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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-01
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

The quarterly meeting held at the
A. M. E. church Sunday was largely
attended throughout the day.
Mrs. 4. B. Elliston after spending
visit here 70. q week the guest of Mrs.
NJ. G. Newan, returned home to Des
Moines Tuesday.
Mrs, Kennedy of Chicago returned
home Tuesday after spending three
weeks visit in our city the guest OF
Mrs. Hendson. =
The Porter's club met at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Charles Stevenson Mon
day evening.
The l.. I. p. met at the residence of
Mrs. f V Morgan. A literary pro.
gram was rendered. A nice three
course luncheon was served, the hus.
bands were the honored guests of the
club. Mesdames Kenney and Elliston
were the guests from out of the city.
The club has decided to entertain their
husbands and friends the last Friday
of every month.
Mrs. j, G. Reid entertained eighteen
ladies to a luncheon Saturday after
noon in honor of Mesdames Elliston,
Kenney and Nelson. ..s-
Messrs. Lou Cloyd and Anderson
have opened large cleaning dyeing
works for ladies' and gents and have
worked up a good trade. Let the
colored people show their appreciation
by patronizing them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30
Johnsen's Prophetic Vision.

Jack johnson has put QuietuS on
the fight talk by making a match with
Ketchel, who will probably "ketch it"
when, he goes into the ring with the
gentleman from Texas. In an inter-
view with Johnson just after his fight
with Burns, which was reported In
the Standard at Port Melbourne, Aus
tralia, he made some highly significant
remarks regarding his ancestry. He
said:
MY remote ancestors were Africans.
My more immediate ancestors were
slaves to the white man. And while
my people-the descendants Of my an
cestors in Africa-are increasing in
numbers, the white man Is decreasing
all over the earth. Read the figures
those Of your own country. Of the
United States, of England, of France,
Of all the white world. How Is the
birth rate? Read the reports Of the
increase Of the colored peoples Of In
dia, Japan and China. Read Of the
increase Of the people of my own race
in their country. Do you think it is to
60 on forever, this domination Of the
millions of the people of color by
handful of white folks simply be-
cause they are white folks? i think
it Is not. It may not come In my time
or In yours. but the time will come
when the black and yellow man will
hold the earth, and the white man will
be regarded just as the colored man is
now" ,- s..s,",
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30

between the white and the colOred
ruces In this community, and l doubt
not that his words. his leadership and
his common sense have greatly con-
tributed to that end"
Probably no part Of any of the pres
ident's public address has been more
widely quoted and nt the same time
more vaguely understood than the pas
sage in his inaugural address dealing
with the appointment Of Negroes to
federal offices. 1t follows:
But it may well admit of doubt
whether in the case Of any race an ap-
pointment of one Of their number to d
local Office In community in which
the race feeling is so widespread and
acute as to interfere with the ease and
facility with which the local govern.
ment business can be done by the ap-
pointee is of sufficient benefit by way
Of encouragement to the race to out
weigh the recurrence and increase of
race feeling which such an appoint
ment is likely to cngender. Therefore
the executive In recognizing the Negro
race by appointments must exercise a
careful discretion not thereby to do it
more harm than good.
PERSONALLY have not the slightest
race prejudice or feeling, and recogni-
tion Of it's existence only awakens in
my heart a deeper sympathy for those
who have to bear it or suffer from it,
and question the wisdom Of policy
which is fikely to increase 1t. Mean
time, If nothing is done to prevent 1t,
better feeling between the Negroes
aud the whites in the south will con-
tinue to grow and more and more of
the white people will come to realize
that the future of the south is to be
much benefited by the Industrial and
intellectual progress Of the Negro. The
exercise Of political franchises by those
Of his race who are intelligent and
well to do will be acquiesced in, and
the right to vote will be withheld only
from the ignorant and irresponsible Of
both races"
The work of compiling these address
es could not have been intrusted to an
abler man than Auditor Tyler. who is
a journalist OF years of experience.
having served on many Of the infiuen.
tial daily papers Of Ohio. and who Is
also deeply interested IN every phase
and condition Of his race IN the United
States, 5i. Y III
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30
MONMOUTH (ILL.) NEWS.

Bishop Mack preached at the Second
Baptist church Sunday.
Mr.. J. G. johnson entertained his
Sunday School class Of young men last
Wednesday evening.
The Second baptist church choir
will sing in Galesburg Sunday evening
during the SUNDAY School Teachers
Institute. The Second Baptist church
has one of the best choirs in this part
of the state. under the leadership Of
the pastor, Rev. e, T.. Scruggs. !s
Miss Magnetic Neil Of this city and
one of our promising young girls, has
just returned from Joplin. Mo. whero
she has been teaching school. Miss
Neil is high school graduate and we
hope that.she will not stop her work as
teacher, but will push on to high
mark in life and to help race progress
Word WAS received in this city last
week telling of the death of Miss Jessie
Henderson of Aledo, III. Miss Hender-s
son was we'll known in this city and
her death came as a surprise to her
many friends here. She was only i'll
about three weeks Miss Henderson
was highly respected in her home town
and leaves many to mourn her death
She was q member of the Baptist
church of Aledo.
Mr.. Wm. Wallace spent Sunday in
city of Macomb,
Mr.. Serry Wallace was in Aledo last
week on business.
Mrs. Cragg has returned from 9 visit
in Chicago. III
Miss Magnetic has returned from
Chicago where she has been visiting
her sister.
Mr.. Elmer and Eliza Wallace are ex-
pected to leave for Chicag 60 the first Of
May, where they will take the civil
service examination We wish them
success. s....-.-.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30

Mrs. Letha Brown-E -Edmonstin, a re-
turned missionary under the auspicies
of the A. M. A., spent last Sunday in
our city speaking for the cause of mis-
sions at the leading white churches.
She has spent six years in Central
Africa and is highly educated. gradu-
ate of Fisk University, and will now
devote her entire time and labor in
carrying the Masters message to our
native land, the dark continent. She
spoke Sunday afternoon at Union Con-
gregational church to a large audience,
and by her eloquence, wit and enthusi-
asm held the audience spellbound for
nearly two hours. She is one of the
few gifted lady speakers of our race.
She is writing some books now in the
native African language. It was GER
tainly a rare treat to hear this talented
lady.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30
CLARINDA ITEMS.
Especial to Bystander.)

The Ladies Art club met at the home
Mrs. Montgomery. Mrs. Henry John-
son who was elected some time ago .
delegate to the State Federation
at Ottumws was present and presented
her resignation. MIRA. Galloway, wife
Of the minister of the Second Baptist
church, was elected In her place. Tho
ladies are preparing to give bazaar.
After the business was transacted :
two course luncheon was served. Rev.
Robinson also met thelsdies and gave
them : small donation and spoke wosde
OF encouragement. The next meeting
will be with Mrs, Henry JOHNSON.
Miss Susie Lee and her friend Miso
Mabel johnson, visited Sharps Stature
day. Miss Lee is soliciting for tie A.
M. e, church rally. Z
Fred Johnson, q young farmer. drove
to Clarinda yesterday with . load Of
wheat.
The Baptist church people closed
their meetings last week with about
ten additions to the church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30
Slave Who Rose
To Prominence.
Achievements Of the Late Professor Mnlaam
n. Councln. Noted Negro Educator.
Warm Friend Of Africa. Author
and Public Speaker.

Professor william Hooper Councill.
who died recently at Normal, Ala,
was the faithful and hOnored presi-
dent Of the Agricultural and Mechan-
ical college for Afro-Amerlcans at Nor
NAL for nearly thirty-four years. As
an educator and lover Of his race Pro-
fessor Council ranked with such men
as Booker Z. Washington, j. r. l..
Diggs, W. T. Amiger, e. w. B. Curry,
w. T. Vernon, r. s. Lovinggood and
other great men Of the race who have
won FAME at home and abroad upon
their merits. As thinker Professor
Councill was very deep. He was In
dependent-yea, stubborn, never yield
ing a point In debate until he was
thoroughly convinced that it was
right. He contributed largely to many
magazines and periodicals. The lead
ting southern papers quoted from his
public utterances freely.
w. H. Councill was born in Fayette-
Vile, N. c.. In 1S48. and was carried
to Alabama by the traders In 1857,
through the famous Richmond slave
pen. In Alabama he worked In the
fields with the other slaves. He was
a self made man, having had only few
school advantages. He attended one
of the first schools opened by kind
northern friends at Stevenson, Ala, In
1865. He remained there about three
years. This was the basis Of his edu-
cation. He had been close and
earnest student ever since. often
spending much Of the night in study.
He accumulated quite an excelbsnt
library, and the best books of the best
masters were his constant companions.
as well as large supply of the best
current literature. u. T.. e..'s
BY private instructions and almost
incessant study he gained fair knowl-
edge Of some of the languages, higher
mathematics and the sciences. He was
enrolling clerk of the Alabama house
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30
BURLINGTON NOTES.
: (Last Week.l

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Earle, the Misses
Bessie Earle and Edith Mills Of Quin.
cy. H., we're Burlington visitors las,
week, the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs J
Earle and Mr.. and Mrs. J. Trent
Mrs. Hattie TiRgs and dsughters
Mona and Ruth. were called to Can
ton, Mo-, last week to the death bad oi
Mrs. Sarah Bosten. -....
Mrs. Tigg's mother, Mrs. Bosten.
had many friends in Burlington who
are in sympathy with the family and
mourn the loss of good mother. Mrs
81. Earle and Mrs. c. Palmer attended
the funeral of Mrs. Bosten. '>
Mrs. Peter johnson who has been i'll
the past winter has been moved to the
st Francis Hospital where she is ign.
proving very rapidly.
Mr.. b. johnson of Chicago was call
ed home on account of the serious ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30
Taft on the
Race Problem.
Presldoat's Utterances as Set forth h MS
Public Addresses Before and After
Us tlectIoa Uplifting h Their
f, Tono and Aim.

The speeches of President William
Fl. Taft touching upon the Negrs prob
lem which he delivered before and aft
er his election to the presidency have
been, carefully put together in con
secutive order and published In pam.
phlet form by the Hon. Ralph w. Ty.
Ter, auditor for the navy department
at Washington. In his preface to the
eight addresses which the pamphlet
contains the author says:
"The aim Is to place these speeches
In consecutive form for preservation
BY those who are deeply interested in
and affected by his utterances. That
they are uplifting In their tone and
aim and that his whole career-his
words and deeds-fs In harmony with
his utterances no Negro who reads
and digests that which be reads can
dispute.
This compilation is not an attempt
to establish his friendship for or EN-.
phasize his interest in the race. His
friendship he inherited. and his inter.
est has been emphasized by the con-
sistent course he has pursued In rec.
ognizing ability. character and merit
without reference to race or color Of
skin. The compilation, as before stat
ed, is simply to place in consecutive
form his helpful and uplifting utter
ances touching upon a subject Of vital
importance to the ten millions of peo-
pie In these United States who are
collated as Negroes" ......s
For instance. in his speech at tho
Tabernacle Baptist church, Augusta.
Ca. Jan. II. the president said:
''My Fellow Citizens-I am glad to
be here. should have been better
satisfied II could have sat for an
hour and heard the eloquence Of your
DR.. Walker. whose reputation as
minister Of the gospel and as a man
who speaks not only eloquence. but
sense, has reached into the far north.
~ always come before an audience
like this with great deal Of hesita-
ton. because you know what elo-
quence Is, and haven't any to give
you. know the wide influence for
good that DR.. Walker exercises in this
community, - was. glad TO hear him.
speak Of the good feeling that exists
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30

THE LATE PROFESSOR W. H. 'COUNCILL.
Of representatives in 1924. He was
appointed by President Grant receiver
of the land office for the northern dis
trict of Alabama In 1875. He was
founder and editor Of the Huntsville
Herald from 1877 to 1884. He also
founded the great educational institu-
tion, Normal, of which he was presi-
dent. He read law and was admitted
to the supreme court Of Alabama in
1883. But he never left the profession
Of teaching, although hattering polit-
ical positions were held out to him.
He had occupied high positions in
church and other religious, temperance
and charitable organizations and was
Il public speaker Of no mean standing.
Professor Councill had Travelled quite
extensively in Europe and was warmly
received and entertained on one occa.
sion by tho Hon. W. Il. Gladstone and
his majesty King Leopold Of Belgium.
And thus by earnest toll, self denial,
hard study, he made himself. built mp
one Of tho largest institutions in the
south and educated scores Of young
people at his own expense.
Professor Councill was proud to be
known as friend to Africa. He CO.
operated with Bishop Turner in the
redemption and civilization Of that
continent. Normal. under Professor
Councill, educated native Africans for
this purpose. He received the degree
Of Ph. D. from Morris Brown college,
ut Atlanta, Ga. He was the author Of
"The Lamp of Wisdom"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30
6. ". Anderson'S S
Fine Record.
internal Revooue Collector at Now York
Ono Of Most Capable Men h Tho Pub.
G SerMcs - Selected Orator
For leaeuo Exposition.

Among the score or more Of young
men Of the race who have come up
from the bottom to high prominence
In their respective communities. in the
state and In the nation Charles w. An
derson, collector Of internal revenue
for the Second district Of New York.
occupies a place In the front rank.
Mr.. Anderson's first public position
was that Of secretary in 1894 to the
Hon. A. b. Colvin Of the treasury de-
partment at Washington. On his re-
tirement from that position he was
made commissioner Of racing for New
York state. Leaving that position in
1905 to accept the call Of President
Roosevelt to the revenue service, Mr..
Anderson has grown In power and in
influence. AS honorary president Of
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30
For South American Education

The Rev. DR.. Alpheus P. Luckie. who
came to the United States recently
from Georgetown, Demerara. South
America, to solicit funds with which
to build an industrial school for the
natives at Georgetown, is meeting with
encouraging success. His addresses,
lectures and sermons are thoughtful,
and he always holds the interest Of
his audience. He is also hopeful and
enthusiastic about bis work and ex-
poets to return from his tour in the
United States to his home fully pre-
pared in experience and with sufi-
cient means to complete the necessary
buildings for bis school.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30
OBITUARY

Mrs. Nathan Banks, for many years
resident of Colfax, Ia, died last Sun
day morning. Her funeral was held in
Colfax from the First Baptist church,
white, conducted by Rev. T. L. Griffith
of Des Moines. A large crowd of
white and colored citizens attended the
services.
Mrs. Banks was born in Mississippi
over 81 years ago. She had had special
training for missionary work, but was
compelled by i'll health to give up that
aim. She was one of the charter men,
bers Of the white church in Colfax but
withdrew from it several months ago
to be of larger service to her own peo-
pie. Her husband survives her.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30
W. H. COUNClLL DEAD
Great Educator Of HIS Race.

IT Great Educator OF his kdCes
Last week the sad news flashed
through the Associated Press
telegraphic association that Prof.
William H. Councill, one of the
greatest Negro educators in
America died at his home April
", in Normal, Ala, after an ILL.,
ness of nearly year. AS his
biography is published elsewhere
we will not enlarge upon it. He
was one of the few great educa-
tors that attracted the attention
of all races. He was a good
speaker, an optimistic race man
aud at one time a strong rival to
the Booker T. Washington school
He built a great Normal school
in Alabama and the state always
appropriated literally towards its
support. We remember when he
visited pes Moines and spoke be-
fore the State Teachers Associa-
ton, and then we had him to
speak to a large crowd at a Ma
sonic banquet. We regret to
lose such a valuable leader.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30

Died at Kansas City, Mo-, last Mon
day, VIM. o. Epps, formerly of this
city at the residence Of his relatives.
Young Epps was only 10 years old and
lived here about three years ago. The
body was brought here for interment
as they owned a lot in Woodland ceme-
terry. The main funeral service was
conducted in Kansas City by his former
pastor, Rev. O. A. johnson, who ac-
companied the remains here Tuesday
and also held short service at Shank's
undertaking parlors. Mr.. Howard
Green and Mrs Della Green, his sister,
also accompanied the body here, re-
turning home in the evening at8:4O
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30

ness Of his mother. MIRA. Peter johnson.
Mrs. l.. Martin 10 making frequent
trips to Mr.. Pleasant to see her brother
Harry Reed, who is dangerously Ill
with lung troubles. M
Rev. Thomas was called 10 Chicago
this week on account Of his wife being
indisposed, but was here to fill his pull.
pit Sunday
Mrs. j. e. johnson who has been
taking treatment under DR.. Phillips Of
Keokuk for inflamatory rheumatism
has returned greatly benefited. Too
much praise cannot be given this noted
man; his cures are wonderful and he
has hundreds Of patients. Mr.. John
son assisted Mrs. johnson in making
the trip and gives great praise for DR..
Phillips.
Mrs. George Taylor entertained tho
Friday Whist club this week and flno
time was reported. They meet next
week with the president. Mrs. r.
Keith.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30
Best Treatment for Colds

Most ordinary colds will yield to
the simplest treatment" says the Chic.
ago Tribune, "moderative laxatives,
hot foot baths, free Precipitation and
an avoidance of exposure to cold and
wet after treatment" While this
treatment is simple, it requires con-
siderable trouble, and the one adopt
ingit must remain in doors for day
or two, or fresh cold is sure to be
contracted, and in many instances
pneumonia follows. Is it not better to
pin your faith to an old reliable prepa-
ration like Chamberlain's Cough RENE.
dy, that is famous for its cure of colds
and can always be depended upon
For sale by all druggists
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30
DAVENPORT NOTES,
Especial to Bystander.)

Mrs, Woodward entertained the vio-
let club Wednesday ut her residence.
Mrs. Frances Baker has opened .
swell cafe for our people at 4tb Hsrri-
son. 1t is credit to Davenport.
Mr.. and Mrs. ). Allen have moved to
pretty place, 90s Harrison street.
They are young couple and We wish
them pleasant stay at their new
home.
Mr.. Thompson Of Muscatine was :
visitor in our city Wednesday to attend
the great play Ben Hur, He was the
guest of Mrs. Ruth Bright.
Miss Lemar Graham of Macon. Mo.s
is visiting her aunt. Mrs. +. Baker.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30

the Young Mems Colosed Republican
club Of New York he has been instru-
mental in the promotion and appoint
ment Of more than a hundred Negroes
to responsible salaried public positions.
During the past year. 1908, his serv-
ices to his race and to his party have
been notable. AS the friend Of ex-
President Roosevelt and the political
spokesman OF his race in administra-
tion quarters If WI St6nnd him that
the storm of opposition from the Ne
gro race to President Taft broke.
All through the campaign both before
and after the nominating convention
his counsel was sought.
President Taft is great admirer of
the collector and in appreciation of his
personal regard has sent him life
size photograph Of himself bearing the
following inscriptions: "FH My Friend
Hon. Charles w. Anderson, With Best
Wishes and Sincere Regards. w. II.
Taft" Mr.. Anderson has had the pic
ture framed and hung over his desk
in his Office in the custom house along
side Of one from former President
Roosevelt bearing an almost similar
inscription.
Mr.. Anderson is confessedly one Of
the most capable, popular and best
liked colored men in the public service
and Is personally known to more in.
fluential business men and politicians
perhaps than any other Negro in pub
lie life.
Mr.. Anderson will deliver the ad-
dress opening the industrial exposition
which will be held under the auspices
Of the New Rochelle Cooperative
Business league at New Rochelle, N.
Y, May "a.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30
Corinthian Baptist Church,

Sunday May End, 1880 q. M, special
sermon for aged people, All the aged
who can are cordially invited to be
present. Where it is desired they will
be brought out at the expense of the
church. IL m. Sunday School; 8 p. m.
Covenant meeting and Lords Supper;
6:3O p. m. Kings Men, led by Mr.. H.
r. Graves; 8 p. m. sermon to young
people, subject, 'The Right Use of
Opportunities" It will be pleasant
for friends to bring their baskets and
remain all day. T. L. Griffith pastor
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30
ALBA NOTES.

Rev, Rhinehesrt who has been ir
Abba for the past few week spent Sun
day In buxton.
Mrs. Mabel Ester and children from
Illinois is spending few weeks In
Abba with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Parker. She left Sunday evening
for Des Moines for visit with her sis.
ter, Mrs. Henderson.
MIR. and Mrs. Anderson Jeffers OF
Buxton was in Abba this week attend.
ing court,
Mir. Press Irving Of Charlton passed
through Abba enroute to Missouri to
see his wife. asr 5g
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-30

Rev. E. J. Penney, the minister who
has been conducting series of meet
ing at the Union Congregational church
for a fortnight, closed last Wednesday.
The services was spiritually good and
Rev. Penny proved to be agood strong.
well matured christion minister filled
with the holy message, he made
many friends while in our city. and
will be long remembered by those who
heard him. If he should come again
we believe that he would fill the church.