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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

Atty. S. Joe Brown has recently
been notified Of his appointment by
Hon. w. Justin Carter, attorney At
law and Chairman Of the Committee on
kgal remedies, as one Of the twelve
leading Negro lawyers of the country
who are to prepare papers to be dis
cussed before the Sociological congress
which will be held in the Metropolitan
A, NJ. E. church, at Washington, D.
G. Monday, Sept. 23d, during the five
days celebration of the fiftieth anniver-
sary of the issuance CT the Emancipa-
tion Proclamation to be held in that city
Sept. 22d to 9th The other eleven
lawyers, hono.ed are Jas. D. Carter,
Jas L. Curtis, Chas. w. Cansler, Per-
ry w. Howard, Afue Mcdowell, VIM.
R. Morris, Josiah T. Settle, Richard r
Horner, T. McCants Stewart. Henry
Lincoln johnson and E. M. Hewlett,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

Holt's Progressive Study club met
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson
White, Wednesday evening, and was
called to order by the president. Chas.
Johnson, who gave the society a
few very interesting and Instructive
remarks on the future success OF the
club and appointed the following com
mittees: Membership committee: Mrs.
F, P. johnson, Miss Effie Mason, Mr..
Chas. Wilson, Miss George Blackburn
Mrs. Hampton Graves. committee on
advertising, Mr.. Geo. Mason, Mrs.
Thornton Graves and Mrs, Massey, Ii
brian: Mr.. Hampton Graves, Reporter;
Miss Mayrie l. Bell. After the regu-
lar routine of business the evening was
spent in music. Several selections
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09
CLAKiNDA ITEMS.
Continued from last week, }


Mrs. M. Sellers who has been in this
city in the interest Of the Daughters
Tabernacle left fer Centerville, we are
glad to note that she left the daughters
of this city in good condition.
Mrs. Anna Baker is visiting in Des
Moines.
R9v. ]. w. Evans made business
trip to Bedford last week.
Mr.. George Jones is seriously i'll at
this writing. T.
Mesdames Matte Benfro and Jessie
Carlson are visiting Mrs. Lottie Will
Jams in Creston.
Miss Susie Lee has returned home
from her visit in Des Moines. She was
accompanied by Mrs. Anna Harris.
Mr.. Virgil Lewis and Miss Martha
Oldham spent Sunday at Red Oak.
Messrs. Glen King and John Frank
lin Of Gravity spent Sundsy in this city.
Mrs, Allen Jones has been enjoying
a visit from Mrs. Jennie Scott of Oma-
ha. She expects to leave for her home
this week and Mrs. Jones will accom-
pany her for two weeks visit.
Mr., and Mrs. VIM. Stevens entertain
ed Mr.. James Washington of Omaha to
dinner, Sunday. Il.
Mr.. Otto Baker and daughter, Adalene
and little Mildred Linrod are visiting
in Esser this week. -s=
Mr., and Mrs. Howard Moss has been
enioying q visit from Mr.. and Mrs. Let
ture of Nebraska City. .:..s.
Miss Lydia Long of Kansas City is
visiting relatives in this city,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09
New Minister.

The members and friends Of Union
Congregational church are delighted to
announce that their new minister, Rev.
T. M. Brumfiield, D. D. of Oberlin.
Ohio will arrive in our city this month
to take up the work at Union church
which has been without minister for
the past eight or nine months. Mr.
Brumfeld comes thoroughly equipped,
intellectually for the ministry. he hav-
ing graduated from the Chicago High
school: then took full course at Fisk
University and entered Oberlin Univer-
sity where he took the full Theological
course, finishing there this spring. He
has pastored two years at Plaintield,
Ohio, Congregational church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09
ALBA NEWS.

Rev. Mr.. j. Bell of Oskaloosa came
over to Abba Saturday for short visit
with her Abba friend, the guest of Mrs.
Nellie Estes while in the city.
Rev. Mrs. Jackson the travelling
evangelist has been having a series Of
meetings at the A. NJ. E. church the
past week. She was q good speaker
and liked by all who heard her.
The Buxton's and Albia's ball team
played at the Midway, Park on Sunday
afternoon. 49,.
Mrs, Geo. Hollingsworth entertained
at dinner Sunday, Mrs. J. Bell and
Dorciss Bell. .
Mrs. Carrie S. Griffith of Des Moines
and children are visiting at the parental
Thomas home.
The Rainbow social given at the A.
NJ. E. church on Monday evening, was
given by the Mite Missionary society,
instead OF the stewardesses. It was a
novelty affair and the ladies were COM
plimented by all who attended.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09
CLINTON HAPPENINGS.

The Womsn's Loyal club gave
most enjoyable social on the spacious
lawn Of Mr.. w. A. Emerson on Friday
evening. July 26. A good number were
in attendance, and pleasant time had
by those in attendance.
Mrs. e. w. Mann left recently for
her home in Champaign where she will
visit indefinitely. #z -.-
Mr.. Asa Williams and wife of Buxton
arrived in the city last week tor visit
at the home Of Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper.
The stewards and trustees will give
a social Monday evening, Aug. 18th at
Bethel A. NJ. E. church.
Miss Murda Beason arrived home last
week. after spending several weeks in
attendance at the State Normal in
Waterloo, " lE
Rev. D. E. Butler of Buxton, spent
part Of Tuesday in Clinton, enrouts to
Chicago to attend reception rendered
bishops Shaffer and Lee.
The Woman's Loyal club entertained
Tuesday evening at supper at the home
of Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper.
Mrs. Louis Alexander and baby
daughter and mother, Mrs. Garret, left
few daps ago for St. Charles Mo,
where they will make their future
home.
Send in your name as subscriber to
the Bystander to the local agent.
Invitations have been received in
Clinton announcing areception in honor
of the twelfth marriage anniversary Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. L. Thompson at
their hcme, Thursday evening Aug. Is,
in Des Moines.
If you have any friends visiting you
or news of any Importance tell the
agent about it.
We don't want to stop your paper. but
ifyou persist In taking the paper without
making an effort to pay for it only il
promises, can expect nothing else. We
have indeed been patient with you.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

Mr., B. B. Lewis in the city 40 second
cook to Mr.. U, l.. Blair on the Milwau-
kee road.
A few Of Mr.. j. Bannings friends
gathered at his home to celebrate his
birthday, All seemed to enjoy them
selves wishing he may live to enjoy 38
more years.
Mrs. J. T. Bass left Saturday to visit
friends in Fayetteville, Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

Mr.. Arthur Winn, Miss Mable Easter
and brother, Fred Parker entertained
few friends in honor of Mrs. Grace
Hutton of Omaha, Neb. The evening
was spent by having delightful auto
ride after which the party drove to the
home Of Mrs. Harry Henderson in
Highland Park, where the remainder of
the evening was socially spent. Mrs.
Hutton is cousin of Miss Easter and
Mr., Parker also of Mrs. Henderson
where she has been staying during her
visit in this city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

/, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, one Of the dele
gates to the National Association of
Colored Women at Hampton, Va, last
month, returned Tuesday morning, af-
ter delightful sightseeing :time up
the Atlantic coast, coming in by way
Of Boston, Montreal, Buffalo and Nj
agra Falls.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09
WONDERFUL RESULTS
ON SHORT NOTICE

\. ! nave used your Pomade. Its the
Sese tnlng ! ever used for making curly
|; saif lle smooth. I have not finished
y afst bottle, but can see wonderful
=. ,ssu1ts, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes Of
lty Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh
s,uOcorn and unruly hair and Ford's
:, .,oyM W mite Skin Lotion for the COM
4 rs1lon s. 'll' y Ask your druggist for them.
q, /. suie and get the genuine (Ford'sl
!, ~ auu lacflred by the OzonizeN Ok
@t1oW Company, Chicago, III.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

The Burns M. E. church will hold
their $500 rally Sunday, Aug. 11th.
Preaching morning and evening by the
pastor, Rev. S. Bates of the Maple st,
Baptist church will preach in the after
ternoon at 3 o'clock. All members are
asked to be present A cordial invita-.
ton is extended to the members of the
ether churches.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

were rendered by the club. Vocal solo,
Mrs. Anderson White, vocal solo. Mr..
Chas johnson; one of the most import
ant features Of the program was vo-
cal solo by Hartense. the little daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. b. Woods.
Dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess, assisted by Mrs Julia Will
Jams. Visitors present, Mrs. Davis
and Mrs. Mosby, Mr.. Lewis PEN
kins of Buxton. Next meeting with
Miss Lucille Morrison 8O9-l2th St.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Shelton gave
10 o'clock luncheon to about eighteen
of their friends in honor Of Mrs, Lee
Blagburn of Denver and Mrs Mae.
Ruff johnson of Chicago. Mrs. Davis
of Arizona was an out Of town guest,
An enjoyable afternoon was spent by
all present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

A very nice five o'clock tea party
was given last Friday evening by Mes
danes G. A. Cleggett and Laura Lewis
At the formers home on w. 18th st.
IN honor of Mrs. Lee Blagburn of Den
yer, Colo. The table was beautifully
served, Mrs. Mae-Ruff Johnson sang
solo. A very delightful time was en-
Joyed by all present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

we were very sorry to learn of the
destruction by fire of the home of Mr.,
ana Mrs. j. H. Shepard at Give, Iowa,
me home and all the furnishing were
! total loss. The fire occurred Satur-
uay'morning, Aug. Sd, while both Mr..
ana Mrs. Shepard were on their way
% Des Moines. On account Of ill
aealth Mr.. Shepard left the city last
sprlng to try farming and was getting
.'ong nicely. Their many friends ex-
Tend their sympathy. }~E g.. ...,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

Mrs J. H. Mcdowell of w. 18th st.
will entertain company of friends,
Thursday evening as courtesy to the
Misses Adah Hyde, Letta Carey and
Mr.. Archie Alexander.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

The Dramatic Art club met Tuesday
afternoon with Miss Georgia Blackburn
Began the study Of book XII of Paradise
Lost. Meet next Tuesday with Mrs.
VIM. Hammitt, on 9Th ave. Continue
the study Of book XII.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

John L, Thompson has been invited
by Booker T. Washington to address
the National Business Mems League at
their annual session to be held in Chi
eago, Aug. 2l-23.24 on the subject:
Eighteen years as a nespaper publish
er, He il the only one from Iowa that
Will be on the program. This meeting
Will bring the largest body Of success
iul business men of our race in America
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

Mesdames J. B. Rush, the State presi-
det of the Women's clubs, and H. R.
Graves. returned from the National
association of Women's clubs. Mrs.
Rush reports very good session ard
much work done.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09
WASHINGTON, IOWA.

Mrs. G.. w. Black has returned a
short visit to Oskaloosa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Denny, of Roone, Iowa,
are new arrivals in the city for an in
definite stay:
Mrs. Sarah Armstrong has removed
into her own property again after being
out of it for three and one-half years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

Mrs J. B. Rush left Thursday even.
ing for Leavenworth, Kansas, where
she has been invited to deliver an edu-
cational address at the A. M. E church
of which Rev. A. c. Terrell is the pas
<or
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

Grace Morris Hutton, who has been
visiting friends and relatives, will leave
for her home in Omaha, Saturday. She
has been the honored guest of mary
social affairs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09
Special to ByStAnder.

Special to Bystander.
Boone, Aug. s, 1912,
ARE HAVING GREAT REVIVAL MEETINGS
Rev, VIM. H. Stark and wife, assist
ed by sister Irene Jones, the we'll known
Holiness Evangelist Of Oskaioosa are
holding successful meeting. Souls
are being saved and sacrificed and the
church is being built up in the most
Holy Faith which was much needed in
this part of the moral vineyard. Those
meetings will continue by the help OF
God while souls are being reached.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

The Old Settlers picnic that vas held
last Thursday, Aug. 1st, at Union Park
was largely attended by the Des Moines
people and very enjoyable time was
had by both old and new settlers. Base
ball, crochet and horse shoe games
and plays furnished the amusements
Tor the day. The weather was ideal
and continued interest is aroused each
year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09
Xzz;6MzzzS1

At the Iowa State Fair last year
there was on exhibition in the live
stock department the following:
Horses, 1,016; cattle, 1,044; swine,
5000; sheep, 800; chickens, 1900. No
other annual state fair or exposition
or live stock show has ever been able
to make any such a showing OF large
numbers of animals. The estimated
value Of the live stock and other ex--s
hibits at the fair last year was
$3,500,000. ..5
Undoubtedly the live stock exhibit
will be fully equal to anything IN the
past and possibly in excess g last
year. ..-. ,sS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

Apublic reception will be given Aug.
18th by the A. M. E. church, in its par
lar in honor of the High school and
college graduates. A very interesting
program is being arranged.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

Mrs. Luther Abby and son Leon Of
Minnear oils are guests of their uncle
and aunt, DR.. Thos. J. Dulin Of E
1919 Walnut St. They expect to remain
in the city two or three weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

Mr.. w. s. Cunsaus. . farmer liv'
ing near Fleming, Pa, says he has
used Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy in his family for
fourteen years, and that he has found
it to be an excellent remedy, and
takes pleasure in recommending 1t.
For sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

Beautful invitations are out announc-
;no the twelfth wedding anniversary
of MIR. and Mrs. John L. Thompson on
thursday, Aug. 15 at their home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

"I was cured of diarrhoea by one
dose of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy" writes M.
e. Gebhardt, Oriole, Pa. There Is
nothing better. For sale by all deal
ers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

The Grand United Order of the Odd
Fellows will hold their annual session
in Keokuk, Aug. 27-28-3. A great
time is expected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09
Mrs Davis Of Arizona is q guest OF
M and Mr., and Mrs. VIM. Williams
on Fourteenth st. .- ~ r. ",-

Mrs. Geo. M. Mason returned from
an extended visit in Kansas City, Nc.
last week and report very pleasant
time,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

Everybody is cordially invited to the
reception given at the Knights of Ia
Dor hall, Tuesday evening, Aug. 18th,
8th and Mulberry SITS ... A.. III, i
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09
Mrs. Jas. B. Mitchell returned home
last week aftera pleasant three weeks
visit with relative and friends in st.
Louis and Moberly, Mo.

Mrs. Lee Blagburn, of Denver was
the honored guest at dinnsr party
Sunday. given by Mrs. Lewis Blagburn.
Covers were laid for twelve.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09
CITY NEWS.
Mas Catherine Mease is visiting
with Mrs Alice Huston OF Macon
No.. indefinitely. -s.5 -..,.

Mrs. Fulton entertained at dinner,
Tuesday in honor of Grace Morris-Hut-
.or Covers were laid for eight.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs ]. C. Rowlett are tn,
happy parents Of fair young lady WHIT
came to their homa July 25th. tTha,
accounts for that large smile that Johr
has been wearing. recently. Mother
and daughter doing nicely.
Mr.. Glessner Douglass a former
Buxtonian. but now Of Chicago is in the
city for q few weeks visit with ole
friends.
Messrs Gertrude and Helen Lucas
who visited with their sister Mrs. w
H. Bailey left Tuesday for their home
in Bedford.
Mrs. Louise Rhodes left Monday for
Colfax for short visit.
Mrs. Anna White Of Des Moines, af-
ter a months visit with relatives and
friends left Monday for her home
The Buxton Gornet band ran an ex-
cursion to Cedar Rapids, Aug. 1st to
attend the Moson's celebration there.
The train was composed of four coaches
but there was not more than one coach
full eff excursionists. However, those
who went report very pleasant time
w L. Perkins went to Cedar Rapids
on the excursion and has not returned
a. yet It is thought that he found .
beautiful Doll'' and cannot afford to
leave just yet. 4. @.- .
Mesdames w. H. Bailey, Robt Wade,
G. ]. Carter, and Messrs Len Gains,
John Wright, B, F. Cooper and James
Wesley attended the circus in Oska.
loos last Wednesday.
Mrs. Arthur Hill is reported quite
sick.
Miss Ida Davis returned from Des
Moines Saturday after spending two
weeks in the Capital City.
Little Agnes, the three year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. R. C. Lewis
fell from a porch and broke her arm
near the wrist. She is getting on nice
ly now. -.
Mrs A. H. Lee left Monday for Mus
catine to lead the jubilee singing in the
4th of Aug. celebration which was held
on the 5th
Mr.. Martin Lee, who was thrown
from a wagon in a Runaway some
weeks ago, has recovered from the in
juries he received.
Miss Bertha Allen of Des Moines,
who came here to organize a class in
music has succeeded in getting twenty
pupils and 10 doing nicely thus far.
TABERNACLE CHURCH NEWS,
The rally given by the Mission circle
Sunday, July 2sth, NOTED the sister
$26. .46. .5;$.
A very interesting lecture was given
in the evening by Hon. Geo H. Wood
aon. Subject: "Stretch forth thy
hand"
Rev C. H. Mendenhall is on the sick
list this week. We hope for him a spec
dy recovery.
Many of the little friends of Willie
Bel Darden gave a pleasant surprise
party for her last Wednesday evening.
They enjoyed themselves with the
amusements common to children and
left expressing themselves as having
had a pleasant evening.
The lawn social given by the Eastern
Star club was very pleasant affair.
Music was furnished by Buxton Con-
cert band.
Mr.. N. C. Pendleton arrived in the
city Friday to visit few days with his
daughter, Mrs. S. B. White. He re-
turned home Monday taking his little
granddaughter, Creola, with him.
Rev. Michael Seganoe, an African,
preached for Rev. Mendenhall, Sunday.
He gave very fine sermon from Acts
22:9.
Rev. VIM. Taylor preached at cricket
ast Sunday.
The B. Y. P. U. will give rally in
the near future. A good program is
being prepared.
The Literary is very much alive.
4 II
The Washington times., 1912-05-02
TO PROBE
FURTHER INTO THE
MAGDALENA CASE
Senator Rayner's Resolution
Directs Committe to
Investigate.

The Magdalena Bay is still far from
being a closed incident.
Senators are not satisfied with the
message Of the President in which 1t is
stated that there is no evidence the
Japanese government has sought or is
seeking to acquire land in Mexico.
Senator Lodge and other Senators in
the discussion yesterday plainly indi-
Gated their opinion that the Monroe
doctrine should be made to so apply to
prevent commercial interests of a for
eign lower gaining control Of strategic
points in the Western Hemisphere.
Senator Rayner's resolution directs
the Foreign Relations Committee to
inquire into the question whether
aliens can obtain land in Mexico, what
power the Mexican government has az
TO grants of fishing rights in waters
along the coast, whether such acquisi-
tons Of property, or concessions en-,
croach on the Monroe doctrine, and
what position the United States should
assume as to these waters.
This resolution was referred to the
Foreign Relations Committee. II
adopted by the Senate, II will carry the
committee deep into the Magdalena
bay question. The fact Is that most
embarrassing situation Is presented and
one that may call for this Government
to assume a definite stand with re-
spect to the scope Of the Monroe doc
trine,
The Washington times., 1912-05-02
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA, VA, MAY 2.


City officials came in for a severe
criticism at the hands Of Miss Rose Nc
Donald at the annual meeting OF the
Anti Tuberculosis Society, held in the
rooms of the Chamber Of Commerce
last night. The failure of the city
council to provide adequate health leg
islation, and in the absence of laws, Of
its failuret o enforce those made by the
State, were the subject Of her remarks.
During the past year." said Miss Nc
EDonald, "this society has called the
attention Of the city council to the two
acts of the General Assembly for 1910
w$hich treat Of tuberculosis, and for the
nonenforcement of which there Is a
penalty, but no action was taken by
council, nor have they. in the absence or
local health laws, seen to II that the
State laws are enforced here.
Meat, fruit, and vegetables are still
exposed where the fly, perhaps just
from the tubercular sputum, may alight,
or on which the dust from the street,
filled with disease germs, may blow;
still may tubercular cattle be killed and
sold in our market, and still may houses,
in which are known to lurk the germs
of tuberculosis, be rented. 1t is NOT
an enviable record for our city fathers,
making one think that they are not
good economists or that the wealth or
a nation Is its health No, they have
of citizens Is not its business
Fire Yesterday destroyed the barn OF
]. 8, Groves, a real estate dealer, ltv-
The Washington times., 1912-05-02
la FRANCE" IS
FORMALLY GIVEN TO
AMERICAN PEOPLE
Notable Banquet In New
York Is Attended BY Am
baSsador From France.

NEW YORK, May 1.-The bust of
La France" by the sculptor August
Rodin, gift from the French people
TO the United States, was presented at
a banquet given last night in honor of
the French delegation headed by Ga
briel Hanotaux, former foreign minister
OF France, by the Lake Champlain As
sociation and the tercentenary commits
sion of New York and Vermont.
Nearly $50 persons attended the func-
ton, and addresses were delivered by
Attorney General Wickersham, Ambas-
sador Jusserand. Gabriel Hanotaux,
Louis Bartheau, former French minister
lof public works; Baron D'Estournelles
de Constant, Acting Governor Conway,
OF, New York: Mayor Gaynor and
others
The national anthems of France and
the United States were played before
the speakers We're introduced by Presi-
dent John H. Finley, who acted as
ersfam was the first speaker, and in
the name of President Taft welcomed
the delegation.
Mr.. Wickersham eulogized Champlain
and gave him the credit of being the
Ifrst to lay before the world the project
of the Panama Canal. In 1899, the
speaker declared Champlain called at
Itention to the fact that a canal across
Itne lStllnluS DI fdndrna WOulQ SHOIten
the distance from Spain to Peru by
1,500 leagues.
Mr.. Hanotaux. in his address, alluded
to the Importance Of the evenings event
AS marking the formal presentation of
the krt work of the commissions, and
Through them ito the world of friends
which France has in the United States"
Ambassador Jusserand spoke to the
health of President Taft and the United
States. OF a rumor that he was about
Ito be promoted, the ambassador said
he had received no news of any change
lin his post from the French govern
ment.
He made a kindly sketch of Presi-
dent Taft, WHOM he described as never
being tired and always ready for every
thing.