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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05
CHAS. w. BYERS,
County Clerk, Making Good.

Mr.. Byers, who is the first Re-
publican in twelve years to be
elected County Clerk of Sangamon
County, is a young man of this
county. He is competent, obliging
and is making record that will
commend itself to the people and
justify his being elected.
He is filing the Office with
credit to himself and his constit-
uents. He has competent crew
of clerks and auditors, and his ad-
ministration will no doubt be the
best we have had.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05

Deneen will hardly get many
colored votes in Cook county, but
if, he can hold his own down State,
he may be saved, but if Yates or
Small is his opponent, he must
have every vote possible to es-
cape. There will also be a hard
fought battle to beat the other
State oficers-all of whom are
supposed to be apti-Lorimer. Lori
mer is a formidable politician and
his colors will fly high this week.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05
The Candidates for the Various
State Offices to be Named
This Week.
Wayman, Jones, Gates or Small
and Deneen Considered the
Men for Governor.
Cullom or no Cullom is the
Question.
Lorimer is a Formidable Poll
tician.

With all the leading politicians
in Springfield this week, there
should be something definitely
re ached and ascertained as to who
will be candidates for Governor,
Secretary of State, Attorney Gen
eral, Auditor, Congressman from
the various Congressional dis
tricts, State Senators, etc. and U.
S. Senator.
1t is said that Russell may as
pire for State Treasurer, Clipper
field is spoken of as possible can
didate for Attorney General, op-
posing w. H. Stead; John j.
Brown for Secretary of State, op-
posing Rose, and a Cook county
man for Auditor. Also, it is ru-
mored that down State man may
oppose Auditor Mccullough. The
lineup for the legislature is to be
a strong one.
The Lorimer men, who have a
large following, are working hard
to get a complete slate and they
assert that their aim will be to
defeat what is known as the De-
neen slate, or ticket. The Lori
mer men are marshaling a large
Negro contingent, who claim
that the present State administra-
ton has been quite detrimental
to the colored men Of the State.
They declare that the State Civil
Service and State primary laws
have wrecked the cause of the
ambitious colored politician and
placed nearly a thousand good
Republicans out of work, because
of the fact that the law was not
pushed when Cook county desired
it to be pushed, while the Repub-
licans were in. Therefore, they
declare that practically all of
Cook county is anti-Deneen Ne
groes of this county, Macon coun-
| ty, Logan county, Peoria, Vermil-
ion and St. Clair are hostile, to a
great extent, because they have
not been given any reasonable
consideration in employment.
Morgan county is also sore.
Deneen is said to have a good
chance to win the nomination.
Several men are in the field and
also win the election, if proper
consideration is given the "billig-
erants,'' otherwise they, do not
see how he can make his peace
calling an election sure.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05
MATRIMONIAL.

Last week society was surprised
TO learn of the marriage of Miss
Zephra Sydes to Mr.. LaRue Willis.
Miss Sydes is the daughter of Rev.
and Mrs. j. H. Sydes Of st. Paul s
church, and Mr.. Willis is young
promising business man of the
city. We>congratulate the couple.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05

meet.
Mrs. Matte Galloway of St.
Louis, No., and Mrs. Carter visit
ed friends in Chillicothe, Mo-, and
also visited Mrs. Carter's aunt,
Mrs. Cheek.
Vivian Reed of New York is
stopping at the residence of Mrs.
ID. D. Thomas while attending
school.
There will be big rally at the
Second Baptist church the first
Sunday in October.
The services of Mt. Emery Bap-
tist church were largely attended
Sept. "a.
James Brown left recently for
Washington, D. c., to attend
school.
Born, recently, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Sherman Mounts, a twelve pound
son.
Ada White took her first COM
munion Sept. "a at the Catholic
lohurch. -
The box social given recently
at the Second Baptist church was
very successful affair.
The funeral of Garfield Black
was held Sept. "a at his residence
on N. Cox street, and was largely
attended. The flowers were many
and beautiful. He was well liked
by all. Rev. Miller officiated and
the interment was made in the
East cemetery.
Miss Margaret Divers of N. Cox
street is doing some excellent
school work.
Mrs. Mary Watts of Mound City
visited Rev. Shaw and wife.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05
TO THE PUBLIC.

The Square Deal Restaurant has
just opened at lit North Eighth
street. Regular meals 25c, lunches
15c. Short orders at all hours.
Meal hours, 7 a. m. to 10 a. m,
IL m. to 3 p. M, 6 p. m. to 8 p. m.
The best eating house in the city.
Give us a trial.
WALKER HILL, P2opr.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05
Manual Training School Opens.

The Lincoln Manual Training
school has opened its third term
and should be literally patronized
by the colored people. We are
sore in need of artisans. We need
to learn the trades and it does
seem that the parents should real
ize this and take advantage of the
opportunity.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05
STATE FAIR NEWS.

Capt. Williams of Metropolis, of
Co. M, assistant chief of police at
the Fair grounds, was the first col
ored man to be so honored. He is
to be commended.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05

after a pleasant visit with Mrs.
Nettie Branum and family and
other friends.
Miss Jessie Britt Carter of e.
Chamber street does not seem to
improve.
Mrs. Rev. Miller of 326 L. Wash
ington street left recently for
Louisville, Ky. ,and Wilmore to
visit relatives.
Elmer Miller of Moline. H., was
the guest of his aunt Jennie and
Uncle Samuel Arlington of e.
Chamber street recently.
The Butterfly drill held Sept. IL
at the A. M. E. church by Mrs.
Laura Lafayette, assisted by Mrs.
Fanny Tate, was fairly well at
tended. The girls taking part were
as follows: Seso Porter, Mamie
Sallee, Myrtle Hill, Matte Harris,
Burla Brinkton, Bevie Ross, Alice
johnson and Naima johnson.
Miss Eva Triplett was piano ac-
companist.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05


Mrs. Lucinda Wright by the men,
bers of the M. e. church was quite
a success.
The funeral of Mrs. Matte Pow
ers was held recently at the A. M.
E. church. Rev. Shaw officiated,
assisted by Rev. Russell and Rev.
Muse. The text was, "We shall
all fade like a leaf" She was
loved by all ,and received many
beautiful floral offerings. The in
terment was made in the East
cemetery.
A very pleasant surprise party
was given recently in honor of the
sixth birthday of Miss Lily Fry
at the home of Ethel Jones on
Madison street. Miss Fry received
many nice presents, and a de-
hcious lunch was served.
The supper given several weeks
ago at the Second Baptist church
was largely attended and $4400
was realized.
Kareen Robinson and William
Swar are some better at this
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Washington
are at their new home at 327 Bed
well street.
Mrs. Georgia Norton and daugh-
ter, Odessa, visited Mrs. Jerome
Thomas of Beesley avenue re-
Gently.
The Crocodile Minstrel Com
pany played and sang at Linds-
vile, ILL.,, recently.
Mrs. M. Jones and Miss Fora
Bolden of st. Louis, Mo. and
Susie Holiday of Lovejoy, ILL.,, re-
Gently visited Mrs. Samuel Crutch-
field and Mr.. Bolden of Ashland
avenue.
Mrs. P. r. Dealy royalty enter
tanned the Second Baptist church
choir recently. Delicious refresh
ments were served. The following
was rendered; Reading, Mrs. A.
II. Kinniebrew; vocal solo, Miss
Cliota Dealy; and trombone solo,
James Elliston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent Sims of
Peoria, ILL.,, have returned home,
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05

The above likeness of Edmund Burke State Attor
ney this county, who is also native of this county. Mr. Burke
elected this Office in the regular election of November 1908
and has filed the position with credit himself and his contu
discharged without and without IA
regardless of affiliations and also regardless of
tonay class He surrounded himself with reliable
assistants Mess Sullivan Bernard and Galeener who
attentive the count business if it affairs
Burkes before since election graft
charges charges of coercout clean business record He
has prosecuted the high with much strenuosy and
did the humbe immunity baths tolerated
He being talked of candidate for Attorney General His
ability handle big the endorsement If he
candidate for reelection he will the nomination without fight
and it would take a very strong beat him.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05
JACKSONVILLE NEWS.

Mrs. Marion Coen of S. Fayette
street received word recently of
the death of her grandfather at
st. Louis, Mo. The burial took
place in that city. Mrs. Coen at
tended the funeral.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05

Major Duncan is in charge of
the department for Supt. Blair.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05

There are a large number OF
colored people at the Fair this
year.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05

Mr.. Geo. Hoagland of Bloom
ington has stand in the Admin
istration Building with his Oil Of
Gladness and is making fine dem
onstrations.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05

Mr.. A. ID. Cecil of Decatur ha
a stand at the Fair.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05

Mrs. Mamie Edwards of Car
rollton visited her parents recent
iy. She also attended the aviation
meet.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05

The social given at the home of
Mrs. Lucinda Wright by the men,
bers of the M. e. church was quite
a success.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent Sims of
Peoria, ILL.,, have returned home,
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05

Mrs. Matte Galloway of st.
Louis, No., and Mrs. Carter visit
ed friends in Chillicothe, Mo-, and
also visited Mrs. Carter's aunt,
Mrs. Cheek.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-05

H1s torical Society,".
Sta te Hous e.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-03
ALBA NEWS.

Mr.. snd Mrs Roy GrAyson and son
Bennie Of Hooking spent Sunday in
Abba.
Mrs. Nettie Brown and sister enter
tanned a company at dinner Sunday
afternoon at six o'clock, Mrs. Bristo
being the honored guests.
Mrs. John Freeman has returned
from Des Moines.
Mrs. Ella Bristow spent few days
Of this week visiting in Hiteman.
Mrs. Charley Washington has been
quite sick for the past week.
Mrs. Minnie johnson spent the day
in Hooking.
Mrs. Joe Robinson Of Hooking was
in town Wednesday.
Mrs. Anna Carey Of Buxton was in
town Wednesday.
MISS Ada Davis was at her sisters.
Mrs. Bessie Grayson in Hooking, Thurs
day Of this week.
The Trustee Aid met with Mrs, EN-
ma Washington on Monday Of this
week. "A;
4 Sunday visitors at the A. N. p.
church were Rev. Jones and white
minister, : friend Of Rev. r, Manly IN
Yankton, Dakota.
Mr.. Gordon and Mr.. Lewis Edwards
Of Hooking attended services in Abba
Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-03
EcUMENlcAL DELEGATES. 1
List Of Men Who Represented Their
Respective Denominations.

List Of Men Who Represented Their
Respective Denominations
Among the distinguished men Of the
race who went as delegates to tho
fourth ecumenical conference. which
closed two weeks session in Toron-
to, Canada, on Tuesday, Oct. II, were:
Bishops ]. W. Gaines Of Atlanta,
Ca; B. r. Leo Of Wilberforce, O.: w.
b. Derrick, Flushing. N. T.; @. f.
Smith. Detroit, Mich; Z. ]. Cappin,
Philadelphia; Henry B. Parks, Chica-
60; Revs. a. H. Ataway, Jacksonville.
Fla; r. L. Beale, Hannibal, No.; w.
ID. Chappelle, Allen university; J. N.
Connor, Little Rock, Ark; 2. @. Hunt,
Palestine, Tex; John Hurst. Wilber-
force, O.; Joshua 81. Jones, Wilber-
force; r. L Pope, Montgomery, Ala;
George Shaffer. indianapolis. Ind; =.
r. Wright, Jr.. Philadelphia: Messrs.
Charles Banks, Mound Bayou, Miss. !;
]. 20. Curtis, New York; w. @. Emory.
Macon, Ca; D. J. Jordan, Kittrsll.
N. O., and q. Y. Rowan. n. p, NASH
vile. Tenn. Representing the =. J.. j.
zion are Bishops J. W. Hood, y1ysete
Vile, N. c.; C. r. Harris SaftSbdfy;
4. walters. New Yorx: q. w. Clintea.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-03
MASON CITY. IOWA.

Plymouth Mission had grand rail-
ly Sunday night. The club captains
reported $4,000
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reeler enter
tanned the young people at their homo
Sunday night.
Miss Ella Stratton of Manly visited
her sister. Mrs. w. s. Jones the past
week. M.
Miss Rernice Davis, our charming
singer, has been rendering some beau
tiful solos at our church services.
The ladies meet at Mrs William
Bradford's Friday at p. m.
Rev Penney preached Sunday even-
Ing. His rally text was Ruth and
Naomi showing the good cause.
Miss Arteva and Miss Nora Will
iams are musical pair who aro
helping our church work with their
sweet songs and music, driving away
our sorrows and bringing Joy and
gladness
Mrs. vergel Warn, faithful work.
er in our midst, Is good singer and
a Jolly good natured person Of pleas
ant appearance.
Madam Gibson returned from .
weeks visit to Chicago.
Mr.. Tom Tyler and Mr.. Driver spent
last Friday In Marshalltown at .
grand ball.
The Orphans Home for colored
children is a good Christian home
and good school We are going to
make it an Industrial home for boys
and girls and we are ready for chill
dren,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-03
OLARINDA ITEMS.
(Spocial 20 BygtSnd0r. J

The Woman's club met at the home
Of Mrs. E. B. Cook and was royalty
entertained.
Sunday the 10Th was rally day al
the Methodist and Baptist churches.
The following Sunday School officers
were elected. Mrs. Falbra Pemberton,
superintendent; Mr.. Luther Brown,
assistant superintendent; Mr.. Joe Penn.
berton, secretary; Mrs. Jane Moss,
treasurer.
The Women's club will have a Hol-
lowe en- party next week.
Little Alice Jones Stewart is on the
sick list.
Baby Gertrude Bella Pemberton is
very sick.
Mrs Gertrude Cason has returned
from visit in burlington, Ft. Madison
and Keokuk, She had the pleasure OF
seeing the wonderful dam that is being
built across the Mississippi river.
Miss Margory Cason will spend Sum
day in town.
Mrs, Sellards of Omaha who was in
Clarinda for the purpose of setting up
Tabernacle, organized club Of II
and left the club open for more mem
bership. She will return to install the
Tabernacle Daughters the 81.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-03
Y. C. M. C.. A. NOTES.

Nle officers Of the Young Colored
MenBs Christian Association are in re-
ceipAof another box of valuable
books Nor the "Y" library being the
thirH dS0ation Of this character from
Hog NJ Brown, of Marshalltown,
to Hhom hey are deeply indebted for
his Ngeno Aity.
The Lecture last Saturday after
noqA on the Men and Religion Move
me6t by Rev. T. L. Griffith, was one
the most interesting and most instruc-
tive we have had and was attended
by hore of the younger men and boys
THAI any previous one. Next Sunday
Wilt be popular meeting day again
andg the addresses will be by Mr. -.
R. Hall and Mrs. Frank Johnson, and
special musical numbers will be rem
dered by Mrs. John Wilson and Mr..
e. \. Knox. At the meeting Of the
board of directors last Wednesday
evening Master Malcolmn Griffith
was ielected to the position of ASSIST
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-03
THE B1.AaBuRN CASE.

Thus far the Blagburn cases have
been Inadvertently delayed, put off, or
continued, hoping that the Jew, who
have been drawing the color line could
settle it in some manner with Mr..
Blagburn without going to court and
be beaten, as he is sure to be. He has
even made several propositions to set
tie with Mr.. Blagburn, but Mr. Blag-
burn and his friends don't want to
settle it out Of court, but we want the
courts of Iowa to SO declare that when
q citizen is excluded on account of his
color they have violated the statutes
of Iowa. The change that Blagburn
had against the officer for neglect Of
duty that came up before the City
commissioners was decided that the
officer was not guilty. What hypocraey!
These commissioners are a sham. They
don't amount to anything good and
ought to be abolished. The men COM
posing this commission are cheap
down prejudiced people, but Of course
this case will not have any bearing
on the assault or the civil suit.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-03
paper. See the agent at once or call

paper see Cn0 agent ~ once OF call
him by phone.
Mr.. Hermes Zimmerman represent
ing the Howard-Saverance Co. of
Chicago, is In the city taking sub
scriptions for the Popular and Crit
cal Bible Encyclopedias, a work
which should be In every household
wherever possible.
Mrs. @. v. Bush left last week for
a visit with girlhood friends In Gin
cinati, Ohio, after over 40 years alb
sence. She was accompanied by her
daughter, Miss Estella.
A pleasant chicken supper was CIV
en- recently at the home Of Mrs. Anna
Cooper Williams. under the auspices
of the Women's Loyal Club.
A reception will be rendered the
Rev. J. H. Ferribee, pastor OF Bethel
A. M. q. church under the auspices
OF the church auxilaries on Friday
evening, November 3rd. The commit;
tees hope to make it pleasant event.
Mr. John Robinson, Of Chicago. is
in the city, the guest Of his mother
an dother relatives and friends.
Sunday, October 29th, was quarterly
meeting. The usual three srevices
were held during the day, which were
Eair!r well attended. We regrt 1t
was impossible for Presiding Elder
I. N. Daniels to be with us.
Mr.. w. A. Emerson was q visitor In
Chicago recently, visiting relatives
Rev. p. e. I. N. Daniels passed
through Clinton a few days ago on his
way to Moline from Dubuque.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-03
A GRAND RECITAL.

On Tuesday evening, October 24th,
there was given at st. Paul g A. M. y.
church, most excellent program by
Mrs. Arthur J. Booker, the talented
dramatic reader. Miss Marguerite
Fields, the superb soloist, and Miss
Bertha Allen, the noted pianist, who
presided as accompanist.
These ladies reflected credit iupon
the race, and each in her special line
Indicated ability Of the highest order
The church was crowded and under the
direction of Rev. Brice w. Taylor, the
able and efficient new pastor, who acted
as master Of ceremonies on the occa.
sion, splendid order was observed and md
each act by each performer was iber.
ally applauded. The exercises closed
with expressions Of high commendation
for the evenings entertainme M BY
everyone. "A .s ". 5l,.ls. s,.s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-03

Charlotte, N. c.; ]. W. Alstork, Mont
gomerN Ala; ]. s. Caldwell, Philadsl-
phia; A. J.. Warner, Charlotte, N. O.:
Revs. r. r. Ball, New Haven, Csnn.;
W. A. Blackwell, Montgomery; q. @.
Clement, Charlotte. N. C.; w. II. Cof-
fee, Philadelphia; S. L. Carsthers,
Washington; w. 81. Goler, Salisbury;
J. s. jackson, Philadelphia; F. N. ia
cobs. Brooklyn; JAMES q. Mason,
Rochester, N. T.; J. \ Smyer. Yon-
kers, N. T.; 8. G. Atkins, Winstoa-Sa-
lem: Hon, ]. @. Darcy. Washington.
and G. Z. Blackwell. Philadelphia.
The delegates representing the G. NJ.
q. church are: Bishops r. s. Williams.
Augusta; G. 81. Philips, Nashville,
Tenn; Revs. G. F. Bower, Toccea. Ga; |;
]. A. Bray, Birmingham; a. b. Jones.
Holly Springs, Miss; J. w. Mckinney.
Sherman, Tex; T. ]. Moppim, Nash
Vile, Tenn; l. s. Persons, Jackson,
Tenn; G. II. Tobias. Augusta, Ga;
from the u. A. N. r., Bishop Jacob
Ramsey Of philadelphia. 4s 4.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-03

There is little danger from cold
or from an attack Of the grip ex-
cept when followed by pneumonia,
and this never happens when Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is used. This
remedy has won It's great reputation
and extensive sale by its remarkable
cures Of colds and grip and can be
relied upon with implicit confidence.
For sale by all dealers.
do not believe there is any other
medicine so good for whooping cough
as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy" /"
writes Mrs. Francis Turpin, Junction
City, Ore. This remedy is also un-
surpassed for colds and Group. For
sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-03
DEs MONIES NEa an LYCEUM.

tt* 5r3r ts.stS
The Des Moines Negro Lyceum met
Tuesday Oct. 3lY sta Mrs. S Joe Brown
1858 9TH street. Ehe President being
obsent the Vice Frssiiert, Mr.. Arthur
Branham, presiGs The program for
the evening, geaerai discussion upon
the subject. "Shoald Il Girl as well as
a Boy Study the Sciences" proved to
be very instructive and interesting.
Miss Mabel Hell af Kansas City and
Mr.. and Mrs. "A, aHumburd Of our
city were ri sriE and addressed the
the club. The hostess, Mrs. Brown,
seived light sefEeshments. The Ly-
ceum ad,ournedto meet Tuesday, Nov.
9Th with Mr.. Gus burden, 10th and
School, 4 at which time the following
program will be rendered:
Quotxti0ns, any Negro author; ''The
Negro III Business, Gus burden; ''The
Negro In the Profession Atty, S. Joe
Brq{vn; The Negro in Letters" VIM.
Wa3ricks; The Negro in Politics, !"
Att3. j. b. Rush; Current Events, Re.
port Of Critic.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-03
INTER.STATE LITERARY AN.
NOUNCEMENT.
10 the Presidents and Members OF
all Literary Socities Of the Middle

10 the Presidents and Members Of
all Literary Socities Of the Middle
West.
This comes to inform you that the
Interstate Literary Association of
Kansas and the west will hold It's
Twenty-frst annual session in Wich-
ita, kan, Christmas week 1911, open
In gWednesday December q, and clos
ing Friday evening, December 29th.
Every literary society that has been
regularly organized for period Of
three months, and has held at least
twelve regular meetings this cali
endar year, Is entitled to, and Is
hereby invited to elect and send
three delegates, one of whom may
appear on the Irograna& provided,
there are not more than three such
societies in the same city.
In cities where there are more
than three such socities. the dele
gates from these. societies must meet
and select not to exceed three Of their
number to appear on the program.
The membership fee for new So
cieitiee is $1.50; for old societies 800.
The program will be. made up by q
subcommittee on December 2, and
each society must have in the hands
of the corresponding secretary by
said date, it's membership fee, also
the names and addresses o Its dele
gates, and the name and subject OF it's
program member, together with the
manuscripts OF all its contestants.
Contests in oratory, original poetry,
original music, and in defamation
will be held and cash prizes awarded
as follows:
Oratory, first, $40; second, S..
Music, first, S.; second, 81.
Poetry, first, So; second, 81.
Defamation, first, So; second, g.
No graduate in any subject will be
admitted to that particular contest
No paper or orator shall be more than
ten minutes in length. Please bear
this in mind when writing your pro-
duction. &, ,.s} ,,f 5y.e
"A special train will carry the dele
gates from Iowa, Kansas Missouri
and Nebraska. It will probably leave
Des Moines sometime on Tuesday
evening December 26, and 1t Is earn
estly desired that as many as can will
join the party either ait Des Moines,
st. Joseph, Kansas City, Topeka. or
some other point along the route.
For further information address:
Attorney s. Joe Brown, president, 607
Mulberry street, Des Moines, Ia; DR..
j. R. A. Grassland, Chairman, 90S
Frederick avenue, st. Joseph, Mo-;
Mrs. w. L. Grant, spending sec
retAry executive committee, 1864 N.
Fourth street, Kansas City, Kan.