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Newark post., 1911-06-21

efs engaged and the work otherwise ad
Justed to the present time and needs
the church would gain enormously in
time and influence.
1T would beof great advantage to manv
oranges to undertake some definite ors O.
tlcal improvements in local affairs inst
to give them something concrete Tn do
IL would be better thai the constant dis
cusslon OF reciprocity and parcels post
which, however important, are outsiae
OF our immediate disposition,
IN places the local church might nm
dertake the lead in practical improye-
ments. 1t is said that "cleanIiness 10
mex tto God,lness' and if some church
would clean up the streets and the nuh-
lfc places in its locality it wou,d ~.
making long move in the directi,n 90
lis principal business.
Farm life is naturally broad and yon-
erous. Kindness, generosity and hospi-
tallty are the characteristic +, alities n,
tarm life. They ought to be made noro
u1reclly available to the large numier
OF people in the world who need kind
ness, hospitality and generosity. Most
Vi tne 1resh air excursions of poor child
reh 10 the country are organized by citv
agencies. Ought not these things to
originate in the count~v? Womb y not
De quite the correct thing for the coun-
.ry chpfch, or especially for the local
GRANGE TO organi such an enterprise o ?
Newark post., 1911-06-21
kEMBLESVILLEITEMS

Ihe festival on H. r.. Kelley's lawn m
| Ihusday evening was decided success
ne hemblesville Cornet Band has SEQ
more IN the treasury as result.
Inc farmers of our community turned
out IN force on Monday and hauled a
ear OF lumber from Yeatman Station for
u I. Richards new house. Mr.. Rich.
| ards bought the lumber in Meretta and
| il is of fine quality. This house will he
among the finest in our village. He is
pullulhs II IN the same site as the ono
destroyed by fire early in the spring.
>. Y. Kennel. s new shop and garage
is in the hands of the painter. 1t is
looking hne in its new suit. When this
business block is completed it will be
| one OF the finest in the county.
number of our enterprisinS farmers
visited Newark on Monday and greatly
enjoyed the program rendered at the
State Farm.
u. q. Spencer and George r. McCIeary
believe in pushing work and never al
rowing work to push you. The merry
music OF the moving Lachine was heard
In their fields last Saturday.
"A. Z. Mearns has the finest field of
corn on the road from New London to
Elkton, standing waist high all over the
field
Cur farmer friends say that wheat in
this community will be ripe and ready
to cut by the 9th inst. From all ~
pearances it will be bumper crop.
Potato bugs are right on their job but
are being treated to a generous dose of
Paris green.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas w. Perry, of
Wilmington, were visitors last week at
the home of Nj. and Mrs. William Nc
Mullen.
Miss Mary O'Daniel is visiting her Sis
ter, Mrs. William C;nn.
Mrs. Saul Snyder has returned to her
home after an extended visit with Della
ware friends
Arnold Ewing and faulty, of New
town Square, spent Saturday and Sunday
with Mrs. Ewing's parents, Mr. and Mrs
William Willard
Anna T. Fredd is home from Yves.
Chester Normal School for the summer.
The school closed last Friday.
Calvin Wilkinson, of Ohio, who came
on to attend his brothers funeral, is
circulating among his old acquaintances
Miss Name Wickersham spent few
days last week with friends in New
Garden.
Mrs. Margaret Greenfield is visiting
friends in Avondale.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Perry, Of Will
mington, are visiting among friends ip
this vicinity.
Mrs. Name Ewing and children, of
Newtown Square, are visiting at the
home of Mr.. VIM. Willard.
Rev. c. j. Benjamin, Of Quarryville,
former pastor of this place, spent
few days last week with friends in this
village.
Newark post., 1911-06-21
At the Sign Of the White Light
Absent Ones

Absent Ones
Absence makes the heart grow
tonder, but the memory of the
absent one becomes vague and
dim. You long 10 picture in
your mind just how "HE" or
she would look, but there's a
mysterious something which
makes this mental picture impos-
sible.
But if you had photograph
before you, then You could recall
the forgotten face, yes, even the
kind acts, the gentle words.
Wouldn't that "ONE" 50 far
away appreciate your photograph
too.
Why not call to"sy at the NEW
STUDIO over Ed. Herbepers Post Card
y Music S op, and look ovor the la,es,
styles.
United Portrait & View Co.
Newark post., 1911-06-21

Worsbipful Master, w. j. Rowan. Som
lor Warden, G. l.. Brooks; Junior War.
den, Mel 7. Cook; Secretary, r. S. CAL
laher; Treasurer, H. G. M Kollock;
Tyler, Isaac Vansapt
Newark post., 1911-06-21
New Officer.

omcers were elected for the coming
year by Hiram Lodge last Monday even
ing The new officers are as follows.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15
ONLY WHITES WANTED
IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
tn: ADMISSION OF COL.
OREO RACE.

Ottawa, Ontario--"A white British
Columbia is what have come to Can
ada's capital to urge" said Premier
Richard Mcbride, of British Columbia,
who is here for visits to the governor
general, the Duke Of Connaught, and
Premier Borden.
I'VE want the Pacific coast OF Can
ada to become a white mans country
and not to be flooded with Asiatics
from Japan, China and India" con.
tinued the premier. ALREADY we
have too many people from those
countries and under our present laws
We are getting more steadily"
At present Canada has a law re.
curing Chinese to pay an admission
tax Of $500. Mr.. Mcbride wants this
increased to $1,000. There Is no law
to shut out Japanese and Hindus, but
for man, years immigration from those
countries has been held In check by
"gentleman's agreement" Premier
Mcbride seeks positive restrictive leg.
i3lation by Canada.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15
NAY BE- NEW WORLD POWER
posslbiy That China VIII Vet Become
Military Force to b Rsekonsd
With.

When tbs imperial governments
troops are victorious over the rebels
IN the Yangize Valley the same story
Of bloody and prolonged fighting
comes out OF China which was told
when the insurgents were triumphant.
In both cases success cost high price
IN killed and wounded. In neither did
the beaten army give way until 1t had
made a brave show Of steadiness un-
der fire.
There is no room for doubt that the
Chinese can stand punishment, as the
pugilists say. In war. They are no
towards, nor are they lacking In per.
Severence. Every test indicates that
the Chinese nation Ia rich In the raw
material out Of which great armies
Of good soldiers could be made. That
may happen in time. 1t depends large
ly upon the need which the Chinese
feel. II they are dealt with Justly and
literally by military powers they will
probably do little to build up vast and
costly armies and fleets.
On tho other hand, II they find that
the choice must be made between sub
3ugation by foreigners and devoting
much Of their resources to training
and equipment for war, as the only
guarantee of national independence
and safety. they will probably pay the
price, in that case there will be an.
other great power to reckon with In
Eastern Asia. as Japan has to be TAX.
On into account now.-Cleveland Lead.
0r
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15
Worth a Medal.

II see that Padereswsk has been
decorated again." said Chicago com.
poser. If there were a society for
the absent-minded now, he'd have the
grand cross.
"Paderewski once called on a Phil.
adelphia lady in West Walnut street
The lady's little daughter put an or.
ange in his coat pocket as he was leav.
ing, and, il his unconventional, bohe.
milan way, Paderewski decided to eat
the orange on the walk back to his
hotel.
las he crossed Rittenhouse Square
he began to peel the fruit But while
he was peeling 1t a woman he knew
glided past in her motor car. Pade-
rewski saluted with sweeping bow.
then gracefully placed handful OF
orange peel on his head and tossed his
hat into bed Of flowers"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15
ARKANSAS GOVERNOR
REPR|EVES COLORED LAD
GOVERNOR INFLUENCED BY HIS
WIFE-BOY OF IS NOT TO HANG
-PETlTlONS POURED IN FROM
NORTHERN PEOPLE.

Little Rock, Ark.-Earl Gilchrist,
aged fifteen, who was condemned to
death for murder, will not 60 to the
gallows. Governor Donaghey an
nounced that he had committed the
sentence to Imprisonment for a period
Of fifteen years.
II the truth were known, it is prob
able that the influence Of Mrs. Don
aghey had as much to do with the
action Of the governor as the hum
dreds of thousands Of people of the
north who have been sending petit
tions. In addition to all the plead
ings r. w. Porter, foreman of the
trial jury, asked that clemency be
granted. He said the jury never be-
lieved the court would impose tho
death penalty.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15

Several OF the older ex.slaves pres
ent gave some experiences or thelr
own during slavery and reclteo' ia
their peculiar manner, the progress
the negro had made in their immedi'
ate localities.
Several good horse races were run
seyeral automobile races. and loot-
ball game between Paine college, VI
Augusta and Morris Brown college OF
Atlanta furnished the larger part OIL
the amusem ent, while the people were
not slow by any means in taking IN all
the attractions on the Midway.
An unusually fine line OF exniolts
were seen in the Woman's building
the Agricultural building, the Govern
ment building and the building ror
schools and colleges. The CenTai VI
Georgia railroad offered a cash prize
OF 500 to the boy or man VINO pfo'
duced the largest yield OF corn per
acre in territory traversed by the Cen
trail of Georgia railroad, and year
expenses at the Georgia State lnous'
trial college to the boy making 'ne
largest yield.
The special prize for the cooking
contest attracted a great deal OF az
tention. Sixteen women COOKS en-
tered this contest From two to 1our
dinners each day were prepared by
the contestants, the Judges being
three prominent white women OF the
city Of Macon. The cooks were Judseo
on cleanliness economy and taste.
In agriculture, in domestic arts, IN
the Hall of Fame, having pictures
books and relics Of negroes OF proml-
nence In this and other countries. IN
education, and in live stock, the ex-
hibits were all of the high water
mark, For the first time samples OF
money, real money, bearing the sig
nature of four negro registrars OF the
treasury, we're gathered together to-
gether with the pictures OF each.
No liquors were sold at any place
On the grounds, and all the sporting
events were conducted with becoming
ease and decorum. The educational
congress, the woman's congress and
the religious congress proved each to
be an interes ting feature.
While 1t Is difficult thing to make
an affair OF this sort become paying
institution, some attention might be
called to the large number of people
employed by the fair management dur
ing the ten days of the fair. Besides
the two bands, there were on the pay
rolls Of the fair association more than
ninety people, all Of whom were given
better salaries and wages than they
received at their regular employment.
The attendance was very good and
showed marked appreciation Of the
effort on the part of the colored people
of Georgia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS

Nashville, Tenn.-At regular meet
ing of the Boards which have direct
charge Of the Sunday school and
young peoples work of the National
Baptist convention, held in this city,
it was decided that the seventh an
nual session of the Sunday School
congress should meet at Tuskegee In
stitute, Alabama, thereby accepting
from a vast number Of invitations Of
fered by some Of the leading conven-
ton cities Of the United States the
one extended by DR.. Booker T. Wash
ington, principal of Tuskegee Normal
and Industrial institute. At this meet
ing, which was held in the office Of
the secretary OF the National Baptist
Publishing Board and which was pre-
sided over Rev. J. P. Robinson, D. D.,
of Little Rock, Arkansas, full express
sions were made concerning the great
success that has crowned every meet
ing Of this congress movement.
Among the places that have enter
tanned the Sunday School congress
during the past six years have been
New Orleans, Nashville, twice, Jack
sonville, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia, and
Meridian, Mississippi, but indications
are that the Tuskegee entertainment
will be more elaborate and that the
meeting will be more largely attend
ed than heretofore. The time Of the
meeting has been fixed by the Boards
as the first week in June. The meet
Ing is to open on the first Wednes-
day in June, remaining in session for
six days, which will include Monday
Of the following week.
Letters and communications were
presented at the Boards meeting,
showing the deep interest manifested
throughout every section of the coun-
try In the Congress Movement. The
secretary of the Sunday School con.
gress, Henry A. Boyd, presented re-
port, showing that nine hundred
eighty-one schools we're represented
at the Meridian meeting. Some of
these schools were very small, but the
interest was as great with them as it
was with the larger schools. Tuske-
gee institute will be a bee hive of
congress workers, as they will 70 to
Tuskegee from every portion Of the
United States
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15
Music Kills Men Youno

Painting and sculpture are condu
Give to long life; yet music kills men
young. Schubert, with all his wealth
OF song. died at thirty-one: Mozart,
who danced and laughed his melodies
into being. died at thirty.five. the same
age as Belini; Bizet, the composer OF
Carmen" died, like Purcell, at thirty.
seven; Mandelssohn survived to thir.
ty-eight: Chopin, who loved life &c
we'll. had done with 1t at thirty-nine
while Weber expired at forty-six. But
Verdi lived and flourished as a mona,
genarian
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15
THEIR REASONS.

1t was the dinner hour and the
prison inspectors were hurrying over
their official round. They asked sew"
eral questions quickly.
II am here, gentlemen" explained
the pickpocket, when the warden
turned his back, las the result OF a
moment Of abstraction"
And l." observed the incendiary.
because Of an unfortunate habit OF
making light of things"
The reason l am here" chimed IN
the forger, lis simply on account OF q
natural desire to make name fof
myself"
And l." added the burglar, through
nothing but taking advantage OF an
opening which was offered In large
mercantile establishment" - LONDON
Tit-Bits.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15
6Ioomshurv,

Bloomsbury was the nearest ap
proach to Latin quarter" in London
until tourists and travellers became
more profitable to the boarding house
keepers than students. Here it was
that the medical student Of the type
described by Albert Smith generally
lived. Bloomsbury had the advantage
Of being within easy walking distance
Of such hostelries as the Old Black
Jack, on Portsmouth street. Lincolns.
1nn-Felds, where students spent their
evenings, or where they met and for
tilted themselves with pots Of porter
and dozens Of oysters before sallyine
forth for lark, which often involved
penitent appearance next morning
at Bow street.-London Chronicle.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15
LIBERIA WANTS
SKILLED Farmers
Prof. Walter F. Walker Talks
on Future OF African
Republic.
A NEW ERA FOR LIBERIA
COUNTRY HAS $4,000 SQUARE
MILES OF FERTILE LAND-Gov.
EMINENT GIVES AWAY FROM
IS TO rs ACRES OF LAND.

New York.-Before sailing for Ii.
IBERIA, Prof Walter F. Walker, teacher
Of mathematics at the West Africa
College, Monrovia, discussed the fu.
ture of the African republic and the
opportunity afforded American ne
groes in that country. Prof. Walker.
who has been in the United States
since July on vacation, believes that
the American negro farmer who tills
the soil along scientific lines would
find Liberia a productive field for bis
labors.
In commenting on the announce
ment in the Daily Press that ten ne.
gro families left Muskogee, Okla, for
Liberia, where they intended to en-.
gage in farming, Prof. Walker said:
Il expect to see large number Of
skilled farmers leave America for LII
IBERIA within the next few years Any
negro who tills his land, using mod.
ern methods, has an excellent chance
in Liberia and will be gladly received
by the Liberian government.
"A new era has dawned for Liberia,
and the country is now destined to
make great progress" declared Prot.
Walker to an Age representative.
The republic promises to make great
strides in agriculture, which is bound
to be an important factor in its rehab-
ilitation. Liberia has $500 square
miles of fertile land, SO one can read
lily see the great opportunity If Of.
fers for farming.
ANY American negro of good re-
pute who desires to settle in Liberia
as a farmer can get free fifteen acres
of valuable land by applying to tho
government officials. If he has fam.
lily he can secure twenty-five acres.
One can 60 from New York to Liberia
by way Of Europe, second class, for
s155, and by way Of Madeira, Canary
Islands, for $110. Then, if one de-
sires to make the trip travelling third
class 1t will cost about $40 by way
of Madeira and $50 by way Of Europe.
There is one piece of advice want
to give Americans who go to Liberia
to settle. They should bring their
household effects with them, as Ii.
IBERIA to date has no large stores which
supply the kind Of household goods
that are bought in the United States.
If you bring your furniture along you
will not have to pay duty, but if you
send for it after you have entered Lii
IBERIA it will be different"
Prof Walker feels confident that
Liberia, with the aid Oh the funds soon
to be placed at its disposal, will be-
recognized before many years as an
important commercial center and COM
mand the respect Of the other nations
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15

France now has an army Of black
soldiers numbering $4,000.
The knowledge OF this black war
cloud proved an important factor in
averting war between France and
Germany few months ago. France
expects to continue the policy Of en-
listing negro soldiers for her de-
tense, and is of the opinion that when
Differed by Frenchmen, they form the
finest troops In the world Colonel
Mangin OF the French army and who
has been an ardent supporter of this
movement was recently asked whether
be would use black troops against
white men in European war
"Of course, we should" he answered,
land We should not be the first nation
to do so. Do not forget that 1t was
with the help of their black troops
that the Mussulmans conquered North
Africa, and that it was with their
help that they conquered Spain. Re-
member, too, that William Prince of
Orange had black troops with him
when he landed In England, and that
Maurice de SAKE had black troops
at Extraordinarily and cavalry
both. A battalion Of black men went
through Napoleon's Russian campaign
under Murat, and France kept Guade-
loupe. thanks to her black troops, who
fought very we'll against the English.
Rome, when her own resources be-
gan to fail, dominated the world for
several centuries owing to her black
troops"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15
'AFRO:AMER|CAN CCLL|NCS

The parents Of our children should
look carefully after their rearing, as
It does not take much nowadays to
lead children astray, for enticemen'
confronts them on every side.
We will recall a scene which pic
tGred to us deplorable sight IN the
running Of the young.
During night some time ago, at
very late hour, we CHANGED to pass
dancing parlor. The inmates were
few; but the touching character OF the
crowd was a small girl OF about twelve
or thirteen years of age, gliding over
the floor with "grown-up"
This poor little child should have
been at home with her mother instead
Of mingling with the adults at dance.
Mothers, your daughters have plenty
OF time to make their debut IN society.
Don't rush them into stage of society
In an attitude of life very much DIFF
ferent from that of your little twelve
or thirteen.year-old girl. Let her as
sociation be with those Of her equal.
Teach her the ways of the world and
guard her against the over-average
association. What does a girl OF the
above ages look like having any kind
OF society on her brains? She should
delve In school books at night instead,
and attend those gatherings that are
OF interest to the general public and
the race.
Let us implore to keep your little
girls away from the dancing parlors
until they are old enough to realize
right from wrong in a more vivid way,
then they may choose the mode most
enjoyable through association.-Pales-
tine Plaindealer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15
ELECT ALLEN PRESIDENT.

Hannibal, Mo.-At the meeting Of
the Negro State Teachers association.
held In this city, President B. F. Allen
of Lincoln institute, located in Jeffer-
son City, was unanimously elected
president Of the association, succeed
ing Prof. j. Sllas Harris. The men,
bers have promised to give the new
president loyal support in his efforts
to conduct successful administration.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15
THE PEG.

Judge Ben B. Lindsey, in a recent
address in Denver, said:
Il believe in the future rather than
in the past. I despise those ultra.
conservatives and reactionaries who
hate new things simply because they
are new. PRECEDENT"
Judge Lindsey. snapped his fingers.
precedent is all very Well in its
way, but how often 1s it only the peg
on which we're but too glad to hang
our misdeeds. "-Asheville Citizen.