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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09
Address TO the Country.

To the Afro Annerican-ship in the Ter
ritorv covered by the Western Negro
Press Association:
Greetings: The fourteenth meeting
of the Western Negro Press Ass" CA
ton assembled at M skogee. Oklahoma.
Nov. 1926. 1910 in e'sion. send to
you it's deepest so'itrd f,r your for
ward march in advsnc 'ment. in educa-
ton, religious zeal and Industrial pre-
gress ...
We connlime1t you upon the upward
stride being m .de in all those elements
O. H. wi ich uplift and encourage to
high," id ais. .....
W. commend and congratulate you
uoo1 the woud rrul showing you a e
a.aieving in the busin. IS, commercial
a ID ag icultural world by demonstrate
i " that our rade is not race of
"Dreaners and rainbow chasers,' but
have in it the best brain, Drawn and
talent that can be found in any other
r4r:e Of people
We deplore the growing and inrreas-
ing pref dice and prescription which is
engerdared and fostered bv the major
IT. of the opposite race; which is only
an unjust, unfair and uncalled for dis
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

elimination against the race, and dem
onstrA1es beyoni u question that it is
actuated by narrow and jealous spirit.
But in spite of which the Negro contin-
ues to increase in Intelligence, ability,
and power to do and dare for itself.
We would urge you as a people OPP
pressed and desrised on every hand,
jim crowed and Inundated in the poli,i-
cal strife for manhood and worth, to
continue in the even and manly way
which has marked YOUR course in the
past; protesting. fighting, striving and
psrsistiny for the rights, guaran-
teed by the fundamental laws of rea-
son and justice,
We affirm allegiance to and endorse
the following planks enunciated by all
the Negro organizations throughout the
country from time totims, to-wit:
Fust-The passage of the National
Antrim Crow law.
Second-The enforcement of the con-
slit ton to stop Acknowledgement and
peonage. I o..
Tmrd-National aid to education with
the same opportunities to all children
alike.
Four th-A National Legislation
against lynching and -rob-law.
Ffth-The restoration OF the dis
chorged brownsville soldiers.
Tocandidates of any p 4rty who pledge
themselves to these measures we pledge
themselves to these measures we
pledge our own votes and the votes of
al black men whom we can persuade
to stand on their manhood and vote like
free men, n. .r-.
We call upon and feel it the duty Of
tie President and Congress to enact
l,ws to protect every American citizen
reg rdIess of color iii their elective
fra ,ehise, especially in the election of
ia ee;dent, Vice President Members
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

The Des Moines Negro Lyceum met
Tuesday Dec. 6, at the hem, Of Bra :
ham N. HyCe 81, 18th. In the absence
OF the presiuent, Miss Bernie Reeves,
who is confined to her bed with typhoid
fever. Mr.. "ranham N. Hyde resid d.
The progl am for the evening was a
miscellaneous one in which all the men,
bers prese MT took an active part. The
Lyceum will meet tuesday, Dec 18th,
with Mrs. G. |, Class, at her home 1921
Chestnut street, at which tt the fol-
lowing program will be rendered:
Quotations-M Miscellaneous Biography
of Chopin, H. w. Hug hes.
lnflrumental So o, Master Clyde Glass
'Chopins Compos,tio.s-Mis j. b..
Rush. Discussion ny Society: Curren, s.
Report OF Critic
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

Miss Veta Steps has Just returned
from two weeks visit with relatives
and friends in Des Mcines.
The funeral Of Mrs. Arthur Carper-
penter was held at Mt. Zion church last
Thursday p. m.
Mrs. Joseph Baker was on the sick
list few days last week. -.r-e
Mrs W. A. Brown is working with
the Sunday School choir getting them
ready for grand concert to be staged
soon You should hear those c"oruses
The Mt. Zion Mission circle met in
the home of Mrs. F. B. Woodland at the
parsonage last Thursday. The next
meeting will be held in the home of Mrs.
anna Wa k.r on Second at
Mr.. w. J. Jackson and Mrs. Martha
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09
THE PRESS ASSOCIATION.

The meet g last week of an as
sociation of Negro Editors, Journal
lists and newspaper men, Is Ievo,s-
on in Negro advan cement quar-
ter Of century ago untho light of not
even TIE dream of our leaders then.
1t simply shows the real progress
that we are making and how deter
mined are We to make our own his
tory and record our events, for "-r
"a -es is a little jealous and do not
all the time give oar race a square
teal. The Iress, the pulpit, the
teacher an | the pro e:sicnal man to
become urited for the com men good
of our race with opportunities and
environments will be a great lower.
Long live the Western Negro Press
ing world the correct idea about our
Association and she teach the await
great race
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

At 2 p. m. last Friday, Mary Eliza
beth Gross a faithful member of the
Mapl. Street church, and wife of Rev.
j. Gross, died at her home on South E.
Oath street Of this city. The funeral
was preached by the pastor, Rev S
Bates at the church, last Sunday, at 8
D. M, assisted by Rev. J. j. Dulin and
Rev. S johnson of this city, The in
term ant at the Lural Cemetery, She
leaves daughter, Mrs, J. P Hamilton,
two grand children, and one great
grand child and loving husband to
smourn her departure.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09
Hurrah! The Union Winsl

No matter where you live--or what yoa
io--yon should know all about the great
UNION movement that Ia now sweeping
,ver the country by leaps and bounds.
over 1000 Unlona already chartered--mor8
than 60Oe0 memberships issued--all gro
ceries and supplies furnished at Wholesale
cost--sick, injury. accident and death ben
eAts--nnd every hone:t claim paid before
<r~srt - the dny Of final proof"
S0c month and up-easy to carry--you
cannot AFFORD to stay outside--get all the
iacis at once. ...
A Few Field Marshalships Open
Join and you may have a Field MarshAi-
ship. WIN have all benefts--also make
merey getting others. Hurry and be drst,
Write for complete plans. Send Zoe
lcotn or stamps) for the UNION jour
NAL Magazine three months, with full
particulars for taking out Beneficial and
Protective membership with Field Mar
shalship. Address:
The international Liberty Union
of the World
SSt tst Natl Bank BLDG. COYin6ton, Ky.
U. 5. /.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

Died at her home in Colfax, Mrs. G..
F. Shaw, the wife Of G. F. Shaw, y
laundryman She had been sick some
time; yet her friends were not much
alarmed until the last They formally
lived in Ottumwa, Centerville, and Col
fax She leaves q loving husband, tw.
sisters, namely: Mrs, La Rentz and Miss
Garnet Hamilton OF this city to mourn
their loss, along with many friends
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

The members and friends of Union
Congregational church will serve a NJ W
Years dinner and in the afternoon keel
open house to the people and visitors of
Des Moines, and in the evening the
Proclamation of Emancipation will be
celebrated. All of this will be held
Monday evening, Jan. I'd, as New Years
day comes on Sunday
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

The Get Busy club of the Maple St
Baptist church gave Ragged contt st
last Tuesday night at the church. which
was grand success, realizing a neat
sum of $5.O5. there was three contest
IN s, Mr.. Earnest Ousley, the first
prize Mrs. F. Bates, the second pr'z !;
Mrs. C. C. Cox, third prize. The judy
ses Of the contest were Mrs J. T, Lucas,
me, Mormiduke, Mr.. S. Simons
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

Mary persons find themselves affect
ed with persistent couch after an at
tack of influenza. AS this cough can Q
cured promptly by the use Of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t should not be
allowed to run on until it becomes
troublesome. Sold by all druggists, 20.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09
The M. C. T. club, met at fhe hom'

The M. C. T. club, met at fhe home
'sEEOf Mrs J. C. Williams, 5l4, Penn ave.
THE members occupied their time IN
needle work, pillows, battenberg. At
$50 Mrs. j. C. Williams served lunch
R Salmon salad, mashed potatoes; Stuff
ma Olives relis, chow chow, coffee;
&nmpkin pie, apple cider. The meet
4 3nR will be held at the home Of Mrs A.
lines home 939 w. 18th street, Mon
sl35Ss Dec. 18th. All members are ex-
Sct ID to be present and bring their
4 Dedle work.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

The Union Congregational Endeavor
meetings are very enthusiastic Good
work is being accomplished. We need
the COOP Grafton of all whom are inter-
ested w. feel that if you will visit
us onca, you will become inspired to
Join us. We cordially welcome you
mrs Frank Johnson, Pres Mrs. john
ston Robinson, Vica Pres Mrs Frank
White, Sec'y; Mrs P. Sims, Treas.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09
Notice of Change,

The Executive Board Of the Iowa,
N ,braska nantist association will corr
vene at the Raptit church of Evans,
lows, instead Of Clarinda, Tuesday,
Dc, Is h Rev. ] ] Channell, the
% sto-. has prepared to rovally enter
til, ths bosri. hnpirg much good will
I ut. S, Rases, oderatr; ] Cor-
nelius Reid, Car S.c'y. X
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

The Thanksgiving Rally dinner, sup
per and progl am was great success
at the Maple St church, realizing up
to the pres mt time, $3.50. We thank
the people for their patronage,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

The members and friends Of Union
Co IS regotioral church will give box
supper ut their church, Thursday, 18th.
Eleryt ly is invited to come and bring
q box if you cam It fill box come and
buy one any way. .....
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

MIR. and Mrs. Wilson Ray and family
of Lucas, Iowa, has moved to Enter
prise, Iowa. They are old and highly
esteemed citizens Of Lucas, having liv-
ed there for twenty-six years Their
daughter, Miss Irwin Worthal accom-
panied them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

Rev. T. L. OR fifth. Rev. M. ] Bur-
ton and the Rev DR. S. N. Vass,
was the g;-ests of Rev. and Mrs. S.
J Bates, last Friday at 7:30 p. m. Dim
ner at their home I'LL Fremont street,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09
BUXTON BRIEFS.

Mesdames c r Foster and W. J.
Jones, have just returned from Carney,
Iowa, where they went to spend Thanks
giving. They report nice trip.
Mrs. S. A. Spicer made flying trip
to Chicago last week. remaining two
or three DAYS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

We hope that our voters will not sign
the saloon petition but talk al d work
against it, as it does US more harm as
q race than any other one evil.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

len Blagburn, who has been sick,
is improving, so we'll so that he was
up and around, and took relapse this
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

Mrs. Rachel Jefferson of Chicago, is
visiting her laughter, Mrs. G. B. Woods
and will remain here until after the
holidays, ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

Mr. Kenneth j. Hamilton of St. Paul,
MIMI, was in our city this week, visit
ing his parents, Mr. and Mrs. ]. P.
Hamilton, on East Walker street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

Mrs. Joe Roman returned home from
Boone last Sunday night, where she
spent a week with her husband, Rev.
Joe Roman.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

JESSE Graves, o,e of our boys who
been in St Paul for several months, rt :
turned to our city this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

Little cortla Lee, the little daughter
of Mr.. ard Mrs. Lee, is quite sick with
typhoid fever.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

Mrs Matte Dickerson of Thief River,
MINI. arrived in our city to keep house
for her brother, Perry Mitchell.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

Rev. s Bates left Friday morning
for Clarinda, to preach Mrs. Bakers
funeral, Dec 18th.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

Little Lloyd Griffith, the son of Rev.
and Mrs. T. L Griffith has been sick
the past week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

The Maple ST. Baptist church held
their covenont meeting last Sunday
morning.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09

Rev. ] P. Sims is indisposed this
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-12-09
CITY NEWS.

IN B. you have relatives or
friends visiting In the city or going to
make . visit. please info.:l US: We
solicit OIL your local news.-Ed.)
Williams news., 1910-12-24

Arizona's share of the revenue o the forest reserves within the terri. tory for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1910 will be $51.22 38 accord ing to word which has been re- ceived at the governors office. This is big increase over former years. The apportionment to the varions counties entitled to a share has not yet been made.
 Tucson school children are in the midst of fn epidemic similar to Phoenix, as these a number of pu- pills now being treated for trach- oma. Trachoma is disease located beneath the upper eyelids and fre- quently unsuspected destroys and scarifies the delicate membrane, SO that in after years the unfortunate sufferer becomes almost helpless.
Williams news., 1910-12-24
Always Assured of New Stock

It pays to advertise in the local paper" said a business man re- gently, Eff for no other reason than that the public is assured oi purchasing no shelf worn goods. By advertising we turn over our stock more frequently and while we charge the cost of advertising expenses, it really is not an ex pense, since it pays for itself in additional patronage and we are not compelled to offer our custom CTS shelf worn goods" The public likes to patronize 8 store where the goods are new, and advertising combined with fairly intelligent effort on the part of the proprietor and clerks, will assure the customer against old stock. Therefore, to be safe, always patronize the store that advertises
Williams news., 1910-12-24
Will the Road Be Built

It now appears that the Salt Lake road is back of all the work on the new Grand Canyon railroad now being located south from Lund, Utah. Frank H. Dudley, of Niagara Falls, New York. is the president of the new corporation and John w. Burke, another New York man, is chief engineer. The company purposes to build about 500 miles of road, which will con nect up the Salt Lake with the Grand Canyon along its northern rim and give an outlet along the river through one of the greatest scenic sections on earth. One of the branches will pass through Eldorado Canyon and Searchlight; :; another through Toquerville, Utah, to Fredonia, Arizona, just over the line in Coconino county, where it is expected to connect with the Grand Canyon line of the Santa Fe. While it is improbable that such line will be built, it is more than proba ble that the old line from some point on the Muddy will be built to a connection with, the Chloride branch of the Santa Fe. The building of the lines to the Canyon is assured, as the men behind the scheme have unlimited capital and are firm in the belief that a railroad from the north would be far more attractive than that to the south rim of the Canyon but it is only possible to reach them by line of railroad a hun dred or more miles along the rim of the canyon, west from the point where the Grand Canyon railroad of Utah will reach the river.-King man Miner.
Williams news., 1910-12-24
A Christmas Present That Means
 Something

There is one especially good thing about Christmas present of The Youths Companion. It shows that the giver thought enough of you to give you something worth while.
 It is easy to choose something costing a great deal more which is absolutely useless. but to choose a present costing only $1 75 that will provide a long years entertainment and the uplifting companionship of the wise and great, is another matter. There is one present, however, which does just that-The Youths Companion.
 If you want to know whether il is appropriate or welcome, just visit the home of some Companion subscriber on Companion day Do not choose any Christmas present until you have examined The panion. We will send you free sample copies and the beautiful Prospectus for 1911. tell ing something of how The Com panion has recently been enlarged and improved
 The one to whom you give the subscription will receive free all the numbers of 1910 issued after the money is received; also The Companions Art Calendar for 1911. lithogra phed in twelve colors and gold. These will be sent to reach the subscriber Christmas morning, if desired.
 You, too, as giver of the sub- scription. will receive copy of the Calendar.
 THE YoUTH's COMPANION.
 IA Berkley St., Boston, Mass.
 New subscription received at this office.
Williams news., 1910-12-24

That at the said election all qualified electors voting shall vote directly for or against the said proposed Constitution.
 That the Board of Supervisors in each county shall issue it's order at least fifteen days before said elec- tion, designating the house or place within each precinct where the said election must be held, and appoint a Board of Election for each precinct as provided by law. That all Boards of Election shall make returns of the said election direct to the Secretary of the Ter ritory. at Phoenix, the Capital, as provided by Section 21, of the En- abing Act.
 That the Governor, Chief Justice and Secretary of the Territory, who are named as Canvassing Board, shall comply in all respects with the provisions of Section 21 of the Enabling Act.
 That the Election Laws of the Territory of Arizona now in force, as far as are applip cable and not in conflict with the said Enabling Act including the Penal Laws of said Territory relating to elections, illegal voting and other illegal practices thereof, are hereby -ex- tended to the election herein pro- vided for
 And I do hereby offer a reward of Fifty ($5O 0O) Dollars for the arrest and conviction of any and every person violating any of the provisions of Title W, Part 1, of the Penal Code, such reward to be paid until the amount hereafter expended for the purpose reaches the amount of One Thousand l$100O Dollars
 IN WITNESS WHERE
 OF, 1 have hereunto set
 my hand and caused the
 Great Seal of the Terri SEAL tory of Arizona to be af-
 fixed Done at Phoenix,
 the Capital, this 12th day
 of December, A. D, Nine
 teen Hundred Ten.
 GEORGE U. YOUNG, By the Acting Governor R A. KIRK,
 Assistant Secretary of Arizona.
Williams news., 1910-12-24
PROCLAMATION
 OF ELECTION


 TON OF THE CONSTITUTION FRAMED
 AND ADOPTED BY THE CoN1T1TU
 TIoNAL CONVENTION OF ARIZONA By the Acting Governor of Arizona
 I George U Young, Acting Gov ernor of Arizona, in accordance with the Act of Congress known as the Enabling Act, approved June 20, 1910. and Election Ordinance Number 1, for the proposed State of Arizona. approved by the Con- stitutional Convention, December Sth, 1910, do hereby order and proclaim,
 That, on Thursday. the 9th day of February. 1911. general cleo tion shall be held by the qualified electors of the Territory of Arizona for the Ratification or Rejection of Constitution framed and adopted by a Constitutional Convention the members thereof having been duly and legally elected by the qualified electors of Arizona pur- suant to the Act of Congress, known as the Enabling Act, approved June 20, 1910.
 That said election shall, in all respects. be held and conducted in the manner required by the laws of the Territory of Arizona for elections therein, when not in con- fict with said Ena abling Act. and as supplemented by Election Ordi nance No. 1. of the Constitutional Convention.
 That. under the provisions of the said Act of Congress, a qualified elector at said election shall he any male citizen of the United States of the age of twenty one years, who shall have resided in the Territory of Arizona at least twelve months next proceeding the date of the election heretofore held for the election of delegates to the said Constitutional Convention. who shall possess in other respects the qua lifications If an elector as pro ,Fs4,
 vided by Title Twenty, Revised Statutes Of Arizona. August second Nineteen Hundred One, and whose names shall appear upon the Grea Register of the County in which he seeks 10 vote az said Great Register is constituted hy Section 19. of said Enabling Act, or as may here after be provided by Act of Con gress, shall be entitled to vote al said election.
 further proclaim.
 That the ballots used in voting at said election shall be preps red printed, furnished and distributed as required by the election laws of the-Terri,ory of Arizona.
 The the entire constitution as framed and adopted shall not be certified on the ballot. but in ac cordance with the provisions of Election Ordinance No. 1 of the Constitutional Convention, the sub mission of the proposed constitu- tion for the proposed State of Aris zona, to the people of Arizona for ratification or rejection, shall be
Williams news., 1910-12-24

Ezra S. Barnes, aged 67 years, who has been in the territorial pris- on since 1899. has been pardoned by Acting Governor George U. Young. Barnes was convicted upon circum- stantial evidence. and sent up for life on charge of murder from YavapaI county Since the time of his arrest and mp today he has maintained his innocence at all times.
Williams news., 1910-12-24
Arizona Appropriations

A Washington dispatch says:
 The estimates of appropriations sent to congress today for the next fiscal year have the following fol Arizona:
 Indian schools at Fort Mojave $38.1
 Irrigation for the Gila river res. ervation, $125, ,000.
 Phoenix Indian school. $127. 400 Truxton Canyon school, $21. 200
 Public building for Phoenix $1OO,OOO.
 Increase in the salary of the gov. ernor 10 $5000 and the secretary from $500 to $2 500
Williams news., 1910-12-24
SOCIETIES.

GRAND CANYON ENCAMPMENT, No. :. V l. o. o. F. Meets every other Wednesday -vening after subordinate. listing hrethern cordially invited
 G. N. Tucker, c. P.
 J. Nj. Nellis. H. P.
 Joseph Blumberg. &. W.
 J. H. Hudson, Scribe.
 Wm. McCartney. Treas. WILL JAMS LODGE, NO. Is, I. O. O. F. meets w very Wednesday night at 8 :O0 o'clock in 1. O. o. F. hall. Visiting brethern cordially invited
 John Nellis, N. G.
 Joseph Blumberg. V. G.
 Geo. H. Ballou. Secy.
 V. H. Melick, Treas. WILLIAMS REBEKAH LODGE No TO- meet very riday' night at 80 in I. O. O. F. hall. Mrs. Eva Norris N. C..
 Miss Mildred DeMotte, V. c. Chas. Adams, Sec.
 Mrs Lizzie Kennedy. 1reaf
Williams news., 1910-12-24
PROFESSIONAL.

High class tailoring done at
 nome at Williams Tailoring Co- 1918 % u, $42.OO.