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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-31

Mrs. M. J. Johnson's funeral was
held Wednesday afternoon. There was
q large concourse Of friends who at
| tended the funeral services. The be-
reaved family have the heartfelt sym.
pathy Of their many friends.
Mr.. John Henderson Of Bloomfield,
| attended the funeral Of the late Mrs.
| M. j. Johnson.
Mrs. Lewis, of Abba, attended the
| funeral Of the late Mrs. M. J. John.
| son.
Mr.. Clare Winburn, Of Kalamazoo,
Mich, left Sunday night for his home
after a few weeks visit with Mr.. Ray
E. Clark.
Mr.. VIM. n. Thompson left Sunday
morning for Newton, Ia, to spend a
few days with his sister and wife. He
will be accompanied home by his wife.
Mrs. Myrtle Anderson Of Kansas
City, attended the funeral Of her
grandmother, the late Mrs. NJ. J. John
| son.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mcclellan, of
Memphis, Mo-, two children attended
the funeral Of Mr.. McClellan's moth.
or, Mrs. M. j. johnson.
Mr.. Orville Spots left Monday
morning to resume his duties as rail
road mail clerk.
The Misses Ethel and Maude Nc
Donald, Of Bushnell, ILL.,, to attend
the funeral Of the late Mr.. Harry
Spots They expect the remains in this
city in about week.
Mr.. Thomas Spicer was an Oskaloosa
visitor last Sunday. Na''
Mrs. Beulah Stepp Of Omaha at.
tended the funeral Of her grand
mother, Mrs. M. J. Johnson.
The bazaar given at the A. M. E.
church Monday night by the Steward.
ess' Sewing society was great sue
cess, both socially and financially.
Rev. King, commonly known as
Grandpa King, is in the city again af-
ter having spent some time in Mime
apolis. He was given cordial well
come by his many friends in this city
his home. @ %1f
! Mr.. Fred Anthony, Of Fairfield, was
in Ottnumwa last week on business. y
Mrs. William Smith and children ex.
pect to leave soon for their future
homo in Keokuk. *. ..a. *,
| Miss Clara Cook is able to be out
I again after few week g illness.
Miss Gustave Parnell was released
from the hospital last week, where she
was taken because Of a case Of ton
silitis, which at first seemed serious
We are glad to see her out again as
she was member Of the choir. ri II
Mrs. Nate F.. Clark, F. G.. w. M.
returned Monday evening from De.
] Moines where she visited friends and
attended the Grand Chapted, o. E. 8
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-31
FT, MADISON NOTES.
Parker for Auditor.

Rev. Bowles was called to Keokuk
Sunday to preach an annual sermon
for the s. M. r. lodge. While there
he and Mrs. Bowles were the guests
of Mr.. Thomas South and were enter
tanned at the home Of Mrs. M. J. Bur-
ton, 1908 Concert sereet
The Wiling Workers club met at
the home Of Mrs. E. j. Thomas, Friday
evening. The newly elected officers
are: President, Mrs. James Bowles;
vice president, Mrs. Kitty Jackson;
recording secretary, Mrs. E. J. Thomes;
treasurer, Mrs. Eliza Jackson; chap
lain, Mrs. Anna Nilsson.
Mrs. Stewart Of Carrolton, Mo-, who
came here to attend the funeral Of her
son-in-law, Mrs. John Mack, was called
back home to attend the funeral Of
her daughter, who died at her home.
Mrs. Mack accompanied her mother
home but has returned, grieved over
double bereavement.
Rev. Samuel johnson, Of Des Moines
was in our city over Sunday. While
here he was the guest Of Rev. Bowles
and Mr.. G. Thomas.
Rev. Johnson was entertained at
the home of Mr.. Green jackson, Sun
day at dinner. At night he preached
noble sermon. At the second Baptist
church.
Mrs. Annie Wilson was called to
Keokuk Sunday on account Of the
death Of her rother-in'law, Mr.. D. w.
Anderson.
Mr.. Ambrose Jackson is remodeling
his home on Fifth street.
There will be an old folks concert
given at the Second Baptist church
next Tuesday evening. The committee
is preparing a fine program and sup
per will be served.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-31
WONDERFUL RESULTS
ON SHORT NOTICE.

I have used your Pomade. Its the
hest thing ever used for making curly
sair lie smooth. I have not finished
ny first bottle, but can see wonderful
results, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes Of
Pineville, s. G. g5s.
Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh
stubborn and unruly hair and Ford'0
Royal White Skin Lotion for the com
plexion . Ask your druggist for them.
Be sure and get the genuine (Ford'sl
manufactured by the Ozonized o.
Marrow Company, Chicago, ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-31
WANTED

/ WANTED. Miss Delaney is to sail
for West Coast Africa and it was hop
ed that she would get away on the Sth
Of June. After prayerful deliberation,
the Foreign Mission Board has decided
that it is not wise to have her go to
tthe west goust ALONE. ssis hoEsa, by
the time our readers see these lines,
that Miss Taylor of South Carolina,
will have reported to go with her. We
do need the prayers of our Baptist
Zion in this important matter. Negro
Baptists have buried on the West Coast
of Africa seven valuable workers, and
We think, their death was due to the
need Of proper medicine, companionship
and nursing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-31

She reported very pleasant session.
Mr.. John Harris friends are glad
to learn that he is improving since
he entered the hospital.
Mr.. Harry SPOTS, 321 East Main
street, died at his home Wednesday
night. The funeral services were held
at the A. NJ. E. church conducted by
Rev. M. ]. Gordon. He leaves to
mourn his loss wife and three chill
dren. Burial was in the Ottumwa,
cemetery. Mr.. SPOTS was well known
III Ottumwa, having resided here .
great number Of years.
Mrs. H. Spots sister from Kansas
City, attended the funeral of the late
Mr.. Harry SPOTS.
Rev. and Mrs. M. G. Newman Of Os-
kaloosa, have returned to their home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-31
Screen Doors-Dawson' s.
OTTUMWA, IOWA.

The box supper givep. at the Second
Baptist church Thursday night by the
Organ club was success, both socially
and financially. .y%. ,&
The Benevolent club met with Mrs.
Lewis Graves Thursday night. This
was a called meeting and was the last
before the ladies left for the fedora
tion which convenes in Sioux City.
Mrs. John Cheshire and daughter,
Mrs. Luther Williams and Mrs. Emma
Gardner left Sunday night for Sioux
City to attend the Moman's Fedora
tion.
Miss Edna Jones Of Oskaloosa. was
an over.Sunday visitor in Uttumwa, the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. Chas. Wilson.
The "Guideon" Band met Monday
evening with Miss Alberta Horne.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-31

We present to our readers, Mr..
Ben J. Hitz, of Des Moines township,
West Des Moines, who is a candidate
for justice of the peace, subject to
til eprimaries on June 3rd. He was
born 80 years ago, educated in the
public schools of Des Moines and at
Drake University. He is well quail
fed and his many friends are work.
ing hard for his nomination and cleo
tion. He has never held any Office
and has always been an active repub.
lican worker. He is friend to the
common people and will treat all
classes fairly. He solicits your sup
port. j .., r.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-31
Mlnnie Bland. /.
Yours truly, f
: Laura Wolford.

Mrs. Minnie Bland, Of Keokuk, is
the newly elected G.. w. Secretary.
She has been Associate Grand Con-
ductor Of Illinois, ami w. M. Of Keo.
kuk and r. g. w. "A. M. OF Illinois.
She was the promoter Of the Eastern
Star IN Keokuk. She is q prominent
person j. church and club work.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-31

mere never was time when people
NJ SSpp,.eclated the real merits Of Cham
M Ta.sln 9 Cough Remedy more than now.
s..a .ns y shown BY the increase in sales
-, ~. o9iulntary testimonials from per-
yor @ Wno have been cured BY it. If
X a y " your children are troubled with
"A. .ough or cold give it trial and be-
i. E acquainted with its good quail
FOR sale by al dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-31

The Foreign Mission Board sent let,
ters and bundels Of programs to II
Sunday Schools in Iowa, and received
returns from 2. We here and now call
upon the remaining number ofSchools
in Iowa to make some sort of report.
We beseech that they do not act hard
hearted and Indifferent to the command
Of their Lord and the appeal Of the
Board created by our great denomi-
nation to do work in foreign fields.
Praying Gods blessing on all who
labor with us in the Lord, and urging
that they pray for our missionaries and
the millions in heather lands, I am %
Yours in His name, :
L. G. Jordan,
726 w. Walnut St., Louisville, Ky.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-31
SECRETARY JoRDANs NOTES.

Louisville, KY, Special to Bystander.
Our Foreign Mission Rally held on
the first Sunday in April was fairly
successful. Only for the foods, we
would have doubtless reached $4,000.
We have been enabled to relieve many
Of the most trying cases, for all Of
which We thank God and the good
friends.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06
"a CERTAIN AMOUNT OF ADMI-
RATION PROMPTED THIS
LETTER.
Oxford, Ga.
LETTER.

Dear Sir: A certain amount of
admiration for you and your work
causes this letter. When you are
exposing the crookedness of the
Catholic hierarchy you are fighting
the greatest capitalist institution on
earth. This Incompatible lot of
grafters has succeeded in pauperiz-
ing, mentally supplying, exploiting,
robbing and numbering more good
men and women than any other
Devils continuance on earth. In that
fight you have the sympathy Of every
progressive man and every Socialist,
too. But, in your fight against the
latter you are wasting valuable en-
ergy unless you intend to really help
the Socialist cause, for you are doing.
that, and l am sorry to see so much
good ammunition wasted. If it's
fame you want, there are three Of
you who can get it: w. J. B., T. r.,
and T. E. w. II either knew enough,
either would steal the balance Of the
Socialist thunder, join the party,
pledge their honest performance of
every promise and lead the Ameri-
can people to the cooperative COM
monwealth at the next election
CHAS. F. SCHNEIDER.
Florida.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPL F.

IRENE to crush you, and, since they
lost out in the primary, they would
gladly see you lose a place on the
Baltimore delegation, notwithstand-
ing their editorials to the contrary.
Their object is solely to disrupt the
Underweodites, and also to create
sentiment enough to keep you out Of
the convention. They are trying to
settle old scores; there's no doubt
about it at all, and their expressions
favorable to your going to Baltimore
are entirely and completely false.
AS soon as discord should begin,
they would turn against you every
other power they possess besides
those they are now using.
| am satisfied that the people of
Georgia understand the Atlanta
Journal-any sane man ought to be
able to do so.
Always yours,
A GEORGIAN.
Oxford, Ga.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06
AN ENCOURAGING LETTER FROM
A LADY.
A LADY.

Dear Mr.. Watson: We take The
Jeffersonian and also the little P. D.,
and don't feel that we could do with
out them. We were taking the At
lanta Journal, but it got to be so rot
ten and unclean that we ordered it
stopped before the time was out. I
am thankful that you don't have to
stoop to the advertising of whiskey
to keep your paper going. l think
if all the papers would stop adver-
tising it there wouldn't be SO much
of it sold in our dry State.'' I am
sure you are doing more good for
our country and the poor people (of
which | am one) than any other
man. The Devil has tried to put
you out Of the way several times,
but has failed so far. | am, in my
feeble way, asking God to lead you
on and protect you in your noble
tight for right and justice. Catholics
will never get in power in these
United States of ours now, but if
you hadn't started the ball to rolling
and got the people walked up there
is no telling how soon they would
have had full control of our coun-
Iy' nave just toudy received a let,
ter from my brother from my home
county, Laurens, telling me of the
death of one Of the most faithful
servants of Christ l ever knew, Mr..
T. w. Coleman; he was also a great
Watson man. One day about 8
years ago, while talking of you, he
said: Il believe with all my heart
that Tom Watson will some day sue
coed in leading the people through;
he is for the right thing and God is
going to help him as he helped
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06
"RONfE is DRUNKEN WITH THE
BLOOD OF THE SAINTS"

Dear Sir: l like your Underwood
platform. 1t is sine qua non. The
ignorance of the masses is deplor-
able. We must educate them along
political lines. The battle is now
on-the battle Of words ballots
later on and, probably, bullets,
have just finished reading your
No. to Cardinal Gibbons. | have
been reading the American Citizen
for ten years. The gravest menace
to American liberty is Roman Cath
olicism. She is now drunken with
the blood of the saints. / think Rev.
citation 13:11-17, refers to the Ro-
man Catholic church and our mill
lionaire bankers. If these foes to
progress remain unchecked-are not
extirpated-look out for reign Of
terror transcending in violence that
of the French Revolution
In your Magazine of recent issue,
on page 113, paragraph third, I find
the following: 1T is something SO
novel for we Americans to see
American citizens raised" etc. Is
not for a proposition, and should it
not be followed by an objective pro-
noun? If we is omitted, the sentence
will read, ct is something so novel
for Americans" etc, and you would
parse Americans as noun in the
objective case. We should be us,
think.
Wishing you great success, l am,
Your friend,
Georgia. w. G. CARTER.
-.4... n - q
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06
SAMPLE COPY MUST HAVE GONE
ASTRAY, BUT WE SENT
ANOTHER.

Dear Sir: What is the matter?
Have the emissaries of the Church
of Rome refused to permit you to
send me sample copy of your
Magazine?' [ am watching events.
The Presbyterians have been aroused
but pulled in their horns from some
cause. So have the Episcopahans,
and see some want you to be barred
from the Baltimore convention for
fear you will disturb the delegates
assembled for nominating Presi-
dent. Are we a free people, and yet
not allowed to speak freely by au-
thority of the Pope of Rome? The
cardinals, arch-bishops, bishops,
priests, Jesuits, etc, can speak their
sentiments freely. But Professionals,
no. o for another Alexander Camp
bell, or an infdel Charlie Moore!
Wouldn't we have leaders?
I see Woodrow Wilson was asked
by the Catholics to sign a bill not al
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06

Moses carry the children of Israel" I
hope that all of our good Baptists
who believe that you are doing right
by exposing the devilish doings of
the Roman Catholics will quit pat
ronizing those coWard1y little papers
that wouldn't run those ads for you.
am, ever your friend,
MRS. w. H. S.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06
A FRIEND RECOGNIZES ATTI-
tube OF ATLANTA JOURNAL.

Dear Mr.. Watson: The Atlanta
Journal seems to be considerably up
set over the results of the recent
primary; so much so that it contin-
uously pursues futile campaign of
deception as to the coming conven-
ton. Let me say that you are hold
ing the Journal up to ridicule adj
mirably. Your editorial in the P. d.
this week is an exact expression of
the Journals contemplate position.
They are willing to go to any ex-
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06
ENJOYED READING THE MAGA-
ZINE.

My Dear Sir: The May number of
your Watson's Magazine is certainly
line. enjoyed reading your exposi-
ton OF some of the sins Of the Cath
Ollie clergy and their church: these
are not known by the great majority
OF the Americans, and on this ac
count they fare far better in this
country than they do in Europe.
Take care Of yourself, as if thew
can safely put you out of the way
they will do SO, on the well-known
Jesuistic ground that THE end iusti-
fies the means
Can the enclosed translation from
the Spanish weekly, Las Domini
Gales del Libre Pensamento. of
Madrid, help you any in your search
for their dirty past? If so, so ahead
and use it. Willing to be at any
time at your service to assist you to
unmask the old hypocrites and in
Veterate enemies of the worlds
progress. | beg to remain,
Very sincerely yours,
r. TORRAS.
Georgia.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06
HOW 81. LOUIS ROMANISTS
SHOW THEIR STRENGTH.
HOW


Dear Mr.. Watson: On the night
of the oath inst, the Guardians of
Liberty were to have a meeting here
Gen. Miles, Mr.. Haines and an Epis-
copal minister were to be speakers.
They first engaged the Second Bap-
list church, Of which the Rev DR..
Biting is pastor. But the church
board held meeting, then DR.. Bit
ting refused them the church. Then
they got the promise Of the Odeon.
/ went in the rain and there was a
great crowd there; but at the last
minute that was refused Thinking
you might not see the st. Louis pa
pers of that date, /, send you clip
pings explaining why the theater
was refused.
I predict that it will be a big
boost for the Guardians of Liberty
Things have come to pretty pass
when respectable citizens cannot
meet to discuss questions. Surely
we have made a mistake in our cal
culations of time. This must be the
18th century That is a mild form
of the Inquisition, is it not? If the
Catholic Church is all right, would
not publicity help it? If the church
is not doing the proper thing the
people ought to know it. But they
know very we'll their church cannot
stand Investigation. Gas and cleo
trio lights would never have been
invented if they had their way, and
the moon would be our only source
of light They flourish best in the
dark.
The st. Louis Times is the only
ST. Louis paper that had an editorial
concerning the incident. By the
way, have you tried to advertise
your magazine in it? 1t seems to
have little independence and has
large circulation.
Is there not some way to start
news stand here to handle your pub
lications? Your Magazine cannot be
found anywhere. ] have inquired at
news stands and the answer inva-
riabIy is, '"The~e is no call for it," /
don't believe it.
While at the public library yester-
day [ looked up the card catalogue
of your books. I copied this YER
batim: Watson, Thomas Edward,
The Life and Times Of Thomas JEFF
ferson. N. Y. Appleton, 1903;
$3.50 net. A vivid and partisan
narrative, with main emphasis upon
the history of the times in which
Jefferson lived. Written with strong
bias for Jefferson and the South, and
colored by the authors opinions of
present political questions. The re-
suits of the most recent investiga-
ton ore neglected Am. Hist, R. 4,
9:615 (Unfav.). Philip P. Wells,
June, 1904"
Now, I have read your life of JEFF
fersOn, and l think some of that a
very unfair criticism.
[ trust you will be sent to the Bal
timOre convention and will get the
floor for two hours. If you don't
nominate a good man | am going to
vote for Debs. If we can get Clark
or Underwood and you for Attorney
General, we won't need Debs.
Yours truly,
w. L. BROWN.
ST TOiliS
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06

Justin G. Fulton has written
book ''Why Priests Should We'd"
which proves Roman Catholic priests
were men long time before they
were priests. Price soc postpaid.
The Jeffersonian Publishing Co.,
Thomson, Ga.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06
Georgia.
Comment:

The clipping was interesting and
will be of use to me in my work. +
beg you to accept my thanks for
your interest. T. e. w.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-06-06

.sA,o14 49, IA
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-07-25
Imprisoned In Strong Room.

A somewhat amusing incident, in
volving the enforced Imprisonment OF
two clerks In the. strong room Of the
Bohemian bank Of Prague. Austria,
occurred recently. The clerks were
engaged In detaching coupons from
bonds when the manager, in showing
the strong room and the mechanism
of the armor plated door to the di.
rector of provincial bank, locked
the door upon them. A few minutes
later the manager tried to open 1t, but
could not Several locksmiths were
called il, and though they worked
hard tho whole day, they failed to- nn.
lock the door. The Berlin firm who
constructed the strong room sent
some mechanicians by express train to
Prague, but their endeavors were like
wise In vain at first. 1t was only af-
ter thirty hours of toll and search that
the spring was discovered, the door
opened and the two prisoners released.
During their Imprisonment they had
been fed with milk supplied through
an india rubber tube slipped through
an airkole,
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-07-25
= Boys Copy pesperado's Exploits.


The notoriety given to Bonnet has
fired ,the imagination of an eighteen
year-oId boy named Firmin Licardies,
living In the French town Of Manrs,
inkthe central department OF Cantal.
This lad, who has been reading the
exploits of the band, resolved to imi-
fhte Bonnet. lie armed himself the
other day with Ratchet and q gun,
got possession OF some cartridges, and
then barricaded himself in his room,
refusing to leave It, You Will have
to dynamite mo as they did Bonnot,'
he cried. Finally the gendarmes were
sent for, and as they were surrounding
the house the boy fired at them. His
next exploit was to escape from an
attic window, and he fed to neigh
boring wood, where, after long hunt,
ne was found making cartridges in a
thicket Three young ruffians alsoEat-
tempted to seize q. motor delivery van
near Nancy by cutting through the
pneumatic tires, tut they took to
flight without the car, alarmed by the
cries OF the chauffeur. fs.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-07-25
FORBIDDEN CITY IS ENTERED
Walata, Once the Center Of African
Civilization, Now Nothing but
Heap af Ruins

Another Mysterious city of the
desert has given up its secrets; Walata
Vas been entered by white explorer"
Until last January Walata-Oualats.
the French spell twas more mysteri-
GUS even than tabled Timbuctu, Its
distant neighbor.
In the tenth century Walata was .
great city, the center of civilization,
from which the religion of Islam
spread throughout western Africa.
Up to the twelfth century 1t was the
prosperous capital of the kingdom OF
Cana, the market to which came all
the nations of Africa, with caravan
routes across the desert to Tunis,
Touat Tafilelt and Fee. Here gathered
the>wis men and the doctors of the
law of Mahomet.
Then, like all Babylons and all
Tyres. it began to decline. Timbuctu
younger city, gradually stole away
its trade and usurped its position as
an intellectual center. In the four
teenth century 1t had lost It's splendor
Two centuries more and the stltans
of Morocco, extending their conquests
to the south, occupied 1t and 1t became
only one of the many conquered towns
Finally Walata became the home Of
the bands of robbers who terrorizet
all the country around. With the pos
sible exception of Laing in 1926, M
white man had seen it. and its pirate
masters had resolved that none shoult
enter II.
But last winter Colonel Roulet
French commandment at Timbuctu, de
termined to dispel the mystery. A
the head of a camel corps Of 200 sol
diers, he marched across the deser
and occupied the city without firing {
| shot, eighteen years to the month
after the French entry into Timbuc
ltu., N"ttW
| Only few poor families now liv'
In the ruins of what was once a grea
city, as the remains Of It's walls, cita
deli and massiyes6 mosques testify
| TifsTe are left, even, some decoration
/ OF the style made familiar by the Al
hambra, that prove that once the art
We're studied here as well as in tn
4 other Moorish empire north of tn
\ straits of Gibraltar.