as being an agricultural
state. There is at the present time,
about one hundred and fifty millions
of capital invested in manufacturing
enterprises in the state. The inter.
ests of the anufaturer are the inter-
ests Of the farmer; they cannot be
separated; more manufacturing and
shipping means more people in lowe;
more people in Iowa means incree sed
values in farm land. crops, stock and
everything farmer has to dispose of.
We are personally acquainted with
Mr.. Keys and can say that be is man
we'll qualified by his years of expert.
ence and acquaintance with this work
to FIJI the position credibly to himself
and to the people.
He has never before sought or
asked for state houors although he is
state republican worker and his
many friends throughout the state
are glad of the opportunity to support
and vote for him.
We can say that he is a man that is
a friend of the colored man when
found worthy and can say he will
treat all fair
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29

OF Lee township, for twenty years a
resident Of Polk County, is candidate
for the office OF county recorder, sub
ject to the Republican primaries. Mr..
Brubaker has beena resident of Polk
county for twenty years, the past
eight years in Lee township. Mr..
Brubaker moved from Runnells to
Des Moines to accept a position IN the
county ,easurer's office, which posi-
tion he resigned to accepts a position
as bookkeeper with the G G.. Taft 90.
resigning this to accept one as travel
ing salesman, at which occupation he
has worked for the last five years. He
has always been loyal worker for
the Republican ranks, and has wide
acquaintance in the city and county.
and is very popular among his friends;
being an expert accountant, and this
being his first candidacy for a public
office. His campaign has been qaiet
but clean. In his private life he did
all he could for the upiift of all, and
has at all times given union labor
square deal. He is a candidate on his
merits and desires that all voters will
give his candidacy consideration and
hopes it may be favorable
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29
GRlFFEN FOR CONSTABLE.

Mr. John +. Griffen who is familiar
to most of the voter of this city is
candidate for reelection for con-
stable of Des Moines township West
Des Moines He was born and raised
in our city and has spent the greater
part of his life. He has always been
an active Republican worker, was Der.
uty sheriff tw ) terms, Deputy treasurer
one term and was elected consta BILE
two years ago and now asked his
second term. He has made good
officer and has always treated all
parties right. He is PERSONAL &C
quainted with most of the older
colored voters and he solici's your
support at the primaries next Tu. sday.
His many friends are working hard
for his nomination and no doubt be
will be elected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29
T. G. COPELAND,
Candidate for County Recorder
Asking for a First Term

Il y @
Mr.. Copeland is the man who
took second place in the race for
this Office two years ago, losing
the country districts by only 172
votes, and running but 396 votes
behind the present recorder in
East Des Moines. She was at
that time seeking a THIRD nomi-
nation, He believes that he
should have that showing to his
credit to start with at this time,
and as the present incumbent is
running for FOURTH nomination
he feels that fact, together
with his extended acquaintance
should make him much stronger
candidate than he was at that
time, and that it is but right that
he should have the nomination at
this time. He is friend of the
colored man and will treat all
classes right. He is a young
self made man and his friends
are working hard for his nomi-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29

One Of the most encouraging signs
that the Negro is making progress was
beheld on Thursday afternoon at the
West Des Moines High School Audi
torium, when eight representatives of
the Negro race, were among the six
hundred white students who received
diplomas admitting them to the High
schools Of the city. The following are
the names Of those who were thus
honored: Misses Hazel Cousin, Iona
Wilson, Dalza Goggins, Margaret La
Cour, Louisa Williams, Messrs, Lloyd
walker. Rufus Jackson and Winfred
Reed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29
POLITICAL NOTES.

Des Moines has never had a
United State Senator; so now
give Gov. Cummins your vote.
Attorney Geo. H. Woodson of
Oskaloosa, Iowa, was in our city.
He is strong Cummins man and
says that the progressives will
sweep the state June 2.
Lieut.. Warren Garst will make
a fine Governor if nominated and
elected.
Voters all over Iowa, if you
want to vote for the whole pro-
gressive ticket, then vote for a.
B. Cummins for senator; Warren
Garst for Governor; George a.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29
..W. |1ddeIl
SHERIFF..
An Old Soldier--C Clean Record

An Old Soldier Clean Record
Mr.. p. ". Madden who is a candidate
for Sheriff OF Polk county subject to
the Republican primaries next Tues
day. Mr.. Madden has lived in our
city nearly all his life. When the call
came from Abraham Lincoln to pre-
serve the Union and protect our flag
he enlisted at the tender age of II
years in Company B.. 18th, U. T., In
fantry, and served his country well.
Returning from the war he labored on
and later was appointed Warden OF
the Anamosa Penitentiary, which posi-
tion he held for six years filling it with
honor and credit for himself and
state. AS warden he made saving
OF eighty six thousand dollars to- the
tax payers of Iowa. This had never
been done before or since Latter he
was appointed jailer OF the Polk
County Jail which position he held
until he resigned to take up his candi-
dacy for Sheriff at his own expense,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29
CUnMlNS VS.. ALLISON.

In the last few weeks the By
stander has as she always has
opened her columns to free dis
cussion of all public questions aud
the merits of public men. The
discussion has been on the merits
and claims of the candinates for
U. S. Senator, and for state and
congressional nominations. The
editor of the Bystander in discus
sion; the merits or reasons for
Cummins instead of Allison for
the United States Senate, were
many among which was that Gov.
Cummins a man of positive and
negative power, who will take
the initiative in great reforms
and to correct misuse and abuses
to remedy wrongs and to advance
new ideas, while Seuator Allison
is just the opposite. He really
waits until sentiment is formed
till the bills and new ideas are
introduced; then of course he
votes usually on the side of the
majority of republicans. He has
been in congress for forty years,
and saw these railroad abuses, in
surance swindles perpetrated
upon the masses, and never said
a word. In fact, he voted for
these large tracts OF western
lands to the Great Northern and
Union Pacific Railway company
which enable them to fleece the
public and rob the shipper by ex-
cessive charges. Then another
reason Gov. Cummins is the abler
the best qualified, by education
and ability. Then he is the right
age to be serviceable. So give
your vote and support for Gov.
Cummins next Tuesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29

Mr.. Harry Seymour has been en-
p.oyed at the Headquarters OF Judge
:. r. Prouty, who is . candidate fer
Congress from this district. This
makes two young colored men. Mr..
Elbert &, Hall stenographer at Gov.
Cummins Senatorial headquarters be-
ing the other, who have secured posi-
tions during the primary campaign,
and both have been employed by the
progressive Republican candidates.
We hope that in the future more mem
bers Of our race will be selected to
the various positions, as all we need is
the opportunity to prove our compe-
tency.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29
TVenty-thiId General
Conference.

The twenty third international or
general conference of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church, including
all America, AfIica and the West
Indies, has adjourned at Norfolk, Va,
having convened on Tuesday afternoon
May 9th. The opening session consist.
e d Of song service led by Rev. DR.. b.
F. Watson, formerly resident of Des
M oines, but now secretary of the
Church Extension department of the
denomination with headquarters at
Philadelphia.
Strange tho it may seem this same
session was presided over by Rt. Rev.
Abraham Grant, D. D., formly presid-
ing bishop over the Iowa Conference
and the very first resolution adopted by
the Conference was one offered by Rev.
DR.. L. H Reynolds, formerly an Iowa
Pastor; but who is now located at
Baltimore and for several sessions has
acted as secretary Of the Gen'l Confer
ence.
Other 1owans who are in attendance
are Rev. DR.. M. ". Thornton, formerly
of Des Moines and graduate of Drake
University and Rev. D. W. Sampson
Brooks, the present pastor of St. Paul's
A M. E. Church of this city who de-
livered the sermon on Friday evening
May 9th.
On Thursday May 14th the quadren-
nial election of general officers was held
with the following results:
Additional Bishops, DR.. H B. Parks,
Of N. Y, DR.. e W. hampton of Wash
ington, D c., DR. Jas. n Flipper,
President Morris Browns College, at
Atlanta Ga, and for Bishops Africa,
DR.. W. H Heard of Maryland and DR.
]. Albert Johnson, of Washington D G
W w. Beckett secretary of Missions,
J. II Collett, Mgr hook Concern H
+. Healing, Editor A M E church Re-
view, H L johnson, Editor Christian
Recorder, B. F. Waston Sec Church
Extenion, Ira T bryant, Sec. S S.
Union, John Harris, Financial Sec and
; W. Allen, Editor "Soutern Record
r."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29
Didn't Get Place to Sleep.

Waterloo, Ia, May so.-special:
Because he was negro, Rev, A. l..
DsMond Congregational preacher
at I'uxton, Ia, who is attending the
Congregational conference here,
couldn't find place to lodge last
night on his arrival on late train.
He was refused admission at every
hotel he visited and he walked the
streets all night. This morning,
Mr.. DeMound was taken care of by
the local committee on arrangements.
1t is likely that damage suit will
follow the refusal Of the hotels to
admit Mr.. DeMond. He explain-
ed his calling and showed his Gre
dentials at the different places he
visited, but he was turned out at all
of them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29
OFFICIAL CALL.
Colorado, Springs, Colo.
May 10th, 1908.


To the Press:
Pursuant to the Regular Appoint
ment under the Provisions of the Con-
stitution.
The Western Negro Press Association
of the United States Of America is
hereby called to convene at Des Moines-
Iowa, in it's twelfth annual session
June 10TH, and 11th., 1908. Proprie-
tors, Editors, Managers and Corre-
spondents west of the Mississippi river
are eligable to membership in said as
sociation and are urged to be present.
We cordially extend an invitation to
the members of the fraternity and the
friends of the Newspapers in general
throughout the country to meet with US
at Des Moines to consider those ques-
tions so vital to the welfare of the race
in the United States of America. We
also extend and expect all ministers
and college professors, business men
and professional men and women to
join us in this meeting.
Recent developments show the need
of action on the Fart of the intelligent
and thoughtful members of the race
and the press with the aid assistance of
the clergy, must undoubtedly take the
lead.
w. H. Duncan, President,
Porter S. Simpson, Recording Sec'y.
Nick Chiles, Chairman Executive
Committee.
Address Hon. John L. Thompson,
Des Moines, Ia., concerning hotel ac-
comodations.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29
Coleman for Constable.

Mr.. Joe Coleman, one of the
aggressive young men of Lee
Township, East Des Moines, for
constable. He is a strong young
man, worthy of the Office, an
active Republican worker; always
taking an active in terest in pub
lie questions. He is self made
young man and by his experience
will make a good constable. He
is barber by trade and his many
friends are working hard for him.
He solicits your vote.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29
DAVENPORT ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Green Of 318 West
Fifth stree, returned from their trip
south from Nor}hIk, Va, and report :
!, vely time on their journey. They
found many well educated colored peo-
pie Of all kind; the Hamilton Indus.
trial school, also many points Of in
terest while there. They returned
home Friday night at 1922 p. m. over
the =. R l, & T. Ry. They like the
south from business stand point
For living give them the north. ss
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29

Candidate for County Recorder.
We present our readers with pic
,ure of Miss Mae Bennett, the well
known and efficient stenographer and
clerk for the county board of super
visors, Which position she has held for
many years with credit. She is one of
our young Des Moines girls who has
earned her way through life, and by
qualification and experience would
make one of the best county recorders
that Polk County ever had. She has
never before asked or held any elective
Office, and her many friends think that
she is entitled to this honor now.
While Miss Bennett has been very sick
for several weeks, yet her many friends
are pushing her campaign, She is in
every way worthy Of your support and
solicits your vote.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29

The Des Moines Negro Lyceum AS
sociation was entertained at the home
of Miss Zoe Richardson, Tuesday even
ing. A very interesting program was
rendered. The club will meet next
Tuesday evening with Miss Pearl
Tolliver, 1923 Fremont, street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29

Miss Malguereitte Fields who under
went an operation at the Methodist
Hospital last week for appendicitis is
improving. Miss Fields only recently
returned from successful musical en-
gagement in Chicago. and this illness
will necessitate the cancelling of
several engagements in the near fu-
ture. .......
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29
Corinthian Baptist Church
Announcement.
Sunday, May 81.

Sunday, May 81.
1890 a. m. Preaching by pastor.
400 p. m. Sunday School Rally.
s o.rmon by Rev. J w. Graves, pastor
Calvary Baptist church.
Gao p. m. The Kings Men.
500 .. m. Sermon by pastor.
On Thursday evening June 4th q
public reception will be rendered to
graduates from Des Moines and other
schools. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to the public. Admission free.
Sa5 T. T.. Griffith, pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29

Clark for Lieutenant Governor;
Frank Hopkins for Auditor; A.
M. McManus Supt. Of Instruction.;
Frank II. Keyes for Railroad
Commissioners and w. w. Cope
land and S. B. Packard for cleo
tor-at-large.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29

WANTED-Colored ladies every
where to sell our toilet articles maun-
featured especially for our race, the
colored people of America. Splendid
opportunity to make money. Most
liberal terms. Full size packages FREE
to agents who will use the preparations
on their own hair and face. FREE
premiums to their agents and custo-
mers. Devote part or all of your time,
Write for particulars. Secure exclu,
i've territory. Have pleasant and
profitable business Of your own. Men
tion this paper. The Burton Toilet
Goods Co., Century Blk, St. Joseph.
Michigan
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29

Mrs. S. Joe Brown and Mrs. J. H.
Wotds Of the Intellectual Improvement
Club; Mrs. E. B. Elliston and Mrs. Geo.
Wells Of the Callahan Industrial Club
and Mrs. Gertrude D. Cannady and
Miss Hattie Mash Of the Cosmopolitan
Art Club, left Monday morning to at
tend the State Federation Of Colored
Women's clubs, which convened in
Buxton Monday afternoon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29

Mr.. Arthur Robinson student in the
Engineering Department Of Highland
Park College, has completed his course
and has returned to his home at Great
Bend, Kansas.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29
ALBA NEWS.

M. Rert Jones was an Abba visitor
Sunday s
The Sewing club met at the home OF
Mrs. q. a. Davis on Monday. A vory
rice repast was served. MI
same few OF the A!bians attended
the bail game at Hooking. Sunday -
ternoon
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29

Rev Brooks returned home Tuesday
He attended the General Conference at
Norfolk, Va. and also visited his
mother in Maryland and friends at
Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29

and not at the expense OF the county.
BY age and experience he is we'll
qualified and will give all classes and
races an equal chance If nominated
and elected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29

We take special pride this present many readers
the Sixth Congressional District familiar face of young
friend Hon. N. Abba Iowa, who candidate for
nomination the Republican ticket for Congress- subject to the
Republican primaries June 2.
Mr. Kende is very able active Republican worker and has
always been interested in Progressive Iowa and
will his election Congress-
He at member the Iowa legislature having hon
ored BY the election speaker Of the House The Of the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29

TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS Those
who have not already sent their cuts
will please do SO Immediately.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29

WANTED-First class barber; will!
pay good wages. H. K. Moore.
100 Ave Iowa City, Ia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29
EDWIN J. FRIsK,

for
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Lee Township East Des Moines.)
We wish to again remind our
readers in East Des Moines to
vote for our friend, Edwin J.
Frisk, for justice Of the peace.
He is very genial, accommodating.
we'll qualified and worthy of the
position.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-29

Remember the Western Negro Press
Association meets here June 10 and II.