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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22
7. C.. M. c.. A. NOTES.

Rev. A. H. Higgs, D. D., of
Marshall, Mo-, a graduate of the
State University of Iowa, in the
class of "a, delivered the princi-
pal address at the Young Colored
NJ en- S Christian Association
meeting last Sunday Afternoon.
On next Sunday Rev. LIE Roy
Woolrich, pastor of Burns M. E.
church will speak, taking for his
subject the ''Natural against the
Supernatural" This will be Rev.
Woolrich's last appearance before
the asso :iat1on before leaving for
his annual conference which con-
venes week after next.
1t is hoped that the auditorium
will be we'll filled with men and
boys to hear this address which
promises to be one of the best of
the season.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22
DISTINGUISHED EDITOR DEAD

Mr.. j. J. Neimore of Los Angeles,
Cal, died at his beautiful home last
Saturday. Mr.. Neimore bears the dis
tinction of starting the first colored
journal in that great city just 20 years
ago, and by hard struggling he succeed
ed and was very influential man for
the best interest of his race.
He was born in Texas in 1868 and
leavesa daughter, Mrs, Bessie Neimore-
Treece, and host of friends to mourn
his death in the prime of life.
Many distinguished citizens, both
white and black, attended the funeral.
Mayor Alexander delivered an euology.
Mr.. Neimore was the author Of the
Dribbler Bill, which prohibited dis
elimination against the colored people.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22

the needs of Des Moines and l shall
bring to the office of mayor both
business methods and action.
"The most essential part of our
city building is to increase our popu-
lation. Diminishing taxes and lower
ing the cost of living are the chief
means to this end, the greatest in
ducement to building and improve
ments is to remove taxes from i'm
provements on land. Tax land val
ues, and not the improvements on the
land. This also simplifies the whole
subject of taxation. The tax on land
should approach uniform standard.
Some method of this kind which is
being adopted by western cities will
bring wonderful results in building
and improvement when applied to
Des Moines.
"A market house has been voted for
by the people. 1t should be erected
without delay. AS one of the means
of lowering the cost of living the
need of a market house is impera-
tive. Until a market house can be
built, the curb market should be pro-
tected with sheds which will meet
temporary demands. The market
should be absolutely Free
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22
KEOKUK NOTES.

Mr.. Arthur Frye's home talent min
strel production will appear in the near
future. 1t has been ascertained from
reliable source that the A. G. Field
company has no edge on them. Watch
for the date which will be announced
later.
Mr.. Earl Humphrey of Marshalltowu
is in the city guest Of his parents.
With much reluctance the members
Of the 7th Street Baptist church have
relinquished their claim to the old his
toric building, after struggling in vain
for number of years, they finally sur
rendered to the Indebtedness they had
had endeavored so earnestly to elimi-
nate. They are without 8 poster. A..ss'
are at present holding meetings at So.
Eighth street hall and feel no discour-
agement over the prospects of starting
anew.
The Old Folks concert will be given
at Bethel April 4th, for the benefit of
the trustee department, March Goth, is
the date of the drama, entitled Among
the Breakers, under auspices of the
Sunshine club, which will be at associ-
alton hall. Price admission to the dra-
ma is Csc, and to the concert, 15c.
About 600 tickets are out for both enter
tainments and it is hoped that all will
be sold. #
Mrs. Mary McGinnis has sold her
dwelling house on South 18th st., and
purchased property on 18th and Iimea:
Rev, VIM, Brown former pastor ON
Seventh Street church, left last Thurs
day evening for Columbus. Ohio, ZEN I
route he will spend few days in
Cairo and Pittsfeld, Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Brannard enter
tanned few friends in aninformal way
last FRIDAY evening at their home 18th
and Morgan Sts., it being the occasion
of Mr.. Brainard's birthday anniversary
An indoor picnic had been planned
for last Sunday afternoon at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs Fred Jenkins but was
postponed indefinitely owing to the in
disposition of Mrs. Nora Clemens who
was one Of the sponsors. f@sl
Mr.. VIM. Coleman was very pleasant
ly surprised by number of his friends
last Saturday evening, reminding him
of the fact that he had reached another
mile stone in life's journey
The Jolly Bachelors wishes to re-
mind their friends that the date of the
Easter ball is approaching, April 18th,
at Gibbons opera hoase. Your presence
is solicited. p"
Mrs. Jessie Firmon of Anaconda Wy.
oming, who has been spending the win
ter with her parents at Ft. Madison is
in the city as guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leroy Fields. ..a
Revival services are still in progress
at Pilgrims Rest church, several addi-
tions have b en- enrolled and a thorough
revival spirit is eminent. ~, $
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22
Search Light on the Candidates.

On next Monday the colored
voters of our city will in common
with all other qualified electors
be called upon to vote for four
men called commissioners, with
one Mayor to run the affairs of our
city for two years, Every color
ed voter should consider the mer-
it's of each man, consider the
interest he has in our city, consid.
er his christian tendencies, would
he seek to give us clean good
moral city. Then above all, let
US see what, if his past record has
been toward our race-will he
give them a square deal. Know
ing these facts you ought to de-
eide at once whether or not you
will support them. TO those who
are not acquainted with all these
candidates, we want you to read
every word that we say, then
make your own selection. First,
we must be brief, 50 read between
the lines. What we may say
about the various candidates arc
facts that we can rely upon.
First, Mayor Hanna has made a
fairly good mayor, but not much
for the colored man, not single
colored appointment. DR.. Duhigg
the other candidate, is unknown
to us; yet he is reported to be all
right for councilman, John Mac
Wears public record for the past
fifteen years is an open book to
us all. He has done more for our
city, made more improvements
aud is better posted in municipal
government than any man IN our
city. He is a tried friend to our
people, has employed more
colored men than any other
councilman. Charles Schramm
is a good business man and has
handled all of our city money
and not even a hint of graft or
discrepancy. He is friendly to
our race, none now employed by
him. Wesley Ash is friendly to
our race. He has employed a
large number of them. Zell G..
Roe has seemingly made failure
as commissioner, his action in
giving our race a square deal is
questionable. He has employed
some, yet prejudiced.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22
BUXTON BRIEFS.

Thanks! 1--WE hereby express our
heartfelt thanks to the many friends
and sympathizers for their invaluable
assistance during the sad misfortune
which befell US Sunday, p. M, March
10, 1912. We are deeply grateful for
each and every kindness shown. Jno.
D. Spears and family.
The Mission Circle of Mt Zion Bap-
fist church was entertained in the home
of Mrs. Matte Marie last Thursday.
Excellent papers were read by Mes
danes Oliver and Thomas, at the close
of the progrem Mrs. Marie served g.
course lunch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Neal are rejoic-
ing over the arrival of fine girl that
came the 18th to make her home with
them. The young mother who was just
one day more than 16 summers old
when her first born arrived, is doing
nicely and you should see Harry, the
papa"
Mrs. o. F. Donnelly left for Hamp-
ton, Iowa, Friday, after a two weeks
visit with her mother and relatives.
Mrs. Sampson Johnson is able to sit
up and is getting on fine.
Mrs Chas. Wilson is on the sick list.
Mrs. Hammonds, housekeeper for
Mr.. Grant Brown is quite i'll with pneu-
monia.
Mrs. w. A. Brown returned from
Hiteman last Thursday, where she had
gone to assist in rally on Wednesday
evening for the benefit Of the Exc
cutive Board of Iowa-Nebraska as
ISOLATION which was in session there
March 1914.
Rev. Woodland. in an effort to reach
Buxton from Hiteman was snow bound
and was compelled to remain in Lovilla
over night. The storm was so severe
that all hacks running between Hamil-
ton and Buxton were abandoned.
News has just reached us of the mar
rage of Miss Aline Gum to Mr.. Robt
Canady, which occurred about two
weeks ago. We wish them many hap
Ply returns.
Ray, the little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Owen Baxter, while skating last week
fell and so severely cut his head that it
was necessary for the doctor to take
three stitches in the wound. He is feel
ing nicely at this writing.
Mr.. Louis Toran was very much ex-
cited when he arose one morning last
week and found that some one had gone
into his barn, hitched and driven his
horse away. After diligent search
the horse and buggy were found down
near the reservoir about noon the next
day,
"Zed" Harris an old ex-Buxtonian is
reported dead in Kansas City.
A telegram was received last week
stating that D. Williams, once left
fel'er for he Buxton Wonders was
killed in Kansas City and taken to his
home in Topeka, Kas., for burial.
Miss Elsie Lowery was having some
severe trouble with her teeth last week
and as result one of her cheeks was
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22

Mrs Sherley of Phoenix. Arizona,
returned to her home last Friday, after
a brief visit with her sister. Mrs J. W.
Holmes.
We have on the sick list this week,
Mrs, A. WEIGH, Mrs. Viola Elliott, Mrs.
Lizzie Lucas, Clarence WEIGH Mrs.
Viola Beasly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Dean was called to
Des Moines last Monday, on account Of
the death of her sister, Lizzie Redmon.
Mr. and Mrs. Dean accompanied the
remains to Bocnville, Mo
Miss Mabel WEIGH, Milton WEIGH,
were Capital City visitors last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22
ooLFAx NOTES

The revival of Bethel Baptist church
is progressing nicely. Rev. W. H. is
conducting the meeting, assisted by
Rev. Robert Lipscomb.
The Home Foreign Mission circle met
with Mrs. j. Brodus LIST Thursday
Owing to the inclemency of the wealth
er only a few were present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22
WONDERFUL results
ON SHORT Notice

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I uest Thing I ever used for making curly
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22
Advocates Free Curb
Market and Munich
pal-Owned Water
Works.
FAITH IN CITY AND.
DIES MONIES PLAN
Wants Better Garbage
System and Favors
Municipal Amuse-
ment Places.
Il am a candidate for mayor.

Il am a candidate for mayor.
II want to be the next mayor OF
Des Moines
1.-THE functions of the office of
mayor appeal to me.
81 believe the mayor should take
friendly interest in every depart
ment of the city government. He
should sustain and assist the heads
of other departments in the perform
ance of their duties. I believe that
acts are the best means to- success,
and that words and promises should
be few. I have always taken keen
interest in public affairs. appreciate
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22
A Chance FOR Q Bargain.

An Ir1shman who had Degun 20 prdo
nce photography went into shop "a
burchase q small bottle In which to
mix some OF his solutions. Seeing one
he wanted. he asked the chemist now
much it would be. "Wel,' said the
chemist, 1T will be t~'r'ace as 1t IL.
but = yot,-w want anything in 1t, ] "ont
charge you for the bot!ie." Thea,
sa,d S'at. "vus e corr In It.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22
Standing of the Contestants.
BURLINGTON ITEMS.

Mrs. D. Cary, Mrs. M. Robinson Of
Chicago arrived in our city last week to
assist Rev. Mcdowell with the revival.
meeting at the A. M. E. church.
The remains Of Mr.. Ben Green were
brought to our city from Aledo, ILL.,,
last Friday, accompanied by tn. family
and Mr.. Moore and Cooper of 4 ledo,
The funeral services were conducted by
Rev, Palmer of the Baptist church at
i, Continued on page 4, c,lumn 81 3
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22

The Dramatic Art Club met with
Mrs. Avery, Tuesday and began on
Book VIII. of Paradise Lost. Will
meet next Tuesday with Mrs. VIM.
Hammitt on Sixth avenue and con-
tinue Book VIII, also discuss religa'
GUS environments for children.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22

+ The Corinthian Aid society gave a
Lean Year social last Friday evening
at Mrs. Roane's residence. There was
= large attendance and every one re-
norted lovely time. Will meet this
Friday at the church for general clean
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22

Mrs. Adam Dixon of 1913 Day St.,
served a. beautiful o'clock dinner in
honor of Mrs. Marsh Banks of Chi
cago, ILL.,, who is visiting Mrs. VIM.
Coalson. Those present were Mes
danes Coalson, w. H. Birney and
Rev. B. U. Taylor. A very delightful
tirno
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22

+ Mrs. Alex Griffin, 1929 Capitol ave
nue., was hostess last Tuesday to the
Ladies Social Aid Society. The honor
ed guests were Mrs. VIM. Mash Of
Spokane, Washington and Mrs. B.
Hanger Of this city: Mrs. Mash gavea
very interesting address on church,
club and social life of her home city,
Spokane, after which the hostess serv-
ed very nice three course lunch. All
present enjoyed themselves immensely.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22

One of the most pleasant social oc-
casions were given Monday evening by
the Ethiopian Commercial club Of
Chesterfield, in celebrating the second
anniversary of the club, Speeches
were made by the officers and members
of the club. There were forty-five
members in attendance. After speech
making refreshments were served and
all report delightful time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22

The Union Congregational service
will be held Sunday in the church.
At II o'clock Rev. H. McCranen will
preach. Sunday School at ~ o'clock
and on Monday the ladies will serve
6 o'clock dinner.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. J. 6. Dellinger enter
tanned Messrs. VIM. Brown, J. H.
Pates and w. w. Jones Of Buxton last
Tuesday to six o'clock dinner at their
cosy home, Sls E. 9Th street, They are
delegates to the State Miners COM en-
ton,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22

. Mrs J. r. Rush, president of l. S.
= e. VIC, will lecture at A. M. E.
church, 5l3 Main street, Sioux City
march 18th, under the auspices of the
Alp. Subject "Uncrowned Hero
ines.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22
Charles w. Schrarnm's

name will be on the ticket next Mon
day for one of the four councilmen.
He is one of the trusted and honest
officials, and has saved our city $53, 900
by getting interest on our city money;
also has saved the city thousands Of
dollars on bond issues. He is q good
man and merits your vote.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22

The NJ. C. T. club met with Mrs
Chas Turner Monday afternoon. A
very interesting program was carried
out. Next meeting with Mrs. J T.
Bell on Lyon street Monday. Quota
tons on loye. A debate, "Resolved
That Money or Love are the Most Rem
i6cial to the Country" negative Miss
Marie hell; l. affirmative Mrs. H. R.
Graves Solo, Mrs. j. T. Bell.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22

Mr. H. T. Elliott of Ottumwa was
..lled to our city this week to attend
ii. sick son who is at the Methodist
hospital. His boy is doing as we'll as
could be expected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22
CITY NEWS.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Green's little
LAUGHTER who has been very sick is
u.ncb better at this writing.

Rev. Lipscomb of Enterprise was
.;s;tor at our office Monday, enroute
lana from Colfax where he has bee
.ss;stinp Rev. Clark in conducting re-
viyal meeting
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-22

Mrs. John l.. Thompson entertained
Mrs. VIM. Marsh of Spokane, Wash,
Thursday, at a o'clock dinner.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-13
NOTES OF THE GAME

Southpaw Becker gave a fine exhibition
of pitching. He struck out Butcher and
Ball and. allowed but one ball to be
hit beyond the infeld in the two in
nings he oficiated. The only hit OF
him was a fiuke, the ball hitting Bir-
mingham's bat as the batter tried to
dodge. 1t bounded into left field for a
Single.
Milan walked the first three times up,
smote q liner into Jackson's hands the
fourth time, and singled in the ninth.
As usual, Milan gave a high-class ex-
hibition of fielding. having two assists
10 his credit, as wen as three put-outs
The fact that the outhsIders had four
assists Is almost record.
Despite the wet field and ball. neither
team had more than one error. Foster
had q bad throw to first, while Ban
fumbied Shanks grounder
Some Washington writer recently said
that Moeller could not slug the bali.
Was he stringing US? To-day MoelIer
hit one against the screen In right CEN
ter, thirty-ive feet from the ground. 1t
would have been a home run In several
big league parks. Il was . harder drive
The Washington herald., 1912-05-13

than Ryan's homer It was quickly re-
covered by Jackson, however, and
Shanks, who batted for Akers in the
seventh. was thrown out at the plate.
Cashion not only met the ball well, but
feIded acceptably. His running catch Of
EasterIy's drive in the fourth was one of
the feature plays of the game. It robbed
Easterly Of a double and killed on a run
or so for Cleveland.
Birmingham had a clear record, getting
on four times in four times up--a double,
two singles, and walk. Jackson had
two singles and a walk, and was thrown
out by Mcbride in the eighth, the ball
beating him to first by half a stride.
Washington punched Two passes and a
double with a Cleveland error in the
seventh and yet failed to score. Shanks
led of. He received a life on Balls
tumble. MoeIler doubled to right center.
but Jackson threw Shanks out at the
plate. Foster walked, Milan flied to
jackson, and Cashion walked. filling the
bases. Cunningham was thrown out by
Bronkie, and no score resulted.
Both teams left for Washington at 8
p. m. Walker will pitch for Washington
while BIanding will work for
Cleveland.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-13
NATIONALS WEAK
in The PINCHES
AT PRESENT TINE
Alright Pitching Necessary if Club
Is to Stay in the First
Division.
By WILLIAM PEET.

An old and true baseball saying is
you can't score runs unless you get
men on the bases.
Under the cantjlIon and McAIeer re-
gines the Nationals found It hard to
get men on the bases
This season with Clark Grifith at the
helm, II has been comparatively easy
10 populate the sacks, but the trouble
has been, during the past week espe-
eially, that we lacked the hitters to
bring them home.
In the game against Cleveland yester-
day. the box score. shows that WASH
ington had thirteen men left on bases.
Twice the sacks were loaded with two
down, but the necessary hits failed TO
show.
Until Grinrs players pull themselves
out OF this batting slump. or rather until
the men down toward the bottom OF the
batting order do a little more hitting. II
win require the tightest Of air-ttght
pitching to keep the Nationals up In the
first division.
With all due respects to the mana
gerisl ability Of Harry Davis, the Maps
do not appear to be a bit stronger than
last year. They do not look near
as good as either Boston or Philadelphia
in the East, or Chicago in the West.
Washington has three more games
scheduled with Cleveland, and with any
kind of pitching on the part OF Grin's
fingers. the Maps should not win
single game.
vean Gregg. the Cleveland southpaw.
will undoubtedly pitch one Of the re-
naming games, probably working here
Tuesday. GrifT could put Walter John
son up against him and may DO SO.
BY losing in the Forest City yesterday
the Nationals and Maps are tied for
third place, with the Athletics perilously
near. II Is just about time for the
Athletics to begin q spurt; then watch
the fur ny.
Grifrs shift in his club when the op-
position springs a left hand pitcher
should work like a charm this season.
In Saturdays game, when Willie Mitch
ell started on the rubber. Moeller and
Cashion did not show in the lineup.
Shanks was In left and Clarence Walker
In right. leaving Milan the only port
side hitter for Mitchell to face.
Tom Hughes injured side is nearly
well and the big fellow should be able
TO take his regular place in the box
The accident to Hughes is the only mis-
hap the Nationals have thus far en-
countered. Knock on wood!
The Washington herald., 1912-05-13
CHINESE NINE TO
MEET G. U. TO-DAY

Manager Edward K. c.. zap. Of the
Chinese ball club of Honolulu. Hawaii.
is confident that his bunch OF hurlers
will be able to defeat the Georgetown
nine this afternoon on the Hilltop should
weather conditions allow a battle.
Last night Manager zap dropped in
for few moments. and stated that his
club has been defeating some Of the best
high school mines throughout the West
and he looked for a good game to-day.
Luck Kee will do, the pitching for the
Chinese aggregation, and Kan Yen will
be behind the bat. Manager Yap win
confident that Luck Lee will be able to
hold the Hilltoppers down, and with
the infield going good the Blue and
Gray club Will have TO go some to land
the battle. The game Will start promptly
at 4 O'Clock.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-13
RUCKER HIT HARD
AND THE REDS WIN

Cincinnati, May 12-on a sloppy field,
with a cold wind blowing across the lot.
the Reds beat the BrookIyns this after
noon, to 3 Rucker was hit hard In
the third inning. when fve safe drives
yielded three runs. Barger pitched the
last three innings and was very strong.
In spite OF the wretched condition of
the field. the Reds played without an
error. Score:
The Washington herald., 1912-05-13
AMATEUR LEAGUES.
GAMES TODAY.

cspitaI City LsaEue-Nsvy Yard Va GunnerA
Departmentai Lsarue-PoSt-of1cs ~ @. P. o.
East Washington League-Ntnth - Metropolitan.
Indepsndencs League-Pcpco n HatioualS
Marquette League-cGrron ". Printsrk
northern AssocAtion-Rsgents - seatocs.
Railroad Y ". O. A. League-Union Station -
Car Department.
sunday school Lsagne-Ingrzm "a North CAroaana-
Corernmnf LnrusaG P. o. N, interior.
TssAsuzg Lsagas-EgdnrAphis omos " Auditor
lH statA ~
The Washington herald., 1912-05-13

Runs-Huggins. Ellis Ko1etchy Bliss Campbell
Jackson Houser. Two-base hit-ErAns. Sacrince
hit-NnIer. Stolen base-Kling Double plays-
Smith TO Higgins to Konetchy; Tyler to King tO
HouSeT. Hit by pitched ball-By Willis Jackson.
out-By Tyler. 2; By Willis, Hits made-oh WI
Lis, IN s innings; OF Tyler In Is inninRs
Left on bases-St Louis 5; Boston, & Umpires-
MsssrA Rigier and Fnn4an. Time Of gsme-2
hours
The Washington herald., 1912-05-13

Rms-Beeher. Bates Hoblitzsl, Michel, Smith.
Norfhen Two-base hits-Bate. sugzz smith,
Northen. Threebass hits-Bescher. Smith. LEFT On
Cincinnati 9: Brooklyn. 10. Double plays
Tooley 70 Hummel to DGubert- Struck out-By
suEEs, 2; by Rucker. /; b BarEG. Bases on
balls-on sugzs, g. OF Rueker. Hits made-On
Rncker, 9; Of BArger. Unpdres-MesxS Brn-