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man presence and became necessary to order every
out of the waiting each day at going home
time that the might be got out OF my way along
with the other callers. In this manner | managed to
prevent him from buttonholing my way out.
The fellow made effort to waylay me after Office
hours, however, and must admit began to admire him
for it. He was evidently planning to in office
not at all. But was as determined as he-in the
opposite way.
On the eighth day of the mans siege the stenograph
and office attendants outside my door suddenly
brought to the windows by the shouting of Extra
the part of four five loudvoiced newsboys in the
street below.
The man on the bench jammed his hat. rushed
down the stairs three at time dashed out into the
street, and bought copy OF one OF the Extras He
then up the stairs again. dropped himself into his
usual seat, and buried his head in the newspaper emit
ting excamatons of surprise while he read the news OF
the killing. The clerks at the windows had the
man run down and buy the paper, and crowded about
him while he read asking him what it all about.
He held the paper close to him. however and prevented
anyone from looking over his shoulder
Finally he looked up and said, Awful. isn't it,"
"What?" the clerks demanded eXCltedly.
"Why,' answered the man, "Roosevelts been shot"
In flash one of the stenographers was rappng at my
door, eager to be first to tell me the news Roosevets
been killed." she yelled
"What?" | exclaimed. "Get me paper quickr |
followed her to the door she hurried away. Seeing
the the bench busy with the Extra" asked
him to let the paper. He handed it to me with
the first page buried inside and as started to unfold 1t
to get at the of the murder walked back into my
office The man kept close at my heels, followed me in,
and closed the door behind him.
opened the paper and saw that the man who had
been murdered obscure Italian identified with
alleged Black Hand gang.
"They told me Roosevelt had been shot 1 said to
the
"Who told you2" he asked in apparent innocence.
Zone of the stenographers," | said.
big grin spread over his features "Of course she
did! That's what told her!" And then he proceeded
to tell who he was about the job he wanted how he
had bided his time patiently in the outer office knowing
that surely something would happen some day that
lei TO Upt1n
and talk to me, against my will, and how deter
mnation such he had exhibited should be rewarded
by me.
had to laugh in spite of myself, and ended by prom
ising give him trial 1t may be interesting to note
that the fellow pitched in, worked hard, remained
steadasty away from drink, and turned out to be
inefatigable and efficient advance agent he had
been persevering waiter and plotter on the bench
outside my closed office door.
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sponded graciously. "But these photographs be-
gan interrogatorlly
She smiled very sweetly Il realized" she said at
length, that could get audience with you in
the regular way They wouldn't give a position in
the chorus,-your assistants, mean,-so determined
to see YOU personally bought couple of cheap little
leather frames, tucked my pictures IN them, got IN
touch with the scrubwoman who cleans up your Offices
and gave her two dollars to sneak into your private
of the frames your desk You figured that you
wouldn't remove the first and that your curiosity
would be worked up the second morning when you found
the second frame alongside the first: And and she
dropped her eyes demure1y Il hoped you would think
me pretty enough to give me chorus job"
The chorus girls scheme did work out well enough,
III confess to gain for her the position she wanted
nNE of the most curious ntrgues against the lock
- my door had as its leading figure young man
who wanted to get position as advance agent with one
of my road companies. 1t about five years ago that
first heard of the through letter he sent to me
in regard to obtaining the job had several positions
of the specific sort this desired open at the time and
thinking the applicant might be able to fill one OF hen
caused his record to be Investigated before giving him
personal hearing 1t developed that the man was
addicted to heavy drinking, which finished him with
me then and there. So | dictated letter to him
saying that was sorry could hold out no hope for
him.
But became apparent that the man was of the
kind who would take for and he began
to come my offices and sit around most OF the morn
ngs and afternoons waiting for chance to see me- CT
course had left word in the outer office that would
not see him. but when my clerks told him SO he would
calmly rejoin, ooh yes, he will" Inasmuch as the fel-
low was quiet and comparatively well behaved the at
tendants could very we'll do otherwise than permit
him to sit of the waiting benches and continue
his frutless vigil as long as he felt like it.
After the determined party had been sticking to his
post five days. his began to grow into of the
main topics of conversation among the outside office at
tendants and speculation began to spread among them
to just what strategic scheme going on IN the
mans head | grant that l was becoming somewhat
interested myself As have already inferred there is
something exciting in being challenged in this silent
fashion And so kept my door shut against the man
and waited for developments Mind you, | had never
seen his face during all this time, and consequently had
not any idea of what he looked like.
The next two days Saturday and Monday passed
TRANQUILITY and without incident far my resolute
caller was concerned although each morning and each
afternoon saw him occupying his accustomed seat on
the bench the right of the door of my private office
in the outer The clerks kept me informed OF the
GETTING NEXT T(
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ton and at his home. there few who imagine
MIR. Knox in a frivolous mood. This cose-mouthed
man. however, lashes himself into frenzy when he Is
trying to beat an opponent pool and he reads all the
fiction magazines he get He regular subscriber
to fifty periodicals. and the boodthirsty the stories
the better he likes them.
President Taft has had himself whisked back and
forth across this country many times, and hundreds OF
thousands of people who have heard him speak in vast
halls and from the platform of his special have
learned only the Taft smile of pleasure the Taft frown
of denunciaton. But there in Washington those
who have him go fast asleep when playing hand
at bridge whist feat he accomplish without losing
Evening star., 1912-11-24

V7HEN you get close to
" Greatness it by
the lapel of its coat, or put your
finger through its waistcoat but
ton, so to speak-you learn de-
lightful things about it. This
year, as is the case every four
years, the great men of the coun-
try have been thrown in sharp
relief on the curtain of political
events. Ever since the two big
conventions were held in Chicago
and Baltimore, the newspapers
have talked about the plans and
achievements of the national
leaders, and every city and town
of Importance has seen the proml-
nent men proclaiming from the
advantageous height of platform
that sage advice which is intended
to shape the course of history.
The pleasing and inspiring
thing about all this-especially
inspiring to the young men OF
America is the fact that there IS
an extremely narrow line between
the great and near-great. In
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GETTING NEXT TO GREATNESS
BY JAMES HAY. JR.

away" If you see a man on the
speakers platform and hear him
introduced as a double-barreled
wonder with a record of achieve
ments behind him a mile long. it
is easy enough for you to throw
about him the glamour of great
ness. He is advertised as great.
You have accepted the view OF
the newspapers that he IS great.
Therefore, naturally, you believe
implicitly in his greatness. But
the most encouraging thing about
the really powerful figures in the
United States is that they look
good even when they are not far
away, and that this favorable i'm
preston is heightened by their
naturalness and apparent same
ness with other people.
For instance, take Phllander {.
Knox, who is regarded throughout
the country as an able and stern
Secretary of State, with the re-
preston of a sphinx and the To-
quacity of an oyster. Outside of
those who know him in Washing
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reality rst-hand study of national figures shows
that men are divided into classes, the great and
the neargreat, and that it takes very little added to
the average human composition give it domination,
leadership, and mastery
In Washington which is the hub of the political wheel
the headquarters and rendezvous of the Generals and
eutenants the political army there IS presented the
best opportunity possible for learning that great
after all hard workers when they work. sincere chill
dren when they play average persons at all times except
for that one peculiar trait which gives them prominence
And in each of them this trait different from that pos
sessed by the others In the cartoonst was
right when he said "hey all look good when they far
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Thursday night, April 18th At the
Second Baptist church here was q chick
en-pie supper given which was sue
cess, both socially and financially.
The quarterly conference that was
held at the "A. M. E. church Thur.day
night April II, was one Of the best ever
held in the history Of the A. N. E.
church. Rev. s. B. Moore, the Presid-
ing Elder Of the Des Moines district
left Friday for Abba whore he will hold
the quarterly meeting April 14th.
Monday night April 18th occurred the
marriage Of Miss Tina Wee Little, our
count DeSmalI. The wedding ceremony
was performed by Rev. J. De Blunt at
the A. N. E. church. This mock we'd
ding and entertainment were given un-
der the auspices Of the Gideon band.
Sister Mary Eulalia sang The Rosary
preceding the ceremony Little Miss
Veral Graham was the bride. Master
Cornelius Bibb the groom was Mr.. Jas.
Crawford, the minister, Miss Gertrude
Wagner, a nun and the best man was
Master Jas. brown. There were eight
brides maids. Little Lucille Casen was
the ring bearer and Little daughter Of
Mr.. andMrs. Sanford Robinson was the
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aALEsBu1a, III.

Mrs. Bryant Gregsby has returned
from visit with relatives In Keokuk.
The culture club met Tuesday after
noon with Mrs. Ed. Skinner, following
the regular program q dainty collation.
was served the guests.
Easter was observed at the three
churches. Sunday. A splendid program
was rendered and an appreciative au-
dience was present 1T each church.
Mater Johnny johnson Of Chicago is
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. C. Bolder.
Rev, T. Tyler has returned from q
visit to Chicago.
Mr.. l.. Shaw of Peoria spent the
week and with relatives,
Revival services are in progress at
the Allen Chapel. Rev. E. Winston Of
Chicago has been secured to carry on
the meetings. 4h#.
Mrs T. Cash is recovering from her
recent illness.
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Mrs Frank Henson. A good attendance
is desired.
Mr.. Garst Henson has returned tc
Peoria after visiting over Easter with
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Henson.
Messrs. Frank Elliott and Clifton
Elliott and Mrs. Lille e. Baily E. Bailey
of Omaha have returned home after at
tsnning the funeral of Their brother. the
late Mr.. C. o. Elliott.
Mrs Viola Elliott returned to her
home in Colfax The attendance of the
funeral Of Mr.. C. 0. Elliott.
Mrs. Jas. Hamilton will leave Wed
nesday am. for Chicago to remain in
definitely. She rented one of her houses
and sold the other one. She had a very
pleasant visit while. in Ottumwa with
old friends.
The Sewing Circle will meet Friday
afternoon with Mrs. Oscar Williams on
Panama. ~.-
Mr.. S. Horne of Buxton is in the
city for few days visiting with rela.
tives and friends.
Mrs. B. B. Baker Of Minneapolis ex-
poets to return to her home this week.
She attended the funeral of her broth
or Mr.. c. O. Elliott.
Mr.. Ben Fuller Of Fairfield spent
Sunday in Ottumws. -
Miss Alberta Horne will entertain the
"bridal" party Friday afternoon after
school at her home on Center avenue.
All who took part in the mock wedding
are cordially invited to come.
Mrs. Amy Greene is on the sick list.
Mr.. G.. w. Miller of Buxton had his
eyes tested in Ottumwa.
The correspondent wishes to thank
each and every one who subscribed for
the Bystander and hopeswhen your SUBJ
scriptions run out you will have them
renewed,
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o.. PAUL supoxTAHlAn

The weather at this writing IL very
disagreeable. with slight frosts. Every
one is looking forward to nice Spring
days, however,
The May Feast at st. James A. NJ. E.
church from May IA to II. promise to
be quite interesting. There will be q
browning Of the May Queen. and many
other features worth your while to see.
Mrs. M. "A Joonson of Thomas street
will be hostess to the Self Culture club.
Wednesday Of this week.
A continuation of the life of Dunbar
will be led by Mrs. Elizabeth Echols
followed by general discussion.
Mrs. C. E. Jones left Tuesday morn
ing for Omaha to visit with her grand
mother for about month. She was
accompanied by her son Charles
Miss Carrie Monjoy has returned
from her trip abroad. ea
DR.. Waldo Turner left Sunday even
ing for an extensive trip to Chicago,
Milwaukee and Nashville, Tenn. to at
tend the meeting of the Alumni of Me-
harry college. He will also visit his old
home in East Tennessee and will be
gone about a month.
Mrs. W. T. Francis was slightly in
disposed the past week
Sunday will be quarterly meeting at
Saint James,A. M. E. church, Presid-
ing Elder jackson will be present.
Mr.. Chas, Lozenberry remains quite
i'll at his home on Charles street
Mrs. Minnie Burns arrived in our city
last week and is q guest of her sister,
Mrs. Stephen Harris of Edmund St.
Revs. Jones of St. James and MlDon-
aid of Pilgrim Baptist church stole q
march on their members last Sunday
morning and exchanged pulpits, which
was an agreeable surprise t. some and
not SO much so to others, from what
we could hear However it is just the
proper thing to do and should be en-
couraged a%s. 4 ....
Miss Missouri Anderson had charge
the vesper services at the Y. w. c. A
Sunday afternoon. -.
Mrs. Harry Hughes was on the sick
list last week but is better at this time
A round trip ticket to the A. M. E.
church, general conference in Kansas
City in May to the person selling the
largest amount Of tickets for the May
Feast at St. James church May 1a-17
The Daily Guide. our daily newspa-
paper published by Mr.. Thos. Morgan
was entered as second class mail mat
teri March 9, 1912, at the Postoffice in
St. Paul. Three cheers for the Guide
The Daughters of Isis will give
'rc eiiaif SI.6Ov,OOv ana WIN COM Gu
ned capital stock Of. abont, 50 0nn- L..
May Pole drill at Tschilda hall May I'd
Queen of Sheba chapter will present
the musical comedy, entitled the
"Guyld Of 1922 about the latter part
of May. Some Of the best talent in the
city will take pBrt. Don't fail to'se it,
A Correction. In our last notes we
mentioned the sermon of Rev. N. P.
Jones on Palm Sunday evening. 1t
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CLARINDA ITEMS.
(Special to the Bystander, !

o.. . . ~
Clarinda and vicinity have enjoyed
about two weeks of fine spring weather
Gardening has begun with most Of the
people and large output of vegetables
as well as fruit is hoped for as well al
good crops esa.s -
Rev. j. R. Roman of Enterprise, Ia,
arrived in the city last Saturday even
day evening at $50 for the purpose Of
assisting Rev, Evans Of the Second
Baptist church in the revival meeting
that begun April 9Th. The meeting
is a spiritual one and full of religious
enthusiasm Rev. Roman preached two
stirring sermons at II a. m. and
evening. One backslider has been re-
claimed since the meeting started. We
are glad to note the success of the
meeting since it begun and are looking
forward to glorious revival before it
closes We are Glad to note the united
efforts of both churches in this meeting
and we feel that success in the name
of God is ours. If we continue the
work together AZ we have started in
Monday evenings meeting. Two came
forward for prayer and number OF
young men and ladies knelt at their
pews for prayer with the church. We
ask the prayer of every christian man
and woman in the state for special
blessing of God upon the people of this
city. .-. ....'
T Rev. Rivers pastor Of the A, M. E.
church is suffering from large car
bunckle under the right arm that has
given him great deal of trouble for
past two weeks,
Mrs. Cadie Farriar entertained at
dinner Sunday the 14th, Mrs. Ed. Ba-
ker and daughter, little Adelin, Mr..
and Mrs. E. b. Cook, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Headly and little Helen Williams
of Creston, Iowa.
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y. +. : y. o.
the guest OF Rev. Mcdowell and wife,
returned to her home at Canton, ILL.,,
Friday last e" vi
Mrs. ]. Dunn Is indisposed.
The ball given on last Thursday
evening was a huge success, and the
dancing class are anxiously awaiting
the next date. 5 y
Mr.. Hartly johnson was a Mt. Plea
SAINT visitor last week. =
Mrs. Albert Woods was summoned
to the sick bed Of her daughter, Mrs.
Clara Young, Of Davenport, last week.
On account of sickness, Mrs. Jor-
dan Earle has not been able to call
on those who gave their names as
new subscribers. Please be prepared
with the money, as she will call this
week.
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A VOICE FROM OGDEN.

Dear Editor: It has been some time
since you have heard from this section,
hence as there are so many false re-
ports from here, though would give
this communication that our many
friends might know that we are still
alive. It's true, it seems that every
thing has been done to becloud our
hopes and blacKen our record, but VIC
tory is in sight.
For about sixteen months there has
been cloud Of mystery existing in this
section. The 22d Of February 18th,
Mine No. l, here was taken possession
OF by colored miners, not as strike
breakers, but as miners who came to
work in mine which had been aban-
doned by Union men, scattered in diff
erent directions of District No, 10.
Several attempts have been made to
settle this controversy, but the Ogden
local No. 2433 U. NJ. W. of A. refus-
ed to stick to the agreement made by
the Ogden miners of mine No. l. Dis
elimination is the only cause why set
Element has not been perfected.
Since the suspension began efforts on
the part Of the Of the Ogden miners.
local Union No. 2433 and the Ogden
merchants have negotiated plans by
which they had hoped to drive the Ne
groes from this camp. Every mer-
chant in Ogden agreed not to sell
anything to any Negro and their plan
worked like charm for there are only
two things we can can buy in Ogden.
Railroad tickets and postage at the
BUFd1HSd WIN GOODNESS. q
DR.. ]. Wesley Hill Of New5sYork. b
'eakins At ChicaRorts were made to keep
Jay RfaRRt from delivering mail to Me-
groes on route No. 2.
You can see that Ogden people 60 to
the limit, especially along the line Of
discrimination. / beliye it can give the
South few lessons since the merchants
have closed their doors against the Me-
groes. They have organized an Og-
Z den Supply Co., and we are still eating
and as merry as larks in the month Of
June. l wish to say as it now looks
that we are here and here to stay.
Rsf Miss Violet Montague.
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should have been for his subject "A
continuation Of Bible stories retold"
and not AZ was printed which was .
mistake Of the printer: We often no
tice such mistakes and want to say they
are notthe fault Of the writer!
Rev. E..Hs Mcdonald gave an illus
trated sermon Sunday evening at the
Pilgrim Baptist church, His subject
being along the life Of Christ, illustrat-
&C with stereoptical views conducted
by HIMSELF
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ALBA NEWS.

Attorney geo. H. Woodson of Bux-
ton was in Abba Tuesday, looking af-
ter business.
Mrs. Geo. Hollingworth, Mrs. Nellie
Esters returned Friday from Des Moines
where they made two weeks visit
Mrs. E.. LETTERS. Az
Mrs. John Hyes has returned from
lClarinda where she was called by the
death Of her niece. i y. 4. 3...,..,
Mr., Udell Lewis returned to Oska-
looca after weeks sojourn in Abba at
the parents home. :
Mr.. and Mrs Roy Grayson of Hook
ing was in Abba Saturday. Little Ben
ME Grayson will make weeks visit
with his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Monroe Davis
Little Marguerite Ester will make >
few weeks visit in Des Moines at the
home of her grandma letters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robb Garry Of Buxton
was in Abba Thursday.
Mr.. Lewis Edmond Of Hooking and
\ his sister from Mo. was in Abba Friday
afternoon and evening. .55s5,
Mr.. H. Brown is able to 60 about
town again; he is much improved.
\ Mr.: and Mrs. Will Randolph Of Hite-
man was in town Saturday. /.
The mines about Abba are having q
suspension for the month Of April. 4
Sunday wasquarterly meeting day at
the IA. M. E. church, also Missionary
services, The missionary services were
very nice, the PR gram being we'll rem
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dered. The Presiding Elder Moore was
present. A basket dinner was served
at the parsonage by the ladies and some
friends Of the A. M. E. church, All
report an enjoyable time.
Mrs. Carthon Of Hiteman attended
services at the A. M. E. church, Sum
day evening.
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Z sioux CITY.
81 Special to Bystander.

3 &.aT (POSCpOned 1rOm last Week.
4 Monday, April LIST. Mrs. Rush Wis
tied our city and was very much
pleased and took luncheon at Mrs.
A. E. Williams at Crescent Park.
On Monday evening, April LIST, Mrs.
J. B. Rush gave us a lecture. The
subject was "Uncrowned Heroines.'
Everyone was well pleased. The lee.
3ture was enjoyed by large throng
and proved financial success.
is Sioux City extends her a "Wel-
come Back Again" "
The "A. PA. Club gave a reception
in honor OF Mrs. ]. B. Rush. The
decorations were purple and white.
Candy eggs and little chickens were
given to each guest, On account Of
the food, Mrs. J. B. Rush was not
present. M u: II NJ
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Omaha-June 80, July 1, 2, 8. i.
IS. At Sioux City. ss> g..
Denver-July Z, g, 8, 10. ..
Wichita-July II, u, -, IA.
At Lincoln. .s.$s -ia
Topeka-July ~, 20, 21, %.
st. Joseph-July %, "a, rs. %. /. j.
~, At Topeka, Wichita, Denver.
Topeka-August s, 9, 10, II. ~
Wichita-August IL, IL, IA, Is.
At Lincoln. WA Ell, b
Denver August 20, 81. %, %.
Omaha August "a, 25, 26. e.
st. Joseph-August a., %, 20, 80. +.
Sioux City-August 81, Sept. l, 2, 2.
se AT Topeka. sfsss aat-- -g
Lincoln Sept. q, 8, 9, TO-.
At Wichita. Denver, Omaha, st.
Joe, Sioux City. &.
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