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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23
THE DYING YEAR.

written especially for the By
stander.)
The king of day in his golden chariot
hath traversed
The caulted sky OF eternal blue.
And in the west hath set below the
great horlzin
The evening shades are falling
fast.
The earth will soon be curtained In
rich draperies of black,
For all the moments OF the day are
nearly strung.
Perchance the silver moon will de-
w sire to cast
It's pale light within natures cur
tain.
The stars peep forth to see the old
as,u year die.
With sadness we bid thee oh year
~ farewell
Soon another steps In thy place
fill.
Already with hand on his ghastening
scythe
The rele tless Rearer waitetk
outside.
Virgie Whitsett White.
Indianapol, iIsnd.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23
BUxTON BRIEFS.

Miss Georgia Blackburn will spend
the Christmas Holidays with her
fcl's at rome in Des Moines.
Mrs. Susie Spicer made trip TO
Chi ago Wednesday Of last week re-
turning to Bux on Monday.
The public schools viii close the
% f~r one W ek's vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waller Blsney were
both on The 81 k lit la t We k.
Mr.. Marshall Lowery was on the
sick list last week.
Ms John Blaney was indisposed
last week. VI.
The Mt. Zion church choir will
have spec al song service chr,stmas
night. All are cordially invited "a
be pr sent to h,sr the G ristmas
music.
Mrs. W. "A. Brown is on the sick
list this week.
Every year the Monroe Mercantile
Co, furnishes presents for al ~
scholars Of each Of the Spnda'
SCI ools. Mr.. LOwery ,Supt. Of MT
Zion Sunday school has already re-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23
CHRISTMAS.

Only few davs more. and the
Christmas bells will peal forth glad
tidines and great Joy at the natal day
of our blessed Saviour, for nearly
1000 years before his birth prophets
prophesied his coming and now for
almost 1000 years the Christian
world has proclaimed 1t and reioiced
in thee fact. Then, let us ourselves
be happy and try to make some one
else happy, spread a little sunshine
and happiness to the world. MIL
lions Of people in every civilized
land, country, cline and nation are
celebrating the Yuletide in some
form. Then, as we gather aro"nd
our heavy laden table, let us bless
struggling humaniev and rraise God
from whom all blessings flow.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23
WASHINGTON IOWA NOTES

Howard Motts is expected home
from Davenport to spend Xmas.
Webster Stovs1l will accompany him
for a short visit. 5s
Harvey Spencer and NHei Will
liams are bone from a visit to Chi
cago. Trey report fine trip.
Miss Srencer Of Chica"o. is here
whiting at the Horace Srencer bone.
She is a sister Of H5race and Harvey
Spencer.
!. The a. NJ F.. S S. have their ex-
er-s r xm"s on F iday. ev ning'
,on 'st.rg of org re ita ion d'a-
CUES Z tc. = he di e. ors OF the
music Is nder tn gu ervision OF Mr..
Horace Sr er nd 1t Is needless to
s1y { a. tn r. n tin cf I WI be
al rcst beyond criticism. so thorough
AMI earnest is he in his public col
lectiOns.
Mrs. s. w. Colloway and darghter
MARGARET Of Chjraoo are evpected
this week TO srend the holidays at
TIE N. T.. Birc' home.
Rev. WilHans wept to lowa CITY
last saturday morning to- get Mrs
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23
CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS.

The funeral of the late Mr.. Raspberry
was held from Bethel A. NJ. E. hurch OF
which he was member for many years,
was conducted by Rev. Farribee, Rev.
Ford. Rev. Holley. The Masonic or
der held their services which were very
sad to them. The remains were buried
in Linwood cemetry. The annual ser
mon of the Elk Lodge was held Sunday
in their lodge rooms on First ave.
The sermon was preached by the Rev.
Faribee. Thursday night will pc the
installation of the new officers for tho
coming year.
Mr.. and Mrs, Harry Horne were max !.
ing calls Sunday.
Cedar Rapids people are getting some
what dilatory in sending their news,
let's make G. R. news second to none Il
you will Just call up 1857 Blue, all the
news will be received by the correspon-
4 dent.
The wedding hells will soon be ring
iiy for one Of Cedar Rarid's popular
young ladies' who has decided to take
unto herself mate. Everyone won
! de.s VIII, IL will be. Particulars Of tho
affair will be given later.
Everyone look forward to the Roast
Pig SINNER at eBthel on the 10th given
by the trustees.
+ Mrs. Searcy Is on the sick list.
.- - -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23

The executive board of the Iowa
Nebraska Association convened at
Evans, Iowa, De emher 1915. At
the session much business was trans
acted. Prea"hing and devotional ex-
ercises every evening by various
members of the to'rd. Rev. S. S.
Miller of burlington receiye1 the fell
low hip Of the board, (Which repre-
sents the Iowa-Nebraska pastors).
AT er m kng a satisfactory state
ment re'ative to his prodigality, Rev.
was formerly an Iowa pa'tor. He
will probably take up tfe work at
Mt Fl a'a~t III, in o on of
sub-ni o. ari wi Rev. M. j.
Bur on az gre ~ mis- ionary owing
to teri o~ial ex e~s OF, was an ad-
vance step Of d UNCONVENTIONAL efficien-
cy, sanctioned by the board. A COM
nj te, wss appo nted to Investigate
the ndeb edn ss T thu ch property
in danger Of being lost. Drunken
ness and adulter7 was scored heav-
lily and a~y reports coming to the
load nst mir listers will be In
vest gated If true the1 W II en- an
ger the standjnr OF sal mini 'ter with
the b othe i ood R9v. j. J. Chap
pe'1e the raetor Ct Callilee Baptist
church, wtere the board ret and
Rev. w u. C ark IF Ma ha town,
W s D. rmited 20 Sc II ecret ses-
sio-s with remre 8 of TIE board.
Rev. T. L. Griffi h was called home
to De, NON On tn, nj 'av ON
scco Mt CT ickress in his family.
M III b ein ss Of private nature
WIS t. MS cted. Members of board
present: ...
Rev. s. Fat s, more a'or, Dea
Moin 8; Rev T. L. Griffith, Des
Mo nes: Rev. J. C. Reid. correspond
ing 8 cret"ry, o umwa; Rev. F. B.
Woo ". rd seco d vire moderator,
Blxton: Re >. F. c. Bollin :, treasur-
er Centerv,,le; Rev. Ia~'es powles,
ann a, memb r, Enterprises; Rev. r.
P. Palmer, annual member, Keokuk;
Rev. NJ. ]. urtcn, general mission
ay, Keotuk.
A vote of thanks was rendered the
pastor and members OF church for
their generous hospitality to the
board. Adjournment to meet In
Clarinda in March. ......M#.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23

Daniel Haynes who has been In a
hospital there for the treatment OF
her eyes. He returned with her In
the evening. She had been over there
about six weeks. A cataract was re-
moved from one eye and when the
eye gets well she will be able to see
almost as good as ever.
Mrs. Percy Garrett expects to
leave next week for Des Moines,
where he will reside in the future.
Mrs. l.. J. Phillips expects to go to
Chicago soon to take treatments for
an affection of the throat which
bothers her considerable.
The Xmas edition o fthe Bystander
was fine. The management Of the
paper is to be congratulated for the
effort put forth.
The communication In last weeks
Bystander from the Ministerial AL
lance demands considerations and
should be endorsed by the well wish
es an members of the |. s. L. A. &
w. A foreward step.
Mrs. Lewis Wal a Q, who Is visit
ing at the Miles Shelton home in
Chicago, sends word that she Is en-
joying her trip immensely.
Word from Bob Armstrong says
he expects to accompany Sam Iang-
ford to England IN the near future.
Bobt Greever was cal d to OF
tumwa last week to attend the fun
era of fis b ctNer Jan es reever.
Mr.. Hayes Crayton was summoned
to his o'd home In Mississippi re-
Gently, receiving word that his moth
er was very SICK. He started but
arrived a day after her funeral. On
his arrival he learned also that his
father had been buried about ten
days before. A sad trip to his old
home. The sympathy of host Of
friends goes out to him.
DR.. James Crum. a s. U. I. student
will be guest at the N. l.. Black
home few days during the holidays.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23

Prof. Fred D. Solomon and Miss
Margaret H. Allen gave a grand mu-
steal concert for the benefit of the
old folks home at Springfield, Illi-
nois. hTey will return January 10
to fulfil an engagement at the Mt.
Zion Baptist church and January II
ut the Mt. Zion Baptist church at
Peoria, Ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23

Miss Ada Hyde will arrive in tie city
Thursday from the State University at
Iowa City to spend the holidays with
her parents, MIR. and Mrs. R. N. Hyde.
Miss Hyde is also delegate to the
Inter State Literary Convention, to-
gether with Misses Letta Carey and
Daisy Lemme of Iowa City.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23
XMAS MONEY make short
loans on chattel or real estate securities
Phone Drake Park 1914 or Walnut 1924.
L. ]. Shelton.

Rev. J. C. Reid of Ottumwa, Rev.
r. B. WOodard of Buxton and j. E.
Buxton of Keokuk was in our city
Tuesday attending to some unfinish-
ed business of the State Baptist AS
sociation. 4 Rev. Woodard preached
Tuesday evening at the Corinthian
Baptist church. Rev. S. L. Terry Of
Boone preached last Sunday for Rev.
I. N. Daniels at the A. M. e. church.
He is an earnest young man.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23
ALBA NEWS.

Rev. and Mrs. Manly have return
ed from Their evangelistic work In
Ott-mwa Is weeS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Butler and son
Lawrence, spent last Sunday In Bux-
ton. ...sF..y E.o5
Mss Henriet a 7on9s Will 20 10
Arkansas Tor the winter mon MS.
Quite a number of strangers IN our
town this week. ;r&GA
lawyer Geo. I'll Woodson was IN
Abba two dars of this week looking
after bFu ness %a.G .sfB
Mr.. R,y Grayson was in Abba
Saturday. .sf t.2 Is
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23

Rev. J. Cornelius Reid, D. D.. 8,
Iastor of the Second Baptist
church. Ottumwa, corresponding sec
retary Iowa-Nebraska association,
and president of the Iowa state
Afro-American Council. Since Dr..
Reid assumed pastorate OF the Sec
ond Baptist church less than year
ago it has prospered greatly. A
new pipe organ and piano have been
installed. Extensive repair have
been made and several hundred dol
lars paid on the long standing IN
debtedness. There remains now only
$4,000 on main debt. Dr.. Reid says
he will have this amount cancelled
church to the people free OF debt.
Mrs. Rei1 is q great help to ner
husband and has contributed largely
to his success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23

The members of the Union Congre-
gational church choir are preparing
to have special Christmas music both
Sunday mo ming and evening. The
sunday school is preparing an ex-
cellent rrogiam for Sunday at -
o'clock their Christmas tree will be
Saturday evening at the church. All
friends and strangers are invited,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23
FOR SALE.

Lots on easy payments. $1.OO.
down and a$1.00 week. Price,
366 to $85. You cannot afford to
let this opportunity pass. Monday,
December 10, will be special sale
day. Real estate is. the basis Of
success. will expect you Monday.
These lots will be sold by January 1.
II. III. LebO, Real Estate, 323 w. 5th.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23
He gtveth sleep.

And on the behalf Of the Des
Moines Negro Lyceum, Attorney S.
Joe Brown read the following:
Resolutions Of Coincidence.
Whereas, it has pleased the Almigh-
ty Ruler of the universe to call from
labor to reward our very efficient
and much beloved presiding officer.
Miss Bessie Reeves, who was one OF
the charter members Of this organi-
zation and who during the four
wears If it's existence has served us
in the various capacities OF lay mem
Der, committee member, vice presi-
dent and president: and who, by the
cheerful, yet capable manner in
which she has faithfully discharged
her every duty in each OF said ca
racities respectively, has won the
most sincere love and admiration OF
entire membership, and ......
Be 1t resolved, by the officers and
members of the Des Moines Negro
Lyceum Association, in special ses-
sion assembled, that we do hereby
make this feble effort to express the
deep regret of the members Of this
organization at the departure OF this
our faithful member, our esteemed
Be it further resolved that we also
hereby express to her immediate
family the fact that we feel equally
with them in the cold touch OF the
icy fingers of the gr m reaper death ;
but also share with them full conf
dence that their daughter and Sis
ter, our member and president IL
safe in that heaven of rest, that Is
prepared and remains for the recep'
tion of all those whose lives like
hers are completely coupled with
helpful service to her fellowmen, to
society and to the church OF Christ
Be it further resolved, that a copy Of
these resolutions be spread upon our
minutes, copy read at the exercises
over her remains and a copy given tc
the press.
The deces sed le7ves to mourn her
departure, a mother, father, three
sisters, two brothers and number
of other relatives and innumerable
host Of other friends. Peace be to
her ashes, ys-- -..~,-H@,+-s- - r
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23
A WORD TO OUR CORRESPOND''
a..1 ENTS -#.t

AS the Bys 4ander has a very large
nun ber of orr espondents and writ
ers that tave rece ty b n appoint
ed, We want to sxtr the questions
some ara q king. -.. ... .s.- .ss.s
Fir.t, ell | tie for publication
must reach ou Office not later than
Wednesday noon to insure It's inser-
tion a. .... n
Second. Avoid sending names or
publishing program Of the various
entertainments. Condense your mat
ter and be brief. Do not elaborate
on the event, but be sure and give
news OF all the churches, societies
and all of the people regardless OF
your personal opinion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23

William H. Mitchell, wealthy
man Of proud family, was tried
and found guilty Of Disgusting as
= negro woman, and assaulting q
white girl. Gov. Brown, OF Georgia,
has refused to allow the law to
deal leniently and insists that the
limit be given him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23

A number of young ladies' will be at
home to their friends New Years day
from 2 until in the afternoon and Z
until 10 in the evening, at the residence
Of Miss Gertrude Hyde 821 w. 18th
street. The public is cordially invited
to call.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23

The greatest danger from influenza is
Of It's resulting in pneumonia. This can
BE obyiated by using Chamberlains
Cough Remedy, as it not only cures in
fuenza, but counteracts any tendency
ofthe disease towards penumonia. Sold
BY all druggists
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23
CITY NEWS.
IN b. ! you have relatives or
friends visiting in the city or going to
make Z visit. please infosra us; we
solic.t al your local news.-Ed.)

Mrs, A. M. Rivers and son was
called to Tennessee last Wednesday
to attend the funeral of her mother.
Miss Francis Harding of Lincoln,
Neb., who was formerly of Des
Moines will arrive in the city this
week to spend Christmas. While
here Miss Harding will be the guest
OF Miss Bertha Allen.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23

Baltimore, Md, Nov. 30.-The
deal has been consummated by
which Bethel A. M. E.. church Sc
cures the handsome property OF
st. Peters Episcopal church, on
Druid Hill avenue and Lelvale
street. right in the heart Of the best
colored residential section. The pur-
chase price is 100000, and Is Sc
cured by mortgages. @@...}'.." .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23
A WORTHY YOUNG WOMAN GONE

On last Tuesday afternoon about
2 o'clock Miss Bessie Reeves, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Reeves
of this city parted this life at the
residence of her parents in Lake
Park after just three weeks illness
o. Iypnolu teyer. Deceased was one
of Des Moines most prominent young
women, beng only twenty three
years Of age, yet a prominent mem
ber of the Corinthian Baptist church
and choir, graduate of North High,
lormer stuuent OF Des Moines col
lege "a member of the Cosmopolitan
Literary and Dramatic Art clubs and
les d,n4t OF the De5 Moines Negro
Lyceum Association. ..
L ne funeral services were held
from the church of which she was
a member Thursday afternoon at
2, COM. ctel by the pastor, Rev. T.
l.. Griffith, asslste1 by hey,s. /. N.
Daniels, S. Bates and N. B. Jones.
Rev. Griffith delivered very touch
ing address from the very fitting
text "Thou Shalt be Missed Because
Thy Seat Shall be Vacant" and as a
visitor demonstration of the theme
the seat formerly occupied by the
deceased in the choir was beautiful
ly decorated with cross Of white
roses. The choir sang several of
her favcrlte an hens and the hymn,
my Jesus | Love lhee'' wnlcn was
sung by the deceased just few days
before,
The Des Moines Negro Lyceum at
tended in a body with their co'ors
draIed in mourning and also furnish
ed rs pail bearers. Messrs. Jesse
A. Graves, Branhon N. Hyde, VIM.
P. Warricks; ex-president, Finesse
Bledsoe. vice-president A. w. Bran
ham and C. H. Brown, and as honor
aly pail bearers: Misses Catherine
Windsor, Sec. Misses Letta Cary,
Adah Hyde, Pearl Hammitt and
Iowa Wilson, ex-secretary, Misses
Bessie and Effie Mason and Susie
Lee. The various organizations of
(which she was member as we'll as
many other friends contributed ell
aborate floral offerings. Mr.. J. G.
on behalf of the Cosmopolitan Liter
airy. On behalf of the Dramatic Art
club, Miss. Bessie Mason composed
and read the following poem:
Farewell, dear Bessie, she little
knew.
That ah! so soon we must say
adieu, ...e..
You have gone to dwell with Him on
We could not think the time SO
nigh. ..
Not as we, doth our dear Father
give,
Things for pleasure while we live.
God Giveth sleep. ..l.a
Farewell dear Bessie, all is mystery
you see,
It has been and it will be till we
60 as thee.
You have LEFT US beloved, on High
to dwell.
God wants you we know, and all ie
well,
What would we fail to do to cool
thy fevered brow.
Thy pain and suffering are o'er now.
God giveth sleep.
Farewell dear Bessie, you will not
know ....
At all our gatherings we'll miss
ts.,. you so. .....,..,.... .-
"Stay with us loved one" we're 1t for
us to say, r...ass s ...-,-. g.. =.
But when Cod sayeth "Come!" we
must obey. 4a 49, ......,.
We must not grieve tho our hearts
be filled. ..s. ,. r. ...
Farewell dear Bessie, 1t Is Gods
will.
He gtveth sleep.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Theodore Bell
governor Carroll's messenger enter
tained last Friday at dinner, Rev.
and Mrs. J. p. Sins and Mrs. White
at their beautiful home on East
Lyon st. A very enjoyable time re-
ported.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-23

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La Junta tribune., 1910-07-16
Amateur Vaudeville.

Thursday night was amateur ,au.
degille night at Wonderlys Theater,
but all who attended the performance
thought that strike was on amons
the musicians. for. when the pianist
arose and refused to play the act.
and called out the players. people
were wondering, Nv hats up" II
was only part OF the act. however. as
the boys were acting" to carry out
their part Messrs. Blake and Green
were the star actors. however. and In.
troduced a line OF new jokes aud di.
siogues that were very novel indeed
Their songs were catchy. too. aud
their finish. featuring their famous
"Pansy song" brought hearty encores
Blake's buck dancing was also we'll
received. Next Thursday an entire
change Of program will be given.
La Junta tribune., 1910-07-16
Sudden Death Of Infant rrsvs.er.

\ five months old infant child Of
Mr. and Mrs. T.. U. Brewer. OF Hutch
inson, Kan, died In this city last
Mon"ay. The parents. accompanied
by the wifes mother. were on their
way to Auburn. Wash. to locate and
the child became so III on the train
thar a stopoyer had to le made when
they reached this city ON Sunday and
the child died ON the day following.
The parents dii not have funds suf-
ficient TO pay the funeral expenses.
and leaving the infant in charge OF
ind rtaker Cook resumed their jour
ney 10 Washington. On their ar
rival at their destination they an
nounced that they would either ar
range TO have the tody shipped to
them or buried here.
La Junta tribune., 1910-07-16

land. and an evidence OF what b In
store for that country in the near
futhre.
No preaching service At the Pres
byterian church tomorrow on account
OF the absence OF the pastor. Rev
q. r. Morley. from the city. Sab
bath school and Christian Endeayor
ut the usual hours.
Owen Donahue, OF Portland. Colo.
where he Is in the employ OF the
Portland Cement Works arrived In La
Junta BY the automobile route last
Tuesday. coming over for q brief
visit With his parents. Mr. and Mrs.
E. =. Donzhue. Of the Holbrook coun-
u Maxwell runatout and made the
trip OF 100 miles from Portland In
less than six hours.
The city dads have installed an
el ctric arc street light At the cor
Ger Of Ration and Third street. which
penetrated the surrounding gloom
with its effnlxent rays for the first
tim- Thursday night. An electric
street light Is good thing 10 have
IN the neis oOrhood. especially when
Il shines right iuto your BEDROOM
door and makes you sleep with one
eye open. Its even Letter than \
burglar alarm.
La Junta tribune., 1910-07-16
OUR TOWN AND THE MAP

= Where Is our town on the I
= map.
= All. yes. there Il Is. rlgh, at
= the point OF my pencil-see? I
= Wonder who else sees
= Who knows our town is on I
= the map, I
= Who cares-other than our I
= home folks. I
= What does our town mean. I
= industriaily. to America! I
= Anything
= What IL Its rank In the
= American town development :
. game,
= What's the score,
. Are we really In the game! I
. Boys. It Is almighty impor. I
= tsnt. the position our town I
= takes In this race for muniei. I
= pal supremacy.
. And The old town cannot
= fight her battles without you
= and me TO boost. We eau
= boost. NJ least. II We do not
= build.
. No town 10 better than her
= men.
= No town ever vent ahead
. without men 10 push her
. ahs ad.
. A lazy farmer ALLOWS bis
= crops to run to weeds.
= A lazy townsman allows bis I
= town 10 rua 70 veeds-litss. I
. ally and fisurstively.
= After we know our town. I
. lst's tell othsrs: lets pas the I
= information arosnd: sesl Il
. abroa1.
. Let's work for our tovn.
= Our private businees u In. I
. portaat. and must not b. nsg. I
. lsctsd. but our geasfal busi. I
. ness Interests are tassparahly I
. associated wkA the welfare Of I
. ths town. ,
= If The town prospsrs. ~ viil I
. have . better chance TO pros. I
. pss. ,
. u we are making sood row. I
. What could vs Do II far more
. hvorabls circumstancesi
. What ars you and what Am
= ! wt1lias 70 10 70 nAks euf
= towa nors peoaiaeat - ths
. 0Aos
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-06
TO ABOLISH
PANAMA CANAL
commission
Bill Passes House Giving Authority OF
Zone and Ditch to the
President.
sTEERAGE REFORM MEASURE.
Congress to Investigate Cost Of Living.
Proposal to Neutralize The
Manchurian Railways
STEERAGE

ASSOCIATED Press Morning Service.)
WASHINGTON, January 6.-Though
the Democrats contested every inch or
ground, the house yesterday passed the
bill abolishing the Panama Canal COM
mission and vesting the supreme gov
eminent Of the canal zone, and control
over the canal work, in the hands or
the president. The call for a vote re-
suited in the passage of the bill by
119 ayes to 1O2 noes.
Representive Keller was one of the
most determined opponents OF the bill.
Mr.. Keifer urged that under the present
form of government, namely by the
canal commission the work in the zone
has been carried on most satisfactorily,
that the government of the zone has
been fair, and that under the direction
of Colonel Gorgas the sanitary work
has been most successfully conduct
ed.