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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29
wOODsON DEFEATED.

In the recent general election just
held Hon. George H. Woodson OF
Monroe county, the regular republi-
can nominee, was overwhelmingly de-
feated by the democrats. We are in
deed sorry to note Mr.. Woodson's de-
feat without regard to past feelings or
petty differences that may have exist
ed between him and a few Of our racer
it was too bad. As to qualifications ne
had no equal on either the democrat
or socialist tickets. It was simply
prejudice on the part of the white re-
publicans. They knitted him in every
precinct in the county and even in
Abba, where we would think there
would be less prejudice, he was cut
the most. It has always been if AL,
bla wanted anything they would send
for Geo. Woodson and try to get Bux-
toms aid and them that they should
register the Target vote against mr.,
Woodson and the Buxton candidate IS
indeed worse than hypocrisy. All the
other republican county officers were
elected except Mr.. Woodson and the
county attorney. Below we will give
our readers the vote on Woodson at
the primaries and at the election: J
Woodson's vote at the June prl-
ma REG: tt# t--.H ~t-'. "
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29

Philadelphia Times, two Of the largest
and most influential white dailies of
the country.
Professor Alexander was born in
Mississippi. He was educated in the
public schools of his native city and Of
New London, Conn.,, where he went at
an early age. After the completion Of
his education he returned south and be-
gan his career. as teacher in the Agri-
cultural and Mechanical college at Nor
NAL, Ala, where he remained for four
years. He also taught at Tuskegee and
Wilberforce university, in Ohio, where
he also remained for four years. He is
we'll known as publisher, having pub
lished in Boston the Monthly Review
and Alexanders Magazine. He has also
published the Wilberfoce Student and
the Normal Index. While editing Alex.
ander's Magazine in Boston he ran in
connection with its publication sue
cessful job printing plant.
For the past few years Professor
Alexander has been giving lectures on
the life of Paul Laurence Dunbar. He
is recognized as an authority on Dun
bar, and his lectures. which have been
given before large and representative
audiences Of both races throughout the
country, have been pronounced by crit
les to be one of the highest tributes that
has ever been paid the lamented poet
Professor Alexander in his lectures
calls to mind in the most vivid manner
the genius Of Dunbar. He has reviewed
books for some of the largest publish
ers Of the country and has been recog-
nized as an expert along that line.
He takes keen interest in all move
ments having for their aim the better
ment Of the race. He is also the field
agent of the National Religious Train
ing school Of Durham, N. Y. Professor
Alexander is a man of pleasing address
and gives evidence of wide culture. he
is one of the most interesting lecturers
Of the race. He has a wide acquaint-
ance with the most prominent men and
women of the race. In Boston, where
he is best known, he Yields wide in
Huence in the intellectual life of the
city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the district court Of the state OF
Iowa, in and for Polk county.
r. B. Thode, plaintiff,
vs..
Middleton Manufacturing Company
Stiff Bros, Clinton w. Sweet, Lamp
her, Skinner & Co., ct al, defend
ants.
To Middleton Manufacturing Com
pany, Stiff Bros, Clinton W. Sweet
and Lampher, Skinner & Co., above
named defendants:
You, and each of you are hereby
notified that the petition of the plain
tiff in the above entitled cause is now
on file in the Office Of the clerk OF the
district court of Iowa, in and for Polk
county, claiming of you the sum Of
$594.s8, with eight per cent interest
per annum ON said sum from August
/, 1912, as justly due plaintsh upon
the promissory note for $4,000 bear
ing date the 9th of January, 1908,
made by Lille V. Heaivilin and
C. H. Heaivilin, bearing seven
per cent interest per annum from
February 1, 1908, payable semi
annually, and due and payable in the
following installments, towit: $4,000
on February /, 1909; $4,000 on Feb
ruary l, 10 10, and $4,000 on Febru-
airy /, 1911, which note remains who'll
ly unpaid, except the sum of $4,000
paid thereon April IL, 1909, and the
sum of $4,000 paid thereon May -,
1910. On April 10, 1911, the said
note was renewed and extended to
February 1, 1912, at 8 per cent inter-
est from February 1, 1911. The said
note is made payable to the order
of plaintiff, who is still the holder
thereof. Plaintiff also asks judgment
for $500 paid by him for insurance
upon the building situated on the real
estate hereinafter described, and for
the sum of $1,000 expended by him
for continuation of abstract of title
to said real estate, with eight per
cent interest on said several sums
from August 1, 1912, and for the
costs of this action, including attor-
ney's fees.
Also asking the foreclosure Of the
certain mortgage of even date with
said note and securing the same, up
on the south % feet Of lot 3, in block
81, in the Town of Demoine, now in
and part of the City of Des Moines,
Iowa, and claiming that the lien Of
said mortgage is prior and superior
to the rights or interests Of each and
all of the defendants. No personal
judgment is asked except against the
defendants, Lille V. Heaivilin and
C. H. Heaivilin. For further particu-
lars see plaintiffs petition, and take
notice of any amendment which may
be filed thereto. And unless you ap-
pear thereto and defend before noon
of the second day Of the next term,
being the January term of said court,
which will commence at Des Moines,
in Polk county, Iowa, on the 9Th day
of January, 1918, default will be en-
tered against you and judgment and
decree rendered thereon. Dated this
10Th day of November, 1912.
Geo. Harnagel.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29
FARMERS HOLD
ANNUAL FAIR
Hampton institute Host Of
TIIIers Of the Soil
SPIRIT OF THRIFT CROWS

Hundreds Respond to Invitations Sent
Out by Msssrs. Frisssll and Graham
For Conference and Exhibition Of
Agricultural Products--Ambition OF
Mrs. Harris Barrett.
Hampton. va.-The Negro farmers
conference and fair. held annually at
Hampton institute. bring together sew
eral hundred enterprising and prosper
GUS Virginia farmers and homemakers
who are eager to improve their soil, In
crease their yields per acre and secure
better homes and more satisfactory
community life.
Over $500 will be distributed this
year In prizes for farm products, do
nestle art, domestic science, manual
training and public school exhibits.
Invitations to the farmers confer
ence, held Mt the institution Nov. 20
and q, we(e widely distributed. They
were issued In the name of Dr. Il. b.
Frissell, the schools principal, and Mr..
Charles K. Graham, director of the
Hampton institute agricultural depart
ment.
The large school gymnasium. which
accommodates over 1900 people, Is
filed at the conference time with inter-
esting exhibits sent to Hampton insti-
tute from oil parts of Virginia. The
Hampton farmers conference is tell
ing testimony to the thrift and prog
ress of Virginia Negroes.
1t is an encouraging indication OF
what is being quietly done for race up
lift through the cooperation Of many
agents-the preacher. the teacher, the
industrial supervisor, the farm demon
stration agent. the business man and
the homemaker.
The following classification list Of
premiums will suggest the wide scope
Of the exhibition of farm, home and
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29
Pretty Home Wedding In New York

. Va. < : Z y y 81 ar.s~ s.
Pretty Home Wedding In New York
One Of the most interesting mar
riages OF recent date among the young
er social leaders in New York was that
OF Mr.. Charles G. Allison and MISS
Lulu Belle Williams, which took place
at the residence OF the brides mother
III West One Hundred and Forty
fourth street. The ceremony which
made the young couple man and vile
was performed BY the Rev. DR.. W. Z.
Hayes. pastor Of the church the
bride was attended by Miss Madeline
e. Allison, and Mr.. Charles A. Hin
was Mr.. Allison.s best man. Mr. ana
Mrs. Allison were the recipients OF
many tokens Of esteem from tne'f
friends. .G1. !, "
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29
KEOKUK NEWS.

Mrs. Pearl Johnson has departed
for Macomb, ILL.,, where she expects
q permanently reside. Her daugh,
ter. Miss Cecil, will be greatly missed
II the Coleridge-Ta Taylor music CLUB.
which organization she has always
taken such an active part. a
A Nj McKinley. Brooks OF Quincy,
I'll ILL expected W spend.. e Ann1ss ~
giving holidays with her sister M -
Ethel Watkins. y !. I'll.
we hope that our keoknk 1. s"n-
.cribers viii exercise due pafaeoee
/; N, our news articles do not appseH
I each week. IN every instance y ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29

way. The dinner was most elabo-
rate one, consisting Of everything IN
season. Mrs. Lamb is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ward OF Kan
sas City, formerly Of Peakesville,
Mo-, and is much loved because of
her quiet, unassuming disposition and
manner. Mr.. Lamb is the son OF
Mrs. Lulu Lamb of New Boston, and
is an Industrious young man.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29
To Whom It May Concern:

To Whom It May Concern:
You are hereby notified to appear
at the court house in Polk county
Iowa, on the End day of December.
A. D., 1912, at 9 o'clock a. M, to at
tend the probate of an instrument
purporting to be the last will and
testament of Levina Alias Lavinia
Denny, deceased, late of Polk coun-
ty, Iowa, at which time and place
you will appear and show cause, if
any, why said will should not be ad-
mitted to probate.
In witness whereof, 1 have here
unto set my hand and affixed the seal
of the district court at Des Moines
this 9Th day of November, A. D. 1912.
J. P. Maher,
Clerk District Court.
J. E. O'Brien, Deputy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29

school products: Grains, forage and
forage crop seeds, vegetables and roots.
cotton, tobacco and peanuts; fresh and
dried fruits, cured and smoked meats
and poultry. domestic arts and do
nestle economy, dairy products, hand
made doormats and ak handles and
public school work.
An interesting exhibit of canned
fruits and vegetables, cakes and pies,
children's and women's clothes and
handwork of various kinds was pre-
pared for the farmers conference by
the Homemakers' club of the Locust
street social settlement, which is un-
der the direction of its founder. Mrs.
Harris Barrett, who was graduated
from Hampton institute in 1884.
Some Of the excellent results of the
Negro Home Garden association work.
which was begun In 1911 by Mr.. Jack
son Davis, a southern white man who
is the state supervisor of elementary
schools in Virginia, were shown at the
conference. Helpful addresses were
given by Hampton workers and other
experts. Interesting demonstrations
were given for the benefit of all who
are interested in home and farm life.
That the Hampton farmers confer
ence ana fair are most helpful to the
colored people of Virginia Is unques-
toned. Yearly they give the Hampton
workers and students, US well as those
who attend the conference from dis
tant points, the opportunity Of seeing
what has been done to improve the
condition OF people on the soil and re-
newed inspiration for increased effort
in pushing forward the Hampton idea
OF education. "a -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29

1T is pleasure to tell you that
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the
best cough medicine ! have ever
used" writes Mrs. Hugh Campbell,
of Lavonia, Ga. II have used 1t with
all my children and the results have
been highly satisfactory" For sale
by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29
Order Of Eastern Star Prosperous.

The Masonic fraternity was we'll rep
resented in connection with Esther
chapter No. Z, Order Of the Eastern
Star, as the entertaining body at the
fourth annual convocation of the grand
chapter of the order for Pennsylvania,
held in Pittsburgh on Thursday and
Friday, Nov. Fl and %. The reports
show that the order was in prosper
GUS condition. Mrs. Agnes Collision is
the royal matron of Esther chapter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29

The boys appetite is often the
source of amazement. If you would
have such an appetite take Cham
berlain's Tablets. They not only
create healthy appetite, but
strengthen the stomach and enable it
to do it's work naturally. For sale
by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29
~ CLEVELAND G. ALLEN.

Boston.-One Of the most highly
trained literary men of the race Is Pro-
fesscr Charles Alexander, the well
known lecturer and formerly the ed
itor and publisher Of Alexander's Mag
azine. Mr.. Alexander has had long
and interesting literary career and has
served in many capacities which have
called for the exercise of the highest
academic training.
His poems, short stories and essays
which have appeared in the colored
press have made him acquainted with
a large number Of readers Of the race.
Perhaps few men of the race have held
higher positions calling for the e1er-
else of more ability than he.
For a number of years he was EN-.
ployed in the capacity Of reporter.
night desk man and exchange editor Of
the Boston Daily Standard and the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29
Banquet In Honor Of Bishop Walters.

Under the leadership of Attorney
James L. Curtis as chairman COM
mittee of prominent men has arranged
to give testimonial reception and
banquet in honor Of Bishop Alexander
Walters on Wednesday evening, Dec. 4.
The affair will take place at Young's
Casino. West One Hundred and Thir-
ty-fourth street ard Park avenue, New
York. @ts3
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29
Sick Headache.

This distressing disease results
from q disordered condition OF the
stomach, and can be cured by taking
Chamberlain's Stomach and Livei
Tablets. Get free sample at any
dealers and try it..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29

THE "PORO" SYSTEM of Scalp and
= Hair treatment is based on the lat
est scientific and sanitary methods,
effecting healthy scalp thus promot-
ina a growth of beautiful hair.
4 The "Poro" preparations used in con-
nection with the treatment are made
and sold exclusively by myself, having
the exclusive right to that name; and
/, alone, know the secret of the COM
position that bears that name. Our
claim has always been that when the
hair begins to grow as the result of
the use of "POR o." it will
continue to do SO if only thescalp
and hair be kept clean. This SAN
itary method of treatment is also
having the desired effect in helping
to prevent the spread Of diseases, for
it is q fact that hair in an unsanitary
condition carries the germs Of disease
which often prove fatal to innocent
persons coming in contact with them,
|ss For treatment, call on nr address:
Mrs. Mollie Whitney
726 10th ST. Des Moines
i I
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29

Don't waste your money buying
strengthening plasters. Chamber
lain's Liniment is cheaper and better:
Dampen piece of flannel with it ana
bind it over the affected parts and II
will relieve the pain and soreness
For sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29

due to a disorderly stomach. A man
with good digestion is nearly always
good natured. A great many have
been permanently cured Of stomach
trouble by taking Chamberlain's Tab
let's. For sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29

"There could be no better medlclns
than Chamberlain's Cough Remeay'
NV children were all sick with wnoop'
ing cough. One of them was IN peg,
had a high fever and was cougals
up blood. Our doctor gave 'neI
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy an.
the first dose eased them, and snt.'
bottles cured them," says Mrs. \, =
Donaldson, of Lexington, MISS ~
sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29

any books or periodicals. published BY
Afro Americans? II not, send the
price of years subscription and get
your name on the mailing list.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29

Is yoor husband cross? An irri-
table, fault-finding disposition is often
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29
Able editor
and LECTURER
Successful Career Of Professor
Charles Alexander Of Boston.
CULTURED LITERARY LIGHT.

Brief Account Of the Labors Of Ma
tive Mississippian Who by Prssist'
sncs Has Attained Distinction In
Many Fields Of Usefulness In the
North-Authority on Dunbar.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-29
communications must be wIittG
on one side OF the paper only and
be of interest to the public. "Brev.
ity is the soul Of wit" remember.

N. b.-Corresponuents: Pleass
mail your letters that contain nsvv
for publication not later than Tues
day night to insure publication for
the current week: and sign your
name. not for publication, but thsl
we may know who writes the newh
The Iowa State b. Stander y the
oldest Afro-AmeF1can journal rub.
lIshed In Iowa. 1t was established
In 1894, and is read by nearly al
the colored people of Iowa. We
nave correspondents in the follox.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-09
A Rule for Adjusting
The abor Question

| II / am right about this, 1t is going
to be easier to act in accordance with
the rule of right and justice in dealing
with the labor question. The so-called
labor question is a question only be-
cause we have not yet found the rule
of right in adjusting the interests of
labor and capital. The welfare, the hap
piness, the energy and spirit Of the
men and women who do the daily work
in our mines and factories, on our rail-
roads, in our offices and marts of trade,
on our farms and on the sea, is Of the
essence of our national life. There can
be nothing wholesome unless their life
is wholesome; there can be no content
ment unless they are contented Their
physical welfare affects the soundness
of the whole nation. We shall never
get very far in the settlement of these
vital matters so long as we regard
everything, done for the working man,
by law or by private agreement, as a
concession yielded to keep him from
agitation and a disturbance Of our
peace. Here. again, the sense of uni
versal partnership must come into play
If we are to act like statesmen, as
those who serve, not a class, but a
nation.
The working people of America-if they
must be distinguished from the minor
lity that constitutes the rest Of tt--are
of course, the backbone Of the nation.
No law that safeguards their life, that
improve the physical and moral condi-
tions under which they live that makes
their hours of labor rational and tolera-
BILE. that gives them freedom to act in
their own interest. and that protects
them where they cannot protect them
selves, can properly be regarded as class
legislation or as anything but as a
measure taken in the interest OF the
whole people, whose partnership in right
action we are trying to establish ano
make real and practical. 1t is in this
spirit that we shall act II we are gem
uine spokesman of the whole country.
AS our program is disclosed--for no
man can forecast 1t ready-made and be-
fore counsel is taken of every one con-
ccrned--this must be lCs measure and
standard, the interest or all concerned
For example, in dealing with the COM
plicated and difficult question of the re-
form of our banking currency laws, II IL
plain that we ought to consult very
many persons besides the bankers, not
because we distrust the bankers, but be-
cause they do not necessarily compre>
bend the business Of the country, not
withstanding they are Indispensable
servants Of it and may do a vast deal to
make IT hard or easy. No mere bankers
plan will meet the requirements, no
matter how honestly conceived. 1t
should be a merchants and farmers
plan as well, elastic in the hands of
those who use it as an Indispensable
part Of their daily business. 1 do not
know enough about this subject to be
dogmatic about 1T, know only enough
to be sure what the partnerships in 1t
should be, and that the control exercised
Oh, a
be, so far as possible. a control emanat-
Ing, not from a single special class. but
from the general body and authority or
the nation itself
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-09

ners in that legislation Those few have
learned how to control tariff legislation,
and as they have perfected their control
they have consolidated their interests.
Men Of the same interest have drawn
together, have united their enterprises
and have formed trusts; and trusts can
control prices. Up to a certain point land
only up to a certain point great combi-
nations effect great economics in admin
istration, and increase efficiency by sim
plifying and perfecting organization; but
whether they effect economics or not
they can very easily determine prices
by Intimate agreement, so soon as they
come to control a sufficient percentage
Of the product in any great line of bust
ness; and we now know that they do
am not drawing up an indictment
against anybody This Is the natural
history of such tariffs as are now con-
trived, as 1t is the natural history of all
governmental favors and of all licenses
to use the government to help certain
groups of individuals along in life. Mo-
body in particular, suppose, is to
blame, and I am not interested just now
in blaming anybody; / am simply trying
to point out what the situation is, in or
der to suggest what there Is for US to
do, If we would serve the country as a
whole. The fact is that the trusts have
been formed, have gained all but COM
plete control of the larger enterprises of
the country, have fixed prices and fixed
them high so that profits might be rolled
up that were thoroughly worth while,
and that the tariff. with its artificial pro-
lection and stimulations, gave them the
opportunity to do these things, and has
safeguarded them in that opportunity