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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-01-20
BOMB BLAST ON FERRY
Unknown Man ExpIodes Bomb
on California Ferryb0at.


A man went into the lavatory of
the ferryboat Berkeley just after it
left Frisco for Oakland and exploded
a dynamite bomb. He was blown to
pieces and six other men in the room
were badly injured. Two of them will
die. One man had his right arm
blown off while another lost both legs
and is otherwise mangled. The other
injured are less seriously hurt.
The Berkeley carried about 1000
persons, mostly commuters on the
way home from business in the city
The explosion, which shook the vessel
from stem to stern, caused something
of panic, which quickly subsidized
when it was found that the vessel was
in no danger.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-01-20
BreWs Political War Within the
La Toilette Faction.
M'GOvERN is AFTER The IOGA
Bribery Charges Against the Junior
Senator Seem Certain to Reach
the National Body-Re-
port of Committee.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 17.-(SpeciaD--
The movement to unseat United States
Senator Issac Stephenson of Marinette
for alleged bribery in connection with
che campaign for his election, in which
he spent over 100000, is brewing a
political war within the La Toilette
faction of the Republican party in this
state which, if it goes to a finish,
will test the strength of the senior
senator and Governor McGovern. Early
manifestations of such controversy
already have appeared upon the poll
teal horizon, and those who for years
have seen Senator La Toilette rule
with the iron hand of a Cromwell are
wondering how it all will come out.
Assuming that Senator Stephenson
may not complete his full term as a
member of the highest legislative
body in the land, the Republicans are
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-01-20

A long. slow friendship / ''lc best:
long. slow enmity the d. 'iliest.-
Merriam
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-01-20
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ADMIRAL BARRY IS
PUT IN BAD LIGHT.
Is Relieved Of Command Of
the Pacific Fleet.

Rear Admiral Thomas, commander
fleet, arrived here on his flagship Cal
ifornia, after hurried trip from San
/ ia Barbara.
Admiral Thomas at once relieved
Rear Admiral Edward B. Barry as
commander of the Pacific fleet in pur-
suance of orders received from the
navy department Admiral Barry has
requested immediate retirement from
the service under the rule of more
than forty years of service.
The cause of Admiral Barry's sud
den desire to leave the service after
having held the post of fleet comman
der for only few months is the sub
Ject of a great deal of speculation and
gossip in naval and club circles here
Stories rejecting seriously upon the
character of the retiring admiral are
being circulated widely and naval of
ficers in port have taken cognizance
of them. There is an intimation in
these stories that the admiral has
been forced to retire.
In speaking of these rumors Admi-
raj Barry said:
cit is not true that / have been
forced to retire. Other men have ask.
ed for immediate retirement before
The reasons that have caused me to
do this are partly public and partly
private The man who is triumphant.
ly indicated under such circum.
stances is as much loser as if the
charges were Broved to be true. be.
lieve that by requesting immediate. re-
tirement can save the scandal in the
navy"
The stories concerning Admiral Bar
ry are of nature rejecting upon his
moral character. According to the re-
ports published here the admiral sent
his request for immediate relief to
Washington following a conference
with the staff and line officers on
board the West Virginia At this con-
ference, it is reported, the suggestion
was made that loaded revolver be
sent to the admiral's cabin, but this
suggestion was lost on vote.
The officers present then took an
oath of secrecy on condition that Ad-
miral Barry forward his resignation to
Washington at once
Instead of resigning the admiral re-
quested retirement. After that fact
became known the subject matter of
the conference leaked out until all the
sailors of the fleet were talking.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-01-20
FARMERS CAUSE ARREST
New Yorker Accused Of MaiI-order
Provision SWindIe.

Frank r. Allen, of New York city,
also known as William B. Deyo, is UNI
Ger arrest following flood of COM
plants from farmers received by the
postoffice department, declaring no re-
turns on thousands of dollars worth
of produce sent to Deyo on mail orders
had been received
The complaints came from several
states and declared that Deyo, who
represented himself as provision
dealer, ordered supplies by mail and
ignored demands for settlement.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-01-20
JUDGE WORKS WINS TOGA
Defeats A. G. Spalding in Contest for
California Senatorship.

Judge Works, of Los Angeles, was
elected on the first ballot to succeed
Frank P. Flint as United States sena-
tor from California. Judge Works
received so votes on joint ballot; A.
G. Spalding, of San Diego, got 81;
Meserve l and John E. Baker 8.
Works was the candidate of the in
surgents, but at the direct primary,
while he received a plurality of votes
cast, Spalding carried the greater
number of congressional districts.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-01-20
HUNDREDS DIE OF PLAGUE
During Last Fifteen Days 600 Deaths
Have Occurred at Hardin.

Reports To the state department indi-
hates that the plague situation at Har-
bin in Manchuria, is very serious.
During the last fifteen days total CT
800 deaths have been reported. Nev
eases have occurred at the rate OF
100 daily With mortality of 40 per
cent Sporadic cases of disease have
appeared at Chang Cheun, where
there is a detention hospital. The
local authorities, the report says, arr
Active. Ten sanitary stations hay J
teen established between Antung an
Chang Chuen, but no embargo ha
.een placed on freight or passenge !:
raffic.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-01-20
ERDMAN DIES OF APOPLExY
Author of National Arbitration Act
Dies at Pennsylvania Home.

Former Congressman Constantine
]. Erdman is dead at Allentown, Pa.
When he entered congress in 1893
he drafted the bill for the prevention
of strike and some of the sbor dis
putes. He secured the ideas embodied
In the measure while serving as adj
jutant of the national guard of Penn
sylvania during the bloody Reading
railroad riots.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-01-20
PelIucid ENGLISH.

A sign in tailor shop attracts
'Tongfellow's" eye, and he sends in
a copy thereof as follows: Notice!
Work that is made here when altered
after ninety days is got to be paid
Newark News
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-01-20
Not Serious.

st hear there are grave charges
against Senator JiDks."
what are they?"
''The sections bills"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-01-20
Your labor only may be sold; your
soul must not.-Ruskin.
EXCLUDED.

Ascum-Weil. we'll: | congratulate
you, old man. And how is the baby
to be named? Popley BY my wife's
people. it seems. Exchange.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-01-20
The Truth.

"Truth is as clear as bell" quoted
the wise guy.
Eyes but it isn't always tolled," add
ed the simple OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Rec
ord
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15
WAS 4 GREAT SUCCESS.
Topeka, HANS, Entertained and Next
- YeW Milwaukee, Wis, Will
Entertain.

Topeka, Kans., Special for the By
stander by Prof. H. R. Graham OF
Qundario, Kans. The Fifteenth An.
nual convention of the Western Ne
gro Press association came to close
December after a very pleasant and
profitable session. The committee on
resolution adopted a strong resclu-
ton against the governor of South
, Carolina, and also a ringing address
to the country. They are as follows:
"Whereas, Tha Western Negro
Press association in it's fifteenth an
nual session convened in the city OF
| Topeka, completed ore of it's most
successful and busjnesslike meetings
in it's history at which session more
than IS Negro journals were repre-
scented, and program of unusual in
terest and benefit to the craft was
rendered. therefore, be it
"Resolved, That We extend a vote
Of thanks to the Plaindealer, Of which
Mr.. Nick Chiles is editor; the pastor
and trustees of the st. Johns A. NJ.
E. church, al of the city papers, Miss
Jessie Oden, w. w. Fisher, Governor
Stubs, Hon. j. n. Dolley, Hon. w.
r. Vernon, all Of the good citizens of
Topeka and the Negro Business
league for the banquet given to the
association:
"Resolved, That the recommended
ton of the presidents address were
due and timely which showed study
and forethought for the best interest
of the association and that the same
be accepted and approved and put
in to effect as far as possible. Be it
further
"Resolved, That this association
highly commends Madame c. j. Walk
err, the noted hair culturist of India
napolis, Ind, for her generous gift
of 81 1000 to aid in the erection of
100000 building for the colored Y.
NJ. C. A. of indianapolis, Ind.
Resolved, That we denounce the
action of Governor Blees, of South
Carolina, for encouraging lynching
and other outrages against colored
people of that state, and that he IS
not only a disgrace to the Christian
people of that state, but the civilized
nations of the world, and he has dis
graced the chief executive office OF
South Carolina and should be i'm
peached."
The address to the country, adopted
by the associations, is as follows:
I'VE, the members Of the Western
Negro Press association, in conven-
ton assembled, on this, Thursday
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15
CHRISTNiS

10 all whom it may concern. This
notice Is to bear greetings and good
cheer to me Of all cline, age or COL
or, who may chance to read it. Christ
mas IN this day and age should mean
as much to the people of this century
as 1T did in the day of Judaism, The
guiding star which lead the shepherds
from the plain to the manager appeal
20 us today and is emblematic, or
represents us now as our guiding star
Is that Love and Hope within soul
when Will lead us from the Valley
OF gloom, ignorance and despondency
60 that bright shining home mot made
py hands eternal in heaven. So then
my many friends our mission on earth
Is to bring glad tidings and good
cheer to our fellow creatures. Live.
act and talk that pure life which
make you a good name. Let love,
faith and hope be your guiding star,
we should rejoice in the birth of
Christ, and that he is living Christ,
Then let us extend our charity, our
orotherly love, our support to falling
humanity and to those in our midst
VINO are less fortunate than we are.
AS Christ was born to save the world,
SO are we born to eXemplify his life
among men, and to glorify our Heav-
emily Father
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15
A SUCCESSFUL MINISTER.

Below we publish some clippings
from white church journals to show
the respect that they hold for col
ored priest. Iowa has only one COZ
ored Episcopal church, hence it is
good to note what the leading clergy
men say about it. Father Bruce is
an old friend of We editor and at one
time was in the newspaper business
in the eastern states, also was fO1
awhile an A. NJ. E. minister. Below
are the comments:
THE Rev. W. A. Bruce, our faith
full colored priest, has resigned his
appointment as priest-in-charge OF
ST. Mary's Keokuk The Bishop has
appointed the Rev. John G.. Sage
priest-in-charge. Mr.. Bruce becomes
lOcum tenens until he secures ether
work. Mr. Bruce has been at work at
St. Mary's since July of 1908, and has
been most faithful in the perform
ance of his duties. He leaves St
MARY in better condition than it was
was when he went there. In all such
missions a change every three or four
years is inevitable. The Bishop
found no fault with Mr.. Bruce, and
appreciated all he has done, but Mr..
Bruce himself indicated to the Bishop
that he had done all he could and
would like a new tield.'-Iowa
Churchman.
g A meeting of the Board Of Mis-
sions of the Diocese of Iowa was held
in Des Moines at the call of tine
Bishop, on IL sday. November 1l;il
Arrangements were perfected for
taking over the property of the church
of St. Mary's the Virgin colored con-
gregation in Keokuk. This property
has been held by private parties, and
will henceforth be owned by the
Board Of Missions of the diocese. 1t
consists of two lots, upon which are
an attractive church, parish house
and rectory, used by the colored con-
gregation for a number of years past.
and valued at about $4,000. The
Bishop announced the appointment Of
the Rev. John c.. Sage, rector of St.
Johns church, Keokuk, as the priest
in-charge of this mission. Mr. Sage
will have as an assistant, the Rev.
w. A. Bruce, colored priest. THE
Living Church of Milwaukee, Wis. by
Bishop r. n Morrison
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15

1--WE would appeal to the bar of
nations based upon color shall be
at an end. We do this believing that
the fundamentals of American juris-
prudence, the tendency of our present
day civilization demand that merit
and worth shall count and that moth
ing shall stand between the worthy
and the rewards of his labOrs. This
is done with the involved purpose OF
making better the standard OF Amer
lean manhood and cultivating that
spirit if interdependence of thought
and activity the necessary requisite
in free republic. America grows. IN
greatness and her perpetuity is more
completely assured when every man
counts for one and nobody for more
than one.
That righteousness which exhort-
clearly demonstrated in America.
than anywhere in the civilized world.
With faith in the justice OF our
cause we would ask that disfranchise-
ment and discrimination because OF
color and anything that savors of I'M
fairness before the law shall cease.
We believe that there is enough fair
ness in the American republic to IL
nally secure this result.
I'VE deplore and denounce lawle S.
ness, crime, Incidence and prodlgality
in any race and are not unmindful Of
the fact that these exist among the
white race as we'll as the negro race
We would urge upon them higher
conception of duty to family. society
and country. We would advise that
they save their money, purchase
homes, become property owners and
tillers of the SOIL
ITO the farm where are unlimited
opportunities, we would advise them
60 The tillers of the soil have ever
been the sturdy yeOmanry, the foun-
dalton of society, and the forerun-
ners of a powerful commercialism
which has moved the world.
I'VE argue earnestly for education
both high and industrial and believe
in the preparation of our youth to
fill every avenue open to the citizens
of republic.
1.-The members of the Western Ne
gro Press association pledge them
selves to stand for the highest in
Journalism and for the propagation
of all things uplifting and inspiring.
We ask members of all professions,
activities and varied employments
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15

The Mems concert by the A. NJ. E
Fuel and Light committee was granc
success, the net proceeds being $23.2S
The committee deserves to thank all
who helped in any way in this worthy
cause.
"A fair to last four nights started
at the Third Baptist church. This eff
fort is to raise money for the church
fund.
Rev. W. C. Thomas Of Marion, Ind.
preached at the Third Baptist morn
ing and evening Sunday. The reverend
left Monday morning for his home by
way of Chicago.
Miss Berry Ann Warwick and Mr.
Edward Buckner were married at the
A. M. f. parsonage Tuesday afternoon
December 10Th. Rev. T. b. Stovall
officiated
The A. NJ. E. choir sang at the first
PRESBYTERIAN church Sunday morning
for the fellowship club of that church.
1t is quite an honor to Bethel's robcd
choir, the president of the club said he
never heard better singing than what
the A. NJ. E. choir did at his church
Sunday morning, December 10.
Mrs. Ida Cunningham entertained the
A. NJ. E. Willing Workers P. E. com
mittee Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Ellen
Delward is chairman of this planning
great things in the future.
The Twentieth Centenary Club was
entertained by the president, Mrs. c.
II. Marshall.
Rev. T. B. stovall will Baptise some
of his members by immersion in the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15

The full financial report from the
hog killing which was held at the Mt
Zion Baptist church on Sunday, Decem
Der 3rd, for church Indebtedness, was
$780,
A masquerade social will be given
at Thompson hall Thursday evening
December 14th, for the benefit of the
A. M. f.. church choir.
A nursery has been started in the
city among the colored people. You
will hear more about it in the near flu
ture.
Mrs. S. S. King minneapolis, MINI.
is in the city visiting, the guest of
Mrs, J. w. Hudson.
A reception will be held at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Hudson
on Tuesday evening. Mrs. S. S. King
of Minneapolis, will be the honored
guest.
Miss Mabel Dalahay, who has been
sick with the appendicitis, is able to
be up and around good news to her
many friends.
Mrs. Hogg, daughter of Mrs. J. w.
Hudson, has returned from Chicago,
where she went for the benefit of her
health. She looks fine and has been
benefited by the trip.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15
RACE ADVANCEMENT

There has been much advancement
made by our race within the past year
along all lines of work. Especially is
their progress noted in the middle west
More of them are entering the indus
trial and agricultural pursuits. They
are beginning to learn that it is far
better to be living on the farm with
plenty than to live in the cities with
out a trade or without money. Honest
labor and courteous treatment will ul-
tlmately win friends and establish con-
tidence among the Anglo Saxons. 1t
IS perhaps worthy to note here that
while | was on the road in the interest
of the Bystander l saw many improve
ments and many entering into business
that if they will only stick to it, save
and be economical, they will soon be
felt in this country more than ever be-
fore
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15
SseCial Notice.

The Billiard and Pool Hall of Luther
H. S. Brown at 229 W. Third street
taken on New Life last week when
Brown sold one-half interest in the
place to Jack Davis Davis is an round
sport and the boys all know it. Messrs
Brown & Davis mean to run the most
up-to-date place in the city for the par
ticular Young man to come to. A tele-
phone 3214 Walnut having been recent
ly installed has helped to add life to
the place. Boys call up and reserve
the tables for certain hours, especially
the billiard table ard boys of this ma
ture We are open from Monday morn
ing at eight o'clock to Saturday night
at IL M. Come and see US.
Brown & Davis.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15

shall join in the new movement to
make better and stronger the race of
which we are part; and prove our
right to all the guarantee of our fed
eral constitution by wise and faith
full performance of the duties therein
imposed"
The officers elected for the coming
year are; President, A. J. Smither-
man, Cimeter, Muskogee, Okla; first
vice president, w. A. Harris, Search
light, Sedalia, Mo-; second vice presi-
dent, c. J. Walker, Freeman, India
napolis, Ind; recording secretary, j..
D. Cooke, Defender, Milwaukee, Wis;
corresponding secretary, l.. A. Bell.
American, Wagner, Okla; assistant
secretary, p. C.%Thomas, Herald, To-
peka;. treasurer, Nick Chlies,% Plain
dealer, Topeka; historian Harry R.
10 20 g. I
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15

November 80, A. d., 1911. with due
appreciation of the day and its sig
nificance acknowledge our thanks to
the Supreme Ruler of the universe
for the blessings which have come
to the convention members individ-
ually and collectively, to the race we
represent and all mankind. With
these presents come our greeting to
the country at large. The members
OF this body which by the conserva-
tism which they have hitherto evil
denced to herein set before the peo-
pie of this country those things con-
ducive to the welfare of our people
and thus the American citizenship of
which we are a part; avoiding every
semblance of race feeling and max
ing our plea on the broad basis of
universal justice
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15
Third Baptist church pool December

Third Baptist church pool December
2lst.
The A. M. E. choir will sing for the
fair at the Third Baptist church.
Thursday evening, December 18th,
Mrs. S. A. Washington, chairman Of
the Fuel and Light committee, enter
tanned her workers at her home.
The City Federation was beautifully
entertained by the Y. L.. O. club at
the Third Baptist church December 6.
Many live subjects were well discussed
all day and evening.
Mrs. Mary Jones is quite sick at her
home on West Ninth street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Shaw of St.
Paul, Mimi, are making their home in
Davenport.
Quite a number of first class fam-
lies are asking for first rate colored
girls.
The Willing Workers will give a
high class entertainment on December
10Th in the dining hall Of the A. NJ. E.
church.
The w. W. Rimbraugh will graduate
in the first class Of the Teacher Train
ing school, Dece'nber Is, 1911.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15
SIOUX CITY TINS.

Christmas is near and the Sunday
schools through out the city are re
hearsing their Christmas exercises.
The C. E. will give reception at the
A. M. E. church Tuesday evening, De
cember -. The B. Y. P. U. young
people that are not members will be
the honored guests.
The Art Culture club met with Mrs
T. H. Sturgis Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. J. E. Roberts went to Omaha
Saturday to fill the pulpit Sunday at
the Baptist church.
We have in our city an orchestra
composed of young men. They are un
der the management Of Mr.. Terrence
Casen. They are indeed a promising
set of young men. The members are
Messrs. Terrence Casin, Earl Casin
Harvey Grant, John Norris, and Clar
ence Stacked. The colored people of
our city should be proud Of them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15

Quite pleasant and informal recep-
ton was given by the Misses Allen and
Mr.. David Johnson at the home of the
former on Monday evening, in honor of
Miss 0raLewis, a beautiful and charm
ing young woman of Abba The hom e
was decorated with bells and butterflies
Inc color scheme being red and green.
lhe evening was spent in music and
conversation. Mr.. Clyde Glass, the
ooy wonder, and Miss Bertha Allen
presided at the piano. & 2-course lun,
eheon was served, after which the
guests departed for their respective
homes, declaring they had spent pleas
ant evening with the hostess
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15
!. c. NJ, C.. A. NOTES.

Inc general mass meeting of the Y
" "' Z. A. rooms last Sunday was no.
very we'll attended and nothing definite
was dedded upon as to the future
VI 'Ae organization. 1t was however
announced by the officers that until fur.
u'ef notice the organization will con.
t,''ae as it has for the past ten months.
y" next Sunday at 1870 p M, Atty. S.
pOe brown will deliver an address or
atsopsrty Rights and Obligations which
j.; s'oala be heard by every Negro mar
III The city especially those who are
|'mr''emp|ateing property.
j. Inc Benefit Supper given by the la.
o' ss OF the Intellectual Improvement
s s last Friday evening was decided
success from every point of view. A
s ~ supper was served and about
W. ~ or S2o realized for the benefit of
me Y.C. M. C, A.
!. "och credit is due the members OF
c4'S cluo and especially to Mrs. Chas.
;1 ,eus'n and her husband through whose
,n''uence with the local merchants most
TIE provisions served were donated.
Dna'lrds and Pool
1z9 West Third street
Luther H. S. Brown, Prop.