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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
SENATOR BAILEY TALKS
ON NEGRO PdlPLM
HE SAYS NEGRO MUST REcoo.
NlZE INFERioRITY iF PEACE
is TO PREVAIL.

Washington. -Senator Joseph W.
Bailey OF Texas, addressing a gather.
ing of Confederate veterans, declared
that II the two races are to live IN
peace In this country 1t must be with
the black race in constant recognition
of its inferiority.
Speaking OF Jefferson Davis, In oh
servance of whose birthday the gath.
erins -as held, Senator Bailey said he
was less responsible for the conflict
between the states than any other
man, and was the last man in all the
south to abandon the hope Of recon
Citation.
"The truth OF history was with the
Confederate people" said the senator.
1.-THE fathers would never have formed
this union If they had not believed
that it could be dissolved for cause. II
the southern people believed they
could not remain in the union with
honor and safety they had right to
secede."
There was applause when Senator
Bailey presented an aged negro, James
A. Jones, who had served as Mr.. Davis
body servant. "He is the only man
living" said Senator Bailey. who
knows where the seal of the Confed-
crate states is, and he won't tell"
Many shook hands with the old ne
gro, who had Jefferson Davis cane
with him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
CHICAGO NEGROES
MAKING HEADVAY
"BIack Belt'' ofthe Windy City
Is Rapidly Becoming
Depopulated.
THRIFTY AND INDUSTRIOUS
CHICAGO NEGROES OWN MUCH
PROPERTY AND ARE VERY
PROGRESSIVE.

Chicago. than = decade ago
the BLACK Belt" of Chicago held prac-
tically the bulk Of the negro popula.
ton. State street from the loop to
Seventy-ninth street was the natural
dividing line between the belt" and
the more favored section to the east.
The hygienic and moral conditions
west Of State street imbued the pro.
gressive negroes with desire to Sc
cure better environments and this
found expression in the exodus"
East of State" became the slogan.
Discussing the conditions. that pre-
vailed in the BLACK Belt" Assistant
States Attorney F. L. Barnett recent
ly made the statement that in houses
occupied by negroes in the district
bounded on the north by Twenty
second street, on the east by State
street. on the south by Twenty-ninth
street and on the west by Wentworth
avenue. district having popula-
ton OF 10000. there were only ten
bath tubs. The rooms were frequent
ly Ill lighted, poorly ventilated, over.
crowded and breeding places for tu-
bercuiosis germs. In addition deni-
zens of the red light district, driven
by the police from their old haunts,
found little difficulty in renting houses
in the belt" Crime grew apace.
These conditions combined to make
the progressive element Of the ne
groes burst the confines of the belt"
and the exodus least of State" began.
At the inception of this movement,
according to Mrs. Ida B. Wells-Bar-
nett, wife of the assistant states at
torney, whose indefatigable work for
the uplift of her race covers long
period of years, there were not more
than ten colored families east of
State street. Real estate agents did
not deem 1t advisable to rent to col.
ored tenants. But they were often
willing to sell to negroes, providing
an incentive for the acquisition of
property. Real estate thus sold to ne
groes was purchased on the install
ment plan. Nevertheless many of
them were frequently able to pay from
500 to $500 down.
Ready industry and thrift have told
their tale until at this day, once more
quoting Mrs. Wells Barnett, there Is
not one black east of State street
that has not at least one colored fam
lily. Whole blocks on fine residential
streets are now occupied by negroes.
Former County Commissioner Oscar
DePriest. now engaged in the real
estate business. says that in the last
two years, in the district between
Thirty-frst and Thirty-ninth street
and Cottage Grove avenue and
State street. he has rented houses to
$50 colored families. He adds that
friction between the races has been
remarkable for its absence and denies
that the renting of property to col
ored tenants caused 1t to deteriorate
in value. Mr.. DePriest, himself col
ored man. owns property worth
100000. ~ :. 1870 ST.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30

teaspoonful Of potatoes and a chir
OF egg.
She was beaming with satisfaction
and at his hastily framed apologies
for having cleared the table, she an
swered cheerily:
Don't say a word about leaving me
any. l am too hot to eat for hours.
Those blessed babies are asleep al
ready. Could they have tainted from
exhaustion 2"
Il assure you they are safe, and for
at least two hours" he laughed, as he
rose and stepped to the door Light
ing cigar, he fingered tentatively.
hoping for some sign Of invitation to
remain. The petunia dropped from
his buttonhole.
Then she raised her eyes to his and
said sweetly and directly, with graft
tude tinging every accent: Thank
you for helping me out with them.
You-you won't be far II they wake
up and get beyond me?"
Those eyes and that curly mouth!
Mr.. Alan only really came to-" as
Miss Selma Lue would have put It,
when seated by her side later on the
steps
AS for Miss Cynthia, some evil fate
or perhaps sleepy chirp from Glenn
ME. the roarer, led her to the back
regions of the grocery. and while
there she Idly tasted that spoonful Of
potato which had been left. with mis-
givings. A shred Of egg followed, and
gone was all her complacency. the
fruit Of Mr.. Alan's self-sacrifice.
How-how would she ever face him
again after having literally forced
such an awful thing upon him! Her
humiliation was complete. Her one
thought was a hope that she would
never lay eyes on him again.
We'll, we'll, Miss Cynthie, honey,
did you ever see such a day for hap
penings as this has been to us alp
And Miss Selma Lue stood at the door
beaming with delight.
CTO BE coNTINuHDl
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
ATLANTA NEGRO EDUCATOR
DIES AT DINNER TABLE
REV. r. w. LEE, PRESIDENT OF
MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE,
DROPS DEAD AT xEN!A,
OHIO.

Xenia. Ohfo.--While seated at the
dinner table in Arnett hall at WILDER
force university. Rev. E. w. Lee, pres
ident OF Morris Brown university. at
Atlanta. Ga, dropped dead of heart
failure.
Rev. Mr.. Lee was one Of the lead
ing negro educators Of the south and
was also foremost in financial affairs
Of the African Methodist Episcopal
church. He was reelected president
of Morris Brown college on the LIST of
June and had before that held the
position three years. Prior to accept
ing the presidency he had been treas
urer Of the institution for sixteen
years.
He was, at the time of his death, a
candidate for the tbishopric and had
been favorably reported upon by the
board
Rev. Mr.. Lee was born in Georgia
81 years ago and was graduate of
Clark university and Cannon Theo-
logical seminary. He filled many
large pastorates during his career as
a minister, among these being Allen
Temple and Big Bethel church, of At
lanta, and Stewart A. M. E. church
of Macon. He was presiding elder
and for eight years had been mem
Der of the church extension board,
which handled all funds advanced to
colored churches in need Of assistance,
three years a member of the financial
board and at the time of his death
was secretary of the auditing board.
He had hundreds of friends in At
lanta among the waite people as we'll
as the colored.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30

out dripping spoonfuls. MISS Cynthia
was almost surprised that he failed
to offer her some in her turn, but she
sat on the door and watched him with
deepest gratitude.
81 couldn't find the dinner" she
said In small voice. DO you think
they will be III" AS she spoke she
looked UP at him with wide, trustful
eyes that reminded him In expression
Of all the other Eve pairs fixed upon
his.
"No, indeed. the little rascals! l
have heard them do worse than that
when Miss Selma Lue happened to be
behind time with the quicklunch." His
big comforting voice revived her so
that she rose to her feet.
Miss Selma Lue has gone up to the
Lock with the .Dobbses, and I stayed to
take care Of them for her. Your din
ner is on the table" Her meekness
was fast vanishing and her eyes
dropped in way they had that meant
mischief.
ooh. now, really-you ought not to
have troubled about me-" Bother the
girl--his ears were getting hot again
and he was sure she was laughing at
him. though why, he could not see.
1T really was no trouble" she an
swered. again sobered by her respon-
sibilities. Let me finish feeding the
babies while you eat your dinner"
Her voice was positively solicitous.
Aren't you going to have some
with me?" he asked politely.
Il don't think am hungry now
she answered, intent on getting the
spoon between Clemmie's uncertain
lips. 81 hope 1t will be all right.
! never cooked that sort of dinner be-
fore. but i followed Miss Selma Lue's
directions, SO 1t must be the way you
like It."
It was well that he approached his
dinner In a mood Of distraction. for it
was with difficulty that he restrained
an exclamation at the first mouthful
OF eggs But across the bobbing heads
of the oatmeal-and-milk diners, Miss
Cynthia raised trustful, proud eyes
to his.
SIS It good?" she asked with be-
wildering solicitude.
Good? Watch mel" and there with
those eyes fastened on him in shining
delight, he swallowed all Of the six
incinereted eggs and devoured in
0uIpa no nful ~ balf.raw Ston p-cOld
nauseat1ng potatoes.
Hallway through the dose he
paused. Should he leave any for her
to agonize over, or should he assume
a reputation for abnormality Of sppe-
tite? Better anything than that she
should ever find out the truth, and In
a rush he finished the job. II, by that
time, she had not been standing d.
rectly across the table, he would have
scraped the dishes, but her nearness
confused him and he let her set aside
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30

right here, and she is going to hurry"
But instead Of hurrying Miss Cynthia
stood dumb. She had forgotten
where Miss Selma Lue had said the
oatmeal and milk were kept!
In a panic she began hurried
search and 1t took her just five min
utes to exhaust the possible hiding
places Of milk and oatmeal In the
River Bluff Grocery. She even tipped
up the vinegar jug and turned on the
molasses spigot. No milk and no oat-
meal!
In the meantime the plafntive walls
from the back Of the store had devel-
oped into the roar Of q hurricane
which swelled by the instant but new
er ebbed. The sight Of the bowl and
the spoon which Miss Cynthia had set
on the stool before them was the red
rag to their rage. The two Flarities
had settled down steadily to the bust
ness Of making an uproar, and as they
screamed each kicked the foot of his
hox with maniacal strength. Clemmie
wasted no force in any exercise save
that Of the vocal chords, and shrill
and high she shrieked. each output
more startling than the last. Pattie
had the wisdom to seek Key ana
note all her own, and she gave out
sepulchral groans and ghastly chok-
ings BY the minute. Only Blossom. IN
her box where Miss Cynthia had put
her, was quiet and pale with terror.
Then suddenly in the storm there
came a calm, deep and breathless
Miss Cynthia looked up and. behold,
relief stood on the threshold 81 N one
hand Mr., Alan held a tin bucket run
Of the brown, sticky mama and N the
other a jug Of milk, both dripping
from their immersion in the we'll. she
sat as motionless as the babies; and
II her mouth did not stretch open. no
Will 81 her own prevented It.
The mixing Of the potation was the
matter Of a few seconds, and the Feed
ing began without delay as the gray
raven perched Oh the stool and ladieo
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30

come in. before they are cooked? 2"
Miss Cynthia paused to think. II
don't suppose 1t makes much diner
ence. and after they are cooked they
will be SO hot--I am going to do 1t
now. Wasn't 1t lucky Miss Selma Lue
had peeled them! Why. never knew
potatoes were so hard before they
were cooked! No wonder the great,
grand mogul likes his smashed.
like them smashed myself but how
am going to smash them?'
Blossom gurgled interestedly.
Thanks for the advice. Blossom.
Yes, am going to set the pan on
the table and wash the Ratchet nice
and clean. and smash away" Miss
Cynthia worked with will and sue
ceeded in quickly reducing the po-
tatoes to watery, lumpy mass. After
a moments hesitation she emptied
them into the frying-pan to which
chung fragments of burned eggs. Her
delight was great when she remem-
bered the salt and she poured in a
double dose with exceeding liberality.
Around and around she stirred the
mass. which quickly burned to hue
to match the eggs and thus declared
itself done.
Blossom" she remarked earnestly,
why women make SO much fuss over
cooking I can't see. It is just too
easy, and nothing but selflshness
makes them not want to do such sim
pie things for their families / am
going to put plate and knife and fork
here for him and tuck this ugly fryer
out of sight. Then he can come and
get his dinner whenever he chooses.
And. Blossom. l don't know whether
you and Miss Selma Lue ever do it
but ! am going to put a spray OF this
petunia here on the table-and take
the risk"
A series Of plaintive little gurgles
and whimper or two through the
door leading into the grocery remind
ed her of the soap-boxers, and she
fastened to answer the summons.
Four solemn babies sat bolt upright
and four pink mouths flew wide open
Bless your darling hearts. It's time
for din-din. and Miss Cynthia's bad
girl to get naughty mans dinner
first! Here are the bowl and spoon
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
LYON ON LIBERIA.

tynchburg, Va.-Rev. Dr. Ernest
Lyon, former minister resident and
consul general at Monrovia. Liberia,
delivered an address on THE Future
Of Liberia" at the Jackson Street M
/ e. church. He spoke eloquently OF
the people Of the little west African
republic, their struggles. their eco.
nomic possibilities, and ended by pre-.
dieting hopeful future for that for.
mer asylum Of colored Americans. A
large audience greeted the diplomat.
Dr.. Lyons now enjoys the honor OF
being Liberian consul to this country,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
A BIG GOOD ROADS MEETING
Residents OF River-to-River Road
Along the Northwes tern to Meet
at MarshalltoWn.

Marshalltown, June 30.-July 18th
instead of July 18th has been fixed
as the date for the meeting here Of
the Trans-continental Route associar
ton in promotion of good roads
highway from river to river through
middle Iowa. Directors OF the Trans
continental association and of the
Commercial club met here to ar
range the details. 1t is expected
that between 200 and 800 automo-
biles, bringing delegates from all
points along the route, will be press
ent. A parade, smoker and banquet
will be among the features Of the
day. Il. 7.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
a CLOSE STUDENT.

The late Goodwin Smith. writing for
the Nineteenth Century, recalls that
Robert Lowe, afterWard Lord Sher,
brooke, was SO nearsighted that when
he was reading his nose literally
touched his book. 81
He took high konors at Oxford. but
a wit said Of him: 5.5 ,s
Lowe would have taken higher hon.
ors at Oxford If he had not rubbed
out with his nose what he had writ
ten with his pen.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
SYNOPSIS.

Mas Selma Lue. spinster guardian angel
~ River Bluff. presides over an Inn
UU1.on,ntu day nursery for the babies OF
ho nj ghborhood In the rear of her gro
m,p fer charges are known ~ Soap
pox Babies" The fact that she 10 single
Dsikes her an object Of sympathy to the
rrothers One Of her friends 10 Miss Gym
Ria page. daughter of Widow Page:
CYNTHIA visits Miss Selma and learns that
sSa has taken another "Soap-Boxer" In
s Alsn Kent, young artist who wishes to
establish 4 studio IN her barn; Blossom.
.hi ma IL very fond Of shows an evident
rn %,S for Alan. When Cynthia
lsaves, Alan hears that her mother Is In
Danger of losing the old homestead. A
near ruckus. Alan admires Cynthia. Sc
Sna tells how she came to locate In the
Mace and start the haven for little ones.
Ehe suspects that Cynthia Is responsible
Ss or Aian's neglect Of herself. Sale Of the
msortgaged Page place considered. Alan's
portrait Ct Cynthia is srsend Shows I'm
ARREST In Alan Kent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
ButtermIIk Causes Death.

Atlantic, June 3d. William c.
Smith, an employe Of the Atlantic
Produce company here. after hot
days work yesterday, drank excess
lively of buttermilk. He was taken
with cramps caused by gases In the
stomach. Physicians worked with
him several hours, but were able to
do little and he died at II o'clock.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
THE NAPiERs MAKE a. sUBsTAN-
TiAL DONATION.

Nashville. Tenn.Mr. and Mrs. j.
g. Napier Of this city have recently
made donation OF $4,000 toward the
American College for the Training OF
Religious and Moral Workers, an in.
stitution recently organized in this
city for the training of social and re.
ligious workers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
TO TUsKEGEE..

Washington. Lord Eustace Perry,
connected with the British embassy
in washington, left here few days
ago to spend several days In Tuske.
gee as the guest Of Booker 7. Wash
ington. Lord Percy is the son Of the
Duke and Duchess Of Northumberland.
Me OF the Oldest and wealthiest and
most aristocratic families in the
United Kingdom. Lord Percy had a
special letter Of introduction from
Ambassador Bryce to Mr.. Washington.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
A CONTRIBUTION FROM PREsl
DENT TAFT.

Tuskegee, Ala.-President William
H. Taft has just sent to Dr.. Booker T..
Washington, of the Tuskegee lnsti-
tute, his personal check for 500 as a
contribution toward the endowment
fund Of the Tuskegee Normal and In
dustrial Institute.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
state Bar Association Meets.

Oskaloosa, June 30.-The seven
teenth annual convention of the Iowa
State Bar association opened here
with several hundred members pres
ent. The address OF welcome was
delivered by John F. Lacey, Of o.
kaloosa, and the response by C.. A.
Carpenter, of Columbus Junction.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
Fire at ottumwa.

Ottumwa, June 30-F'ire from a
pile of Stag coal threatened the Fer
guson mills at midnight The fire.
men arrived in time, however, to
secure control, before the flames had
gained much Roadway The fire was
due to spontaneous combustion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
CONSOLATION.

MIS-. Newgold Gin the picture gal.
lery;s This. Aunt Eunice. is real
old master.
Aunt Eunice- Well, shouldn't care
A If It was: it's Just as good as some Of
the new ones.-Life.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
Bowie Bound over,

Lansing, June 80 Charles Boyle
has been bound over to the grand
jury on a charge Of robbing the
North Western depot. In default Of
$1,000 bonds he is in jail. Police al
lege they caught Boyle robbing the
depot till. 5l..I Ne
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
Pioneer Of Winterset Dies.

Winterset, June 3O.-James A.
Donnell, resident of the county
since 1872, died at his home here.
He was prominent member Of the
G. A. R. and of the Masonic order.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30

Judge UphoIds Peddler License.
Iowa City, June 3O.-The Iowa
City license war goes to the supreme
court. Judge Howell has affirmed
the rulings Of Mayor George w.
Koontz and upholds the $500 license
for peddlers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
Mexican War veteran Passes.

Mexican War Veteran Passes.
Harlan, June 30.-William r. Keep,
81 years old, a resident of Shelby
county for more than thirty years
and the only surviving veteran OF
the Mexican war in this county Is
dead. AS @
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
Sneak Thief Robs Home.

Sneak Thief Robs Home.
Ottumwa, June 30.-A well dress
ed stranger stole s11.65 in cash while
going through the home of Mrs. Bar
bara Howard on the pretense that
he was looking for q room.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
AWFUL PROSPECT.

I'VE got forty weight wedding pres.
ents."
You're lucky"
I'VE are not. Every one came from
friends who are engaged to be mar
ried."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
Bio Blaze a. Van Horne.

Dig OIdZe al AN 7OrHe. a ~
Van Horne, June 3o.-Fire of un-
known origin threatened the entire
business district today and destroy
ed the electric light plant The loss
will exceed $4,000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
Hunuerford Geta Paner.

Jefferson, June 3O,--U. B. Hunger
ford, former owner Of the Carroll
Herald. has purchased the Jefferson
Free Lance from v. q, Loyejoy. He
takes possession al onca
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
lNPRAcTlcE.

'sThe Hague mas done much toward
promoting peace in the world
Yes, Il replied Miss Cheyenne. 'and
so has Reno
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-30
Avoca Man Killed.

5Nv0VO "1vtNVV tNT1ESOs
Avoca, June 30-Henry Peters, SO,
was instantly killed when thrown
from his wagon at his home near
here. He was wealthy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-30
SOMETHING NEW IN LODGES
In View OF Extraordinary Occasion
"PinkeyS Might Well Be Elk.
cused for Absence.

3'Pinkey'' is the nickname of the
chocolate-colored Chesterfield who pre-
sides over the bar in a small, unique
and out-of-the-way liquid refreshment
establishment in Washington patron
lied by newspaper correspondents,
visiting celebrities and government
officials. He is a great Elmer" and
deyotes his one evening ''off" a week
to his several lodge duties. Being
missed on one of these occasions by
one Of his friends and patrons, who
had logged to his place a suit of
evening clothes which he thought
would fit the Pinkertonian form, on
the next evening regretful reference
was made to it, the suit having been
bestowed on another, waiter in a
rival hosiery.
Use mighty obliged to you, sah,"
groaned Pinkey, mighty obliged, jes
the same. This'll teach me lesson
to stay on the job
Attending to one of your lodge
meetings, suppose" queried his
friend Of the dress suit
well, not exactly, sah," replied
Pinkey, mot exactly, sab. You see,
we was jes' organizing the colored
Hibernians."
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-12-30
CONSUMPTION SAID TO
Be CURED BY POMONA

Claims are daily sent saying that
this vegetable compound perfects cure.
The below quoted letter speaks OF
one OF the wonderful results obtained
from using POMONA.
Mrs. Efie A. Telford OF Fort Smith,
Ark, under date Of Oct. 18th, 1908,
writes in part:
Il developed tuberculosis In its most
aggravated form, and after spending
the summer and winter in Canada and
New Orleans, La, under the care of
two physicians without improvement.
In December I was given POMONA
for Consumption. After taking fifteen
bottles / was completely cured. The
physician who examined me some
months later said he could find no
trace of the disease. am now strong
and well and have no hesitancy in rec
ommending POMONA to those suf-
fering from tuberculosis"
This medicine was compounded
upon a scientific theory, that is that a
healthy body would help and force a
weak organ to obtain strength. PO-
MONA is a tonic that builds and
gives relief to soreness and perfects
the condition SO that nature can
take its proper steps to rid the body
OF this disease.
On sale by all druggists.