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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24

The Progressive Choral Study Club,
large musical organization Of our
city conducted by Prof. Geo. ]. Holt,
gave their annual musical concert last
Thursday evening at Union Congrega-
tional church to a very large and ap-
preciative audience. The Choral Club
is doing well under Prof. Holt, and
our people should take advantage of
the opportunity to study under such q
teacher. The entire evening was a pro-
gram Of good music. The ladies of the
church gave a chicken pie supper, head
ed by Mrs. j. Robinson who repre-
sented Circle B.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24
|Bus1NEss BLOCK PunC1EAsED& BY
OOLoRED MEN.

We are delighted to announce to our
readers the very substantial progress
that some Of the young men of our
color are making. Several months ago
the Bystander announced that the
Greenway boys had purchased a block
in the heart Of Muscatine, paying
$4,000 for the property and now we
again publish clipping that appeared
in the Muscatine daily paper, which
will speak for itself and put our peo-
pie to thinking that surely the Negro
is rising in Iowa financially.
ga deal was closed yesterday where
Lee E. and William Greenway, Jr, be-
came the owners of the Eversmeyer
property on Iowa avenue between
Second and Front streets.
The property purchased had a 81
foot frontage on Iowa avenue and a
depth of GO feet. Recently the same
parties acquired the property wherein
their barber shop is located and also
the Postal telegraph building. This
gives them total frontage Of Iowa
avenue Of II feet. The price paid is
said to have been close to $4,000. The
property was purchased from Louise
and John Eyersmeyer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24
THANKSGIVING.

Before our next issue this country
will have celebrated the annual Thanks
giving day, made day for thanks to
the All Wise Being by the proclama-
tion Of the President Of the United
States and also the governors of the
various states. It is but fitting that
all professed Christian nations should
pause long enough, suspend business,
let the wheels of industry stop, to give
thanks to God for the manifold bless.
ing we as his creatures are receiving
daily. When we sit around our well
laden table next Thursday, we should
ask ourselves, have we been bless
ing to humanity this year in giving
kindness and justice.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24

MAIDS Of Blackville,'' III production
High Browns from Honolulu" played to a
capacity house at the 7. M. G. a. Wednes.
day evening. Great crowds were turned
away. Morgan's orchestra played excel
lent numbers. The costumes were beauti-
sful, The biggest hits Of the play were
the opening drill, introducing the "Black-
Vile Maids" Beautiful Doll' and music
by Bessie Mason and the alamo Rag" by
Gertrude Hyde and chorrs.
Il For the benefit Of those holding tickets
to the Maids Of Blackville" who couldn't
get into the Y. NJ c. A. Wednesday even
ing for the performance 1t is announced
. that they will be good for the performance
which will be repeated next Wednesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24
MOLINE ITEMS.

The reception given the new pastor,
Rev. J. P. Sims and family by
the members of st. Paul's A. NJ. e.
church, Tuesday evening, was one long
to be remembered by both pastor and
people. Words of welcome to the
church, the homes and the city were
extended by the following: Mrs. John
Curd, president Of the Stewardess
Board; Mr.. J. s. Colquitt, in behalf
of the Steward Board; Mrs. Scott, in
behalf of the Stewardess Helper; Mr..
c. z. Walkup, Of the Trustee Board; ;
Mrs. L. B. Tarver, representing Mite
Mission society. The superintendent
Of the Sunday school being indisposed,
the assistant, Mr.. w. A. Stewart, we'll
he presented the Sunday school. He
represented the Sunday school super.
|intepdent as an indispensable officer of
the church. All these addresses were
full and breathed the spirit Of the Mas.
ter. The following were called on to
respond. The pastor and his wife,
whose words were full of grace and
good will. The presiding elder, Rev.
/. N. Daniels, was called on for some
remarks. Rev. T. B. Storall, pastor Of
Bethel A. Nc E. church, Davenport. Ia,
was called on to make the closing re-.
marks. Rev. Stovall listened very at.
tentively to all the addresses Of wei
come, and when called upon he took up
the word "Welcome, - analysed it and
told its meaning. The entire party sat
down to unique repast that had been
prepared by the Stewardess Board, and
III b1 dam rfn RI
for their homes.
The musical concert given by the
young people Thursday evening at Ma
sonic Hall, was quite well attended,
considering the inclement weather, and
neat little sum was cleared for coal.
Miss Clara Tarver and Mr.. Harry
Stewart were the guests Of Miss Clara
Curd Sunday afte ernoon. "A
Rev. Scruggs, of Monmouth, ILL.,, as
sisted and delivered a very able SERMON
Sunday afternoon at Tabernacle Bap-
! tist church to an appreciative audience,
in connection with their financial rally.
The receipts of the afternon amounted
to 1925. 4..4 @
Rev. J. P. Sims dinnered at the L. B.
Tarver home Thursday.
Mrs. Adah Lewis was the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Mitchell Sunday
Rev. S. B. Walkup filed the pulpit
at Tabernacle Baptist clurch Sunday
evening.
Mrs. Henry Ward was reported on
the sick list last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Ford royalty en-.
tertained Monday evening the Misses
Clara and Curd and Clara Tarver, Mes,
danes Lewis and Mitchell, Messrs
Oliver, Releford, Howard, Mitchell
Stewart, Bradley and Goodwin.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24
John 8. Wilkinson is still improving
and his friends are very hopeful for
his recovery

Miss Alice Mitchell, who has been
here attending the Des Moines Baptist
College for the past year, returned
to her home in Oklahoma last week.
Miss Mitchell is a lovely young girl Of
sweet disposition and our society will
miss her.
Miss Edyth Comney Of Webster City
arrived in our city last Friday to spend
q week here, the guest of Miss Ger
trude Hyde. Miss Comley is one Of
our leading and cultured young ladies
from northern Iowa, a very fine elo-
cutionist of rare ability.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24

We ,s.eived >an invitation from Mrs.
W, D. Crawford Of Marshalltown, Ia,
to attend a birthday party given in
honor of Mr.. w. D. Crawford, Nov. 13,
1911. We would like very much to
have enjoyed the company Of Marshall
town Iriends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24
FOR SALE.

Neat room cottage, almost new, 2
lots, $3.50. $lOO cash and $40 per month.
2 room house adjoining and 2 lots for
$3.50. $l0O cash and So per month.
room brick house, SO foot lot, So
9th street, near Sevastopol car line,
$500. $l0O cash and $40 per month
A dandy 8 room house, modern except
heat; barn, shade and fruit, $2500.00
$500 cash, balance monthly payments.
Mathis Really COMPANY i9s ssoos esrss' ss s.pld G'sy Bank Bldg
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24

ise se naar future at the A. M. e. church.
u I.ah .ne ont for Company d; we are coming.
ISgn Wrs F, burden departed Saturday night
=. ~ scr Houston and Navastota Texas, for
iass hrief visit to relatives and also father
Z "a p' motser. The Bystander wishes her a
nieasaEt trip. III
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24

The Gsxt. quarterly meeting for st. Paul
charge xnier the pastorate Of Rev. Brice
q. Taylor was held Sunday, November
10Th, at the church, Rev. s. b.. Moore,
presiding elder of the district, officiating.
Good reports were rendered and the con-
sdition Of the charge shows Improvement
along ali lines. The discourses Of the pre-
siding elder were soul stirring and highly
appreciated The sacraments were admin
iistered and 40 persons cOmmuned
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24

Mr.. VIM. Hampton, the U. s. Federal
Court bailiff Of Red Oak, arrived in
cur city this week with Judge Smith
Mcpherson, to be in attendance at the
Federal Court now in session in our
scitv aS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

In case Of burn or scald what
would you do to relieve the pain?
Such injuries are liable to occur In
any family and everyone should be
prepared for them. Chamberlain's
Salye applied on soft cloth will
relieve the pain almost instantly, and
unless the injury is a very severe one,
will cause the parts to heal without
leaving 9 scar. For sale by all deal
ers. &.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24

Mrs. Turner, with Miss Nellie Left
age, and Miss Vivian Warricks, will
represent Des Moines in the interstate
declamatory, oratorical and poetic con-
tests, respectively, the others having
been determined by contest held last
June,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24

Miss Mable MCGEE Of st. Louis, Mo-,
arrived in our city Tuesday to visit
with f+ends, she having at one time
lived our city with Mr.. and Mrs.
Ia, NNskins and attended school.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24

op Thomas u. Dudley, favorably
known to Episcopalians and the people
generally as great friend Of the col
ored people.
The Bishop Dudley memorial is one
Of the most complete parish houses in
the country, providing In it's scope Of
features social and Industrial advan-
tages. The mems club and gymnasium,
with baths, provide suitable oppor-
tunities for exercise; the lecture hall,
with moving pictures and rooms for
sewing, cooking, music and millinery,
is an earnest Of good work to be ac-
complished along these lines. The
congregation Of this church includes
number Of influential citizens OF the
best families in the professional and
business life Of the city. The i'm
portance Of this congregation has in
creased immeasurably during the
ministry Of Rector Ferguson.
Though being young priest, close
to the age Of thirty, Rev. Ferguson
has achieved distinction and has been
applauded throughout the country for
his @ intrepid stand against Bishop
Browns utterances upon the race
question while in Arkansas. He gave
up his Office and position there, ac-
cepting poverty rather than live and
work under a man with such convic-
tions. AS a reward for merit last
year the Episcopal Theological semi
nary Of Cambridge, Mass, conferred
upon Rector Ferguson the bachelors
degree.
UpIift Work Among colored Girls.
At the Hope Day nursery In New
/ Yark the last week in October an Inn
portant meeting Of the conference Of
workers among colored girls was held
for the purpose Of outlining plans for
the winter work OF the organization.
\ The meeting was well attended by
! persons who have had long experience
/ in work for the betternent of women
| and girls in large cities. An earnest
! effort will be made to secure good
homes and better paying positions for
4 those who seek assistance through this
agency. An admitted that the environ
ment for strangers seeking employ
ment in the city was far from what II
should be In the matter Of lodging
places and social contact.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24

Att, 5. Joe Brown returned from
Rock lsland, H., where he was on
legal business, also from Oskaloosa,
where he had trial. He is extremely
busy Ow-a-days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24

Mrs, Richard Harris was stricken
with paralysis and has been very dan
cerously sick since; however, she is
improving little at this writing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24

+ The Christian Aid society met last week
.,na Mn.n of business the hostess served a dainty
renast. Adjournment was taken to meet
With Mrs. Patterson on street next FRI
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24

Sunday services as usual. Preaching at
,n.sl and $40 Sunday school at 12 m:
Morning theme: 1.-THE Good Samaritan"
Won are cordially invited Good choir ser
.,cos loo " church warm and comfortable
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24

both by Rev. Fans and also by Rev.
Thomas. Miss Tindal was grand
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ar
buckle of this city. y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24

,,,ss Gertrude Hyde has as her house
aass M,ss Misses Edith Comfy OF Webster
guests nd Mabel McGee Of Pisa, III.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24
ALBA NEWS.

Evangelist Mrs. Oliver Of Buxton
passed through Abba enroute to In
dianola.
Mr.. Burt Jones of Hiteman was in,
town Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Grayson and son
Ben, Of Hooking, was in town Saturday.
The Missionary club met at the
home of Mrs. Hattie Bennings on Mon
day afternoon. A nice repast was
served by the ladies. Mrs. G.. A. Davis )
out lined the work of missionary clubs
in Denver.
The trustees met Wednesday with
Mrs. Henry Jones. -.
Messrs w. H. Goddon and Lewis Red
mond was in Abba from Hooking Tues
day and Sunday of this week. q
Mrs. Walter Beasley went to Hook
ing Sunday. "a
Mrs. E. Grayson Jeffers returned to
Des Moines on Wednesday after a few
weeks stay in Abba and Hooking.
The discussion on the life of Booker
T. Washington at the "A. NJ. E. church
by the r. B. M. Literary club was led
Z by Rev. R. B, Manly and Mr.. Ed. But
ler. N
Mrs. Allie Bristo returned from Bux-
ton Friday.
Many social events are being talked
of for the Thanksgiving and Christmas
holidays. 81 N s5$s4
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets do not sicken or grippe. and
may be taken with perfect safety by
the most delicate woman Or the
youngest child. The old and feeble
will also find them most suitable
remedy for aiding and strengthening
their weakened digestion and for reg
4 ulating the bowels. For sale all
adealers. s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24

The Savoy Cafe.
aoA ". GRAND AVE,
First Glass Restaurant. Meals
and Lunches served at all hours
Home cooking. You are invit-
ed to give us call.
tnaflss 10y townsend, Prop Des Moines, la
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-24
CITY NEWS.
N q l you have relatives Or
,..snds visiting in the city or going TO
asss IT,. A visit, please inform u; We
u,,s't all your local newS.-Ed.)

( ~, Minig erial Alliance viii convene Mon
~ in' November a., at A. NJ. E. parsonage,
aa',e IAN street, at 2 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-31
WASHINGTON POST OFFICE
MODEL FOR THE COUNTRY
Will Be Provided With Every Fa'
cility for Quick Handling
Of Mails.

Washington is going to have the model
post Office of the country. This Is what
the commission appointed by Postmaster
General Hitchcock to look into the de-
tails of TIE plans and to ascertain the
most suitable, up-to-date mechanical
postal devices for handling the mails,
now reports to him.
The commission Is composed of c. p.
Grandfleld. first assistant postmaster gen.
eral; Norman A. Merritt. postmaster: John
Washington, superintendent OF delivery.
New York city post office; Edwin Sands,
assistant superintendent. division OF for
eign mails, and r. II. Galbraith, SUPER
tntendent of mails, Chicago post ONCE.
The scheme for the first moor as fin
al!y approved provides for the registry
division on the east side, delivery on the
west side and mailing in the center. The
transportation of the mails between the
Union station and the post ONCE will be
done by electric trucks running over q
bridge between the post ONCE and the
concourse of the station. the distribution
within the station being made by means
of elevators and other facilities now pro-
yided by the landing OF baggage.
The commission In it's report highly
commends the work OF John Washington.
who died May q and before the work of
that body had been completed. 1t is
stated that 1.-The arrangement OF the de-
livery division was mainly his creation
and will remain a silent testimonial to
his ability"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-31
HERB SPECIALIST.
LOCKED UP IN BARROOM.
Sleepy Patron Telephones to the Pc.
lice to Be Released.

PHILADELPHIA, July 3l.-Frank
Lockwood Of Frankford. Del, went into
a retiring room, or tho barroom Of
Zeisse's Hotel, Walnut street, above sth.
shortly before midnight OF Saturday and
tell asleep.
When the establishment closed for the
night the bartenders were oblivious Of
the fact that Lockwood was still on the
premises.
The Delawarean awoke at o'clock
yesterday morning. and his strange pre-
dicament dawned upon him.
He was afraid to break out for fear
he might be taken for a burglar. SO he
entered a telephone booth in the bar
room, and, calling up the central police
station, explained the situation.
The manager of the hotel was COM
municated with Immediately, and he
soon appeared upon the scene and gave
Lockwood his liberty.
Lockwood believes that Ten Nights
In a Barroom" is a tender romance COM
pared with Ave hours spent in one I'M
der the conditions he encountered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-31

LONDON. July 31.-W. Morgan Shus
ter, the American who recently took
the post OF treasurer general OF the
Persian government, has already had
opportunities to learn much Of politics
aud business under a weak oriental
government. pulled and pushed about
by the intrigues and threats Of Euro
pean diplomats. His first troubles have
been with one Of the most powerful
chiefs Of the administration and with
the Russian and Belgian interests,
which combined to break his power.
Thus far the American has more than
held his own.
Reports have come to London from
agents of British houses in Teheran
which give an interesting story Of the
unsuccessful stand the Russian minis
ter. NJ. Poklevski. and the Belgian di-
rector general OF customs, NJ. Monard.
backed by the elgian charge d'affaires,
made against Mr.. Sinister and the ma
tional council. The council passed a
law Junne l3 investing the treasurer
general with the control of all reve-
nues and the sole power to sign checks
on government funds.
Belgian Refuses Compliance.
NJ. Mornard previously had drawn
checks on the customs funds. He re-
fused to recognize the new law. and
claimed that he still had that power.
Checks which he signed were refused
by the Imperial Bank OF Persia, VIII ich
il an English corporation, handling a
large part OF the government funds.
These checks were for salaries Of Gus
toms employees. Mr.. Shuster finme.
diately issued duplicates which the
bank honored. This brought matters
to a crisis.
The Belgian legation announced to the
Persian government that it would not
permit the Belgian employees Of the Gus
toms, who form a large proportion OF
the force. to serve under Mr.. Shuster
If the law was to be carried out.
The Russian minister went further,
and declared emphatically that he would
introduce Russians to administer the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-31
An Old.Time Tale.

William Bullock has q would-be pri1e
winner In our nsxt Sunday Magazine q
sweet. old-tin,e tale OF a dear old irish
man, whose son returned Q miilionaire
after twenty years and replaced the old.
witt, modern. gorgeous palaces. all OF
which he presented to his nature-loving
father, Most OF the story is told by the
old man himself: 50 1t has delightful
charm OF its own. as Mr.. Bullock is in
thorough sympathy with the Irish spirit.
The title Of the story is Castles on the
Ground"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-31
rhirty.Nine Years a Conductor.

MIDDLETOWN. N. Y, July 81.-with
a record Of forty-one years in the service
of the Erie railroad, thirty-nine years as
a conductor who never had q wreck, J.
Jacob Vanduzer Of NewburR will be re-
tired today. he having reached the ags
limit Of seventy. For twenty-five years
he had charge Of the Tuxedo express
He says he Is determined not to remain
idle.
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boston A PARK CITY
Creating Splendid System of
Public Breathing Spaces.
PROUD OF THEIR ODDITIES
Residents of Hub Like to Be Told
They Are Queer.
HOW YANKEE THRIFT PAYS
Ninety Per Cent Of Wage Farmers
Have Bank Accounts-Catholic
in Home of Puritans.
PROUD OF THEIR ODDITIES
HOW YANKEE THRIFT PAYS

By WILLIAM e. CURTIS
Special Correspondence of The Star and the
Chicago Record Herald.
BOSTON July -, 1911.
On tablet riveted to the gateway of a
little park in the center of the residence
section of Worcester is the inscription:
This section OF Elm Park, containing
twenty-seven, acres, decided to the city of
Worcester. March IL and March 20, 1854,
by Levi Lincoln and John Hammond, was
the first purchase Of land for a public
park In the United States"
Upon the other pillar is smaller tablet
to the memory of the man who carried
out the plans:
Elm Park
AS Thought and Wrought
by
Edward Wins1ow Lincoln,
Park Commissioner
This statement is not exact, because the
ton Common was purchased in 1884 by
the village of Boston Of Rev. William
Biaxton, who bought the peninsula or
neck upon which BOSTON was built
from the Indians three years after the
pilgrims landed. There is a popular i'm
preston that he presented the Common
to his neighbors, but that is not true. He
gave them the water which flowed from a
spring upon his farm, and 1t was their
largest source OF supply. The reverend
gentleman soon became restless under the
surveillance of his neighbors, and. in order
that he might escape the Lord brethren
OF New England. as he had emigrated to
avoid the Lord bishops of old England"
sold all his land on the neck" except six
acres, where his house stood. for ESQ.,
The public garden was originally part
of the Common. More than half OF it was
tidal swamp reclaimed by the city early
In its history.
Union Square. New York, was purchased
by that municipality for public park in
1888 or the sum of $116.051; Madison
Square was purchased for the same pur-
pose five years later for $4,000. Cen
trail Park Of New York. however, was not
acquired until 1876. two years after Elm
Park of Worcester
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CALLS COAST HELPLESS
BEFORE 14-|NCH GUNS
Admiral BoWIes Says Intro.
duction of New Ordnance
Would Work Havoc.

BOSTON, July 31.-Rear Admiral Fran
els T. Bowles, L. 8. N, retired, says:
The adoption of a 1h-inch gun which,
would shoot with accuracy at distance
of twelve or fifteen miles would revolu-
iionise naval warfare. 1t would make all
the coast defense of the present day prac'
tically useless"
A feet of battleships equipped with IA.
inch guns could send into Boston mes
sengers of death and destruction SUM-
Client to reduce the entire city to ruins
before the coast defenses could train
their guns OH the hostile fleet, ne be-
lieves, and the coast defenses would be
rendered practically useless.
IF the new 14-inch guns turn out as
miral their destructive power will be
terrific. Not only is the impact very
great and their penetrating power prac-
tically unlimited, but also the explosion
Of the shell would play havoc that would
be appalling.
Makes Changes Necessary.
There is no question that the general
introduction of guns Of very large cali
Der. such as the new 14-inch. will reyo-
lutionize warfare. 1t will make many
changes necessary to naval construction.
For instance, it will necessitate the
Improvement of armor. The plates will
have to be made thicker or Of more i'm
penetrable material in order to Withstand
the increased striking power Of the new
ordnance.
1.-The coast defenses would be nothing
but q last resort. Their value would be
impaired. They would serve perhaps
only to withstand an actual invasion.
should the enemy resort to this after
having completely demolished the coast
cities.
Powerful Fleet Needed.
.sThe upshot of all this matter is that
the way to prevent a naval invasion is
10 have a fleet which can successfully
prevent it, Ships are about the only
thing which would prevent destruction OF
our seacoast in case Of war.
'.It seems to me that the answer 70
this problem of coast defense IS made
by the submarine. I believe that the
submarine is going to be taken more Sc.
riously every year by naval experts. II