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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10

Mr.. S. G. Thompson of our city, re-
turned last week from Peoria. Illinois.
where he was called to present the Des
Moines Municipal plan of City Govern
ment. He spoke at several meetings in
favor Of our Des Moines plan, as he was
in favor of the commission form and is
now employed under it. He is a good
speaker and interested Lis hearers.
While Peoria defeated the commission
plan by narrow margin. yet Mr..
Thompson says that the tendency is
toward giving the new plan trial.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10

show to the best advantage the progress
Of the race since emancipation: that the
celebration be styled "a national jubilee
In celebration OF the fiftieth anniversary
of the issuance OF the emancipation proc
iiamation =
Proposed Building to 30 Erected.
At least one building OF the proposed
celebration should be of a permanent
structure SOFAS to provide place for the
meeting OF the annual congress 1t should
contain commodious auditorium. Il
brary containing all the works of colored
authors and all OF the books about col
lied people by whomsoever written. an
Industrial hall In which exhibits showing
the Industry Of the race might be placed
an art gallery in which could be exhibit
ed the art OF the cOlored people OF the
world. an art studio where our aspiring
youths might work out their creations UNI
der proper directions and hall OF fame
providing niche for the bust or slab to
the memory OF Abraham Lincoln. Ulysses
s Grant. John Brown. Charles summer
Thaddeus Stevens. William Lloyd CART.
son. Frederick Douglass. Wendell Phillips
UM en- Loveioy Joshua r Giddings. LII
cretia Mott. Henry Ward Bcecher Har.
riet Beecher Stove. Robert Purvis George
1 Downing. John M. Langston and
others.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10

Do you know that all the minor all
ments colds are by far the most dang
erous? 1t is not the cold itself that you
need to fear, but the serious diseases
that it ofen leads to. Mosto of these are
known as germ diseases. Pneumonia
and consumption are among them. Why
not take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and cure your cold while you can? For
sale by all druggists
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10

FOR SALE-Good Restaurant, COM
plete, with two-chair Barber shop corr
nected. Nust sell at cnce; other bust.
ness reasons for selling. 500 cash
buys this bargain, or will sell on paw
ments. Call or write H. w. Dysart, 200
East Second and Court Avenue, Des
Moines, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10
true REFORNERS'
EXTRA SESSION
Strong Efforts Being Made 10
Save Order From Total Failure.
RETREKcHMEN1 Of FORCES.
Delegates From Twenty seven States
and q Large Number Of Prominent
Business Men Pledge Grand Master
Holmes Their Loyal Support-com.
missioner Button Gives Advice.
BY GEORGE F. KING.

BY GEORGE F. KING.
Richmond. Va.-1he recent special
session Of the Grand United Order Of
True Reformers was the most repre-
sentative one ever. held by this great
organization. Leading business men
from over twenty seven states were
present. 1t is remarkable to note the
harmony and general unison among
the delegates to save the organization
This meeting. consisting Of more than
$50 delegates, proves conclusively that
the Negro Is capable of conserving his
financial interest In Legislative body.
The meeting was presided over by
Grand Master A. w. Holmes. who ex-
hibited unusual ability.
Colonel Joseph Button. commission
er Of insurance Of Virginia. and Isaac
Davenport. his actuary. visited the
grand fountain and were received with
great eclat. Their remarks were preg-
nant with sound advice. The colonel
In part said: II have great interest
In you people because your organiza-
ton has done more for the upiift Ut
the Negro than any other fraternity
Of your race.
The report of the grand master,
which showed that $:A.OOO had been
raised since last October and that
claims were rapidly being paid
throughout the country, ELECTED great
enthusiasm on the part of the b.,dy.
The reports Of Grand Worthy Secre-
tary w. P. Burreil revealed many
facts desired by the 'elegates. He
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10
For Diseases Of the Skin.

Nearly all diseases Of the skin az
eczema, letter, salt rheum and BARRIERS
itch, are characterized by an intense
itching and smarting, which often
makes life burden and disturbs sleep
and rest. Quick relief may be had by
applying Chamberlain's Salve. It allays
the itching and smarting almostinstsnt-S
nv. Many cases have been cured by it's
use. For sale BY all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10
NOTICE E.

The City Literary convention will
hold its second monthly session at the
residence of the chairman, 1858 Fifth
street, Monday evening March 18th.
All clubs that desire to become affiliat-
ed with the Interstate Literary Assoc
iation are requested to be present al
this meeting as there is important BUSH
ness to be considered. BY order
S Joe Brown, Chairman.
Mrs. J. B. Rush, Sec.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10

We regret to report that Miss Ada
Cleggett, who has been very sick the
past few weeks, was operated on last
Monday at the Methodist hospital for
appendicitis She is resting as well as
can be expected at this time. Her
many friends are hoping to see her up
again soon
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10

Episcopal church Ninth and High, and
at the Plymouth Congregational church
at 4:3O p. M, on Eighth and Pleasant
street, and at union of all the colored
churches at O'Clock at Plymouth Con-
gregational, Eighth and Pleasant St.
Seats are free at all these meetings.
No charges at the door. Everybody is
invited. The public meeting has been
called off.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10

The Corinthian Aid society met with
Mrs. Nelson, after the usual routine OF
business. A lively repast was served
by the hostess. The social given last
Thursday evening was q success. We
realized $16.62. All the members of
this society are earnest workers and
doing much for the society. Our wor-
thy president wishes to thank one and
all.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10
ROCK ISLAND NEWS.

Mr.. H. w. Harding, of Hit Thir-
ty-seventh street, representing the
National Association for the Ad-
vancement of Colored People.
wishes to announce the arrival Of
a supply Of the March number OF
THE Crisis" a magazine edited by
the association with "A Record of
tie Darker Race" The price is
ten cents copy, or eleven cents
sent by mail.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10

The Presiding elders of the A. M. E.
church, Rev. M. j. Gordon of Ottum-
wa, and Rev. A. H. Riggs of Fayette,
Mo-. will hold quarterly meeting at the
NJ. E church and Berns M. E respects
vely, This is the last quarterly services
for the conference year for Rev. Wool
rath of the Rerns church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10

The Intellectual Improvement club
held very interesting meeting last
Friday afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
Chas Cousins. A splendid paper was
IRE ented by the hostess on Ideal
Housekeeper" The next meeting will
he held this afternoon with Mrs. 9. =.
t:ysss- and the principal PAPER viii be
given by Mrs ). H. Woods.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10

The West End Bridge club was enter
tanned Wednesday evening by Miss
H elena Thomas, at her home 82l w.
Thirteenth street. After several pro-
gre ssions Of Bridge" had been played
the hostess served luncheon. Miss
Ida Davis Of Fourteenth and Croker
streets will entertain the club next
Wednesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10
SPECIAL NOTICE.

All of the Ushers appointed to assist
in the Booker T Washington meeting,
Sunday evening, March II, 1911, are
requested to be at Plymouth Congre-
gational church at 7:l5, sharp. T. P.
johnson, Chief Usher; al. Cater, As
sistant Usher.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10
LAWSON HEADS
new MOVEMENT.
Emancipation Commemorative
Society Formed In Washington.
TO HOLD NATIONAL JUBILEE.
Project Launched by Prominent Git
izens In the Capital City For Tho
Celebration Of the Fiftieth Anniver-
sary Of Freedom Embraces Many
Novel Ideas and Tangible Features.
Nv OLIVER RANDOLPH.

Washington. Steps looking toward
the celebration of the fiftieth anniver-
sary of the issuance of the emancipa.
ton proclamation were taken recently
when special committee composed of
some of Washington's representative
colorSd citizens met In Lincoln Me-
mortal temple. adopted plans and elect
ed permanent officers for the carrying
out of the project.
Professor Jesse Lawson was elected
president Of the movement, Edward
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10

Miss Anna Reeves who has been very
sick was taken to the Methodist hos.
pital Monday and an operation was per-
formed. She is doing well at this
writing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10

Mr.. C B. Hosmar of Rock Island,
the northern representative of Tuske-
gee Institute, arrived in our city to-day
to be here when DR.. Washington arrives
Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10
.Riddinas Lett Nothing TO ruskeaee

Riddinss Left Nothing to Tuskegee.
The Tuskegpe Gala, Student denies
the statement which appeared recently
hi many papers throughout the c0un
Try to the effect that the late Henry
Isiddings OF Sioux City. In. in his will
beaaeafhed $4,000, to the Tuskegee
INSTITUTE There il no provision In Sir
Riddings' will for. Tnskegee Institute.
aud the schO0, nften suffers from just
such statements as this
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10
CITY NEWS.

IN B. / you have relatives or
trends visiting In the city or going to
make a visit, please inforr, us: we
soitr.t all your local news.-Ed,)
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10
Meeting Sunday,

The authorized statement regarding
DR.. Washington's visit is as follows:
He arrives here at $50 a. M, and
speaks at 1890 a. m at the st. Paul
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-03-10

Mrs. E. T. Banks is quite sick at her
home, 1O48 Enos Ave. Her friends are
much alar med, but hope for her recov-
cry.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-14
COLD WAVE APPEARS
IN EASTERN STATES
Weather Still Severe in the
Northwest, With Much Suf-
fering in Alberta.
SIX DEAD IN CHICAGO
Poor Unprepared for Sudden
Drop in Temperature; YES
sells Survive Storm.
SIX DEAD IN CHICAGO

The cold wave with Its attendant wind
storm, which brought suffering and death
TO the middle west and lake states Satur-
day and Sunday. moved east today and
now IS menacing The north Atlantic
states
Though the cold still Is severe over the
north middle states. conditions have mod
Grated sufficiently for the stricken iocali-
ties TO take account of damages ard 10
take measures TO relieve the suffering OF
the poor
The suffering in the cities has been in
tense: the poor being caught unprepared
by the unprecedented drop in tempera
ture. Six are dead I'm Chicago from the
sudden freeze and the fatalities at other
points were in proportion. Pneumonia,
influenza and other pulmonary ailments
are engaging the attention OF health de-
partments.
Following the subsiding OF the storm on
the great lakes, checking OF sailing lists
shows that but one large vessel has not
been reported safe.
This is a. yacht owned by Thomas T..
Cole Of Duluth. but II is thought TO have
found shelter.
With the eastward movement of the
cold wave. the peril by sea has trans
ferrcd Itself TO the Atlantic coast. Storm
warnings have been issued 10 all sailing
points. gale on the northwest coast
imperiled shipping yesterday One large
steamer with many passengers was res
Cued from a dangerous position.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-14
TARIFF IS BROUGHT
INTO .LOR|MER CASE
Democratic State Senator
Tells of Reports Current at
Illinois Capital,

CHICAGO, Nov. 1S-Reports current
in Springfield that The meat packing
and lumber interests were urging the
election OF William Jorimer as United
States senator because he was ad-
vocate of "A high protective tariff were
related before the senatorial Investigate
ing committee today by State Senator
Albert 4. Islcy. Democrat who op-
posed Lorimer
D. w. IIolstlaw. who previously had
confessed having received S25o0 in one
sum and $500 more from the 'ijacknot'
for his vote as state senator, was re-
examined concerning kilograms and let
ters relating To his coming 10 Chicago.
After Lorimer was elected In 1909, the
witness said he came TO Chicago in re
sponse to a telegram from John Brod-
erck, then a state senator, from whom
he said he received the money.
Holtslaw admitted on the stand that he
had been indicted for 'stringlng a boy
mp by the thumbs in woodshed" as
Didn't you and your brother pay
$500 for strlnglng that boy UP by the
thumbs. and didn't you afterward find
with stealing?" asked Elbridge Hanecy
counsel for Senator Lorimer.
We did pay $500. but we did not find
found how he spent the money
Wasn't there talk of mobbing you?"
Not that l heard OF. Our business
was better after that
Flostlaw was asked what he knew
a bout the fact that his confession, made
ct Springfield was published on the same
morning as was speech by Senator
LorimeT in the United States senate
asking for au investigation. He said
he could not account for the coincl
dence.
James j. Gray testified that he was
with II. J. y. Beckemcyer. another con-
sessed brbe talter, when the latter de-
posted ive 500 bills in a bank in St
,ouis i'm August 1909. Beckemeyer then
said the witness declared, that the
money came fromrh settlement OF an
estate
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-14
Present Silver Service.

The following DAY November 8. the
silver service was presented, ON which
occasion about 500 Utah people were
present Governor Spry said that Cap
tain Benson Of the battlcship was =
charming gentleman and that he did all
in his power to make the prcsCntatoTY
ceremony success.
On the return journey Governor Spry
and Colonel Loose called upon Secretary
Fisher Of tue department of the In
terror.
En- route home" said Governor SpIy,
we ran into blizzard east Of Oma ha
and tho wind blew such a gale that II
was impossible 10 keep up steam i'm the
engine. The fireman would succeed in
getting mp steam and after only Il few
miles run the locomotive would again
be required TO stop OH account of "A lack
Of steam.
1T was So cold that mineral water in
the observation car froze I'm the bottles
and burst them The porter said that
nothing similar 10 this had happened in
his entire experience ON the road
The governor said that one nf the
most interesting sights he saw during
his trip was the review Of l20 fighting
craft on the Hudson by President Taft.
Upon his return to his office. Gov
crpor Spry said lie found enough work
to keep him very buoy for some time,
lie said that within the next two or three
days he expected to announce n new
member of tho capitol commission To
succeed the late John Henry Smith The
governor said that this new appoint
mcnt would be made at once in order
that tho work Of the commission may not
be retarded,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-14
SAYS LOWER COURT
IS PLAINLY RIGHT
Highest Virginia Tribunal Re
fuses TO Grant an Appeal
in Beatiie Case.

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. BY refus-
case OF Henry Clay Beatuc, Jr:, con-
yictcd nj Chesterfield county, Seplem-
Der g. OF the murder OF his Wlte. the
Virginia supreme court takes away from
the condemned man his last hope ot cs-
Gaping execution on November - unless
Governor Mann should Interfere.
While declining tonight to comment on
the courts ruling, Governor Mann an
nouncsd he would issue Il statement To-
morrow after 2 conference with Beaitie =
lawyers. who still are lighting desperate
ly I'm his behalf, There Is II bare pos
sibilty that the governor will grant Il
brief respite.
Contrary 10 the expectations OF law
yers generally the supreme court hled
no written opinion giving Its reasons ior
refusing an appeal, In the presence oil
the entire court. Chief Justice James
Keith made this official statement TO the
clerk.
I'm the Beattie case. the court being
OF opinion that the judgment OF the
lower court is plainly right doth refuse
the petition for writ OF error Ct,
Seventeen bills of exceptions were med
with the higher court by Beattie,s coun-
sci. Early this afternoon II. {. Beat
tie. Sr. went TO the prison and was cs-
corted to the chamber of death. where. in
n faltering voice, he told his son OF the
courts action The prisoners iron nerve
did not desert him. He cndeavored man
fully TO comfort his old father, whose
grief was pathetic,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-14
LAW MADE LEADER OF
CONSERVATIVE PARTY

LONDON, Nov. l&.-'rhe Inionist eau
Gus ut the Carlton club today carried out
the pre- arranged programme. unanimous
" electnc \. Bonar Law leader Of the
party in the house OF commons. Walter
Hume Long and j. Austen Chamberlain.
who had suppressed their own aspira
tons in order To avoid breach between
the Conservatives and the Lihcral-l Mon
LIST groups. respectively proposed and sec
onded the nomination,
MIR Laws election commits the party
more thoroughly to the policy Of protcc-
ton.
Subscriptions sent the Tariff Reform
league indicate the impetus which Will be
given To the tariff reform movement by
the new leadership. \ telegram was re-
ceiVcd from tho head OF q whisky distil
lerY al Glasgow announcing Eift of
$50, 600 toward u protcCtionist campaign
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-14
RIGHT TO LOCK UP THE
JURYMEN QUESTIONED

KANSAS CITY. Nov. l3.-Whether
Judge Porterfield has legal right TO lock
up the temporary iurymen I'm The Hyde
murder case will be decided by Judge
Braddus in the court OF appeals toInor-
row. Relatives of Walter ;, Haynes, one
OF the jnrymen. today brought habeas cor
pus proceedings asking the court 10 re-
lease Mr. Haynes, 1t was alleged he was
detained Illegally.
This is the first case OF the kind ever
brought TO test in Missouri.
Judge Porterfield admitted today there
is no statutory proceeding for locking up
iurymen. but maintained that the court
has the inherent right 10 take whatever
steps it deemed necessary to preserve in
violate the jury.
But one juryman. Frank Is Bradley Of
Kansas City, was tentatively chosen to-
day. Eleven more must oe selected
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-14
Choir Meets Expectations.

ION the occasion of the opening ban
Duet Of the Land and Irrigation eXposi
ton at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New
York, enthusiasm for the work OF the
choir rose TO so high q pitch that men
stood upon their chairs and applauded.
The work of the choir has been sue
cess in every way
Concerning Max Florence and his
photographs OF the interior of the Nor
thorities allege were frauducntly OBJ
tanned. Governor Spry said that he had
spoken with number of New York
newspapermen and Washington corre-
spondents. who all agreed that Florence
and his dreams OF wealth were dead
ones" The governor said that the ac-
tion OF the church IN distributing views
of the interior of the temple. accompa-
MED by reading matter. 10 various maya
zines has effectually forestaIed the at
tempt OF Florence To turn his pictures
rounding the pictures is now no longer
a mystery. and in The show line mystery
Is money.
Upon their arrival i'm New York. Gov
ernor Spry and Colonel Loose visited the
battcshlp Utah, which was living in the
Hudson river \ wireless telegraph mes
sage WAS sent 10 the battlcship telling OF
the intended visit of Governor Spry by
the commandaut of The Brooklyn navy
yard The visitors were taken to the
battleslp in one Of the vessels small
boats
The governor and his companion were
shown all military honors the officers
and the mon OF the craft being lined up
on the deck To salute the visitors. When
the party left the ship the governors
salute was fired.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-14
CUMMINS CONTINUES
TRUST COMPANY STORY

NEW YORK. Nov 1G.-William j.
Cummlns continued his story of the
events revolving about the loan Of $780,
900 by the Nineteenth Ward bank TO
save the tottcring fortunes OF the Car
negie Trust company and other tnstltu-
tions when his trial on the charge OF
stealing this sum was resumed today.
Cummins admitted numerous loans by
the Van Norden Trust company ana the
Nine teenth Ward bank TO himself. his as
sociates and some OF the companies, but
denied ever having checked any of the
money figuring in the Indictment from
those two banks or the Carnegie Trust
company to the Veta Colorado Mining x
Smelling company,
How much did YOU four men guar
antee on notes?'' asked Attorney Moss,
referring To Cummins. Reichmann. Con-
don and Moore.
"Oh. about five or six million dollars,
said cummns nonchalantly. adding that
about s.. 900. 0U0 was SIN outstanding.
They always LETT blank guarantees. he
said, when any OF them went out of
town.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-11-14

sion that Ralph Pulitzer was not named.
Mr.. HornOlower stated that in pre-
paring recent new draft OF The VIII
ne had inserted Ralph's name in sc-
and the tentative draft was in posses
sion of Mr.. Pulitzer AT the time OF his
sudden death last month but 1t had not
been executed.
The will was executed in April. 1904.
with several later terms in codicil IN
addition to the provisions for the sons,
Mrs. Pulitzer Is given the income from
a fund Of So 800, ono. and TWO daughters
are provided for by an income from a
fund OF 81 100. 900.
The income OF a million dollars is set
aside for the perpetuation Of scholar
shins at Barnard college. which Mr..
Pulitzer established some time ago IN
the memory OF his daughter Lucille.
II at any time within seven years AFT
er the death ri Mr.. Pulitzer he cNccu-
tors shall he satisfied that the school
Of journalism established at Columbia Is
success. il is directed tha, Mr. Putt
Zers additional gift Of a million dollars
be paid over. and in this connection the
will outlines n number of novel prizes to
be awarded annually. including;
Requests for Prizes.
Twelve thousand dollars for the best
paper on The future development and
Improvement OF the school Of journalism.
Cold medal costing $500 FOR the most
disintcresicd and meritorous service
rendered by any American newspaper
during the year,
One thousand dollars for tho best his
tory OF tho services rendered 10 the pub
lie by the American press during the
preceding year.
''F'lve annual travelling scholarships OF
$500 each.
"One thousand dollars for the best OK
ample of a reporters work during the
year. the test being strict accuracy.
terscncss, the accomplishment Of some
public good, commanding public attcn-
lion and respect.
"One thousand dollars for the Ameri-
can novel published during tho yeaI
which shall best present The wholesome
atmosphere OF American life
Two thousand dollars for the best
book of the year upon the history OF tho
United States.
"One thousand dollars for the original
play performed in New York which shal
best present the educational valuc and
power of the stage in raising the stand
ard OF good morals. taste and manners.
"Onc thousand dollars for the hest
American biography teaching patriotic
and unselfish services To tie people.
II By reason OF The termination OF tho
executors of the estate or by the failure
of the advisory board of the school o
journalism 10 agree on the plan OF prizes
the million dollars is 10 revert 10 The
trustees Of Harvard university for thG
establishment of n school Of Journalism
and half OF ihe sum Is To be used fol
prizes and scholarships as described II
the will.