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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-01
aALEsBURa, ILLINOIS.

Mrs. Mollie Crew is much improved
from her recent illness.
Mrs. Amanda Medlock, one Of the
older residents, was found dead in her
bed Saturday morning, heart disease
being given as the cause. Mrs. Med
lock was member of the Baptist
church and funeral services were con.
Quoted there, Sunday afternoon, in
charge of Rev. Scruggs of Monmouth,
Illinois.
The Misses Ethel and Maude Me-
Donald of Bushnell have returned to
their home, after pleasant visit with
Mrs. Will Washington and friends.
Mrs. Georgia Fletcher is on the sick
list.
Miss Charlotte Searles, Mrs. j. Mason,
Miss Bernice Mason, Miss Iva Richard.
son and Mr.. B. E. Richardson have re-
turned from Peoria, having attended
the funeral of their nephew and cousin
Charlie Davis.
One of the best lectures on local
option was heard Sunday evening at
the A. M. E. church when Mr.. Ballew
gave an excellent talk on the temper
ance. ISSUE Rev. T. Tyler presided and
gave evidence Of his sympathy with the
movement. Music was furnished by
the cshoir.
Mr.. John Patton Of Shreveport, La,
spent a few days last week with his
brother 7. s. Patton. 55 33s
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Duke,
Tuesday, November %, son.
Miss Eva Carter arrived Saturday
from Denver for visit with her par.
ents Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Carter.
Mrs. johnson Of Mt. Pleasant is the
guest Of Mrs. Alexander.
The Allen Christmas Endeavor held
their annual election Of officers last
week which resulted in the following
being elected: President, Miss lila Al
len; vice-president, Mrs. Jessie Wilder;
secretary, Miss Nettie Franklin; cor
responding secretary, Mayme Richard-
son; treasurer, Miss Lorraine Nelson;
chairman of social committee, Adah
Richardson; chairman of lookout COM
mittee, Mrs. T. S. Patton; chairman Of
pulpit committee, Miss Marguerite
Allen.
The Penny Willing Workers met with
Mrs. Fred Green Tuesday evening.
Following their regular business meet
ing, light refreshments were served the
guests.
Mr.. Chas. Castleman and his brother
recently opened meat market on w.
Knox street. This is the only market
owned by negroes in Galesburg and is
deserving Of q large patronage.
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luncheon was served and they ad-
journed to meet at Mrs. Ada Harris.
The Aid society met with Mrs,
Grant White The society is pro-
crossing nicely.
Mr.. George Lewis, our constable, ia
very Ill at this writing.
y Mr.. William Spivy announces his
widding which Is to take place
Thanksgiving day.
Mr.. Eddie Brown and Miss Girtrude
Barber were married last Saturday
night at the home OF the. bride.
Mrs. G.. w. White gave surprise
birthday party in honor Of Mrs. Izora
Hickman Saturday night. The even
Ing was spent in games, after which
a dainty luncheon was served.
Miss Hazel Brazzelton spent last
week in our city visiting her mother.
Mrs. Roman.
Mr.. Spencer Cummons spent Sun
day In our city.
The Mt. Olive Sunday school had q
very nice program Sunday morning.
Miss Blanch Allen has organized
Sunday school choir. We wish her
great success.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Allen was in Des
Moines last Friday attending to bust
ness.
Miss Edith Mosley OF Des Moines,
was visiting her sister, Mrs. Fay Nc
Million, Sunday.
Mrs. Will Graham, Of Oraiabor, was
q visitor in our city Saturday.
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MINIsTERIAL AI,1.IANCE,.

The regular meeting Of the Minis
terial Alliance convened at the M,
E. parsonage on: 18th street, Monday
afternoon, at .2:3O 0 Clock. The attend
ance was good and the Alliance dis
cussed several subjects Of vital public
interest. The pastors are getting to
gether and realize the necessity Of
union among themselves5in meeting the
many serious barriers which confront
i the church and religious life Of the
people. Rev. s. B. Moore, presiding eli
der Of the Des Moines district Of the
"A. M. E. church, was introduced and
delivered a most excellent address, The
Alliance adjourned to meet the second
Monday in December at the parsonage
through the pastor . invitation.
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CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS.

Mr.. JEFF Thompson, of Muscatine,
spent Sunday with his brother, Mr.
Robert Thompson.
The One More Effort club had a
successful meeting at the home OF
Mrs. Allie Marshalls.
The Christian Endeavor is doing
nicely under the leadership Of Mr..
Thompson.
The Allen Guards met at the home
of Mrs. Nelson. on Eighth avenue,
entertained by Mrs. Adeliah Perkins.
We trust and hope that the young
men of Cedar Rapids will turn out
Sunday to the Young Men'9 Forum.
organized by the Rev. Hackley. The
president, Mr.. Ashby, wishes to see
q large turnout on Sunday as the pro-
grams are very interesting.
Rev. Hackley and wife are moving
this week and will soon be settled to
receive their many friends on Seven
teenth avenue east.
Mrs. Narcillin Jackson gave a sur.
prise party on her husband on last
Wednesday night. About fourteen
couples were present. The evening
was spent in playing games. Mr..
Jackson received many beautiful
presents. After a light luncheon,
served by Mrs. jackson and Mrs.
Harry Horne, the guests departed to
their homes.
Mrs. Jennie Robinson and Mrs.
Fannie Hawkins were visitors at La
porte, Ia, the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Christian.
Mrs. Ella Lucas Is on the sick list.
Mrs. Narcillin Jackson and Mr..
Robert Thompson visited in Ana
moosa last week and reported fine
time.
Miss Fannie Perkins left for Okla
homa City, where she will be united
iii marriage to Arthur King. We ex-
tend to her best wishes. .f5
Mrs. Harry Horne and the Boone
children left Tuesday night for OF
tumwa, and thence to Chillicothe. Mo.
Mrs. Hattie Warren entertained the
Culture club at her home on las.
Wednesday.
Mrs. Buckles, on Third street, Is
slightly improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. McDavis visited their
daughter, Mrs. Lena Green, last week.
Sunday school will be at 10 a. M.
preaching at 1880 a. m.; Christian
Endeavor at. $50 p. M, preaching at
night 1880 p. m. We trust that each
of the services will be we'll attended.
The colored men of this city have
organized themselves into a polictical
club and will call themselves the
Afro American Political club. Of
ficers were elected as follows: Presi-
dent, J, B. Nelson; Vice President,
George Tyler; Secretary, M. E. La
Rentz; Assistant Secretary, j. H.
Flowers. S
!. Thanksgiving services were held at
Bethel A. M. p. church, and also
Thanksgiving dinner was, served by
the ladies Of the Stewardess board
Keep in mind the bazaar to be
given by the One More Effort club.
Mrs. Jessie Smith was quite i'll on
last Thursday and had to call in the
doctor. /.
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4Y. C. N. C. A. NOTES,

r Those who failed to hear the ad-
dress by Presiding Elder s. B. Moore
at the Young Colored Mems Christian
association last Sunday missed one OF
the best address OF the series. The
speaker took for his subject the Pos
tive and Negative Forces in Man
and In his own pleasing and forceful
manner held the most respectful at
tention OF the good sized audience
present during his entire address.
Next Sunday will be popular meet
Ing day and two very important
phases Of human life will be dis
cussed by Miss Martha Loeffler and
Mrs. s.. Joe Brown. The former
speaking on the Food we Eat" and
the latter on the Lives we Live
Mrs. John Wilson and Mr.. Douglass
Miller will render solos. Ladies es-
pecially invited.
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-01
OTTUMWA ITEMS.

Thursday evening, November %, a
number OF the members Of the Mt.
Zion A. M e. church surprised Rev.
and Mrs. M. J. Gordon by having a
Pound partyi at the parsonage.
Owing to the inclement weather all
the members were not present but
the few who were there had q nice
time and good lunch was served by
some Of the ladies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wells Fowler, Plum
street, entertained quite a few young
people in honor Of the birthday Of
Stephen and Melvin Fowler. They
were the recipients Of many beauti-
full presents. A luncheon was. served
to the guests and at late hour they
departed for their homes.
Mr.. Frank W. Bailey, Grant street
left Saturday night for Lincoln, Neb.,
after a two weeks vacation.
The funeral of Miss Clra M. Tindal
OF OtItumwa was held at the Second
Baptist church at Mt. Pleasant, Tues
day, November 81. She was the
granddaughter of Mr.. and Mrs Joe
Arbucle OF that city.
The Faithful Few society will meet
with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Weeks, next
Thursday evening, December Z.
Mrs. Chas. Taylor, 355 North Mar
ion street has had a very painful
hand this week. She had the misfor.
tune to break about an. inch Of q
needle off in her hand. 1t required
the attention of physician.
Mrs. Elizabeth McMann, Of Fair.
view, who has been confined to her
home for some time Is improving q
little. III
Mrs. Harriet Benton. 321 West Di.
vision street, is feeling poorly at this
writing. "a. + 1g., y @
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-01
CLARI.NDA MOVES.

Revival services are now being
carried on at the A. M. p. church
Mrs. Fannie Oliver the great evangel-
st OF Buxton, Is assisting Rev. Rivers
In these meetings and great success
Is being done.
n Rev. ]. w. Evans, pastor OF the
Second Baptist church OF this city
was in Bedford on business last week.
Miss Katie Johnson visited in
Creston last week.
Miss Vania Jones, who has been on
the sick list the past week, il able
to be out again.
Miss Anna Reeves of Des Moines
is the guest Of Miss Susia Lee.
Mrs. M. Battle Of Garden Grove is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Gibson.
Mr.. Charles Parott of Essex, visited
az the Baker home Sunday.
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ed as one Of the most progressive and
best equipped ministers in the A. NJ, 4.
denomination. Sq
Il am highly gratitied.'' said DR..
Lyon a few days after the election.
s"'thatsour efforts we're signally reward
ed. It spells new era for the race in
Maryland The fact that we, raised
money to. carry on our campaign means
that we are deeply interested in main
tanning our rights az citizens. The aux
iliary means that we cannot afford to
let others do our work" ". h
4. Dr.. W. NJ. Alexander who has been
president Of the Suffrage league
through three disfranchisement cam;
spaigns. was one Of the hardest work.
ers in the recent campaign He worked
harmoniously with Or. Lyon and his
vfgilant corps Of campaign workers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-01

The Sewing Circle met at the par.
sonage at Sister Bells Friday night
where a luncheon was served and q
neat sum was raised.
The Ladies' Aid of Wesley Chapel
M. E. church gave reception in
honor Of Rev. Lee and Sister Mrs.
Smith, of Topeka, Kan, last Thursday
night.
Mrs. Hattie Lewis Mitchell of Chi
cago, will visit at the home of Mrs
Robt. Johnson for two weeks.
Mrs. Bell Bush entertained Mrs.
Hattie Mitchell and Mrs. Johnson at
o'clock dinner Friday. Four courses
were served.
Sunday was Stewards day at A NJ
e. church. Rev. Bell preached the
morning sermon and special pro-
gram was rendered in the evening,
and the young ladies gave some spec
ial music, which was greatly appre-
ciated by the Stewards.
Sunday school has increased from
ten to thirty by having 1t at o'clock
in the afternoon. The young people
appreciate it by being there on. time.
There are quite large number who
has not started. Betters come and get
back to where our parents first start
ed us and then branch out into the
lesson, for you could learn something
new every time you come.
il Homer Johnson was an over Sum
day visitor at Mr.. H. Spots home
in Ottumwa. Good luck to you,
Homer. 53@
Thanksgiving services at II o'clock
at Shorters A. NJ. E church. Come
out and give thanks lor the many
blessings for the past year.
Mr.. Zimmerman, who has been here
for the past ten days selling The Pop
ular and Critical Bible Encyclopedia,
has met with quite success. He
has them in almost all, the homes.
He leaves for Abba and Buxton Tues
day. y M, Oh {,s
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KEOKuK NOTES.

Mr.. David James was In New Bos-
ton last week; from there accom-
panied by Mr.. Chas. Buckner, he
made a flying business trip to the
home OF Mr.. Jno. Bailey near Argyle
In the interest OF ex-senator d. A.
Young in connection with the pend
ing lawsuit. Mr.. James has not as
yet been admitted to the bar but
there are times when his explosion
of bottled up vocabular oratory would
appeal to the most skeptical. Hence
he may be of service to plaintiff as a
substitute advisor. #
Miss Barbara Woods entertained a
number Of her friends at q birthday
party last Tuesday evening at her
home on the Hilton road.
Mr.. Sylvester Scott has returned
after an absence Of several weeks.
Miss Ellen Wilkinson will spend
Thanksgiving day at Ft Madison as
the gust Of the Misses Harper.
Mrs. Mary Ann Bennett expects to
leave soon for a visit with relatives
and friends in Chicago.
Miss Ella Scott spent Saturday and
Sunday of last week with her sister
Miss Jessie. at New London, Mo.
An occurrence which is not rare
one was witnessed at the Union sta
tion last Sunday evening when about
a dozen of .Keokuk's young men
purchased tickets for Ft Madison.
One of the crowd who came very near
getting left entered the station with
the speed Of Dan Patch, evidently, he
did not wish to be the skiddoo num-
Der and WAS in too big a hurry to
think Of the biblical maxim, "The last
shall be first i
VII Mrs. Georgia Webster has returned
from Davenport where she was called
70 the bedside of her sister
Mr.. kbe Thomas has returned from
snes fssec.'-'es where be was in attend
anco ny the marriage Of his daughter,
Marguerite. to, Mr.. Ollie Buckner.
r'lis wedding comes as q surprise to
veokukians where the; young couple
y re quite we'll known, Miss Thomas
saving been reared here. They will
reside In Ft. Dodge
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DAVENPORT NOTES.

The Third Baptist church will have
a big fair running from December IL
until the Is, under the management
of the willing Workers OF that
church.
M. ]. Burton, state missionary will
fill the pulpit Of the Third Baptist
church Thanksgiving, and the first
Sunday In December The members
OF the church should be commented
for their faithfulness. Rev. A. +.
Greene. who was to be with them last
Sunday did not appear. The mem-
tbers remained true to their Christian
fdHt3 ahd held services Just the same.
The Campatana Art club was enter
tanned by Mrs. Cecil Carter In honor
OF. her birthday Wednesday.
The Third Baptist Sunday school
entertained the public beautifully and
very successfully in their Rosebud
drill. &
Mr. and Mrs. William Shepherd OF
Grand avenue entertained the follow
ing friends at dinner Sunday: Rev.
and Mrs. Stovall, Mr.. and Mrs. D. s.
Johnson, Mrs. c. H. Marshall and Mrs.
Amanda Chesterfield. Hon. s. Joe
Brown OF Des Moines, who was to be
among the guests was called home
on urging business.
The services at the A. M. E. church
Sunday were grand in every partic-
ular. Quite a number of worshipers
from Roberland were among the gath
ering.
The fuel and light committee is ar
ranging to give mems concert on
December 8. There will be a grand
chorus OF twenty-five voices.
Rev. T. B. Stovall with his choir
will conduct services at the county
Jail Sunday at 2 p. M, under the
auspices of the w. C. T. u.
The A. M. c. P. E. committee will
give q Xmas sale December 19.
The Allen League Choir sang beau
tifully at Wayman's Chapel, Rock Is-
land, Sunday. The choir sings every
Sunday evening at the Christian En-
deavor.
Mr.. Eddie Sample left the city
Sunday to visit his aunt at Toledo.
Ohio.
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The Miss Mae Smith song recital,
given last Friday evening at the Con-.
gregational church, was fairly well at
tended, owing to there being so many
other attractions the same week. Miss
Smith delighted her audience with her
splendid singing. She is only student
yet, but she possesses q sweet voice well
under control. Miss Bertha Allen, one
5of our leading pianists, accompanied
her. She also played two Of her beau
hful selections; and Clyde Glass, the
boy wonder on the piano, also favored
the audience with an instrumental Sc
lection. We bespeak for Miss Smith q
great future. s..s #
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BUXTON ITEMS.

Mrs. Henrietta Jones remains
quite I'LL, with but very little, If any
improvement.
Miss veelta Step was shopping in
Abba last week
Mrs. w. A. Brown has been con-
fined to her room about ten days
with quinzy. She is much better at
this writing.
SECRETARY Tucker was in Abba last
week on business.
Elisha Scales, who has been In Ell
lora for about a year, has returned
to Buxton.
The executive board OF the Iowa
Nebraska association will meet in
Burton, December 1914. A splendid
program is being prepared.
Rev. Lee assisted Rev. Woodland In
a six days meeting last week which
netted Rev. Lee $500. and Rev.
Woodard three additions to the
church-one candidate for baptism.
Mr.. Silas Hackney gave a splendid
lesson from the Conquest Mission
subject at the B. Y. P. U. last Sunday
evening. He gave us many important
facts about China and her people.
The Bell Tower on Mt. Zion Bap-
tist church Is almost ready for the
bell. The inclement weather has
greatly hindered the carpenters, thus
delaying the work, but it is hoped
that the bell will be in its new place
in time to ring for the Thanksgiving
service. The members and friends
are still coming in with their dollars
80 that when the work Is finished
the. money will be in hand waiting.
The young people enjoyed them
selves at roller skating last Monday
evening in the Y. M. C. A. auditorium.
A fire broke out in Kirkpatrick's
jewelry repair shop in the Thomas
block Sunday night about IL O'Clock,
and but for the herioc work Of Ed
Green, the popular ton sorial artist,
the building and probably the whole
block would have been burned. The
| fire caught Mr.. Fitzpatrick's bed from
an oil stove that was being used in
the room in which he slept. Doubt
less the stove had been left too near
the bed, thus causing the bed cloth
ing to ignite, and when Mr. Fitzpat-
rick awoke. the room was SO full of
smoke that he barely escaped suffo-
eating. Ed. Green, who was passing
by on his way home, heard Mrs.
Thomas yell fire and he rushed in,
breaking In the front door, and sue
ceeded in carrying out the stove, bed
and several other things that were
on fire and burning very rapidly. By
this time Al Thomas came in with b
| fire extinguisher and put out the re-
Iymaining blaze. y Mr. Kirkpatrick was
| Slightly burned about the face and
hands, but no other serious damage
was done. On Monday morning every
one who knew of the herioc work OF
Ed Green was patting him on the
hack, saying brave boy
Night school began In Y. M. @. A
last week with few men and boys
I7enrolled. Miss Hester Y Garter is
teaching : (. q; M
Mrs. Nelson Carter received para.
llytic stroke last week, the entire left
side was rendered. useless. BY the
careful treatment Of her son, DR.. e
"a. Carter and his partner, Dr. Early
she is much improsed at this writing
Mrs. WI. Jones is convalescing.
Mr. and Mrs. p. IA. Reeves are
housekeeping now at No. 2 Eas
Tenth. 4ass ss 81, ,si5
Miss Leona Ewing suffered greatl,
last week with a. severe sore throat
She was attended BY Mrs. d. Ewing
Mr. Joseph Sorrell, who had his lei
jamputated some months agog. does no
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& The willing Workers Of Pilgrims
Rest church have arranged to present
moving picture entertainment the
28th OF December, entitled, THE Pas
sion Play" Holy City" and Road
to Ruin"
The Sunday school Of Bethel seems
alive with interest. The attendance
increases each Sabbath. The banner
classes are the Willing Workers.
taught by Mrs. Julia Benthan, and
the Allen knights. taught by Mrs.
Annie Alden. Tho Sunday school will
serve refreshments once q month
gratis to all members.
Rev. Johnson OF Waterloo, Iowa,
preched Pilgrim Rest church Sun
day morning and evening. Rev. Helm
will preach Thanksgiving services.
Mrs. Rosa Bowman is reported i'll
at this writing.
Mr.. Geo. Foster, who has been i'll
for so long is slowly improving.
Union services will be held at
Bethel Thanksgiving day at 3 D. m.
The following program will be rem
dered.
Prelude
Hymn o. God Our Help in Ages
Past.
Invocation REV. c. A. Collins.
Hymn--A Charge to Keep Have
Reading OF Proclamation-Rev. w. A.
Bruce.
Hymn MY Country 'Tis OF Thee.
Scripture Lesson--Rev. D. w. Ander-
son.
Prayer-Rev. L. A. Joplin.
Paper. "Thanksgiving" Mrs. F. D.
Bland. 4
Solo d. w. Anderson.
Violin Solo--Mr. r. D. Fields.
Solo--Miss e. K, Henderson.
Sermon-Rev. w. j.. Brown.
Ofertory
ediction Rev. Jonathan Brewer.
The dinner will be served under
the auspices Of the stewardess board.
The members OF the stewardess board
regret very much that Mrs. Martha
Givens, who has been a member for
so long and an ardent worker is soon
to leave for Missouri to resire inde-
finitely.
Rev. J. w. Brown delivered two
able and inspiring sermons last
Sunday to the members of his con-
gregation. The Seventh street church
has at its head a real optomist, a
fearless leader and a man who has
the courage of his own convictions.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter of Fairfield
have located in our city. They are q
valuable addition to the choir at
Bethel.
Mr.. Robert Scott is nursing lac
Grated thumb, the result of his In
experience in being familiar with the
scientific art OF opening ketcup bot
ties. I. NJ
Miss Cleo Larson and Miss Madah
Lewis were entertained at six o'clock
dinner last Sund4y evening by Mr..
and MIs. Ernest assnlnsnefs II
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-01

Rev. S. B. Moore. the new presiding
elder OF the A. N. E. church for the
,Des Moines district made his first
quarterly visit in and around Des
Moines the past two weeks. He will
spend Thanksgiving here. He made
the Bystander Office a pleasant call
he seems to be q very interesting un-
assuming Christian man equipped for
his work.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-01

REV w. - AA<AAAA&S04xSS ~
the past six years. The newly elect
ed legislature viii be Democratic. but
win lack the necessary constitutional
majority for the passing Of any dis
franchising amendments and rAlso will
not have the opportunity to pass any
measures over the governors veto un-
less some Republicans should vote with
the DemocratsasFttss
The auxiliary Republican committee
rendered most effective work during
the recent campaign. and Its work
among the colored voters was the best
that has been done by the race in years.
Prior to 1895. when Isaac Myers. Caus-
mann Gaines, Bishop Wayman,
Thomas Chester. William r. Taylor
and Hiram Watty were active in poll
tics, colored men stood for something
In the party councils. With the advent
Of Collector Of the Port William F..
Stone into leadership the influence Of
colored men in the party councils
dwindled to such an extent that
white man was first chosen to line up
the colored voters In the last campaign.
A strenuous protest against this pro-
ceeding was made by DR.. Ernest Lyon,
Rev. w. A. G. Hughes, Rev. A. T.
Gaines and others. The formation Of
the auxiliary committee was the result.
DR.. Lyon, who is former minister to
Liberia, was the chairman. he was
ably assisted by Rev. w. A. G. Hughes
as secretary and Rev. A. Z. Gaines as
treasurer. DR.. Gaines is being promi-
nently mentioned for the .editorship Of
the Christian. He has considerable ex-
perience az q Journalist and Is regard