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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

The Irresistible and laughter-com-
pelling king of burnt cork, Bert A..
Williams, who comes to the Auditori-
UNI tonight for three performances.
creates new type of his naturally
humorous characters this season, In 9
musical show entitled "Mr. Lode Of
Koal' In which he will be seen as q
lone star The situations, dialogue.
music and ensembles have been writ
ten and composed along lines which
the authors hope will make the piece
as light as a cream puff. and Its
music as sparkling as brook.
The only scene Of the play ID laid
In the court ward Of the King, Big
Smoke, ruler Of the mythical Island
OF Koal. Poor Chester (Wtlliams) ar
rives Just In time to take the place OF
the King, who has been kidnapped by
the political bandits Of the island.
Chester Is introduced to the populace
as the new ruler, while his sponsors
subject him to ingenious and tyrinical
persecution. The luscious sleep-cOm-
pelling fruit growing on the island
and served exclusively to the King. -
eaten by Chester. who at once begins
to enjoy one Of the most satisfying
and edlightful dreams that he could
have wished for. had he the magic
or Aladdin's Lamp 1t his command. VI
The second act shows the Dream
Scene with feasting and dancing.
The picturesque Dance Of The Yelled
mugs, stn Fxr .bfAndelxys The Ia
ment" and 'The Harbor Of Lost
Dreams" are among the big musical
numbers which will be introduced dur
ing this act.
In the last act the enforced ruler
awakens. King Big Smoke returns
and poor Chester Is condemned to be
one Of the Kings servants.
Beautiful costumes Of Oriental de-
sign and vivid cOlorings will predomi-
nate, q cast of unusual excellence has
been engaged and the famous chorus
of selected voices celebrated with the
Williams & Walker productions are
feature of the ensemble Messrs.
Shipp and Rogers wrote the book and
lyrics and Rosamond Johnson, famous
as the composer Of Under the Bam-
boo Tree" Congo Love Song" and
many others, with additional music
by Bert A. Williams.
/ The atmosphere Of "Mr. Lode OF
Koal" will be Ordiental and the cos
tune effects vivid in coloring and Ian
gorous in style. Sparkling music and
dashing dance numbers will have fre-
quent introduction. Williams Will
soing several songs in his inimitable
way. The company of IS includes the
well-known colored entertainers, Jesse
Shipp, Alex Rogers, Tom Brown, J.
| Leubrie Hill, Henry Troy, Hattie Nc
lntosh, Siren Navarro. Hattie Hopkins
and the unapproached chorus OF sing
ers celebrated with Williams Walk
er's former productions.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17
Best Treatment Tor Burns.

II for no other ;eason, Cham beriain's
Salve should be kept iD evety hnnse-.
hold on account Of its great value in;
the treatment Of burns II allays the
pain almost Instantly, and unless the
injury is q severe one, heals the par,a
without leaving a scar This salva is
also unequaled for chapped hands. sore
nipples and diseases Of the skin. Price
a5 cents. For sale by all druggis,s.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17
tioorman Mt the Flushing avenue po-
lice station In 1891 and Is still serving
with Satisf0ction.

ioorman Mt the Flushing avenue po-
lice station In 1891 and Is still serving
with satisfaction. &
Wiley q. Overton was appointed n
patrolman March q, 1901. and assigned
to the Adams street station. he was
detailed In citizens clothes to look
after excise violations. He made such
strenuous efforts to do his duty that
the politicians objected to his methods
Of operation.
( He construed his orders too literally
and was put back on his post. His eye
sight and memory were too good. On
Overtons post there was not a single
Negro family. His. post extended from
Willoughby avenue to Myrtle avenue
and to Adams street. On this beat was
the BROOKLYN Citizens German Savings
bank, the old Park theater and ex.
Alderman Cullen's liquor store. Not
many coiored people lived along that
block. No. officer Overton after serv.
ing some time resigned to accept a
position at Washington in Cleveland's
second administration. He is now a
successful funeral director, with Of
fees In New York and at 317 Bridge
street, Brooklyn.
Joseph Hadley was appointed 1893
as a patrolman and detailed to the At
lantic avenue precinct He covered q
beat that did not contain more than
twenty colored families, the rest being
Irish. He made good record and
was highly respected by every ops.
from his captain down. His beat cx-
tended from Schenectady avenue to
Rochester avenue. to Bergen street
back to Schenectady avenue. These
blocks are $50 feet long.
Moses Cobb was appointed patrols
man and attached to the Atlantic ave-
nue. precinct in 1902. His beat includ-
ed Troy and st. Marks avenues, where
gang Of rutfians hung out. He WAS
successful In clearing out this gang In
his second attempt after having had
his uniform torn into shreds when he
first made his debut as an officer OF
the law. In his second go at this gang
he put the most Of them in the hospi-
tai by liberal use Of his night stick
and the rest in the Crow Hill peniten-
tiary. The white men in this neighbor-
hood had wholesome respect for him
after he rid this corner Of that gang,
When his captain told him to break It
up he remarked, "If you get call
from ,that corner send the ambulance;
Ii will be needed" And It was. At his
own request Officer Cobb was detailed
MS doorman and Is still doing duty,
drawing a patrolman's pay.
Arthur pisdaie is assigned to the de-
ttective bureau. He has made spleI,-
did record and ID stu doing good work.
Pierre Henry, who passed an excel
lent examination for the position OF
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17
TIE Greater Of Two Evils.

4 We voice the sentiments expressed
at one time by the late Professor VIII
liam n. Councill, who said:
81 do not ask for the Negro the su-
preme right to rule, but the God given
privilege to do an honest days work
lor an honest days pay. The man
who counts him out at the ballot box
may defeat the schemes OF selfish poll
ticians, but the man who counts the
Negro out Of an equal and fair share
to earn dollar robs him Of his birth
right, sends the wolf to his door and
digs a grave for his wife and chill
dren ;" rs
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

After thus demonstrating his prowess
and ability to take care OF himself and
the other fellow he was always there
after detailed to excursions and pic
nics to look after the trough house
element. "A. y
William G. (Billy) Brown was ap-
pointed doorman Mt the Adams street
station in 1870 and served IN that 20
sition until his death some years later.
He had the largest police funeral ever
seen in Brooklyn. IA. &3 Y,
James Brown was appointed door
man in 1881 and assigned t. the Ad-
ans street station. After serving TOR
short period he resigned to engage
IL business. ssl n
Edward Rlay was appointed door
man in 1884 and held the position un- ll
til his death. which occnrred in lS9ti.
George n. Thotnps was appointed t
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

Mrs. S. Joe Brown, first vice president
of the State Federation Of Colored Wo-
mems clubs, was at home to the local
State officers, presidents, and vice
presidents of federated clubs Of this
city last Friday evening from 8 till 10
o'clock, in honor of the State president
Mr.. G. .B. Lewis Of Davenport. Round
table on club work was participated in
by the following persons: Mesdames
J. P. Hamilton and L. v. Denny OF the
H. B. S. club; Mesdames ]. H. Woods
and j. B. Rush Of the Intellectual I'm
.provement club; Miss Marie |. Bell of
the Mary Church Terrell club and Mrs.
.E. B. Elliston State Organizer. Atty.
S. Joe Brown was also present and
made some suggestions along the line
Of q closer union between the State
Federation and the State Afro-Ameri-
can Council Of which he is the president
After dainty repast served by the
hostess, assisted by Mrs. F. D. Jack
son and Miss Iona Wilson the guests
departed for their homes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

The following persons who were
delegates to the Iowa Nebraska Bap-
tist Association which was in session at
Omaha last week have returned home;
the Rev, 5. Bates, J. Patterson, 7. =.
Griffith and the Mesdames Sadie Garth,
Samuel Bates and Mr.. E. D. Reeves.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

Mrs. B. ]. Hack and Miss Mabel
Paints left Wednesday morning for
Aoberly, St Louis and other points in
Missouri, where they expect to spend
about six weeks visiting relatives and
friends. H.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

5 Ms. j. H. Williams and daughter OF
sl7 Thirteenth street, left Wednesday
night for Jeffersonville, Ind, to visit
her mother and other relatives. She
will also spend few days in ST. Louis
and Louisville, KY. Mrs. Williams Will
be gone about q month.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

Mrs. Vim. Shackelford and children
are now in Buxton visiting relatives
and friends. Mr.. Shackelford will 60
there next Wednesday and remain un-
til Sunday and his family will return
with him. They will attend the we'd
ding Of q cousin Of Mrs. Shackelford
during their stay in Buxton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17
Superb Record
Of Negro Police
No Bar to AppMcsats WhO toot Roqbke.
meats Of tho law-CArk Ghboas.
Wiley 6. 0vertoa sad Moses
Cobh Were Terrors 70 Of.
teadors Of the law.

Considerable interest has been arous
ed of late as to the feasibility Of hav-
ing more Afro-Americans In the employ
Of the municipal government Of New
York and especially on the police force.
There is no legal bar II. Negroes In
New York state who can pass the re
quired mental and physical examina-
ton from serving on the police force.
It is rather a reflection uI,on them that
they are not more largely represented
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17
I, ~. hud.on Fulton Celebration.

( Bishop Alexander Walters has been
made chairman Of the general COM
nittee Of Afro-Americans who are to
take part In the Hudson Fulton ccle-
bration, which begins at New York
Sept Is, closing on Oct. .. The exec.
utive committee Of fifty Is headed by.
Edward e. Lee and has chartered a
boat to take, part in the naval parade
up the Hudson Sept. %. The other
two members Of the race on the gen
eral committee are Hon. Charles w.
Anderson and E. e. Lee.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

doorman, was appointed to his present
position MS doorman at precinct 157 in
Brooklyn Sept. 8, 1880.
John, Wesley Lee, who is stationed at
Bridge G, Brooklyn, was appointed
on the force Dec. 10, 1892, He bears
an honorable record and is a man Of
sterling worth In the community
among his race. During Mr.. Lees long
years OF service there has not been a
single charge Of any character what
ever made against him.
Thes record OF such men in the public
service Is a credit to both the city and
themselves and an honor to the race.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

Mrs. G. B. Lewis Of Davenport,
President Of the Iowa Women's clubs,
who has been the guest Of Mrs. J. T..
Erickson Of 1902 Des Moines street Tor
the past two weeks, returned to her
home last Monday. While in our office
Mrs. Lewis said, Il have had such .
pleasant visit while in the city that !
shall never. forget the kindnass OF my
hostess and her many friends. \
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

.1rs. j. R. Easton of Cincinnati,
Ohio, who is visiting Mrs. E. B. Ellis
ton, 519 Thirteenth street, was oper-.
ated on at the Methodist hospital last
week by Drs. Williams and Smouse..
The operation was successful and she
,conyalescent. n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

Mrs. G. B. Woods of 1914 Eleventh
street served six course dinner last
Sunday in honor Of Mrs. C. b. Lewis OF
Davenport. Covers were for eight
guests.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

613sy. ]. w. Walker Of Marshollt0wny
has been assisting Mr.. J. I. Lucas
Sa assnssrSai psriors Was taken sick
slast Monday and MI. Lucas took him
home Tuesday. The latter returned
yesterday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

Mrs. H. w. Hughes entertained q
theater party at the Majestic Theater
last Saturdayin honor Of Mrs. c. B.
Lewis Of Davenport. The others in the
party were the Mesdames j. H. Woods.
J. b. Rush, j. H.. Williams, H. w.
Porter and J. r. Erickson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

The Mesdames William Phillips and
Frank Smith Of Topeka, Kans., arrived
in the city Wednesday for visit with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. Spears
~ 1841 Des Moines street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

Mrs. Vim. Coalson after spending the
summer in Chicago returned home last
Saturday. Her m any friends will be
pleased to hear that her Health is i'm
proving.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17
Example Of Race Loyalty and Unity.

AS an evidence Of the confidence
which Afro Americans have in the.
honesty and business capacity Of the
race In large financial matters, 81. .O0O,-
600 which our people had on, deposit In
banks run by white people at Rich
n,ond. Vn., hns been transferred to the
Afro American banks OF the city with
III the past three years. &
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

Rev. n L. Griffith left Wednesday
for Columbus, Ohio, to attend the
meeting Of the National Baptist Assoc
iation
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

II: "A Avery happy and social party was
given last Wednesday evening by Miss
Marie Bell in honor Of Mrs. Allen Jones
Of Buxton. About forty-five people
were present and enjoyed the music,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

hrs. e. B. EIilston, $40 I3th st.
makes q specially of Human Hair
Goods, also Shampooing and straight
ening, Mail orders promptly filled.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17
The Association made liberal contri-
buttons to State and Foreign Missions

a ne ASSOClHtlOH mHue ND6r&E COntrI-
buttons to State and Foreign Missions
and to Education.
The Association was united to hold
Its next session In Clarinda, but It was
thought unwise to go so far west next
year, after being In Omaha this year.
The people Of Omaha gave the dele
gates q cordial welcome, The wei
come arch" OF the city OF Omaha was
lighted to welcome the body and the
mayor Of the city rendered q cordial
welcome In short address. The As
ISOLATION was never more Loyalty en-
tertained than in its session just
closed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

FOR RENT Two furnished or un-
furnished rooms, l119 Fremont street.
Mrs. L. ]. Lewis.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

Mr.. Allen Jones made brief trip to
our city to visit his wife who is taking
treatments here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

games and songs rendered. Misses
Jessie Bell and Mabel Burris pre-
sided at the punch bowl, while Misses
.Roxanna burden, Ada Hyde and Olivie
v. Baily assisted the hostess in serv-
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. 3. Rush assisted
Miss Bell in receiving the guests. 1t
was an enjoyable evening and all de-
parted telling that the hostess is an
excellent entertainer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

Mr.. w. Smith, a clerk in B. F.
Ccoper's Drug Store at Buxton, spent
few days Of last week in this city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17
CITY NEWS.

IN. b. I you have relatives or
friends visiting In the city or going to
make 4 visit please inform US; we
solicit al your local news.-Ed.)
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17
Went to Pole.

'"The report is absolutely untrue That
DID not 80 to the pole. I went the WhOle
distance, side by side with the connand-
Hensen added that he knew thot ssme
on board did not wish him to e 70 the
pole Il they could help 1t. but b knew
that before he started. He AlsO said
that No saw Peary write the reCosdD that
were left in the ice. Tho Eskimos that
were with them with the exception Of
On, understood English, and ono 81 them
AT the pole" continued Benaen eve
could - no land and We saw no instance
beyond the nags. The ice near the igloos
was AZ least ten feet high and the flagH
were placed on q hummock twenty not
tho same" Nh n @z 49, Ana - n, ID n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

Mr.. Louis Watson is yet very sick.
He was taken to Ridge Camp last Mon
day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

Mrs. Walker Salee Of 1850 Fourth
Place had the misfortune to dislocate
her shoulder last Monday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

Mrs. E. T. Banks is enjoying two
weeks visit at the country home of Mr..
and Mrs. Sellers in Everly, la.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-17

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ters to the editor If they were to find a story of a young man dying with curva- ture of the hurnerus in 10 cent maga- zine with or without illustrations of any sort. The significance of all of which to us as literary beginners Is that death Is always a popular expedient in magazine literature, and that in a preponderance of cases large enough to constitute a rule, it must come to infants and young women shortly to be married, or to those who are the only support of nervously prostrated mothers, or fathers of dipsom- aniacal habits-and, by the way, in this connection, let me impress upon you ono other fact, which is, briefly that you must never under any circumstances whatever permit an invalid mother or a rum-soaked father or your heroine to die in any one of your initial efforts Liter ary morals Insist upon the fulfillment by these dramatis persona of the relentless purpose for which they were designed by a literary Providence that of living for ever to impede the progress of their chil- dren to happiness and peace"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
TO SHARPEN A RAZOR.
Should be Dipped in Hot Water Before
 Shaving.

From the Chambers Journal.
 It is one of the misfortunes of the mas culine element of the population that re- course has to be made to shaving. From motives of hygiene and health, the greater proportion. moreover, prefer to accom- plish this operation themselves, but suffer from inability to impart the requisite keen edge to the instrument in order to achieve the desired end sufficiently cleanly and safely. The setting of fine edge is dis tinctly a knack, and it's acquisition re- quires as much practice as the setting of a cutting tool for the lathe. If however one be but familiar with the elements of the process a considerable amount of vain labor and time might be saved, as Pro lessor McWilliam explained recently be- fore the Sheffield Society of Engineers and Metallurgists in the course of lec- ture on the prosaic subject, '1fhe Care of a Razor" This paper embodied the re- suits of continual experiments and study of the subject over a period of some 70 years As he had only his own face upon which to test his theories, his ex- perience has proved a valuable factor. The cutler from whom he purchased his first razor, upon inquiry as to whether it
 
 stropping replied in the negative. simi- larly, one recommended a rigid and an other a flexible strop according to his own prediection; while there was similar divergence of opinion as to whether strop- ping should be carried out before or after use. The professor however, tried all methods in turn, and thus was able to select that which is undoubtedly the best. He has found that the flexible strop hung at one end by nail, such as the profes- sional wielder of the razor ordinarily re- sorts, to-, gives, a strong, but not fine edge, and that oil tends to harden the surface of the strop unless frequently ap- piled. A sealskin strop, having smooth, pliable surface, gives the best edge; and if the razor be dipped into hot water before stroppng, the metal is toughened and better fitted for the production of the requisite keen edge. The preliminary immersion in water is a vital factor. since razors possess finer temper than ordina- ry cutting tools, and are proportionately brittle. It is also expedient that the strop surface should be preserved from the settling therein of dust particles, the presence of which. if of a gritty nature, may break the delicate edge of the tool. It Is important to remember that the edge of a razor. being obviously of much finer character, owing to the nature of it's work, than. other cutting tools, must receive special attention, and by taking tc heart the foregoing simple rules, many of the difficulties at present experienced may be effectively overcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
WHERE DEATH IS POPULAR. In Short Story Literature, Says Mr.
 Bangs.

It is the girl interest that interests. Whatever "symptoms'' you introduce into your story must be those of the eternal feminine. says John Kendrick Bangs, in his satire on literary first attempts in the May Smart Set Your men must be virile- I do not recall in any of the suc- cessfu1 msrtuary studies in which modern fiction has revealed since De Maupassant was first translated for English readers, that any author has succeeded In popular izing hectic hero. It is my observation that nine out of ten men and women who constitute our reading public, who would cheerfully part with a whole quarter to read of the sufferings of young woman hopalessly afflicted with meningitis, with ten illustrations in IS colors, by Charles Dana Pyle or Howard Chandler Gibson,
 would complain bitterly in seething let
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
Dogs.
From Judge.

From Judge.
 Dogs were formerly indigenous to the in- digent, but since the advent of dog H. censes. whereby dog, without a maid or a valet, Is presumed to be guilty until 1t is proved innocent or shot, they have been grafted on family trees, with their own separate heraldry, as substitutes for chil- dren, thereby furnishing considerable con- solation for race suicide.
 Dogs are divided into two great classes -pedigreed and verdgreed Verdigreed are of two knds-mad dogs and dogs. Pedigreed are of several kinds, chief among which are watch dogs and sheep dogs. Watch dogs are so-called because they are small enough. and usually cranky enough to be carried around in the place Of watches by people who have plenty of time. Sheep dogs are so called because they are led around by sheepish- looking people.
 Those dogs are considered the hand somest by connoisseurs which look the ugliest to other people.