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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12
kEokuk NOTES.

The Bazaar given by the Parish Ade
society of the church of St. Mary the
Virgin was decided success. The
comedy presented the second night
entitled 1.-THE Great Water Melon
Case was well rendered and very
kindly received. ...a.. .... ... vi. @
There will be Pie Market given by
the Parish AIDE society Wednesday be-
fore Thanksgiven, Nov. "a, at the
Parish hall on North l4th street, where
the ladies of the Parish Ade will be
glad to meet their friends who wish to
secure pies for their Thanksgiven
dinner. e.
Mr.. Alonzo Draine is i'll with rheu-
matism. n
Mrs. Qphelia Wilson and sisters,
Mamie jackson and Mrs. Florence
Jackson Of Chicago, are in the city
called here by the serious illness Of
gather, Mr.. Sam Jackson, who has
suffered stroke of paralysis. His
condition is slightly improved and they
will return to Chicago Tuesday morn
ing and taken their father with, them.
Mrs. Ella Lay and little grand daugh-
ter Ruth McConel Of Chicago is in the
city the guestof Mrs. Lays SOM Mr..
William Martin, 1922 Morgan street.
Miss Susie Brent Of Quincy, ILL.,, vis-
tied over Sunday at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. F. D. Fields. ... i
Mr.. and Mr.. w. w. Fields left Sun
day night for Quincy, ILL.,, for few
days visit. They expect to repair from
there to Chicago. thence to some wes-
tern cline to reside permently. The
exrct locality has not been definitely
determined. I'D -,s,-s,
Fielding Johnson has been appointed
sub-mail carrier of the Keokuk P. O.
department.
The Sunshine club of the A. M. E.
church will gire Market and Bazaar
Thursday tvening in the reception
rooms Of the church. .M.
Mrs Susie Draine left Tuesday for
Cape Girardeau, Mo, to visit with rela-
tives and friends. i G
On November 7th the Union Baptist
Sunday School elected officers for the
ensuing year. Those elected were
Henry Green superintendent; Miss FL
dora Burton assistant; Blanch Williams
secretary; William Smith assistant
secretary; Thomas Davis treasurer;
Rev. D. w. Anderson, Mrs. Jane Wag-
per, Mrs. Smith and Miss Letta John
son teachers. ,Eae
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Fox have moved
into the house recently vacated by Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Taylor who have moved
to 10th and Franklin streets.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12
oTTUMWA NEWS.

Sunday Morning at his home on East
Mill street occurred the death Of Frank
Hatters, the well-known houseman.
Funeral was held Monday at 2 p. m.
from residence, Conducted by Rev. B.
+. Abner. lnterment in Shoul ceme-
terry.
At his residence, TIT Bashaw street
Monday morning occurred the death of
Benjamin Bates, age so years. Funer-
al services were held Tuesday at 2 p.
m. from the residence, conducted by
Rev. Lewis.
Mrs. Arthur Phillips of Pueblo, Colo,
is Aisi,ing Mrs. Pollens, 2ls East Fourth
street. She will leave later for Kinks
vile, Mo.
Mrs. Lacdey left last night to join
her huaband in Lincoln, Ill.
The "BIu. 8" entertained the Reds"
at the Secoud Baptist church last
Thurs day evening. r-..'-.r-'->. "a
There was an entertainment at the
A. =. E. church last Tuesday evening.
The Reds and the Blues contest CLOS
cd at the baptist church Sunday even
ing and was indeed a, great success.
The play that was given by the young
ladies was also grand success. The
Reds raised 500. "a and the Bluos raised
$7O.85, total $l67. 7.l9.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12

rehearsal they were agreeable enter
taided with Rev. B. U. Taylor at q
social hour, light refreshments being
served.
Mrs. P. P. Taylor left Monday for
Chicago where she will visit for a few
days.
Rev. B. U. Taylor is now costly
situated in the parsonage where he
will be pleased to greet his members
and friends at any time.
Arrangements are under way for the
annual Thank sSiving dinnar at Bethel
A. M. f church. In the evening q
concert will be given under the direc-
tion of A. A. Bush by the members Of
the choir and other local talent. Ar
rangements for fair to be held early
in December have also been made.
We are still waiting for those delin-
quent subscriptions.
The Woman's Loyal club gave an
apron sale and supper last Saturday
evening, which was very enjoyable
affair. A fine crowd was in attendance
and neat sum realized as a result Of
the effort.
Miss Missouri Dozier will act as
hostess to Bethel choir ar her home on
Harrison street on next Wednesday
evening at the weekly rehearsal. A
good time is looked forward to by the
members.
Mrs. F. E. Mcneil left last week for
Savannah, Ga. where she expects to
to make her future home.
George Robinson Of the North Side.
is home from a business trip in Mis-
souri,.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12
Haitians a Lazy Lot.

Sydney Brooks, writing to the Lon
don Chronicle about Haiti, says the
Haitians were the first people in the
world to abolish slavery, and Mrs. G.
r. Miller, writing in Leslies Weekly.
says Of Haiti: IN that little republic,
covering about 10000 square miles.
within five days sail of New York. ono
may encounter more strange complies
tions and greater disregard for liu-i
man life than in the remote co,tn.
tries of the east. Situated in the
very heart OF the West Indies. where
civilization exists in a high degree.
Haiti alone has kept her doors closed
10 progress. She became an independ-
ent state more than 100 years ago.
Her rich lands were already under cul-
uvation, but the lazy natives allowed
the plantations to go to ruin, and for
ests have grown up instead.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Todd at Rest,

Mrs. J. E. Todd who had been
a patient sufferer of dropsy died
at her home, 1164 West Eleventh
street, last monday morning.
She had been sick for yearly FIVE
months and was taken to the
hospital where she remained
several weeks; finally the doctors
gave her up and she was removed
10 her home. I. -,i; ~ go
Mrs. Todd was born in Mis-
souri, in 1854; married to Mr.. J.
E. Todd Nov. 17th, 1882. Two
children were born to this union
of which both are dead. She
leaves two sisters and a dutiful
husband and many friends to
mourn her death. The funeral
services were held from the A
NJ E. church, of which she had
been a member for the past Is
years. The funeral services were
conducted by DR.. J.. w. Dulin,
assisted by Rev. I. N. Daniels,
pastor of the A. M. E. church.
The remains were laid to rest in
the cemetery amid many beauti-
full flowers, which testified to her
good life. She was an agreeable
pleasant woman and liked by
those who knew her. The By
stander extends coincidence to the
bereaved family.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12

In her studies while student at the
state school. upon graduation Mrs.
Branch was given life certificate in
pedagogy. ..,
Mrs. Branch is q member of two
white quartets. and at recent COM
ulencenent she represented the mu-
,ieal department of her alumnae. She
Is Str8ly devoted to child study, and
10 this particular phase Of racial de-
seIopnent she is manifesting deep In
serest in the little Afro-Americans OF
Fayetteville. She is endeavoring to
get the parents OF children to observe
the distinct characteristics Of their
children and to talk with them accord
ing to their capacity to understand
things and to place no opposition in
The way Of forming good character.
She is lover Of the works OF the
I'D music masters and is adept at
oiauo playing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12

Williams for the first and last time
was the only Afro-American allowed
to perform an operation In the Geor-
gia infrmary at Savannah. This par
ticular operation was success. In
diagnosing case that afterward prov
ed to be OF Il freakish nature one OF the
leading white surgeons Of Georgia.
who was on the same case, dissented
against DR.. Williams final opinion of
the nature of the illness Of the party.
The puti0nt was carried to the Georgia
intirmary for operation. The promi-
nent white surgeon had his white con
ferees aud nurses present at the hour
Of operation. and DR.. Williams was
the only Afro-American present to
witness the outcome OF the surgical
efforts OF the white surgeon. Results
proved the scientific ability Of DIR. VII.
lIans. and the opinion of this surgeon
was totally at variance with that OF
DR.. Williams. These two cases brought
such recognition to DR.. Williams from
members Of the profession that the
public. especially his race, heavily
taxed him by their substantial appre-
citation OF his fitness as surgeon.
He has worked zealOusly as vice
president Of the Georgia Afro -Ameri-
eau Medical association and the South
Atlantic Medical society Of Savannah.
His distinct professional personality
and treatise before these bodies on
freakish cases have been potent in the
scientific progress Of the organiza-
tions. His civic and economic spirit
makes him public spirited citizen. An
example is set by him by the accumu-
lation OF valuable real estate. Among
the Afro-Americans Of Savannah he IS
ever working 10 make them see the
main chance. He can be seen early
in the day and late at night in his
car attending his patients in and out
IL the Charity hospital. Of which he
is superintendent and surgeon In chief.
He has been associated with the work
for d number Of years. and under his
administration this institution has
been enlarged and modernizcd. Among
his clan he Is noted for his profession.
.aI conrtesies and Is n factor in the de-
.veIopment OF the Afro-American folk
of his community large white cor
lnration recently engaged him as phy-
si,.lan for Its Afro a Ameriean employees.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12
oALEs1URG, ILLINOIS.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Easley were at
home Thursday to about forty young
married people, in honor of Miss Alma
Easley Progressive whist proved the
diversion of the evening. The first
prize, huge bunch of American roses
was won by Mrs. Chas. Anderson,
while Mr.. T. S. Patton won first gem
tleman's prize. A dainty collation. was
served in three courses by the hostess.
This was the last of series of delight
full events given by Mr.. and Mrs Eas-
ley. Miss Easley leaves soon for her
home in Ohio. II
Miss Daisy Walker of Indianapolis is
spending few days here in the inter-
est af the Woman's Protective Associa!
ton.
y The Odd Fellows are preparing to
give dance the 22nd IN Central Hall.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12
MAN OF FINE BUSINESS TACT.
Former Chaplain In Spanish American
! War Helping Young Afro Americans.

Former Chaplain IN Spanish American
War Helping Young Afro Americans.
DR.. Richard Carroll Of Columbia. 8.
c.. has gained recognition from all
classes Of citizens In his state and Is
highly esteemed by them. His charac-
teristics are such that he staLds out
enilnently as 4 citizen of peculiar pow
er. Receiving his education ut Shaw
university aud Benedict college. he de-
veiop'd a personality and oratorical
persuasion that have made him Il
unique figure In his community and
the states which he has toured MS a
lecturer. He has been Il potent factor
IN bringing about better relations be.
tween the people of the state; there
mand. He has the distinction OF filling
the pulpit Of every white denomiia-
ton of the Palmetto State and has
been paid hundreds of dollars 10 lee
ture to white audiences. thousands
heard him in the west. especially when
he was lecturing for John NJ. Shaw's
Chautauquas IN Ohio. Illinois and ln-
diana a few years ago. For twelve
years he rendered service for his de-
nomination as sunday sciiooi missfon-
ary for the American Baptist l'nDll,'n-
ton society In the states OF South Car
Dina. Georgia and Florida which was
pleasing success. Owing to his ua-
tive fitness and ability to reach men
and inspire them to noble deeds. he
was made chaplain Of the Tenth Unit
ed States Volunteer infantry during
the Spanish sh-American war.
In travelling throughout the state he
made 1t his aim to come into direct
touch with the lowly aud especially
the orphans of his race and has for
twelve years supported home for
destitute Afro-American children mnin-
ly through his lectures aud sermons.
This institution Is near Columbia. Rev.
DR.. Carroll is the dynamic force tor
this movement, which Is claiming all
Of his time. s
Desiring to overcome the antipathy
between both races. he had DR.. Wash
ington and a party of representative
Afro-Americans tour South Carolina
for one week during the month OF
March this year under his especial d.
rection. The Colored State Fair assoc
citation was recognized last year. with
DR.. Carroll rs Its president. and was
a great success. Not a disorderly
character was in evidence during the
whole fair. which is an evidence of the
Rev. DR.. Carroll's executive ability.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12
THE WAYS OF BUREAUCRACY
Case In Question Puzzled Chief Of Nat.
uralixation Bureau.

uralixation Bureau.
The chef of the bureau Of natural
ization In Washington has settled. 80
far Az he can. II rather curious Quts-
tion arising out Of the fact that some
5OO Turks employed IN various fac
tories In Michigan City and i.aporte.
Ind. want to become American citi-
zens. The chief SAYS:
referring to declaration of inten-
tion No. 2Gl, In the name Of Charley
Said Abraham. made IN your court"
answering a county court clerk'. lit
Is noted that the dec'larant IL a Turk.
aud 1t is desired to inform you that
In the opinion Of this office Asi,itics
are ineligible to American citizenship
under the provisions Of section 2it9 of
the revised statutes.
Now. section 2lG9 says nothing about
ASiatics. 1t follows the title with re-
gard to naturalization methods, aud
its exact language s,this: .s....
The, provisions Of this title shall ap-
ply to aliens being free white per-
sons and to aliensI Of African nativi-
ty and to persons OF African descent"
The matter tn brackets was import
ed into our naturalization system when
the sand lots agitation against the
Chinese was at It's height. 1t was not
freely discussed. but quietly inserted.
1t manlfestly did not logically belong
with the clause permitting the naturai-
iznfion NJ na,sons OF Africnn descent
But 1t is a part Of the law. Africans
may be naturalized. Free white per-
sons may be naturalized. Turks are
not Africans. Are they free white
persons? Free they certainly are. Are
they white? The bureau Of naturaliza-
tion through It's chief says they are
not. 1t has held that Syrians are
white. They vote In Brooklyn. Are
Turks darker than Syrians or Syrians
darker than Turks? Who can tell? The
ways Of bureaucracy are inscrutable.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12
INDUSTRY OF MRS. BRANCH.

Arniabis Young Matron Who 10 0svot.
ing Time to Child Study.
Mrs. vidi Riout Branch. who Is the
accomplished wife Of the Rev. i. L.
Branch Of Fayetteville. N. g.. is one
Of the most gifted vocalists among
Afro Americans In the state. While
Ia school at South Broad Street Con-
servatory of Music, Philadelphia. she
filed many engagements in different
northern cities. where her sweet. well
rounded voice thrilled many fashiona-
Bile audiences. Mrs. Branch is na-
tive of New Jersey and Il graduate of
the State Normal school at Trenton.
On account Of the high average made
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12

At the meeting of the Negro Lyceum
last Tuesday evening at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. 0. L. Glass, the pre-
liminary contest in original poetic COM
position was held resulting in Miss Cor
leen Alexander winning first place in
the poetic contest with beautiful
little poem titled christmas Day"
and Mrs. H. w. Hughes second with
her poem entitled my Garden Dream"
There being no contest in oratory or
original music Mr.. VIM. P. Warricks
was elected as representative in oratory
with Miss Edith Comley az alternate
and Miss Bertha Allen as representa-
tive in original music with Prof. w. H.
Warricks as alternate. ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12

License have been issued for the
marriage of Mr.. Roy Anderson and
Miss Ollie Thomas.
Burglars entered the home of Mr..
Chas. Baily on South c street but were
frightened away before any damage
was done.
Mrs. Emma Williams entertained the
Agnes Moody club at her home on East
Euclid avenue last Thursday afternoon.
All present enjoyed themselves.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12
Is a -
College Course In Puilttes.,

y
TO Columbia university belongs the
credit of offering the first course de-
signed to give students a practical
knowledge of the conduct of political
affairs. That institution has asked
the bureau of municipal research In
New York to give the members Of the
class the benefit Of the experience II
has derived from the study OF the At
fairs of that city, and the invitation
has been accepted. The growing de-
mand for the adoption OF the scien-
tific methods of city governments
lends support to the view that college
men will be in demand in this de-
partment of the public service, hence
the propriety and usefulness Of uni
versity course established on the lines
indicated by the innovation at Colum-
bia
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12
Farm Employment for Criminals.

Gov. Harris Of Ohio believes that
criminals can be employed on a farm
with advantage to themselves and tho
state. He proposes that prisoners In
the penitentiary who are not con-
firmed criminals be transferred to the
reformatory and put to work on the
state farm. 1T is the conditions Of
our cities that breed crime, says the
governor. Most Of 1t can be traced
to idleness and drink, and idleness is
frequently the cause of drink, There
is little drink in the country and prac-
tically no idleness. II the young man
who had slipped over the bounds OF =
law were taught scientific farming be.
would come to like it and escape the
associates who carry him down wher
he returns TO the city"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12

Regular services at Union Congrega-
tional church Sunday, November 14th.
1880 morning service. IL m. Sunday
School. 3 p. m. special address by
Mrs. E. R. Towle of Grinnell, Iowa.
Mrs. Towle is secretary of the Wo
mans Board of Foreign Missions, and
will tell us Of her recent trip abroad.
7-3O p. m. Rev. Porter will deliver a
special address. subject Creatures of
Adversely and Creatures of Fame. =
A special invitation is extended to all
to attend these services.
H. w. Porter, Minister.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12
Milk an intoxicant.

b New York City alone consumes an
nually 100000 900 quarts of milk. We
drink 100000 quarts day. And
this does not include mothers milk
for infants; Just cows milk--watered
and unwatered, for both infants and
adults. milk, /" says Emerson. Ia
readily made intoxicating In warm
climates simply by agitation. This
feature was quickly discovered, Be
ing placed in q skin and slung from
the shoulder or over the back. " was
agitated by the motion Of the hunter.
and fermentation was soon we'll under
way. The skin was undoubtedly none
too clean, some milk Of the previous
day being left In 1t. which would
/ act a. = leaven.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12

John Waller, one of our well
known citizens, died suddenly
last Sunday. Mr.. Waller was
a single man and had been i'll in
health for several months but was
able to be up and about. He was
related to the Hon. John l.. Wal
ler Of Kansas, formerly Of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa. The remains
were laid to rest ia Glenwood
cemetery.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12
GENIUS AT HIS PROFESSION.

e. = r .
How Or. J. Walter Williams Won
Prominence as Surgeon at Savannah.
Among the men who have graduated
with distinction from the medical de-
partment Of Howard university and
have distinguished themselves In their
professionals physicians and surgeons
is a native of Texas. now residing In
Savannah. Ga. The clinical course
taken at the Massachusetts General
hospital by this young man prepared
him for a special work among the
race. DR.. J., Walter Williams, N. D..
went to Savannah during the year
1899. There was remarkable case
that was puzzling tosa number OF ex-
,pericnced surgeons ,ii,s4asN city. ssd d.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12
What Would YOU Do?

In case of burn or scald what would
you do to relieve the paic" Such
injuries are liable tn occur in any
family and everyone should be p:epnr-
ed for them. ChamberiaiD's Saive ap.
piled on a soft cloth will relieve the
pain almost instantly, and unless the
Injury is very severe one. will. cause
the parts TO heal witbou' leaving a
soap For sale by all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12

Program for Ed Willett lecture at
Burns M. E. church MonGay evening
Nov. 18th:
Violin Solo, Miss Colleen Alexander.
Invocation, Rev. F. d. Woodford.
Vocal Solo, Miss lone Wilson.
Lecture, IA Ray of Hope" Rev.
Father E. s. Willett, pastor Episco-
palian church, Kansas City, Mo.
Cornet Solo, Mr.. Howard Griffin.
Vocal Solo, Mr.. H. w. Hughes.
Violin Solo, Prof. w. H. Warricks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12
-. Ma. Gold / ACE for Afohans.

No More Gold Lace for Af9hans.
The ameer has published an edice.
which applies to all parts Of Afghan.
istan, prohibiting the import into the
country Of all kinds of gold lace, IN
cluding embroidered kullas lungis and
embroidered shoes. The ameer is ev'
identity actuated by desire to prevent
his subjects from spending their hard
earned money on snowy dress. 1t 10
the poorer classes who are notori'
ously addicted to this ..extravagancs
which his majesty, has decided to
check. The gold laced coat OF the
Afghan Is decidedly handsanle, and a.
though the ameer has acted wisely IN
bringing into general use clothing less
costly. his majesty's orders will doubt
less be received by his subjects witt
father mixed feelings.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12
Biennial Of Women. Club. Ia 1910.

Biennial Of Wonen's Clubs In 1910.
The next biennial session OF the Ma
siDnal Association of Coiored Women's
,lnbs will be held in Louisville. ky,a
% 1910. The executive committee will
loon announce the date OF meeting
IND plans Of the reception and care OF
delegates and other important infor-
nation. Miss Elizabeth q. Carter u
PRESIDENT or the association. whose
ant,o ia. Lifting as We climb.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12

Mr.. Archie Alexander, the only col
ored young man on any Iowa college
team this year, was in the state. Uni
.versity team against Drake last Satur-
day. Archie is q good foot ball player
and made some good gains, but the
blue and white was too much for The
lows boys. Al.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12
The Buxton Automobile meets
MI trains at Hamilton. Fare soc.

The Rev. Father Commonly known
here as Ed. lWillett who was formerly
. resident Of this city but now pastor
5ofthe colored Episcopalian church OF
Kansas City, Mo-, will deliver his
famous lecture "A Ray Of Hope at
Burns M. E. church next Monday even
ing Nov. 18th, under the auspices OF
the Des Moines Negro Lyceum.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-12
proper HestowaI Of Charity.

Dickens: There are not few amona
.he disciples of charity who require
N their vocation. scarcely less excite
ment than the votaries Of pleasure In
theirs: and hence it Is that diseased
sympathy and compassion are every
day expended on oitsof-the way OBJ
,ects when only too many demands
upon the legitimate exercise Of the
same virtues in a healthy state are
constantly within the sight and hear
ing OF the most unobservant person
alive. In short, charity must have IT.
romance, as the noyelist of The playa
wright must have his. u